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At 40, Granny’s Attic sees business boom in town By SUSAN RIEMER Staff Writer

When Granny’s Attic closed its doors last week for its annual break, it marked 40 years supporting health care needs on the island and one year at its new location, where it had its busiest year ever. The thrift shop saw more than $800,000 in sales last year, up $50,000 from the year before, and — per its mission — gave away some $271,000 to island nonprofits that provide healthrelated services, according to Tim Johnson, the store’s manager. The business also settled into its new space in the IGA shopping complex, after having spent 38 years at Sunrise Ridge. Board President Janet Kime noted that the move was difficult for some because of the shop’s long history at Sunrise Ridge, but it was necessary for the business to thrive. “It was a real wrench to leave there for many of us, but we could not continue to grow there,” she said. “We were just out of space,

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Sisters and frequent Granny’s Attic shoppers Faith, left, and Emma Sohl check out a coffee maker at Granny’s make-an-offer day last week. and there was no way to expand.” Indeed, in the shop’s new location, with its increased footprint, higher visibility and improved access, business has expanded considerably. The store had its most profitable February

ever when it re-opened in town on Feb. 7, Johnson said. It also experienced its largest month in its history: In December, sales hit $91,000, up from $72,000 the December before. Last November’s “Green Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving,

was the store’s largest day ever, bringing in $14,500 in just three hours. Overall, sales were up by 11 percent each day the store was open, Johnson added. “On any given day, we have more out to sell and are better organized. We

have wide aisles people can get down, and we are handicapped accessible now,” he said. In a testament to just how popular the store is, scores of shoppers routinely line up outside, waiting for the doors to open. In the summer, Kime said the line can be 100 people long. More than 60 people lined up outside last Tuesday, when the store hosted its annual “make-an-offer” day. Inside, shoppers scooped up items, and the checkout clerks greeted the patrons with an unusual question to hear at a cash register: “How much would you like to pay today?” Johnson noted that enthusiasm for the store does not belong simply to bargain hunters, but is shared by all involved. “We know that people love Granny’s by the lines in front of the store,” he said last week. “I am not sure the community understands how much the Granny’s volunteers and staff love SEE GRANNY’S, 19

Chautauqua Elementary School principal retiring Metzger was at the helm through curriculum, testing changes in recent years By ANNELI FOGT Editor

Chautauqua Elementary School principal Jody Metzger will retire at the end of the school year, six years after she began leading her pod of 542 “orcas” and their more than 30 teachers. The search for a replacement has begun, and Vashon Island School District Superintendent Michael Soltman is in the process of creating a search committee comprised of himself, a district board member, parents, teachers and administrators. The committee will be tasked with finding another principal who can communicate effectively, solve problems, is highenergy and creative and can become active in

the community. The position, with a yearly salary that ranges from around $95,000 to more than $110,800, was opened and posted earlier this month. The district will accept applications from those with state administrative credentials and experience in elementary schools through Feb. 29. Screening and interview processes with the search committee will be conducted in March, and the new principal should be selected by the end of March. Metzger’s last day will be the last day of the school year at the end of June. Soltman and Metzger have a working relationship that spans back to the early 2000s when he was superintendent in Friday Harbor and she taught at Friday Harbor Elementary. Soltman hired her as principal of that elementary school before she left to become principal SEE CHAUTAUQUA, 20

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Jody Metzger is retiring as Chautauqua principal at the end of this school year.

County homeless population up from 2015 Annual count reveals 38 homeless on Vashon By SARAH LOW Staff Writer

More than 1,100 volunteers spent three hours combing the streets throughout King County last Friday in the annual effort to count the increasing number of men, women and children who are homeless and sleeping outside. Included among the volunteers were eight dedicated islanders who counted 38 people on Vashon without shelter between 2 and 5 a.m. on Jan. 29. In total, the Seattle-King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH), which organizes the count, found 4,505 people sleeping in cars, tents, blankets under bridges or in doorways, riding late night buses or just walking. “This is surely what an emergency looks like,” said Alison Eisinger, executive director of the coalition, in a press release of this year’s tally. With this year’s total reflecting an increase of 19 percent over last year, King County has seen a staggering 40 percent increase in its homeless population in the last two years alone. And the numbers are understood to be low, as it would be logistically impossible to count everyone, and this year six count areas were excluded on the recommendation of the Seattle Police Department due to last week’s shootSEE HOMELESS, 18

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County closes Sea Breeze Farm investigation, finds no cruelty, neglect Former farm employee says animals were sick, dying By ANNELI FOGT Editor

One month after King County Regional Animal Services opened an investigation into the conditions at one of Sea Breeze Farm’s pig holding areas, the case has been closed with no concerns, authorities said. However, community members and a former farm employee think differently. They say that the farm’s animals are constantly loose and in conditions that are not suitable or healthy. Animal Control Sgt. Tim Anderson said last week that the case, opened on Dec. 30 after sick and dead pigs

were reportedly seen at a pig holding site near 119th Avenue and 156th Street, is closed and there is no concern of cruelty or neglect. “At this point, based on information of the veterinarians who were out there, the officers’ observations, the contact we had with (Sea Breeze Farm owner) George (Page) and his intent to do some farm management programs, we’re going to close the case,” Anderson said last week. He said Page was told to get in touch with the county’s Farm Management Team to learn about best farm practices. Anderson said that the program can help teach Page how to best care for his animals and the environment. “There’s always something new to learn,” Anderson said. “We try to

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“I felt helpless. He just always said it was a virus that was going around that they had from the piglet farmer and that there was nothing we could do,” the former employee said. “My answer was to keep them warm and dry. I had a threehour chat with him when I left about why the farm wasn’t worth it. Animal welfare is my number one concern.” A public records request to King County’s animal service department for reports about the farm yielded six other reports dating back to 2007. Two of the six reports were cruelty investigations that yielded no results. The others were reports of loose cows and animals trespassing on neighboring properties. Notes from callers recorded in one of the early reports illustrate a picture similar to the most recent investigation. According to the report, a person called in January 2007 to report they had seen three pigs left alone in the cold with no shelter. A sergeant eventually issued Page a warning to have shelter, food and water for the pigs. The case was closed. A few months later, another person reported seeing a goat alone and with-

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wandered off were found in the nearby, forested area. “There was only one pig that was sick. The rest are sassy and fat and fine,” Page said. “It’s quite a large area, and some remains were found. It looked like it had been awhile, and we hadn’t disposed of it properly. We were made aware of it, and we fixed the issue.” However, after news of the investigation, a former Sea Breeze farm employee who asked to remain anonymous as he is still in contact with Page, told The Beachcomber that he quit his job after seeing the conditions at the farm. The employee worked at Sea Breeze for less than two months. “I feel obligated not just for the animals, but for the small farms movement to set this right,” the former employee said. “When I got there, they had 40 pigs on a half-acre in mud. The animals were obviously sick when I got there. I treated them all with de-wormer and penicillin. Most had obvious pneumonia.” The recently departed employee said that multiple pigs were found dead throughout the property and he tried to get shelters built, but it “wasn’t a priority for” Page.

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educate (animal owners) and get them in compliance.” According to Anderson, Page was also told to build a shelter for the pigs and have veterinarians look at his animals. Anderson said a “lean-to-type” shelter was built and veterinarians found nothing out of the ordinary. “There’s no criminal investigation, just education on good farm management practices,” Anderson said. Animal Control Sgt. Shelby Russell also said that the law only requires the minimum when it comes to shelter and that pain and suffering need to be proven to file any sort of criminal charges. Neither could be proven at the farm. “The bottom line is we have to prove pain and suffering,” Russell said. “If the animals just aren’t happy, the law says nothing about that. If they’re in good condition, there’s nothing we can do.” At the onset of the recent investigation, Page said that his pigs do get out on occasion and wander into the woods. He said that some do get lost, and some are sick, and he does his best to care for them. He also said that remains from pigs that likely

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Park district commissioners approve increases to user fees for parks, schools By SUSAN RIEMER Staff Writer

Vashon Park District commissioners voted last week to approve a 5 percent increase in fees for the use of several island park and school district facilities. The measure will increase fees for a variety of groups, including sports teams that use Vashon’s athletic fields and gyms, equestrians who rent space at Paradise Ridge Park and swimmers at the Vashon Pool. Individuals and groups who rent indoor space at Ober Park and the public schools will also see increases. The plan went into effect Monday, but teams whose seasons have already begun or have registration underway will be exempt from the increases until next year. The vote was unanimous, though commissioner Lu-Ann Branch was not present. Scott Harvey, the commissioner who proposed the measure and who has proposed raising user fees repeatedly in the past year, said he was pleased with the meeting’s results. “It is great to be in a situation when the entire board is on the same wavelength,” he said. With the increase, club sports teams will pay $15.75 per player per season, up from $15; school classrooms for nonprofit use will increase from $5 per hour to $5.25, and because of a provision to round up to the nearest 25 cents, general admission at the pool will increase from $6 to $6.50. Other facility users will see similar increases. The board chose not to act on a request Executive Director Elaine Ott brought from pool manager Scott Bonney to exempt a discount program for seniors on fixed incomes from the increases. Those fees will go up from $3 to $3.25. A measure to charge athletic teams for the cost of materials to line fields was tabled until next year, and Harvey’s initial user fee motion was amended to remove a portion that would have established automatic future increases. Harvey recommended both of those actions after hearing from fellow board and community members about their concerns. Vashon Island Soccer Club Vice President Nick Keenan attended the meeting and told the board that combined, the tab for the

cost of materials and fee increases would increase the park district-related costs for the club this year by 20 percent. He asked the board to consider instituting just one change this year and another change next year. This would allow the club more time to make the necessary financial adjustments. He noted that the club operates on a net zero budget and serves hundreds of families, many with very young children. Commissioner Bob McMahon expressed his support for the idea of raising fees, but also expressed reservations about Harvey’s plan except on an interim basis. He noted that fees to use the fields on Vashon are lower than comparable fees in the area, except for the pool, which has higher fees than many off-island pools. “The whole system needs to be rationalized and thought through … to make sure we really know what we are doing before we vote this in,” he said. Both Doug Ostrom and Harvey agreed about the need for an evaluation of fees, but said they felt raising the fees was important in filling a budget hole. Last year, as part of the budget process, Ott had suggested raising pool fees to bring in an additional $7,000 for maintenance. At the time Ostrom suggested all users share that expense and requested an across-the-board 4 percent increase in user fees. The outgoing board voted that measure down, leaving it to this board to raise fees. Harvey indicated his intent with this motion was to address that situation and get rid of the shortfall. Islander Barb McMahon, Bob McMahon’s wife, was present at the meeting and said she felt that sufficient due diligence had not been done before the proposal was brought forward and that overall, it had not been well thought through. She cited a lack of study about comparable fees for field use and pool fees — known to be relatively high — now being made higher. “As the park district works to build its credibility, this feels like more of the old effort,” she said. Later, chair Karen Gardner addressed that concern, noting that the board is in a period of transition, and some matters cannot be resolved over night. “Things will be rationalized. Things will be fixed,” she said.

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Mountain bike trails will enhance, not ruin, Huge homeless population islanders’ experience at Dockton forest EDITORIAL

needs to be addressed More than 4,500 King County residents are homeless, up 19 percent from last year, according to last week’s One Night Count, an annual effort to account for the county’s homeless population. On Vashon, volunteers counted 38 homeless individuals on the streets or curled up in cars or sheds. One of those volunteers was Vashon Youth & Family Services Executive Director Kathleen Johnson, who said the situation is intolerable and that “we should be ashamed of ourselves that we have homeless.” It is easy to see the homeless problem and its far-reaching consequences. What is harder to see is a solution to the problem. The One Night Count itself was created with the intention of bringing funding to the issue. Eden Bossom, an islander and King County Housing Authority employee, said that the count is mandated for receiving federal funds. But what should King County do with federal funds or any money that it receives? The Seattle Times editorial board had an idea that was published Monday: Create legislation to make it easier to open host homes for homeless youth and fund more of said homes. According to the article, Washington funds just 23 beds in youth homeless shelters, leaving most youths couch surfing from friend to friend until they end up on the street. The process of becoming a host home is long and complicated, and the Times’ editorial board is calling for Olympia lawmakers to address exempting host homes from foster care licensing. But if that idea would help some homeless youth, what about homeless adults? Especially veterans and the mentally ill, who make up a large majority of the population on the streets. What do we do for them? There is an effort by many sheriff’s departments, including one in Southern California, to send deputies out to homeless camps not with the intention of destroying them, but with the intent of finding and connecting the homeless with resources. It’s one of many departments practicing “proactive enforcement.” But many other homeless with criminal backgrounds or those who choose to live on the fringes of society, they do not want help. There is a population of homeless people who are content with their lives and unwilling to accept help because it would mean becoming a part of society, paying taxes, working, doing what people in a society don’t like doing. And who are we to tell them they have to conform? This population should also be a focus of potential solutions. When a society exists where people choose to leave it or get lost trying to navigate it for help, it points to a much larger problem that goes to the roots of our government’s welfare, veteran and support programs.

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first witnessed young mountain bikers working on trails in Dockton forest several years ago. I was surprised and pleased to see kids not only actively involved outdoors in something other than organized sports, but putting in long hours of hard labor to improve the trail experience for bikers.

In initial meetings with these young bikers, I found they were enthusiastic about developing a well-thought-out, safe trail system for bikers that would be done in a “Vashon way” — not too loud, or as they put it — done with LIP (the least impact possible). They didn’t want to change the forest, just “enhance the mountain biking experience” in Dockton Forest. And that is how the project objective to create a system of mountain bike trails was started — not an effort to build a mountain bike park, but to simply enhance the mountain biking experience there. The group reached out to other island groups, particularly the equestrian community, which shared many of the existing multi-use trails. The group of mountain bikers was told by leaders of the equestrian groups that the most important thing to them was that the existing

MOUNTAIN BIKING By DAVID WARREN multi-use trails be left as they are. That became one of the principles of the bike trail proposal. In the final mountain bike trails design, the dedicated bike trails only join with the main multiuse trail once. Other trail users have more options. There are numerous trails on the island that are limited to hikers only and other private and public trails that are intended for horses only (including Paradise Ridge Park‚ a Vashon Park District park). It seems reasonable that there be some trails dedicated to bike use. Dedicated bike trails might even reduce the bike traffic on multi-use trails, reducing the potential for accidents and trail use conf licts. The bike group also developed a trail plan that called for simple cross-country trials to be built first — a first phase to the project. These trails would be built for beginner and intermediate skilled riders. The outreach portion of this first phase has con-

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cluded, and construction is set to begin soon. With hundreds of young people being trained in mountain bike skills at McMurray Middle School and the Harbor School, there is a real need for more beginner and intermediate trails to accommodate these new riders. At the same time, there are many older riders who would also enjoy these easier trails. These simple cross-country trails would have less impact on the forest and would not create a large draw from off-island riders. The quiet nature of Dockton Forest would not get overwhelmed as a regional biking destination, as would be more likely if the trails were downhill thrill or gravity line trails. Once this first phase is completed and tested, we can see how it all works and make a decision whether a second or third phase seems appropriate. I hope King County and the Vashon-Maury Island community will give these young bikers a chance. They are a credit to their sport and our community, and they deserve a place to recreate on the island.

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new school building. Nevertheless, to reduce costs and honor individuals who wanted to preserve Building A, the district’s executive committee proposed to keep and re-purpose Building A and move classrooms into a new wing. An architect was chosen with that hybrid solution in mind. Ensuing discussion focused on extracting as much functionality and aesthetic appeal from a design likened to LETTERS CONTINUE, NEXT PAGE

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the ill-conceived union of an aircraft carrier and the Starship Enterprise. It was after this expenditure of time and money that a general contractor came onboard. The contractor told the executive committee at the 11th hour that a brand new building would cost about the same as the less-functional ugly-duckling hybrid. After an intense debate, which included input from the re-activated citizen advisory committee, the executive committee chose to forsake Building A and build the new school we have today. No conspiracy there, only reaction and response to changing circumstances. That’s what happened. So, as you prepare to vote on Proposition 1, please make your decision based solely on the merits of the current proposal. — Tom DeVries

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Emotional extremism associated with guns causes problems When people attribute outcomes to objects, I call it outcome attribution. A gun, for example, does nothing until a human interacts with it, legal immigration papers do not dictate a person’s work ethic and ownership of a Koran does not indicate a proclivity toward violent behavior. The recent rhetoric on Vashon Island that cast aspersions upon fellow islanders based upon their ownership of guns and ammunition is behavior that falls in the same vein as these other forms of discrimination; it’s an attack on a person’s character based upon intolerance for diversity. Emotions offer powerful information about ourselves. As such, emotions can help guide our decisions, but they do not concretely determine what is right or wrong, safe or dangerous. This is proven every day by people with phobias. Essentially, your fear of (blank) does not prove that (blank) is dangerous. The man who said he “tasted vomit” when he saw a sign advertising Guns & Ammo (“Gun sales on Vashon a scary, bad idea for all,” Jan. 13) is experiencing a reaction that informs him about himself. It does not

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prove that this business is inherently immoral, that the advertising is inappropriate or anything else other than, “Gee, for me, that sign is very unpleasant to look at.” A multi-cultural democracy requires tolerance and diplomacy, meaning we all have a responsibility to practice cognitive diligence, self-awareness and selfrestraint. Radicalized ideology and extremism are catching, so watch yourself carefully. During this contentious election year (where some stakeholders will stop at nothing to win), it will take our very best effort to maintain a civil society. This raises the question: Who will hold the line? — March Twisdale

Now is the time to get real about guns, gun sales on Vashon Boy, am I glad we now have easy access to guns here on Vashon. A landlord I know went to talk with a problem tenant and wound up staring down the barrel of the tenant’s gun. Fortunately, the tenant did not pull the trigger. If only my friend had had a gun drawn and ready. Let’s get real, people. Vashon is a terrifying, dangerous place. We need to be fully armed and ready at all times. A “kill or be killed” mentality should replace those naïve “Keep Vashon Weird” bumper stickers. I’m hoping we can adopt the same open carry laws here that Texans now enjoy. You just never know when a terrorist might be roaming the aisles of Thriftway or one of the many other dangerous neighborhoods here. The outdoor summer concerts feel especially dangerous and scary. It would be great if we could pack our Glocks right in the picnic basket alongside the hot dogs and potato salad. More than a quarter million gun deaths in this country in the past 10 years is ample evidence that guns make us safer. I wish all those naysayers would pack up their yoga mats, move to a hippie commune and leave us alone so we can protect our community.

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Apparently sandwich board signs and guns just do not mix I say get rid of all sandwich board signs unless they’re worn by a person in a fuzzy animal suit. However, I have yet to hear that the “Eden like Vashon” (“Gun sales on Vashon a scary, bad idea for all,” Jan. 13) has been designated a gun-free zone, exempting it from the Second Amendment. So, let’s all read from our pocket Constitutions: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Nothing about target shooting, or hunting, or even personal protection is mentioned. The right of the people to “keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Huh? The founding fathers purposely made this the second most important amendment so the citizens could fight a tyrannical government. You know, like the one they had just fought. I live in the safest place in King County: Vashon. I own guns. I enjoy target shooting. I don’t hunt, but use some guns for personal protection. I talked to Brad Shride about his community gun shop and his sandwich board sign that was stolen. Brad seems like a good guy, so I’m buying another firearm from him because: 1. It’s my Constitutional right. 2. I want to help Brad’s Vashon business. 3. I want people who fear that “guns and those who sell them are profoundly scary and dangerous” and believe that “no one should make a living from spreading instruments of death and destruction” (“Gun sales on Vashon a scary, bad idea for all,”) to enjoy the freedom to exercise their First Amendment right and live with their irrational fear of me and hundreds of thousands just like me. I also want them to enjoy their First Amendment right to offend us in The Beachcomber (you know…that pesky freedom of press thing). While self-righteousness and hypocrisy are also rights, stealing and/or vandalizing someone else’s property isn’t.

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Annual Dance-a-thon a great success!

What a generous community we have on Vashon! When we were faced with drastic cuts to our funding for the coming year, it was the generosity of the community that gave us the funds and support that we needed to continue the programs we offer to the seniors on the island. Without that support we were faced with options that would have meant huge changes in our ability to meet the needs of island seniors. Now we look to 2016 as a year filled with hope and possibilities. We had already obtained a federal grant to remodel the interior of our building to make it better meet the needs of our members and provide a more inviting atmosphere. Because that money was to be used only for that specific purpose, and not for operations, it looked for awhile as if we’d have an updated facility without the funds to operate it as we wanted. A sincere thanks to all of you who opened your hearts and wallets and provided us with the ability to make our dreams of continuing the work of the senior center come true. Ava Apple, VSC Executive Director Ellen Trout, 2015 Board President

The Vashon Dance Academy and its board, Dance!Vashon, would like to thank everyone who participated in our annual Dance-a-thon. We had a record breaking turnout at the Dance-a-thon—53 dancers raised more than $3500 for our financial aid program! It was a fun filled night of dancing and the enthusiasm of the dancers and student leaders was incredible. Special thanks go to our generous local businesses that contributed more than $200 in prizes for our raffles: Vashon Pharmacy, Vashon Island Coffee Roastarie, Charles N. Pete Designs, Herban Bloom, Glass Bottle Creamery, Saucy Sisters Pizza and Zombiez Burgers. Thanks again to our dancers, their parents and sponsors for making this event a great success! Sincerely, Mariette Spence

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Lead shown to cause ADHD, diagnosis should not be taken lightly A little girl in first grade at Chautauqua wasn’t learning to read and write. Her teacher suggested she be evaluated for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She was diagnosed with ADHD. By then, the girl was in summer school. She started taking ADHD medication on a weekend. Her parents didn’t tell the summer school about her diagnosis or the start of medication. Monday evening the parents got a voice mail from their daughter’s teacher. “I don’t know what happened,” the teacher said, “but today your daughter started reading and writing.” Some people say ADHD is overdiagnosed due to our culture’s discomfort with kids who have high energy. This perception causes more pain to children and their families. Parents may wait years to have a child evaluated, thinking the behavior is a phase that will pass. Teachers sometimes think a child is deliberately misbehaving. Those of us with adopted children often wonder why it seems many adoptees have ADHD or other neurologic disorders. Chemical exposure is now known to be a major factor. Freddie Gray, who died in a Baltimore police van last April, had brain damage from lead poisoning. He was poisoned by lead-based paint in his childhood home. France banned lead-based paint in 1909. It wasn’t banned here until 1978. Houses built before World War II are very likely

EDUCATION By LAURA WISHIK to have lead paint, and those built before 1978 may have it. In 1971, a child was considered “poisoned” if the level of lead in his or her blood was above 40 micrograms per deciliter. Recently, the “level of concern” dropped to 5 micrograms per deciliter. Dr. Bruce Lanphear at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia has shown that even lower lead levels are associated with reduced IQ, ADHD and other neurologic disorders. A few days ago researchers at the University of Oregon announced that a particular gene mutation results in children developing ADHD when they have a low level of lead in their blood. Paint companies claimed their products were safe, just like tobacco companies. In our country, decades pass before there is enough evidence and political will for regulators to act. In this country, 85,000 chemicals are registered for use, and only 200 of them must be tested for safety. Other countries employ the “precautionary principle. Chemicals that are suspect are restricted until proven safe.

years ago, we collected soil samples and We can apply the precautionary prinhad them analyzed for lead and arsenic ciple to choosing a type of artificial turf due to the ASARCO smelter. The results for our high school. “Crumb rubber” sounded bad to me, but staff at the from used tires has been used ever since King County Public Health Department tire companies realized they could turn assured us it would not be a problem if garbage into a profitable product. A we washed our hands and any vegetables women’s soccer coach at the University of we grew and took our shoes off in the Washington raised the alarm after discovhouse. Now I wonder — did our children ering that nearly 100 young soccer goalingest enough lead to hurt them? ies have developed leukemia and other If you are pregcancers. Studies on crumb rubber have nant, it is recomWe collected soil samples and had been inconclusive that you them analyzed ... due to the ASARCO mended due to small sample be tested for lead. smelter. The results sounded bad size and narrow If you have a focus, but lead has young child and to me, but staff at the King County been identified at are concerned Public Health Department assured very high levels in about their us it would not be a problem if some situations. development or Lanphear has called behavior, I sugwe washed our hands and any for a moratorium on gest, as one parvegetables we grew and took our installation of crumb ent to another, shoes off in the house. Now I wonder that you get your rubber fields, and bills are currently child tested for — did our children ingest enough before our state legislead. Under the lead to hurt them? Affordable Care lature to require testAct, your insuring of crumb rubber and tracking of health issues. ance company, including Medicare, typiRather than assume crumb rubber is cally pays for it. safe until proven harmful, our school As for that little girl, she continued board used cost estimates for a material struggling in school even with medicamade from recycled sneakers that does tion. We must educate parents and our not contain high levels of lead. Another community that ADHD is real. option would be to use a material made — Laura Wishik is a mother, attorney and from coconut husks and cork. head of ShapeUp Vashon. When we bought land on Vashon 25

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WEDNESDAY • 3 Low Vision Resource and Support Group: Michele Kimble, a licensed mental health coordinator, will lead the group’s discussion of ways to cope with the changes and challenges that accompany vision loss. 1 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road.

THURSDAY • 4 BCC Lecture Series: Burton Community Church offers a weekly lecture series on classic novels — interested attendees do not have to have read the books ahead of time. The lectures are free and designed to stand alone. This week’s lectures will examine Franz Kafka’s “The Trial” and Marcel Proust’s “Remembrance of Things Past” (also known as “In Search of Lost Time”). For more information, call Herb Reinelt at 408-7360. 4 to 6 p.m. in Lewis Hall behind Burton Community Church. Vashon Legal Clinic: This clinic offers free legal advice the first Thursday of each month. People who wish to schedule an appointment to meet with a lawyer should call the King County Bar Association at 267-7070. The clinic is always looking for lawyer and non-lawyer volunteers; if interested, email bob.tobin@seattle. gov. 6 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center.

FRIDAY • 5 Kyoto Solo: Barabara Wells and Karen Dale each traveled alone to Japan last fall and will share their slides and stories. The event is free. 1 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group: The group will meet at the Heritage Museum to view the Marshall Sohl exhibit — the Sohl family has been a substantial supporter of the PD support group. 1 p.m. at the Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum on Bank Road. Nar-Anon: This is a weekly support group meeting for family and friends who are concerned about the addiction or drug problem of another. For more information, call Joe T. at 253-223-7615. 7 to 8 p.m.

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SATURDAY • 6 Land Trust Tree and Plant Sale: The Land Trust will hold its annual native bare root tree and plant sale. Conifers, deciduous trees and shrubs, selected for their qualities as landscape plants and ability to attract wildlife, will be available (12 different native species in all). Tree tubes and stakes will also be available for sale. All species cost $10 per bundle of five. Only checks and credit cards can be accepted as payment. Pre-orders should be picked up during the sale. For more information, call Julie Grunwald at 463-2644. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Land Trust Building. Tarot Readings: Psychic medium Bill Champlin will be available for Tarot card readings. For more information, see tarotbybill.com. Noon to 5:30 p.m. at Vashon Intuitive Arts.

MONDAY • 8 Vashon-Maury Island Garden Club: Guest Jo Robinson will discuss the best fruits and vegetables on Vashon. All are welcome to attend. 10 a.m. at the Lutheran church.

TUESDAY • 9 Comedy Tuesday: This month, Sci-Fi Tuesday becomes Comedy Tuesday at the theater, with a showing of 1980’s “Airplane!” The film is a spoof on the vast number of disaster movies that hit the big screen throughout the ‘70s and stars Leslie Nielsen, Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges and Peter Graves. The film is being shown in support of Virginia Mason’s Bailey-Boushay House and its mission to provide both in- and out-patient care to those living with HIV and AIDS. Cost is by donation — $10 is suggested. 6 p.m. at the Vashon Theatre.

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at the Presbyterian church. Methanol Plant Public Hearing: This hearing is the second of three opportunities to submit comments on the scope of the plant’s environmental review. This meeting will also allow the public to review the city’s first draft of that scope, which is set for release on Feb. 5. Representatives from Northwest Innovation Works, the company proposing the $3.4 billion methanol plant at the Port of Tacoma; the city of Tacoma and the port will have representatives in attendance to distribute information and answer questions about the proposed project prior to the hearing. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, on the fifth floor of the Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Broadway. Drama Dock Auditions: Drama Dock will hold auditions for its production of Steven Dietz’s “Becky’s New Car,” to be directed by Michael Barker. The show will run from April 22 through 24 and April 29 through May 1 in the round at the Open Space for Arts & Community. There are parts for four men, ages 20 to 70, and three women, ages 20 to 60. A script is available to read at the library (cannot be checked out); no prepared monologue is necessary. 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the Ober Park performance room. Auditions will also be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. Vashon Computer Club: The club will meet and discuss the future of the digital world. Visitors are always welcome to attend. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road. Smoke Signals (Nicotine Anonymous): This is a monthly support group for those who desire to stop smoking. For more information, call Joe T. at 253-223-7615. 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the belfry of the Presbyterian church.

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MINDFUL TECH

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The Puget Sound Zen Center will host David Levy (pictured), a professor at the University of Washington’s Information School (ISchool), who will give a free talk titled “Mindful Tech: Staying Attentive in an Age of Distraction,” at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Havurat Ee Shalom on Westside Highway. “Mindfulness” is a Buddhist concept, and Levy is focused on how people can find contemplative balance in a time of technological stress.

with increased knowledge and confidence. Attendees will also learn the necessary steps to secure financing. 1 p.m. at the OCCU on Bank Road. Watercolor Painting: The class will be led by Will Forrester, and attendees will learn about preliminary sketches, structuring and blocking, integrating drawing and painting, seeing tonal value, painting hard and soft edges and color theory. The group will experiment with textures, masking with frisket, mixed-media and “pours” or “walk-ins.” The cost is $220 ($200 for VAA members). For more information and to register, see vashonalliedarts.org. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 4 through March 17 (no class Feb. 18), at the Grange, 10365 Cowan Rd. Happy Hour on Tap: Donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and enjoy an adult tapdance session appropriate for all levels of proficiency. Drop-ins are OK and tap shoes are not required. For more information or to register, go to corecentrictraining.com and then click “training schedule.” 4 to 5 p.m. Fridays through March

at Core Centric’s D1 studio. Story Play: In this class for kids ages 4 to 6, participants will read different stories each week and bring them to life by acting them out. Instructor Sue Wiley has written, directed and produced plays for kids for over 20 years. The cost is $75 ($65 for VAA members) plus $10 for materials. For more information and to register, see vashonalliedarts.org. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb.

6 through March 5, at the Blue Heron. Aruba Tileworks and Pottery Open Studio: The studio will be open to adults for pottery and tile-making and sculpture instruction at a cost of $20 per session. Beginners are welcome. For more information and to register, call Estavan at 571-8869. Individual lessons are also available. 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 11930 Cemetery Rd.

VASHON THEATRE The Revenant: Ends Feb. 7. Joy: Plays Feb. 8 through 11. See vashontheatre.com for show times or call 463-3232.

PUBLIC MEETINGS Water District 19: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the District 19 boardroom. Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Station 55. Vashon Park District: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Ober Park.

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On Jan. 16, nine islanders completed certification training through Honoring Choices to become advance care planning facilitators. They are now available to provide support to any island resident who needs a jump start in reflecting upon and discussing goals, values and beliefs for end-of-life health care with their loved ones and health care providers. The service is free. Contact Wendy Noble at 608-317-3310 or Carol Spangler at 567-5302 to begin the conversation. Back row, from left to right: Claire Denise, Jeri Jo Carstairs, Trish Macdonald and Berneta Walraven. Front row, from left to right: Kate Smith, Julea Gardener, Jacq Skeffington, Sheila Brown and Eric Horsting.

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then a steamer to The Dalles. Then they traveled to Walla Walla by narrow gauge railroad. It took them four years to decide they wanted to move on, and they arrived in Tacoma in 1882. Impressed? Read on from this document in the Heritage archive: “Mr. McNair was first attracted to Vashon Island by accompanying friends on hunting trips to the Island. One of these was John Haskell who owned the present site of Dockton; also Bob Carter, who had a hunting camp near Manzanita. “After several trips to the Island the McNairs decided to locate here permanently. They took a homestead near the present town of Burton, built a small house of shakes, and moved over. There was little employment for a contractor and builder on the Island at that time, as most other dozen homes on the island were made of either logs or shakes. So the McNairs decided that he would continue his employment in Tacoma and she hold down the homestead alone.” To be continued next week. This is just one of the fascinating documents you can read at the Heritage Museum. Hours are from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday. Just ask a docent to show you the “White Books” and have yourself a time. This Feature Proudly Sponsored by: Tom and Dave - Vashon Pharmacy Norm - Vashon Thriftway • Earl - Island Home Center and Lumber

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WHAT’S HAPPENING CIRCUS SPECTACULAR

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UMO celebrates second annual circus fundraiser UMO will hold its second annual Circus Spectacular beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Open Space for Arts & Community. The family-friendly evening will include acts by UMO’s advanced aerial students, old and new acts by UMO Ensemble, dance and theatrical skills by Seattle’s Acrobatic Conundrum, plus the quirky sound of musical duo Miles and Karina. UMO teachers will be on hand to instruct audience members on the Tumbl Trak and balance beam. For the fast of feet, there will be a dessert dash, and a raffle prize will be given. Proceeds will support the UMO School of Physical Arts, including the purchase of equipment for the new Parkour course, scholarships and additional classes. Some of the funds will benefit the artistic work of UMO Ensemble. Tickets are available at circusspectacular. brownpapertickets.com and at the door.

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Local band will play on Friday at the Red Bike OneNiteStand & The Sirens will bring its bluesy-rockin’ sound to the Red Bike at 8:30 p.m. Friday. OneNiteStand & The Sirens is an allisland band that runs the musical gamut from growling out the blues, to flat-out rockin’ tunes. Lead singer Terri Cole knocks out the vocals supported by band members Luke McQuillin on guitar and vocals, Gib Dammann on drums and vocals, Slab Findley on sax and vocals, Adrian Witherspoon on trombone, Ainslie MacLeod on bass and Mike Nichols on harp and vocals. This is a no-cover show and open to all ages until 11 p.m., then only 21 and older .

TALES OF LOVE: The Lit Lounge returns on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, at 4 p.m., in a small, intimate setting at the Open Space for Arts & Community. Gather your stories about love — the humorous, the poignant, the mundane, the sublime — and what love means to you. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., and stories begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 at Vashon Bookshop, brownpapertickets.com or at the door.

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Art abounds all around town

For February and March, Café Luna will feature Wendra-Lynne’s collection of work inspired by, and painted with, coffee. The artist will be out of town for Friday’s opening but will host a painting-with-wine class from 5 to 7 p.m. at the café on the first Friday of March. Registration for the class begins Feb. 5 at Café Luna. Painter Miya Sukane will display her work at the Hastings-Cone Gallery. Influenced by classical realism, Sukane plays with light and shadow, using an alchemy of traditional painting and drawing — line, form, value and color — to create reality through illusion. Raven’s Nest will present the Shotridge Collection’s newest design, “Hummingbird & Fuchsia,” created by Tlingit master artist Israel Shotridge. Limited edition art prints in a variety of formats and sizes, from large to miniature framed archival giclées and art cards, will be available. Shotridge will sign the prints on Friday, and a door prize will be offered. Islander Ralph Moore’s wooden cutting boards will be featured at S.A.W. The artist has lived on Vashon since 1979 and has made hundreds of cutting boards, each one a unique size and combination of woods. Moore uses wood collected from the island, including madrona, holly and vertical-grained Douglas fir, combined with sustainable hardwoods from Central and South America. The Hardware Store restaurant will show still life photographs by island artist Valerie Willson. A longtime oil painter, Willson started photographing flowers to record the ephemeral nature of the plants and then began experimenting with floral still life arrangements against a black backdrop. Though shot with a digital camera, the images are not digitally altered or enhanced. Valise Gallery will exhibit a show called “Beach Dialogues,” featuring 16 artists working in a variety of mediums, including oil paint, ceramic sculpture, photography and metals. The show was curated by Eric Heffelfinger, a goldsmith and Valise member. Vashon Allied Arts Gallery will feature two artists who use light, shape and color to express movement and emotions. The exhibit will showcase paintings by islander Allison Crain Trundle and stone sculptures by Jon Schmidt, an artist who lives in Everett. Vashon Community Care will exhibit watercolors by 12 island artists. This will be the first showing for most of the artists, all of whom have taken watercolor classes from Geri Peterson at the Vashon Senior Center. Vashon Intuitive Arts will show mixed-media work by Swan Eagle Fitzgerald. Karlista Rickerson’s vibrant underwater photographs will continue to be shown at the Vashon Senior Center. Voice of Vashon will open its Storefront Studio on Friday with a ribbon cutting at 5:50 p.m. by Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jim Marsh. Following the ceremony, the studio will hold an open house and special First Friday live broadcast from 6 to 9 p.m. The studio is located between The Glass Bottle Creamery and Zombies on Vashon Highway.

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NEWS BRIEFS Reported gunshots determined to be islander target shooting King County Sheriff ’s Office officials said the gunshots multiple islanders reported hearing on Thursday afternoon were from an islander shooting targets on their own property. King County Sheriff ’s spokeswoman Cindi West said that the department received reports of the shots around 3:35 p.m. in the area of SW 180th Street and 107th Avenue SW. Deputies responded, she said, and it was found that someone was target shooting on their property, “in an open shoot area.�

Youth Mental Health First Aid class on Feb. 15 All are invited to attend a Youth Mental Health First Aid course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at the Penny Farcy building on Bank Road. The class is free and designed to teach everyone from parents and family members, to school staff and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (ages 12 to 18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Among topics covered will be: risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems; information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and addiction disorders; a five-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis, and where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. For more information, contact Lisa MacLeod, cochair of the Vashon Alliance to Reduce Substance Abuse (VARSA) at 463-0378.

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Boys’ basketball team extends season record, win streak to 15-3 By JOEL SCHOENBERG For The Beachcomber

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Seattle Christian The first quarter of Tuesday’s game against Seattle Christian started with defense and speed from Vashon’s five senior starters, who pressured the Warriors into giving up the ball. With the Warriors’ senior center, Taggart Anderson, out of this game for undisclosed reasons, the Pirates were able to pass the ball low to Alex Symbol and Sam Yates with ease. The Warriors, however, adjusted well to Taggart’s absence and were able to keep it close by penetrating with quick lay-ups. The first period ended with Vashon leading 12-6. At the beginning of the second quarter, Vashon’s Yates launched a long three-pointer that bounced high and true and dropped right through the middle of the basket. It foreshadowed other friendly bounces gracing Vashon’s shots that led to a big halftime lead for Vashon, 29-13. The second half started well for the Pirates with a steal on the initial in-bound

pass and a contested three-point baseline basket from Yates. But Seattle Christian refused to give up, and senior guard Ryan Gifford was able to sneak through Vashon’s zone defense for a few baskets himself. Later in the half, Vashon’s Symbol continued to showcase his quickness in the post and his clean jump shooting, making several baskets in a row for the Pirates. Seattle Christian’s junior forward Dalton Saggau countered and sank two threepoint shots in a row, but it was simply not enough. Vashon’s dominance of the middle on rebounds and excellent shooting brought the victory for the Pirates, 59-45.

Bellevue Christian The Vashon boys’ basketball team made the trip to Clyde Hill to face the Bellevue Christian Vikings on Friday, Jan. 29. The game started 40 minutes late due to the exciting overtime victory from the Pirates’ junior varsity boys’ team. By the end of the night, Vashon would not be denied as they streaked to their sixth straight win this season. The contest started out with each team having difficulty finding the bottom of the basket, but plenty of shots fell from rebounds. Fortunately, Vashon’s Symbol was able to control the rebounds against Bellevue Christian’s standout senior center, Joe Lampkin. Meanwhile on offense, Yates scored with a beautiful, f loating one-handed shot that slowly arced over Lampkin’s outstretched hand. The shot fell right into the basket for two and brought the many travelling Vashon fans to their feet. Symbol and Sam Schoenberg teamed up for seven three-point shots that were def lating to the Vikings’ defense and forced Bellevue Christian to play catchup the entire game. In the latter part of the second half, Viking senior guard

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Wrestling recap: Pirates kept coming back during Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team falls to 2-4 in league play roller coaster regular season, aim for State would pop up, taking as many as eight or nine athletes out at a time. Dislocated joints, cracked and broken bones, concussions, strained muscles and pulled ligaments turned Vashonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream team into an orthopedistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream team. But this is a scrappy group. They are tight-knit and have a true and abiding respect and love for each other. It really is a band of brothers forged through sweat and shared misery. This little team has dug in and fought back â&#x20AC;&#x201D; resiliency has become their motto and they are living it. As they enter the run for the post season, all but three wrestlers are back on the mat, enjoying the infamously grueling practices. These young men are learning valuable life lessons about facing adversity, handling disappointments, adapting expectations and realizing that sometimes a victory isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always a win.

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On paper, this wrestling season was to have the greatest compilation of high school wrestling talent Vashon High School had ever produced. Hopes were high, and the excitement was infectious. The team knew it was going to be great; the coaches knew it, and the parents and die-hard Vashon wrestling community knew it. There are a dozen legitimate, state medal-contending grapplers on the roster, and all sights were set on a first-ever team state title. As of today, the initial roster of 27 has been trimmed to 22 through attrition, and of those remaining, four are freshmen, and three more are first-time wrestlers, leaving just 15 with high school experience. As soon as this season began, grapplers started dropping like flies. Every week, unexpected injuries

The group has not spent its time wringing hands and lamenting lost time, but has worked hard. Coach Anders Blomgren is pleased with the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work ethic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to lie, this season has been a new test for us. But we really have gone back to our core philosophy: work hard and have fun together as a team,â&#x20AC;? Blomgren said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had to let go of immediate expectations and focus on the process. Chop wood and carry water. And, like our pops always said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If it comes too easy, it ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worth a damn.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Blomgrensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; brother and fellow coach, PerLars Blomgren, added that the team is ready for the post season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the season hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly gone as planned, we are still primed for an epic post-season run. The guys are like caged, rabid dogs eager for their prey: state

tournament medals and trophies.â&#x20AC;? Even with the unexpected events of the season, Washington Wrestling Report ranks Vashon fourth in the 1A state classification. Numerous Pirates have earned individual rankings in the report, including seniors Logan Nelson and Chase Wickman, who are both ranked number one in their weight classes. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cheryl Pruett is the mother of two VHS wrestlers. On Saturday, the Pirates will host a sub-regional wrestling tournament, the first step on the road to the state tournament. Wrestling will begin in the high school gym at 9 a.m. The top four wrestlers in each weight class will move on to the regional tournament in Silverdale on Feb. 13.

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three-pointers and then followed that up with an assist to Larson for a lay-in. The Pirates were ahead 23-19 with 5:20 left in the third quarter. But the Warriors then responded with a 6-0 run of their own to retake the lead at 25-23 with 3:40 left in quarter. Both teams made a couple more baskets, and then the Warriors went into the final quarter with a 30-27 lead. In the fourth quarter, Anderson tied the game at 33 apiece with two free throws and about 5:30 remaining. Both teams traded baskets thereafter, and the Warriors held a one-point lead with about 30 seconds remaining. Senior Annika Hille missed a long shot attempt to take the lead, and the Pirates fouled to stop the clock. The Warriors then made both free throws to make it a three-point lead. On the last possession, the Pirates managed two decent three-point shot attempts to tie but were unable to connect, and the final score was 42-39. Anderson led the scoring for the Pirates with 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Larson had 10 points and three rebounds; Hille had six points and eight rebounds; Atwell had three points and five rebounds, and Chloe Kuyper and Lilly Hennessey added two points and one point, respectively. The girls then traveled to Bellevue on Friday, Jan. 29, for another league contest against the Bellevue Christian Vikings. The Pirates again had a tough time getting the offense going early in this game and were playing without Hille, one of the main playmakers, who was ill and could not

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make the trip. The Vikingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aggressive defense had the Pirates flustered from the start, effectively limiting their shot attempts. But the Vikings were also very aggressive on offense, taking the ball into the Pirates to draw fouls and get to the free throw line often, which resulted in them jumping out to a 16-6 first quarter lead. In the second quarter, the Pirates played much better defense, holding the Vikings to only seven points, but unfortunately, the Piratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offensive woes continued, and the Vikings held a 23-11 halftime lead. During the third quarter, it became obvious that the Pirates were having an off night when they still couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any shots to fall, and the Vikings outscored them 13-1 for a 36-12 lead. The scoreless stretch continued into most of the fourth quarter until Larson finally made a long two-pointer and shortly thereafter made a three-pointer with about a minute left in the game. But it was way too late, and the Vikings cruised to an easy 51-18 victory. Larson had seven points and one rebound; Anderson had four points and six rebounds; Siena Jannetty had four points and one rebound; Atwell had two points and three rebounds, and Natalie VanDevanter had one point and one rebound. The Pirates play their final home game of the season on Friday night, Feb. 5, when the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six seniors will be honored for their hard work and dedication over the last four years. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final league game will be at 5:15 p.m. Monday at Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joel Hille is the father of a VHS girls basketball player.

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Seattle/King County also had the fourth highest homeless less as part of the greater One Night Count effort. Typically population in the country, just barely missing third behind the SKCCH has focused its efforts in urban areas but Las Vegas, with New York and Los Angeles topping the brought the island into the mix last year. CONTINUED FROM 1 “We’re the trial for rural areas,” Emmer said, but noted list (cities that have 12 and six times Seattle’s population, that last year’s count had many issues logistically. respectively). at an encampment near Interstate 5 in Seattle. “It’s of the utmost importance to follow the methodology In the past year, the King County Medical Examiner’s In a statement released Friday, King County Executive Office recorded 91 deaths of homeless people, including six from the SKCCH, but it needed to be adapted for us to be Dow Constantine called for action. able to collect any useful information here,” Bossom said. homicides. “The results confirm the state of emergency and underSKCCH’s Eisinger stated in an email The extent of the homeless crisis in score the urgent need to work together — at every level of the county is so overwhelming, that in that the coalition agreed to allow the “Our hope is that by government and with our community partners — to create November, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and Vashon volunteers to adjust their proparticipating in the One the housing, treatment, employment and other services Constantine declared it a state of emertocol in order achieve a more accurate that thousands of adults, children and families in King gency in Seattle and county-wide. Both count. Night Count, Vashon will County need right now,” he said. “We continue to call on have said they will call on state and fed“It’s an advantage for us,” Emmer become eligible for federal added, our Legislature and Congress to recognize this growing eral officials to react the same way as they “in that we know (mostly) who funding for affordable humanitarian crisis and take immediate action.” is homeless here. We have relationships would to a natural disaster. And all of this comes one year after the county’s selfwith them.” While city, county and state officials housing and service imposed deadline for ending homelessness, as it promised struggle to understand the issues and This means they also know, generally, programs.” 11 years ago. where to find them. come up with viable solutions, island Eden Bossom According to a KUOW report from March of last year, agencies and service leaders are working The Vashon team of Emmer, Bossom, King County Housing Authority Kathleen Johnson, Dan Auer, Mike Yates, county officials have estimated that more than $1 billion hard to help those without shelter on has gone toward helping the area’s homeless in the last Vashon. Jennifer Coe, Elise Morrill and Theron decade, and as of 2015, nearly 6,000 units of affordable Islanders Eden Bossom, who works with the King County Shaw counted 31 people in vehicles (including RVs) and housing had been built — more than any city in the U.S. housing authority, and community activist Hilary Emmer seven in “structures” — which is defined as any structure outside of New York and Los Angeles. But at the same time, led a team of volunteers last Friday to count Vashon’s home- not intended for human habitation, such as tents and sheds. “Through the relationships with organizations like the Vashon Social Services Network and the Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness, they know who is sleeping where,” Bossom said. And even with the community connections, Vashon’s number is, in all likelihood, low. “We know there are people living in the woods,” Emmer said. “But we’re not going to count them. … It would be an intrusion.” “If people don’t want to be found, we are not hell bent on Catholic Church finding and counting them,” Bossom added. “If people are Vashon Island All-Merciful Saviour St. John Vianney deep in the woods, we have to respect their desire for priUnitarian Fellowship Orthodox Monastery Mass–Saturdays at 5:00 pm Community, Diversity, Freedom of Belief, vacy. And there are safety issues. We don’t want volunteers 9933 SW 268th St. (south of Dockton) Enrichment of Spirit Sundays 8:00am and 10:30am tramping around the woods at 3 a.m.” SUNDAYS: DIVINE LITURGY 9:00 am Sunday at 9:45 am – September to June Pastor: Rev. 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(Quakers) big money.” and Community! Sundays – 8:00 am & 10:15 am 10 am Meeting for Silent Worship Emmer agreed. “Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) Church School & Religious Worship 11 am in members’ homes. Exploration 9:00am lost funding for its VIVA (social service) and homeless proMaggie Laird Child Care Call for Location grams, which was a crime. This data could help bring those Pianist/Choir Director 15420 Vashon Hwy SW 567-4488 567-5279 463-5255 463-9977 kinds of programs, which we desperately need, back. That www.holyspiritvashon.org www.burtonchurch.org is really the hope,” she said. Kathleen Johnson, executive director of VYFS and one of Bethel Church Havurat Ee Shalom Vashon Lutheran Church the Vashon count volunteers, was blunt in her assessment Serving the spiritual, social and Bible Discussion 9:30 am 14736 Bethel Lane SW of the situation. intellectual needs of Vashon’s Holy Communion Worship 10:30 am (Corner of SW 148th St. “We need more action. 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GRANNY’S CONTINUED FROM 1 By SUSAN RIEMER Staff Writer

When Granny’s Attic closed its doors last week for its annual break, it marked 40 years supporting health care needs on the island and one year at its new location, where it had its busiest year ever. The thrift shop saw more than $800,000 in sales last year, up $50,000 from the year before, and — per its mission — gave away some $271,000 to island nonprofits that provide health-related services, according to Tim Johnson, the store’s manager. The business also settled into its new space in the IGA shopping complex, after having spent 38 years at Sunrise Ridge. Board President Janet Kime noted that the move was difficult for some because of the shop’s long history at Sunrise Ridge, but it was necessary for the business to thrive. “It was a real wrench to leave there for many of us, but we could not continue to grow there,” she said. “We were just out of space, and there was no way to expand.” Indeed, in the shop’s new location, with its increased footprint, higher visibility and improved access, business has expanded considerably. The store had its most profitable February ever when it re-opened in town on Feb. 7, Johnson said. It also experienced its largest month in its history: In December, sales hit $91,000, up from $72,000 the December before. Last November’s “Green Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving, was the store’s largest day ever, bringing in $14,500 in just three hours. Overall, sales were up by 11 percent each day the store was open, Johnson added. “On any given day, we have more out to sell and are better organized. We have wide aisles people can get down, and we are handicapped accessible now,” he said. In a testament to just how popular the store is, scores of shoppers routinely line up outside, waiting for the doors to open. In the summer, Kime said the line can be 100 people long. More than 60 people lined up outside last Tuesday, when the store hosted its annual “make-an-offer” day. Inside, shoppers scooped up items, and the checkout clerks

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greeted the patrons with an unusual question to hear at a low price, also includes areas meant to convey the feeling of a garage sale as well as items worthy of a treasure hunt. cash register: “How much would you like to pay today?” Johnson noted that enthusiasm for the store does not From toasters to toys to tools, all items are reflected in the belong simply to bargain hunters, but is shared by all store’s sales, which Johnson tracks meticulously, thanks to the technology that allows the store to accept credit cards, involved. “We know that people love Granny’s by the lines in front which it did not do — with strong feelings on both sides of the store,” he said last week. “I am not sure the commu- — until just two years ago. Last week, Johnson provided a nity understands how much the Granny’s volunteers and glimpse into just how much — and of what — Granny’s sells. staff love serving the community. It really is something we Last year’s sales included 36,000 books, more than feel honored by.” 14,000 collectibles — ranging from knick knacks to silGranny’s first opened in 1975 at a former gas station ver to antiques — nearly 5,000 pieces of furniture, more near Sound Food and was run by a group than 4,000 CDs and nearly 2,000 purses. of women supporting the work of the Clothing made up the largest category “We’re really helping the Vashon-Maury Health Services Center, of sales, with women’s clothes accountwhich had opened in 1973 in a small home island. None of us could give ing for the lion’s share. Out of $200,000 in Burton. Mary Jo Barrentine started worth of clothing sold, women’s clothes $100,000, but we can be volunteering at the thrift shop in 1976, accounted for $140,000, Johnson said. part of that. That is one of invited by her sister, Bonnie Shride, who Those sales translate into unwanted was one of the original founders. Four items being kept out of the landfill and the best parts of all.” decades later, Barrentine, now 81, is still in fulfilling Granny’s mission of supSheryl Allen one of the most active volunteers at the Former Granny’s Attic volunteer coordinator porting health care on the island. In all, shop and works there three days a week. since the shop first opened its doors, She is in charge of the seasonal departGranny’s Attic has provided some $4.8 ment, which last week was overflowing with Christmas million for health care needs and programs, Kime said. items in the store’s large — and quite full — sorting area. For many years, Granny’s provided money only to the “It’s remarkable that this whole thing worked with a Vashon Health Center, but that began to change about eight handful of volunteers who didn’t know what they were years ago, when the membership voted to ease that restricdoing,” she said. “Who would have thought this would tion and provided limited funds to organizations such as have come from it?” Vashon Community Care. In 2013, Granny’s broadened its Johnson shares that feeling, noting the store is doing the focus entirely and began funding grants for health-related same work now as it did then — but on a much larger scale. services and needs at Vashon’s nonprofit agencies. Twice “In the first month, the store brought in $1,100. Now the a year, island organizations submit grant applications for average month is about $65,000,” he said. “We do $1,100 in health-related proposals, which the board then reviews and a half hour of a good store day.” makes recommendations on for the whole membership — In the beginning, Barrentine said, volunteers would Granny’s volunteers. In its most recent granting cycle last argue over who would get to sort and price the items, and fall, the group awarded $130,000, including $5,000 to the then they would wait and make sure whoever had donated Vashon Senior Center’s Neighbor to Neighbor program, them had left the store before the volunteers placed them which pairs volunteers with seniors who need assistance out on the floor for sale. Typically, the volunteers would at home; $17,500 for an all-terrain vehicle outfitted with have a handful of items to put out— a marked contrast rescue and firefighting equipment for Vashon Island Fire to the activity of the store today, when four or five people & Rescue and, in one of its largest awards ever, $90,000 to might be needed to keep the dock from overflowing with support the work of Vashon Community Care. The next donations. granting cycle is coming up; March 1 is the deadline for The shop, which staff and volunteers run as a depart- applications. Like last year, Johnson said he expects the ment store, with necessities typically available and at a organization will award about $270,000 this year.

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Erdean passed away at the Vashon Community Care Center of natural causes at age 91 on January 19, 2016 on Vashon Island Washington. Born in Mayfield, OK on April 19, 1924 to adoring parents, Harry and Edith Harness, she and her brother, Robert Harness, enjoyed a pleasant childhood in Oklahoma, and in particular in Elk City. She lived her last 70 years in Long Beach, California. She married her beloved Vern Fuller in 1948. They first lived in Wilmington, CA, and then purchased a home across the street from the elementary and middle schools, where she lived for the last 55 years. Their three sons, David, Dale and Wayne, were the light of their lives. Sadly, Leukemia took Vern from them in 1973. She married Charles Woodside in 1975 and they shared life and travels until he passed away in 2008. Erdean worked as a cashier for the Press Telegram in Long Beach and later retired from her position as a clerk for the Long Beach school district. She was a skilled pianist, a wonderful cook, a true lady, a researcher and keeper of family history, a very beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her summers in particular were dedicated to grandchildren. Her family was her priority and she made us all feel special and loved. She leaves behind three loving sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren and others who adored her. A memorial gathering was held on January 26 at Sunnyside Cemetery in Long Beach, California, where she was laid to rest with her husbands. We will love and miss her forever. •

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Chautauqua Elementary School principal Jody Metzger will retire at the end of the school year, six years after she began leading her pod of 542 “orcas” and their more than 30 teachers. The search for a replacement has begun, and Vashon Island School District Superintendent Michael Soltman is in the process of creating a search committee comprised of himself, a district board member, parents, teachers and administrators. The committee will be tasked with finding another principal who can communicate effectively, solve problems, is high-energy and creative and can become active in the community. The position, with a yearly salary that ranges from around $95,000 to more than $110,800, was opened and posted earlier this month. The district will accept applications from those with state administrative credentials and experience in elementary schools through Feb. 29. Screening and interview processes with the search committee will be conducted in March, and the new principal should be selected by the end of March. Metzger’s last day will be the last day of the school year at the end of June. Soltman and Metzger have a working relationship that spans back to the early 2000s when he was superintendent in Friday Harbor and she taught at Friday Harbor Elementary. Soltman hired her as principal of that

elementary school before she left to become principal of Neely-O’Brien Elementary School in Kent. He hired her again to be the Chautauqua principal in 2010. He said that she is a leader who is able to identify a common vision and build trust to work toward that vision. “I think she’s really good at building culture and taking in faculty, and developing cooperation and coordination,” Soltman said. “I saw her as a leader who would be able to bring the staff together.” Those skills were something that were needed and tested in the last two years, as Common Core standards, a new teacher evaluation system and new testing program all were implemented in quick succession. Both Soltman and Metzger said the changes were rough and created tension and angst throughout the district. Chautauqua was hit especially hard as some parents pushed back against the required tests and questioned how the school’s goal of teaching to the whole child fit into the new mandates. “We had a breakdown when it all came together. I think it was a real leadership challenge for Jody,” Soltman said. “There were a lot of external factors at play … creating a lot of questioning about who we are and what’s at our core. She showed extraordinary leadership listening to staff, adapting and getting back to reasserting the value of teaching to the whole child.” Metzger seconded Soltman’s comments and said that the last few years were hard, but would have been hard anywhere. She said that Soltman’s allowing teachers to have a light touch on mandated testing helped keep the school’s unique offerings.

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“It was like drinking from a fire hose. There was no time to adjust,” Metzger said of the implementation of all the new requirements. “These last few years were really high stress. We didn’t all agree; that made it tough, but Michael allows us to have the lightest touch on assessments that aren’t helpful to teachers.” She continued to say that state assessments do give some information that is helpful in the long run, but the biggest issue is that the results of state tests are given to the student’s next teacher, so by the time teachers find out how their students did, the school year is over. “For teachers themselves, it’s just not that helpful,” Metzger said. “We can use the lightest touch to just make sure the students understand the test’s format and the depth of the questions, which is good teaching anyway.” The creativity, openness and support from the community is what drew her here, she said. “The arts of this community are amazing, and the support from VAA (Vashon Allied Arts), PIE (Partners in Education) and the Schools Foundation is the most amazing thing I’ve seen. It’s on another level here. It blows me away,” Metzger said. Chautauqua Parent Teacher Student Association Interim President Jackie Merrill said that Metzger was always extremely flexible and willing to collaborate. She said that Metzger was a huge supporter of student art and of the school’s SOLE (respect for Self, Others, Learning and our Environment) program. “From a parent’s standpoint, I felt she supported (the) non-bullying and self-respect program,” Merrill said. “I

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BUSTER has a big personality and likes to be in charge. He does okay with submissive cats at the shelter but he has a hard time with other alpha cats. He gets along with dogs. Buster is still a playful guy who likes his fishing pole toy. Buster has a big purr box and he is a friendly boy but he can only take so much petting and then he is done. Buster would do best in a quiet home with adults or older kids who can read him like a book. LUANNA is extremely sweet and loves to be petted. When she was found, her white paws were stained brown, evidence that she had been outdoors for a very long time. Luanna is looking for a warm home with a lap where she can spend her later years. She has had a senior blood panel done and her values are all within range. She has a lot of years left to spend with a loving family.

This joyful and loyal six-year-old Border Collie mix is true to her breed and loves people, playing, adventure walks and other dogs. Because of a recent life change for her previous owner, this dear girl is now looking for a new true forever home. SUGAR is super smart, eager to please and just the right combination of hiking buddy and movie night lap snuggler. She would be fine with a dog friend in the house and older kids too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; though she does love the kitties too much to have one, and she will also need a good fence for when that herding instinct kicks in. To meet Sugar email dogs@vipp.org.

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