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Vashon’s police coverage to decline this spring Ongoing budget cuts will affect Vashon, which has so far been spared By NATALIE JOHNSON Staff Writer
Vashon will see a reduced police presence — including the possible loss of nighttime patrols — as soon as April as part of
a cost-saving overhaul at the King County Sheriff’s Office. Due to county budget cuts, the sheriff’s office has eliminated about 140 deputy positions over the last three years. It is now reworking the department to cover the county with fewer officers and avoid layoffs, said Capt. Patrick Butschli, who oversees the sheriff’s office’s southwest precinct. He said the plan will include reducing staffing on Vashon, which has so far been immune from the county’s cuts.
“There has to be a service reduction in some fashion on Vashon. That’s just the ugly truth,” Butschli said. “There is no way to keep things the same and do it with less money. There is no way.” It currently takes about 13 deputies to staff Vashon, with two deputies on duty at all times. Two king county sheriff’s deputies who wished to not be named, however, said they were told the sheriff’s office plans to implement a residential deputy program
that would involve a significant reduction in Vashon’s service. Under the plan, they say, Vashon would be staffed by five deputies who all lived on the Island. During daytime hours, one deputy would be on duty and one would be on call at home. During evening and nighttime hours, there would be no deputies on duty and two on call at home. On-call deputies would respond only to high-priority crimes
Fairy tale ending in a search for a lost man
PTSA hopes to raise $50,000 for schools By SUSAN RIEMER Staff Writer
After an extensive search, he’s found in bed in an empty waterfront home
his pajamas and sneakers but with his glasses left behind, and was found Saturday afternoon in a home on Luana Beach Road, two miles away. The homeowners are on vacation; at the family’s request, the exact address of the home is not being disclosed. The homeowners’ daughter, who lives nearby, checked on the house Saturday afternoon, saw some blood on the
People with a passion for public education can put those feelings to use when the PTSA hosts its annual fundraising event, “An Auction Affair: For the Love of Education,” on Feb. 11. This year’s event will be smaller and more intimate than auctions in years past but will still feature a silent and live auction with a multitude of items donated in support of the Island’s three public schools. The evening will also include appetizers, dessert, a chocolate wine tasting and entertainment by musician Pat Reardon and the Washington State Fairies. At the end of the evening, there will be dancing with Islander Dan Brown serving as deejay, playing love songs from the 1950s to 1970s. Kevin Joyce and Martha Enson will emcee. The goal for this year’s event is $50,000, according to Jackie Merrill, the auction chair. Last year, the PTSA netted $67,000. The school district’s dollars are stretched to the limit because of inadequate funding by the state, and administrators will welcome the
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Andy Jovanovich thought it was strange when he saw an elderly man in red pajamas walking in a driving rain late Wednesday night, but he noted a house nearby with lights on and thought maybe that was his home. What’s more, he said to himself, “Hey, this is Vashon. People do a lot of weird stuff.” In the days that followed, Jovanovich, like many Islanders, was gripped by the drama of Jack Randles, an 83-year-old Vashon resident with Alzheimer’s disease who walked away from the home he shares with his son early Wednesday evening and vanished — for nearly three full days. But for Jovanovich, the drama carried a personal twist. That observation late Wednesday night — when Jovanovich was leaving
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Sue Bonney, a FEMA canine search specialist, and Luau, a golden retriever from Northwest Disaster Search Dogs in Pierce County, search for Randles in the woods off of Point Robinson Road. a friend’s house on Luana Beach Road — turned out to be the last confirmed sighting of the elderly man until he turned up in a $1 million waterfront home Saturday afternoon, asleep and in bed. Had the story not ended happily, Jovanovich noted, he would have felt terrible. “I was really relieved when they found him,” he said. So were many Islanders — hundreds of whom got swept up in the drama of his disappearance, the
massive search and an ending that had a fairy tale quality to it. “Am I a terrible person for thinking of Goldilocks right now?” asked one woman in a comment she posted about Randles’ discovery on The Beachcomber’s website. Exactly what happened is not completely certain, as Jack Randles, according to his son Marty Randles, doesn’t remember a thing. He walked out of his home on Deppman Road sometime Wednesday evening, clad in
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The name — Snapdragon — is new. The look, too, has changed. A pair of large windows along the farthest wall will bring light into what had been a kind of Hobbit’s corner. One wall is now painted chartreuse, another maroon. Beer will be on tap. But a pair of familiar faces
will be behind the counter — greeting customers, serving up heaping plates of vegetarian fare and no doubt occasionally bartering meals for firewood, fine art or doggie daycare. Adam Cone and Megan Hastings-Cone are returning to the restaurant business on Vashon, opening up Snapdragon where their previous eatery, The Monkey Tree, was once a going concern. Giuseppe’s, an Italian restaurant owned by Doug Sudduth and his mother Rebecca Parks, closed a couple of weeks ago. Sudduth, meanwhile, also an inveterate restaurateur, says he’s
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thinking about taking on the Quartermaster Inn in Burton or opening up a 50s’ style diner where Movie Magic once operated. For Cone and HastingsCone, their decision to reopen a restaurant where their much-loved eatery once stood feels a bit like a homecoming — though they never actually left the Island. The couple continued to live here, commuting regularly to Seattle’s International District where they operated World Pizza with Cone’s brother Aaron Crosley-Cone. “I’m so excited to participate again in my own community. I so look forward to hearing about everybody’s dogs and seeing their kids and finding out how the teens are doing,� Cone said. Hastings-Cone said she, too, has missed The Monkey Tree’s many loyal customers. “It’s nice to come back to a space we know and love,� she said. Cone is not walking away from World Pizza. But he’ll
spread his time between the two operations, bringing his much-heralded baking skills to Snapdragon, where he’ll again make rustic breads, cinnamon rolls and other baked goods. Hastings-Cone will be the lead cook — a job she held at The Monkey Tree. Renee Mroczek, who also coowned The Monkey Tree, is now a baker in Seattle. Regulars will recognize some of the fare, they said — hearty vegetarian soups, sandwiches and gourmet fries. But in an effort at creating an operation that’s sustainable, they’ll offer fewer options and run it like a cafÊ rather than a restaurant, with customers ordering at the counter. And in a perhaps the biggest shift, Snapdragon will be open until 9 p.m. five nights a week, where they’ll serve beer and wine, light fare and desserts. Cone said he thinks it will feel a bit like a ski lodge in those evening hours — with food served après-ski style. In a concession to
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The Vashon Park District must complete thousands of dollars of work at its athletic fields project by March 31 to take advantage of a state grant worth $21,000 that it was awarded a few years ago. At a board meeting as well as an interview last week, park district board Chair Bill Ameling and park district Executive Director Jan Milligan said they believe much of the needed work will be provided free of charge by Islanders who support the $1.7 million project north of town. But the park district, which still owes money to contractors for work done last fall on the project, will need to pay at least $55,000 in cash for some of the work, Milligan and Ameling said. Milligan said she feels confident the district, which is poised to receive a loan from a bank in Cashmere in anticipation of its April infusion of tax revenue, will be able to cover the costs of the work. The grant, from the state Recreation and Conservation Office, has been extended three times over the last few years, she said. “It’s doable,� Milligan said. “It’s within reach.�
The work includes what Ameling called “mostly shovel work,� as well as fencing and concrete work. Once completed, it will mark the culmination of the first phase of the project. As it stands now, the fields won’t be playable this spring for baseball, but park district officials expect the grass will be far enough along for soccer this fall. The next phase of the project — which will be covered by a $500,000 state grant as well as money from the park district — includes state-of-the-art lighting and bathrooms. The park district has gotten one extension on the grant; Milligan said she expects to get an additional extension. Meanwhile, Milligan said, the district is making headway on its outstanding bills from 2011, when it ran out revenue. It currently owes around $83,000 to six contractors for last fall’s work, according to a list she provided to The Beachcomber. Most, if not all, of those bills will be paid once the district gets its loan, which Ameling called a routine process for the park district. “We’re going to pay what we need to pay,� he said.
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COUNTY NEWS County to hold meeting to discuss possible Maury grant King County plans to hold a public meeting next week to discuss its application for $400,000 in federal funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help address pollution at the former Glacier site on Maury Island. If successful in obtaining the money, called a Brownfields grant, the county will use the funds to help with soil assessment and remediation at the former gravel mine, which was in the pathway of the arsenic-laced plume from the ASARCO copper smelter. The county, however, has to hold a public meeting in advance of receiving the grant, said Doug Williams, a spokesman for the county’s Department of Natural Resources and Parks. While it’s unusual to hold a meeting in advance of a grant, Williams noted in an email, “This is a good thing. It’s not every day we have the opportunity to get $400,000 in grant funding.� The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Land Trust Building.
McDermott to head King County council’s budget panel The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday unanimously selected Councilmember Joe McDermott to serve as chair of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee and to lead the council’s 2013 budget deliberations. The position will put him in a pivotal spot as the county attempts to once again tighten its belt.
“Sound fiscal management will continue to be my priority as budget chair,� McDermott said in a news release. “Unfortunately, the County’s coffers will be facing many challenges this year as cuts from the state are absorbed. In all likelihood, we will be forced to make many more tough choices,� he added. McDermott joined the Council in 2010 after serving nearly a decade in the Legislature. He represents the 8th District, which includes Vashon Island.
County water taxi to raise its fares March 1 Passengers will pay 50 cents more per trip to take the King County Water Taxi from Vashon to downtown Seattle starting March 1. Passengers with reduced fare permits will pay an additional 25 cents per ride. The fare increase — the first one since the county began operating the ferry district three years ago — is expected to generate more than $150,000 annually, according to a news release. The revenue is needed to contribute to the county water taxi’s overall financial stability, the release said. Meanwhile, ridership on the Vashon water taxi continues to increase, with 9 percent growth between 2010 and 2011, the ferry district says. The boat also frequently sails “at capacity,� according to Scott Davis, director of the county’s marine division for the Department of Transportation, meaning that riders were likely left on the dock. Last year, it sailed at capacity 130 times, compared to 78 times in 2010. As a result, the ferry district is working with the U.S. Coast Guard to increase the Melissa Ann’s capacity from 150 passengers to 172. Efforts are also underway to replace the district’s aging fleet of leased vessels and improve passenger staging areas.
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Spelling for the fun of it This year’s sixth annual spelling bee, though smaller than those in previous years, still had plenty of lively moments, lots of audience participation and a dramatic finish, said Barbara Gustafson, who organized the event. Winning this year were the Wanna-Bees, a team sponsored by The Little House and comprised of Ann Murray, Sharon Boyer and Cheryl Pruett. The team claimed top honors when Boyer, a retired third-grade teacher, correctly spelling the word “ichneumon� (ik-noomuhn), which means — appropriately enough at a spelling bee — a “wasp-like insect.� The three women bested the Raining Queen Bees — winners of the contest for the last two years and who cleverly used “raining� rather than “reigning� to describe themselves. Three other teams also were in the final round, Gustafson said.
Meanwhile, Klara Shepherd, Sam Crosby and Rachel Taylor, teens who work at the Vashon Pharmacy and called themselves The Pharm Kids, took first place for their costumes — overalls, plaid shirts and large, black freckles dotting their cheeks. The bee, a fundraiser for the Vashon Community Scholarship Foundation, often has two teams going toe-to-toe. This one — with fewer teams and a grand finale that had four teams going out at once — flew by, Gustafson said. She was pleased by the number of high school students who participated — three teams in all — as well as the wide range of participants. What’s more, she said, she believes the scholarship foundation raised around $2,000 from the event. “It went wonderfully,� she said. +PIO EF (SPFO 1IPUP
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An all-out search effort shows how much we care For three days last week, hundreds of Islanders were gripped by the mystery of Jack Randles’ whereabouts. And after a couple of nights of icy-cold weather, many of us feared the worst. The theory that he had somehow hopped on a bus, made it onto a ferry and was sitting in a coffee shop in West Seattle seemed far-fetched. Far more likely that he had toppled down a steep bank and died from hypothermia. There was only one problem with this theory: Why hadn’t the dozens of search and rescue teams, the chopper equipped with specialized cameras or the highly trained tracking dogs found him? We now know it’s because Jack Randles — a resourceful 83-year-old with Alzheimer’s disease — entered an unlocked home, changed his clothes, got some food and climbed into bed. And he didn’t go to bed in an ordinary home, but a resplendent waterfront house on a beautiful wooded drive. The story had a certain magical quality. But there was another story at work here, one not so magical but still remarkably important — a story that speaks to our community’s deep commitment to help those who are most vulnerable in society. First, there was the search effort — an expensive one, at that — funded in part by a government sadly short of resources these days. This wasn’t a lost child but a wandering and demented elderly man. And yet, King County officials gave it their all, deploying not only men and women but some of their best equipment to try to find Randles. Dozens of others came here from Tacoma, Port Orchard and Seattle to help — all on their own dime. Among the volunteers were members of a rescue team with dogs trained to sniff through rubble, animals that were in Haiti two years ago in the aftermath of its horrendous earthquake. The Island, too, showed its deep commitment to human life. People emailed The Beachcomber, called and stopped us in the street, asking what we knew. Many wanted to help. Some were frustrated King County wasn’t doing more. Many simply took longer walks than normal in the woods on Maury Island, hoping their mutts might find what the trained dogs hadn’t. Vashon’s own highly trained emergency responders — volunteer members of our Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) — were among our local heroes. Many of them retired Islanders, they put on untold miles, searching with the discipline and focus of professional rescue workers. It was their largest deployment to date, and county officials said they were deeply impressed by their contribution to the effort. Over the course of those intense few days, we got a glimpse of just what it is we’re made of and how deeply we care. Jack Randles, meanwhile, will soon be living in a new unit created just for people with dementia. And while he’ll likely miss his perambulations across Maury Island, his family will no doubt sleep easier.
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Taking a big step closer to equality The state may soon give same-sex couples the rights they deserve
same-sex marriages. Marriage equality doesn’t undermine the First Amendment. It simply takes the state out of the business of government discriminating against same-sex and all states couples. honor our It is disappointing that marmarriage, riage equality remains dependent there is a sigupon the whims and bias of the nificant sense majority due to the almost certain of relief that voter referendum. I recall the my family will deep despair I felt in 2006 after be better proreading the opinion of our State tected here in Supreme Court turning its back our home state. on equality. Now that we have children, I clerked at the Court after law having the state recognize our school and personally knew most marriage has added significance. of the justices who voted against We are fortunate that through marriage equality. Not only did adoption we are both the legal they prolong the injustice for parents of our children. But the same-sex couples, but they made protective mother instinct comes it easier and more likely for other out in me, and I want more for courts to allow the tyranny of the my children. They deserve for majority to prevail against the their family to rights of the have the same minority. * IBWF BMXBZT CFMJFWFE UIBU kinds of protecYet, today I tions as children POF EBZ 8BTIJOHUPO BOE am optimistic of opposite-sex that a majorFWFOUVBMMZ UIF GFEFSBM couples. ity of my fellow HPWFSONFOU XJMM SFDPHOJ[F citizens now Governmental recognition of value fairness PVS NBSSJBHF CFDBVTF UP a marriage proprotecting QBSBQISBTF B HSFBU MFBEFS and vides a measure all families, and * CFMJFWF UIF BSD PG IJTUPSZ therefore will of stability and protection for cast their votes CFOET UPXBSE KVTUJDF those times in favor of marwhen marriage riage equality. or parenting can be hard. There is I have always believed that one no rational, unbiased reason as to day Washington, and eventually why my children, whose parents the federal government, will recare married, should be denied ognize our marriage because, to the stability and protections that paraphrase a great leader, I believe come with the government’s the arc of history bends toward recognition of their parents’ marjustice. riage. I am extremely grateful for all I have heard the arguments the effort put forth by so many against marriage equality, and people to make marriage equality they are similar to those that were a reality here in Washington and made against mixed-race maracross the U.S. Their work has riages four decades ago. Those laid the groundwork for this hiswho claim that marriage equality toric moment. will harm opposite-sex marriages I look forward to renewing have much bigger problems if our vows again, this time on this recognition of my marriage some- island we call home with the how negatively impacts theirs. knowledge that our state will recMarriage licenses are not ognize our marriage and afford denied to opposite-sex couples my spouse and children protecthat can’t or don’t have children. tions they deserve. Churches may continue to choose — Barb Rhoads-Weaver, an which marriages they will recogattorney with a private practice on nize and perform, just as many Vashon, lives on the Island with her currently recognize and perform
COMMENTARY By BARB RHODES-WEAVER
Our state Legislature is poised to pass a historic bill that has the support of our governor and will make Washington the seventh state to recognize marriage equality for same-sex couples. I was overjoyed when I learned that the state Senate had enough votes to pass the marriage equality bill and uncharacteristically filled my Facebook status that afternoon with many exclamation points. Long before having children, my wife and I got married in 2000. Although we used a minister who is authorized to marry couples within the state, we knew that our federal and state governments would not recognize our marriage. But just as it is important for opposite-sex couples, it was important to us to exchange our vows before our family and friends and to celebrate our union with them. Giving a toast during the reception, my father noted that while it was not the wedding he had envisioned for his little girl, he was grateful that I had found someone who loves me and makes me happy, and he welcomed Heather into the family. I knew his feelings were genuine, as he treated her like anyone else marrying into the family would be treated by subjecting her to a silly family tradition about having an upper hand. I know it wasn’t easy for my Catholic father, but he was the one who taught me about history and my rights as an American to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We renewed our vows and were legally married in Victoria, British Columbia, in 2003. We enjoy traveling to British Columbia, and I have always felt a sad disconnect knowing that my family had more protections while on vacation in Canada than while at home or traveling in our own country. While we won’t have full equality until the federal
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7PUF ZFT UP LFFQ TDIPPM UFDIOPMPHZ This is the first letter I have written to the paper. The reason I am writing is to encourage others to vote yes on the upcoming levy for schools. I have watched, since 1980, our school district go through its machinations and try its best to keep up with our dear students’ needs. Being a small business owner, I can appreciate the challenge of sticking to a strict budget, allowing for emergencies that come up and honoring our students with the finest education we can provide them. Technology is something that all of us 60-year-olds have varying success at, but our youth need it critically
to advance and be our leaders of tomorrow! I understand this levy will help upgrade and maintain the technology at the school. Please vote yes on the levy! — Bill Brown
.BLF TVSF ZPVS WPUF JT DPVOUFE After last November’s election I asked King County Elections for the list of challenged ballots. Ballots are challenged when either voters do not sign the outside envelope or their signature does not match their original voter registration card. King County Elections then sends notices to all, asking for some action to correct this. Vashon and Maury Island had 127 challenged ballots, 66 unsigned enve-
lopes and 61 whose signatures did not match. After the election was validated, I again asked for the challenged ballot list. This time 51 ballots still had not been counted. We now had 22 ballots with missing signatures and 29 ballots with signatures not matching the ones on file. But in addition to these, King County added a category: ballots received too late. We had 57 ballots that were postmarked after Election Day. All in all there were 108 Islanders who took the time to cast their ballots last November only to be rejected. So please remember to sign the outside envelope. If you think your signature has changed over the years, have two witnesses also sign the envelope as well. And if you are mail-
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ing your ballot at the last minute, go into the post office and have them put a metered stamp on it with the date. Our ballots just arrived. Please vote and make your vote count. — Hilary Emmer
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1FSIBQT B CVJMEJOH BMSFBEZ FYJTUT My younger-but-stilladult daughter and I were sitting in the Vashon Theatre, waiting for The Muppets to begin. We were a little early, and even though we have been going there for decades (well, I have, anyway), there is always something to see and talk about. There are the murals, which I am so glad still exist. We always try to find the meaning in them and talk about our friend who had childhood nightmares
because of them. There are memories of things we have attended: Christmas caroling, the remembrance of the life of Billy Sandiford and a re-hash of everyone we remember being there with us. Remember the night that Helen Frohning, pre-planted in the audience, shouted, “I’ll hug that man!� She raced to the front and embraced John Ericksen and Tom Martin. How about when Father Guzman brought his parishioners and sang “Feliz Navidad�? They were hot. And then my daughter said, “They should just use this theater instead of building a new one.� I was silent for a moment, realizing the great idea that had just been proposed. The Vashon Theatre has a stage behind the screen. It has lots of seats, which have recently been refurbished.
You can see the stage from each and every seat. It has a sound system. It has lights. It is a theater, for heaven’s sake. Seems to us that a partnership with the owners of the Vashon Theatre would be the best of both worlds. Is this something that can be explored and encouraged? It would eliminate the proposed huge building project, which many feel would be out of place at Center. It would be ready to go, right now, instead of having to wait for a place for productions. At a fraction of the cost, upgrades to the stage portion could be made. And the Vashon Theatre could have more stability. Let’s use the resources we already have. Let’s keep the Island looking like the Island. Let’s support one another as a community. Let’s really think about this. — Debbie Butler
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Bouquets of gratitude Voice of Vashon sends bouquets of gratitude to the many Islanders who participated in our Community Survey, and to these fine sponsors who generously donated prizes for the survey drawing. Island Lumber, Vashon True Value, Giraffe, Cafe Luna, Island Relaxation Station, The Rock Pizza, The Hardware Store Restaurant, The Little House, Meadow Creature, Wings Bird Seed Company, Perry’s Island Burgers, Andrew Will Winery, Joanne Gardiner Animal Care and Church of Great Rain. Survey drawing winners will be announced soon!
Thank you volunteers I want to say thanks to all the volunteers from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Voice of Vashon (VOV) for a job well done over the course of the last five days assisting in the search for Jack Randles. The commitment and professionalism shown by all of those dedicated individuals is to be highly commended. CERT members performed a vital role in the performance of duty by searching the many square miles of roads and forests. Our public information specialists at VOV monitored and processed all kinds of vital information, passed it along to the appropriate authorities and effectively transmitted continuous public information on 1650 am and social media sites. Both groups
are valuable community assets that we are all fortunate to have available to us here on Vashon and Maury Island. I salute you all for an outstanding effort. Keep up the great work! Hank Lipe, Fire Chief, Vashon Island Fire & Rescue
revive+ Art Gallery is moving revive+ recycled art studio, non-profit EcoInstitute and Camp BLOOM, sustainable art camp for youth who chose to learn differently, is moving to Seattle February 1st. We would like to thank everyone who has supported our endeavors over the last ten years on Vashon. We thank all our campers, and supporters who participated in our fund raisers and our trip to create art in a Romanian Orphanage, bringing moments of joy and happiness to children who have very little in life. A special thanks to UC Upcycle Furnishings for allowing us to share their space over the past year. Please continue to support this wonderful sustainable store. revive+, workshops will be located in Federal Way. Please contact us for 2012 schedule at reviveplus4art@gmail.com. Eco-Institute’s first year of training young adults new skills, through creative arts and retail, is proud to announce our trainees have successfully expanded their horizons and accomplished new skills. Thank you again, Criss Fournier
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8&%/&4%": t Labor of Love: Vashon Communty Care’s annual online auction begins at noon today and will end Feb. 15. Islanders are invited are to bid on items made or performed by other Islanders. See www. laboroflove.org. Massage and Menopause: Caroline Sias from the Vashon Women’s Health Center will discuss how massage and Reconnective Healing, a non-touch therapy, can help alleviate many menopause and peri-menopause symptoms. 7 p.m. at the Vashon Library.
5)634%": t Ayurveda Tea Time: Sample Ayurvedic tea, get seasonal tips and learn about Ayurveda. For more information, contact Ronly Blau at 499-8488 or see www. MeadowHeartAyurveda.com. 4 to 5 p.m. at Full Circle Wellness Center. Grethe Cammermeyer: This Army nurse,who rose to international prominence for her battle against the military’s ban on homosexuals, will speak on Vashon next week. A reception will follow. Call the Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association at 463-7808 for more information. 7 p.m. at the Land Trust Building.
'3*%": t Parkinson’s Support Group: Share your story and resources. Be informed by asking your questions. Contact Steve Steffens at 567-5976 with any questions. 1 to 2 p.m. in the Vashon Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Mercado: This annual fundraiser will include Mexican food, games and a silent auction of vintage Mexican items. Proceeds will help support a student spring trip to an orphanage in Guadalajara. 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. at The Harbor School.
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Fibernet: This month there will be a demonstration of Chinese braiding. The fee is $2. 10 a.m. to noon at VoV at Sunrise Ridge. Land Trust Tree Sale: This is the only chance this year to purchase bareroot native trees and shrubs on the Island. Pick up your presold order, or purchase from the plant stocks left on a first-come first-served basis. For information or a list of species available, see www.vashonlandtrust.org or call 463-2644. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Land Trust Building. Girl Power Hour: Girl Scouts of Western Washington invites girls in kindergarten though thirdgrade and their parents or guardians for a story about powerful girls, an activity and learning what it takes to get involved. For more information, see www.GirlScouts. WW.org and click “Join.� 11 a.m. to noon at the Vashon Library. Author Reading: Island author Jean Davies Okimoto will read from her new book, “Walter’s Muse.� Call 463-2616 for more information. 6 p.m. at Vashon Bookshop. (See page 9 for more information.) Social Partner Dance: Dance instructor Jacqui Lown will teach the Mullhipper move for swing dancing between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Then dance to an eclectic selection of deejayed music, including swing, night club two-step, waltz, zydeco, rumba, salsa and more with with dancers at all levels. No partner is needed. Contact Candy McCullough at 920-7596 or visit www.vashonparkdistrict.org for more information. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Ober Park.
46/%": t Unitarian Fellowship: The Unitarian Immigration Group and Vashon immigration law attorney Robert Gibbs will discuss current immigration law issues. 9:30 a.m. at Lewis Hall in Burton. Senior Center Super Bowl: Watch the big game on the big screen. Doors open at 2:25 p.m.; the kickoff will be at 3:25 p.m. at the center on Bank Road. Storytelling Festival: This event will benefit the Vashon Wilderness Program and will feature some of Vashon’s best storytellers: Steffon
PUBLIC MEETINGS Vashon Maury Island Community Council Board: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb.6, at McMurray Middle School. VMICC Land Use and Natural Resources Committee: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Land Trust Building.
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Sherlock Holmes: Ends Feb. 2 Young Frankenstein: 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4 The Descendents: Opens Feb. 3 and will play until Feb. 16 See www.vashontheatre. com for show times or call
Moody, Mik Kuhlman, Lauretta Hyde, Steve Jones, Jane Valencia, Cyndi O’Brien and others. The cost of tickets is $7 for individuals and $20 for families; they are available at Vashon Bookshop. For more information, call 651-5715 or visit www.VashonWildernessProgram. org. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Vashon United Methodist Church.
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UPCOMING Vashon Solar: Vashon Solar LLC will host several round table discussions this month about the project at The Harbor School. They are 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Minglement; 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Quartermaster Inn; 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Minglement and Friday Feb. 24, at a private home. For that meeting call Gib Dammann at 919-3546 for details. Vashon Computer Club: This meeting will continue a discussion concerning electronic devices that work independently, such as readers and tablets. There will be a troubleshooting session also. Anyone may attend for free, but membership is inexpensive and has benefits. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road. Timmermeister Reads: Islander Kurt Timmermeister will bring to life the trials and triumphs he experienced on his journey to becoming a full-time farmer in his book, “Growing A Farmer: How I Learned to Live Off the Land.� 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Vashon Bookshop. Families of Color Winter Potluck: Make new friends and build community. Bring a main dish and
drink to share. Dessert will be provided. For more information, email Jill Dziko at jilldz@comcast.net. 4 to 6 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Vashon Cohousing Common House. PTSA Auction: The annual event is set for Feb. 11. (For more information, see page 1.)
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CLASSES Island Quilter: The store has several classes starting this week. Hawaiian Applique, four sessions for $80, will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays starting today, Feb. 1. Beginning Quilting, three sessions for $60, will meet from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays beginning Feb. 4. Quilting by Hand, two sessions for $40, will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays starting Feb. 4. Paper Foundation Piecing, two sessions for $40, will meet from 10 a.m. to noon starting Wednesday Feb. 8. For more information about the store and other classes, see www.islandquilter.com. Voice: Singer/songwriter Sarah Christine will offer a vocal workshop. Students will explore the potential of their voice. By using 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 $15 to $45 on a sliding scale. Contact Sarah Christine for more information at 734-6311 or sarahchristinemusic@ gmail.com. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday Feb. 5, at Hanna Barn, 7712 S.W. Point Robinson Road. Banana Dance for Kids (and the grown-ups who bring them): Kids inspire the direction of the class with Karen Nelson. The group will roll, jump, dance, create and play. Call Nelson at (503) 740-0523 for more information. The fee is by donation. Kids up to 5 meet from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.; kids 6 and up meet from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Mondays Feb. 6 to April 16, at Hanna’s Barn. Dance Improvisation: Karen Nelson will teach movement that explores the senses, relaxation, alignment, imagination, composition, body awareness and scores for dancing. Fee by donation. Call Nelson at (503) 740-0523 for more information. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 6 to April 16. Poetry: This is an opportunity for anyone whose interest is learning more about poetry; the specifics of the group will begin to be decided at this first gathering. Open mics and workshopping might grow out of this group. For more information, contact Devon Atkins at 3539227 or atkins.devon@gmail.com. 6 to 8 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month beginning Feb. 7 at Vashon Bookshop. Delta Dogs: Learn how to be a Pet Partner Team. Email Kathy Farner for more information at farnerkv@ comcast.net. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Chautauqua. Lighten Up: Make your meals healthier and enjoy them more. Join the discussion with Mona
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U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott invites Vashon-Maury residents, business and community leaders to meet with him for a cup of coffee and exchange thoughts on current issues in Congress and/or request help with issues with the federal government. Please RSVP at to 553-7170. The gathering will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie. Hardy, Vashon Weight Watcher’s coach for 20 years. Shape Up Vashon (SUV) is offering this class. People can register for SUV at both classes, which are free to members and $5 for others. 10 to 11 a.m. at the Vashon Senior Center and 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Vashon College Wednesday, Feb. 8. Go at 6:15 p.m. to have your blood pressure taken or weigh in. Vashon Allied Arts: Explore watercolor techniques, color theory and composition with Introduction to Watercolor. The class meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, from Feb. 9 to April 5. Develop throwing skills and work with stoneware glazes in the Get Centered – Teen and Preteen Wheel Intensive for ages 10 to 15, which meets from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 8 to March 7. Design, sculpt and paint your own magical dragon with Clay Day Year of the Dragon from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Complete class schedule, registration and scholarship forms are available at www.VashonAlliedArts.org or call 463-5131. Blacksmithing Workshop for Teens: Learn about blacksmithing history, tools of the trade, safety and basic techniques to make your own small tools, such as nails, skewers and dinner bells, as well
as a full-size knife. The cost is $135, inlcuding materials. Scholarships are available. To register, see www.VashonWildernessProgram. org or call 651-5715. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12. American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction: Learn to teach children and adults to swim and give water safety presentations to kids and their parents. Participants must be at least 16 and a proficient swimmer. The course is 30 hours long and provides a two-year certification. Registration is open now at the Vashon Athletic Club; early registration is recommended. The fee of $210 will pay for Red Cross registration, class instruction and pool fees. A deposit of $65 is required for materials. The balance is due Feb. 21. Call the Vashon Athletic Club to register at 463-5601 or stop by. Class dates are Friday, Feb. 17 through Feb. 26.
THIS MONTH Fix-a-Cat Month: Vashon Island Pet Protectors and Fair Isle Animal Clinic have teamed up to offer lowcost cat spays and neuters during the month of February. The cost of a spay is $25, a neuter $15. Call Fair Isle Animal Clinic to make an appointment at 463-3607.
70*$& 0' 7"4)0/ 57 t )*()-*()54 VoV TV is found on Comcast Channel 21. Most 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 Thursday and Tuesday, 8 p.m. Check out “Inside the Cover,� author interviews from a famous Denver bookstore. Thursday and Tuesday, 9 p.m. Follow author interviews with Penny Kimmel’s interviews of local Island artists. The complete VoV TV Schedule is available at voiceofvashon.org.
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CHURCH OF GREAT RAIN: The Church promises heartfelt humor at a special Valentines show at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Open Space for Arts and Community. The show will feature guest appearances by musician Ian Moore and mythologist Michael Meade. Tickets are $10 at Vashon Bookshop and www.brownpapertickets.com.
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'JOE B USFBTVSF BU B USVOL TIPX This Valentine’s Day give a gift from Vashon-based Zavida Gemstones, which will offer a one-day trunk show from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Blue Heron gallery. Offering handmade jewelry from around the world, Zavida’s philosophy evolved when business partners Lee Gelb and Shelley Milano decided they wanted to do something creative and philanthropic with their corporate backgrounds. They now work with an arts organization in India that helps jewelry artisans sell their wares, and they give 25 percent of their profits to the project. To preview the jewelry visit www.zadivagemstones.com.
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‘Walter’s Muse’ — The second in a trilogy by Jean Davis Okimoto
Exploring life in a place we know well By Juli Goetz Morser For The Beachcomber
Jean Davies Okimoto is an award-winning author, retired psychotherapist and local Islander. She is also a dear friend. So writing about her new novel, “Walter’s Muse,â€? means I am not one to deliver an unbiased review. Biased or unbiased, however, there are events, observations, descriptions and landmarks in “Walter’s Museâ€? that many in our community will easily recognize. Jean’s 20th book is all about life on an enchanting pastoral island in the middle of Puget Sound. It’s about life in a community brimming with quirky, generous, artistic and resourceful, one-of-a-kind characters. It’s about life on Vashon. Walter, a famous children’s author and recovering alcoholic, is struggling to succeed in a changing marketplace when he discovers an unexpected muse in his neighbor Maggie, a retired librarian. This is not a match made in heaven, but it is a match made on Vashon, where kayaks and salmon-colored sunsets, rented ruminants and Island Elves, newcomers with bright ideas and inspiring Highway Haikus all play a role in the unfolding story. While the places are mostly real, the characters are entirely fictitious. “I try to create believable people,â€? Jean said, “but nothing about the characters is based on anyone real except for Mickey Simila, who gave me permission to allow him to appear in a scene at the Burton Post Office. In a small community, the tricky part is that someone will think I’m writing about a particular person.â€? Instead Jean writes from a depth of understanding about relationships and the inevitable stages of our human life cycle. Walter’s days as a successful author are behind him, and he must grapple with the hard truth of that loss. Jean sees his experience as a universal metaphor for aging. “Even with normal aging, there’s a gradual diminishing of our abilities, ‌ and we have to accept our limitations, begin to carve out what’s meaningful and think of ourselves in a new way. Hopefully, we gain in wisdom and that helps.â€? Jean also writes with a desire to tell a story filled with hope and characters she enjoys. She knew that “Walter’s Muse,â€? the second in a trilogy beginning with “The Love Ceiling,â€? would be the kind of book she would like to read. “When I wrote ‘The Love Ceiling,’ there was a part of me still influenced by the marketplace, so some things were darker, more sensational. With ‘Walter’s Muse,’ I wanted the challenge of creating an unsensational story that could be fun, engaging and entertaining.â€?
“But as the wind picked up and Maggie listened more closely, the wail got louder and she knew that cry had to come from the lungs of a living creature. Part wolf howl and part Bessie Smith bone-crushing blues, it completely unnerved her. And although she couldn’t pinpoint the exact location, she was pretty sure it was coming from Walter’s place, which unnerved her even more.� — From “Walter’s Muse� That’s a challenge Jean meets with the opening scene in chapter one and continues to expand throughout the book. “I’m sometimes told my work is quiet, so as a kind of joke I thought I’d start with ‘It was a dark and stormy night.’� The fierce winds, downed power lines and broken branches Jean describes will no doubt resonate with Vashon residents. And then there’s Walter’s humorous quip about being environmentally savvy. Maggie discovers Walter buried under a pile of solar panels and a broken windmill. She is
Jean Davies Okimoto will read excerpts and talk about “Walter’s Muse� at the book’s release party at 6 p.m. Friday at the Vashon Bookshop.
alarmed, while he dryly remarks, “It’s not easy being green.� After the publication of “The Love Ceiling,� Jean’s editor suggested she write a series. Instead, she decided to pen this trilogy, where one character and the setting provide the through-line for all three books. Martha Jane Morrison, a 90-yearold painter, is that character. Vashon, naturally, is the setting. Jean admitted that sometimes she thinks of the Island as another central character. When asked to describe that character, Jean replied, “Live and let live. Charmingly real with a spiritual side, too. Open-minded, beautiful and a little eccentric.� — Juli Goetz Morser is a freelance writer who lives on Vashon.
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Kauffman, Tim Carney and Theresa Henson. There will also be some artwork from around the country. Hurst, a teaching artist, lived on the Island 20 years ago and recently returned. She continues to teach part time at the Art Institute of Seattle. Hurst said that as a welder and collage and encaustic artist, she truly enjoys the process of art making. She plans for Ignition to be a place to explore that process, as well a place to view and purchase work produced on Vashon and beyond. For more information or to contact Hurst, see www.ignitionartists.com. Ignition is located at 17630 Vashon Highway, behind Movie Magic and the Red Bicycle Bistro.
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and photographer — and has taken many now iconic photos on the Island. “Island Home� showcases the beauty of Vashon and the best of years of work. Pfortner’s images are often used to support the preservation of open space and habitat; he received the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust’s 2003 Emma Award for a decade of photographic support.
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This Tramp Harbor photo is one of 25 Vashon images by Ray Pfortner that will be on display at the Chamber of Commerce this month and that is in his new book “Island Home.� Pfortner will hold a book signing during First Friday at the Chamber.
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raven and eagle. Master Artist Israel Shotridge will be in attendance to sign prints. For its first show in its new space, Island Quilter will display more than 20 quilts made from patterns out In celebration of the month of love the Vashon Fiber of Kaffe Fassett’s books. The quilts were created by Arts and Textile Collective spotlights a storied art Barbara Gonce of Lopez Island and Kitty Sorgen of form, the pincushion, in their new show. Collective Orcas Island. members bring their own individual interpretations of the pincushion’s colorful history. The Vashon Senior Center will show absorbing and complex pencil sketches by Darcy Baird. Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union will continue its exhibition of paintings, photographs, prints and At Vashon Intuitive Arts, Elsa Hamm, a One Stroke books by the Visionistas. Members include Claudia certified painting instructor, will display her work Hollander-Lucas, Ann Leda Shapiro, Kelly Reese and and will be available to sign beginning to advanced Linda Sedgley. Live acoustic music will be provided by artists up for classes. For more information about RedPerl, a band made up of Daryl classes, call (815) 826-091. Redeker and Sarah Perlman. Blooms & Things will present a Silverwood Gallery will feature large-scale origami display for new heart jewelry by goldsmith Valentine’s Day by Alice Larson Eric Heffelfinger and new work and a photographic series by painter Margaret Tylczak. by Greg Davila titled “Love Juxtaposed.� Heron’s Nest will show watercolors by Will Forrester. Greg Kat Eggleston will perform at Wessel will sign and sell copies Vashon Bookshop. of his new book, “A RoughThe Vashon-Maury Island Hewn Guide to Vashon and Heritage Museum will now be Maury Islands, Washington.� open during the First Friday Raven’s Nest will feature a Gallery Cruise. The museum’s Lovebirds, by Israel Shotridge, will be on display current exhibit is “Home variety of Native art, including artwork, jewelry and blankets at Raven’s Nest, located across the street from of Record: Vashon and the Vietnam War.� depicting the “Lovebirds ,� the the Blue Heron.
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John Sage serving as photographer, will add to the event’s theme, as will students’ decorations. The Washington State Fairies will sell corsages. People who wish to attend are encouraged to buy tickets early. Only 150 will be for sale, with no tickets expected to be available at the door. Organizers predict a good time for all who attend, both couples and singles. “I really would like raise money, see people have a good time, get a good feeling about giving to our schools and get
a sense of what the PTSA does to support our children,� said Erica Davidson, PTSA president. “Make education your Valentine.� An Auction Affair will be from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Vashon Golf & Swim Club. Tickets are on sale — $35 each for ages 21 and over — at The Vashon Bookshop, The Little House and Movie Magic. For more information, see www.vashonptsa.org or contact Jackie Merrill at 734-7066.
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For years, the many men and women who make up Vashon’s volunteer emergency rescue team have been training once a month, learning skills they knew they’d eventually have to put to use. On Thursday and Friday, they got that opportunity when Vashon’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was called into action. “It was the biggest official deployment that we’ve had. And it was seamless. It worked like we’ve done it every day,� said Michael Cochrane, who, with his wife Catherine, is a volunteer manager of CERT. The team won high praise from the King County Sheriff’s Office. “They know what they’re doing,� said Dep. Rich Barton, incident commander for Friday’s search. Cochrane said it was impressive to see how quickly the volunteers — some of whom had to leave jobs or cancel appointments — deployed. And he was pleased, he said, that he and his team were able to make a contribution to an effort that ended on such a happy note. “I’m pretty sure we covered every single road on Maury Island,� he said. A new CERT training begins on March 16. Email certvashon@ yahoo.com for more information.
front steps and called 911. When authorities arrived, according to George Brown, the assistant fire chief at Vashon Island Fire & Rescue, they found Randles had changed his clothes, apparently eaten and was asleep in one of the beds. “He has a few scratches, scrapes and bruises. But all in all, he’s in pretty good spirits,� his son Marty said Monday. Randles — who’s age was misstated in many of the Facebook posts and on some of the fliers — moved to Vashon in 1975, his family said. A former Marine, he spent the last quarter of his working life at Boeing, where he started out as a riveter and worked his way up to becoming a change board chairman, managing engineering changes in aircraft production. Randles helped to build the house he lives in with his son Jory on Deppman Road — a split-level home with sweeping views of Tramp Harbor. Tall and
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The Vashon Island Rowing Club, which has seen increased participation and success in recent years, has hired an accomplished international coach to head its youth and adult programs. Richard Parr, who is the process of moving to Vashon from New Zealand, has more than 20 years of coaching at all levels under his belt. He has worked with the New Zealand, Canadian and Irish national teams and has even coached Olympic athletes. Parr, who speaks cheerfully and with an accent he calls Canadian with a bit of Irish, said he recently decided to move to the Seattle area to be closer to his partner. Though the move will be a big one, he said he has felt a pull for change in his life. Recent earthquakes that have devastated parts of New Zealand have affected him, Parr said, as did his father’s recent death. “It forced me to have a good look at where I am and what I’m doing,� he said. Parr is looking forward to what he says is the next adventure in his life. He's pleased to be closer to his partner, who will move to Vashon with him, to coach a promising team and — as an outdoors lover — to experience life in the Northwest. He added that Vashon Island is strikingly similar to New Zealand. Parr hasn’t coached club rowing in about 20 years, but says Vashon has an impressive program that he’s excited to be a part of. Last year the junior crew sent a record number of rowers to nationals, where they took
Richard Parr two medals, and one young rower made it all the way to the junior world championships. “At a young age they seem to have some of that ‘we know how to work hard.’ In rowing that’s the key,� he said. Parr said he was also impressed by the cadre of volunteers running the program. “As someone who comes from a high-end, professional background, to see the Island club being managed so well was very appealing,� he said. Parr, 49, was born in England, but moved to Canada at a young age. He was a coxswain for his Canadian college’s rowing team, and his subsequent coaching career has taken him around the world. Parr was an apprentice with the Canadian Olympic rowing team in 1996 and went to the 2004 Olympics in Athens as the head of Ireland’s team. He comes to Vashon from New Zealand's University of Otago, where he spent the past 15 years
teaching coaching and exercise prescription and was a consultant to other coaches in the region. VIRC, which formed more than 20 years ago, has gone through a few coaches in recent years. Sam Burns, who is credited with boosting the program, was with the club from 2009 to 2010. Steve Full, a well-loved coach who also had success with the team, left last summer after just one year on Vashon to take a position at Georgetown University. VIRC found an Islander who was able quickly to take his place, but the club chose to not renew his contract for the spring season. VIRC performed an extensive search for a new coach, and Parr visited Vashon to work with rowers before they chose him to head the club. “It was almost unanimous that Richard had the chops that we were looking for,� said Jeff Hoyt, a master rower who was on VIRC’s search committee. Parr said he plans to one day return to high-level coaching, but hopes to stay on Vashon for at least five years. He will also work to complete his Ph.D. in sporting talent development while on the Island. When asked how he felt about coaching a small-town club after having worked with national champions and Olympic athletes, Parr said he finds joy and challenge in coaching at every level. “Good athletes are good athletes, whether they’re from Vashon Island or the Olympics,� he said. “The thrill of coaching really is seeing any individual enjoying themselves and achieving the goals they want to achieve.�
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In the first of three games over four days, the Pirates took an eight-point lead into halftime on Tuesday, Jan. 22, against Life Christian. Unfortunately for Vashon, the Eagles came out strong after the break, scoring the first 10 points of the third quarter and jumping to an early lead to start the second half. The Pirates regained the lead to end the third quarter up by one, 26-25. Missed transition scoring opportunities and poor rebounding hampered the team in the second half. Trailing by two points in the final two minutes, Vashon had three possessions but only got off one shot, and lost 33-36. Pirate scoring was paced by Charlotte Kehoe with 15 points. Anya Quig chipped in 11, Rachel Hoffman scored seven and Tagen Lynch added a deuce. The final two games of the week were played against the Nisqually League’s current first place team, Cascade Christian, and second place team, Seattle Christian, with both games ending in Pirate losses.
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The Vashon boys basketball team had a challenging run last week, as they played the top three teams in the Nisqually League and lost to all three. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Pirates played a close game at Life Christian, but lost 78-65. The team stayed in the game the whole way. Three players scored in the double digits: Ben Whitaker with 18 points, Dan Lofland with 14 points and Jessie Norton with 10 points. The first half saw the Pirates scoring with good assists from Whitaker, and with Norton hitting three three-point shots. The half ended with the Pirates trailing, 34-33. Life Christian then went on a sevenpoint run, but the Pirates fought back with a steal by Whitaker that went to Norton for three-pointer and a nice alley-oop from Whitaker to Lofland. The Pirates continued to battle, but in the last four minutes Life Christian scored points from Vashon turnovers and the Pirates were unable to answer, leaving the final score at 78-65.
After a snow cancellation the week before, the Pirates lost at league-leading Seattle Christian on Thursday, 59-30. While the Pirate defense played tough against a very good team, the offense never seemed to get into a groove. Lofland led scoring in the first half and made two steals that led to points. Whitaker and Ian Stewart both hit two-point shots, and the remainder of points came from freethrows. The half ended with the Pirates down, 26-15. In the second half it seemed every time a ball was loose it went to Seattle Christian. Lofland led the team with 15 points, Whitaker had six, Stewart got two and Norton scored five points all from free-throws. From the bench Jessie Hazzard, Dylan Basurto and Garrett Starr all scored two, and CJ Williams hit a three-pointer. The final score was 59-30. On Friday Cascade Christian came to Vashon and left with a victory over the Pirates, 58-54. Vashon came out and played with energy and intensity, grabbing some steals and breaking up plays on defense. Offense got
in a groove early with Whitaker and Norton hitting three-point shots, each scoring seven points in the half. With Basurto, Lofland and Owen Brenno all scoring, the half ended with the Pirates behind, 27-24 In the third quarter Lofland made six of his 12 points on the night, Basurto scored four of his eight and Hazzard hit some key foul shots. In the fourth quarter Whitaker hit another three-pointer and Norton hit three of his five threepointers on the night, leading the team with 16 points. Basurto hit two foul shots to bring the Pirates within one point with 1:49 to go, but the Pirates could not overcome and the game ended in a loss, 58-54. The Pirates played Orting at home on Tuesday after press deadline, and they will play at Charles Wright on Friday. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the team ends league play with a home game against Chimacum that could decide fourth place in the league. — Brian Brenno is the father of a Pirate basketball player.
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Grapplers pummeled by Orting By CHERYL PRUETT For The Beachcomber
In the last dual meet of the season, the Pirate grapplers were overcome by the Orting Cardinals, 64-9. In Vashon’s defense, Orting is the secondranked team in the state across all classifications. Still, the Vashon coaches, the brothers Blomgren, were dismayed by the poor showing. “We talked about adversity today and how you redeem yourself after not facing up to a challenge with real courage,� said head coach Anders Blomgren. “How we respond from Thursday’s match will say a lot about our team’s character.� Anders added that he expected everyone to
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Vashon man charged with indecent exposure for November incident By LESLIE BROWN and NATALIE JOHNSON Staff Writer
A Vashon man pled not guilty last Wednesday to charges that he forced a teen girl to touch his genitals and offered to pay her for sex while the two were in his vehicle delivering newspapers on the Island. King County prosecutors have charged Joseph Garcia, 30, with indecent exposure and communication with a minor for immoral purposes. A case setting hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday. According to charging papers, Garcia, a married man who worked at Vashon Thriftway at the time, was delivering newspapers with a 17-year-old family friend on Nov. 8 when he began to talk about his sex life and offered to pay the girl to have sex with him. When the girl refused, Garcia allegedly exposed his genitals, grabbed the girl’s hand and forced her to touch them. The girl, who also worked at Thriftway, tried several times to pull her hand away, but Garcia held it there, according to a report of the incident by King County Sheriff’s Det. Michael Gordon. Garcia was arrested on Nov. 21, two weeks later, after the girl let a King County sheriff’s deputy listen in on a phone call in which she confronted Garcia, asking why he had forced her to touch his genitals. According to the report, Garcia apologized over the phone several times. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done it. ‌ I was really stupid and I just thought it would be funny,â€? he allegedly told her, :KLGEH\ ,VODQG 9LQWQHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ
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according to the detective’s report. Garcia declined to comment. His wife, Karen Garcia, however, said her husband is innocent and that the girl actually solicited her husband. She called the dispute a “he said-she said� incident, adding that the girl is going after her husband because “he stood up to her.� As for the phone call in which he apologized to the girl, Karen Garcia said her husband was actually saying he was sorry because he couldn’t hear what she was saying, as the connection was bad. Garcia, she added, grew up on Vashon, attended Vashon High School, is happily married and is the father of a 7-year-old girl. “He has been an upstanding citizen of this community since he was little,� she said. According to the detective’s report, the alleged victim was afraid to come forward at first since Garcia was a family friend but decided to go to authorities after she confided in her mother and coworkers and was reportedly told by coworkers that Garcia had done similar things to them. Gordon said Garcia admitted to the deputy who arrested him that he had talked with the girl about sex that day, unzipped his pants and pulled her hand toward his crotch.
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However, Garcia said that his genitals were not exposed, that he never asked the girl for sex and that the girl made comments about her own sex life as well. Karen Garcia, however, disputed that as well. “He did not admit to anything,� she said. According to charging papers, Garcia may have been involved in another incident with a coworker. A 56-yearold woman who also works at Thriftway told Gordon that three days after the Nov. 8 incident she was at Garcia’s apartment playing pool when he grabbed her bra strap over her clothes, exposed his genitals and played with them and repeatedly asked the woman to show him her breasts. Karen Garcia, who said she knows the woman making the allegation, said she believes she made up the story “to make the younger girl sound credible.� The woman making the allegation, she added, has never been to their home. Garcia no longer works at Thriftway. Tim Marsh, a manager at Thriftway, said the store ended his employment because of a situation at the store unrelated to the charges against him. Beachcomber publisher Daralyn Anderson confirmed that Garcia was formerly contracted to deliver newspapers for The Beachcomber.
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and emergencies. The two deputies both expressed concern about the plan for Vashon. Under the plan, they said, the deputy on call during the day would have less access to backup. During the night there would be no patrolling and only high-priority calls would see a response. “People are going to know there aren’t cops around here,� one deputy said. “Myself, I think it’s a real hazard.� Butschli, asked about the plan, confirmed that the sheriff’s office was considering the resident deputy program on Vashon as one of several options but said no decision has been made. He said the resident deputy
approach has been used in other rural parts of the state such as the San Juan Islands. “We are still working though several proposals on how we might draw down resources on the Island without greatly impacting public safety or the safety of deputies,� he said. Butschli declined to say what other options the agency was considering. However, the two deputies, interviewed separately by The Beachcomber, said that when they were presented with the residential deputy program during recent meetings, it seemed like a final decision for Vashon and not one of several options. Both deputies did say such a change would have to first be approved by their union. “They basically told (us) this is how it’s going to go,�
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one deputy said. The other deputy said he had the same impression. “I’m pretty much positive they’re going to ram this through,� he said. Butschli said that deputies have been consulted as part of the agency’s brainstorming process, but that no decision has been made and that no one has been given instruction about what will happen. “If somebody has told you we have a plan in mind laid out, it’s absolutely going to happen, it’s false. It’s not true,� Butschli said. He added that any plan the sheriff’s office proposes will have to be approved by the King County Police Officer’s Guild, the King County Sheriff and the King County Council before implementation. “There are a lot of steps that have to take place before this is done, and those haven’t taken place yet,� he said. Several community leaders on Vashon expressed surprise that the sheriff’s office plans to reduce police presence on Vashon and were concerned about what the plan may mean for crime on the Island. Tim Johnson, president of the Vashon-Maury Island Community Council, said he has heard rumors that
police service on Vashon is going to change and he’s worried. Johnson said crime rates, particularly drug use and property crime, have been hot topics of discussion at community council meetings in recent months. The council is even working to revive its public safety committee, he said, and an Islander who would like the committee to address drug
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officially,� he said. Hank Lipe, Vashon’s fire chief, said he too had concerns about the idea of reduced police coverage on the Island. Lipe said Vashon Island Fire & Rescue works closely with the sheriff’s office, as deputies often respond alongside VIFR to car accidents, fires and domestic violence incidents. They also provide traffic assistance and security at the scenes of emergencies. Lipe said it’s impossible to know whether police reductions would affect VIFR until there is an official plan. “I’ll monitor it closely, and if I see it impacts the safety of our operation, I’ll communicate that message,� he said. “It’s certainly at risk of impacting us.� Luke McQuillin, who heads the Vashon Alliance to Reduce Substance Abuse (VARSA), said reduced police presence would not only deter crime prevention on Vashon, but would impede the alliance’s efforts. VARSA, he said, is currently working to increase visibility at popular spots for drinking, drug use and drug deals. It is also planning to ask the sheriff ’s office to increase patrolling outside businesses known to sell alcohol to minors. Both of those approaches, he said, would be inhibited if there were less patrolling on the Island. “That would have a nega-
tive impact. I can tell you that right off the bat,â€? he said. Butschli said he knows Vashon residents will be concerned about reduced coverage, but said that the county simply can’t continue to give Vashon the same resources. Sgt. Cindi West said the sheriff’s office has lost $20 million in funding since 2008 due to annexations and county budget cuts. The effects have been felt across the agency, she said: Many units, such as the domestic violence, major crimes and homicide and drug investigation units have seen staff reductions. Butschli said Vashon’s service has remained the same while other parts of unincorporated King County have seen significant cuts in part because the office strives to always have two deputies available on the Island. “Vashon has been largely immune from these impacts primarily because it’s tricky, it’s an island where backup is a ferry ticket and a ‌ boat ride away,â€? he said. Vashon now requires about 10 percent of unincorporated King County’s deputy resources, he said, while less than 2 percent of the department’s total calls come from the Island. “We have to make reductions. If we don’t, we’re going to lose more personnel. To make things balanced, something has to happen,â€? he said.
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Nan Elizabeth McGehee, born March 9, 1928 to Winston and Ethel McGehee in Chicago, Illinois, died January 25, 2012 at her home on Vashon Island, Washington. She is survived by her niece Nan E. Wilson (Epifanio), nephews Paul T. Wilson (Michelle), Nathaniel J. Wilson, Jr. (Mardi), David N. Wilson (Sheila), brother-in-law Nathaniel Wilson (Yvonne), grand-nephews Davis Wilson and Raphael Torres, grand-nieces Alyssa Brooks (Eugene), Jessica Wilson and Julie Wilson, great grand-nieces Jaida, Peyton and Kolbi. She was preceded in death by her sister and only sibling Yolande. Nan was passionate about mentoring and inspiring youth both in Chicago and on Vashon, where she moved after retiring from a life long career in education. She attained two baccalaureate degrees, a masters and PhD and was pivotal in the development of Vashon Youth and Family Services for numerous years. For many years she was an active member of the Chicago Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and was a lightning rod for women’s issues in and out of the workplace. After moving to Vashon 32 years ago Nan ensconced herself into the local community learning to golf. Her love for youth and animals can be remembered with a contribution to VYFS or VIPP. A memorial service is planned for March 10th on Vashon.
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8 year old Peter has always been an only cat. He was very close to his person but has not had very much contact with other people. He came to VIPP when his person passed away so he has to adjust to being with many cats and humans. He is a gentle cat that will do well in a quiet home- Peter loves to sit quietly in the outdoor area.
Tinkerbell is a girl who was attached to her old stomping grounds and when her owner moved, Tinkerbell kept flying back to her old home. After she returned the third time, she came to VIPP. Tinkerbell does not mind being an indoor cat and that is what she is looking for now so that she doesn’t have a chance to take a hike. Tinker can be startled by loud noises and sudden movements so she would be best in a quiet home where she can sleep on the bed.
Big, bold, and beautiful, this 4 year old female black lab is completely healed from her leg surgery and ready for her next adventure. She is energetic, affectionate, and very intelligent. She should not be in a home with cats. To Meet Rosie call 389-1085 or email dogs@vipp.org. Follow VIPP on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Vashon-Island-Pet-Protectors
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Susan Lofland
ASP, GRI 206/999-6470 Just the right size, inside and out!
A huge porch & Craftsman facade are the perfect match for this lovely, easy-care 10+ acres. Massive Russian fireplace & gleaming wood floors, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths; 3-car garage with 1 bdrm studio for guest or office. Offered at $749,000
Victorian Cottage‹View!
CRS 206/419-3661
MB,GRI 206/790-8779
REFINED COUNTRY HOME
LOW price on this turn-of-the-century fixer zoned Neighborhood Business! Two bonus rooms, bay windows. Kitchen overlooks sunny back yard with garden space. MLS #308905 $159,900
Crist Granum
Val Seath
VASHON AT ITS FINEST
Huge views, beach rights - it’s all here!
ELEGANT & PRIVATE
Start living your dream now! Wide open Mt. Rainier view, gorgeous beach & community pool nearby, marine park just a block away. Two bonus rooms, 3 bdrms, 1.75 baths, sun room, lanai & deck. MLS #139862 $352,000
3 bdrm‹2 bath‹9.47 AC
Wildly beautiful! Pond, stream, big trees, ravine, less than 5 minutes from town! Well is in, 5 bdrm septic installed in 2003. Live in the mfd home while you build! MLS #305522 $239,500
Gracious home set in beautiful setting
Spacious one-level home has an open, light-filled design! Radiant floors, high-end appliances, lovely master with spa bath & gas fireplace, total of 3 bdrms & 2.5 baths, on five pristine acres. MLS #313120 $595,000
3 bdrm‹2 bath‹Roseballen
Charming home in a lovely, permanently affordable neighborhood. Home is squeaky clean & move-in ready! Buyer to be pre-qualified by Vashon HouseHold. MLS #295027 $201,500
3 bdrm‹2 bath‹5.15AC
Hand-built home on forest-stewardship land with lovely gardens. Hydronic heat, many built-ins, fabulous master, media room, & much more! Garage, spacious shop. NWMLS #246490 $575,000
Land For Sale Northend 1.34 acres
3 bdrm‹2 bath‹View!
Coveted Dilworth area, close to town AND ferries! Open views, community beach, & a sophisticated multi-level home with lots of light & space; 3-car garage/shop. MLS #306224 $434,000
3 bdrm‹2 bath‹50’ WF
High-end finishes grace this light-filled home! Hardwood floors, lovely tile & woodwork. Set in a fairyland of sundappled woods & lawn, with captivating harbor views. MLS #309005 $399,000
Leslie Leslie Ferriel Ferriel (206) (206) 235-3731 235-3731 Crist Crist Granum Granum (206) (206) 419-3661 419-3661 Susan Susan Lofland Lofland (206) (206) 999-6470 999-6470 Phil Phil McClure McClure (206) (206) 696-1800 696-1800
Quiet side street, sweeping lawn & building site set back from the road for privacy. MLS #308711 $129,000
4 bdrm‹2 bath‹9.89 AC
Big farmhouse, sunny pasture, woods & fruit trees near Dockton Park! New hardwood floors, new appliances. Just needs a bit of finishing - a terrific buy! MLS #276872 $363,500
Val Val Seath Seath (206) (206) 790-8779 790-8779 Nancy Nancy Sipple Sipple (206) (206) 465-2361 465-2361
Westside 70’ Wft
Great views! Recreation beach lot, level parking area, the perfect place to have fun! MLS #274764 $65,000
2 bdrm‹1.5 bath‹View!
Cozy 1912 Burton bungalow & scenic views on a quiet lane near the marina and beach! Fir floors, updated kitchen, sunny decks, vintage garage converted to rec room & storage. MLS #283110 $369,000
Diane Diane Stoffer Stoffer (206) (206) 650-6210 650-6210 Ken Ken Zaglin Zaglin (206) (206) 940-4244 940-4244
This This office office independently independently owned owned and and operated operated JOHN JOHN L L SCOTT SCOTT VSH VSH
4 bdrm‹2 bath‹2.07 AC
Island classic has all the vintage elements - big porch, wood floors, fireplace and more! “Four Square� farmhouse is waiting to be restored. Adjoining land available! Northend. MLS #274532 $449,500
Excellent Investment!
1488 sq ft retail space w/rare off-street parking, over 70’ frontage on main street & great presence in the heart of town. Launch your dream business in this perfect spot! MLS #286597 $385,000
Len Len Wolff Wolff (206) (206) 300-7594 300-7594 Jean Jean Bosch Bosch (206) (206) 919-5223 919-5223 Deb Deb Cain Cain (206) (206) 930-5650 930-5650 Ishan Ishan Dillon Dillon (206) (206) 355-4100 355-4100