February 2010 In this issue:  FoxIsland.net marks it's 10th year online High Adventure Scout Outings Kopachuck Park To Remain Open! New Fox Island Post Office Coming Soon Garden Tips Marks 8th Year FICRA Sponsors New Scout Troop Fox Island Scouts Clean Up Graffiti at Nichols Center On January 3, 2010, area youth tagged the Nichols center with obscene graffiti, hateful statements about the Gig Harbor Police Department, and other images. The Boy Scouts from Fox Island's Troop 27 spent most of a day scrubbing the graffiti off the building, and repainting the walls, to restore it back to normal. FICRA would like to thank the Scouts, and if anyone has information that would lead to the arrest of the taggers, please contact us. House Fire on Shorewood Court On January 4, 2010 fire raced through the log home of Mike and Pat Treit, located on Shorewood Court, Fox Island.   The Gig Harbor Fire Department responded to the call and was able to control the fire before it spread to adjoining properties.  Their house appears to be a total loss and the family may need assistance from the community to get through this crisis.  The photo at left was taken by FICRA Citizens Patrol member Kent Holder.  Fox Island T-Shirts Available Now If you weren't able to get one of the Fox Island T-shirts at this year's FICRA Fair, and still want one with the design shown here, you can now buy them online!  We have a limited supply of shirts available, so ORDER NOW and get your shirt in time for the Holidays! Adult sizes are $15.00 and children's sizes are $10.00. Purchase A Fox Island T-Shirt   Now accepting Vendor Applications For FICRA Fair 2010 The following message regarding the state of the Fox Island Naval Lab acquisition by the Nisqually Tribe has been provided by Lynn & Thorsten Lindner and the Fox Island Preservation Committee.  They may be reached at lakenderesi@yahoo.com or 253-549-0075. Update on Former Fox Island Navy Property and Proposed Nisqually Indian Tribe Purchase January 1, 2010, by Lynn Kenderesi Lindner On December 15th, 2009 the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) gave formal notice to the General Services Administration (GSA) of their intent to acquire the former Fox Island Navy site on behalf of the Nisqually Indian Tribe. This notice comes after over 450 Fox Island and local area residents signed a petition expressing their concerns to Congressman Norm Dicks and other agencies of a Tribal water industry coming to Fox Island. See the website petition at: http://www.gopetition.com/online/32696.html The Nisqually Tribe's proposed use for the property is to move its commercial business, Nisqually Aquatic Technologies, to the site and conduct water-related industrial activities from the shoreline of Fox Island. These activities would conflict with Pierce County (PC) and Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WSDNR) land and water use ordinances. To date, the Tribe has made no formal application to either agency for these proposed activities. Since their proposed uses may not be in conformance with PC and WSDNR requirements, the Tribe does reserve the option of asking the BIA to place the property into trust status. If the BIA takes the property into trust, the Tribe would NOT be subject to PC land use ordinances, WSDNR shoreline regulations, or PC property taxes. Despite repeated requests by Island residents, Congressman Norm Dicks to date has not addressed this issue publicly. Congressman Dicks acquired $17 million dollars from Congress to rid Fox Island of the Navy's incompatible and environmentally damaging industrial operation. On the present course, the Navy's operation will be replaced by another industrial operation, out of local control, with potentially greater impacts to local residents and the environment. You are encouraged to call Congressman Dicks' Tacoma office at 253-593-6536 and express any concerns you may have about the BIA acquiring this property on behalf of the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The following are possible talking points to convey to our Congressman: The Gig Harbor Community Plan and Pierce County has all of Fox Island zoned as residential (R-10) to protect our quiet residential lifestyle, safety, and property value. Commercial activities involving barges, diving boats, salvage equipment, and other industrial noise and light producing activities are not allowed on our residentially zoned island, nor from our "Conservancy" shoreline environment, and they must not be endorsed by our U.S. Congressman. Does he support the Tribe's plan to conduct operations that are commercial and industrial in nature from and on our island that violate our land use ordinances? Will he support the Tribe if they seek trust status with the BIA, which would allow the Tribe to avoid taxes and environmental regulations? Congressman Dicks will only take action if he hears from his constituency. Please help us preserve Fox Island by calling Congressman Norm Dicks today at 253-593-6536. He may also be reached via email at his website: http://www.house.gov/dicks/email.shtml Thank you, Lynn Kenderesi Lindner and the Fox Island Preservation Committee lakenderesi@yahoo.com 253-549-0075. Fox Island Tree Lighters Jeff & Nan Feagin Our FICRA Tree Lighters for 2009 were Jeff & Nan Feagin.  The Feagins have been Fox Island residents since the 1970's, and have been active FICRA members for many years.  Their house is one of the first that was built on Queets Drive. Their children could be seen riding horses all over the island back in the 70's.  Jeff is an avid bird watcher and fisherman, Nan is an accomplished artist, and both love to garden. Jeff and Tom Lockett managed the FICRA Fair for many years, and has also served as coordinator of the annual Fox Island Plant sale for many years. Nan organizes a weekly artist's group at the Nichols Center. New Fox Island Post Office Coming Soon Rising on the corner of 6th Avenue and Fox Drive is the new & improved Fox Island Post Office! Several years in the making, the new post office will feature expanded mail processing space, more post office boxes, and larger truck access for delivering mail from the regional stations.   The existing post office, shown at right, is up for sale.     10 Years On The Web! June 11, 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of FoxIsland.net going online. Seems like it was only yesterday, when I first published FoxIsland.net in the wee hours of June 11, 1999.  (see photo at left) That day a new online presence was launched for Fox Islanders, and a new company was born; Dragonwyck Web Design.  From our meager beginnings and our very first customer Don and Laura Musgrave, Fox Island's web presence has flourished.  Dragonwyck is now host to over 100 websites, and FoxIsland.net is teeming with information about our island. It started out as a few simple pages; Island Organizations, Events, News, and Narrows Bridge Traffic cameras.  Today, with over 130 pages, it records a rich history of Fox Island's past 10 years, and we don't worry much about bridge traffic anymore. Today, over 127,000 visitors later, this website has become the focal point and online forum for many community issues over the years; from protesting tolls on the Narrows Bridge, to stopping the 60 lot Fox Ridge subdivision from being built, deterring the Navy from expanding it's beachfront laboratory, seeking action on fixing the boat ramp, to our latest achievement; keeping Kopachuck State Park open. The eFlash mailing list has grown from a handful of people to over 1000 members, keeping Island residents informed about what is going on around the island, and current issues that affect our community. We would also like to thank Larry Clarke for providing the FoxIsland.net domain name. As we enter our next ten years, many challenges lie ahead, but our website keeps us linked together in this modern, real-time information age. John Ohlson, FICRA President   Fox Island Scouts Go "High Adventure" FICRA sponsors Fox Island's own Boy Scout Troop 27, headquartered at the Nichols Community Center on Fox Island.  The troop just celebrated it's first year, and is getting ready for another year of 'high adventure' outings, including camping, hiking, climbing, canoeing, archery and more. Upcoming events include the annual Klondike Derby, a bike hike campout at Belfair State Park, snowshoeing at Mt. Rainier, GeoCaching Camp, and a week-long summer camp near Hood Canal. Meetings will be held at 6:30 PM on the second & fourth Tuesday of the month.  Bring a friend, and get ready for adventure! Scouts of Troop 27 on the summit of 5,475 foot Mt. Belejica, in the Glacier View Wilderness area. Troop 27 recently spent the night in a submarine at Portland's OMSI Science Museum.  Troop members are shown here ready to board the USS Blueback, a US Navy Fast Attack Sub. Boys aged 11 to 17 who are interested in having fun in the outdoors are encouraged to join; contact John Ohlson at 253-380-4100 or visit Troop27BSA.com for more information, including a photo gallery, events calendar, and more. Scouting is 70% Outing!  Don't miss out! Fox Island Museum Gets New Website The Fox Island Historical Society launched it's brand new website www.FoxIslandMuseum.org on December 1, 2008.  The new site features information on museum exhibits, the gift shop, historical people and more.  Check it out today!   NEW Map of Nature Center Available FICRA has produced a new map of the trails around the Fox Island Nature Center.  Follow the trail to see the wetlands, old-growth nurse logs, native species garden, footbridges, wildflower meadows and more!  Download your copy of the map, and take a walk in the woods today!  Nature Center Trail Map!    Island Garden Tips Kicks Off it's 8th Year on FoxIsland.net! For eight years straight, Linda Dodds has been providing monthly gardening tips for Fox Island residents.  FICRA would like to give Linda a BIG THANK YOU for her tireless contributions to our website, and to the gardening enthusiasts of Fox Island.  With this month's issue, Linda is giving up her "Master Gardener" status with Pierce County, and will now be known simply as "The Island Gardener".  You can read her garden tips from years gone by in our Garden Tips Archive, dating back to January, 2001.  Keep up the great work, Linda! John Ohlson FICRA President Check out the photo of some of the Fox Island Garden Club members busy weeding and cleaning up the gazebo garden at Nichols Community Center a few weeks ago. Work party members are: Bottom row, left to right, Juanita Bjork, Marti Thompson, Lois Miller and Gail Jones. Back row, Thelma Laird and Linda Dodds. Read more gardening tips on the Garden Club web page.   EnviroCorps needs you! Let's keep Fox Island beautiful. If you would like to volunteer to pick up litter, clear trails, or do a little gardening, please consider signing up for a shift at www.envirocorps.org . There are many opportunities for residents of Fox Island to help out. You can volunteer at the Fox Island Boat Launch, the Fox Island Nature Center, the grounds of the Nichols Community Center or many other places on the Island.  For more information about what you can do to help Fox Island, visit:  http://www.envirocorps.org/ecorps/search.aspx Envirocorps Team Leader for Fox Island Help keep your parks clean and well maintained.  Help is needed to clear brush, remove invasive plants, build trails, and more.   Kris Grose is the new EnviroCorps team leader for Fox Island. Call: Vernon Young  at 253-265-6162  E-Mail: info@envirocorps.org Towhead Island Boat Ramp Project Revived? Due to the rapidly deteriorating condition of the Fox Island boat launch (formally known as "Towhead Island"), and the hazardous traffic conditions at the launch on busy summer weekends, FICRA President John Ohlson has been holding talks with various government officials to see if an improvement plan drawn up by the Pierce County Parks & Recreation District in the 1980's can be revived. Over 650 Fox Island residents have signed a petition to get the ramp fixed up. The land was originally the site for the toll booth for the Fox Island bridge, and the original ramp was constructed to facilitate the construction of the bridge. Some years later, the original ramp was destroyed by some heavy equipment belonging to the Navy. It was later replaced by the current concrete slabs which are chained together to form the boat ramp. The slabs are breaking apart, have become disconnected from one another, and pose a hazard to boaters. Most people avoid the actual ramp, and launch their boats on the adjacent gravel beach. Time and the tides have taken their toll, and the once spacious parking area is now only a fraction of it's former self.  Erosion has washed away nearly all of the parking area, and the pavement on the ramp is crumbling badly. The new plan would increase the on-site parking from approximately 8 stalls to nearly 21 stalls, and provide an off-street staging area for boaters to turn around and position their rigs to launch - out of the oncoming traffic.  Incoming traffic would be routed to the north end of the lot, and exiting traffic would use the south exit, providing a smoother flow of traffic on the site.  The angle of the ramp itself would be increased to prevent having to submerge your vehicle in the saltwater to get your boat off the trailer, and the concrete slabs would be replaced with a smooth, continuous concrete drive. FICRA President John Ohlson has been in communication with Senator Maria Cantwell’s office, Senator Derek Kilmer, Rep. Pat Lantz, Pierce County Councilman Terry Lee, and PenMet Parks Executive Director Marc Connelly over the past four months regarding this project. There is interest by all parties concerned, to get the project back on track.  To that end, FICRA has appointed a steering committee to oversee the efforts to restart this project, and potentially strike up a partnership between PenMet, FICRA and the BLM to provide stewardship and ongoing operational support for this facility. Island Events Calendar The FoxIsland.net Interactive Events page is open to all Fox Island organizations that wish to promote their activities, meetings, and other events of interest to island residents. Scouts Build New Picnic Tables for Nature Center Eagle Scout candidate Zach Briggs of Gig Harbor Boy Scout Troop 282, recently completed his community service project by building three new picnic tables and clearing out a new picnic area for the Fox Island Nature Center. The tables were built from lumber left over from the footbridge project two years ago, and were just the perfect fit for Zach's project. Built from heavy duty pressure treated lumber, they will last for years to come.     Work on the project included clearing invasive weeds and brush, leveling the picnic area, and spreading wood chips to help prevent weeds from returning. Zach (back row, far right) joins his fellow scouts and dads in admiring the completed picnic tables.   FICRA would like to give a big Thank You to Zach and his fellow Scouts.       Girl Scout Troop 290 Plants Nature Garden Girls from Fox Island's Junior Girl Scout Troop 290 recently completed their Nature Garden as part of earning their Bronze Award. This award is the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can earn. The girls admire the completed garden. Tess, Sarah Aliya, and Heather stand atop the pile of dirt to be spread over the garden area.     Parents and members of Troop 290 add the finishing touches to their Nature Garden, which include a small dry creek bed, rhododendrons, forsythias, violets, poppies, vinca, flowering almond, primroses, and other perennial flowers. Thanks go to Purdy Topsoil for their donation of 7 yards of dirt; The Fox Island Garden Club for their $100.00 donation (used to purchase plants), and FICRA for their donation of leftover plants from the Annual Fox Island Plant Sale.   Left; some tired moms at the end of the day.   Thank You Troop 290! Nature Center Gets Native Species Garden February, 2007 - Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Eason of Boy Scout Troop 212 recently completed his Eagle Scout service project - a Native Species Garden, showcasing the various plants & trees that grow in the various climate zones of Washington State.       Above, Scouts Ryan Eason, Garrett McKinney and friend put the final touches on the garden The garden features five distinct climate zones; Lowland Western Washington, Montane Forests, Sub-Alpine Forests, Alpine Forests, and the Ponderosa Forests of Eastern Washington. Congratulations, Ryan on a job well done!   Nichols Center Gets New Deck February 25, 2007 - Eagle Scout candidate Page Ollice of Boy Scout Troop 212 recently completed his Eagle Scout service project - a new deck for the Nichols Center.  Expanding on the old design, the new deck includes a 2' wider footprint, safer railings, and improved traffic flow from the main door to the stairs.       Left: Page Ollice, his brother and Father Larry admire the completed work.   Cub Scouts Help Clear Trails On Saturday, March 3rd, Cub Scouts from Fox Island's Pack 202 spent the day cleaning up fallen trees, branches and other debris from the trails at the Fox Island Nature Center. The December 14, 2006 windstorm toppled more than 20 trees at the Nature Center, including this big Hemlock tree, near the trailhead at 9th Avenue. The Cub dads cut up fallen trees, and the boys helped roll the logs out of the trails.     Above: Conner Spencer, Nicholas Nerli, Max Batanian, Alex Ohlson and Zach Batanian explore the roots of the fallen Hemlock tree. Right: Nicholas Nerli, Zach Batanian, Alex Ohlson and Nicholas Prindiville roll a log off the trail. Thanks to all of our Cub Scout volunteers: Tim, Zach, Max & Lucas Batanian, Paul and Nicholas Nerli, Connor and Nina Spencer, Kurt and Nicholas Prindiville, Alex & John Ohlson, Dave Alberding, Bryan Perkins, and Nicole Perkins.     Nature Center Trails Get Improvements Eagle Scout candidates Garrett McKinney of Troop 212 and Ian Johnson of Troop 217 recently completed trail improvement projects at the Fox Island Nature Center.    Garrett's project consisted of building raised walkways over the wetland's marshes, protecting the area from the impacts of hikers traveling through the area. The walkways were prefabricated offsite, and installed on concrete pier blocks, to ensure resistance to rotting.   Ian's project completed the 'West Loop' of the Nature Center's trail system, allowing hikers to explore the westerly half of the 5-acre nature preserve.  Volunteers from Troop 217 cleared new trails, placed log slab stepping stones, and installed plant identification markers along the route. Highlights of the new trail include 'Stinging Nettle' meadow, (left) ancient nurse logs, and examples of the various plant species that grow on Fox Island. Nichols Center Gets New Flagpole On Saturday, March 3rd, 2007, members of Cub Scout Pack 202, Den 7 raised the new flagpole at the Nichols Center. The cubs built the new flagpole from a fir tree found on Fox Island, and they spent three months making it; stripping the bark, polishing the wood, and applying varnish & hardware.  The old flagpole was blown down in a windstorm in February, 2006. Once the new pole was raised, the Cubs performed a flag ceremony, with a brand new American Flag, donated by FICRA.       Above: Pack 202's Cub Scouts hoist the new flagpole into place. Right: Members of Den 7 performed the flag ceremony; Assistant Den Leader Brandon Stevenson, Den Leader Doug Nilsen, Blake Paffile, Walker Carlson, Blaize Stevenson, Dan Sheppard and Jonathan Nilsen.  Not pictured; Bobby Blaser.   Fox Island Nature Center - What's Next? An update on our 'gardening' project at the Wetland Park.  Four scout projects are now under way at the Nature Center. Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Eason of Boy Scout Troop 212, Has completed the Native Species Garden in the far left hand area of the diagram. Eagle Scout candidate Garrett McKinney  of Boy Scout Troop 212, completed building boardwalks across the marshy areas of the nature trail. Eagle Scout candidate Page Ollice has completed a new deck for the Nichols center. Ian Johnson of Boy Scout Troop 217 has completed a new trail-building project, which expanded the Nature Center's trail system, and installed plant identification markers along the trails. And Zach Briggs, of Boy Scout Troop 282, just completed construction of a new picnic area near the gardens for his Eagle project, and built several picnic tables for the park. Girl Scout Troop 290 has planted a flower & shrub garden in the circular area at right. Commemorative tiles and bricks have been engraved with donor's names.  The tiles at the Nichols Center are completed, and the bricks are being engraved, and will be installed in conjunction with the new garden projects. Visit the Nature Center website at www.FoxIsland.net/Nature_center.htm        Clay Babies! What are Clay Babies, you ask?  According to amateur geologists, our clay babies are concretions, which are defined as, “a rounded mass of mineral matter found in sedimentary rock (or – in the case of clay, material with extremely small grains).”       Find out more on our new clay babies web page, courtesy of Fox Island author Don Edgers, author of two books about Fox Island history; "An Island in Time, Growing Up In The 40's", and "An Island in Time, Coming of Age in the 50's".  Check it out!   Event Ideas Wanted! FICRA is looking for new ideas for Fox Island community events.  While our usual annual events such as the Easter Egg hunt, FICRA Fair and Christmas Tree lighting are always popular, there is always more we can provide to the community.  If you have a great idea for an event or project we can provide for Island families, children or teens, please send it to John Ohlson Insulation Contractor Wanted The Fox Island Community and Recreation Association is accepting bids from contractors for installing insulation in the attic of the Nichols Community Center. Please contact Lise' at 253-549-2701 or email Crime Advisory Alert For more information on Crime Prevention or the Gig Harbor Police Department, please consult our web site: www.harborpd.com Thanks! Community Services Officer E. Watson #910 Peninsula Detachment 6006 133rd St NW Gig Harbor WA 98332 253-798-4940 phone 253-798-4943 fax Fox Island News Crime Watch Hotline The Crime Watch Committee now has a Crime Watch Hotline!   Call 253-549-7744 to see why the Crime Watch flags are up, or read the listing of recent incidents on the Crime Watch Home Page Post a crime incident using our new Crime Watch reporting form. Citizen Patrol Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to conduct Citizen Patrols on Fox Island.  Citizen Patrol volunteers do not carry guns, don't confront anyone, and generally observe potential crime areas, recording license numbers of suspicious vehicles and forwarding to the sheriff's office.  Volunteers work 3 hours or more a week, day or night, and can be ages 18 & up.  Contact Stan Weston for more information at 253-549-7744 and leave your name & number.   Fox Island Book Club The Fox Island Book Club meets the first Monday of the month at  4:00 PM at the Fox Island Museum.  Come join your Island neighbors in some literary fun!  All interested people are welcome. FICRA Hotline! We now have a recorded hotline for finding out about all the latest happenings on Fox Island.  Just call 253-549-2434, to hear what's happening! Bridge Signs FICRA maintains the Fox Island Bridge Sign board. Fox Island Residents who are paid FICRA members are allowed to use the sign at no charge to promote events, special occasions, etc.  However, no signage that is of a commercial, religious, political or controversial nature may be posted.  If you wish to use the bridge sign, please call 549-2701 or email. Nichols Community Center rentals Effective September 5, 2003, to qualify for the Fox Island resident discount rental rates, you must be a paid member of FICRA.     Visit the Chapel on Echo Bay's new website, check out the photo gallery, and reserve your event date. Household Tips Submit your tips to the FoxIsland.net Feedback page SPONSOR Creator of FoxIsland.net - Website design & hosting.   Web hosting from $19.99/mo. includes 2 FREE e-mail accounts.  Websites from $399.00 for Realtors, businesses, and organizations. Fast, friendly service, Fox Island owned & operated. 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Want to know when the next movie is showing at the Gig Harbor Cinemas?   Find it all on FoxIsland.net's own e-shopping center, the Island Marketplace Free Teen Ads Looking for work?  Do you baby-sit, do yard work, pet sit, or other useful chore?  Then the Free FICRA Teen Ads are for you!  Click here to submit your free Teen Ad today. Fox Island Wear For Sale Be sure to pick up your 2006 Fox Island wear. We have t-shirts, sweaters, caps and more! These make great Christmas gifts! Items are available at the Fox Island Museum, during regular Museum hours. Call: Georgia Moore  at 549-2774  E-Mail: georgiafi@centurytel.net Website: http://www.foxisland.net/museum.htm   Fox Island Community and Recreation Association FICRA - To provide recreation and social activities of a non-profit nature as a public service to the residents of the Island. Call: John Ohlson - President  at 253-549-2701  E-Mail: ficra@foxisland.net Address: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island Website: ficra.htm Want to keep informed about FoxIsland.net happenings? Join our e-mail 'e-Flash' Newsletter List to find out what's new on FoxIsland.net    FICRA E-Flash The e-FLASH welcomes your ads, articles, news and letters. Please submit your items about Fox Island events, people and news to: Call: John Ohlson  at 253-549-2701  E-Mail Website: http://www.foxisland.net/ficrflash.htm  Island Businesses Whatever you are looking for, it may turn up on the Island Marketplace. Need a housekeeper or a sitter for your pet?  Find one here.  Need a caterer or a Hair Stylist?  Find one here. Find it all on FoxIsland.net's own e-business directory Creator of FoxIsland.net - Website design & hosting, banner ads & digital photography.   Web hosting from $19.99/mo. includes 2 FREE e-mail accounts.  Websites from $599.00 for Realtors, businesses, and organizations. Fast, friendly service, Fox Island owned & operated. See our web services page for the latest prices, Or call 253-380-4100 Promote your business by sponsoring the FICRA E-Flash! The FICRA e-Flash is delivered via email to hundreds of Fox Island residents each month.  Help support FICRA and promote your business at the same time! Prices start at $20.00 per issue. For more information, contact the webmaster by replying to this message or send an email to the Webmaster Items Of General Interest Come Visit the Virtual Nichols Community Center! We have recently upgraded the Community Center's home page, plus the center has ben recently repainted inside and out.  Take a peek at the new virtual photo tour and find out about renting the center for your private party, wedding reception, meetings, or other function.   Fill out the online booking form or call 253-549-2701 to request information or to book a date.  Dates are filling fast, so don't delay! Update On The Narrows Bridge Bird’s-eye View of Narrows Bridges One camera is positioned on the old bridge’s west tower. In an emergency, this web-cam could be used to enhance traffic monitoring in that it covers the bridge span itself. The camera views can be found at www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr16narrowsbridge/webcams/ The New Narrows Bridge - Good to Go! To learn more about the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, visit www.tacomanarrowsbridge.com  and click on Building the Bridge. The new Narrows Bridge on Opening Day, July 16, 2007 October, 2006 - all but 16 of the bridge deck sections were in place.  Photo by John Ohlson - Dragonwyck Web Design May, 2006 Cable spinning completed, ready for bridge decks Photo by John Ohlson - Dragonwyck Web Design   Who to Call? Contact For Tacoma Narrows Constructors Erin Babbo eebabbo@bechtel.com  253-853-9584  Public Affairs Manager Tacoma Narrows Constructors 3212 50th Street Court, Ste B100 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 253-853-9500 fax 253-853-9351 WSDOT Public Affairs Contact Claudia Cornish 1614 S Mildred STE E Tacoma, WA 98465 253-534-4646 WSDOT Public Affairs Contact Filiz Satir SatirF@wsdot.wa.gov  1614 S Mildred STE E Tacoma, WA 98465 253-534-4670 Governmental Officials Contact Information US Rep Norm Dicks http://www.house.gov/dicks/ US Senator Patty Murray http://murray.senate.gov/ US Senator Maria Cantwell http://cantwell.senate.gov/ Governor Christine Gregoire http://www.governor.wa.gov State Derek Kilmer http://www.leg.wa.gov/senate/kilmer/ State Rep Larry Seaquist 26th District http://www.leg.wa.gov/house/seaquist/ Pierce County Councilman Terry Lee http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/Abtus/ourorg/council/district7.htm Fox Island Real Estate FROM OUR SPONSORS: The FoxIsland.net domain name is provided as a public service to FICRA members by: Larry & Linda Clarke Visit their website for all  your real estate needs. 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