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Officials warn low vaccine rates put Vashon at risk of measles outbreak School district concerned about its vulnerability By SUSAN RIEMER Staff Writer
As the number of measles cases rises around the country, public health experts say that Vashon’s low vaccination rate puts the island at risk of an outbreak of the disease, which is highly infectious. Measles cases around the country have topped 120 so far this year, and four cases have been reported in Washington, including one last week in Port Angeles. Experts agree that the reason for the resurgence of measles, which had been declared eradicated in the United States in 2000, is the high number of people who have chosen not to vaccinate their children against the disease. Vashon has long had a reputation for its low immunization rate, and in recent weeks has been mentioned in several Seattle news stories, in a short online video by the Tacoma News Tribune and an article in
The New York Times. At Seattle-King County Public Health, Interim Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin recently said his agency has long had concerns about Vashon’s low vaccination rates. “It’s a tinderbox,” he said. “If there is no fire in the community, the risk of Vashon igniting is relatively low. But as fires smolder locally and nationally, the risk of Vashon igniting increases.” The possibility of Vashon igniting is a concern at the Vashon Island School District, which has one of the lowest rates of vaccination in the state. The vaccination rate at Vashon’s public schools is well below the level needed to ensure herd immunity, or the level of immunity needed to prevent the spread of illness within a community. “Of course we are deeply concerned about it,” Superintendent Michael Soltman said last week. “We have created a substantial vulnerability here.” District nurse Sarah Day, who keeps close track of students’ vaccines and reports Vashon’s SEE MEASLES, 27
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At the VYFS Playspace last Friday, Rachel Stendahl (left) enjoys time with baby Charlotte Sordenstone and her niece Frances Stendahl. Jodi Augustine plays with her two children in the background.
Weathering crisis, center holds fast to a mission to help families By NATALIE MARTIN Staff Writer
One drizzly morning last week, a group of young women sat in a circle in a warmly lit room at the Playspace. As they took turns discussing parenting young children, toddlers sometimes wandered in from a playroom next door for a few moments of attention from their mothers before running off again. Lori
Means, a parent educator for Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) and the director of the Playspace, occasionally chimed in with a few words about handling the challenges that come with raising young kids. “These are the most critical years of (children’s) lives, and it’s a time when parents are the most SEE CENTER, 28
GRANNY’S GETS NEW DIGS Crowds are nothing new to Granny’s Attic, but last weekend the masses of deal-seekers gathered at a new location, as the popular thrift shop opened for the first time at the IGA plaza. A long line formed before Granny’s opened Saturday morning with a short ribbon untying ceremony. The first customers in the door saw a slate of new Granny’s goods occupying a much larger and brighter space. Granny’s staff tried to capture the spirit of the thrift shop’s former space at Sunrise Ridge by sectioning off the new store into areas with books, clothing or kitchen supplies, said Granny’s Business Manager Tim Johnson. A separate room in the back has furniture and small appliances. “We’ve widened the main aisles, and there are no little doorways that people get jammed in like the old building,” he said. While some opposed the move, so far comments on the new spot have all been good, Johnson said. Granny’s staff and volunteers hope the new space will prove to be a more convenient location for islanders. It’s also more accessible for those with disabilities, Johnson said, and the bigger space will make restocking easier. Johnson added they hope to move even more goods at the new store. “We’re very pleased,” he said. Natalie Martin/Staff Photo
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Island equestrians look to make improvements at popular horse park By SUSAN RIEMER Staff Writer
Since the 1980s, island equestrians have transformed Paradise Ridge from a Cold War-era missile site into a haven for horse riders, and they are poised to make further changes this year. Paradise Ridge has belonged to the Vashon Park District since the district’s earliest days. Since that time, island horse enthusiasts have created riding trails and other amenities there, including — most notably — the large covered arena built in 2010, for which equestrians raised the bulk of the funds for the nearly $500,000 project. Last year the park saw the biggest change in recent years, when the district terminated the longtime caretaker position there, and the home that had belonged to Scott Provost and his family was removed, potentially opening up a large area of the park to the public. Now, equestrians are studying the park and trying to determine how best to remove a considerable amount of asphalt and concrete, left over from the park’s military days, and create an open, usable green space. Last week, on a walk-through of the area, Donna Baxter and Hannah Knaebel, members of Vashon’s large horse community, discussed riders’ ideas and the thoughts behind the potential project, which they say has considerable support. “The best choice for most people is green space,” Knaebel said. “Our goal is to benefit as many people as many days as possible.” In December of last year, equestrians asked the park district to earmark $10,000 for work that might need to be
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After riding in the arena at Paradise Ridge, Fran Mechura, left, and Brenda Sestrap ride their horses past a portion of the park they hope will be turned into open green space, creating more opportunities for riders and other park users. done at Paradise Ridge because of the house removal. In January, Knaebel and Baxter said, park users broadened their outlook beyond the former caretaker site and began considering how they might best use the areas beyond it as well. Now, many in the horse community have agreed that getting rid of the large number of impervious surfaces would best serve the park and its users. In that area of the park, the open spaces are broken up by areas of asphalt and concrete — former driveways, stairways and
sidewalks — making them unusable for riders, as it is not safe for horses to cross the hard surfaces. Without those areas as impediments, a large, continuous green space would be opened for equestrians and others who want to use the park. Doing so would provide opportunities for equestrians who cannot use the park now, including several who drive carts, Knaebel said. Jumping areas would also be greatly increased. The park is 43 acres, but more space would be welcomed, she added.
“It sounds huge,” she said, “but the usable area is steep and limited by trees and rocky terrain and is heavily wooded.” The Vashon Maury Island Horse Association met last month about the issue and drew nearly 60 people, Knaebel said, a large number compared to what is typical. The group is slated to meet again tonight to help finalize the plans. Both Knaebel and Baxter concede the difficulty of the project, as the surfaces are extremely thick and some were built to withstand tanks driving on them. Indeed, in one concrete area that measures 220 feet long and 30 feet wide, the concrete is 8 inches thick and is estimated to weigh 282 tons. In another place in the woods, a staircase that no longer leads anywhere has 18 concrete steps and each measures 4 feet by 5 feet. In another location — the former parking lot of the officers’ quarters — the concrete, reinforced with rebar, also weighs more than 200 tons. Now the group is refining the project and its proposal, creating committees, nailing down costs to remove and dispose of the materials and looking ahead to fundraising. Currently, Knaebel said, she believes that the whole project will cost at most $30,000, and fundraising is expected to be necessary. The group is also slated to present its proposal to the park district, hoping that commissioners will agree and allocate the $10,000, if not more, to the project. Knaebel will likely present the information, Baxter said, either later this month or early next. “We hope the Vashon Park District will be committed to it,” she said, “but we’re determined to make it happen.”
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EDITORIAL
Affordable housing remains out of reach for many
Now is the time to address our low vaccination rates
Vashon’s first foray into the countywide tally of homeless people last month might suggest to some that we don’t have a problem with safe and affordable housing on the island. If only that were true. The count, an important effort to capture the number of those who are truly homeless, has tight and narrow parameters: Volunteers are allowed to tally only those who are living in the woods, in cars or in unheated trailers or shacks — a difficult effort to undertake on rural Vashon. Ten were counted on that rainy night in January. Advocates close to the situation believe the number of “truly homeless” on Vashon is likely around 40. But this is far from the whole picture. What didn’t get measured was what we in the affordable housing movement call “housing insecurity” — people who are one paycheck away from losing their home, women who need to get out of a violent situation, families crowded into tiny apartments, people foregoing medications or even food so they can make their monthly rent. The fact is, other numbers tell a different story, illustrating what many of us who have looked into housing on Vashon intuitively know: Housing is expensive on the island, and many of our friends and neighbors struggle to find safe and decent housing that they can afford. Consider, for instance, the annual income of someone working at minimum wage. That person might gross $19,600 a year or net around $17,100 (assuming he or she were able to work and/or get paid for all 52 weeks of the year). Now assume this person got lucky and found a one-bedroom for $1,000 a month.
The debate over vaccinations isn’t new on Vashon. For years we’ve known our schools have some of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. Now that measles is on the rise and Vashon is at risk for an outbreak, we’re again faced with a difficult dilemma. How do we protect our community against preventable diseases without declaring a witch hunt on parents who haven’t vaccinated their children? How islanders handle this debate could determine the future health of our island. The science backing vaccinations is clear. In the case of measles, it’s believed that around 95 percent of a community needs to be immunized in order to protect the entire group. When that rate isn’t achieved, those who have intentionally skipped the vaccination are at risk, along with older people for whom the vaccination has worn off, children under 1 who cannot yet get the shot and medically fragile people who can’t have the immunization on doctor’s orders. Each family’s choice is personal but can carry serious ramifications for those around them. A recent study by the Pew Research Center found that around 10 percent of Americans believe vaccines are unsafe for children. Another study published in the scientific journal Pediatrics found that people who chose not to vaccinate and who were presented with scientifically proven messages about the risks associated with that choice were not more inclined to vaccinate. In some cases they even became more entrenched in their beliefs. Asked how to get through to parents who have doubts about vaccinations, Dr. Jeff Duchin, a health officer at Seattle-King County Public Health, told The Beachcomber he wished he had the answer. What likely won’t reach parents is attacks on their personal beliefs or parenting skills. Those who choose not to get their children immunized do it for reasons they believe will protect their kids. Like parents who stand firmly on the side of vaccination, they have their family’s best interests in mind. While many are quick to take to social media or small group conversations with harsh criticisms of such parents, we also hear that parents are hesitant to talk openly among themselves about vaccination choices, as it’s such as sensitive topic. And acrimonious debate isn’t likely to influence anyone. Now, when measles is a growing concern, could be the ideal time to try to engage in respectful conversation on the topic. When facts or CDC figures don’t sway beliefs, perhaps personal stories and encouragement will. School nurse Sarah day also has materials she can provide for those who would like to learn more and talk to their friends about vaccines. If respectful dialogue doesn’t boost our community’s immunity, lawmakers are already looking at options that would make it harder for parents of public school children to opt of out vaccinations. It’s unfortunate that such a move might be necessary.
COMMUNITY By CHRIS SZALA and LESLIE BROWN
Our island tenant would spend $12,000 a year on rent, leaving $428 a month for all other expenses (food, utilities, car insurance, gas, clothing, medical needs and more). Another way to understand the extent of the need is to look at the length of the waiting lists at the four affordable housing projects owned by Vashon HouseHold, a nonprofit developer of affordable housing. At Eernisse Apartments, a family-oriented complex, more than 100 people are waiting for a unit to open up. At Mukai Commons, where support services are provided, the waiting list is 81 people long. Another 81 individuals are hoping for a home at Charter House, a small apartment building for people with disabilities, and 76 are in line at JG Commons, a complex for senior citizens. Vashon is a wonderful place to live, an island rich in community life and impressive in the way we work together to take care of our own. A monthly dental van, run almost solely by volunteers, provides critical dental care to people who have no insurance coverage. A meals program, staffed by more than 600 volunteers, ensures that everyone who wants one
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Going to the Martin Luther King Day march in Seattle with my children and grandchildren, followed by a panel “Black Power to Black Lives Matter” three days later were both very uplifting. It was well worth stepping out of the island comfort zone to absorb a real sense of the scope of deadly destruction caused by unchecked white supremacy and witness inspired courageous action led by youth of color. It is my hope that the voices of people of color are more fully included in day-to-day life. Learning the facets of racism from cultural appropriation to ongoing police violence; where organized white supremacy thrives in our state, including killing people of color; how obliviousness assures racism’s continuance and what we can do to transform that are essential. We all will be greatly enhanced by such work and awareness. — Swaneagle Fitzgerald
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The lovelorn need a season to find their special someone In honor of the upcoming day of amorous activities, I’d like to address the single man’s plight on Vashon. When I arrived here some four years ago, I was a swinging bachelor ready to woo the ladies. I quickly realized that virtually every woman on the island is either married, gay or both. I knew I had to up my game or go back to eating ice cream out of the bucket and binge watching Netflix. I will be the first to admit that I set the bar pretty high for my arm candy. I am looking for a lady friend with gobs of money, low self-esteem and a weak heart. Yet with my Saturday nights looking more and more like my Tuesday nights, I decided to take action. I found an expensive but classy online course that guaranteed to make the ladies head for their fainting couch. It was called the “Gentlemen’s Guide to Picking up Chicks,” and it had some surefire advice for fellas in a dating game slump. For instance, when approaching a woman in a nightclub, don’t break the ice by calling her “baby cakes”; use the more formal “baby.” If a woman has red hair,
HUMOR By CHRIS AUSTIN it is OK to call her a redhead. This does not work for a woman with black hair. Avoid conversations about large gambling debts or a persistent personal itch. Talk about your good points, like you passed your driver’s test on the second try or you can almost touch your toes or you can almost touch your toes while driving — demonstrate if needed. That old adage that the clothes makes the man is never truer when trolling the love market for the next Mrs. Cuddle-muffin. Remember it’s white socks and Birkenstocks before Labor Day and black socks and Birkenstocks after. The same goes for cargo pants. Seal the deal with a T-shirt sporting an ironic saying like “Who farted?” Now it may come as a surprise to you, gentle reader, that even
A big thank you to the Beachcomber, US Bank, the Eagles and the people of Vashon who were so eager to help with the funding of the documentary of my pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Right now the film is in the editing process, being worked on by a team in San Diego. This is such a rewarding project for me personally and I am so glad that you all have felt that same inspiration. We are still in need of funds so the account at US bank remains open. Also there is info, film clips and an internet funding mechanism available at the site: www.philscamino.com. We continue on toward the goal of making a quality inspirational film and somehow our shoestring operation continues to make good progress. Please feel free to contact me with questions or thoughts at caminoheads@icloud.com or 408 7236. Your footloose neighbor, Phil Volker.
Thank you, Superintendent A bouquet to our wonderful Superintendent of Vashon Schools, Michael Soltman. I applaud his accomplishments regarding the food students are provided in the cafeterias. I applaud his efforts to reduce suicide. I applaud the fact that he is accessible and friendly. Thank you super Soltman. Kate Hunter
Applause for VIPP Volunteers! I would like to take this opportunity to thank and commend Vashon Island Pet Protectors for the incredible job that they do every day for the multitude of dogs and cats they care
for and place in homes. I recently adopted two older cats (brothers) and one had some severe issues with his teeth. They not only covered the cost of his surgery, but took him off island to the specialist who performed the magic. Because of their efforts I now have two happy dudes to share my house, life and property. Thank you VIPP volunteers. Bubba and Javier thank you as well. I encourage you to visit their web site: http:// www.vipp.org/ and support them in whatever way you can. Kirk Beeler
Congratulations and Thanks Kael from McMurray was the first to pick up the free, flashing light from Spider’s Ski and Sport. Two more from McMurray, Dakota and Lars now have their lights. Three students, Finn, Maire and Eva have gotten their lights and tied Chautauqua with McMurray. Calvin is now lit up when he rides to Harbor School along Vashon Highway. Thanks to Vashon folks, Lights for Tykes has collected $2,000 to buy lights and make them free to all children. We drivers have a difficult time seeing children walking or biking to school in the dark. Especially after-school sports, when it is really dark. Kids, you can get vouchers at school or from bus drivers or from Spider’s Ski and Sport. We just want to be able to see you. Wendy Wharton
You ask anybody born 30 days either side of this holiday, and they will agree. June babies get ponies and lavish parties, but by the end of the year, everyone has gift-giving fatigue, so Christmas babies get a pecan log from the gas station and a card that says “This is your birthday and Christmas present.” Oh sure, there will be a few problems. We’ll have to see a year’s worth of rom-coms in three months. Retailers will put out their mating season decorations earlier and earlier, and by October everybody will be tired of hearing the canned love songs. Then there will be those people that don’t take down their mating decorations for months, which will make for an awkward moment when Christmas carolers knock on the door. So if any eligible person of the female persuasion is reading my words, think about giving the mating season a try, unless you are free this weekend. — Chris Austin is The Beachcomber’s circulation manager, a cyclist and writer.
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with all the above advice I was still having trouble meeting Miss Right or even Miss Tonight. But one night while halfway through a bucket of rocky road and the first season of “Gilmore Girls,” it hit me like a diamond bullet. We need to get with the program and follow the rest of the animal kingdom by having a mating season. I propose that we have a mating season from Aug. 1 to Oct. 30. That way we can all pig out on Halloween candy guilt free. Oh, Thanksgiving coming up and Christmas after that? No problem. Gorge away like you’re getting ready to hibernate because mating season is months away. You would have plenty of time to work on your six-pack abs, find out which spray-on tan works for you and practice those bar-side magic tricks. Just think of it. Men will be in rut for only three months and act like human beings the rest of the year. Women, you can go outside with the face you were born with nine months of the year because nobody cares — it’s not mating season. One of the best benefits of this idea is no more Christmas babies.
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As you suggested, we read over the sellers disclosure form (Form 17) and now we think we may want to withdraw our offer on that home. There are a lot of things wrong with this property and some of them look really scary.
I also reviewed the disclosure and saw that some of the answers, particularly the environmental issues, didn’t make sense given my knowledge of the area. I contacted the listing broker for clarification. The listing broker acknowledged that he had not read the disclosure nor had he discussed it with the seller. He stated that his office has a strict policy that listing brokers can’t help their sellers fill out the form. I asked him to speak to the sellers about their answers. He did and they have redone the form to reflect the correct answers. They simply misread the instructions. I think you should reconsider withdrawing your offer in light of their new disclosure form. These forms are often full of mistakes and misunderstandings and I wish there were a way to make them more helpful. Sellers often don’t give it sufficient thought when they fill them out, and mistakes and misrepresentations can happen too easily. I believe listing agents should at least go over the form and explain terms to the sellers so they realize what they are saying about the property. I counsel buyers not to rely too heavily on these disclosures. Sellers often don’t really know their property that well or don’t realize there is a problem. Most people don’t go into their crawl space, for instance, and yet there can be some major problems there. The form also asks questions like “has there ever been any flooding?” The seller may not have knowledge of past flooding or other major problems that happened before they owned the property and yet these are issues that would be vital for buyers to know. This is the reason that having your own inspections is so essential. A home inspection, septic inspection and often a geotechnical engineering inspection should tell you what you need to know.
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FRIDAY • 13
Dechipher Your Devices: Learn to understand how the gizmos, gadgets and technological gifts people often receive work. 4 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road. Harbor School Open House: Harbor School will hold an open house for prospective students and their families. The school is actively seeking candidates for grades 4 and 5; limited space is available for students in grades 6 through 8. If planning to attend, RSVP to the school by calling 567-5955 or email admissions@ harborschool.org. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Vashon Computer Club: The group will meet to discuss and share information on the many changes that are happening in the digital world. The public is welcome and membership is available. 7:30 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road.
Senior Center Valentine Party: The Red Hot Chili Mamas will cook lunch from their hearts accompanied by the soothing tunes of Emmett Green’s acoustic guitar. Suggested donation is $4.50. Noon at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road. Vashon Drum Circle: All are invited to the drum circle’s free monthly gathering, sponsored by Woman’s Way Red Lodge. Join members of the circle around the community drum — no experience required. The event is open to all ages. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Vashon Intuitve Arts.
free and family-friendly, and will feature contra dancing, music, appetizers, birthday cake and drinks. 4 to 7 p.m. at Vashon Books, the old VFW Hall. Wine Tasting Fundraiser for VHS Journalism Trip: Palouse Winery will host a wine tasting to help raise money for 11 Vashon High School journalism students who plan to attend the Columbia journalism conference in New York City in March. Tickets cost $25. Light snacks will be provided, and wine will also be available for purchase, with a percentage of all sales during the event going to the students’ trip. Tickets can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com. 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Palouse Winery.
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TUESDAY • 17
THURSDAY • 12 Health Insurance Sign-Up and Renewal Help and Free Tax Prep: County-trained Vashon volunteers will be available to help with health insurance renewal or sign-up under the Affordable Care Act. Hilary Emmer will also be available during this time to provide free income tax preparation for those who earn $25,000 per year or less. No appointment necessary. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vashon Library. Lecture and Discussion Series: This weekly series sponsored by the Burton Community Church focuses on the subjects of philosophy and religion. Each week’s lectures are designed to stand alone and will include two topics. This week’s lectures — the last in the philosophy and religion series — will address the subjects of stories, moral progress and culture reform, as well as conclusions and sign posts. The lectures are free, and all are welcome to attend. For more information, call Herb Reinelt at 408-7360. 4 to 6 p.m. in Lewis Hall behind Burton Community Church. Community Potluck: Everyone is invited to come share a meal and make new community connections of all ages. There will be art and table games, and attendees may bring food or beverages, a white elephant gift in a bag and plates and utensils. For more information, contact RJ’s Kids at 718-1444. The event is free, but donations to support RJ’s Kids will be accepted. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road.
Life-Sized Candy Land: Sponsored by Friends of the Vashon Library, this family event for kids of all ages invites participants to play as their own game pieces in a room-sized, Valentine’s Day version of the classic board game. 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vashon Library. Valentine’s Date Night Babysitting Fundraiser: The Stingrays swim team will host an evening of childcare with swimming, games and a movie, with proceeds going to benefit the team. The cost is $20 per child, which should be paid in advance at the Vashon Athletic Club (VAC). 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the VAC. Valentine’s Dance: Celebrate the day with En Canto, a northwest group that brings music from the four corners of Brazil. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door and can be purchased at the Vashon Bookshop or brownpapertickets.com. 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Open Space for Arts & Community.
SUNDAY •15 Unitarian Service: Jolinda Stevens, coordinator for the Unitarian Universalist Voices for Justice, will talk about the protests at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma and her work to reform immigration laws. Programs for children and youth are also available. 9:45 a.m. in Lewis Hall behind Burton Community Church. Opera Preview: Norm Hollingshead will discuss “Semele,” by George Frederic Handel, an elegant and expressive work based on the classical myth of Semele, the mother of Dionysus. 2 p.m. at the Vashon Library. Backbone Campaign Birthday Party: The Backbone Campaign will celebrate 11 years of community engagement, artful activism and political theater, and all are welcome to attend. The event is
Vashon Quilt Guild: The group will host guest speaker Robin Ruth, who will demonstrate her “mariners’ compass“ rulers and strip piercing method. Guests are welcome. 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian church. Senior Center Movies and Popcorn: This week’s showing is 2013’s “Begin Again,” starring Keira Knightly, Mark Ruffalo and Adam Levine. This comedy-drama tells the story of a heartbroken singer-songwriter (Knightly) and a disgraced record label executive (Ruffalo) whose worlds are transformed for the better after a chance encounter. 1 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road. The DoVE Project Legal Clinic: This monthly clinic offers legal guidance — by appointment only — to domestic violence survivors and DoVE clients. For more information or to make an appointment, contact DoVE at thevashondoveproject@gmail.com or call 462-0911. 6 to 8 p.m.
UPCOMING Chamber Mixer: Join fellow chamber members at this month’s mixer, hosted by VMI Property Management and Windermere Vashon Real Estate. Enjoy treats, libations and door prizes, and attendees are welcome to bring friends and family. Don’t forget your business cards. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Windermere Vashon Too, behind AJ’s Coffee stand. RideShare Driver Information Meeting: Puget Sound RideShare services will host an informational meeting on Vashon to discuss how ridesharing services could benefit the island. They are looking for drivers who could commit to one four-hour shift per week. For more information, go to facebook.com/
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Harbor School will host its annual fundraiser for Casa Hogar Nacidos para Triunfar, a homeless children’s shelter in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Feb. 11. Festivities will include games, crafts, face painting, hair braiding, a raffle for local treats and food and beverages with a Uruguayan theme. All money raised will go directly to Casa Hogar. Pictured above, a young girl at Casa Hogar colors a picture. pugetsoundrideshareservices. 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Vashon Library. Teen Talking Circle Meet & Greet: Teens from 14 to 18 years old are invited to this introductory meeting for participating in a new weekly support group. The group will focus on compassionate listening, as well as sharing, exploring and deconstructing issues without judgement. Refreshments will be provided. The meeting is free to attend, but donations are welcome. For more information and location, contact facilitator Emmy Graham at 491-9465 or vashonmauryttc@ gmail.com. 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Shrek, The Musical (Jr): For kids in grades 4 through 12, this Vashon Allied Arts musical theater program led by Marita Ericksen is still in need of cast participants. Cost is $245, or $225 for VAA members, and $55 for materials. For more information and to register, go to vashonalliedarts.org. Rehearsals take place from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except for mid-winter and spring breaks), and performances are scheduled for May 30 and 31. Introduction to Zen: Attendees will be given an introduction to zazen and kinhin (sitting and walking meditation) and other aspects of Zen practice. The event is free, but donations are accepted. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Puget Sound Zen Center, 20406 Chautauqua Beach Rd.
Breathing for Fitness and Health: Robert Litman will discuss the Buteyko method of breathing retraining. The lecture is free, and space is limited to 12 people. Call Litman at 567-2049 for more information and to register. 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15. Money Mechanics: This is a free, 10-week financial education course sponsored by several island service organizations, including The DoVE Project, VYFS, Seeds4Success, Vashon HouseHold, the senior center, Our Community Credit Union and Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union. Some topics for the program include setting and meeting financial goals, improving credit and managing debt, financial aid for school, domestic violence and finances and more. Free childcare is available,
and dinner will be provided. Space is limited. To register, contact Betsey Archambault at 715-0258 or betsey@vashondoveproject.org. Location information will be provided upon registration. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 18 through April 15. A Daring Way (Hestia Retreat): This workshop for women ages 18 and up will be led by Kay Duncan and Lailey Jenkins and will draw from the works of Brené Brown and Kristin Neff to explore shame resilience and self-compassion. Participants will be taught practices to help internalize a deeper sense of worthiness. Cost is $150 and scholarships may be available. For more information or to register, go to hestiaretreat.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Plum Lodge.
VASHON THEATRE Selma: Ends Feb. 12. Vatican Museums 3D (final): Feb. 12. Foxcatcher: Starts Feb. 13 The Imitation Game: Starts Feb. 13. Treasure Island (National Theatre Live): Feb. 19. See vashontheatre.com for show times or call 463-3232.
PUBLIC MEETINGS King County Cemetery District: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the cemetery district office at Vashon Cemetery. Vashon School District: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Chautauqua Elementary School. Note: this meeting was originally scheduled for Feb. 12. Friends of Island Center Forest: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Land Trust Building.
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Joe Yarkin may be the first Vashon resident to run a marathon in the Antarctic. Working at Antarctica’s McMurdo Station, Yarkin participated in the McMurdo Marathon on Jan. 11, running 26.2 miles across the Ross Ice Shelf. Yarkin, pictured above drinking a beer after finishing 21st, said conditions weren’t bad for his first-ever marathon, with temperatures in the mid-20s and winds blowing 5 to 10 mph. Sixty people joined Yarkin, some completing a half-marathon. “It took a lot of patience and persistence, and so farming on Vashon was a good trainer for me,” said Yarkin, who owns Sun Island Farm. Yarkin, who is also a renewable energy specialist, has been in the Antarctic for about 11 weeks helping science project groups with renewable power and solar camp power.
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1973 was a seminal year in the United States. The Supreme Court ruled on Roe vs. Wade, the World Trade Center became the world’s tallest building and Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the “battle of the sexes.” Price-wise a gallon of gas was 40 cents, average rent was $175.00 and a pair of men’s paisley slacks was $23.49. I still have the pants and they still look awesome. Locally, however, perhaps the most important thing which happened that year was the event that would lead to Granny’s Attic. With the venerable thrift shop opening at a new location this past weekend, I thought a bit of history was in order. The ball began rolling with the formation of the VashonMaury Health Center. Operations started out of a house in Burton on a shoestring budget and a call went out for volunteers, specifically for receptionists. The practice grew quickly enough that a year later a larger facility was found in Vashon and the receptionist was now a paid position. In early 1974 the selfless workers organized themselves into the Health Center Volunteers with a mandate to raise money to support the Health Center. Their inaugural effort was a plant sale that raised just over $350.00. Part of the funds were used to provide carpeting and X-ray equipment for the fledgling health center - it was an auspicious harbinger of things to come. By the following year the idea of a thrift store began to germinate and a three-month lease was signed (at $18.00 per month) for the use of an auto repair shop, formerly located on the corner of 204th Street and Vashon Highway. With a few tables, some paint and lots of elbow grease Granny’s Attic was born on June 13th, 1975. Rudimentary heat and a restroom shared with Sound Food made for working conditions that were far from ideal, yet the volunteers were tireless in their efforts. And it paid off handsomely. The first month’s profit was $1,120.00. A king’s ransom given that paisley slacks were only $23.49. As popularity grew so did the need for more space. This need was fulfilled in a manner seen all too seldom: swords were turned into plowshares as the 80-acre Nike site was declared “surplus real property” and in September of 1976 a quitclaim deed was awarded to The Vashon-Maury Health Services Center, Inc. For nearly forty years Granny’s Attic would be a bargain hunter’s dream and would eventually occupy more than 3300 square feet of the former military buildings, a far cry from the 735 square foot converted garage. Since 1976 Granny’s Attic, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has donated more than 4 million dollars to a variety of projects including the Vashon Health Center, flu shot clinics and payments for indigent medical care. The Vashon Community Care Center and Food Bank have also been recipients of their largess. They even make available two $1000.00 scholarships for the study of health education. So to help kick-off another four decades of home town philanthropy, head over to their new location in the Vashon Market/IGA Plaza and treat yourself to a twenty-five cent golf shirt, a two-dollar toaster or a four-dollar bicycle.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: The Vashon heritage museum invites artists of all ages and abilities to submit artwork for the museum’s upcoming exhibit “Point Robinson: 100 Years on Watch.” Artwork should have relevance to Point Robinson. Please email images of your work to Jessica DeWire at PtRobby2015@gmail. com by March 6. Contact Jessica for help with photographing and scanning your artwork.
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The Open Space for Arts & Community will present a Valentine’s Dance with Brazilian music from En Canto. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The evening will kick off with a dance lesson at 8 p.m. En Canto formed three years ago, playing often at Columbia City’s Royal Room, Capital Cider and the Folklife Festival. The group plays music that is rich and varied, belonging to the people and places of Brazil such as forró and baião from the country’s northeast; bossa nova and choro from Rio; and sambas from the neighborhoods of every city and town. These lively, danceable rhythms and melodies are easy listening and inspire many folks to get out on the dance floor. Early-bird tickets are $10 and will be available until Feb. 11. After Feb. 11, tickets will be $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are sold at www.brownpapertickets.com. and Vashon Bookshop. The event is open to all ages. Courtesy Photo
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Scottish troubadour plays house concert Scottish troubadour Jim Malcolm will return to Vashon for a house concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. It’s the fourth time the renowned singer has come to the island to play an intimate show. Traveling the world with his guitar, harmonicas and engaging wit, Malcolm sings traditional songs of Scotland as well as his own modern compositions. Malcolm is highly regarded as an interpreter of the songs of Robert Burns and has been lauded by critics as being one of the finest singers in Scotland. Though he now performs solo, Malcolm was the lead singer with the mulitaward-winning band Old Blind Dogs for eight years. Tickets are $20. For reservations and directions, contact Wally Bell at 200-8507 or forbesbell@comcast.net.
Island musicians sing love duets Following a tradition that began three years ago on Valentine’s Day, Vashon Events will host the musical show Love Duets III at 8 p.m. Friday at the Red Bike. Like the previous years, the evening will showcase a series of island musicians singing duets that have love as the theme. Each duo will play one song, which can be covers or originals. Musicians can use whatever instrumentation they need for the songs, but the organizers — Pete Welch and Allison Shirk — are asking that musicians keep it simple, with no big bands or drums kits, “just two people singing about love.” The performers can be any combination of two people, such as a father or mother with their son or daughter, a significant other, a best friend, etc. There will be a $8 suggested donation at the door. Proceeds from the event will support Vashon Events, Vashon’s community arts, culture and charity events website.
Singer performs jazz standards Since her arrival in Seattle in 2008, international jazz vocalist Jennifer Kienzle has emerged as a singer adept at conveying a direct and honest interpretation of the American songbook. Kienzle will bring her pure tone, playfulness with song and easy rapport with her audience to the Blue Heron at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Influenced by greats such as Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Dianne Reeves, Kienzle has an attention to detail that employs both intuition and careful study. Whether performing her own arrangement of a song or singing a standard, her sound is unique. As the winner of the 2014 Seattle-Kobe Jazz Vocalist Audition, Kienzle has performed in Japan, Germany and Switzerland and actively contributes to Seattle’s jazz scene. She consistently performs in and out of town, both with her own quartet and The Easy Street Band. Kienzle is currently preparing to record her debut album this spring and plans to perform in Europe this coming summer. The concert will be Kienzle’s Vashon debut and will feature Cole Schuster (guitar), Greg Feingold (bass) and Max Holmberg (drums). Tickets are $18 for VAA members, students and seniors and $22 for general audience. Tickets are sold at Heron’s Nest, the Blue Heron and at www.vashonalliedarts.org.
Theater ensemble brings a classic to life Seattle’s Book-It Repertory Theatre will bring Lewis Carroll’s classic story “Alice in Wonderland” to life on the Blue Heron stage at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. On stage, as in the book, Alice will encounter Lewis Carroll’s enigmatic characters including the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts. As she tries to navigate the tangled and confused realm that she finds down the rabbit hole, Alice learns she must rely on her own sense of strength and logic. Tickets are $6 for youth and $8 for adults and are available at the Blue Heron and at www.vashonalliedarts.org.
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Neurologist talks about the aging brain Vashon Allied Arts’ science series will continue with a lecture called “The Aging Brain” by Dr. Christopher O’Brien at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Blue Heron. The current scientific understanding of brain development, aging and health has been greatly expanded over the last decade due to the vast array of new research tools in neuroscience. Using his experience as a clinical neurologist and research scientist, O’Brien will summarize the changing understanding of lifestyle, genetics and their impact on brain health. He will also discuss diseases such as Alzheimers, Parkinsons and stroke. O’Brien is a board-certified neurologist and is currently the chief medical officer at Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc., a biotech company based in San Diego. He previously served as an associate professor in the department of neurology at the University of California San Diego. He was the president for the Colorado Society for Clinical Neurology and medical director for the National Parkinson Foundation Center for Excellence. O’Brien has authored numerous scientific publications researching movement disorders, including Parkinsons disease, Huntingtons disease, Tourettes syndrome, tremors and related disorders. Tickets are $16 for VAA members, students and seniors and $20 for general admission. Tickets are sold at the Blue Heron and at www.vashonalliedarts.org. Tickets are going fast for this popular event. Advance purchasing is recommended.
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New studio and shop open, making a dream come true By JULI GOETZ MORSER Staff Writer
When Sarah Drew and Patty Roberts met as vendors selling handmade goods at the Vashon Farmers Market, they quickly recognized a kindred spirit in each other. Recently, the two realized a mutual vision to create a retail outlet with a working studio space when they opened Dream Chaser Studio last weekend. Dream Chaser is located in town next to Hinge Gallery. Three years ago, the women were both new to Vashon and the market, but according to Drew, they “bonded by the enthusiasm we shared over our separate ventures we were embarking on.” For Drew, that venture began when she started exploring how to make soap that would not irritate
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toys,” Roberts said. “And that got me into doing more fun kid toys and dolls.” Roberts took classes from a former maker of the famous Steiff stuffed animals and began fabricating mohair teddy bears. Today, her animal menagerie includes zombie bunnies whose heads rotate 360 degrees, tooth fairy monsters with pockets for a lost tooth and dream pillow creatures complete with a special slot for note cards and pencils. Making and selling their individual wares at the new shop may be the bread for the creative duo’s butter, but the dream they chase is for the store to be a community space. “We want it to be an escape for someone on a rainy day, a foster community infused with creativity,” said Drew, “because that’s who we are,
her children’s sensitive skin. She began studying herbs and oils and eventually designed a line of botanically based soaps called Sudzology. “Three years ago, I didn’t even know you could make soap,” Drew said. “Now my soaps are customized for customers, and I’m really having fun experimenting with products you don’t expect to be in soaps, like beer, hops and other essential oils.” Clearly thinking outside the soap box, Drew also created a line of soap for beards, with the goal of nourishing the underlying skin and softening the beard itself. Roberts’ art — previously sold under the name of Falcorations Odyssey — developed from her desire to sew whimsical stuffed animals for her son, who is now in his thirties. “I used to sell Discovery
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t’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place to hold a wedding than on Vashon Island. Consider all that this island in the sound has to offer: quiet beaches and expansive views, rustic farms and rural charm. Vashon, with its quintessential Northwest scenery, provides a setting like few others for the couple who wants to begin their journey together in a place rich in natural beauty. But it’s not only Vashon’s environment that makes it a wonderful place to hold the event of a lifetime. Here, too, are splendid beach houses, creative bakers and skilled caterers, talented musicians, florists and photographers. Whether couples desire a do-it-yourself affair or one with tasks in the hands of professionals, they’ll find resources they need right on the island. A wedding is a dream, no matter where it’s held. Vashon only adds to the magic of the day. And when better to begin planning, organizing and dreaming than the week of Valentine’s Day? That’s why The Beachcomber has created this special publication, which offers tips, ideas and real-life inspiration for couples tying the knot on our lovely isle.
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You’re getting married on Vashon Island: Now what? Vashon is an increasingly popular place to get married. If you’ve decided to hold your big day on the island, it’s time to start connecting with the vendors and other resources who will play a part in your celebration. Jim Marsh, director of Vashon’s chamber of commerce, says the chamber frequently gets calls from people asking about getting married on Vashon. Whether they’re set on an island wedding or still exploring their options, Marsh says he tries
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to emphasize that many types of weddings can be held on the island. From a romantic beachfront affair to a woodsy backyard ceremony to a high-end garden gala, Vashon has venues and resources to meet a variety of budgets and tastes. “I’ve even seen a circus-themed wedding,” he said. “There are a wide variety of things you can do.” Marsh also stresses that couples preparing to tie the knot can find nearly everything they might need on Vashon: wedding planners, caterers, officiants, photographers, florists, bakers, deejays, musicians and businesses that rent equipment, tables and chairs. As the popularity of Vashon weddings has grown, local merchants have banded together with some help from the chamber to promote Vashon as a great place to get married and to help connect couples with what they need. A delegation from Vashon recently participated in the Seattle Wedding Show. Marsh noted that among the benefits of an island wedding is that most guests enjoy making the trip to Vashon, and many plan time to enjoy what the island has to offer — great beaches, parks, restaurants and shops — and often stay an extra day. “It can kind of be one big adventure with a wedding,” he said. When guests take the ferry out for a wedding, Vashon’s local economy also benefits with the influx of business. “Anytime that someone comes over here for a wedding or other event, it reinforces what we want Vashon to be, which is a great place where good memories are made,” he said.
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Find resources for your event Vashon’s chamber of commerce is a great place to start discovering local businesses that can help you make your Vashon wedding everything you’ve imagined. Stop by the chamber’s office, across the street from the Vashon Library, to pick up its wedding pamphlet, and chat with chamber staffers Jim Marsh and Sue Stinson about what local merchants could meet your needs. The chamber also keeps an online listing of wedding businesses including venues, caterers, florists, bakers, photographers and wedding officiants. See weddingsonvashon.com for more information. For some inspiration, the site also includes links to pages that feature real Vashon weddings. Keep in mind that some local business that aren’t chamber members won’t be listed on the site. A similar website — vashonweddingsandevents.com — is in transition but will be up for a short time and is also a great place to discover local vendors.
Take a tour This spring the chamber will again hold its Vashon Wedding and Events Tour. Participants will be able to visit island wedding venues and B&Bs, as well as meet vendors such as caterers, photographers and florists who will be stationed on the tour route. Mark your calendar for the tour, which is May 17, and visit the chamber’s website for more details as the date nears.
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Island couple goes DIY for a backyard wedding By SARAH LOW Staff Writer
With a love story that could have been the inspiration for the movie “When Harry Met Sally,” islanders Tracy and Kevin McLaren decided that their wedding should be celebrated as uniquely as their relationship, which developed over 15 years of friendship. The two started out as friends — close enough that Tracy helped decorate the reception for Kevin’s first wedding, and he was there for the birth of her two children. After both eventually were divorced, they began spending time together again. “We realized that we were meant to be together all along,” Tracy said. “I have truly married my best friend.” On a bright summer day last August, the longtime friends became husband and wife in their own backyard. With a rustic theme spurring them on, they decided to throw tradition out the window. Tracy and her attendants wore cowboy boots, and the couple rented hay
bales from Vashon Island Horse Supply for $1 each to place around their yard. A friend’s fallen tree provided wood rounds that were used to place lavender-filled mason jars throughout the space. And 150 homemade cupcakes took the place of a wedding cake. An island friend made Tracy’s dress, and they even made the event a potluck. “The food was remarkable,” Tracy said with a laugh. “Everyone brings their best dish for a wedding.” Kevin, for his part, brewed the beer that they served at the reception. Tables, chairs and a large white tent were rented from Island Lumber, and the couple even had a children’s area, complete with a trampoline and rocks they’d collected for the kids to paint as mementos of the day. In the end, the McLarens were able to have their ideal wedding without breaking their bank and using nearly all on-island resources. “It was casual and fun,” Tracy said of the day. “Picture perfect, we couldn’t have asked for anything better.”
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A barn reborn
Rustic charm and folklore at Jesus Barn Farm By NATALIE MARTIN Staff Writer
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Many on Vashon are familiar with the Jesus Barn — the iconic barn in Paradise Valley that became a hippy commune during the 1960s. The word Jesus was emblazoned on the side of the barn after the commune’s leader reportedly had a drug-fueled religious experience. The Jesus Barn sadly collapsed years ago, but has lived on in local legend. Islanders Craig and Jennifer Sutherland were unaware of the legend when they purchased the Jesus Barn property in 2003, drawn to the 20-acre wooded swath along Judd Creek and lovely Victorian home there. They built a new wooden horse barn with bright red metal exterior, planning to one day keep horses. However, the horses
never came, and Craig and Jennifer, who are both entertainers in addition to their day jobs, began hosting events — auctions, dinners and friends’ weddings — at the barn. “It has wood on the inside, so it already had that really warm feel, and the soaring ceilings are beautiful,” Jennifer said. “You just add lights for some twinkle.” As their children started at a private school on the island, a friend suggested the couple consider renting out their barn for weddings and events for some extra income, and Jesus Barn Farm was born. As a wedding venue, the site can accommodate parties up to 250, with indoor seating for 100 and plenty of space outdoors. Horse stalls have been made into private dressing rooms, and there’s an onsite kitchen. Personal touches like
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antique windows, hay bales and a swing hanging from a giant tree add to the place’s rural charm. The Sutherlands have hosted over a dozen weddings so far, and Jennifer said they love to open their property and play a part in a couple’s big day. “I think of a wedding as a show, and I love putting on a show,” Jennifer said. “I love to see it all come together.” For more information, see jesusbarnfarm.com.
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Where to wed?
From barns to beaches, Vashon offers many spots to say ‘I do’ With scenic parks, lovely churches and large rental venues, Vashon has a wide range of possibilities for couples tying the knot and options to fit every budget. Use this non-exclusive list as a starting point for exploring all the unique locations the island has to offer. Parks showcase the best of Vashon’s beauty and can be more affordable that other rental options. Point Robinson Park, with a lighthouse and views of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier, is a popular choice. West-facing Lisabeula Park also has a large lawn that abuts the water, and it gets evening sun. Winghaven Park is a lovely spot for a smaller, more intimate ceremony. Park weddings can be tricky to plan, but generators and amenities such as extra restrooms can be brought in to island parks. Contact the Vashon Park District for more information on getting married at local parks.
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view and kitchen facilities. Vashon Island Golf & Swim Club has views of Quartermaster Harbor and the Olympics, as well as a large outdoor deck and restaurant. At Villa Vashon, guests can watch the ferry come and go at a convenient north-end location that’s right on the water. Some other B&Bs have views, space for weddings and rooms for the wedding party, including KVI Beach House, Bayview Retreat and Marine View Estate. For a rural or rustic feel, consider renting an island farm or barn venue such as the Old Chaser Farm, Triplebrook Guest Cottage and Barn or the locally famous Jesus Barn Farm. Madrona Meadows Bed & Barn also offers a large barn tucked away in the woods as well as peaceful gardens and ponds. Get married at a working lavender field at Lavender Hill Farm.
Several of Vashon’s churches can be booked for weddings, and many offer kitchens and reception halls as well. Burton Community Church, which sits near a marina, and Havurat Ee Shalom on the west side of the island have historic buildings that provide the perfect setting for a quaint island ceremony. Other churches offer larger, more modern worship halls.
Inland weddings can be just as beautiful, so consider the wooded AYH Ranch Hostel, where guests can also stay and camp for the night. Froggsong Gardens features a large Englishestate-inspired garden and can be booked for high-end weddings. It is now managed by Herban Feast Catering. For a very large wedding, consider the Open Space for Arts & Community, which has a cavernous grand hall that can hold more than 600 people.
Vashon is known for its beautiful beaches, and several waterfront locations can be rented as wedding venues. Camp Burton offers a large shoreside lawn as well as an indoor event hall with a
Finally, those with connections on Vashon Island should consider using them. Many of the nicest ceremonies are held at the lawns, barns or waterfront homes of island residents.
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Do’s and don’ts for an island wedding
Some tips for tying the knot on Vashon By NATALIE MARTIN Staff Writer
There’s nothing like saying your vows on Vashon. But planning an event at a place surrounded by water can present some challenges as well. Consider a few do’s and don’ts for your island wedding. Do shop and hire locally when you can. Local merchants have a lot to offer, and it feels good to support Vashon’s small businesses. It’s much more convenient to work with locals, and in most cases their prices are comparable or even better than those found in Seattle. There’s no reason not to order a cake, hire a photographer, choose a musician or rent tables and chairs on Vashon. Consider looking off-island or online when you’re looking for a particular deal, want to order in bulk or have special preferences that can’t be found on Vashon. Don’t delay in booking any lodging needed for you or your guests, especially if you’re planning a summer wedding. There are no hotels on Vashon, so housing fam-
ily, friends and wedding attendants on the island can be a challenge. Vacation rentals and B&Bs book up fast, and many places only take week-long or multi-day reservations in the summer, making options limited. Check out VRBO. com, www.airbnb.com and www.vashonchamber.com. Don’t forget Vashon has no big box stores, so it’s possible that some items you need won’t be available on the island. Plan ahead for any shopping you’ll have to do off-island, and remember Vashon stores also have limited hours for picking up those last-minute things. It shouldn’t present a problem if you think ahead. Do keep in mind that many of your guests won’t be familiar with the ferry system. Consider including suggested ferry times in invitations and remind guests to arrive at the ferry early. Make sure out-oftown guests understand which route they are taking so they don’t find themselves getting on the boat in downtown Seattle or driving off the ferry at Southworth.
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Don’t take your wedding too seriously. Vashon is a great setting for a tasteful but relaxed celebration. Consider holding your wedding in a barn, at a public park or at the beach. Ditch the heels for flip flops, have a backyard barbecue for your meal or consider adding fun elements like yard games. And don’t let unexpected circumstances — rain, heat or even ferry delays — ruin your day. Do take advantage of the helpful Vashon community, especially if you live on the island. Friends, family and acquaintances can point you to vendors who operate by word of mouth. And many people
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are eager to help with arrangements, offer a hand with projects and even lend items you would otherwise have to purchase or rent. Do encourage your off-island guests to stay a while on Vashon. There’s plenty to do and see on Vashon, so they can easily make the wedding trek into a day trip or mini vacation. Steer them toward a good vacation rental and provide copies of Destination Vashon — map included — to help them plan their stay. — Natalie Martin was married on Vashon in 2013.
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Thirteen wrestlers qualify for regional meet Pirates drop game as basketball season draw to a close By CHERYL PRUETT For The Beachcomber
Last Saturday the Vashon Pirates hosted the West Central District wrestling championships. The tournament was the first stop on the road to the state competition in the Tacoma Dome next week. Teams from the Nisqually and Olympic Leagues competed in eightman brackets, with the top four moving on to the regional competition at Meridian High School in Bellingham on Feb. 14. From this regional bout, the top four in each weight class will move on to the State finals Feb. 19 and 20. The Pirates posted an outstanding day, with 13 of the 16 entrants earning a berth to the regional match. It was a good showing, and coach Anders Blomgren was pleased with the final positioning of the team as it prepares to push through as many as possible to State. “I like where we are,” he said. “We set ourselves up nicely for making a real run at this post season. We have lots of high seeds and 13 wrestlers.” As a result of their stellar wrestling in league match-ups throughout the season, the Pirates were the beneficiary of nine first-round byes. That proved to be a huge boost for the team, and it was able to get nine wrestlers into the finals. Four Vashon grapplers emerged as champions; five took second; three ended in third, one took fourth, and one earned a spot as an alternate in fifth. District champions for Vashon are Luke Larson, freshman, at 106 pounds; junior Chase Wickman, who dropped to 113 pounds for the run at the state title; sophomore Bryce Hoisington at 138 pounds, and Logan Nelson, junior, 160 pounds.
Final match for girls was this week By JOEL HILLE For The Beachcomber
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Logan Nelson handily defeats his Bellevue Christian opponent on Saturday. Hoisington entered the day after a six-week medical absence and looked like he hadn’t missed a minute on the mat as he went into the bracket unseeded and absolutely demolished all three opponents. Wickman continued his amazing year, compiling a phenomenal 30-0 record, and is the odds-on favorite to earn another State title. Second place finishes went to Ellis Petersen, freshman at 106 pounds; junior Shane Williams, 120 pounds; junior Chester Pruett, 152 pounds; junior Franklin Easton, 182 pounds; and senior Joe Coller, 285 pounds. In third place was junior Preston Petersen, 113 pounds; freshman Hunter Burger, 126 pounds; and senior Eli Hudson, 220 pounds. Ending the day in fourth place was Rodolfo Flores. Taking fifith, and a spot as an alternate, was Alyx Arteaga. First-year wrestler Isaiah Davis rounded it out with a sixthplace finish. Sophomore Cori Williams battled in a very tough 145-
pound weight class and finished just short of making it to regionals. Match of the day goes to Burger, who lost a heartbreaker in double overtime to his counterpart from Klahowya. It was nip and tuck the whole way, and both were utterly exhausted by the end. Burger bounced back, winning his next two matches by pin to take third. Coller had a great match, and though losing in the finals, looked sharp and ready to have a strong showing at regionals. Pruett performed well in two tough matches to get to the finals, before dropping one to Klahowya. As a team, Vashon finished second on the day. The Klahowya Eagles team amassed the most points, due in no small part to their having more entrants than the Pirates. Also competing were teams from Port Townsend, Cascade Christian and Bellevue Christian. — Cheryl Pruett is the mother of two Pirate wrestlers
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VHS Senior, Wrestler Joe has been a selfless and compassionate member of our team for the last four years. But, this kindness is not at the expense of toughness and a positive hard-working attitude. Joe trains hard and never complains (and he laughs at his coaches’ jokes!). Joe is a fine young man; teammates love being around Joe and Joe loves being with the team. He is a three time state participant and placed 2nd at Districts this weekend. Joe is a fine young man and the coaching staff and team will miss him immensely when he graduates this year.
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The Vashon High School girls’ basketball team traveled to Puyallup to play the Cascade Christian Cougars last Friday. The Cougars entered the game leading the Nisqually League with a 6-1 league record and a 16-3 overall record. It was a defensive battle to start the game, with both teams struggling to score early, but the Cougars made a 3-pointer at the end of the first quarter and led by a score of 7-3. In the second quarter, the Pirates couldn’t find any offensive rhythm against the Cougars aggressive defense and had trouble getting good looks at the basket. Meanwhile, the Cougars were finally able to get several inside baskets from their strong post players, and they added another quarter-ending 3-pointer to take a 22-10 lead into halftime. During the second half, the Cougars continued to build their lead with several more 3-pointers and more solid inside play, as the Pirates had a difficult task trying to consistently defend the experienced Cougar post players. The Pirates finally got some offense going late in the third quarter and into the fourth, when Siena Jannetty and Annika Hille each made two 3-pointers. However, the inside defensive play of the Cougars limited the Pirates offensive rebounding, so there were very few opportunities for second-chance points. The result was the Pirates being outscored 30-25 in the second half for a final score of 52-35, Cougars. Jannetty led the Pirates in scoring with 19 points, Hille added 10, with 4 from Eva Anderson and 2 from Natalie VanDevanter. Hille grabbed 7 rebounds, Kate Atwell had 5, VanDevanter had 4, Lilly Hennessey had 3, while Jannetty and Anderson had 2 each. The lady Pirates now have a 5-13 record on the season, 1-6 in league play. Their last game was Tuesday at home against Charles Wright, too late for press time.
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Boys hoopsters win Nisqually League title, head to district play By JAMES NORTON For The Beachcomber
The Vashon Pirate boys basketball team clinched the outright league championship after an epic win at Cascade Christian last Friday night. The Pirates remained perfect in league play (7-0) and with an overall record of 17-1. Winning at Cascade Christian requires a tremendous team effort. The team, coaches, managers and the Green Tide were instrumental in this win. It was a rough start to this one, with Cascade Christian blitzing out to a 19-5 lead late in the first quarter. The Pirates began to dig out of that hole with defensive stops and rebounding. The ball started to go in the basket as well, and Vashon closed the margin to 27-25 at the half. Vashon fans came out rabid in the second half, and the boys, bolstered by the tremendous support provided by the Green Tide,
fought back possession by possession and came away with a 44-41 victory. This was one of our finest team efforts, and Vashon had some younger guys step up into a big moment and deliver. The final regular-season game, which was senior night, was Tuesday against Charles Wright at home. This was final home game for Jessie Norton, Ian Stewart, Steen Jennings and Darrin May-Power. The Pirates will be the number-one seed at the district tournament, which will begin Feb. 17 at Sumner High School. The Pirates will start at 7:45 p.m. With a win in that game, the Pirates will play again on Feb. 19, same place, same time. The team appreciates the powerful support by the Green Tide, so fans are encouraged to show up and show out for VHS at these coming games. — James Norton is the father of a Pirate basketball player.
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Newspapers provide a peek into island life over the decades Grandson of paper owners is making stories from 1920s to 1940s available online By BRUCE HAULMAN For The Beachcomber
Did you know that Vashon had numerous large stills producing illegal alcohol during Prohibition in 1931? Or that most of Vashon town was destroyed by a fire in 1935? Or that Vashon State Park was developed at Dockton and built by Works Progress Administration workers in 1936? Or that irate islanders stormed the ferry Elwha and occupied it overnight in a sit-down strike to protest proposed ferry changes in 1938? These and other interesting items can be found in the newspaper summaries from the 1920s to the 1940s being compiled by island native Mike Sudduth, whose grandparents P. Monroe and Agnes Smock owned and edited the Vashon Island News Record from Mike Sudduth 1920 to 1942. These summaries are part of the VashonHistory. com website, which includes a Vashon History section, a Vashon Census Project section, a Vashon articles section and a section that is being developed on the Japanese Presence Project. The Vashon Island News Record formed when the Vashon Island Record and the Vashon Island News combined. The Record, which started in Vashon in 1907, was purchased in 1914 by Ira Case and moved to Burton because Mr. Case felt the newspaper was not giving enough attention to the south end of the island. In response to the move, Robert M. Jones started the News in 1916 at Vashon. For three years, the island had two newspapers — one in Burton and one in Vashon town — until December of 1919, when Jones purchased the Record and combined it with the News to create the Vashon Island News Record. The new combined newspaper continued to be published until 1958, when it was purchased by the newly created Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber and
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The Vashon Island News Record office was located in the late 1930s near where the Langland Dental Associates office is now. ceased publication. Issues of the News Record are preserved on microfiche and are available at the Vashon Library and the University of Washington library. In recent years, new technology has made it possible to scan the papers from microfiche and save them to a personal computer as digital images. Using these digital images, Mike Sudduth has been transcribing stories from the newspapers, stories that provide unique insights into daily life on Vashon-Maury Island. The period from 1920 to 1942, when the Smocks owned and edited the News Record, was one of hard times. During the 1920s, an agricultural depression hit the island and Vashon lost population as agricultural workers and families left the island. During the 1930s, the Great Depression left many islanders unemployed and dependent on government-created construction jobs. And the hard times of the early 1940s were when the United States prepared for the coming war in Europe and after the attack on Pearl Harbor catapulted America into World
War II. Besides capturing and sharing this interesting period of island history, Sudduth has discovered many personal family tidbits, including a published poem written by his grandfather about his mother when she was born. With the News-Records from 1925 to 1939 already transcribed and available online, Sudduth expects to complete the remainder of the 1920 to 1942 News-Records during this year. As each following year is transcribed, it will all be added to VashonHistory.com website for the enjoyment of anyone interested in island history.
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Jan. 30: A suspect was burglarizing homes in the 10400 block of SW Bank Road, but victims declined to prosecute. Feb. 1: A fourth-degree assault was reported in the 23800 block of 97th Ave. SW. Feb. 4: An island resident found another resident’s open mail at Island Center Forest. The mail had been
stolen from the 18700 block of the Westside Highway. Feb. 5: A cable was reported stolen from the 12200 block of SW 164th St. Feb. 6: A squatter assaulted a homeowner in the 26000 block of 120th Lane SW, and the homeowner had the squatter trespassed from the property.
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numbers to the state, said she is also worried about a possible outbreak, citing concerns about the people who could be hurt, the amount of work that containing it would require and the financial toll it could take on families and the wider community. The overall measles vaccination rate at Vashon’s public schools is slightly less than 89 percent, though Day noted the district is seeing improvements in the rates of both measles and whooping cough vaccines. In 2009, only 83 percent of students at Chautauqua Elementary School had received the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. In 2013, that number had risen to just 84 percent. This year it is 87 percent, with McMurray Middle School reporting 89 percent and the high school 90 percent. “We are vulnerable but still improving,� Day said. “We need upwards of 94 percent to prevent an outbreak.� Of additional concern is that vaccine rates vary from grade to grade, and in the kindergarten class, Day said, only 82 percent of students have been fully vaccinated against measles, though this number is up from roughly 78 percent last year. That 22 percent MMR-exemption rate among Vashon kindergartners contrasts with about a 4 percent exemption rate at other King County public schools during the same time period. Should an outbreak happen on Vashon, public health officials would step in and set policy at the schools, which would include keeping unvaccinated students out of the classroom. In the event of an outbreak, Duchin said that he hopes more families would make the choice to vaccinate their children, but he cautioned that the vaccine does not work immediately and that two weeks are needed for immunity to develop. It is difficult to know the exact immunity of an adult population, he added, as immunity can wane as people age, and individuals who received shots between 1963 and 1967 may have received lesser quality vaccines. Some health officials say middle-aged and older people may wish to have their immunity checked with a blood test or be
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vaccinated again. However, Duchin said, make up the majority of those filed, and their children may keep parents who are while older people may contract the disease, that is true on Vashon as well. In the 2011- questioning the safety of vaccines from askthe susceptibility of kids is a larger concern, 12 school year, for example, there were 262 ing questions and getting information. as they are the ones who would likely spark exemptions, one for medical reasons, four “I feel like it is going to drive people into for religious reasons and 257 for personal wedged positions and not come out,� she an outbreak. “The major risk is school-age children reasons. said. Reached Monday, Cody said the bill will because of the way they interact,� he said. Day noted that a small number of parents “The key issue here is congregating togeth- likely be heard early next week and voted have recently reported they have vaccinated on by Friday, Feb. 20. The final bill may not their children and no longer need exemper.� Because of that risk, Day has reached omit all exemptions for personal beliefs, she tions. out to 2008 Vashon High School graduate said, but may make it harder to claim such At the Franciscan Medical Center, the Vivian Lyons, who is earning a master’s an exemption. island’s largest clinic, vaccine rates have “We will see where the support is,� she been normal in recent months, though of public health degree in epidemiology said, noting the polariza- Scott Thompson, a Franciscan spokesman, and maternal and child health at the University tion on the topic. said doctors at the clinic are having con“We are vulnerable but of Washington. Lyons, “It’s an emotional ques- versations concerning vaccinations with who is the daughter tion on both sides,� she patients, particularly older patients. still improving. We need of district curriculum added. Later this month, Yarkin, who has creatupwards of 94 percent to director Roxanne Lyons, Indeed, the issue has ed vaccine displays for Chautauqua for the prevent an outbreak.� is now helping Day predrawn acrimony from last five years, and Day will put what Yarkin dict the potential for Sarah Day both sides of the vaccine called “very non-inflammatory� vaccine an outbreak at Vashon Nurse for Vashon Island School District debate, though school disinformation out in all three schools. schools, but has not fintrict staff, public health “The school is taking a stand,� she said. officials and others stress “We are pro-vaccine.� ished the calculations. Via email, Lyons spoke to her perceptions that hostility will not help the situation and For his part, Duchin attributes to luck of the vaccine picture on Vashon and also may make it worse. whether an outbreak will occur on Vashon Islander Celina Yarkin, a farmer and noted her concerns. or in any community with low immuniza“I think there is a lot of fear surround- mother of three who would like to see tion rates, as officials cannot predict the ing the measles vaccination, and I think Vashon’s vaccination rate increase, said the behavior of an infected person or where he it comes from parents wanting to do what acrimony she has seen and heard about is best for their kids,� she said. “However, has been a worry of hers since she created or she might go. Day would rather not leave the possibility a display about the importance of vaccines measles is very infectious.� of a Vashon measles outbreak to luck, but to Indeed, information from the CDC indi- in 2010. “This issue has become really conten- science instead, especially considering the cates that one person with measles can infect up to 18 other non-immunized peo- tious. It always has been, but it is blowing tragedies the island has seen in recent years. “I am thinking about our island and all ple, that one in every 1,000 people who up at the local level,� she said. “That really contracts measles dies, and as many as worries me. I hate to see it go there on either we have been through,� she said. “We do not need this. This is entirely preventable. ... one in 20 people with measles will develop side.� She added that she believes the anger I want to be keeping my eyes on the things pneumonia. People are infectious three to four days before symptoms appear and can directed at those who have not vaccinated that we do not even have a shot to prevent.� unknowingly infect others before they even suspect they have the illness. Attention to the current measles outThe Beachcomber office will be closed Monday, February 16, 2015 in break has drawn considerable discusobservance of Presidents’ Day. Deadlines are moved forward by one day. sion at the local, state and national levels. In Washington, Rep. June Robinson (D-Everett) has introduced a bill that would allow parents of public school children to opt out of vaccinations only for religious and medical reasons, and not for personal beliefs. Gov. Jay Inslee has expressed his support of the bill, as has Rep. Eileen Cody (D-West Seattle), who represents Vashon and is the chair of the House Health Care and Wellness Committee. After a hospital stay, Typically, personal belief exemptions
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under-resourced, financially, emotionally and physically,” Means said in an interview. At the Playspace, in the top floor of a former church building just north of town, VYFS tries to make those years easier by offering a suite of resources to parents on Vashon. In addition to support groups, the Playspace has a large indoor play area where kids can have fun while parents meet and talk. Parenting classes are put on throughout the year, and families looking for more individual guidance can sign up for parent coaching. Parents of at-risk children can get help accessing a slate of services from VYFS and beyond through the Wraparound program, which is also housed there. While the Playspace — which has fees on a generous sliding scale — has been called a lifeline for parents, VYFS officials say that like any social service, it’s also operating on a thin budget and with non-sustainable funding. Last summer the center all but closed after its programs lost their main funding. The Playspace has mostly bounced back, but is still “limping along,” Means said, badly in need of dollars to keep programs going in the future. As part of a fundraising push this month, VYFS recently sent out an appeal to donors, and volunteers will be stationed outside Thriftway collecting donations for the Playspace and Vashon Kids, VYFS’s after-school program. A trivia night planned for March 1 will also raise funds for the programs.
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Eric Matthews plays with Isaac Guthrie, 1, at the Playspace last Friday. VYFS Executive Director Kathleen Johnson said the agency hopes to raise up to $10,000 for the Playspace and Vashon Kids in February. Even if it meets that goal, though, it still needs to secure another $15,000 to keep the Playspace running through the end of the year. “It’s like having a toddler and realizing your house is always going to be a mess,” Johnson said of the unstable funding picture. “But it’s definitely getting better and moving in the right direction.”
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The Playspace opened seven years ago, after VYFS surveyed parents of young children on their families’ needs. The top two requests, Means said, were more childcare options for children 2 and under and an indoor play area for kids. VYFS rented the building from the Seattle YMCA, which once had a daycare and gym there, and eventually purchased it. Everything in the playroom — including hundreds of toys and books, tricycles and large foam play blocks — was donated, as was the labor to transform the building into a family-friendly place. “It was a very exciting time,” Means said. Since then, the Playspace has become best known for its playroom, a haven for families when the weather is bad or when they simply need to get out of the house. Last year, 90 families checked into the playroom over 1,300 times. There were nearly 2,400 playroom visits in 2013. “It’s been a great way to quickly meet people with similar things going on in their lives,” said Jodi Augustine, who was with her two children at the playroom last Friday. She and her husband recently moved to the island, she said, and quickly found the Playspace was a good spot for their son, who is almost 2, to “burn off steam,” she said. They’ve also sat in on some of the parent support groups. “So far one of our favorite parts of being on Vashon is having this available,” she said. Having small children on Vashon can be isolating, Means noted, unless families have a place to connect with one another. Parents who meet at the Playspace often become friends and create an informal support network. “Everyone is supportive here. I remember thinking, ‘It’s okay to talk about difficult stuff,’” said Erin Blower, a mother of two who also works as an attorney and has taken advantage of the Playspace’s offerings. She said the center was a huge help when she was exhausted and studying for the bar or facing challenges with her kids. “Lori has helped me think of a bunch of (parenting) strategies,” she said. “We think our kids are so lucky that we moved to the island.” When it comes to programing, the Playspace operates on a model of prevention. Plainly put, Means said, children who are brought up using solid and researchbacked parenting strategies are less likely to experience mental health issues, to struggle socially or battle addiction later in life. “Research shows that parents who are given support and resources have a drastically improved opportunity to parent the
way they want to parent and for their children to thrive as a result,” Means said. Experts are increasingly recognizing the benefits of so-called prevention work, and government agencies are funding it some, with hopes that dollars spent now will ease the need for social services in the future. Last year 283 families participated in programs at the Playspace, a number that is up from 207 in 2013 and around 170 just four years ago. Nearly 70 parents or families took part in support groups last year, and 87 did one-on-one parent coaching. Still, Johnson said, it takes years to see the results of prevention work, and many funders prefer to support programs with more immediate and measurable outcomes. “Prevention funding is the first thing to get slashed by the government, and it’s the last thing to be restored,” she said. For several years, Playspace programs grew with solid support from King County and United Way. When the county had to make cuts and revamped how it provided prevention funding — focusing more dollars on communities with the highest rates of teen alcohol and drug use — Vashon kept its prevention funding in the form of a large grant managed by the Vashon Alliance to Reduce Substance Abuse (VARSA) and administered by VYFS. With about $90,000 a year in VARSA funding, the Playspace was able to offer even more parent education and expand its Wraparound services. In 2013, however, confusion over what the grant could cover resulted in a public conflict between VARSA and VYFS. While VARSA worked through its struggles and created a new spending plan, as required by the county, the Playspace lost about 90 percent of its funding. The center nearly went dark as Means’ position became half-time, and Delene Rodenberg, coordinator of the Wraparound program, lost half of her position as well. Yvonne Monique Aviva, a wellknown parent educator who worked out of the Playspace, resigned when she learned she’d be laid off, and the center also lost its administrative assistant and a parent educator who worked on contract. Around the same time, the Vashon Maury Cooperative Preschool, which had been renting the bottom floor of the Playspace, moved out. For several months, Means devoted most of her time to working one-on-one with the families most in need. While she says she understood VARSA’s actions, she also called that period “utterly heartbreaking.” “It was sad because I had been steadily building this program to serve an increasingly larger and larger number of parents, and for the first time we were heading in the opposite direction,” she said. Today, the Playspace is much more lively, as VYFS has gradually been able to restore staff. VARSA, with the school district as its new fiscal sponsor, now funnels more money to programs for teens, but still contributes about $43,000 a year that helps the Playspace offer parenting classes for a variety of ages, coaching for families with teens and Wraparound services. With an annual costs of $104,000 at the Playspace, VYFS has adjusted its budget to help cover programs there. It also expects to see additional funding from government sources, and the day care that now leases the bottom floor of the Playspace provides additional income as well. Still, Johnson stressed the Playspace still has a deficit that it hopes donors will help fill. “We are definitely coming out of a difficult time, and things look brighter, but part of that is we always depend on people donating out of their pockets,” Johnson said. “Without that, it wouldn’t be such a bright future.”
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