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Geoduck litter on KP beach Americorps helps out on KP Photo by Dale Goodvin, KP News Become a fan on Facebook Sailboats dotted the bay as the Longbranch Improvement Club celebrated the opening day of boating season with a regatta on May 1. Follow us on Twitter Layoff notices sent to FD 16 employees

By Marsha Hart, KP News where we are today going into 2011,” “In past conversations we’ve never News Lique said. “It’s 50 cents on every thou- gotten a guarantee that a private ambu- Half of the Fire District 16 employees sand dollars of assessed property value. lance service will put an ambulance on Pierce Transit on KP ...... 2 will be receiving layoff notices by June 1. For a $250,000 home it is $125 a year. the Key Peninsula,” he said. “They may KP wood worker...... 6 During the May 11 Fire District 16 “It’s a tax everyone is already paying, agree to respond, but they will come Summer is here ...... 7 commissioner meeting, chief Tom Lique and has been for the last 10 years,” Lique from somewhere other than Key Center.” Music, poetry event ...... 23 announced that the notices were being said. FD 16 personnel would still respond to prepared for 14 of the 28 employees, and If the levy fails, it could mean the end an emergency and be committed to stay Sections layoffs would be effective Sept. 30. of ambulance services. with that patient until ambulance service Peninsula Views ...... 4 It’s an effort to allow those employees “If the renewal fails to go through, it could arrive, Lique said. However it could Business ...... 5 to plan, in case the Emergency Medical will be almost $1.3 million cut in my potentially mean delays in fire response. Summer on the Peninsula 7 Services levy fails in August. As the budget, so right now the EMS part of the “Even if we can’t transport we would Faith ...... 12 current 10-year levy is set to expire this department provides 32 percent of our render care and be committed to them year, voters will go to the polls in August revenue.” until the ambulance came,” Lique said. Features ...... 13 to vote to either continue the levy for The commissioners have gone through “It could cause a ripple effect delay in our Community Works ...... 14 another 10 years or stop it. a workshop to determine what it could entire system following that format.” Education ...... 25 If the levy fails, Lique said the depart- mean for the department if the levy fails. In the past, Lique said there have been Arts & Entertainment . . .26 ment would no longer guarantee ambu- They have recommended that Lique lags in response time. Sports ...... 27 lance service without enough personnel begin shopping for private ambulance “On at least two occasions when we’ve to staff it. services for the Key Peninsula, but he said Obituaries ...... 28 “If the levy passes it leaves us right it doesn’t look promising. (See FD16, Page 28) 2 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News State camp- Key Peninsula may lose bus service By Rick Sorrels, KP News members and I are in favor of extending of your comments and forward them to routes to include outlying small commu- the whole Board. Public can testify at any ground hosts The Pierce Transit Board of nities, but this would come at a cost of board meeting. Board meetings are on Commissioners will soon decide whether reduced service to the inner cities. the second Monday of each month at 4 to have the voters consider a .3 percent “Decisions have not been made yet, p.m. at the Pierce Transit facilities located needed increase in sales tax to preserve existing and will be the subject of much discus- at 3720 96th St. SW, Lakewood. bus service, or to reduce or eliminate bus sion over the coming months.” Aproximately 100 persons attended the OLYMPIA - The Washington State service to various areas. Key Peninsula is Faced with proposed service reduc- May 10 Pierce Transit Board meeting. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at risk of loosing all bus service. The tions, five Pierce County cities (Bonney Dozens of citizens all spoke out against any is recruiting enthusiastic, reliable, and closest bus stop would be the Purdy Park Lake, Orting, Buckley, Steilacoom, and reduction in service. committed volunteers who would like to and Ride. Dupont) have threatened to withdraw serve as unpaid campground hosts at The current year budget for Pierce from the Pierce Transit District if service some of the recreation areas DNR Transit is $119 million. This is a revenue to their communities is cut. manages across Washington State. Camp drop of $40 million since 2007. Lars Erickson, the Public Relations offi- hosts provide a positive, helpful, safe, Revenue comes from sales tax (70 cial for Pierce Transit, says, “Withdrawal and informative DNR presence for visi- percent), fair box receipts (18 percent), from the Pierce Transit District does not tors. Hosts have two primary duties-to and state and federal grants (10 percent). return the sales tax receipts to the cities conduct general campground mainte- Terry Lee, who represents the Key affected. The tax is still collected, the law nance and to act as a primary point of Peninsula on the Pierce County Council, simply prescribes a different distribution contact for campers. All hosts must is also the Chair of the Pierce Transit other than to Pierce Transit.” complete Basic First Aid training and Board. Washington law describes a procedure pass a Washington State Patrol criminal “The Pierce Transit Board will make the where cities can request and initiate a background check. While each DNR decision whether routes will be changed, “public transportation improvement confer- campground has unique characteristics or if a sales tax change goes to the voters,” ence” in order to redefine the boundaries of and natural features, the sites are all said Lee. “We have not made the decision the area served by Pierce Transit. considered rustic or primitive. Each site’s yet. A vote to change the tax would not go Lee said, “It is still unclear if unincorpo- amenities vary. If you are interested in to the voters until November or February. rated areas of Pierce County have the volunteering for the DNR as a camp- For a November vote, a decision would same rights as cities to determine the ground host, please call Christine need to be made no later than early service area. The attorneys are still Redmond, DNR’s Volunteer Program August. researching this.” Coordinator, at 360-902-1632. “If voters approve a sales tax increase, The only sure recourse that KP resi- we will be able to retain all existing bus dents now have is to make their needs service, and even add some additional and opinions known before decisions are CORRECTION service,” said Lee. “Without a sales tax made, he said. increase, we have no choice other than to “The public is welcome to call me, but I In the story “Food storm brews on Key cut service in order to live within our already have taken an active position to Pen” in our May edition, Holly Hendrick budget.” maintain service on the KP,” said Lee. was identified as a former board member A proposal submitted by Pierce “Other members of the Board are better of the Key Peninsula Farmers Market. Transit staff would eliminate all bus targets for public comments.” Hendrick was not a board member, but service on the Key Peninsula, including Councilmember Lee can be reached at was the market manager. The Key service for seniors and the disabled. 798-6654. Barb Shatz is the Clerk for the Peninsula News regrets the error. “I strongly oppose reducing any service Pierce Transit Board, and can be reached on the KP,” said Lee. “Other Board at 983-3438. Request that she make note

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An example of hour workshop is scheduled for June 19 how to create BRIEFS to teach volunteers the technique for defensible collecting samples. The samples are space around news analyzed for specific types of macroinver- your home to tebrates found at each site. help prevent KP Parks seeks input on Pierce County factors the date into the fire damage. comprehensive plan final grade given to the local streams in the annual state of the streams reports. Key Pen Parks will address the six-year Volunteers will collect samples in comprehensive plan during regular streams during the summer. Photo courtesy of Washington board meetings from June to September. To register for the workshop contact Department of The comprehensive plan is designed to the stream team at (253) 845-2973 or Natural guide staff, current and future elected email [email protected]. Resources officials on the planning and develop- ment of Key Pen Parks. Landscape tips to deter fire *Trim tree branches away from the other vegetation provide fuel for fires. Key Pen Parks is seeking public home Reducing or eliminating vegetation comments for the plan. The meetings will Wildfire season is coming sooner than *Keep vegetation, including the lawn, close to structures creates a defensible be held at Volunteer Park Annex the we may think, and now is the time to around the home low and green space against a wildfire. second Monday of each month at 7:30 consider fire-resistant landscaping tech- *Limb trees at least six feet above the Another idea is to add firebreaks in the p.m. A copy of the current comprehen- niques that can help keep your home ground to reduce the chances that a fire landscape designe. Examples of fire- sive plan is available at the Park District safe, especially if you live near a forest. on the ground will spread into tree tops - breaks include concrete, brick or gravel website www.keypenparks.com or contact In 2009, Western Washington recorded this is especially important if your prop- walkways, concrete flower box borders or the office. its highest fire danger on July 29 (104 erty has lots of trees planters, and perhaps water features, For more information call 884-9240 or degrees in Olympia.) Statewide, there *Keep decorative ground covers such such as a pond. Even the backyard swim- email [email protected] were 1,044 fires totaling approximately as beauty bark away from direct contact ming pool can serve as a firebreak. 17,203 acres. with your home - bark and wood chip For additional tips on how to reduce Stream Team seeks volun- Whether you are doing yard mainte- ground covers can smolder the risk of wildfire to your community, teers nance or landscape design, these tips can *Trim back trees and shrubbery home and family, log on to help to keep your property safe. around structures so that fire crews and www.firewise.org Volunteers are needed to collect *Use plants with high moisture content their vehicles will have safe access in an samples from county streams. A three- (deciduous) nearest the home emergency. Trees, shrubs, grasses and Source: Department of Natural Resources 4 Peninsula Views www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Key Pen voices needed EDITORIAL won’t be enough staff to man the ambu- are transported to a hospital will receive lance service 24-7. a bill from that ambulance service. In the coming months Key Pen Parks In case the levy fails, Lique has begun And a couple of questions to think will be conducting meetings to address to send layoff notices to 14 of the FD 16 about for the next couple of months: the comprehensive plan. It is a six-year EMS levy campaign staff and is also looking for private Do you want to continue paying a tax plan that is meant to guide the future ambulance companies to serve the Key you have been paying the last 10 years to for planning and development of our heats up Peninsula. support everyone in the community who parks. For 10 years residents of the Key A yes vote on the levy in August will may need ambulance service from FD Though everyone seems to agree Peninsula have been paying taxes that keep the current FD 16 ambulance. 16, which is headquartered on the Key that parks are important, few of the fund an Emergency Medical Service levy. First, by voting no it will mean the end Peninsula? residents turn out for these public The levy has been providing money to of FD 16 ambulance service. If that Do you prefer to pay as you go, get rid meetings that directly affect how the offset any expense for ambulance happens, other agencies that currently of the ambulance on the Key Peninsula parks will be shaped for the future. service to residents. Patients who live on have a mutual aid agreement with FD and instead have an “Each man is on his Our children and grandchildren will the Key Peninsula don’t have any out-of- 16, including Mason County, Gig own,” type of situation where only those be affected by the way the Key pocket expense for the transport to area Harbor and South Kitsap, will view the who use the ambulance pay for it? Peninsula parks are designed and hospitals. The levy picks up the tab for agreement as broken. Lique said those One more question to ponder. Do you planned, and the way those designs what a patient’s insurance doesn’t pay. agencies won’t respond to our needs if prefer to have the responders who know and plans are implemented. That EMS levy will expire at the end of FD 16 has no unit to respond to them the area, and know how to find those The parks commissioners are elected the year, and a renewal will be on the when they are in need. hidden driveways out here on the Key officials, and are there to listen to the ballot in August. Expect the issue to get Instead the KP will have a private Peninsula, or is it acceptable to have community and move forward with heated in the coming months. In these ambulance. It is possible this private responders who don’t live here, don’t what the community wants to for recre- situations the facts can sometimes service will be headquartered some- work here, and possibly respond from ational activities on the Key Peninsula. become blurred, so here are things to where other than the Key Peninsula, somewhere in Tacoma? Your voice is needed, and everyone is remember and consider. making the response time longer than The decision is ours to make. Voters welcome to attend the public meet- According to FD 16 Fire Chief Tom that of FD 16. will determine whether FD 16 will have ings. Lique, without the levy funding there That will also mean that residents who an ambulance service.

KP needs EMS levy want to extend our gratitude to our site appreciated all the help this community LETTERS TO leaders and other local community provides. Two weeks ago my husband fell and groups who helped make this a successful Marge Radonich and her girls. THE EDITOR broke his hip. This time it took about 15- event. 20 minutes for them to show up. Why? Site Leaders: Jerry and Marilyn Harley, Let’s find the litter bug Because of the levy failure and Yannity, John Buckles, Lloyd Miller and James Community responded to we are now down to ONE MEDIC ONE Allyn, Barb Trotter, Tony Beckett, Kim For the second time in two months, library in need for the entire Key Peninsula. What would Sutherin, and Dennis Taylor. Groups: A someone has dumped a boat on the you have done if someone in your family special THANK YOU to our LDS road I live off of. And, because it was During the last month of my term as had a life threatening injury while our members, The Key Center Ward, for handy, as of this morning, someone had president of the Friends of the Key ONE MEDIC ONE was hauling someone preparing lunch, Albertsons, Jeff topped it off with a couple of tires, a Center Library, I wrote a news brief enti- else in? Wait until Gig Harbor or Ollala Charboneau, Lakebay Fuchsia Society, plastic wading pool and some other tled “Friends send SOS,” I believe. We could get someone out to help? We need Historical Society, Boy Scouts, Key assorted garbage. were in need of book donations; our sale our fire department back the way it was Peninsula Tennis Club, Sunnycrest Before and in between the watercraft shelves in the library lobby nearly empty. before Yannity spewed his poisoned influ- Nursery, Girl Scouts, Peninsula Youth we have had roofing materials, construc- The communities of the KP responded ences. The levy would cost a homeowner Council, West Sound Disc Golf tion waste and assorted appliances with generosity, and our shelves are now with a $250k house just $40 a year. $40! Association, YMCA Friends & Servants of dumped and left for us, the taxpayers, full again. One person in particular who Being on a fixed income I sure would the Key Peninsula, and the Peninsula to pay to dispose of. Our children walk donated books provides assurances for come up with $40 to make sure my family Lutheran Church Youth for their this road from the bus stop. We have the future of books, reading, and was safe! Come on people, vote yes on support! Peninsula Tennis Club and all of had propane type tanks, five gallon libraries. After reading the article, eight the levy! our community members for your leader- buckets of who knows what and other year old Olivia (we have permission to Eva Griffin 853-6477 ship! potentially dangerous items dumped use her name) selected volumes from here, too. I am afraid of what may show among her own books and asked the rela- Thank you Key Peninsula for Thank you up next. tive she was visiting to donate them to the supporting your parks! So if you know someone who recently Friends of the KC Library. Many thanks Thank you to all who attended Dick re-roofed, and is bragging about getting to Olivia, and everyone else who The staff at Key Pen Parks would like to Radonich’s memorial. Some of you rid of there waste or their old 16 foot responded. thank the community for the support we brought food, shared wonderful memo- Bayliner for free in the middle of the My best, received for the 2010 Parks Appreciation ries. And to the people who made the night, report them to the police. Chris Fitzgerald, Day. We had a total of 143 volunteers at 7 outside beautiful with their plantings and Enough is enough! former President, Friends of KC Library” sites with 279 hours in volunteer time. We mowing, we thank you. Our family deeply Tania Erickson

The opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily those of the KP News. We neither endorse nor oppose issues or proposals discussed on this page and present these views for public information only. June 2010 • www.keypennews.com Business 5 KP business expands, adds inventory

By Karen Lovett, KP News in the USA. Books, crystal, copperware, dolls, dish towels, lamps toys, dishes, farm The shop located on the corner of and kitchen implements, games, and 134th Avenue and the Key Peninsula countless other items line the shelves, Highway now has double the size of its cabinets and walls. original space. The store has been open In addition to the wide array of for a year and a half. collectibles, cards and gifts, the shop Owner Becky Olsen spent three features artwork and products of local months working after hours, sometimes businesses, including Jake’s Coffee-a very all night long in order to finish the reno- popular brand, she said. Beads, jewelry, vation. Carpets now cover the floors. fine quality home sewn children’s Olsen said, “I ran out of time and clothing, Cow Poke spice rubs, candles, money to refinish the floors. The best Sugar Scrubs bath products, and many thing about the expansion is now we have other locally produced goods are also a bathroom and water. We used to have to available, and there is a special men’s Photo by Colleen Slater borrow the bathroom on the other side department. Expanding the space has allowed 2 Crazy Cousins to stock more antiques and collectables. of the building. Now there is a lot more “I like to support the local artists and room for consignments and furniture as businesses,” Becky said. the treasures you’ll discover there. Free booths will be offered outside on well as sale items.” 2 Crazy Cousins is well laid-out, but plan Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed- Sat the on Saturdays during the summer. Every nook, cranny and bit of wall to spend some time looking through the and after Memorial Weekend through The shop is located at 12402 134th Ave. space is filled with unique antiques and stunning display of quality items. There summer, Sunday will be added to the KPN. collectibles; imports as well as items made are plenty of bargains to be found among schedule. For more information call 884-3210. 6 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Elevated planter boxes a hit for Nilsen Woodworks

Digging and planting can be thera- peutic activities, and Magnus Nilsen wants people of all abilities to have the opportunity to garden with his specially designed planter boxes and potting benches.

By Danna Webster, KP News

It is easy for seniors to play around in the dirt with new elevated planter boxes made at Nilsen Woodworks, a Key Peninsula busi- ness. Owner Magnus Nilsen offered three boxes to Sound Vista Village Assisted Independent Living in Gig Harbor to test his idea. Sound Vista Village nurse, Jenny Hokenson says, “They work great. They Photo courtesy of Sharon Hockhalter have flowers growing in them. They have Magnus Nilsen, a woodworker who lives herbs growing in them.” The elevated on the Key Peninsula, assists a resident at boxes are built to accommodate gardeners: Sound Vista Village using a potting bench short and tall, with a walker or with a wheel- that he designed specifically for wheel- chair. They are built on stable and sturdy chair access. stands to prevent tipping, with rounded corners, 33 inches high and 7 inches deep. ❚ Visit the Minter Beach workshop or Sound Vista Executive Director Jerry shop on-line at his website Lee, helped Nilsen modify his boxes for www.nilsenwoodworks.com or call senior residents. Lee met Nilsen at a Gig 858-5072. Harbor Chamber of Commerce event and arranged for Nilsen to bring a mock planter prototype to the facility. Together were developed by a career building soft- they determined a good accessible height ware support program for Xerox; but he using a wheel chair and a measuring credits his father with teaching him how tape. They recruited residents to pretend to plan ahead for production run and to use the garden boxes so they were not quality wood working. He and his father too tall. We wanted a “planter box for built up to five boats a week in the South everybody’s needs: walkers, wheelchairs, San Francisco area prior to Nilsen’s mili- short or tall — as user friendly as tary and engineering careers. possible,” says Lee. Nilsen spent a According to Nilsen, every year gets Saturday planting with resident better and he is getting a lot of repeat busi- gardeners and also donated a planter ness. He likes working with cedar and has station where gardeners can work on an inventory that includes arbors, outdoor potting. “When they get their hands in dining tables, benches, swing glides, and the soil, that’s a therapeutic thing,” Lee horse-mounting staircases. Most recently, said, “He did a phenomenal job.” he has added a “C and C machine” to the Nilsen said he wanted to build a workshop. Its computer numerically- planter where seniors could “play around controlled programs produce carved in the dirt a little.” He started his wood- pictures and signs. working business when he and his wife, “What really gives me pleasure and Linda, came to the Key Peninsula in drives me on is customer satisfaction,” 2004. They moved, with his mother, from said Nilsen who especially enjoys northern California to reunite their customized orders. “I try to put quality family with his brother in Shelton and his into it. I would like it to be the way I sister in Gig Harbor. Their two sons are would want it. I’ve built a lot of stuff for finishing college degrees in California. people sight unseen, and not had Nilsen’s engineering and design skills anybody disappointed yet,” he said. June 2010 • www.keypennews.com Summer on the Peninsulas 7 Katina Durst of A Healthy Touch Massage SUMMER IS HERE offers hot rock massage and other massage services. By Kelly Maxfield, KP News A local favorite is Urban Escape Salon and Wellness Spa which has been in opera- As families are still feeling the effects of tion for over nine years. The spa is located a difficult economy, there will likely be in the Gateway Pointe Business Park on fewer families taking vacations and more Jahn Avenue near the Narrows Bridge. staycations. There are many opportuni- Owner Kailani Kim has created an atmos- ties for a fun staycation this year on the phere of harmony and well-being with cozy Key Peninsula. We’ve worked hard to put couches and soothing wall paint in the together as many ideas as possible from waiting area. With over 5,000 square feet summer camps and vacation Bible of space, the spa has the capacity to accom- Photo by Eleanor Walters, schools, to spas and summer concerts in modate larger groups such as bridal, prom, KP News nearby Gig Harbor. See pages 9, 10 and and birthday parties. “We are a full-service 12 for more information on Summer on head to toe spa dedicated to the celebra- and acrylic nails, manicures, pedicures, relaxing setting including deep tissue, the Peninsulas. tion of beauty,” says Kim. Services include waxing, permanent makeup, facials, reflexology, and hot stone massages. The hair, massage and body treatments, massage, and tanning. Jasmine has a cost for your first visit is $39. If you decide Spa options on the KP and Gig Harbor waxing, manicures, pedicures, permanent dedicated following of local women as to join their membership, a $59 per month Peninsulas make-up tattoo and lash perms. The spa is she is known for quick, yet quality nail fee entitles you to a single one hour The Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor open Monday through Saturday from 9 enhancements. Her crew is friendly and massage per month. If you cannot use your area offers numerous choices if you are a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information visit knows their craft providing quality serv- monthly massage for any reason, it can be looking to be pampered by spa industry the website at www.urbanespacesalon.net ices at good prices. The spa phone used at a later date. As a member, you may professionals. What could be better then or call 253-851-8110. number is 253-514-6229. buy additional visits for $39 per hour or $57 a couple of hours spent on relaxation? As per 90 minute visit. A popular offering is the weather heats up and summer 9 Essentials Day Spa is located in The Massage Envy is in the new Gig Harbor the couple’s room where two people at a clothing and sandals are brought out of Shops at Harbor Hill development near Uptown area off Point Fosdick Drive time can have a massage. The location storage, visit one of the many local busi- Costco. Owner Jasmine Wall has created Northwest. nesses that specialize in gifts for the body. a tastefully decorated spa that offers silk They offer multiple types of therapy in a (See SPA, Page 30)

“Celebrate the Key Peninsula” makes a great Father's Day gift. Call us at 884-4699, or you can find a copy at Sunnycrest Nursery, Trillium Creek Winery, Peninsula Market in Lake Kathryn and Key Center, Costless Pharmacy, Key Peninsula History Museum and the Key Peninsula News office at the Key Peninsula Civic Center or Borders Books in Gig Harbor. Proceeds from the book support produc- tion of the Key Peninsula News. 8 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Peninsula students win photography awards

Zachary Wright, 1st place

Staff Report Wright of Peninsula High School won first place in the documentary photog- Peninsula High School photography raphy category. Laurel Fisher won third students placed 6th in the state out of 65 place in the portraiture category, a in the 2010 Washington State High finalist award and a select ribbon award. School Photography Competition. Johsua Bessex won a finalist award and There were 3,500 images judged a select ribbon award, and Chelsea Lewis during the competition, and Zachary won a two finalist awards and two select ribbon awards. Other finalists at PHS include Ryan Deegan, Kirsta Kooker, and Scott Scamehorn. Other Select Ribbon award winners were Lauren Hollister, Susie King and Jillian Steffen.

Laurel Fisher, 3rd place June 2010 • www.keypennews.com 9 KP Summer Events

Look for additional informa- Where to go: tion on these events in future Key Peninsula Sport Complex, also issues of the KP News and online known as Volunteer Park, 5514 Key at keypennews.com Peninsula Highway N., Lakebay. 884-9240. Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 June 3 - Hershey’s Track and Field South Vaughn Road, Vaughn, Meet, presented by Key Pen Parks and KP (253) 884-3456 Middle School, for boys and girls aged 9- Peninsula High School, 14105 Purdy 14. Volunteer Park, check-in at 2:45 p.m.; Lane Northwest, Gig Harbor events 3:15-5:30 p.m. 884-9240. (253) 530-4400 June 4 - Final Friday Night Skate Night St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 280 E. of the season 6-9 p.m. at KP Civic Center. Wheelwright St. S., Allyn Games in Whitmore room, snacks avail- (360) 275-8450 able for sale. $5 includes skates. 884-3456 Longbranch Improvement Club, or www.kpciviccenter.org 4312 Key Peninsula Highway S., June 6 – The Keys Got Talent auditions (253) 884-3890 at KP Civic Center, 2-5 p.m. Open to KP Key Peninsula Lutheran Church, residents (as defined by FD 16 bound- 4213 Lackey Road KPN, aries) ages 5 and up. Prizes of $100 - $300 (253) 884-3312 after final competition at Key Fest (see below). Registration forms and more Elementary, KP Food Bank, Family information available at Keyfair.org or at Resource Center, and the Lutheran food the door. program. Free parking for Allyn Days, June 6 - The Peninsula Youth Orchestra and shuttle busses run between church Spring Concert, 3 p.m. at Peninsula High and downtown Allyn. School auditorium. Free. 534-5384 or July 17/18 – Allyn Days. Food and www.harborpyo.org. entertainment. Salmon Bake on June 8 & 9 – Seussical Jr. at KP Civic Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., booths open 10 Center, 7 p.m. Minter Creek Elementary a.m., 7 p.m. dance; BBQ shellfish on presents the musical, funded by Two Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., booths open 11 Waters Arts Alliance. Free admission. See a.m. Entertainment starts 11 a.m. both p. 26 for more. days. http://allynaca.com/ June 10 - Auditions for Peninsula Youth July 18 – Croquet Tournament at Orchestra 2010/11 season 4- 7 p.m. Call Longbranch Improvement Club to for an audition time. Reserve spot for benefit The Mustard Seed. 2 – 6 p.m. classes for 3rd-12th grade students Teams of four compete at $60 per team. starting in September; 534-5384 or Spectators’ admission is a food bank www.harborpyo.org. donation. Registration forms and more June 12 – Flag Day Remembrance. information available at longbranchim- Members of the Key Peninsula Veterans provementclub.org or call 884-0577. Institute will hand out flag pins at Purdy July 24 – 10th Annual Salmon Bake at Costless Pharmacy and Key Center LIC by Longbranch Community Church, Marketplace to wear the following week to 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, to honor all Veterans. $14 at the door, $5 for children 5 - 12. June 19 – Victor Flea Market, 9 a.m. – 4 Available at Sunnycrest Nursery, Home p.m. behind Victor fire station. Great Store, Charboneau’s, Coast to Coast, hamburgers, raffle, bake sale, rummage, church members, or call 857-5184. plants. 360-275-1364. July 27 – Poet’s Beat Night at June 25 - Skate night KP Civic Center, O’Callahan’s starts at 6 p.m. 884-6455 to 7-10 p.m. www.kpciviccenter.org or 884- sign up or get more information. 3456 June 28 – July 4 - Fireworks Sale. Key July 16 - Skate night KP Civic Center, 7- Peninsula Veterans Institute will sell fire- 10 p.m. www.kpciviccenter.org or 884- works in the Lake Kathryn Village 3456 parking lot. For more information call July 17 – Annual Patio Bake Sale by St. Mike Coffin, 884-9852. Hugh’s Episcopal Church in Allyn, as Aug. 7 – Beyond the Borders at LIC, part of Allyn Days. Some of the proceeds from 1-6 p.m. Free admission, variety of from the bake sale and their October bazaar help benefit Evergreen (See SUMMER, Page 30) 10 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Summer Concerts and Entertainment off the Peninsula

Sharon Hicks, KP News and parking are free with a playground for the kids. There will be over 40 booths Gig Harbor will offer a multitude of with a lot to offer. Fox Island Fair is Aug. concerts and Outdoor Cinemagic from 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering a June through August. The annual variety of handcrafted items, games, book Maritime Gig kicks off the summer on sales, horticultural displays, and Bingo to June 5 and 6. It is the Peninsulas’ oldest name a few. and largest festival where thousands of The Harbor WildWatch will present a people attend each year for the parade, “Get Your Feet Wet” program with touch- 5k, 10k, Kids Fun Run, concessions, tanks at the Gig Harbor Farmers Market entertainment and the traditional on June 9 and 30, July 7, 21, 28 and Aug. Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday. Summer 4 and 18. Also at Skansie Brothers Park Sounds at Skansie will run every Tuesday during the Gig Maritime Festival, June 5 from June 22 through Aug. 24. Outdoor from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a hands-on movies begin in July. Donkey Creek Park interpretive program where marine life Date Night movies will be July 9 and 23, species common to Puget Sound are Aug. 7 and 29. Bring the whole family for brought in from local beaches for chil- Family Movie Night at Skansie Brothers dren to touch, feel and learn. Such Park, July 10, and 24 and Aug. 21. The programs will also be held at Kopachuck, movies are free, sponsored by Penrose, Joemma , and Manchester State CenturytLink, St. Anthony Hospital and Parks. Check harborwildwatch.org for MultiCare Gig Harbor Medical Park. dates at each location. Fox Island will have a Market at the Walk the streets of Gig Harbor, attend Photo courtesy of Rebecca Mullen Nichols Community Center June 5 and Fox Island events or “Get your feet wet” Harbor WildWatch gives a hands-on intro- July 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission at the local beaches of Puget Sound. duction to area sea life.

Summer Camps on and around the Key

Soon it will be time to put away the programs through their schools, $60 for This camp is for children entering pencils, pack away the backpacks and get those on reduced lunch, and $90 per grades 1-7. June 28-Aug. 20, cost $179 for on with summer fun. There are quite a week for those on full price lunch. YMCA members, $184 for non-members. few opportunities for summer activities Fee for 13 to 18 year olds is a $60 per Bring a sack lunch daily, camp provides a through organizations and churches this year membership. snack. year. There is also a registration fee of $15 Campers will experience boating, It’s always best to sign up early, as some for new members, however there are archery, wall climbing, sports, beach of these fill quickly. many scholarships and financial aid avail- explortion, reptiles, arts and crafts and able, and no child is turned away for the swimming. Boys & Girls Club in Gig Harbor, 8502 inability to pay. Other discounts are avail- Register online at www.campseymour.org. Skansie Ave., Gig Harbor able as well, including sibling discounts Lighthouse Christian School, 3008 36th (253) 502-4670. and military families. St. Northwest, Gig Harbor Summer programs are scheduled June Children’s Home Society, 17010 S. (253) 858-5962 21 through Aug. 20. There are programs Vaughn Road, Vaughn-884-5433 Playing for Him summer Sports Camp for kids from 6 to 18. Weekly themes such No Child Left Inside Camp runs July is July 19-22, and cost is $65 for grades 1- as “Around the World,” “Techno-logic,” 12-30 for preschool through 5th grade. 5. Fun in the Son will be Aug. 9 -12, cost and “The Amazing Race,” are designed Cost $16 per week, and scholarships area is $65 for grades 1-5, and Girls Volleyball for the 6 to 12 year olds, and for the 13 to available. Inquire at the office. Camp will be Aug. 23-25, cost is $40 and 18 year olds there are leadership oppor- Kindercamp for ages 3-5, Summer Fun this camp is for girls in grades 6-8. tunities, community service projects and for grades 1 through 5 and Amigos for Gig Harbor Academy, 6820 32nd St. team building skills. This age group can grades 6-8. There are community service N.W., Gig Harbor, also learn job skills and earn up to 200 volunteer opportunities for high school (253) 265-2150. volunteer hours for school. students. There are many options to choose Fees for the 6 to 12 year olds are $30 YMCA Day Camp at Camp Seymour, per week for those on the free lunch 9725 Cramer Road KPN – 884-3392 (See CAMP, Page 29) June 2010 • www.keypennews.com 11 12 Faith www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Of Bikinis, Baristas, and Beauty

By Dan Whitmarsh badge of honor. For every serious female out of overly-sensitive sensibilities or businesses. It’s because these places Special to the KP News actor, working hard at her craft, too many Victorian aversions to anything tawdry, cheapen women, turning them into one- girls are getting their moment of fame in but instead out of a more incredible dimensional caricatures for the enjoy- hey’re showing up everywhere, a Girls Gone Wild video. All rhetoric vision of sexuality than anything the ment of so many men, and because they from Everett to Bellevue to aside, bikini coffee stands take us back to world can imagine. cheapen sex, the very thing they play on TSeattle to Purdy, stirring up a a world where a woman’s primary worth Any cheapening of sexuality is a cheap- to draw customers in. strong response wherever they land. is her physical attractiveness to men. ening of the deepest part of our selves. At this point, some would say, “Live and Coffee stands in the “bikini barista” tradi- Sexually exploitive promotions tell us a Any divorcing of sexuality from true, let live. If you don’t like it, don’t shop tion are here in our neighborhood, too, woman is valuable for her cleavage, her abiding relationship does damage to who there. Don’t foist your morality on and I’m disappointed. Why? flat stomach, and her ability to flirt. They we are as humans. others.” First, this: Women, created in the reinforce to men the belief that women When sexuality is used as an advertising The problem is this: what these stands image of God, have immeasurable exist for man’s pleasure; that women are ploy, when it is removed from a do cheapens all of us, it cheapens our intrinsic worth. God’s image is shown in to be admired because of their sexuality, committed relationship, it does harm to community, it cheapens the lives of every- their intellect, in their wisdom, in their their bodies, and the way they flirt with our souls. body here. So while I don’t plan on leadership skills. Women occupy some of customers who stop by for a cup of coffee. When we take one of the most intimate standing outside with protest signs, I the highest areas of leadership in our Let’s face it. I highly doubt anybody is connections between human beings and certainly do hope others will consider the country. I serve in a church that believes driving away thinking “I admire her for turn it into a gimmick, we deny ourselves impact their spending choices make in men and women share equal rights and her understanding of the political situa- as Human and move down the ladder to this world. responsibilities in every area of leader- tion in Afghanistan.” I even doubt animal. After all, we’ve got plenty of other ship. In God’s eyes, women are the full anybody is driving away thinking “she Using female sexuality to sell coffee coffee stands that are doing just fine equal of men. makes a great cup of coffee.” cheapens sex and damages employees without putting their girls in bikinis, Unfortunately, for every Condoleezza I also happen to have a high view of and customers by denying their tassels, and pasties. In fact, if you take the Rice and Hillary Clinton who rises to sex. Sexuality is ultimately about an inti- humanity, their worth, and their ability to time, you’ll find they have baristas who Secretary of State, there is a Paris Hilton mate, spiritual human connection. The know and be known by others in respect might impress you with their intellect, or Britney Spears making the case that church’s aversion to sexual immorality and love. their knowledge, and their ability to brew sex appeal and ‘dumb blonde’ are a and the cheapening of sex is not borne That’s why I’m saddened with these a great cup of coffee.

Vacation Bible School on There is limited space for 3-year-olds. and around the Key Cost is by donation. The Green Men will make an appearance, and Dr. Green and WayPoint Church holds VBS June 21- his assistant will lead the children in “way 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the church, cool science experiments.” 851-2625 12719 134th Ave KPN. “The Adventures of Will E. Makitt” take Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, VBS the children on a high energy “road June 28-July 1, 7700 Skansie Ave., Gig trip,” learning new songs, having fun Harbor, High Seas Expedition Day contests, doing great crafts. They will get Camp, for kids entering 1st through 4th into situations that require the wisdom of grade, 9 a.m. to noon, cost $35 per child. God to get them safely on their way Pre-registration required. Pick up forms again. 853-7878. at the church. 851-5842

Key Peninsula Baptist Church VBS Aug. 9-13, for K – 6th graders will be held at the KP Civic Center, 17010 S. Vaughn Road, Vaughn, from 9 a.m. to noon. Games, crafts, Bible study and snack time take place at “Saddle Ridge Ranch.” 884-1345.

United Methodist Church in Gig Harbor, VBS July 19-23, 7400 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor. “I Go Green Environmental Science VBS, Kids Making a Difference in God’s Green World,” for preschool-5th graders will be held at the church from 9 a.m. to noon. June 2010 • www.keypennews.com Features 13 ~ • Remembering dad on Father’s Day • ~ At the age of 5 or 6, the simplest things can make the biggest impact. Sharon Hicks visited Rachel Brown’s Kindergarten class at Minter Creek Elementary School to ask the kids, “What makes a dad great?”

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Rozlynn Raychel “He gives me presents when he comes Lafe Chapman home and he makes me breakfast all the “They buy you candy and toys” time.” Savannah Bruno Payton Rushton “They take you to stores” and what do “A great dad is one that buys you stuff you buy at stores? “They let you buy candy SHOBE MICHALKE KING CHAPMAN BRUNO that you really want.” and toys.”

Ashley Hammel Stephanie Bouvia “He’ll go to the store and buy me stuff.” “He takes you places where you really need to go.” Donavan Best “He’ll give me gum” Shawn Campbell “Daddy buys us food” Dennis Yefimov BOUVIA CAMPBELL DE LUCA GEISS HOGAN “He gave me gum when I wanted to. He Tyler De Luca got my brother and myself a motorcycle.” “They play with you” What kind of games do they play with you? “They play baseball Gweniveve Waters and out in the park.” “Um, he gives you things” What kind of things? “Ah, like a coat or like a toy.” Kaylee Geiss “Uhm, he lets me go on the computer Jayden Sundberg sometimes,” pause “but not very often.” “Um, he will give you permanent tatoos.” Ethan Hogan Haley Warsalla “Uuhmm, cause he gets to go to work.” “He gives you gum sometimes.” Andrew Huston Taylor Stevens “uhm, he helped me write the word, ahh, “Well, he likes to bring you to a special Dear Santa on my Christmas list.” Did he place where someone can get you gum.” help you write down what you wanted? “Yah, a flashlight, a video game (my mom Emily Shobe got that) ahh,and a ball, that’s all.” “Ah, he ah, he loves me and he likes to take me to the store to buy some toys Madison (Matty) Hutchison and now he doesn’t take me there “He lets you fix something,” pause “lets because I have too much toys and he you get something when you want it.” plays with my toys all the time.”

Austin Michalke “Sometimes I can’t play a game—my father has to ask my brother to help me beat the game”

Logan King “He plays football with you in the front HUSTON HUTCHISON yard.” See page 18 for more Father’s Day quotes. 14COMMUNITY WORKSwww.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Submit calendar items to [email protected] • Deadline 15th of the month

June 1, 7, 14, 21, 28- Single Moms’ Car Care Day for single free for contestants and parents of p.m. The fee is $40; the trip is for 5-7 Bloodmobile dates moms or wives of deployed service men contestants under 16; all others pay people. Bring lunch money and be who live on the KP. Free oil changes will $2. Finalists will perform at KeyFEST prepared to shop in historic downtown. The Cascade Regional Blood Services be provided. Sign up for an appointment 2010; the audience decides the winner Registration documents are available bloodmobile is at Albertson’s from 11:30 by June 3. Sharron Dean, 884-9948 with cash prizes for first, second and third online or at the KP Parks office; register a.m.-7 p.m. place. Rules and registration forms at by June 16. Chad, 884-9240 June 5 –Fire station www.keyfair.org June 1-PSD forum held Open House June 26-Low tide walk June 6- PYO concert A PSD Superintendent’s Forum is held The Wright Bliss fire station hosts an A free, guided low tide beach walk is at 6:30 p.m. at Kopachuck Middle School. Open House with a surplus equipment The Peninsula Youth Orchestra pres- from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kopachuck State sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the meeting ents its free Spring Concert at 3 p.m. at Park in Gig Harbor. This fun, family June 3-Track and field room in use with closed classes. Includes Peninsula High School’s auditorium. event will include exploring the beach meet office equipment and furniture as well as Auditions for the 2010/11 season will be and learning about the plants and some good tires that no longer fit their from 4- 7 p.m. on June 10; call for an animals that call this dynamic environ- The Hershey’s Track and Field Meet, available vehicles. audition time. Classes for 3rd-12th grade ment home. Booths about local water presented by Key Pen Parks and KP students start in September; call now to quality and how to protect Puget Sound Middle School, is a free event for boys June 5- Ashes reserve a spot. For more information, call will be available. Contact Erin, 884-9474 and girls aged 9-14. The free check-in will rummage sale PYO at 253-534-5384 or or [email protected] be at Volunteer Park at 2:45 p.m. and the www.harborpyo.org. events run from 3:15-5:30 p.m. The top Ashes, the fire department auxiliary, June 26 – Scrapbooking two finishers will qualify for the opportu- holds their annual rummage sale at the June 7-Filing date nity to advance to state. 884-9240 Key Center station from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scrapbooking, featuring patriotic Today is the first day for candidates to borders, is from 12-6 p.m. in the June 3-Fuchsia club June 5-Move with zumba file for elective office; last day to file is Whitmore Room at the Civic Center. June 11. Attendees are welcome to work on their The Lakebay Fuchsia Club meets at 7 Key Pen Parks presents zumba from 9- own projects. Registration is $15; applica- p.m. at the Key Center Library. Contact 10 a.m. in the Whitmore Room of the KP June 12- Clay artist’s tions are at www.kpciviccenter.org or call Ginnie, 884-9744 Civic Center from June 12-July 17. June 5 reception 884-3456. is a free demo session. Fee is $47. Register June 4 – Skate night by June 9, Chad, 884-9240 or The Friends of the Key Center Library June 25-Registration [email protected] host a reception for sculptural ceramicist deadline The final Friday Night Skate Night of Gail E. Kelly from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Key the season is for elementary and middle Center Library. This event marks the Today is the deadline to get a free school-aged kids from 6-9 p.m. at the KP June 5-Lyme group opening of an exhibit in June and July of jersey if you register for British Soccer Civic Center. DJ Will Moody spins tunes. her containers and natural forms. 884- Camp, sponsored by Key Pen Parks. Games in the Whitmore room include The Lyme disease support group meets 2242. Donations to the Key Peninsula Camps are Aug. 9-13 with an afternoon Guitar Hero and air hockey; snacks and from 3-5 p.m. at the Key Center Library. Food Bank are encouraged. half-day development camp for 6-12 year beverages are available through the olds, which is $103, and a morning mini kitchen. Cost is $5 which includes skates. A June 5 & 6-Plant fair June 17- Community camp, for 4-6 year olds, which is $75 for monthly summer skate night is scheduled forum 90 minutes. Both camps will be at for June 25, July 16 and Aug. 20 from 7-10 The second annual Glenwood Plant Volunteer Park. Register on-line with p.m. www.kpciviccenter.org or 884-3456 Fair is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 15155 Mustard Seed’s Third Thursday Challenger at www.challengersports.com Glenwood SW, Port Orchard. Free Community Forum about KP to get a free jersey valued at $39. June 4- Ashes rummage admission; parking is $2. See website for Transportation is at 10 a.m. at the Key sale set-up participating vendors: www.glenwood- Center Library. ediemorgan@themus- June 28-July 2-Science gardens.com or 360-876-2449 tardseedproject.org or 884-9814 camp Donations for the Ashes rummage sale at Key Center fire station will be accepted June 6 –Try-outs June 23-Tour a seaport Key Pen Parks offers a Mad Science during setup at 10 a.m. Camp: Claws, Codes & Constellations, for Key Peninsula singers, actors, dancers, Key Pen Parks is providing a day trip to ages 5-12 from 9 a.m.-noon in the June 5- Single moms’ musicians, or folks with any talent are Port Townsend, one of the best preserved Volunteer Park concession building. The car care invited to the “Key’s Got Talent” try-outs Victorian seaport in the U.S. The trip, for cost is $77. The number of participants for the first round of competition from 2- 18 or older, leaves Volunteer Park at 8:45 will be from 12-17. Pre-register must be Lakebay Christian Assembly sponsors 5 p.m. at the Civic Center. Admission is a.m. and will return approximately at 4 by June 24. [email protected] or June 2010 • www.keypennews.com 15

884-9240 Me has adult lap swimming from 5:30- Tuesdays-TOPS #1325 6:30 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome. Cost is Take-Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 9 JUNE June 29- Teen club $4.25/person; punch cards are avail- a.m. at Key Peninsula Lutheran Church. able for 10 swims for $40. Donna, 884- Free child care, fun and support are The Teen Club meets at 4 p.m. at the 2722 provided. 884-2554 PUBLIC MEETINGS Key Center Library for games, crafts and n Lions Club, June 2, 6 p.m. social, games. 884-2242 Mondays, Wednesdays, Wednesdays-BNI meets Fridays 6:35 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, KP June 30, July 7- The Business Networking International Civic Center; June 26, Installation of Computer class Adults get fit and healthy with fitness meeting is from 12-1:30 p.m. at Officers enthusiast Kim Sutherin as she guides a Massimo’s. BNI is a networking group for n Key Pen Parks, June 14, regular Adult computer classes are offered progressive walking program at 360 small business owners and has the motto meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Volunteer Park from noon-1:30 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. The Park, located at SR 302 & 144th St. Kim “Givers Gain.” Call Teresa, 253-678-3806 first class is about job search resources; will hold free “Kickin’ It Off on the Key” or www.bninw.com Annex the second is about appraising classes from 8-9 a.m. on Mondays, n Fire District 16, June 8 & 22, 3 collectibles. Pre-registration required at Wednesdays and Fridays (rain or shine.) Thursdays-Toastmasters p.m. in meeting room, Key Center Fire KP Library. 884-2242 The goal is to be able to walk 2.5 miles Station briskly and with ease. Contact Chad, The Toastmasters meet from 8-9 a.m. at July 7-Twilight tour 884-9240 or [email protected] Key Center Library. Join the fun and n Key Peninsula Council, June 9, improve your speaking ability. 6:30 p.m.–business meeting, fire Key Pen Parks offers a chance to experi- Tuesdays-Family swim station ence Forks and La Push the way Bella did times Thursdays- Senior Society n in “Twilight.” The tour leaves Volunteer KP Civic Center Board, June 10, 7 Park at 7:45 a.m. and returns about 6 p.m. Easter Seals Camp Stand by Me offers The Key Peninsula Senior Society, aka p.m., Whitmore Room and costs $20. Nine children between 12 family swim time, in the heated pool, Yesterday’s Teenagers, meet at 11:30 a.m. n Peninsula School District Board, and 15 are required. Bring money for from 4:30-5:30. Cost is $4.25/person or for a potluck, fellowship and games at the June 10, 6 p.m. regular meeting at lunch at the Three Rivers Resort, home of $15/family. Children under 2 are free Civic Center. All are welcome. 884-4981 district office; June 24, 6 p.m. study the Twilight menu. Tour many of the and must be accompanied by an adult. places in “Twilight” ending at First Beach, 884-2722 Thursdays-Lakebay writers session at district office where Bella heard the legend of the cold n LIC BBQ meeting, June 16, 7 p.m. ones. Dress appropriately for the weather Tuesdays & Thursdays- The Lakebay Writers meet from 1:30- Longbranch Improvement Club on the coast. Register by June 30 with Adult morning swimming 3:30 p.m. at the Key Center Library. 884- [email protected] or 884-9240 3931 The heated pool at Easter Seal Camp Sundays-Farmers market Mondays, Wednesdays & Stand by Me has adult open swim from 8- Saturdays-Writers guild Thursdays-Evening lap 9 a.m. and adult water aerobics from Gig Harbor Farmers Market/Key 9:20-10:20 a.m. Cost is $4.25/per session The Writers’ Guild meets from 9-11 Peninsula is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at swimming paid monthly. Donna, 884-4473 a.m. at Key Center Library; 884-6455 O’Callahan’s parking lot. The heated pool at Camp Stand by OFF THE KEY

June 5 & 6-Maritime festival Hoodsport Winery, dinner and a preview of shows. 4 p.m. in Victor behind the fire station. Besides lots Limited space; reservations required. Cocktail attire is of great stuff, there will be a raffle, bake sale, plants The Gig Harbor Maritime Festival, with a “Pirates of requested. www.paradisetheatre.org or 253-851-PLAY for sale and great hamburgers. Debby Englund, 360- the Peninsula” theme, kicks off with a parade along 275-1364 Harbor Avenue at 10 a.m. on Saturday; an antique and June 18-Free movie classic yacht festival at Jerisich Dock is also Saturday. June 24-Garden gurus meet Sunday features the Blessing of the Fleet procession “Music of the Heart,” sponsored by the Gig Harbor from St. Nicholas Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Welcome Club, is shown at 10 a.m. at Gig Harbor The Garden Gurus of Gig Harbor meet at 1:30 p.m. The bloodmobile will be at the festival from 10 a.m.- Galaxy Theatre. The movie is followed by free coffee at the Peninsula Retirement Center in Gig Harbor 5 p.m. daily. www.maritimegig.com and discussion. (located near the Good-to-Go office off Olympic www.gigharborwelcomeclub.com or 253-238-6490. Avenue.) Gardening tips from master gardeners and June 11-Paradise celebrates a Pacific Northwest gardening guest speaker are June 19-Victor flea mart featured. The group welcomes new members. Call Ten years at the Paradise Theatre is celebrated at Lynn Lawrence 253-514-1049 6:30 p.m. $40 includes a silent auction, wine-tasting by The “Famous Victor Flea Mart” is held from 9 a.m.- 16 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News June 2010 • www.keypennews.com 17 18 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Best Father’s Day gifts

Father’s Day is June 20, and we wanted “My kid...born just before Father’s to hear from you, “What was the best Day.” Father’s Day gift you ever gave or Brian (refused to give his last name), KP received?” We sent our own Irene Torres out to Capitol Lumber in Key Center and “A picnic with my dad, my daughter, here’s what you told us. mother and I, at a Father’s Day Church Retreat. I cancelled a date with a stew- A gift I still have and treasure is an “Art ardess to be there.” and Soul” coffee mug my daughter made. Tim Shirley, Home It says ‘’I love you, Dad.’” Bob Delaney, Lake Minterwood “I arranged for my dad to ride on a submarine for a week, from San Diego to “The love of my children.” Bremerton. He was an ex-Navy man. Michael Nydoske, Key Peninsula He’d been a frogman in World War II. He loved it.” “I was raised by my grandfather. He Floyd Gammill, (no town stated) taught me to believe in myself.” George Leavitt, Lakebay “A beautiful blue shot glass, etched with flowers. I thought it was the most “The best gift was having my children elegant gift. I bought it for my dad at present.” Winkie’s dime store when I was about Ben Cramer, Tacoma (and Home) 10. I still have it. My dad would have been 100 this year.” “My two daughters.” Lora Livingston, Longbranch Kirk Isaacson, Tacoma (Olman Point) “I made a card.” “Having the family together.” Heidi Hendricks, Glencove Alan Schulz, Penrose June 2010 • www.keypennews.com 19

Sandy and Shane, the Super-Hot, High- “Themed” Businesses Fiving Plumber Duo. The possibilities are Or Themed Law endless. Enforcement and Fire ’ve been hearing about some local We already have themed restaurants “themed baristas” for a while now. and bars, so I guess coffee is sort of an Departments. My good- IWe have one on 302 and another in KEVIN REED extension of that. You might think that ness, the phones would Purdy. I spent the winter holding out, the line between themed and regular be ringing off the hook peering in once in a while as I drove by, HERE’S SOMETHING business is that of skill level. Some people trying to get a glimpse of what was think service jobs like waiting tables, for those. happening in there. From what I could bartending, and barista-ering (?) are easy, gather at that distance and speed, the duction of lucrative tip jars for bank but anyone who’s worked the service wearing guns openly, he thought “theme” appeared to be a shivering tellers. (That first drive-thru line next to world knows they’re not. Plus there are Washington might be heaven.) We hit a young girl at 5 a.m. in a bikini or other- the building window would always be the plenty of less-skilled jobs that are not themed place, and talked with a young wise-revealing fabric arrangement. This longest.) You’d think the added skin themed, such as Narrows Bridge Toll girl in what appeared to be a rough trend from “coffee shop” to “themed would only boost their customer base and Taker. Why not theme that up a bit? Buff sketch of the plans for a vaporous wisp of coffee shop” appears to result from the profits. And banks need lots of profits! dudes wearing thongs, cuff links, and a a bathing suit. I asked, through the full- increased tips and traffic that many of Or Themed Law Enforcement and Fire smile taking your money as you bustle off length sliding window, if she was cold, these baristas get as a result of the added Departments. My goodness, the phones to work. I imagine a good number of and she said she had the heater blasting. exposure. It’s interesting that this would be ringing off the hook for those. folks would turn in their Good-to-Go She mentioned their tip jar had been marketing trend develops in some busi- Themed Plumbing? Maybe not so much. windshield stickers to add that to their stolen a few times. “Like it’s not bad nesses and not in others. But you never know. Could be the big daily routine. Who needs handy e-billing enough a girl has to subjugate her body For example, why not Themed opportunity for Shane the Super-Hot when a working girl can gawk at some for money?” she joked, with a smile on Banking? You could have female and Plumber to get a business going, and cheerful almost-naked guy taking her her face. It was a fun stop, and the coffee male tellers and branch managers in might give him a competitive advantage cash at 5:43 in the morning? was great, but I’ll keep going to my various skimpy outfits taking paychecks over plumbers with the more traditional My dad was in last month from the east regular coffee shop. Why torture myself and giving balances to leering customers. plumber attire that tends to only reveal a coast. He’d seen barely-clad females when I’m paying $4 for coffee? I can be “Would you like your balance today?” select portion of skin located just above handing out lattes and mochas to wide- tortured for free. Plus, I like my usual “Hell yes! Anything to keep you tapping the rump, near the base of the spine. I eyed, tipping men on the national news, baristas with their street clothes, their at that keypad!” And banks already have a think Shane the Super-Hot Plumber and wanted to check one of these places cheer, and the terrific coffee they brew. drive-thru component, so that part might just have a market share there. Or out on his visit, so he could brief the men But that’s what’s great about America! We should be a shoe-in for the cultural intro- Sandy the Super-Hot Plumber. Or maybe back home. (Between that and people choose the services that are best for us. 20 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Local libraries offer computer classes

Staff Report Computers for beginners will be held June 1 from 2 to 4 p.m., June 22 from 2 Pierce County Library System is to 4 p.m. and July 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at offering free computer classes to help the Gig Harbor Pierce County Library. people gain computer skills and search Job search sources class will be June 5 for jobs. from 8 to 10 a.m., and July 27 from 2 to 4 Classes will be in English at the Gig p.m. at the Gig Harbor location, and also Harbor and Key Center libraries. at the Key Center Library June 30 noon to 1:30 p.m. Resume 101 will be offered at the Gig Harbor location June 3 from 3 to 5 p.m., June 15 from 2 to 4 p.m., June 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. and July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. There will also be a class called Appraise Your Collectibles at the Gig Harbor location June 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, and at the Key Center location June 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. and July 7 from noon to 2 p.m. Visit your local library to register for classes. Source: Pierce County Library System June 2010 • www.keypennews.com 21 Hangin’ out

Photo by Ron Cameron, Special to the KP News An otter slips onto this float on Von Geldern Cove and takes in a different view for a while. 22 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Food Backpack for Kids Program needs funds

By Hugh McMillan, KP News food for children on weekends and holi- days. The program now serves 46 The Peninsula Communities of Faith Evergreen children. On Fridays, the Committee booth at the Key Peninsula school distributes backpacks with food Livable Community Fair last month had items; on Mondays, the children return an exhibit explaining the “Food the backpacks to be refilled. Backpack for Kids” program. The backpacks are assembled and Wayne Lopez, a volunteer, explained distributed to Evergreen through the Key that they learned that, “children in our Peninsula Lutheran Church. local schools are receiving government The committee plans to expand the assistance through the school lunch program to Vaughan Elementary. Before program and are provided breakfast and that, it must raise funds for the expansion lunch, but on Saturdays, Sundays and of the program. holidays these same children are going Lopez said that, “in order to do this, without.” the program is in need of financial help The committee formed the Food from the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News Backpack for Kids program and communities. Ray and Evelyn Montero and Wayne Lopez explain the Food Backpack for Kids Program contacted Evergreen Elementary School For more information, contact Evelyn at the Peninsula Communities of Faith Committee booth during the Key Peninsula which confirmed the need to provide Montero” at [email protected] Livable Community Fair.

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John Batdorf was the featured KP home to music, poetry event musicians in By Kelly Maxfield, KP News May for the Words and Music house Words and Music, a concert series that concert in includes both musicians and poets, was Vaughn. born from Jerry Libstaff’s love of music and Featured poet the desire to present performance art in a for the Words beautiful and intimate setting on the Key and Music event Peninsula. was Connie Watermark Writers was created after Walle from Libstaff joined a writers group and found Tacoma. others who shared his vision. It is a non- profit organization. The concerts are held in the living room of his home overlooking Case Inlet. Libstaff moved there in 2002 from conference was held at Alderbrook Resort Bellevue after he retired. on Hood Canal and Libstaff was able to He created Watermark Writers with a woo famous authors Robert Fulghum and Photos by Kyle board of three people who shared the John Nance to speak at the event. Coster, KP News same focus and goals. Watermark is a “Fulghum is a Washington resident and volunteer assisted organization with 501c3 he was happy to present a writers work- Young Writers workshop to guide aspiring said house concerts are becoming very non-profit status. A non-profit has very shop when I called him,” Libstaff said. youth authors. In 2008, Boston area song- popular. He said he has played many house clear rules about how an organization is “When I asked what his agenda for the writer Greg Greenway agreed to partici- concerts recently, but Libstaff’s setting is operated and funded, he said. Earnings workshop would be, he said he’d never pate in the young writers event focusing on one of the best so far. may not be directed towards its members done one before. That surprised me but poetry and songwriting. Because of the The lineup for Words and Music is an or board and it cannot be run for profit or I trusted his expertise as an author and success of the anthology published by the impressive list of songwriters in the attempt to influence political and legisla- let him do his thing.” young authors a conversation between industry. Greg Greenway kicked off this tive activities. The group continues to hold a yearly Greenway and Libstaff began that ulti- year’s series on March 12, and Cheryl In 2006 the first Watermark Writers conference and has also developed a mately led to the idea of Words and Music. Wheeler and local poet Scott Heffernan Attendance is by invitation only via appeared April 23. Cheryl has been a mail, email, and word of mouth. songwriter since the age of 17 and released Reservations are required due to limited her first self-produced album in 1983. She seating as the home can comfortably fit has written songs for Garth Brooks, Suzy 50 people at the most. Bogus, Dan Seals, Kenny Loggins, and “Adding more seating would ruin the Bette Midler among other industry giants. intimate setting between the artist and John Batdorf performed May 15. He audience,” he said. began his music career in the 1970s as a Many attendees are actually from outside recording artist with Batdorf, Rodney, the Key Peninsula area and word of mouth and Silver and has played with Seals & has been the event’s greatest success to Crofts, Dan Fogelberg, Linda Ronstadt, filling the seats, he said. While all are Fleetwood Mac, and The Doobie welcome Libstaff would like to see more Brothers. In the 1980s he began from the KP community attending the concentrating on songwriting and concerts. singing background for other artists. He “This is a chance for local residents to launched his TV songwriting career in hear amazing performers at a great price the 1990s and is credited with scores for without having to leave our own backyard,” the CBS prime time show “Promised he said. Land” and “Touched by an Angel.” Admission price is by donation and Today he continues to write music and performers are given a percentage of is actively recording his own CDs. the door. Monies collected above the Other artists in the series include Larry performers’ agreed upon percentage Murante and Randall Platt June 5 and help to fund the Young Writers Darden Smith July 24. Danny O’Keefe, program. The idea of house concerts is a David Wilcox, and Amy Petty will round growing phenomenon across the United out the August through October schedule. States as large venues close and ticket The Watermark Writer’s website will be sales wane in the struggling economy. updated as performance dates are secured. Most house concerts are “one-shot” invi- Be sure to check tation-only events where a different www.watermarkwriters.com and for reser- artist appears each month. vations to the performances call Jerry John Batdorf, who performed in May, Libstaff at 253-778-6559. 24 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News June 2010 • www.keypennews.com Education 25 Vaughn principal takes position in Gig Harbor

By Marsha Hart, KP News Mike Benoit, “The adults here are principal of It was 2:30 in the afternoon on a day in learners and model it Vaughn May and Mike Benoit, principal of Elementary Vaughn Elementary School, was handling for the kids.” School, spends four different student problems, a recess some time with that kept changing from outside play to -Mike Benoit, principal students Garrett “rainy day recess,” due to a strange Miller and Jalesa weather pattern, and all of the necessary Ryea as the duties at the end of another school day. training to become a principal. Vaughn school day comes He came to Vaughn when the current was his first job as an administrator, he to a close. Benoit fifth graders did, and he will leave with said. is taking the job them at the end of the year. They will go Quick to deflect attention from of principal at on to middle school, and so will Benoit. himself, he was insistent that any gains Harbor Ridge Though the students will most likely the school has had have come from the Middle School move on to Key Peninsula Middle School, staff, teachers, volunteers, parents and when school Benoit has taken a job as principal at students and the PTA. In his time at resumes in the Harbor Ridge Middle School in Gig Vaughn, Benoit said the school has grown fall. Harbor. through the involvement of “I’m trying to enjoy every day here that Communities in Schools, an organization I have,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed my time that supports teachers, staff and students. here and it’s a good school. I’m definitely “We have volunteers who come in to going to miss it.” tutor for 45 minutes at the end of the day Photo by Eleanor Benoit taught third and fourth grade, on Tuesdays,” he said. “They support our Walters, KP News and then also fifth and sixth grade in the family math night, parenting class, and Federal Way School District before we have a high school mentoring program this year, and I’m proud of the teaching to a test or just making sure we way that program has evolved.” have good readers. We try to take the chil- He is also proud of the relationship dren where they are and help them move with Two Waters Arts Alliance, which forward, whether it be emotionally or brings hands-on art programs to the academically.” school, he said. Becoming principal of a middle school His pride extends to the teachers at is something Benoit knew he wanted to Vaughn, many of whom have gone on to try, so when the opportunity came at get Master’s degrees and National Board Harbor Ridge, he went for it. Certification. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time here “The adults here are learners and and I won’t be far away. I’ll be back to model it for the kids,” he said. “The staff visit,” he said. here is focused on the whole child, not

See more photos in the photo gallery online at www.keypennews.com 26 Arts & Entertainment www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Elementary school students to perform musical at civic center By Dale Goodvin, KP News What: A performance of Seussical the Musical, Jr.--Seussical was first Students from Minter Creek performed on Broadway in 2000 and Elementary School who will be then a new version (Seussical, Jr.) was performing in Suessical the Musical, Jr. created for young student performers. gave a preview of the show during the Livable Fair at the Key Peninsula Civic Where: Key Peninsula Civic Center Center in May. When: June 8 and June 11 at 7p.m. Two Waters Arts Alliance is funding the Who: Performed by students from Photo by Dale Goodvin, KP News show, which features many of the beloved Minter Creek Elementary Betsy Brunkow and Keyan Gootkin, along with other cast members of Suessical the characters from the books of Dr. Seuss. Cost: FREE Musical Jr., give a sneak peek of the musical during the Key Peninsula Civic Center’s Paula DeMoss, a teacher at Minter Creek Livable Fair in May. is directing the musical with Faith Higgins. the production. with sound. Jonathan Bill, drama teacher mother is the seamstress for the produc- “These kids are the most compas- “The kids in this musical are at PHS, has loaned set pieces for the tion. sionate, caring, hardworking students I astounding. They are mature beyond show, and Merrilee Kennedy, a local “It is absolutely awesome how much have ever worked with. They strive to their years and are extremely talented. actor, has been instrumental in support we are getting,” DeMoss said. help each other and never just think These kids have shown me that they are combining school with community for As an actress and singer who has a love about themselves. This is obvious as you far more capable than I ever imagined. this event. for musicals, Higgins said TWAA is see them perform,” DeMoss said. Working with them has turned out to be “She has gone above and beyond to helping spark a passion in young people Higgins, who graduated from a pure joy and has planted a new desire to support this adventure,” DeMoss said of by funding the show. Peninsula High School last year, was teach in me,” Higgins said. Kennedy. “TWAA is truly living out its mission to active in theater, winning the 5th Avenue DeMoss is joined by many passionate Erika Arnett, program director of Arts provide opportunities that will develop a Theater Award two years in a row. arts advocates in the community, In the Schools for TWAA has helped love and appreciation of the arts for She is the choreographer and acting including Ian McKnight, a senior at bring everyone in the school and commu- youth. These kids are falling in love with director for the more than 60 students in Peninsula High School who is assisiting nity together for this show, and Higgin’s theater,” Higgins said. June 2010 • www.keypennews.com Sports 27 Running with a Purpose

By Kelly Maxfield, KP News basketball at the same school. David is mulling over several offers to continue his The Peninsula Seahawks boys’ track passion for running at the college level. He team achieved many goals this season, was named MVP of the Peninsula Cross including finishing undefeated in the Country team two years in a row. South Puget Sound League. They took Chris Borg plans to attend the University home first place honors in the Tacoma, of Portland to study Sports Management Shelton, Mountain, and Bellevue and continue his running career. He has Invitational meets this spring. Many of the played several sports growing up in the Gig same long-distance runners on the track Harbor area but has focused exclusively on squad placed second in state this fall as running for the last few years. Borg was members of the PHS Cross Country Team. named Athlete of the Year by the South The 3A State Track & Field Puget Sound League after finishing unde- Championships was held May 27- 29 at feated in the cross country season. Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Curtiss Hall heads the undefeated At the 50th Annual Shelton Invitational Seahawk track team along with several on May 1, seniors Chris Borg and David Lee assistant coaches working with individual finished one-two respectively in the 3200- athletes in their specialties. Joel Wingard meter race helping the Seahawks towards a has coached the distance track runners first place finish. Borg ran a 9:27.33 and Lee and cross country teams at Peninsula for a a 9:36.37. Both Chris and David have set number of years and has been coaxed out school records during their sophomore of retirement several times. He is a year at Peninsula. Curtis King and Nick passionate devotee to long distance Borg, both current sophomores on the running leading the cross country squad to track squad, are working on breaking those an 8-0 league finish this fall and the second records. All the boys are focused and excel place in the state championships. in academics and scouting. They are Peninsula High School had five boys proudly known as the “Nerd Mafia” participating in the SPSL track meet May throughout the halls of the school. 21 and 22 at Mt. Tahoma High School. “This is a neat group of boys that have Chris Borg, David Lee, Nick Borg, and grown up running together,” says Curtis Hall make up 25 percent of the CarrieAnn Lee, mother of senior David competitive field running in the 3200- Lee. David comes from a family of 10 chil- meter race. Senior Keegan Hall, Coach dren with a long history of running and Curtiss Hall’s son, ran in the 800-meter athletics. Eight out of 10 siblings have partic- event. The Hawks have set their sights on ipated in Track & Field and/or Cross adding to the Peninsula trophy case and Country at the high school level. CarrieAnn taking the next step towards the state was a runner at Seattle’s Roosevelt High championships on Memorial Day School and father Kerry played football and weekend. PHS golfer still recovering Staff Report coach Larry Gilhuly. “ I told the team Anna will be OK. I’m optimistic. She is a strong The Peninsula High School’s girls golf girl, and seeing her yesterday I’m even team members who played in the district more optimistic. She has her sense of tournament in May wanted to show their humor back.” support of their team captain Anna Heacox is still in the Intensive Care Unit, Heacox. Heacox was seriously injured in a but Gilhuly said she has a lot of people car accident in April. praying for her. Affectionately known as Anna Banana, “She is amazing. The broken bone the girls had new shirts made for the tour- around her eye and her vertebrae have nament with Team Anna on the sleeve, the healed themselves,” he said. “She didn’t PHS logo beneath, and an embroidered have surgery for those. I’m very optimistic banana on the bottom. and hope she will be in rehab soon.” “The moment I found out (about the A foundation has been set up in Anna’s accident) I went to the hospital,” said golf name at Sound Credit Union. 28 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News

(From FD16, Page 1) Kitsap, and I understand other agen- bear and a big goof. Although his life was cies are drafting similar letters, saying OBITUARIES short, he touched many lives and was requested a private ambulance we if voters choose not to support the loved by many. He is survived by were notified there were no units to EMS system on the Key Peninsula, parents, Paul and Pat Kunzl, Washington, send out here,” he said. “It is not a their agencies are not in a position his mother, Melissa Axthelm, Texas, his promising alternative, but it’s a situa- that they can support our agency. They Donald Axthelm grandparents, Don and Kathy Axthelm, tion where we have to work through won’t send their transport here unless Kansas and his siblings, Bobbi Casey, whatever the incident is, and we have we can reciprocate with them.” Donald Gene Axthelm, 22, from Port Dana Sikes (Brad), Ticee Bauer (Rob), to work through as fast as we can, but Bills for a private ambulance would Orchard, Wash., died Seth Kunzl (Meghan), Colton and it will be different from the service we be the responsibility of the patient, May 8, 2010. He was Richael Polk, his 8 month old daughter, can deliver today.” and currently there is no out-of-pocket born in Bartlesville, Jocelyn Axthelm, and her mother Arielle If the levy does fail and FD 16 expense for patients who live on the Oklahoma to Melissa Stafford. In lieu of flowers, please send cannot guarantee ambulance services, Key Peninsula or pay taxes here. Axthelm on Nov. 22, donations made payable to Raymond the Key Peninsula could be facing a The EMS levy pays any portion of 1987. In 1990 he came James with a memo specifying the different emergency medical response the ambulance bill that the insurance to reside with Paul and Donald Gene Axthelm Memorial Fund than the one it currently has, Lique doesn’t cover, Lique said. Pat Kunzl, his great for Jocelyn Axthelm. Checks may be said. “I think the important thing for uncle and aunt, who AXTHELM mailed to Fleury Financial Group, 10049 The district has a mutual aid agree- people to realize is that they really raised Donald as their Kitsap Mall Blvd., Suite 309, Silverdale, ment with Gig Harbor District 5, have to evaluate the reason they are own son. He attended Vaughn WA 98383. Mason County and South Kitsap. That saying yes or no (to the levy.) If they Community Church and made life long agreement means that when FD 16 are making that decision in an envi- friends there. He graduated from Frederick Jaggi personnel need backup, one of those ronment of understanding there are Peninsula High School in 2006 where he units will respond if they have or are not going to be ambulances, was on the varsity swim team and played Frederick W. Jaggi of Gig Harbor was personnel to do so. and the majority make the decision soccer. He was active in 4-H and loved born June 11, 1941 to Fred and Loretta But that agreement is dependent there will not be ambulances on the showing his dog, Clifford. At the time of Jaggi. He passed away April 23, 2010 at upon FD 16 participating in response KP, then that is the direction we can his death, he was working as a residential his home in Gig Harbor. He is survived by to those districts when they need it, move. I encourage people not to construction worker. Donald had a kind his son John Jaggi and his wife Amber of Lique said. cloud that issue with a bunch of and gentle manner, which was reflected Gig Harbor, aughter “We received a letter from South other stuff that is out there.” in his smile that would light up a room. Tina Jaggi-Boldman Those that love him and knew him and grandson John thought of him as a gentle giant, teddy Boldman of Puyallup, brother Edwin Jaggi of Tacoma and sister Linda Hendricks of Olympia. Fred was a third JAGGI generation resident on the Key Peninsula. He married in 1964 and raised his two children on the family property, which was his greatest achieve- ment. He was extremely proud of both of his children and their life accomplish- ments. Fred had a long working career begin- ning at the Allen Oyster Company and settling in the timber industry, where he worked for Vaughn Bay Lumber and Hart Brothers Logging. In his later years he worked with his son on various logging and construction projects. Fred enjoyed outdoors projects, including gardening and cutting firewood, but most of all he loved cooking and cele- brating with good friends. He made all those who knew him feel special and will be missed by many. A celebration of his life was held at his residence on May 8, 2010. Many thanks extended to all those who attended his memorial and demonstrated their love and support. Special thanks to his loving caregivers Marge, Levan, and Patty Marcum. June 2010 • www.keypennews.com 29

(From CAMP, Page 10) p.m. Cost is $80. Students will learn Pacific Northwest sealife. Families more about computers and how they accompany the children on a field trip MILESTONE from at Gig Harbor Academy, including work, how to program web pages and on Thursday. piano lessons, robotics, land ife skills. learn about electronic circuit design. Cooking for Kids July 26-29. Learn Piano lessons begin June 16 and are Leadership Seminar for grades 4-6 where foods come from, experience each Wednesday through Aug. 19. runs July 19-30 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. taste and texture, use food to dye paper These are for children 6 and older, and Cost is $225. Includes activities such as and make a meal. cost is $30 for a half hour session, plus a obstacle courses, survival games, and full High Seas Expedition Day Camp, for small cost for the music. day of low and high ropes challenge kids 1st through 4th grade, 9 a.m. to Summer Fun for ages 3 and older course at Camp Seymour. noon, June 28- July 1. Cost $35 per child. begins June 22 and runs through July 29 Life Skills camp for grades 3-6 will be Pre-registration required. Pick up forms on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. Aug. 9-13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is at the church. to 2 p.m. Cost is $25 per child, per day. $125. Local Gig Harbor firefighter Bob Middle School Camps, Yakama There are themes each week. Wotherspoon will share skills every big Mission Trip July 18-23 for students Sports Camp is June 21-25 for those kid should know. Basic first aid, ropes going into 7th, 8th and 9th grade. entering grades 4 through 6 from 9:30 to and knots, basic cooking, hand tools, Registration due June 1, cost $300. 11:30 a.m. Cost is $125, which includes and using a compass. Camp Spalding, Aug. 8-14 for students tennis and basketball fundamentals, tech- entering 6-8th grades, cost $450, regis- niques and strategies, which includes a Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, tration due June 1. Forms are online or mid-day Mariners/Cubs baseball game. 7700 Skansie Ave., Gig Harbor, (253) pick up at the church office. Robotics I for grades 1 and 2 will run 851-5842 High School Camps, Service Crew 10, June 28 through July 2 from 9:30 a.m. to Preschool Summer Camp – Ages 3-5, summer mission and service trip to noon. Cost is $115, and students will from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., cost $110 per Camp Spalding July 11-17 for incoming build, program and run robots. week, includes lunch. Registration fee sophomores to just graduated seniors. Robotics II for grades 3-6 will is also for children not enrolled in the pre- Cost $35. June 28 through July 2 from 9:30 a.m. to school is $20. Call 853-0288 or 853-0234. Oasis 10, summer camp Aug. 2-6 with noon. Cost is $115, and students will build Action Art July 12 – 15. Movement is Believers Fellowship and Harbor Photo by Colleen Slater, KP News and program “Lego Mindstorms,” robots. part of this program and children will Covenant at Bridgeport State Park on Lois Crandall celebrated her 90th birthday Tech Camp for grades 4-6 runs June experience art in a new way. the Columbia River. Cost $175. Pick up with family and friends at Longbranch 28 through July 2 from 12:30 to 3:30 Marine Science July 19-22. Explore registration forms at the church. Community Church in May. 30 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News

(From SPA, Page 7) waxing, and hair removal. Her mobile (From SUMMER, Page 9) craftsmen. Free admission. services are by appointment for your Sept. 4 – Labor Day Dance at employs 30 therapists and most weekends convenience. Her shop is open to spa ethnic entertainment and food for sale. Longbranch Improvement Club. are fully booked. Massage Envy is open clients in the morning, evenings, and Aug. 20 - Skate night KP Civic Center, 7- seven days per week. There are 21 loca- weekends. Call her for a full list of serv- 10 p.m. www.kpciviccenter.org or 884- tions in the state of Washington and over ices at 253-851-3550. 3456 800 nationwide so a membership may be Aug. 21 – Old Timers’ Day at LIC. Flag used at any of their locations. They sell gift Harbor Nails is located on Borgen raising at 10 a.m. Logging show, antique cards as well. Visit www.massageenvy.com Boulevard in Gig Harbor North near tractors and engines, food, crafts, and to view their services. Albertson’s. The spa is tastefully other booths. Entertainment. Free admis- painted and appointed, creating an sion. Proceeds benefit KP Community Sharon’s Consignment and Spa in aura of relaxation for the consumer. Services and food bank. downtown Gig Harbor offers skincare The salon offers acrylic and silk nails, services. Owner Sharon Kresse also manicures, pedicures, and body Aug. 28 – Key Peninsula Lutheran offers a mobile service where she will waxing. Manicures are priced starting Church garage sale 884-3312. perform her services in your own home. at $15 and pedicures begin at $25. The Sharon is an Esthetician and provides shop is open seven days per week for Aug. 27, 28 – Key Fest 2010, from noon facials, microderms and glycolic peels, your convenience. The phone number to midnight at Volunteer Park. Local body treatments with light massage, is 253-858-0388. entertainers, vendors, artisans, Place your business card in this advertising directory. Call 253-884-4699. June 2010 • www.keypennews.com 31 Place your business card in this advertising directory. Call 253-884-4699 or email [email protected].

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Above, Lauren Littleton and Shannon Ganisin were ready to give information about the Key Peninsula Co-op Preschool at the Key Peninsula Livable Fair. Photo by Ed Johnson, KP News

Left, Representatives of the Pierce County Conservation Photo by Faith Rhodes, Special to the KP News District discuss the need to Above, Joe Barrow and John Biggs were serving pancakes and sausage during the support the County’s Stream Longbranch Improvement Club boating season opening day breakfast. Team, to use locally grown agricultural products and how the County provides a Farm On May 16, Key Peninsula Assistance Program, a girls scouts from Daisy Shellfish Partnership, advice on Troop 40956 walk over Fly Predators, and a plethora the new Tacoma Narrows of related programs for public Bridge for the Bridging the access. Photo by Hugh McMillan, Narrows event. The day is KP News spent celebrating their move up to the next level in the Girl Scout organiza- tion. Some of the Daisy troop are advancing to Brownies and the others are moving to their second year of Daisies. Lilly, Raina Hyde, Rebekkah Baldwin and Aidyn Caskin lead the troop over the bridge.

Photo by September Hyde, KP News

Photo by Dale Goodvin, KP News A pink dogwood is the perfect accompaniment during this sunset that paints pink hues across Filucy Bay.