vashon-maury island beachcomber, december 02, 2015

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NEWS | Park district to vote on 2016 budget. [5]COMMENTARY | Senior Center faces large budget cuts. [6]ARTS | Holiday studio tour begins Saturday. [14]

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Vashon town’s 45-year-old Christmas tree is courtesy of island Johnny Appleseed

Public forum set to address local hunger, solutionsBy ANNELI FOGTEditor

More than 16 percent of Vashon’s popula-tion use the island’s food bank, a statistic that is prompting multiple island nonprofits to join together on Tuesday to address the issue and discuss possible solutions to hunger on Vashon.

The community forum, “Who’s Hungry on Vashon,” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Penny Farcy building on Bank Road and is a new approach to Vashon Community Care’s (VCC) Telling Stories series. The event is a partnership among mul-tiple nonprofits and is sponsored by VCC, Voice of Vashon (VoV) and the Vashon-Maury Island Community Food Bank, and will be moderated by food bank director Robbie Rohr. Included in the forum will be stories of hunger among Vashon residents, as well as an open forum with panelists Kathleen Johnson, Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) executive director; Emily Scott, the food bank’s volunteer coordinator, and Merrilee Runyan of the Vashon Island Growers Association (VIGA).

VIGA has its Food Access Partnership program, which aims to increase the avail-ability of fresh fruits and vegetables to indi-viduals and families on food stamps, but VIGA Co-Chair Scott said that she believes the community needs to work together to respond to the hunger problem. The nonprof-it is working on creating a food hub, a central-ized aggregating and packaging facility so local farmers can sell their food wholesale.

Anneli Fogt / Staff Photo

Paul Peretti transplanted fir and cedar trees from county ditches into places around downtown in the late 1970s. One of his six remaining trees is the current town Christmas tree north of the U.S. Bank building.

Islanders urged to shop in town, support Vashon businesses

By ANNELI FOGTEditor

Earlier this month, an email came through to The Beachcomber with the subject line reading “A short piece.” The accompanying attachment told the story of a boy referred to as “Vashon’s Johnny Appleseed” who planted a fir tree behind the U.S. Bank building in town 45 years ago.

“That beauti-ful Douglas fir tree is decorated at Christmas time and has become the centerpiece of the festive season,” the email from Gene Peretti read. “His tree plant-ing didn’t stop with the Christmas tree. His trees can be seen next to the Thriftway parking lot, up from the Hardware Store, and other in-town secret places.”

The email then reports that “Johnny” is back on the island and “would never take credit for the beautiful trees in Vashon Town.”

“I thought as I approach my 89th birthday I would reveal to you all: his real name is Paul Peretti. I should know, because I am his Dad. Merry Christmas, Vashon.”

Paul Peretti, a counselor at

Vashon High School modestly admitted last week after being pressed by The Beachcomber that he is indeed the man responsible for the soaring fir that has been lit up near Santa’s Cottage for many holiday celebrations.

“I kept it secret for years,” Peretti said. “My wife knew; some of

my family knew; decades went by, (and I didn’t say anything).

The tree light-ing was moved back to town in 2010 after a few years at Ober Park. Peretti had moved back to the island in 2006, and the 2010 lighting was the first time he saw his tree lit up.

He admitted it was an emotional moment.

“They decided to move the tree lighting ... to my tree. It’s kind of like my child,” Peretti said. “I know it sounds weird, but here’s this tree I planted, and Santa is under it, and there was a beautiful chorus, and I got tears in my eyes.”

The tree is one of six of Peretti’s trees that remain in town and were planted throughout the mid-to-late 1970s. He initially planted a total of 11, but they were

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“I kept it secret for years. It’s kind of like my child. I know it sounds weird, but here’s this tree I planted, and Santa is under it, and there was this beautiful chorus, and I got tears in my eyes.”

Paul Peretti

By SUSAN RIEMERStaff Writer

At Vashon Bookshop last week, islander Robin Branstator paused while purchasing two books to talk about why she makes an effort to shop locally.

“I just find that people who have stores on the island have time to chat with me, and they’re knowledgeable about what they have in their store,” she said.

Over the course of the holiday weekend that included Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, Branstator had plenty of company in downtown Vashon as shoppers milled about on the sidewalks and filled island businesses, supporting local merchants — and the wider community — with each purchase.

The benefits of shopping locally have been proven repeated-

ly and range from building relationships and creating jobs, to supporting the environment and bolstering the local economy. For Vashon, the local economy includes nonprofit services and other community organizations which local businesses frequently support more than large companies typically do.

Indeed, for every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $68 stays in the community, according to the private research firm Civic Economics. At a local branch of a chain store, that amount decreases to $43, and with online purchases, the num-ber drops to zero.

On Vashon, the Chamber of Commerce recent-ly hosted Shop Vashon, which encouraged people to shop locally by offering prizes to those who shopped at 12

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Susan Riemer / Staff Photo

Jennifer Sutherland shops at Kronos on Saturday. SEE BUSINESS, 24

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VIFR board votes to withdraw security camera resolutionDecision comes month after pushback from staff, call for union negotiation By ANNELI FOGTEditor

The fire department’s board of commis-sioners last Tuesday voted 4-1 to withdraw the plan to install new security cameras at the department’s station in town.

“We basically withdrew the resolution; it’s history,” Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) board chair Candy McCullough said. “We’re not going to get (new) cameras at this point.”

The vote came about a month after the board approved the project that would have installed a security camera system to moni-tor the areas around the station, the inside of the maintenance and vehicle bays and the training area. Commissioner Ron Turner initially brought up the idea in July saying the system would be a “security and manage-ment tool,” according to minutes from the July 14 board meeting.

VIFR administrators looked into the cost and usefulness of the system and reported back to the board in late October. Multiple estimates for systems had come in, and the board voted to approve the installation. All commissioners besides Rex Stratton voted in favor.

The vote to go forward immediately raised concern about surveillance and trust issues among firefighters, paramedics and commissioner-elect Brigitte Schran Brown. Firefighters who are union members began calling for negotiations, as the use of cam-eras for employee surveillance would con-stitute a change in workplace environment.

In later meetings, commissioners dis-cussed an incident when one of the island’s homeless slept, and defecated, in the train-ing tower. They also brought up the fact that bay doors are occassionally left open while personnel respond to calls, and that cameras would discourage that practice.

The bay door issue was addressed by VIFR Captain Brodie Smith who said the bay door issue could be addressed with training and

that cameras were not the answer.International Association of Firefighters

Local 4189 President and Vashon firefighter Randy Tonkin said at the time that he was “concerned” about the message cameras in work areas would send and believed “it would do nothing but deteriorate morale and foster an atmosphere of distrust.”

Brown also jumped in and spearheaded an effort against the cameras, stating that the move was “ridiculous” and that there was no need for cameras in the bays where firefighters work. She said she believed that using the cameras as a “management tool” was a move that would completely erode the department’s morale that the administration had worked so hard for.

Amid the calls for reconsideration, VIFR Chief Hank Lipe and Assistant Chief George Brown met with the union before the meet-ing last Tuesday to discuss the cameras. George Brown said that the union had con-cerns that it brought to the board’s attention, but it was determined that the negotiation process between the union and the depart-ment would cost $10,000.

George Brown and McCullough said in interviews last week that the negotiation price tag was just too high, hence the deci-sion to withdraw the approval vote.

“We figured we’d just forget it,” McCullough said. “Another $10,000 to go through that process is ridiculous. I was disappointed because it became this huge monster.”

She said that it is unfortunate that the department’s employees did not address their concerns earlier.

“The item was on the agenda for months,” McCullough said. “No one came to us until after we had decided to go forward with it.”

Meanwhile, speaking on behalf of the firefighter’s union, Tonkin said Monday that he is happy the commissioners heard the concerns.

“We are appreciate that our commission-ers are receptive to the concerns of the employees and volunteers who serve (VIFR)” Tonkin said. “We are always looking for opportunities to foster a healthy work envi-ronment and to boost morale. The board’s ... action moves us further toward that goal.”

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Annual Christmas toy drive gets underwayAs Thanksgiving has moved to the

rearview mirror, the December holi-days are coming up quickly and, once again, Vashon’s annual toy drive is underway.

Spearheaded for the last decade by Joyce Smith and Jan Lyle, the goal is to enable all island families in need to provide gifts for their children at Christmas.

“About 200 kids received items from the drive last year,” Smith said. “It varies, but we usually see items going to 175 to 200 kids every sea-son.”

Until last year, the drive was spon-sored by the Kiwanis Club, as Smith and Lyle were both members. When the club folded, John L. Scott Real Estate stepped in as the drive’s new sponsor. As Smith and Lyle explained, a sponsor is needed for the insurance, but John L. Scott has also provided a truck for toy collection, personal shoppers to help attendees when the shop is open, personnel to shop for

items for the drive as well as money for ads to get the word out.

“We are very thankful for them,” Lyle noted.

The event works by collecting gift items for kids ages newborn through 18. On the designated day, a “store” will be set up with all of the collected items sorted by age groups, and par-ents or guardians who come receive a ticket for every child for whom they’ll be shopping. Each family may choose three to four items for each child. Children are not allowed at the distribution store, and the event is for island families only.

Smith and Lyle said that for the drive, they are looking for new, unwrapped toys, personal care items, pajamas, sports equipment and win-ter outerwear (coats, gloves, scarves and hats). Gift cards and cash dona-tions will also be accepted.

“We get so little for the teens,” Smith said. “That’s always the age group that seems hardest to buy for,

but gift cards work well for them.” Items that will not be accepted are

anything that is not new, or at least in like-new condition, and clothing other than outerwear or pajamas.

Cash is always welcome, though all checks should be made out to Vashon Youth & Family Services and marked specifically for the toy drive.

The distribution store will be open in the former Granny’s Attic space at Sunrise Ridge from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. Spanish interpreters will be available during distribution hours if needed.

Collection boxes were set up last Friday at seven locations — Vashon Ace Hardware, Thriftway, Vashon Pharmacy, IGA, Island Home Center & Lumber, U.S. Bank and the John L. Scott office. Gift cards and checks must be dropped off at the John L. Scott office or to Lyle at the Barber & Beauty Shoppe in town.

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Fire department to host volunteering information sessionOn Saturday, Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) will

host a public information session for people interested in volunteering with the department.

Ross Copland, the department’s recruitment and reten-tion coordinator, will provide information on all the roles for which VIFR is seeking volunteers, including emergency medical technicians (EMTs), firefighters and firefighter support personnel, who operate the fire department’s water tenders and respond to fires and car accidents.

The session will cover the steps in the application process, requirements and the intake timeline; Jan. 15 is the tentative deadline for the next round of applicants. Copland is encouraging all those who might be interested to attend — and pursue volunteering.

“I would like as many people as possible to apply and create a really good pool of applicants for us to choose from,” he said.

All people are welcome at the session, Copland said, whether or not they are thinking of volunteering.

“It’s a great way to learn about the department and ... will give insight into Vashon Island Fire & Rescue and who makes up the department.”

In recent months, VIFR has stepped up its volunteer recruitment efforts in several ways, including working with EMT programs at area community colleges; joining the National Volunteer Fire Council, which helps fire depart-ments recruit volunteers, and increasing its advertising in targeted outlets.

Saturday’s meeting will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the department’s training center on Bank Road. If planning to attend or for more information, contact Copland at [email protected] or 707-4589. More information is also online at vifr.org.

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By SUSAN RIEMERStaff Writer

The Vashon Park District commissioners are expected to vote on a $1.2 million budget next week before immediately swearing in the newly-elected commissioners, who will begin the work of planning for next year and beyond.

Outgoing commissioner Bill Ameling suggested this course of action last week, after the commissioners voted 3-2 against a 2016 budget that would have raised fees for several users of district facilities by 4 per-cent. Ameling recommended that the cur-rent board fulfill its obligation by passing a budget — without fee increases — saying he believes it should be the new board that takes up the possibility of raising fees, call-ing the issue a “touchy subject” that requires further conversation.

“Let the new board talk to the public. Let the new board do their homework,” he said at the meeting.

Scott Harvey and Doug Ostrom voted in favor of the budget, while Ameling, Joe Wald and Lu-Ann Branch, who attended the meeting via phone from out of state and cast the deciding vote, were opposed.

In a follow-up phone call, Branch noted that many park district users pushed back last year against raising fees, a measure that Harvey championed. She added that before she would feel comfortable doing so, she wanted to review the budget numbers and

evaluate the issue more thoroughly. “I do not think you make these kinds of

determinations in a vacuum,” she said. “ I want to talk with user groups and get input from my colleagues.”

Executive Director Elaine Ott character-ized the expected $1.2 million spending plan as lean, with no significant projects on the horizon for 2016. The budget is con-strained because of the high cost of the most recent work at the VES Fields, which totalled approximately $400,000, much higher than the $159,000 the board budgeted for that phase of the project.

At nearly $1,223,000, the 2016 spend-ing plan is up more than $100,000 from this year’s budget because of an antici-pated increase in levy funds, thanks to the improving economy.

As in years past, maintenance is slated for the largest allocation, at $482,000, up from $396,000 this year. The increase accounts for leasing to buy a new $35,000 tractor and purchasing a $5,000 paint sprayer, Ott said. Additionally, the budget provides for another full-time maintenance worker, giv-ing maintenance manager Jason Acosta four full time staff and freeing him up to help Ott with management tasks.

Administration will receive $311,000, up from this year’s $295,000. Next year’s figure includes $30,000 to hire a consultant who will assist with a community-wide survey as part of the strategic plan the district intends

to begin in the summer. The Vashon Pool is also marked for

increased funds, with more than $100,000 being proposed, including $57,000 for its operating budget and $50,000 for capital expenses. This increase is dramatic com-pared with recent years. The 2015 budget called for $46,000 for the pool, and the 2014 budget $25,000.

The operations increase accounts for higher costs related to pool manager Scott Bonney, who voluntarily took a pay cut during the district’s hardest financial years. He now works year-round, and his pay is being reinstated to meet industry standards, Ott said. The pool allocation also calls for $24,000 for urgent pool repairs and an engi-neering analysis that will provide a report about the condition of the pool facilities, a list of additional needed repairs and cost estimates to complete them.

The district’s debt picture is improv-ing, as last month it paid off a four-year, $400,000 non-voter approved bond for the VES Fields, Ott said. The 2015 budget allo-cated $153,000 for paying down the district’s debt, and next year that number is down

considerably, to $57,000. Still, the district will have to borrow

money next year, Ott noted, likely $100,000 in July, which she intends to pay off in October. The district is expected to end 2016 with $78,000, insufficient to carry it through until April of the following year, when it receives its tax money, so further borrowing in 2017 is also likely, she said.

Looking ahead, Ott noted she would like the district to begin to plan more strategi-cally and set aside a $300,000 fund that could go to capital projects or be used as a cash-flow management tool.

She also said she and her staff have begun work to prepare for the strategic plan and obtain accreditation for the park district through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).

The certification is a mark of quality, Ott said, noting she is working on the financial management piece now, likening it to put-ting the district’s house in order.

“We have a lot of good policies, but it is clear how much more we need,” she said.

The board will meet next at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Ober Park.


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For those who might have missed the article about the Vashon Senior Center’s budget in last week’s Beachcomber, here’s a quick rundown of the severe cuts that the center now faces.

United Way of King County has chosen to eliminate funding for senior programs starting July 1, 2016. That means just under $1.8 million will be taken away from King County senior pro-grams and senior centers. For Vashon Senior Center, this means a 25 percent cut to our fixed annual budget — including the loss of many beloved programs.

The United Way funding will be redirected to four social ser-vice areas: ending homelessness, supporting preschools, older youth education and lifting 50,000 King County residents out of poverty. Of course these are all good causes, and I support them and see their importance, but not to the exclusion of our communi-ties’ elders.

Seniors are the largest growing demographic across the country: The numbers of Boomers reach-ing retirement age won’t decline for another 15 years. In fact, in King County, Vashon Island has the highest concentration of seniors per capita. Our num-bers are going the other way: The number of seniors needing assistance will grow for decades to come.

Many other communities have actually increased their sup-port of healthy aging and the independence of older adults — but unfortunately King County isn’t one of them. For the life of me, I can’t understand why major funders would not see that investing in senior programming

is not only a moral impera-tive, but a sound finan-cial choice. Senior cen-ter programs help seniors remain in the commu-

nity and not be institutionalized prematurely; they help seniors live independently in their own homes.

It’s hard to feel our work is appreciated or that there is any recog-nition of the i m p o r t a n c e of what these centers provide to their com-munities when such drastic decreases in funding are already in play.

Perhaps we need to clear up some misconceptions:

Myth: All seniors are well off. Fact: While some are lucky

enough to have a pension or ample savings/investments to live on, many are not that fortunate. Even those who assumed they had “enough” are finding them-selves outliving their resources.

We all know how expensive it is to live on Vashon, but are elders just supposed to leave? This would mean losing what is most important to healthy living at any age: a place to call home, friends and family and a strong support

system. I hear often from second and third generation Vashon seniors who are heartbroken at the possibility of being forced out because of finances.

Myth: Senior centers are total-ly funded by the government.

Fact: The Vashon Senior Center is partially funded by the county. When the reces-sion hit in 2008, Vashon Senior Center lost more than half of its county funding. Even with the slow recovery, King County still has not returned county senior centers to their pre-2008 fund-ing levels. However, the center

has still oper-ated at the same levels of service and has even managed to add some muc h-ne e de d prog ra mming partly because of the support of our Vashon community.

I believe in the power of community; I believe in the strength we all have when we pull together, and I especially believe in the unique power of this island community. I continue to be amazed at how engaged, caring and generous Vashon residents can be. Help me show our seniors that they are important and keep much- needed senior programs operat-ing in the years to come. Help our elders remain a part of this strong community.

— Ava Apple is the executive director of the Vashon

Senior Center.

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EDITORIAL

As any Vashon resident knows, the island offers countless unique experiences and is full of characters ranging from farmers to gourmet cooks to artists.

While a large percentage of our population commutes off-island for traditional office jobs, many residents make their living by painting, taking photos, sewing, weaving, drawing or simply doing what they are incredibly passion-ate about. The fact that these individuals are so enabled by

the island through events like the First Friday Gallery Cruise and the Holiday Studio Tour is something to be noted and admired. The events serve as a sort of farmers market for artists with countless different works of art available for the public to view, discuss and purchase: much like

vegetables and foods on display at a Saturday market. The Holiday Studio Tour, going on this weekend and

next, is a chance for islanders to support multiple facets of the island’s culture that make living here so unique: a population of artists, galleries in which to display local works and events to bring the community together. With works from more than 80 artists to choose from in 35 dif-ferent studios and hundreds of locals out to view the work, the benefits of attending the holiday tour go far beyond just an opportunity to shop locally. The tour, and events like it, support artists in their drive to make it in a world that does not always reward the artistic and creative.

With the world becoming more corporate and “big box” with every passing year, the quest for gifts with some sort of meaning and heart becomes more difficult. Toys, knick knacks and clothing made from cheap plastic and cheap fabrics overseas is what millions of Americans end up spending their billions on every holiday season.

Vashon is different. With artists creating everything from hand-woven yarn and clothing from island sheep and alpacas to paintings, drawings and photographs that capture the natural beauty of island backyards, gift-giving does not have to become a necessity that leaves you scram-bling for an inexpensive gift that will get thrown away or break before the new year. Take the next few weeks to dis-cover the veritable harvest of art and culture that Vashon offers, and as you buy your gifts, choose to support those who are preserving art in a world that has forgotten its value.

LETTERS TO THE EDITORSchool boardThank you, Vashon

Hello everyone, I am so blessed and have so much to be thankful for, but today I espe-cially want to express my sin-cere thanks to this community.

In 2007, I went from an

almost anonymous commuter to a welcomed participant in helping define the direction of our schools. Through it all I’ve been supported by the commu-nity, including those who see some things differently than I do, and as a team we’ve made great progress in many critical areas.

I’ve learned from you and I’m encouraged by this community’s passion and optimism about our students and our joint future.

Thank you, Vashon — thank you for allowing me to represent and serve you, it has been an honor and a pleasure.

— Kathy Jones

Studio tour an opportunity to support local artists

With the world becoming more corporate and “big box” with every passing year, and holiday shop-ping starting earlier, the quest for gifts with some sort of meaning and heart becomes more difficult.

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Park district looks for new funding source for scholarship program

For the last five years, the David Foege Memorial Fund has provided thousands of dollars annually for scholarships so that all youth can participate in park district programs.

With the fund’s commitment coming to an end, Vashon Park District Executive Director Elaine Ott said she is looking for new sources of funding, in particular those who might make a multi-year com-mitment.

“I would love to find donors that would contribute annually and provide some-thing that I can depend on, and I would know what I have to work with from year to year,” she said last week.

Ideally, she said, she would like to secure $10,000 for next year, though it could come from several sources.

Last year, the district provided $9,600 in financial assistance, awarding funds for youth participating in Ski School, lacrosse, basketball, sailing camp and activities at the Vashon Pool.

State law requires that local park districts offer a scholarship program supported by donations, not public money.

For more information or to donate, con-tact Ott at 463-9602 or [email protected].

KING 5 poll names Seattle Distilling best distillery in area

For the second year in a row, Vashon’s family-owned Seattle Distilling has been named the best distillery in Western Washington.

The KING 5 Best of Western Washington list annually calls on hundreds of thou-sands of area residents to cast their votes for the best local businesses in a variety of categories, from food and drink to medical care and nightlife. This year, more than 283,000 voted.

“We are over the moon to have been voted Best Distillery in Western Washington, second year running,” Seattle Distilling’s Tami Brockaway Joyce said last week. “(We’re) small but mighty. Thanks to our amazingly wonderful community who came out to vote.”

Joyce said the title is a “big win for our hometown distillery.” The Vashon business went against 34 other distilleries for the title this year and 23 last year.

Ellisport history project approved for heritage museum exhibit

The Ellisport Project, comprised of a group of residents aiming to tell the story of Ellisport from its native people to its cur-rent role in island life, has been approved to display an exhibit in the Vashon-Maury Heritage Museum in 2017.

The group is currently focusing on what the exhibit will emphasize, securing

designers and getting supplemental fund-ing for the project.

In addition to the exhibit, the group is planning a “Chautauqua-style” event and art show of Ellisport artists during the sum-mer and hopes to reinstate the Ellisport Women’s Club.

The effort to preserve Ellisport history began earlier this year with a neighborhood meeting in October.

Activity committee meetings will begin in December; contact Carla Okigwe at 463-2855, Bruce Haulman at 463-6329, Linda Stemer at 463-3369 or Ron Irvine at 931-4703 for more information.

Island woman hit in vehicle-dog-pedestrian accident in Vashon town

A driver hit a dog then a pedestrian on Bank Road near the intersection of 100th Ave. SW shortly before 6 p.m. on Nov. 20. The dog was killed, and the pedestrian, a 53-year-old woman new to Vashon, was

taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

The King County Sheriff ’s Office (KCSO) provided the accident report, which indi-cates the 66-year-old driver said she felt a bump and thought she hit something. She was uncertain what it was, so she backed up and felt another thump from the rear of her vehicle. Shortly afterward, she heard a woman banging on her passenger side win-dow, telling her she had run over someone.

When the deputy arrived, the pedestrian was pinned under the vehicle between each rear wheel. Bystanders were able push the vehicle forward, allowing the woman to move away from the vehicle. When Vashon Island Fire & Rescue personnel arrived, they evaluated her and transported her for further care.

The accident report indicates the driver did not seem impaired. Sergeant Cindi West, a KCSO spokesperson, said no charg-es are expected at this time.

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We want to close early on our house sale so that we can close

on the new home we’re buying in Tacoma, but we need to

have a couple more weeks in our Vashon house to get ready

to move. We think the buyers of our Vashon place might let

us rent the house back for a few weeks. They said they talked to you

and you advised against that. Can you tell us why?

Most lenders won’t be happy with a rent-back to the sellers. It can look to them as if the buyers are really buying an investment property, not an owner-occupied home, which is a different loan

package. It might look like fraud. Next, there is insurance to consider. If there is a fi re in the house during the time the sellers are renting back, the buyer’s insur-ance might refuse to pay, claiming that they did not insure a rental, they insured an owner-occupied home, and the owners were not occupying it. The sellers’ insurance won’t pay because the home is no longer owned by the sellers. This has actually happened.

Another issue, which has personally happened to me (that may be why I caution against rent-backs), is the possibility that the rental period ends and the sellers don’t leave. This puts the buyers in the sutuation where they may have to evict the people they bought the house from. Nasty! Same problem if there is damage. Will the seller be putting up extensive damage and security deposits to rent back for just a few days or weeks? Not usually.

It’s always very diffi cult to close on one sale while you’re buying another home. Often both buyers and sellers end up storing their household goods for awhile. Both buyers and sellers should think through all of the possible scenarios when they approach a transaction. Don’t rely on the possibility that the other party to the transaction can accommodate you, especially last minute. You might try to renegotiate the closing dates for both your Vashon home and your new Tacoma house.

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Holiday Toy Drive: The John L. Scott Toy Drive is underway with donation boxes available in seven locations: Ace Hardware, Thriftway, Vashon Pharmacy, IGA, Island Home Center & Lumber, U.S. Bank and the John L. Scott office. The drive’s goal is to help provide Christmas gifts to children (ages newborn through 18) of families in need. Donations of new, un-wrapped toys; personal care items; winter outerwear (coats, scarves, gloves and hats) or pajamas may be dropped off at any of the listed locations until 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. Distribution will take place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at the former Granny’s Attic space at Sunrise Ridge. (See story, page 4.)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 Founda-tion (VCSF). 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 and donations may be made at VAC to the VCSF until the end of February 2016.

WEDNESDAY • 2

When It’s More Than Sad (Parent Lecture): Sue Eastgard and Kevin Haggerty from the University of Washington will talk about recognizing and responding to children’s anxiety, stress and depression. After the lecture, there will be a panel discussion with representatives from the Vashon Island School District, Vashon High School, Vashon Youth & Family Services and Youth Mental Health First Aid. For more information, see varsanetwork.org. 7 to 9 p.m. at McMurray Middle School.

THURSDAY • 3

Mountain Bike Trails at Dock-ton Forest: Note: This meeting was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, but was post-poned due to the power outage. King County Parks and the Vashon Mountain Bike Association are proposing new trails for Dockton Forest and will hold a public meeting to present the plan and take comments. For more informa-tion, contact David Kimmett at 477-4573 or email him at [email protected]. A follow-up meeting will be held on Dec. 10. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the

cafeteria at Vashon High School.

Vashon Legal Clinic: This clinic offers free legal advice the first Thursday of each month. People who wish to schedule an ap-pointment to meet with a lawyer should call the King County Bar Association at 267-7070. The clinic is always looking for lawyer and non-lawyer volunteers; if interest-ed, email [email protected]. 6 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center.

FRIDAY • 4

Washington State Wonder-land: The second in islander Barbara Gustafson’s slide show series will feature photos of fossil hunting, beach walking, skiing, flying and more from around the state. 1 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group: The group welcomes guest speaker Dr. Nan Little, who has written a book titled,“If I can Climb Kilimanjaro, Why Can’t I Brush My Teeth?” Little has Parkinson’s that affects her daily life routines, yet she recently climbed Mt. Kiliman-jaro in Tanzania, Africa, and will show photos and share her experi-ences. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call Steve Steffens at 567-5976. 1 p.m. at the Lutheran Church.

Winterfest: Vashon’s annual holiday celebration will kick off Fri-day evening with the fifth annual gingerbread house tour, featuring creative edible structures at vari-ous island businesses. On Saturday, businesses in town will hold their traditional open house where visi-tors may enter to win prizes with coupons from The Beachcomber, and Saturday evening brings the parade to welcome Santa Claus who will light the town tree. 5 p.m.

The Marshall Sohl Exhibit: The Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum will open “You Cross Over the Frame Into Knowledge,” its exhibit featuring the iconic wood-burned story boards and paddles of Marshall Sohl. Sohl was an intrepid researcher and documen-tarian of island homesteads. His urge to record history and tell the various sides of Vashon’s pioneer days evolved into an elaborate fine art. The exhibit will run through March 2016. 6 p.m. at the Heritage Museum.

Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’: The Vashon Island Shakespeare Festival’s nonprofit youth group, ShakesKIDS, will perform an adapted version of William Shake-speare’s, “The Tempest.” The story, adapted and directed by Aimée Nicole Lewis van Roekel, unfolds on an island where magical creatures rule, and are ruled by, one another. The production tackles themes of power, control, betrayal, revenge and forgiveness. Attendees are

asked to bring a chair or pillow to sit on. 6:30 p.m. at Spoke Gallery.

SATURDAY • 5

VIFR Volunteer Information Session: Vashon Island Fire & Rescue will hold a public infor-mation session for its upcoming volunteer application and intake window. The session will provide interested attendees information about the different positions avail-able and the intake process, steps and deadlines. There will be time available for questions at the end. 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Penny Farcy training center on Bank Road. (See story, page 4.)Farmers Market: The market has moved indoors for the remainder of the season. Come inside where it’s warm and find fresh fall pro-duce, locally-made wares and hot food. 10 a.m .to 2 p.m. through Dec. 12 in the old liquor store space next to Thriftway.

Land Trust Volunteer Work Party: The Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust is looking for volunteers to help replant trees at Singer Farm along Judd Creek. The goal is to replenish trees that were lost due to the hot, dry weather over the summer in an effort to help rebuild the habitat along one of the island’s few salmon-bearing streams. Interested parties should send an email to [email protected], with “I’d like to help replant Singer Farm Dec. 5” in the subject line. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Singer Farm, on Singer Road off 204th Street.

SUNDAY • 6

Zen Center: The center’s weekly service includes tea, chanting, mediation periods and a dharma talk. This week, center Abbot Christopher Cain will give a talk titled “Everybody Wake Up.” 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Havurat Ee Sha-lom on Westside Highway.

Point Robinson Holiday Open House: Sponsored by the Keepers of Point Robinson in cooperation with the Vashon Park District, this free, family event will include live holiday music from Lute, Flute and Fiddle, a visit from Lighthouse Santa and Captain Joe Wubbold’s homemade chili. The Keepers’ Quarters will be open to the pub-lic, and Captain Joe himself will give tours of the island’s century-old lighthouse. Noon to 4 p.m. at Point Robinson.

TUESDAY • 8

Vashon Quilt Guild: The group will meet for its annual holiday gathering and the program will in-clude a showing of vintage quilts. 10 a.m. at Bethel Church.

Holiday Sci-Fi Tuesday: This

month’s showing benefitting Virginia Mason’s Bailey-Boushay House (which provides both in-and out-patient care to those living with HIV and AIDS) will leave the Sci-Fi behind for the 1983 holiday classic, “A Christmas Story.” Admis-sion is by a suggested donation of $10, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. 6 p.m. at the Vashon Theatre.

Community Forum on Hunger: The Voice of Vashon (VoV), Vashon Community Care Foundation (VCCF) and Vashon-Maury Com-munity Food Bank have partnered to present a community town hall. Titled “Who’s Hungry on Vashon?” The event will explore the state of food insecurity on the island. Food bank director Robbie Rohr will moderate the event, which will include stories of hunger among Vashon residents, as well as an open forum with panelists from VYFS, the food bank and VIGA. Attendees are asked to make a $10 donation to VCC or bring non-perishable items for the food bank. 6:30 p.m. at the Penny Farcy build-ing. (See story, page 1.)

UPCOMING

Vashon Computer Club: The club will hold its annual winter celebra-tion. All are welcome to attend for hot drinks, hot computing tips and treats. Membership is available at minimal cost. 7:30 p.m. Wednes-day, Dec. 9, at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road.

VAA Tappers at the Senior Center: Vashon Allied Arts’ tap dancers, ages 7 to 11, will perform

holiday routines and lead a Christ-mas Carol sing-along. 1 p.m. Fri-day, Dec. 11, at the Vashon Senior Center on Bank Road.

Hanukkah Potluck: The Havurat Ee Shalom and its family education program Bet Chaim will sponsor a Hanukkah potluck with latkes, dreidels, gelt, menorahs and a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will go toward paying the final $12,000 that is left on the loan for the Havurah building. Auction items are available for viewing at Emma Amiad’s office, and bids for may be placed online at vashonhavurah2015.eflea.ca. Attendees are asked to bring menorahs, candles, main dishes, sides and desserts (latkes will be provided). 5 to 8 p.m. (candle lighting at 6:30 p.m.) Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Vashon Co-Housing Common House.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Bollywood Dance Workshop: The Vashon Dance Academy will host a Bollywood dance workshop featuring Katrina Ji from Culture Shakti Dance Company in Seattle. Attendees will learn a Bollywood choreography using classic Bol-lywood facial and hand gestures with a fusion of detailed dance steps. Ji has appeared on TV in both India and the U.S., as well as in several podcasts and maga-zines, and tours internationally with Rajasthani Gypsy Caravan. The cost for the workshop is $20. For more information and to reserve a spot, call Jo Ann Herbert at 567-5852. 2 to 4 p.m. Satur-day, Dec. 5, at the Vashon Dance Academy.

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Vashon’s annual Winterfest celebration will kick off Friday evening with the Holiday Art Studio Tour and the fifth annual gingerbread house tour, featuring creative edible structures at various island businesses. On Saturday, businesses in town will hold their traditional open houses where visitors may enter to win prizes with coupons from The Beachcomber, and Saturday evening brings the parade to welcome Santa Claus (pictured above with Mrs. Claus) who will light the town tree. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Friday in town and will continue through Sunday. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at IGA, with tree lighting and caroling to follow. (For more informa-tion about the Holiday Art Studio Tour, see page 14.)

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WINTERFEST

VASHON THEATRE

Spectre: 007: Ends Dec. 3.

Steve Jobs: Plays Dec. 4 through Dec. 10.

A Christmas Story: Dec. 8.

Henry V (Royal Shakespeare Company): Dec. 10 and 13.

See vashontheatre.com for show times or call 463-3232.

PUBLIC MEETINGSWater District 19: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, in the district 19 boardroom.

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Station 55.

Vashon Park District: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Ober Park.

CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS: Send items to [email protected]. Deadline is noon Thursday for Wednesday publication. The calendar is intended for community activities, cultural events and nonprofit groups; notices are free and printed as space permits.

The Beachcomber also has a user-generated online calendar. To post an event there, see vashonbeachcomber.com, scroll to the bottom of the page and follow the prompts.


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Next in an on-going series about Island history

IT’S YOUR HISTORYThird Time is Charm

By Chris Austin

On my usual weekend forage through the Heritage Museum’s research room I came across a binder full of King County Historical Landmark documents - jackpot! What better source for a history article than county landmark records. I quickly found out that reading the corporate tax code is an edge-of-your-seat page-turner compared with a landmark archives. However, I was able to glean a couple of things.

For instance, did you know that Judd Creek Bridge is a historical land-mark? Yes, it received that designation more than ten years ago and now there’s much more “pucker factor” for me when driving over the aging arch. It’s kind of like if I were to go to surgery and the doctor said, “you’re in luck, it’s ‘Old Timers’ Day’ and I’ll be using antique medical instru-ments for your operation.” Maybe it’s because I am just a nervous Nelly, but whether I am going under a knife or over a bridge I want the latest, carbon fi ber, Six Sigma, nanotechnology, engineered by MIT graduates that have my personal safety in mind.

But I digress, the original bridge was built in 1890 and was a simple affair, just a fl oating raft connecting the two banks. It was basically a wooden version of the 520 bridge without the toll. It was replaced by a trestle bridge. If you can’t recall what a trestle bridge looks like just think of the type of structure Snidely Whiplash would tie Nell to before Dudley Do-Right saved her.

Our current island overpass cost a little over $135,000 and to be fair it was built with the very innovative concrete hollow cellular box construc-tion technique which was designed by Homer M. Hadley. Yet the year it was innovative was 1953, the same year Dwight Eisenhower became president, the Korean War ended and Playboy debuted its magazine. So does that mean Judd Creek’s is the Hugh Hefner of bridges? Only time will tell.

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ARTS&LEISUREVashon-Maury SEATTLE POET READS AT COHOUSING: Seattle poet Christianne Balk will read from her

new book of poetry, “The Holding Hours,” at 7 p.m. Saturday at Vashon Cohousing. Balk is a gifted poet whose work has appeared in The New Yorker and The Atlantic. Vashon’s former poet laureate Ann Spiers will join Balk and read from her own work.

Most galleries, art spots are open from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday

Kathy Larsdotter’s show at Café Luna, “Farming: the School of Patience,” will fea-ture her oil paintings of farms on Vashon and in Sweden.

Hastings-Cone Gallery will exhibit Monica Gripman’s felted sculptures, with music by John Browne on Friday night.

Darsie Beck will be the featured artist at Heron’s Nest. Beck will show his travel and journal sketchbooks.

Hinge Gallery will show the oil paint-ings of Brent Houston. The gallery will be on the studio tour this weekend and next.

The heritage museum will hold a ret-rospective of island artist Marshall Sohl’s unique wood burning and sculptural art-work, depicting island history and stories.

PSCCU will display Lori Kay’s photo images of Vashon. Friday’s opening will include musical artists Gregg Curry and Rick Dahms performing original songs.

“Southwest Meets Northwest” is the title of the Raven’s Nest’s exhibit, featur-ing jewelry from tribal artists in both

regions, plus pottery from the Southwest and basket designs in glass, carved ivory, turquoise and coral from the Northwest. Two-time Grammy nominee and Navajo flute player Vince Redhouse will perform on Friday.

SPOKE Gallery will show the exhibi-tion “Bound,” featuring work in fiber and natural objects plus a fiber installation.

New oil paintings by Pam Ingalls will be shown at The Hardware Store Restaurant.

Vashon Allied Arts Gallery will hold its annual “Masters in Miniature,” an invita-tional show begun in 2007 by co-curators

Janice Mallman and Carol Schwennesen, showcasing 41 Vashon artists.

Vashon Community Care’s press release described its show as, “Will Forrester’s drawings to see; VCC is the place to be; First Friday party will be big; The Coop Guys have the gig; Music and art for everyone, free!”

Vashon Intuitive Arts will exhibit an artist collective of 2015 in mixed media.

Geri Peterson’s watercolors will be held over at the Vashon Senior Center. The center’s baked potato fundraiser will run from 5 to 7 p.m., with music by RiverBend.

Celebrate the season with a walk through the world of art

More than 80 artists will exhibit their work at 35 island locations on the Holiday Art Studio Tour held the first two weekends in December. The tour began over 30 years ago when a small collective of individual artists opened their studio doors for visitors to view and purchase art-work. Today, the tradition continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13.

Several stops will include a multitude of artists. Waterworks Studio will exhibit work by 22 artists and will host an evening opening dubbed “Night Circus.” A new studio in Dockton will open its doors Saturday with ceramics by Gale Lurie, mixed media by Lin Holley and paintings by Rose Belknap. At the Willingham Weavery, seven fiber artists will demonstrate weaving and “demon” spinning along with finished pieces. The Grange will include a group of five working in oil, encaustic, sculp-ture, watercolor and more. Nearby, Carol Schwennesen will open her studio doors, showing her own work plus that of fellow painters Ann Nicklason and Mary Lawrence. In town, galleries and shops will show the work of various artists.

The tour is free and self-guided with brochure maps available at most island businesses and at the studios.

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Art on display will include work by Marshall Sohl at the Heritage museum (left), and (clockwise from top left) Kathy Larsdotter at Café Luna, Erin Schulz at Vashon Allied Arts Gallery, Brian Houston at Hinge Gallery, Jiji Saunders at VALISE and Darsie Beck at Heron’s Nest. Southwest jewelry will be featured at the Raven’s Nest.

Holiday studio tour will be open for next two weekends

Art on the studio tour will include work by (clockwise from top left) Brian Brenno, Grist and Muir, Valerie Wilson, Gay Shy, Donna Botten, Pam Ingalls and Cory Winn.

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Vashon Island Chorale will welcome the season with its annual concert, “Winter Wonderland,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Church.

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“The Nutcracker” will be brought to the stage by over 50 dancers when Vashon Allied Arts Center for Dance performs the ballet at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Vashon High School theater.

Director of Dance Christine Juarez will direct the beloved holiday classic, which showcases seniors Hannah Van Dusen as the Arabian Princess, Quinn McTighe and Josiah Sprute-Boyajian in the Spanish dance and Rayanna Weller in the Russian dance. The Sugar Plum Fairy will be a split cast between Sally Walker and senior Tess Mueller.

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Guitaritst JD Hobson and his band will bring their mix of Appalachian blues roots, Seattle Americana and rock to the Red Bike at 8:30 p.m. Friday.

A two-time winner of the South Sound Blues Association’s competi-tion, Hobson brings a powerful mix of upbeat soulful roots music as a soloist and with a four-piece band. His music always packs the dance floor, while it also stirs the soul.

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The free event is open to all ages until 11 p.m., then 21 and older only.

Special guest John Craigie will open for the indie folk-pop band The Shook Twins at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Open Space for Arts & Community. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Craigie has traveled the world bringing his folk singing, song writ-ing and storytelling to festivals and sold-out venues. His timeless melodies and insightful lyrics range from social commentary to personal empowerment, political satire to modern love.

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Islander Sarah Christine, a song-writer, composer and vocalist, will play a pre-show acoustic set.

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Rohr said that she hopes the forum will humanize the social issue of hunger and create a space for the commu-nity to think creatively about solutions.

“The issue of hunger is just one manifestation of a usu-ally larger problem,” Rohr said. “For example, if people have issues with housing or the expense of housing, that could cause hunger. Those on fixed incomes with not enough money to stretch for the basics or those who have unexpected crises like medi-cal bills or the loss of a job could also be hungry.”

She said that Vashon has many unique issues, includ-ing high home prices, that can contribute to residents being hungry. The fact that Vashon is an unincorporated county area also contributes to the issue, Rohr said.

“We don’t have any gov-ernment entity that can take this on,” Rohr said. “It bears thinking about.”

At VCC, Executive Director Verna Everett said last week that bringing many nonprofits together will allow the problem to be addressed from multiple angles. She said she has always been interested in island nonprofits coming together and said the forum will work with the hunger issue because the problem is so widespread.

“We here at (VCC) deal with seniors; we have a lot of seniors here on the island and a lot who are struggling with food insecurity,” Everett said. “But we also have Vashon Youth & Family Services, local churches and the list goes on; in each entity, they deal with hunger. This is an

incredible opportunity to ful-fill the need of Telling Stories while also involving many, many nonprofits.”

VoV Station Manager Susan McCabe said in a state-ment that food insecurity “has many facets (and) many faces,” but essentially means living in an economic situa-tion that requires choosing between buying food and paying for other essentials.

Ava Apple, executive direc-tor of Vashon’s senior center said that the issue can be seen at the center. She said lunches served by senior center staff four days a week are the only meals some seniors may see.

“They’re planning on hav-ing some stories from seniors we serve told at (this event),” Apple said last week. “For some of them it really is the only meal they get that day.”

Meanwhile, VYFS’ Johnson said that she deals with many clients who are struggling to put food on the table, and she calls the situation a trauma that takes away from a healthy family dynamic.

“We have many people coming to VYFS who are making those trade-offs,” Johnson said. “Food insecu-rity is a trauma to live with that has long-term, negative impacts. If you’re struggling to put food on the table, it’s hard to find energy to make sure ... the child is getting everything they need to be the best they can be.”

The community is urged to attend or listen to the forum live on KVSH, 101.9FM, on the KVSH phone app or on voiceofvashon.org. It will also be videotaped for later broad-cast on VoV TV Comcast Channel 21.

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Two large Douglas firs are at the southeast corner of the Thriftway parking lot; two are across the street from the Green Ginger restaurant, and one cedar tree is at the south end of town near the Vashon Village. He said that he is proud that his plan worked and that six survived more than 40 years.

“I looked for places where I could plunk a tree down and it wouldn’t be bothered, but it would be taken care of,” Peretti said.

His tree planting began on the first Earth Day in April 1970 as a sophomore at Vashon High School. The 15-year-old Peretti planted trees with his classmates around the campus as part of an event to commemorate the day.

Little did anyone know that more than trees were being planted as an idea sprouted in the boy’s mind.

“We had this huge event, and it got me thinking,” the now-VHS counselor said last week as he reflected on his

tree-planting antics. “There was lots of discussion about the environment and sustainability, but there was also a lot of development going on in town at that time. I just got this notion to start filling trees in.”

He said that while he was in high school, Thriftway was undergoing an expansion; the shopping center’s parking lot was growing, and the park and ride lot near Ober Park and the Vashon Village were being built.

He graduated high school in 1973, attended Seattle Pacific University and returned to Vashon in the late 1970s to work for K2. That’s when the around-town, stealth planting began and he started transplanting trees from county ditches.

“I was a bit stealth. I planted on Sunday mornings and would dig them up from county ditches and bring them into town,” Peretti said. “I figured that if I put them at parking strips, they’d be taken care of, and they were.”

Paul’s 89-year-old father said in a phone interview this week that his “tender-hearted” son has always been fasci-nated with Vashon’s trees and the environment.

“Paul took quite an interest in planting trees, and my wife and I encouraged him,” Gene Peretti said. “I had this old truck, and he would take off with the tree in the back

that he had dug up and go find a place for it. We wanted to keep it his project, so we didn’t say anything. This is the first time any of us has said anything about it.”

Gene Peretti said his son took pride in nurturing the young trees and making sure they were given a good start.

“Others gradually took interest in the trees like the Christmas one now that has been taken care of by others,” Gene Peretti said.

Paul Peretti seconded his father and said that the land-scapers began taking care of the trees which then thrived, although his trees across from Green Ginger somehow became much smaller than his other trees.

“They’ve just been kept trimmed, so they’re more a hedge now than actual trees,” he explained.

He has been a counselor at Vashon High School for nearly two years, and he said that if he looks into the woods beyond the high school’s football field he can still see the trees he and his classmates planted on Earth Day 1970.

“Some of those (trees) are still growing behind the foot-ball field and are about 40 feet tall now,” Paul Peretti said. “Those are what got me hooked.”

His tree will be lit up by Santa Saturday night when the annual Winterfest parade ends at the tree around 5:45 p.m.


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participating businesses in November. Jim Marsh, the chamber’s executive direc-tor, said this was the event’s third year, and participa-tion seems to be growing.

“We benefit by having the kinds of businesses we have here. They massively reflect the character of the island,” he said. “It is crucial when people think of shopping that they make an effort to support these businesses.”

Tom Langland, who has worked at the Vashon Pharmacy since he was 15 and is one of its co-owners, likens shopping locally to casting a ballot, with every dollar spent a vote for or against a local business.

“If you choose your food from national chain grocers instead of our local grocery stores or Vashon farmers, you are voting for a massive corporate entity and pos-sibly turning your back on some of the greatest com-munity supporters that we islanders enjoy,” he said in a recent email.

He noted the same is true for purchases made at big box home centers or for prescriptions filled through mail order; they are votes against local businesses and the benefits they bring to the community.

“The list goes on, up and down both sides of our peculiar little main street,”

he added. In recent conversations

on that main street and beyond, nearly every island merchant expressed grati-tude for supportive island customers, but some also pointed to the challenges large retailers — particu-larly Amazon — create for them in ways some custom-ers might not realize.

Nancy Katica, owner of the Vashon Bookshop, is one of those quick to thank the store’s loyal follow-ing, going so far as to say she believes she would not still be in business if she were located in the city. But the challenges for Katica are significant regardless. Fairly regularly, Katica says, she watches people in the store take pictures of books or scan the barcodes and order them online — for less — in front of her. This practice, called “show-rooming,” occurs in a vari-ety of businesses and eats into stores’ profits.

While the book shop offers predominantly used books, it sells about one-third new books, Katica said, a process that is not as straightforward as it once was. New, popular titles can prove difficult for the store to stock because Amazon frequently buys such large quantities that the books are not available to smaller outlets. Then Amazon sells them at a substantial dis-count — for less than what Katica and other indepen-dent stores can buy them.

Sometimes, she added, cus-tomers ask her if she can provide a discount on a new book, but she declines.

“If we did that, we would be out of business tomor-row,” she said.

Among the benefits of shopping locally, she added, is that doing so has a much smaller environmental footprint than ordering from Amazon, with its large warehouses, extensive shipping and considerable packaging.

“If you come in and get it from us, we eliminate all that,” she said.

Like many businesses, Katica says the Christmas season is important for the store and sustains the busi-ness until the tourist season starts in the summer. But,

she stressed, it is impor-tant that customers support local stores not just at the holiday season, but all year long.

Just up the street, Karen Eliasen, owner of Vashon Island Music, is celebrat-ing 11 years in business. At her small shop, she offers a variety of CDs and records, lessons and musical instru-ments, including ukuleles, in part because she leads the Vashon Island Ukulele Society, which performs around the island.

In some ways, her story is similar to Katica’s. She too considers herself “super lucky with customers,” and also contends with Amazon’s buying and sell-ing power.

“It is quite common for me to find things online there for less than my wholesale price,” she said.

At her store, she said, many customers express how much they want her to remain in business, but some have purchasing pat-terns that say differently.

“More and more ask questions and take pic-tures, and they do not come back to buy,” she said. “I conclude they have bought things online.”

She recounted a story of how she spent considerable

time talking about ukuleles and the brand she carries with a person interested in joining the ukulele soci-ety. Afterward, the woman returned to the store, saying she had found two ukule-les on Amazon and asked Eliasen which she would recommend. Providing advice for Amazon pur-chases is not a service she offers, Eliasen said, adding that said she thinks there is a disconnect between what some customers understand about small businesses and how they shop.

“People understand the positives of having a busi-ness, but they need to sup-port us in order to have the business on the island and take advantage of those positives,” she said.

One of those positives frequently mentioned is customer service, which is widely considered to be bet-ter in small, independent shops than in large stores.

At Spider’s Ski and Sports, owner Lane MacLeod spoke to that aspect. At his store, he said, they provide service beyond what they could at a busy shop in the city, even servicing warranties for products they do not carry.

“It is different for us. We are not faced with five, six or 12 customers at a

time,” he said. “The level of service is easier to provide where we are. If more peo-ple understood that, they would be more inclined to shop on the island.”

His wife, Christine MacLeod, also noted that in small businesses such as theirs, customers can influ-ence what the stores carry, within reason.

“Customers have input into what this business economy becomes,” she said.

They like to hear what customers want, she added, and can special order items, which often can arrive within 24 hours. She noted that one special request for a particular bike trailer prompted them to become dealers for the company — and they want those kinds of requests and customer feedback.

Down the street at Dig Nursery, owner Sylvia Matlock acknowledged how phones have changed the retail landscape in recent years, and noted that when she began, cameras were not allowed in businesses.

“Especially in the last few years, if (someone) walks in without a phone, it is rare. Everyone’s heads are down. It really is different,” she said.

Similar to Katica and Eliasen, she recounted how she sometimes assists cus-tomers with questions only to have them take pictures of plants and their labels in front of her, presumably for purchase elsewhere, a prac-tice that is hurtful.

“We are not just offering a product, we are offering a passion. We are passionate about what we do,” she said.

She and her husband Ross Johnson recently took a trip up the Oregon Coast to Washington. Along the way, she said, it was clear smaller shops had given way to big business.

“The mom and pop shops were almost zero. On the main highway, there were only big box stores. People choose what they want to have,” she added, “big box stores over mom and pop.”

The pharmacy’s Lang-land notes that merchants must do their part in keep-ing customers on the island by providing excellent ser-vice, needed products com-petitively priced and conve-nient hours. And merchants should continue to give back to the community to keep it vibrant.

“This partnership between local businesses and our Vashon clients has and will contribute to keep our community as one of the best places ... to live and raise a family,” he said.


Island resident Bill Th omas left this life to join our Lord in Heaven after the Seahawk’s game Sunday, 11-22-15 at the age of 82. He was born in Lisbon, Ohio 3-13-33. Bill or Vassel (Greek for William), began his work-ing life at the age of 9 by helping the milkman and delivering newspapers.

After graduating from high school in 1951, Bill joined the army and served two years. While stationed on Vashon Island, he met Andrea and it was love at fi rst sight. Th ey married in 1956 and together raised three children; Susan (Fred), Bill (Sheryl) and Denise (George). He has eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Vashon Island residents know him as the “Can Man”, “Recycler”, and “Digger 1”. His motto was, “I dig the Island!”

All of us will miss his stories, his laugh and his passion for his family.A memorial service will be held Saturday, 12-5-15, at 1:00 p.m. at

Calvary Full Gospel Church, 13107 SW 220th St, Lisabuella.Refreshments to follow.

In lieu of fl owers, contributions may be made to Vashon Island Community Care Center.

If you wish to sign the guest book on line, go to www.islandfuneral.com.

Bill Thomas

A Celebration of Life for

Pat Fitzpatrick Will Be Held

Saturday, December 5that 1:00 pm

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SEE NEW LISTINGS FIRST!

13401 Vashon Highway SW

CHALKBOARD

RARE WEST SIDE WATERFRONT NEAR THE SEATTLE FERRIES!Breathtaking views, 60’ low-bank waterfront, and a delightful home! Bright, open

MLS #827613 $575,000

David

(206) 388-9670 (206) 650-6210

AFFORDABLE WEST SIDE? YES!

MLS #858917 $269,000

(206) 419-3661

VINTAGE CRAFTSMAN ON LOW-BANK WATERFRONT

MLS #848836 $541,880

Val

(206) 790-8779

BEAUTIFUL VIEW, OVER AN ACRE, AND TWO SWEET HOMES!

MLS #848946 $419,000

Zaglin(206) 940-4244

THIS BEAUTIFUL LAND IS A GREAT VALUE!

MLS #665433 $120,000

ONE OF A KIND OPPORTUNITY

MLS #820575 $839,000

(206) 919-5223 (206) 419-3661

TIMELESS NORTH END WATERFRONT COTTAGE

MLS #854322 $390,000

(206) 235-3731

THE PERFECT BLEND

MLS #770023 $158,000


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(206) 919-5223

PASTORAL PARADISE ON THE NORTH END

with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, warm woods and more. Sun-dappled deck with hot tub; outbldgs, garage with carport & shop. Offered at $459,000

SOLD

EASY LIVING ON THE WEST SIDEThis Island gem is polished and ready for you inside and out! One level home has 3 bdrms, 2 baths, large master suite; fresh paint & loads of updates. Over an acre, partly fenced, deck, storage bldg; near trails & beach. Offered at $344,500

(206) 388-9670

Nancy

(206) 465-2361

FABULOUS CUSTOM-BUILT WATERFRONT HOME Spectacular views of the harbor, 100’ low-bank beach, and a large, private

MLS #810168 $1,050,000

SOLD

A LITTLE BIT OF PARADISE

upgrades make this move-in ready; open design, 3 bdrms, 1.75 baths, MLS #854347 $349,900

(206) 235-3731

(206) 919-5223

Granum(206) 419-3661

BRING YOUR LOVE OF NATURE TO THIS AFFORDABLE LANDSunny, level 1.91 acres in a great location near town. Sewer, power, gas available;

could make this your dream home at a bargain price. Offered at $75,000

Val

(206) 790-8779

PANORAMIC 180o VIEWS OF SOUND, CITY, AND MT. RAINIER!

Open living/dining/kitchen, family room, 3 bdrms & 2.75 baths. Sunny deck wraps on three sides; pretty yard & gorgeous community beach. MLS #847651 $498,000

(206) 650-6210

STUNNING WEST SIDE ACREAGE

perfect spot for your dream home! Level and private, favorable septic feasibility MLS #858931 $165,000

(206) 940-4244

EXCEPTIONAL WEST SIDE ACREAGE

water to property, geotech & access road are complete. MLS #757334 $165,000

SOLD

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