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Fire board candidates vie in a spirited contest
Joe Ulatoski
While four Islanders are running this fall to fill two positions on Vashon’s fire board, one race is getting significantly more attention than the other. Both Candy McCullough and Joe Ulatoski, who are running for position four on Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s board of commissioners, launched public campaigns — creating websites, collecting donations and handing out buttons bearing their names. McCullough, a longtime Boeing firefighter and volunteer firefighter on Vashon, was appointed to the five-person board in a 3-0 vote in June. As she completes the term of a board member who moved off the Island, she is running to stay on the board under the slogan “Retain Candy McCullough.” Ulatoski, a retired Army brigadier general and a founder of VashonBePrepared, has had
perhaps the most visible campaign. It kicked off at the Strawberry Festival parade, where he and some supporters marched with “Joe For Vashon” shirts and signs. His yard signs can already be seen along the highway. Both candidates are making it easy for others to support them with “donate now” buttons on their websites. McCullough said she has collected $375 so far from friends and family, while Ulatoski declined to say how much he has brought in. The two of them will face off tonight at a public debate at the Penny Farcy Building, along with Deborah Brown and Ron Turner, who are running for position one. The debate begins at 7 p.m. Turn to pages 31 and 32 to read about all four candidates. — Natalie Johnson
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State plans to clean up yards tainted by plume By LESLIE BROWN Staff Writer
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Islanders gathered Saturday to celebrate the reopening of Vashon Youth & Family Services’ PlaySpace, which has been closed for four months while undergoing a $50,000 remodel. The event was a highlight for the many Islanders who worked to make the vision of a permanent home for early learning a reality, according to Ken Maaz, executive director of the nonprofit agency. The organization bought the building on the corner of Vashon Highway and Gorsuch Road from the YMCA of Greater Seattle earlier this year. On Saturday, it was named after Edith Aspiri, a founding board member of VYFS. Above, Sadie Liebo, 6, plays the violin, while Raena Joyce listens. More photos and a story are on page 28.
The state Department of Ecology hopes to clean up residential yards that test high in arsenic and lead in the most contaminated parts of the Arsarco smelter plume — a swath that includes all of Maury Island, the Burton area and much of southern Vashon Island. The far-reaching cleanup plan, which will be unveiled Thursday for a 60-day public comment period, will entail a neighborhood-byneighborhood sampling effort in Ruston, parts of Tacoma, University Place, Maury Island and southern Vashon Island — those places considered most contaminated within the 1,000acre Tacoma Smelter Plume, the state’s largest contaminated site. The sampling will be voluntary, as will any remediation the state recommends, said Hannah Aoyagi, an outreach and education specialist in the Ecology Department’s Toxics Clean-
up Program. All told, state officials said, there are approximately 2,400 residences on Maury, in the Burton area and on Vashon Island south of S.W. 264th Street that fall within the area of greatest concern and that may warrant both sampling and remediation. “We have some data from the Island, but we haven’t done a lot of sampling,” Aoyagi said. “We’re concerned that there are some residential areas that have some pretty high levels.” The state’s plan is to send letters or visit neighborhoods in an effort to get permission to test for arsenic and lead in homeowners’ yards and gardens. Those homeowners with soil that tests high — arsenic at 100 parts per million (ppm), five times above what the state considers clean, and lead at 500 ppm, twice the state’s cleanup standard — will be offered remediation. That remediation could vary widely, from wholesale SEE ASARCO, 16
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Vashon’s school board approved the basic design of the Island’s new high school Thursday, a move that means students will spend the bulk of their day in one building but with an opportunity to step outside into a partially enclosed courtyard. The structure is far different from the current archipelago of buildings that make up the high school, a campus many say works poorly and is environmentally inefficient. Instead of students making their way from one structure to another, the entire educational program will unfold in one 78,969-square-foot building. Only the gym will be housed separately. But other changes can still be made, those involved in the design told the board, including measures that could make the building more energy efficient. “There’s a perception we’re not trying to drive down energy costs,� Eric Gill, capital projects manager for the school district, told the board Thursday. But, he added, “We’re not done with this process. ... I want to assure the board and the community that this is going to be a very environmental and sustainable building.� The board, in approving what’s called the schemat-
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Book highlights all that kids, and adults, will love on Vashon trails By NATALIE JOHNSON Staff Writer
Bianca Perla says that having children helped her rediscover Vashon. Now she wants to help other families do the same. Perla, a Vashon native, grew up exploring the Island’s beaches and forests. Since then her career as an ecologist has taken her to work at places such as Yosemite National Park and the Grand Canyon, places where she learned to love long backcountry hikes with picturesque views. After returning to Vashon, Perla took own children, now 3 and 6, to the places she loved as a child and watched them discover flowers, eat berries, stomp in puddles and gaze at bugs and birds. “There’s a lot here that fascinates (on Vashon) that’s not big mountain views or wilderness, but that’s still beautiful. ‌ Those little things are the things that move life forward,â€? she said Last summer Perla, who now has a doctorate in ecology and is president of the Vashon Maury Island Land Trust board, quietly released a guide to walks on Vashon. Called “Family Walks on Vashon Island,â€? the nearly 250-page book gives information about 55 forest trails, paved-road loops and beach walks, ranging from well-worn routes such as the Burton Acres trails to lesser-known spots such as the Ellis Creek Natural area.
Bianca Perla Perla describes the paths themselves, suggesting what ages they may be appropriate for, and tells readers what makes the walks appealing to families — maybe a sunny meadow for picnics, a stream to play in, hummingbirds in the summer or tide pools at low tide. Her “naturalist notesâ€? tell about the plant and animal life that can be found in the area. “You can explore and see those things that might be missed if you didn’t know about them,â€? Perla said. “Those are things that kids like.â€? And they’re things that Perla believes moms and dads will appreciate as well. “I tried to write it for the parents that are reading it as well. ‌ If parents are in that mindset and
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agement for people to try to visit all these places,� he said. And though Candy no longer has children at home, he said the book has encouraged him and his wife to revisit some Vashon spots. He believes the information contained in Perla’s guide can be just as interesting to adults. “I think she strikes a good balance between the study aspect and getting knowledge, and having the experience, the beauty and the spiritual nature there,� he said. “It brings information and it inspires.� Rayna Holtz, a local naturalist who helped add some details to Perla’s book, compared it to a similar guide, “Walks, Trails and Parks on Vashon Island,� a slim volume recently re-released as a fourth edition. She said the first book features more strenuous walks and information of interest to adults. “Bianca’s book is more about the experience of immersing one’s own family in nature and the kinds of things that can make visits outdoors successful,� she said. “They both have little revelations sprinkled through them.� Holtz is also excited about Perla’s latest project: a new nature website focused on Vashon. Though it’s still in its early stages, Perla hopes the Vashon Nature Center website will one day be the go-to place for information and research results about wildlife and habitats on Vashon.
The Island has several active nature organizations, Perla noted, such as the Vashon Beach Naturalists and the Audubon Society, but no formal place for them to compile what they know. She added that many communities have museum-like nature centers where naturalist information is housed. “I feel like it’s not really useful to know all this stuff unless everyone knows it and it creates an extra connection to the place we live,� she said. Perla added that information hasn’t been formally gathered about many of the Island’s natural areas, and she hopes that eventually the Vashon Nature Center will be a place to publish results of surveys completed by community volunteers. “We don’t know a lot about what lives on different preserves,� she said. “I’d like to start our research with a basic inventory.� “Family Walks on Vashon Island� can be purchased at Vashon Bookshop, Books by the Way, The Country Store and Gardens and online at www.vashonenaturecenter.org.
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Dr. William Foege, an Islander who has had an extensive career in global health and is credited with devising the strategy to eradicate smallpox, will be the next speaker in Vashon Communty Care’s Telling Stories Speaker Series. Foege, who said recently he has not decided which stories he will tell, will draw from his 50-year career tending to public health on a large scale. In addition to his role in ending smallpox, he headed the Centers for Disease Control, where he worked on emerging health problems, ranging from toxic shock syndrome to the ebola virus, and The Carter Center, where he created the
first such partnership with Merck & Co. to donate a drug — more than 500 million doses — to help eradicate river blindness. This disease, caused by a parasite, posed such a severe problem in Africa that in many villages all the men over 40 were blind. Many of the stories he will tell will relate to one another in some way, Foege said, whether they are about talking drums in Nigeria, malnourished children in the Gold Coast of Africa, burning houses in India or the internment of JapaneseAmericans during World War II. “The point is we have big stories, and stories within those stories and sometimes stories within those stories,� he said. “Often they have to do with a lack of communication within different cultures, within our own culture and even within different parts of ourselves.� Foege’s work has involved a considerable variety of health problems around the globe, including efforts
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he calls “still horrendous,� but a better than 90 percent improvement from just a few decades ago. In all, Foege has been credited with saving 122 million people around the world, but it is a notion he discredits. “I’ve never counted,� he said, adding that no one does anything in isolation. When he teaches at the public health program at Emory University, he said, he stresses that fact to his students. “You can’t do anything by yourself,� he said. “We go back to Ghandi, who said you should seek interdependence with the same zeal you seek self-reliance. There is no other way. That is one of the points of the stories.� Foege, a senior fellow with The Gates Foundation, said he has retired four times and will be leaving the foundation to return to Atlanta, where he and his wife Paula
have a home, and will focus on writing more books from his career experiences. These will follow his recent book, “House on Fire, the Fight to Eradicate Smallpox,� released earlier this year. At 75, Foege still travels and speaks extensively. A Northwest native who has lived on the Island part time for 12 years, he agreed to do the speaker series for VCC because, he said, “I like Vashon.� Janelle Ansell, the director of Vashon Community Care, said she is thrilled Foege is participating in what will be the fifth forum in the series, which showcases the vibrancy of Island seniors. “As an individual, he has
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It’s unfortunate that the dispute between the Rosser family and the Vashon Park District is heading to court. Only a few months ago, it appeared, a settlement was nearly at hand, thanks to the efforts of longtime Islander Ray Aspiri, who stepped in to negotiate. But at the same time, there’s some hope buried in this piece of news: Perhaps soon, this protracted issue will be put to rest. The park district’s effort to develop the 10 acres it leases from the school district into a new suite of ballfields has not been easy. Fundraising has gone slowly. The park district made some mistakes in its permitting. Neighbors have been "U UIJT QPJOU BGUFS UISFF frustrated by this summer’s ZFBST PG XSBOHMJOH BOE work schedule, which had IFBSUBDIF PO CPUI TJEFT crews putting in long hours UIF NBUUFS CFMPOHT XJUI B and disrupting neighbors’ KVEHF XIP DBO MPPL BU UIF lives. But the agency has pressed JTTVF EJTQBTTJPOBUFMZ BOE on, in large part because it MFHBMJTUJDBMMZ sees the project as an important fulfillment of its mission — to provide Islanders with the field space they need to run, play and recreate. The demand for field space on Vashon is great. By completing this project — and the park district is well on its way — the Island will have more space for soccer, baseball, football and lacrosse, all of them activities with strong and spirited constituencies. Enter the Rossers, with a storyline that at first blush seems compelling. An Island family with deep roots, they say they’re being steamrolled by a government agency that cares only about its project and nothing about their property rights. The trouble is, they have no documents that support their claim, as far as The Beachcomber can tell. What’s more, that “government� they complain of is not unlike them — a group of passionate people with deep roots on the Island. The Beachcomber has spent hours talking to the Rossers about their concerns, looking at documents and trying to understand their grievances. In all honesty, we can’t make sense of their contention. It’s hard to get through their flood of words and depth of emotion to simple, straightforward facts. At the same time, the newspaper doesn’t have a position on the merits of their claim, nor does it have a stake in the outcome. As journalists, we’ve tried only to ferret out the facts. Unfortunately, truth has proved elusive. And the dispute has gone on long enough. Legal action is rarely preferred, and in this instance, it will cost taxpayers and place an additional emotional and financial toll on the Rossers. But at this point, after three years of wrangling and heartache on both sides, the matter belongs with a judge, who can look at the issue dispassionately and legalistically and make a decision based on facts. The legal matter now under way is something called “quieting� a title. Indeed, Vashon needs this issue “quieted,� so that everyone — from the Rossers to the park district — can move on.
long and nearly 50 feet high at its peak. Where will the “funky� performances be held? Personally, I love the experience of a performance in the existing Blue Heron. Is this new theater something we really want? Will it work financially if the new high school theater is cheaper to use? Will it work for our community productions where the true appeal is the child’s beautiful, enraptured face up close? I love this Island and our community. My high school-age children are fourth-generation Islanders. Our family has a connection to another Island up in Canada that is similar to Vashon. The local performance space is small, fought over and cherished by performers and audiences. These two communities are terrific places to live and grow up in — not because of their fancy, humanbuilt environments but because of
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signs. I spent a lot of time and my own money to make these signs. They greatly helped our system out there. Now, folks are driving all over, not dropping students off at certain spots and misusing the first parking lot. Our safety has decreased. We would greatly appreciate the signs returned or to learn of their whereabouts. — Rochelle Munger
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the absence of such trappings. Both of these communities have a high percentage of artistic individuals. So we know that art is not about buildings. We also know that good communities have lots of artists and that all people have a need to express themselves. I think as a community we should spend our money not on seats to watch art but on teachers and paintbrushes and musical instruments and dance floors. We do need performance spaces. But we need flexible spaces for our community performances. Spaces where the action is close and intimate, not grand and removed. I have heard the Vashon Chorale sing and I have watched Drama Dock performances. It never entered my mind that these performances were anything but marvelous. The dance performances are priceless. It is the local artist who I want to see flourish, and I’m not sure big, new expensive spaces are what we need. Are you? So come on, Vashon. Come on, VAA. Come on, school district. Let’s talk before the elephant steps on somebody. — Jim Garrison is a third-generation Islander and owner of the Burton Water Company.
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For the past few months, I have been serving on the Vashon High School Design Advisory Committee. I am pleased to have done so. However, I feel that there is an elephant in the room that only a few people want to see. I am referring to the fact that now that the current high school, which includes the theater, is to be torn down, our community is about to construct two theaters of equal size in very close proximity. In addition, the Blue Heron site will require extensive work to provide for the necessary parking. Donna Klemka and Steve Haworth have raised valid and serious questions about these two facilities. I think it is incumbent upon Vashon Allied Arts (VAA) and the school district to pause for just a bit in order to answer the concerns and questions put forth by these two thoughtful members of our community. My own questions are numerous. How much public money will be spent on the new high school theater? How many students will use this facility? Does it represent money well spent? Will it be adequately used if VAA has a “better� theater? Will VAA’s new theater fit where it is going to be placed? The building as proposed is 240 feet
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*OEPPS QFUT MPTF RVBMJUZ PG MJGF Some of the arguments to keep cats indoors (“Letters to the Editor,� Oct. 12) are reflective of larger misunderstandings of animals. Some, but not all, cats kill wildlife, and this is clearly a problem. However, we should not assume that indoor cats who live longer are thus happier or have better lives. Taking away the very joy of fresh air, of rolling in the grass, climbing a tree, basking in the sun, the smells and feel of the earth, is to take away the very essence of what makes any animal whole. Indoor animals suffer from boredom, a lack of purpose and a lack of exercise. Vet offices are full of animals that chew on their paws, have wounds that won’t heal, are obese or chew or scratch on furniture because they are denied the outdoors or are kept in crates (cages) all day. As humans become more removed from nature, we forget that not only do we need to reconnect to the earth that sustains us, but so do animals. I agree that some cats may need to be kept indoors to protect wildlife, but we should not pretend that doing so makes them happier. The rationalization to keep any animal in a cage (crate) is simply for our convenience, not for their well-being. To love an animal is not just to “preserve� it for as long as possible, but to allow it joy. — Elizabeth Van Deventer
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opportunity to continue this discussion, this time from my perspective as someone who loves cats and is a cat owner. There is a long list of reputable sources that back up my claim. (For a start, go to web4. audubon.org/bird/cat/, www.tufts.edu/vet/ behavior/feline.shtml and umaine.edu/ publications/7148e/.) Many of these, such as Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, give domestic outdoor cats an even shorter life span than I cited — an average of four years (next to an indoor average lifespan of 14 years). Many of those sites also go into great detail about the dangers that outdoor cats face, such as getting hit by cars, contracting infectious diseases or being the victims of parasites, dog attacks and wild animal attacks. In the 15 years that my cats Buddy and Simone have lived happily inside, I haven’t had to worry about any of those dangers. The last time I was at the vet, I was saddened to see so many beautiful and beloved cats on the “Lost Cat� board. And as for the diet of strictly indoor cats being inferior to those allowed to free roam, there are wonderful balanced cat foods available that don’t include the possibility of eating anti-freeze, which is how my neighbor’s cat died. To call a domestic cat a “natural� predator is just plain wrong. Cats are indeed predators, but neither are they a native, indigenous species nor do they exist in numbers anywhere close to what the natural balance would be if they had to survive on their own. While I applaud endorsements of spay and neutering programs for reducing the number of cats out there, why not go one step farther and take better care of those cats by keeping them inside? As for the impact of free roaming cats on birds, for now I would settle for outdoor cat owners keeping their cats in during
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those times when birds are most vulnerable to cat predation — at dawn and dusk. — Sara Van Fleet
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choices. After all, it appears that all options have benefits and risks. For me, I respect whatever you decide, as long as you know what you are choosing. — March Twisdale
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I see the back and forth about cats as another sign of black and white thinking on Vashon. Such methods of conversation only go so far. A few people might change their mind about how they care for their pets, but what might have happened if the letters had been written in a Gray Way? Yes, it is a conundrum. Domestic cats, indoors, often grow fat from lack of exercise, and their litter boxes stink. But they are safe from outdoor dangers and cannot attack the wildlife. Outdoors, they so often live naturally (the way God or Mother Nature intended) and that has health benefits, for sure! But, they might catch a disease or get killed by a coyote or a car. And they catch all of those wild animals. What to do? Choose your battles, perhaps? Aim for a compromise? If you think in black and white, it can be an easy decision either way, right? But gray decisionmaking is tougher. And here’s something new. Did you ever wonder about the environmental impact of kitty litter? Eight-five percent of the 2.54 million tons of clay mined in this country every year is used for absorption of pet waste, with cat litter being the dominant. Silica gel, meanwhile, is often manufactured in other countries and then shipped to the United States with a transportation component not present in clay litter. Finally, the parasite in cat feces, toxoplasma gondii, may be responsible for killing sea otters along the California Coast. This issue truly is gray. So let’s extend some respect to our neighbors for their
/FXT TUPSZ EJE OPU BDDVSBUFMZ SFGMFDU DPVSU QSPDFFEJOHT I was concerned when I read the half page article “Park district sues property owner.� Having been in the courtroom this past Monday, I cannot imagine that the proceeding warranted more than a few statements of fact, if that. The contents of this article did not resemble what I heard in court, and I find that disturbing. The lawyer for the park department presented their complaint citing an instance when an out-of-town contractor could not begin work at 7:30 in the morning. Ms. Rosser, who was given only one business day’s notification of the hearing, provided documentation that her family had also been blocked from exiting their property on several occasions. The judge found for the park department (because only the park department had a motion before the court), but stipulated that neither party could block the road. I attended the court proceeding to provide pastoral support for Ms. Rosser’s mother. Because I am new to the Island and do not know the history of this dispute, I was there to listen and learn. I am concerned that one party in this dispute has so easily manipulated the press by creating a sensationalized and biased story that bears no resemblance to the actual proceedings. I am deeply disappointed. — Rev. Kathryn A. Morse, Vashon Methodist Church
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Eagle Scout thanks the community. I would like to thank all those who assisted with my successful completion of my Eagle Scout Project. I built a picnic table and refurbished another for the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank. Scout Leaders Steve Kaminski and Kevin Brats helped me with the planning and project details, making sure that all of my plans were complete and easily understood. Steve also donated one of the tables which we refinished. I would also like to thank Jenny Coe, farm and garden manager at the food bank. True Value Hardware provided all of the hardware, paint and stain. LS Cedar donated cedar, and Vashon Thriftway gave a gift card so that I was able to provide food for everyone working. I would also like to thank those who actually worked on the project itself.
Without your support, we would not have been able to get the job done. Thank you, Thomas Douglas
To those wonderful people at Vashon Fire and Rescue: My most heartfelt thanks to those of you who helped me on September 30th after my problem with a run-away driverless pickup truck. I greatly appreciate the knowledge and skill of First Responders Bill, Corey and Angus and others who helped me to survive the trauma. My first ever ambulance ride was almost delightful with the companionship of Corey and Angus! Thank you! Harriet Van Buren
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From the viaduct to the forest, we’re haunted on Vashon by closures A perfect October storm approacheth, one that threatens, at least in the short term, our very way of life. Mine anyway. I refer, of course, to the simultaneous late October closings of the Viaduct (repairs), and the Island Center Forest (deer hunting). It makes me think: “Where’s the Freedom?,� or “WTF?� It is no mystery that West Seattle, already suffering the “new cool� burden, will bear the brunt of Viaductlessness. The bridge will be backed up to Burien, and angry but normally polite caffeinated programmers will be using bad words. It’s no mystery that aliens have abducted and sucked the brains out of all DOT leadership since the 1960s. Finally, it is no mystery that from an architectural, green and pedestrian-friendly standpoint, the Viaduct is a monster. But it’s our monster, and I heart it, in all its cracked wrongness. Hwy 99 + Viaduct has become a well-worn neuro-pathway, pre-
ISLAND WAYS By KEVIN JOYCE verbal, part of a chain of automatic actions: off boat, slow Fauntleroy, ha‌soccer moms, oh, too bad: Huling Brothers, ah, West Seattle bridge, our own S curve onto 99, whoa, where’d those stadiums come from, and suddenly, I’M ON TOP OF THE WORLD! Sometimes I go to Seattle just to drive on it. I could spend my whole day back and forth on that precarious, hideous concrete monument to fossil fuel-based nature-obliteration. It may be the very contrast with Vashon that makes for the V appeal. From primeval forest to concrete jungle in 45 minutes.
I have a north-end friend who, like so many of our short-haired brethren, takes the PO boat. Right about now, he’s all “nya, nya!� Little does he know that the King County Water Taxi, to compensate for V’s problems, has decided not to add boats, but simply to quadruple the number of riders per boat. So you, smug suit guy who shall remain nameless to protect your identity, will have one additional rider on each knee, twice a day for the next couple weeks. Who’s “nya-nya’ing� now? You may not be bothered by the closing of the viaduct, but like me, you’re concerned with the closing of the Island Center Forest for two weeks to allow hunting. Now, to be clear, I do not blame the hunters. I’m a member of the Sportmen’s Club, fully support gun ownership and, though I don’t own a gun, if I did, I’d be totally into running through the woods shooting stuff. But I have two completely
neurotic dogs — actually, one is neurotic, the other moronic. I take them to Island Center Forest daily, under COMPLETE voice control, and it’s these daily treks that make their mood disorders manageable. Without it, my border collie is Hannibal Lector with a ball, and the Great Dane is a gigantic marauding village idiot on crack. It gets ugly, no poop. Apparently the county has decided not to fine anyone who ventures into the forest during the hunting closure, which is charitable — and sort of funny. Here’s the dirty little secret: There are no deer in ICF. They’re in our yards, orchards and gardens. Why would they hang out where there’s nothing to eat, near paths with weedeaters, horses and dogs and clusters of people stopping to “process� their leash/nonleash issues? There must be a better way. Here’s my very-Vashon idea: Close the Viaduct for the deer hunters to use. I know, it sounds weird, but
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think of it as performance art. I mean, how cool would that be? A massive local Flash Mob: Vashon deer hunters on the Viaduct. We could film it and give them choreography. It’s a beautiful, redemptive image, for the DOT, the deer and for our nation. I contrast these two dysfunctional closures with one that is homegrown and righteous: Vashon Halloween. For one afternoon, we are a true village, filled with elevated blood sugar mythic creatures. It’s deer hunting turned on its head: We give our children license to kill and follow behind them, bemused and frightened for what the evening will bring. The next two weeks will test our resilience, perhaps a toe-dip into the challenges to come. I prefer to imagine a Vashoninspired future, where incongruous performance art, ie. sustainable innovation, and free-range children rule. — Kevin Joyce is an Island writer, singer and comedian.
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Vashon HouseHold is about to launch a new program that aims to match those in need of housing with those who have room to spare. The project, called Homeshare Partners, is modeled after similar ones in Tacoma, on Bainbridge Island and across the country, said Chris Szala, director of Vashon HouseHold. He and other housing advocates believe the project will help to address the Island’s long-standing shortage of affordable housing by taking advantage of what Szala called “a very old notion.� The nonprofit organization will maintain lists of those in need of housing and those who have extra room, helping to provide a match that will give the renter an affordable place to live and the homeowner a bit more cash.
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“If we could pair up a few people a year, both sides win, and that’s good all around,� Szala said. The agency will thoroughly vet those who want to participate in the program, said Jenn Coe, a housing specialist at Vashon HouseHold who is coordinating the project. Both the homeowner and home seeker will have to consent to criminal background checks and provide four references. (That criminal check will not disqualify an applicant, should a past conviction surface, but provide information to the other party.) Coe will also interview both parties and visit the home where housing is being offered, confirming, for instance, that there is an additional bedroom, she said. She’ll then maintain lists of both homeowners and home seekers, releasing those lists — with names redacted — to those in search of a home or a roommate. If someone sees someone who seems a good match, Coe
will then arrange a get-together, encouraging both parties to meet at a neutral place. The only charge will be a fee of $10 to $25, the cost of the criminal background check. “We’re really hoping to make the process simple and accessible,� Coe said. Emma Amiad, one of the directors of the Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness, said she’s wanted to see such a program on Vashon for some time. In fact, her organization considered attempting it, but because the Interfaith Council is volunteer-run, “we decided we didn’t have the wherewithal to pull it off,� she said. The need for such a service is great, she added. Just last week, three elderly women came into her real estate office hoping to find roommates — one because she felt it would make her safer and another because she needs help paying off her mortgage. “I’m thrilled,� she said of Homeshare Partners. “I think it’ll work great.�
Coe said she believes there will be plenty of home seekers; the push, she said, will be to find providers. Neither she nor Szala believe the program will be large. Szala expects maybe 15 to 20 matches a year. But at a time when water shortages have made development in Vashon town nearly impossible, Szala said, Homeshare Partners will help. “If we’re consistent over the years (in the number of matches), the program could have a pretty important impact,� Szala said. Vashon HouseHold will hold two informational meetings about the project at the Vashon Library: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. For more information, email Jenn Coe at homeshare@vashonhousehold.org or call her at 463-6455.
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8&%/&4%": t Fire Board Commissioners Debate: Ask your questions of the candidates and hear what they have to say to make an informed choice. The candidates are Deborah Brown and Ron Turner for Position 1 and Candy McCullough and Joe Ulatoski for Position 4. 7 p.m. at the Penny Farcy Fire Training Center on Bank Road. (For more information, see page 31.) Scholastic Book Fair: The fair this year will benefit the Camp Waskowitz program for fifthgraders. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, to Friday, Oct. 28, at Chautauqua. Independent Senior Living: Mike Masi will discuss Vashon’s only mobile home residential park near town and wants input about what people 55 and older want for a senior community. 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center on Bank Road. Orthodox Christian Mystical Theology and Zen Buddhism: Leading the discussion on the similarities between the two religions will be Father Tryphon, who is abbot and co-founder of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery, a monastic community of the Russian Orthodox Church that has been on Vashon Island since 1988. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Puget Sound Zen Center, 20406 Chautauqua Beach Road.
5)634%": t Chamber of Commerce Open House: See the New Vashon Island Visitor Center, meet the chamber
board of directors, staff and volunteers, enjoy a Ray Pfortner art exhibit and meet the Vashon LEADS Networking Group. RSVPs are appreciated to 463-6217 or discover@vashonchamber.com. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 17141 Vashon Hwy. S.W. Awakening Fully to Living and Dying: Lisa Devereau, funeral director at Island Funeral Service, will speak, hosted by the Puget Sound Zen Center. The discussion will focus on identifying community needs around end-of-life issues. For more information, call Sissel Johannessen at 463-9326. 7 p.m. at the Puget Sound Zen Center, 20406 Chautauqua Beach Road.
'3*%": t Senior Center Birthday Table: If your birthday is in October, you’re entitled to be honored at the center’s monthly birthday lunch. The suggested donation is $3.50. 11:45 a.m. at the center on Bank Road.
4"563%": t Recycle Building Materials: Drop off reusable materials, including windows, doors, clean lumber, cabinets, sinks and light fixtures. Second Use staff will determine what is reusable. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station. Adopt-a-Cat Day: Learn about available cats online at www.vipp. org and adopt one this weekend. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at VIPP’s cat shelter, 12200 S.W. 243rd. Weekend Book Club: The group will discuss “Middlesex� by Jeffrey Eugenides. December’s selection will be “The Widows’ Adventures� by Charles Dickinson. New members are welcome. Call Nancy Paul at 567-5606 for information. 4 p.m. at a home near town. Author Reading: Longtime Islander Ina Whitlock will read from her book, “Sketches from Paraguana.� The self-published book includes a collection of stories that
PUBLIC MEETINGS Vashon-Maury Island Community Council Outreach Committee: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Vashon Library. Vashon Sewer District Board of Commissioners: 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
Oct. 20, at the Vashon Senior Center. King County Airport District #1 Commissioners: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
20, at Courthouse Square. Vashon Island Fire & Rescue Commissioners: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
25, at Station 55. Vashon Island School District: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at McMurray Middle School. Vashon-Maury Island Community Council Natural Resources and Land Use Committee: Call Robert Keeler for more information at 6797279. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Land Trust Building.
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Footloose: Plays through Oct. 27 The Greenhorns: The film documents the reemergence of the young American farmer. 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. See www.vashontheatre. com for show times or call
Whitlock drew from her 10 years of living in Venezuela. 6 p.m. at the Vashon Bookshop. Late Night @ the Library: Kids in grades six through 12 are invited to wear a costume or create one, play Kinect, Wii, Guitar Hero and computer games. 6 p.m. at the Vashon Library.
46/%": t Unitarian Fellowship: Bill Skarvie of the “Great Turning Initiative� and the Living Economies Forum will present “The Face of Oppression� as seen in the angry faces of people demanding freedom and equality and rulers brutally repressing them to maintain privileged positions. 9:30 a.m. at Lewis Hall behind Burton Community Church. Author Reading: Leslie Rule will discuss her newest book, “Where Angels Tread: Real Stories of Miracles and Angelic Intervention,� which she has dedicated to Vashon Island resident Ross Krinsky. The dedication of the book expresses the mutual gifts that have sprung from their friendship that has stemmed from her desire to help Ross overcome a serious illness. She will also share some of her favorite cases of ghostly encounters along with stories of angelic intervention. 2 p.m. at the Vashon Library. Dr. William Foege — Telling Stories: Foege, who lives part time on Vashon Island, has been credited with eradicating smallpox and saving millions of lives. In the speakers’ series hosted by Vashon Community Care, Foege will share stories from his life of global health work. 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Bethel Church. (For more information, see page 5). Sunday Conversation: Morgan Ahern will speak about what it means to by a Gypsy on Vashon. This conversation is part of the series Dorothy Bauer hosts each month. Call her for more information at 463-5664. 7 p.m. at Bauer’s home in Burton.
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UPCOMING Children’s Brain Development: Educational consultant Victoria Tennant will speak at this free presentation. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the PlaySpace. Lisabeula School Status: The King County Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing to review the old Lisabeula School off Wax Orchard Road for designation as a King County Landmark. The commission will hear public testimony to assist in determining whether or not the property meets landmark designation criteria. At the close of the hearing, the commission will either make a final decision on the nomination or issue a preliminary determination of significance and continue the public hearing to its next meeting before making a final decision. 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum. Holiday Greens and Wreaths: This is a fundraiser for the 2012 senior graduation night. Greens will be available for pick up on Dec. 3. Order forms are available at Vashon High School and Pampered Paws. Call Tammy Thomas at 4639938 for details. Order by Oct. 28. Clean Up Vashon: Participate in the Dump Vashon project and clean up Island roads. Organize a team, host a coffee gathering or adopt a section of Island roadway to maintain. Call Robin Blair at 617-5190 for more information. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 29. Take Back Prescription Medications: Get rid of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, outside Thriftway. Say Farewell to Wendy Braicks: Everyone who would like to thank Braicks for her 21 years of service at the Vashon Park District is
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Ferret Shelter Northwest will host its annual fall rummage event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Land Trust Building. As always, items will be available for a donation. All of the proceeds will help rescue unwanted ferrets, many from on Vashon. In all, the group has rescued 22 Island ferrets. Donations can be brought to the sale on Saturday morning or dropped by after 3 p.m. on Friday to the Land Trust building. Organizers cannot accept large items, such as furniture or television sets. For further information, call Michael FitzPatrick at 463-4317. Above, Cleo the ferret shows off her best side. welcome at this open house. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Ober Park. Book Launch Party: Islander Judi Blaze will present her book, “Normal People Are Those We Don’t Know Well,â€? a collection of short stories that chronicles the lives of quirky, often unhinged characters who show themselves to be not so different after all. 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at CafĂŠ Luna. Author Reading: Yakima author Inga Wiehl will read from her book, “Heartstrings: A Tale of Danish Loyalty, Resistance, and Homecoming.â€? The author’s grandmother is the central character of the story and serves as a representative of those who made the difficult choice of remaining in Southern Jutland, Denmark, during the years of Prussian annexation from 1864 to 1920. Wiehl will be available for questions and signing at Books by the Way following the event. She is looking forward to talking to the many people on the Island that are interested in writing memoirs and will tailor the event toward that. 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at CafĂŠ Luna. Horse-o-ween: Enjoy horses and riders in costume. Events will include pole bending, relay races and an apple eating contest. Entry
fees for riders are $25 for all day, $20 for 4-H members and $7 for the costume class only. It is free to watch. Registration starts at 11 a.m. The event is from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Paradise Ridge. Halloween Celebration: Vashon merchants will host the Island’s annual trick-or-treating festivities. People who would like to take photos are invited to stop by Movie Magic and snap some pictures in front of a spooky backdrop. The main highway will be closed for revelers from 4 to 8 p.m. Festivities run from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Early Childhood Nature and Education Talk: Early childhood and nature expert Erin Kenny, founder of the Cedarsong Nature School’s Forest Kindergarten (or outdoor preschool) will give a presentation about her recent participation at the International Nature Action Collaborative for Children conference, which included many site visits to forest kindergartens and nature preschools in the Netherlands and Germany. The presentation consists of a slideshow with commentary and discussion. This is an adults-only event, and the charge is by donation. 7 to 8:30 pm. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Land Trust Building.
$0.$"45 All VoV TV shows are produced by Islanders. If you’ve created a video program of any kind, contact Susan McCabe at 463-0301 or info@ voiceofvashon.org. Comcast 21 is happy to broadcast your show. This week’s features on VoV TV are: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, 6 p.m. The Vashon Island Chorale performed Mozart’s Requiem to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Rick Skillman recorded and edited the entire concert, and you can experience it on Channel 21. The complete VoV TV Schedule is available at voiceofvashon.org.
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conlee@gmail.com. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21; 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Hanna Barn, 7712 S.W. Point Robinson Road. Raising the Contemplative Child and Teaching Children to Bless: The first workshop will address ways to introduce spiritual practices which point a child’s heart and mind beyond the concrete materialism of this culture. The second workshop will explore the concept of blessing and being blessed (as Biblically defined) and how those concepts translate to the various ages and stages of child development. Rev. Deborah H. Anderson, a family care specialist, will lead both workshops. For reservations, call her at 853-2388 or email dha@lgcmin.com. The cost is by donation. The first class will meet from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the second from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, both at the Presbyterian Church. Building Community Resilience in Uncertain Times: Bill Scarvie, the coordinator of outreach for the Great Turning Initiative of David Korten’s Living Economies Forum, will lead the workshop. Participants will share stories, concerns and experiences, gain wisdom and build a basis for social action. The suggested donation is $15. Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, a Lewis Hall behind the Burton Church. Silk Painting for Christmas Giving: Suzanna Leigh will offer theses classes for artists and nonartists. In the first class, students will create patterns by printing with found and natural objects. In the second, students will use a tie-dying technique called Shibori to create three scarves. In the final class, students will use a water soluble resist for a batiklike effect to create images. All classes are $55. To register, email leigh.suzanna@gmail.com. 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 23 and 30 and Nov. 6 at Leigh’s studio near KVI.
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Cheesemaking: From Cow to Curd: Culinary Institute of America graduate Kelsey Kozak will guide people through the entire cheesemaking process, from milking the cow to aging wheels of cheese. Call Kozak at 463-1317. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kozak’s home. Class dates will be arranged to accommodate students. Vocal Workshop: Singer/songwriter Sarah Christine will lead the class. By utilizing the power of breath, awareness of body and fluidity of movement, the group will focus on opening blockages and creating a clear channel for the voice to flow freely. The cost is $45. Contact Christine for more information at 734-6311 or sarahchristinemusic@gmail.com. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Hanna Barn, 7712 S.W. Point Robinson Road. Facing the Unimaginable: Rev. Deborah H. Anderson, a family care specialist, will host a workshop for adults and teenagers. It will cover how to move through the unimaginable with purpose, authenticity and a few laughs along the way. Explore the possibilities in impossible situations. 853-2388 or email dha@lgcmin. com. Registration and questions can be addressed to the same phone number and email as above. 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Vashon Presbyterian Church. ESL: Adults can learn to speak, read and write in English. Free. 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Vashon Library.
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The Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum honored the soldiers who fought in Vietnam earlier this month at the opening of the exhibit, Home of Record: Vashon and the Vietnam War. The Association of Washington Generals presented Sgt. Chris Gaynor, right, with a plaque. Gaynor is a Vietnam veteran and co-curator of the exhibit. He delivered a moving acceptance speech and called out the names of the 12 fallen Vashon soldiers, followed by a moment of silence. The exhibit includes Gaynor’s trove of pictures taken in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 and the letters he wrote home during his time there. The exhibit also includes a Roll of Honor for Vietnam era military veterans, a Wall of Remembrance and an interactive map of Vietnam.
All Island Forum to host exploration of water issues All Island Forum’s first meeting on Sept. 22 drew 41 citizens to explore the topic of water, which will be front and center when AIF holds its first community forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct 27. The big turnout was a resounding indicator to me of Vashon’s passion for community and their interest in water issues. This meeting was a good example of truly engaging in dialogue and beginning a process where we might encounter and move through potential conflicts and not be defeated by our differences. AIF is seeking ways to connect the community on important topics, creating a viable space for discussion. The meeting generated a number of issues that we hope to explore at next week’s forum, called “Vashon Water: Vitality Resilience and Growth,� to be held at the Open Space for Arts & Community. Some Islanders are concerned about growth and believe that access to alternative sources of water may drive unwanted
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Island jazz aficionados are in for a treat: Renowned guitarist, composer and recording artist Mimi Fox will play a concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Blue Heron. Winner of six consecutive Downbeat Magazine international critic’s polls, Fox has been lauded by colleagues and fans alike as one of today’s most eloquent jazz guitarists. Guitar Player Magazine called her “a prodigious talent who has not only mastered the traditional forms but has managed to reinvigorate them.� She has nine recordMimi Fox will play a show at the Blue Heron on Saturday. ings to her credit and has performed all over the adjunct professor at New York University. world, sharing stages with such greats as Fox has also made a name for herself by Charlie Bird, Branford Marsalis and Stevie teaching workshops and performing in Wonder. prison settings. She’s also a noted jazz educator, having Tickets to Fox’s show, $15/$18, are on served as head of the guitar program at sale at the Blue Heron, Heron’s Nest, Island the Jazz School in Berkeley as well as an book stores and www.brownpapertickets.
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ore than a dozen eager young thespians will sing and dance in a fully staged production of “Godspell� this weekend. The family-friendly show, one of the most exuberant rock operas of the 1970s, tells the story of the Gospel of Matthew, and includes musicalized versions of many well-known New Testament parables. “Godspell,� often billed as a celebration of the family of humankind, has toe-tapping tunes that range in styles from pop and folk rock to gospel and vaudeville. The Vashon cast of “Godspell� includes Quinn McTighe as Jesus, Max Lopuszynski as Judas and a chorus comprised of Salena Biro, Hannah Fellbaum, Maria Gilmour, Ellie Hughes, Isaac Hughes, Maya Krah, Luther Marinez, Marisol Marinez, Roman MarquezTwisdale, Louisa Moody and Torin Record-Sand. Drama Dock Theatre’s artistic director Elizabeth Ripley directs the show and Elizabeth Schoen contributed highstepping choreography. Island chanteuse Maggie Laird is the show’s band leader. “Godspell� is the third installment of Drama Dock’s Youth Theatre Initiative, a program that aims to provide meaningful
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The cast of “Godspell� includes 13 Island teens, 12 of whom are pictured above. At top is the show’s iconic poster image by famed illustrator Donald Byrd. stage time for Island youth in middle and high school. Auditions for the next show in the series, “All Night Strut: A Jumpin’ Jivin’ Jam,� will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at McMurray Middle School. The show is a musical revue, with roles for up to 30 singers, dancers and actors. For more information about that show, call Marita Ericksen at 463-0995. “Godspell� will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Vashon High School’s theater. Tickets, $10 and $7.50, are on sale at Island book stores and at the door.
“Eve Was Framed: A comedy about misogyny,� a bold, multimedia one-woman show filled with witty satire and poignant social commentary, will be staged at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Red Bicycle Bistro. Written and performed by Islander Lynann Politte, the show draws from history, current events and Politte’s personal experiences to explore the persistence of misogyny in contemporary culture. “Eve Was Framed� — a fusion of provacative physical theater, storytelling, monologues and poetry — had its debut in 2009 as part of Vashon Island Arts’ New Works Series, playing to sold-out crowds at the Blue Heron. Friday night’s show is a fundraiser for the DoVE Project, an Island organization that offers services for those affected by domestic violence. Through the DoVE Project, survivors of domestic violence can gain access to a support group, get help with legal procedures and speak to an advocate. The group works under the umbrella of Vashon Youth & Family Services. Tickets to “Eve Was Framed,� offered on a sliding scale of $15 to $25, are on sale at Island book stores. If tickets are available
Lyann Politte performs her show. at show time, they will be sold at the door. The show, which includes spicy language and frank talk about women’s sexuality, is for ages 16 and older.
A funnyman struts his stuff at show for kids Ready to laugh? Comic Alex Zerbe will launch this year’s Vashon Allied Arts Family Series at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Blue Heron Art Center. Stunts, physical comedy and audience participation are all a part of Zerbe’s highenergy show. The show includes mind-blowing maneuvers such as mouth-juggling two ping-pong balls and harpooning veg-
etables launched from a giant slingshot. Audiences will also be able to see Zerbe test his skills at chopping celery by throwing a a playing card. Tickets to the show are $5 for ages 10 and younger, $9 for VAA members and seniors and $12 for everyone else. They are on sale at the Blue Heron, Heron’s Nest, Island book stores and www. brownpaper tickets.com.
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A lifelong painter finds his artistic muse on Vashon By ELIZABETH SHEPHERD Arts Editor
A steep, winding driveway on Vashon’s west side leads to a beach house where one artist is starting to make a local name for himself. Bill “Popi� Champion, a native Californian who moved to Vashon seven years ago after retiring from a long career in real estate, is finally getting a chance to be a full-time artist, creating colorful acrylic paintings and rustic wooden furniture. He’s shown his paintings as a guest of the Barnworks collective, and several examples of his rustic, Adirondacks-inspired furniture are currently on sale at Blooms & Things. It’s been a long journey for the 69-year-old artist. “He was born with all his talent,� said his wife Sandy Champion, who along with Bill, recently welcomed a visitor to their spacious home, adorned with Bill’s work as well as an extensive collection of other American rustic furniture. As the couple showed off a scrapbook filled with photos of dozens of Bill’s paintings, they took turns explaining his artistic path. Many years ago, they said, Champion signed
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Owners of the Vashon Pharmacy have taken down the towering eucalyptus tree next to their building and removed an entrance into their parking lot as part of an effort to clean up an area that has long been a site for loitering and drinking. Dave Willingham, who owns the pharmacy with Tom Langland, said they plan to extend the small pocket park adjacent to the pharmacy so that it spans the entire area between their building and the one to the south. But it won’t be a park that encourages lingering, Willingham said. In fact, they plan to remove the railroad ties that now provide a perch for people. “We’re going to make it one big park with no seating,� Willingham said as he stood next to the site. The eucalyptus was taken down, he said, because it was in bad shape and was recommended for removal by their arborist Michelle Ramsden. The driveway was removed due to safety concerns.
“We’ve had a lot of close accidents here,� he said. Some, however, were troubled by the tree’s demise. The word “murder� was stenciled in red paint on the stump of the eucalyptus, with red paint dribbling down the sides of the stump. Peter Ray, an Islander and landscape designer, painted the word on the tree, according to a YouTube video he posted. He also placed candles around the tree, the second of two eucalyptus trees to be felled in the pocket park next to the pharmacy. In a column he wrote in The Loop, he said he designed the original pocket park in 1984 and planted the trees. He couldn’t be reached last week for comment. Willingham said he wasn’t terribly concerned about the stencil. “It’s fine. People can express themselves,� he said. He said he expects some people will also be upset about the closing of the driveway, which will force Islanders to drive through the alley to reach the parking lot. Meanwhile, Luke McQuillin, who heads
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removal of contaminated soil to some kind of capping of the area, Aoyagi said. “It really depends on the property owner and what they want,� she added. Details of the residential cleanup plan, however, are not firmed up and the state is looking for feedback from residents, in part because state officials recognize that a yard-by-yard remediation plan is unorthodox. The state is holding a public meeting on Vashon on Nov. 9 to discuss the plan and garner feedback. It has also placed documents online and in the Vashon library. “The state doesn’t usually clean up residential properties,� Aoyagi said. Funds for the massive cleanup come from a settlement Asarco made when it filed for bankruptcy in 2005. The state was one of several that successfully argued it should get a portion of Asarco’s bankruptcy payouts because of the company’s nearly century-long presence in Ruston, a town adjacent to north Tacoma, and the extent of the contamination its massive plume left in the region’s soil. The state received $188 million in settlement funds. Half of that will be spent on an effort to address soil contamination within the 1,000-acre plume site — a multi-pronged program that includes ongoing outreach and education, cleanup during property development, a soil safety program and residential yard cleanup in the most contaminated areas. The state expects to spend about $64 million on yard cleanup, the centerpiece of its plan. The effort will likely start next year and last a decade. Cynthia Walker, manager of the state’s smelter plume cleanup project, said she believes the funds will be enough to complete the residential program. Many residents on Vashon and Maury are already quite familiar with the issue. The state began cleaning up public and private schools and licensed day cares on the Island five years ago. Residents have also received occasional “dirt alerts� from the state addressing the issue. And several Vashon homeowners agreed to be in a pilot project last year where they received free soil testing. In fact, Doug Hoffmann, who grew up in Dockton and whose grandfather worked at the smelter, remembers getting tested for arsenic and lead when he was an elementary schoolchild some 30 to 35 years ago. “I
The state’s map shows areas of highest arsenic concentration. remember I was lower than my friend, and we lived right across the block from each other,� he said, adding that the plume’s impact seemed to vary widely property to property. The state has addressed contamination at all the public and private schools and day cares, focusing on places where children congregate, because they’re considered the most susceptible: The heavy metals are ingested primarily through the mouth, so kids who eat dirt or put dirty hands in their mouths are most at risk. Just last spring, officials worked with Erin Kenny at Cedarsong Nature School — a Vashon preschool and summer camp where kids spend all of their time outdoors — testing soils and removing or capping those areas with contaminated dirt. Kenny said it was a positive experience. State officials tested soil where the school’s kids tended to congregate, finding — as Hoffmann noted — that the situation varied area by area. “It didn’t come down in an even blanket,� Kenny said. “You can test the soil in one spot and it’s clean, and five feet away, it’s a whole different story. That’s the disturbing part.� Ultimately, work crews placed landscape cloth in one area and covered it with cedar chip. In another spot, the school’s “outdoor kitchen,� they built a deck and surrounded it with gravel. And in a large depression that becomes a mud puddle in the winter and where the kids play quite a bit, Kenny said, state workers found soil with a high level of contamination — opting in that instance to remove the dirt and truck it to a landfill licensed to take contaminants. “It was great to work with them,� Kenny said of the state employees. “They
had many suggestions but weren’t alarmist.� Some, however, worry that Islanders may not be open to the Ecology Department’s plan. “I think people on Vashon live here because they like their privacy,� said Leda Langley, a farmer who lives near Dockton. Like many Vashon farmers, she said, she and her husband had their soil tested before they began growing crops and were reassured when they found their soil did not test high in arsenic or lead. She’s also talked to soil experts at both Washington State University and Oregon State University and has learned methods for naturally composting and cleaning soil. “You can import soil and compost, but a lot of the industrially made compost has herbicides and pesticides,� she said. State officials, however, say they’ll tailor their approach to what it is that Islanders whose yards and gardens test high say they want. “It isn’t like we’ll have a cookie-cutter approach,� said Walker. They also hope Islanders will take the long view, thinking not only about the way they currently use their outdoor areas but also how a future family that owns their home might live there. “We want people to think about not only their own concerns, but about who’s going to be living there in the future,� Aoyagi said. “It’s tricky, because we do want people to participate, but we don’t them to do it against their will.� At the same time, Aoyagi said, she’s optimistic Vashon residents will be open to the plan. The state got a lot of interest in its pilot project last spring, she noted, “which makes me think this program will be wellreceived on Vashon.�
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National Professional Business Women’s Week October 17 – 21, 2011 The profiles featured in this section are paid advertising.
Priscilla Schleigh, OWNER
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s we celebrate our 5th year in business (and my 10 year on-Vashon anniversary), I am honored to be a part of an energetic group of entrepreneurial women. Acting as a bridge between women-owned business in over 55 countries and our customers on Vashon Island, Giraffe creates a beautiful full circle, providing personal and home accessories – sheets, towels, linens, jewelry, textiles, furniture, clay bakeware and more – so that women who are business owners across the globe can buy essentials for their homes and families, too. We also have some fantastic items made by Vashon women as well. “Weaving together beauty and justice.�
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Were it not for them, we’d not have some of our best restaurants, gift shops, coffee stands and boutiques. Were it not for them, some of us would find ourselves heading off-Island regularly for a suite of services — from massage to hair care to mental health support. They keep our stores running, handle our real estate and help us care for our children, our pets, our yards and our homes. But Vashon’s working women do something more as they juggle the many demands of job and family. They also contribute, over and over again, to the philanthropic health and civic life of our community. They give to our auctions. They take on leadership positions in those organizations helping to educate our children. They volunteer for the many groups working to house, clothe and feed Islanders in need. So this week, take a moment to say thank you to the many women who, in one fashion or another, make this Island run. Their contributions are immeasurable and countless. We at The Beachcomber salute them.
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AJ’S ESPRESSO, OWNER
eing a 6th generation Vashonite, I proceed a long line of Vashon women in business. My Mother had a nursery, my Grandmother Peggy Sherman ran the liquor store and had a butcher shop, and my Great Grandmother Elisa Sherman had a hotel in Portage in the 1890’s. I am proud to continue this long and storied line of Vashon’s and my family’s women in business. A t AJ’s, we provide our customers with a great cup of coffee using only the best ingredients. From our all organic Vashon Coffee to using only non-growth hormone milk, we make sure that each drink is not only good for you but the environment as well. We also offer soy, rice, hazelnut, almond, coconut and hemp milk for all the dairy free folks. And in case you are hungry, try us for lunch! We have soup and rolls, salads, sandwiches, wraps made fresh daily by Meghen Magonegil. Stop by, say hi, and try some of our delicious offerings the next time you’re in town. Thanks to my amazing employees Molly Browe and Sheila McGuffin!!! We have extended our hours! And don’t forget to get your Frequent Buyer Card Monday – Friday 5AM-5PM, double-punched on Sundays and Mondays. Saturday 7AM-3PM, Swing through AJ’s Espresso today! Sunday 8AM-2PM. Conveniently located on Vashon Highway on the North end of town.
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Laurel Boyajian OWNER/ARTIST
Helix Farm & Fibers is part of the Slow and Local movements. I grow and collect the dye plants, purchase wool from Northwest farms, hand card or comb the fibers, and spin the yarn. Each skein of yarn or bundle of fiber takes many hours of skilled labor to create. I also work with small mills to process some fiber and yarns. Boya means color or dye and Boyaja a dyer. My Boyajian grandparents were Armenians from EasternTurkey. My grandfather worked with carpets in Chicago. I am reinventing the work of my ancestors. Yarns will be available at Willingham Weavery during the Holiday Arts Tour. Demonstrations and classes are in the works at the forming textile collective.
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“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow wh ere they lead.� ~
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
National Professional Business Women’s Week October 17 – 21, 2011
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More Than Just A Lumber Yard A Shopping Destination for WOMEN
Thank You Vashon for your continued business & support
Thanks for Sharing Your Smile With Us! Back row, left to right: Amber Jackson, Kim Sudduth, Jill Yates, Katherine Whitney, Tena Palmer Front row, seated left to right: Carol Maki, Mandy Richards, Sue Smith
Gina, Kristina, Kim - Business Office
Colleen, Garden Center; Robin, Paint
Karen, Cindy - Contractor Sales; Jennifer - Design Center
Nicole, Kim, Kay, Jayme Customer Service Associates
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Come watch us grow. We continue to add items to our inventory to assist you with all your home projects regardless of size. These women are dedicated, fun and essential to the balance of everyday operations. With many years of experience in the business, we can make sure you have a pleasant shopping experience.
We invite all women to attend our 7th Annual “Ladies Night Only� Event /PWFNCFS UI t QN QN Good food and the best sale prices of the year. There will be great raffle prizes as well as vendor participation for various product lines. (This is a Ladies Only event, and is not appropriate for children or men)
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“Many persons have a wrong idea of wh at constitutes true happ iness. It is not attained through selfgratiďŹ cation but through fi delity to a worthy purpose.â€?
VASHON’S
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HELEN KELLER
Joanna Gardiner, OWNER Loving care for animals, plants and homes
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have loved and cared for animals all my life. In 1996, I began taking care of animals in their homes when their families were away. Over the years, a business has grown until today we are a team of 10 loving, trained and experienced caregivers providing a wide range of animal services including home visits, walks, housesitting, doggy b & b’s, and large animal/farm care. We are also happy to look after homes, plants and gardens. We offer rides to the vet or groomer, woods and beach walks, and nursing care-giving pills, shots, fluids. Our goal is holistic: to attend to needs for physical comfort, safety, mental stimulation, communication, companionship, and love. We work with reliability, attention to detail, discretion, and compassion. And we have lots of fun! It’s hard work, but incredibly rewarding: doggy kisses, purrs, horse nuzzles. Thanks to all the island families who have entrusted the care of their non-human children to us. We are grateful for the love and friendship of the animals in our care.
567-0560 or 228-4841 Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Proud supporter of Vashon Island Pet Protectors
Women in Business on Vashon since 1998 Kelly Wright
Naturopathic Physician
Michelle Obertacz
Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Acupuncturist
Lisa Lenihan
Licensed Massage Therapist
Meg White
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
A Primary Care Practice Now Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
463-4778 www.vashonnaturalmedicine.com 18913 Vashon Hwy SW r Vashon WA 98070
Ruth Huffman
Licensed Massage Therapist
Amber Starcher
Office Manager and Insurance Specialist
Natalie Olsen Joanne Hennessey Reception
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ELIZ ABETH BL ACK WELL
(The first woman in the U.S. to become a physician)
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Sara Clark
Jill Dziko, LICSW
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& Connie Sorensen
We have you covered!
am a Licensed Clinical Social worker and founder of Your Adoptive Family, a Licensed, non-profit adoption agency. As a biological and adoptive parent I have experienced adoption from both the personal and professional sides, and bring 10 years of experience helping families with their adoption journey. Our mission at Your Adoptive Family is to support families from the start to the finish of their adoption journey. Please call or email me today to begin your adoption journey.
PO Box 2191, Vashon, WA 98070 Your Adoptive Family 206-408-7219 www.youradoptivefamily.com
Insurance Advisor Committed to offering costeffective plans for your Auto, Home and Life Insurance needs. 206 . 277.7838 x 58499 Sara.Clark@LibertyMutual.com
Managing Broker Trusted real estate advisor since 1998, helping you buy and sell‌ one house at a time. 206 . 819.7669 YourRealtor@ConnieSorensen.com
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Core Centric
ELITE PERSONAL TRAINING heers from Core Centric Personal Training. The achievements of our clients have made our business a success. There is overwhelming support from one person to the next as we observe and appreciate progress; through this practice goals have been achieved. Some of the goals reached include first time triathlons and improved marathons, mountain climbs, walking through graduation, completing daily activities with less pain and walking up Gold Beach hill. Core Centric Personal Training is about taping into resources, often already within the clients body, to allow success. Gaining strength is making progress. We have several ways to measure progress. Program and performance review ensures that the system is working to attain the goal. Modification of progression and regression are used to keep the clients on the right track. Core Centric Personal Training uses a combination of personal training and small group training to reach out to clients. Whatever the training mode, our goal as trainers is that you leave the session feeling better then when you came in, physically and mentally. There is nothing better then receiving messages from clients such as, “We did it!� and “Dr. says I’m in perfect health�. Our clients are our success. Our clients make Core Centric Personal Training a fitness center sensation. The TRX suspension trainers and Tacx Flow trainers allow us to strengthen and condition all fitness levels, young and old, sedentary to seasoned athlete. Yes guys, we work you too! Thank you to everyone who has stepped inside.
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Kate Kibler, Sarah Lake St. Germain, Kristin Baron Sarah Lake St.Germain 206-455-5284 Hairstylist
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Kate Kibler 206-953-0685 Mojo Rio Tattoo www.mojorio.com
Kristin Baron, LMP 206-850-9139 Blossom Body Work Swedish r Deep Tissue r Reflexology
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2011 Vashon Women in Business Dova Silks
Dorothy Hall-Bauer
Dorothy Dunnicliff, Owner
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t Dova Silks, you will find uniquely designed hand dyed silk clothing and a line of fashionable, handcrafted accessories. Founded by Dorothy Dunnicliff and her close friend Val Speer over 12 years ago here on Vashon Island, Dova Silks now has clients in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe.
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ead their stories in Books I through IV. Find these books and the soon to be released Books V and VI at the Pharmacy, Thriftway and and the Book Stores. Buy the books and help the homeless. Enjoy Dr. Kim Ferrell’s photography and David Henchan’s Printing. Learn how we’re all connected.
Dorothy also collaborates with independent designer Sally Shivers of Wild Life Clothing. Together they continue to create custom tailored and ready-to-wear fine silk clothing from the casual to the elegant. Dorothy Dunnicliff, owner, with fellow collaborator Sally Shivers
Please come by our store in the Wallflower Building or visit us on-line at Dovasilks.com
Dorothy Hall-Bauer
The Women of Vashon Chamber of Commerce
Tammy Thomas, OWNER
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e are celebrating our 10th year pampering your pets–thank you. At our all-ladies grooming salon, we do it all, with a gentle touch. We treat each pet with special care, as if they are our own. We have watched many of them grow up over the years. Each pet starts out with a masssaging bath, using one of our natural shampoos, specialized to fit your pet’s needs. They can come in for quick bath and go, or have a full bath, fluff and trim of choice. They can even get their nails painted for that special occasion. As always, there is the quick $5 nail trim anytime. Yes, your cat needs pampering too! We keep up on all of the latest grooming techniques and equipment by attending a variety of trade shows, lectures and classes which I am certified in. Be sure to come in and check out our wall of fame where we post clients’ pictures in the lobby.
he Vashon Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to “Better Business for a Better Island.� We encourage the Vashon-Maury Island community to support women in business, as well as all Vashon businesses, by shopping local first!
From left to right: Volunteer Deirdre Petree (Friends of the Library), Debi Richards, Chamber Director, Sue Stinson, Chamber Office Administrator, Volunteer Tammy Hiltz (Vashon Thriftway). Not shown: Volunteer Tamara Hahn (Windermere Property Management) and Volunteer Nancy Carr (Community Member)
“I write these books because I think it’s good to know that neighbor on the other side of the fence, the lady up the street and the couple across the island.� – Dorothy Hall-Bauer
Tammy & Tucker Thomas
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It’s daughters in dance tutus. Precious pups. And a daily sense of wonder that comes from finding the perfect home for just what you want to spend. See how my depth of community involvement contributes to finding you the home that’s in your heart. • Former President Vashon Island PTSA • Vashon Island School District Board of Directors • Vice President Vashon Youth & Family Services Proud to be working with
Home is where the the heart is.
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SUSAN LOFLAND REALTORÂŽ Associate Broker
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“For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.� ~
VIRGINIA WOOLF
Allison Shirk Celebrating four years of business as Allison Shirk Grantwriting!
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Jessa Zimmerman, MA
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COUPLES COUNSELING AND SEX THERAPY
am a therapist on the island specializing in work with couples. I am well suited to help couples whose main concern is a sexual issue (especially problems with sexual desire) as well as those who are struggling with anything else. I also work with couples who are looking to further enhance their intimacy. In my work, I move between the sexual and non-sexual issues, using each to illuminate the other, balancing this dance to suit each couple.
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moved to the Island with my family in 1980 and lived there for over 25 years. In 2005 my husband and I moved to Port Orchard and I started Personal Best Hypnosis there. I am now very excited to be opening an office on Vashon in the former Windermere Building across from the library. Hypnosis has been used for hundreds of years and was even used during the Civil War to do surgery on the battlefield. It has been used recently by the Olympic Committee to help with athletic performance, by dentists, and by doctors for pain control. I have helped hundreds of people stop smoking, lose weight and rid themselves of fears. I have helped children stop bed wetting, do better in school and improve athletic performance. I am a certified hypnotherapist registered with the State of Washington. I completed a 200 hour course in Hypnosis, a 13 month course in Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy as well as classes in Pain Relief, Pediatric Hypnosis, Teaching Self Hypnosis, treating PTSD and Removing Imprints. Please call with questions or to make an appointment.
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A celebration heralds a new community asset Hundreds of Islanders turned out to celebrate Vashon Youth & Family Services’ PlaySpace, an early learning center on the Island that has already become a hub of family-friendly activities. The building has been at the heart of VYFS’s early learning and child development programs for the past four years. But on Saturday, after a four-month closure for remodeling, it became official: Not only does VYFS now own the 4,000-square-foot stone and timbered structure, but it has christened it with a new name — the Edith Aspiri PlaySpace, after the well-known civic leader and mother of six who was a founding member of VYFS. During Saturday’s festivities, kids sang songs, read books and played on climbing equipment that adorns the freshly painted center. Outside, other activities unfolded. Some got their faces painted. Others climbed into a fire truck. Several children, students of music teacher Gaye Detzer, picked up violins and performed a few songs, while adults beamed and took photographs. Lori Means, VYFS’s director of family education and support services, said the celebration marks a dream come true. For years, she and others would schlep equipment in and out of the social hall at Vashon’s Presbyterian Church for the organization’s near-daily play groups and other activities. Means said she and others appre-
ciated the site but longed for a true center for early learning, a permanent play area and gathering site for the Island’s many young families. Saturday, as she took in the lively scene around her, she said she was amazed and moved. “I couldn’t imagine how we’d get here,� she said. “Six years ago, it was such a dream.� Ken Maaz, the organization’s executive director, said the site will become even more of a fixture in the agency’s efforts to provide a full suite of early learning activities. Means and Daniel Macca, a family education and support services specialist, will have their offices at the PlaySpace. The organization will also add supervised visitation and mediation to its list of services, he said. Best of all, he said, the space is now nearly ideal for the kinds of activities that will take place there. A meeting room with windows and double doors, for instance, is adjacent to the play area, so parents can meet while their children romp within eyesight. Another small office provides privacy for parent coaching sessions. New red linoleum, fresh carpet and walls painted a bright yellowgold add to the center’s warmth. “It’s amazing for a community this size to have an early learning center,� Maaz said. “It’s such a great support for families.� — Story and photos by Leslie Brown
Bryton Calabrese, 1, tries out his walking skills on one of the climbing structures in the newly remodeled PlaySpace.
Edith Aspiri smiles as VYFS director Ken Maaz pays her a tribute. The VYFS’ Lori Means addresses the gath- Moses Trundle-Strachan, 6, plays the violin. He was one of several young violinering while holding Joshua Guthrie. ists who performed as part of the celebration. new center was named in her honor.
Kids line up on the floor during the official ceremony, when Ken Maaz and Lori Means talk about the accomplishment.
Sven Rasmussen, 2, gets a lift out of a fire truck.
SPORTS Vashon-Maury
ADULT SOCCER: The Vashon Island Soccer Club is now offering gentler, more mellow paced games for adult players on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McMurray Middle School field. For more information, contact Mike Parkis at 463-4255 or mpparkis@gmail.com.
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Pirates take down rivals at home, away By BILL GRIFFITH For The Beachcomber
If prior to last week Pirate folklore had not documented double rainbows and full moons having an effect on sports battles, now it has. To the delight of fans, last Tuesday’s girls soccer game had both of those visual treats, while down on the pitch the Pirates plundered their foe, the Cascade Christian Cougars, 5-1. The team followed the home win with two more away game victories last week — an 11-0 rout of Chimacum on Thursday and a 7-1 win over Foster High School on Friday. The Oct. 11 contest between Vashon and Cascade Christian had been anticipated with concern because at their first meeting earlier this season Vashon had struggled to come away with only a 1-0 victory. In this rematch, Vashon came on strong from the outset. Leading off the attack, Lena DeGuzman launched a high cannonball of a shot from 35 yards out that was in flight for a solid two seconds. The goalie waved in desperation as the ball sailed over her hands and into the net. DeGuzman nailed the shot, and the trajectory of the ball was perfectly aligned with the fan’s perspective from the stands, so for soccer enthusiasts in attendance it was truly
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Lena DeGuzman moves the ball near midfield as the Pirates take control of Tuesday’s final home soccer game against Cascade Christian. a thing of beauty. Keeping the pressure on in the 25th minute, sophomore forward Llira McEachern pounded in a skipping grounder from the right side at the edge of the penalty area. The ball crossed the face of the goal, under the diving goalie and hit deep in the far corner of the net. The shots that finally sank the ship for the Cougars can technically be referred to as a “perfect hat trick.� More than just three goals scored by one player in a game, it is specifically a left foot and right foot shot and a header, each for a score. On Vashon it’s called a
“Cat trick,� in honor of Cat Amick, who had picture perfect shots, one of each variety to make the last home game for the Pirate seniors one for the record books. Cascade Christian did manage to sneak in one goal for the match, but Vashon dominated the game defensively, with their fullbacks usually up close to midfield. One instance that brought the crowd to life was a breakthrough run by one of the Cougars who had the ball on an amazingly fast dribble deep into Pirate territory. Scrambling to stop the run was freshman
Mykah Shiosaki, a center back who ran down the intruder, stole the ball in a sprint and turned it back upfield. The fans loved it and erupted in whoops and cheers of joy. One would have thought the honor of the Pirate code had been saved, and the game ended with a Vashon win, 5-1. It was a show of skill and teamwork for the Pirates, who provided a fine sendoff with flowers and gifts for their seniors and buried a pot of golden memories under the rainbow at Vashon stadium.
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The Vashon Pirates played the Life Christian/ Seattle Christian War Eagles on Saturday at Harry Lang Stadium in Lakewood, losing to the combined team, which was twice as large as the Pirates, 35-8. The War Eagles came out with a bang, returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. Vashon’s opening drive ended in a punt, and the War Eagle’s scored again on their next drive, bringing the score to 14-0. Vashon again had to punt, but a few plays later forced a fumble at the 40-yard line that was recovered by Pirate Robert Easton. Vashon moved the ball to the 20-yard line, but they were unable to con-
The Vashon volleyball team continued their winning ways last week. The Pirates celebrated an emotional senior night by crushing league rival Cascade Christian, 3-0, on Monday, Oct. 10, in front of a large and energized home crowd. It was a memorable way for the 10 seniors on the team to end their Vashon home play. A road win at Chimacum last Thursday kept their undefeated streak in league play alive. On Saturday they traveled to Mount Baker, where they faced stiff competition from 11 other teams. The Pirates played a grueling 17 games in eight hours and finished
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vert on the fourth down. The War Eagles scored two more times in the second quarter, leaving the score 28-0 at halftime. The War Eagles scored again in the third quarter, taking their lead to 35-0. With limited depth at skill positions and several injured players, Vashon’s young team was unable to move the ball effectively until the fourth quarter when Peter Evans, a defensive safety, recovered a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown. Running back Nick Betz then powered his way into the end zone for the two-point conversion. The game ended with Vashon behind, 35-8. The Pirates’ next game is this Friday at Charles Wright. — Brian Brenno
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fourth in the tournament. The team beat Blaine, 3-0; Darrington, 2-1; Ferndale, 2-1; and Riverside Christian 2-1. They then fell to the eventual tournament winners, Mount Baker. The match for third and fourth was hard fought, with the girls coming up just short to Meridian. The Pirates took on Life Christian in an away game on Monday (after press deadline). There are only two matches left in league play: Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Orting and the regular season wrap-up on Wednesday, Oct 26, at Seattle Christian. — Cheryl Pruett
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$FMFCSBUFE SBDF EPH JT GPVOE BGUFS GPVS EBZT PO UIF SVO After several days of an all-points-bulletin search for Dash, the spirited black sled dog was found Saturday afternoon in a ravine south of Agren Park, where her leash had gotten caught on a bush. Dash, a dog that has competed in the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, slipped away from The Harbor School last Tuesday, just before she and her owner Scott White were to be the highlight of an assembly. She broke away from some students who had her on a leash, ran across the street and disappeared into the woods, according to Jackie Mollison, the school’s office manager. Volunteers were quickly called in to help search for her, posters went up around the Island, Harbor School students used Facebook to spread the word, and reports of sightings soon came in, said James Cardo, head of the small, private school. Vashon Island Pet Protectors also helped, posting a photo of the dog on its website and sending an alert to its many members. And Cardo himself spent hours looking for the dog. On Saturday, Cardo got the break he was hoping for, when he received a call from a woman who lives near Agren Park saying she and her family had heard repeated howls from a dog in the woods near their home. Cardo and six others showed up, he said, and also heard the howling.
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Dash was found in a ravine south of Agren Park Saturday. The skittish dog grew silent, however, when the party started combing the woods. Cardo said he began methodically bushwhacking through the thick brush and eventually found her, with her leash holding her tight. The dog, he said, “was nervous. But she was fine.� “A happy ending,� he added. “It was awesome.�
King County Superior Court Judge Mary I. Yu, a Vashon resident, was recently named the 2011 Outstanding Judge of the Year, along with Judge Steven C. Gonzålez, by the Washington State Bar Association. The two jurists were honored at the bar association’s annual dinner last month. In October 2010, remarks reportedly made by two members of the state Supreme Court regarding race and the criminal justice system triggered concern among members of the community, particularly in communities of color. Yu joined Gonzålez and Professor Robert Chang of the Seattle University Law School in their effort to convene a forum to address the issue, according to the bar association. Subsequently, the Race and Criminal Justice Task Force was created, and at a gathering in Olympia in March, Yu, Gonzålez and researchers from around the state presented data highlighting the effects of disparate treatment by the criminal justice system on communities of color — including disproportionate rates of arrests, severity of penalties imposed and rates of incarceration. The task force’s presentation revealed both the need to make far-ranging changes in the justice system and the energy that exists to do the work, the bar association said. Yu, who recently moved to Vashon, was the guest speaker at the Island’s annual Interfaith Martin Luther King Commemorative Service earlier this year.
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Retired activist runs against seasoned firefighter for fire board By NATALIE JOHNSON Staff Writer
In a contest that so far has been more lively than most races on Vashon, Joe Ulatoski seeks to be elected to position four on Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s five-member board of commissioners, a six-year term. The seat is currently filled by Candy McCullough, who is running to retain the position. Voters are expected to receive ballots for the all-mail election at the end of this week, and they are due on Nov. 8. McCullough and Ulatoski, along with the two candidates running for position one on the board, will answer questions tonight at a debate sponsored by Voice of Vashon and The Beachcomber. The debate, moderated by Susan McCabe, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Penny Farcy Training Center on Bank Road.
Candy McCullough When Candy McCullough was appointed to complete Gayle Sommers’ term on the fire board in June, she stepped down from a 26-year volunteer career at VIFR, where she has been a firefighter, EMT, instructor and ultimately a captain. She has also moved through the ranks over the course of an approximately 20-year career as a firefighter with Boeing, where she is now a fire inspector as well as the secretary for the local union and a union negotiator. Though McCullough says she’ll volunteer again on Vashon if she isn’t elected to the board, she believes her extensive experience as both a professional and volunteer responder makes her an asset as a commissioner. “Who better to look at the program and decide what we should spend our tax dollars on than someone who has been in the program?� she said. McCullough, 53, speaks confidently and smiles often. She throws out department terms and phrases as only a seasoned responder would and freely speaks her mind, but is also quick to crack a joke and even poke fun at herself. McCullough, who shares a love of swing
dancing with her partner, served for five years on the board of the 600-member Seattle Swing Dance Club, three of them as its president. “The fire service is my passion,� she said, adding that as she gets older and is within a few years of retirement, it’s a good time for her to be a commissioner. “Now I’m ready for my next challenge,� she said. McCullough, who remembers a time when all of Vashon’s volunteer responders were from the Island, is clearly passionate about local volunteerism. She pointed out that many volunteers are now from off-Island, and the majority of on-Island volunteers are support staff, meaning they don’t fight fires or aid patients. McCullough used to respond from her home in Tahlequah and believes increased on-Island volunteerism is the key to having faster response times to outlying areas of Vashon, especially as some roads may fall into disrepair due to a lack of county funding. “When the real stuff hits, we’re in trouble. That’s my opinion,� she said. McCullough recently volunteered to be the board liaison to the department’s recruiting and retention coordinators. “I know what we need, I know what it takes and I know we need more local involvement,� she said. She is also paying close attention to the upcoming expiration of King County’s EMS levy, which provides half of the department’s funding and is set to expire in 2013. Though a task force is currently working to draft a new levy to put before voters, she said the board faces the possibility of the department losing all or some of its levy funding, and McCullough feels she knows what the department should and should not spend money on. “With the economy the way it is, that EMS levy is going to be a big deal,� she said. McCullough, who is also involved with the Vashon Island Fruit Club and puts on monthly swing dances at Ober Park, says she loves to volunteer behind the scenes but isn’t a “drum pounder.�
She acknowledged the fact that Ulatoski, her opponent, is a bigger name on Vashon but said she believes her experience and inside knowledge of the department will continue to benefit the board. “I’m not a politician, but I am upfront, and I have integrity and the intention to do what is best for the community,� she said.
Joe Ulatoski Joe Ulatoski, 84, says he’s been accused of being nuts or having a misplaced gene because he just keeps volunteering. “Some people like to go play golf or go sailing. I’d like to take all this experience and knowledge I’ve accumulated and use it for the community, to make it a safer place and a better place to live and work,� he said. Upon moving to Vashon a little over a decade ago, Ulatoski soon got involved in Island affairs. As one of the founders of VashonBePrepared, he has worked with the fire department and a corps of volunteers over the last decade to make the Island more prepared for a major emergency such as a large earthquake. Ulatoski, who has a thoughtful demeanor and civic-minded sensibility, is also a member of the Vashon Rotary Club and was on the board of the Vashon-Maury Island Community Council for about six months before resigning with the rest of the nineperson board last summer. He has also been one of the largest proponents of Vashon’s ferry service, serving on the community council’s transportation committee and lobbying politicians to retain the Island’s service levels. He recently put forward a motion at a community council meeting to send a letter to local lawmakers expressing concerns with the county’s plan to let some Vashon roads fall into disrepair. Those who know Ulatoski well know that he boasts a 32-year career with the Army. His array of positions include commanding a 6,000-man infantry in Vietnam, acting as the liaison between the White House and the Department of Defense during Watergate and commanding a 13,000-per-
son American community in Germany. He retired in 1978 as a brigadier general. Ulatoski’s experience since then includes managing a major law firm, a regional real estate company and his own management and consulting company. He tried to retire in 1991, but soon took on an executive position at the Frank Russell Company, where he stayed for another decade. Now truly retired and living on Vashon, Ulatoski believes he would be an asset to the board as it facea several county- and staterelated issues. Like McCullough, he sees the upcoming expiration of the county EMS levy as a top concern. Losing the levy funding, he said, could have a “disastrous impact on Vashon,â€? and combined with declining county funding for road repairs and budget cuts in the state ferry system, Ulatoski said the department could find itself in a difficult situation. “We already cannot meet the desired standards for response, it’s nobody’s fault. ‌ All these things that are on the horizon are going to adversely affect VIFR and their ability to go out and help the people,â€? he said. Ulatoski believes his leadership skills and experience lobbying lawmakers and working with county officials will aid the department as it attempts to keep Vashon’s funding and services. “All these things come through King County, so it depends on what your relationship is with King County, how you can persuade them to do something to your benefit,â€? he said. Ulatoski, who can often be seen at local meetings and events, said that as a commissioner he would have his finger on the pulse of Vashon. He said the fire commissioners should be more active in the community, and while some of them have volunteer experience with VIFR, his knowledge of Vashon and King County would bring a new perspective to the board. “(There are commissioners) who know the internal operations of the department. Isn’t it time to get somebody who takes the broader view?â€? he said.
Another seat on Vashon fire board is contested In a much less public race, longtime VIFR volunteer Deborah Brown is challenging incumbent Ron Turner, a retired Cost Guard senior chief who will finish his six-year term this year.
Deborah Brown To call Deborah Brown’s resume eclectic is an understatement. It’s her diverse experience both on and off the Island that she believes would make her an asset as a fire commissioner. “I touch a lot of different pockets in this community and have worked with different pockets in this community, and I have their trust,� she said. She and her husband Rick Brown have both volunteered with VIFR for more than 15 years, and together they revitalized the department’s Explorer program. Though she no longer responds, Brown still leads the Explorers and teaches classes at the fire department. Brown, who has a warm, even
bubbly personality, said that she has been thinking of joining the fire board for at least five years, and believes now is the right time. Not only does she have time to commit, she said, but she believes her experiences have prepared her to join the board as the fire department may enter a period of financial insecurity. “I think my skills base lends itself well to what the department needs right now� she said. Brown, who grew up in south Seattle and was once a professional ballet dancer, is currently a substitute teacher on Vashon. She has worked all over since moving to Vashon two decades ago, listing more than 20 on- and off-Island positions on her resume, from medical assistant at the Vashon Health Center to executive director of the Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce to facilities project manager at Boeing. She has served on several community boards, including those for the Vashon Park District and
Vashon-Maury Island Community Food Bank, and in 2002 she was an alternate board member to the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Growth Management Board. With a master’s degree in organizational systems and environmental management from Pacific Lutheran University, Brown says her volunteer and professional experience both on and off the Island have given her connections — such as ties within the King County Department of Transportation — that would be valuable to the fire department as it continues to rely on county support, such as the EMS levy and road repairs. She has even developed valuable relationships with other fire districts through her work with the Explorers, she said. “I think (the board has) done a good job, but I think there’s more we need to do,� she said. “I’m in a place right now where I have the energy and connections and that’s what I want to do.�
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Brown said she believes VIFR has been “doing its own thing� and having success, but is entering a time when it must depend more and more on other agencies in order to keep its funding and may face the task of cutting its budget. She thinks her grantwriting experience will come into play as well. “There is money out there, and we need to get it,� she said. Brown is the mother of a student at McMurray Middle School,
and it would be tough to find a facet of Vashon life that she hasn’t been involved in. As a fire commissioner, she said she would stand up for Vashon’s fire department among a sea of agencies looking to sustain their services. “I think this is time we need to collaborate rather than be our own selves,� she said. “We need to broaden our horizons. I have those connections and abilities.� 4&& '*3& #0"3% /&95 1"(&
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3PO 5VSOFS Ron Turner says he knows Vashon and he understands its fire department. And he should — the 61-yearold who owns a Vashon bed and breakfast rarely leaves the Island. The last time he left, he said, was three years ago to lobby in Olympia for Vashon’s ferry service. Turner moved to the Vashon more than 20 years
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ago after retiring from a 24-year career with the Coast Guard. Including his previous experience as a volunteer firefighter, he says he has more than 30 years of emergency services experience. Having served on the fire board during VIFR’s most tumultuous years, Turner speaks highly of the current leadership at the department, and credits himself and other board members with helping improve VIFR’s image after new leadership stepped in. “Nobody has said to me
Jimmie Lee “Tony� Check Jimmie Lee “Tony� Check, of Fuquay Varina, NC, passed from this world to be with our Lord Jesus on October 14, 2011 at the age of 77. Tony is survived by his loving wife Gloria Beymer Check. They were married June 4, 1983 in Coeur d’ Alene, ID and were blessed with a strong and enduring love for each other; a love that included much happiness and comfortable companionship. Tony’s final promise to his wife was: “Sweetheart, please don’t be sad; I’ll be waiting for you in Heaven.� Prior to retirement, Tony’s occupation was managing private clubs in Washington and Idaho. He was the manager of the Vashon Golf and Country Club during the early ‘80s, where he met his wife, Gloria. Stationed at Fairchild U.S.A.F base in Washington State, Tony served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1956. His favorite pastime was his daily brisk walk in the downtown area of Seattle. Refreshed, he would stop for coffee and chat with friends - especially with his good friend ‘T.Y.’ In Spokane, the highlight of his day was an invigorating stroll. As his health declined, he would wish and yearn for the days when he could walk and converse with his friends. His wish came true; he is now walking in Heaven with his friend Jesus. Tony was born as Jimmie Lee Check in Indianapolis, Indiana on Mar 15, 1934 and was predeceased by his parents, John Thomas Check & Zella Mae (Allison) Check and by his 3 brothers: Thomas John Check, Russell Alexander Check and Frederick Leo Check. Tony will be sorely missed by his good friend & former sister-in-law, Connie G. Barnes of Ephrata, Washington, and by his best and loyal friends Jerry Bakke of AZ and Wally Pratt of Spokane, WA. Our fun-loving, good-natured Tony will be missed by all who knew him. Tony is survived by his sons from the union with his 1st wife Carol L. Elmquist: Michael V. Check (Linda F.) of Priest River, ID & Joel P. Check (Laurel F.) of North Bend, WA, and by his daughter from the union with his 2nd wife, Brenda J. Barnes: Toni M. (Check) Mason (Marshal Lee Mason CDR, Ret. USN) of California, MD. Tony leaves behind his step-daughters from the union of Gloria’s 1st marriage to Michael P. Spakowsky of Vashon Island, Washington: Traci J. (Spakowsky) Palagi & her husband Guy Palagi, of Seattle, Washington; Jane A. (Spakowsky) DesRosier, & her husband Steven G. DesRosier, of Lillington, NC; and Daphne M. (Spakowsky) Edwards & her husband MAJ Raymond Keith Edwards, PhD, U.S. Army, of Bunnlevel, NC. Tony leaves behind his two very special nieces, Tina M. (Olson) Patton & her husband Douglas W. Patton of Seattle, Washington and Tully R. (Barnes) Kasparek & her husband Gary R. Kasparek of Spokane, Washington; Tony will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren: David A. Check & Devin W. M. Check; Zachary S. Check & Sydney Y. Check; Gabriel B. Mason, Nathanial R. Mason, Faith M. Mason & Alyssa L. Mason; Asa G. K. Palagi & Carmelita J. Palagi, Annah M. DesRosier & Jacob G. DesRosier, and Carolina O. Edwards & Evangeline C. Edwards. Tony’s ashes will be buried at Vashon Island Cemetery at a later date.
that they’re unhappy with the fire department today, and it was hard to find someone who wasn’t unhappy with the fire department six years ago,� he said. Upon joining the board half a dozen year ago, Turner, who speaks frankly, said he’s been a strict enforcer of policy in his capacity on the board. “I have been vigilant about knowing what’s going on at the fire department and have been quick to point out the policy says this, the law says this, you have to do what the policy says,� he said. Turner also says he’s responsible for several positive changes at the department. He explained that upon his election to the board, he made a list of 36 things he thought the
department should do differently, calling them “not rocket science, just common sense.� Now, he said, almost every item on the list has been done. Some, however, weren’t accomplished until long after he brought them up. For example, he says, six years ago he suggested that the department purchase a home in Burton to house responders and improve response times to the the south end and Maury Island. Commissioners couldn’t come to an agreement at the time, and the home was purchased last year. “By doing that, we were able to improve response time, according to administrators, by 67 percent,� he said. Turner says that many of his ideas have come to frui-
tion only after he made them seem like others’ ideas. “I made it somebody else’s idea, and when it was somebody else’s idea it was a good one,� he said. Turner believes the board will have its work cut out for it if it loses its EMS funding, which makes up half of the department’s budget. He was adamant, however, that the department shouldn’t ask Islanders to make up for the lost funds in a new levy. “We the people are financially embarrassed,� he said. “We can’t afford to pay any more.� He said he already knows of ways the department could cut its budget, if necessary. “I have a number of ideas and there’s a number of ways we can make adjustments before we go out and
ask the people to give more money.� Other than the upcoming levy expiration, Turner said there are no significant issues looming in the department’s future and he is pleased with what he’s accomplished as a board member. “At the end of my six years, I feel very good. I know I have been a contributing member of the fire department, and it is a much better place than it was six years ago. This time next year, if I’m still on the board, it will be a better place,� he said. The four candidates for the fire board will take part in a public debate tonight at 7 p.m. at the Penny Farcy Training Center on Bank Road.
Worship on our Island All-Merciful Saviour Orthodox Monastery 9933 SW 268th St. (south of Dockton) SUNDAYS: DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 am Followed by Potluck Celebrating 2000 years of Orthodox Christianity Call for a schedule weekday and Holy Day services.
Catholic Church
St. John Vianney Mass–Saturdays at 5:00 pm Sundays 8:00am and 10:30am Pastor: Rev. Marc Powell 16100 115th Avenue SW, Vashon WA 98070
Vashon Island Unitarian Fellowship Community, Diversity, Freedom of Belief, Enrichment of Spirit Sunday Services at 9:45 am (Sept–June) Religious Exploration for toddlers–8th Grade
Lewis Hall
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Burton Community Church
Puget Sound Zen Center
ALL ARE WELCOME INSPIRATION not Indoctrination!
Above KVI Beach in the Mann Studio.
Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit
Worship 11 am Maggie Laird Pianist/Choir Director
Sitting Meditation:
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Bethel Church 14736 Bethel Lane SW (Corner of SW 148th St. and 119th Ave. SW) 9am Sunday Bible School 10am Worship Followed by coffee fellowship
AWANA Thurs 6:00pm Sept-May Office phone
Mon. – Fri. 6:30 – 7:30am, Wed. 7:00 – 8:30pm. All Welcome!
567-4255
Vashon Island Community Church Sunday School (all ages) 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am (Children’s Church for preschool–5th graders)
Office Phone 463-3940 Pastor: Frank Davis 9318 SW Cemetery Road
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Centro Familiar Cristiano Pastor: Edwin Alvarado Ubicados En Bethel Church 14726 Bethel Lane SW 206-371-0213 Hora De Services: Sabados 7:30pm Todos Son Bienvidos, El Lugar Ideal Para Toda La Familia Dios Les Bendiga
Vashon Friends Worship Group (Quakers) 10 am Meeting for Silent Worship in members’ homes.
Call for Location
567-5279
463-9552
Havurat Ee Shalom Serving the spiritual, social and intellectual needs of Vashon’s Jewish Community 9:30 am Saturday Services 15401 Westside Hwy SW PO Box 89, Vashon, WA 98070
23905 Vashon Hwy SW
The Rev Canon Carla Valentine Pryne Sundays – 7:45 am & 10:15 am Church School & Religious Exploration 9:00am Child Care Mid-week Eucharist, Wednesday–12:30pm 15420 Vashon Hwy SW
567-4488
www.holyspiritvashon.org
Vashon Lutheran Church 18623 Vashon Hwy. SW (1/2 mile south of Vashon) Children’s Hour 10:30 am (Sept.- June) childcare available Holy Communion Worship 10:30 am Pastors: Rev. Bjoern E. Meinhardt Rev. Jeff Larson, Ph.D., vm: 206-463-6359 www.vashonluthernchurch.org/JeffLarson/JeffLarson.htm
463-2655 e-mail: vlc98070@centurytel.net
Vashon United Methodist Church 17928 Vashon Hwy SW (one block south of downtown)
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Kathryn Morse Sunday Service & Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Youth Class 11:30 a.m.
Office open Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m. – 12 noon
567-1608
463-9804
www.vashonhavurah.org
www.vashonmethodist.org office@vashonmethodist.org
Calvary Full Gospel Church at Lisabeula
Vashon Presbyterian Church
Worship 10:30 am & 7:00 pm Thursday Bible Study 7:00 pm Call for location Saturday Prayer 7:30 pm
17708 Vashon Hwy (center of town)
Worship 10am
Pastor Dan Houston
Pastor Stephen R. Sears
Church Office Hours Monday– Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
463-2567
463-2010
Our Vashon Island Community warmly invites you and your family to worship with them.
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two siblings were found parked by the side of the road in a cardboard box. A young woman found them and turned the trio over to VIPP. Parker is a petite girl who will likely be a small cat when she grows up. She is chock-full of energy and plays endlessly with her siblings. Parker is shy around small children but she does great with older kids and adults.
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Rudolph often looks like he
has a scowl on his face but don’t let that deceive you. His nature is very pleasant and has perfect manners. Rudolph has been used to being an only cat and he is tolerating the other cats at the shelter. Rudolph is a friendly boy who also in independent enough to hang out by himself.
Shirley is a cute, cuddly, sweet
12-week-old Brittany mix puppy who seems to be naturally very gentle. If you would like to meet Shirley, please contact Vashon Island Pet Protectors at 206-567-5222 or via email to dogs@vipp.org for an Adoption Application and to make an arrangement to meet Shirley. The adoption fee is $125.
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Vashon is a unique rural environment in an otherwise developed regional landscape. There is nothing similar to this place for fifty miles in any direction: Vashon has pastoral areas similar to Lopez; there are wildly verdant rain forests reminiscent of coastal wilderness; there is little traffic (except when the ferry off loads), and people tend to say, “Hi,� to you, whether they know you or not. There are only two shopping malls (located in the town core) and no places where the houses are exactly like the next door neighbor’s. The reason for this is that the Island petitioned King County to be zoned rural in the early 1970’s, so in many regards, large-scale development froze at that point. Vashon has many happy secrets that are not apparent when you are shopping in stores on the one-block-long main street. To discover the wonderful hidden qualities that Vashon-Maury Island has to offer, contact Windermere Vashon, to speak to a real estate professional who understands everything from schools and septic systems to opera and metal artists. Enjoy the benefits of working with an agent who really knows Vashon!
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Diane Stoffer Mg Broker 206/650-6210
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2 bdrm‹1.5 bath‹View!
2 bdrm‹1.5 bath‹.57 AC
Adorable vintage cottage just a minute from Seattle ferries was completely remodeled in 2009! Original fir floors, new designer colors, custom tile work, & much more. MLS #256437 $295,000
Deb Cain (206) 930-5650 J.R. Crawford (206) 954-9959 Sophia de Groen (206) 992-4636 Krista Dehnert (206) 406-4840
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Exceptional opportunity Rare & desirable location in Vashon’s town. Zoned Multiple R-8, sewer & gas in street, this 2.31 acres includes seven paid water shares! MLS #285046 $375,000 ST ! JU TED S LI
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Crist Granum CRS 206/419-3661 NEW PRICE! J.R. Crawford‹206954-9959
Delightful views of Quartermaster Harbor! Cozy bungalow on a quiet lane near the marina and beach has large, light living spaces, fir floors, two sunny decks & more. MLS #283110 $379,000
Phil McClure CRS, GRI 206/696-1800
Magnificent view, superb home Styled after a Mediteranean villa, four bdrm suites & luxury finishes. 8.93 acres, horse pastures, exquisite gardens. MLS #252188 REDUCED to $944,000
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200’ WF‹2.12 AC‹3460 SF
Incomparable property on the protected shores of Raab’s Lagoon! Sophisticated, impressive home has 4 bdrms, 3 baths, 3 fireplaces, multiple living spaces. Lovely grounds! MLS #268487 $629,000
3 bdrm‹1.75 bath‹2.36 AC
Inviting home has a stylish interior with hardwood & tile, fireplace, & a great floor plan. Mid-isle setting with a big yard rimmed by trees -- privacy AND convenience! MLS #200720 $329,000
Leslie Ferriel (206) 235-3731 Crist Granum (206) 419-3661 Susan Lofland (206) 999-6470 Phil McClure (206) 696-1800
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Forested seclusion in a lovely garden setting on 1.16 acres! Vaulted ceilings, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, basement garage & bonus room, shed. MLS #285117 $369,000
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Custom built home with fine finishes & sweeping Sound/Mt. Rainier views. Set in award-winning gardens with a garden house, quiet setting near the lighthouse. MLS #199811 $595,000
3 bdrm‹1 bath‹1.84 AC
Affordable Westside! Sunny, fully remodeled rambler is move-in ready. Updated kitchen, oak floors, fireplace, big deck. Garden space, terrific shop! Offered at $249,500
Val Seath (206) 790-8779 Nancy Sipple (206) 465-2361 Diane Stoffer (206) 650-6210 Ken Zaglin (206) 940-4244
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Great home in a great location! Spic-and-span rambler in a friendly neighborhood near town & schools has 3 bdrms, attached garage, private back yard. A great buy! Offered at $214,000
150’ WF‹2.38 AC‹3132 SF
Stately home amid lovely grounds that extend to 150’ wft & capture magnificent views! Plush interior; 3 bdrms, 2.75 baths. Huge garage, pretty gardens, sunny & fabulous! MLS #263345 $719,000
3 bdrm‹2.5 bath‹2.07 AC
True NW style! Picturesque home near town and Seattle ferries has lots of wood & stone, fireplace, den & bonus room. Sunny setting with pasture & orchard. MLS #265935 $475,000
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