See below for today's COVID-19 information. Please forward as widely as you would like.
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The Mukiltean of May 12, 2020 is Carolyn (Dode) Carlson!

Dode is the current Mukilteo Seniors Association President and she is working hard with our recreation staff to create connections with our senior community. Dode is always positive, sees the bright side even in these tough times, and cares so much for everyone she meets.

Call your grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, or your other favorite senior in honor of Dode today!

Do you know someone who deserves to be the Mukiltean of the Day? Nominate them!

There are many summer events that people have been planning for several months, as well as annual summer programs that would usually be gearing up or enrolling participants right now.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, people should not be planning for summer events the same way they normally would. This illness and the measures needed to limit its spread will require adjustments to plans, even ones that are scheduled for weeks or months in the future.

The Health District has a blog about planning for the summer, within this uncertainty.

Snohomish County’s Long Term Care and Aging has announced that the Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program is now accepting applications for $40 worth of checks to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers markets or farm stands. There is an eligibility criteria and an allotted number of accepted applications. Learn more at this link.

Who Is Eligible?
• Age 60+ for non-Native Americans
• Age 55+ for Native Americans
• People with low income (up to $1,967/ month for 1 person or up to $2,658/month for 2 people, and for larger households, add $691 per person)

Funds are limited so a random selection process is used to select recipients.

How to Apply?
• Complete one of the applications on the website.
• Request an application in the mail, call (425) 388-7393
• For assistance filling out the application call Homage Aging & Disability Resource Network (425) 513-1900

Completed applications MUST be postmarked by May 26 to be eligible. Mailing instructions will be on the application form.

The latest releases from the Governor on reopening industries:
Restaurants and Taverns

All reopening guidelines can be found here.

Wondering if you have received or will receive your IRS stimulus payment? Get My Payment link allows you to look it up and enter in bank info. If you have any trouble, they have a guide that walks you through ways to find out/enter your info.

The IRS is urging people to access the Get My Payment tool by tomorrow, Wednesday, at noon. They'll start the paper checks in earnest then, and your opportunity to input bank routing info will be ended.

The volunteer-led Lighthouse Festival Association has decided to cancel the 2020 Festival, previously scheduled for early September. They are committed to a great 2021 event.
I am sad to hear that this community building event will not happen. It is always a great way to welcome visitors to Mukilteo, and to connect our community. However, I understand the decision- fundraising at this time is difficulty; uncertainty about community willingness to attend a crowded festival event; and the likely safety precautions needed all would make it a tough event to pull off.

I hope we can use this cancellation as an opportunity to show our support for the 2021 Festival, by:
volunteering for 2021
becoming a Friend of the Festival with a $35 or $50 donation
sponsoring the festival at a higher rate, if it's feasible for you.

Lighthouse Park, Edgewater Beach and 92nd Street Park will reopened on May 5. Bathrooms are open only at Lighthouse Park 7am-7pm. Playgrounds remain closed.

Trails and sidewalks continue to be open for your physical activity! Please respect physical distance of six feet.

All City Facilities closure: City operations will continue via primarily phone, email and online. The public is encouraged to call (425) 263-8000 for assistance with City services or visit our website at www.mukilteowa.gov. Government services are not slated to reopen until Phase 3 of the new reopening plan, which is mid-June at the earliest.

Remember the non-emergency number at (425) 407-3999 or email cv19violations@mukilteowa.gov. If you have an emergency, call 911. (But don't call with questions about the Governor's order and what's open or not). You can also report violations or questions about violations to the State via this link.

For more information on city facilities, see this link.

Current case count is still 52 confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases identified in Mukilteo, with no deaths amongst those cases, and 47 individuals who are recovered (that's a good increase!).
County case counts are available at this link, updated each weekday at 2pm.