Communities celebrate Night Out
Many Snohomish County communities enjoyed National Night Out on Aug. 4. National Night Out is designed to generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs.
In Stanwood, the parking lot at Thrifty Foods was packed, and Windermere Real Estate served all of its 800 free hot dogs in just over an hour.
“It was larger than last year, and we expect it to be larger than ever next year” if the weather is nice again, Stanwood Police Chief Rick Hawkins said.
Highlights included a visit from a Snohomish County Sheriff’s Search &Rescue helicopter and a North County Fire vehicle extraction demonstration. Multiple service groups took part, as well as state, federal and local agencies, including the U.S. Border Patrol and Stillaguamish Tribal Police.
In Mountlake Terrace, more than 1,000 people filled Evergreen Playfield for an evening that also included a magician, cotton candy and strawberry shortcake. Highlights included Irish step dance and police K-9 unit demonstrations. Premera Blue Cross has sponsored the event for 19 years.
Scout builds sun shelter at Camp Pigott
Eagle Scout Joshua Hawken, of Monroe, constructed an impressive lakeside sun shelter at Camp Pigott in Snohomish and was recently honored with the Boy Scouts of America’s National Medal of Merit for the project. With the shelter, Hawken aims to protect swimmers by preventing sun burns and the cancer that can follow.
The sun shelter is 17 by 38 feet and 15 feet tall at its peak with sun-shade fabric that can be hung from the sides to enlarge shade. It took more than 6,000 pounds of building materials, including donated beams. Hawken and his brothers spent hours taking apart pallets — made of exotic hardwoods and donated by East Teak — to make a hardwood ceiling.
The roof alone weighed nearly 5,000 pounds and was lifted into place with help from Marty Tulare, of Cascade Crane.
Several volunteers helped, with a total of 1,050 hours of service clocked.
The project carries added interest because, up until a few years ago, Hawken was afraid of water and struggled to swim. Fellow Eagle Scout Andrew Moss spent 60-some hours in the water with Hawken to help him get over his fear and to earn a swimming badge. Hawken went on to become a certified life guard and competitive swimmer.
Moss had the honor of presenting the Medal of Merit plaque to his friend at a special three-gun salute ceremony in July. Moss called the sun shelter “really awesome” and was glad to be the one to present the award. “It is amazing experience helping a fellow Scout and also making a best friend.”
Lewis honored for 75 years of service
Joyce Lewis was recently honored by the Old Guard Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary for Post 2100 of Everett for 75 years of membership and service.
Lewis, who turns 93 in September, joined the Auxiliary in July 1941 at the age of 18 under her dad’s eligibility. Oscar Leonard was a member of Post 2100 and served in France from 1917-1919.
Lewis was presented a Buddy Poppy corsage and a life membership pin.
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