Vol. 8, #24 TO INFORM AND AMUSE -- TO PROVOKE THINKING AND ACTIVISM November 23, 2011 Santa Comes to Town Island Arts Tour on a New Night Santa Parade & Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 3rd

David Erue and Bobbi Arnold The Holiday 2011 Vashon Island walls. Mary is a talented artist whose Art Studio Tour will be held on two fascinating wares and interesting studio weekends, December 3rd and 4th will tempt anyone on the studio tour. and 10th and 11th, 10-4 each day. It’s Mike Magrath (#33 on the brochure) Vashon Maury Fire and Rescue, Puget Sound Energy and other Volunteers help string lights a free, self-guided event with over is a sculptor and a teacher. His spacious, on the Town Holiday tree, located next to US Bank. 40 participating studios. Follow the airy studio is located at the Beall Mark your Calendars as Santa will the traditional singing of “Oh Christmas numbers designated on the Studio Tour Greenhouses. “We offer classes here arrive on a new day this year! Dasher, Tree” which along with magic elf dust is map which is available online at www. in sculpting and drawing, and I do Santa, and Mrs. Clause will ride into needed to light the town tree. Santa and VashonIslandArtStudioTour.com and figurative bronze and public art as well town on his sleigh in the early evening Mrs. Claus will return to their sleigh in at most island businesses. There are as commissions. I’m also a teacher at on the first Saturday of December (12- the middle of town so all the kids, young many studios to visit, a few of which are the Gage Academy in Seattle. There’s a 3-11). In past years Santa has arrived and young at heart, can say hello and get profiled below. large number of people on Vashon who on Friday night, but after hearing their picture taken with Santa. Roxy Hathaway and Nancy take classes at the Gage and we’ve been from disappointed commuting parents Stores will be open until 8 PM on Scott Wienker of ReGenr8 (#34 on offering some similar classes here. In who could not arrive in time for the Saturday for their traditional Holiday the brochure) make artful handbags terms of my own work, I work in clay celebration, the decision was made to Open House. Enjoy refreshments and created from found materials. “We use and bronze and other cast media as well. make the change. the nostalgic experience of shopping everything we find that we can turn into When people come by they’ll see me You too can join in the Santa Parade! where you will find a warm welcome, a a beautiful artful handbag.” This year a working on this sculpture of children Line up for the parade is in the Vashon unique experience, genuine appreciation, very talented group of friends will join jumping into a swimming pool.” Market parking lot (100th Ave) at 5:30 AND the perfect gift! them and be offering items including David Erue and Bobbi Arnold (#4 on PM. The parade will begin promptly New this year will be the Gingerbread jewelry, re-surfaced menswear, collaged the brochure) have very different artistic at 5:45 PM. The Holiday Tree Lighting, House Contest, sponsored by the Vashon cards and encaustics, organic skincare interests. Bobbi is a felter who describes where music and magic combine for Island Chamber of Commerce. Sure and even scented fans! All will be in her colorful and tactile creations with a a delightful kick-off to the evening to delight, these fun “houses” will the Two Door Gallery hallway for the magnetic passion. Their house is filled festivities will be at 6:00 PM near Santa’s depict each business’s unique style. December First Friday. with her wearable and displayable Cottage (Village Green). Elf Gretchen Grab a Gingerbread House Tour Map Mary Hosick (#28 on the brochure) handcrafted objects made from many will lead the Chautauqua third graders in Continued on Page 6 is a potter and a painter. Her colorful exotic wools and other fibers. If you live still life paintings line the entryway of on Vashon, you already know Dave’s her comfortable home. The view from metal art. He made the Giraffe across her front door is of her kiln shed, a from Subway downtown as well as Road to Resilience pleasant pavilion where she fires her many other Vashon landmarks. Dave clay art. Down the stairs into the studio also teaches classes in welding in his Climate Forecast By Terry Sullivan, Transition Vashon it is all business. Unfired pots line the no-frills workshop next to their lovely shelves and souvenir posters from her home. His fascinating and whimsical The predictions for climate change even more precious commodity, and we time studying pottery in China cover the in the Pacific Northwest are relatively can expect refugees from areas with more Continued on Page 11 benign compared to most of the rest or less permanent drought. Historically of the world. According to Cliff Mass, dry areas that depend on imported climate scientist at the UW and weekly water, such as all the Southwest and most commentator on KUOW, the increase in of the state of California are in immediate water vapor in the atmosphere due to trouble. The tens of millions living in the higher average temperature, will mean a Southern California basin are dependent predominance of offshore marine air for on water from the Colorado River. I us here in the Northwest. That means expect that the Colorado’s waters will cooler and wetter weather. The only be co-opted by its users upstream. Right change for the worse might be that the now, the Colorado is basically gone increased rainfall we are expected to get before it gets to its historic mouth at the will fall more in shorter, harder rains. top of the Bay of California in Mexico. That means that it will not be able to The drying up of California has percolate into the soil as readily as our repercussions for us because a great lighter rains do now. Another possibility deal of the food we consume comes from is that we may not be able to maintain irrigated fields in the interior valleys adequate snow pack during the summer there. For this reason alone, we need to leading to summer shortfalls. We on step up our efforts to grow more of our Vashon, having a sole source aquifer, food locally. supposedly do not access water from We know as well that stronger, snow pack, so that doesn’t affect us. more destructive weather events can be As much of the world is warming expected. Again, it appears that we will Mary Hosick and drying out, water will become an Continued on Page 10 The Vashon Loop, p. 2 November 23 ‘11 Vashon-Maury Donate to B.A.R.C Get in The Loop Island Community Rumage Sale Council - General You can bring your gently used Submissions to the Loop Meeting Agenda treasures to The Skatepark at B.A.R.C. (on 228th) Saturday and Sunday every Do you have an event or Public Service Announcement? Email questions or At the next Vashon Maury Island weekend until December 1 submissions to Steven Allen, editor of the Loop, at [email protected]. Photos Community Council meeting, the three You can drop off your contributions are welcome as jpeg or pdf attachments. speakers will be Sergeant John Hall of the to the MASSIVE Rummage Sale during King County Sheriff’s Department, who skatepark hours: 11:30AM to 5:30PM VIPP Holiday Gift Wrapping to will discuss the drug, crime and safety Or call: B.A.R.C. stewards Allison issues on the island; real estate broker Reid at 206-898-1013 or Jenni Wilke at Wreath/Swag Sale Support Camp Beth de Groen, who will explain house 206-697-2377, and they will be happy to At the Land Trust Building sales and foreclosure statistics; and Paul coordinate pick-up of your items. Fri, Nov. 25th 12-4p.m. Waskowitz Reitenbach, King County, who will take Sat. Nov. 26th 10-4p.m. Want to support the 5th graders comments and answer questions about Sun. Nov. 27th 10-2p.m. going to Camp Waskowitz this year? the draft of the county’s Comprehensive Stop by & purchase one or more It’s easy! Just come to Movie Magic Plan. Treat Yourself … of Vipp’s Holiday Wreaths/Swags on Saturday, December 3rd, December Sgt. Hall will address concerns starting at $20. Each year Vipp’s all 10th, or December 17th, where parents of Vashon residents about the …to volunteer crew craft these holiday and 5th graders will be wrapping your methamphetamines and other drugs delights out of fresh fir, cedar, holly & holiday presents and also putting on a on the island and how residents should UNBELIEVABLE lots of extras which is then topped off bake sale, with all proceeds going to the respond and contact the police when they Deals with a beautiful bow. They make the camp trip this year. Volunteers will be see or suspect criminal activity. At the MASSIVE perfect hostess gift or will add a warm wrapping gifts for whatever donations 11/21/2011 7:00 PM McMurray Rummage Sale at B.A.R.C. & festive look to your home. If you you can make (you can even drop them Middle School on 228th in Burton would like to pre-order a wreath or and get them later!), and selling baked December 2, 3 & 4 swag please call: 206-947-7163. goods. Hours are Saturday the 3rd from 7:00 Welcome & Call To Order 9AM- 4PM Vipp will also hold a Holiday Pet 10 until 7, and the 10th and 17th from 10 Introductions Make it one of your holiday gift Food/Care Drive. We are in need of until 4, at Movie Magic. The fundraiser Approve Minutes of 10/17/11 stops as you travel the Island Studio clumping litter as well as wet and dry will be staffed by parents and this year’s General Meeting Tour. cat and dog food. Please drop off any 5th graders, as well as some high school Approve Agenda 7:10 Treasurer’s Report: Submission and donations at the Land Trust Building students who are volunteering their Approval of 2012 VMICC Budget during the Holiday Wreath Sale. time because of their support of Camp Waskowitz. 7:20 Presentation: Sergeant John Hall of the King County Sheriff’s Department 8:00 Presentation: Paul Reitenbach Sci-Fi Saturday Regarding the King County Sci-Fi Saturday is a new film series So here is a Million Comprehensive Plan at the Vashon Theatre. These will be 8:30 Presentation: Beth De Groen the classics form the 50’s & 60’s! Such Dollar Question Regarding Vashon Island Real Estate titles will include, “War of the Worlds” (maybe more) Market “When Worlds Collide” “Invasion of 9:00 Committee Reports the Body Snatchers” “Them!” and many Here we are, a group of tree Transportation Committee Public Safety Committee others. huggin, carbon foot print reducin, Outreach Committee 1st Saturday of each month “environmentally conscious” Islanders Town Plan Committee Show time 1:30pm who love our land. We teach our Land Use and Natural Resources Admission $5.00-$10.00 + A can of youngsters about the ozone layer, and Committee food. Proceeds willl benefit The Chicken conservation, RIGHT? But if one is 9:10 Announcements Soup Brigade. present at the beginning of the school Unfinished Business- None Green Party’s The feature will be, “It Came from day one can see NUMEROUS parents 9:15 New Business - New Motions Outer Space” December 3rd! driving gas guzzling suv’s with one (NOTE:Please provide a legible copy of monthly meeting child getting a ride to school when the motion with your name, contact info, The Vashon-Maury Island Green the school district spends hundreds of and name of the person who “seconds” Party’s monthly meeting (second Christmas thousands of dollars to hire qualified the motion) Tuesday of each month) will be at Joy drivers and lease perfectly good busses, 9:20 Public Comments (Three minutes Goldstein’s home. Greens, Democrats, Broadcast & Dessert for this purpose. Why is this alright? I per person) Independents, and other interested think this needs to come to an end. The 9:35 Adjourn progressives always welcome! Extravaganza traffic jam at the school is completely Come get into the Holiday Spirit ridiculous, and all that air pollution, DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 7:00 with a wonderful Christmas Broadcast just so someone’s child doesn’t have to You are invited to to 9:00 PM featuring the Mormon Tabernacle Choir ride a bus? Lets see these parents put LOCATION: 10329 SW Bank Road, and select speakers. Afterwards treat their money where their mouth is..... an Open House Vashon yourself to a wide variety of desserts. instead of their gas tanks. Tell you kid Homestead School DIRECTIONS: From Vashon center, If attending, please bring your favorite they are not too special to ride the bus Wednesday, December 7th, 6-8 pm go west on SW Bank Road 0.3 miles. Holiday Dessert to share. like all of the other kids. This is why the Join us for a presentation of our new Joy’s home is on the south side. Park The chapel is located just East of the school has bus ridership week. Without 2012/2013 curriculum with Homestead along Bank Road. High School on 204th. the volume of riders we could lose the mentors Dana Schuerholz, Shane Jewell, funding necessary to keep this system Sharon Shaver and Sarah Wright. You Our four priorities for 2012: in place. Can you imagine the mayhem will have an opportunity to talk with 1) Transition Vashon. The Vashon Loop of not having busses? This would be our mentors and to experience a class, 2) Vashon Governance. akin to removing the passenger only Homestead style! We will discuss this 3) Occupy Everywhere. Writers: Kathy Abascal, Deborah boat. Besides which the environmental year’s new curricular model and next 4) The Green Team. Anderson, Marie Browne, Eric Francis, impact of all you who think Johnny is year’s lesson themes. Troy Kindred, Terry Sullivan, Orca too cool for the bus, is a complete lack of Questions: Melvin Mackey, Annie, Kevin Pottinger, Steve Amos, Please call or email with any understanding and care for the mounting Secretary, (206) 463-3468 Ed Swan, Mary Litchfield Tuel, Marj questions, we would love to hear from problem of air pollution and dwindling Watkins, Peter Ray. you. [email protected] Original art, comics, cartoons: DeeBee, resources. Maybe we need an community www.homesteadschool.org Ed Frohning, Rick Tuel, Jeff Hawley, action team to put an end to this complete 16245 Westside Hwy, Vashon, WA Alex Soriano. Steve Krueger waste of resources...... come on folks, it’s 98070 (just north of Cove Road and Ad sales and design: Steven Allen just not cool! 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www.raabandsons.com The Vashon Loop, p. 4 November 23 ‘11 Waterworks Studio- Simply More Stars in the Jar By Christine Beck off Island for each of the two the studio in prices to fit every While a working studio weekends of the Tour, warming budget. all year, Waterworks Studio, them with hot cider, tea and As always, the art is new truly shakes its sleepy head cookies, introducing them to every year as the artists change and come vibrantly alive for the artists and providing an and evolve and Waterworks as the Holiday Art Studio Tour, opportunity to purchase gifts a studio changes too. New this kicking off the 2 weekend long large and small from the artists year is our Christmas tree with Tour with the Waterworks they love. a bounty of ornaments created Preview Party Friday, December Looking for those incredible by each artist and for sale to 2, from 6 pm on. Waterworks silk scarves by Dana Illo? our guests. Pick your favorites Studio on Maury Island is Hoping to grab a few more to have and treasure on your #26 in the gorgeous Holiday new and unique paintings and own tree for years to come. In Art Studio Tour brochure, drawings by Darsie Beck, Bob addition to the Artist Tree, two available at most Island Horsley, Mike Maher, Stephanie of our artists, Darsie Beck and merchants and on line at www. Harlan and Nancy Wing? Ray Pfortner, will be unveiling VashonIslandArtStudioTour. Fascinated by the photographs their new books at the Preview com. Waterworks can also and encaustic work of Ray Party. Darsie will be celebrating be seen online at www. Pfortner? Need a handmade the release of the new edition of waterworksonvashon.com. gift in textiles by Jill Andrews his book, Your Essential Nature, Waterworks is the working or ceramics by Heidi Richards which has been revised and now studio of Darsie and Christine for that very special child? comes with a separate personal Beck but, for the Holiday Art Can’t get enough of the organic journal while Ray Pfortner will Studio Tour, it is the venue stone bracelets, necklaces and debut his new book, Island for 15 of the best artists the earrings by Kate Rutherford Home, that will become a “must Island has to offer. For the or whatever incredible new have” for every Island home in studio, Tour is a microcosm of jewelry, altars and boxes Ginny the days to come. community, starting with the Ciszek as dreamed up this year? Join the Waterworks holiday preview party which Desperately desire Susan Bates’ community for the Preview gathers friends from all over fabulous felted wearables or Party Friday, December 2 from the Island to view the new those gorgeous banners and 6 pm on, or visit the studio work, sample hors d’oeurves prayer flags by Lindsay Aickin? December 3-4 and December made by the artists, sip hot and Love those ceramics, both Asian 10-11 from 10 am to 4 pm and cold refreshments and simply influenced and completely become a part of the celebration catch up with one another at whimsical by Chris Beck? Or just of the holiday season! the start of the busy holiday addicted to all things lavender Waterworks Studio season. From the party on, it’s grown and prepared by the appreciates personal checks “Open House” at Waterworks, Lavender Sisters? Waterworks and cash but Mastercard and welcoming visitors from on and has it all and more throughout Visa are also welcomed. Give Thanks for the Beach and Stars By Rayna Holtz This Thanksgiving, share a memorable and truly Vashon experience with your loved ones. The day after the big feast day, bring your friends and family to see the wonderful creatures of the Puget Sound shoreline by starlight and flashlight. Vashon Beach Naturalists will be offering a free guided walk along the north end ferry dock beach from 9 to 11pm. The tide will be withdrawing to minus 3.4 feet at 10:45pm, which will expose a broad swath of the lower intertidal zone filled with many species of animals who are uniquely suited to thrive in Clown nudibranch, north end under ferry dock, this environment despite its big January 29, 2010, 10pm, by Sherry Bottoms PERRY’S VASHON waves and moving stones. sheltering frilled and channeled share what they have learned, The life forms that dogwinkles, limpets, barnacles, and to initiate others into the populate the pilings and beaches chitons, blue mussels, and/ spell of the mysterious shallows BURGERS are as strange and wonderful or jingle shells. Underneath, whose many inhabitants are With Gluten Free Buns! as a miniature Jurassic Park. brown or white scaleworms usually only glimpsed from Among the colonies of spiky may rest beside bright orange docks or boats. 17804 Vashon Hwy SW white acorn barnacles, there sea cucumbers, with nearby The Starlight Beach may be encroaching armies flattened mauve porcelain Walk will run from 9 to 11pm on of soft, speckled half-inch crabs, a speckled black clingfish Friday, November 25. We will Open 11am to 8pm Monday-Saturday long barnacle-eating dorids, guarding its eggs, and a small park in the ferry lot on the hill 12pm to 5pm Sunday resembling caterpillars but able black-clawed crab with a bright and meet by the dock. There will to penetrate the tiny castles blue carapace. Red rock crabs be an illuminated canopy with of the barnacles. Clinging to the size of an adult’s hand can tea and hot chocolate available pilings or rocks deep in the be spotted prowling through while we gather and talk about intertidal there are knots of the undulating eelgrass in the the beach for a few minutes. white flexible tubes that look shallows, while a sharp-eyed Then naturalists will guide like bits of leftover electrical beach naturalist may discover little groups of participants conduit, but these can transform evidence of a moon snail just onto the beach, walking under water into beautiful fans under the sand sneaking up on a carefully to avoid crushing of blue and maroon plumes buried cockle, one of its favorite animals as much as possible. when the feather duster worms meals. The VBN recommends warm comes out to sift food from the The Vashon Beach and rainproof clothes, gloves, water through their feathery Naturalists are volunteers who snug hats, rubber boots, bright radioles. Along the beach have undergone a series of flashlights and spare batteries. Advertise in the Loop! west of the dock, the cobbles classes and field trainings to For more information contact It’s a great time to get back in the Loop. increase in size and harbor learn about the intertidal life Rayna at 463-3153, Michelle at dozens of species. On top there of Puget Sound. In return, they 406-3723, or Erin at 463-4357. [email protected] may be gardens of rockweeds present walks such as these to Next Loop comes out December 8 November 23, ‘11 The Vashon Loop, p. 5 Island Life All Right? by Peter Ray For them that must obey authority That they do not respect in any degree Who despise their jobs, their destinies Speak jealously of them that are free Do what they do just to be Nothing more than something they invest in. Excerpt from It’s Alright, Ma- Bob Dylan

I’m not really sure why it popped into my head as I was contemplating this particular meditation, but it did. At the time of those times of Dylan the Younger, when the other major groundswelling of activism pulsed through my generation, I was living in Leave it to Beaver land, where protest consisted of refusing to eat that liver no matter how “good” it was for me, secretly not wearing my retainers for three nights in a row and faking sleep and exhaustion when the call came down for everyone to get in the station wagon to go to church. I did, however, proudly wear a Cub Scout uniform and march in formation in the Memorial Day parade. On the other hand, the day after one particularly wild Halloween in the neighborhood when I decided to take it upon myself to drag my red wagon around the block to pick up all the shaving cream cans that had that the reference to blood, combined years, but it wasn’t till I brought it home been emptied on mailboxes and smaller, with the title’s overt weight of irony, was and watched it that there was a palpable weaker goblins by the big kids with bully what triggered my memory vault while chill rising in my spine, along with the budgets, I learned that being proactive watching the multitude of police state realization that one needed only to replace about the environment was bad, as my brutalizations being acted out in response references to Vietnam with the names of mother put it, because doing something to the various Occupy occupations, with Iraq or Afghanistan and one wouldn’t about it implied that I had something to Free Speech TV and Democracy Now, at know for certain whether one was in the do with creating the mess in the first place, least, doing their best to contradict the late Nixon or Bush era. The more it changes, and “what would the neighbors think?” In Gil Scott Heron’s claim that the revolution the more it stays the same. some ways, I’ve had some unlearning to will not be televised. It was with a bit of The Occupy movement was do. stunned amazement that I read the entire still eight years away when the Oscar In spite of those times, Dylan lyric sheet for Dylan’s song, and was nominated documentary the Weather and protest were not a big part of my made still by a shock in the recognition Underground was released. This film OUR BIG HOLIDAY sixties experience, so I’m not sure why of its stark relevance nearly five decades contained many revelations for me, along I picked this particular song title to play later. This should have not been such a with another spine-tingler at the end SALE CONTINUES! on my brain loop. I certainly wasn’t surprise, as this activist déjà vu has been when Weatherman and student leader 20% OFF ON MANY familiar with the lyrics, except for that anything but a singular phenomenon. One Mark Rudd was asked in a contemporary one refrain about it being alright. The of the best examples of this for me was interview what he thought he had OF OUR MOST bleeding part, I’m only bleeding, only in finally seeing Hearts and Minds a few accomplished. His look and length of appears as a parenthetical addition to the years back. I had heard about this Oscar time to answer spoke volumes. Googling POPULAR ITEMS! it’s alright, ma of the title. It is perhaps winning documentary from 1974 for many him earlier today, it seems that the Occupy clan has given him a brighter perspective Why spend ferry fare & time when you on things. 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Once work space and pick up point. children 3 through 7 based on the again Vashon Kiwanis will Joyce Smith is our volunteer educational synergism produced work together with all our coordinator, and she can be by art works that are tied to social service organizations reached at 206-372-5030. storybooks. The storybooks are and churches to gather up the We cannot begin to thank about the adventures of Baby Bird, names of those who truly need all those on the island that have who teaches kids how things work, our care. helped in the past, and who, while they learn to read. Already requests for the we know will help again this The Baby Bird concept is about names of families with children year. We welcome any form of have gone out and by mid participation, unwrapped items the stimulation of deeper thinking November, all the information of new clothes, games, sports in a child. The program combines forms will have been sent to items or monetary contributions books and pictures that work our sponsoring agencies or to (which can be used to buy together. Decorating a child’s needed items). Our goal is to environment with pictures from Kiwanis post office Box 262. their favorite parts of the stories Collection boxes for new provide each child in need, provides links to things that are toys, clothes and school supplies warm school outfits , a pair important to them, long after their will be placed in the usual places of pajamas, a special toy or books are put away. Over time, (Vashon Pharmacy, Thriftway, sport item and a some school intangibles become more tangible True Value, Island Lumber and supplies. Please put this on your as they are stimulated by the art. Vashon Market) on November list of things to do as we near the Baby Bird Children’s Art 25. These will be collected on holiday season. Gallery is located at Bird Land, home base for Baby Bird Pictures & Books. The new gallery will be open through Christmas. More at www.babybirdbooks. Veterans of Vashon Raise Funds VFW Essay Results Olde John Croan offer Poppies to the generous Olde John Croan The VFW Post 2826 thanks Post 2826 will conduct their The Veterans of Vashon sold Vashon Island Citizens. You Veterans of Foreign Wars the Presbyterian Church for Essay Banquet, at the McMurray Poppies at the Vashon Market wonderful Citizens of Vashon (VFW) Post 2826 thanks the permitting the Judging to be Middle School, during the week and Vashon Thriftway on provided us with $1,340 to help following citizens of Vashon conducted at their church, on before District 2 conducts their Sunday, November 13, to obtain our deserving veterans. The Island for judging 115 Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Essay Award on Saturday, funds to help homeless and Veterans thank the following Essays from the Chautauqua and the Administrators and January 7, 2012, at a Post in addictive Veterans in Distress, veterans and community Elementary, McMurray Middle, Teachers of the Schools and Seattle. VFW District 2 receives for volunteer programs at the citizens for offering the Poppies The Harbor Schools and Scout Master Peter Milovsoroff essays from schools in Seattle Veterans Administration (VA) for possible donations, but Boy Scout Troop 294. Norm for encouraging the students and Vashon. The VFW Post Hospitals, Veterans Assisted also to remind us all of our Mathews, Karen Fuller, Henry and scouts to participate in the 2826 will award a certificate to Living and Skilled Homes, responsibility to thank our Porter, Tim Marsh and Clay VFW sponsored National each student, that participated USO facilities at major military for providing the Gleb, from the Vashon Thriftway Patriot’s Pen Program (6, 7 & in the contest, and 1st, 2nd and transportation centers such as freedoms that we enjoy in this Store; Dave and Connie Parker, 8 grades) and the Washington 3rd place awards in the five Airports and generally to show great nation, The United States Jim Scott and Ed Williams State VFW sponsored Youth classes noted above will receive returning veterans that they of America: Roy Bumgarner, from the Kiwanis Club; and Essay Contest (3,4 and 5 grades). a framed certificate and a cash are appreciated and respected Phil Volker, Chris Gaynor, Burdell Hollis, John Moore, B/ First place winners in the award. for helping to keep the United Joanne GoForth, Don Lester, Gen. Joe Ulatoski, Bart Queary 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grades The VFW is attempting to States of American a Nation George Nelson, Phil Bomber, and Roy Bumgarner from the will be forwarded to VFW contribute, in a small way, to that provides Liberty and Justice Richard Moore ( a visiting VFW VFW Post 2826 and the Vashon District 2, for their evaluation, prepare our leaders of tomorrow for all. We Veterans, thank the District 2 visitor), Olde John Community. by November 19th and VFW for their awesome tasks. Vashon Market and Vashon Croan and Burdell Hollis. Thriftway for permitting us to Santa Comes to Town on a New Creative Tea for Night Continued from Page 1 Hestia Retreat By Pam Bredouw (available at the Vashon Island place, which is being planned Visitor Center/Chamber of We’d like the women to provide a beautiful, serene, Commerce and participating of Vashon/Maury to help and nurturing environment for business) and vote for your us design Hestia Retreat, a women to restore and recharge. favorite! A drawing from the sanctuary for women. Lend In addition to solitude for ballot boxes will be held on your creativity by sharing what personal retreats, Hestia will Sunday. You could win $50 in you’d love Hestia to look like, offer workshops and other Gingerbread House Bucks to and what programs you’d like gatherings for community and spend at participating shops. to see offered there. Come learn education. 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I would just remind you that Pause and walk away before you respond your chart, more or less. There is indeed this is not about relationships, it’s about or react in an emphatic way. Instead, make something in you that’s pushing to be being in tune with your own existence. sure you know your facts cold, and let reborn into the world, which is a version anyone challenge you at their own peril. of yourself that has faith in your own Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) confidence. You keep going through this, The next few days you may feel like Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) and every time you hope you’ll get it right. you’re walking through a fog. It’s likely If our culture is infused with Try this visualization. You’re standing you’ve driven through a fog, and you narcissism, how can we distinguish it face to face with a being you perceive know what to do: slow down, increase from anything else? We live in a society as much greater than yourself: taller your mental focus, and relax at the same that confuses self-esteem with arrogance, than you, enormous on a scale different time. The problem with this fog is that it self-love with vanity, creativity with self- than human, and the essence of creative has a psychic charge to it, and the charge obsession and self-awareness with having power. Now imagine this being morphs is a kind of reactivity. If you have any a big ego. Yet there’s another layer as well. into someone who resembles you, before sensation of mistrusting others, or the Having grown up in such an environment, your eyes. It is you, and you can ‘become’ feeling of lurking betrayal, slow down. I many people lack any sense of who they this seemingly separate entity -- and then don’t know the source of these thoughts, are or what they want, since that rarely you remember. You’ve made a promise to but a careful reading of your solar chart mattered to their early caregivers. Being yourself. It feels more like a sacred vow, advises caution about believing your own raised by narcissistic people means their and you know that the time has arrived fears. Once the Sun enters your fellow goals became your goals, and their fears to honor that commitment. But how? I am fire sign Sagittarius next week, you will became yours -- another way of saying sure you know. proceed with new confidence, but I that you didn’t exist in your own right. In suggest you be vigilant any time you feel the midst of a sea of narcissism, the first Taurus (April 19-May 20) your confidence falter. You’re stronger step is often to come back to -- or find for You may feel like you’re out of place, than you think, and your awareness gives the first time -- what we value and desire. Island Escrow in over your head or that too much is you more information than you know. Be aware of that, and take the next step expected of you. Yet at the same time, Proceed with care rather than caution, and and encourage others to discover what Service you’re a determined, persistent person, faith rather than hope. matters the most to them. who loves a challenge and who has some real ambitions to do the right thing in the Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) world, and for the world. How can both Be careful what promises you make Someone close to you may be offering conditions be true at the same time? Well, for the next few months; make sure intuitive or common sense guidance, but they can be, though the meeting point is you’re fully prepared to come through you may still have your doubts. I suggest making peace with being called to live up immediately when you offer something you take a look at why you feel that way. to your potential. Yet called by whom? If it to someone. I also suggest you conduct It may be reluctance to take any guidance feels like you’re being called by someone an inventory of promises you’ve made but at all, or it may be that you’re questioning or something outside yourself, you may have not kept. You don’t have to fulfill all their motives. You may be concerned that be projecting the matter. But then, that’s your old commitments at once, though I you’ll have to rearrange your life if you often how ‘callings’ arrive in our lives. suggest you keep them in mind, and get change your mind about something. But We are presented with opportunities, in contact with anyone you feel you’ve most likely you’re resisting information and the means to explore them. What is neglected and let them know you’re aware that comes from this elusive thing known presenting itself directly to you, in your of that fact. You’re doing this more for as intuition. Fear may be getting in the immediate environment or your mental your own sake than for anyone else’s. The way of your own subtle senses, and you environment? What are you doing in chances are that you’ve injured people far may think you’re getting conflicting response? less than you may fear, if at all. Yet the information. Anyone who is offering their way things go in our particular world, viewpoint is likely to have a lot deeper Gemini (May 20-June 21) people are always grateful when someone information than they’re letting on. If [email protected] When we admire someone, the voluntarily makes amends. Often the you want to know more, ask. In the end, www.islandescrow.net question is, are we seeing something in result is a greater overall gain than if the you’re responsible for any decisions you them, or seeing something about ourselves whole thing had not happened, coming make, but decisions are best made having that we identify with in them? And is one with the subtle but authentic feeling of considered several points of view. more legitimate than the other? These are faith in humanity being restored. questions you have to ask for yourself, Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) with regard to one particular relationship. Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) You may feel like you’re under some Both conditions may turn out to be true. You’ve had an unusual week, that’s unusual pressure that you have no idea This would also be worth inquiring about for sure. I suggest you write some diary how to respond to. It’s like the air is if the situation is a negative attachment of notes about what you experienced, getting heavier and the walls are growing any kind, which might be a judgment or thought, felt, heard and said -- because it’s closer in, but I suggest you pause and the perception of someone as egotistical, going to come in handy. The beauty of it ask how much of this is some combined self-serving or arrogant. I know that first all is you’ve had a chance to assert yourself effect of your mind and your feelings. impressions mean a lot; if that is the case, in some unusual ways, but this is not the This is adding up to a sensation that feels go back to your very first impression for moment to stop: rather, it’s your jumping- like it’s coming from your environment. more information. In the meantime, I off point. You may not at this moment I suspect this is true, though you’ll have Want To Get Rid of suggest you give this involvement the rest recognize the influence you’ve had, or the confirmation (and some relief) soon That Junk Car or Truck? of the year to work itself out, and make strength of your ideas; you may not know enough, when the Sun changes signs More Often Than Not We Can Haul It Free! careful observations before you take any the power of what you’ve discovered or to Sagittarius next week. Meanwhile, action or make any commitments. 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The www.ricksdiagnostic.com commitments are concerned, but what if meaningful without the other. pressure you may be feeling is the need those mattered far less than being true to to be real with yourself, something that’s assuage with self-neglect. It doesn’t work. yourself? You may think that you’ve lost Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) best done gently. But neither does fighting for the ‘right’ your way, but your astrology suggests As the Sun moves through the final to look after your own basic interests. that your true quest has just begun. It’s degrees of your sign, it’s making an aspect Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You can go a long way by noticing when far less about your relationships and to Neptune in Aquarius -- a square, which I suggest you do a little study of the you’re having either response -- guilt, or more about a soul journey that you’ve implies tension, emotional conflict and times when taking care of your own needs fighting. You may have the impulse to been preparing to embark upon. Most of the sensation of not knowing what’s true. was used against you. This can include run from either. I suggest you hang out the time, this gets confused with having a This looks like a playback of confusion anything from being responsive to your with the feeling and see if you can map ‘soul mate’, which is a distraction from the you’ve experienced many times before, own feelings to taking care of your dietary it out, and learn something from it. Then, elemental truth that your journey through particularly around your birthday. If needs. Start with your parents and other observe how you feel as you focus on basic the world is an experience unique to you. you’ve never quite arrived at the point dominant adults who were present when self-care with a clear conscience. I know, The intimacy you’re seeking is a state of where the confusion became your teacher, you were a child. One result, especially it can be a little strange. spiritual harmony with yourself. This is now is a great moment to let it be just that. for you, can be a guilt complex around something you can share with others; and The space of not knowing is a vital one to taking care of yourself, which many try to Read Eric Francis daily at www.PlanetWaves.net. The Vashon Loop, p. 8 kitchen wall. November 23 ‘11 I’m a singer, and hey wow, she really liked music. She even included a song I’d Vashon Library December 2011 Spiritual recorded in a Christmas mix she made Children & Families experience from her two year for people last year - or maybe the year commitment in Mongolia with photos, before. It kinda runs together. Toddler Story Time stories, traditional Mongolian clothing Smart We called each other FASTOBs, Tuesday, December 6, 10:40am and other cultural items. meaning: fat, average, sarcastic, tough Ages 21 months to 3 years with adult. old broads. 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She had sunk in, you know? participate is that you have read the inoperable lung cancer, and after a course It’s odd when someone you love Study Zone material under discussion. December’s of radiation and two chemo sessions her who is far away dies. All that has really Thursday, December 1, 8 and 15, selection is, To Perpetual Peace: A body couldn’t go on. changed about the relationship is that 3-5pm Philosophical Sketch by Immanuel Kent. By the time I knew Susan, she was she’s gone to a different far away place - Grades K-12. retired from working the crime beat a better one, I believe, where she suffers Drop in for homework help from Free ESL Classes at the Houston Chronicle. She and her no more of the pain and fear she went trained volunteer tutors. Tuesday, December 6 and 13, 6pm husband Micheal Boddy were doing an through the last few months. What will Learn how to speak, read and write online paper called the Angleton Journal, make her passing real for me is that I Late “Movie” Night @ The Library in English. Join us for free weekly for which she wrote a column that was will get up in the morning and check my Saturday, December 17, 6pm lessons, beginning to intermediate level, often funny, touching, and thoughtful. email and there won’t be an email from For grades 6-12. taught by an ESL Instructor. During the A few years ago David and Jane Susan. Every morning. From now on. Watch Tim Burton’s, The Nightmare class, homework tutoring is available in Shepherd told me I should look up Her husband, Micheal, who is Before Christmas and enjoy munchies the library for elementary and middle Susan’s column and get in touch. They another one of the world’s greatest and drinks! school students of ESL families. thought we’d like each other. They knew photographers, took this picture of Susan Seating is limited. Starting December Susan because their daughter, Laurie in a porch swing with her grand son Ian, 3, call 206.463.2069 to save a seat. Meet the Author: Jennifer K. Chung Heath, who is one of the world’s best last summer. I love this picture because Generously funded by the Friends of Saturday, December 10, 3pm photographers, had known and worked it shows so well who she was, and what Vashon Library. Terroryaki! is funny, spicy and a with Susan for years. she meant to her family. creepy-sweet ode to food, family love, So I did look Susan up, and read one Spare a prayer or a thought for her Online Study Zone, Homework Help Seattle and the best, if slightly cursed, of her columns and liked it very much husband Micheal (yes, Susan told me, and SAT Tutoring dish of chicken teriyaki to be found and wrote to her to say so. She wrote that’s how his name is spelled because • Go to www.kcls.org and click on in this or any realm of existence. 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Love and appreciate each other, now Tutoring (by Brainfuse, 1-10pm, 7 days starting a blog using Google’s Blogger She became a good artist in the last - you never know. a week). service. couple of years, working with acrylics You can look up Susan’s obituary at Prerequisite: Students must have an mostly. I sent her pictures taken here on the Houston Chronicle web site, under Read Three, Get One Free email address. the island, and she sent me a painting S. K. Bardwell. This is a book-review-and-reward Seating is limited. To register, please of Tramp Harbor that is now on our program that is available at any KCLS call 206.463.2069. community library. Participating teens in middle school, junior high or high school Facebook Basics may select a FREE paperback book for Monday, December 12, 12:30pm every three books read and reviewed. Learn the basics of the social networking web site Facebook. 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I don’t know if I’ve just and we will not be returning to obvious, you know why? Because went out to meet with his wife and the investigative committee, did not noticed them before or if it the climate we know in less than men and the women who want him to tell them to stop dragging he offer support? No, actually is something new. I suppose the geologic time. We can lessen the their approval have been saying her into their mess. he circulated one woman’s warmer ocean temperatures could severity by drastically reducing ‘Ain’t no big thing’ for entirely By now she felt like someone documents to the population she bring hurricanes farther up the our output right away. Don’t too long. had put her in a washing machine served outside of the investigative coast. It’s still a long shot for us. expect your government to act I can write it now because on spin and kept lifting the lid. committee. Shameless. 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She later the guy’s wife was arrested November 23, ‘11 The Vashon Loop, p. 11 and also photo transfers that Island Arts Tour have been applied to the enamel Continued from Page 1 surface after it’s been fired. addition to my wall art, I am People coming to the studio will Men Who Don’t Work By Team Beiderman welded sculpture, of every size also using a technique called see a multitude of things. They the uncertainties of 1960’s and purpose, fills the drive and punch embroidery to create will see clocks, they will see VHS Alums, Alexander Americana. Shot last May in entry. wearable art, primarily pins figures, houses, boats, magnets Atkins and Andrew Franks, Portland, Oregon by an entirely Brian Brenno (#3 on the and pendants. These pieces are and other gift items. The houses return to Vashon Theater with volunteer cast and crew, the film brochure) is a glass artist. “Our constructed of fine wool yarn. are the new thing I have going their short film adaptation of a was completed last month and studio is a great place to come Like my wall pieces, I often this year. Each one has its own short story by Raymond Carver. is currently being submitted to and see glass blowers in action incorporate metal objects into personality. They are UBU Vashon Theater - Friday, film festivals worldwide. all day long. It’s fun to sit on the my wearable art.” houses. Each one has a face December 9th, 9:30pm - FREE Andrew and Alex will and a certain personality that w/ Q&A after the screening. always credit Vashon Island as goes with the image on it, and www.menwhodontwork.com the birthplace of their individual there are certain characteristics For years, VHS alums, and collaborative creativity, and like magic or being stubborn Alexander Atkins and Andrew they are eager to share their or being a good thinker for Franks, have been making films latest effort with the community instance. The houses are the big new thing this year.” Biffle French of Heron Cove Studio (#14 on the brochure) is the author of “Paddling the Waters of Vashon Island.” He is also a photographer, wood turner and furniture maker. “I spent six months shooting photos of herons, eagles, terns, osprey and loons, all around the island from my kayak. I was couch and watch us blowing Above Kira Bacon often able to get very close, and glass. Families, kids adults so the shots are quite detailed. can come in and be part of the Below Morgan Brig process of blowing a Christmas Jim Craig, as The Postman. ornament. They’ll choose their individually and collaboratively, that has supported them from colors and blow the air in the and sharing them with Vashon. the beginning. “Men Who Don’t pipe and be involved in the Last April, they reached out to Work” will be premiering at actual making of it. Families Islanders to help support their Vashon Theater on December 9th really love it and we have people latest short film and its online at 9:30pm. This public screening coming back and turning it into fundraising efforts. Not so much is free, and will be followed by a tradition. We also have lots of to their surprise, but certainly to a Q&A with the filmmakers. under $50 gift things: stuff for their delight, Vashon became For more information the garden, stuff for the home their biggest supporter, and about the film, you can visit and of course my famous hand- with the contributions of over www.menwhodontwork.com. blown glass hats.” one hundred individuals, from Kira Bacon (#1 on the which more than half were from brochure) is a fiber artist. “My The Island, they raised over work takes a new approach to $6000 in four weeks! a traditional fiber craft. Using Their new film is titled, a rug-hooking technique, I Morgan Brig (#20 on the I have some very lucky ones “Men Who Don’t Work,” and integrate hand-dyed silk, rusted brochure) is a copper artist. She indeed, and they are all worth is based on Pacific Northwest metal and found objects to create describes her art as “copper seeing if you like nature.” He is Writer, Raymond Carver’s two and three dimensional and enamel that’s been torch offering framed and unframed short story, What Do You Do wall pieces. The refined, richly fired. And then there’s a lot of prints of many sizes as well as In San Francisco? It tells the colored silk and the rough other methods that have been art cards and various turned story of a small town postman steel creates a textural contrast added on like etching with wood objects. who becomes enthralled by the that defines my work. In brass, etching with nickel silver mystery of an unusual family that moves into a house on his route. The film’s captivating Get In The Loop imagery brings Carver’s simple realism to life, transporting Send in your Art, the viewer into the mind of a Event, Meeting man forced to grapple with Andrew Franks & Alexander Atkins Music or Show information and get included in MEDIATION AND The Vashon Loop. ARBITRATION SERVICES [email protected] David F. Cooper, attorney with over 30 years experience, is available to mediate or arbitrate your Family Law or other matter at his offices on Vashon.

Local, reasonable, and professional. Call (206) 463-3608 for information, or email [email protected]. The Vashon Loop, p. 12 November 23 ‘11

Music at the Q Friday nights – it’s Steve Amsden and Friends. Saturday nights – Kevin Pottinger plays mellow keyboards. Sunday nights - Pat Reardon entertains with his witty repertoire of songs you forgot you knew. Cowboy Country Christmas Saturday Dec 17, Footstompin’ music, cheap whiskey

New Year’s Eve Party with Loose Change! Dinner, champagne, silly party hats. Reserve now! Restaurant is open for dinner Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Available for special events and private parties the rest of the week. Rooms available seven days a week! 206.463.5355 www.quartermasterinn.com In the heart of Beautiful Burton By the Sea… VAA Musical Theatre Pray For Rain! Church of Great Rain Holiday Show performs Really Rosie Church of Great Rain, By Janice Randall Vashon Island’s own music, comedy and variety show, is “Really Rosie,” a well- known children’s musical now celebrating its fourth year theatre production, began as presenting world-class live a collaboration in the 1970’s, music and hilarious comedy between author Maurice Sendack sketches to enthusiastic and iconic songwriter Carole King. congregations from our islands VAA Musical Theatre’s troupe of and beyond. more than 20 theatre-savvy Island Join your friends and kids will perform their adaptation, neighbors at 4PM on December section align with soaring vocal complete with characters and 11 at Open Space for Arts and gymnastics that are heavily stories they created, December 1, Community to celebrate the rooted in Indian tradition and 3-4, at the Blue Heron Art Center. spirit of the season at Church intense mysticism. Creative team for the project, of Great Rain’s Holiday Show. The Holiday Show will Director Sue Wiley and Artistic/ Joining the cast will be Island feature the Church House Band, Musical Director Marita Ericksen, thespian Louis Mangione who twisted news and irreverent have met with the students after has performed with Drama views by the Holy Roller Radio school at the Blue Heron since Dock and Vashon Dance Players, and a lively inspiring mid-September. Academy. Louis also sings sermon by the preacher. Great entertainment for with Portage Fill-Harmonic, Over sixty uniquely talented all ages (with music we all know Vashon’s swingin’ big band. actors, musicians, writers, and and love) the story begins when Special musical guests will technical crew contribute to Rosie, the new girl in town, inspires be Manooghi Hi, an East meets these wonderful collaborations. bored, grumpy neighborhood kids West collaboration between Tickets are $10 at to use their imaginations to create family, friends and international Vashon Bookshop and stories. Rosie and her friends connections from a variety of brownpapertickets.com. Golden demonstrate how one person (even Circle Passes for four including a kid) can affect change and bring musical backgrounds. From a reserved table in front are $60 the community together through the day singer and Bombay, positive energy and creativity. India native Mehnaz relocated at brownpapertickets.com and In addition to three public to the US, she and her at the door. performances of “Really Rosie,” Northwest accomplices began For a unique Holiday gift, cast members will perform with constructing a new breed of advance tickets for December 11, Vashon Island Chorale on the rock music, mixing up rock- February 12, April 1, and May 20 evening of Dec. 3 and-roll instrumentation and shows are available at Brown Really Rosie presentation with Indian scales, Paper Tickets. Discover more Thursday, Dec 1, 7 pm harmony & rhythms. At their about Church of Great Rain, Saturday, Dec 3, 3 pm live performances, electric gift tickets and Manooghi Hi at Sunday, Dec 4, 5 pm guitars, funky, florid keys and www.churchofgreatrain.com. Tickets: $7/$10-Blue Heron, Ten year old Sarah Hotchkiss plays Rosie in VAA Musical Theatre’s bass, and a slamming rhythm Heron’s Nest,Vashon Bookshop Really Rosie November 23, ‘11 The Vashon Loop, p. 13 The Crunge-ing VAA exhibits Masters in Miniature Black Dogs By Janice Randall Blue Heron Gallery will host the 5th True story: Two guys debated as to of the summer”. The cops were equally annual Miniature Show and showcase over whether the music they were hearing impressed calling it “loud enough to be 100 pieces by 40 Island artists. Mediums was a Led Zeppelin cd or an actual heard several blocks away”. will include wood, painting, mixed media, band playing live music in the studio The Crunge-ing Black Dogs are photography, fiber, clay and more—with one next door. A bet was made, hands were made up of Mike Marlatt on guitar, catch, all pieces must be under 50 sq. inches shook. One guy made off with some Jeremy Lightfoot on bass, Keith Jaeger for 2-D work and no bigger than 6 in. x 6 in. easy money. He had heard the band on drums and Paul Gulledge on vocals. x 6 in. for 3-D work. Artists will each show practice last week. And so it goes, with They will be playing an entire set of one to five pieces. The Crunge-ing Black Dogs. Led Zeppelin. They don’t look like Led Co-curators, Janice Mallman and Carol The C.B.D’s originally formed to Zeppelin but they kind of sound like play a full set of Creedence Clearwater them most of the time. So if you kind of Revival for a Big Lebowski party on like Led Zeppelin, then it looks like you Vashon Island. In short, the C.B.D’s will mostly like the sound of the Crunge- played C.C.R on V.I and it was B.A. ing Black Dogs. They were then asked to play a set of Led Zeppelin for a group of Led Friday, December 9, 9pm. At the Red Zep enthusiasts at an outdoor party. Bicycle, 17618 Vashon Hwy 206-463-5959 Neighborhood Watch called it the “party Big Kahuna by Morgan Brig artists-who love the challenge-and the art collectors, who have been so supportive, the miniature show has become a much anticipated annual gallery event.” First time participants in the Miniature Show are: Margie Amstrup, Jan-Eric Schafer, Jane Neubauer, Tom Northington, Tami Anderson, Mike Devoe, Mary M. Briggs, Sheila Park, John Martin, Lisa Guy, Don Glaister, Rondi Lightmark and Peter Serko. “I like the idea of involving so many Standing Stones by Kristen Reitz-Green artists and presenting the challenge of going Schwennesen collaborated, as they have beyond their comfort zone,” adds Mallman. from the inception, on this exhibition. “When VAA Gallery Opening Carol and I started this, little did we know Masters in Miniature we would do it again, much less five years Friday, December 2, 6pm-9pm in a row,” exclaims Mallman. “Between the Showing through December

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Next Edition of The Loop Comes out Thursday, December 8 Deadline for the next edition of The Loop is Friday, December 2 Loopy Laffs The Vashon Loop, p. 14 November 23 ‘11 a Weekend Entertainment November 11-13 Thomas Marriott Performs Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer December 2nd Human chemistry is indeed a mercurial Trumpeter Thomas Marriott is one thing. And adding any artistic endeavor of the most exciting musicians to emerge into that mysterious balance can, every so on the national jazz scene in more than often, create some true magic. For Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer (pronounced fair), a decade. The seven-time Golden Ear the delicate intertwining of music, life and award winner is a skilled instrumentalist, that always-fine interpersonal equilibrium composer and producer, always seeking has borne fruit in the shape of a truly one to expand the boundaries of jazz music of a kind artistic partnership. in all its forms. McGraw and Fer have amassed an After winning the prestigious admirable résumé and an ever-expanding Carmine Caruso Jazz Trumpet fan base during their time playing music pair has honed their skills sharing stages Competition in 1999, Marriott headed together. Having toured the U.S. from coast with fellow troubadours including Willy east from Seattle to New York where to coast, performing in highly esteemed Porter, the Swell Season, Tony Furtado, he gained initial acclaim through his theaters to intimate listening rooms, the Jeffrey Foucault and many others. work with Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau band. Marriott completed 3 Friday, November 25, 8:30:pm. At the Red Bicycle, 17618 Vashon Hwy - 206-463-5959 world tours with Ferguson (who called Marriott “a truly great jazz trumpet player”), and then continued to work in TV Dinner New York and on the road with the likes Jazz, Blues & Rock from TV and Movies of Rosemary Clooney, Joe Locke, The Tito Puente Orchestra, Brian Lynch, The way to number one the charts and was Jazz, blues, rock and soul music from Chico O’Farrill Orchestra, Eric Reed, Les featured on NPR’s “Morning Edition.” movies and television. From Doris Day Brown and the Band of Renown, Kenny to Dunder Mifflen. From The Sound of Kirkland, Charlie Hunter, Ritchie “Alto Known for his innovative spirit and Music, to the Grinch. TV Dinner serves Madness” Cole, and many others. broad musical scope, Thomas continues it up so hot, you can’t touch it with a Marriott’s diverse interests and skills to perform on the stages of the world’s 39-and-a-half foot pole. are reflected in the range and success of greatest jazz clubs and concert halls, as Tonight’s episode of TV includes his albums. His 2005 release on Origin a leader and alongside the top names in Pat Reardon on guitars, Steve Meyer on Records, “Individuation,” was named jazz. The Seattle native is featured on stand-up bass, Andre Sapp on mandolin among the top 10 jazz records of 2005 more than 100 recordings with musicians Put away the leftovers and get your and special guests from the Church of by WBEZ radio, Chicago. 2007’s “Both of all genres and styles. Thomas has TV Dinner on! Its our holiday edition of Great Rain house band. Sides of the Fence” received over 3300 produced albums for a number of artists Friday, November 25, 7pm, At Cafe Luna, 9924 SW Bank RD spins nationally, pushing his album into including saxophonist Hadley Caliman www.cafelunavashon.com the top ten on jazz radio. The album and has served on the Board of Governors “Crazy: The Music of Willie Nelson,” of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the was released in early 2008 to wide critical National Academy of Recording Arts & acclaim. Jazz Times Magazine declared Sciences and the Board of Directors of Scott McDougall Marriott a “first-tier trumpet player” Earshot Jazz. with “serious chops and a luxuriant Thomas’ latest releases feature One Man Folk Band trumpet sound….This album is a kick two different collaborations with Scott McDougall is a noble, little in the pants.” pianist / organist Gary Versace. 2010′s grizzly with precious old time wisdom. “Flexicon,” released in April of 2009 “Constraints and Liberations” received His songs of travel, discovery, and on Origin Records, also made it into the 4.5 stars in Downbeat Magazine while perseverance will purify your every top-ten on the national jazz radio airplay 2011′s release “Human Spirit” has been day lifestyle and ring adventure when charts as did 2010′s “East-West Trumpet heralded as his most successful to date by driving home from another day at Summit,” a collaboration with trumpeter critics and fans alike. This is an all-ages the office. As the bush bearded, road Ray Vega. The album made it all the show ‘til 11pm, 21+ after that. Free cover! wrenched McDougall quietly sits down Friday, December 2, 8pm. At the Red Bicycle, 17618 Vashon Hwy - 206-463-5959 at his humble set up: kick drum, hi- hat, harmonica and simple stringed instruments, the fans making up his growing national following begin taking turns shouting “McDougall!” Once the Soul Senate banjo begins . . . everyone moves. I’ll bet Soul Senate is a 7-piece, high-energy, a hundred bucks you can’t stand still a western states tour to support the new adrenaline-inducing, audience-oriented, through a McDougall set, seriously. His album, McDougall will continue stirring toe tapping, punk infused old time songs up some of his captivating one-man band original soul/funk party powerhouse. bring fury to the dance floor, and poetry old time ruckus in the Northwest this Bridging the decidedly funky sounds to your record player. Don’t fight it . . . January. See it for yourself and become a of the 60s & early 70s--such as the Meters, this is the way. After just returning from fan for life. mcdougallmusic.com Stevie Wonder, and the Stax label of Memphis--with a distinct modern Saturday, November 26, 7pm, At Cafe Luna, 9924 SW Bank RD sound in the vein of Raphael Saadiq, www.cafelunavashon.com Alice Russell, Eli Paperboy Reed, and the New Mastersounds; Soul Senate claims their own musical territory experience opening for touring acts like with booty shaking grooves, well- Orgone, Delta Nove, Will Bernard, Roy crafted arrangements, sizzling horns, Ayers, and the Monophonics. Keepers of Point Robinson and memorable instrumentals and vocal Soul Senate’s goal is to lift people up songs. by playing tight in the groove, making a Announce Photographic Exhibit Each member of the band has over night with Soul Senate a party that is not Timed to coincide with the December and the Keepers of Point Robinson. It 10-30 years experience on the local or to be missed, and one that will not easily Arts Tour, the Keepers of Point Robinson will be an interactive exhibit, in that national scene: in sum, playing countless be forgotten. will be exhibiting photographs from the visitors can help the Keepers by telling us venues & festivals--from Bumbershoot This is a free cover all-ages show ‘til past and present of the Point Robinson of errors in captions, for as in all historical to the 100,000 person West Fest--with 11pm, then 21+ after that. Light Station. The exhibit, entitled research, we may not have the correct Saturday, December 3, 9pm. At the Red Bicycle, 17618 Vashon Hwy - 206-463-5959 “Changes At The Light”, will be in the information. Some of the photographs lighthouse itself, and will be open from have never been seen before. The 11 AM to 5 PM on 3 and 4 December, the lighthouse itself will be manned by first weekend of the Arts Tour, and on 10 Keepers, who will take visitors to the and 11 December, the second weekend. top of the tower to view the original 5th Visitors who come on 4 December can Order Fresnel lens all lighted up, and also come to the annual Open House, get a great view of the Sound from the when both of the quarters will be open gallery. for visitors, the Lighthouse Santa will Both the exhibit and the Open be aboard at about 1 PM, there will be House are free.Donations for the always- food of the season, and the Ship’s Store ongoing work at the light are always will be open. welcome. The exhibit is sponsored by 4Culture, Both the exhibit and the Open House the King County arts and heritage are free. organization, the Vashon Park District, November 23, ‘11 The Vashon Loop, p. 15 The Vashon Island Chorale presents “Dona Nobis Pacem - Grant Us Peace”

Dona Nobis Pacem, Grant Us Peace is the name of the annual holiday concert to be presented by the Vashon Island Chorale on December 3 and 4. Seventy-five singers, a full orchestra and a guest appearance by a brass quintet promise a spirited musical experience. Under the artistic direction of Gary D. Cannon, and with soloists Jennifer Krikawa, soprano, and Andrew Krikawa, baritone, the majestic Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams will fill the first half of the program. This powerful piece has not been performed on Vashon Island previously. British composer Vaughan Williams wrote this cantata in 1936 as a plea for peace amid growing fears of an approaching war in Europe. The six movements include passages from the Roman Catholic Mass, poetry by Walt Whitman, text from a speech by John Bright and writings from the Book of Jeremiah in the Bible. Interspersed with the theme of peace are haunting messages about the disruption of war and conflict. The second half of the concert program features Eight Days of Chanuka, new works recently composed by Abraham Kaplan, Ave Maria by Franz Biebl, Peace, Blue Heron Dance peace by Rick & Sylvia Powell and several traditional Christmas carols by Sir David Willcocks. Members of the Vashon Youth Chorus under the direction of Marita Nutcracker Ericksen will join the Chorale to close the program. By Janice Randall The concerts will be held at Bethel Church on Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30pm and Sunday, Dec. 4, 3pm. Tickets ($12.50/general, $10/seniors & students) are available at www.brownpapertickets.com, the Vashon Bookshop and the Blue Heron.

Law Offices of It’s New and Free Jon W. Knudson Parker Plaza * P.O. Box 229 Visit Our New Website Bankruptcy -- Family Law www.VashonLoop.com 463-6711 The Spotlights Join The Spotlights, Danny Cadman, Lauren Sinner, Scotty Johnson with Steve Amsden for a great night of classic rock & roll songs. Playing at At Sportsmans Inn, 17611 Vashon Hwy - 206-463-0940. First Friday art Walk, December 2, at 8:30pm Blue Heron Dance transports the Snow scene. one and all into the magical world of Veronica Jannetty will dance Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet on the the bewitching Arabian Princess role. VHS stage just in time for the holiday Meg Sayre, as Waltz Queen, will lead the season. Performed by countless dancers famous Dance of the Flowers and Mara for more than a century, the story, in Drape brings drama to the Mouse Queen Free Social Partner Dance dance, revolves around Clara, a young who sword fights the Nutcracker. VASHON SOCIAL DANCE GROUP hosting a FREE Social partner dance. girl whose imagination takes flight A popular addition in recent years, 6:30 - 7:30 Night Club Two-Step lesson with Ari Levitt and Whitney Evans. during her Christmas Eve dreamscape. the interactive, narrated, abbreviated Night Club Two Step is an easy partner dance that makes all level dancers look graceful Showcasing Island dance talents, version of Nutcracker will be offered on the dance floor. Ari has been dancing and teaching for decades and travels the globe 60 students ages 8 to 18, Nutcracker again for Island pre-school audiences. teaching many forms of partner dancing. Ari trained under Buddy Schwimmer, the represents a dancer’s rite of passage. The The lobby, transformed into the land of originator of the Night Club Two-step dance and he is probably the most incredible beloved annual production is reinvented sweets, will also offer Nutcrackers and dancer and instructor in the region. For more information about Ari, visit his website. every year, with the additions of new other delightful gift items, to benefit the www.rolluptherug.com (suggested $10 donation for the instructors) choreography, costumes pieces, set VAA dance program. Saturday night’s designs and new dancers rising through performance, as always will feature 7:30 - 9:30 - Dance to an eclectic selection of deejayed music. Music to swing, the ranks. But Tchaikovsky’s magnificent local talent in a pre-show musical night club two-step, waltz, one step, wiggle, foxtrot, zydeco, salsa, etc. with dancers score and the tale remain timeless. performance. at all levels. Artistic Director Christine No partner needed, lots of friendly dancers to dance with. Bring a smile and Juarez says, “I’m refreshing this year’s Blue Heron Dance in comfortable dance shoes for dancing. production with new choreography, Nutcracker Questions? Contact Candy (206) 920-7596 or visit www.vashonparkdistrict.org integrating more formal movement in Friday, Dec 9, 3:30 pm or, www.vashoncalendar.org ; - ) Thanks to Parks District for the on-going use of short vignettes of children preparing for Pre-School Show $5 per person the performance hall. the Party Scene. Friday, Dec 9, 7 pm Cornish College of the Arts danseur Saturday, Dec 10, 1 pm & 7 pm Sam Opsell, will again join the Company (Live music Pre-show 6:30 pm) as the Cavalier in a paus de duex with Sunday, Dec 11, 1 pm Sugar Plum Fairy Camille Kappelman. Tickets: $10/$13 Advertise in the Loop! Also the Snow Queen, Kappelman Blue Heron, Heron’s Nest, books by It’s a great time to get back in the Loop. will partner with Opsell as Snow the Way, Vashon Bookshop, Thriftway, King and Ballet 4, 5-6 in the all newly Brownpapertickets.com or by phone: [email protected] Or call (253) 237-3228 choreographed winter wonderland of 463.5131 The Vashon Loop, p. 16 November 23 ‘11

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Vashon Care Packages Sought Fauntleroy & for Fallen Soldier’s Platoon When Vashon’s 1st Lt. Robert Bennedsen was killed in Afghanistan last month, he had only been in the country three weeks, but he had already come Southworth up with a plan of support for men and women under his command. He told his family that while he enjoyed care packages from home, many in his platoon never received anything. He hoped the people of Vashon would Ferry Route change that. Bennedsen’s family and friends wish to fulfill Bennedsen’s plan and ask that Islanders donate cash to the cause or give items the men and women there Find the Loop in the have requested. The list includes mechanic’s gloves, green uniform socks, sunscreen, hand warmers, preserved foods, powdered Gatorade, cans of tuna, Passenger Kiosk Area toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, reading material, flip flops and hard candy, according to Lauren Chinn, who is helping to organize the effort. Online www.VashonLoop.com Islanders can drop off both types of donations for Bennedsen’s platoon at James Hair Design or Bank of America.