November Election Will Decide Voting Bloc Janelle Cass, Will Chen Win 44 of 51 Precincts

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by BRIAN SOERGEL [email protected]

hat will happen to the so-called 4-3 W voting bloc on Edmonds City Coun- cil after the Nov. 3 general election? ANALYSIS On Saturday, Aug. 7, appointed in- cumbent Luke Distelhorst, in a Facebook post, conceded the race for City Council Position 2, where first-time candidates Janelle Cass and Will Chen will face off in November, according to the latest numbers from the Aug. 2 primary. Distelhorst largely Beacon photo by Brian Soergel supported Mayor Mike Miranda Antoinette of Singing for Seniors sings songs from “Grease” to residents of Sunrise of Edmonds. Nelson on issues related to housing and equity, joining council President Mask up! Senior living homes still playing it safe Susan Paine and Coun- cilmembers Laura Johnson Although a mask mandate has been reinstated for all, masks in long-term care never came down and Adrienne Fraley-Mo- Janelle Cass nillas in the so-called 4-3 by NATALIE KAHN On Aug. 10, the Snohomish County ments document for this plan, updated voting bloc. beacon reporter Health District said it will resume its mask at the beginning of last month, details the Distelhorst, appointed mandate for all residents, regardless of vac- rules that adult family homes, assisted in January 2020 to fill he other day at City Park, you might have cination status, starting Thursday, August living facilities, and enhanced services Nelson’s seat after his T noticed a group of seniors enjoying a pic- 12. It will be required for everyone ages 5 facilities must continue to abide by in order successful mayoral run, nic and the spray park. Or maybe you spotted and up in all indoor public spaces, includ- to meet state safety standards. was endorsed by Nelson, the orange-and-white bus parked nearby. ing retail establishments, grocery stores, A statement in bold at the top of the Paine, and Johnson in his Last summer, this and government buildings. document states the information it contains New vaccination scene could only exist is independent of other statewide reopen- bid to retain his seat. mandates, see page 11 Cass was endorsed by in the imaginations ing guidelines. and memories of If the cost of being able to have The previous update to the Safe Start Alicia Crank Diane Buckshnis and Kristiana Johnson, two of past summers for residents of Sunrise of “residents see their families is that we guidelines were released in March and the three members of the three-member Edmonds senior living home. continue the use of masks and other reinstated indoor visits between fully vacci- Early this year, however, long-term care facil- bloc that more often than not was shut safe practices, we’re OK with that. nated visitors and residents. out in their attempts to legislate. The other ities throughout the state experienced a sharp “For us in long-term care, there were drop in COVID cases, thanks to high vaccina- Kris Mason” member, Vivian Olson, is not listed as sup- Director, Sunrise of Edmonds essentially no changes,” Kris Mason, the porting Cass, although she, Buckshnis, and tion rates for residents and staff. In the months executive director of Sunrise of Edmonds, Kristiana Johnson all endorsed Chen. that followed, senior living homes finally saw said of the July 1 update. So although a win by Cass or Chen the long-awaited return to indoor family visits, A day earlier, on Aug. 9, Inslee an- Mason said the March update had more would boost the three-member bloc, there communal dining, and group activities. nounced a requirement for most state of an impact on residents’ day-to-day is the question of Position 1, where Kristia- But suggestions and mandates have workers, on-site contractors, and volunteers lives, one that couldn’t have come sooner: na Johnson and Alicia Crank will advance changed once again. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a “The impacts of residents being restricted to the general election. As the delta variant spreads, mostly condition of employment. from their families, like they were, was Although Johnson pulled in more votes among those unvaccinated, the Washing- But senior living homes like Sunrise are something that none of us ever want to go after the first tally of ballots, she has ton State Department of Health and health under a different state guidance: Safe Start through again, ever.” officials from many counties, including slipped further behind Crank in subse- for Long Term Care, released by the state Little has changed in the new update Snohomish, have recommended everyone as a four-phase plan in August 2020. see VOTING BLOC page 15 u mask up in public indoor settings. The Recommendations and Require- see PLAYING IT SAFE page 16 u Grant: A lifeline for increasing teacher diversity in Edmonds by BRIAN SOERGEL Peoples Bank donates $25K to Teachers of Color Foundation scholarships [email protected] branch in Edmonds, awarded a president. “Because when people ministrators, and curriculum that he majority of students in the $25,000impact grant to support its recognize the good that we do, reflect their diverse backgrounds. T Edmonds School District are goal of increasing teacher diversity we’re able to add more members The pandemic has demonstrat- students of color – 55%. They are in the Edmonds School District. – we call them ‘scholars.’” ed the inequities that continue taught by predominantly white The grant went to the district’s The TOC Foundation was to impact communities of color teachers – 89%. Teachers of Color (TOC) Founda- formed in 2016 in response to especially in access to education, That’s according to the Washing- tion. feedback from district students White said, adding that closing the ton Office of Superintendent of It may be a small step, but it’s and school community members opportunity gap among students Public Instruction. a step. regarding equity in education. Ac- of color is critical to improving stu- The Edmonds School District is “We’re really just humbled by cording to White – a member of dent success and is a benefit for all students. aware of the numbers. So there the support,” said Diana White, the Prairie Band of Potawatomi “There is just this cycle of dys- was some welcome news recent- Edmonds resident, former district tribe – district students have been Diana White ly when Peoples Bank, with a school board member, and TOC increasingly vocal for teachers, ad- see FOUNDATION page 16 u 2 - Edmonds Beacon www.edmondsbeacon.com August 12, 2021 Plastic bags will be banned by Oct. 1 when statewide law goes into effect Edmonds was the 1st city in state to enact a ban – 12 years ago

by BRIAN SOERGEL to recycle plastic bags in two bins located in [email protected] its south entrance. The ban was originally scheduled to begin Washingtonians may see fewer plastic Jan. 1, but the limited availability of compli- bags littering the state’s roadsides, parks, ant bags prompted Gov. Jay Inslee to delay and streams beginning Oct. 1 when the it through a proclamation. The proclama- statewide plastic bag ban goes into effect. tion was recently rescinded. That’s the plan, anyway. The state Department of Ecology recom- And it’s happy news for Edmonds res- mends people invest in reusable bags for gro- Beacon photo by Brian Soergel ident and 21st District ceries or to carry out food from restaurants. A ferry chugs from Edmonds to Kingston. Rep. Strom Peterson, who Like any reusable item, reusable bags should championed the banning be washed and properly stored after each use. of plastic bags in Edmonds If customers choose to use compliant plas- Ferry fares on the increase again more than a decade ago. tic or paper bags offered by a merchant, the He wrote and intro- law requires the business to charge eight October 2022: Round-trip of $34.40 for vehicle/driver on Edmonds-Kingston duced the ordinance while cents per bag. That 8-cent-charge is not a on City Council. tax; it is a sale kept entirely by the mer- by BRIAN SOERGEL $16.40. That increases to $16.80 in October [email protected] and $17.20 in October 2022. It’s an overall It was in 2009 that the chant to provide an incentive for customers increase of 80 cents one-way. Strom Peterson council voted 5-1 to make to bring their own bags and to recoup the ou didn’t expect ferry fares to go down, Of course, add a passenger or a couple of all retail establishments within the city pro- costs for the more durable compliant bags. Y right? Especially after a pandemic – which kids, and the fares go up. vide only reusable bags or recyclable paper Food banks and pantries, and individuals is not yet over – kept many commuters and The full passenger fare for ages 19 to 64, bags. No plastic. receiving food stamps, WIC, SNAP, or oth- travelers home and away from Washington currently at $9.05 for Edmonds-Kingston, will “Edmonds led the state with the first plastic er government assistance are not subject to state’s watery transit system. rise to $9.25 and $9.45, an increase of 40 bag ordinance in Washington, so I am incredibly the 8-cent charge. So when the Washington State Transporta- cents by October 2022. Passenger fares are proud that the rest of the state will join us in this “Single-use plastic bags are not easily recy- tion Commission announced a 2.5% across- not collected in Kingston. important environmental protection,” he said. clable, which makes managing them at the the-board ferry fare increase – for both vehi- In addition, the commission adopted a pol- Peterson sponsored the house version of end of their lives almost impossible,” said cles and walk-on passengers – on Aug. 10, it icy change for how a vanpool is defined to the new bag ban, but it was the Senate bill Laurie Davies, manager of the Department wasn’t much of a surprise. It had no choice ensure the policy matches current law. that was ultimately signed into law. of Ecology’s solid waste management pro- – the fares are set to meet requirements of The adopted policy change decreases the The bag ban prohibits the distribution of gram. “Reducing their use will protect our the transportation budget passed by the 2021 required number of people to be considered single-use plastic carryout bags by restaurants, rivers and streams, and help our recycling Legislature. a vanpool from the current five people, to retail, small vendors, and grocery stores. system run more efficiently.” The budget requires $377 million to be gen- three people, adjusting the fares accordingly. As in Edmonds, some single-use plastic bags Plastic bags are a common form of pollu- erated from fares over the two-year budget In 2020, the Edmonds-Kingston route are exempt from the law, including plastics to tion that threatens human health, wildlife, timeframe – July 1, 2021-June 20, 2023 – re- saw total ridership fall 29%, while vehicles wrap meats and produce, bags for prescrip- and the environment. Harmful chemicals sulting in a need for an additional $9.2 million declined 22%. And annual ridership aboard tions, bags for take-out prepared foods, and are released when plastics are produced, in fare revenues. Washington State Ferries plunged by nearly 10 newspaper and dry-cleaning bags. used, incinerated, or slowly disintegrate into Based upon input from the public, Wash- million customers in 2020 – a drop of 41% QFC in Westgate encourages customers microscopic particles. ington State Ferries, and the Ferry Advisory from the previous year – to roughly 14 mil- Committee on Tariffs, the commission said lion. the 2.5% increase applies to all fares begin- According to WSF spokesperson Ian Ster- ning this October and again in October 2022. ling, stay-at-home orders, remote work, and The current one-way ticket for central decreased tourism due to COVID-19 were Puget Sound vehicle traffic (14 feet to 22 the main reasons for the system’s lowest year- feet), which includes Edmonds-Kingston – is ly count since 1975.

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This community input will inform our city’s efforts to minimize Ed- monds’ contribution to the already changing climate. This recent survey is part of the city’s update of the Climate Action Plan GUEST VIEW (CAP). We, the members of the Mayor’s BY MAYOR’S CLIMATE Climate Protection Committee (CPC), PROTECTION COMMITTEE feel it is important to emphasize for your city of edmonds readers some of the findings from our community. To review the entire survey results, workshop notes, and CAP progress please visit edmondsclimate.com/. Four-hundred-and-fifteen Edmonds residents responded to the survey via the webpage and through paper surveys mailed to random- ly selected households. The majority of the respondents (285) lived HISTORYFILES in Edmonds, while approximately one-fourth lived and worked in Edmonds. While the majority of respondents were concerned about every Not just a brewpub: The type of regional climate impact, over 75% of respondents were either “extremely concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about the climate impacts of: sinking of MV Diamond Knot • Increased wildfires (82%); he name Diamond Knot is familiar to many res- Diamond Knot was towed toward Port Angeles. • Loss of habitat and species (79%); and T idents of southwest Snohomish County. Many The crew was rescued, but the tow didn’t make it • Poor air quality (79%) are acquainted with the brewpubs in Mukilteo and to Port Angeles. Diamond Knot sank in 135 feet of In addition to high regional climate concerns, the majority of respon- Mountlake Terrace, but few know the origin of the water near Crescent Bay. That location was shallow dents also expressed concerns about local climate impacts. Most were name. enough that the cargo of canned salmon and fish oil extremely or somewhat concerned about the “well-being of future gen- MV Diamond Knot was a coastal could be mostly recovered. erations” and “local natural, open spaces” (75% and 71%, respectively). freighter built for World War II. It According to Feliks Banel of MyNorthwest, the Results indicated there is a clear sense of shared responsibility for HISTORY became famous, or notorious, when, salmon was checked for spoilage, recooked, re- who should engage in climate actions. Individuals, as well as federal/ FILES in 1947, it was run down in foggy canned, and sold with the following message on the state and city governments, and large and small businesses, are all conditions in the Strait of Juan de labels: “Diamond Knot salmon, twice caught, twice responsible for acting on climate change. Fuca by SS Fenn Victory. canned, twice labeled, twice packed. Given to you Additionally, respondents agreed that action to minimize climate Fenn Victory had also been built with our best wishes twice over.” change is good for businesses in Edmonds – it helps to save money for World War II use, but it had been Neither Diamond Knot nor Fenn Victory had delivered just a month before Japan radar, which these days would make this type of see CLIMATE COMMITTEE page 13 u surrendered and, likely, didn’t see collision unlikely. The first commercial radar had BY TIM RAETZLOFF any useful service. Fenn Victory was been installed only the year before, on MV Kalakala, [email protected] one of the Victory ships named for a the famous art deco ferry. GREENEREDMONDS college, in this case Fenn College in It would be several years before radar would be Cleveland, Ohio. common, or required, on commercial vessels. Fenn Victory was a larger and faster vessel than The Salish Sea was the main traffic corridor in Is the next big burn coming Diamond Knot. Reports say Fenn Victory nearly Washington and British Columbia, the I-5 of its era. cut halfway through Diamond Knot. Because the to western Washington? collision happened near shore, tugs were called, and see HISTORY FILES page 12 u n example of climate change impacts is playing out 100 miles to A the northeast of us in the Methow Valley. Major fires there are now a regular occurrence. With the nation’s worst air quality, someone LETTERS TO THE EDITOR said Winthrop was like Mordor – J.R.R. Tolkien’s fictional Middle-earth – this summer. Canoe paddle: A to the water, as well, each about 25-feet in length, Immediate impacts include the most obvious one: smidgen of restitution several hundred pounds in heft. No small task. Vol- GREENER breathing. But the Methow Valley is also suffering from unteers needed. Volunteers welcomed. I was one of a crash in tourism income as recreation roads close and Restitution, even if it’s just a smidgen, feels pretty 25. I got to help. A smidgen of restitution. EDMONDS smoke becomes the view. darned good. It feels pretty darned good. Four of the five worst Washington fire years over the I experienced that feeling the other day as I Chris Brown past two decades have happened in the last five years. celebrated my friend Diana readying herself for a Teacher, Scriber Lake High School This year looks like another contender, and Winthrop is life-changing, 14-day adventure: paddling an indig- Edmonds paying the price. enous canoe from Edmonds to Camano, San Juan, These fires have significant long-term consequences. and Lummi islands. Crimes of opportunity Watersheds without vegetation result in larger flood The preliminary singing, dancing, drumming, and BY GREG FERGUSON events, and those floods move unprotected soil on storytelling were truly inspirational. without consequences edmonds resident, environmental steward steep slopes into streams. The reduction of soil cover However, in the back of my head was this nagging I’ve only been in Edmonds three years, but I write impacts the timing and quality of reforestation. feeling of shame for what my white ancestors perpe- today to warn my lovely new community of state- Fish suffer by having reeds buried in silt and by the reduction of criti- trated on the native people they met who had lived ments from politicians. cal summer flows. Less groundwater is stored in fire-scarred land. in harmony with this environment for at least 2,000 Statements concerning de-escalation techniques; As we know, trees are big carbon collection and storage devices. years. better police interaction outcomes; lower risk of When they burn, that carbon is released to the atmosphere, producing Removing children from their families; banishing injury and death for officers; and that the state is a nasty feedback loop. their languages, religion, and culture, particularly making investments into more mental health train- Can this happen in western Washington? resonated with the Edmonds School District teacher ing and more mental health professionals. Scientists have discovered evidence of huge burn periods in western in me. Shame, indeed. This information in the Aug. 5 Beacon (“HB 1310: Washington’s past. One of the more recent was in 1701, when three The crews then grabbed their hand-carved and Only when necessary”) is less than reassuring to me. to 10 million acres burned (Olympic National Park is about 1 million deeply symbolic paddles and made their way to the I spent 20 years as a correctional educator, employed acres for comparison) across the western part of the state. beach. What also had to happen was moving the This could happen again. The number of fires on this side of the beautiful works-of-art boats from the parking lot see LETTERS page 5 u Cascades is growing, and they are happening earlier in the year. Along with higher temperatures and more extreme weather condi- Online Poll This week’s summary: We want to know what you tions, demographic changes add to fire risk here. Increasing numbers of The Health District wants all people – think: people are living in Washington’s forested areas. Humans cause about Last week’s question & results: included those vaccinated – to once Vote online now at www. 80% of fires, and more of us in the forest means more fires. One Edmonds restaurants is requiring proof again wear masks inside businesses. edmondsbeacon.com and look for Drought conditions tend to stress trees and make them more suscep- of vaccination before allowing guests inside. the results in the Aug. 19 issue of The Would you show your vaccination card to dine This week’s poll question: tible to insect damage. Various species of bark beetles attack trees on Are you again wearing a mask inside? Beacon. both sides of the mountains. in an Edmonds restaurant? • 79% Said YES • 21% Said NO www.edmondsbeacon.com see FERGUSON page 14 u 5 - Edmonds Beacon www.edmondsbeacon.com August 12, 2021 CHUCK’SWORLD MOMENT’SNOTICE One of those Rage: It’s all the rage age,” from the Latin meaning “frenzy” or Social scientists point to many sources of this an- “R “madness,” is a noun referring to explosive ger – conspiracy theories are all the rage, social me- things is not like anger or furious intensity, and a verb meaning “to dia increases our polarization (and access to those act or prevail forcefully.” conspiracy theories), and the increasing income Rage is also a sense or a feeling, a passion for inequality is tangible to more citizens. something, and when it is paired with “all the,” well, But what has changed the most since the year the other that is something that is the object of widespread 2000? Trust in government, a relatively steady tray memories pop out of my consciousness like gophers, poking up desire. No matter what the use or object of the rage, statistic since we became a country, has plummet- S their heads, searching for relevance or possibly six more weeks of the word carries with it an implication of vehe- ed, especially among the right. Anger is seen as the winter, and then disappearing back into their time vaults with old song mence, a furiousness that cannot be overcome. main influencer to our politics, and individuals who lyrics and the entire cast of “Welcome Back, Kotter.” Rage … rage is a good word. wield it successfully carry ever-growing power – you These are fragments of recall that, to be fair, have a good chance of MOMENT’S Shakespeare described the rage of could say political gamesmanship is all the rage in being false, or at least flawed. They keep popping up over the years, romantic love, while Dylan Thomas the early 21st century. though, so I’m deciding there’s truth in those metaphorical rodents. NOTICE summoned the strength of rage to American rage, an actual academic term now, and These little memory jolts are usually isolated sentences from books stave off death. Louise Fishman put the lack of trust in government, have powerful, toxic or lines from movies, often throw-away comments and irrelevant to the “serious rage” into her expressionist effects. We are watching this culture of anger turn story, but they just stick. Found wisdom, maybe. art pieces at the same time David into culture wars that weaken Americans’ commit- And in 1979, hanging around at The Comedy Store Bowie directed his rage as lyrical ment to democratic norms and values. Even though on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, skulking on muse. we see the damage every day, most of us find CHUCK’S the periphery of showbiz, I heard something. I got to Style-makers referred to the rage ourselves continuing to foment this rage. listen to funny people every night from backstage, some BY MARIA MONTALVO in fashion in the early 1800s, and Parties and certain politicians do it because voter WORLD [email protected] of whom went on to nice careers, but most disappear- when we added “all the” to “rage” at anger leads to voter loyalty. Individuals do it because ing into comedy history. the turn of the last century, the word we think so little of the other side these days (stud- And this one stand-up, whose name has disappeared “rage” became all the rage. ies show we actually think less of people based on into one of those gopher holes, was funny. He did a Rage is a good word for 2021. political party). nice bit on Barry Manilow, a huge pop star in that era We are much angrier about politics than we used We feel this rage in national politics, but we also and one who came in for his share of criticism and to be, as you have likely experienced in your day-to- see it right here at home in the pages of this news- worse. In a world still rocking out, Manilow was essen- day, but it is also confirmed by formal research (e.g., paper and at recent City Council meetings. CHUCK SIGARS Pew Research Center). Does this rage help us? [email protected] tially a concert act, maybe more suited to Las Vegas then Fillmore East, but this comic made a great point. We rage over the return of the pandemic, or its im- One of my favorite Philadelphians, Ben Franklin, pact on our lives, and some even rage over whether or said, “Whatever is begun in anger, ends in shame.” After riffing a bit on all the Manilow hate out there, and making a not it exists at all. We find ourselves filled with rage at If nothing else, we should resent that others are few of his own jokes, he landed what felt like the punchline. the lack of understanding of others, a lack of empathy manipulating us through this rage. We acknowledge “So who do you suppose is buying all his records?” and compassion, or other’s inability to see our truth. anger is not healthy for relationships. We are all Because Barry Manilow has been one of the most successful per- All of this rage has manifested as a battle raging Americans, so we are in a relationship. In relation- formers and recording artists of all time, with a Grammy, Emmy, and for our hearts and minds. About the year 2000, we ships, people can learn and change. Tony to his name. It’s a hoot to make fun of him, or to have a snarky learned that our liberal democracy (not politically Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson changed opinion about him and his music, but opinion doesn’t cash the checks liberal but “liberal democracy,” the phrase adopted his mind on mask mandates to stop the spread of or probably bother Barry a bit. for Western democracy within a capitalist society) COVID, and some of our local politicians have It’s just a cute story and funny joke, but I think it speaks to a contem- had not evolved to its apex in the 1990s, as we had had the courage to apologize from time to time. As porary problem. Journalists have long been aware that news readers of- expected. citizens, we don’t get a pass. ten have only vague and erroneous ideas about the difference between Social and political pressures increased in intensity All the rage may help us access a ferocity of pas- published opinion and reporting, but it’s not just print journalism. after the 1990s (aka Roaring 1920s 2.0), and the sion, but can we channel Dylan Thomas’ version of Cable news shows have straight reporting of various stories, and then new millennium brought division, antagonism for the verb and direct it not at one another but against they have commentary and analysis, and if the last few years (maybe compromise, and angry battles for power. the loss of our human light instead? decades) have taught us anything about this, it’s that most people ap- parently can’t tell them apart. It’s a huge problem and, at the moment, I’m not hopeful. u from LETTERS page 4 crimes of opportunity without When the next extended agenda consequences. is made available to the public Fri- But I see it all over, and I’m often surprised by the smart folks who by Edmonds Community College, fall into the trap, like Stephen King. Patricia Franklin day, Aug. 13, it will most likely be behind the thick razor-laced walls Edmonds filled with vital topics only a few King’s books have been made into numerous films, too many for of the prison in Monroe. More- currently know about, giving the me to count (I stopped around 40), including ones whose provenance over, I was a board member and Questions on council’s public another huge void of trans- we may have forgotten (e.g., “The Shawshank Redemption”). Stephen president of the International Cor- parency of government and trust. King has famously expressed opinions about the movies based on his rectional Association, based out of extended agenda This is becoming quite common, writing, particularly his disappointment with Stanley Kubrick’s version Maryland, for 10 of those. This morning (Aug. 9), I went with entirely empty future council of “The Shining.” As a published author of pro- to the Edmonds city website to meeting agendas suddenly sched- And he can rest on his writing laurels without my help, although he fessional journal articles and two review the Edmonds City Council uled one to two weeks prior with doesn’t appear to be resting much. He’s written over 60 novels and books about criminal behavior, I extended agenda that should have important agenda items no one 200 short stories, along with a million (rounding up) other things. I’m needed to weigh in on this subject. been posted Friday, Aug. 6. To my knew were coming. They aren’t not sure he even sleeps. Keeping in mind I spent 40 years surprise, NO extended agenda even items transferred from the But he seems to just like movies, as many of us do. About a year or of my life working with criminals was posted. future unscheduled list. The coun- so ago, I read a comment of his about some movie he’d just seen. He both here and in California, I sug- This is now the third time since cil voted unanimously on July 27 was very enthusiastic, telling us to watch for this film in eight months gest people in Edmonds educate June 4 that there is no opportuni- to extend the discussion on the or so, when it would surely sweep the Academy Awards. themselves on the sophistication ty for citizens to review and ade- outdoor dining ordinance. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been around and professionalism that exists in quately prepare for any upcoming It is not listed on the Aug. 17 ex- nearly a century, originally established to deal with labor issues and the criminal element of any society. scheduled presentations, public tended agenda or any future date. only later creating awards and a ceremony. The current members of As we speak, Department of Cor- hearings, study sessions, and po- Where did it go? the Academy number around 10,000, spread out among 17 categories rections is emptying out and not tential actions. My understanding is that the in which the members only vote for awards in their field. refilling 4,000 beds in prisons It is now after 3 p.m. on Mon- unit lot subdivision public hearing So, the math isn’t difficult. A handful of people vote for each Acade- across the state. When asked, it day, Aug. 9, still without any cur- my Award; we never learn totals, or find out who voted for whom, so will tell you there is not the need. rent extended agenda posted. see MORE LETTERS page 14 u there are no discernible patterns and little to go on for predictions. That’s true because of guidelines that now allow for convicted crim- I’ll stick with admiration, then, for Mr. King and his remarkable inals to serve sentences of home Sudoku solution output. And I’ll pay attention if he makes a comment about anything, confinement rather than prison. really, but if it’s not about things that go bump in the night I don’t Real prisons, not just units, are mind disagreeing a little if I’m in the mood. being closed. So Stephen King blithely posting that multiple Oscars were definitely While terms like investments coming for this film he liked, a movie that as I recall never any impact into more mental health training at all, just makes the point I’ve been yakking about. To paraphrase the and professionals are being ban- late Donald Rumsfeld, there are known things and unknown things, or, died about – and more drug reha- in normal English, facts and opinion. bilitation centers are in the works This isn’t new to humanity, and it’s always been a part of our Amer- – I promise you real criminals are ican experiment. Freedom to work, grow, worship, and prosper are seeing these imaginary futuristic considered birthrights in this country, but they might have inspired the solutions to current situations as idea that reality can be whatever we think it is. This is why millions of Americans seem to believe that Donald Trump actually won the election in 2020. This is why millions fear a News Tips vaccine that has been given to billions of people and caused essentially zero deaths far more than they do a virus that has infected over 200 The Beacon invites readers to share story tips and ideas. 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Bon Appetit! This Month’s Featured Establishments Barkada dishes up comfort food – Filipino style ost towns boast an eatery where the locals Colada (pineapple, coconut, white and dark love to gather and shoot the breeze while rum) and the Li Hing Mui Margarita (Hawaiian Menjoying familiar food – comfort food – that fills sour plum, fresh lime juice and tequila), and their souls as well as their stomachs. cocktails like the Hibiscus Sling (hibiscus gin, Chef Brian Madayag, who owns and operates sweet vermouth, lime and bitters) or the Pain Barkada, has worked hard to make his restaurant Killer (Navy strength rum, pina, OJ, coconut and just such a place. roots,” he said. “It’s a soul-searching restaurant. nutmeg). Cocktails are served in “street market” The catch? It’s Filipino food. Or, more accurately, a It’s finding myself as a chef. Every chef does that.” bags, Hawaiian style. fusion of Filipino, Hawaiian and other South Pacific So he has leaned on his mother, grandmother, For a full look at the family-friendly menu, go to islands, with a touch of Pacific Northwest thrown in. aunts and others to learn their recipes – why they barkadaedmonds.com. Barkada, located in Edmonds, has built a steady chose the spices, meats, produce and other ingredi- Open 4-8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, following since opening its doors in 2017. In a ents they used – then made those dishes his own. Barkada also offers takeout at 425-670-2222. Or region where a majority may have grown up on a “If you take it too far, you lose the soul of the dine in at 622 5th Ave. S, Edmonds, WA 98020. typical meat and potatoes kind of diet, going out dish,” Brian explained. “We like to take the old, em- for something “exotic” used to mean Chinese or brace the new, and make something for ourselves. Mexican food. I’m going to make grandma’s adobo my way.” Fortunately, with the help of the Food Network First-timers will recognize various influences, and media celebrities like the Barefoot Contessa, he said, such as various noodle dishes from BARKADA Emeril Lagasse, Anthony Bourdain and others, China, and spices and sausages introduced by Edmonds diners young and old alike have begun exploring Spanish explorers. And, from America, Spam, he new options in recent years. America’s “melting laughed. Barkada offers many unique dishes like sisig belly, a dish pot” means what’s on the kitchen stove as much He recommends that newcomers who are just featuring chopped pork belly, shaved onion, cilantro, as who’s cooking it. dipping their toes for the first time try the Chicken birds eye chili, toyomansi, soft egg, spicy mayo, pickles, For Brian, it’s not a stretch. Although he grew Adobo, the Philippines’ national dish, which in- which comes spicy, is organic and gluten free. up in Edmonds, graduating from Meadowdale cludes chicken thighs sourced from Mount Vernon High School, he is of Filipino heritage. So he grew farms, gold potatoes, garlic and pickles. “It’s our couple of times a week and never get bored.” up with a foot in two cultures, part American, version of chicken teriyaki,” Brian said, “but better.” The menu is fairly set, but there are also weekly part Philippines. His love of cooking began in Other popular dishes include Pancit, a side specials. Currently, it’s Filipino Spaghetti (Yes!). his youth when he and his mother watched Food combining garlic bihon (vermicelli) and canton Likewise, Brian wanted his version of comfort Network shows together. And his taste buds noodles, seasonal vegetables fused with dark soy food to be offered in a comfortable place. So, Customer Favorites: developed a wider palate than the average Joe. and fried garlic, and Lola’s Lumpia, which is pork instead of a “fine dining” vibe, Barkada has a laid - Chicken Abodo He followed that love into college, graduating and veggie eggrolls accompanied by the house back, Hawaiian/South Islander atmosphere, what - Garlic Shrimp from the Seattle Culinary Academy at Seattle green sweet chili. Brian calls a “fast-casual” cafe. - Port Belly Chicharon Central College, and into his career, including There’s also Kalua Pig & Cabbage (luau pork, You order at the counter, then grab a table, - Specialty Cocktails several years working at some of Tom Douglas’ shredded cabbage, smoked sea salt, toasted banana inside or out. Downstairs has a game room that restaurants, including the Dahlia Lounge and leaf and mac salad), Poke (ahi tuna, tobiko, sesame can be reserved for birthdays and other private Cantina Leña. shoyu, krab salad, cucumber, edamame, seaweed, parties. When a restaurant space in Edmonds opened and ginger), and Musubi (fried Spam & rice, nori, Brian and his staff greet guests like old friends, up, Brian was ready to branch out on his own. The tare, and pickled ginger), and a whole lot more. making newcomers and oldtimers alike feel Wednesday – Saturday venture has given him the opportunity to explore While they may sound exotic, Barkada’s menu welcome. 4-8 PM while introducing new cuisine to his guests. is actually “very approachable,” Brian said. “We Yes, Barkada serves cocktails, and they’re as fun 622 5th Ave. S. Edmonds, WA “For me, it’s a project that had me reach into my wanted this to be a place where you can eat a as the food, including slushies like the Barkada 425-670-2222

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Cami Taliaferro-Barber David Kretz “Girl in the Desert Garden,” by Rachel Reitz The $500 Ralph Eaton Technical Theatre bull was such a drastically different experi- Scholarship was started in 2011 by the fam- ence from any other role I’ve worked on, ily of Ralph Eaton, a long-time volunteer and it challenged me in so many new ways,” and friend to many at the theater. The $500 David said. Theatre Arts scholarship is a long-stand- “My dream show and role is definitely the ing Driftwood Players tradition, starting in Genie in ‘Aladdin.’ It is one of my favorite 1988. musicals, and the Genie is such an amazing 2021 Theatre Arts Scholarship role. I got to watch ‘Aladdin’ at the Para- mount and instantly fell in love with the David Kretz – Whitman College, theater show, and watching the Genie improvise on “Drowning,” by Alicia Clark and education stage and make jokes with the audience all “My favorite show I’ve worked on is prob- Alicia Clark, Edmonds Heights K-12, grade ably ‘Matilda.’ Getting to play Miss Trunch- see DRIFTWOOD SCHOLARSHIPS page 10 u 10: “Drowning” Ambria Nilsen, Kamiak High School, grade 11: “A Portrait for Shane” SCHOOLBRIEFS Edmonds City Council meetings from Sep- City Council seek applicants for tember through August 2022. The council has four meetings per month, from 7-10 student representative p.m. on Tuesdays – often longer. “Face Them All,” by Susanna Lee The City Council is once again meeting Students must live within the Edmonds in-person, with a virtual option. Coun- city limits, and must be entering grades 11 cilmembers are now seeking student repre- through 12, or be of equivalent age if not enrolled in a traditional school program. sentative applicants to participate at council Students do not have to attend high school meetings during the 2021-2022 academic in the Edmonds School District. Applica- year. The student representative will attend see SCHOOL BRIEFS page 14 u

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Congratulations to FC Edmonds Teams Boys 2004, Boys 2007, and Boys 2010 for u from COOLING STATIONS page 3 winning the championship at Washington Rush Cup recently People who are vulnerable to heat include FC Edmonds B2004: Coached by Jason the elderly, infants and young children, Hanson. pregnant woman, and people with certain FC Edmonds B2007: Coached by Jose medical conditions. Sialer. To avoid the risks of heat-related illness, FC Edmonds B2010: Coached by John follow these tips: Garrett. • Stay hydrated Three FC Edmonds Teams also appeared • Avoid prolonged sun exposure, particu- in the Semi-Finals: B2003, B2009, and larly during the hours of 3-6pm G2010 “Black.” • Take frequent breaks during outdoor Three FC Edmonds Teams came in sec- activities • Stay cool with cold towels on the neck ond place: G2005, G2007, and B201. • Never leave a child, pet, or person with FC Edmonds is the premier soccer club of Photo courtesy of Ryan Camden mobility issues in car, even for a short peri- Sno-King Youth Club and draws players from od of time or with windows cracked Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace. Clockwise from top left: Boys 2007, Boys 2004 and Boys B10. • Keep indoor temperatures cooler by not using ovens and stoves and by keeping curtains/blinds closed and also close doors to unused rooms u from BURN BAN page 3 FedEx to start flying out of Paine Field For a full list of cooling centers throughout their jurisdiction. Snohomish County: bit.ly/3fXFwWC. FedEx Express is expanding its Seattle-ar- times by up to two hours for Seattle-area cus- For more information about the risks of ea operations with a new operation at Paine tomers in 37 zip codes. The new flight will All outdoor burn permits, including permits issued by PSCAA (Puget Sound Clean heat-related illness and more tips to stay Field in Everett beginning in the fall of 2021. also offer earlier market delivery times, addi- cool: snohd.org/228/Weather. A new daily Boeing 757 flight will operate tional dry ice capabilities, and increased over- Air Agency) for agricultural burning, are sus- Monday through Friday between Paine Field all market capacity. pended until this ban is lifted. and the FedEx Express World Hub in Mem- “We are proud to grow our presence and This ban will remain in effect until there u from DRIFTWOOD SCHOLARSHIPS page 9 phis, Tenn. The new flight will extend pickup enhance our services in the north Seattle mar- is a sustained period of rainfall and the fire ket by expanding operations to Paine Field,” risk returns to low. night was amazing to watch. Information: Outdoor Burning Informa- see FEDEX page 15 u tion hotline, 425-388-3508. 2021 Ralph Eaton Technical Theatre Scholarship Cami Taliaferro-Barber – Cornish Col- LET’SCOOK! lege of the Arts, theater production “My favorite show that I’ve worked on would probably be the play The Maid’s Tri- SHARE YOUR al. That show taught me a lot about myself and about theater and encourages me to keep going,” said Cami. RECIPES “My dream show to be a part of would Send to [email protected] or be ‘Hadestown’ because I love how intricate the musical as a whole is. It would be an The Beacon, 728 3rd St., Suite D, Mukilteo, WA 98275 amazing experience to work on it in any ca- Sudoku solution on page 5 pacity, but I think backstage or on the design team is where I’d want for that production.”

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He was joined by Seattle Mayor health care and long-term care settings, will Jenny Durkan, King County Executive Dow have until Oct. 18 to be fully vaccinated. Constantine, Kaiser Permanente Washing- Employees who refuse to be vaccinated ton President Susan Mullaney, Washington will be subject to dismissal from employ- State Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah, ment for failing to meet and Seattle-King County legal job qualifications. The This applies to executive cabinet Public Health Officer Dr. state will work with labor agencies, but the governor Jeffrey Duchin. organizations on meeting encouraged all others, such “State employees, health collective bargaining obliga- as higher education, local care and long-term care tions and adhering to civil governments, the legislative workers are extremely piv- service rules. branch, other statewide elected otal in the fight against The requirement applies officials, and organizations in the COVID-19, and we hope to state workers, regardless private sector to do the same. these steps will further our afely returning to the classroom for full- Washington. of teleworking status. This goal of getting as many peo- S time, in-person instruction this school year Given this, the high mixing of vaccinated applies to executive cabinet agencies, but ple vaccinated,” Secretary of Health Dr. Umair is important for students, teachers, and staff. and unvaccinated people in schools, and the the governor encouraged all others, such A. Shah, MD, MPH, said. “We should all be On July 28, the Washington State Department fact that vaccines are not available to children as higher education, local governments, the concerned with the increases of COVID-19 of Health (DOH) released updated guidance younger than 12, universal masking is re- legislative branch, other statewide elected cases in our state and we know that vaccines for the 2021-22 school year. quired in all Washington state K-12 schools. officials, and organizations in the private are our best tool to end this pandemic.” DOH’s guidance aims to minimize trans- To protect those who have not been vacci- sector to do the same. This new requirement includes well-de- mission and maximize in-person instruction nated and reduce risk of transmission, public “It is the mission of public servants and fined exemptions to the vaccine. Individuals and is informed by the latest science, recent- and private K-12 schools must use the follow- those providing health care to serve our with legitimate medical reasons or sincerely ly released Centers for Disease Control and ing layered prevention strategies: fellow Washingtonians,” Inslee said. “These held religious reasons will be exempt. The Prevention guidance, and recommendations • All school personnel, volunteers, visitors, workers live in every community in our exemptions do not include personal or phil- from the American Academy of Pediatrics. and students must wear cloth face coverings state, working together and with the public osophical objections. Vaccination is the strongest protective mea- or masks regardless of vaccination status every day to deliver services. To keep staff, families, and communities sure against COVID-19 available. Everyone when indoors and on school buses. “We have a duty to protect them from the safe, there will be no test-out option for em- 12 and older is eligible for the COVID-19 • Schools should maintain at least 3 feet virus, they have the right to be protected, ployees. vaccine. As of July 24, 35% of 12-15-year-olds of physical distancing between students in and the communities they serve and live in “Getting vaccinated against COVID is a and 44% of 16-17-year-olds in Washington classroom settings, to the degree possible and deserve protection as well.” public good. We have come so close to de- state were fully vaccinated. Those who have reasonable, that allows for full-time, in-person The announcement comes as Washington feating this deadly disease,” Inslee said. “We not been vaccinated are encouraged to make learning for all students. is experiencing a severe increase in COVID have the tool – the vaccine – to get this era an appointment as soon as possible. • Schools must have good ventilation and in- cases and hospitalizations in every county, behind us. It is safe, it is effective, and you While children who get COVID-19 typically door air quality, cleaning and disinfecting pro- due to the delta variant, with the over- will never regret getting it.” cedures, and continue to encourage frequent have milder symptoms than adults, children handwashing and good respiratory etiquette. do get COVID-19 and can transmit it. Severe • Students and school employees who have disease is rare, but some children require hos- symptoms of COVID-19 or the flu should pitalization. stay home and seek medical attention, which Further, the Delta variant, which spreads may include COVID-19 testing. more than twice as easily from one person • Schools must have plans in place to quick- to another compared to earlier strains, has It’s More Than Retirement. It’s Five-Star Fun. surged to become the predominant variant in see SCHOOL MASKS page 15 u

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One of the World Trade Center footprints in Manhattan. Beacon photo by Brian Soergel you heard the news? How did the attacks What are your affect you? Have you visited any of the memorial sites? Did you know any of the memories of 9-11? victims? Beacon photo by Brian Soergel The Beacon will be commemorating the We will only be accepting comments sent Anne Prather, also known as Aislinn the Bard, play the harp out Gallery North on victims of Sept. 11 for the 20th anniversary through email to edmondseditor@yourbea- Main Street in Edmonds. Prather is also an artist – she has digital-art compositions of the terrorist attacks on New York; Wash- con.net or through mail at Edmonds Bea- on sale at the gallery. Prather is a well-known street performer in Puget Sound ington, D.C.; and Shanksville, Pa. con, 728 3rd St., Suite D, Mukilteo 98275. and a member artists of Gallery North. We’re looking for reader contributions of The deadline is noon Friday, Aug. 20, but up to 200 words. Where were you when earlier is better.Include your name and city.

loss of at least 56 lives, including all women coma’s Commencement Bay with the loss weavers against the shingle mill owners. u from HISTORY FILES page 4 and children aboard. Princess Sophia sank of the entire crew of 17, according to Histo- When the Verona began to tie up to the Travel on the corridor was not always safe. further north on Vanderbilt Reef with the ryLink. SS Dix collided with SS Jeanie and dock, Sheriff McRae, who had “deputized” Notable shipwrecks involved considerable loss of all 318 aboard. One dog, an English sank in Seattle’s Elliott Bay just west of Du- 200 men in Everett, stepped forward and loss of life. setter, was the sole survivor. wamish Head with the loss of at least 39, told the Wobblies they couldn’t come SS Clallam sank on the relatively short run Nor were the waters close to major ports also according to HistoryLink. ashore. from Port Townsend to Victoria with the much safer. The bark Andelana sank in Ta- Dix was in use essentially as a ferry be- At some point, a shot was fired, and gun- tween Seattle and Port Blakely, which were fire erupted. After 10 minutes of gunshots, then two of the busiest ports on the West at least five Wobblies were dead, along with Coast. To visit Port Blakely now, you would two deputies. CROSSWORD Theme: Outdoors have no idea of its intensely industrial past. It was later determined that the dead The loss of life on SS Verona in Everett’s “deputies” had been shot by other “depu- Port Gardner Bay was of a different sort, po- ties.” It appears that all of the deaths were litically motivated rather than a result of the caused by gunfire from the shore and by inherent dangers of the sea. crossfire from a tug that the sheriff had rent- There was a strike in Everett by the shin- ed to hold more “deputies.” gle weavers employed in Everett mills. The The history of the waters of the Salish Sea International Workers of the World (IWW), is certainly not at all peaceful and carefree. or “Wobblies,” were determined to travel to Think of that when out in a pleasure boat Everett from Seattle to support the shingle or riding a Washington State Ferry.

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His Kakahashi exchange program, he mate change, respondents replied: sions vehicles and investing in solar panels death is a tragic loss for all who knew became interested in anime. Charlie For buildings and energy: for homes or businesses. Clearly, there is a sense of urgency in the and loved him. was a friend to all with a big heart full • replace fossil fuels with renewable en- Charlie was a force of nature, of compassion. ergy resources for energy supplied to the community to take action to minimize the dangers of our already changing climate, displayed a wicked sense of hu- He is survived by his parents, community; mor and outward silliness, always Karen and Chuck, and little brother, • improve efficiency of existing buildings and a willingness to make changes in our lifestyle to help accomplish that. That seeming to be quite confident in Jackson. and infrastructure; and his unique path. Growing up in Ed- Please join us in a celebration of • improve efficiency of new buildings. sense of urgency has been heightened by the impacts we have recently experienced monds, he graduated from Mount- his life at Edmonds United Method- For transportation: with the extreme heat this summer and the lake Terrace High School in 2019 ist Church (EUMC), 828 Caspers St., • reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) smoke we endured in the last two summers. with a STEM diploma. Edmonds. A visitation and viewing through more sustainable land use patterns To achieve our community goal of carbon He embraced “nerd culture,” and was accomplished was held on Wednesday, Aug.11, with a service at (e.g., transit-oriented development); and neutrality by 2050, a combination of indi- in Overwatch Competitive college league, captaining 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12. Live streaming of the • reduce VMT by improving transit sys- vidual and institutional actions are neces- the Western Washington team in Esports. He was math- service is available on the church’s website: https:// tems. sary. Each sustainability-focused change that ematically gifted and was engaged in related studies in www.edmondsumc.org. Please share memories at For waste and natural resources: individuals, governments, and businesses college. Whatever he did, whether cross-country, work- www.beckstributecenter.com. • increase carbon sequestration, and make contributes to a healthier climate and • reduce material consumption, waste an improved community. generation, and resource depletion. Why not join us in taking one new sus- amount makes a difference. u from ARTS WINNERS page 9 And, last, people were asked two key tainability action? If all Americans reduced their car trips by questions: A relatively easy step that can have a sig- just 10%, that would reduce carbon emis- School District, with sponsorship help from • What individual actions are they already nificant impact is reducing your local car sions by roughly 110 million metric tons the Edmonds branch of Peoples Bank. To see doing that supports climate action goals; trips. Perhaps, just once a week, combine (about the same as taking 28 coal-fired a virtual exhibit of all the high school art con- and your car trips around the area. For instance, power plants offline for a year). test winners, go to bit.ly/3CuXDN8. • What individual actions are they willing go to the library to pick up those books on Pledge to make one small change this During the festival, visitors can see more to do to support climate action goals? hold on the way to the grocery store instead week. than 160 juried art booths in the field and see Many replied that they already engage in of going home between each errand. The climate and your loved ones, your award-winning art in the gallery. Student art a variety of everyday activities, such as recy- Better yet, invite that neighbor or fami- children, and grandchildren, will thank you. will also be on display at the gallery, including cling, saving energy by turning off lights and ly member along who has trouble getting This column was submitted by the City of Ed- works by winners of Edmonds Arts Festival water, and buying energy-saving bulbs. out. Enjoy the conversation as you shop to- monds’ Kernen Lien, environmental programs Foundation scholarships. Respondents also use reusable and com- gether. Reducing car trips by even a small manager. Info: edmondsartsfestival.com. EdmondsChurch Directory CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH EDGEWOOD Edmonds BAPTIST CHURCH Unitarian “You must love 551 Maple, Edmonds 425.778.4007 Universalist 10:45 AM - LIVE & ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE your friend better Our current services have been 1:00 PM - SPANISH SERVICE Congregation suspended at this time. For more All are welcome to attend. We follow all than yourself.” CDC and Washington State COVID Living Our Vision of a ~ from the Writings of the Baha’i Faith infomation on other service requirements. Just and Sustainable World CONTACT US! options, please visit our website. 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Regarding the outdoor dining The education initiative was launched it very difficult to schedule any future new ordinance, council asked for a revised ordinance advise national infection through a partnership between the Amer- agenda items. That seems a bit of a stretch, and this has not reappeared onto the extended control initiative ican Hospital Association, the League for when the Aug. 24 meeting has absolutely agenda. As for the Extended Agenda for Aug. Innovation in the Community College, and nothing scheduled as of today, Aug. 9. 24, the date must have been deleted, but if you Edmonds College was recently selected to advise the development of a national infec- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pre- Is there something you know that the look at the other attachment (sent), I’ve high- vention. public does not? lighted in blue the agenda items for that date. tion control curriculum in the wake of the If extended agendas are not being posted My apologies for the late posting of the extend- COVID-19 pandemic. The league awarded EC $30,000 to sup- as would be expected and perhaps legally ed agenda. 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That included all whose western u from SCHOOL MASKS page 11 u from FEDEEX page 10 touched the Sound: precincts 1, 2, 11, 22, quent tallies. 23, and 24. ly respond to COVID-19 cases among stu- said Tim Wertner, senior vice president, U.S. Crank, on her candidate website, said In Position 1, the latest figures show Crank dents and staff. operations west, FedEx Express. “Paine Field is she was not asking for endorsements from winning 31 precincts and Kristiana Johnson Quarantine protocols have been updated already a driving economic force in Snohom- current councilmembers, adding that they 20. to limit student exclusion from the classroom. ish County, and this expansion positions our could endorse her as citizens. Among those Johnson won all precincts bordering Puget Students do not have to quarantine if symp- network for continued success in delivering doing so were Distelhorst and Paine, as well Sound except for 24, the city’s northernmost tom-free and: they were at least 3 feet away for our customers.” as other citizens who are known to support area extending to Meadowdale County Park. from an infected student and both students FedEx will occupy a 19.24-acre, Nelson’s policies. Crank was able to win several precincts were wearing masks, the student is fully vacci- 68,745-square foot facility, previously occu- The conclusion? in the Bowl – including precinct 5 around nated, or if the student had a confirmed case pied by Boeing’s Dreamlifter Operations Cen- A Cass or Chen win, in addition to Crank western Edmonds Way and the important of COVID-19 within the past three months. ter. The facility has the capability to expand in beating Kristiana Johnson, would retain the precincts 7 and 46, bordered by Walnut “The goal of these layered prevention strat- the future. status quo. A Kristiana Johnson win would Street to the north, Elm Street to the south, egies is to protect people who are not fully lead to a new 4-3 bloc, flipping current Fifth Avenue South to the west, and Ninth vaccinated, including students, staff, and their councilmember voting patterns. Avenue South to the east. families from COVID-19 infections,” said Follow Us On Precincts show voter patterns Distelhorst was soundly defeated in pre- Deputy Secretary Lacy Fehrenbach. “Out- cincts 7 and 46. breaks can and have occurred in K-12 schools. A recent social media post on the Ed- These measures limit transmission in schools, monds Bowl versus the rest of the city drew Distelhorst statement which will minimize the disruptions of quaran- comments from many passionate citizens. “Thank you so much for your support!” tines and classroom or school closures caused The old and oft-repeated conversation goes Distelhorst wrote on Facebook. “Unfortu- by outbreaks. It is important we do everything like this: Previous councils have favored the nately, it’s clear that I will not be moving we can to keep our classrooms safe, students @edmondsbeacon Bowl to the detriment of the city’s other on to the general election this November.” and staff healthy, and schools open.” neighborhoods without Sound views. Distelhorst, 37, is the youngest member of Whether accurate or not, the consensus of the seven-member council, and was former- many is that the current City Council is de- ly president of the Friends of the Edmonds termined to change the Bowl-versus-all-others Library board. He is a communications spe- dynamic. Example: Fraley-Monillas’ early sug- cialist with Community Transit. gestion to drop funding for Civic Park – in the “Serving on council over the last 18 heart of the Bowl – to focus on laying ground- months and campaigning this year, I have work for parks in the Highway 99 corridor. been continually humbled by the support Fraley-Monillas has also, frequently, made I’ve received in working toward a more eq- Testimonial From A Client With a Large Award the distinction between the wealthy and uitable Edmonds,” Distelhourst continued. “Dear Bill and Crew, I want to express my great appreciation for your fantastic support through this LNI conflict homogeneous nature of the Bowl’s home- “On council and in my campaign, I have with my former employer. You were always encouraging and positive when discussing the parameters of owners and the diverse populace along the led on issues on affordable housing, crim- my case. Your knowledge and professionalism are amazing, and I feel very fortunate to have you as Highway 99 corridor, many of whom are inal justice reform, and human services, my representative. Thank you very much for all the hard work and diligence you put forward families facing never-ending rent increases. which are absolutely critical to the safe and on my behalf. I pursued this only because I truly believed my employer was wrong in Just a quick glance of the 50 or so voting thriving community we all cherish. their appeal, and I only wanted my surgical bills covered. I didn’t expect a large precincts in city limits seems to support Fra- “I am so proud that we ran a campaign fo- settlement and to be perfectly honest I was completely and more ley-Monillas’ views. cused on values, priorities, and policy, and did than pleasantly surprised by the settlement size. Again, I Precincts closer to Puget Sound generally thank you for your professionalism and all the not attack or criticize other candidates. Our hard work you have done for me.” supported Cass over Distelhorst, while the team wouldn’t have it any other way. I sincere- – BR opposite was true further up the hill and ly hope you will stay engaged on issues that away from downtown. will have an outsized impact on our city, and 222 Third Ave North | Edmonds, WA 98020 Distelhorst won seven of Edmonds’ 51 especially our most vulnerable populations. (425)744-1220 precincts, including the large precinct 19 “Again, thank you for your time, financial P: (425)744-0464 along Highway 99, extending from 228th support, and all-around care for the well-being F: Street SW south to the county line. of our residents and city. It is humbling, and I www.hochberglaw.net | email: [email protected] Cass and Chen split the remaining 44 will never forget it. Our work is not finished.” Darien Chin by Photo

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startingpointacupuncture.com 16 - Edmonds Beacon www.edmondsbeacon.com August 12, 2021 ed individuals to go mask-free in most busi- symptoms or possible exposure to COVID. ed and said practically everyone was hap- u from PLAYING IT SAFE page 1 nesses and other facilities, Kris Mason, the It also mandates that any person who enters py to abide. Education and resources about when it comes to masking. In the current executive director of Sunrise of Edmonds, a long-term care facility must be screened vaccines were provided to residents, fami- version of the document, wearing facial said she believes that continuing to require upon entry, except in the case of law en- lies, and staff, she said. While every resident coverings is included as one of the infection masks in facilities like Sunrise is imperative. forcement or emergency-care providers re- got vaccinated, a few employees did choose prevention measures that should continue “We would all like to be overly cautious sponding to an emergency. to leave due to the vaccination requirement. to be taken at long-term care facilities. and overly protective of the very vulnerable At Sunrise, a contactless thermometer According to the Safe Start document, if “If the cost of being able to have residents people that we care for,” she said. mounted on the wall greets visitors. On the all residents participating in a group activity see their families is that we continue the use With elderly people being significantly tablet next to it, they can enter the results of are fully vaccinated, they can choose not to of masks and other safe practices, we’re OK more at risk of hospitalization or death from their temperature check as part of a symp- wear masks or social distance. with that,” said Mason. the coronavirus, Mason says she agrees with toms and exposure questionnaire all must At Sunrise, group events and activities She stressed the importance of residents the state’s decision to move more slowly complete before continuing to another part have resumed with almost no restrictions. and their families being able to hug each in loosening restrictions for long-term care of the building. Mason spoke about the recent City Park other, as physical contact had been prohib- residencies compared to the rest of Wash- Mason said an added benefit of the use of group outing, saying, “It’s been wonderful ited for many months following the start of ington. infection precautions at Sunrise has been a to watch things return to normal.” the pandemic. She cited the spike in COVID cases due lower rate of viruses, such as influenza and She said the one difference that remains All visitors must wear masks when mov- to the highly contagious delta variant as a the common cold, which can be more se- between group activities today versus being about a long-term care residence, but major reason why the use of precautions vere and dangerous for older residents than fore the pandemic is that residents’ family can remove them while in a resident’s per- should continue. other age groups. members are still not permitted to partici- sonal room or a designated visiting room “I think we’re not at a point where any of Inslee announced on Monday that work- pate. Families and other visitors are also not and during outdoor visits, unless either the us feel confident that there’s not a risk.” ers in long-term care settings and private currently allowed to eat in the communal visitor or resident are not fully vaccinated. She said Sunrise residents are fully on health care, as well as all state employees, dining room. Staff members and any other essential board with the continued precautionary will have until Oct. 18 to be fully vaccinat- While some things aren’t how they used personnel must wear masks and any other measures, and added that many appreciate ed. to be before the pandemic, from talking appropriate protective equipment while in- the facility continuing to be vigilant. At Sunrise, this requirement had been in with Mason it’s clear that what’s returned teracting with residents. Mandates effect months before Washington decided to long-term care facilities is the thing that Masks imperative The current Safe Start guidance requires to follow suit. Mason explained that both matters most: Spending time with family Though the state is now allowing vaccinat- that residents are screened daily for any residents and employees must be vaccinat- and friends.

their teaching certificates and pursue careers TOC Foundation has awarded annual scholar- feed their families and pay their bills.” u from FOUNDATION page 1 in education. Scholarship funds help cover ships to 12 scholars. Of these, four have grad- “Recognizing and taking steps to address function that kind of permeates our educa- tuition costs, books and test fees, support ser- uated and are teaching in Edmonds School racial disparities within our institutions and tion system. When you’re a student of color in vices and mentoring, race and equity training, District classrooms, and six will graduate this communities is a critical first step in creating your middle school or high school years, and emergency funding access, professional devel- year. The remaining scholars will graduate in a more fair and inclusive society,” said Lisa you get sent to the office at a higher rate, you opment, and student teaching stipends. the next year or two. Hefter, executive vice president and chief op- aren’t offered accelerated classes, you come “Teachers of color can serve as cultural bro- The scholarship program did not add any erating officer at Peoples Bank. to school hungry, or you don’t get support ser- kers, not only able to help students navigate new scholars in 2020 due to the pandemic. “We are humbled to support the work of vices, you’re kind of set up to fail in a system their school environment and culture, but also White said those who apply often have the Teachers of Color Foundation and to have that doesn’t really support people of color. to increase the involvement of the students’ been working in schools for years and can an opportunity to make a difference in the family. be non-classified staff. They can also be sin- lives of our future educators and the students “The graduation rates are ridiculously dis- gle parents or working parents taking care of who look up to them.” proportionate for people of color. They don’t “This grant from Peoples Bank is more than families. The Peoples grant program was launched in see people who look like them leading in the just critical funding to support our work. It is a “It’s like a student teaching practicum,” 2017 to help fund a specific project, use, or classroom. Maybe they don’t even graduate. validation of what we do and the importance White said. “And that can take three to six identified purpose that could have a long-last- And so the numbers just dwindle, dwindle, of giving students of color role models who months. So what holds a lot of people back ing, positive impact on the community. Pre- and dwindle.” look like them, who come from similar back- from becoming a teacher is that they can’t af- vious recipients include Skagit Habitat for The Peoples grant will be used to provide grounds, and who are influential in their lives.” ford to not have a paycheck for three to six Humanity, Domestic Violence and Sexual scholarships to selected district staff of col- Since forming with seed money from the months. We provide living stipends to keep Assault Services of Whatcom County, and or – who are often paraeducators – to earn Edmonds-based Hazel Miller Foundation, the their paychecks coming, and they are able to Northwest Youth Services. SPONSOREDFEATURE Banking Strategies for Managing Market Uncertainty Planning for rising costs, accessing working capital, and investing in technology upgrades are just some of the ways local companies are navigating an uncertain time

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