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HB 1310: Edmonds Only when restaurant necessary requiring New law sets guidelines for when police can use proof of physical force

by NATALIE KAHN vaccination beacon reporter Other local businesses n July 25, Edmonds police O officers rushed to a 911 call masking up again, too about a man kicking a home’s by BRIAN SOERGEL front door. Soon after, an officer [email protected] spied a man walking on a nearby street who matched dispatch’s ith the delta variant numbers description. The officer trailed him W increasing in Snohomish County, in his squad car. many businesses have returned to mask The suspect suddenly took off, mandates inside their stores. and the officer watched as he ran That includes Maize & Barley on Main away. Police did not locate the Street, which has taken the mandate a step man. further. That same day, a dozen police “As parents of a 10-year-old and a mem- reform bills Washington state leg- ber of the greater Seattle beer community, islators passed this spring became in solidarity with our neighbors and indus- law. try in an effort to curb the spike of rising According to Sgt. Josh McClure, cases associated with the delta variant, we Edmonds’ acting assistant chief are as of today saying you will need to of police, the officer chose not to wear a mask to enter, and if you’d like to command the man to stop be- dine inside you will need to show proof of cause of one of those laws: House vaccination,” read a post off its Facebook Bill 1310, which concerns “permis- page. sible use of force by law enforce- “We’re so close to defeating this thing Photo courtesy of Edmonds PD ment and correctional officers.” and bless it, we want our kid back in The controversial law sets new Edmonds Police Sgt. Ryan Speer applies handcuffs on a suspect. school in the fall!! Thank you for your criteria for when law enforcement understanding in these efforts to protect officers are permitted to use physical force. Under HB 1310, “However, the new laws may alter the way in which we our community and families.” officers can use force in situations where doing so is deemed investigate calls for service and, as a result, there will be “All employees have been required to circumstances where officers may let a suspect go and walk necessary to prevent someone from escaping from custody wear masks as of a few weeks ago prior away from the situation until probable cause is established for or to protect any person – including the officer or the person to the new delta data,” said Shubert Ho, a crime in order to avoid using physical force to detain them.” who force is being used against – from an imminent threat of owner of Feedme Hospitality, which has Prior to this law, police were allowed to use physical force injury. several restaurants in town. If there is probable cause for arrest, officers are allowed to against a person as long as they had “reasonable suspicion” of criminal conduct. Probable cause is a higher standard that “For the majority of our restaurants, our use force when necessary to make an arrest or to prevent customers will be asked to wear masks criminal conduct. requires there to be facts leading the officer to believe that a person committed a crime, rather than just being suspicious when not eating or drinking while inside According to McClure, HB 1310 would have prevented the our establishment starting (this) week. This officer from using physical force, as it was not clear if there of it. “The law requires a higher degree of certainty that the per- has already been the policy at Potlatch and was probable cause that a crime had been committed. He Shore Pine, where we serve an at-risk com- said the officer chose not to give verbal commands due to son that you are approaching has actually committed a crime, and not just a hunch about someone,” said Enoka Herat, the munity at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. concern that the man would flee and the officer would need “This will be indoor dining only. Outdoor to use force to apprehend him. Police Practices and Immigration lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU). She said that dining spaces, like the Mar-ket, will not be In a statement released Monday, Acting Police Chief required to mask, but it is highly suggested Michelle Bennett said, “The Edmonds Police Department these “hunches” can involve racial bias. The law also stipulates that officers must use “reasonable for those who are unvaccinated.” strongly supports decreasing the potential use of force by law At the Edmonds Bookshop, co-owner enforcement. see PHYSICAL FORCE GUIDELINES page 13 u David Brewster said his staff is masked up

see VACCINATION PROOF page 16 u Edmonds Primary 2021: Johnson, Crank, to face off; Distelhorst trailing by BRIAN SOERGEL Will Chen might have enough votes to advance finding housing solutions, meeting the [email protected] needs of our most vulnerable residents and Cass (32.22%) and Will Chen (29.28%) aren’t what I hoped for, I’m so grateful for underserved communities, taking meaning- ne Edmonds City Council incumbent are leading incumbent Luke Distelhorst the opportunity to be your City Council ful action to address climate change at the O will move on to the Nov. 3 general (22.66%) and Lora Petso representative and will local level, and imple- election, while the other (15.76%). If results don’t continue to work hard menting policies that help looks like his time on change, Cass and Chen until the end of the term. create safe, equitable and council is over. will face off in November. In both my position on thriving communities. The initial results from Distelhorst was appoint- council and in my efforts “Work I hope our local the 2021 primary election ed to his Position 2 seat to retain the position, leaders will continue, show that City Council after Mike Nelson vacated it has been my honor regardless of council com- Position 1 incumbent Kris- the position for his suc- meeting fellow commu- position.” tiana Johnson (44.44%) cessful mayoral campaign. nity members sharing a Said Chen, a business has a seven-vote lead over Alicia Crank “The writer Sharon Janelle Cass vision and priorities while Will Chen owner and first-time Kristiana Johnson challenger Alicia Crank Salzberg said it best that ‘Voting is the ex- connecting with folks who want the best council candidate: “We are really happy (44.37%). Both will advance to the general pression of our commitment to ourselves, for our community. with tonight’s returns so far. It’s a testament election Nov. 3. Brian Hartman (10.96%) is one another, this country and this world,’” “I’m proud of my campaign and the to the hard work of our campaign team not considered a serious candidate. Distelhorst said. focus always remaining in line with many For Position 2, both candidates Janelle “While the initial results of the primary of my accomplishments during my tenure: see EDMONDS PRIMARY page 15 u 2 - Edmonds Beacon www.edmondsbeacon.com August 5, 2021 Will broadband legislation help bridge ‘digital divide’ locally?

by BRIAN SOERGEL like electricity or water,” said Rep. Drew Han- [email protected] No mandates for Snohomish PUD, says spokesperson sen (D-Bainbridge Island), the sponsor of the Public Broadband Act (HB1336). wo new laws aimed at helping bridge “The PUDs were critical to enacting my T the so-called digital divide in Washing- Public Broadband Act, and I look forward to ton State took effect July 25 and lets public working with PUDs across the state to bring entities, including not-for-profit, communi- public broadband to more people.” ty-owned public utility districts to provide re- The new laws expand existing PUD broad- tail broadband service to those who may not band authority. have it. Since 2000, PUDs have had the authority to What affect will it have on Snohomish offer wholesale telecommunications services County? (RCW 54.16.330). Since then, PUDs have “Neither House Bill 1336 or Senate Bill invested over $509 million in broadband in- 5383 have a direct impact on Snohom- frastructure. With wholesale telecommunica- ish PUD or our customers as both bills – in tions authority, PUDs were able to build the varying capacity – authorize public entities to pipeline to help connect communities, with provide broadband/telecommunications ser- customers relying on private providers for vices,” said Kellie Stickney, a spokesperson for end-use service. Snohomish County PUD. If customers did not have a private provid- Neither bill puts forward any mandates or er that could meet their needs, their options requirements for public entities to provide were limited or non-existent. broadband/telecommunications services or “Under the new law, individual PUDs will build out infrastructure, she said. consider the needs of their customers when “Before the 2021 legislative session began, deciding whether to provide retail telecom- Snohomish PUD recognized existing ineq- munications service,” said Caan. uities in broadband accessibility, which were PUDs are community-owned, so each PUD exacerbated by the pandemic. We initiated operates differently and is responsive to the and are currently conducting a study process needs of their community. The decision re- to better understand broadband as it relates garding retail telecommunications service will to unserved and underserved communities in be made by locally elected PUD boards of our service territory.” is a role or model for the PUD to responsibly PUD Association executive director. commissioners. Snohomish PUD has not made a commit- engage to help best serve our community and “Unfortunately, there are areas of the state The Washington PUD Association was es- ment or a decision to provide access to its customers. that do not have access to broadband service tablished in 1936. Its mission is to support, infrastructure or install new infrastructure for “Broadband service is no longer a luxu- that is necessary to meet citizens’ needs. The protect and enhance its members’ ability broadband. ry. This was demonstrated by the pandemic new laws will enable public entities including to conserve the power and water resources “At this point,” Stickney said, “we are com- when our ability to educate our children, con- Public Utility Districts, to respond to the broad- for the benefit of the people of the state of mitting to educating ourselves on the models nect with services including health-care and band needs of the communities they serve.” Washington and provide not-for-profit, locally that exist, studying the scope of the problem telecommuting, was dependent on broad- “Washington State will finally allow PUDs to controlled utility services. Info: www.wpuda. across our service area, and assessing if there band service,” said George Caan, Washington provide broadband directly to the public—just org for more information.

Call for nominations: The Deborah Rescue Plan: Grants available Knutson Women in Leadership award for Edmonds nonprofits Leadership Snohomish County (LSC), a nwood Convention Center. Edmonds-based nonprofit organizations • Amount requested. nonprofit working to developing county-spe- Nominations must be female, work in Sno- serving Edmonds residents can apply for • Proposed use of the requested funds. cific sustainable leaders, has opened its call homish County, and share Knutson’s goal of one-time grant funding from the Edmonds • Statement of need. This may include for nominations for the fifth annual Deborah job growth or economic development. The Rescue Plan Fund (ERPF). It was approved description of financial hardship created by Knutson Women in Leadership Award. deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 16. by the Edmonds City Council July 20 in ac- the The award will be presented at LSC’s sixth The Deborah Knutson Women in Leader- cordance with the rules and requirements COVID-19-induced closures, lockdowns, annual Leadership Day Oct. 13 at the Lyn- ship Award is named for the late, longtime of the American Rescue Plan Act. loss of business and economic down-turn; leader of the Snohomish County Economic The Edmonds Rescue Plan Nonprofit Or- programmatic or capital needs; likelihood Development Council. Knutson died in 2016 ganization Support program allocates up that the amount requested will help allow * * after being diagnosed in late 2012 with Mul- to $500,000 to assist Edmonds nonprofit the organization to survive into future years, FRESH MUSIC & MOVIES NOW tiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare neurolog- organizations that have suffered substantial and any other pertinent, financial/econom- ical disease. financial losses due to prolonged closures, ic- related information. YOU’VE BEEN GOOD, REWARD YOURSELF. Her daughter, Erin Williams, has taken an ac- tive role with the MSA Coalition to help raise cut-backs, loss of business, etc. • Other sources of funds available to ad- ] \ funds and raise awareness. Williams worked Requests for small grants of no more than dress the stated need. TRADE IN OLD CDs DVDs LPs 45s closely with LSC Executive Director Kathy $20,000 will be reviewed and may be ap- • Statement of how the organization and FOR WONDERFUL FRESH TITLES! Coffey to establish the leadership award. proved by Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson. its programs, projects and activities enhance 10-7 EVERY DAY, BE A HERO!! “It’s an honor to represent my mother by Requests for large grants of more than economic, cultural, and/or quality-of-life as- BARGAIN CDs, RECORDS & TAPES continuing this award in her name and pre- $20,000 will be reviewed and may be ap- pects within the Edmonds community. proved by the Edmonds City Council. Applications must be postmarked or 2501 BROADWAY • EVERETT 98201 • 425-259-4306 see LEADERSHIP AWARD page 10 u Requests must be made in writing via dropped off by 4:30 p.m. Aug. 20. hard-copy letter, and any supporting mate- Mail to Patrick Doherty, Edmonds City rials (emailed submittals will not be accept- Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 ed). The application letter must contain: You can also drop off application to City • Name of organization, including con- Hall. tact name and details. Info: [email protected], The BEACON • Proof of nonprofit status. 425-771-0251.

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Through Your Lens | Smoky skies in Edmonds

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Through Your Lens | Cleaning up the marsh

Photo courtesy of Joe Scordino Yep, it was a particularly smoky day and sunset Monday night. Janine Harles captured these Volunteers helped remove invasive nightshade in the Edmonds Marsh along High- images on the beach in Edmonds, the result of wildfire smoke surrounding the area, includ- way 104 over two weekends recently. Another work party is planned Aug. 5 from 10 ing the Bootleg fire in Oregon. Skies are expected to clear by Friday, with a chance of rain. a.m. to noon. The purpose is to remove the invasive nightshade. August is Subscriber Appreciation Month!

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Beacon photo by Brian Soergel Goodwill in Edmonds recently paved its parking lot. ARTS AND APPETITE his is – ahem – awesome. T In April, The Beacon broke the news that Goodwill in Edmonds would close after a decade in Westgate. An absolute gem for That’s not going to happen. EDITOR’S A giddy spokesperson confirmed the organization sandwiches in Lynnwood successfully negotiated a new 10-year lease with two NOTE five-year options. That could keep the beloved thrift here is a new sandwich place in town – in Lyn- store around for some time. T nwood, that is. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis – they of “Thrift Store” LASA Sandwiches and Pearls (not the gemstone song fame – would approve. Got $20 in your pocket? kind but the traditional Filipino tapioca pearls) re- Wanna pop some tags? cently opened near the Department of Licensing on “It will keep us at our current location for 20 years,” Highway 99, and it is so good that you will want to said Goodwill spokesperson Tammy McKenzie. renew your tabs in person. BY BRIAN SOERGEL You could easily miss LASA, as it is [email protected] Last week – in a story that first appeared oned - mondsbeacon.com – a manager at the Edmonds in the middle of the strip mall to the location, in the QFC shopping center, said he couldn’t confirm ARTS & north of the DOL. Inside, it is bright his store would be sticking around. APPETITE and welcoming, but very simple (sev- But he just about winked when he added that it was “99.9%” certain eral long, tall tables and bar stools the store would remain after its 10-year lease expired Dec. 1. oriented to see the video screen Another Goodwill employee confirmed that Goodwill spent about images of the menu and dishes). $90,000 on repaving the parking lot. “Why would they do that?” she This is a restaurant focused on the Photo courtesy of Maria A. Montalvo food. said. Fries and the pork belly at LASA Sandwiches and Pearls. The 18,000-square-foot store was built in 1966. Goodwill signed a “Lasa” means “taste” in Filipino, but 10-year lease when it opened Dec. 1, 2011. BY MARIA A. MONTALVO a more nuanced version of the word. much more to love. This news is good for value-conscious shoppers, as well as those (me) edmonds food and It is taste as in flavor, or to savor The menu at LASA is small, but each item has sev- art connoisseur looking for great books, Golden Boy T-shirts, and original artwork. something, and every item we tried eral house-made ingredients. After considering the More importantly, the news is good for Goodwill, which provides on LASA’s menu was savor-worthy. six sandwiches, we landed on the Lechon Kawali employment training and basic education to those experiencing barri- Filipino cuisine is not as well-known as some other roll ($14), the pressed adobo ($10), and the adobo ers to economic opportunity. Southeast Asian foods, like Thai and Vietnamese, fried chicken ($12). As much as I love lumpia, we Good news for all. but its Chinese, Spanish, and Native influences mix thought we’d try something new and got the Sisig- to create something very special. style fries ($8) on the side. The three of us split the Lumpia (a fried roll that seems like an egg roll and sandwiches and fries in thirds. GREENEREDMONDS an empanada got together) is one Filipino dish that many recognize, as is its sweet milk flan, but there is see ARTS & APPETITE page 11 u Killer cats, our mammal invaders Also: An unfenced vegetable garden is a just rabbit salad bar LETTERS TO THE EDITOR here are several non-native, invasive mammal species that wreak Portal will do more harm than good the portal.” T havoc on the world around us. While I would have preferred to not be the First example? Our pet cats, that turn into cold-blooded killing ma- I’ve refrained from making a comment about example, the reality is that I know I can’t prevent chines when they get outside. The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Edmonds’ bias/discrimination/hate portal until I anyone from doing this (which created another issue Institute estimates that domestic cats in the United States kill 2.4 billion could attempt to get several logistical questions in itself). birds and 12.3 billion mammals a year. That is not a misprint – “b” as answered. Those questions were: Here is where I’ve personally landed on this portal in billions. • Why was this a consideration in the first place? decision: These are big numbers because we have big num- • Have there been instances where residents • The need or justification for this hasn’t been bers of cats. They are one of the single most significant felt as though something happened but didn’t feel identified. Just because you can do something GREENER human-linked threats to wildlife that we have. comfortable going directly to the police? doesn’t necessarily mean that you should. EDMONDS The mammals they kill include mice and rats, but • Who / what department would be receiving this • I’m concerned about the execution of it. Not most are shrews, chipmunks, and voles. information that would then forward to the police having the “why” frontloaded, rationalized or ex- Cats are reducing bird numbers, eradicating species, department? Why wouldn’t it go directly there in plained creates more questions than answers. and changing bird behavior. It is cute that Fluffy brings the first place? • The process for using the portal would not allay home a dead, or partly dead bird and leaves it on the • What policy(ies) exist around this reporting the fears or concerns of someone making a submis- front porch. It is not so cute for the bird. tool? sion in the best of circumstances. To submit but not Another reason to keep domestic cats inside is that • What procedures are in place to ensure misin- receive an automated message or tracking number formation isn’t being acted upon? BY GREG FERGUSON they face many dangers outside. Cars, adult male cats feels as though the complaint goes into a black hole edmonds resident, protecting their territory, coyotes, owls, racoons, and In searching out this information, Edmonds resi- environmental steward of sorts. For many persons of color or any minority/ hawks are all a danger to pet cats. dent Matt Richardson did reach out to me to let me There is a reason our telephone poles are plastered know that he was going to use me in part of “testing see LETTERS page 11 u with missing pet signs. Cats can pick up diseases that affect us and other animals from the Edmonds restaurant? outdoor world. They can have nasty stuff like fleas, avian influenza, Online Poll This week’s summary: One Edmonds restaurant is feline leukemia, rabies, lice, ticks, and hookworms. Then there is Ted Last week’s question & results: We want to know what requiring proof of vaccination you think: Nugent’s favorite, “Cat Scratch Fever.” Citizens packed council chambers to, among other things, before allowing guests inside. So, there are lots of good reasons to keep cat pets inside. What about express concern about the City’s new online portal where citizens Vote online now at www. cats that have figured out how to survive outside on their own? Feral can anonymously document hateful incidents. Do you agree This week’s poll question: edmondsbeacon.com and look cats dominate some parts of the world, but we also have them here in with the idea of the portal? Would you show your for the results in the Aug. 12 • 12% Said YES • 88% Said NO vaccination card to dine in an issue of The Beacon. see FERGUSON page 10 u 5 - Edmonds Beacon www.edmondsbeacon.com August 5, 2021 CHUCK’SWORLD SKETCHINGEDMONDS Where have you Discovering the gone, Joe DiMaggio? hidden gems all around us RTspot Edmonds Sketchers regularly have long, in-depth conversations with a very bright 7-year- A found artists gathering at the I old, illuminating the world as seen through younger eyes. It’s a world Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in filled with Pokémon and Transformers, of course, but he doesn’t miss Shoreline. What a gem; literally, it much. was glowing like an emerald. And he’s quick to point out an unfamiliar reference. I mentioned Gumby the other day, and he let me know I was guilty of being a clueless older person. I might as well have brought up Betty Boop, or SKETCHING Michael Dukakis. I’ve also become aware of how he views photos and movies shot EDMONDS in black-and-white, which is that they must come from an ancient era BY TRACY FELIX before color was invented. “It’s like the original Gameboy,” he says ARTspot edmonds helpfully. Kruckeberg, a 4-acre public gar- I explained to him, being a grandparent and also a den, contains a unique blend of CHUCK’S guy, that color photography was being experimented Pacific Northwest native plants with during the Civil War, and has been commercially and unusual exotics in a verdant, WORLD available for well over a century; we didn’t take a lot of wooded setting. There are more color photos in the 1960s, for example, because it was than 2,000 species there, includ- expensive, not because we didn’t know how. ing native and exotic conifers, I understand his point of view, though. The past hardwoods, rhododendrons, mag- always looks creaky and desaturated, even the recent nolias, ferns and groundcovers. past. My parents were 21 when I was born, three years Several trees are the largest or out of high school, but when I stumbled across their most rare in the state. Birdwatchers CHUCK SIGARS yearbooks as a kid the photos looked like they were have identified more than 40 bird [email protected] taken by Matthew Brady. The mid-1950s, only 10 years species while visiting the garden. in the past at this point, looked like a different world. My friend Julie walks through The clothes were funny, the hair, you know. Yost Park most days and discov- This is an argument for having grandchildren, if you ask me. I defi- ers something to inspire her each nitely feel an advantage. I get to talk to a 7-year-old, and find out what time. he thinks. I enjoy walking to work along I’ll tell you one thing – this kid has a hard time imagining the world Fourth Avenue in Edmonds. The prior to 2017, when the Nintendo Switch was released. It just feels rockery gardens, unique houses medieval to him, I know that. and even the signs and doo-dads Image courtesy of Tracy Felix But he’s 7. In 10 years, he’ll be getting ready for college, and the nice in people’s yards catch my eye. folks at The Mindset List will be wondering what he thinks. Sketch using Micron Sepia PN pen on Grumbacher mixed media paper with Hidden gems are all around us. Windsor Newton Travel Set Watercolors. The Mindset List began as a jokey email chain at Beloit College (Wis- The Sketchers group is a won- consin) in 1998, as a way to remind professors to watch their referenc- derful addition to my art life, and 236th Street SW between 84th way at 5:30. Look for Tracy and es. As each new group of incoming freshmen arrives on campus, the continues to develop my eye and Avenue West and Highway 99, the Edmonds Sketchers sign. list is designed to teach other adults to update their allusions. desire to more skillfully capture behind Safeway. Bring your own sketch book and An 18-year-old isn’t likely to catch a reference to Archie Bunker or images in my sketchbook. Free parking at Edmonds Lu- drawing items. Non-instructional. even Fred Astaire, and probably shouldn’t. The next outing is 5:30-7 p.m. theran church. This is the new Sketchers is free, and open to any- It’s now kind of a famous list, with a website and Twitter account, but Aug. 12 at the Edmonds Uptown once-per month-evening farmers one interested in sketching, wheth- it’s easy to make our own. All it takes is a little reminiscing on our part, Evening Market, , located on market. Let’s meet at the entry- er experienced or beginner. along with a willingness to speculate wildly and no interest in doing any real research. It’s like writing a newspaper column. You might have seen one of these memes. This year is the 80th anni- HISTORYFILES versary of the United States’ entry into World War II. Eighty years prior to that was the beginning of the Civil War. Whatever age you currently Chasing rail history on the Eastside are, you know how long ago 1941 feels to you, and you can assume someone your age back then felt the same way about 1861. e spent a day chasing his- back further. The Seattle Lake During our better weather months, It’s a fun relativity game. I was a college freshman in 1976. Let’s back W tory. Shore & Eastern Railroad built a on weekends, the museum runs up 25 years, say, to 1951, and see what looks familiar to the 18-year- The first location was the Cleve- showy depot in Snoqualmie in trains from Snoqualmie to North old me. land High School Memorial Forest. 1890, before roads arrived. The Bend and back on the route of the I think I would recognize about half of the hit TV shows, ditto for After World War II, Cleveland High intent was to show promise to po- historic SLS&E Railroad. pop music. I would have known only the most famous names in School students bought 20 acres on tential investors. The depot in North Bend ap- sports, among them Joe DiMaggio, who retired that year. I knew him Issaquah-Fall City Road to remem- That big promotion didn’t work. pears historic, but it is actually because he was in TV commercials for a coffeemaker. His name was ber their fellow Cleveland students The railroad was only able to build faux, constructed in the 1980s. also in a song, I think. who had died in the war. through North Bend to Sallal The depot at Snoqualmie Falls is That’s my baseline, then. To my 18-year-old self, as much as I can At that time, it Prairie, a few miles east of North original and is now a museum for recall, 25 years in the past was pretty much the Dark Ages. It was all was a major thor- Bend. There the money ran out. In Puget Sound Energy. The railroad in black and white, music was slow, Lucy was on TV, and some guy HISTORY oughfare. Until Seattle, the old railroad route has excursion goes by all three depots. named Alben Barkley was the vice-president. FILES just a few years become the Burke-Gilman Trail, Thomas The Tank Engine was To an 18-year-old today, then, let’s assume this is how they see 1996. before, it had been named for two of the promoters the featured vehicle, and happy Right off the bat, this is not good news for Al Gore. the main route of the SLS&E Railroad. children dragged their parents to The SLS&E was forced to sell I’m guessing that our average college freshman this fall could be a from Puget Sound get better looks at Thomas. Thom- out to rival Northern Pacific. little unfamiliar with the works of Jim Carrey, John Travolta, and Mel to Snoqualmie as had come a long way from the Gibson, the top box office stars in 1996. Happily, the Snoqualmie Depot Isle of Sodor to visit Snoqualmie. Pass. Today it is a survives and is now the home of This theoretical 18-year-old has never known an America without not-often-traveled the Northwest Railway Museum. see HISTORY FILES page 12 u Major League Soccer or a “Mission: Impossible” franchise. Princess BY TIM RAETZLOFF country lane. Diana died six years before they were born. [email protected] In Fall City, the I’m pretty sure Mike Tyson, Andre Agassi, Evander Holyfield, and Ar- road meets High- Sudoku solution nold Palmer, among the top-earning athletes 25 years ago, are off this way 202, the Redmond-Fall City freshman’s radar. They might know who Michael Jordan is, might not. Road, the meeting point where They’ve never seen a Seattle Mariners playoff game. They might not the north and south branches of know it’s even legal. the historic Sunset Highway and And I think it’s important that no one ever mentions that “Macarena” Yellowstone Trail come together. thing. Pre-1940 and the construction This is all trivial, though. This year’s college freshmen have always of the SR 520 floating bridge, it lived in a post-9/11 world. They’ve never gone to the airport gate to was necessary to go north or south wait for a grandparent to step off the plane. They’ve always taken off around Lake Washington, or take their shoes and belts. a ferry across. They most likely have never written a check; cash money must seem Our next stop was Snoqualmie. The history of Snoqualmie goes archaic and foolish to them, a relic of a primitive time. It’s possible they have no memory of using a VCR. They’ve never lived in a world without mobile phones. It’s a hard lesson for the rest of us to learn. We’ve lived through times News Tips that are dust now, gone and forgotten. The people of the future walk The Beacon invites readers to share story tips and ideas. If you see or know of some news among us, and their eyes are looking forward. They don’t need to deserving of coverage, email Editor Brian Soergel at [email protected] or call know who Archie Bunker was. They’ll be fine. And I think we’re all agreed on keeping the Macarena to ourselves, the newsroom at 425-347-5634 ext. 235. thanks. 6 - Edmonds Beacon Steppingwww.edmondsbeacon.com Out August 5, 2021 LET’SCOOK! ‘Big A’s’ Taco Salad his is a recipe my mom has started making in the ’80s, Mash Doritos into VERY fine crumbs – basically into oblivi- T before taco salads became popular. It always amazed on. Mix into burger mixture. people how amazing it tasted, despite looking a little odd. She Add half of the sour cream. made it for every summer picnic, every potluck and so on. Mix well. Photos courtesy of Catherine Gorski O’Connor It never failed that at least one person would end up asking LET’S COOK! Add approx. one-third bottle “Big A” for the recipe, as it always impressed. It is particulary of Thousand Island dressing Former Edmonds good with summer meals. and mix. If it’s very dry, keep Serves many. adding until everything is Ingredients: well moistened. (May require couple told entire bottle.) • 1 lb. burger • 1 large tomato With a large serving spoon, • 1 pkg. taco seasoning • 8 oz pkg. shredded illustration by mack benek stories through put into a serving dish and press • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce cheddar cheese to flatten evenly. • 9 oz. pkg. Nacho or Origi- • One bunch green onions Add dollops of sour cream, then the remaining chopped their stuffed bears nal Taco flavored Doritos • 9 oz bag Frito Lay corn green onions and cheddar cheese. Then on top, cover with • 24 oz. bottle Thousand chips (optional) Children’s book written in rhyme the optional Frito Lay corn chips, OR just serve on the plate Island dressing • 8 oz. sour cream by BRIAN SOERGEL with main meal and other sides, no need to flatten. [email protected] Instructions: IS GREAT AS A SALAD OR AS A DIP WITH TORTILLA Brown the burger and drain. Add taco seasoning, mix well, CHIPS OR FRITOS CORN CHIPS, ENJOY! – Alice (Big A) Magill and Carrie Castle, Helena, Montana nn Louise Maynard and the late LET COOL. Once mixture has cooled, put into a large bowl. A Garry Croman, formerly of Edmonds, (Mom used her favorite, very large yellow Tupperware mixing/ Send your recipes to [email protected] or mail them to always loved bears – the real thing and the storage container so she could refrigerate overnight if necessary The Beacon, 728 3rd St., Suite D, Mukilteo, WA 98275. or store leftover salad. It will keep well for a few days.) stuffed kind. Note: By submitting material for publication, you grant Beacon Publish- Catherine Gorski O’Connor, Maynard’s Chop lettuce, 3 or 4 green onions (saving a handful to ing, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, and licensees unrestricted use sister, decided to share that love with oth- sprinkle on top), and the tomato. Mix into taco seasoned of the material, including your name, hometown and state, and affirm that ers in an independently burger mix. the recipe is original to you. We reserve the right to modify, reproduce and published children’s book Add 3/4 of the cheddar cheese, mix well. distribute the material in any medium and in any manner. released this spring called “The Bears’ Halloween Ball.” The book, written in and friends. It was a fun pastime. Avenue South, has a framed copy of an rhyme, was inspired by “They have a wonderful collection, with illustration she made of their beloved cat, Mr. the stories the couple many fun adventures. Garry passed away Dudley, many years ago. would tell of their much- three years ago, and I wanted to publish a She’s written two previous children’s books, Catherine loved stuffed bears, said Gorski O’Connor book dedicated to him and Ann Louise’s “I Love My Socks” and “The Snowman O’Connor, who is also an stories.” Choir.” illustrator. The book is available online and at the “The ‘Socks’ book was actually written as “The bears are a wonderful and colorful Edmonds Bookshop. a thank you to my sister, who now lives in group of characters that they would create O’Connor lives on the East Coast in another town but was known to some as the stories about,” she said. “Adventures, holi- Appleton, Me., but has many friends in sock lady of Edmonds,” O’Connor said. “She days – they shared the stories with family Edmonds. The Wooden Spoon, on Fifth knitted many socks for family and friends, many who are shopkeepers in Edmonds. My first book, “I Love My Socks,” was written as LET’SCOOK! a thank you for a hand-knit pair of socks Ann Recipe Submission Form Louise made for me. The book has actually been used to help with sock donation collec- Please feel free to submit more than one recipe! tions for the homeless.” Name More information: www.funkybirch.studio. City Phone August 27-29 Email *Required information. Only name & city published Taste Edmonds has Frances Anderson Center 700 Main Street Recipe Name volunteer opportunities Edmonds Recipe Category Dietary Specifications for nonprofits n Soups n Dinner n Dairy Free n None

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Sun. 10 a.m. - 5p.m. Breakfast Other n Vegan T 18-plus months made it difficult, for n Lunch n Vegetarian nonprofit organizations, high school clubs • 160+ booths of juried art and teams and service groups to raise the • Award-winning art in the Ingredients funding necessary for their activities. gallery In addition to raising the funds needed to produce the free, all-ages community events • Artists in action on the Plaza like the An Edmonds Kind of 4th, Car Show, • Free live entertainment Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night and the Tree • Festival food and drink Lighting Ceremony, Taste Edmonds raises • Free parking & admission thousands of dollars that go directly back into the community in the form of donations to local nonprofits and service clubs. This year’s event is Aug. 20-22 at the Frances Anderson Center field. The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is Instructions opening this opportunity to any local non- profit, service group, church group or high school group with a fundraising need and the ability to organize enough volunteers for the event. Entrance gate/ticketing Could be mix of high schoolers and adults over 21 as it is outside the official event space. Total of 115 shifts (individuals can sign up for more than one shift). Could be split between two groups. Grounds cleaning, trash collection and restroom re-stocking Note: By submitting material for publication, you grant Beacon Publishing, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, and licensees unrestricted All volunteers must be at least 21.Total of use of the material, including your name, hometown and state, and affirm that the recipe is original to you. We reserve the right to modify, 155 shifts (individuals can sign up for more reproduce and distribute the material in any medium and in any manner. than one shift). Could be split between two Adorn your world Send to: Beacon Publishing, 728 3rd St, Suite D, Mukilteo, WA 98275 groups. For more information: alicia@edmond- with art! swa.com, www.tasteedmonds.com. 7 - Edmonds Beacon Steppingwww.edmondsbeacon.com Out August 5, 2021 Macklemore collaborator at Uptown Market by BRIAN SOERGEL Trombonist’s first solo show was in downtown Edmonds [email protected] where she teaches in the district. My other is large and interconnected, and contains ip-hop and soul trombonist Greg main musical project now is the many good friends. The musical impact H Kramer will perform Thursday, Aug. True Loves, an instrumental soul certainly continues, and I was happy to 12, during the second Edmonds Uptown band out of Seattle. www.trueloves- play a fundraiser for local music venues Evening Market, on 236th Street SW be- band.com due to closures from COVID-19 with tween Highway 99 and 84th Avenue West. Beacon: Have you performed in Ed- Macklemore last fall. I am always open to The Beacon caught up with Kramer for a monds? future collaborations. quick interview: Kramer: My very first solo show was at Beacon: Follow-up to your EP? Beacon: Can you tell us about your the now-closed Gravity Bar in downtown Kramer: I am planning on releasing more music? Edmonds in 2019. I also performed a more music very soon! I hope to have a new Kramer: I would describe my music as a intimate backyard show for the Abode single out this fall. I will be playing new combination of jazz, hip-hop, soul, and pop Series in Lynnwood this month. Edmonds music in Edmonds. music. It all centers around the trombone has been very supportive of my music! Beacon: People can find you on Spotify? and the different ways I can utilize it. Many Beacon: Do you plan on anymore collab- Kramer: You can find my EP, “ Tell Me,” of my songs have layered trombones, orations with Macklemore? anywhere you listen to music. Links where it can act like a chordal instrument, Kramer: The community I met in my can be found at kramerorginals. Photo courtesy of Greg Kramer rhythmic instrument, or even voice. time with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis contactin.bio. Beacon: A little of your background? Greg Kramer performs Aug. 12 in Edmonds. Kramer: I grew up in North Seattle, getting into jazz at Eckstein Middle School and then really immersing myself in music at Garfield High School. I went off to Cleveland for bioengineering school while always continuing to play. After school, I moved back to Seattle. I worked at a biotech startup at the UW while playing in different projects on the side, including a formative experience playing with Wheedle’s Groove. When the opportunity to go on with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis came up in 2013, I leapt at it, and have been a full-time musician ever since. I moved to Edmonds with my partner Hillary in 2016, August 14 & 15

Photo courtesy of Edmond Chamber of Commerce From left: Feedme Hospitality’s Andrew Leckie and Shubert Ho with the chamber’s Greg Ur- ban, Erica Sugg, and Alicia Moreno. 11am - 9pm Feedme Hospitality 11am - 6pm Lemonade stand raised $2,350 for An Presented By Edmonds Kind of 4th he Feedme Hospitality & Restaurant T Group for the second time used the Fourth of July weekend to raise money for Title Sponsor Main Stage Sponsor An Edmonds Kind of 4th celebration with its lemonade stand. Through the purchase of regular and spiked lemonade, owners Andrew Leckie and Shubert Ho were able to collect and donate $2,350 to the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce in support of the 4th of July 2021 Major Festival Sponsors celebration. “We can’t thank our community enough for their support,” said Greg Urban, presi- dent & CEO of the Edmonds Chamber. “It has been hard enough for our business owners to keep their operations going, and to then think of ways to help others is just amazing. “The funds raised from the lemonade sales Heidi’s Place Custom Picture Framing make it easier to produce these community events, which take a lot more staff time and resources than most people would guess. Thank you to the entire Feedme Hospital- ity staff for helping this beloved Edmonds celebration.” Feedme Hospitality’s businesses include Salt & Iron, Shooby Doo Catering, Bar Dojo, The Mar-ket, SanKai Sushi, Potlatch Bistro, Fire & the Feast, and Shore Pine Cof- fee & Gelato. www.millcreekfestival.com 8 - Edmonds Beacon www.edmondsbeacon.com August 5, 2021 A cultural revival

Photo courtesy of Edmonds Waterfront Center Blue Heron Canoe departs Edmonds on Healing Water Paddle

by BRIAN SOERGEL the annual canoe journey, which was can- School District board member. She is a mem- [email protected] celed in 2020 due to the pandemic. ber of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi tribe. The canoe was commissioned by Marilyn Sunday’s event was hosted in partner- lue Heron Canoe, a collective group of Bard, crafted by John Edward Smith, with ship and collaboration with the Waterfront B students and adults who participate in external art designed by the late University Center, Snohomish County Department of Indigenous ceremonial journeys, wowed of Washington professor Marvin Oliver. Parks and Recreation, the Edmonds Diversity onlookers Sunday, Aug. 1, at the Edmonds (Bard is the daughter of Emmett Oliver Commission, and the City of Edmonds. Waterfront Center. Among those in attendance were The Healing Water Paddle councilmembers Diana Buckshnis, Susan is part of a cultural revival Paine, Vivian Olson, and Luke Distelhorst. of the tribal canoe journey. Edmonds Diversity commissioners on hand There was sharing of were Ardeth Weed, Dean Olson, Melinda prayer, ceremony, stories, Woods, Nikki Okimoto Glaros, Donnie jokes, gift-making, song, and Griffin, Sekou Kone, Sarah Mixon, Allison dance, led by Blue Heron Alfonzo Pence, and Arwen Marohn. Canoe patriarch Mike Evans “We want to share our gratitude for the (“didahalqid”). Blue Heron Canoe family in sharing their On Sunday, Aug. 2, culture and for providing a learning oppor- paddlers paddled away tunity for our community,” said Marohn. from the Waterfront Center “They did this with full hearts and grace, en route to Camano Island, even amid many obstacles.” La Conner, and the San As the primary means of travel between Juan Islands, with a planned coastal communities throughout the Puget finish at Lummi Island. Sound, canoes have held a vital place for There were two canoes, the Beacon photos by Brian Soergel the Coast Salish people as vehicles of wel- Blue Heron and the Willapa Top, the Blue Heron and the Willapa Spirit depart come and conflict, fishing and trade, and a Spirit. from the Edmonds Waterfront Center Aug. 2. Left, deep-rooted cultural tradition passed down Blue Heron patriarch Mike Evans speaks. Above, throughout generations, said J. Carlos Val- The trip should take about two weeks, and sister of Marvin Oliver.) The canoe is Diana White joins the celebration. dez of Blue Heron Canoe. Evans said. housed at the historic ASUW Shell House The Willapa Spirit is an Honor Canoe for on the UW campus. Video of native dance: loom.ly/EOeNquQ – Video of ceremony, canoe launch: bit.ly/37hrrOT the late Emmett Oliver, a Native educator Among those on the trip is Diana White, in Washington and a primary founder of an Edmonds resident and former Edmonds

Above and right, Blue Heron Canoe members participate in dances at the Waterfront Center. Visit edmondsbeacon.com to see more photos. 9 - Edmonds Beacon Aroundwww.edmondsbeacon.com Town August 5, 2021 EDITOR’S NOTE: The Beacon publishes nonprofit events, as space allows, open to the public in Edmonds. Although some Aug. 20 events are now being held in person, many are still virtual on Rick Steves to speak to Zoom, Facebook or other sites. It is recommended to call or email Taste Twenty-One the event ahead of time to make sure a particular event is still 2-10 p.m. 21 and over only. Fundraiser for Edmonds Chamber happening. Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary of Commerce. Aug. 20-22. Frances Anderson Center field, 700 Submit calendar events two weeks in advance of Thursday pub- Main St., Edmonds. Admission: $20 in advance, $30 day of, $50 lication date to The Beacon through mail or online at edmondsbea- for the weekend. Ticket is all-access to music, food and lounges – con.com. Select “Submit events to event calendar.” no separate stage or beer garden. Only 5,000 tickets for each day will be sold, including day-of tickets. Info: tasteemonds.com. Aug. 5 Aug. 21 Free concert: Arturo Rodriguez 4:30-6 p.m. Latin jazz and salsa. Hazel Miller Plaza, Fifth Taste Twenty-One Avenue South and Maple Street. Noon-10 p.m. 21 and over only. Fundraiser for Edmonds Cham- ber of Commerce. Aug. Frances Anderson Center field, 700 Main Aug 7 St., Edmonds. Admission: $20 in advance, $30 day of, $50 for the weekend. Ticket is all-access to music, food and lounges – no Hand-made books separate stage or beer garden. Only 5,000 tickets for each day will 11 a.m.-noon. Free virtual family art workshop, with Mona be sold, including day-of tickets. Info: tasteemonds.com. Fairbanks. Participants can learn how to make three different books using a single piece of paper and another book-style with a Aug. 22 single signature and sewn spine. After the workshop, you can add your own art or stories to your books. Cascadia Art Museum, 190 Taste Twenty-One Sunset Ave. S, Edmonds. Noon-8 p.m. 21 and over only. Fundraiser for Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. Frances Anderson Center field, 700 Main Aug. 7-8 St., Edmonds. Admission: $20 in advance, $30 day of, $50 for the weekend. Ticket is all-access to music, food and lounges – no Walkable Main Street separate stage or beer garden. Only 5,000 tickets for each day will All day on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day weekend. be sold, including day-of tickets. Info: tasteemonds.com. Main Street closed from Third to Sixth avenues. Vehicles can travel through intersections and around the fountain. Saturday: 2:30 Aug. 28 p.m., Kim Maguire & Brad Benefield; 4:30 p.m., Alma Villegas. 10th annual Petanque Aug. 10 Food Bank Tournament 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The Edmonds Petanque Club’s doubles Free concert: Peter Ali tournament is a fundraiser to support the Edmonds Food Bank. 4:30-6 p.m. Indigenous flute and storyteller. Hazel Miller Plaza, Sierra Park. 19020 80th Ave. W; Edmonds. For registration Fifth Avenue South and Maple Street. information: edmondspetanqueclub.org

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Free concert: Kim Maguire Trio South County Walks 4:30-6 p.m. Swing jazz. Hazel Miller Plaza, Fifth Avenue South 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 2. Walkers meet at the and Maple Street. Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Walks are typically two to three miles, varying by location. Sponsored by Verdant Uptown Evening Market Health Commission. Info: https://bit.ly/3rlR9eh. 4-8 p.m. Free on 236th Avenue SW between Highway 99 and Help restore Yost Park 84th Avenue West. Craft vendors, food booths, musical enter- tainment. Parking south and east on Edmonds Lutheran Church Edmonds Stewards meet every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. to parking lots. 6:30-8 p.m.: Greg Kramer Hip Hop & Soul Trombone. remove invasive plants and restore natives. Helpers meet near the tennis courts and bring their own gardening gloves. To join, Aug. 17 just show up or sign-in at http://www.soundsalmonsolutions.org/ edmonds-stewards. Free concert: Sundae + Mr. Goessl MORE AROUND TOWN AT 4:30-6 p.m. Contemporary, vintage jazz. Hazel Miller Plaza, EDMONDSBEACON.COM Fifth Avenue South and Maple Street. Photo courtesy of Zachary Scott Aug. 19 European travel expert and Edmonds resident Rick Steves will speak to the Rotary Club of Edmonds Daybreakers during their weekly 7:30 a.m. meeting Tuesday, Aug. 10. The public is invited to the Free concert: Eduardo Mendonca meeting in the Rotary Room of the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave., which Steves is a 4:30-6 p.m. Brazilian. Hazel Miller Plaza, Fifth Avenue South key financial supporter of. His topic will be European travel after COVID. A continental breakfast will and Maple Street. be served at 7:30, with the program to begin at 8. Attendance is limited to 50 people, so reservations are required. Contact Daybreakers Club’s Valerie Claypool at [email protected].

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“Like” “Follow” the Edmonds Beacon the Edmonds Beacon on on & @edmondsbeacon 10 - Edmonds Beacon Communitywww.edmondsbeacon.com Schools August 5, 2021 SCHOOLBRIEFS School District gets $8K Joseph Prikhodko earns award from Lynnwood Kiwanis University of Hartford honors The Foundation for Edmonds School Dis- Joseph Prikhodko of Edmonds was named trict has received an $8,000 award from to the University of Hartford’s president’s Lynnwood Kiwanis House Foundation, honors and dean’s llsts for spring 2021. dedicated to children in the community. The foundation will use the funds to bene- Local students graduated fit schools throughout the district through is classroom and Schoolwide Grants Program. from Pacific University in The program provides district staff with sup- Oregon in May 2021 plemental funding for dozens of projects for Founded in 1849, Pacific University is all subject areas, at every grade level. a comprehensive university offering un- Lynnwood Kiwanis House Foundation’s dergraduate, graduate and professional contribution will send a high-needs school programs in the liberal arts and sciences, team to the annual Celebrate Schools Mon- business, education, health professions and ster Mad Dash 5K event inOctober. Fund- optometry. Pacific is the No. 1 private re- ing will also contribute to the Nourishing search university in the Pacific Northwest Network’s Weekend Meal program, feeding and serves nearly 4,000 students in a di- hungry and homeless children in the district. verse and sustainable community dedicat- “Part of our mission is to bridge sustain- ed to discovery and excellence in teaching, able funding to support our children and scholarship and practice. educators in pursuit of educational excel- lence,” says Deborah Brandi, Foundation for Edmonds School District Executive Di- Pacific University in Oregon rector. honors local students “Working with incredible community part- Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore., ners like Lynnwood Kiwanis House Foun- announced the graduation of three Ed- dation allows us to fulfill that mission. Their monds students; Peter Hovander, doctor of help has a big impact on our students, and optometry from the College of Optometry; we are very thankful.” Photo courtesy of Lynnwood Kiwanis and Garrison H. Krohn, bachelor of accoun- Deborah Brandi, Foundation for Edmonds School District executive director (center), receives a tancy from the College of Business, magna Dana Flynn earns check from Ralph Baggerly (left) and Bill Temple from the Lynnwood Kiwanis Club. cum laude, outstanding senior in finance English degree; dean’s In addition, Garrison H. Krohn of Ed- included Dana Flynn of Edmonds, with a was named to the dean’s list for the spring monds, was named to the dean’s list for the list for Azita Shirinzadeh degree in English. 2021 semester, with a grade point average fall 2020 and pring 2021 terms at Pacific Tufts University in Botson awarded ap- In addition, Azita Shirinzadeh of Edmonds of 3.4 or greater. University. proximately 1,500 undergraduate students degrees in disciplines ranging from the sci- ences and engineering to the humanities Through Your Lens | Fun in the sand at Marina Beach Park u from LEADERSHIP AWARD page 2 and fine arts during its online degree confer- ral ceremony commemorating the accom- The annual Sand serving her visionary leadership and influence plishments of the Class of 2021. Sculpting Contest, in the region,” Williams said. Last year, Angie The graduates from the School of Arts sponsored by the Sievers, director of Snohomish STEM Net- and Sciences and the School of Engineering Edmonds Chamber work, received the award. of Commerce, was Past recipients include Lisa Lefeber, CEO of held under sunny the Port of Everett, Diane Kamionka, CEO, and warm skies Northwest Innovation and Resource Center, Tuesday, July 27. and Marie Zackuse, past chair of the Tulalip Lee Lageshulte Tribes. captured some of To further promote women in leadership the fun at Marina roles, Williams and Coffey also worked to Beach Park. establish a scholarship fund that annually sup- ports a woman in the county to participate in Photo courtesy of Lee LSC’s Signature Class. To nominate someone: Lageschulte leadershipsc.org/women-in-leadership. Info: Instant to [email protected].

u from FERGUSON page 4 eastern grey squirrel, otherwise known as yards. An unfenced vegetable garden is a “a rat with a better outfit.” They have been just rabbit salad bar. Access the Northwest. taking over the niche of two of our native The Norway rat is another common Feeding feral cats might seem like a hu- squirrels, the douglas and the red. Easterns non-native species. Poison is not a good mane thing to do, but it is not good for wild- are bigger and greyer. The Douglas squirrel idea, as the chemicals stay in the environ- Digital titles. life. A better option is trapping and hauling has a distinctive orange belly and the red is ment and move up the food chain when them to PAWS in Lynnwood for adoption. sort of, well, reddish. other animals eat the carcasses. Eliminating No holds. Some feral cat organizations have a neu- Squirrelicide is probably not a great idea, food sources and using snap traps are the ter-and-return-to-the-wild program. These but if some easterns were made to disap- best control methods. programs are controversial, and studies show pear where the native species also exist, it The damage caused by all these invaders mixed results. Unless the majority of the pop- would help them out. can be limited by understanding why they are ulation is neutered, they do not work. The current population boom of the east- successful, by improving conditions that favor Another non-native invasive species is the ern cottontail rabbit is impacting Edmonds native animals, and by keeping pets indoors.

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u from LETTERS page 4 that is the same here. Also the writer goes Edmonds Bakery, where there were small clusive” would look like since I am not one on to say that the sheds have “turned our vil- chairs for kids. of the wealthy, but just a citizen winding marginalized group, that contributes to lage into the dining room of those wealthy There were people all over Main Street my way through this pandemic, like most not wanting to report anything in the first enough to pay for an expensive meal within west of Fifth Avenue – people with dogs, everyone else. place: the feeling of not being heard or their walls.” people eating, people strolling to restau- I understand the thing about tables with taken seriously. Ouch! rants. Two weeks ago, I sat right on Main umbrellas on sidewalks. I thought the sheds • I’m concerned that if the report is in- The meals being served in each of those Street and watched a music performance were constructed due to the elements and, deed being FORWARDED to the EPD, sheds are the same price as inside each while folks dragged the chairs provid- sure, they have been up since last winter what makes someone outside of the EPD establishment, and they run the gamut in ed by the City to places in the shade, when tables and umbrellas were not prac- authorized to receive potentially confiden- terms of prices. The pandemic is far from and others were buying milkshakes tical. tial information to then determine its validi- over and, in fact, this delta variant is incred- from Claire’s to enjoy during the music. Let’s find out if they are indeed going to ty? ibly contagious, so indoor dining for many I would be interested to hear more about be officially removed by this coming winter. • “Information provided here is of public of us is just not an option. Systema’s idea of what a real plan to make Pamela Clerico record.” What happens if someone decides I felt so fortunate to finally be able to eat our downtown core “pro-dining and pro-in- Edmonds to abuse this process, creating issues for the outside in relative safety in one of the sheds person being reported against? What’s to at Claire’s – modestly priced food, hardly keep an organized group from submitting the menu for the “those wealthy enough.” several incidents about a person that are In fact, I proudly showed my friend how CROSSWORD Puzzle Level: Medium untrue or part of misinformation yet is now Edmonds is coping with the pandemic by part of a public record? offering these outside dining options (for Based on Matt Richardson’s “experiment,” any kind of weather). I’m now named in a reported incident on a My friend lives near Columbia City, and public record. they have a similar situation there as do I hope that until a well explained, justified other places in Seattle as well as Oregon. and executed portal for this information can It seems to me that the sheds (I call them be done, that it should no longer be in ex- “dining pavilions”) have been a lifeline for istence. restaurants. I did not eat out at a restaurant It will do more harm than as is. for over a year during the first four waves of Alicia Crank the pandemic, and it was only because of Edmonds the sheds (and being vaccinated) that I was finally able to enjoy a meal out here and In support of street there in Edmonds. Also, as my friend and I walked to Claire’s sheds in Edmonds last market Saturday, I proudly pointed out I read Ashley Sytsma’s Guest View (“It’s the enclosure in front of Little Bipsy and the time: Outdoor sheds in Edmonds need to go,” July 29) with a bit of puzzlement. I also skimmed the New York Times piece she referred to. New York is a far cry from Edmonds and, as I understand it, the dining sheds have a shelf life. In fact, I dined in one recently and asked how long, and the waitperson thought theirs would be removed this winter, about a year from when they were installed. 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Like 12 - Edmonds Beacon Obituarieswww.edmondsbeacon.com & Memorials August 5, 2021 Elizabeth Sears 1925-2021 Elizabeth (Liz) Sears died peacefully at home on June 29, She wrote most of her own cur- her death. on the scholarship committee for American Association of 2021, after a long and inspiring life of teaching, mentoring, riculum materials, was a pioneer in Liz was active in local environmen- University Women, and continued to be a strong voice for and giving to others, always striving to improve this world. environmental and outdoor educa- tal advocacy, especially protecting the preserving the natural beauty of Edmonds. Born in Eatonville, Wash., to Robert and Jane Goodfel- tion in the Edmonds School District, Edmonds’ waterfront and beaches. She was a Buddhist and Unitarian. Liz Sears was an ex- low, at the age of 3 she moved to Cathlamet, Wash., where and was the first science teacher in After the Shoreline Management Act traordinary person, admired and respected by those who her father set up the first pharmacy in Wahkiakum County. the district to take students on ex- was passed in 1972, she served on the knew her professionally and deeply loved by her family, After graduating from Wahkiakum High School, she at- tended field trips. Shoreline Management Citizen’s Advi- friends, students and the many dogs she rescued and cared tended the University of Washington, majoring in pre- Her summers alternated between sory Committee, charged with develop- for over the years. med/pharmacy. teaching science and environmental ing guidelines for its implementation. She is survived by her children, Craig Sears (Evonne) and After marrying Warren Sears, she put her education on education classes at Central and West- As a member of the Brackett’s Land- Kathleen Sears (Bob Mazelow); honorary daughters Terry hold to raise their son, Craig, and daughter, Kathleen. ern Washington colleges and the Uni- ing Task Force, she lobbied to make DiJoseph and Annie Hong Zhang; sister Merrie Emmons Following her divorce, Liz resumed her studies, receiving versity of Washington, and conducting Brackett’s Landing a marine sanctuary. (Bud); and many nieces and nephews. a secondary science teaching certificate at Western Wash- scientific research in such far-flung For many years, the Edmonds wa- Liz’s family would like to thank Evergreen Hospice for the ington College and a master’s in education at the Univer- places as the Galapagos Islands, Mongolia, Ethiopia, Bor- terfront was a valuable resource for her marine biology excellent care they provided her in her final days. sity of Washington. Enthralled by the natural beauty and neo, Papua New Guinea, and Kenya. classes. Supporting women in science and protecting animals good schools in Edmonds, she accepted a job teaching The knowledge she gained she brought back to her After retiring from Meadowdale High School, Liz con- were extremely important to Liz, so the family suggests science at Edmonds Junior High (now the Edmonds Center classroom to share with her students, who marveled at her tinued to be an active teacher and learner. She taught those who wish to make a charitable contribution in her for the Arts). adventurous spirit. in China for three years and was awarded Shanghai’s honor consider a donation to the SnoKing American As- It soon became clear that teaching science was her true In 1974, Liz received the well-deserved honor of Wash- prestigious Golden Magnolia Award for her outstanding sociation of University Women, awarding scholarships to calling and passion. In 1963, she was recruited to help set ington State Teacher of the Year. Affectionately nicknamed educational contributions. Locally, she volunteered for the female students pursuing a career in Science, Technology, up the science department at the new Meadowdale High “Mother Nature,” she was beloved by her students, many of Edmonds Library “Talk Time” program to help English lan- Engineering, or Math field (Foundation A3E, P.O. Box 722, School, where she taught biology, marine biology, zoology, whom credited her with inspiring their future careers and guage learners, taught and took classes at the Edmonds Lynnwood, WA 98036-9998) or to an animal welfare orga- and botany. who continued to visit her at her home up to the time of Community College Creative Retirement Institute, served nization of your choice.

Dennis Skoglund: 1954-2021 u from HISTORY FILES page 5 Dennis Keith Skoglund, 66, peace- Mark of Edmonds; daughter Stepha- A day in North Bend isn’t complete with- fully passed away at home in Ed- nie; son-in-law Benjamin; and grand- out a stop at the Snoqualmie Valley Muse- monds on June 27, 2021, surrounded children Tegan, Gage, and Levi of St. um. by family. He was born in Seattle to Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. I first went there a few years ago hoping to Charles and Ella Skoglund. Dennis is also survived by his sister, find a photo of Anabe Falls, which used to be on the south fork of the Snoqualmie Riv- Dennis was a true Washingtonian, Pam Thompson; brother-in-law Bob; er east of North Bend. Anabe Falls doesn’t from his love of all Seattle sports to his children Robbie (Brianne), Cory (Can- exist anymore, and photos of it don’t seem favorite pastime, enjoying all Wash- dice), and Devon; many great-nieces to exist either. ington parks and beaches. and nephews; brother Craig; sister- It happened that the president of the his- He graduated from Nathan Hale in-law Barb; son Tucker; brother Eric; torical society, Gardiner Vinnedge, was at Photo courtesy of Teresa A. Anderson High School in 1972, attended college sister-in-law Cristine and sons Austin, the museum. He is always a pleasure to Thomas the Tank Engine at the depot at Sno- at Western University, and graduated Ryker, and Jase; sister-in-law Debby talk to. His family has lived in the North qualmie Falls. from Central University in 1979. (Andy) and children Matt and Kari; mother-in-law Joyce Bend area for three generations, and he is a Dennis meet his wife, Sheryl Lee Gibb, and they were Gibb (David); and brother-in-law Bryan Gibb (Sherry) wealth of personal and professional knowl- From High Point it is a short drive to the married May 12, 1979. They celebrated their 43rd wed- and children Angela, Megan, and Aaron. edge of the local history. old Issaquah Depot of the SLS&E Railroad. ding anniversary this past May. Dennis and Sheryl en- He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella Our conversation somehow drifted to It was built in 1889, earlier than the Sno- joyed years of family get-togethers, from family picnics Skoglund, and brother Chuck. High Point, once a town between Issaquah qualmie and Snoqualmie Falls depots, as the at Woodland Park Zoo to his family famous Seafood Fest. A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. and Preston along what is now I-90. In fact, railroad worked its way east aiming to cross Dennis worked as an accountant for over 40 years and 14, at Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way, Edmonds. the location of the High Point mill is now Snoqualmie Pass. was loved by all who met him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Seattle under the westbound lanes of I-90. In east Issaquah, there used to be a tall Dennis is survived by his wife, Sheryl of Edmonds; son Children’s Hospital. Next, we traveled west on I-90 to the High trestle that crossed old U.S, Highway 10, the Point exit at milepost 20. I once knew some- predecessor to I-90. From the trestle loca- one who had been born in High Point and tion the railroad continued east to the plac- lived most of her later life in Talbot Park. I es we had already visited. traveled at speeds that we today would con- blood of commerce. thought of her as we exited the interstate. Three of the depots from the era 1889- sider maddeningly slow, but they traveled What about High Point? It had the rail- Almost next to the freeway exit is the old 1891 still exist. We visited two and drove past and connected. There was no other way. road, but it didn’t survive. The railroad was SLS&E right-of-way, which is now another the third. The Issaquah Depot – now, the Is- Just as now, if a person or family lived on necessary, but it didn’t guarantee anything. hiking path. Just beyond that is a cluster of saquah Depot Museum – is operated by the a subsistence farm, the railroad and tele- Other circumstances came into play, and homes and a church. We learned later, via the Issaquah History Museums and houses exhib- graph didn’t matter. One could “live off the those circumstances worked against High Issaquah History Museum and photos of stu- its related to travel and communication. grid” then as now, but for most living off the Point. But, High Point is still worthy of re- dents in front of the school, that the church For me it was a great day, but why does grid wasn’t a desirable option. membrance. High Point was a place where we saw was once the High Point school. it matter? The railroad gave a means to market ex- people lived and worked. It was a place The mill, which was the life of the town, It matters because this is real history, and tra produce and earn extra income. Goods where families were raised and children is gone, buried under concrete. High Point our roots are important. We drive hun- from Sears, Roebuck & Company, the Am- learned in school. It was a place where the is now just a small neighborhood near Is- dreds of miles a day on the interstate, if we azon of its day, would arrive via the railroad. character of a society was grown. It is gone saquah, but just outside the city limits. choose. That wasn’t possible 130 years ago. Visits to distant family and friends were now, except for an exit sign on I-90. You could think of High Point as being The communication for small towns was made possible by the railroad. It is gone but, like many other ghosts of like Meadowdale Beach, which once had its via railroads and telegraph. Often the two It was common to curse the railroad, just towns, it is worthy to be remembered as a own existence, but is now just lumped with were combined. A town that didn’t have as we curse some of the businesses we deal place where life was important to the peo- Edmonds as a location. a railroad didn’t survive. The trains mostly with now, but it was nevertheless the life- ple who called it home. 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Edmonds www.northsoundchurch.com 13 - Edmonds Beacon www.edmondsbeacon.com August 5, 2021 u from PHYSICAL FORCE GUIDELINES page 1 voluntarily if a designated crisis responder determines that the person is likely to harm care” when making the decision of wheth- themself or others or is unable to take care er to use physical force. This includes using ‘Officers will continue to of basic needs or control their actions as a any de-escalation tactics that are available result of a mental, behavioral, or substance and appropriate for the situation before us- provide professional services’ abuse disorder. ing physical force and, when force is neces- Peterson said that the way police depart- sary, using the lowest amount, duration, and Editor’s note: Interim Police Chief Mi- state law. We will also do our best to ments respond to crisis calls remains the de- lethality of physical force. chelle Bennett released the following state- communicate with a reporting party cision of each individual department. ment this week concerning new police re- if our response is something different Rep. Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds) said Mental health resources the use of de-escalation techniques has forms. from what they may have seen or ex- The controversy around this issue con- proven to result in better police interaction ecent police reforms, mandated by perienced in the past. nects to a broader one: the widespread lack outcomes, noting that this includes a lower the Washington State Legislature, New laws that govern policing went R of adequate mental health resources and risk of injury and death for officers. reflect changing societal expectations into effect Sunday, July 25, 2021. The responders. Peterson, an Edmonds resident represent- for the role of law enforcement. These new bills (listed below) create a stan- “The state is making investments into ing his hometown in the 21st District, signed expectations focus on a reduction of dard that limits the circumstances in more mental health training, more mental on as a co-sponsor for HB 1310 and was the police interactions that might result in which physical force and deadly force health professionals,” Peterson responded primary representative responsible for writ- potential uses of force by law enforce- may be used. In addition, the new laws prohibit the when asked about this issue, adding that it ing another bill in the police reform legisla- ment. procurement or use of certain military is also up to local governments to commit tion package, HB 1223, which requires that The Edmonds Po- equipment and impose new restric- to developing stronger mental health pro- all interrogations be recorded. lice Department tions on some police tactics, including grams. “This is not anti-police legislation – this is strongly supports de- neck restraints, no-knock warrants and Herat of the ACLU said that the contro- pro-community relations legislation,” said creasing the potential vehicular pursuits. versy around HB 1310 gives local govern- Peterson. use of force by law The legislation also requires officers ments an opportunity to reevaluate their “We have an opportunity here to really enforcement. to intervene in and also report any mental health resources and the types of build stronger relations between communi- However, the new out-of-policy force they might witness. responders they have available for crisis sit- ties and police. “It will take some time to laws may alter the While some of the laws do impact how uations. change some of the culture in some police way in which we Michelle Bennett officers will respond to certain calls, Many studies have shown that outcomes departments, but that is what we need to investigate calls for they will not affect the commitment of are “astronomically better” when mental do.” service and, as a result, there will be the women and men of the Edmonds health professionals trained in crisis re- McClure said use-of-force incidents make circumstances where officers may let Police Department and how we will sponse are the primary responders during up a small fraction of total police encoun- a suspect go and walk away from the continue to deliver professional and crisis calls, said Peterson. ters in Edmonds, adding that the police de- situation until probable cause is estab- dedicated public service. With all the new rules and specifications partment has not had issues with the public lished for a crime in order to avoid us- Several new requirements will affect being put into place, McClure said that alleging excessive use of force by officers. ing physical force to detain them. policing in Washington state. for the Edmonds Police Department, “A The bill also puts strict restrictions on the Officers of the Edmonds Police De- House Bill 1310 limits when an of- lot of what we don’t know now is what use of lethal force: “A peace officer may use partment will continue to respond to ficer can use “physical force” when the intent is.” deadly force against another person only dispatched calls for service. We will investigating criminal conduct and re- He said that the department would like to when necessary to protect against an im- continue to investigate and document get more clarification from the state about minent threat of serious physical injury or all crimes in accordance with current see POLICE CHIEF page 15 u the intent of HB 1310, as well as some of death to the officer or another person.” Raising questions see HB 1310 page 15 u In 2018, Washington voters passed I-940, killings by law enforcement officers. Currently, police officers are often pres- which made it easier to prosecute police of- Although police reform is well-intended, ent at crisis calls, along with available mental ficers in cases where deadly force is used said McClure, the Edmonds Police Depart- health professionals or other crisis respond- WE’RE ALL and created a requirement for all officers to ment has some concerns about unintened ers. receive training in de-escalation and avoid- consequences that could arise as a result of “Under the new law, officers may not be STRESSED! ing the use of deadly force. the new laws and how these might impact able to use physical force to transport an There is no better time Herat of the ACLU noted that since this ini- public safety. individual in crisis for evaluation or treat- to take care of your tiative was passed, there have been over 100 Edmonds is among multiple law enforce- ment,” said Bennett in her statement. “Of- police killings in the state. Each act of violence ment departments in the state that have ficers will continue to rely on de-escalation employees or yourself can undermine trust in law enforcement and raised concerns, criticisms, or questions skills or attempt to assist crisis responders, its ability to protect people, she said. about the new police reform laws, citing but may have to leave a scene if there is no Give them The ACLU participated in the creation of possible unintended effects. imminent threat to the person or others, or a 15-minute the new police reform bills. According to “Some of these policies conflict with other no crime has been committed.” Herat, law enforcement and other organi- sections of state law, some are left open to Some officers have claimed they can no Chair Massage zations were part of the discussions around interpretation, and some simply had unin- longer respond at all, even when a designat- or yourself a the legislation as it was developed. tended consequences not foreseen by the ed crisis responder is attempting to invol- 60-minute Full HB 1310 is based on the practices that legislators,” said Snohomish County Sheriff untarily detain someone and has requested have been found to result in the best out- Adam Fortney. that officers are present. “We can’t really do Body Massage comes for citizens and officers, she said, One of the bill’s most common criticisms that anymore,” said McClure. adding that in the first few days since it was is that it could prevent officers from assist- “I would say that’s a misinterpretation,” I Come to You! implemented, the number of people killed ing in the involuntary detainment of a per- Peterson said in response to this claim. 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that the people of Edmonds have felt un- comment, or environmental review and “I am very pleased with the early elec- u from EDMONDS PRIMARY page 1 der-represented on city council. SEPA review, or both.” tion results and am grateful to the voters and all the volunteers, businesses, Ed- “Our message to restore transparency and Crank, who has run for a council seat in of the Port District for your clear support monds residents and friends and family. accountability in city government; to pro- the past, said she is happy with the initial and recognition of the Port’s success in “I’m not standing alone in this race for a tect our single family zoning and charm of numbers. providing an enjoyable public waterfront better Edmonds. It’s just proof that running Edmonds; and to invest in public safety and “While the numbers are still coming in, experience, effective stewardship of our a clean and honest campaign can yield solid our small businesses, is resonating with the I’m so grateful for the strong showing of most valued shoreline environmental re- outcomes. While I know these are just the sentiment of how people feel. I encourage support from the community,” she said. “It sources, and confidence in our economic early returns, our team looks forward to the everyone to find out more about our cam- was perfect to get these results while spend- success on behalf of the community,” said final results, and I want to personally thank paign and join us in our endeavor to bring ing time with my fellow neighbors during Johnston. the Edmonds community for your support Edmonds back to the people. National Night Out.” “I appreciate and am looking forward to and for being active and engaged. Petso said she was disappointed with the Hartman did not provide a comment the opportunity to continue to serve as your “No matter the final outcome of the early numbers, but was grateful for those Tuesday or at any time during his cam- Port commissioner.” election, at the end of the day we all want who supported her. paign. He also skipped a council debate. In the Hospital District 2 (Verdant Health the same thing, and that is for Edmonds to “I hope that I was able to draw attention Other races Commission) primary, all three candidates thrive.” to the need for planned – not random – Port of Edmonds incumbent Steve John- are newcomers and have no political expe- On Tuesday, Cass – a veteran and busi- growth, and to the need for improved coun- ston has a large lead over two challengers, rience. Carolyn Brennan (54.57%) is lead- ness owner – posted the following on her cil procedures. Scott Marshall and Selena Killin. ing Rico Tessadore (26.47%) and Zemach campaign page on Facebook: “I want to “I am concerned that both of the candi- Johnston has over 71% of the vote to re- Faris (18.51%). acknowledge all the candidates and thank dates currently leading speak of ‘stream- tain his seat at commissioner at large, posi- The next results will be released at 5 p.m. them for running to serve Edmonds. Based lining the development process.’ That usu- tion 5. Marshall is second with 17.15%, and Thursday. on the results tonight, it’s clearly evident ally means leaving out public notice and Selena Killin pulled in 11.44%. Election results will be certified Aug. 17.

tional investigative steps prior to making a ers, but may have to leave a scene if there is • SSB 5051 CJTC Decertification/Sus- u from POLICE CHIEF page 13 physical arrest for a crime, which may take no imminent threat to the person or others, pension/Remedial Training quires officers to use a reasonable duty of additional time. or no crime has been committed. • HB 1267 Office of Independent Investi- care prior to using physical force. Under this Similarly, officers respond to many It’s important that the community under- gations new law, officers may not use physical force non-criminal calls. Under the new law, of- stands these new state laws and the impact • HB 1089 Audits of Investigations to forcibly detain a person for mere suspi- ficers may not be able to use physical force the laws might have on our community. • HB 1088 Brady/PIE Change cion of a crime. to transport an individual in crisis for evalu- That said, our officers will continue to pro- • SB 5259 Data Collection Reasonable physical force may be used ation or treatment or forcibly detain a juve- vide professional services while working Please reach out to us and our department when necessary to make an arrest for a nile runaway unless the person is in immi- within the law. if you have any questions and/or concerns. crime when probable cause has been es- nent danger of bodily harm to themselves For more information, you can read the We will be working on a series of videos to tablished, a higher standard than reasonable or others, or there is probable cause that a new bills that took effect July 25. better explain the new laws and restrictions. suspicion, or if there is an imminent threat crime has been committed. (The link is bit.ly/3jjmrik.) We appreciate the community’s support as of bodily injury to the officer or another. Officers will continue to rely on de-escala- • HB 1310 Use of Force we continue in our mission to better serve This means our officers may take addi- tion skills or attempt to assist crisis respond- • HB 1054 Tactics you. • SB 5066 Duty to Intervene & Duty to See Bennett’s previous comments on Report the bills: bit.ly/3CcTY6v u from HB 1310 page 13 required to read. This month the department will have an the other new laws. eight-hour session to provide training for of- “The purpose was to reduce violence and ficers about the new laws and how to follow DOMESTICDOMESTIC make it so that everyone, including law them. enforcement, has a better chance of going Said McClure: “We just wanted to make VIOLENCEVIOLENCE home at night,” said Herat. sure that we were implementing it in the most She said the state attorney general’s of- professional and thorough way possible.” Can Happen fice will issue guidance for law enforcement agencies on how to implement and follow to ANYONE the laws effectively. “Officers have the tools they need to be Here’s a look able to do their jobs,” she said, “and I think at the ‘New requiring officers to use reasonable care in how they approach and engage with or Retirement’ use force against a member of the public Once you retire, what can you You are not alone– is completely reasonable, and I think most expect from your life? You might be surprised by the things that current Help is available for you officers are up to the task.” retirees are saying about their McClure said that following the new laws lifestyles, priorities, relationships Deanne V. or someone you know. and hopes for the future. And you Bilsborough in a way that is effective and leads to the also might find this knowledge quite helpful as you prepare for the day Financial Advisor Services are free best possible outcomes would be a “learn- when you become a retiree. and confidential. ing curve,” especially for newer officers. First of all, retirement today is far different – and potentially far more rewarding – than was the case a generation or so ago. 425-25-ABUSE “We have officers out there that are try- Of course, people are living longer now, but the new retirement environment isn’t just about longevity – it’s also about using one’s 24-hour Hotline ing to remember all of these bullet points time in a meaningful way, deepening connections with family as they’re doing their best to also respond and contributing to communities. All these capabilities fit into COLLECT CALLS ACCEPTED a framework of four key “pillars”: health, family, purpose and quickly,” he said. finance, described in a study by Edward Jones and Age Wave According to McClure, the Edmonds Po- called Four Pillars of the New Retirement: What a Difference a Year Makes, which also looks at how attitudes and opinions have lice Department put the new laws into ef- changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the study’s fect a few days early, on July 21. Leading findings is a piece of good news: 76% of Americans credit the pandemic with causing them to refocus on what’s most important Saving a Life from a potential catastrophe EVERY 10 MINUTES up to this date, he and other department in life. And one important element in the life of retirees is, not leaders worked with legal counsel to create surprisingly, their optimal well-being in their retirement years. general orders, written to provide guidance The overwhelming majority of retirees say that all four pillars are essential to this well-being. Let’s look at these pillars and see and direction regarding some of the bills, what you can do to support them: which all department staff members were • Having good physical/mental health – Health care and long- term care costs are the greatest financial worries in retirement, according to the Four Pillars study. A financial advisor can recommend ways of addressing these expenses, but you can also My Goal is your take familiar steps, such as getting regular exercise and following . a well-balanced diet, to maintain and improve your health. • Having family and friends that care about me – Retirees say A. that the top contributor to their identity in retirement is their

relationships with loved ones, again according to the Four Pillars AS SEEN ON study. Clearly, it’s important to keep up your relationships with TV SUCCESS family and friends, before and after you’re retired. • Having a sense of purpose in life – Those with a higher sense of purpose have better overall health, greater cognitive functioning, higher life satisfaction, increased mobility/ For a FREE brochure call: 1-855-868-1518 functioning and longer lifespans, according to the Four Pillars report, citing research from the International Journal of Aging Let me and Human Development. So, by volunteering and getting involved in community activities, you’ll not only be helping show you others, but also yourself. • Being financially secure – During the pandemic, retirees fared how The better than other demographic groups because they had stronger financial safety nets, including Social Security, Medicare and a Beacon high degree of home ownership. Still, just 56% of men and 40% of women are confident about their retirement savings, according to can help the Four Pillars survey. So, if you haven’t yet retired, you’ll still want to bolster your finances by contributing as much as you can your to your investment accounts. And once you do retire, you’ll want to make sure you don’t take too much from these accounts too business soon, helping you avoid the risk of outliving your money. As you can see, it’s important to take a holistic approach to grow retirement in the 21st century. And when you do, you can find your days as a retiree to be greatly fulfilling. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC Deanne V. Bilsborough Tina Novak, Advertising Specialist ® [email protected] 210 Fifth Avenue South, Ste 104 Edmonds, WA 98020 425-744-1135 425-347-5634 Member SIPC 16 - Edmonds Beacon www.edmondsbeacon.com August 5, 2021 u from VACCINATION PROOF page 1 At Walnut Street Coffee, owner Pam Stuller said the shop has reverted to having its staff for now. mask up again, even though all staff are vac- City sets revised mask-wearing “We are aware of the health guidelines,” he cinated. said, “and are allowing people to make their “We are not requiring customers to wear policy for employees, visitors own choices about best actions.” masks or show proof of vaccination at this The Edmonds Library strongly encourages time,” Stuller said. “As long as we are still al- by BRIAN SOERGEL health of our community,” said Coun- [email protected] all customers to wear a mask, and requires all lowing dining in, we don’t anticipate that cil President Susan Paine. “We feel that these measures will help ensure the safe- unvaccinated customers to wear one. The li- changing.” Based on guidelines from the Centers brary has a volunteer stationed at its entrance. ty of all while continuing to use the hy- Last week, the Centers for Disease Control for Disease Control, those attending “We are using the honor system, and not reversed its recommendations on masks, say- brid meeting format.” meetings in council chambers are now requiring proof for customers or the public,” ing even vaccinated people should wear them Masks back on at City Hall strongly encouraged to wear masks. said managing librarian Richard Suico. “Staff indoors. Council meetings are held 7 p.m. The City returned to requiring employ- are required to wear a mask in public areas, This is though the statewide public indoors ees who are working indoors to wear a and encouraged to wear it in the building. mask mandate was lifted July 30. Tuesdays. Councilmembers returned to in-person meetings July 20. mask or face covering regardless of vac- All unvaccinated staff are required to wear a Vaccination is the most effective tool against cination status. mask until we get proof of vaccination.” the virus, said Snohomish Health District This follows the City of Edmonds’ an- nouncement that those entering City It became effective Wednesday, July At Kelnero, co-owner Kali Kelnerso said the health officer Chris Spitters, and it’s readily 28. entire staff is masking up voluntarily. available at no cost to those who have not yet Hall, the Frances Anderson Center, and other City buildings are again required to Employees will be required to mask “But we will need to reassess our indoor seat- taken their shot. while in shared spaces. Masks can be re- ing arrangements and whether or not we will wear masks. Employees must also wear This is of particular importance, Spitters said, moved when in their specific work area require patrons to mask up, as well,” she said. in settings like grocery or retail stores, theaters masks. unless another person enters the space, “In general, we like to develop these policies and family entertainment centers to help en- Those attending meetings in council in which case both must wear masks. in accordance with staff preferences, so it takes sure easy verification that all unvaccinated chambers should note the following: us a little longer to update our policies than if people are masked in those settings and as an • There is limited seating in the cham- Employees who are working outdoors we just make the decision on our own.” extra precautionary measure for all. bers. Sit 3 feet apart inside; excess chairs alone, or who have a mask waiver and have been removed. are working outdoors, may continue to • Adhere to the CDC recommended not wear masks when outside. Employ- Through Our Lens | Enjoying a summer day in Edmonds social distancing measures via tick marks ees working outdoors should always on the floor. have a mask handy and must put the • The City is asking that attendees use mask on when entering the building or overflow in the lobby if they are unable when within 6 feet of the public. to remain socially distanced from others. In addition, visitors to City Hall, Fran- Participants can watch meetings from the ces Anderson Center, and other City lobby or participate via Zoom when the buildings will also be required to wear chamber is full. masks while indoors. The exception to • Public/audience comment: The this requirement is when attending open City will continue to accommodate pub- public meetings, such as City Council. lic comments via email and Zoom; if Members of the public who attend making public comment in person – and open meetings are still required to com- if the Chamber is full – consider making ply with applicable state-imposed mask- your comment and exit the chamber to ing requirements. Every attendee is en- allow for others to make their comments. couraged to wear a mask at open public The City of Lynnwood recently alert- meetings, regardless of vaccination status ed those who attended the July 26 or state-imposed requirements. Lynnwood City Council meeting that Questions about this policy can be someone in attendance tested positive directed to Human Resources Director for COVID-19. Jessica Neill Hoyson at 425-771-0258 or Beacon photo by Brian Soergel “We are deeply concerned about the [email protected]. 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