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Volume XXVIII
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September 18, 2019
Auditor’s Office: Kids need more time to eat
‘Dreams Take Flight’ 787 Dreamliner on display at Future of Flight
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hrough Sunday, Sept. 22, plane aficionados will have the opportunity to get up close with a special Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the Future of Flight in Mukilteo. According to Boeing, who operates the Future of Flight, “In August 2019, the 787 Dreamliner program rolled out this special pink and purple livery on the largest decal ever on a composite
aircraft, inspired by the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing.” Boeing said it certified this technology to “enable customers to create new 787 brand activations through the creative use of photographs, complex multicolor graphics, logos, and various specific finishes with the same durability as paint.” The plane will be available to the
public for 30-minute tours every day except Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Future of Flight. Tickets are $7 for adults, and children under 15 are free if accompanied by an adult. Children must be at least four-feet-tall to participate. Per Boeing, the plane will depart from the area on Sept. 23, and then head to Charleston, South Carolina.
City rolling out pilot parking program at Lighthouse Park BY BRANDON GUSTAFSON MUKILTEOEDITOR @ YOURBEACON . NET
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arking at Lighthouse Park will look a tad different over the next few months, as the City is going to test a pilot parking program at the waterfront from October through March for 33 “low demand” paid parking spaces. Currently, the City has roughly 250 paid parking stalls at its most visited park, which does not include the boat launch, ADA spots, or commuter parking stalls. With this pilot program, 33 spots that are among the least used, or in the lowest demand historically, would be open
to extended hours. The spots would be available to park in for a maximum of 12 hours, rather than the current maximum of four hours, Community Development Director Dave Osaki said. “They’re all striped yellow,” he said. “There are two meters that are used for this, and they’re the only two meters that work for this. They’re close to those spaces.” The 33 spots are on the southwest side of Lighthouse Park, next to the volleyball court and the railroad track. “The history in the past and accounts from the rangers and police department show the demand for that area is typically low,” Osaki said. “We want to
make sure that there’s no conflict when the demand for parking increases. These are typically the least used spaces during the least used time of the year.” The goal is to start the program Oct. 15, Osaki said, while the end date is March 15. “That seemed like a comfortable (end) date before the busier season down there,” Osaki said. The City discussed a pilot program like this late last year, and the initial plan was to debut the program this past January. But a few things got in the way. see
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lementary school students need more time to eat lunch. That’s the word from the State Auditor’s Office (SAO), which recently performed an audit on lunchtime practices and scheduling. During that audit, the SAO visited 31 elementary schools across the state, including a stop locally at Mukilteo Elementary, and found that most schools did not give their students the recommended amount of time to eat. Per the report, research shows that when students go to recess before lunch and have more time to eat, they are more likely to make healthier choices in the lunch line. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal in a recent news release said there are “several logistical reasons for this,” before citing inadequate facilities, overcrowding, and scheduling. “But sometimes difficult tasks are what produce the best outcomes,” he added. Per the SAO report, nearly all of the schools visited during its audit didn’t give students the recommended seated lunchtime of 20 minutes. Per the Mukilteo Elementary website, each lunch period last 20 minutes total. Principals are responsible for setting school schedules, “often without specific guidance around lunchtime,” the report said “Most principals did not realize the actual amount of time all their students had to eat lunch and tended to overestimate it. About half of principals interviewed who allocate less than 20 minutes of seat time believe students already have enough time to eat,” the report said. According to the SAO, principals cited “many challenges” to ensuring that there is 20 minutes of seated lunchtime for each student. Concerns cited were, as Reykdal said, scheduling, limited facilities, and resource constraints. In addition to visiting the 31 schools, the SAO sent out a separate survey electronically to schools with students in see
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Mukilteo Teen Lounge back for fourth year BY BRANDON GUSTAFSON MUKILTEOEDITOR @ YOURBEACON . NET
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eens looking for a place to go after school will once again have the option of going to the Mukilteo Teen Lounge at Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church (5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd.). The lounge, which is open to students aged 12-18 each Thursday of the school year with the exception of holidays and holiday breaks, opened in February 2017, lounge supervisor Laura Crawford said. The lounge’s first day is tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 19. It is open from 2 to 5 p.m. throughout the school year. “We spoke to the schools and we were in agreement that we wanted the kids to have a chance to settle in first,” Crawford said.
While the lounge is at Pointe of Grace and the church helps operate it, it is not a youth group or church program in that sense. “Anyone aged 12 to 18, they’re welcome here. Any race, gender, religion, it’s just a place where they can hang out, talk, play board games,” Crawford said. “It’s Pointe of Grace ministry-supported, but no, it’s not a youth group. It not a religious group. All are welcome here and all are loved.” Crawford is a familiar face to those who have attended the lounge in the last three school years. Her reason for returning is simple. “I completely believe in it,” she said. Crawford noted that there are a lot of other see
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Paine Field 3rd Salmon-Safe airport in North America BY BRANDON GUSTAFSON MUKILTEOEDITOR @ YOURBEACON . NET
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aine Field Airport joined an exclusive list last week, as the airport is now one of just three airports in North America to be certified by environmental nonprofit Salmon-Safe. The airport was awarded the certification last Thursday, Sept. 12, due to its “long-running efforts to maintain water quality and natural habitat that supports the biological needs of salmon,� per a Snohomish County news release. Additionally, the County said, Paine Field’s environmental programs “reflect decades of improvements and innovation.� The certification applies to about 1,250 acres of countyowned property at the airport. The airport is located at the headwaters of four drainage basins, three of which are in Mukilteo. Japanese Gulch, Big Gulch and Smugglers Gulch flow to the north and west and through Mukilteo. Some rainfall on the south end of Paine Field flows into Swamp Creek, which starts in Lake Stickney and ends in the Sammamish River, which flows into connects Lake Washington in King County. All the runoff at the airport eventually reaches Puget Sound. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, the highestranking official in the county, signed off on the certification paperwork. “Earning Salmon-Safe certification is a huge accomplish-
Photo courtesy of Paine Field Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers signs off on paperwork certifying Paine Field Airport as a Salmon-Safe airport. Behind him are Arif Ghouse, Paine Field airport director; Dan Kent, co-founder and executive director of Salmon-Safe; Salmon-Safe Puget Sound manager Ellen K. Southard; and Andrew Rardin, Paine Field environmental and wildlife manager. ment for Snohomish County,� Somers said. “I’m thankful and proud of everybody who helped us achieve it. Paine Field is not only the single biggest driver of our economy, but it is also contributing to improving our region’s environmental health.� Paine Field Airport Director Arif Ghouse was proud of the new certification. “Environmental stewardship is an integral part of what we do,� he said. “There are always regulatory requirements that we have to meet, but our philosophy is to go above and beyond that after balancing our operational and financial needs as well.� Salmon-Safe is a nonprofit based in Oregon whose mission is to “transform land
management practices so Pacific salmon can thrive in West Coast watersheds.� According to the County, the decision to certify Paine Field as Salmon-Safe began in 2017 and was reached by an independent group of experts who have “extensive expertise� in the fields of stormwater management, fish biology, habitat conservation, integrated pest management, and landscape management. The decision to seek Salmon-Safe’s review was part of the airport’s Dream Greener program. Per the County, the program “reflects the County’s belief that it’s possible to have it both ways: a clean environment and a dynamic Paine Field that continues to support some 65,000 jobs and
aerospace business with an annual economic impact upwards of $20 billion.� Experts from Salmon-Safe concluded that Paine Field’s environmental programs are strong, while convincing the airport to make even more environmentally-friendly enhancements. According to the County, Paine Field will increase the locations where it already contracts for independent water quality testing. Additionally, Paine Field has pledged to eliminate the usage of pesticides that are on SalmonSafe’s high-hazard list. “Paine Field is a leader in the aviation industry in adopting Salmon-Safe as an environmental management system to reduce its watershed impacts,� said Dan Kent, co-founder and executive director of Salmon-Safe. “We look forward to working closely with Snohomish County as it implements its certification commitments, and as the airport continues to raise the bar for environmental management within the aviation industry and among industrial landowners impacting Puget Sound.� Both airports that have also received Salmon-Safe certification are close by. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Vancouver (British Columbia) International Airport were the first two that received the certification. More information about Paine Field’s Salmon-Safe certification, including documents and a video, can be found at https://bit.ly/2lXFYe0.
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Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce presentation Sept. 29 Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT) has announced a presentation from the Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional (HART) Task Force to the SCT Assembly. The presentation, as well as discussion of HART’s finding, will start at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The public is invited to join the conversation by going to the Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room (3201 Smith Ave., fourth floor, Everett). This program is being co-sponsored by Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT) and Snohomish County Cities (SCC). With one of the hottest housing markets in the country, the Puget Sound region is growing increasingly unaffordable for some residents, and homeownership is becoming less attainable for the middle class. Per a news release, a coordinated response is needed among cities and the county, together with other governments, private sector firms and nonprofit agencies. The Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce (HART) is identifying solutions and will give preliminary findings to the SCT Assembly. County Executive Dave Somers, Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith and members of the HART Working Groups will lead off the discussion. Executive Somers, in setting up this taskforce said, “A coordinated response to our housing challenges is our best step forward. We need to determine what we are each willing and able to do and then act accordingly.” For more information or to register, visit.snohomishcountywa.gov/168 or contact Cynthia Pruitt, SCT Coordinator, at 425-388-3185 or Cynthia.Pruitt@ snoco.org.
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New ways to get new-look concealed pistol license Snohomish County’s Concealed Pistol License (CPL), issued by the Snohomish County Sheriff ’s Office, has a new look. As of Sept. 1, CPLs issued by Snohomish County will be printed on plastic cards, similar to a driver’s license, replacing the old paper format. The new card is one of several changes the Sheriff ’s Office has made. County
residents may now also apply for a new CPL or renew one online. The new system also provides an option to pay by debit or credit card (service fees apply), in addition to the no-fee options of paying by cash or check at the Snohomish County Courthouse. Applicants are notified by email, text message or a phone call when their CPL
Luau is Sept. 28 The 50th annual Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club Luau is coming up quick! The annual fundraiser is Saturday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. There is a buffet dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. and a silent auction that closes at 7:30 p.m. There will be a live auction after dinner followed by music and dancing. Net proceeds from the event benefit Club operating costs and programs. Tickets are $60 and must be purchased beforehand. There will be no walk-up tickets available. Additionally, the event is for ages 21 and up. This will be the first luau at the new Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club, and it will be longtime Club Director Chuck Davis’ last day on the job as he is retiring.
Image courtesy of Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is available after a background check is completed. Previously, applications could only be handled in-person at the Snohomish County Courthouse or Sheriff ’s Office precincts, and lobby wait times could sometime be up to 45 minutes. There are around 69,000 CPL holders in Snohomish County, about 8.6% of the county’s population.
For tickets, see www.bgcsc.org/ mukilteo-luau. To contribute an auction item or to advertise/sponsor with the event, contact Davis at 425-239-7781 or cdavis@bgcsc.org.
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OFFKILTER Is thriftiness part of the northwest culture? H
aving lived in both Mill Creek for eight years and now Edmonds for five, and also having lived in New England for many more years, I got to thinking about how these two areas are alike and are different. Let me start with an old New England proverb: “buy it old, make it new, wear it out, do without.” That sums up very well the thriftiness of the spirit of New England. If you have an old car, you simply don’t buy a new one because it needs a repair. You also don’t buy one when the car is unreliable enough to give you pause about taking it on a long trip. If your home is under 100 years old, it is considered “new construction.” There are many multi-million dollar homes that are well over 100 years old there. Homes built during the “grand era,” the days of the Roaring ‘20s (that’s the 1920s), the time of society cotillions when young women were “introduced” to proper society at a “coming out ball” (and no, coming out didn’t have to do with one’s choice of sexuality). When you watch the movie “Fiddler on the Roof,” the song “Tradition” comes to mind regarding living in New England. People there revere old traditions. If you don’t BY MICHAEL GOLD “blend into the neighborhood” by accepting all the SELF-DESCRIBED “GADFLY” & EAST COAST TRANSPLANT, old traditions practiced there, then you are generally SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR not fully accepted into the local society. OFFERING EAST/WEST COAST PERSPECTIVES The town we lived in west of Boston was founded in 1630 – Newton, Massachusetts. Every morning when I drive to my gym in south Everett, I pass a sign that says “Everett, incorporated in 1893.” So there really is no similarity in really old traditions or practices there versus here. It is rare to find a 100-year-old home here. If you do, it is most likely an old estate – which probably had 100 acres or more surrounding it. Today, that acreage has probably long been subdivided and almost all the land has new quite large homes on it. Drive through Mill Creek and you will rarely find a home older than 30 years. Before you conclude that I don’t think being thrifty is part of northwest culture, all you have to do is drive through an older Seattle neighborhood, say Ballard. Even though Ballard is rapidly being “gentrified” – that is, the older Norwegian and other Scandinavian population are moving out or dying off while they routinely “tear down” the 1950s Craftsman houses – just driving around this
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eptember is National Preparedness Month (www.ready.gov/ september), a time for everyone to consider and revisit their ability to care for themselves after a disaster. As we watch the pictures come in from Hurricane Dorian’s damage, we get an idea of the level of destruction that a major earthquake would cause here. Buildings destroyed. Roads blocked. Bridges damaged. Water where there used to be dry ground. Utilities cut off. In our case, add in landslides. When disaster strikes, there are a finite number of police, fire, and public works professionals on duty. It will take time to open roads, search buildings, treat the injured, and secure utilities. Traditional resources like hospitals, grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, and restaurants will not be able to open due to damage, loss of utilities, or inability to restock. Like the hurricane, it will take a long time for life to return to normal. Looking at this locally, we sit on the South BY CHRIS ALEXANDER MUKILTEO FIRE CHIEF Whidbey Fault, which runs diagonally from Whidbey Island, through Mukilteo, into the county. In an earthquake along this fault, there would likely be little to no warning and Mukilteo would be the epicenter for the damage. We also have the Cascadia Subduction Zone in the Pacific. We are not expected to have widespread damage from this earthquake, but anyone and anything between the railroad tracks and the water can expect to be underwater and buried in debris when the water recedes. Finally, the Seattle Fault will cause major destruction in Seattle, radiating outwards much like the Nisqually quake did in 2001. We could see localized damage and possibly a tsunami from that earthquake. So, what can you do?
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Make a plan Learn the disasters that affect you. Figure out where to meet family. Establish an out-of-area contact. Write down emergency contact phone numbers.
Build a kit We encourage everyone to plan to take care of themselves for two weeks after a disaster – food, water, first aid and medical needs, tools and supplies, important documents – in case you must leave your damaged home. If you have pets, you’ll need to meet their needs too.
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INSIGHTFULINVESTING Several helpful steps
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ow much do I need to save for retirement? I am asked this question often, right after the number one question, which is, “What is the stock market going to do?” To the latter question, I have no idea, but if I had to guess, I would say that it is going to go up eventually. The word “eventually” gives me a lot of leeway. More on the market later. The first question is a much easier question to answer, in my opinion. It is easier for the following reasons: we can quantify our spending habits, we can control our savings, we can plan for the unexpected, and it only takes simple math skills to do the calculations. Here are seven steps to demonstrate my point: Step 1: Get a good piece of JEFFREY MOORMEIER JEFF@JGMOORMEIER.COM cash flow tracking software, like Quicken or Microsoft Money. Download all your transactions from each type of account you have. Quicken can be set up to download bank and credit card accounts easily. These types of software can be set up to categorize your spending, housing costs, groceries, insurance, entertainment, etc. Keep track of each category and then leave out those that won’t likely exist when you retire, such as a mortgage payment, commuting expenses, college expenses, and so forth. Step 2: Multiply the monthly sum by 12. Step 3: Add inflation to this amount. An online inflation calculator works well. If you are planning on retiring in 10, 15, or 20 years, make sure to inflate the number for as many years. Although this is unknown, you can still run a variety of scenarios. Step 4: Subtract your annual Social Security, pension, annuity, and passive income of all types. The SSA.gov website can give you the Social Security estimate.
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Step 5: At this point, you should know how much money you are going to need for your first year. Then the question becomes for “how many” years are you going to need this? A good life expectancy table from an insurance company will help guide you to a prudent guess. Step 6: Multiply your annual retirement expenses by the number of years you believe you will live, and you have a rough estimate of the amount you will need. And of course, the money will need to be invested in such a way to combat inflation. Step 7: To save this amount is goal number one. Let’s call this the baseline. Many variables can factor in the above process, such as leaving money to heirs, unexpected catastrophic illness, markets crashing at the wrong moment, wars, plagues, and basic Armageddon! But at least the above seven steps are a starting point. The seven steps are derived from the book “Retirement Decisions Guide” by Ed Slott. It’s a beneficial book. I am adding the following steps as essential building blocks to create a fortress of defense around your life. Step 1: They say, “Cash is king!” Build a cash buffer big enough to withstand at least five years of a weak market. Let’s say you have a deficit of $20,000 a year between your passive income and retirement expenses. Then bank at least $100,000 in cash assets that you can access before you would need to tap into any money that is invested in the stock market. If you are more conservative, then add $20,000 for each year that you think it will take for a weak market to recover. Step 2: Consider buying the best Medicare gap policy possible. Once you turn 65 and enroll in Medicare, your health expenses should be reduced to a large degree. Medicare covers many things, but it does not cover everything. Unexsee
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Zieve is a problem solver
I have known Peter Zieve for many years – first in business through his technology company, and later as a personal friend. I have found him to be gracious, generous, and deeply dedicated to his neighbors, and his community. When our community needed a modern Boys & Girls Club, Peter was among the first to work to build one. When our young people needed a technology center, Peter started one. If there is trash in the Gulch left by vagrants, he is first to
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roll up his sleeves and remove the debris. This is because Peter has always been a problem solver (a characteristic of engineers everywhere). He refuses to be deflected by excuses and mired by evasion. This is why I believe Peter Zieve is a perfect choice for Mukilteo City Council Position 6 in the next election. Peter has the experience to become a positive example of leadership for our community.
This week: A State Auditor’s Office audit and report of elementary school lunchtime found that most schools weren’t giving students the recommended 20 minutes of seated lunchtime. Additionally, the report said most schools don’t have recess before lunch, which the office
E. G. Sergoyan Mukilteo recommends. This week’s question: Should elementary school students be given more seated lunchtime? We want to know what you think: Vote now online at www.mukilteobeacon.com and look for the results in next week’s issue of The Beacon.
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t some point around the middle of last century, my father began to smoke cigarettes. He would have been around 13, although I’m just rounding off anecdotes for convenience; I don’t have an exact date, and he certainly didn’t. Fifteen years later, when I was a small child and becoming aware of such things, Dad already had a chronic smoker’s cough, easily recognizable even on the other side of a grocery store. You could smoke in grocery stores back then. And on planes and in restaurants, even in elevators. He didn’t really stand out for his habit, although he eventually became the most serious smoker I’ve ever met. He was a casualty of his culture, a time when everyone seemed to be smoking and the dangers, although already on the horizon by 1950, wouldn’t become accepted and integrated into our collective understanding for years. By that time, at least for my father, it was way too late. He finally quit when he was 66, but he barely made it to 67 before lung cancer took his life. He really did smoke a lot. Obviously, I can list the names of people who aren’t my father. This is an old story for many of CHUCK SIGARS us, preventable disease and early death brought CHUCKSIGARS@YAHOO.COM about by a behavior that for a very long time was considered ordinary and unremarkable. I’m not alone in my peer group. Many friends my age grew up in a cloud of cigarette smoke, sometimes both parents doing the puffing. Some of us picked up the habit ourselves, at least for a brief time in the dim days of being young and foolish. I know only one person who still smokes. I do know a few who vape, though, and vaping is in the news. It’s an unappealing subject to me, but it’s just so rare that I actually know what I’m talking about. When I was in college, it was still permissible to smoke inside buildings. Ashtrays lined the hallways, and professors and students alike used them. College actors who played smokers in a play would actually smoke. I was one of them. Told by a director that my attempts to mimic the habit (I’d never smoked) were less than realistic, I learned how to smoke. It was a great prop for an actor, an easy tool for focus, and it was a disaster. Because I liked it. Even a childhood spent within breathing distance of a chronic smoker didn’t keep me from developing a very bad habit, which took years to finally stop. I happen to know something of addiction and compulsive behavior. I imagine it must be difficult for some to grasp; it’s not easy to explain, either. Reality gets distorted by dependency. This can be as benign as feeling as though you can’t function without that morning swing by Starbucks, or as dangerous as thinking you can get away with driving drunk. Or smoking. But few of us develop dependency like that. Most people who drink alcohol, for example, are perfectly fine and responsible; for a small percentage, it leads to serious trouble. And we don’t need to even mention young people. Young people do insane things. I know all about this. I quit the habit a few years after college. I quit it many times, in fact. I would have smoke-free weeks and months, but eventually I always ended up back at the convenience store, buying a pack of heavily taxed death. It was an occasional but consistent habit, usually secretive and rarely mentioned outside of exasperated family conversations. I knew that even if I avoided my father’s fate (only a small percentage of smokers get lung cancer), I was likely ensuring respiratory disease down the road. One day, I walked into a store, intending to buy cigarettes, and instead walked out with one of those primitive, disposable e-cigarettes. I puffed on it a few times, enough to discover that whatever odd pleasure I seemed to get from the act of holding a tube in my hand and inhaling could be mimicked in a workable way. Years before Juul, before those bulky units producing clouds of vapor starting showing up and disconcerting everyone, eve the debris. This cigarettes were designed to help smokers finally quit their habit, when other methods failed. In my case, they worked as designed. It doesn’t mean they’re safe. They’re almost certainly not benign, although there’s been no solid evidence so far of danger, just concern; they haven’t been around long enough. I’ve read the disturbing stories over the past few weeks of respiratory disease and deaths related to vaping. I’ve been struck by both the medical mystery aspect, and the misinformation. As I said, I know something about this. E-cigarettes have nothing to do with tobacco, although they’re E. G. Sergoyanoften reported on as if they’re synonymous. The carcinogens Mukilteofrom tobacco come from lighting it on fire and inhaling the smoke. Vaping is not smoking. It doesn’t make it safe. It most likely is a safer alternative, although we’re correctly assessing the potential now. The risks quite possibly outweigh the benefits to smokers, particularly since we’re seeing horrifying numbers in the younger population. My bias is confirmed by my personal history; it’s still bias. And if we ban vaping, I’ve already been helped. But nearly half a million of us die every year from smoking. If you’re wondering why we’re not also talking about banning tobacco products, I’m wondering too. Just not that much.
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u from MOORMEIER page 4 pected health expenses could be the black hole into which your life savings disappear. It is my opinion a Medicare gap policy is the cheapest insurance you will ever own. Step 3: Live below your means. In my opinion, this is the number one measure of financial success in my thirty-plus years as an advisor. And I don’t mean living like a pauper. There is no great virtue in being poor, but there is great virtue in being content. And by content, I don’t mean being a cheapskate and hard-driving bargain hunter. Enjoy your life and those around you, you worked hard and saved
u from GOLD page 4 area one is struck by the large number of very old American cars you see parked on the streets. I’m talking about cars from the 1960s and 1970s. And the older residents of this area use these cars as their daily transportation. I happen to be an enthusiast for older Porsches. My current ride is 16 years old. It is interesting to find that there are at least a half dozen independent mechanics in the greater-Seattle area that work on these older cars daily. My previous Porsche, sold about two years ago, was a 1995. So I sold it when it was 21 years old.
u from ALEXANDER page 4 stations. Purchase a NOAA weather radio.
Get involved It will take the whole community working together to weather the storm. Get Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Get your amateur radio license and join the Snohomish County Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS). Start a Map Your Neighborhood program in your neighborhood. Join Snohomish County Emergency Response Volunteers (SERV) or the Snohomish County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Many community organizations and volunteer groups are involved in disaster response as well. Look for information on Community Organizations
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your money. You can’t take it with you. Be a blessing to others. Step 4: Take some risk in life. Like step six above, your money needs to be invested in assets that combat inflation. Currently, inflation is meager, but I am old enough to remember inflation and interest rates that were in the double digits. Real estate and the stock market are two of the most notorious assets that have, over time, done an excellent job of defeating inflation. They are not, however, without risks. Step 5: Get good advice. It is easy to make money in America, but it is harder to keep it. Once you have some money, everyone is your “friend.” Building and maintaining wealth is a team
sport. Build an excellent team of trusted advisors. You are more likely to build and keep wealth for yourself and your family with help. OK, that is all for now. Jeffrey Moormeier of JG Moormeier Financial is a Mukilteobased financial advisor affiliated with KMS Financial Services, Inc. an SEC registered investment adviser. His column does not represent the opinions of KMS, nor is it an official prediction or recommendation of any kind. The opinions expressed in this column are generalizations. For advise catered to your specific financial circumstances, contact Jeff directly at jeff@jgmoormeier. com or 425-931-8898.
Another observation about all of this: If you go into a local hardware store, say Ace Hardware, you will find at least one clerk who can easily help you understand how to repair just about anything, and can quickly find the necessary tools or parts to allow you to repair it. We had an older foldout umbrella that was located on our outdoor deck. The rope that ran inside the aluminum tube from the handle, located at the bottom to the “spokes” of the folding out part, finally broke. It was over 10 years old. Sure enough, the local Ace Hardware guy had the perfect tool to repair it. It now sits proudly back on our deck. The one exception to our
thriftiness is in the area of the cars we drive. I have never seen as many “high-end” cars in greater-Seattle as I have here. For example, new Porsches start at approximately $100,000 and go up over $200,000. In my current neighborhood, I’ve seen so many high-end Audis, Mercedes, and BMWs that it is almost as if they are the Chevrolets of our area. These cars have an average list price of over $50,000. Now buying or leasing one of these does say something about our pride in being able to afford it and one area in which we don’t “bury our money.” Just don’t do this in “old” Ballard.
Active in Disaster (COAD) and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). We have “Individually Prepared, Together Resilient” booklets at the fire stations and City Hall which have more details on the four action items above. The City also has a preparedness
webpage, www.mukilteowa.gov/ prepared. Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management webpage has more information on the organizations outlined previously, www. Snohomishcountywa.gov/DEM. Follow us on Twitter @ MukilteoFire.
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he Mariner girls soccer team possesses a lot of upside. That potential is what convinced new coach Liam Somers to take over a program that has produced a total of only six victories in the last eight seasons. “I see a lot of opportunity for growth,” said Somers, who was a volunteer assistant coach last season. “There are a lot of excellent young players. It’s a chance to build a program up. We’re looking for steady improvement.”
The Marauders are coming off a difficult 2018 season in which they were outscored 70-4 and went 0-14-2. A starting point for Somers is Mariner’s mindset. “It’s trying to change the culture around the team and the climate,” he said. “The girls don’t realize what they’re capable of and what their potential is. I think we’ve got a lot of potential. We’re looking to instill that confidence. “The results that we had last year definitely didn’t reflect how well we played and the quality of players we’ve got.” Shoring up the Marauder defense is a top priority. “I definitely want us to be a lot tighter in the back than what we’ve been in previous seasons,” Somers said. The biggest change Somers has implemented is a more fluid approach
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with the players on the field. “We’re having more of a transitional lineup,” senior co-captain Kayla Osborn said. “Instead of staying the same, we have a lineup that kind of shifts almost up and down the field.” Mariner usually has five players back on defense but when the team is pushing the ball forward to the offense, there might only be three in the back. “We almost shift our positions as we play the game,” Osborn said. Senior co-captain Juliet Galvez likes the changes. As a player, she said, “It’s better to learn different things.” The Marauders have a mix of returning seniors, juniors and sophomores and three freshmen on the roster. The low number of freshmen is a good indicator of the overall experience of the Marauders. “We usually have more (freshmen),” Osborn said. “We’re playing as an
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railing by three touchdowns, Kamiak kept battling against North Kitsap. The Knights’ tenacity wasn’t enough to overcome the first-half deficit but left a definite impression on coach Bryant Thomas. The Vikings ultimately prevailed 27-6 in a nonconference football game Friday, Sept. 13, at North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo. “It was our best game in two years without a doubt,” Thomas said. “We
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older team.” season, the Knights Somers is looking to junior Jay out the lineup. Jimenez to anchor the midfield with an eye toward getting the ball to sophomore forward Nixie Tamayosaid. “We’re workin Franco. The seniors – Elizabeth our defense.” Martinez, Jennifer Pena Sanchez, Ashley Scheuerman, Lisset Robles and everyone is comfort Osborn also are going to be relied on to roles. provide leadership. The Wesco 4A is regarded as one of solidify the back lin the top leagues in the state and the top sure people are set u four teams from last season – Jackson, successful,” he said Lake Stevens, Kamiak and Glacier progress.” Peak – likely will again contend for the district playoffs. Edmonds-Woodway, Somers and his players feel that finalist, Kamiak reb Mariner can match up well against Archbishop Murphy their remaining three Wesco 4A rivals nonconference cont – Monroe, Mount Vernon and Cascade. “I’m hoping to do at least better than three goals and seni last year, score more goals and just play as a team,” Galvez said.
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have some success,” Thomas said. “Our Mariner coach Mark run game made a huge difference.” The most telling statistic of the game,Savchuk. however, was the four interceptions. Bad play calling on his part played aers fought back afte role in the turnovers, Thomas added. two scores twice in Kamiak (0-2) also was flagged for 74 we’re short because yards on 11 penalties. “Penalties were an issue throughoutfinish,” Stewart said the game,” Thomas said. “You can’t beat a program like that making those(2-0) took a 7-0 lead o mistakes. Our kids are not where theyfrom Ryan Blokker The Marauders (0-2) need to be.” Thomas was pleased with the defen-10-yard run. sive performance, especially in the second half. North Kitsap was limitedhalftime on a 58-yar to only one touchdown in the fourthby Jarman Hauser. B lead to 21-7 early in quarter. Kamiak opens league play againston a 3-yard run by H district rival Mariner, who lost 28-19 to Ballard, at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, atCole then found Sav TD pass to cut the d Goddard Stadium.
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amiak coach Kosta Pitharoulis builds from the back to the front when putting together a team. If that’s the case, then the Knights are off to a good start. Senior co-captain Stephanie Roestel is back to anchor the Kamiak defense. Roestel earned second-team, all-league goalkeeper honors last season. “Having experience at goalkeeper is huge,” Pitharoulis said. “She does a great job. … It’s going to be important for her to really communicate with our back line.” A familiar face joining Roestel in the Kamiak defense is senior Makayla Tornga. “She’s a senior leader,” Pitharoulis said. “She’s going to have an important role back there.” The Knights graduated three all-league defenders, so Roestel and Tornga will be working with some new faces. As of the first week of the regular season, the Knights were still figuring out the lineup. “We’re testing out people,” Roestel said. “We’re working out the kinks of our defense.” Pitharoulis wants to make sure everyone is comfortable with their roles. “It’s really been about trying to solidify the back line and make sure sure people are set up there to be successful,” he said. “It’s still a work in progress.” After opening with 3-0 loss to Edmonds-Woodway, a 3A state quarterfinalist, Kamiak rebounded to defeat Archbishop Murphy 4-2 in its final nonconference contest. Freshman Cameron Bourne scored three goals and senior Anna Lau had
Beacon photos by David Pan Left, Kamiak’s Sabrina Kim races to the ball during a nonconference game against Edmonds-Woodway at Kamiak High School. Right, Kamiak’s Riley Beirne battles for position against Edmonds-Woodway’s Sydney Scott. the other goal. Along with junior Abby Kyles and sophomore Riley Beirne, the Knights’ offense possesses a lot of speed up front. “We’re pretty dynamic,” Pitharoulis said. “Then again it’s not always about how dynamic they are. We’ve got to get them the ball and when they get the ball, it’s what they do with it.”
The Knights had a solid first half against the Warriors as the two teams headed to halftime tied at 0-0. “We had good intensity in the first half,” Roestel said. “(In the second half) it dropped slightly. In the first half, we were doing really well.” Kamiak trailed the Wildcats 2-1 at halftime but then responded with three goals, while shutting out Archbishop
Murphy. Pitharoulis describes the roster as a mix of returning veterans along with some new players. “They’re coming together and figuring it all out,” he said. Senior Makila Wiley said the Knights are connecting well off the field. “We’re like a family,” she said. “We really just need to put that on the field.”
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of the fourth quarter. The Marauders’ two-point conversion attempted was foiled by Ballard. Cole completed 14 of 22 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns. He rushed for 37 yards on 12 carries. Mariner had a few more players eligible for its second game of the season. “I thought we were a little more stout on defense,” Stewart said. But the Marauders still had too many missed tackles and gave up some big plays, he added. Ballard rushed for 304 yards. Blokker completed five of 10 passes for 83 yards. He threw for one touchdown and was picked off twice.
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ariner took some steps forward but not enough to win its first game of the season. Back-to-back turnovers to start the third quarter helped sink the Marauders in a 28-19 loss to Ballard in a nonconference football game Friday, Sept. 13, at Goddard Stadium. The loss overshadowed a spectacular performance by Mariner senior Roman Savchuk, who caught nine passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns. Savchuk also recorded four tackles and picked off a Beaver pass. “He’s a baller. He’s doing a great job,” Mariner coach Mark Stewart said of Savchuk. Stewart appreciated how the Marauders fought back after falling behind by two scores twice in the third quarter. “It’s just one of those games where we’re short because we just can’t finish,” Stewart said. After a scoreless first quarter, Ballard (2-0) took a 7-0 lead on a 17-yard pass from Ryan Blokker to DaJean Wells. The Marauders (0-2) tied the score on a 10-yard run. The Beavers then took a 14-7 lead into halftime on a 58-yard touchdown run by Jarman Hauser. Ballard extended its lead to 21-7 early in the third quarter on a 3-yard run by Hauser. Mariner junior quarterback Jackson Cole then found Savchuk on a 13-yard TD pass to cut the deficit to 21-13. The
Late in the fourth quarter, Ballard teed off and continually pressured backup quarterback Maxim Savchuk to end a Mariner scoring threat deep in Beaver territory. “We just didn’t do a very good job of pass pro with our offensive line,” Stewart said. “It was a complete breakdown. … We have to get better up front.” Mariner takes on district rival Kamiak in both teams’ Wesco 4A opener at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at Goddard Stadium. The Knights lost 28-6 to North Kitsap. “Everything is still in front of us,” Stewart said. “We just have to get better.”
Jacob is a Junior entering his 2nd year as a starter in Kamiak High School’s football Program. Jacob was named Captain for the 2019 season by the coaching staff. Jacob is truly a student athlete as he excels both on and off the field. As a safety, he led the team with 10 tackles in Kamiak’s week 1 game against BBHS.
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don’t have to have a perfect driving record to participate. SHIBA – SHIBA is an acronym for State Health Insurance Benefit Advisor. This program exists to help seniors understand and use Medicare. Based in Lynnwood, you receive training and are kept current with any changes in the law and regulations. If you like helping others with complicated issues, this type of volunteering might be for you. 6OLUNTEER #HORE – There is no fancy or cute way for me to describe this volunteer job. It is exactly as titled. Assist with things like dishes, laundry, vacuuming and so on. It doesn’t take all that much time. Matched with someone in your area, you and the client agree on the schedule. This helps clients stay in their homes and maintain some degree of independence. Food Banks – Hunger never takes a day off. RSVP works with food banks in the following
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and about 20-30% of the heme type. Super iron foods include shellfish, liver, lamb, beef, lentils, soybeans, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, oats, seaweed, blackstrap molasses, and — best of all — dark chocolate. High vitamin C foods enhance iron absorption. Papaya, berries, kiwis, broccoli, pineapple, kale, bell peppers and tomato are all great sources of vitamin C. Here are some meal ideas: sliced oranges, pumpkin seeds, and molasses with oatmeal; lentil soup with roasted bell peppers; herb-lamb meatballs with tomato sauce; chia coconut pudding with sliced kiwi and berries. Cooking in a non-coated cast iron pan will increase iron content as well. Certain foods block iron absorption. Drinking black tea or coffee with foods binds iron to compounds called polyphenols, preventing uptake. Dairy and calcium supplements also limit iron. Separate out calcium supplements and dairy from iron foods by an hour or two if deficient. Because they’re high in calcium, antacids will also decrease iron. As adults, premenopausal women need about 18 grams per day, while men and postmenopausal women need 10 mg per day. The super iron foods listed above have about 2-6 grams per serving. After passing through the digestive system, iron is stored in the liver as ferritin. Stores become fairly depleted before anemia shows up on labs. If low enough, red blood cells will decrease and start to shrink in size.
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ARP Tax-Aide is a nationwide program providing free tax assistance for senior and low-income taxpayers. In the State of Washington last year, 1,177 volunteers assisted in filing over 52,000 returns. Their local district encompasses all of Snohomish County and Camano Island. They provide services in Camano Island, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Snohomish, Stanwood and Arlington. This program provides an excellent opportunity to assist your community while working with a dedicated group of volunteers. No previous tax experience is required. Volunteers should enjoy working with people, feel com-
fortable using the computer, and be willing to take part in approximately 40 hours of training. Training takes place in December and January, and returns are filed from Feb. 1-April 15. The majority of volunteers prepare returns, but there is also a need for greeters and technical support personnel. If this sounds like a program that might be interesting, you may register at: www. aarp.org/taxaide. Select the link to “Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer.� Once you have registered, you will be contacted by a local volunteer. If you have questions, please email Gordon Alexander at gja52@ hotmail.com.
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Laughter as therapy has been around awhile, but only recently has it been thoroughly explained and popularized. Dr. Madan Kataria is a family practitioner from India who is responsible for “Laughter Yoga.� His paper in 1995 is based on the idea that your body can’t tell the difference between simulated and spontaneous laughter. Dr. Kataria said, “The breathing exercises in
Life can be funny, and when it is, it’s healthy too! Studies show laughter is a valuable tool in combating chronic pain, illnesses, depression and other stresses.
Yes, laughter really is the best medicine H ate to exercise? Trips to the gym to get hot and sweaty not too appealing? According to Dr. R. Ruch at the Center for Non-Verbal Studies, his 2016 paper revealed that it takes 43 muscles to frown, and only 17 to smile. He says, “Laughter is accomplished by an increase in body relaxation. When one laughs, the abdominal muscles of the diaphragm contract in a respiratory ‘fit’ similar to sneezing. In a belly-laugh, heartbeat increases, blood pressure rises, and vocal cords will vibrate.� So, that is the physiology of laughter, but why is it good for us? In an AARP Bulletin in 2018, Dani Klein Modisett related how using comedy to elicit responses from dementia and Alzheimer’s patients is a vital tool in their therapy. She told the story of her 84-year-old mother who was withdrawing from communication. In her moments of lucidity, Ms. Modisett turned not to more therapists, but a comedian. “Who better to draw a person out of her shell than a professional comedian who had years of dealing with hecklers? It became clear that when rational thought, memory and language are gone, (as in Alzheimer’s), you only have that present moment to reach them, and the greatest gift is laughter.� Ms. Modisett has launched a web site, “Laughter on Call,� to match patients with comedians.
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hile you may routinely hear about medical errors, it’s less common to hear about a misdiagnosis. Inaccurate or delayed medical diagnosis is a medical error many people rarely talk about. Yet research released by the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) shows it remains the most common, costly and catastrophic of all medical errors. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and CRICO Strategies found that 34% of malpractice cases resulting in death or permanent disability stem from an
inaccurate or delayed diagnosis, making it the No. 1 cause of serious harm among medical errors. This happens, in large part, because making and communicating a medical diagnosis is a complex and imperfect science. There are more than 10,000 known diseases and more than 5,000 laboratory tests, but only a limited number of symptoms to provide the clues necessary to make an accurate diagnosis. However, there is a new sense of momentum in the healthcare community to raise awareness and reduce inaccurate and de-
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50-plus pounds, so it can be more challenging if you have to manually lift or maneuver your bike a lot. And e-bikes are expensive, typically range between $2,500 and $3,500. E-bikes are made by many of the same established companies that make traditional bikes like Specialized, Electra, Schwinn, Trek, Giant, Cannondale and Felt, along with a number of upstarts like Juiced Faraday, Pedego, Elby and Hi Bike. To shop for an e-bike, find some good bike shops in your area that sell them so you can test ride a few. If you’re interested in a cheaper option, there are also e-bike kits you can purchase at places like Walmart, Amazon.com and eBikeKit.com that can convert your regular bike into an ebike for a few hundred dollars. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
and local communities have varying regulations regarding the use of e-bikes. In many states, class 1 and 2 e-bikes are allowed to be ridden wherever a traditional bike goes, while class 3 are generally allowed on the street due to their higher top speed. For more information on your state’s e-bike laws, visit PeopleForBikes.org/e-bikes. You should also know that e-bikes come in many different styles – commuter, cruiser, mountain, road, folding, etc. – just like traditional bikes to meet different riding needs. They also run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and their motors are either hub-driven mounted on the front or rear wheel, or mid-drive motors that are mounted to the frame at the bottom bracket between the cranks. The only downsides of ebikes are weight and cost. Because of the battery and motor, e-bikes are much heavier than traditional bicycles weighing
layed diagnoses, including more funding from the federal government. Even as researchers and experts continue to explore how best to address this costly, dangerous and sometimes deadly issue, it is important for patients to be aware of it. Everyone has a role to play in improving the diagnostic process, including physicians, nurses, radiologists, laboratory scientists, health system leaders and, perhaps most especially, patients. It’s critically important that patients share information with their medical providers and know the right questions to ask in order to decrease the likelihood of misdiagnosis. To help patients have conversations with their physicians about their diagnoses, SIDM’s patient toolkit offers a questions checklist, including these seven questions to ask: s 7HAT IS MY DIAGNOSIS 7HAT ELSE COULD IT BE s 7HY DO YOU THINK THIS IS MY DIAGNOSIS &ROM TEST RESULTS &ROM MY PHYSICAL EXAM s #AN YOU GIVE ME WRITTEN INFORMATION ABOUT MY DIAGNOSIS
u from MORRIS page 9 This shrinking effect is called a microcytic anemia. “Micro” for small, and “cytic” for cell — so a “small-cell” anemia. Symptoms can show up before a true anemia is present, and include tiredness, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, chest pain, pale skin, brittle nails, and soreness of the tongue. These symptoms mimic a lot of other conditions. For an accurate diagnosis, a simple blood test checking ferritin is essential. If ferritin is low and/or anemia is present, food alone is not enough. At this point, it is essential to add in an iron supplement. There are a number of supplements on the market.
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Photo courtesy of Getty Images Inaccurate or delayed medical diagnosis is a medical error many people rarely talk about. Yet research released by the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) shows it remains the most common, costly and catastrophic of all medical errors. ! PAMPHLET ! WEBSITE s #AN YOU EXPLAIN THE TEST OR TREATMENT YOU WANT ME TO HAVE s 7HAT ARE THE RISKS TO THE test or treatment you want me to HAVE 7HAT HAPPENS IF ) DO NOTHING s 7HEN DO ) NEED TO FOLLOW UP WITH YOU s 7HAT SHOULD ) DO IF MY symptoms worsen or change, or IF ) DON T RESPOND TO TREATMENT In addition to these questions,
always ask when test results will be ready. Get a copy for your records and call your doctor’s office if you do not receive your test results. For more information and steps you can take to avoid misdiagnosis, download the Patient’s Toolkit for Diagnosis and share your personal story of inaccurate or delayed diagnosis at ImproveDiagnosis.org. – Family Features
All types of iron provide different levels of elemental iron. With iron deficiency, most people need about 100-200 mg of elemental iron per day in divided doses. Supplementation is required until iron and red blood cell levels stabilize on labs, and then for six months following with regular lab checks. Reading labels, there are a few different forms commonly used, such as ferrous gluconate and ferrous sulfate. Supplement companies formulate products to provide 80-100 mg of elemental iron per dose. Iron is available over the counter as capsules and liquids, and both types are effective. As with all supplements, it’s important to buy from a reputable company
that undergoes independent lab testing. Keep iron supplements away from children, as iron can be toxic. Symptoms of too much iron include dark stools, constipation, nausea, and heartburn. Although iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach, a little food can help ease nausea. Just make sure not to take your iron with that morning cup of coffee! If you are constantly waking up tired, getting winded with activity, or experiencing any of the symptoms described above, check in with your doctor to see if iron deficiency is an issue. Correcting this deficiency goes a long way to support the body and mind towards optimum health.
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Grant funds new EvCC program to close gender gap in aviation training
SCHOOLBRIEFS Welcome to the school year Welcome back to another year at the Mukilteo School District. As always, many new faces have joined the ranks of School District staff members. This year, the district has about 190 new staff members. A few new administrators: s -IKE 'ALLAGHER PREVIOUS +AMIAK principal), Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center Interim Director s ,YNN +ONKOL 3PECIAL 3ERVICES !SSIStant Director s ,YNNE 0ETERS %NDEAVOR %LEMENTARY School Principal s 4IM 2EEVES 3AFETY AND 3ECURITY Manager s (EIDI 3TRAUS #HALLENGER %LEMENTARY School Assistant Principal
Burris graduates from Park University’s DavisMonthan AFB Campus Nicholas S. Burris of Mukilteo graduated from Park University’s DavisMonthan Air Force Base (Ariz.) Campus recently. The university held its commencement ceremony on Sept. 14
$70,620 according to the Washington State Employment Security Department. Industry partners in the grant report that as a starting salary for students hired directly out of a regional aviation maintenance technician school. Industry partners in the project include The Boeing Company, Delta Airlines and Glasair Aviation. The emphasis to recruit more females into the historically male-dominated career is also motivated by the demand for skilled technicians. The number of individuals needed to perform aircraft inspections, preventative and routine maintenance, and repairs is outpacing the number of students pursuing an education in avionics and aviation maintenance. The Building Equity for Aerospace Training project will address this issue by engaging educators in applying equitable teaching strategies known to improve engagement, retention and achievement for young women to technical curriculum found in science and career and technical education classes. This work will complement student-focused opportunities for early career engagement and near-peer mentoring experiences that support exploration in the field of aerospace. EvCC’s FAA-approved Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School has been providing training for more than 50 years. The aviation maintenance and advanced avionics programs offer stackable certificates and associate degrees. Students learn from industry experts and get practical, hands-on experience in a shop environment. For more information, visit EverettCC.edu/Aviation. at the Sea of Glass Center for the Arts in Tucson, Arizona. The University had 23 students eligible to participate in the ceremony — all 23 received a bachelor’s degree. Harris received a bachelor of science degree in social psychology, and graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.7 to 3.899 GPA). Harris graduated from +AMIAK (IGH 3CHOOL
Qmlativ update for families Qmlativ is the Mukilteo School District’s student information system. Parents are able to log in to Qmlativ’s Family Access to see their student grades, homework, attendance and more. The school district sent out a link to all families the other week letting them know that Qmlativ has been opened to families. If you didn’t receive it, check your spam filter. If you need help logging in, call your child’s school.
Kamiak named National Banner School Special Olympics North America reCENTLY RECOGNIZED +AMIAK (IGH 3CHOOL for their school culture of inclusion by naming them a National Banner School.
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Photo courtesy of Gina Westrich A few ACES High School leadership students, with the assist from woodshop teacher David Soelling, panted flowers in the wooden benches on the ACES campus. “We were all very please with the way it looked when completed. Other students, and staff, noticed how it made our campus look and feel different,� ACES teacher Gina Westrich said. “It was a great start to a new year here at ACES High School.�
College reps visiting Mariner High Many will have representatives present at Mariner High School during both lunches (10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) in the Career & College Readiness Center throughout the next few months. Here are those schools and the dates they will be there: Sept. 17: “Power of Me� Black College Presentation Sept. 18: Willamette University Sept. 19: Central Washington University Sept. 23: University of Washington Bothell Sept. 25: FIDM - Fashion Institute (CA) Sept. 26: University of Washington Seattle Sept. 30: Cornish College of the Arts
Oct. 3: Western Washington University Oct. 7: Eastern Washington University Oct. 8: PNACAC College Fair (9-11 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Lynnwood High School) Oct. 9: Portland State University Oct. 10: Seattle Pacific University Oct. 15: Northern Arizona University Oct. 16: Saint Martin’s University Oct. 17: Montana Tech of the University of Montana Oct. 23: Hawaii Pacific University Oct. 24: Pacific Northwest College of Art Oct. 28: Whitworth University Nov. 5: Gonzaga University Nov. 7: Military Fair (in Concourse) Nov. 14: Oregon State University
+AMIAK (IGH 3CHOOL EARNED THIS RECOGNItion through the whole school community’s commitment to inclusion and meeting 10 national standards of excellence developed by a national panel of leaders from Special Olympics and the education community. Only 394 schools (elementary through college) in the nation received THIS LEVEL OF RECOGNITION +AMIAK TEACHER Georgia McClaskey applied to be a National Banner School through Special
Olympics North America last school YEAR +AMIAK WILL RECEIVE A BANNER FOR their gym presented during a school assembly this fall.
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Everett Community College is receiving a $412,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to lead a coalition of educators in work to increase the number of women entering the aerospace technician workforce. EvCC is partnering with the Mukilteo School District, Everett Public Schools, Marysville School District, and several industry partners to launch Building Equity for Aerospace Training. “Creating equitable access to compete for STEM jobs is vital to the health and quality of life of individuals and families. This grant brings together educators who share the goal of closing the gender gap in aviation and increasing opportunities for women in aviation technician careers,� said Rob Prosch, EvCC Interim Dean of Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Careers. The majority of the grant funding will support professional development for middle and high school teachers, community college faculty and career counselors considered to be part of the STEM-to-aerospace career pathway. Up to 60 percent of the female student career and technical education pipeline is lost from middle to high school among participating schools. The declining trend continues in the transition to higher education. By the end of the three-year project, participating schools hope to see a 30 percent increase in female students enrolling in career and technical education classes that support students in pursuing aerospace degree programs at EvCC. The median wage for an aircraft mechanic/service technician in the SeattleBellevue-Everett metropolitan area is
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Paige Cox is happiest when she’s singing or acting onstage, and her positive energy emanates from the stage! Lin-Manuel Miranda has served as an inspiration to her because “he is an incredible writer and performer. He is every performer’s dream.� If you saw Kamiak’s musical ‘Hello, Dolly� last spring, you enjoyed watching Paige play the part of Minnie Fay, which has been her most memorable performance: “I got to perform a comedic role, learn how to waltz, and do what I love.� In addition to drama, Paige is a member of the choir, Knight Crew, and the National Honor Society. She hopes to pursue a degree in the dramatic arts when she takes off for college a year from now!
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Sept. 20 LEGO Block Party 4 to 5 p.m. at Sno-Isle Mariner Library (520 128th St. SW, Suites A9 & A10, Everett). Create with LEGO at the library. Build independently or join in a construction challenge. They’ll provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. This activity is designed for school-aged children. Age Group: Elementary Early Learners.
Sew Thoughtful 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cedar Valley Grange (20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood). Snohomish County Clothing and Textiles Advisors will be sewing backpacks for Cocoon House in Everett. Cocoon House is dedicated to helping at-risk or homeless youth. Kits will be provided. Bring your sewing machine, regular sewing equipment, and dark colored construction thread. Bring your brown bag lunch and beverage. For more information contact Julie. sevald@wsu.edu
Sept. 21 Dwarf Conifers for the garden 1 to 2 p.m. at Legion Park (145 Alverson Blvd, Everett.) Robert
Sept. 4 Just fishing The reporting party (RP) reported that a male in a plaid shirt was walking in the area with a long item that was possibly a rifle sticking out of his backpack. The officers found it to be a fishing pole. Mukilteo Speedway and 92nd Street Southwest.
Going global The RP requested a welfare check on his neighbor. The RP didn’t know the neighbor’s name but said there had been a lot of history at the location between a male and female and the RP hadn’t seen the female for three weeks. Officers confirmed everything was fine. The subject had been on an overseas vacation recently. 11800 block of Wilmington Way.
Domestic violence The RP reported her husband had just assaulted her. Officers contacted the RP and her husband at the location. The RP had significant visible injuries on her face and head and was transported by Aid to Providence. The suspect initially declined to make any statements and was arrested for DV Assault 4th Degree. He was booked at Snohomosh County Jail. 11100 block of Chennault Beach Road.
Sept. 5 Mic check 1, 2 RP called to report that there was loud music and a female singing at Lighthouse Park even though the festival did not start until Friday. An officer determined that subjects were setting up for the festival and were doing sound checks at an acceptable volume. 600 block of Front Street.
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Fincham, author and founder of the American Conifer Society, brings decades of expertise collecting dwarf conifers to this class. He will discuss conifers that stay reliably dwarf for the smaller garden. These offer a wide range of colors, shapes, and growth rates. Fincham’s books will be available for purchase at the class. Meet in the Horticultural Classroom 105. RSVP: 425-257-8597. Free to members and $10 for nonmembers. Seating is limited.
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Edmonds Art Studio Tour 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout Edmonds. Get an exclusive glimpse into private art studios showcasing the work of 36 local artists. This free, annual, self-guided tour, sponsored in part by the Edmonds Arts Festival, is an opportunity to meet professional artists, see how they create their work, and purchase pieces directly from the maker.
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2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Mukilteo Library (4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd). Passwords are our first line of defense…and our greatest weakness. Learn how to create strong passwords and other ways to protect yourself online. The best passwords (unique, long, filled with random letters, numbers and symbols) are the hardest to remember. Let’s talk about the challenge of managing this mess and the best, safest ways to store and retrieve your passwords. This program is made possible by funding from Sno-Isle Libraries and The Friends of the Mukilteo Library. Free. More info: 425-4938202 or www.sno-isle.org
A Bike Ride Across America: A 3,411 Journey of Discovery 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mukilteo City Hall (11930 Cyrus Way). Patrick McGinty, a Distinguished Toastmasters with Bellingham Evening Toastmasters, recently biked 3,411 miles from Salinas, California to San Diego, to Amelia Island, Florida and will present a picture power point and tell stories about the people he met, the places he saw as well as the trials, tribulations, and rewards of achieving a dream. He will share what he learned, what he ate, where he slept, how much it cost, and how many dogs chased him in a high
energy, fun, and whimsical presentation of his “crazy” journey. This event is free to all and will be hosted by Aspiring Leaders Toastmasters. Refreshments will be provided. If you have questions about the event, contact Patrick McGinty at patrickmcginty@ yahoo.com or call 360-927-4848.
Sept. 28 micro:bit Coding 101 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Sno-Isle Mariner Library (520 128th St. SW, Suites A9 & A10, Everett). Learn the basics of JavaScript coding using block format with the micro:bit, a tiny programmable computer. For ages 11-14. Space is limited; registration required. Age Group: Elementary/Middle Tweens.
Sept. 30 Health and Social Services Signup 1 to 3 p.m. at Sno-Isle Mariner Library (520 128th St. SW, Suites A9 & A10, Everett). Through the Community Health Center of Snohomish County. Need help connecting with social services, health insurance, affordable care, and financial assistance programs like SNAP? Meet with a CHC of Snohomish County specialist. Age Group: Adults
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tracks about 1/2 mile west of the ferry. The RP described the turtle as “zoo size.” An officer was about to search the tracks but was able to reach the RP via phone and the RP advised he had the turtle with him and he was going to drive it to a vet.
Domestic dispute Officers were dispatched to a report of someone heard screaming at someone to get out. The RP only heard the disturbance and described the screaming as coming from a female. Officers contacted a male and a female. The couple were each intoxicated and there were various broken items including several glass items strewn throughout the residence. Neither subject claimed the other had assaulted them. No primary aggressor could be determined and no probable cause was established that anyone had committed a crime. The man agreed to stay overnight next door with his father. The case will be forwarded to the prosecutor for review. 11800 block of Harbour Pointe Boulevard.
Brain fart The caller reported that the garage door was open next door and that it was unusual for it to be left open. The caller also tried calling the neighbor but was just getting a busy signal. The officer was able to contact the homeowner and she advised that she forgot to close the garage door. 9700 block of 50th Place West.
Sept. 7 Disturbance Officers were dispatched to a disturbance. Officers arrived and contacted the daughter and the male and female on the street in front of the residence. The male initially refused to identify himself but eventually provided his name. The female provided officers with a false name. She was eventually identified. Both subjects
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Border wars Officers were dispatched to an ongoing neighbor dispute about property lines and shrubs. Each neighbor was upset with the other claiming the disputed property line as theirs. Both were again advised the matter was civil and not criminal and referred to an attorney. 11000 block of 55th Avenue West.
RP reported that she was assaulted by her mother at their apartment. The officers made contact with the subject and she denied the incident. She was booked into the Snohomish County Jail on Assault 4 DV. 10800 block of Harbour Pointe Boulevard.
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The RP reported that she had not seen one of her neighbors in several months and her house was becoming very overgrown with trees and weeds. Officers located a phone number for the subject and eventually made phone contact with her. She said that she has been working a lot and has not had time for the house. 800 block of 4th Street.
The officer was dispatched to an area check for a suspicious female who was asking people for money and was possibly under duress. The female had three misdemeanor warrants. She was arrested and booked into the Snohomish County Jail. 11700 block of Mukilteo Speedway.
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had misdemeanor warrants. The case is under investigation. 6100 block of Canyon Drive.
A caller reported the traffic light stopped functioning during a severe thunderstorm. The lights had resumed functioning normally. Chennault Beach Road and Mukilteo Speedway.
Sept. 8 Bart Simpson Officers were en route at press time to a report of two subjects spraypainting graffiti at the dog bark. No other information was available. 1300 block of 5th Street.
Burglary The RP reported that sometime early that morning or afternoon several of his tools were stolen from his metal storage container in the parking lot. Case is under investigation. 12200 block of Cyrus Way.
Vehicle prowl? The officers responded to a vehicle prowl complaint. The RP reported that his vehicle rims were stolen and the garage door opener were taken from his vehicle. The RP located his rims in his vehicle trunk. 1600 block of Highland Terrace Court.
Vehicle prowl The RP reported that his unlocked vehicle was prowled last night and some perfume and a camera were stolen. No suspects at this time. 2100 block of Clover Court.
Gas leak Officers assisted the fire department with a natural gas leak inside the gym at Baycourt apartments. 11100 block of Chennault Beach Road.
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‘Bright, colorful, and cheerful things’ BY BRIAN SOERGEL EDMONDSEDITOR@YOURBEACON.NET
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f you attend the 14th annual Edmonds Art Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22, make sure you visit the JLS Glass Studio in Picnic Point, just south of Mukilteo city limits in unincorporated Snohomish County. In addition to open-mouthed, full frontal views of Puget Sound, you can take in Joel and Lori Soderberg’s amazing fused and kiln-formed glass creations. Amid piles of ceramic molds, glass sheets, tools of the trade, and two active kilns pumping out heat, a variety of finished work on display shows the reward of hours of intricate craft-making. “What I tell people who ask what kind of art we create, I say something along the lines of bright, colorful and cheerful things,� Joel said. This year is the first year the Soderbergs have showed their work on the Studio Tour, which features 33 other artists and 18 other studios. They hope to make it a regular habit. Joel works at Microsoft and Lori is a retired art teacher who worked at Meadowdale Elementary School and in the Edmonds School District office. The couple has shown their art at various galleries in western Washington, and are part of Schack-toberfest at Schack Art Center in Everett through Sept. 22. They also have some items for sale in Cascadia Art Museum gift store in Edmonds. Last week, Joel demonstrated how he pulls “spaghetti glass� – called murrini cane – out of a kiln heated to 1,500 degrees. Wearing goggles and gloves, he slowly pulls the rod-shaped glass from 44 sheets of colored glass stacked on top of each other in the heat, letting gravity
At right, Joel and Lori Solderberg’s JLS Glass Studio will make its debut on the Edmonds Arts Studio Tour this weekend. Far right, A creation from JLS Glass Studio. Beacon photos by Brian Soergel
do its work, pulling faster for thin strips and slower for thicker rods. Joe and Lori know what they’re doing, and practice safety. “The glass in the form that we use when we create is generally very sharp,� he said. “We buy Costco-sized boxes of Band-Aids.� During the Studio Tour, the Soderbergs will have a variety of their creations for sale; Lori said they range from affordable and up. Lori said she enjoys creating glass in her retirement. “It keeps me sane,� she said. For more information, go to jlsglass. com. During the Edmonds Art Studio Tour, artists in and around Edmonds open their studio doors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The free self-guided event, sponsored in part by the Edmonds Arts Festival, see
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ne week ago was the anniversary of Ashura, when Muslims around the world fasted in recognition of the day God rescued Moses and his followers from the Egyptian Pharaoh. It’s a story that serves to remind us about the human weaknesses of pride and arrogance traits that led to Pharaoh’s downfall. Ashura simply means “10th,” and it is the 10th day of the first month of the Muslim New Year. On this day, Prophet Moses would fast, giving BY AZIZ JUNEJO AZIZJUNEJO@YAHOO.COM thanks to God for saving him and his followers from Pharaoh. Muslims began fasting on the day of Ashura when Prophet Muhammad found Jews in Arabia fasting and insisted Muslims should do the
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same from dawn to sunset on that day because of their love for Moses and as a reminder of Pharaoh’s arrogance. Arrogance is a sin in Islam. The story of Moses and the Pharaoh is one of the most vividly described in the Qur’an about how God sent Moses to speak to Pharaoh in a gentle way about the oneness of the creator, but Pharaoh was too arrogant to accept this truth. Pharaoh’s denial was not because he failed to recognize God’s miracles sent through Moses; it simply hurt his sense of pride. I grew up listening to the story of Moses and Pharaoh and dreamed about one day visiting Egypt, something I have been able to do several times as an adult. When I explored the pyramids outside and inside, I was not in awe about Pharaoh’s dream becoming reality, but rather I sadly reflected on the blood, sweat and suffering that went into
building these momentous structures. Standing on the shore of Egypt’s Red Sea, I tried to imagine the fear and anxiety Moses and his followers felt knowing Pharaoh was approaching when God inspired Moses to strike the water with his staff and part the sea: “Smite the sea with your staff. And it parted and each portion was like a great towering mountain.” (Qur’an 26:63) In Cairo, at the Egyptian Museum near Tahrir Square, I felt I was walking through ancient history. Pharaoh’s body was displayed in the royal mummy room, which Muslims believe is a sign from God. God says in the Qur’an, “So today We will save you in body that you may be to those who succeed you a sign. And indeed, many among the people, of Our signs, are heedless.” (10:92) The human weakness called pride still exists. How many folks today draw
too much attention to themselves and exaggerate their strengths and successes, avoiding humility? Pride can manifest itself in arrogance and ego, which can harden our hearts. Today, there appears to be a deficit of humility, a virtue that serves humanity well. Has ego ever kept you from forgiving someone, or arrogance caused you to just walk away when deep down you really want to stay — situations that can result in stressful resentment and even mental harm? Simply, our creator wants us to be humble rather than arrogant. We exemplify humility by expressing our sincere appreciation for others, complimenting them on their successes and simply giving credit where credit is due. Showing gratitude and thankfulness can be essential tools in being respectful, humble and joyful.
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September 18, 2019 u from LUNCHTIME page 1 kindergarten through fifth grade. The SAO sent out 1,043, and received just 126 responses from principals statewide (around 12 percent). The SAO matched the results from the survey with enrollment and demographic information from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Reykdal’s office, as well as “auditor judgment” to determine which schools the SAO would visit. While 17 of the schools visited scheduled at least some students 20 minutes of seated lunchtime, just one ensured that all students received 20 minutes, and in 14 schools, all the students observed had less than 20 minutes, per the SAO report. Additionally, most of the schools reviewed don’t have recess before lunch, which is what’s recommended.
Mukilteo Elementary As noted, Mukilteo Elementary was one of just 31 schools visited in the entire state by the SAO. Melanie Bradford, a mother of Mukilteo Elementary students, said this is an issue she has brought up to the school and school district over the years. “I have made my complaints in person, to the principal, to the school board, and to administrators and nothing has increased the amount of sit-down time my children get to eat during lunch, especially if they want to purchase a hot lunch,” she said. She noted that state law requires that state employees receive a 30-minute meal period, but students, primarily in elementary schools, are receiving considerably less time. Bradford said she’s happy that the SAO visited Mukilteo Elementary and appears to have confirmed what she’s said for years, she’s not holding her breath as far as changes. “I am not convinced that the state audit will cause anything to change. I believe more parents must speak up on behalf of their child’s heath and demand to the School Board that their children receive more time to eat,” she said. “Teaching our children to gobble half of their lunch in ten minutes or less is a health issue.” In addition to Bradford’s comments, The Beacon received thoughts from multiple other parents of current and/ or former Mukilteo Elementary students who said they had concerns with the lack of seated lunchtime, especially for students purchasing hot lunches. The Beacon reached out to the Mukilteo School District for comment on the SAO report, and received one from Brad Wall, Nutrition Services
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Manager for the district: “Mukilteo School District Nutrition Services is in full support of students having adequate time to eat their meals. We believe mealtimes are a valuable part of the school day, a time in a student’s day that is vital to their health and well-being. However, there are many factors that drive lunch times including school schedules, cafeteria space and large numbers of students to serve. “Nutrition Services continuously seeks to maximize efficiency in how we feed our children. “We recently invested in a new Point of Sale system and use ID Metrics scanning at many of our elementary schools to help students move through lines more quickly and give them more time to eat. “Nutrition Services is committed to continuing to work through the scheduling, facility and other challenges to provide adequate time for students to eat their meals.”
Why do the lunch surveys? While this SAO report may not get as much attention as audits of Cities or other big organizations (like the 2017 audit of the City of Mukilteo was a big deal here during the severance agreement issue), the SAO says the survey and school visits serve an important purpose. They were conducted due, in part, to the fact that obesity in school-age children is a growing concern locally and nationwide, the report said. “Over the past two years, the state and federal governments have spent nearly $240 million on programs designed to provide students with healthier options at meal times and promote lifelong healthy living in order to combat rising obesity rates,” Reykdal said in a statement. Reykdal said his office will initiate a rulemaking process to require schools to provide at least 20 minutes of seated lunch time for all K-12 students in the state, as well as recess before lunch for students in elementary school, which is what the SAO recommends. “We are not aiming to make sweeping changes overnight,” he said. “We expect it will take several years to implement these changes in some schools. Throughout the rulemaking process, we will be engaging with all of our education partners. The purpose of this public process is to listen, and we will do so authentically.” Edmonds Beacon Editor Brian Soergel contributed to this report.
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great local options for teens to go after school, such as the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club, but those places may not be for everyone. “It’s pretty small here. I think it’s a little more laid-back, typically,” Crawford said, noting they usually get a few dozen teens coming and going each Thursday. Among those students who will be returning this school year are Luc Lannertone and David Kinner, both students at Harbour Pointe Middle School. Lannertone is in eighth grade while Kinner is in seventh. Crawford said both Lannertone and Kinner are considered leaders in the lounge, and do a good job making everyone feel welcome and appreciated. The lounge means even more to Lannertone than some, as his mom, Karin, helped found the lounge during the 2016-2017 school year, months after the July 2016 shooting that left three 2015 Kamiak grads dead and a fourth injured. Kinner said Karin and Crawford are part of the reason the lounge is so well-liked and appreciated by him and others who have come. “The adults there are awesome,” he said. Kinner said the social aspect of the lounge is really enjoyable. “I always want to help out in the community,” he said. “I want to make new friends, and it helps that there are so many other people the same age as me that come.” Lannertone appreciates the relaxed nature the lounge provides. “Anyone can come and feel welcome,” he said. “You can come and just relax and have
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Beacon photo by Brandon Gustafson A group of teens play board games at the Mukilteo Teen Lounge last year. The lounge is open on Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. at Point of Grace Lutheran Church in Harbour Pointe. fun. You’re not going to be asked questions to make you feel uncomfortable. It’s a really good and fun community.” While the lounge allows for lots to do after school – games, homework, just talking, sitting outside, and more – both Lannertone and Kinner have their favorite activities. “I like to play board games and card games,” Lannertone said. “We have a football, Frisbee, and soccer ball that we use outside,” Kinner said. “I like those.” Lannertone said those who need a place to go after school have plenty of reason to try out the lounge. “It’s unique. There are some spots like the lounge, but I think there’s (a certain) quality about it,” he said. “(People should come), especially if they have nowhere to go or feel bad about themselves.” “You’re welcome no matter who you are,” Kinner added, “and there’s always people to support you.” Lannertone said the last lounge of the school year is always a great time, despite the months-long wait until the next one.
“We have a barbecue and water balloon fights and water slide,” he said. “It’s like a small waterpark.” The lounge has also received a lot of help from the community since it first opened up. The lounge has received monetary donations from multiple businesses, Crawford said, and a few help feed the kids. MOD Pizza sponsors meals for the first Thursday of the month, Papa Murphy’s sponsors it the third week, and Jersey Mike’s does the fourth week. The second week is “community sponsored,” Crawford said, either through food donated by the church, or purchased by the lounge through monetary donations. Those wanting to donate to the lounge can write a check to Pointe of Grace with the subject line “Mukilteo Teen Lounge,” Crawford said. Along with MOD, Papa Murphy’s, and Jersey Mike’s, Mukilteo Teen Lounge sponsors are Garlic Jim’s, Azteca, Harbour Pointe Orthodontics, Red Cup Café, Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church individual members, Get Distilled, and Dairy Queen.
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“We wanted to do early January but we had issues with the reliability of the meters. One of them wasn’t working properly,” Osaki said. “We didn’t want to roll out this new program when one of the two was busted.” Then, when it looked like everything was good to go, the snow hit. And it hit hard. “It covered up all the stalls, and then when it settled down, it hit again,” Osaki said. “When things finally got all settled down, it was already March and it wasn’t worth it to have this program for only a few weeks.” Now, the City will have the opportunity to accumulate five months of data from the program. What’s important to note with these spaces are that it doesn’t change the rule about no overnight parking at Lighthouse Park. That falls from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Additionally, there is no minimum time that one would need to park there, and while it’s unlikely residents with parking passes would choose that area to park during the non-peak months, they are still able to park there free while the pilot program occurs. “If someone wants to park out there and take a long walk to Diamond Knot, they’re more than welcome,” Osaki said, laughing. Osaki gave a presentation to
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ness Month. The goal is to start the school year off by engaging everyone in raising awareness about the importance of attending school every day. Attendance matters even as early as kindergarten. Per the
the council on Monday, Sept. 16, but the start of the program did not require council approval. He did want to reiterate that the program is a pilot program, and starting March 16 those stalls will revert to the regular four hour maximum. On Tuesday, Osaki said that City staff will provide an update to council likely in mid-January with how the program is progressing. That update may not occur at a council meeting or worksession, however, and may just be through email, Osaki said. There will be flyers available in the area with need-to-know information about the program, and the City already has signs ready to go up. For those wishing to learn more about the program, or those who want to see a map or the draft flyer, visit the City of Mukilteo’s website (mukilteowa.gov) and go to “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, Audio & Video,” and click the Sept. 16 agenda. Then, click AB19-115 under item number 10.
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district, good attendance is essential to student achievement and just a couple missed days a month over time can lower the chances of graduation. The Mukilteo School District is committed to improving attendance for all students, the distrcit said.