Please check out or firm historian, Vince Roman’s, latest story published in COLUMBIA magazine. The story revolves around Charles Brown and the bank scandal in which he was involved in at the turn of the century. Please click on the link and enjoy!!!

Bank Scandal COLUMBIA mag.

Mr. Gregg’s brother, retired Vancouver judge Robert Harris, recently had a fall in his house and is now doing much better. The firm sent him an orchid and magazines to read while he was recuperating in a convalescent home two weeks ago. Here is the card he sent us in return.

We have a new associate attorneys starting at our Vancouver office. Please welcome Jennifer Kirkman and Michael S. Chin to our team!

Jennifer grew up in the small town of Welches, Oregon, and graduated from Sandy High School. She is a Willamette University alumnae, where she was active in Alpha Chi Omega, the student-run Bistro and the freshmen orientation program Opening Days. Jennifer received her J.D. at the University of Oregon School of Law. She focused her efforts in law school and consequently earned Statements of Completion in Business Law, Tax Law, Estate Planning, and Pro Bono work. Jennifer was active in the Student Bar Association, a director of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), and a member of Phi Alpha Delta. Jennifer enjoys cooking, camping, and exploring Pacific Northwest wineries in her spare time.

Michael is an active member of Washington State Bar Association and most recently was practicing in Snohomish County. During that time Michael worked in the areas of Family Law, Real Estate Dispute, and Estate and Small Business Tax Planning. Originally from Mukilteo, Washington, Michael graduated Cum Laude from Saint Mary’s College of California, with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science. He then graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law. In 2010, Michael received his Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Washington. As an attorney, Michael prides himself on being a zealous and effective, yet compassionate advocate. Understanding that disputes often become personal, it is his goal to provide the best representation for his client without compromising their emotional concerns. With his tax background in both estate planning and small business planning Michael is also capable of dealing with complex property distribution and settlement.

Yesterday we planted a few batches of new flowers to add some color to the front of the office. We also planted more herbs (sage, parsley, basil) in the herb garden and added lavender under an existing Japanese Maple Tree. Summer 2010 is looking great at the Charles Brown House!

It’s time again to start planting veggies and herbs in Vancouver. The compost turned out very nice and Vince spread it down on the beds today for excellent nutrition for the plants.

On Friday October 30 we were pleased to have two of Charles Brown’s great-granddaughter’s stop by the house for a visit and tour. Nancy Brunquist and her sister Deb Ries had been to the house three years ago during an open house but just happened to be in the area Friday and stopped by. Vince presented them with a few stories he has been working on regarding their family. He also gave them a tour of the house and showed them the historical garden. They even clipped branches from the lilac bush to transplant to their own yard. We love it when family members stop by and have interest in their roots.

Yesterday morning the students workers were in Vancouver helping out with yard work. They pulled and sprayed weeds, raked, cleaned the barbecue and chopped down grass. Their hard work is much appreciated and the yard looks great. Can’t wait to have them back again!

Wow, you wouldn’t believe how fast our garden is growing. Lettuce is huge. Tomatoes are starting to bloom flowers. Snap peas are very tall. Everything else just looks amazing. We have already begun to harvest such crops like lettuce and of course the herbs. Here are a few recent pictures from outside.

The employees here at Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson and Hook are always looking for creative ways to get our names into the community. Our very own Vince Roman had an article recently published in the Finnish American Reporter. The article concerns his ancestor and is quite interesting. Click on link to read. Enjoy. john-eskola-story

We recently planted six more small tomato plants to fill in an area in the garden that was empty. These tomatoes will grow quite well due to the sunlight they are exposed to on the west side of the house. Photos also include an updated version of the garden which nicely displays carrot and radish sprouts; as well as green onions, snap peas, chives, eggplant and of course tomatoes. Also shown in the photo is out brand new rotating compost machine which will allow us to create organic material to be used in fertilization of our vegetables.