Fireworks season is upon us once again. The community of Vashon did a great job last year keeping safe during fireworks season, with only one fireworks-related incident. For the last five years Vashon’s fireworks-related incident rate has been very low.
The Beachcomber’s June 9 issue included an article about Sen. Patty Murray honoring Sue Nebeker and two other activist citizens at her annual Golden Tennis Shoe award luncheon. It is wonderful that such outstanding people receive recognition, but I was surprised to read that the event is a fundraiser for Murray’s campaign. Shouldn’t the funds go to the causes championed?
The staff at Vashon Community Care helped me acquire the skills and confidence to successfully leave their assisted living program. While preparing to leave, I knew I would need outside support to continue to take care of myself. Being new to Vashon, I also knew I would need friends. When I opened the door at Vashon Senior Center, I found both.
I like your editorial entitled “As Seniors Graduate” and the commitment to starting a foundation. The idea of creating a more equitable tax base is appropriate, though the next phrase “years away” strikes me, and I add this humbly, as a bit fatalistic.
I wonder if Vashon Allied Arts is open for another location for their planned performance/classroom space. I would much rather see a theater that is in the heart of the community.
On our deck we have a little plaque that reads, “If you’re lucky enough to live by the sea, you’re…
Just a technical correction to, and a comment on, your article on airplane noise. Airplanes do indeed take off and land into the wind.
It was devastating to learn of Daniel Haag’s tragic accident. Daniel is a gem.
In response to the article about the “new league” of girls’ fastpitch on Vashon, I want to say that fastpitch…
As I was walking the beach around Neill Point during the low tide Sunday, l saw a container ship emerge from…
I was surprised and disappointed to see so few people interested in the safety of our Island teens, as evidenced…
Magic happened at Vashon High School Tuesday night. The high school’s percussion ensemble gave a concert filled with transformative passion…
