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Did Dan Hammer, a lifelong resident of Mukilteo whose family history in the small town dates back more than 100 years, ever expect he’d be named the 2019 Pioneer of the Year by the Mukilteo Historical Society?

“No,” he said, laughing. “The news was quite a shock.”

Hammer learned recently his name was in consideration for the award, but he was still surprised to learn he was the 2019 recipient.

“The more I thought about it, with my family being from here, I was still very surprised,” he said. “I’m really flattered that the Historical Society would choose my family for th...