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Gymnasts postal worker on horseback By Patricia Johnson, KP News practice on the Key Pierce County Sheriff ’s Offi ce is engaged in an ongoing in- Peninsula vestigation into the shooting death of 54-year-old postal work- er Brooks Papineau. The shooting occurred during a traffi c stop at approximately 2 a.m. on June 15. Police reports reveal Hannah Heilman, a Tacoma police offi cer, pulled over Pap- ineau for driving in an erratic and suspicious manner on State Also online Route 302 near 97th Avenue Northwest. Papineau then exited • Latest on the medical marijuana his pick up truck, pointed pepper spray and a semi-automatic update handgun loaded with armor-piercing ammunition at the offi cer • Photo gallery and more who then shot Papineau in the abdomen. He later died at St. Become a fan on Facebook Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor. Currently, Heilman is on ad- ministrative leave pending results of the investigation. Follow us on Twitter Investigator Dan Wulick of the Peninsula Detachment of keypennews.com the Pierce County Sheriff ’s Department, stated, “What I found Photo by Eleanor Walters, KP News most disturbing was the type of ammunition in the handgun. Tantalizing bloom Inside It was the type that could penetrate a bullet-proof vest.” A bee fi nds this onion bloom quite nice as summer (See Shooting, Page 3) arrives on the Key Peninsula. News News ...... 2-5 Sections Acting on tips and credible information, received credible information that Deacon KP resident Pierce County deputies arrested a Key Pen- was staying in the Key Peninsula area and Peninsula Views ...... 6 insula resident in connection with burglaries driving around in a stolen vehicle. Deputies arrested in on the KP. On May 3, patrol deputies Kriess indeed found Deacon hiding in a residential Features ...... 7-11, 15 and McDonald of the Pierce County Sheriff ’s trailer. Deputies recovered the stolen vehicle Department’s Peninsula Detachment detained parked outside the trailer home. Community Works ...... 12-14 connection 21-year-old Jeremy Deacon. He is a suspect According to Peninsula Detachment’s chief who has been linked to several incidents of investigator Dan Wulich, Deacon has earned Fire and Crime logs ...... 16-17 burglary, theft and drug-related crimes for the his reputation (within the department) as an with local past 10 years. He was booked on three misde- “infamous runner.” Wulich, a veteran police Schools ...... 18-19 meanor warrants and was charged with one offi cer at the Peninsula Detachment and Gig burglaries count of unlawful possession of a stolen ve- Harbor resident, recalls pursuing Deacon vig- Out & About ...... 24 hicle and one count of unlawful possession orously and successfully during one notable By Patricia Johnson of a controlled substance-methamphetamine. KP News During the weeks prior to May 3, deputies (See Arrest, Page 3) 2 NEWS www.keypennews.com • July 2011 Candidates file, no Primary Election for KP residents by Rick Sorrels, KP News Key Pen Metro Parks Commissioner, Position 5: Kip Clinton.

June 10 was the fi ling deadline for candidates seeking elected offi ce this year. The Each candidate is running unopposed. following fi lings were made for offi ces for which KP residents would normally vote: According to Hal Lymus, who works in the Pierce County Elections Offi ce, “We Superior Court Judge: Gary Johnson. operate under a ‘top two’ system where only the two candidates who receive the most Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Position 3: Don Johnson. votes in the August Primary Election advance to the General Election in November. Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Position 5: Clare Petrich. With only a single candidate for each position, and no other ballot issues for KP voters Peninsula School District Director, Position 1: Mathew Wilkinson. to consider there will be no primary voting for KP residents this year.” Peninsula School District Director, position 3: Randal Wilhelmsen. There are no state or federal elected offi ces to appear on the November ballot. Peninsula School District Director, Position 4: Jill Uddenberg. There is currently only one issue set for the November election. It concerns an Fire District 16 Commissioner, Position 1: Frank Grubaugh. amendment to the State Constitution to change the qualifi cations of a voter. Fire District 16 Commissioner, Position 3: Raymond Lamoureux. Seventy initiatives have been fi led with the Secretary of State, but only those which Fire District 16 Commissioner, Position 5: Keith Davies. have 241,453 supporting signatures from registered voters fi led by July 8 will advance Key Pen Metro Parks Commissioner, Position 1: Mark Michel. to the November ballot. None have qualifi ed yet. Key Center construction begins, expect traffic delays By Rick Sorrels, KP News 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. KEY PENINSULA MARKET “Construction will start toward the According to Henry Gertie, the con- The current 9,000 square foot store end of June, just as soon as negotia- Construction for both the new Penin- struction engineering supervisor for will remain open during construction of tions are concluded with the bank and all sula Market and the intersection for Key Pierce County, the greatest disruption will a new 22,000 square foot store. The gro- documents are signed,” said Stolz. “We Center have begun. The only alternate occur in August when all of the existing cery and meat departments will double in will have a lot more of everything, with north-south route is Lackey Road, and pavement will be pulled out of the inter- size and selection. The produce depart- a greater depth in all product lines, but traffi c delays should be expected. section. ment will triple. A large deli will be added specifi c details will still be developing un- “Key Peninsula Highway, Olson, and to the new store. Aisles will be double in til the store opens six months after con- INTERSECTION PROJECT Cramer will all remain open to traffi c,” width. Leased space is available for addi- struction starts.” This project widens the roadway, adds said Gertie. “But one-lane, alternating tional businesses. turn lanes and sidewalks, changes the traffi c will be the general rule. We will Don Stolz, owner, has been working Correction fl ashing traffi c signal to a fully automated monitor the situation, and if delays be- closely with county engineers and his ar- In the June edition of the KP News, signal system, and improves storm drain- come longer than 10 minutes, we will ask chitect on the improvements associated the listing for Waypoint Church Vaca- age and stormwater treatment. the contractor to modify.” with the intersection project. The Penin- tion Bible School was incorrect. The This $1,109,530 project was awarded “Drivers should watch for construc- sula Market project is tied-in with the in- ages were 4 through 5th grade, the to Ceccanti Inc in March 2011, Construc- tion signage and fl aggers, and keep a care- tersection project due to the proximity of time was 9 a.m. to noon and the theme tion was contracted to start on June 20, ful eye on what is going on,” said Gertie. the store to the turn lanes that are includ- was, “The Crazy Capers of Tom the with completion in November. Construc- “Expect slow-downs and plan ahead.” ed with the project. Stolz said he expects Toolman.” KP News regrets the er- tion work hours will be from 7 a.m. until no real parking or access problems. rors.

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(From Arrest, Page 1) not a leader in a crime ring, just someone who has been committing these acts ever encounter in the waters surrounding Camp since he has been a juvenile. Seymour. Eventually, both men ended up “The information Deacon provided in the frigid water with a crowd of campers checks out and will help in pursuing and observing the pursuit. Wulich recalls, “I re- fi nding those involved in recent incidents member the young campers watching and of drug-related crimes, thefts, burglaries, then cheering when Deacon fi nally gave vehicle prowls and thefts in the Key Pen- in.” insula area.” Wulich was particularly interested in As of June 3 Deacon is out on bail and questioning Deacon immediately after he awaiting hearings at the Superior Court of was in custody upon arrival at the detach- Washington for Pierce County. ment. “I have known Deacon for at least nine years so I have arrested him several times as a juvenile,” Wulich said. “ In that time, we’ve gotten to know each other.” Indeed, on that May afternoon, Deacon was extremely cooperative in his arrest and shockingly forthcoming during the ensuing interrogation. Deacon confessed candidly, “I’m tired of running. I want to make a change and I want to come clean.” Wulich elaborated, “Deacon’s lifestyle is defi ned by stealing to get money, probably for drugs. He has no job nor does he do any work for pay. He hangs out with many others who have the same lifestyle. He is 4 NEWS www.keypennews.com • July 2011 BRIEFS Community

TWAA calls for artists tween 4 and 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5. Work val Aug. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. outdoor amphitheater, 78th Ave. N.W. Two Waters Arts Alliance will sponsor will be selected for exhibition on Saturday The festival is a chance to experience a and Sehmel Drive N.W. July 16 from 3:30 a day long art exhibit and sale at Beyond morning and must be picked up that eve- taste of various cultures. Music, art and to 9 p.m. Worship begins at 3:30 p.m. and the Borders, a free celebration of inter- ning at 6 p.m. A People’s Choice Award food from around the world will be fea- a cookout with family fun time will begin national music, art and food held at the will be given at the end of the event. tured throughout the day, with a juried at 5 p.m. A worship concert will fi nish the Longbranch Improvement Club, 4312 TWAA member artists wishing to sub- art exhibit and items for sale by TWAA day and it begins at 7 p.m. Key Peninsula Hwy. S Longbranch on mit smaller work for sale in the enlarged members. Children’s activities will include face Sat., Aug. 6 from noon until 6 p.m. There TWAA booth must bring items and a Food will be provided by Ali’l and Su- painting and games. are two different opportunities to partici- complete, legible inventory to the LIC mo’s Hawaiian Grill and The Club will The event is free and everyone is wel- pate. Friday, Aug. 5 between 4 and 6. This can have a beer garden with wines and beers come. Bring a lawn chair and outdoor Artists submitting work for exhibit to include cards, small prints, jewelry, and from around the world. games to enjoy. Pets are welcome on a Beyond the Borders must be Two Waters other small items that are not part of the A kid’s area will offer games from dif- leash. Arts Alliance members. Membership will larger exhibition. All work in the shop ferent countries. Admission is free for the For more information call Glen Eh- be available for $25, but must be paid by booth must be for sale with a 30 percent event. rhardt at 884-6255 or email glen@har- drop-off Friday evening. It will also be commission going to TWAA. Work left For more information visit twowaters. vest-timber.com. available on line at www.twowaters.org. for sale must be picked up at the close of org or call 884-3436 or 884-4807. Artwork exceeding 48” x 30” will be ac- the event. (Saturday, Aug. 6 at 6 pm.) The Voice of the Key Peninsula cepted and displayed only as space al- KP church to hold special lows. Two and three-dimensional work is LIC site for worship service in Gig KEY PENINSULA accepted and all work must be ready to cultural experience Harbor park for display (wires, please!). Work for sale Two Waters Arts Alliance and the Long- is subject to a 30 percent commission to Wellspring Fellowship Church will hold NEWS branch Improvement Club will sponsor a special worship service at Sehmel Park’s TWAA. All art must arrive at the LIC be- Beyond the Borders Arts and Music Festi- July 2011 • www.keypennews.com NEWS 5 BRIEF Community Croquet tournament to benefi t Communities in Schools

The Longbranch Improvement Club (LIC) is sponsoring a charity croquet tournament on Sunday, July 17, 2011 from noon-6:30 p.m. to benefi t Com- munities In Schools of Peninsula, a non- profi t organization providing mentoring programs to support the success of chil- dren’s education (www.peninsula.ciswa. org). Four-person teams will compete for prizes ranging from best costumes and overall score to worst single stroke. Celebrity judges will offi ciate at each wicket. “Last year the community proved the popularity of croquet for a good case,” said Tim Heitzman, event organizer. “The LIC fi eld was fi lled with laugh- ter and more players than we expected. We’ve added courts, equipment and a scorekeeping system to keep play mov- ing. Every team will play together for at least three fast-moving games.” Advance teams registration is encour- aged. Call 253-884-5733 or sign up on- line at www.longbranchimprovement- club.org. Orders for $10 commemorative t-shirts and $60 team registrations must be received on or before July 8. Teams registering after July 8 will pay a $20 late fee. Sponsorship opportunities for individ- uals and companies are available; infor- mation is at the LIC website. Admission is free for observers (in- cluding children) and pets are welcome. Food and beverage service will be avail- able. All participants are asked to bring donations for the Key Peninsula Food Bank. The Longbranch Improvement Club was founded in 1921 for the better- ment of the community, and is located in the center of Longbranch at 4312 Key Peninsula Highway S., approximately 30 minutes from Gig Harbor, WA.

Source: Longbranch Improvement Club 6 OPINION www.keypennews.com • July 2011 Peninsula Views EDITORIAL GUEST EDITORIAL Be the change Senior Center and

Our Key Peninsula is a beautiful and peaceful place to live, but there are Food Bank explained things that could be improved. This is true of every community. By pointing out the things that need to change we can make others aware, By Penny Gazabat people in their family the food they are taking is for. There are no qualifying but complaining and doing nothing to help bring about a change only cre- Last month’s article on page 2, questions for this program, but there ates noise. “Empty Homes,” in the Key Peninsula is for the food basket program. The Whether it’s the speed of drivers along our rural roads, the lack of facili- News reported that Key Peninsula bread closet helps supplement strug- ties for recreational activities, a desire to have a bike route, safer neighbor- Community Services Food Bank was gling families that are only able to get hoods or less traffi c accidents, there is room for improvement. providing 2500 people each month with our big food basket once a month and Rather than sit back and point out the things that are wrong and ex- a food basket containing a three-day those who just need a partial support. supply of food. This is not correct. I Our Senior Center meal program is pect it to change, we must get involved. Only by making our voices heard, thought this might be a great opportu- not free. A suggested donation of $2 and dedicating ourselves to seeing things improve can we bring about the nity to share with you what we are do- is requested. Often more is given to changes we want for the community. ing at the Food Bank & Senior Center. offset the cost of the food we buy for The fi rst step is to acknowledge what can be better. The next steps We are typically providing 780 indi- the program. Lori Deacon our cook, require perseverance and patience, determination and a level head. Change viduals with a food basket that contains more like our Chef, creates delicious doesn’t happen instantly, and can take a lot of energy and time. a three-day supply of food. Our baskets meals that are enjoyed by 83 seniors There are many examples of how one person can bring about a big include canned meat, boxed side dishes, throughout the year on Wednesdays cereal, peanut butter, canned and fresh and Fridays. Before lunch is an exercise change. A few months ago, Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke to a crowd vegetables & fruit, juice, dairy, frozen class that Marilyn Perks leads. After of 15,000 in the Tacoma Dome and encouraged cooperation to bring about meat, sugar, beans, rice, oatmeal, spa- lunch there is a group of seniors who change. He gave apartheid as the example. He said people both inside and ghetti sauce, and noodles, along with enjoy dominos and Wii Bowling. We outside of South Africa worked together to end the racial segregation. toilet paper, cleaning supplies, diapers have a very diverse senior popula- Craig Keilburger spoke at that same gathering. He was only 12 when he (when available), and hygiene prod- tion at the Senior Center with varying became passionate about helping children escape child labor. At that tender ucts. It also has, when available, coffee incomes and interest. Our programs’ or tea, salad dressing, cake mixes, and main objective is to keep seniors active, age, he gathered 11 friends and set out to change the world. He founded many other odds and ends. The intent informed, and connected to friends and Free the Children, an organization that helps children around the world. of the three day supply of food is to opportunities. Recently we have added Apartheid and child labor are large problems, but the point is to get provide breakfast, lunch and dinner Tai Chi and computer classes to our involved. See something that needs to be better? Work to bring the change for each member of the household for Tuesday and Thursday schedule and you want to see. three consecutive days. Most often it we hope to add oil painting in the near lasts more than three days, according to future. our clients. At the end of the year we The Food Bank and Senior Center multiply the number of people served programs both provide much more times three meals and three days to get than I have mentioned above. It is Letters Policy last year’s 85,000 meals served. important to reiterate that they are The opinions expressed herein are the opinions of the writers and do not necessarily It is our bread closet that provides very separate programs that have very refl ect the views of the publishers or staff. All letters to the editor must be signed and another 2500 people per month with 3 different goals and objectives. Having include a daytime phone number got verifi cation. No anonymous letters will be pub- of the 5 food groups. Tuesday through said that, I hope (that) I have been able lished. Submissions are used on a space available basis and may be edited if used. THE KEY PENINSULA NEWS reserves the right to edit all submissions for length and Friday we put out vegetables, fruits, to clear up any confusion or curiosity content. Mail letters to: P.O. Box 3, Vaughn, WA 98394, or e-mail to news@keypen- breads and sweets for the community about what we provide. 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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. July 2011 • www.keypennews.com FEATURES 7 Bronze comes to life at the hands of Key Peninsula artist By Karen Lovett, KP News

If you’ve ever been to the ballpark at Cheney Stadium and noticed the smiling face of Ben Cheney seated in the stands, or better yet, been photographed sitting next to the life-size bronze statue, you may not have known you were viewing the creation of local artist, Paul R. Michaels. Michaels grew up in Tacoma and fo- cused on fi ne arts at Wilson High School. He holds a BA in Fine Arts from Wash- ington State University where one of his specialized mediums was bronze. Photo by Karen Lovett, KP News After graduation, Michaels said he Paul Michaels has worked with many lacked the nerve to pursue a career in the mediums, including woodcarving and fi eld of art. Instead, he worked in a lime bronze. He poses in his home with plant on the Tacoma tide fl ats for 15 years one of his works, a carousel horse. while creating projects for his own plea- three to six months for a large sculpture. sure. Eventually, he carved a couple of The factory in Tacoma closed, so now the wooden carousel horses and over the next nearest one is located in Portland. four or fi ve years, sold a dozen of them. If the statue is not unique, the mold Nineteen years ago, he quit his job and can be used many times. Limited num- began a full-time art career, just after he bered editions sell for larger sums than and his wife purchased land on the Key mass productions. Michaels said, “I like Peninsula. He built a gazebo and shop to add fun details. Ben Cheney liked the and gradually developed the land. The number 24, so I added the number 24 to house they live in features antique wood- his seat. The logo for the Cheney Studs work he salvaged from a 1924 era apart- kids’ teams is on the pocket of his statue. ment building. The statue of Allen C. Mason in north His favorite material is bronze, and he Tacoma has cigars in his pocket.” has been working in that medium for the Michaels is waiting for warmer weath- past 12 years. In that time he has made er to resume carving on a 34-foot totem four large public statues and has been pole. The pole is cut in half and is hollow commissioned to create a couple of busts. on the inside. His museum-quality shop Many of his smaller plaques and statues contains a vast assortment of antiques. can be found around Western Washing- Logging tools, saws and machinery and ton. Michaels said, “It takes three to six a lesser number of nautical parapherna- months to sculpt a large image. Working lia dangle from the ceiling and cover the from photographs, I make a Marquette walls. He is restoring the ship’s wheel- (clay model), for life-size, a two-foot house of the 1913 Halibut Schooner. rough image.” He makes a metal frame- The wheelhouse will join other restored work (skeleton) on a rolling cart, and then artifacts and cases at the Willapa Seaport applies oil-based clay until it looks like the Museum, Raymond, Wash. desired image to make the mold. Finer de- His work is also featured at Ruston tail can be added at the wax reproduction Way in Tacoma, where Sawmill Markers stage. were installed from 2003-2006; The Top Wax is harder than clay, so more pre- of the Ocean Monument was placed on cise detail can be made in the wax. Rub- the Shoreline of old Tacoma in 2007; a ber is molded over the clay and lost wax is statue of Allen C. Mason was installed poured in at a thickness of ¼ inch. Plas- on the grounds of the Wheelock Library ter is molded around the wax. The wax is on the corner of N. 26th and Adams in burned away, hence the name “lost”. 2008, and bronze wolf tracks were set in Bronze is poured into the mold in the the sidewalk at Albertson’s grocery in Port space formerly fi lled by the wax. Large Orchard. (The statue of Ben Cheney at pieces are done in sections and are welded the Ballpark was installed in Cheney sta- together later. Bronze is coated with wax dium in 1996.) to protect the patina. Casting the bronze For more information visit www.mi- is done at a factory and takes another chaelsbronze.com. 8 FEATURES www.keypennews.com • July 2011 KeyFest to bring entertainment, talent show to Volunteer Park

By Colleen Slater, KP News categories – Youth (5-12 years old), Teen (13-19), and Adults. KeyFest, the Key Peninsula Community Franciscan Health System sponsors the Fair, is sponsored by Peninsula Light for Main Stage, and MultiCare Health System this 10th year of family fun. The two-day sponsors the Kid Zone. Other sponsors event will be held on July 9 and 10 at Volun- include Peninsula Market, Sound Credit teer Park, south of Key Center on the right. Union and Angel Guild. Free admission and parking encourage Many volunteers are still needed to help everyone in the community and surround- operate the fair. Organizations that supply ing areas to join in the fun. volunteers can earn funds, too. Information Key Pen Parks sponsors a professional available on website www.keyfair.org. fi reworks display beginning at dusk to end Saturday entertainment schedule: the festivities on Saturday night. 11:30 a.m. – Minter Creek Band Key Peninsula Sportsmen’s Club spon- 1 p.m. – Rhythm Intermission Drum- sors new midway carnival game booths. mers Members of Boy Scout Troop 220 are con- 2 p.m. – Pie Eating Contest structing them. Tickets for the games, avail- 3 p.m. – ATA Black Belt Academy able only at the event, are 50 cents each. 4 p.m. – A Blues Party A community garage sale will be held on 5 p.m. – Karaoke Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The $20 fee 6 p.m. – Jeff Bailey Blues Band per stall will benefi t the Red Barn Youth 8 p.m. – Mr. Tadpole Center. The spots are about 10 x 10 feet. 10 p.m. – Fireworks Items for sale are limited to mostly used. Sunday On Saturday, a two-mile parade from Ol- 12 noon – Color Guard and national an- son Drive and 92nd Street in Key Center to them Volunteer Park begins at 10 a.m. on Satur- 12:30 p.m. – Dr. Roes’ Down Home Band day. Categories include motorized, animal, 2 p.m. – Open Mike/Karaoke family fun, public, commercial, and just cra- 3 p.m. – Key’s Got Talent zy. Participants must fi ll out an application All events are subject to change or cancel- form and sign a hold-harmless agreement lation. in advance, available at the Key Center fi re station or www.keyfair.org. Parade entries gather at Olson Rd and 92nd St triangle and Breast cancer begin lining up at 8:30 a.m. on 92nd St. and walk at KeyFest are to be in place by 9:30 a.m. “Angels of Faith” will be hosting A color guard presentation offi cially a Keyfest Awareness Walk spon- opens the fair at 11 a.m. Saturday with Whit- sored by several local businesses at ney Erickson singing the national anthem. Keyfest this year July 10 at 12:30 Familiar fair events include Agri-vision p.m. with a petting zoo, and fi eld games. The Keyfest Awareness walk is a Many new vendors and popular return- 3k walk around Volunteer Park and ees will set up for both days. The fair board back trails to raise awareness and gives local vendors fi rst priority, and avoids money for breast cancer. Registra- duplicate vendors. tion fees are $15 per person and all On Sunday, a KeyFest 3k Awareness Walk money collected from registration starts at 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Angels of fees will be donated to Susan G. Faith to benefi t the Susan B. Komen 3-day Komen 3-Day For The Cure. Elev- Walk for the Cure. $15 per participant. Pre- en local businesses have sponsored register to receive a commemorative T-shirt. this walk. Participants will receive a Call 858-0267 for more information or to gift bag and pre-registrants will also pre-register. receive a commemorative t-shirt. The second annual Key’s Got Talent fi - For more information contact nal competition begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Brandy 253-884-2076. with fi fteen participants this year in three July 2011 • www.keypennews.com FEATURES 9 Community garden spots available, volunteers needed There are still spaces available behind Sunnycrest Nursery in space to plant some vegetable varieties. July is of the month at 6:30 p.m. The majority in the Key Center Community provided by Dale and Claudia Loy. A the time to plant fall crops. of the growers are inexperienced. Edu- grant given by Key Peninsula Parks pro- In addition to the personal plots, there cational presentations at the meetings Garden and July is time for vides fi nancial support. is a garden to supply fresh vegetables for are designed to help beginning garden- fall planting. Volunteers are It is thriving this year in spite of the the Food Bank. Barb Carr, the person in ers. needed for the garden that cool, damp weather. The number of charge of that garden, said she is looking “Gardeners get to know other com- provides food for the food participants has almost doubled from for volunteers to help with that garden. munity members. It builds a sense of eight members who started last year to Carr has been gardening for 40 years community,” Carr said. “ It is a most bank. 15 gardeners this year. and has taught organic gardening at the magnifi cent thing to watch the garden There is still space available for at least parks. This is her second year in Key grow.” By Karen Lovett, KP News four more of the 4 by 24-foot plots. Center. She has been in charge of the The regular fee for garden space is $30 Water and compost are provided as Gig Harbor Community Garden for for the whole year, but there is a sliding The community garden was started by well as tools for use at the garden, in- three years. scale for low-income participants. For Healthy Communities of Pierce County, cluding a rototiller for new plots. There The gardeners normally meet at the information and signups contact Barb a non-profi t organization. It is located are seeds to share, and it is not too late Key Center Library the fourth Thursday Carr at 253-228-0538. Garden party to benefit Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Dr. Penrose Orthopedic Guild mem- for this private party fundraiser set for July swer gardening questions. will be held, and art works for home and bers are changing from their usual annual 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. All proceeds from the Food and drink (wine and non-alco- yard will be available for purchase. fundraising venue of lunch and auction in Wine Among the Vines Garden Party will holic beverages) are provided for guests, For tickets or more information on this November to a garden party at Sunnycrest benefi t Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and strolling violinists will add to the am- special Mary Bridge Children’s Nursery in July this year. and Health Center. biance. Hospital and Health Center fund-raiser, A limited number of tickets are available Ed Hume will give a short talk and an- A silent auction of wines and gift baskets call 884-3878 or 884-2020. 10 FEATURES www.keypennews.com • July 2011 Your Neighbor Not Much Traffic on the Extra Mile By Faith Rhodes Ruth’s two brothers ran the local car ga- alized she would need to be able to earn brief time at Doctor’s Hospital in Tacoma. Special to the KP News rage and at an early age she learned to a living if she were to be helpful. She Ruth was well-known at that time for be- perform routine maintenance on cars, applied for a riveter position assembling ing able to take apart the very complicated It has been said that every community including greasing and oil changes. The C-47s for Douglas Aircraft as a part of heart-lung machine of that day and clean has a heartbeat, an inspiration that drives Horning family was one of the fi rst fami- the war effort. In a short period of time, it. Also, while she had this very demand- and illustrates the fl avor and substance lies to have a telephone. Ruth found herself in charge of a team ing position, she was President of the of it. Our Key Peninsula community is Ruth’s family also owned the Victor Op- of riveters. Operating Room Nurses Association of no different; we too share these univer- era House. This large metal sided build- As the close of the war drew near and America for two years. During this time sal characteristics. We have our very own ing, complete with a stage, movie screen, the work at the factory slowed, Ruth ap- she traveled extensively for this organiza- gem, a nugget of gold who represents the and a projector, served multiple purposes, plied for nursing school. She was accept- tion. One of the highlights of this job was epitome of selfl essness and the things that included a dance hall, gymnasium for the ed and attended Nursing School in Great representing the United States Operating remain right with our world. Her name is local school, and as a movie theater where Falls, Mont. After completing her initial Room Nurses at the international meeting Ruth Bramhall. Ruth’s family showed silent movies. It training, Ruth was placed at the Veteran’s in South Africa. Ruth Hornung was one of four chil- was here that Ruth began taking tickets at Hospital at American Lake as a part of Ruth has been known to volunteer in an dren, with two older brothers and a sister. the door for the locals who attended the the training process. It was here she met organization or two; here are just a few She spent all her childhood years in and events (sound familiar?). her husband to be, Jimmy. They were hap- of the many associations Ruth has been around Victor in the heart of the Bitter- In the early summer of 1942, shortly pily married for 54 years. involved with in some offi cial capacity: root Valley, just south of Missoula, Mont. after graduating from high school, Ruth Karen Lynch, Director of Nursing, KP Lions Club (she was also the recipi- The Hornung family had several small prepared for a train trip to visit relatives worked with Ruth at Mary Bridge Children’s ent of Citizen of the Year award), Long- business enterprises in Victor; Ruth’s in Wisconsin. Instead, her family received Hospital; Ruth’s title was Surgery Supervi- branch Community Church, Jackson Lake father was a carpenter by trade and em- word of another family member ailing in sor. Ruth began working as Surgery Super- Sportsman’s Club, KP Business Associa- ployed two other carpenters. He owned San Francisco and Ruth’s train ticket was visor in 1956, and maintained that position tion, Communities & Schools Program, (or operated) the local feed mill, where swapped for a one-way ticket to the city until 1990, when she retired from nursing. grain was processed for the local farms. by the bay. Shortly after arriving, Ruth re- Prior to that position, she had worked for a (See Neighbor, Page 11) ute Auto ol would like to Ca s r b Thank You e A for letting us serve you during these difficult economic times.

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BBB Members 253 884 3431 Customer Referral Program (Just North of Key Center) July 2011 • www.keypennews.com FEATURES 11 (From Neighbor, Page 10) 11th annual Longbranch Community Church salmon bake KP Community Fair Board, Orthopedic Longbranch Community Church will hold its 11th annual Gig Harbor, plus other prizes. Guild, Fire District 16 Board of Commis- salmon bake at the Longbranch Improvement Club on July 23 Various community booths will be set up, and new this year sioners (she is currently on the board) and from 2-6 p.m. is custom yard furniture for sale from 5-Grain Patio Furniture the National Nurses’ Association, just to Chef Oliver Coldeen and helpers will be grilling salmon, by David Hamlin. name a few. Ruth also successfully spear- and have other tasty treats such as corn on the cob, potato Advance ticket sales – adults $12, $14 at the door; $5 for headed a water sensitive waste cleanup salad, roll, strawberry shortcake, lemonade, coffee and tea. Hot children 6-12 years, 5 and under free. movement (called the Burley Mentor dogs will be available for non-salmon eaters. Tickets available from church members, Home Country project) on the KP in the 1970s. Inner Change Worship will provide live music, and other ac- Store, Sunnycrest Nursery, Longbranch Marina, Coast Hard- One of Ruth’s deepest loves is with the tivities include hayrides and kids’ crafts. A raffl e will take place ware, Charbonneau Construction. Fire District; she fi rst appeared on the scene as a member of a citizens’ commit- for one night in a Jacuzzi suite and dinner for two at the Inn at For more information call 857-5184. tee to review the condition of the stations in the early 1990s. Since then she has been involved in just about everything from Pierce County Conservation District to host water conservation classes volunteer association fund raisers to, of Cisterns: The Next Step lution and collect rainwater for home holding a rain barrel making class - just course, serving as chairman of the board. or farm use. Class fee of $10 per in time to begin collecting rainwater for Ruth has always been depended on for in Water Collection July 9, 9-11 a.m., Summit Library, Ta- household and pre-registration is re- summer use. At the workshop, partici- support in various capacities; many would quired at www.brownpapertickets.com/ pants will construct their very own rain say Ruth has been like a den mother to all coma event/174764 barrel to take home. For $60 each par- and she is dearly loved and respected. This class is for those who are ready to ticipant will receive all the materials to Ruth’s dedication to the Key Peninsula move up from the rain barrel and store assemble the rain barrel under the guid- and surrounding area will infl uence future thousands of gallons of collected rain generations. Her pioneering characteris- water at home in a larger cistern system. Make and Take ance of Dan Borba from Natural Rain tics and unyielding personality leave little You’ll learn the basics and benefi ts and Rain Barrel Class Water. Pre-register at www.brownpaper- wiggle room as to her expectations. how a cistern system works from in- July 11, 6-7:30 p.m., UW-Tacoma tickets.com/event/176122 Ruth recently celebrated her 87th birth- structor Nikola Davidson of EarthSys- Campus Contact Rene Skaggs at 253 845-9770 day with a host of close friends. temsNW. In collaboration with the UW-Tacoma x 106 or [email protected] for In Loving Memory of Jimmy. Save money, prevent storm water pol- Environmental Program, the District is more information.

Loca Your l Fo t od or Welcoming all Key Peninsula Seniors B p to come experience Food, Fun and more... a p n u Senior Lunches - Wednesdays and Fridays at noon. k ! S Exercise program, WII Bowling, Dominos, Shopping Trips and a lot of FUN! Come join in on the good times. Our Food Bank Needs: Canned Goods, Oat Meal, Peanut Butter, Pasta, Juice, Flour, Sugar, Mac & Cheese We are looking for Bread Run Drivers! Give us a call at 884-4440 Key Peninsula A Special Community Services Thank You to: Food Bank & Senior Center 17015 9th St Ct KPN P. O. Box 392 Jerry Larson Lakebay, WA 98349 for being our Volunteer 253-884-4440 of the Month FAX 253-884-6196 keypeninsulacommunityservices.org 12 www.keypennews.com • July 2011 COMMUNITY WORKS Submit calendar items to [email protected] • Deadline is the 15th of the month

sponsored by Peninsula Light. Summer July 1-4 To submit an event Read Fireworks stand To submit an event for the The summer reading program, “Read The KP Civic Center is hosting a Safe Community Works calendar, please and Win,” awards prizes for 10 hours of and Sane fi reworks stand in Key Center e-mail [email protected], July 11 reading. Check with the Key Center Library from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Profi ts support or mail to P.O. Box 3, Vaughn, WA Adult coed softball for more details. 884-2242. community programs for kids, scouts, 98394. Briefs must be submitted by the 15th of the month. begins seniors and everyone on the Key Peninsula. Adult Coed Summer Softball starts the Now www.kpciviccenter.org. week of July 11and KP Parks is now ac- Youth sport camps July 7 cepting team registrations. Teams will play Challenger Sports Camps is holding July 5, 11, 18, 25 a 10-game season plus a double elimination British Soccer Camp, Multi-sport Camp Puppet theater tournament. Games will be held Monday- Bloodmobile dates “Ferdinand the Bull” and “Jack and the and Flag Football Camp in July and August. The bloodmobile will be at Albertson’s Thursday nights. The fee of $640/team Beanstalk” will be presented free for ages Challenger Sports has been holding camps from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. includes USSSA registration, umpires, 9-12 at 2:30 p.m. at the KC Library. 884- for 20 years and features well-trained softballs, and shirts. Teams will be taken on 2242. instructors who inspire and motivate young July 5, 12, 19, 26 a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis. Min/Max: players to improve. All camps are for ages 8/18 teams. All adult sports leagues can 6-12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Volunteer Park Story time July 7 be found on Team Sideline. Look for the and costs $129 for the fi ve days of camp. Summer stories for babies and toddlers scoreboard on our website on the Adult (birth-3) accompanied by an adult will be Free photo class Programs page at www.keypenparks.com. Each camper receives a free camp T-shirt Local graphic artist Windelena Lindsay held at 11 a.m. at the Key Center Library. and camp certifi cation. Campers need a will present a free class on uploading, or- Help your baby’s brain develop with books, water bottle, sunscreen, and a baseball ganizing and emailing digital photos from July 12 action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and glove or shin guards. British Soccer Camp 11a.m. -noon at the Key Center Library. more. 884-2242. Register for t-ball is July 18-25 and also Aug. 1-5, Multi-sport Observe or bring your laptop and camera Today is the deadline for registration for Camp is July 25-29 and Flag Football Camp with software and cords. Call 884-2242 for Key Pen Parks’ pee-wee T-ball skills clinics is Aug. 8-12. Register on-line at www.chal- July 6 registration; class is limited to 15. for children 3-5 years old. The clinics will lengersports.com. Call Chad at KP Parks, be held on Thursday evenings, 7/14-8- 884-9240 for more details. Register for eco camp Today is the deadline to register for Eco July 7 16, from 5-6 p.m. or 6:05-7:05 p.m. Adult Adventure Camp for ages 7-13 held from involvement is required during the classes. Now 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 18-22. The camp is Fuchsia club Fee is $43 which includes a t-shirt, certifi - The Lakebay Fuchsia Society will meet organized and supervised by Pierce County cate and group pictures. Chad, 884-9240. String camp at 7 p.m. at the Key Center Library. Ginnie, Environmental Educators from Public Peninsula Youth Orchestra’s String 884-9744. Camp applications, for experienced string Works & Utilities and staff from Key Pen July 12 & 28 students 9-19 years old, are being accepted Parks. Activities include kayaking, rope courses, beach-combing, exploring a local July 8-9 Knit or crochet through July 31. String Camp 2011 will Loving Hearts voluntarily knit and cro- be Aug. 15-19 and includes a free public farm, geocaching, and a variety of other Lavender festival fun things. Before camp, campers will chet chemo hats, baby items and blankets Friday concert. Call 253-534-5384, info@ Blue Willow Farms celebrates lavender in for non-profi ts in the community. They harborpyo.org or www.harborpyo.org to receive a camp outline and schedule. Fee is multiple ways with music, food and more $109/week. Chad, 884-9240. meet from 1- 3 p.m. at the WayPoint download an application. from 10 a.m-6 p.m. Admission is free. Church, 12719 – 134th Ave KPN. They 10615 Wright Bliss Road KPN; 253-225- also meet on Thursday, July 28 from 7-9 July 1 July 6 9030. p.m. Yarn donations are always welcome. Friday skate night Adult horseshoe [email protected] or Virginia, Skate night is held from 7-10 p.m. for el- begins July 9-10 884-9619. ementary and middle school-aged students The KP Parks Adult Horseshoe League KeyFest at the KP Civic Center. Admission is $5, will hold games at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Enjoy KeyFest on Saturday from 10 July 14 which includes skates and all the games in July 6-Aug.24, at the Volunteer Park Horse- a.m.-9 p.m. and on Sunday from noon-6 Tattoos the Whitmore Room. Refreshments are shoe Pits. The league is an 8 match season p.m. On Saturday the Krazy Key Parade Mehndi Henna temporary tattoos will be available for purchase. www.kpciviccenter. for 4-6 teams with a fee of $55/team. Chad, marches at 10 a.m. from Key Center to org or 884-3456. 884-9240. Volunteer Park. The fi nals of Key’s Got (See Community, Page 13) Talent is at noon on Sunday. KeyFest is July 2011 • www.keypennews.com COMMUNITY PLANNER 13 (From Community, Page 12) July 16-17 July 20 food bank are welcomed. 884-2242. Sitter class Skate camp made by youth ages 12-18 from 3:30-5 p.m. Safe Sitter Classes for teens will be of- Register by today for Skate Camp 2011 July 30 at the Key Center Library. This free event fered from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Key Center to be held from July 25-29; fee is $59. ‘Twilight’ movie is sponsored by Friends of the KC Library. Fire Station. Bring a lunch. Call 884-2222 Helmets are required. Seth Ivers will be mania Donations to the local food bank are ap- to register. the skate board instructor. The camp is preciated. 884-2242. Key Pen Parks and Peninsula Light sponsored by Key Pen Parks and All-A- present “New Moon” and “Eclipse “at July 17 Board Skate Shop and is held at Volunteer Volunteer Park. A Twilight Movie Trivia July 14 Park. Camp for ages 4-10 will be held from Croquet tourney Game will be played at 8:15 p.m. The fee Storytelling safari 10-12 a.m. and ages 10-14 will skate from is $2/person. If raining, the movies will be The Longbranch Improvement Club 12:30-2:30 p.m. There will be 8-15 skaters Bob Kanegis and Liz Magual present a hosts the 2nd Annual Croquet Tournament shown at the KP Civic Center. 884-2242. “World Storytelling Safari” for kids ages per group. Chad, 884-4290. from noon-6:30 p.m. on the LIC grass 9-12 at 11 a.m. at the KC Library. The Off fi eld. The tournament benefi ts Com- Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 the Bookshelf and Into the World Band munities in Schools of Peninsula, which July 26 will make a special appearance. 884-2242. Outside cinema provides mentoring to local students. Pet spay/neuter clinic Cinema under the stars for families is Four-person teams compete for prizes A free or low cost pet spay and neuter presented Friday nights at Volunteer Park July 16 with celebrity judges at each wicket. Each clinic is held. Pick up is at the KP Commu- with pre-entertainment from 7:30-8:30 Harbor Watch team will play at least three fast-moving nity Services parking lot; there’s a limit of p.m. CenturyLink sponsors this event. A Harbor WildWatch presents “Get Your games. Advance registration of teams is 25 animals per clinic. Each family is limited dollar donation or a can of food for the Feet Wet” from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Penrose encouraged; fee is $60 for advance or $80 to one dog and two cats. Call KPCS at 884- food bank is appreciated. Movies will be at Point State Park. www.harborwildwatch. for teams registering after July 8. Order a 4440 for information. the KP Civic Center in bad weather. 884- org. commemorative t-shirt for $10. Admission 9240x22. is free for spectators; food and beverages July 29 are available for purchase. Donations for July 16 the KP Food Bank are strongly encour- World art Lyme group aged. Call 884-5733 or go online at long- “Art Around the World” will be held for The Lyme Support group meets from branchimprovementclub.org. ages 9-12 at 11 a.m. at the KC Library. This WEEKLY EVENTS 1-3 p.m. at the Key Center Library. free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Key Center Library. Donations for the Tuesdays TOPS #1325 Take-Off Pounds Sensibly meets at July 9-10 9 a.m. at the Key Peninsula Lutheran OFF THE KEY Theater auditions Church. Free child care, fun and support Generals Auditions are being held for are provided. 884-2554. from 6-8 p.m. “Shy Boys” play on July 7, Paradise Theatre’s “Year of the Broadway July 3 Revival.” Auditions are 2 p.m. on Saturday Wings & Wheels “Too Many Cooks” play on July 14, the Wednesdays “Robin Money Band” plays on July 21, and noon on Sunday; call 851-7529 for an Lakebay writers A car show, classic planes, motorcycles, appointment. Auditions are for the whole fl yovers and food and kids’ activities all and the “Austin Raiders” will play on July The Lakebay Writers meet from 1:30-4 28. www.uptowngigharbor.com. season (9/11-8/12); if interested, audition p.m. at the Key Center Library. 884-3931. happen at the Tacoma Narrows Airport now. Prepare a one minute monologue from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.freedomfair. and a one minute song with sheet music com. July 8, 22 Thursdays or accompaniment tape. See upcoming Toastmasters Classic movies productions at paradisetheatre.org. July 5, 12, 19, 26 Cinema Gig Outdoors presents free The Toastmasters meet from 8-9 a.m. Outdoor concerts classic movies on Friday at Donkey Creek at the Key Center Library. Join the fun Park. Bring a chair or blanket. “Yankee July 15 and improve your speaking ability. The Summer Sounds at Skansie free BBQ held outdoor concerts feature different bands Doodle Dandy” is shown at 9:15 p.m. on July 8, “Shane” plays at 9 p.m. on July 22. The Gig Harbor Welcome Club hosts Senior Society each Tuesday and start at dusk. The the annual BBQ picnic at the Sea Cliff The Key Peninsula Senior Society, aka Washington State National Guard 133rd club house. Find out about the many op- July 9, 23 Yesterday’s Teenagers, meet at 11:30 a.m. Army Band plays on July 5, “Tupelo” portunities and updates at www.gighar- for a potluck, fellowship and games at plays on July 12, “The Beatniks” play on Family movies borwelcomeclub.com. July 19, and “Sambatuque” is scheduled Cinema Gig Outdoors presents free the Civic Center. All are welcome. 884- for July 26. Bring a chair or a blanket. family movies on Saturday at Skansie 4981. Brothers Park. Bring a chair or a blanket. July 16 July 7, 14, 21, 28 “Despicable Me” shows at 9:15 p.m. on Chalk the walk Saturdays July 9 and “Cloudy with a Chance of The whole family is invited to make Writers’ guild Summer concerts outdoor chalk art on downtown Gig Meatballs” is at 9 p.m. on July 23. www. The Writers’ Guild meets from 9-11 Uptown presents a different free con- Harbor sidewalks. cert under the pavilion every Thursday gigharborguide.com. a.m. at the Key Center Library. 884-6455. 14 COMMUNITY PLANNER www.keypennews.com • July 2011 JUNE PUBLIC MEETINGS

KP Community Fair Association July 5, 6 p.m. in Roadhouse Restaurant VIP room; www.keyfair.org. KP Metro Parks July 11, 7:30 p.m. at Volunteer Park Annex. Key Peninsula Community Council July 13, 7 p.m. at Key Center Fire Station. Peninsula School District Board July 14, 6 p.m. regular meeting at district offi ce. KP Civic Center Board July 14, 7 p.m. in Whitmore Room, KPCC. Fire District 16 July 12 & 26, 6 p.m. in meeting room, Key Center Fire Station. LIC July 20, 6:30 p.m. regular dessert meeting at Longbranch Improvement Club. KP Citizens Against Crime July 21, 7 p.m. at Home Fire Station.

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The honeymoon is over with Her- what is: the clashing per- ing plans to re-kindle this Island into a ron Island. Like a newlywed, I spent my sonalities; the hermits who friendly place where everyone can feel fi rst two years here in awe of the physi- call the County offi ces to welcome and enjoy the benefi ts of living cal beauty of this small wonder. It was a Gayle Herman turn in their neighbors for on this tiny bit of paradise. time of getting to know the ways of the Sound Living small infractions instead Yes, the honeymoon is over—now the Island, meeting new people and settling of talking it out; and the real work begins. into a different lifestyle. I was infatuated Management Company by the Island’s uniqueness, its small, iso- and Board enforcing antiquat- Gayle Herman is a Marriage and Family lated community of residents, and its ‘va- against another, the once happy events ed rules to cover them rather than look Therapist who lives and works on Herron Island. cation at home’ atmosphere. I felt safe that connected individuals into a cohe- out for the good of the residents. It’s like Her website is www.vitalconnections.net. surrounded by water, where one needed a sive community are gone. We have even a marriage where the in-laws get involved, pass just to get onto the ferry. angered our mainland neighbors with un- the bosses make impossible demands, and The newness has rubbed off and some welcoming behavior from a few residents the house becomes a money pit. Stress blemishes are beginning to show. And, and inability to address the new ferry can break a marriage. Stress can cause just like a newlywed, there are times I noise in a respectful manner. Instead of grief on this small Island. Hot Dog asked myself if I made the right decision, coming together to fi nd a common solu- But, a commitment is a commitment, in times I wanted to run away, times I wanted tion, we now have lost our ability to tie up good times and in bad times, in sickness Fries Drink to divorce myself from this place. Yes, it our boats on the mainland side. and in health…So, just like a newlywed, is unique—but, perhaps it is too isolated. When people fi rst meet, they show only I am learning how to speak up, how to Especially during the summer, when low the best of themselves. Once they feel make my needs known, how to take ac- $ Must25 present coupon tides cause ferry cancellations for many comfortable, they let down their hair and tion to make the changes that will lead Offer expires 7.31.11 days at a time, I start to feel claustropho- hope that the other will still accept them to a more fulfi lling life here. Along with 3 bic. After last winter’s bout with illness, for who they are. That’s the bumpy road other residents, I joined a newly formed 884 9292 I start to wonder what would happen in of marriage, and that’s the bumpy road Residents Association in order to bring 1304 Key Pen Hwy a real emergency. And, now that the Is- of making a commitment to live in a tiny the Island back to its previous state. We Home land is rife with politics, pitting one group island community. It comes to accepting are re-envisioning the possibilities, mak-

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June 3 KP Metro Parks. Resident found a semi-automatic handgun in 1300 block of KP Hwy. N, Lakebay: Bur- Carney Lake, abandoned vehicle in water. A June 9 his yard while mowing. glary. Someone broke in to Home Country 1986 Honda Accord was found submerged in 19700 block of 20th St., Lakebay: Burglary. 14200 block of KP Hwy North: Aban- Store and took $3,500 cash from the offi ce. the lake. The car was empty, as was the trunk. A propane tank and small stack of 2 by 6 doned vehicle. A white 1997 Toyota pickup June 19 A block of wood was found wedged between boards were taken from a residence. had left the roadway, gone up an embankment 1000 block of 205th Ave. KPN, Lakebay: the seat and the gas pedal. Attempts to contact June 10 and rolled over onto the roadway. It struck a Burglary. A Playstation, laptop and fl at screen the owner were unsuccessful. 10500 block of 120th Ave. Ct. KPN: Theft phone line junction box. TV were taken from a residence. 12800 block of 156th St. KPN: Burglary, from motor vehicle. Someone shattered the 13800 block of 130th Ave.: Burglary. A va- 100 block of Van Beek Road, Lakebay: forced entry. A Harbor Freight digital safe, passenger side window of a vehicle and took cant home in foreclosure was damaged when Theft. The passenger window of a 2000 Oxycodone and $500 in cash were stolen from a purse. copper plumbing was cut and stolen, creating Chevy was smashed. A purse and Nintendo a fi fth wheel. 9900 block of KP Hwy North: Burglary. water damage. DSI were stolen. 1300 block of KP Hwy. North, Lakebay: A real estate agent reported the key box of a 12400 block of 134th KPN: Burglary. June 20 Vandalism. About 12:30 a.m. someone made home had been smashed and someone used Someone entered the crawl space under a 84th Ave. NW. Goldman Drive: Aban- a six inch hole in the plastic panel at the gas the keys to gain entry to the home. A genera- home and took the copper plumbing. doned vehicle. A 1991 Honda Accord was pumps after they attempted to pump gas and tor, copper weathervane, Dell laptop, LG Mi- 12400 block of 134th Ave., Burglary. Brass found abandoned. The radio was missing and realized the pumps were closed. crowave and jewelry were stolen. bar step and scrap metal were stolen. the trunk was open. 14400 block of 118th Ave. NW, car prowl, June 11 19400 block of 10th St. KPS, Theft. Vico- June 23 theft. Handmade silver and ruby earrings were 13000 block of 138th St. KPN: Theft. The din was taken from residence. 3400 block of 165th Ave., Lakebay: Bur- taken from a car in a driveway. A man and front and rear license plates and a Sony stereo June 15 glary. Suspect gained entry to a residence woman knocked on the door of the owner to were stolen from a 1990 Nissan. 15300 block of 128th St. KPN: Theft. A through a bedroom window with forced entry. ask a question, and the owner recognized the 2400 block of North Herron Road, KPN, catalytic converter was stolen from a Toyota Owner was out of state. earrings the woman was wearing. Lakebay: Theft. A 1988 sailboat. pickup. Suspect was reported to be driving a June 24 5500 block of KP Hwy North: Theft. The June 12 red car. 92nd St., Vaughn: Vandalism: A security sys- breaker box for the fi eld lights was stolen from 12400 block of 104th St.: Found property. June 16 tem was destroyed.

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Total Calls: 155 investigated the complaint while fi refi ghters the top of him. Firefi ghters treated the man EMS: 105 waited nearby. The fi re units were later can- near the bottom of the hillside and transport- Fire/service: 15 celed when the deputy resolved the problem. ed him to a Tacoma trauma center. Other: 35 June 2 June 15 May 28 A two-car head-on type accident occurred at A 9-year-old elementary school student at- Firefi ghters were dispatched to a greenbelt the intersection of 94th Ave NW and SR302. tempted to brace himself with his arms as he between neighborhoods where a column of The 50-year-old female driver of an SUV was fell while running and jumping at school. Key smoke was visible. Responders saw several transported to a local hospital with complaint Peninsula Medic One transported him to a lo- teenagers run from the area, but a lone teenage of neck and back pain. The driver and passen- cal hospital for evaluation of and treatment for male wanted to “man-up” and meet with the ger of the smaller sedan sustained no injuries. a suspected wrist fracture. fi refi ghters. The young man explained that he Witnesses reported that the SUV failed to stop June 17 and his friends were burning limbs to clear the at the light while making a left turn. Firefi ghters were called to a Home resi- trail for their bikes. He was advised that what June 3 dence where a 72-year-old woman felt anxious they were doing and where they were doing it An accident at SR302 and 118th Ave NW and was concerned her blood pressure was was illegal. Firefi ghters extinguished the fi re resulted in a 19-year-old female being trans- too high. After paramedics assessed her, she and, to reciprocate for the teen’s honesty, he ported to a local hospital. Firefi ghters extri- declined transport to a hospital for further was let go with a warning. cated the woman from a small Chevrolet pick- evaluation. She signed the refusal form and May 30 up that had rolled over after being struck by was invited to call 9-1-1 again if she did not Firefi ghters were called to stand-by while a Honda sedan. The Honda was driven by a feel better. Within an hour, fi refi ghters were deputies sorted out a dispute in the Wauna 25-year-old Minter man who was released at called back to the home where the woman area. The reporting party called 9-1-1 to com- the scene, uninjured. complained of worsening symptoms. This plain about an uninvited guest burning a pile A 67-year-old Longbranch man was thrown time she consented to an ambulance transport. of brush in the driveway and requested that off his tractor and down an embankment. He Key Peninsula Medic One transported her to a the “arsonist be removed”. A PCSO deputy was followed by his tractor, which rolled over Gig Harbor hospital.

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Marie Osmond Purses & Handbags Buy one Get one at equal or lessor value for 50% off 18 SCHOOLS www.keypennews.com • July 2011 Humble KPMS student awarded scholarship By Hugh McMillan, KP News husband, Mike, founded the scholarship. “The award goes to the girl who best ex- At June’s “Moving On” ceremonies for emplifi es the terrifi c person Terri was,” said Key Peninsula Middle School 8th grade Hunziker, “an intelligent, self-starter who graduates, Megan Ross was presented the took a great deal of pride in everything she Terri Radcliffe Hunziker Memorial Scholar- did. She was a wonderful teacher and very ship Club scholarship award for $1,500. successful businesswoman. Math, Computer and Digital Photogra- “Megan Ross was a perfect choice for phy teacher Michael Hunziker presented the the award,” said Hunziker. “She is a model award in a crowded Peninsula High School student who always produces outstanding gymnasium. This is the third year the schol- work in the classroom. Like Terri, Megan is arship has been awarded. liked by everyone. She impressed me with Every KPMS graduate received a cer- her humility and kind spirit. I often hear tifi cate of graduation. Among dignitaries from my colleagues how incredible she is. attending were Peninsula School District One of Megan’s teachers said, ‘as a stu- Superintendent Terry Bouck, and PHS prin- dent, she is so brave; she attempts to grasp cipal Tim Winter, who welcomed the soon diffi cult material and always pulls it off.’ to be Seahawks to the school. KPMS Prin- Megan has never tooted her own horn,” cipal Jeri Goebel and Vice Principal Tyrone said Hunziker. “Hopefully this honor will Roebuck shared the pleasure of giving the toot it for her.” students their graduation diplomas. The scholarship is funded by family, Terri Radcliffe Hunziker, a life long Key friends, Harbor Web Works and Games and Peninsula resident, died on July 4th, 2008, Letters to Print, two of the businesses Terri of non-small cell non-smokers lung cancer Hunziker founded. Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News after a valiant fi ve-year battle with the dis- For information visit www.mrhunziker. The third annual Terri Radcliffe Hunziker Memorial Scholarship Club $1,500 ease. In memory of her life and lifestyle, her com and click on the scholarship link. award was presented to Megan Ross, second in from left. With her are Am- ber Hess, the 2009 recipient and Allison Kopp, the 2010 recipient.

Summer Camps on the Key! Non-Contact Youth Flag Football Key Pen Parks is excited to get the summer Grades: 1st /2nd, 3rd/4th/5th, 6th-7th started! Come find “The key to your next Date: Saturday, 10/1-11/5 adventure” with our summer camp line-ups. Location: Volunteer & Sehmel Parks Sign up now for Eco Adventure Camp, Skate Fee: $65 per youth Camp, Cheer Camp and Challenger Sport Note: Deadline to register 8/31 Camps. Don’t forget to come out for Twilight Movie Mania (Double Feature) July 30th and Cinema Under The Stars movie series WANTED every Friday evening in August! Visit www. keypenparks.com for more information. Volunteer Coaches & Pee-Wee T-Ball Skills Clinic Referees needed Ages: 3-5 Contact Location: Vol Park (lower T-Ball Field) [email protected] Day/Date: Thurs evenings, 7/14-8/18 Fee: $43 or Time: Sess #1: 5:00-6:00 pm (253) 884-9240 ext 22 Sess #2: 6:05-7:05 pm how to get involved Min/Max: 10/20 per group

“The key to your next adventure” July 2011 • www.keypennews.com SCHOOLS 19 Vaughn student pleased to announce new options for Kin- dergarten students on Fridays. earns college honor The Boys and Girls Clubs of South William Barker of Vaughn has accepted Puget Sound, in collaboration with Curious membership in the National Society of By Nature School, are offering KinderPlus Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Barker will be Friday Full-Day Kindergarten Enrichment honored at Kaplan University’s induction, for the 2011-2012 school year. which will take place online in the fall. The Y of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Membership gives students access to a is offering Friday Full-Day Kindergarten number of benefi ts including career and Care for families in the Peninsula School networking resources, scholarships, travel District. Programs located at Harbor and service projects both on campus and Heights and Minter Creek Elementary in the community. Schools will include academic and enrich- NSCS is a member of the Association of ment programming as well as activities College Honor Societies and is the nation’s that will support your child’s growth in only interdisciplinary honors organization the areas of social skills, school readiness, for fi rst- and second-year students. Mem- and motor skill development. bership is by invitation only, based on grade For information, visit www.psd401.net. point average and class standing. Fun math facts Scholarship Kindergarten options for This year July has fi ve Fridays, fi ve Sat- winner 2010-11 school year urdays and fi ve Sundays. This happens At “Moving On” ceremo- only once every 823 years. nies for Key Peninsula Our all-day, four-days (Monday-Thurs- Middle School 8th grade If you were born in the 20th century, day) per week Kindergarten program begins graduates in June, Haili on Tuesday, Sept. 6. All elementary schools try this math activity. Take the last two Crow was happily sur- will connect with Kindergarten students’ digits of the year in which you were born prised to receive the families in August for a smooth start. We and add to that number the age you are or school’s top scholarship are honored to be able to continue to serve will be in 2011. The results are the same award of $1,000. families with our four-day program and are for everyone – 111! Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News

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Vio- let’s father, Johan Helmer (Elmer) Lind- gren, also Swedish, came to Tacoma in 1906, and to Longbranch in 1919. Multiple lines of history on the KP Bertha, widowed after 22 years of mar- By Colleen Slater, KP News 1882. marry Visell in 1886. riage, maintained their farm with the help He legally changed his name to Visell. Arthur Visell, second son of Jacob and of daughters Violet and Jeanette (who Sisters Arlene Babbitt and Judy Brad- His descendants aren’t sure why he chose Marie, loved farming. At one time, he later married Allen Nichols). She started shaw trace their roots from the Key Pen- that name but understand it’s Swedish. raised horses and beef cattle on the Key the wood stove at the Longbranch grade insula back to Sweden through several Before that, his line followed the Swedish Peninsula, where his brother Alden (A. school, then cooked lunch there. fraternal and maternal lines. tradition of naming; his mother was Jo- E.) came in 1920, started a lumber busi- Don and Violet’s children knew their Jacob Pettersson arrived in Illinois from hanna Jonsdotter, his father, Peter Jacob- ness and developed Key Center. grandfather Arthur Visell, but grand- Sweden about 1872, age 18, spent a few son, son of Jacob Persson. Jacob chose Arthur to help him, so Ar- mother Bertha lived right across the street years there, returned to Sweden for addi- After working in a store in Orien, Illi- thur left his farming to carry on the book- from them while they still all lived at tional education, and back to the U.S in nois, Jacob Visell headed west to Sumner store business. home. She lived to bealmost 95. in Washington Territory to be a lumber Don, son of Arthur, came out to help Arlene says Grandma Bertha often company bookkeeper, then to LaConner his uncle Aldy in his lumber business, got her English words out of order, and SOCIAL SECURITY to partner a General Merchandise Store, met Violet Lindgren of Longbranch, and maintained some Swedish accent all her DISABILITY and fi nally to Tacoma to establish a book they married in 1939. They bought prop- life, but some of her phrases still pop up ADVOCATE/ REPRESENTATIVE and stationery business in 1889. He oper- erty on Vaughn Bay, built their house and from memory. When a discussion was The Difference is Personal Service ated a travel bureau and his partner, Frank raised four children there. Daughter Judy about the future, Bertha liked to say, “Ja, 95% of cases approved 2006-2010 Ekberg, had an insurance business in con- and family now call it their vacation home. ve see vat turns up.” junction with the store. Visell also was Arlene and husband Martin built a beauti- She’d say before she went somewhere MISSION POSSIBLE business manager at the Tacoma Tribunen, ful home next door, where she lives with with someone, “First ve have a pourtor,” Employment Services, Inc. a harbormaster, on the boards of the son Brian and his family. Brian’s children meaning half a cup of coffee. The word, Swedish Lutheran Church and the Scan- can claim fi fth generation status on the Arlene says, was also used for adding a 253-884-9205 dinavian-American bank when it closed its Key Peninsula. little more to your cup. or doors, and a member of Valhalla Order. 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Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today ductory Clas ntro ses I Thursdays at 6 pm MYR Key Peninsula Civic Center. Photo courtesy of the Visell family Get started today Jacob Visell, son Arthur and wife Mary (Marie) were the great grandparents and grandfather of Arlene Babbitt and Judy Bradshaw. for only $70! MAR Call (From Pioneer, Page 20) she was about 16, and she knew little of Myr-Mar Accounting Service, Inc. his family. At one of the reunions, she met ALL Taxes–Bookkeeping 206-949-9722 olet visited Sweden in 1981, saw where all of her fi rst cousins still living there. R. Marvin Keizur, Accountant for an appointment Grandma Bertha was raised, and met With little exception, Arlene and Judy’s 13215 139th Ave., KPN 253.884.3566 many relatives. Violet’s father died when heritage is solid Swedish. [email protected] ATA Black Belt Academy

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1 Cor 9:18 Make the gospel of Christ without change. The last question was (Can you be saved by faith alone?) What is faith? Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. To understand faith it will help you if you read all of the Book of Hebrews, only 13 chapters. Then you can understand Ephesians 2:8 + 9 V.8 For by Grace are ye saved-through faith and not of yourselves, it is the Gift of God. V.9 Not of works lest any man should boast. See James 2:14-26 V.17 Even so faith if it hath not works, is dead, being, alone. V.18 Yea a many may say, hous hast faith. And I have works; show me thy faith without they works and I will show hee my fih by my works. V.19 Thou believes that there is ONE GOD; thous doest well. The demons also believe and tremble. James 2:20 V.20 For as he body without the spirit is dead so faith without works is dead also. Last we have faith, works and a promise. James 4:7 Submit yourselves, therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Puzzle: If you are saved we will see works. Now can you solve the puzzle. Is the husband called to teach God’s word at Home? 22 COMMUNITY www.keypennews.com • July 2011 Would you like to own a classic Mustang? If you would, the fi rst step is to buy the car… but that comes later. Tickets are price is $10 with a special “three-fer” of- shows and other events in the area, and tickets for the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Car now on sale for chances to win the bright fer, three tickets for $25. The drawing for wrap up the summer at the Puyallup Fair Raffl e. The next step, of course, is to win red, 1966 Ford Mustang coupe. The ticket the car is set for October 15. in September. The car has been beautifully restored. The car raffl e is a major fund raiser It carries a 289 V-8 Ford engine, front for Gig Harbor Kiwanis and it will help disc brakes, new paint and Mustang Rally to provide funding for the wide range of Do you have a story suggestion or Rims. The interior is all new and the car service projects for children and young overall is in top condition. people in our community. Among many photo to share with your Key Peninsu- Tickets are available from Kiwanians service projects, the club provides free and at locations where the car will be on books to pre-school children, sponsors la friends and neighbors? Send it to: display. Look for the red Mustang at a se- Terrifi c Kids, at the grade school level and ries of events this summer and early fall. manages a bike program in combination The car will be at the kickoff of the Mari- with the Washington Corrections Center [email protected] time Gig in Gig Harbor on June 4 and af- for Women that has provided more than ter that the Mustang will be at several car 3500 bikes to needy children in our area.

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(cell) 253-514-9259 24 www.keypennews.com • July 2011 Out & About Where in the World... To see more Out & About photos, visit our web site at www.keypennews.com and fol- low the Photo Gallery link. See more of your neighbors out and about, Key Peninsula scenes and happenings. The online gallery features web site exclusive photos!

Caitlyn Parks, Traci Michel, Cadence Michel (l to r) all from Lakebay, take a break from a Ice Sculpting Competition in Fairbanks, Alaska to catch up on news from home-wishing to be back in warmer temperatures. sponsored by: Chip Butzko REALTOR®, SRS Photo by Faith Rhodes, Special to the KP News 253 617 9671 Students enjoyed the last day of school at Evergreen Elementary. Field day provided an opportunity for teachers, staff, students and parents to spend a day playing together.The parachute, sack race, and many other games were 2727 Hollycroft St. NW, Ste. 201, Gig Harbor 253 858 7500 included throughout the day.

Vaughn Elementary School students, teachers and par- ents were treated to “fi reman’s rain,” on the last day of school.

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