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In historic decision, gay islander wins legal battle for military benefits
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By SUSAN RIEMER
By ANNELI FOGT
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An island widower made history this fall when he was awarded military benefits following the death of his husband, a decorated Vietnam veteran. Joe Krumbach is the first known gay person in Washington to have his marriage retroactively recognized by the state and the Department of Veterans Affairs and receive survivor benefits because of it. The awarding of the benefits — provided to survivors of military members who die on duty or are disabled for service-related reasons — came after a two-year fight that included legal assistance and help from Sen. Patty Murray’s office, all while the laws governing gay marriage changed in Washington and across the country. David Ward, of the Seattle law firm Legal Voice, helped Krumbach with his most recent appeal, and earlier this week spoke to Krumbach’s tenacity and the progress that has been made regarding marriage equality. “He was a squeaky wheel, and he was persistent. He
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Krumbach, however, made clear his fight was never about money, but about principle.
It has been 10 years since islander and graphic designer Mike Masi bought his 7-acre plot of land on Gorsuch Road with the intention of turning more than half of it into an affordable housing development. After recently purchasing 18 water units, Masi now has a total of 31 from Water District 19 and has entered into a contract with Bellevuebased affordable housing developer Shelter Resources Inc., which will conduct a six-month feasibility study on the property. “It was 10 years to the day (last Friday, Oct. 30) that I signed the contract and bought the 18 additional water shares,” Masi told The Beachcomber last week. “Yes, it’s very exciting, and hopefully it will be a great benefit to the island.” The water district offered Masi the 18 units, previously called shares, earlier this year after deciding to release 20 units in large part because its conservation efforts had provided ample water. Masi said the 18 units have been added to the 13 he already had, for a total of 31. He was awarded the units in June and said he “went down to the wire” on the 120-day deadline to purchase them because he had been trying to secure an agreement with a development company to help him with the expense. Each water unit costs $10,650. Shelter Resources Inc.’s Managing Director Joel Ing said that the development company is working with islandbased nonprofit Shelter America Group in a joint venture. As a nonprofit, Shelter America is able to secure funding, while Shelter Resources, which is a private company that has built or renovated more than 4,600 apartment units in five states, provides the manpower and large-scale materials. As part of the development agreement, Shelter Resources Inc. will fund the nearly $192,000 cost of the water shares in exchange for Masi entering into a contract. He said the
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SEE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 18
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Vietnam veteran Jerry Hatcher, left, and Joe Krumbach were married in 2002 before 200 family members and friends. After Hatcher’s death in 2008, Krumbach buried his remains at Arlington National Cemetery and plans to go back next month, now that the legal battle is over. “I owe it to him,” Krumbach said. made a point of doing this for himself and for others,” Ward said. “His story illustrates the kind of injustice that same-sex couples had to live with for years but no longer have to live with.” Krumbach and Jerry Hatcher were together for 19 years and married for five of those, until Hatcher’s death from liver
cancer in 2008. Following his death, as states began legalizing gay marriage, the door opened for Krumbach to request, fight for and ultimately receive the benefits, which provide everything from health care to permission to shop at any military post exchange (PX), as well as a monthly financial stipend.
Election: Islanders choose several new members for public boards By SUSAN RIEMER Staff Writer
Nearly 55 percent of Vashon’s more than 8,300 registered voters cast ballots in last week’s election, unseating two incumbents and sending several islanders to seats on community boards, where they will be sworn in this December and January. The election will not be certified until Nov. 24, and results are not considered final until then.
Vashon Island School District At the Vashon Island School District, current school
board chair Laura Wishik is losing her race against Toby Holmes. As of Monday, there were nearly 500 votes that still need to be counted, but Wishik said that she believed there was only a “slim, slim chance” that she could win. At press time, Wishik, an attorney who has been a strong presence on the board throughout her two terms, had garnered 1,654 votes — 49 percent compared to Holmes’ 51 percent with 1,750 votes. Looking to take his seat next month, Holmes, who does business development and marketing for a software company, said the biggest challenge facing the district right now is the Phase 2 bond, which the current school board is launching, but the new board will carry forward, as
new members will be seated Dec. 10, and the election is in February. “We need to support that and communicate well with the community,” he added. Beyond the bond, he said it will take some time to ramp up and understand what issues have been under the radar at the district. He also hopes to focus on what he calls “resisting the culture of standardization” in testing and beyond. “We should protect the idea that students are in school to learn, become engaged and good citizens,” he said. SEE ELECTION, 17
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VHS junior breaks state rushing yards record Bryce Hoisington rushed 573 yards during Friday’s game. By CHERYL PRUETT For The Beachcomber
The Vashon Pirates’ star running back, junior Bryce Hoisington, capped his season with an amazing performance Friday night, rushing for an astonishing 573 yards. The feat broke the school’s single game rushing record, previously held by 2008 Vashon High School alumnus Robert Bennedsen. More importantly, Hoisington broke the all-time state record for single season rushing, across all school John Sage / FinchHaven Photo classifications. He ran for 2,929 total Bryce Hoisington, 5, is congratulated by teammates Arthur Moore, 1, and Hunter yards over this season. His feat is Stanley, 62. Logan Nelson, 33, stands by after Friday’s home victory over the Coupville especially noteworthy considering High School Wolves. The game was the last of the season for the Pirates. he accomplished it in just 10 games, while the previous record holder to deflect praise when asked about the Robinson noted Hoisington’s achieveamassed his yardage ment with pride. record season. in 14 games. “That is a big deal. To run for “That is a big deal. To run for more “Hard work En route to the in a season than in the history of always pays off, plus more in a season than in state rushing record an awesome Washington high schools is someat Friday’s game, the history of Washington having group of broth- thing truly special,” Robinson said Hoisington scored high schools is something ers around me, an Friday. 60 of Vashon’s 70 The VHS football season ended amazing family truly special.” points with nine Friday, as the team did not qualify for who supports me, touchdowns and VHS football coach Brynie Robinson and a God who playoffs. For more about the Friday, three two-point blesses me every Nov. 6, game against Coupeville, see conversions. The day (helps too),” he the story on page 14. Pirates went on to beat the Coupeville said. — Cheryl Pruett is the mother of two Wolves, 70-31. VHS football coach Brynie VHS football players. Ever humble, Hoisington was quick
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School board reaches tentative bond amount decision By ANNELI FOGT Editor
At a special meeting last Wednesday, the Vashon Island School District board tentatively set the Phase 2 bond amount for the February election at $26.9 million, including money for new athletic facilities at the high school and improvements to district buildings. The district’s proposed plan includes a new high school gym, an artificial turf field and a new track. The nearly $27 million also includes scheduled maintenance at all three schools, the renovation of the high school’s Building K and replacement of district service buildings. The bond, if passed, will allocate $17,952,000 to build a new gym at Vashon High School, complete with a regulation basketball court and new locker rooms. The existing gym will be renovated to provide storage space and restrooms. For the high school track, the tentative plan calls for $4,836,000 to renovate it and bring it up to state standards for home meets, but it will be left it in its current orientation. The current boys’ locker room will become bathrooms, and the existing bleachers will be made ADA accessible. There is no money included for a new concession stand. Additionally, $2 million will be allocated to replacement and renovation projects at all three schools, as will $550,000 to renovate Building K for the district’s StudentLink program. The last $3,583,000 will be used for new service buildings for district employees. The tentative plan was presented by board chair Laura Wishik as a possible compromise between all of the board members’ wishes. She said at the meeting that there is a spread among members about how much each is comfortable putting in the bond, and she acknowledged that it is impossible to make everyone happy, both board and community members. “We are all going to be uncomfortable,” Wishik said. “The decision we come to needs to be tolerable for all, or most, board members.” She went on to say that she does not like her compromise, as she wanted more, but can tolerate it. She and board member Kathy Jones both called for a bond amount closer to $30 million, while board members Dan Chasan, Bob Hennessey and Steve Ellison wanted to go no higher than $25 million. “It makes sense to re-orient the field; it makes sense to have bathrooms and new bleachers, but I’m getting the feeling that won’t happen,” Wishik said as she presented her plan. Chasan, Hennessey and Ellison all voiced their concerns, saying that they believe the further above $25 million the bond goes, the harder it will be to pass in February.
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“I think that if whatever we put out doesn’t pass, we’re you you tell me what they (the community) think, you out another year,” Ellison said. “It gets tougher and tougher don’t know. Whatever public work you have to do, do it to pass the further north of $25 million we go. My confi- well.” dence is that it will pass below $25 million.” Islander Desiree Nelson, a mother of VHS athletes, Chasan said that he liked Wishik’s took issue with the fact that there “We are all going to be process for coming up with the plan, would be no new concession stand. but still was not willing to approve an uncomfortable. In order to pass She said that the current stand brings amount as high as $26.9 million. something, you’re all going to in roughly $1,700 per night during Hennessey did eventually say that football season, but barely passed a be unhappy, and we’re going he “very much” liked the idea as it health inspection this year. showed the community that the board to be unhappy. We’re not going “There’s no hot water, the grill was being “thrifty.” shuts itself off, it’s awful,” Nelson to be able to pass a bond that “We have a community of thrifty said. “All of the repairs that have been gives everything.” people who like to reuse and recycle,” made up to this point have been done Laura Wishik, VISD board chair by clubs. If you’re going to do this, do Hennessey said. “I don’t like to strip addressing the audience at Wednesday’s meeting. (all the facilities) down and replace it right.” (them). This proposal shows we’re The additions that were being conbeing thrifty. It’s good enough to do sidered, such as a different track orientation and overhaul what we need. We don’t have to solve it all right now.” of the bleachers, would cost an additional $500,000 to VISD Superintendent Michael Soltman told The $800,000, according to Soltman. Beachcomber on Friday that despite the comments and “At the ‘master planning’ level, a fair range is probably discussion at the meeting, four of the five board members somewhere from $500,000 to $800,000 difference dependindicated it “was a number and package they could likely ing upon how much it would cost to rehab the bleachers support.” and add ADA accessibility,” Soltman said Friday. “Other The Vashon School District’s quarterly Soundings newsunknowns are the costs of lighting or savings from reusing letter for fall reported that a taxpayer with a house assessed lighting, possible costs of infill material, etc. The estimate at $500,000 would see a monthly tax increase of $18.33, and has to be a range given all of the unknowns at this point.” an annual tax increase of $220 with a $25 million bond. In other news for the February election, the board is The numbers jump to a $26.67 monthly increase and $320 discussing the renewal of the capital technology levy and annual increase with a $32.5 million bond. is split between whether to increase the current $900,000 A homeowner with a $500,000 house is currently paying levy to make it account for inflation or to raise it to $1 mil$1,914 annually ($159.50 per month) in school districtlion or more. related taxes. With the calculation for inflation, the levy would go Upon hearing that a full renovation and rebuild of the from $900,000 annually to roughly $920,000. bleachers to include bathrooms and a concession stand The King County Assessor’s Office reports that the is not in the proposed plan, several members of Vashon’s athletic community who attended the meeting spoke out. Vashon school district levy makes up 30.84 percent of Many criticized the board for doing a “cheap job” and for the total levy amounts paid by Vashon property owners. not doing the job right when it has the chance. Islander and Currently, a taxpayer with a home assessed at $500,000 high school track record-holder Foss Miller said that the pays $200 annually for the levy. Both Wishik and Soltman told The Beachcomber that school’s current wooden bleachers were built in the 1950s and are “soaked in creosote.” He said he is concerned that the bond and levy decisions are in flux and could change the rain will wash the chemical into the ground and pol- before Nov. 19, the date when the board needs to make final decisions in order to have a February election. lute it. “The amount could change with further discussion, “It will be a toxic waste dump of a field,” Miller said. “You will lose the whole athletic community on this by Soltman said in a Friday email. “However, there was another board forum (Thursday) night with lots more pubdoing a cheap job.” Islander Todd Pearson, who holds the VHS record for lic input, and I know there will be more discussion at our the 100-yard dash, said that he feels the board is “shrinking meeting … that could lead to a different result.” The board has one regularly scheduled public meeting away from doing the right thing.” “There’s not a lot of actual data of what voters think,” on Thursday before it is expected to make a final decision Pearson said. “You’re all splitting hairs. 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Back by popular demand: Austin’s column
EDITORIAL
Election over, chances to get involved remain Island voters had some excellent candidate choices in last week’s election, and the fire, park and school districts will soon seat several new members. Reached last week, all those newly elected greeted their roles with seriousness, and many indicated they would be spending the next weeks learning about their respective agencies and the ins and outs of serving on a public board, entrusted with their neighbor’s votes and tax dollars. “It is not like I am going on vacation right now,” Zabette Macomber said, a sentiment many of those newly elected echoed as they took in the scope of the candidate-to-commissioner transition. Vashon, though small, faces some big challenges, and we are looking forward to seeing what the new members will bring to the tasks ahead. In the election process, Vashon lost two commissioners who have long served the community. Bill Ameling was defeated after 30 years on the park board. He has been criticized in recent years for his role in the VES Fields and its effects on the agency, yet his passion for the district and his dedication to its mission has always been clear. In the school board race, current chair Laura Wishik — whom we know to be a strong and steady voice on the board — appears to have lost a close election to Toby Holmes, who has also impressed us this election season. Acknowledging her likely defeat, Wishik said she may continue to be involved in the school district in some way, but is going to take some time to reflect on just how she would like to serve the community next. Indeed, the election season made clear just how much community work there is to be done and how much the active participation of many will be needed. Brigitte Schran Brown, newly elected to the fire board, has encouraged more people to get involved as the department contends with fiscal challenges, the need to increase its volunteers and the absorption of its paramedics into the larger South King County Medic One System, among other issues. At the park district, a strategic planning process is slated for next year, and it will require islanders to share their opinions to help set the course for the district. And at the school board, members are hard at work on the bond measure, making decisions about costs, needs and wants and how best to proceed. Board members still want to hear from islanders about what they would like the bond to include, though the commenting window is closing very soon. In the coming weeks and months, we hope many islanders will keep the momentum of the election season going and participate in necessary changes and opportunities in these arenas and others throughout the community. And come February, when the next election comes, we hope islanders will be sure to vote.
Maybe, “Austin is back due to mild interest” is closer to the truth. OK, fine, I promised a friend I would mow her lawn if she complained to my editor that I hadn’t been in the op-ed section lately. During my hiatus, however, I have spent time enriching my life by yelling at people to get off my lawn, pining for the old days and telling kids how easy they have it. Most of the time the 15 and under crowd doesn’t bother to look up from their endless slaughter of video characters when I’m yammering on. One day, though, they actually put their game on pause after I said, “When I was your age, I used to get paddled at school on a regular basis.” Apparently there has been some talk about bringing statesanctioned beatings back into the school system, so, for once, I had the kids’ rapt attention. I explained that I went to grade school in Tennessee, where hitting someone to further their education was the norm. I had a pretty standard career in corporal punishment and was whacked by people of all colors. For instance, Miss White was the math teacher; Coach Brown was the gym teacher, and Mrs. Greene was senile and the geography teacher. Miss White had good technique, and it could sting for sure, but she was so pretty it was worth a whuppin’. With Coach Brown, discipline tended to have a lot of collateral damage. One day while the class was sitting in the bleachers answering roll call, a group of kids didn’t view attendance with the same gravity as Coach Brown.
HUMOR By CHRIS AUSTIN He slapped his notebook closed and said, “That’s it. Everybody gets paddled.” In unison, 35 12 year olds nearly stewed their pants. We lined up in quiet desperation, shuffling toward the back of the queue in hopes that coach would fatigue. We learned two things that day: Don’t talk during class, and Coach Brown had a lot of stamina. Then there was Mrs. Greene; she was the best. She was actually older than the geography she was teaching and, if she remembered to spank you at all, swinging the plank took more out of her than the spankee. The greatest paddler during my school years was, without a doubt, Mr. Jernigan. He was the giant, looming shop teacher. He wore thick-rimmed, black eyeglasses that mimicked the bristly eyebrow that started at one side of his head and went uninterrupted to the other side. One day, our class was in the drafting room learning all about the t-square. It seems I may have answered one of his questions with a bit of unnecessary frivolity. (That’s right, me, a smart ass. Try and get your head wrapped out that.) He stopped in mid-sentence and gently put his t-square down. “Mr. Austin,” he said, “would you accompany me to
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Outdoor programs
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Public has one more chance to voice opinion on bond project
I echo the sentiments of Laura Wishik in her Nov. 4 commentary, “Outdoor programs necessary for teens, youth.” Fortunately, some of these experiences are offered at the Vashon Island School District. At McMurray Middle School, courses are offered for students to utilize interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, take responsible risks and practice perseverance. In the stewarded forest that encompasses the campus, students can take a course in outdoor survival, mountain biking and disc golf: activities where teens tune out technology and tune in to their surroundings. Also, at the end of the eighth-grade year, students take a week to explore, hiking the Olympics, riding horses in Cle Elum, biking from here to the Columbia River Gorge or circumnavigating the island in kayaks. Chatauqua and Vashon High School also offer coursework focused on the outdoor classroom here and abroad. We bring the wilderness home to our schools. I appreciate the support of parents and the community, realizing that in addition to academics in the classroom, the skills learned in elective programs and Exploratory Week are crucial in meeting our mission for every student to engage, thrive and contribute to an ever-changing world.
Vashon, this is your next to last chance to weigh in on what will get put on the ballot in February 2016 for what is being called Phase II for high school sports: track and field and new gym, service buildings and other renovations. The sports aspect of this bond has the highest cost. So far, the sport community has come in numbers to these meetings, and anytime something is cut or becomes a little less, they put up a fight. They want it all and they want it now. But who has not been heard from yet is the community at large, citizens who may be voting “no” on this bond. We have turned down two bond issues over the last several years. The first was a $75.5 million bond for a replacement of the high school and athletic fields. The second was when we passed the $47.7 million bond for the new high school but voted against the athletic facilities bond. This Phase II has gone from $32.5 million to about $27 million at the last meeting. The way some numbers have been thrown around, I do not trust them as being real. This Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at Chautauqua, the school board will make a motion of what the bond will include and cost. This motion will then be voted on the following week, Nov. 19. I am usually the only non-sport
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Thanks for choosing fiscal responsibility Thank you, Vashon, for voting for change. Thank you, Vashon, for voting for fiscal responsibility. I appreciated the 500 islanders who spoke with me for the first time to discuss what was important to them and what the Vashon Park District could be doing better. These included the 374 neighbors to whom I sent emails inviting members of their household to share their thoughts. The invitation remains to them or anyone else who wants to email me at sdharvey50@comcast.net. For reasons we all know, the park district will have limited resources to make significant changes in 2016. However, one area that was important to many of you, facilities maintenance, will be completely addressed for the first time in several years. In addition, the district plans to have a professional survey conducted to capture what islanders want and are willing to pay for in programs and facilities. I am looking forward to working with the new board, Executive Director Elaine Ott and Maintenance Supervisor Jason Acosta to help create a park district for which all islanders will be proud. In closing, I thank Emma Amiad, CC Stone and all the folks who supported my campaign publicly, in ads and on social media. I also want to acknowledge the contributions Peter Ray made through his videos, articles and candidacy in focusing the light on the park district and its need for change. — Scott Harvey
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Have you heard? A ground-breaking study at UCLA published earlier this year used, for the first time, changes in diet and lifestyle to improve symptoms of mild to moderate cognitive decline. Although it was a small study of ten participants, the results were significant and sufficiently impressive that the NIH (National Institutes of Health) has awarded a $1.6 million grant to expand the study. Nine of the ten participants showed improvement in symptoms within three to six months of joining the study. Six of them had quit their jobs or were struggling in their Nancy Roehm work due to not being able to remember routine things MAT, EFT-MR (such as co-workers’ names) in addition to difficulty Integrative Nutrition performing the more analytical aspects of their work. All six have returned to work with improved performance, which has been sustained beyond the six-month study; one has been tracked for 2-1/2 years. The only participant who did not improve was in late-stage Alzheimers at the time of joining the study. More info (including the individualized changes participants made) can be found on my website with links to this encouraging study. www.happyhealthyliving.net
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ONGOING Senior Center Cards and Games: All are welcome to play. Current offerings include: Mondays: 9:30 a.m. mahjongg; 6:30 p.m. bridge for fun. Tuesdays: 1 p.m. pinochle; 6:30 p.m. duplicate bridge. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. open bridge; 1 p.m. bridge lessons. Thursdays: 9 to 11 a.m. on school late-start days, bridge lessons for kids ages 10 to 14 (parents are welcome to participate). Fridays (second and fourth only): 6:30 p.m. duplicate bridge. Senior center membership is requested for participation in bridge events, except for the late-start kids’ lessons. All games and lessons take place at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road. Vashon Athletic Club’s Pet Picture Show: The Vashon Athletic Club (VAC) is holding its second annual Pets-ercise Pet Show, in support of the Vashon Community Scholarship Foundation. All are invited to stop by the club and vote for a favorite pet picture or pictures. Votes cost $1 each, and participants may vote as many times as they wish. The top 12 pictures will be made into the VAC’s 2016 calendar, which will be available for the holidays at a cost of $20 each. The deadline for voting is Friday, Dec. 4, and donations may be made at VAC to the VCSF until the end of February 2016.
WEDNESDAY • 11 Vashon Computer Club: The group will meet to discuss the differences and similarities between Macs and PCs. Meetings are free to the public, though membership has its benefits. 7:30 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road.
THURSDAY • 12 BCC Lecture Series: Burton Community Church offers a new weekly lecture series on classic novels — interested attendees do not have to have read the books ahead of time. The lectures are free and designed to stand alone. This week’s lectures will examine Honoré de Balzac’s “Le Père Goriot” (continued from last week), and Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights.” For more information, call Herb Reinelt at 408-7360. 4 to 6 p.m. in Lewis Hall behind Burton Community Church. One-on-One Computer Help: A King County Library System volunteer will be available to provide one-on-one computer assistance; help is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: Volunteers cannot provide hardware assistance
for personal computers. 6 p.m. at the Vashon Library. Vashon Vespers: Now in its third year, this 35-minute meditative and musical service is rooted in Christian contemplative tradition. All are welcome to attend; nursery care will be provided. For more information, email rector@holyspiritvashon.org. 7 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit.
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The Bone Factory: Guests McKee Burton and Casey Lawrence will describe the inner workings of Pacific Research Laboratories — the 30-year-old island business is a world leader in creating anatomical skeletal models for orthopedic and medical education. 1 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road.
color theory. Refreshments will be served; guests are welcome. 10 a.m. at Bethel Church. Play’n’Chat (Babies): Parents and their children who are not yet walking are invited to this weekly facilitated parenting support and discussion group. For more information or to reserve a place in the group, see vyfs.org/playspace. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, at the VYFS PlaySpace. New Trails at Dockton Forest: King County Parks is planning new trails in Dockton Forest and will hold a public meeting to present the plan and take comments. For more information, contact David Kimmett at 477-4573 or email him at david.kimmett@kingcounty. gov. 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Vashon High School. (See story, page 13.)
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Farmers Market: The market has moved inside for the remainder of the season. Come inside where it’s warm and find fresh fall produce, locally made wares and hot food. 10 a.m .to 2 p.m. through Dec. 12, in the old liquor store space next to the Thriftway. Senior Center Knitting Group: Drop in and stitch, learn and share skills, tricks and problems. 10:30 a.m. at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road. Shape Note Singing: All are welcome to attend this free Vashon shape note singing session. No talent required; books to borrow and guidance for newcomers are available. 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Vashon Grange Hall on Cowan Road.
Guest Bartender Night: The Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association will hold a guest bartender night, “Raise a Glass to the Past,” in support of its general fund, which is used to offset the costs of the museum’s special exhibits. Attendees will get a sneak-peek at the Marshall Sohl exhibit that will open in December. The evening will include live bluegrass music from The Geezers, and a raffle drawing for more than $800 worth of prizes. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at The Hardware Store Restaurant. Holly Daze Bazaar: St. John Vianney’s annual Holly Daze Bazaar will feature 55 island artisans and their wares, just in time for the giving season. The event will also include a bake sale, music, hot cocoa and a hot dog stand. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at McMurray Middle School. Friends of Mukai: The group will host Canadian filmmaker Pia Massie and her film “Just Beyond Hope,” which is a documentary essay about life and raw day-to-day existence in the Japanese internment camps set up by the U.S. and Canadian governments during World War II. The film focuses on three women: one who was interned in a camp in California, one who was interned at a camp in British Columbia, Canada, and renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, who documented life in the camps with her photos. The event is free. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Spoke Gallery. Death Café: All are welcome to attend to discuss death in a relaxed setting. Tea and treats will be served. The cost is by donation. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Vashon Intuitive Arts. An Interfaith Evening of
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SUNDAY • 15 Unitarian Service: Rev. Heather Christensen will respond to questions from the congregation. Programs for children and youth are also available. 9:45 a.m. in Lewis Hall behind Burton Community Church. “Going Retro-Viral” with Lelavision: Lelavision artists Leah Mann and Ela Lamblin will offer a sneak peek of their World AIDS Day projects as well as perform two of their physical music pieces, “The Pickelodeon” and “The Rubber Band.” The event will be informative and celebratory to thank local supporters. Attendees are asked to wear 80s attire and to RSVP via email to lela@lelavision.com. Admission by donation. 7 p.m. at Spoke Gallery.
TUESDAY • 17 Quilt Guild: The Vashon Quilt Guild will meet, and island artist Carol Schwennesen will talk about
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Vashon Fibershed in conjunction with Fair Isle Animal Clinic present Caring for Fiber Animals in Our Climate. Dr. Dana Ness will discuss and answer questions about the care of fiber animals on Vashon. The cost to attend is by a suggested donation of $5 to $15. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Land Trust Building.
Gratitude: Islanders of any faith are invited to this gathering of gratitude. The event will feature activities for the whole family, music and poetry and the Free Range Folk Choir. Donations will be collected for Doctors Without Borders. Participating faith groups include, but are not limited to: the Quaker community, Zen community, Native American community, Jewish community, LDS community, United Methodist Church, Lutheran Church, Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, Bethel Church and the Unitarian Universalist fellowship. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Methodist church. Jack Barbash Life Celebration: Islanders are welcome for an evening of shared memories, dinner and music to celebrate the many ways that he touched others’ lives. Attendees are asked to bring memories of Jack, and a dinner or dessert item to share. For more information, email Kathryn Sposato at kathryn.sposato@gmail.com. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Burton Lodge.
will go to the Vashon Middle School After-School Program. The cost is $25 plus an online processing fee of $2.37; space is limited. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com — type “gifts from the pantry” in the search bar and choose Vashon as the location. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Methodist church. Dream Workshop: Jungiantrained practitioner Chaitania Hein, will help attendees open a dialogue between the conscious and subconscious mind. The cost is $50. For more information, see chaitania.com. To regsiter, call Hein at 853-5981 or Vashon Intuitive Arts at 463-0025. 1 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Vashon Intuitive Arts.
Yoga For Moms: Nicole Grey will lead this weekly class for mothers to reconnect with their bodies after birth. The focus will be on strengthening the core, targeting areas of stress and tension and relaxing and connecting with other mothers. Participants are welcome to bring their children of any age. For more information and to register, see vyfs.org/playspace. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays, at the VYFS PlaySpace. Making Pie With Tom: Tom Conway will show participants (ages 14 and older) how to make pumpkin pie from scratch. The cost is $55 ($45 for VAA members) plus $20 for materials. For more information and to register, go to vashonalliedarts.org. 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Vashon CoHousing.
VASHON THEATRE The Peanuts Movie: Plays through Nov. 14. Jewels (Bolshoi Ballet): Nov. 15. See vashontheatre.com for show times or call 463-3232.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Gifts From the Pantry: Learn how to make gifts from items in your own pantry, at this class led by former executive chef Ciel Church. Church will take attendees through 10 different holiday recipes including pumpkin cake in a jar, peppermint bark, cranberry chutney and more. The class will also include door prizes and tasting opportunities. All proceeds
PUBLIC MEETINGS King County Cemetery District: 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the cemetery district office at the Vashon Cemetery. Vashon School District: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Chautauqua Elementary School. Sunrise Ridge Health Services Board: 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the boardroom at Sunrise Ridge. Friends of Island Center Forest: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Land Trust Building.
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SCENE & HEARD: ON THE TRAIL TO TOWN The first leg of the Town Loop Trail has been graded and is ready for walkers, runners, bike riders (but not quite ready for horses) to use. The former mud bog track at 103rd Ave. SW is now a pedestrian path closed to motorized traffic. The trail entrance is adjacent to Island Center Forest and Roseballen. Those who use the trail should keep in mind that there is no legal trail access through O Space or the Matsuda property, but this new trail segment opens a first link in the 103rd right of way, providing access between Town Center and Sawbones, the O Space and the Matsuda Farm. The Town Loop Trail is a partnership between the Land Trust and King County. Watch for future trail connections. At lower left, the path used to be a muddy mess, but now is much improved. Eric Steffens, upper left, who lives in the Town Center neighborhood uses the new bypass route exactly how it is intended to be used. Courtesy Photos
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Marshall Sohl, a Vashon character, looked a lot like Santa Claus separated from his reindeer. He referred to himself as a “maker” or “primitive” whose wood burnings were “so Vashon.” His storyboards, the words, maps, and graphics burned into wooden boards and rejected K-2 ski cores, tell Vashon stories and Marshall Sohl’s own story is now part of island lore. It all started when he heard stories about early Vashon from Gene Sherman, a descendent of the homesteading Sherman Family. He worked with Roland Carey, an accomplished island historian and fellow World War II veteran, and together they researched much of the early history of Vashon. He and Roland Carey kept extensive notes, copied maps, and sought out Island stories that Carey turned into a book and Marshall Sohl turned into art. Marshall and Dora Mendoza Sohl moved to Vashon from Bothell in 1961 for cheap land. They had eight children and lived in a one-room home without running water or electricity for ten years. A family also with eight children lived a mile away. It was this neighbor, Baron Elbert von Stauffenberg, (the aristocratic title was German) who inspired Sohl and taught him wood burning – pyrography. Inspired by his research with Roland Carey, and by learning pyrography from the Baron, Marshall started burning Vashon history onto wood. Today we have a rich and varied vision of Vashon’s early history in Marshal Sohl’s art. A retrospective of his work was exhibited in 2002 at the Blue Heron. It is time we see his work again at the Heritage Museum. This Feature Proudly Sponsored by: Tom and Dave - Vashon Pharmacy Norm - Vashon Thriftway Earl - Island Home Center and Lumber
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ART HISTORY TALKS: VAA’s Art History Talks will continue with a look at the British Arts and Crafts artist William Morris at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Vashon High School theater. Morris is best known for his textiles, house furnishings and stained glass windows, but he was also a brilliant polymath who wrote novels and painted. Tickets are available at vashonalliedarts.org.
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Animated film portrays the realities of World War I Island composer Jason Staczek created the score for “And We Were Young,” an animated documentary film about World War I. The film will be shown at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Veterans Day, at the Vashon Theatre, as a benefit for island veterans. All tickets are $7 and proceeds will go to Vashon veterans. There will be a question and answer session following the screening with composer Jason Staczek and via Skype with director Andy Smetanka.
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Island poet reads from third book in series Writer Mary G.L. Shackleford will read from the third chapbook in her poetry series, “Song in My Belly,” at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Vashon Bookshop. Each of the 150 book covers was printed on an old 1899 letter press; the signets of poetry were hand sewn and bound by Shackleford and island friends. Shackelford said, “this book is a collection of work about coming home to the song in my belly. I’ve always marched to my own tune, but this has been (an opportunity) to explore and be joyful about being home versus being out in the world.”
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High school drama playfully raises serious questions By JULI GOETZ MORSER Staff Writer
For a humorous play that explores the pitfalls of life as a teen in the 21st century, “Speech & Debate” makes for a lessthan-inspiring title. Not to be dissuaded, the Thespian Club of Vashon High School, under the direction of Stephen Floyd, has been rehearsing after school and will perform the play this weekend and next at the Vashon High School theater. Though it includes a few songs, the play is a departure — both in musical style and characterization — from the typical high school musical and includes some contemporary elements like using projection to show an online chat. “We have not done this kind of realistic play (before) that involves teenage characters dealing with issues in their own lives,” Floyd said. “There is also a very different performance style than being in a musical. The actors have to explore the truth of the characters by finding themselves in the characters.”
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Students rehearse for the play “Speech & Debate,” which opens on Friday. In a case of a common enemy uniting disparate individuals, three students — a nerdy guy, an awkward wannabe popstar and a new, openly gay student — unite in their mission to disclose a potential scandal involving a teacher by forming a debate club as a subterfuge. The three teens become friends as they wrestle with issues of politics, homosexuality and self-
expression in a less-than-open school environment. For the actors portraying these characters, the issues have engendered discussions during rehearsal, an outcome Floyd sees as a positive result. “Some of the actors include gay, lesbian or transgender students, and I wanted them to have something they might learn from and apply to their lives,” Floyd said.
Sunday’s matinee will be a benefit for the high school’s Queer Spectrum Alliance, with a panel of members and actors slated to answer questions after the play. Floyd noted that while the play’s topics may sound very serious, the show is laugh-out-loud funny, and he cited a previous review of the play by the Seattle Repertory Theatre: “Tackling issues of politics, homosexuality, and self-expression, young playwright Stephen Karam has written a completely modern, hilarious and heartwarming look at the struggles of being a teen today.”
“Speech & Debate” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21. Sunday matinees will be held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 22. Tickets are $5 at the door, except on Sunday, Nov. 15, when tickets will be $10 and proceeds will benefit VHS Queer Spectrum Alliance.
Island artists help raise awareness about new HIV cases in youth Island performance group Lelavision launched a Kickstarter campaign last September to fund a project to heighten awareness about the dramatic increase in new HIV cases among youth in the United States. With capital successfully raised, Lelavision cofounders, islanders Ela Lamblin and Leah Mann, along with island composer Jason Staczek, completed a short film, choreography and music. Before they take their show on the road for the World AIDS Day Initiative, the three artists will hold a sneak peek of the film, with live music and dance, to thank both the Kickstarter contributors and the local community. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. Sunday at Spoke Gallery. With the recent 70 percent increase in HIV infections among youth ages 13 to 24, the artists felt that AIDS awareness once again needed to be heightened. Lamblin created his short film on HIV prevention, “Going Retro-Viral,” to “engage, educate and incite young people to prioritize their health.” The film takes a new — art based — look at the science of the virus and intervention. After the preview on Vashon, the film will be launched nationally on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, and will be played at colleges and universities around the nation. Mann choreographed a dance piece called “Getting to Zero” (GTZ) with teens from Moving in the Spirit, her youth urban outreach program. Staczek, who composed the score for Lamblin’s film, wrote a composition for GTZ with funds from the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Moving in the Spirit will tour — with the film — through 2017, focusing on the Southeast, the area hardest hit with the new HIV cases. As for the celebratory launch on Vashon, Lelavision plans to premiere “Going Retro-Viral,” perform two new physical music pieces, talk about Mann’s GTZ dance, hear Staczek perform his score and meet the Pierce County AIDS prevention director. The event is billed as PG-13. Participants are asked to attend in 80s attire and to reserve a spot by sending an RSVP and any questions to lela@lelavision.com. — Juli Goetz Morser
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Island singer-songwriter Ike Harmon recently launched a crowd-funding campaign to finance the recording of his CD, “These Mansions Made of Sky.” The album includes 12 songs that explore the depths of loss, regret and uncertainty and the heights of love, hope and transcendence and features Vashon musicians like Kat Eggleston, Rick Dahms, Gregg Curry, Dianne Drouse, Troy Kindred, Barrett Cooper, James Ferrari, Larry Lawon, Christine Goering and Roxanne Lyons. Harmon describes his music as Cordilleran Rock, a fusion of rock, blues, folk and ballads. Brought up near the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains, Harmon said he wants “to write and perform music as dynamic, vast and beautiful as the Western land” he calls home. Harmon hopes to raise $11,900 for his project. Contributions can be made at indeigogo.com/projects/ ike-harmon-these-mansions-made-of-sky#1/ or contact Harmon at 463-9935. For a sample of his music, listen to Harmon’s songs on his Facebook page.
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AROUND TOWN Classic book is brought to life Book-It Theatre will bring Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel “The Secret Garden” to life, touching on themes of friendship, family dynamics, transformation and the environment. The stage adaptation of the book begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Blue Heron. Tickets are $6 for youth and $8 for adults and are available at the Blue Heron and vashonalliedarts.org.
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Island singer-songwriter Lance Morgan will play a free solo concert called “Songs for My Mom” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Havurat Ee Shalom. Morgan, who used to play in bands off-island, writes and records songs and videos at Chautauqua Elementary school. He said that occasionally his mother will ask when he will be performing, which prompted Friday’s show. “I finally decided I needed to do that for her,” he said, “and since it would be odd to rent a place and sing to just my Mom and (my wife) Dari, I’m inviting other folks.” Morgan will sing songs he’s written that he knows will please his mother. He hopes that others “who have never heard me will enjoy taking a journey through my many phases as a songwriter, from folk to rock to pop and back around again.” Morgan added that the show is not geared for children.
Allison Shirk will perform new music, with Vashon High School senior Kate Atwell opening for the island singer-songwriter, at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Red Bike. Shirk will also release her new, limited-edition album “Live from the Blue Heron.” The CD is a recording of her sold-out performance at the Blue Heron last June. Joining Shirk on the stage was Paul Colwell, Kevin Almeida, Christopher Overstreet, Sarah Howard, Wesley Peterson, Barry Cooper, Joseph Panzetta and Mike Nichols. In a recent press release, Shirk wrote, “‘Live from the Blue Heron’ is an exact recording of the performance with no edits ... The band is listening to each other and reacting spontaneously to what is happening .... All the musicians are supporting each other and taking risks. None of us knew that the performance would be released publicly.” The free show is open to all ages until 11 p.m., then 21 and older after that.
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Vashon Allied Arts’ Arts & Humanities series will continue with a discussion called Perfectly Sited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Vashon High School theater. Former King-TV anchor Mike James will moderate a discussion between two distinguished local sculptors: Julie Speidel and Scott Fife, who work in radically different ways. Speidel’s monumental installations made of metal and stone can be seen in installations in Seattle, Tacoma, Vashon and abroad, bearing influences of antiquity, indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest and 20th century modernism. Fife works largely in cardboard, creating uncanny figures and disembodied heads of celebrities, animals and media figures that have been displayed in galleries in Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles and Vancouver, B.C. Tickets are available at the Blue Heron and vashonalliedarts.org.
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Mountain bike group hopes to build dedicated trails in Dockton Forest The first of two public meetings to discuss the plans will be held on Tuesday next week By SARAH LOW Staff Writer
Next week, island residents will have the opportunity to learn and offer feedback about the Vashon Mountain Bike Association’s (VMBA) proposal to build public mountain biking trails through parts of Dockton Forest. With support from King County Parks and a community partnership grant, the group has a three-phase plan to create dedicated mountain biking trails of varying degrees of difficulty throughout the popular recreation area. “We want to build something that can be used by the whole community, that will meet this need, but won’t change the status quo of the existing trails,” said VMBA representative Larry Dubois. While it might come as a surprise that this island, which hosts an annual bike race boasting over 10,000 feet of vertical climb is lacking in mountain bike trails, Dubois explained that the existing trails simply can’t support the development and growth in popularity that have taken place in the sport over the years. Ultimately, this has led to people taking matters into their own hands by creating makeshift trails or, as in Dubois’ case, finding somewhere else to go. “My friends won’t come to Vashon because of the lack of trails here, so I spend an hour and-a-half commuting offisland every weekend,” he said. Dubois — who teaches humanities, mountain biking and outdoor survival at McMurray Middle School — noted that the options for the island’s younger mountain bikers, however, are even more limited. “As it is, everyone leaves the island to go mountain bik-
ing,” he said, “but the kids. …They aren’t drivers. They group that applied. So in this case, the VMBA will be should still have the opportunity to be able to do this.” responsible for building the trails, with the county providThose who frequent Dockton Forest’s hiking and walk- ing technical guidance and any materials needed. Kimmett noted that the county is currently prepared ing trails have probably seen some of the makeshift mountain bike paths, as well as the county’s to fund phase one of the proposal from efforts at getting rid of them, as they’re VMBA. One of the biggest selling points not legal. But as luck would have it, that has been that the proposal does not “We want to build is what ultimately brought King County eliminate trail opportunities for nonsomething that can Parks and Vashon’s mountain bikers mountain bikers — the new trails will be used by the whole together. go between the existing ones. Kimmett According to Dubois, the Vashon said that it’s possible that one or two community, that will Forest Stewards’ Dave Warren, who be moved or rearranged to make meet this need but won’t could works part-time for the county during everything fit well, but other than that, the summer, was the one who had to change the status quo of the idea on both sides is to add to the get rid of the homemade mountain bike forest’s recreational opportunities, not to the existing trails.” trails and subsequently identified that take any away. After phase one, both parLarry Dubois, ties will take stock of how the new trails there was a need. He approached Dubois, Vashon Mountain Bike Association are working out and proceed from there. who reached out to his fellow island “They can probably get it done in mountain bikers, and the VMBA was about a year,” Kimmett said. “After that, born. “We’re still in the process of developing as an organiza- we’ll assess how it’s going and consider funding phases two tion,” Dubois said. “We’re just a group of riders who came and three.” together to find a way to fulfill this need.” The phases are differentiated simply by their location The group currently has a six-member board, and within the Dockton Forest site. Dubois said that some meetings have seen over 50 people The meeting on Tuesday will give the VMBA the chance attend to discuss this issue. to present its proposal to the public and the county a Warren put the VMBA in touch with King County chance to gather input from the community. There will be Parks’ David Kimmett, who was able to steer the group a second meeting in December where the final recommendation will be presented based on the feedback obtained toward the community partnership grant. “This was kind of an ideal project that these (commu- from this initial presentation. “I’m very excited about it,” Dubois said. “This project nity partnership grant) funds are earmarked for,” Kimmett brought us (VMBA) together. We will grow from this movsaid. The partnership grants are available to help the county ing forward.” work with local residents and nonprofit organizations to complete enhancement projects, such as the picnic shelter The first meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Island Center Forest. The key for this type of grant is that the labor is all volunteer, typically supplied by the Nov. 17, in the cafeteria at Vashon High School.
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Endangered whales pay a rare visit to Quartermaster Harbor Fall is typically a time when south Puget Sound residents with their eyes on the water are often treated to breathtaking views of the beloved but endangered Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) pods, who come to the area to forage for their preferred food source — salmon. And while it’s not unusual for islanders to spot the telltale dorsal fins off the outer shores or near the ferry lanes, the orcas haven’t been known to come into the harbor. That is until last week, when about 18 members of J-Pod with several babies in tow, spent 20 to 30 minutes inside Quartermaster. “It’s extraordinary,” said Anne Stateler, aka Orca Annie, of the Vashon Hydrophone Project. “I’ve heard some island elders talk about having seen them come in 50 or 60 years ago, but what’s happened this week is unprecedented for almost all of us.” But Quartermaster Harbor hasn’t been the only recipient of an unusual visit from the SRKW this fall, as the black and white
Wildlife indicating that overall this season, the running salmon are smaller in body than expected, the whales could be doing whatever they can to find more fish to keep their nursing mothers and the six babies born to the pods over the last 11 months healthy. “That is my personal intuition about this,” Stateler said. “The different paths we’re seeing this year are a strategy to keep the babies alive.” The orcas haven’t been Vashon’s only cetacean visitors recently, as the waters around the island are currently playing host to two humpback whales and a gray whale as well. Keep your eyes on the water, especially from the south-end ferry.
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Multiple members of the Southern Resident Killer Whales’ J-Pod swim in Quartermaster Harbor. beauties of the Salish Sea have been seen in other partially enclosed areas of the sound that they have avoided in the past. A terrifying capture attempt that involved dropping explosives into the water to try to scare the whales into the inner harbor in the
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SOCCER: The Pirates lost their last two games of district competition in Orting on Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 3 and 5. In the first game of the week, the Pirates fell to Seattle Christian, ranked first in the league, by a score of 2-1. In the second game, also a close one, they lost to Cascade Christian, 3-2, and were denied a trip to the state competition, which began this week. WWW.VASHONBEACHCOMBER.COM
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One tennis player heads to state after tough meet By PAT MULVIHILL For The Beachcomber
Azim St. Germain recovered a fumble and rumbled toward the goal line, being brought down just short. Freshman Will Hennessey was in on many stops, and looks to be a linebacker of the future. It has been a season of highs and lows, with the team getting off to a strong start before collapsing during league play, then rebounding with two strong performances at the end of the season. Coach Brynie Robinson summed up his first season with the team, “The season has been a tremendous blessing and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of young men to be around. We’re a family.” Six senior Vashon Pirates who played all four years of their high school career were honored at halftime during Friday’s game. Edgar Polkat, Chester Pruett, Clyde Pruett, Logan Nelson, Hunter Stanley and Jackson Bard all experienced the unusual circumstance of having three different coaching changes during their four years, and many of the coaches returned to the gridiron to recognize them.
The 2015 boys’ tennis season ended with an exciting and successful run at the district tournament in Tacoma. In qualifying for the tournament, the Pirates were only able to send one singles and one doubles team, despite Vashon High School having several other players and teams with skills to do well at the tournament. The choice was due to the fact that the two doubles teams had to play one another for the tournament’s last spot. The district tournament that ran from Thursday, Oct. 29, to Tuesday, Nov. 3, combined the top players from the Nisqually and Olympic leagues and was held on the indoor courts at Sprinker Tennis Center in Tacoma. The district tournament is particularly tough, as the players often need to play up to four long, three-set matches, which is well beyond the normal one-match-per-day-schedule during the season. The Vashon doubles team of Tristan Krjacovic and Payton Lieske had a tough draw; they had to win a preliminary match just to get into the main tournament draw. After winning that match, they faced the top seed and last year’s state finalists from Charles Wright Academy. Although Krjacovic and Lieske put up a great fight, they eventually fell to the top seed, but then won their next match before being eliminated by the second Charles Wright team in a somewhat controversial match. In singles, Josh Tillman capped his senior season with a fantastic performance. After winning his first match, he lost to the top seed from Charles Wright in a very tight match. He then regrouped and won his next two matches, including a win over the Olympic League’s top singles player. This set up a match against the Charles Wright number two singles player for second place, the last transfer to the state tournament. Tillman had lost to this player twice during the season but won the first set. After the Charles Wright player came back and won the second set, the two played a nerve-wracking third set. Tillman was able to take the set and the trip to state. Vashon earned second place in the team standings. With a 7-3 record, second in the district, and sending one qualifier to state, it was a great way for this senior-laden team to finish off its year.
— Cheryl Pruett is the mother of two VHS football players.
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Six VHS seniors who played football all four years were honored at Friday’s game. Left to right: Edgar Polkat, Chester Pruett, Clyde Pruett, Logan Nelson, Hunter Stanley and Jackson Bard.
Football team finishes season with decisive 70-31 victory over Coupeville By CHERYL PRUETT For The Beachcomber
The Pirate football team closed out its 2015 season with a strong statement, crushing the Coupeville Wolves 70-31 Friday at the VHS stadium. The game was a crossover game between the last place teams from the Nisqually and Olympic leagues. Vashon found its offensive feet, and on the back of Bryce Hoisington, found the end zone nine times and made the 2-point conversions seven times. With the offense focused on helping Hoisington achieve the state rushing record, it was up to the defense to keep Coupeville out of the end zone and get the ball back. Senior Clyde Pruett had 3.5 sacks in the first half alone and fellow senior Logan Nelson had multiple tackles in the backfield in the second half. Sophomore quarterback Connor Hoisington got in on the action on the defensive side of the ball and threw in a couple of key tackles. Freshman Adrian St. Germain was his usual stellar self, taking the ball on offense just to mix things up, and leading the team in tackles. Big brother
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Cross-country ends Vashon rowing teams close season strong season at state finals By PAT CALL
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Saturday, Nov. 7, saw the Washington State high school cross-country championships at the Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. Freshman Lucy Boyle led the Vashon High School girls’ team with a season best time of 21:30, putting her in 63rd place of 139 runners. She was followed closely by juniors Jessica Merritt (also running a season best with 22:07) in 79th and Selena Mildon in 80th place. Annie Muller, Eva Anderson and Aria Mildon all came in in the top 120. Senior and team captain Natalie VanDevanter rounded out the Pirate team in 120th place. The girls’ team finished 13th overall in a pool of 16 teams.
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Meanwhile, representing Vashon for the boys’ team was sophomore Gianno Waller. He ran a strong race, but missed a personal best by just 8 seconds in 18:05. He placed 77th of 150 runners from more than 16 high schools. — Laura Johnson is the VHS cross-country coach.
Vashon’s junior crew attended the Green Lake Frostbite regatta Saturday, Nov. 7, and then was joined by the masters at the grand finale Head of the Lake event on Sunday. Vashon won four events in Sunday’s big race, a first for the club. On Saturday, the junior crew pulled off a rare accomplishment, entering 16 races and medaling in all of them with seven gold, six silver and three bronze finishes. First-place finishers were four women’s boats: the varsity, under-16 and novice fours and the novice 8+; two men’s boats: the novice eight and third varsity four; and a mixed double. The mixed double event is somewhat unique to the Frostbite, and Vashon usually has an entry that is comprised of two rowers who traditionally have never rowed in that boat together. This weekend’s race was no
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Holmes noted that when he filed to run, he did not target Wishik, but chose her seat because it would enable him to serve with current and potential board members he wanted to work with. “I have tremendous respect for her high level of dedication,” he said. Reached over the weekend, Wishik said she will take some time to determine where she will focus her energy next. She may stay involved in the school district in some capacity, possibly working on forming parent partnerships at the younger grades and improving how the district works with students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In other school board contests, Zabette Macomber won for Position 3 with 62 percent and 2,142 votes. She defeated Jake Jacobovitch, who had 1,303 votes on Monday. Macomber, a former teacher currently on the board of the Vashon Schools Foundation and the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust, said last week she has been attending school board meetings regularly since this summer and will continue to do so until she is seated. “There is not a lot of lead time,” she said. “You have to got to hit the road running. .. It is not like I am going on vacation right now.” Like Holmes, she pointed to the February election as of being primary importance, as it will include the bond and the capital and technology levy. Beyond the election, she said there are several areas she would like to work on, including making sure the school is serving the expanding Latina population and evaluating testing in the schools to determine what is necessary and what is not. “What we need to do is continuously ask ourselves, ‘What are we doing well? What can we do better? Who we are serving and who are we not serving?” she added. In Position 1, incumbent Dan Chasan will keep his seat and begin his third term after garnering 60 percent and 2,056 votes. He defeated John “Oz” Osbourne, who had 1,371 votes. Chasan, a writer, lawyer and longtime islander, said he will focus on the priorities he discussed during the campaign, including resisting the pressure for more testing and standardization. “That is a less and less controversial idea,
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but I think it is important to keep following through on that,” he said. Also, he said, the district needs to continue to have the conversation about how it asks for money and how it spends it once it gets it.
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue The Vashon Island Fire & Rescue board commissioner race was the most decisive of all the races, as Brigitte Brown, a longtime emergency medical technician (EMT) with VIFR garnered 81 percent of the vote. With 2,706 votes, she defeated Tamalyn Nigretto, a battalion chief with the Seattle Fire Department, who received 639 votes. Reached last week, Brown said her priority for the first year of her six-year term will be to listen and learn and become part of the commissioner team. Several tough issues are ahead, she noted, including dealing with an “arcane” tax system, budgetary needs with no funds to match, improved disaster planning and increased volunteer recruitment. Additionally, she said the commissioners will have to reach out to the Strategic Planning Oversight Team and map out the next few years for the district, which is expected to part with its paramedics next year, when they become absorbed in the South King County Medic One System. “I do not profess to have all the answers,” she said. “Hopefully we will all work together to make those answers happen.” Saying she was “delighted and humbled” by the community support she received, she thanked Nigretto for her willingness to serve and encouraged islanders to attend fire commission meetings, speak up on issues and get involved. “It is a community process,” she added. Currently, Brown is one of the most active volunteers at the department, typically working one shift a week and responding to additional calls when needed. By law, she is allowed to continue in her volunteer EMT role, but current board policy does not allow it, so she will relinquish it. “I will step back come January, but the lack of on-island volunteers is something we need to address,” she said. Brown will fill the seat vacated by Rex Stratton, who will soon be moving off the island. Current fire commissioner David Hoffmann ran uncontested for his seat, which he has held since 2006. As of Monday, he had 2,178 votes; there were also 51 write-in votes for his seat, the highest of any of the Vashon races.
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Vashon Park District At the Vashon Park District, Karen Gardner has won in Position 1, with 60 percent and 1,982 votes, defeating Rick Skillman, a retired hospital CEO, who received 1,333 votes. Gardner, a retired computer scientist with an additional degree in horticulture, says she will use the time between now and January to learn about the park district in a more in-depth way. “At the moment, my main interest is making a realistic appraisal of where we are with everything, from maintenance to the fields,” she said last week. She noted that she wants to learn more about the district’s accounting system, with the goal of ensuring that generally accepted accounting practices are in place, and create a more transparent financial picture. In Position 3, Bob McMahon, with 54 percent and 1,751 votes, defeated Josh Weil, who received 1,465 votes. McMahon, who is retired from a 40-year career in shipyard management, said he too will use this interim period to learn more about the park district, its many facilities and the rules governing commissioners. Among his priorities once he is in office, he said, is working on developing a strategic plan for the district — a process that will likely get underway in the middle of next year. “If we really put a lot of thought into a comprehensive plan, then we have to follow
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it,” he said. “We can’t just be doing things without bouncing them against what we want the parks to be five to 10 years down the road.” In the three-way race for Position 5, Scott Harvey, with 54 percent and 1,885 votes, defeated Peter Ray, who had 1,090 votes, and Bill Ameling, who served as a park district commissioner for 30 years, received 537 votes. Harvey, a banker who has served on the board since 2013, said he had been concerned that the three-way race would split the vote, causing him to campaign vigorously to retain his seat. He will continue to focus on the priorities he campaigned on, he said, most notably fiscal responsibility: ensuring the district does not start any project until it knows the full cost and has the money in hand to complete it, building up a financial reserve and maintaining district facilities before it builds new ones. Several other islanders were elected in uncontested races, including Bob Powell at Water District 19, Lisa Devereau for the King County Cemetery District and Don Joy at the Vashon Sewer District. Three islanders were elected to serve on the board of the King County Airport District: Kaye Pierson, Will Gerrior and Bob Therkelson. King County Elections will continue to update results until the election is certified later this month.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING New development will likely serve middle-to-low income working class families and seniors. CONTINUED FROM 1
development process could take years as funding will have to be secured from county, state and federal agencies. “The process for funding is long and competitive,” Ing said. “We would seek funding from the county and … if successful, we then would seek state funding … then work up to the federal level for housing credits. All it takes is one of these saying, ‘No’ or, ‘There’s no money,’ then we have to go back the next year. I just finished a project that took three years, and that’s about as fast as you can go.” Shelter America Group President and islander Chris Bric seconded Ing and said that the project is at least three or four years away from completion, but could be as many as five years away. “It’s a long term project,” Bric said. “Michael was a key component, his persistence and long-term commitment to the project are to be respected.” Before funding comes into the picture, the feasibility
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Ing said that water shares act as a sort of natural way to study must be completed. The study should conclude in late spring and will determine if the expected 41 “low- control the island’s population, which makes development density, townhouse-style” units for either families or difficult. The island currently has six affordable housing projects through Vashon Household seniors will be possible, given the which consist of both apartments utilities, soil and water conditions at “We view Mike’s property as a really and houses for rent and for sale. the property’s 4 buildable acres. Ing Vashon Household Executive said he is optimistic about the projgood opportunity for affordable Director Chris Szala said he and ect because of the need for affordhousing for obvious reasons. The Masi have talked about Masi’s idea, able housing on-island, and the locaand that it would likely be a “diftion of Masi’s property. island really needs it; he has the ferent sector” of affordable hous“We view Mike’s property as a water shares, and the location is ing from Vashon Household, likely really good opportunity for affordcatering to more middle income able housing for obvious reasons,” great, close to town, but off the families. Ing said. “The island really needs it, main highway .” “We deal with those making 80 he has the water shares and the locapercent of the county’s median tion is great, close to town, but off Joel Ing the main highway and close to the Shelter Resources Inc. income and below,” Szala said. “It is not financially feasible (for Masi Park-and-Ride lot, so it is great for to do that). His houses will be more commuters and those who would be money than ours, probably around using transit.” $135,000 or so.” If the feasibility study does not go While Szala said Masi is catering to “a slightly differthrough, a snag in funding is hit, or the project becomes too expensive, Ing said that the water shares could be ent group of people,” he also said it is “a good niche” and returned to the district to be given to those of the long something that the island does definitely still need. Masi said in the June Beachcomber article that his wait list. vision is to build “workforce housing,” for those who may not be traditionally thought of as low-income, but have trouble finding an affordable home on Vashon. Bric told The Beachcomber last week that the lowincome characterization in King County is “unfortunate,” because the county is one of the most affluent in the state, so “low-income is not really that low income.” “This will add value to Vashon and we’re delighted to be in this position, with the water shares secured,” Bric said.
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Bethel Church
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Lewis Hall
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Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit The Rev. Canon Carla Valentine Pryne The Rev. Ann Saunderson, Priest Assoc. Sundays – 8:00 am & 10:15 am
Church School & Religious Exploration 9:00am Child Care Mid-week Eucharist, Wednesday–12:30pm
15420 Vashon Hwy SW 567-4488 www.holyspiritvashon.org
(Corner of SW 148th St. and 119th Ave. SW) 9am Sunday Bible School 10am Worship Followed by coffee fellowship AWANA Thurs 6:00pm Sept-May Office phone 567-4255
18623 Vashon Hwy. SW (1/2 mile south of Vashon) Holy Communion Worship 10:30 am Rev. Joel Kutzke vm: 206-463-6359
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Calvary Full Gospel Church at Lisabeula
Vashon United Methodist Church
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“What is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong, and this was wrong,” he said about same-sex spouses previously being ineligible to receive the benefits. In a conversation at Café Luna last week, he talked about his life with Hatcher and his effort to be fully recognized as Hatcher’s husband in the eyes of the military. The two men met in 1989 at a cafe in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood when Krumbach was 23, fresh out of school and celebrating a new job at a Japanese pharmaceutical company. A patron would not leave him alone, he said, and Hatcher came to the rescue. Hatcher called the next day and invited Krumbach on a date. “We went out and were together ever since,” he said. “He was the kindest person I ever met.” As Krumbach tells it, what followed were 18 wonderful years — and one difficult year, when Hatcher was ill. Hatcher had owned Dante’s, a University District bar and restaurant, then went on to follow his passion for art and became a high-end painter of home interiors. Krumbach spent more than two decades working in the mortgage industry. The men had blessed lives, Krumbach said, and believed that with success came responsibility. They volunteered frequently with AIDS-related causes and at a women’s shelter in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. They traveled extensively, with Krumbach’s photos showing them in Santa hats, decked out for their Christmas cards and riding on an elephant, posing in front of Michelangelo’s David and enjoying numerous far-flung places together. After Hatcher proposed on Christmas Eve of 2002 in the Hunt Club of the Sorrento Hotel — standing on his chair and announcing his intentions — they held an elaborate wedding in front of more than 200 friends and family members at Salty’s restaurant in West Seattle. Four years later, on a trip to Paris, Hatcher became ill,
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and their difficult year together began. Krumbach took six months off to care for him, upholding their vows. “When you get married, you say for better or for worse,” he said, noting the stress of that time. Hatcher died at home, one day after their fifth anniversary. Gay marriage was not legal when the two men exchanged their vows, and so their wedding was only symbolic, not a legal marriage, Krumbach said. That difference would come to matter a great deal as Krumbach fought to obtain the benefits he felt he was owed as a surviving spouse of a veteran who had gone to war, fought for his country — receiving two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and the Army Commendation for Valor — and then was deemed disabled by the post-traumatic stress disorder that followed. In 2013, five years after Hatcher’s death, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned part of the Defense of Marriage Act, ruling that its definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman was unconstitutional. Shortly after that decision, former Attorney General Eric Holder announced he would not enforce a law that blocked benefits to partners of military veterans in same-sex marriages. Krumbach took notice. “I read that and said, ‘Here is my opportunity,’” he recalled, saying he knew whatever would come next would be a challenge. He filled out the necessary forms and walked them into the region’s Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) office in Seattle. To bolster his case as Hatcher’s husband, he included affidavits from 40 people who had attended the wedding and a marriage certificate signed by two witnesses and the rabbi that married them. The VA rejected his application, however, saying same-sex marriage had not been legal at the time of Hatcher’s death, so they could not be considered legally married. In 2014, the VA turned him down again, but extended his appeal window into this past summer, Krumbach said. In June, the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision, legalizing gay marriage across the country, Krumbach took action
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again. “I said to myself, one more time I am going to throw in the hat,” he said. In search of a nonprofit law firm focused on social service, he turned to Legal Voice, where Krumbach met with Ward, who helped spearhead the final appeal effort, including persuading Washington’s Department of Health to change Hatcher’s death certificate from “registered domestic partner” to “married.” That change was instrumental, Krumbach said, and came on the very last day his appeal was due: Aug. 4 of this year. In Washington, D.C., one of Sen. Murray’s staff members helped shepherd the request through the VA. One month later, as Krumbach was getting off the bus in downtown Seattle, he received an email from Murray’s office: His appeal had been approved. “I almost burst into tears,” he said, recalling that September day. Now two months later, Krumbach said the news is still settling in, and in part he credited his mother and father for his ability to see the long process through. “I am very fortunate I was given the gift of tenacity and the unwavering belief in social justice,” he said. Hatcher, he added, would be proud of him. “It is just one more thing you do to make
life better for someone else,” he said. “If it helps one person living on cans of soup or having a hard time paying their bills or meeting their needs or they get the health care they need, then I won,” he said. Krumbach said he is not sure what will happen now for others, adding the struggle is not over for everyone. He encourages married partners of veterans to apply for benefits and then contact elected officials and fight for the benefits if they are denied. At Legal Voice, Ward agreed, noting that the VA is not going to hunt down people to give benefits to them. “I would say always apply for benefits if you believe you have a marriage that should be recognized,” he said. “I would say also to consult with a lawyer.” Like Krumbach, Ward said he was overjoyed when he heard the news. “I knew we were right morally, but I also believed we were right legally. It was good to get that validation,” he said. Krumbach noted that he wants his story to get out as broadly and deeply as possible, so others in his situation will know what is possible. He has been in the news, including a recent feature on King 5, but he stresses the story is not about him. “Rosa Parks was big,” he said. “ I am just a character on Vashon Island that fought back and won.”
GORDON FISK
October 29, 1924 – October 13, 2015
Gordon Fisk passed away, after a brief illness, at Swedish Hospital on October 13, 2015. Gordon was born October 29, 1924, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to Henry Clay Fisk, Jr. and Erla Simpson Fisk of Hyde Park, Vermont, and baptized in the Second Congregational Church of Hyde Park, Vermont. He had one sister, Ruth. The family moved to California when he was two years old. He was raised in Downey, California, and attended the Methodist Church (no Congregational). Gordon graduated from high school in 1943 and joined U.S. Navy. After discharge in 1946 he worked at the Downey Champion weekly newspaper and for a few months at the Desert Barnacle weekly newspaper in Coachella, California. It was advertised as the most low down newspaper in the country, published 69 feet below sea level. Gordon was editor, only reporter, photographer and assistant press man. In 1949 he enrolled in the University of Southern California, getting a teaching credential. In 1951 Gordon married Clare Swartz. They met at the First Unitarian Church in Los Angeles. Two sons came from this marriage. Steve and Ben were born in 1954 and 1956. The marriage lasted 27 years. Clare and Gordon remained in touch until her death in May 2009. After graduation Gordon taught in the Los Angeles school system for about a “thousand Years.” Somewhere along the way he became involved with the Sierra Club and did lots of hiking and backpacking in the mountains of Southern California and in the Sierra Nevadas. Gordon moved to Vashon after retirement in 1989. He joined the Burton Church, and met Myrna Ober who became a good friend-- the best friend he ever had-- until she died in October of 2007. The church and Myrna were two great things in his life. Gordon made numerous friends on the Island. He had a regular routine to head down to the Burton coffee stand, park by the boat dock and watch the water. Gordon was fond of starting up conversations. He was always reading, researching and writing about subjects that interested him. Gordon is survived by His two sons Steve of Seattle, Ben (Kazue) of San Jose, California and Singapore and Grandson Buck of currently in Japan, also his sister Ruth Ryan in San Clemente, California.,as well as many friends on Vashon. Gordon will be remembered during a regular Sunday morning service at the Burton Church. Please visit our online guest book at www.islandfuneral.com Memorial Event to be held on December 13th at The Burton Lodge, Vashon, WA Please see Gordon Fisk’s Memorial Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/groups/RememberingGordonFisk
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sports teams, outdated green tide T shirts, some sports equipment, balls, bats, helmets). A listing of these items is available at the Administration Office located at 9309 SW Cemetery Rd., Room 306, Vashon, WA 98070 or by calling 206-463-2121 ext. 7. An Legal Notices ASB surplus sale will be held Saturday, DecemSUPERIOR COURT OF b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 5 i n t h e WASHINGTON Great Hall at Vashon IsCOUNTY OF KING land High School, 9600 ESTATE OF SW 204th St., Vashon, EDNA WALKER WA 98070 from 9:00 AM THOMPSON until 2:00 PM. and Published: The VashonDONALD ORTON Maury Island BeachTHOMPSON, comber Deceased. November 11, 18, 25, NO. 15-4-06062-4 SEA December 2, 9, 2015. PROBATE NOTICE TO (VIB667311) CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any o t h e r w i s e a p p l i c a bl e statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided by RCW 11.40.070 by servEmployment ing on or mailing to the Professional personal representative or the personal repre- NAVY RESERVE HIRsentative’s attorney at ING in all fields. Serve the address stated be- part-time. Paid training & low a copy of the claim potential sign-on bonus. and filing the original of Great benefits. % for the claim with the court s c h o o l . C a l l M o n - Fr i in which the probate pro- ( 8 0 0 ) 8 8 7 - 0 9 5 2 , o r c e e d i n g s w e r e c o m - jobs_seattle@navy.mil menced. The claim Employment must be presented withGeneral in the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal Agfinity Incorporated at representative served or Eaton, CO, is seeking a mailed the notice to the qualified CEO / General creditor as provided un- Manager. This is a muld e r R C W 1 1 . 4 0 . 0 2 0 ti-location energy, feed, (1)(c); or (2) four months grain, agronomy, and after the date of first TBA cooperative with publication of the notice. sales of $300 million. If the claim is not pre- Business degree and or sented within this time successful agricultural frame, the claim is forev- business management er barred, except as oth- experience desired. To erwise provided in RCW A p p l y : h t t p : / / t i n yurl.com/nkz4c48 / For 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is ef- more info contact Larry f e c t i v e a s t o c l a i m s Fuller, 701-220-9775 or against both the dece- Email dent’s probate and non- larry.fuller@chsinc.com probate assets. The Vashon Island Date of Filing Notice to Coffee Roasterie Creditors: October 20, is seeking a hard work2015 ing, enthusiastic outgoDate of First Publication: ing person with food serNovember 4, 2015 vice and barista experiDate of Appointment of ence to join our team. Personal Representa- Must be exible in terms tive: October 20, 2015 of scheduling And CHRISTINA NICHOLS available for early mornPersonal Representative ing shifts, weekends and Address for Mailing or holidays as needed. Service: Please drop a resume SMITH AND KOCH by store. 17225 Vashon Hwy. SW No phone calls, please. P.O. Box O !DVERTISEĂĽYOURĂĽ Vashon, WA 98070 Tel: 206-463-9491 UPCOMINGĂĽGARAGEĂĽSALEĂĽ Margaret L. Koch, INĂĽYOURĂĽLOCALĂĽCOMMUNITYĂĽ WSBA #8470 NEWSPAPERĂĽANDĂĽONLINEĂĽ Morgan Canterbury, WSBA #48000 TOĂĽREACHĂĽTHOUSANDSĂĽOFĂĽ Attorneys for Personal HOUSEHOLDSĂĽINĂĽYOURĂĽAREA ĂĽ Representative Published in the Vash- 'OĂĽONLINEĂĽTO on-Maury Island Beach- www.SoundClassiďŹ eds.com comber on November 4, #ALL ĂĽ 11, 18, 2015. &AX ĂĽ (VIB666206)
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