http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest features stories from Mukilteo Beacon. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:10:30 PDT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:10:30 PDT en-us Copyright 2011 Beacon Publishing, Inc http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/library-friends-mark-50-years-of-support/1014666?source=rss ]]> The Friends of the Mukilteo Library celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 8 – at the library they have supported since July 9, 1963. Founded with just eight members, the Friends were instrumental to the opening of the first library on 2nd Street in Old Town and also the return of a library to Mukilteo in 1998. Over 50 years, the Friends have supported all three of Mukilteo’s libraries by funding programs, ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/library-friends-mark-50-years-of-support/1014666 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:17:14 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Sara Bruestle) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/bocce-ball-is-building-bonds/1014647?source=rss ]]> A new bocce ball court in Picnic Point is bringing neighbors together – one game at a time. This ancient game, which resembles bowling and involves nine balls, requires skill, strategy and some luck. The game was adapted in Italy into how it is played today. Picnic Point, just south of Mukilteo city limits, recently added a bocce court to its neighborhood park. Neighbors had a barbecue on June 8 and played a few ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/bocce-ball-is-building-bonds/1014647 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:04:19 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Sara Bruestle) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/school-board-member-meets-bill-clinton/1014618?source=rss ]]> Mukilteo School District board member John Gahagan attended a Georgetown University Reunion in Washington, D.C. on May 25 and met Bill Clinton. Gahagan is pictured left of the former president. http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/school-board-member-meets-bill-clinton/1014618 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:14:19 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/servant-leader-mary-lou-robertson-leaves-food-bank/1011653?source=rss ]]> When Mary Lou Robertson began volunteering at the Mukilteo Food Bank soon after it first opened, it was a much more “casual” affair. Like Joan Arnett and Kitty Hughes, who started the food bank, Mary Lou saw a need and stepped up to help. There were no government agencies watching over their shoulders or giving them direction; it was a simple case of neighbor helping neighbor. That was 30 years ago. Mary Lou, who ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/servant-leader-mary-lou-robertson-leaves-food-bank/1011653 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:03:00 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Paul Archipley) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/it-s-time-to-start-preparing-for-fire-season/1011646?source=rss We must all be in the disaster-preparedness business, and when disasters strike we quickly become potential first-responders. Our wet and very “green” spring in Western Washington reminds us that fire season in the Pacific Northwest is right around the corner, and it is imperative that we not allow complacency (especially with wildfires) to create unnecessary tragedy in our homes, neighborhoods and communities. Ma... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/it-s-time-to-start-preparing-for-fire-season/1011646 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:47:45 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (John E. Pennington ) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/local-country-star-releases-3rd-album/1011547?source=rss ]]> Three years after winning Country Music Television’s search for the No. 1 unsigned artist in the nation, local country singer Chance McKinney has released a new album. “Think About That” debuted June 1 at No. 62 on the iTunes country music charts. McKinney said the follow-up to “Be Real” broke into the Top 100 thanks to the continued support from his network of former students at Kamiak High School. “I chalk it ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/local-country-star-releases-3rd-album/1011547 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:00:12 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Sara Bruestle) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/lesson-1-an-introduction-to-stormwater-and-its-cycle/1011505?source=rss The following is the first of three mini lesson plans the Beacon will run about rain gardens and other Low Impact Development projects residents can install in their yards to help protect our local streams and Puget Sound. City staff created the lessons as part of a watershed-based Stormwater Strategies Plan developed in partnership with the state Department of Ecology, city of Everett, Paine Field Airport, ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/lesson-1-an-introduction-to-stormwater-and-its-cycle/1011505 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:20:00 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Marla Barhoum) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/cub-scouts-earn-bead-on-beacon-tour/1011484?source=rss ]]> Drew Stein, 7, Brandon Harkleroad, 7, and Ethan Hong, 7, of Mukilteo Cub Scout Pack 16 took a field trip to the Beacon Office on May 24 to learn how the Mukilteo Beacon newspaper is made. The scouts toured the office and got to talk to Editor Sara Bruestle and Page Designer Doug Warren about their jobs. Pack 16 has also visited the Mukilteo Police Department, Mukilteo Fire Department, 92nd Street Park and Paine ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/cub-scouts-earn-bead-on-beacon-tour/1011484 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:07:46 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/crash-victim-was-dedicated-wife-mother/1008433?source=rss ]]> Friends and family of Rachael Kamin remember her as nurturing, strong, dedicated, kind and caring. On May 12, while driving home from work through Everett, Kamin was struck by a man who was trying to outrun police in a stolen pickup truck. Kamin, of Mukilteo, suffered severe head injuries and could not be saved. A devoted wife and mother of two teenage boys, Kamin, 40, would go to their sporting events and help ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/crash-victim-was-dedicated-wife-mother/1008433 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:10:19 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Sara Bruestle) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/water-district-manager-to-retire-after-43-years/1008423?source=rss ]]> The next time you turn on your kitchen faucet or water the lawn, think of Dan Hammer. After nearly 43 years of working for the Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District, Hammer is retiring. His last day is May 31. Hammer, 65, of Mukilteo, was hired as a utility worker for the Mukilteo Water District on July 6, 1970. He had just returned from serving in the U.S. Coast Guard and needed work. “I’ve lived here most of ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/water-district-manager-to-retire-after-43-years/1008423 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:01:38 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Sara Bruestle) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/glee-star-damian-mcginty-dazzles/1008379?source=rss ]]> "Glee” and Celtic Thunder star Damian McGinty performs an intimate concert at the Mukilteo Spiro's on May 18. The popular young singer/actor is from Derry, Northern Ireland. http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/glee-star-damian-mcginty-dazzles/1008379 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:35:15 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/enter-to-win-mayor-for-a-day/1008378?source=rss Would you like to be Mukilteo's youngest mayor in history? Does your son or daughter have what it takes to be mayor of Mukilteo? Mukilteo kids ages 8-12 have an opportunity to be honorary mayor during the 2013 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Beacon Publishing is now accepting entries for the fourth annual Mayor for a Day essay contest. The winner will ride with our real mayor, Joe Marine, in the annual parade on ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/enter-to-win-mayor-for-a-day/1008378 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:32:13 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/more-than-1-000-go-to-touch-a-truck/1008352?source=rss ]]> It’s not every day that you see a smiling face in the backseat of a police car. But there were plenty of smiles at the second Touch-A-Truck event held May 11 at the Rosehill Community Center. More than 1,000 kids and their families toured the police cars, fire trucks, boats and more that serve the city of Mukilteo and Snohomish County. The vehicles filled the Rosehill parking lot and spilled into Fire Station ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/more-than-1-000-go-to-touch-a-truck/1008352 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:05:49 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/rare-planetary-trio-to-be-visible-this-evening/1007139?source=rss ]]> This holiday weekend, a rare astronomical phenomenon will occur that will not be seen again until October 2015. Venus, Jupiter and Mercury will form a bright triangle just after sunset above the western horizon. You can let the setting sun be your guide to this astronomical rarity. It will be hard to miss this event if you are looking for it as these planets are three of the brightest objects in the night sky. ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/rare-planetary-trio-to-be-visible-this-evening/1007139 Sun, 26 May 2013 10:55:26 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/sign-of-another-time-uncovered-on-diamond-knot-building/1005533?source=rss ]]> As staff asked for Neptune’s blessing at the grand re-opening of the Diamond Knot restaurant back in April, they didn’t realize that the Roman god of the sea was already there. A sign was uncovered on May 15 during last-touch renovations of the exterior of the building at 621 Front St. that depicts Neptune wielding his trident and wearing a crown. Crews were removing decades-old siding from the building around 9 ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/sign-of-another-time-uncovered-on-diamond-knot-building/1005533 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:01 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Sara Bruestle) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/harbour-pointe-retirement-resident-celebrates-her-105th-birthday/1005523?source=rss ]]> If you met Connie Hurley, you’d probably guess that she couldn’t be any more than 85 years old – but you’d be 20 years off. Though she doesn’t look or act like it, Hurley, of Mukilteo, turned 105 on May 16. Hurley celebrated her 105th birthday at Harbour Pointe Retirement on Thursday with about 30 friends and family. She blew out three candles on her cake this year – with the numbers 1-0-5. “I feel great, ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/harbour-pointe-retirement-resident-celebrates-her-105th-birthday/1005523 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:40:00 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Sara Bruestle) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/memorial-day-ceremony-to-be-held-may-27/1005505?source=rss ]]> The Mukilteo Historical Society invites everyone to a ceremony in remembrance of those who have gone before us. The brief ceremony will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 27, at Pioneer Cemetery, 513 Webster St. The master of ceremonies is Christopher Summitt, who will assume the persona of Jacob Fowler, one of the founders of Mukilteo and one of the first to be buried in the settlement’s new cemetery. Summitt and ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/memorial-day-ceremony-to-be-held-may-27/1005505 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:26:32 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/nominees-for-spirit-of-snohomish-county-award-sought/1005495?source=rss Every day, our community is changed by difference makers – people uniting for the common good. These difference makers are as diverse as their good deeds themselves: public figures and ordinary good Samaritans, senior citizens and seniors in high school, and individuals and corporations. United Way of Snohomish County is accepting nominations for Spirit of Snohomish County Awards in four categories: adult, youth, ... http://mukilteobeacon.villagesoup.com/p/nominees-for-spirit-of-snohomish-county-award-sought/1005495 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:15:30 PDT mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Features