www.mukilteobeacon.com INSIDE: Festival seeks sponsors … 3 Gulch informationl event … 11 Mukilteo BeaconYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER 728 3rd St., Ste. D Mukilteo, WA 98275 Volume XXIX Number 48 August 11, 2021 Familiar A night for Mukilteans to connect faces ahead in Council races Crocco, Carlson battling for second place for Position 3

by DAVID PAN [email protected]

ormer Councilmember Steve Schmalz F is headed to the general election after finishing first in the race for Position No. 3. Schmalz, who served on the council from 2012 to 2019 and was council president in 2018, garnered 38% (2,190) of the vote in the Tuesday, Aug. 3, primary election. But Schmalz doesn’t know who he’ll be run- ning against in the general election, and he probably Louis Harris won’t know for a while. Beacon photo by David Pan As of the latest vote Mukilteo Police Officer Brenda Greenmun (right) answers a question from a resident during a National Night Out gathering Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the count on Friday, Aug. 6, Camden townhouse complex. Also at the event were Mukilteo Fire Chief Chris Alexander (left), fire marshal Glen Albright, Councilmember Joe Ma- Alex Crocco has a two- rine, and Officer Mason Shoudy. See more photos of the Night Out event on page 15. vote lead over Carolyn “Dode” Carlson. Crocco First responders, city officials visit nine National Night Out neighborhood events leads 23.80% to 23.77% (1,360 to 1,358). Crocco by DAVID PAN eral police officers and firefighters. [email protected] had a one-vote lead after Tuesday was the first time he par- ticipated in National Night Out in Thursday’s count. The t was a night for smiles, lively con- Mukilteo. next vote count is sched- Kevin Stoltz I versations and, in many instances, “It was a great opportunity to have uled Wednesday, Aug. food and drinks. fellowship with residents with our 11, after The Beacon’s A year after National Night Out emergency service workers,” he said. deadline. The primary was canceled due to the coronavi- “We all enjoyed it. It was a beneficial results are scheduled to rus pandemic, residents gathered in conversation.” be certified Aug. 17. their neighborhoods Tuesday, Aug. Twenty-four City staff and elect- According to the 3, to welcome visits from mem- ed officials were divided into three Washington Secretary of bers of the Mukilteo police and fire separate outreach teams that visited State’s office, a machine departments, the Mukilteo Police nine block parties throughout the recount is required for Foundation, Mayor Jennifer Gre- city. non-statewide races when Steve Schmalz gerson, councilmembers and other “This provided more time to talk the difference between city officials. to and visit with the residents,” Kang the two candidates is less than 2,000 votes “Overall, we had some great and said. and less than one-half of 1% of the total positive interactions with the com- In the past, Mukilteo has hosted a number of votes cast for both candidates. munity,” Police Chief Cheol Kang citywide event at the YMCA. It was A manual recount is triggered when the said. “It was pretty unanimous from not held this year. difference between the two candidates all of the block parties that they ap- “For future National Night Outs, is less than 150 votes and also less than preciated having police, fire, and city we’ll evaluate where we are in the one-fourth of 1% of the total votes cast for officials visit their neighborhoods.” pandemic, but the consistent feed- both candidates. The County Canvassing Councilmember Louis Harris Board orders recounts for local races. A back we hear from the community recount is not conducted until after certi- was part of a group that included is that they really like holding block Fire Chief Chris Alexander, Coun- Mukilteo Councilmember Bob Champion (left) chats with Neil parties and having us visit them,” see FAMILIAR FACES page 16 u cilmember Bob Champion and sev- Hang, a resident at the Camden townhouse complex. Kang said. City and Tulalip Tribes to continue discussion on waterfront access issues A work group with officials from both sides is being developed by DAVID PAN Zoom meeting Jan. 14. [email protected] The City’s proposal, which the council has not acted on, includes a number of joint meeting between the Mukilteo changes on Mukilteo Lane and the Mount A City Council and the Tulalip Tribes’ Baker railroad crossing. The Mount Baker board of directors – planned to discuss a crossing would be changed to one-way possible traffic study on Mukilteo Lane – northbound. The west side of Mukilteo instead veered off course. Lane would be one-way eastbound, and During the Monday, Aug. 9 Zoom the east side of Mukilteo Lane would shift meeting, Tulalip Tribes members reiterated from two-way to one-way westbound, west concerns about access – or the lack of it – of the western-most driveway. to their property on the waterfront under The Tulalip Tribes own undeveloped Beacon photo by David Pan a proposal prepared by City staff. The property directly north of the Mount Baker Potential changes to Mukilteo Lane, including making it a one-way road, are just some of the is- proposal was first presented to the City crossing. During the Jan. 14 joint meeting, sues that need to be addressed by the City of Mukilteo and the Tulalip Tribes. A work group con- Council on Jan. 4, and later shared with sisting of members from both governing bodies is being developed. the tribes’ board of directors during a joint see MUKILTEO LANE page 16 u 2 - Mukilteo Beacon Firewww.mukilteob & Peacon.comolice August 11, 2021 www.mukilteobeacon.com Mukilteo Beacon - PB POLICEBEAT Fire department personnel to resume wearing July 1 Suspicious masks in indoor and public settings 4300 blk. Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW. A security guard reported Snohomish County fire agencies are step- and always ready to serve. We’ll continue to Malicious mischief seeing a man throwing rocks across the road. Officers contacted ping up measures to protect firefighters and meet this challenge, no matter how long that 11100 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A resident reported a broken the man, who denied throwing rocks, though he did have a bag window. Police found a rock that was thrown through the window. with rocks with him. The suspect said he just likes to collect them. the communities they serve from a danger- takes, because it’s important to us to keep Police said the man appeared to have some behavioral issues, but ous new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. our crews and communities safe.” Property he did not want any services or assistance. Following guidance from The Snohomish Health District reports 10400 blk. 47th Pl. W. A caller found a purse. An officer talked Howling the Centers for Disease COVID-19 case rates have nearly tripled to the owner and returned it to her. 100th Pl. SW/48th Ave. W. A resident said a dog was howling. Control and Prevention in the last five weeks. COVID-related hos- Officers checked the area but did not hear anything. (CDC) and the Snohom- pitalizations are also increasing while ICU Suspicious ish Health District, all fire beds are near capacity. About 85 percent of 1200 blk. Minor Way. A caller said a resident accidently Suspicious personnel will resume recent cases sequenced in Washington state discharged a firearm into another home that was for sale and was 12400 blk.52nd Pl. W. A caller found a suspicious substance wearing face masks in- were caused by the Delta variant, which is currently vacant. Police conducted a welfare check on the other in a plastic bag on the ground. Police determined it was food home and contacted the resident, who discharged the firearm. It particles and disposed of the bag. doors and in public set- roughly twice as contagious as the original appears the fired bullet did not leave the residence. tings. Fire stations are COVID strain and may cause more severe Suspicious closed to the public and disease, according to the CDC. Dog on the run Chris Alexander 9300 blk. 62st Ave. W. A resident claimed a neighbor was fire agencies may take ad- COVID-19 has killed more than 600 92nd St. SW./49th Ave. W. A caller reported seeing a loose dog. spraying vinegar on their landscaping. The resident requested extra Police did not locate the animal. ditional measures to limit public interactions people and sickened more than 40,000 in patrols. beyond emergency services. Firefighters will Snohomish County. Suspicious Ordinance violation continue to wear extra protective equip- Vaccinations remain the community’s best 3800 blk. Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW. A caller said his daughter 8500 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A caller reported someone ment on emergency calls. defense against COVID, greatly decreasing was leered at by a man in a car. Police determined the daughter dumped a large amount of garbage at the location. The caller said “COVID continues to change – and we the likelihood of severe illness, hospitaliza- was an adult. they located the owner of the vehicle, and they were going to pay need to change with it,” said Mukilteo Fire tion and death. Wearing face masks in in- for the cleanup. Chief Chris Alexander, president of the door public settings is now required under a Animal July 3 Snohomish County Fire Chiefs Association. directive by the Snohomish Health District. 76th St. Trailhead. A loose dog bit a woman trying to protect “Since the start of this pandemic, Snohomish For information on how to get a COVID-19 her dog. The dog’s owner was not present and the dog was taken Suspicious into custody by police. The injured woman went to the hospital for County fire agencies have worked together, vaccine, visit https://vaccinelocator.doh. treatment. 1000 blk. 17th Ct. A resident saw a man on her porch, who adapting to ensure our firefighters are healthy wa.gov/. subsequently left. July 2 Animal lice determined the two had been dumpster diving and rummaging walking through a private gated community. Police did not locate Traffic 300 blk. Lincoln Ave. A small bird got stuck inside Rosehill through items from the dumpster. They were told to leave the area. the men. 600 blk. Front St. A caller reported seeing speeding vehicles on Community Center. The ranger was unable to capture it. An officer the speedway and fireworks going off in the park. Police did not came back and helped get the bird outside. Theft Trespass see any fireworks and were not in a position to track down the 4500 blk. 78th Pl. SW. A resident saw one of two men walking vehicles. Assault 12600 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A customer switched packaging from a less expensive item to one that was more expensive. The on her property. The two men left in a vehicle police later spotted. 7900 blk. 53rd Ave. W. A man said he was threatened and later customer then paid for the expensive item at a lower price and left Before an officer made contact with the suspects, the vehicle sped Assault assaulted by a former roommate. The man said he was punched in the store. away, running a red light before making an illegal turn up Paine 10900 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A man was sitting in a vehicle the face because he would not return a USB drive. The roommate Field Boulevard. The officer noted the license plate before the when another car pulled in front of his vehicle. A man exited the admitted to hitting the man. He was arrested and booked into jail. July 4 vehicle drove off. vehicle and punched the victim in the face. The suspect then Dumpster diving Loud music got back in his vehicle and left. The two parties live in the same Who’s that? apartment complex in Bothell, and the victim only knew the 11000 blk. Harbour Pointe Blvd. A caller told police he saw a 600 blk. Front St. A caller reported hearing loud music in the suspect’s first name. man and woman behind a church going through some items. Po- 9900 blk. Harbour Pl. A caller said the back door of a business park. Police contacted an individual, who already had stopped was open and she saw someone walk into the building via a playing the loud music. camera. Officers checked the location and found all doors and Looking for windows were secure. Police determined the person walking into It’s not a toy My Goal is your the building was an officer responding to a previous alarm. 5700 blk. 95th Pl. SW. Police confirmed a call was due to a EXPERIENCE child playing with the phone. YOU CAN TRUST? Suspicious SUCCESS 6700 blk. Waterton Cir. A resident reported two men were see POLICE BEAT page 14 u

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NEWSBRIEFS The award will be presented at LSC’s Housing Advisory Ballot sixth annual Leadership Day Oct. 13 at the committee members selected Lynnwood Convention Center. Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Nominations must be female, work in The Mukilteo City Council unanimous- Snohomish County, and share Knutson’s ly approved the members of the pro and goal of job growth or economic develop- seeking sponsors, donations con committees for the upcoming Housing ment. The deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 16. Advisory Ballot Measure. Glen Pickus and The 2021 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival is ucts and generosity to the community.” The Deborah Knutson Women in Leader- Chris Collier were named to the pro com- a go. Sponsorship opportunities and donations ship Award is named for the late, longtime mittee, and Boris Zaretsky, Paul Marshall, This year’s theme is “Together Again by can be made through the festival website: leader of the Snohomish County Econom- Sharon Damoff were named to the con the Bay,” which is fitting after last year’s www.mukfest.com. Questions can be di- ic Development Council. Knutson died in committee. The pro committee will write a event was canceled due to the pandemic. rected to [email protected]. 2016 after being diagnosed in late 2012 statement for (in favor of) the measure and “As the all-volunteer Mukilteo Lighthouse The festival works in coordination with the with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a a rebuttal to the con committee’s statement. Festival Association has been working hard City of Mukilteo and Chamber of Commerce rare neurological disease. The con committee will write the statement to bring back our beloved annual festival, in order to convert Lighthouse Park into a fun- Her daughter, Erin Williams, has taken an ac- against the measure and a rebuttal to the we are working feverously to obtain spon- filled three-day event for all ages Sept. 10-12. tive role with the MSA Coalition to help raise pro committee’s statement. sorship to fund it,” said Tim Meek President Activities include a large children’s area, mar- funds and raise awareness. Williams worked of the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. ketplace, food vendors, a salmon bake spon- closely with LSC Executive Director Kathy A large portion of the funding comes sored by the Kiwanis, live music at the beer Call for nominations: Coffey to establish the leadership award. from local business sponsorships and indi- garden. 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Archipley is a Baby Boomer (an odd designation for a senior citizen); Kim is a member of Generation Z. But they have at least one thing in common: a love of community journalism. In this regular feature, they share their thoughts on issues of the day. Obviously, reader responses are welcome. Chris: Hey Paul, remember that one time I walked into the office wearing a Miles Davis T-shirt that caught your attention? That sparked an interesting conversation on yet another thing that we have in com- mon: a love for jazz. I’m convinced that I’m an odd one out in my generation for liking old-school jazz over popular tunes from hip-hop and pop genres now- adays. I might be an older fart without realizing it, but I just can’t seem to enjoy pop music as much as my peers. What’s your take on today’s music? Paul: With rare excep- tions, I don’t listen to it. Having grown up during OK oomer rock ‘n’ roll’s heyday, I slowly but surely drifted away from contemporary OK music. At the same time, oomer I started listening to – ARCHIPLEY | KIM and appreciating – jazz. MUKREVISITED I particularly like jazz standards from the “Great American Songbook” – Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, those guys. While I like some of Miles Davis’ work, he’s some- Royal Neighbors of Mukilteo times too avant-garde for me. ‘Women of the Lodge neglected their What really turned me on to jazz was a concert my wife and I saw in the early ’70s. Frank Sinatra had retired around 1970-71, but changed household chores and canvassed the town for cash donations.’ his mind a couple of years later, and I snagged a couple of tickets to his ake a moment and imagine living in Mukilteo first concert since “unretiring.” It was great fun, a summer concert in an 100 years ago. outdoor venue in L.A. A lot of celebrities of that era were there – John T Nationally, the Great War, World War 1, ended in Wayne, Johnny Carson, Gregory Peck, Glenn Ford – so we did a bit of 1918. The 19th Amendment, the legal right of wom- rubber-necking. It wasn’t hard; most of them were in the front row. en to vote, was ratified in 1920. The jazz era was And Sinatra was great, but for me, the real star of the evening was born, the economy flourished. Locally, the boundary the opening act – Sarah Vaughan. She was called the Divine One, and of Mukilteo was essentially the area of current Old she had a rich, wide-ranging voice that knocked me over. I’ve been in Town. love with the jazz world’s divas ever since. According to the Chris: I’m a huge fan of Sinatra and Vaughan. I’ve been listening to 1920 census, the vot- them since I was a kid, along with Ella Fitzgerald. They and the great MUK ing community was swinging bands of the ’40s never fail to bring up my mood and put small – 1,077 people. some stride in my steps. REVISITED BY SHARON SUTHERLAND Rosehill was the only see BOOMER/ZOOMER page 5 u mukilteo historical society, director elementary school Photo courtesy of Mukilteo Historical Society in town for grades Several Mukilteo Lodge members attended a Seattle Roy- 1-8. Locally, the primary employer was Crown Hill al Neighbors convention held at Woodland Park. Lumber. The lighthouse, built in 1905, was Mukil- MOMENT’SNOTICE teo’s guiding light for ships and sailors. Also in 1920, of the first to offer life insurance to women and there was a growing need and vision in Mukilteo to children. It currently remains a socially conscious or- A great place to live: construct a community center for meetings, dances ganization empowering women, whereby members and other events. Irv Luiten, of Weyerhaeuser Tim- are civic-minded, service-oriented and committed ber Company’s public relations department wrote, to community service. The name Royal Neighbors of America combines the focus of neighbor helping Perception as reality “The Royal Neighbors Lodge of Mukilteo took up neighbor with the word “royal,” that signified their the cause, and things began to move.” e live in a pretty remarkable place. Having grown up and lived belief in the nobility of the work they do. Royal The Royal Neighbors-Mukilteo Chapter, also W in many other states and countries, I cannot imagine living any- Neighbors was at the forefront of social change, where else in America. known as, “The Lodge,” was the only women’s providing support of the suffragette movement and Washington is beautiful – mountain ranges crisscross the state, rife organization in the Mukilteo community in 1920. the 19th amendment, providing disaster relief, war with views that take your breath away. Our rivers, lakes, and the Pacific The Royal Neighbors Organization was founded bond efforts during WWII and other social relief and Ocean offer a daily opportunity to see a huge variety of birds (watch- in Illinois in 1895 by nine women, the wives of outreach activities over the years. ing an osprey or heron is mesmerizing) and all kind of sea-creatures Modern Woodmen members. These nine women from orca to seals to otters to fish. formed a fraternal benefit society that was one see SUTHERLAND page 12 u The mountains we hike, climb, or just gaze at hold so many stories, from those who live in them or just near MOMENT’S them, and their presence is palpable. NOTICE As a people, we are diverse. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We share our state with the 29 tribes native to Wash- ington, and how their communities, arts, and cultures Campaign signs make are at the very heart of what makes this area so special. Mukilteo look littered and trashy Our home-cooked memories are well-represented in We want to know what YOU think. restaurants from my own Puerto Rican to Japanese to All the election signs of many colors along our Filipino to Syrian (and so many more). streets just make Mukilteo look littered and trashy! The BEACON welcomes Creating an all-inclusive list of the countries and The primary is barely over, and for some candidates BY MARIA MONTALVO who lost, it’s often a long wait for their signs to [email protected] cultures that have contributed to our daily quality of life letters to the Editor would several pages of this newspaper. come down. On a recent trip, our 13-year-old goddaughter, Olivia (a regular inspi- And already there are mayoral signs up for the Please send your letters to: ration for this column), reminded us of many of these fantastic things general election in November. Do we really need to see those for THREE MONTHS? Certainly, citizens Mukilteo Beacon Editor, about our home. She also told us that one of her favorite things about 728 3rd Street, Suite D, Mukilteo, WA 98275 or Washington is that people are so accepting here. don’t need that long to make a decision on whom She said we are more supportive of others being who they want to vote for. email us at [email protected] to be, so everyone who lives here must feel more comfortable being Susan Davison themselves. From a 13-year-old, there is really no greater praise than Mukilteo what she sees as nonjudgment. She sees the teenagers walking through the mall, seemingly confident Online Poll This week’s summary: We want to know what you in their style and choice to present in their own way. She sees the trees More people are traveling due to think: and flowers and gardens, the homes with front porches and clapboard Last week’s question & results: loosening COVID restrictions. As a Vote online now at www. siding and big windows. The Mukilteo City Council approved additional result, there is an increase in ferry traffic mukilteobeacon.com and look for She sees the unique businesses, those only found here in Washing- funding that will allow the Recreation coming up the Mukilteo Speedway. the results in the Aug. 25 issue of The ton (the shop where she picked up the sweater vest and the book she and Cultural Services Department to host Beacon. really wanted, family owned restaurants with amazing sushi and poke community events and expand Rosehill’s hours. This week’s poll question: nachos) or those corporations started here (can any place be any cool- Do you approve of the City Council’s decision? Does the ferry traffic discourage you www.mukilteobeacon.com • 94% Said YES • 6% Said NO from visiting the waterfront? see MONTALVO page 5 u 5 - Mukilteo Beacon www.mukilteobeacon.com August 11, 2021 www.mukilteobeacon.com Mukilteo Beacon - PB CHUCK’SWORLD Easing of COVID restrictions, summer One of those travel resulting in more ferry traffic by DAVID PAN [email protected]

things is not like f you’re wondering whether I more and more ferry traffic is coming up the Mukilteo Speed- the other way, you aren’t alone. Some residents claim the traffic tray memories pop out of my consciousness like gophers, poking up backup on one of Mukilteo’s main S their heads, searching for relevance or possibly six more weeks of thoroughfares is getting worse this winter, and then disappearing back into their time vaults with old song summer. lyrics and the entire cast of “Welcome Back, Kotter.” The answer is a little more com- These are fragments of recall that, to be fair, have a good chance of plicated than a simple yes or no, Beacon photo by David Pan being false, or at least flawed. They keep popping up over the years, according to Washington State Fer- The summer has brought a return to large numbers of vehicles from the ferry though, so I’m deciding there’s truth in those metaphorical rodents. ries (WSF). driving up the Mukilteo Speedway. These little memory jolts are usually isolated sentences from books WSF spokesperson Diane or lines from movies, often throw-away comments and irrelevant to the Rhodes noted travel was down last pre-pandemic with more than 2 seismically safe, Rhodes said. Al- story, but they just stick. Found wisdom, maybe. summer after the state imposed million vehicles annually, along leviating traffic on the speedway And in 1979, hanging around at The Comedy Store significant COVID-19 restrictions. with more than 4 million riders. was more of a side benefit, she on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, skulking on This summer most of those restric- “Part of the reason the new added. CHUCK’S the periphery of showbiz, I heard something. I got to tions were lifted June 30, resulting terminal is seeing so much more The new terminal is a third of WORLD listen to funny people every night from backstage, some in a flood of people eager to get traffic is that we needed a bigger a mile off of the speedway and of whom went on to nice careers, but most disappear- out on the road and travel. terminal to accommodate the traf- the terminal’s holding lanes spans ing into comedy history. “Ferry ridership is way up,” fic,” Rhodes said. seven lanes with a capacity of 245 And this one stand-up, whose name has disappeared Rhodes said. “This traffic will go But the driving force behind vehicles, about 60 more than the into one of those gopher holes, was funny. He did a down naturally in the fall.” the construction of the new $187 former holding lanes. The new nice bit on Barry Manilow, a huge pop star in that era The Mukilteo terminal was the million terminal was for safety and one who came in for his share of criticism and busiest route for vehicle traffic reasons. The old terminal was not see FERRY TRAFFIC page 14 u CHUCK SIGARS worse. In a world still rocking out, Manilow was essen- [email protected] tially a concert act, maybe more suited to Las Vegas nice. They don’t beat someone up place we call home, can we mirror then Fillmore East, but this comic made a great point. u from MONTALVO page 4 After riffing a bit on all the Manilow hate out there, and making a just for being gay.” that beauty? few of his own jokes, he landed what felt like the punchline. er than the home of Funko and The perception of this beautiful Stop making excuses for those Starbucks?). place transfers to us as people. who judge others, those who can- “So who do you suppose is buying all his records?” We did not want to tell this teen- That old phrase, “perception not judge themselves, or worse yet, Because Barry Manilow has been one of the most successful per- ager that there is bad with the is reality,” is generally not true in those who act with violence on formers and recording artists of all time, with a Grammy, Emmy, and good … most fields of science. The world those unacceptable judgments. Tony to his name. It’s a hoot to make fun of him, or to have a snarky We talked about how it can be is not flat, even though it appears Olivia is also a writer herself, so opinion about him and his music, but opinion doesn’t cash the checks expensive to live here; she said so. The spectrum of colors that when I mentioned that I had a or probably bother Barry a bit. there must be really good jobs for humans cannot see or sounds we column deadline but was waffling It’s just a cute story and funny joke, but I think it speaks to a contem- everyone. We openly admitted to cannot hear are seen and heard by on what to write about, she asked porary problem. Journalists have long been aware that news readers of- having many of our own exam- other species. what my ideas were so far. ten have only vague and erroneous ideas about the difference between ples of people not being accepted The currently varied interpreta- Hearing none that resonated, published opinion and reporting, but it’s not just print journalism. or appreciated simply because of tions of democracy and partisan- she offered, “Why don’t you write Cable news shows have straight reporting of various stories, and then their heritage, or the color of their ship highlight the alternate truths about how Washington is such a they have commentary and analysis, and if the last few years (maybe skin, or who they love. and realities present. great place for all kinds of people decades) have taught us anything about this, it’s that most people ap- “But it just seems like it is bet- The most glaring contradiction to live?” parently can’t tell them apart. It’s a huge problem and, at the moment, ter here,” she said, “Like everyone from Olivia’s words, though, is Since Olivia also told me I have I’m not hopeful. doesn’t act like a bunch of 8-year- that we are still struggling with a lot of hope for people and the But I see it all over, and I’m often surprised by the smart folks who olds and bully people. People are how to deal with our differences, world, I write this with the hope fall into the trap, like Stephen King. more aware of why words matter not just in theory, but in practice. that our reality continues to con- King’s books have been made into numerous films, too many for and don’t act like it’s so hard to be To live up to the beauty of this verge with perception. me to count (I stopped around 40), including ones whose provenance we may have forgotten (e.g., “The Shawshank Redemption”). Stephen u from BOOMER/ZOOMER page 4 We’ve seen some great shows that one a lot. Haha. It just goes King has famously expressed opinions about the movies based on his there, too: Karrin Allyson, Lee to show that the amount of time writing, particularly his disappointment with Stanley Kubrick’s version I also played in my high school Ritenour, Shirley Bassey, Ernestine and effort that these guys put into of “The Shining.” jazz band during my sophomore Anderson. We got to see Mari- their music is no joke. Count me And he can rest on his writing laurels without my help, although he year at Jackson. I was the bassist. an McPartland there before she in with those three fans. doesn’t appear to be resting much. He’s written over 60 novels and That was the last time I played in a passed, and I used to look forward The sheer talent and technique 200 short stories, along with a million (rounding up) other things. I’m band before going off to college to to her weekly program on NPR. that goes into jazz songwriting not sure he even sleeps. study journalism. What an incredible pianist! make it all the more worth listen- But he seems to just like movies, as many of us do. About a year or I started listening to more bebop We saw Taj Mahal, too, although ing to and appreciating. Once you so ago, I read a comment of his about some movie he’d just seen. He artists like Miles Davis and Charlie he’s better known as a blues guy, understand how intentional the was very enthusiastic, telling us to watch for this film in eight months Parker as a freshman. I found my- I guess. Blues may be more acces- sometimes erratic sounding mu- or so, when it would surely sweep the Academy Awards. self absorbed by the unorthodox sible to the average Joe, while jazz sic is, you start to admire it more. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been around brand of jazz. Let me tell you, noth- can make listeners work a little. Much like abstract art. nearly a century, originally established to deal with labor issues and ing soothes the mind of a nerve- What’s that old joke? A blues gui- Jazz Alley would be a top pick for only later creating awards and a ceremony. The current members of wracked, finals-cramming college tarist plays three chords before a me for a night out once COVID the Academy number around 10,000, spread out among 17 categories student better than a few minutes thousand fans; a jazz guitarist plays is in the rear mirror. Whether it’s in which the members only vote for awards in their field. of “Kind of Blue” with some tea. I a thousand chords before three great swinging bands, rich vocal- So, the math isn’t difficult. A handful of people vote for each Acade- don’t know about my fellow Zoom- fans. Or something like that. ists, or my favorite bebop tunes, my Award; we never learn totals, or find out who voted for whom, so ers, but for me, it’s hard to find that Chris: My band teacher used it’ll be a great time, no doubt. there are no discernible patterns and little to go on for predictions. in today’s music. You asked one time if I had I’ll stick with admiration, then, for Mr. King and his remarkable ever been to Jazz Alley in Seattle, Sudoku solution output. And I’ll pay attention if he makes a comment about anything, and I have been there once as a really, but if it’s not about things that go bump in the night I don’t performer with my high school mind disagreeing a little if I’m in the mood. band. We played old numbers like So Stephen King blithely posting that multiple Oscars were definitely “’Round Midnight” and “Autumn coming for this film he liked, a movie that as I recall never any impact Leaves.” It’s probably one of my at all, just makes the point I’ve been yakking about. To paraphrase the favorite places in Seattle. late Donald Rumsfeld, there are known things and unknown things, or, Paul: Here! Here! My wife and in normal English, facts and opinion. I love Jazz Alley. In fact, with the This isn’t new to humanity, and it’s always been a part of our Amer- easing of COVID restrictions, ican experiment. Freedom to work, grow, worship, and prosper are we’re itching to go again. The in- considered birthrights in this country, but they might have inspired the timacy is wonderful. idea that reality can be whatever we think it is. This is why millions of Americans seem to believe that Donald Trump actually won the election in 2020. 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Although he grew Adobo, the Philippines’ national dish, which in- which comes spicy, is organic and gluten free. up in Edmonds, graduating from Meadowdale cludes chicken thighs sourced from Mount Vernon High School, he is of Filipino heritage. So he grew farms, gold potatoes, garlic and pickles. “It’s our couple of times a week and never get bored.” up with a foot in two cultures, part American, version of chicken teriyaki,” Brian said, “but better.” The menu is fairly set, but there are also weekly part Philippines. His love of cooking began in Other popular dishes include Pancit, a side specials. Currently, it’s Filipino Spaghetti (Yes!). his youth when he and his mother watched Food combining garlic bihon (vermicelli) and canton Likewise, Brian wanted his version of comfort Network shows together. And his taste buds noodles, seasonal vegetables fused with dark soy food to be offered in a comfortable place. 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Drive-in viewing is available by reservation. The theme “Back in the Saddle Again – Open for Fun in 2021.” Health feature this week is The Princess & the Frog. Boxcar Park opens and safety guidelines may still apply such as advance-purchase one hour before showtime for movie-goers to snag their seat. Enjoy admission, touch-free e-ticketing to park, and electronic message music and yard games, grab free fresh-popped popcorn, and pur- boards to communicate building capacities. Mark your calendars chase concessions. For more information or to make reservations and view updated information here: www.evergreenfair.org. see www.portofeverett.com/sailin. Sept. 9 Aug. 14 Edmonds Uptown Evening Market Music at the Beach Free. In Edmonds on 236th Avenue SW between Highway 4:30 p.m. The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce presents its 99 and 84th Avenue West. Craft vendors, food booths, musical third Music at the Beach summer concert featuring the Poachers. entertainment. Parking south and east on Edmonds Lutheran Located at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, this is a 21 and older Church parking lots. event – no one under the age of 21 will be admitted. Bring a blanket or low beach chair and arrive early to save a spot. The Sept.10-12 concert will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance Photo courtesy of Mukilteo Chamber and include one beer/wine/water voucher. Additional beverages can Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival be purchased on site. Food is available for purchase online and at The Poachers are the featured band at the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce’s Music at the Beach Mukilteo’s biggest party of the year returns after a one-year the event, and is provided by Mukilteo Kiwanis. No outside food or on Saturday, Aug. 14. hiatus. Enjoy the Avenue of Food, children’s activities, fireworks beverages are allowed, other than unopened bottles of water. (Saturday night), live entertainment, beer garden, Mukilteo Market- Paid parking is available at the park, but is not reserved for this The works displayed will be for sale. Artist demos will be held in place, parade (Saturday morning), Run-A-Muk (Sunday morning) event. The park is busy during summer months – make sure you Aug. 18 two places, at the arboretum and on the waterfront during Fresh and more. Volunteers are still welcome. For more information see arrive early to ensure you can find a spot. Or, take an UBER or Paint. New sculptures recently installed in the arboretum and our https://mukfest.com consider being dropped off. Mill Creek Summer Concert Series new Sculpture Collection brochure printed with a grant from the Tickets are available at https://mukilteochamber.org/event/ 6-8 p.m. Free live music performance every Wednesday from Tulalip Tribes Charitable Trust will be celebrated at a public recep- Sept. 14 august-music-at-the-beach/ 6 to 8 p.m. at The Forum in Mill Creek Town Center. For more tion in the arboretum classroom. For more information see https:// information visit: millcreektowncenter.biz/ www.evergreenarboretum.com. Harbour Pointe Women’s Golf Club Edmonds Summer Market 6-7:30 p.m. The Harbour Pointe Women’s Golf Club is hosting 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 9. The Summer Market includes Aug. 19 Mill Creek Wine & Beer Walk a series of wine and women golf clinics throughout the summer. many market regulars, including Bubba’s Salsa, Wilson Fish, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy food, shopping, musicians, and art as you stroll Enjoy a fun evening of meeting other women golfers, instruction Deborah’s Pies, Frog Song Farm, Sky Valley Family Farm, Neng Mukilteo Lighthouse the Mill Creek Town Center from 5 to 8 p.m. and sample the and a glass of wine. All experience levels are welcome. No need to Garden, Market Mini’s (donuts), Snohomish Bakery, Metalwings, Festival planning meeting Northwest’s finest wines and beers. be a member of the women’s club. The Harbour Pointe Golf Course Lopez Island Vineyards, Homestead Honey, La Pasta, The Old 6 p.m. Also Aug. 26. The Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival will have Tickets are $25 in advance $35 day of at bit.ly/3wHPhOe. is located at 11817 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Tickets are $30. Sign up Farmer, Mosaics and More, and Pete’s Perfect Toffee. Fifth Avenue special planning meetings. Email [email protected] to get Zoom and reserve your spot by calling 425-355-6060. North and Bell Street in Edmonds. For more information see information for the meeting. https://www.facebook.com/edmondsmuseumsummermarket/ Aug. 20-22 EDITOR’S NOTE: The Beacon publishes nonprofit events, as Aug. 21 space allows, open to the public in Mukilteo. Although some events Aug. 14-15 Taste Twenty-One are now being held in person, many are still virtual on Zoom, Face- 2-10 p.m., Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 21 and book, or other sites. It is recommended to call or email the event SculptureWalk – A celebration of all over only. Fundraiser for Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. Frances ahead of time to make sure a particular event is still happening. Mill Creek Festival things sculptural/in-person event Anderson Center field, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 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Problems typ- ically arise because of a lack of training or a failure to follow pro- cedures. “We already know what works in infec- tion control, we just need to reinforce it,” Photo by Kevin Clark McCoy said. Catherine Robinweiler leads the class during a lab session at Edmonds afely returning to the classroom for full- Given this, the high mixing of vaccinated “Just like how you College on April 29. S time, in-person instruction this school year and unvaccinated people in schools, and the need to renew your is important for students, teachers, and staff. fact that vaccines are not available to children CPR certification, healthcare professionals spective because of its early adoption of hy- On July 28, the Washington State Department younger than 12, universal masking is re- need to retrain in infection control.” brid coursework that combines in-person and of Health (DOH) released updated guidance quired in all Washington state K-12 schools. The education initiative was launched online learning. “The hybrid format allows us for the 2021-22 school year. To protect those who have not been vacci- through a partnership between the American to serve a more diverse audience,” said Mc- DOH’s guidance aims to minimize trans- nated and reduce risk of transmission, public Hospital Association, the League for Inno- Coy. “There are so many intelligent care pro- mission and maximize in-person instruction and private K-12 schools must use the follow- vation in the Community College, and U.S. viders out there, we just need to give them and is informed by the latest science, recent- ing layered prevention strategies: ly released Centers for Disease Control and • All school personnel, volunteers, visitors, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. access to education.” Prevention guidance, and recommendations and students must wear cloth face coverings from the American Academy of Pediatrics. or masks regardless of vaccination status to limit student exclusion from the classroom. and their families from COVID-19 infec- Vaccination is the strongest protective mea- when indoors and on school buses. Students do not have to quarantine if symp- tions,” said Deputy Secretary Lacy Fehren- sure against COVID-19 available. Everyone • Schools should maintain at least 3 feet tom-free and: they were at least 3 feet away bach. “Outbreaks can and have occurred in 12 and older is eligible for the COVID-19 of physical distancing between students in from an infected student and both students K-12 schools. These measures limit trans- vaccine. As of July 24, 35% of 12-15-year-olds classroom settings, to the degree possible and were wearing masks, the student is fully vacci- mission in schools, which will minimize the and 44% of 16-17-year-olds in Washington reasonable, that allows for full-time, in-person nated, or if the student had a confirmed case disruptions of quarantines and classroom state were fully vaccinated. Those who have learning for all students. of COVID-19 within the past three months. or school closures caused by outbreaks. It not been vaccinated are encouraged to make • Schools must have good ventilation and in- “The goal of these layered prevention is important we do everything we can to an appointment as soon as possible. door air quality, cleaning and disinfecting pro- strategies is to protect people who are not keep our classrooms safe, students and staff While children who get COVID-19 typically cedures, and continue to encourage frequent fully vaccinated, including students, staff, healthy, and schools open.” have milder symptoms than adults, children handwashing and good respiratory etiquette. do get COVID-19 and can transmit it. 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Jake Long Memorial tournament returns to Kamiak After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jake Long Memorial Baseball Tournament returned to Kamiak High School July 29-Aug. 1. Presented by Five Tool Northwest, the tour- nament featured eight 18U teams, including the Northwest Bandits, Long’s former team. In tribute to him, each of the players wore Long’s No. 7 on all of their uniforms during the tour- nament. Photos courtesy of Kamiak High School Snohomish Health District issues mandatory indoor mask order COVID-19 case rates showing sharp increase in recent weeks homish County to curb the alarming growth four on ventilators. That number has tripled in COVID-19 cases, a virtual press confer- since July 24, when just 22 were hospital- he Snohomish Health District has is- the Washington State Department of Labor ence was told Tuesday, Aug. 3. ized. Intensive care units in the county are T sued a new masking directive. and Industries on worker safety. Reported cases over the past three weeks operating at 90 percent capacity or higher, Effective Aug. 12, everyone 5 years of age “I strongly urge all people in Snohomish have doubled, from 651 new cases for the leaving little room for additional COVID or and up in Snohomish County must wear a County to voluntarily comply with this di- week ending July 24 compared to 1,300 non-COVID care. face covering within indoor public spaces. rective, and likewise direct all businesses cases reported for the week ending Aug. 7. Vaccines are the best tool against This directive applies to indoor spaces that that are open to the public to continue im- These figures also represent a nearly 400 COVID-19. In July, case reports and hospi- are open to the public, including retail, gro- plementing policies and practices to ensure percent increase in weekly case reports talization rates for vaccinated people were cery stores, government buildings, and oth- that their customers and employees wear since July 1. Furthermore, the rolling two- about one-tenth of the rates in unvaccinat- er businesses and places where members face masks,” said Dr. Chris Spitters, health week case rate through Aug. 7 was 280 cas- ed people. of the public can enter freely. It does not officer for the Snohomish Health District. es per 100,000, exceeding the Center for Only 54% of Snohomish County’s total apply to indoor non-public spaces, includ- “We need everyone to take these steps in Disease Control and Prevention’s threshold population has completed vaccination. This ing businesses, offices, and other places of order to protect the health of our neighbors, of 200 to be designated as a high transmis- means there are nearly a quarter million employment with limited access. Employers customers, workers, and families.” sion county. individuals who are eligible but have not in those settings should continue to follow Requiring nearly everybody to wear “Last week we had more than 600 close started vaccination, along with the 125,000 current guidance and requirements from masks indoors again is necessary for Sno- contacts identified in child care facilities children under the age of 12 who are not alone, and at least 15 long-term care facil- yet eligible. ities currently have at least one confirmed Snohomish County did note an increase case,” Spitters said. “We’ve also seen our in people initiating vaccination during the testing sites around the county see some of first week of August. During that week, the highest volumes and positivity rates to 4,500 new people received their first dose, date. Our situation is quite alarming and we which was up from roughly 3,000 weekly must act now.” in previous weeks. Meanwhile, hospitals continue to see “While this is encouraging, the surge in increases in new COVID patients on top cases because of the delta variant shows of the recent surge of hospitalizations for that we need to move faster,” Spitters sad. non-COVID conditions. As of Aug. 10, “Everyone who is eligible should get vacci- 64 people are hospitalized with COVID subway.comGRAB a SUB and a BEACON! in Snohomish County hospitals, including see MASK MANDATE page 11u

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It lodge neglected their household chores and was placed on the Mukilteo Register of His- canvassed the town for donations.” This toric Places. A local historical preservation social activism and commitment extended committee will research, discuss and recom- to husbands and other mill workers, who, mend its future purpose. In the words of when not working their mill jobs, volun- Irv Luiten who worked for Weyerhaeuser teered evenings and weekends to construct Public Relations in 1951, “Hawthorne Hall the building. Photo courtesy of Mukilteo Historical Society is a monument to good neighbors, to the Florence Camp, who had been a Royal Royal Neighbors Lodge (aka Hawthorne Hall), ca. 1930 American will to create and accomplish, to Neighbor member since the early 1900s, the good things and the good friends of the had the idea for a dome-shaped ceiling, ular meetings for the Mukilteo town council bor chapter formation and the number of past.” which provided excellent acoustical quali- were held at Hawthorne Hall. It was also a its members are not known, yet a faded Though the Mukilteo Royal Neighbors ties. prime venue for dances, sporting one of the historical photo dated between 1905 and Chapter dissolved long ago, let us remem- Charles Camp and Arthur Richter, who finest dance floors in Washington State. It 1908 shows several Mukilteo lodge mem- ber and recognize the efforts of an amazing were volunteers, managed and worked on was also a site for a nursery school, wedding bers at a Seattle Royal Neighbors conven- group of civic-minded, service-oriented, te- the project. This was no easy feat, taking events, plays, fundraisers, scout troop activi- tion which was held at Woodland Park. nacious women who may be ancestors, ac- five years to complete the building in 1925 ties and social parties. Members who attended the convention quaintances or relations to current residents. at a cost of $5,000.00. (See early photo of The chapter even had a competitive drill included Mary Foster, a hotel proprietor; These women served and supported the so- Hawthorne Hall.) team. In 1957, nearly 50 years after the Cora Sinclair; Charlotte, “Lottie,” Knoop; cial needs of a growing town. They had an Upon completion of the Royal Neighbors building was completed, the Royal Neigh- (child Nellie Elder), Mrs. Brennan-Belle; idea and carried out a plan to build a com- Lodge, the name was changed to Haw- bors Lodge/Hawthorne Hall was deeded Maude Wood; Lucy Ellen McAlister; Vina munity center that would anchor Mukilteo thorne Hall. Not only did Hawthorne Hall over to the City of Mukilteo for use as a (Stafford) Coulter; Mrs. Florence Camp; for decades. They were neighbors helping serve as a meeting place for members, the community center. Mrs. J. Coulter; Lucy Knoop; Mrs. Schlot- neighbors. building served as a community center for In the early 1960s, the Boys and Girls man; Mrs. Kettleson. Resources: History of Snohomish County, Vol numerous activities over the decades. It Club started using the facility on a lease ar- Some of these same women raised funds, 7-1926; Everett Daily Herald, Irv Luiten arti- served as an interim school when Rosehill rangement with the City until it relocated to donated time and meals during construc- cle, Feb 10, 1951; U. S. Census Data; Mukil- School burned in 1928. It was headquar- its new building in 2019. tion of the lodge. teo Library; Mukilteo Historical Society, (MHS) ters for the volunteer fire department. Reg- The exact date of the local Royal Neigh- For most, if not all of these women in the Archives; Margaret Summitt-MHS genealogy photo, Mukilteo was not their birthplace – research; Memories from the Diary of Mary having arrived from Canada, Illinois, Wis- Lou Shuttie Morrow 1927-1929; Opal McCo- consin, Kansas, and Minnesota. Birth years nnel, Mukilteo Pictures and Memories; MHS CROSSWORD Theme: Outdoors range from 1848-1899. Mrs. McAlister may Newsline, Fall 2009, article by Ann and John be related to the unknown soldier McAl- Collier. ister in the Mukilteo Pioneer Cemetery; Readers may provide additional information, Mrs. Alma Schlotman is buried in the Pi- photos and references to the Mukilteo Historical oneer Cemetery. Other known members Society Archives at panderson@mukilteohisotri- over the decades included: Mrs. William cal.org. McNall, Mrs. Norman Teigen, Mrs. Charles The Mukilteo Historical Society staffs the Murill, Mrs. HD Kingsolver, Edna Sherar, Mukilteo Lighthouse and Gift Shop and is al- May Sherar, Anna Brown, Margaret Black- ways looking for new members. For more infor- er Keer-Holgate-Mayo-Dopp, who was a mation, visit mukilteohistorical.org.

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We learned later, via the speeds that we today would consider mad- north or south around Lake Washington, or Issaquah History Museum and photos of stu- deningly slow, but they traveled and connect- take a ferry across. dents in front of the school, that the church ed. There was no other way. Our next stop was Snoqualmie. we saw was once the High Point school. Just as now, if a person or family lived on The history of Snoqualmie goes back fur- The mill, which was the life of the town, is a subsistence farm, the railroad and telegraph ther. The Seattle Lake Shore & Eastern Rail- gone, buried under concrete. High Point is didn’t matter. One could “live off the grid” road built a showy depot in Snoqualmie in then as now, but for most living off the grid 1890, before roads arrived. The intent was to Photo courtesy of Teresa A. Anderson now just a small neighborhood near Issaquah, but just outside the city limits. wasn’t a desirable option. show promise to potential investors. Thomas the Tank Engine at the depot at Sno- The railroad gave a means to market extra That big promotion didn’t work. The railroad qualmie Falls. You could think of High Point as being like Meadowdale Beach, which once had its own produce and earn extra income. Goods from was only able to build through North Bend to Sears, Roebuck & Company, the Amazon of Sallal Prairie, a few miles east of North Bend. to visit Snoqualmie. existence, but is now just lumped with Ed- A day in North Bend isn’t complete without monds as a location. its day, would arrive via the railroad. Visits to There the money ran out. In Seattle, the old distant family and friends were made possible railroad route has become the Burke-Gilman a stop at the Snoqualmie Valley Museum. From High Point it is a short drive to the I first went there a few years ago hoping to old Issaquah Depot of the SLS&E Railroad. It by the railroad. Trail, named for two of the promoters of the It was common to curse the railroad, just as find a photo of Anabe Falls, which used to was built in 1889, earlier than the Snoqualmie SLS&E Railroad. we curse some of the businesses we deal with The SLS&E was forced to sell out to rival be on the south fork of the Snoqualmie River and Snoqualmie Falls depots, as the railroad now, but it was nevertheless the lifeblood of Northern Pacific. Happily, the Snoqualmie east of North Bend. Anabe Falls doesn’t exist worked its way east aiming to cross Sno- commerce. Depot survives and is now the home of the anymore, and photos of it don’t seem to exist qualmie Pass. What about High Point? It had the railroad, Northwest Railway Museum. During our bet- either. In east Issaquah, there used to be a tall tres- but it didn’t survive. The railroad was neces- ter weather months, on weekends, the mu- It happened that the president of the his- tle that crossed old U.S, Highway 10, the pre- sary, but it didn’t guarantee anything. Other seum runs trains from Snoqualmie to North torical society, Gardiner Vinnedge, was at the decessor to I-90. From the trestle location the circumstances came into play, and those cir- Bend and back on the route of the historic museum. He is always a pleasure to talk to. railroad continued east to the places we had cumstances worked against High Point. But, SLS&E Railroad. His family has lived in the North Bend area already visited. High Point is still worthy of remembrance. The depot in North Bend appears histor- for three generations, and he is a wealth of Three of the depots from the era 1889- High Point was a place where people lived ic, but it is actually faux, constructed in the personal and professional knowledge of the 1891 still exist. We visited two and drove past and worked. It was a place where families 1980s. The depot at Snoqualmie Falls is orig- local history. the third. The Issaquah Depot – now, the Is- were raised and children learned in school. It inal and is now a museum for Puget Sound Our conversation somehow drifted to High saquah Depot Museum – is operated by the was a place where the character of a society Energy. The railroad excursion goes by all Point, once a town between Issaquah and Issaquah History Museums and houses exhib- was grown. It is gone now, except for an exit three depots. Preston along what is now I-90. In fact, the its related to travel and communication. sign on I-90. Thomas The Tank Engine was the featured location of the High Point mill is now under For me it was a great day, but why does it It is gone but, like many other ghosts of vehicle, and happy children dragged their par- the westbound lanes of I-90. matter? towns, it is worthy to be remembered as a ents to get better looks at Thomas. 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Jesus walked everywhere. Up- be saved. But to save it, God in Jesus moves time it was the brakes. Since we only have A path through a wooded area that I did hill, downhill, dusty, rainy, busy, and quiet into it, walks around it, lives in it, dies in one vehicle, my options for not even know existed – a whole area of places. Whether it was in busy Jerusalem (for) it, and rises again in a sign of a new, getting back to my church of- homes near our church that I never saw as Passover approached, or a quiet day in saving dawn breaking upon it. WEEKLY fice were somewhat limited. before. Cute cottages I could imagine my the Galilee countryside, he walked. And Prior to ascending to His heavenly WORSHIP So, I decided to walk. parents living in. I was really struck by how walked. And walked. throne, Jesus commissions His followers I’m glad I did. I love a much I was missing from inside a car. I The Incarnate Son of God – the Divine to walk the earth in His name. He does so good drive, for sure. But had to get out, get closer, get a bit more Word become flesh, as St. John puts it – by telling them “you will be my witnesses a walk around the neigh- intimate with the neighborhood. As I did, I was not content to engage in some galactic in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, borhood is much more saw things anew, including lots of green- drive-by blessing. The oft-quoted John 3:16 and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). intimate than a drive. As space, too. I am so grateful for that. I am is well known and beautiful, but the lan- This all-inclusive formula given to the early I walked my way through grateful for local building codes that still guage of verse 17 – which focuses on God church is proof that the good news of BY MATTHEW YOUNG Mukilteo, I became more leave space for God’s creation to flourish, sending His Son into the world – is essential God’s indefatigable love for humanity is mukilteo presbyterian aware of the contours of even in places where God’s children are for a full grasp of the gospel. Out of love good news for everybody. It also means a the land and the texture constructive and creative. for the whole cosmos, God sends His Son LOT of walking! May God help God’s peo- of everything around me. I found myself Every pastor in the Pacific Northwest is Jesus in the flesh to walk among us. In doing ple to walk before we talk, that we might grateful that this is a pedestrian friendly blessed beyond words to minister in such so, God honors and even hallows creation. really see God’s world with God’s eyes and area, with clear crosswalks and signals. It a beautiful place. But I perhaps we have to Unlike gnostic myths that saw creation as love with God’s heart. In the name of the was not hard at all to find a walkable route intentionally walk within it … before we itself a kind of fall to be transcended, the One who walked … and walked … and from my mechanic to my church office. I really get it. biblical God thinks creation is a neighbor- walked among us, amen!

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“This is new to me. I’m not a politician,” said 2013, also touted his experience as a reason Two familiar candidates will be facing off in u from FAMILIAR FACES page 1 Carlson, president of the Mukilteo Seniors As- for his support in the community. the Position 1 race – current Councilmem- fication of the race. The County Canvassing sociation. “You just never know. I could never “I was really pleased. I never assume any- ber Louis Harris, who was appointed in June Board determines the date and time of the have predicted this.” thing,” he said. 2020 – and Electroimpact owner and two- recount. Whoever advances to the general won’t Stoltz viewed his experience as an asset. time candidate Peter Zieve. Schmalz was pleased to have come out on have any hard feelings. In fact, Carlson and “Some of us with experience can really add Harris leads Zieve 50% to 39% (2,901- top, with 38% in a field of four. Crocco chatted during the primary. A mutual to the city and make it better,” he said. “We 2,230) with Tina Over back at 10% (557), “I feel pretty good,” he said. “You’ve got friend connected the two when Crocco had want to focus on taking care of our residents.” and Chris Perisho at 1% (84). some formidable candidates running, four some questions. Stoltz didn’t do a lot of campaigning during “I am encouraged about the primary elec- candidates running in the primary. There were “Dode has been fantastic,” Crocco said. the primary because he was busy with his tion results. It shows that my message ‘Mukil- a number of choices.” “She and I talked a couple of times during daughter’s recent wedding. teo, together’ is resonating with our residents,” The former councilmember plans to contin- the course of the campaign. She helped me “I wasn’t able to do as much as I wanted,” Harris said. “Even though I currently have ue emphasizing his message – having experi- out on a couple of things. I’m grateful for her he said. 50% of the vote, I still need to continue my ence matters. help.” Jordal, Skyline Communications founder campaign’s momentum to ensure that the “I’ve got a pretty good track record of put- Carlson helped Crocco find a company and president, was happy with the results in general election will also be an encouraging ting the residents’ interests first,” Schmalz said. to produce his campaign signs and also with his first run for political office. victory.” Schmalz plans to campaign hard for the gen- some information about newspaper advertise- “I really think that Caitlein and Ayesha did Harris plans to continue getting to know res- eral election, regardless of who his opponent ments. “If she comes out ahead, I’m going to a good job running. I hope they’ll continue to idents as he did during the primary. ends up being. support her,” Crocco said. stay involved in the policy process and oth- “I have always believed that resident en- “You keep working hard. That’s all I can Carlson noted she and Crocco live about er things down the road,” Jordal said. “I look gagement should be a priority for the city, and do,” he said. “A couple of formidable can- two blocks apart. forward to the next step in competing with I will forward that priority in the general elec- didates are vying for the other slot in the “I like Alex,” she said. “He’s a great guy.” Kevin in the general election.” tion and as long as I am on the City Council,” general.” Former Councilmember Kevin Stoltz also Jordal said he found it interesting that both he said. The race for second place between Crocco came out on top in his bid for a return to the Stoltz and Schmalz ended up with nearly the Zieve also was encouraged by his numbers and Carlson remains too close to call. Croc- council. same amount and percentage of the vote in the primary. co, a former manager at Boeing, led by 12 In the Position No. 2 race, Stoltz has 38% in their respective races. He acknowledged “I think it’s great,” Zieve said. votes on election night and fell behind 23 on (2,191) over Tom Jordal’s 29% (1,644), Cait- name recognition would be a challenge. He’s yet to decide on his approach in the Wednesday, only to inch ahead by one vote lein Ryan’s 26% (1,501), and Ayesha Riaz “A lot of people are looking for fresh faces general election. on Thursday and two votes on Friday. Khan’s 7% (416). on the City Council,. “That’s something I plan “I haven’t figured that out yet,” he said. “I “It’s pretty tight,” Crocco said. Stoltz, who was on the council from 2006- to highlight going forward.” haven’t decided what to do.”

u from MUKILTEO LANE page 1 fer Gregerson said. City and the tribes agreed to develop a work the Tulalip Tribes also was discussed. Gregerson said First Street is the more ap- group of officials from both sides. “If it was with another city, it would be an board members expressed disappointment propriate access road for the tribes’ property, “I think where it ended this morning was interlocal agreement, but they’re not a local with not being consulted about the proposed but added even if they were convinced the that we would work toward some kind of dis- government,” Gregerson said. plan, which they said directly impacts the street was a good access point, the tribes likely cussion towards a tool that might put in writ- A memorandum of understanding, Gre- tribes. would still want to have access through Mukil- ing our intentions on working together, and gerson said, would acknowledge “the inten- During Monday’s joint meeting, the mes- teo Lane and Second Street. then also acknowledge the tribes’ concerns tion to work with them, to have good dia- sage from the tribes’ board of directors was “They just want to retain the access that they about preserving the possibility of develop- logue and open communication.” clear – don’t limit our access to our property. have as much as possible,” Gregerson said. ment of their property,” Gregerson said. The exact composition of the work group “We need the greatest access to the proper- The City is concerned, not only for Mukil- Gregerson sees two possible pathways. In has yet to be determined, but Gregerson said ty,” one board member said. teo Lane residents, but also for the Old Town a development agreement for a specific site, the group might decide on which path to take Board members said the City of Mukilteo neighborhood. Pedestrians have to walk on the City says these are the rules, and the City – a development agreement or a memoran- was not thinking about the tribes under the the road because there are few sidewalks in would like the developer to do certain things. dum of understanding. proposed plan, and limiting access to their Old Town. The area has seen increased traffic The developer, in turn, responds with other “We want to work with everybody around property affects its value. and speeding. Gregerson said the City’s pro- ideas. “You sort of give and take, kind of trade us … so everybody benefits,” a Tulalip Tribes “They’re concerned about ensuring they re- posed plan is a way to resolve some of the off, usually on both sides,” Gregerson said. board member said toward the end of the tain access to their property and, historically, residents’ concerns. The idea of putting together a memoran- meeting. “We need to keep this dialogue go- that’s been via Mukilteo Lane,” Mayor Jenni- In an attempt to move the issue forward, the dum of understanding between the City and ing and find a way to work together.”

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