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| The Mukai Residence, date unknown |
The Vashon Island Mukai farm and garden is a historic treasure and precious community asset. Island Landmarks, a local non-profit, was set up in 1995 and charged with stewardship of the property. Over the past several years, Island Landmarks has been inactive and the property is in need of restoration. To remedy this situation, over 70 islanders recently became members of Island Landmarks, convened a special meeting on Monday June 4th, removed the old board, and unanimously elected 11 islanders as new board members, with the goal of revitalizing the Mukai house and garden for the benefit of the broader community.
Island Landmarks new board members would like to invite you to an Open House at the Mukai farm and garden on Monday evening, June 18th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please stop by, tour the house, view the gardens, become an Island Landmarks member, and meet the new board. At 7:00 p.m., the board will meet to discuss next-steps; all are welcome to attend this meeting as well. There will be lots of opportunities for islanders to become involved in the Mukai farm and garden community initiative. Contact one of us if you're interested in helping or join us on Monday June 18th at the open house as we celebrate our efforts to reclaim this property for our island community.
The Island Landmarks board: Glenda Pearson, President; Ellen Kritzman and Helen Meeker, Vice Presidents; Yvonne Kuperberg, treasurer; Rayna Holtz, secretary; Bruce Haulman; Lynn Greiner; Bob Horsley; Anita Halstead; Kelly Robinson; and Sally Fox.
For more information and photos detailing the history of the Mukai Cold Process & Barreling Plant, Property and Family visit, http://www.nps.gov/nr/feature/asia/2002/mukai.htm
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