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By Alice Kinerk, KP News AUGUST 2014 A dog agility event is scheduled for Aug. 2 and 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Volunteer Park. Although the event will be Online hosted by Boston Terrier Club of Western Washington, it is open to all AKC registered breeds. An obstacle course will be set up so that dogs’ skills can be assessed by a judge. Participating dogs will have the op- portunity to run the trial one at a time, led by a handler. All dogs, from those just beginning agility training to those with expert skills, are welcome. Dogs must be over the age of 15 months and have an AKC number to participate. However, there is much more to the event than just dogs jumping through hoops. In keeping with the club’s outreach GH Civic Center art efforts, a portion of the collected funds will go to area res- cue groups. • School custodians Representatives from CHEW of Gig Harbor will be at the event on Saturday and Old Dog Haven will attend on • Author Colleen Slater Sunday. For folks looking to adopt a dog, there will be in- • Fire District 16 fi re reports formation about dogs available locally. The club also works to promote the betterment of the breed, participating in several events each year to educate the public about how to properly care for dogs. Photo by Ed Johnson, KP News Become a fan on Facebook “We try to promote good dog wellness for all breeds,” Pudge, a Boston terrier, navigates the tunnel as part of her Follow us on Twitter said Jenell Johnson, a member of Boston Terrier Club of agility training, following the commands of her owner. Jenell keypennews.com Johnson, of Minter. There will be a dog agility event Aug. 2 and (See Agility, Page 4) 3 at Volunteer Park. Inside Purdy Spit proves good spot to see KP couple goes public in search of life-sustaining kidney July 4 fi reworks By Scott Turner, KP News it affects your kidneys,” she said. “All my well the kidneys fi lter the body’s blood. -- Page 24 other organs looked OK, but my kidneys As of mid-July, Kim’s GFR was 15. Longbranch resident Kim Gebhardt looked questionable.” “If you’re 90 or above, your kidneys are News needs a kidney. So her doctor began to monitor her in good shape,” Kim said. “My numbers News ...... 1-5, 9-11 About six years ago, she was diagnosed every three months as Gebhardt slowly have been slowly, steadily declining.” Sections with kidney disease. progressed from stage 3 to stage 5 kidney She’s now on the national list, searching “I thought I had tension headaches so I disease. for a life-saving kidney donor. Op-Ed Views ...... 6-8 was taking a lot of ibuprofen –– probably “Stage 5 is when they usually put you on She’s checked all the possible donors in Community ...... 10-11, 15-19 four tablets every two hours,” Gebhardt, dialysis,” said Kim’s husband, Jim Geb- her family, but none of them match, so 51, said. “Ibuprofen will kill your kidneys, hardt, 54. “It’s the red-fl ag stage where now the Gebhardts are trying to get the Community Pages ...... 12-14 and it turned out that I had extremely they also put you on the list for a kidney word out that Kim needs a donor to, es- Community ...... 15-21 high blood pressure.” transplant.” sentially, save her life with a new kidney. So high, in fact, that her doctor put her According to the National Kidney “For me, it’s just surreal, because I feel Obituary Notices ...... 22 into the hospital immediately and started Foundation, a person’s Glomerular fi ltra- good,” she said. “But the doctors are say- Out & About ...... 24 doing tests. tion rate (GFR) is the best overall index “When your blood pressure is that high, of kidney function, because it shows how (See Transplant, Page 2) 2 NEWS www.keypennews.com • August 2014

(From Transplant, Page 1) eryone can function just fi ne with just one kidney. But donating a kidney is really a major decision to ing that I’m on that point where I need a transplant.” make.” It’s a quiet disease, her husband said. “It’s some- The next step for Kim is to have a fi stula placed thing that creeps up on you, and she doesn’t have a into one of her veins so that when she starts dialysis, lot of the symptoms like being tired all the time. But “they can get the needle in more easily,” she said. you’re in a place where you know that something’s The fi stula procedure will happen within the next going to happen. She’s handling it like a real trooper.” three months, because it takes about six months for Kim has been on the waiting list for three months, the incision to heal. “I might not need dialysis for along with 100,601 other people in the United States, awhile, but this way I’ll be ready,” she said. according to the kidney foundation’s website. Fortunately, the Gebhardts have insurance, which The average wait for people with Type O blood –– pays for most of the costs. The transplant center at Kim’s type –– is three years. Swedish Hospital in Seattle, where Kim is a patient, And every month, nearly 2,500 new patients are also pays for some things, Kim said. Still, the couple added to the list and, on average, 14 people die each has a lot of expenses. day while they’re waiting for a transplant. They’ve printed up some business cards, which In 2013, slightly more than 14,000 patients got they’re distributing throughout the Peninsula, that lucky and received new kidneys. While most came ask potential kidney donors to get in touch by email. from deceased donors, nearly 5,000 came from living They’ve also recently set up a Facebook page –– donors. KimneedsakidneyGebhardt –– where they’ll be post- Photo by Scott Turner, KP News The majority of the people on the donor list –– 61 ing progress reports about her condition. Key Peninsula residents Kim and Jim Gebhardt are percent –– are women. For information on how to become a donor, or to hopeful that someone local will step up and donate a “The thing is,” said Jim, “you don’t have to die to learn more about kidney disease, visit donatelife.net kidney. Kim Gebhardt has stage 5 kidney disease and is be a donor. People can help now. And just about ev- or kidney.org. on a waiting list for a vital organ.

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(From Agility, Page 1) chairperson. According to Helen Johnson, the event Western Washington and one of the event’s will be fun and informative for dog lovers organizers. This includes providing infor- in the area, even those who do not have a mation about how to choose a dog that is participating dog. right for your family and lifestyle, the re- “This is a great spectator sport and some- sponsibilities of dog ownership, and tips on thing that is free to watch. We will have staff keeping your dog healthy. on-site to answer any questions and can Similar agility events had occurred at Vol- help people understand the importance of unteer Park in past years, typically hosted dog and handler relationships for this sport. by the Gig Harbor Kennel Club. However, I learn so much every time I watch agility when that group declined to host this time, and it makes me become a better agility han- the Boston Terrier group stepped in to dler of my dogs,” Johnson said. made sure the tradition continued. In addition to registration fees, funds will “We’re not sure what happened with the be collected through raffl es scheduled for Gig Harbor club, but we wanted to keep both Saturday and Sunday. A silent auction this going because dog agility is pretty big also is tentatively planned, pending dona- in this area,” Johnson said. “Last time we tions. checked, we had over 100 agility entries per Organizers want to get the message out day.” that although human spectators are wel- This is not the fi rst event hosted by Bos- come, nonparticipating dogs will be restrict- ton Terrier Club of Western Washington. ed from this area of Volunteer Park while “We host two conformation shows of the event is occurring. As the park has mul- Boston terriers only, and have other events tiple fi elds, dogs are welcome in nonevent throughout the year. We host two other all- areas. breed agility trials, the last weekend of the For information about the dog agility year in Elma, and the third weekend of event, visit the club’s Facebook page, con- March in Auburn,” said Helen Johnson, tact Helen Johnson at (360) 692-1440, or Jenell’s mother-in-law and the club’s agility visit the website at bostonbarker.com.

2014 ballot measures and candidates By Rick Sorrels, KP News challenged by Michelle Calder. County auditor: Julie Anderson, un- It’s election time again. There may be opposed. only two measures, a school levy and a Prosecuting attorney: Mark Lindquist, school bond, but there are many candi- unopposed. dates –– with the vast majority running County councilmember: Stan Flem- unopposed. The primary is Aug. 5. ming is challenged by Derek Young. U.S. representative: Incumbent Derek Supreme Court justices: Two op- Kilmer is challenged by W. McPherson, posed, two unopposed. Marty McClendon and Douglas Milhol- Court of Appeals judges: Unop- land. posed. State senator: Jan Angel is challenged Superior Court judge: Unopposed. by Judy Arbogast. District Court judges: One opposed, State representative: Jesse Young is seven unopposed. challenged by Bill Scheidler and Nathan Precinct committee offi cers: For Key Schlicher. Peninsula, nine precincts (18 positions), State representative: Larry Seaquist is only one opposed. KP Farm Tour calls for vendors The KP Farm council invites vendors The tour is a free family event on Oct. and entertainers to contact them if they 4, and is planned and staffed by volun- want to participate in this year’s Key Pen- teers. The council plans the farm tour insula Farm Tour. on the fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m., at Deadline for program inclusion on Home Fire Station. For information, the farm tour publication is Aug.15. call 884-9157. August 2014 • www.keypennews.com 5

August ballot measure is based on public input Safety Grant We are pleased to announce that our district was Peninsula School District will be asking voters in August ‡3URSRVLQJERWKDOHY\DQGDERQGDQGPDNLQJWKH awarded an Office of Superintendent of Public to approve a capital bond and a levy. The proposed ballot levy contingent if the bond passes; Instruction (OSPI) safety grant for $65,356. The measures are the result of extensive feedback the district ‡&UHDWLQJDSODQWKDWZRXOGQRWFRVWWD[SD\HUVPRUH grant allows us to hire an expert consultant to and the school board sought from the community in the than $1 per $1,000 in assessed property values; assess safety needs at all 15 of our schools and past few months. ‡8VLQJWKHERQGIRUORQJWHUPFDSLWDOSURMHFWVDQG the Soundview Building. The grant also allows ODXQFKLQJSURMHFWVWKDWDUHSDUWRIWKH\HDUIDFLOL- The two ballot measures complement each other. Should for the installation of “panic buttons” to expedite ties plan; 911 response times, as well as the purchase of both of them be approved by voters, the $60 million bond ‡'HVLJQLQJWKHPHDVXUHVVRQRWD[LQFUHDVHZLOO ZLOOEHXVHGWR¿QDQFHFDSLWDOLPSURYHPHQWVDQGXSJUDGHV software and applications that will be integrated EHUHTXLUHGZKLOHFRQWLQXLQJWR¿QDQFHWKH\HDU as part of our emergency response system. and the levy will be reduced to only pay for technology plan; needs. ‡$GGLQJ.H\3HQLQVXOD0LGGOH6FKRROWRWKHOLVWRI If both measures pass, the bond will cost property owners PDMRUSURMHFWV Calendar 2014-2015 92 cents per $1,000 in assessed property values, and the School starts on Wednesday, September 3, at the “The two measures work together to meet the needs levy will cost 4 cents per $1,000. of the community,” Cuzzetto said. “The board tried regular start time (late start begins the following Wednesday) and the last day is scheduled for “The ballot measures are the result of the board listen- to come up with a plan that will work for everybody Friday, June 19, 2015, subject to change with ing and compromising. The two pieces don’t compete but ZKLOHPHHWLQJWKHQHHGVZHOLVWHQHGWR.H\3HQLQ- rather complement each other,” said Superintendent Chuck sula.” weather conditions. Graduation dates are as Cuzzetto. follows: GHHS June 14, 2015; HBHS June 12, For more information, visit the PSD website at 2015; PHS June 14, 2015; Community Transition The changes the board made as a result of the community psd401.net, or follow via social media (Facebook/ Program, to be determined. psd401 and Twitter@psd401). input include: Other key dates: 9/10 - Late start Wednesdays begin 12/23-1/3 - Winter break 2/17-21 - Mid-winter break 4/14-18 - Spring break What is SchoolMessenger? SchoolMessenger is a rapid notification system used by PSD. It specializes in school-to-home communication. Schools can use the system to inform parents and staff about a number of things including attendance, wildlife alerts, and school closures or delays, among other matters. How do I update my contact information? 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Mailing address: 14015 62nd Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. and email address. 6 OP-ED VIEWS www.keypennews.com • August 2014 Peninsula Views Camping with a real Big LETTERS TO Foot, the final chapter THE EDITOR The year was 1972. Forests were receding New food bank concerns keting, paperwork and more. instead of my hairline, Consolidating efforts always means and I was a strapping Rural areas like ours offer a special chal- more success achieving goals. Are there Steven Whitford lenge for people who want to help others reasons why all the efforts couldn’t be young man of 22. Words of Whit During that end- feed their families healthy food. consolidated into the location south of less summer, my two Why so many food banks? The oldest Home? That facility seems to have been friends and I decided food bank in the area is able to supply built for this function. Every time another people who need help about three days to spend a weekend in the wilderness near wanted to sleep, so I drew and aimed my food bank opens on the Peninsula, the re- per month of groceries. Food banks are Mount Rainier. One was Wayne Hanson, a .36-caliber Dragoon at the sky and let go a sources shrink for the original food bank. not just about distributing food to people childhood buddy. The other was a gentle- loud, fi ery blast that ended the rock throw- Perception of value by the public is im- who need it, but they must fi rst fi nd that man I had met and befriended in college. ing immediately. The next morning we portant. Why not cooperate? food and other donations needed to run His name was Abduhlmossen Ali Alsaif, hiked back out to civilization speculating John P Earls and maintain the facility. and he was from Saudi Arabia. that perhaps a bear could have thrown the Lakebay Here is my perception about how food One sunny Saturday, the three of us rocks, but a ranger we met said bears can’t banks are funded: backpacked on the Green Water Lakes trail throw rocks. • Private contributions Fair and responsible just off highway 410. The trail was mostly A few years later, Hanson died from • Corporate contributions uphill and after two grueling hours, we black lung disease at the age of 25. Abdul • Government contributions It is unfortunate that Citizens for Re- arrived at Second Lake, where we made returned to Saudi Arabia to fulfi ll his des- • Donations of food from local grocer- sponsible School Spending did not keep camp. The lake is glacier fed and always tiny with the military, and I’m the only one ies their word and support Proposition 1. In- extremely cold. There’s a small island that left here to tell the story. It was years later • Fundraising activities stead, their supporters continue to spread sported a lean-to for campers. A large, that I learned that it’s extremely common • Community food drives false misinformation about both school downed tree provided its only access, and for Big Foot to throw rocks. Other than government, it appears the funding measures on the Aug. 5 ballot. passage was precarious when carrying a A long time ago, there were two differ- corporations and individuals who con- To clarify things, the community needs pack. ent types of humanoids, man and Nean- tribute are fairly local. Government con- to know that every alternative to these That evening just as dusk was turning derthal. Neanderthals were thought to tributions depend on how many people funding measures has been explored. into night, someone or something began have gone extinct some 60,000 years ago, the food bank is able to help. Class sizes have increased. Portable class- throwing softball-sized rocks at us. The but during this time they interbred with Even if the newer food banks bring in rooms have been added. Programs have rocks were thrown from the distant shore, man for thousands of years. Neanderthals lots of their own money, they will eventu- been moved to schools that have some too far for a human to throw them. The were similar in appearance to the legend- ally be soliciting contributions away from capacity left. Peninsula schools have been rocks were coming from about 75 yards ary Big Foot and maybe, just maybe, they existing food banks. closed to out-of-district students. New away. were smarter than our ancestors. Seeing Fundraisers are also supported by the neighborhoods have been redistricted. We could plainly see the rocks as they man’s propensity for destruction, perhaps local community, where there are only so Countless families are being negatively af- landed near us, but it was too dark, even they chose to live apart from us and in se- many funds available to raise. Fundrais- fected by these changes. with my six-cell fl ashlight, to get any cret. Someday we will fi nd the indisputable ing is an investment that takes time and Asking for capital fi nancing is not the glimpse of the throwers. After about two proof of their existence and for Big Foot, money to organize, and if the funds don’t fi rst plan, but rather, the last resort that hours of this nonsense, we were tired and that day will be sad. show, the food bank might lose money has been fi ve years in the making. Can you while trying to raise it. imagine what Gig Harbor North is going Letters Policy I believe food banks should compete to look like in 2015? Have you seen the with poverty, not each other. Some food massive construction that has taken place? The opinions expressed herein are the opinions of the writers and do not neces- Where are all of those new students sup- sarily refl ect the views of the publishers or staff. All letters to the editor must be banks are close to more people, but even a mile can be too far to walk, especially posed to attend school with Purdy cur- signed and include a daytime phone number for verifi cation. No anonymous let- rently overcrowded? ters will be published. Submissions are used on a space available basis and may when food is carried home. A vast major- ity of people drive to visit food banks. Redistricting is merely a temporary be edited if used. The Ken Peninsula News reserves the right to edit all submis- band-aid which might work for about sions for length and content. Mail letters to: P.O. Box 3, Vaughn, WA 98394, or Every food bank must support a build- email to [email protected]. ing, (and/or truck), electricity –– includ- ing refrigeration, sanitary conditions, mar- (See Letters, Page 8)

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. August 2014 • www.keypennews.com OP-ED VIEWS 7 Walking together for 90 years Anybody remember 1924? Four planes left Seattle that spring for the fi rst-ever fl ight around the world, and the fi rst Winter Olympics were hosted Dan Whitmarsh in France. Writing by Faith J. Edgar Hoover was ap- pointed head of the FBI. Poet Robert Frost won a Pulitzer Prize. George oldest residents. I’ve heard stories of the fi rst Mallory died on the slopes of Mount Everest. cars on the peninsula and of ships overturn- Little Orphan Annie showed up in the comics. ing in Mayo Cove. I’ve listened to accounts of The Washington Senators won the World Se- life in Home Colony and of loggers clearing ries. Macy’s hosted its fi rst Thanksgiving Day dense old-growth forests. I’ve enjoyed walking Parade. Calvin Coolidge was reelected as U.S. through the cemetery next to the church and president. fi nding the gravestones of many of the origi- Closer to home, the Key Peninsula found nal pioneers of this area. itself growing and developing. Steamboats We’ve been here for 90 years and are proud gave way to railroads and automobiles. Na- to be part of the community that is Lakebay. tive Americans found their ancient land being We’re throwing a party after our Aug. 10 ser- settled by white newcomers. Telephone lines vice, and you’re all invited for some cake and helped the growing population stay in contact ice cream. As pastor of this church, I wanted to with each other. thank you for letting us be a part of your world In August of that year, a small group of all these years. Lakebay is a good place to call men and women offi cially formed the Lakebay home and we’re honored to share it with you. Community Church. For $205 they bought Dan Whitmarsh is pastor of Lakebay Commu- the Lakebay schoolhouse, where they had nity Church. He can be reached at dan@lakebaycov- been meeting for classes. The Lakebay Ladies enant.net. Club raised the necessary funds to make the purchase and to cover the cost of renovations. For the past 90 years, Lakebay Community Church, the church where I serve as pastor, has been part of the Key Peninsula landscape. We’re not the oldest church, we’re not the larg- est church, we’ve never been a perfect church. But those 90 years have seen a lot of good work. Ninety years of weddings and funer- als, 90 years of feeding hungry people. Ninety years of offering hope and friendship to lonely and hurting people. They haven’t always been easy years. There were seasons when the church shut down due to fi nancial constraints. In the 1970s, a fi re gut- ted the old sanctuary. In the 1990s, vandals broke into the new sanctuary and created a large mess. Through it all, for 90 years, this church has been deeply woven into the local community. In the early days, Dr. Stephen Penrose would row over from his vacation spot overlooking Puget Sound and preach at Lakebay services. Sitting above the Lakebay Marina, for many years the church was at the center of town. For a short while, the ramshackle house in the yard of the marina served as the Lakebay Church parsonage. In the eight years I’ve been here, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some of the KP’s 8 OP-ED VIEWS www.keypennews.com • August 2014

(From Letters, Page 6) agreement. Our ranch has been able to survive 18 months. Ideally, that amount of time because we board horses, which is an could be used to build a new elementary agricultural activity. Sadly, horse board- school. ing and farm tours are not covered by Did you know, Peninsula School Dis- the insurance. We are a ranch and appar- trict has not built a new school in 22 years? ently “slaughtering” is not considered an Our community has only passed one bond acceptable activity, either, on a livestock in 24 years. Now is the time to be effi cient ranch. with our dollars and build a new school in Clearly, the company was unprepared Gig Harbor North to address the growing to compromise and we found ourselves population. Both Proposition 1 and 2 are summarily uninsured. Not only are we responsible, fair solutions to real needs unable to participate in the Farm Tour, and deserve your “yes” vote. but our “give back” policy of opening the Jodi Olive ranch to local schools and senior living fa- Gig Harbor cilities has had to be canceled. We never charged for these farm tours, Farm to cease tours just requested a donation for the food bank. We were happy to give our time It is with great sadness that Gentle Gi- and share our blessings in a wonderful ant Meadows Ranch has had to withdraw community. Sadly our horses, cows and from the Key Peninsula Farm Tour this sheep can no longer entertain young and year and for the foreseeable future. old visitors, city kids will never again “dis- We have, for the past few years, enjoyed cover” an egg in a nest box and we will the honor and privilege of sharing our life never again enjoy the smiles and joy of and our beautiful ranch with the hundreds our visitors. of farm visitors who brought their grand- The company hasn’t just canceled our parents, children and grandchildren to the insurance, they have taken something ranch the fi rst weekend in October. very special from us and our community, Sadly, as a result of an inquiry with our young and old. insurance agent relating to a premium You can still enjoy our ranch fresh eggs payment and a side question about cov- at our farm gate. Oh yes, we are not in- erage of the Farm Tour, we have been sured for that activity either, even though dropped without discussion or options we are a WSDA licensed egg dealer. from our policy. Thanks for being such a loving, support- The well-known company has covered ive community. us for the past 10 years and we had no Greg and Maureen Sikora idea that we had been violating our policy Vaughn MAFCA rolls to Longbranch By Hugh McMillan, KP News Model A shipped from their home in New Zealand. Many were from the three The Model A Ford Convention of West Coast states. At least one was from America took place on a very warm, sun- Alberta, Canada. drenched day on the Key Peninsula, July Most all of the vehicles appeared to 16. have been driven off the showroom fl oor. The vehicles, 160 in all, assembled at Attendees compared notes, ogled one the Puyallup Fairgrounds, and to the de- another’s cars, did some repair work and light of surprised onlookers, ultimately all assembled at tables on the farm’s lawn proceeded down the Key Peninsula High- for an outdoor buffet lunch catered by way to the farm and “old iron and car col- Warthog BBQ Pit of Fife. lection” of Fred Leenstra in Longbranch. Following lunch, a tour of the farm and The Fords (originally built in the early enjoying the spectacular view of Puget 1900s) came from all over. Sound with Mount Rainier on the hori- One couple drove from North Caro- zon, one by one they moved on their way lina via a circuitous route they said ate and the farm returned to normal before up 5,376 miles. Another couple had their nightfall. August 2014 • www.keypennews.com NEWS 9 Horseshoe Lake norovirus concern concludes By Rick Sorrels, KP News hours after they start feeling better.” Zimny said that norovirus is the most About 300 park visitors reported sickness common of all viruses, with more than 80 after visiting Horseshoe Lake Park. The fi rst million cases reported each year. report was on July 13, which closed the park Among all of its 24 lakes, Kitsap County on July 14. The park reopened on July 19. has only experienced one case of a norovi- Weekly lab testing of water samples rus outbreak before, which also happened at showed no bacterial or other problems. Sam- Horseshoe Lake, back in 2010. ples sent to the Centers for Disease Control “It is important to not go into the water in Atlanta also showed negative for bacteria if you are experiencing any sickness,” Zimny and norovirus. said. “It is also important to wash (preferably “Swimmers and others with contact with shower) thoroughly both before you go into the lake water reported stomach pain, nau- the water and after you exit the water. You sea, diarrhea and vomiting, typical fl u-like also need to wash your hands after splash- symptoms, except that the high fever and ing or getting splashed along the shoreline. body aches which accompany the fl u were Touching food after contact can spread the not present. This combination of symptoms virus quickly.” convinced us that we were dealing with a nor- Sun exposure on shallow lake water, like ovirus,” said Jim Zimny, the Food and Living Horseshoe Lake, helps kill off the norovirus Environment Program Manager for the Kit- fairly quickly. The virus is more persistent in sap Public Health District. deeper waters. This fact helped eliminate all “Another difference is that the diarrhea trace of the virus quickly, so that the park and vomiting are more violent with a noro- could reopen after just a few days. virus, but it passes very quickly, with recovery A little common sense helps greatly when within 24 hours,” said Zimny. “With a highly exposed to public facilities, Zimny said. contagious, virus-like norovirus, it is critical Horseshoe Lake does have shower facilities that people who are ill stay away from public available. An estimated 2,500 people visit the beaches and recreation waters for at least 48 park during a hot summer day.

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On June 30, Lakebay resident William Grisso reported his girlfriend, Nancy Gardner-Edwards, missing. On July 10, Grisso, 41, was charged with her murder. The following night, Key Peninsula residents gath- ered at Palmer Lake for a candlelight vigil in memory of Gardner-Edwards, described by her friends as bubbly and kind, and a die-hard Pittsburg Steelers fan. Her body was found a few days later in Belfair, accord- ing to Ed Troyer, spokesman for the Pierce County Sher- iff ’s Department. Sheriff ’s deputies believe Grisso shot Gardner-Ed- wards then dumped her body in Mason County. Evidence pointed to Grisso as the primary suspect Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News because the statements he made to police didn’t make Palmer Lake residents and other concerned citizens gather for a candlelight vigil for murder victim sense, Troyer said. Nancy Gardner-Edwards last month. Grisso had told police that he found Gardner-Ed- wards’ cell phone, wallet and keys in their house, but that According to Troyer, Grisso couldn’t explain how Court documents allege that, in addition to Gardner- Gardner-Edwards and her gun were missing. Gardner-Edwards’ phone could have taken the photos in Edwards, Grisso was dating at least one other woman Detectives, however, noticed what appeared to be Belfair, because he had earlier told police that the phone and that he had recently fi led for divorce from his wife blood on Grisso’s shoes, and later found blood and was in his house that day. of three years. Gardner-Edwards’ gun in his car. In addition, neighbors had reported hearing the couple The wife had been granted a temporary restraining or- By tracing the coordinates of several photos of fl ow- arguing just before Gardner-Edwards went missing. der because she said he has wild mood swings, carries a ers taken on her cell phone, investigators went to the Also, Gardner-Edwards’ friends told police they were gun and had threatened her. location where the photos had been taken, where they suspicious of Grisso because he had been taking down Grisso is being held in the Pierce County jail on $3 found her body. missing persons posters they’d posted around the region. million bail. August 2014 • www.keypennews.com 11 12 www.keypennews.com • August 2014 COMMUNITY PAGES Submit calendar items to [email protected] • Deadline is the 15th of the month

AUG. 1 Skate night and teen fun AUG. 15 To submit an event Skate Night is hosted at the KP Civic Make a windsock To submit an event for the Center 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Club Cosmic for Sense-ational science Children from ages 6-12 create a Tyvek Community Works calendar, please high school kids is 9 p.m. to midnight at Children ages 4-8 years test taste buds, windsock with Tillie at 11 a.m., at Key email [email protected], KP Civic Center. 884-3456. make “scents” and open eyes to illusions or mail to P.O. Box 3, Vaughn, WA Center Library. AUG. 9 during a presentation by the Pacifi c Science 98394. Briefs must be submitted by Center at 11 a.m. at the Key Center Library. AUG. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 the 15th of the month. Ashes meet AUG. 16 Free movies The Ashes support group for FD16 Cinema Under the Stars at Volunteer mail your ballot or put it in ballot box meets 10:30 a.m., at the fi re station in Key Logging show Park, presented by Key Pen Parks, begins behind Key Center fi re station. Center. 884-3771. The logging show, formerly called Old with pre-movie activities at 6:30 p.m., AUG. 5 and 12 Timers’ Day, opens the gates at 10 a.m., followed by free movie at 8:30 p.m. Bring Explore careers at Gateway Park on State Route 302 in chairs, blankets and snacks. Aug. 1 movie is Stories and crafts Children grades K-3 explore career Wauna. The show starts at noon followed “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Aug. Children ages 0-2, with an adult, share options (scientist, health care, computers) by country music by Donn Allard and 8 is “Despicable Me 2,” Aug. 15 is “The books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs doing fun, hands-on programs at 1 p.m., at Renegade Train. Lego Movie,” Aug. 22 is “Wall-E,” and and more at 10 a.m. Children ages 3-6, with the Key Center Library. This event requires Aug. 29 is “Frozen.” an adult, enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and registration. 548-3309. Park presentation crafts at 11 a.m. Both events take place at The last session of stories of early KP AUG. 2-3 Key Center Library. 548-3309. Lind celebration campers told by Puget Salish people to the Agility trial AUG. 5 and 19 A celebration of Nancy Lind’s life, family of Dr. Penrose are told by members Boston Terrier Club of Western Wash- contributions and service to the commu- of the KP Historical Society at 7 p.m. This ington hosts an all-breed agility trial at Key Senior shopping nity will take place in an evening memorial free event is at Penrose Park. 888-3246. Pen Volunteer Park. This event is open to The senior van meets at the KP Com- gathering held at the Lind family farm in AUG. 17 the public, goes from 8 a.m. until about 2 munity Services at 9 a.m., and returns Home. Call Dave if you would like to at- or 3 p.m., and features vendors and infor- between 3 and 5 p.m., to give seniors an tend and for details: 302-9218. Sunday bluegrass jam mation booths. 360-693-1440 or claypup@ opportunity to go grocery shopping and AUG. 12 and 28 Bluegrass Gospel Jam session is hosted comcast.net. attend any scheduled Gig Harbor doctor’s at Longbranch Church (16518 46th St. appointments; a “Dutch” lunch is included. KPS) 6 to 8:30 p.m., for all acoustic instru- AUG. 3, 26 and 27 Crochet or knit 884-4440. The Loving Hearts group knits and ments, ages, and skill levels. Everyone is Red Barn activities AUG. 7 crochets for charities and meets on Aug. 12 welcome to play, sing or simply listen. Bring The Red Barn Youth Center hosts from 1 to 3 p.m., and on Aug. 28 from 7 to music stand and fi nger food to share; music fi ve bands and a BBQ with chef Oliver Fuchsia meeting 9 p.m., at WayPoint Church. Yarn dona- and beverages are provided. (253) 492- Coldeen 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Aug. 3, so The Lakebay Fuchsia Society will meet tions are always needed. Virginia, 884-9619. 4177. at 7 p.m. at the Key Center Library. Ginnie, people may meet the new program direc- AUG. 14 AUG. 19 tors. On Aug. 26 a “Back to School Open 884-9744. House” is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., for students of AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28 Mixer KPAC hearing Key Peninsula Middle School and another A KPCC Board Recruitment Mixer from KP Advisory Commission’s public hear- Open House is Aug. 27 for students from GED help 6 to 7:30 p.m., will take place at the Blend ing about shellfi sh hosted in the Whitmore Peninsula High School. The Red Barn is Teens, young adults and adults receive so residents may learn about the KP Civic Room at KP Civic Center at 6:30 p.m. south of the Key Center Library at 15921 help, from local educators, preparing for a Center’s programs, projects, events, and Toni, [email protected]. 84th St. KPN. GED, completion of high school or col- fundraising activities. A hosted bar and ap- AUG. 20 AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25 lege and placement tests 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., petizers are included. at the Key Center Library. Call 548-3309 to AUG. 14 and 28 Family stories Bloodmobile make an appointment. Preschoolers and their families enjoy stories, art activities, fi nger-plays and more The bloodmobile is at Albertson’s 11:30 AUG. 8 Free clinic a.m. to 6 p.m. Non-emergency medical care for KP at 2:30 p.m., at the Key Center Library. Science and song residents without any medical insurance is 548-3309. AUG. 5 Children ages 3 to 8 use musical experi- provided 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Key Peninsula Primary election ments to explore gravity, electricity, colors, Health and Professional Center in Key Vote for primary candidates and on space and more at 11 a.m., at the Key Cen- Center. 884-2234. (See Community, Page 13) school propositions today, or before, and ter Library. Nancy Steward leads this event. August 2014 • www.keypennews.com COMMUNITY 13

SATURDAYS PUBLIC WEEKLY EVENTS The Writers’ Guild MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Writers’ workshop The Writers’ Guild meets the fi rst and MEETINGS The Watermark Writers present a free KP Lions’ dinner third Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon at the KC Free lunch for all children, ages 1 to 18, writers’ workshop 5 to 8 p.m., in Vaughn. Library. 884-6455. and program is served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at KP (253) 778-6559. Aug. 6 and 20, 5:30 p.m., in VFW Civic Center from Aug. 4 to 20. Lakebay Jam with 302 Room, KP Civic Center; 853-2721. TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS Lakebay Jam with 302 is 6:30 to 9 p.m., MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS KPHS Museum open KP Veterans weather permitting, at the Lakebay Marina. Community walk The KPHS museum, located at the KP Call ahead at 884-3350 or glorypromo@ Aug. 4 and 18, 7 p.m., at McColley Free walking for exercise 9 to11 a.m., in Civic Center in Vaughn, is open Tuesdays gmail.com. Hall/KP Lutheran Church; 884-4407 the KP Civic Center gym. 884-3456. and Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. “Forest to Farms or 884-9852, kpveterans.net. -- The Land, the People, the Legacy” is this Senior exercise class year’s display. No admission charge, but Key Pen Parks The S.A.I.L. program, taught by Marilyn monetary donations are welcome. More Aug. 11 and 25, 7 p.m., at Volunteer Perks, meets 10 to 11 a.m., at the KP Com- information on Facebook -- Key Peninsula Park; keypenparks.com. munity Services in Lakebay. Participants Historical Society. 888-3246. must register with Marilyn, 884-4440. Key Peninsula WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS Fire Department TUESDAYS Senior meals Aug. 12 and 26, 5 p.m., in meet- Story times Nutritional meals for seniors ages 60- ing room, fi re station in Key Center; Summer stories for babies (ages 0-24 plus are served at noon at the KP Com- keypeninsulafi re.org. months) at 10 a.m., and stories and crafts munity Services; a $2 donation is requested. for toddlers (3-6 years) at 11 a.m., at the Guests (ages 50-59) of senior attendees are Key Peninsula Council KC Library runs all summer starting June requested to donate $2.50. 884-4440. Aug. 13, 7 p.m., general meeting at 24. 548-3309. THURSDAYS Key Center Fire Station; kpcouncil. org. Swim Toastmasters Family swims are 5 to 6 p.m., followed The Toastmasters meet 8 to 9 a.m., at KP Civic Center by an adult lap from 6 to 7 p.m., at Easter the Key Center Library. Join the fun and Association Board Seals Camp Stand by Me. 884-2722. improve your speaking ability. Aug. 14, 7 p.m., in Whitmore TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Room, KP Civic Center; kpciviccen- Seniors’ lunch ter.org. Senior tai chi club The Key Peninsula Senior Society meets Senior tai chi meets 9:30 to10:30 a.m., at at 11 a.m., for a potluck, fellowship and KP Land Use the KP Community Services in Lakebay. games in the Whitmore Room at the KP Advisory Commission 884-4440. Civic Center. All are welcome. 884-4981. Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m., at the KC Li- WEDNESDAYS brary; [email protected]. Bingo Writers meet Free Bingo at the KP Community Ser- LIC The Lakebay Writers meet 1:30 to 4 p.m. vices in Home 7 to 9 p.m. 884-4440. Aug. 20, regular potluck, 7 p.m., at at the Key Center Library. 884-3931. Longbranch Improvement Club; 884- 6022 longbranchimprovementclub. (From Community, Page 12) limited, so carpooling is recommended. org. Please bring your own chair. 888-3246 or AUG. 23 [email protected]. KP Citizens Against Crime AUG. 26 Aug. 21, 6 p.m., annual potluck at KPHS social President Cindy Worden’s home; call The Key Peninsula Historical Society 4-H meeting for directions: 851-2401; kpcitizens- hosts an ice cream social at the Cape E The 4-H Guinea Pig group meets 6:30 againstcrime.org. Farm and Vineyard in Home. The his- p.m., in the Civic Center library (up- tory of Home as viewed by author Justin stairs). Nanette, (360) 981-529. Peninsula School Wadland through his recently published AUG. 28 District Board book “Trying Home” is the program. Aug. 21, 6 p.m., at District Offi ce. Charles LeWarne, author of “Utopias LEGO fun on Puget Sound,” will speak briefl y. Dr. Children 8-18 build a robotic vehicle KP Farm Council Roes and his Down Home Band will using LEGO Mindstorms from 2 to 4 Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m., at fi re station in welcome and entertain members and p.m., at the Key Center Library. Pre- Home; [email protected]. guests for this special event. Parking is registration is required. 548-3309. 14 COMMUNITY www.keypennews.com • August 2014

AUG. 7, 14, 21 OFF THE KEY Uptown concerts AUG. 3 Uptown Summer Concerts are pre- sented every Thursday at the Uptown Gig Car show Harbor pavilion. Aug. 7 is The Shy Boys, Cruise the Narrows Classic Car Show is Aug. 14 is Hook Me Up, and Aug. 21 is hosted at 4735 Point Fosdick Drive. The Common Ground. Uptowngigharbor. featured car is the Corvette. $15 vehicle com. entry donation; Gigharborcruisers.com. AUG. 9 and 23 AUG. 5 Family outdoor movies Night Out Saturday Night Family Night at Skansie Free barbecue and live music will high- Brothers Park features are “Big Miracle” light a community-wide block party meant on Aug. 9 and “The Jungle Book” on Aug. to heighten crime prevention awareness, 23. Free movies begin at dark (about 9 to promote neighborhood spirit and build p.m.) and are canceled during rain or high police-community partnerships from 5 to wind. Bring chairs or blankets for seating. 9 p.m., as part of the National Night Out at the Gig Harbor Civic Center. AUG. 16 AUG. 5, 12, 22 Bluegrass and bowls The Olalla Bluegrass Festival is from Outdoor concerts 11 a.m. until dusk at the Olalla Valley Summer Sounds at Skansie Concert Ball Field on Olalla Valley Road. The Series presents Blue Rocket Music on Aug. festival features local and national blue- 5, Stickshift Annie on Aug. 12, and the Fu- grass bands, good food, homemade arts naddicts on Aug. 22. St. Anthony Hospital and crafts, and activities for kids. The and CenturyLink bring this free live music Peninsula Unitarian Universalist Fellow- to Skansie Brothers Park. Gigharborguide. ship (PUUF) presents the Empty Bowls com. Project by offering original handcrafted bowls by local artists to be fi lled with soup or strawberry shortcake; all donations benefi t local food banks. Hobie, 857-5171 or [email protected].

KP Land Use Advisory Commission meeting

On Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m., the KP Land Use Advisory Committee will meet at Key Peninsula Civic Center. They will consider substantial development permits for geo- duck farms and citizen input for amend- ments to the Comprehensive Plan. For in- formation, contact chuck-west@hotmail. com. FISH food bank changes hours beginning Aug. 1

FISH food bank, which provides free food for those in need from the LDS church parking lot near the SR-302 and Elgin-Clifton “Y” will change its hours of operation from every Friday and every Saturday to Fridays only starting Aug. 1, from 2 to 7 p.m. August 2014 • www.keypennews.com 15 16 COMMUNITY www.keypennews.com • August 2014 Fun, bugs and adventure abound with Key Pen Parks summer offerings By Scott Turner, KP News Eight-year-old Samuel Pounds had a great time at Insect Safari. “I liked learn- Want to go? Summer is a busy time for Key Pen ing about spiders. They’re not insects –– Parks, with specially focused camps tak- they’re … arachnids,” he said, pausing for Key Pen Parks will host three ing place all season long. just a moment to think of the right word. weeklong summer camps in August. It started in early July with an Insect Sam Babbitt, 9, agreed. Eco Adventure: Farm Tour, for Safari, according to recreation assistant “It’s really fun. We learned all about in- ages 8-12, takes place Aug. 4-8. Cost Brittany Langdon. sects. We went adventuring in the woods. is $109. “We had about eight kids attend that exploring their habitat and then we got to LEGO Superhero Academy, for one,” she said. “We started out by mak- touch real insects like stick bugs,” he said kids ages 5-7, takes place Aug. 11- ing journals, and butterfl ies from coffee as he examined the live specimens. “We 15. Campers will have a superhero fi lters. don’t have a lot of these insects here.” LEGO adventure led by Bricks 4 “Then the kids got a little taste of in- According to Ehlen, the program fo- Kids instructors. Cost is $135. sect vocabulary,” and Don Ehlen, a bug cused on classifi cation and taxonomy. Angry Birdies & Bad Piglets guy from Seattle, brought his bug collec- “We talked about the six major groups LEGO camp, also led by Bricks 4 tion and his live insects like cockroaches, of arthropods, insects being one of Photo by Scott Turner, KP News Kids, also takes place Aug. 11-15. stick insects and other large critters. “The them. We also talked about vertebrate Grace Nesbit handles a stick bug This camp is for 8- to 12-year-olds. kids got to handle the live specimens,” classifi cation and classifi cation in general. last month at Volunteer Park. Devynn Wallace and Mallory Riddle focus on Cost is $135. Langdon said. “Classifi cation is the foundation of bi- other insects during the outdoor ses- For information, visit keypen- sion of the park sponsored “Insect parks.com. Safari.”

ology. It’s the framework that helps you From there, campers will visit Blue Willow understand the rest of biology as you Lavender, Cape-E and Kaukiki farms. move along,” Ehlen said. Instructors from Pierce County Edu- Ehlen’s bug collection includes 2,100 cators, Key Pen Parks staff and farmers specimens from all over the world. The will lead the tour. live insects are especially popular, he said, Two LEGO camps also will take place because “kids want to see the real thing.” Aug. 11-15: Other July camps included yoga and The LEGO Superhero Academy, for meditation and an Eco Adventure Wild 5- to 7-year-olds, will be led by Bricks 4 Water camp, which featured daily visits to Kidz instructors. Young campers will go sites with natural water sources such as on a superhero LEGO adventure. Puget Sound and local creeks and lakes. Angry Birdies & Bad Piglets, a creative- In August Key Pen Parks will host an ly themed LEGO camp for kids 8-12, Eco Adventure: Farm Tour Aug. 4-8, will also be led by Bricks 4 Kidz. Langdon said. That camp will be primar- Both camps will be hosted at Volunteer ily for 8- to 12-year-olds. Park and will feature models designed for According to the Key Pen Parks web- specifi c age groups and skill levels. There site, the Eco Adventure Farm Tour will are even motorized models. start at Volunteer Park and then continue For information visit keypenparks. to a permaculture wonderland and forest. com. August 2014 • www.keypennews.com 17 18 COMMUNITY www.keypennews.com • August 2014 KP Logging Show and Festival moves to Gateway Park By Scott Turner, KP News Food booths and craft vendors will Want to go? round out the festival and there will also What began 29 years ago as “Old Tim- be a raffl e and live and silent auctions. ers Day” has become the Key Peninsula The Key Peninsula Logging Show KPCS’s client base has grown steadily Logging Show and Festival. and Festival – formerly called Old since it was founded in 1982, Donahue And the event has moved from the Timers Day – takes place Saturday, said. “We serve about 350 people a month. Longbranch Improvement Club to Gate- Aug. 16 at Gateway Park. Gates open In 2013 we provided 113,400 meals. way Park, according to Susie Donahue, at 10 a.m., and the event runs until 7 “And we also assist families with their administrative assistant at Key Peninsula p.m. Parking and admission are free. power bills through Pierce County Energy Community Services. For information, call (253) 884-4440. Assistance,” she said. “We decided to move to the park for a Summer is an especially challenging couple of reasons,” Donahue said. “First, The festival, which is KPCS’s major fun- time for KPCS because people don’t think we sort of outgrew the Improvement Club draiser every year, will take place Aug. 16 about donating to the food bank during space, and also because the LIC has plans starting at 10 a.m. this time of year. “They usually just think to upgrade their septic system right in the In past years, the event raised about of that during the holidays,” she said. spot where we had the logging show.” $15,000. “This year we’d like to double Admission to the event is free, as is park- The new location is a lot more conve- that,” Donahue said. ing. nient, she added. “It doesn’t seem as far The main attraction will be the logging Raffl e tickets can be purchased at the out so we can hopefully attract more peo- show, with antique logging equipment and festival and at several locations around the ple and more families.” demonstrations by some of the Peninsula’s Peninsula, including Key Center Market As for the name change, organizers were professional loggers. “It’s a festive day of and the market at Lake Kathryn. concerned that the Old Timers Day moni- watching loggers do their stuff,” she said. “If someone can’t come to the event, ker was confusing. And of course it’s not a festival without but they want to make a donation anyway, “It was a good name, but we want to music. Entertainers include the Key Sing- they can support us in that way,” Dono- attract younger, new families who didn’t ers, Dr. Roes and the Down Home Band hue said. “We are always grateful for dona- show up in the past because they thought and country music by Donn Allard and tions.” it was just for old timers,” Donahue added. Renegade Train. For information call (253) 884-4440. August 2014 • www.keypennews.com COMMUNITY 19 Red Barn music and barbecue open house set By Colleen Slater, KP News Laura Condon, a graduate from the Uni- of experience as a counselor and subcon- versity of Texas at El Paso, College of Edu- tracted employee through agencies like Child The Red Barn Youth Center hosts cation, majored in interdisciplinary studies Protective Services and other organizations. SPLASH, an open house celebration fea- and minored in middle grades education. He has engaged with clients, professionals turing music and barbecue sandwiches, on She is licensed in English language arts and community resources, law enforcement Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and reading/social studies and in pedagogy and other contacts to achieve goals of treat- Two new program directors will be on and professional responsibility. Her student ment or participate in legal proceedings. hand to meet and greet the public and show teacher training in middle school included The Red Barn Youth Center is located at off the Key Center facility. eighth-grade English language learners. 15921 84th St. KPN, just south of the Key There is a whole host of entertainment Jeremy Schintz, a trained professional Peninsula Library in Key Center. For infor- slated. Photo courtesy of Glen Ehrhardt marriage and family counselor, has 15 years mation, visit redbarnkp.org or call 884-6255. The Key Peninsula Youth Orchestra New program directors Laura Condon opens the schedule at 11 a.m., and at noon, and Jeremy Schintz, pose in front of the Rusty Roots Band will perform. The the Red Barn Youth Center. The center Bluegrass Minstrels, including members of is hosting a open house Aug. 9. The Rusty Roots, begins at 1 p.m. Following them at 2 p.m. is Solarplex, a local trio of famous barbecue sandwiches plus chips and strings and drum. cole slaw will be available for a donation. Stunt Doubles Band from Seattle, the “It is amazing what can happen with a lit- fi nal musical group, plays genre fun rock tle faith,” said Glen Ehrhardt, vice president from 3-5 p.m., sponsored by Crime Stop- of the Red Barn Youth Center. “We were pers through Dan Wilson at Allstar Guitar seeking one qualifi ed person (for program in Gig Harbor. director), but two equally qualifi ed appli- According to organizers, The Skit Chicks cants were uniquely suited for the position.” Comedy Team will entertain between the Both applicants, with different but com- musical groups and chef Oliver Coldeen’s plementary skills, were hired. 20 COMMUNITY www.keypennews.com • August 2014 KeyFest kicked off to a simmering start in the summer heat By Karen Lovett, KP News the carnival. from last year. ahead of problems before they began. A The decision to spend $20,000 and hold “Entertainers were brought in from Ta- wonderful opportunity, this nonprofi t booth A single electrical pole and minimal water it at the large park was made to allow the coma, Port Orchard and Gig Harbor as well they set up for us.” sources for animals and food booths posed carnival rides to be part of the fair. Ellzey as from the Key Peninsula,” Ellzey said. The large, four-table booth centered near diffi cult problems with temperatures soaring said public feedback warranted that choice Clowns from Caring Clowns International the KeyFest information booth and the in the mid-90s for year 13 of the local fair. since Volunteer Park is too small to house roamed the grounds. Clown Beverly Mor- entrance housed the nonprofi ts: Peninsula This was Brandy Ellzey’s fi rst year as presi- the rides. The $1,000 cost to hold the fair row said, “We collect fi nancial donations for School District, Citizens Against Crime, Key dent of the annual event, which was hosted there was outweighed by the desire to please kids with problems.” Peninsula Community Council and the Key at Gateway Park for the second time. fairgoers. The last year KeyFest was at Vol- “This was the best organized fair that Peninsula Business Association. According to Ellzey, the cost to run the unteer Park, only 500 people attended. More they produced,” Key Peninsula Commu- KP Council District 2 director Audra Gar- event at Gateway Park was driven up by people attended this year than ever before. nity Council President Danna Webster said. the need to rent generators and pay for The layout was completely changed “They thought of every detail and were (See KeyFest, Page 21) August 2014 • www.keypennews.com COMMUNITY 21 (From KeyFest, Page 20) their rhythmic ability in the popular booth. to get into the fair. Final expenses came to Representatives from one KeyFest spon- approximately $45,000. We still have some cia assisted with Kid Zone. sor, PenLight, were on site to hand out the fi nal expenses, but we made approximately The Kid Zone included water boat and familiar pens, pencils, notepads and other $1,500 in profi t,” Ellzey said. “We need other children’s games, marble art, and the items. more money through sponsors to keep gate duck pond. They had 28 youth assistants “We like to give back to the community. costs down.” during the three days who did whatever they We’re community owned and a community were needed to do to help with garbage col- service,” said Jonathan White, the director Editor’s note: Visit keypennews.com to see a col- lection, babysitting, set-up and breakdown of marketing and member services. lection of fair photos captured by KP News staff of the nonprofi t booth. Second-generation author Brian Herbert photographers. “We loved the fair. This was the best one. of the Dune series stopped by the “Meet I saw my favorite donkey, the spotted one,” the Local Authors” booth to say hello. The Alyssa Garcia, 10, said. She was part of Kid Bainbridge Island resident continued writing KPC call for candidates Zone. This was her second year helping at the popular science fi ction novels following the fair. the death of his father, Frank Herbert. Applications to serve on the Key Pen- The fenced arena was a constant source Reptile Man’s Mobile Reptile Zoo from insula Community Council (KPC) are of interest and entertainment with young Molalla, Ore. held a popular exhibit. due Aug. 17. horse vaulters demonstrating their prow- Wags and Whiskers 4-H dog club was in The KPC board of directors rotates ess on the back of a horse. Horse trainers charge of running the animal exhibit. positions each year and six board seats including Dana Pedersen and Chuck Kraft Attendees were encouraged to fi ll out sug- are open for the 2014 election. KPC instructed training techniques. A variety of gestion slips to see what things were great is a nonprofi t organization whose pur- other equine events kept the audience in awe and what changes could be made to make pose is to maintain and improve the on Friday and Saturday. the event even better next year. quality of life on the Key Peninsula. Sunday went to the dogs as canine athletes KeyFest is run by the Key Peninsula Com- Director candidates must be 18 years took over and wowed onlookers with feats munity Fair Association. The nonprofi t old and live or own property on the of agility, Frisbee catching and an array of organization headed this year by president Key Peninsula. Application deadline stunning tricks. Brandy Ellzey has two vice presidents, a sec- is Aug. 17. Copies of applications are Authentic African hand drums and Cuban retary, treasurer and about 15 other volun- available at kpcouncil.org, by emailing congas provided by Rhythm for Life gave teers. [email protected] or by calling eager fairgoers the opportunity to try out “Between 2,800 and 3,000 people paid 884-BUSS. 22 OBITUARY NOTICES www.keypennews.com • August 2014 Marta Lynne Lonning Marta L. Lonning, 52, died n July 9, af- The love and kindness she gave so free- ter a long-term battle with multiple respi- ly is now and will be forever refl ected in ratory conditions. the hearts of everyone she touched. Each She was born on May 21, 1962 in Coun- and every one of her friends and her ad- cil Bluffs, Iowa, and then resided on the opted children have taken a piece of her Key Peninsula, for 32 years where she en- morals along their journey. joyed life as a daughter, a wife, a mother Lonning was preceded in death by her and a grandmother. mother, Nancy L. Brown, and her father, Lonning was kind and generous with Marvin O. Brown, Sr. She is survived by her love as well as her home and her fam- her husband, Robert L. Lonning; chil- ily –– not just her given biological fam- dren, Matthew R. Lonning, Amanda C. ily, but to any child in need at any time. Lonning and David R. Burr, along with She maintained a strict open-door policy granddaughter Brooklynne J. Lonning and became “mom” to countless number and brothers, Russell J. Brown and Mar- of kids needing some guidance or any vin O. Brown. She also leaves behind sev- amount of love, and took a great deal of eral brothers-in-law and more adopted pride in her ability to give selfl essly. children than can be named. Helen Margaret Hendrix Helen Margaret Hendrix, 99, died in her son, Donald Curtis, preceded her in death sleep June 30. in 1977. Born in Boulder, Colorado on Dec. 20, Hendrix is survived by her son, Ronald 1914, she married Donald Russell in 1931. “Jack” Russell (Boni) and Marjorie Evans; She was remarried to Russell Hendrix by six grandchildren, Steve Evans (An- in 1959, and he preceded her in death in nie), Stacey Volpei (Mark), Fred Groen- 1979. dyke (Vicki), William Russell (Eileen), and Her son, Donald D. Russell, and grand- Herb Russell (Melissa). She was blessed with 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Hendrix moved to Key Peninsula in 1984 from Southern California and made her home in Lake Holiday where she en- joyed a long, fulfi lling life. She faithfully attended her Thursday senior luncheon for years and spent time with many dear friends until her health declined. Her daughter, Marjo- rie, cared for her at home for several years. A private ceremony is planned later this month. 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Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News Above: Peninsula High School Key Club mem- bers, from left, Simone Bogarde, Danielle Smith, Megan Desing, and teacher Sheri Ahlheim hold their tresses. They were donors of their hair to “Beautiful Lengths,” a partnership between Pantene Hair Care and the American Cancer Society.

Right: Fireworks rain above the Purdy Spit dur- ing the Independence Day. The parking was solid and the traffi c continuous, but the display made it all worthwhile, said many. Photo by Ed Johnson, KP News Photo by Ed Johnson, KP News Above: The Junior Division team of the Key Peninsula Little League recently won the District Tournament and advanced to the state tournament in Vancouver, Wash. They deported themselves well, succumb- ing fi nally to the host team from District 4 on July 15. The team was managed by Greg VanOverbeke.

Left: The tap class from Dance Avenue School does a patriotic number for the crowd at KeyFest in July. The school performed a dozen numbers featuring students from several classes. Visit keypennews.com to view many more fair images from our staff photographers. Photo by Ed Johnson, KP News