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A community celebration Residents flock to Merry Mukilteo and Tree Lighting Festival

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Mukilteo School District committee recommends the classic be pulled as required reading School Board will make the final decision on the acclaimed novel by DAVID PAN reporter @ yourbeacon . net

14-year-old suspect was arrested after allegedly making threats at three Mukilteo District schools. Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a threat made towards Voyager Middle School, Explorer Middle School, and Mariner High School at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1. All three schools are in Everett city limits. When they arrived, deputies discovered an anonymous social media post that indicated there would be a shooting at the three schools. Patrol deputies requested assistance from the Sheriff’s Office Major Crime Unit and detectives began working the case. Detectives were able to identify the source of the social media post, and deputies responded to the suspect’s residence. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. The suspect was transported to Denny Youth Center and booked on six felony charges. The threats came after four students were killed by a 14-year-old classmate at Oxford High School Nov. 30 in Oxford Township, Mich. District communications and public relations director Diane Bradford noted there are permanent security resource officers at Mariner and Explorer, and that there was additional law enforcement presence at all three schools on Thursday. “Every time if there is any kind of threat, no matter the threat, or how it comes in, we always engage local law enforcement,” Bradford said. “They are the ones to investigate.” In a message to families, the district said several students reported a threat on social media directed at Mariner, Voyager, and Explorer schools. “We notified law enforcement, staff, and families at those schools last night,” the district said. “In the night, the person responsible for the threatening post was taken into custody. Staff and families at those three schools received an update early this morning. We are grateful for Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department’s quick work to resolve the issue and the staff who monitored the situation throughout the night. “These situations, even once resolved, are understandably concerning. This was a

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he fate of Harper Lee’s acclaimed book, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” as the only required novel taught in the ninth grade now rests with the Mukilteo School Board. In response to a formal request to reconsider the district’s curriculum by three high school teachers, the Instructional Materials Committee voted to recommend that “To Kill a Mockingbird” be removed from the ninth grade English Language Arts curriculum. Kamiak English teachers Riley Gaggero and Verena Kuzmany, as well as Mukilteo Virtual Academy English teacher Rachel Johnson, submitted the request. The vote – which was anonymous – was 63.2% in favor and 36.8% opposed. The committee is composed of about 20 people, including teachers, librarians, administrators, parents, and community members. The ninth-grade faculty at Kamiak voted to use “All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds and Brenda Kiely, as a replacement novel for the 2021-22 school year. The request said the novel, co-written by an African-American author and a White author, deals with modern civil rights issues from the point of view of both an African-American teenager and see

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Santa Claus greets a young child during the 2021 Mukilteo Tree Lighting Festival.

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udging by the large numbers of people and how much fun the kids were having, the first of what the City of Mukilteo and the Chamber of Commerce hope will be many Merry Mukilteo and Tree Lighting Festivals was a bonafide hit. Residents braved the cold temperatures Saturday, Dec. 4, to gather together in Old Town. see

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Jericho Bridge Church members Sonja Hancock, Preston Smith, 7, and Anthony Hancock, 5, hand out free gingerbread house kits to kids during the Merry Mukilteo and Tree Lighting Festival.

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DUI 3900 blk. Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW. While on patrol, an officer noticed a SUV parked with the engine still running. A man was slumped over in the driver’s seat. Police told the man he was being detained, and he offered to go for a blood draw. He was transported to the hospital.

Vehicle theft 1000 blk. 8th St. A resident reported the theft of a vehicle. The resident said he was showing the vehicle to another person, who had come to see the vehicle. Police plan to contact the prospective buyer before proceeding with an investigation.

Theft 11700 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A caller reported a woman was trying to leave with merchandise in her purse. Police contacted a woman walking in the parking lot toward her vehicle. She did not have any stolen merchandise on her.

Music dispute 12100 blk. Concord Way. Two neighbors had a dispute over loud music.

“I’m dreaming of a White Christmas”

Burglary 4600 blk. Arbors Circle. A resident reported a bicycle valued at $1,400 was stolen from his garage.

8200 blk. 45th Pl. W. Officers were dispatched to a report of loud Christmas music. The cheerful person agreed to turn down the volume.

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Mukilteo Speedway/Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW. A caller said a motorcycle was speeding and weaving through traffic. The caller believed the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. An officer checked the area and located the motorcycle. The officer did not observe any traffic violations or evidence the driver was impaired. No traffic stop was imitated.

4200 blk. Russell Rd. Employees reported seeing a person walking around, trying to open doors. Officers searched the area but did not locate anyone.

Traffic

Return to owner 600 blk. Front St. A caller found a purse at Lighthouse Park, and he later called back to say he located the owner.

Dumpster diving 3900 blk. Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW. A caller reported seeing a man going through a dumpster. Officers did not locate the man.

Theft 10100 blk. 64th Pl. W. A resident reported some mail was stolen. A letter had been opened and a flash drive was reported missing.

Malicious mischief 53rd Pl. W. A resident reported their vehicle had been keyed overnight.

Burglary 8600 blk. 45th Pl. W. A resident reported a burglary between 4 and 6 p.m.

Unplugged 5100 blk. 92nd St. SW. A tenant said a landlord entered his home to unplug his stereo.

Vehicle recovery Beverly Park Rd./132nd St. SW. While on patrol, an officer passed a vehicle with a flat tire. A man was kneeling down and appeared to be trying to change the tire. As the officer turned around to assist, the man stood up and started walking away. The license plate came back as being stolen out of Everett. The man was detained. He said he was walking by the vehicle and picked up the keys and center cap to the rim, which were in his pocket. The man said he thought the vehicle might be stolen. The man was booked into jail.

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11100 Chennault Beach Rd. A caller said their vehicle was broken into overnight. A projector and several rain jackets were missing.

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Mayor Jennifer Gregerson and Police Chief Cheol Kang (right) welcome new police officers Jakob Hoogerhyde and Joseph Jones to the Mukilteo Police Department Monday, Dec. 6, during the City Council meeting.

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Burglary

12300 blk. Harbour Pointe. A caller said there were ongoing issues with youths running up and down the hallway and stairs.

1600 blk. Lumley Ave. A resident said someone entered their garage overnight and stole their wallet and cellphone.

Theft 5200 blk. 84th St. SW. A caller said their catalytic converter was stolen from their vehicle.

Harassment 4600 blk. Arbors Circle. A resident said someone was texting them. Police advised the individual to block the number and call 911 for further assistance.

Disturbance 4500 Harbour Pointe Blvd. A caller said a woman was yelling in front of an apartment complex. Police arrived on the scene and contacted a vehicle attempting to leave the area. A woman in the vehicle claimed she was having an anxiety attack and couldn’t figure out how to get out of the apartment complex. She said she began to panic. Police advised all parties about making loud noise.

Sex offense 8200 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A caller reported seeing people having sex in a vehicle. The officer could not locate the vehicle.

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Fraud 11800 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A woman attempted to cash a check from a closed account. The account holder had some checks stolen and had closed the account. The suspect had written a check to herself and was trying to cash that check. The account holder did not know the woman, who was arrested for forgery.

Suspicious 5th St./Mukilteo Blvd. A caller heard sounds of someone chopping wood and worried that they may be starting a fire. Police contacted a man, who admitted to shooting an airsoft gun in the woods. He was advised he was not allowed to shoot airsoft guns. He indicated he would find another location to do so. Mukilteo Speedway/Beverly Park. A caller said some construction workers were crossing the street without using the crosswalk. Police did not locate the workers.

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Nuisance 4400 blk. 106th St. SW. Employees at a medical clinic said a man outside the office was acting strangely. Police contacted the man, who said he was having a bad day and had just walked from Alderwood mall in his socks. Police gave the man a ride to his mother’s house and offered him resources.

Assist 900 blk. Front St. Police assisted a Fish and Wildlife officer, who was detaining a suspect on the fishing pier near the ferry terminal. The suspect had allegedly violated numerous fishing/crabbing ordinances. He had refused to comply and had begun throwing the evidence into the water. When the officer tried to arrest him, the suspect resisted. Mukilteo Police assisted with the searching of the suspect and helping to gather evidence. The suspect later tried to escape officer’s vehicle as they were nearing the jail. The suspect was booked on several fishing/crabbing violations and with obstructing and resisting arrest. 5000 blk. Freeport Ln. A resident said a package was stolen from her front porch. The package contained a new toothbrush. 2nd St./Loveland Ave. A motorhome got stuck in the middle of an intersection. Officers contacted the occupants and they said they had run out of gas. A neighbor was helping them, they said.

Disturbance 8400 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A restaurant employee said a customer had been arguing with them. Officers arrived and determined no crime had been committed. The customer left.

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12600 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. Three vehicles were involved in a collision near Evergreen Drive and Mukilteo Speedway. One vehicle apparently crossed over the median and collided with traffic. The collision blocked multiple lanes and several injuries were reported. One driver was transported to the hospital and two of the three vehicles were towed.

Malicious mischief 6300 blk. 147th St. SW. A parent said their adult son was breaking into their greenhouse. Police arrested the son without incident. see

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Theft 5200 blk. 84th St. SW. A resident reported the theft of a phone charger from their vehicle.

7900 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. Officers responded to a report of a man slumped over in his vehicle. The man was heavily intoxicated and could hardly speak with officers or medical staff. He agreed to go to the hospital to get evaluated.

Porch thieves

11700 Mukilteo Speedway. A caller said someone was in the bathroom using narcotics and refusing to leave. The suspect left before police arrived.

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1000 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A caller said a pickup truck keeps parking near an abandoned house.

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1300 blk. Mukilteo Blvd. A found dog was returned to its owner.

11700 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A caller saw a man sleeping under a tarp behind a business. The security guard said the man would not leave when asked. Police contacted the suspect, who apparently had fallen asleep under the tarp. He agreed to leave.

Theft 12300 blk. Harbour Pointe Blvd. A caller said a medical bag was stolen from their vehicle. The back window was broken out.

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44th Ave. W/84th St. SW. A man was allegedly riding his bicycle in the middle of the road in circles. Police contacted a man, who said he was just riding his bike around the block. He was warned not to be in the middle of the road.

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SPONSOREDBRIEFS Mukilteo Historical Society wants you The Mukilteo Historical Society is pretty well known for its work staffing the Lighthouse Park gift shop and providing docents for visitors taking tours of the Lighthouse. But there are many other activities our volunteers get involved with. For those individuals not ready to volunteer but who simply want to support the organization, memberships are $10/ year for a senior, $15/year for an individual, $20/year for a senior couple and $25/year for a family. To learn more about what we do and how you can help our organization, check our web page at www.MukilteoHistorical.org

Snohomish Health District officer Spitters to step down next summer

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Mayor Jennifer Gregerson, Council President Sarah Kneller, and Council Vice President Bob Champion received plaques of appreciation at the final City Council meeting of the year Monday, Dec. 6. Gregerson, who previously was on the Council served two terms as mayor. Champion is wrapping up his second term on the council, while Kneller served one term.

NEWSBRIEFS City Council approves reappointment and appointment to boards The Mukilteo City Council approved the reappointment of Scott Specht to the Parks and Arts Commission for a three-year term during its Nov. 15 meeting. Specht, currently the commission vice chair, has served on the commission since 2016. He also has volunteered with National Parks Con-

servation Association, Seward Green Mountain Lookout, and Member of Mountaineers. The council also approved the appointment of Jennifer Kwong to the Rosehill Community Center Board. She will be assuming George McCarthy-Zink’s term, which ends Aug. 17, 2024. New work requirements forced McCarthy-Zink to resign. Kwong is involved in Endeavor Elementary’s PTA, and is an operations manager with a background in business administration, supply chain, and logistics. see

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After 24 years with the Snohomish Health District, Dr. Chris Spitters has announced that he will step down as health officer on June 30, 2022. “There is no work-related reason for my choice to resign from the health officer position, and I am not leaving for another role,” Spitters said. “Instead, long-deferred commitments to my wife and family now must take Chris Spitters precedence over vocation. They have waited patiently for me on the sidelines of my life for so long.” While Spitters was appointed as health officer in March 2020, his career at the Health District dates to 1994, when he was hired as the deputy health officer. He also served as the tuberculosis control officer and communicable disease director during that initial tenure. Spitters left briefly in 1999 for positions with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) before returning to the Health District in a tuberculosis consulting position since 2001. He also served as the medical director for Public

Health – Seattle & King County’s Tuberculosis Clinic from 2003 until February 2020. “Dr. Spitters has been absolutely critical to this County’s response, recovery and resiliency,” said Stephanie Wright, board chair and county councilmember. “He has served as the County’s lead public health official with grace, and we will be forever grateful for his years here.” “Dr. Chris Spitters is one of the best public health professionals working today. He is compassionate, knowledgeable, pragmatic, humble, and above all committed to the health and safety of our community,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “Chris has been an indispensable part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are thousands of people alive today because of his tireless work and because our response was guided by his expertise and common-sense approach. I will miss his partnership and leadership. We all wish him well and hope that his next chapter affords a bit more time for his family and friends.” In addition to his roles with the Health District and DOH, Spitters has also worked see

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The Spirit of Ivar Haglund shines in aftermath of storm

Rogue Wave by Chris Hopkins

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his year’s rain, wind, and flooding remind us of legendary storms from previous years. One of the most significant in Mukilteo was Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, when the storm came from the west and up the Strait of Juan de Fuca before hitting land. A commissioning ceremony was scheduled at the lighthouse the following day. That afternoon tall waves exploded over the seawall, so debris and seaweed covered the light station grounds. Luckily, the City of Mukilteo’s Public Works team did an extensive clean up that morning before the ceremony and removed any worry. Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing was destroyed by this storm and the details inside the restaurant tell the full story. A giant painting of the Rogue Wave by local artist Chris Hopkins with hidden messages BY JOANNE MULLOY in the painting greets you in the lobby. mukilteo historical society, president Ivar’s Mukilteo Missing Carp Diary Contest was held with the prize of fish and chips and chowder for a year to locate the carp blown off the deck and then to spin the tale of where the carp had been for 14 days. More than 300 entries were submitted and are collected in a book in the lobby and winning entries are framed. The grand prizewinner is a cartoon titled, The Adventures of Ivar’s Carp Across Space and Time by Michael Konkol and Tammy Brown. Diners gathered in the restaurant and bar to watch the storm that afternoon, as logs gathered under the restaurant, which sits on pylons over the water. The logs noisily battered the underside of the floor and eventually the floor came up, water came through and windows imploded. Twenty people were in the restaurant that night, although 200 people have claimed they were there. When manager Steve Anderson could no longer see the fishing pier, he evacuated the restaurant. Customers took their plates and beers to the ferry drive to watch the battering! Manager Anderson left his cellphone and emergency manual in the restaurant and had to borrow a cellphone from a customer to invoke Ivar’s emergency plan. Employee John Jelinek watched the ferries dock awkwardly and was concerned about his commute home to Whidbey Island. He may have taken the last ferry out of Mukilteo before it was shut down that night. A power outage on the Mukilteo waterfront cut power to the ferry ramp. Ivar’s bought Taylor’s Landing from the Taylor family in 1981 and opened without many changes. The company refinanced the property months before and the bank required flood insurance. Fortunately, this provided the funding to rebuild, or there would not be an Ivar’s in Mukilteo today. The insurance adjuster declared renovations would be

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support for Zieve in recent election appalling to Mukilteo resident As a resident of Mukilteo, I am appalled that Peter Zieve almost received enough votes to win the recent City Council election. That a known White supremacist was able to command almost half of the votes in this election reflects poorly upon the character and intelligence of the citizens of the city. The case against Peter Zieve’s character and judgment is substantial. The federal government found substantial evidence that Peter Zieve fosters a culture of racism in his business, and fined him a half a million dollars for his actions that discriminate against persons of color and vulnerable minorities. Also, Zieve’s recent attempt to clean up his image and reframe his political beliefs as a “keep Mukilteo a small town” platform are little more than a dog whistle to racist White people who want to keep the young, the poor, and the persons of color out of Mukilteo. One need only compare Zieve’s “small town” message to neighborhood covenants that bar “Orientals and Jews” from purchasing properties throughout Puget Sound to see the parallels. As a person of color and a member of the millennial generation who cares about social justice, I do not see a future in the City of Mukilteo for myself, my family, my businesses, or my real estate investments. Knowing that half of the city supports White supremacist policies is enough to make me detest my neighbors, and I make an active effort to avoid social contact with my fellow citizens as much as possible. Zieve’s support among the citizenry of Mukilteo is a clear indication to me that half of the people in this city are either too stupid or too politically apathetic to keep a relic of Jim Crow America out of office. I imagine your publication is only interested in publishing fluff articles and softball letters to the editor, as I have yet to see anything in your newspaper that calls out those like Peter Zieve. However, if you had any shred of journalistic integrity or investigative ability you would notice that Mukilteo is playing in dangerous territory. If you want to pretend that policies and publications that appeal to a shrinking and aging White population are a sound long-term civic strategy, then you are in denial of the fact that Western Washington is becoming a more diverse, more progressive community with each passing year. Those in my generation will be the dominant political and economic force in cities like Mukilteo in the coming decades, and we will not stand for antiquated racist politics or publications that turn a blind eye to those like Peter Zieve. Alan Render Mukilteo

recent Mukilteo resident, since he appears to be unaware that we extensively covered news about Mr. Zieve – both positive and negative – over the past several years. In fact, Mr. Zieve is so unhappy with The Beacon that he directed his company not to spend any advertising dollars with us, and he also declined to advertise his candidacy in our newspaper before the most recent City Council election. If Mr. Render had read past Beacon stories, he also would have gotten his facts straight. Mr. Zieve’s company, Electroimpact, was required to enter a court-ordered consent decree with the state Attorney General’s Office, not the federal government. Mr. Zieve was taken out of direct hiring procedures at his company, which was fined $485,000 for violating state law by discriminating on the basis of creed, national origin and marital status. The fine was designated to compensate victims of the company’s discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Although there was substantial evidence, including his own emails, that Mr. Zieve disliked and discriminated against Muslims, the state did not accuse him of racism. In the most recent election, Mr. Zieve did win over voters for his campaign to “keep Mukilteo small.” Were some of those voters racist? No doubt. But Mr. Render paints his fellow Mukilteans with a broad brush, charging that everyone who voted for Mr. Zieve must be racist when, we suspect, many if not most were motivated by a concern that permitting affordable housing would hurt their own home’s value, not that it would attract people of color. We applaud Mr. Render’s call for social justice. Racism is an unfortunate fact of life in America; if Mr. Render thinks he can find a racist-free community where everyone will agree with his views, he is going to be sorely disappointed. For 30 years, the Mukilteo Beacon has endeavored to cover the community objectively, fairly, and with integrity, even when it has hurt our bottom line. That includes publishing letters to the editor from residents who deserve a forum to express their views.

City Council should be applauded for rejection of 1% property tax increase Congratulations to the Mukilteo City Council for unanimously rejecting the 1% increase in property taxes proposed in Mayor Gregerson’s preliminary budget for 2022. This will not increase the tax burden on citizens already facing increasing inflation for fuel and food. Also I would encourage new Mayor Joe Marine and the new City Council to take an in depth analysis of City Council Vice President Bob Champion’s idea to review Mukilteo’s city cost structure and its cost allocation methods. For example, I read where the Police Chief and City Council have approved a new position for an officer in our police force. But I

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The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and Christmas is just over two weeks away.

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Christmas can be a time of mixed emotions

re you, or is someone you know, missing a deceased love one or a beloved pet more than usual? During this time of year, do you feel out of sync with the rest of the world? It’s the holiday season, and many people are getting into the spirit of the season. For many of our residents, however, this is the time of sadness, despair and withdrawal. For those who are not looking forward to the holidays, here are some suggestions, which might help you cope. Know that: • Anticipation of the days ahead may be worse than the actual days. • It’s normal that your energy level, spiritual reflections and general activities will fluctuate – sometimes greatly. • Spending emotional energy can be more draining than doing physical work. • Our lives are not open and closed doors. There is no such thing as closure. • Our positive and negative feelings are always with BY CHUCK WRIGHT licensed mental health us. When those negative feelings come up, remember professional and you are going through a normal process and things will certified traumatic stress specialist get better. Things you or a loved one can do to help during those trying times: • Take a proactive approach by advanced planning so you will have some resources at your fingertips. • Make plans with friends/loved ones in the morning so that you will not feel the urge to stay in bed. • Think and be prepared for emotional questions: How are you doing? “Sometimes OK and at other times not so well.” • Ask yourself, “What has worked for me in the past?” and then use those resources again and again. • Talk and listen to others who are going through or have gone through the trying times of the holidays. • This is a time for compromise with others and with yourself! Do not overdo it!

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OFFKILTER Music and musicians

K, first I need to say that my father was a professional musician (piano). Why is that important? Because musicians, at least several dozen I met or worked with over the years, were all completely crazy. It helps to set the table. What do I mean? Let’s start with punctuality. Very few musicians have any sense of time. (Note, as opposed to a sense of time, all musicians have a very developed sense of timing.) After all, keeping time is one of the most important things that musicians do when playing music. Now the driving force of most any band is the drummer. Sometimes the base player can be the driving rhythm force in the band. Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind the Beach Boys, actually played the electric BY MICHAEL GOLD base in the band. Although Brian’s talent was so great self-described “gadfly” & east coast transplant, that he is actually a very accomplished piano player. In serial entrepreneur fact, he just released an album of him simply playing all offering east/west his hits on his piano. (California Girls, Good Vibrations, coast perspectives Wouldn’t it be Nice, In My Room, and others). Let me spend a minute on Brian Wilson. His album, Pet Sounds, was so advanced, that it caused The Beatles to attempt to answer it – with their album Rubber Soul. For most people who are not musicians, music often will have a profound effect on them. I’m certainly one of them. I listen to the song “Leader of the Band” written and performed by Dan Fogelberg. In it he sings about how his father’s soul (also a musician) is an integral part of who he is: The leader of the band is tired And his eyes are growing old But his blood runs through my instrument And his song is in my soul My life has been a poor attempt To imitate the man I’m just a living legacy To the leader of the band That is simply beautiful. Now as we enter the Christmas season, I listen to all the Christmas carols. What I especially like about them is they are relatively simple melodies which I find often are the nicest. Here are some tunes which have simple melodies but which were great hits:

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MOMENT’SNOTICE Holiday interlude masks state and world challenges Omicron, voter suppression, inflation, and more Interlude (n) 1. An intervening or interruptive period, space, or event: interval 2. A musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or service 3. A usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment ow that Thanksgiving is over, we have entered the holiday interlude – the intervening period between one holiday and another. The modern definition of “interlude” is derived from the original use of the word – a pause between acts in a play that typically included some sort of entertainment. Unlike like today’s intermission, where the performance stops and we disconnect from the story to visit the concession stand or buy a T-shirt, the closed curtains of yesterday were an opportunity to BY MARIA MONTALVO add more to the story. mmomentsnotice@gmail.com Historically, a piece of music was written and played during the interlude or a short scene would take place in front of the closed curtains to fill time and keep the audience from getting restless or distracted. We have become quite accustomed to an active holiday interlude here in America, filled with shopping and parties and activities we rarely pursue any other time of year (singing to strangers, driving through random neighborhoods at night, baking for everyone, collecting gifts for charitable causes, and sending physical mail). The powers that be do not want us to look away from the action, so we keep spending, and we want to create as long as period of celebration as we can. We are so familiar with the interlude (aka “holiday season”) that we are reframing Thanksgiving as a day of gratitude, absent the questionable historic context. This year, Hanukkah is early (Nov. 28 through Jan. 6), but the span from late November to December holidays, from Bodhi Day, Ashura, Diwali, Christmas, Kwanzaa, to New Year’s Day, means we can maintain the consistency of the holiday interlude. In 2021, however, we are in more than just a holiday interlude. Several worldwide challenges do not have a clear path to resolution for some interludes we are anxious to end. Like the theater, there is plenty going on behind the curtain that we are being distracted from or restless to avoid. Will the omicron variant delay a post-COVID reality

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did not see any review of the reasons for this such. I feel the questions to be addressed would be “Is the crime rate increasing in Mukilteo?” or “How can the current police force be redirected to fight the crime that we are experiencing?” No mention of this that I could read about in The Beacon. Since payroll is the biggest cost item in the 2022 budget, a bottoms-up review of actual CRITICAL service needs versus “NICE TO DO BUT NOT CIRITICAL” would be a first step in Joe Marine’s hope to return Mukilteo to a AAA credit rating. Also when was the last time Mukilteo City Council conducted a “customer feedback” project to determine how the current services are being perceived by the people and companies receiving the services?

and bring back restrictions and or canceled trips? Will supply chains normalize or at least reconcile the damage economic caused by some bad business decisions during the pandemic (capitalism caused the shortages and inflation we are experiencing, not Biden, like #LetsGoBrandon would have you believe)? Will the loudest voices continue to sow division or will the current irrational state of our politics have a happy ending? Worst of all, will the vote-suppressing changes to elections going on across the country be defied or will this interlude become the permanent condition of what passes for democracy in the U.S.? Perhaps a dramatic statement, but some are taking advantage of our very understandable desire to not be at odds and to restore calm and normalcy to daily life, at least for a while. States are actually making it possible to reverse the votes cast and counted in a city or county by changing laws and placing officials in positions to overturn election results. Efforts abound to select Electoral College delegates in state legislatures rather than based on the votes of the citizens (yes, that is allowed in the Constitution, and was practiced in some states until nearly the 20th century). Laws to prevent voting by mail, even if you are elderly or have a physical condition that limits your ability to vote in person, have and are being passed. Partisan redistricting is taking place across the country that will dilute voter impact for 10 years. The interlude distractions from all of this takes many forms, wittingly and unwittingly performed by actors on both sides of the political spectrum, the media, and even us in the audience. Every elected official at the national level, every person who can speak up, needs to speak up. We spent the last 250 years striving to be the country that exemplified democracy, to fulfill the spirit of the Constitution, and to ensure all citizens have a voice with a vote that counts. The anti-democratic actions being taken during this interlude are visible and have a clear intent: dismantling of electoral freedom to a system controlled by a few, with liberty and justice dependent on who you ally with or how much money you have. Years ago, an interlude on a stage was also used to add new information to the story, to offer insight into the ultimate resolution of the drama. If we look, we can see the people behind the curtain working away, like the Wizard of Oz himself, and soon, this interlude could end with the last act of our American democracy.

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My mail was stolen today (Dec. 1). I picked up my mail right after it had been delivered by the regular carrier (The carrier was just past my box), but when I opened the mailbox and immediately looked at my mail, an envelope with a drive containing pictures of old family pictures (no monetary value, just old pictures) was ripped out of an envelope. When I was see

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The rain that fell throughout the day eased up, allowing parents and their children to enjoy holiday activities outside of Rosehill Community Center and the shopping complex across the street. Many children carried a gingerbread house kit given out by members of Jericho Bridge Church. Families also enjoyed plenty of holiday goodies, including hot cocoa, cider, popcorn, and cookies. The kids had plenty to keep them busy with arts and crafts. Music and song were in the air

with performances from the Mukilteo Community Orchestra and Kamiak High School’s barbershop group. People also could help other members of the community at the giving tree. At 5 p.m,. with Mayor-elect Joe Marine handling the honors, the holiday tree was lit up, to the enthusiastic applause of residents. No tree lighting would be complete without an appearance by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. The two hitched a ride with the Mukilteo Fire Department and were greeted by a throng of children and their parents.

Top: Kamiak High School’s barbershop group sang many holiday favorites during their performance at the Merry Mukilteo and the Tree Lighting Festival Saturday, Dec. 4, at Rosehill Center. You can see more of the barbershop group and other members of the Kamiak orchestra and choir at the 24th annual Holiday Classics Concert Saturday, Dec. 12, at Everett Civic Auditorium. Tickets are available at www. kamiakarts.org. Left: Children had the opporutnity to make their own holiday ornanents at a crafts table. Beacon photos by David Pan

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Above: Mrs. Claus and her husband caught a ride with the Mukilteo Fire Department. Below: Mukilteo Community Orchestra members Aaron Coe, Rob Rankin, Don Saul, Bob Kelley, and Rob Coe played Christmas music throughout the night.

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Flamenco guitarist Jesse Cooks at ECA in January Flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook returns to the Edmonds Center for the Arts Thursday, Jan. 20. The multi-platinum/gold award-winning and internationally producer, composer, and guitarist will stop in Edmonds on the second stop of the first leg of his 28-date U.S. “Tempest II” tour. Released Nov. 5 was the official music video for “Oran” along with another new single, “Updraft,” from Cook’s 11th studio

album, “Libre,” released Dec. 3 via Cook’s own Coach House label imprint, distributed by Outside Music/Redeye. The 10-track album combines Cook’s Spanish guitar flair with Algerian multi-instrumentalist Fethi Nadjem, modern trap rhythms and drum beats. “I wrote and recorded Libre during the pandemic when, like most people, I was longing for freedom,” Cook said in a news

release. “My music was my escape from the four walls that surrounded me, and the storm that was swirling outside.” The inspiration for “Libre” came from a long summer-day drive with his 14-year old. “My daughter entertained me with her favorite playlists, much of which were trap see

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(a sour syrup liqueur), served on the rocks with a lime peel; Jalapeño Margarita, made with house infused jalapeño tequila and scratch sour mix, then served on the rocks with a salted rim and lime wedge; and Old Pal, with rye whiskey, Campari, dry vermouth and a lemon peel. Those “rocks” come from a Kold-Draft ice machine that produces cubes that chill evenly, melt slowly and retain the full flavor of your drink. Not surprisingly, Peacock and his bartenders typically mix drinks with flair and panache, making the experience all the more fun. “There is showmanship,” Peacock concedes, “but there’s a reason for everything we do.” Peacock has assembled a staff that reflects his enthusiasm and attention to detail, generally preferring to hire people who have energy and desire

ami Beach to Aspen to Las Vegas to, yes, Edmonds. Niles Peacock Kitchen & Bar is just such a place. That’s no surprise, since the restaurant’s proprietor, Niles Peacock, perfected his winning approach while working in all those cities, and more.

Peacock’s full-service pizza restaurant and cocktail bar, located at Edmonds’ Salish Crossing, serves stone-fired pies and craft cocktails in a jazz-infused atmosphere that reflects a background inspired by artists, musicians and restaurateurs. Peacock brings to his restaurant a passion for innovation and a drive for perfection that all-but guarantees diners will leave satisfied. It starts, of course, with the food. Ingredients are carefully selected and mostly made in-house, from scratch. The pizza dough, for example, is made from Shepherd’s Grain flour, a premium flour sustainably grown on multigenerational farms committed to regenerating their land. The croutons on the salads are made from bread baked fresh daily in Peacock’s stone-fired oven. Peacock makes his own sauce, of course, and shuns sugar in both the dough and sauce. Flavors are enhanced in those ovens by the burning wood and seasoned stones. Fresh out of the oven, the pizza looks as delicious as it tastes. Want proof? Niles recommends trying a basic pizza first. “My suggestion, to see what we’re made of, is get a cheese pizza,” he says, “because you can’t hide behind the toppings. You can taste quality.”

Award-winning mixologist Niles Peacock turns a simple bar drink into a piece of cocktail art at his jazz-infused restaurant in Edmonds. But he offers more adventurous choices as well. “My favorite is My Hot Date. It’s very popular,” he says. Starting with an olive oil base, Peacock adds mozzarella, gorgonzola and dates, topped with a balsamic reduction drizzle. There’s also The Canadian (marinara sauce, mozzarella, Canadian bacon and pineapple), Classic Pepperoni, BBQ Chicken and Pesto Chicken. Dairy-free and gluten-free options are available. Peacock has tapped the collective knowledge of numerous experts, including World Pizza Champion Will Grant, owner of That’s A Some Pizza on Bainbridge Island. Diners can begin with a Caesar, Caprese, or Goat Cheese & Beet Salad. But you’d miss half the fun if you didn’t have a cocktail or mocktail to go with your meal. Why? Peacock is an award-winning mixologist, including the Best Bartender honors presented in 2017 by KING 5’s Best of Western Washington. Among his innovative cocktails: Plead the Fifth, made with bourbon and a house-made Falernum

but not necessarily restaurant experience. That way he can train them to meet his exacting standards. The restaurant is intimate, stylishly graced with original paintings by his mother, N.J. Peacock, of some of the jazz greats. There’s also a poster of a show that featured his father, the late Gary Peacock, who was a world-renowned jazz bassist. Clearly, creativity flows through Niles Peacock’s veins, and guests will enjoy the results. Niles Peacock Kitchen & Bar, at 190 Sunset, Edmonds, is open 4-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 4-10 Fri. & Sat. Although closed Sun. and Mon., it is available for private events. To learn more, call 305-610-5425 or, better yet, visit his social media sites, Facebook and Instagram, at nilespeacock.kb, or see Niles Peacock Kitchen & Bar on YouTube.

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AROUNDTOWN Dec. 11 Edmonds Holiday Market 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The market is centered around Fifth Avenue North and Bell Street, near the holiday tree. Sixty-plus vendors will have a selection of holiday gifts and specialty items, produce, food, wines, flowers, treats, and music. Shoppers are encouraged to wear masks while at the market. Info: facebook.com/edmondsholidaymarket/. The Holiday Trolley also returns this year after skipping 2020 due to the pandemic.

Boosters present the 24th annual Holiday Classics Concert – featuring selections from Handel’s Messiah. The performances will be at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Masks are required at the Everett Civic Auditorium. Pre-order tickets online only at www.kamiakarts.org.

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4-7 p.m. Edmonds United Methodist Chuch welcomes residents to the church sanctuary to sit, reflect, listen to healing music with times of silence, and see others who may share their burdens. There will be stations where you can meet with someone for prayer, anointing, or light a candle. Stephen Ministers will be present for any who wish to talk. Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who confidentially support those who are experiencing loneliness, depression, grief, or who are struggling with a challenging or stressful life event. Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds.

Art Walk Edmonds 5-8 p.m. Various locations around downtown. A variety of mediums will be on display for any kind of art lover – watercolors, collage, textiles, glass, author events, wreaths, and more. Info: artwalkedmonds.com.

Holiday Beginning Drawing 1:30-2:30 p.m. This is a beginning drawing workshop where the attendees will draw a still life and work on basic shading techniques. What you’ll need: Paper, pencil, and eraser. The class is facilitated by Arika Gloud. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Silver Kite Community Arts is offering free online intergenerational workshops, talks, social hours, and performances for the community. Register on the Silver Kite website (https://www. silverkite.us/sno-isle) at least one hour before class starts. Use sil2020 as the password. Silver Kite will send you the link for your class one hour before it begins. If you have any questions about your registration, contact Silver Kite by email: info@silverkite.us or by phone: 508-812-0431

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10 a.m.-3 p.m. The market is centered around Fifth Avenue North and Bell Street, near the holiday tree. Sixty-plus vendors will have a selection of holiday gifts and specialty items, produce, food, wines, flowers, treats, and music. Shoppers are encouraged to wear masks while at the market. Info: facebook.com/edmondsholidaymarket/. The Holiday Trolley also returns this year after skipping 2020 due to the pandemic.

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Jan. 28 Breakfast with an Author Fundraiser 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. The Mukilteo Schools Foundations presents Breakfast with an Author Fundraiser featuring former pilot Arthur Krull, author of “Hijacked,” at Mariner High School. The book is a true story about a hijacking in January of 1980. The plane, piloted by Krull, safely arrived in Cuba, hoping the hijacker would get off. But instead he demanded to refuel and be taken to Iran. The flight crew and passengers devised a complicated and risky plan to secretly evacuate passengers. The book describes Krull’s life as a civilian, military and commercial pilot and relates how his wife, Kathy, dealt with his career and especially how she managed their three

Dec. 12 Holiday Classics Concert 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Kamiak Performing Arts

The Rosehill Community Center hosts a creative brush exhibition featuring artists Paulette Hunter, Jennie Jung, Jamie Luce, Hyang Sil Park, and Hyeh-Yeon Hoffer. The exhibition runs through Jan. 26. An artists’ reception will be from 6-8 p.m., Nov. 18. The Rosehill Community Center is located at 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. The center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Around Town Calendar is also available online at mukilteobeacon.com EDITOR’S NOTE: The Beacon publishes nonprofit events, as space allows, open to the public in local areas. Although some events are now being held in person, many are still virtual on Zoom, Facebook, or other sites. It is recommended to call or email the event ahead of time to make sure a particular event is still happening. Businesses are free to determine whether they will continue to require masks, so be prepared for that as well. Submit calendar events two weeks in advance of Wednesday publication date to The Beacon through mail or online at mukilteobeacon.com. Select “Submit events to event calendar.”

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• Write down what you feel you can and cannot do this year about the holidays. Then write down the things that you would appreciate having help with. Share both lists with your primary resources, and let them help you through your stressful times. It cannot be said enough that human contact is very important! • Set aside some special time and devote it to the memories of a dead loved one or pet. • Put up a stocking for the loved one or pet and place it near a picture.

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hot chocolate. But do keep the consumption of caffeine and alcohol down. • Do not over-shop! • If you decide to go to any holiday gatherings, go with a friend and let the person know you may have to leave early. • Before you are feeling really depressed or scared, have someone lined up to talk to because people who seek out help usually do better than people who withdraw. • Exercise, exercise and then exercise some more. Push yourself to be around others, and be sure to talk, talk, and talk. Then, when you are through talking and you are by yourself, take the time to journal your thoughts and feelings. Darn right, during this holiday period, remember you have the power to make these coming days as wonderful or as sad as you wish them to be. But whatever you do, please use your resources and keep telling yourself you will get better, because in fact, you will indeed become healthier!

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Theft 4700 blk. Park Dr. A purse with ID cards was stolen from a vehicle.

Theft 11700 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A man stole alcohol from a store. Police apprehended the suspect outside near a vet clinic.

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DUI 3600 blk. 121st St. SW. While on patrol, police stopped a vehicle for registration violations. The driver had been drinking and was arrested without incident.

DUI 8400 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A driver was arrested for DUI after his vehicle slid down an embankment and struck a light pole.

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Kamiak’s Holiday Classics Concert returns to the stage Two performances set for Sunday, Dec. 12

amiak High School’s annual Holiday Classics Concert is returning to the stage after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. Presented by the Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters, the 24th annual concert features a wide range of holiday music and songs, including selections from Handel’s Messiah. There will be two performances on Sunday, Dec. 12, at Everett Civic Auditorium. Audiences can expect both contemporary and classic holiday songs in the hour-anda-half performances. The concerts feature both lighter fare and more serious pieces. Orchestra director Brian Steves said the musicians enjoy the complexity of some of the pieces. “It’s sophisticated music and it’s fun,”

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Evergreen Arboretum hosts holiday light display Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens is offering a wonderland of lights, free for everyone to enjoy from 4 to 8 p.m. every night in December. Family Fun Saturdays are on Dec. 11, and 18 from 4 to 6 p.m., and include a gnome scavenger hunt and holiday items to bring home. Evergreen Arboretum is located in Everett’s American Legion Park at 145 Alverson Blvd.

Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds annual exhibition of vintage Christmas cards by noted Northwest artists and designers continues through Jan. 9. This collection includes examples by many familiar names as well as some creative individuals now forgotten by time. The earliest card is a 1909 watercolor by John Davidson Butler (1890- 1976), given to his parents the same year he exhibited his paintings at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle. This card stands in sharp contrast to the unconventional and somewhat bizarre foldout produced by the iconoclastic Seattle architect Robert Reichert (1921-1996) nearly 50 years later. A book featuring many of the cards from the collection is available in the museum store.

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Steves said. “They know it’s challenging, and they’re excited for the challenge.” The choir and orchestra already have performed separately for their respective fall concerts. The Holiday Classics Concert is a joint effort.” “This is the only concert where we combine forces and do this epic production,” choir director Nancy Duck-Jefferson said. There will be jazz, classical, choral, and even some humorous musical moments. The orchestra features about 160 musicians, and it will be split into two groups for the two concerts. The choir has about 150 members. The 24th annual Holiday Classics Concert, featuring selections from Handel’s Messiah, will be at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Pre-order tickets online only at http://www.kamiakarts.org. Masks are required at the Everett Civic Auditorium.

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orate the home, small artworks, jewelry, hand-crafted wood, medallions, and glass. All artwork and gift items are available for purchase during the show. Gallery North is at 401 Main St., Edmonds. Info: 425-774-0946, GalleryNorthEdmonds.com.

Driftwood Players performing ‘It’s a Wonderful Life” Many know the classic story of Clarence and how he earned his wings, but have you seen a small cast of voice personalities play all the characters from the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life?” Edmonds Driftwood Players returns for its first show since March 2020 with a transformation of the Wade James stage into WBFR Radio Station in 1946 Manhattan. It runs through Dec. 19. Shows are 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The radio personalities play the characters to reenact the story of idealistic George Bailey as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. The show is directed by Craig Schieber. It features the voice talents of Nicola Amos (Lana Sherwood), Walt Foster (Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood”), Katelyn Hamilton (Sally Applewhite), Douglas Newell (Freddie Filmore), and Dan Ruiz Salvatura (Jake Laurents). Tickets are $28, $25 for juniors, seniors, and military. Available online at edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or 425-774-9600. Discounted tickets for groups of 10-plus people are also available. Wade James Theatre is at 950 Main St., Edmonds.

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Mukilteo is home to some of the most beautiful sights in the Puget Sound. If you’re in Oldtown at night be sure to check out the Rosehill Community Center and the Mukilteo Lighthouse. Both are lit up with lights this holiday season.

Public invited to help place wreaths on Veterans headstones Dec. 18 The Veterans Memorial Wreath Foundation invites the public to be part of a special event honoring veterans on Saturday, Dec. 18. VMWF will hold a military ceremony and wreath-placing event at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery, 11220 Aurora Ave N in Seattle. The event is free, and will include a small, informal reception immediately following. This year, approximately 2,000 wreaths will be placed at Washelli. VMWF President and Founder Lorraine Zimmerman hopes that in the near future, each of the 5,000 veteran headstones at Washelli will have a wreath. “Due to the ongoing pandemic, we could not have a public event in Seattle in 2020,”

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stones at more than 2,500 locations in the U.S. and its territories. More than 1 million volunteers nationwide participate in wreath events. Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to make a proclamation honoring wreath day. The event includes a color guard presenting the colors, an invocation and a ceremonial wreath dedication where a person representing each branch of the military in dress uniform adorns a wreath that represents their branch of the military. The ceremony concludes with a bugler playing “Taps” and a 21-gun salute. Following the ceremony, the public is welcomed to help distribute wreaths on veterans headstones. Those placing the wreaths are encouraged to state the name of the person on whose headstone the wreath is lain to help keep their memory alive. In addition to individual contributions, this year’s wreaths funded through the Veterans Memorial Wreath Foundation were spon-

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it takes to be the lightest and brightest house on the block? Dress your personal residence or business up for the holiday season and be entered to win one of the five categories voted by local community members. For more information the Loyal to Local Holiday Passport or Let’s Glow competition see the Chamber’s website – https://mukilteochamber.org/ sored by Network for Good, The National Society Sons of the American Revolution, VFW Post #8870 in Edmonds, and the Edmonds Daybreakers Foundation. The cost of each wreath is only $15 each, with a portion going to VMWF’s Scholarship Foundation for military dependents. Donations can be made online at www. vmwf.org/give or by mailing a check made out to VWMF to PO Box 1611, Marysville, WA 98270. Learn more about VMWF at www.vmwf.org.

Holiday Trolley continues at 2 locations in Edmonds Back after a hiatus in 2020, the popular Edmonds Holiday Trolley is back this season. New this year is a route in the Highway 99 neighborhood 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, and Dec. 19.The route will run from the southeast corner of the Safeway/Aurora Marketplace parking lot and head east then west on 238th St. SW to Edmonds Way. It then goes on 228th Street SW to Highway 99. The trolley will run in downtown Edmonds on Saturdays through December – Dec. 11, and Dec. 18 – from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The trolley has six marked stops throughout the downtown core – Walnut Street Coffee, Hazel Miller Plaza, Slate Salon & Spa, Thai Cottage, Calypso restaurant, and Salish Crossing. To see the route maps and for more information: edmondsholidays.com/holiday-trolley.

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complete by Christmas 2003 at a cost of $240,000, but it took 471 days and $2.3 million. Ivar’s transferred employees to other locations or sports venues. Many original employees were hired back, and a job fair was held at the Silver Cloud. Chris Gleason, Greg Covey, and Charlie Zoller were the management team hired to reopen the restaurant. In 1976, Ivar Haglund brought a hand carved, 450-pound carp totem back from Asia in a 20-foot container of artifacts. It was featured in a corner of the deck and after the storm was found on the rocks below. The next morning, the carp was gone! After two weeks, a press release was issued seeking its safe return with a reward. Randy and Karen Buchmann found it at Picnic Point beach stuck in the rocks and had no idea of its significance until they saw the news. Randy was so worried he went out at 1 a.m. that night to check on it since it was too heavy to move. The next morning, Ivar’s towed it to the Edmonds Marina behind a boat to the boat lift while two traffic helicopters took live footage of the process. The Buchmanns wanted to donate their award to Northwest Harvest, so Ivar’s donated to both. The smelly 900-pound waterlogged carp was taken to Kelly’s, a furniture finishing shop on Aurora, for repair and refinishing. When Chris Shepherd saw the carp, he cried. Then, he showed off his carp tattoos since that was his own personal totem. The carp is now safely displayed in the lobby. During the rebuild, a Coastal Early Warning/ RWS with gauges showing current conditions and the rogue wave conditions was mounted on the wall. The plaque reads: “Comu from SCHOOLS

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great example of many people working together to keep schools safe. Thanks to the students who reported the social media posts right away. Because they reported the concern immediately, we were able to respond quickly and resolve the issue without having to interrupt school. It may be helpful to reassure children of any age that all is well and there are many people working behind the scenes to keep them safe, day and night.”

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pare current and hazard conditions hourly for correlation. When such conditions exist, order dessert first, then sound manual alarm immediately.” A boat hatch was installed in a corner of the dining room floor to access the underside of the restaurant. The architect specified this needed to be solid brass, but an Ivar’s facilities employee found a boat hatch for $600, which was recovered from a ship named the USS Mollusk! Today, a Mukilteo boat made at the Losvar boathouse hangs in the Ivar’s lobby. The Losvar family boathouse started out as a repair business, then transitioned to fishing boat rentals, never selling the boats they hand built. Below the boat, an Eddie Bauer ad truthfully reads, “There has never been a casualty in a Mukilteo boat.” In 1971 the

boathouse was torn down to build the Losvar Condominiums. The boat hanging in the lobby was the last boat built by the Losvar family. The day of the storm, the waves were so high the boat filled with water and it is 10 feet in the air! Stop by Ivar’s to discover all the fun details and remember to Keep Clam. Special thanks to Bob Donegan, Greg Covey, Charlie Zoller, and John Jelinek of Ivar’s. For more information on Ivar Haglund, see Haglund, Ivar (1905-1985) – https://www.historylink.org/File/2499. The Mukilteo Historical Society welcomes new members. Check out our website at: mukilteohistorical.org. Contact the MHS gift shop to request a holiday shopping appointment at: ShopLocal@mukilteohistorical. org.

principal did not wish to file a police report regarding the incident at this time. The school had documented it internally, and just wanted the police to be aware of the incident. The Woodway campus is also home to Edmonds Heights K-12 and the district’s

day, Dec. 8, after a threat was posted on a bathroom wall, according to the Edmonds School District. The threat was reported on Nov. 19, according to Edmonds Police reports. Edmonds Beacon editor Brian Soergel contributed to this story

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As part of the Mukilteo School District’s efforts to support students in recovering academic skills impacted by the pandemic, students in grades 6 through 12 can access free online tutoring services beginning this week through a partnership with Revolution Prep. Academic tutoring will be accessible through the student portal on the district website in many key academic subjects (math, science, English Language and literature, foreign languages, history, etc.). Students also have the option for test preparation sessions for SAT and ACT. The sessions are offered in one-hour blocks with up to 5 other students. They are available after school, evenings and weekends. Students may drop-in to a session, but reservations are recommended as some sessions may fill up. Revolution Prep has been offering one-on-one or small group settings to provide online tutoring for academic support and test prep services since 2012. They have over 200 full-time faculty that include PhDs, STEM specialists, Special Education teachers, and English Language teachers.

George is a Showband member who has been performing since the 5th grade. His friends describe him as hardworking, outgoing, funny, and smart. He credits Mr. Moody, his middle school band teacher, as playing an important role in his early musical education. “He showed me the true value of music and inspired me to play in concert band and showband all four years that I have gone to Kamiak.” George values the relationships and memories he has made in the performing arts. He plans to study Exercise Science and Nutrition while continuing to grow as a musician at a four-year university.

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Knights look to play Mariner loses in overtime to Shorecrest fast, be more aggressive by DAVID PAN reporter @ yourbeacon . net

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Mariner’s Makai Bloomfield, Macky James (12) and Stavontai McSwain (right) play defense against Shorecrest Friday, Dec. 3, at Mariner High School. by DAVID PAN reporter @ yourbeacon . net

ariner’s game against Shorecrest was just the second of the season, but it had a definite playoff vibe. The stands were packed, and fans enjoyed the back-and-forth contest featuring two of the top teams in the area. With less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter, Mariner (1-1 overall) had a 5-point lead before Shorecrest sank a 3-point shot to cut the deficit to 2. The Marauders then had a chance to extend the lead, but missed the front end of a 1-and-1 free throw opportunity. The Scots rebounded the ball and brought the ball up the court before calling a timeout. Not content to play for a tie, Shorecrest attempted a 3-pointer, but misfired. But the Scots grabbed the offensive rebound and scored on a putback basket just before the buzzer to send the game into overtime. Shorecrest came out strong with an 8-0 run to start overtime and was able to withstand a late rally by Mariner to prevail 75-69 in a nonconference boys basketball game Friday, Dec. 3, at Mariner High School.

“It’s always good to have a really good battle at the beginning of the season,” Mariner coach Tevin Dillon said. “It’s good for them as players. It’s good for me to sharpen up as a coach. When we begin league play, those games get a lot closer and tighter. “Sometimes these games are important to a team’s success.” Mariner was without starters Tijan Saine and Dakota Joseph. Dillon said the players who started for Saine and Joseph might be starting for Mariner this season. He didn’t think the Marauders were at a huge disadvantage playing without Saine and Joseph. The offensive rebound collected by Shorecrest at the end of regulation, however, was an important lesson for Mariner to learn. “One of the keys to the game was blocking out. We need to make sure they only had one shot,” Dillon said. “At the end of the game, we had a lapse. We gave up a really important offensive rebound.” Dillon said the Marauders need to know they have to keep playing hard until the very end. see

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amiak took a pretty good punch to the gut in its nonconference girls basketball clash against Woodinville. The Falcons, who finished second at state in 2018 and 2020, and are the two-time defending district champions, dominated play from start to finish in an 80-30 rout Saturday, Dec. 4, at Kamiak High School. The Knights (0-2 overall) also lost their season opener 54-38 to Skyline Wednesday. Dec. 1. Second-year coach Maybelle Tupua said the nonconference games are more of an opportunity to assess where Kamiak is and what the players need to improve on in preparation for the start of league play in January. Turnovers plagued the Knights from the start against Woodinville. “We’ve got to really start making sure we take care of the ball,” Tupua said. “The first game we also didn’t take care of the ball. We really have to work on our passing. It didn’t help when sophomore point guard Bella Hasan picked up two quick fouls against Woodinville and had to head to the bench. “I think that really ruined the energy and Woodinville started catching on fire,” said Hasan, who was a first-team, all-Wesco South selection during last year’s abbreviated 10-game spring season. The Knights return several solid ball handlers in addition to Hasan. Senior Lauren Pethick, senior Tess Schornack, and junior Nayella George all brought the ball up the court at times Saturday. “We’re a small team,” Tupua said. “At this point, I expect everybody on our team should be able to handle the ball. For the most part, everybody should be able to take care of the ball. We don’t always have to have Bella take the ball up if we don’t have to.” The offense should benefit by having different people handling the ball. “It could create more opportunities and different types of shots,” Hasan said. Junior forwards George and Abbie Dyer are the team’s tallest players at 5-feet-10. The Knights had trouble containing Woodinville’s Tatum Thompson (6-1), who scored a game-high 28 points. Woodinville had three other players 5-11 or taller. George said she’s had to do a lot of adjusting to her new position as one of the team’s posts. “I’ve never been a post. I’m not particularly tall,” she said. “So learning how to be a post is difficult.” Last season, Kamiak relied on 5-10 Kendall Carroll, who was a natural post. “We depended heavily on her, and this season it’s really different without her,” Hasan said. “We don’t have size on the team anymore.” What the Knights do have are speed and athleticism.

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“I think we do have to try and play fast,” Tupua said. “We have to be more aggressive on defense and put a lot of pressure in the backcourt.” The Knights need to focus on the fundamental skills of blocking out under the basket. In order to get those second and third opportunities, everyone needs to rebound, Tupua said. George also wants to see better ball movement from the Knights. “We need to learn how to be strong with the ball,” she said. “We don’t have any big people on our team, so we need to work on not only taking care of the ball, but we also need to learn how to finish.” The Knights may lack height, but they have plenty of experience. The roster includes five seniors along with three juniors. “I’m looking for leadership from the seniors,” Tupua said. “They keep the energy up,” George added. “We’re looking to them for positivity.”

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Marauders overcome a 20-point deficit to stun Shorecrest Never count this Mariner team out by DAVID PAN reporter @ yourbeacon . net

he Mariner girls basketball team didn’t lose faith. Not after falling behind 23-5 in a nightmarish first quarter. Not after trailing by 20 points in the second quarter. Not after trailing 36-22 at halftime. And certainly not after clawing its way back into the game to trail by just 45-38 after three quarters of play. The Marauders completed a miracle comeback by outscoring the Scots 18-8 in the fourth quarter to stun Shorecrest 56-53 in a nonconference girls basketball game Friday, Dec. 3, at Mariner High School. In the final period, freshman Kyairra Roussin tied the score at 49 with her third straight basket, and junior Danaysia Cain hit a 3-pointer to give Mariner the lead for good. Second-year coach Reggie Davis credited his team’s chemistry for Friday’s victory. “It’s been really good,” he said. “They fight for each other. I think after everything that happened last year, it kind of brought everybody together. So it’s worked out really well.” The Marauders were subjected to racist comments from spectators while playing a game at Lakewood High School. An independent third-party report confirmed that Lakewood spectators made two racially offensive comments to or near Mariner players. Davis eventually pulled his team off the court. Lakewood High School later sent a letter of apology to the team. Roussin said first-game jitters and a lack of court time as a team contributed to Mariner’s tough first-quarter performance. “It was tough,” she said. “We have never played together. So I think it took a little bit for our team to get together.” Davis noted the Marauders previously had some players out, so they weren’t really able to fully scrimmage in practice. “Once I figured out who their ballplayers were, we were able to make some adjustments,” Davis added. “Once the ball starts going in the basket, the energy kicks up a little bit.” Mariner (2-0 overall) started to cut into

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the deficit in the second half of the second quarter. Shorecrest led 33-13 midway through the period before Mariner went on a 9-3 run to close to within 14 points – 3622. “We had a team talk,” Cain said. “It was the second half. We’ve got to get this done.” The Marauders’ momentum continued in the third quarter and a pressure defense started producing turnovers. “Our defense probably is what held us together,” Roussin said. “That team really didn’t know how to get past that 1-3-1 defense. I think that’s what helped us a lot – getting those deflections.” Davis also could sense the Scots were getting a little worn down by the Mariner pressure. “We kind of get after it,” he said. “We want to use our athleticism and speed to try to disrupt. That’s kind of what we play. When we’ve got to play a half-court game, as was the case in the first quarter and a half, that doesn’t really suit us.” A basket by Mariner’s Angela Rodriguez-Frias sliced the Shorecrest lead to 43-

33 at the 2:13 mark of the third quarter. “Once we got it down to 10, I knew it was our game,” Davis said. “I could tell the other team was getting a little fatigued because they’re not playing at our pace.” Cain closed out the third quarter with five straight points as Mariner trailed by nine points, 47-38. In her first season, Roussin already is making an impact at Mariner. Roussin scored 12 of her game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter. She also played point guard for much of the contest. “I told her when she first came here, my expectation is that you’re going to walk out of here as the best player in girls basketball, if not basketball here at Mariner,” Davis said. “I told her I truly believe that. She has all the talent in the world.” Davis added he likes Roussin to run the offense because of her calming influence with the other players. “She’s also an attacker,” Davis said. “If you play off of her, she’ll go to work.” see

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or those who celebrate Christmas, it’s sometimes hard to wait for Christmas morning. We can’t just blame the children for their impatience, we as adults do the same. Maybe it’s in getting the decorations up earlier to help our dreary mood from the grey clouds, or maybe it’s getting the gift shopping started early for the best deals. But the four weeks leading up to Christmas, in the mainline Protestant denominations, is the season of Advent – a season of waiting. We are asked to BY PAMELA MILES pastor, pointe of grace practice intentional waiting, much like waiting for a child to arrive at birth. In today’s world of staying busy and working ahead though, waiting can be a struggle for many of us. I wonder though, if the season of Advent – of waiting – this year is extra hard. We

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have waited on so much, in so many arenas of our lives over the last two years already. We continue to wait to come out the other side of a pandemic. We may be waiting for employment to return, or the ability to do safe gatherings with our immunocompromised loved ones. We may be waiting for the end of “talk, prayers and good thoughts” on societal systems which harm more than help, and instead wait for stronger action to take place. We wait for the short days to turn longer, as we turn the calendar pages. Nonetheless, we all continue to wait. And then, we continue to wait some more. But the season of Advent is also about realizing that Jesus, when he came as a baby to the world so many years ago, answered the waiting of all those who had been seeking a change. A change to politics and Roman rule and oppression. A change to the treatment of the sick and minority. They had been waiting too. And in all that waiting, Jesus came.

We are not so different, except what we await for, is already here in many ways; maybe not completely and fully, but it is already here. Jesus disrupted the systems of the world, and changed the views of what it meant to be Lord. He came to not be a master, but a servant to all. He already turned the world upside down, or maybe actually, right-side up for a change, on what it looked like to feed others, eat with the outcast; to love unconditionally. We celebrate Christmas, not to re-birth Jesus into the world as a baby again, but to realize he already accomplished what was needed: teaching all how to love one another unconditionally. So while we wait during this Advent season, may we realize that we are moved to do justice, break down oppressive systems, and love our neighbors, not because by doing all these things we are bringing the kingdom of God closer, but rather, because the kingdom of God is already here (God

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“Send in the Clowns” “Ave Maria” “I don’t know how to Love Him” – from Jesus Christ Superstar “Tomorrow” – from Annie “Somewhere” – from West Side Story. So the drummer or bass player is that person that keeps the time for whatever song is being played. There are quite a few of very famous drummers. Buddy Rich is either at the top or near the top for world-renowned drummers. And like most musicians I know, he had an offbeat sense of humor. My father was probably the most un-musician-like musician I knew. If you met him you would think he was an accountant. He was very mild-mannered. In fact, unlike many of the other musicians he played with, who just were not organizationally up to the task, my dad would often be the “leader” of the group for whatever function (ex. weddings, etc.) they were playing. While the actual “gig” (the name for a engagement the musicians play – whether on-the-road with a singer or at a hotel function room for an event) was “booked” by a booker, who had the relationships with all the major function rooms in the larger hotels (my dad was New York-based), the band needed someone at the function to make sure it ran u from MARINER

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Having Roussin handle the ball frees up Cain, who often directed the offense last season. “I said, ‘Hey, I’m going to take you off the ball a little bit more, so you can really get up your shots,’” Davis said. Cain struggled a little bit in the first half, but responded well in the second half, scoring 10 of her 16 points in the second half. “She showed up in the second half,” Davis said. Both Davis and the players said Mariner

well. Number one on that list was showing up. (Woody Allen has a famous line in Annie Hall in which his character says: “90% of life is just showing up.”) In fact my dad was so concerned about being reliable that he purchased a new car every two years so he would have the means to get to the job. (He actually got paid a bit more for serving in that function.) He also was responsible for “feeling the mood of the crowd” and then creating the “play list” that the band would play at that gathering. If we look at rock’n’roll music, those musicians are often more crazy than others. Listen to the song: “Life’s Been Good to Me So Far” recorded by Joe Walsh (and also “covered” by The Eagles) about the life of a famous rock’n’roll singer: My Maseratti does one-eighty-five I lost my license, now I don’t drive I have a limo, ride in the back I lock the doors in case I’m attacked Then we have the lifestyles of many of the major groups. As they say, sex drugs and rock’n’roll. Sadly, many of these artists lived short lives due to their drug abuse and hard living. But what great music they made! No matter what I’m doing, when great music comes on the stereo, I find myself just “getting lost” in the music – exactly what the song writer intended. needs to start off stronger in the first half. “This team is capable of a whole lot, as long as we keep working every day in practice and become more of a first-half team,” Cain said. “We do what we did in the second half in the first half, we’re winning games.” Davis agrees and wants to continue to see the players’ strong bond with their teammates. “When we were in the locker room, I told them all we have is us,” Davis said. “We’ve got to play for each other.”

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OBITUARIESMEMORIALS Joseph Robert Bernadelli 1936-2021 Joseph (Joe) Robert Bernadelli was born Aug. 27, 1936, in Puyallup, Washington, and went home to the Lord on Nov. 5, 2021. Joe graduated from White River High School in 1954 and joined the Coast Guard for active duty in the South Pacific during the Korean War. Later, he became a plumbing/pipefitter inspector for the State of Washington. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Ulla Rudd, his brother Raymond Bernadelli, four children: Robert, Sheila, Susanne, and Lenora Bernadelli, and three stepsons: Robert, John, and Stephen Rudd, as well as seven grandchildren: Rob-

ert, Aaron, Peiten, Nikki, Alexander, Caitlin Bernadelli, and Malcolm Rudd. A Celebration of Life in his honor will be held in the chapel of Trinity Lutheran Church at 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, on Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m. Joe, we will always miss your exceptional kindness, your infectious belly laugh, and your positive and happy outlook on life. You knew no strangers. You made it your personal mission in life to spread your kindness to anyone within reach. How truly lucky we were to have had you in our lives. Any donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the YMCA.

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a White teenager. The hearing to consider the Citizen’s Request for Reconsideration of a Book or Instructional Material was held Thursday, Dec. 2, and the vote followed the meeting. The committee also voted on a second proposal to remove “To Kill a Mockingbird” from the Mukilteo School District approved novel list. This time, the vote was 68.4% opposed and 31.6% in favor. This means the book will remain on the district-approved novel list, and the second proposal will not move forward to the school board and superintendent. If a book remains on the approved list, it means a teacher could Harper Lee still select it for use in their classroom, but it would not be required for teachers to use. “To Kill a Mockingbird” was published in 1960 and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 during its 42nd week on the bestseller list. The book was the top choice of a 2006 poll of British librarians, who were asked “Which book should every adult read before they die?” The novel addresses issues of race and class in the 1930s in a fictional town in Alabama. The plot revolves around a dramatic court case involving a Black man charged with the rape of a White girl. In their written request, the three teachers said that while “To Kill a Mockingbird”

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is considered a beloved classic for generations, it is no longer appropriate. “The novel was written by a White author and only conveys the point of view of White characters,” the request said. “Although it is set during the Civil Rights era and addresses racism, it portrays no strong Black characters and instead reifies a White savior mentality.” The three teachers also decried the racial epithets used in the novel. “The novel’s use of the N-word is excessive and harmful (48 times). The word is never addressed as negative,” the request said. “… Our students have been at best confused and, at worst, shamed, insulted, and traumatized by this racial slur. “Reading these passages in the book necessitates constant interruptions to ensure students’ social-emotional wellbeing, and exhausting explanations why a word that is deeply offensive to our students of color recurs in a required, district-approved novel. We have heard from students that this word is so harmful that even attempts at careful historical contextualization by well-intentioned teachers do not suffice to ease their

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discomfort and lessen the negative impact of this terminology.” Since the majority vote for was for the removal of the book from the ninth grade curriculum, ,which is a change, the recommendation is scheduled to be presented to the school board and superintendent for consideration at the Jan. 10 board meeting. The district is anticipating the board will make a decision at its Jan. 24 meeting. In a written statement on the Instructional Materials Committee’s vote, Superintendent Alison Brynelson noted that it has been more than 20 years since the district has received a request to remove a novel from the curriculum. “So this is a rare situation for our district. We recognize the strong feelings and varying perspectives around this topic,” she said. “Mukilteo School District has made significant efforts in the last several years to increase access to diverse curriculum, especially through the approved novels list, and in our school libraries. This request for removal of a novel and the feedback we’ve received has given us the opportunity to reflect on our curriculum procedures, which will aid us in future curriculum adoptions.” The request for reconsideration noted the book was written by a White author and claims that it only conveys the point of view of White characters. The three teachers wrote that the book portrays no strong Black characters and instead reifies a White savior mentality. “A novel that focuses primarily on the

innocence of a White girl and the heroic deeds of her White father does not provide our students of color, who have historically not seen themselves represented in the novels taught in our schools, with adequate role models. It also does not give our White students the chance to view the world from the perspective of a person of color,” the request said. The teachers asserted that the novel does not show Black characters as capable of escaping a prejudiced White racist judicial system. “‘To Kill a Mockingbird’” centers on Whiteness and does not allow us to design a culturally relevant novel unit within the 9th grade ELA curriculum for our diverse student population,” the request said. “Instead, it presents a barrier to understanding and celebrating an authentic Black point of view in Civil Rights era literature, and should be removed, as other school districts have already done.” The teachers said they believe in the power of literature and are keenly aware of the dangers of careless censorship. “We see the removal of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from our curriculum not as an opening to censor any book that may cause discomfort, but rather a chance to apply the exact same standards to this canonical novel as we would apply to any modern novel submitted to the IMC today.” “To Kill a Mockingbird” has been translated into more than 40 languages and has sold more than 40 million copies. PBS named the book the winner during “The Great American Read,” an eight-part series on exploring readers’ favorite work of fiction. PBS invited the public to vote on 100 finalists. Lee, who died in 2016, was the gradeschool classmate of Truman Capote. She studied law at the University of Alabama and spent a year at Oxford University. Lee submitted the manuscript to a publisher in 1957 and was told her novel read too much like a series of loosely connected short stories. She spent two and a half years revising the book

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City seeking applicants for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission The City of Mukilteo is seeking applicants to fill a term on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, which expires Dec. 31, 2022. Monthly meetings are held at 6 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month via Zoom. This commission provides information, education, and communication that facilitates understanding of diversity and celebrates and respects individual differences. The commission makes recommendations to the mayor and City Council regarding diversity opportunities to promote programs and provide guidance to assure an accessible, safe, welcoming and inclusive government and community. The commission also recommends effective strategies for public engagement, removing barriers, and increasing access to city services for the city’s diverse population, as well as support, challenge, and guide government and the community to eliminate and prevent all forms of discrimination and racism. Complete the online application at: https://bit.ly/3rKEjbS The application period will remain open until applications are received. All applicants must be a resident of the City of Mukilteo. After receipt of applications, interviews with the mayor will be scheduled virtually via Zoom. City Council confirmation will be scheduled shortly after.

The Islamic Center of Mukilteo Board will be hosting a town hall general meeting on its new Masjid construction project (ICOM) at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Rosehill Community Center (304 Lincoln Ave.). The public will be able to meet board members. A brief tour to the Masjid property will be available following the meeting. For more information contact Riaz Khan, 210385-5500 or mukilteoleader@gmail.com.

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for eight other local health jurisdictions across the state as a medical consultant or health officer. His health officer experience includes Asotin County Health District, Island County Public Health, Klickitat County Health Department, and Yakima Health District. “In my 30 years in healthcare, I have never found a colleague that I have enjoyed working with more. We have been fortunate to have someone with both a passion for public health and a long career in med-

icine,” said Shawn Frederick, administrative officer for the Health District. The Health District will begin a recruitment process to hire the next health officer, with a goal of having them start before Spitters’ departure next summer. “It has been a great run, going back to my first day here working for Dr. Hinds,” Spitters added. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked here all these years with such a committed group of public health professionals, local health care system colleagues, and other partners in local government and the community.”

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The shots didn’t fall for Mariner at the start of overtime. Trailing 68-61, Mariner’s Isaiah Cuellar made two free throws, and then Makai Bloomfield hit a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to 68-67 with about a minute remaining. Shorecrest’s Newton Pepple responded with two free throws and then hit a 3-pointer to extend the Scots’ advantage to 72-67. Mariner’s Kenny Thompson III made two free throws with 12 seconds remaining to cut the Shorecrest lead to 72-69. The Scots then sealed the victory by making three of four free throws. “This is a huge learning curve for us. We haven’t lost a game in a long time,” Dillon said. Mariner went 10-0 during last spring’s abbreviated season. “We rely on guys to step up and I think we let ourselves get too emotional, and it hurt us in the overtime,” Dillon said.

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and drum-beat-inspired. I loved them too, and a question was planted in my mind: ‘What would my music sound like mixed with those sounds?’” He wasn’t short on material to draw from; it’s been more than 25 years since he first stepped onto the scene with his “Tempest.” In the time since, he’s had multiple awards – a JUNO win, 11 nominations, three Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, a Gemini, and an Acoustic Guitar Magazine Player’s Choice Silver award. The digital convergence of the past several years has also resulted in Cook’s music streamed in large numbers across a series of platforms. By September 2021, his Spotify stats had surpassed 55-plus million, and plays on Pandora soaring beyond the 300-million milestone. Info and tickets: bit.ly/3Ilw7V7.

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