A New Roof for Dave

On January 5, long-time islander and  community volunteer Dave Rogers was up on his roof, straightening out a large tarp that he had recently put up to cover a leak.  Suddenly a gust of wind rushed under the tarp and pushed him off the roof.  He landed flat on his back on the stairs below.  With no one around to help him, he managed to drag himself up the stairs and into the house to call 911.

After staying at the Skilled Nursing Wing of the Vashon Care Center, Dave is slowly recovering at home.  He has several broken ribs as well as broken vertebrae.  

Dave is very active in state government on behalf of senior citizens:  He’s on the executive committee of the State Council on Aging and a leader on the Advisory Council of Aging and Disability as well as serving on other legislative committees.  His is a big voice in King County and Olympia, and this setback will be hard for him.  Many people also know Dave as the AARP Defensive Driving instructor or as the leader of the summer bocce games at the VCC.  Perhaps you recall him as the handsome and handsomely dressed runway escort at the Senior Center’s annual tea and fashion show.  If you’ve met him there or as the driver on many special Senior Center trips, you don’t forget who he is.

Senior Center Board President George Eustice has opened an account at U.S. Bank to raise money for a new roof for Dave, so he will not be tempted to scale it again himself.  George’s also seeking a couple of strong workers to help install the new roof:  Materials will cost about $2,000.  Please stop by the bank and make a contribution, large or small.