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population growth, the opioid epidemic Property and ‘serial’ criminals.” “I’m very proud of the recent arrests by our peninsula deputies that have resulted Crime on the in several career criminals being arrested for burglaries, car prowls and thefts,” he Rise Across said. “I’m also very proud of our recent proactive efforts to address alcohol-re- Key Peninsula lated traffic violations, drug possession and property crimes.” SARA THOMPSON, KP NEWS Some community members have complained that even when an arrest is Most crime on the Key Peninsula is not made, the suspect is back within days. Lind- dangerous or violent, but its impact on indi- quist said that people have a constitutional viduals is significant, said Pierce County right to bail. After an arrest, the person is Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. “I understand taken into custody and arraigned; a judge the impact of property crime; it is a total sets bail based on danger to the community violation,” he said. and risk of flight. Because these are both Neighborhoods, the Pierce County usually low for property theft, offenders Sheriff ’s Department and Lindquist are can be released on bail relatively easily. Winter sun rises behind Mt. Rainier, as seen from Emerald Shores. Photo: Martha Arneson all working to address crime on the KP. “We want to hold repeat offenders RoxAnne Simon of Safe Streets accountable and get early offenders into described the importance of neighbor- treatment if root causes like drug use or Wishing You a Bright New Year hoods as a first line of defense. “We are mental health issues are an issue,” he said. ANNA BRONES, KP NEWS the eyes and ears,” she said. “The best Lindquist also described the High Priority how we move, to whom we interact with. crime deterrent is a nosy neighbor.” Offenders Program established in Pierce A new year always feels like a blank slate. A life well lived isn’t necessarily a life Simon also serves on the KP Commu- County in 2016, based on a successful Every day, no matter the month or the of checked boxes. A life well lived is one nity Council and co-advises the KP Youth program in New York City. season, is a chance for renewal, a chance that’s in balance, one that’s in harmony. Council. She moved to the Key Peninsula Using data, intelligence and modern to do better. But the beginning of a year We are mindful. We are present. in 2005 and has worked for Safe Streets for technology, the program identifies repeat always feels like an official reset. A new For many of us, 2017 was a dark year. three months. She is in the KP Community offenders. The prosecutor then seeks a year brings new opportunity, new poten- But somehow, we carried on. We have not Council office in Key Center Wednesday higher bail and longer sentences. According tial, new experiences. There’s a concrete succumbed to darkness. We have cared for mornings to meet with residents who to Lindquist, they are seeing positive results: marker between this year and the last, and each other. We have—as is the popular have questions or want to organize their 70 percent of high-priority offenders have we shake off what we left behind as we phrase of the year—persisted. We have neighborhoods. remained in custody following arrest, as move forward. carried light within us. Simon has information to help commu- compared to roughly 20 percent of It’s no surprise that this emphasis on A friend told me of a New Year’s tradi- nities mobilize, including warning signs non-high-priority offenders. More than renewal has us making resolutions, promises tion to share with a few friends. Every year to post and a house watch form for resi- 85 percent have been sentenced to prison, to ourselves of what we will accomplish, when they gather for their New Year’s dents to provide information needed compared to a state average of 37 percent. and what we will do to live better lives. This celebration, they choose a word that will to effectively report an incident to law The average length of felony sentences for year, I challenge you to skip the resolutions guide them in the year to come. And at enforcement. She has met with residents these repeat offenders is nearly four times and focus on intentions instead. the end of the year, they go over their from Lake of the Woods, Palmer Lake the state average. Resolutions and intentions are different. words and see how their word played out. and Wauna, among others. She also meets Wilder said the HPO program may not Resolutions are individual acts that we can I like this idea, because it creates an regularly with the sheriff ’s department to have a big impact on the cycle of arrest check off a list. Intentions are ways in which intention. Choosing a word causes us share information. and nearly immediate return of offenders we approach the world, an attitude or an idea to be mindful, bringing that word into Lt. Rusty Wilder, the sheriff ’s detach- to our area because the program focuses that we incorporate into our daily actions. everything that we do. ment commander overseeing the penin- on felonies, and most of the crime on the Why opt for intentions instead of resolu- I have thought a lot about the word sula, mountain and foothills detachments, Key Peninsula is at a misdemeanor level. tions? Resolutions are easy to fail at, easy to “light,” both the light that I seek and the said that over the last five years there have According to the Pierce County website, leave behind. Intentions are always a work light that I bring. “How can I cultivate light?” been significant increases in identity theft, theft of property valued up to $250 is a in progress, never completed and always is a question we could ask today, tomorrow motor vehicle theft and theft from vehicles. misdemeanor. evolving. “I will lose 10 pounds” is different and the rest of the year. Bringing a little light “We have experienced some increases in Simon acknowledged that reducing prop- than “I intend to focus on health.” Losing to your family, your friends, a neighbor, a property crimes on the Key Peninsula,” he erty crime is a slow process. “The sheriff ’s 10 pounds is just a check box; either you stranger—all lead to something larger, no said. “The increases may be the result of a department is working hard and we need to reach the goal or you don’t. “I intend to matter how small it feels in the moment. multitude of reasons, but we have recog- work hard, too,” she said. “If you experi- focus on health” provides a platform for We each have the power to add light to nized a connection between the overall CONTINUED PAGE 3 assessing our choices, from what we eat, to everything that we do, every day. 2 www.keypennews.com January 2018

Bryan was raised in Lakewood and had an early career in finance. She and her husband, George, moved to Longbranch 15 years ago. “There’s something special about the Key Peninsula. Any number of things attracted us to it: an affordable place to retire; remarkably fresh air; access to beaches, water and mountain views; an abundance of meandering country roads Lakebay Marina through forests and fields teeming with Application for Historical wildlife. But perhaps the biggest attraction Designation Withdrawn was the people who live here and make this LISA BRYAN, KP NEWS place special.” Lisa added, “It didn’t take long to get involved with the community Lakebay Marina owner Mark Scott with- and many of its organizations.” drew his application to the Pierce County Bryan began by joining the nearby Landmarks and Historical Preservation Longbranch Improvement Club, where Commission for the Lakebay Marina, once Key Pen News she used her financial background to Publishing Board known as the Washington Co-Operative serve as treasurer. From that board posi- Egg & Poultry Association Lakebay Station, Welcomes New tion, she was introduced to the Key Penin- Commends just prior to the scheduled Nov. 21 hearing, sula Community Fair, Two Waters Arts which had been fast-tracked for approval Editor Lisa Bryan Alliance, The Mustard Seed, Fresh Food Ted Olinger before the New Year. Revolution and, eventually, the Key Penin- “Mr. Scott pursued this application for STAFF REPORT sula News. Either as a board member, The Key Peninsula News Publishing quite a while,” said Ty Booth, Pierce County team player or volunteer running the Board extends sincere appreciation to Ted planning and land use senior planner. “The Lisa Bryan, who has reported for the coffee urns, Bryan made more friends Olinger for his excellent work as executive current staff has not seen an application Key Peninsula News for the last year and and connections with a broad collec- editor of the paper for nearly two years. such as this pulled in recent memory.” a half, will officially take over the role of tion of locals. His writing and editing skills, combined The distinction of this landmark desig- executive editor on Jan. 1. When Ted Olinger approached her with solid administrative judgment, have nation was pursued by Scott with the assis- Bryan stepped into the editor’s role in to write for the KP News, she saw an given us a talented team. The volunteers tance of local volunteer Catherine Williams, November and December on an interim opportunity to fulfill her life-long ambi- and staff members consistently deliver a who authored the application. Approval basis. She found she enjoyed the chal- tion to write. It was not a dream to write newspaper enjoyed and valued by the entire would have potentially qualified the marina lenges of the position, the writing staff fantastical stories from her imagination; it community. The new website, interactive for grant funding to offset the additional has appreciated her enthusiasm and feed- was, and is, her desire to fairly, accurately community calendar and 40-year archive costs of work to specific historical preser- back, and production has run smoothly. report the news and tell the stories that represent enduring gifts of Olinger’s talent vation standards, which usually increases “Lisa’s deep ties and commitment to knit the community together. Her proven and ability to inspire the same from others. the overall expense of a project. the Key Peninsula community made her a writing abilities, coupled with her love of Even though his focus is now on other “We were disappointed to see the perfect choice for this job. She has been and engagement with the community, led writing projects, he continues work on the completed application tabled; however, it a valuable reporter, and she has proven her to apply for the position of editor. archives and provides stories and edito- is certainly conceivable for Mr. Scott to she can work with the staff to publish a The Key Peninsula News Publishing rial support. move forward with the historic designation newspaper that is of the quality we have Board, which operates the paper inde- “His guidance during the transition to for the Poultry & Egg Co-Operative should come to expect,” said Bruce Macdonald, pendently under the umbrella of the our new editor is another testament to his his current plans to permanently close the member of the publishing board and KPCCA, recommended that Bryan be commitment to our community, and our Lakebay Marina change tacks,” said Pierce former president and current treasurer hired as editor and that recommenda- newspaper,” wrote Keith Axelsen, board County Councilman Derek Young, whose of the Key Peninsula Civic Center Asso- tion was approved by the KPCCA in vice president. “Thank you again, Ted, for office supported the application. ciation (KPCCA). December. a job extremely well done.” Scott could not be reached for comment.

OPERATIONS/PRODUCTION DESIGN: Tim Heitzman EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Lisa Bryan WEBMASTER/SOCIAL MEDIA: Joseph Pentheroudakis CONTRIBUTORS: Anna Brones, Matthew Dean, Ed Johnson, AD SALES: Christina Welsh Alice Kinerk, Ted Olinger, Colleen Slater, Sara Thompson, BOOKKEEPER: Heather Christman Don Tjossem, Rodika Tollefson, Irene Torres, Carolyn Wiley DISTRIBUTION: Vic and Connie Renz, Phil Bauer, Bill Dietz, COLUMNISTS: Ted Olinger, Brook Hurst Stephens, Cathy Bruce Macdonald, Frank Slater, Bob Wilkins Warner, Derek Young PUBLISHING BOARD: Sara Thompson, president, Keith Axelsen, Bruce Macdonald, Connie Renz

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PROPERTY CRIMES FROM PAGE 1 ence or witness a crime, call it in, even if it Several neighborhoods are taking action. is not an emergency and no one will come Kristen Augusztiny, a member of the out immediately. If it doesn’t get recorded, KP Community Council, moved to the Drive Thru Feed on The Key it is like it never happened. Tiedeman neighborhood in 2015. She “What works best to prevent these crimes began to organize after someone broke is just being out there,” she said. “If you into her car and yard. She used Face- see someone who you think is suspicious, book and an app, Next Door, to establish A complete selection of products for don’t be confrontational. If you do speak a neighborhood watch group in spring to them, just ask if they are lost or if you 2016. She said they meet once or twice all your livestock needs including: can help them.” a year, but post on Facebook if unknown Get 10% off XCel, Payback, Equis, Scratch Safe Streets is planning a town hall people or cars are in the area. Neighbors your purchase after ten visits and Peck, Haystack, Earth First don’t directly confront intruders, but make  meeting with representatives from the sher- when you join our iff ’s department in January. The time and it clear they are aware of their presence. rewards program Orchard Grass, Alfalfa place will be posted in the Key Center office They may take pictures with their phones Timothy Grass (coming soon) Bulk pricing on  once finalized and flyers will be distributed. or go up to let the interlopers know they purchases of 1 ton Straw, Wood Shavings Simon welcomes calls, texts or emails from are part of a neighborhood watch group or more those seeking help or advice. Her Tacoma and ask if they need help. & Olympus Pellets Delivery available  office phone number is 253-272-6824; her “We may not be able to eliminate crime, for additional fee cellphone number is 253-226-4285; and her but we can at least move it out of our See our website email is [email protected]. neighborhood,” Augusztiny said. “One of or Facebook page the known thieves in the area no longer @drivethrufeedonthekey prowls cars in our area. The last time he to see everything we carry for your complete was arrested was in Gig Harbor.” livestock needs She said there has also been an added benefit. “We all know each other much Call (253) 303-1260 better. We know who might be especially www.drivethrufeedonthekey.com Safe Streets was launched as a grassroots vulnerable and it has made a big difference Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm campaign in Tacoma in 1989 in response to the neighborhood, not just in terms of Veteran family owned and operated to rising gang-related crime. Its mission is crime but when there is an emergency, like to unite and inspire neighbors, youth and a power outage,” Augusztiny said. Drive Thru at 16915 121st St. NW/Hwy 302 businesses to build safe, healthy, thriving communities. It receives both private and public funding. Safe Streets now serves Tacoma and Pierce county and has a network of at least GLEN COVE REPAIR 125 neighborhood groups. New location at corner of KP Highway and Olson Road Safe Streets community mobilizers help these neighborhood groups define and address their own needs by utilizing orga- Bernie 253-514-0659 nized block watches, youth leadership teams, [email protected] OUT WITH THE OLD graffiti removal teams, safe routes to school, Gina 253-549-5009 and substance abuse and violence preven- [email protected] IN WITH THE NEW tion education initiatives. Donna 253-606-8480 Some services provided by Safe Streets: [email protected] • Neighborhood patrol training • Crime Prevention Through Environ- mental Design workshops: Learn how to adjust the environmental design of a resi- We have qualified Buyers, dence or business by using lighting, land- OIL CHANGE scaping and overall design. These adjust- We NEED Sellers! REGULAR OIL $24.99 SYNTHETIC OIL $54.99 ments then make the business or residence includes up to 5 quarts undesirable to opportunistic criminals. • Child-ID: A program that provides simple, laminated identification cards for parents and guardians. Each card includes contact and medical information for first responders; critical information about the child for relatives, neighbors, babysitters or daycare; current photograph (according NEW LOCATION 253 884-1838 to the National Center for Missing & 9121 Key Peninsula Highway N. in Key Center COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE PO Box 688 Wauna, WA 98395 Exploited Children, a picture is the single 15312 92ND ST KPN UP THE HILL IN KEY CENTER most important thing in the search for a NewOWNERS: Year’s ERIC, MANUELA Special & MATHEW MORELAND missing child). 4 www.keypennews.com January 2018

watching young adults wearing hoodies and Fed Up with backpacks at night and in the small hours of the morning, equipped with flashlights, Crime, Palmer either on foot or walking alongside a bicycle. “One by one, we see young adults wearing Lake Residents backpacks going down a driveway or inside a house, often quickly coming out wearing a different backpack,” another resident said, Work Together “It’s hard not to assume stolen property is going in and drugs are coming back out.” to Stop It “They are all over social media,” a third resident said. “They know they are being LISA BRYAN, KP NEWS watched. They know their pictures have been taken. They make a concerted effort The uptick in prowlers began the first to avoid having their faces seen. That’s week of September 2017. A rash of car why they wear these hoodies pulled over break-ins and thefts in the residential their heads.” community of Palmer Lake left residents The informal neighborhood watch group angry, frustrated and eager to find real solu- uses Facebook to communicate with each tions to protect the peaceful tranquility of other as well, something that has come to the neighborhood they call home. the attention of Pierce County Councilman It’s not about vigilante justice; on the Derek Young. contrary, it is exactly vigilantism that these “We’re frankly concerned about the use residents wish to avoid, they say. of Facebook, as some of the stuff we The informal group has done its home- see openly posted crosses the line,” he View from Stratford Farm looking over the recently approved geoduck operation on Case Inlet. work. One neighbor developed a “cheat said. “Facebook used as means to harass Photo courtesy: Erin Ewald, Taylor Shellfish environmental compliance officer sheet” for neighbors as a handy reference private citizens is a real problem. Reporting to keep near the telephone, as a reminder crime on Facebook doesn’t help. Nothing to ensure 911 calls are effective in unfolding shows up as a crime if it isn’t reported to Geoduck Farm Approved situations. Residents have thoroughly the sheriff’s office.” mapped the subdivision, noting all lots Young said that some crime is being on Case Inlet; Permit Pending and corresponding addresses of concern, fueled by the opioid epidemic. Residents including nearly a dozen abandoned or have phoned 911 numerous times after bank-owned properties that tend to attract finding residue-laden bags and hypodermic for Burley Lagoon squatters and drug crimes. needles used for injecting heroin and other SARA THOMPSON, KP NEWS mental impacts. The group also maintains photographic substances. Planting should begin this spring, records, video surveillance footage and “The biggest problem we are facing here On Nov. 14, the Pierce County according to Diane Cooper, regula- lists of suspicious vehicles throughout the is a lack of police officers,” a fourth resi- hearing examiner approved a permit tory director at Taylor. area; cars with expired tabs, out-of-state dent said. To these neighbors, sheriff ’s for a geoduck farm to be operated by A second permit application filed by license plates or no plates at all. In some deputies seem stretched so thin they don’t Taylor Shellfish Co. on the west side Taylor to establish a geoduck farm in cases, the group has obtained the names have time to investigate. of the Key Peninsula between Dutcher Burley Lagoon is significantly larger and of registered owners and known operators, “With cuts in shared revenue with the state, Cove and Vaughn Bay. in a location very different from other and records the various locations where we have law enforcement staffing issues The farm, just over 4 acres, is comprised area farms (“Large-Scale Geoduck Farm they park within the subdivision. county-wide,” Young said, adding that of three private and separately owned Possible in Burley Lagoon,” KP News, “We compile all this information and problems such as this aren’t new to Palmer tideland parcels that will abut an existing December 2016). An environmental provide it to law enforcement; we endeavor Lake or anywhere in Pierce county. He said 3-acre farm. impact statement (EIS) will be required to work with law enforcement,” one resident approximately 80 percent of the county The Key Peninsula Advisory and Cooper said Taylor expects a draft said. Like all of the community members budget already goes to criminal justice. Committee (KPAC) reviewed the initial in early 2018. It will be available to the interviewed for this article, this person He also said the recently passed budget proposal in May 2016. The advisory vote public for additional comment and, once asked to remain anonymous. allocates funds for additional staffing and was 4-3 opposed. Two KPAC members a final EIS is written, will be presented “I have vetted my actions to sheriff ’s depu- makes some administrative changes within voted against because they felt a county at public hearings and to KPAC, which ties to ensure I’m not violating anyone’s civil the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. environmental review of the project will make its recommendation on the rights and have been told I am OK,” the “These people are brazen; my fear is that was necessary for KPAC members to proposal to the Pierce County Department resident said. “If at any point I’m in danger somebody is going to get hurt,” said a fifth make an informed decision. Another of Planning and Land Services (PALS). of going too far, they will let me know.” resident. “I fear some residents out here member voted no because of concerns A final EIS, along with the Other details gathered from public are so angry and so fed up that somebody about how the county regulates the PALS recommendation, will then records form the basis of a neighbor- is going to catch a person going through industry, rather than any issues with be presented to the Pierce County hood database—a growing matrix filled a car, a truck or a shed and somebody is the application. hearing examiner, whose decision will with names, dates, addresses, arrest records going to get hurt.” In May 2017, the county completed be forwarded to the Washington State and suspected criminal activity. Altogether, Another resident said, “That’s exactly its environmental review and issued Department of Ecology for review. the matrix represents a picture of crime what we don’t want. We don’t want vigi- a Determination of Nonsignificance, Ty Booth, senior planner for PALS, in Palmer Lake that indicates some coor- lante justice, but I am afraid it’s going to meaning the farm would not create any said there are no other geoduck dination between theft and drug crimes. happen; it’s going to come to a head.” probable significant adverse environ- farm permits pending at this time. Group members frequently report January 2018 www.keypennews.com 5

said Anderson. “Unfortunately, when they LOWEST RX PRICES IN AREA KP Voter brought the ballots into the check-in station WE MAIL PRESCRIPTIONS at the election central, those 152 ballots Parent JANUARY SPECIAL Ballots Missed were put into a storage tub and the check-in table did not receive them.” and Child in August Had the 152 uncounted primary ballots from Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor Swim Time voters been counted, they would have 20% 2017 Primary had no impact on the recently certi- fied general election. A total of nine 90° heated pool Election ballots would have included votes for Off Gig Harbor Council Position #3 and Tuesdays LISA BRYAN, KP NEWS the remaining 143 were votes for Port of Tacoma Commissioner Position #1, and Thursdays Winter Hats, “Election errors are highly unusual,” according to information from the Audi- said Pierce County Auditor Julie tor’s Office. Those two races were both 9:30-10:30am Gloves, Anderson. “However, we want to report decided by large margins. 11:00am-12:00pm that 152 ballots collected from the Pierce “There was no evidence whatsoever Scarves County Elections drop box at the Gig of fraud or tampering,” Anderson said. COME SWIM WITH US! Harbor Fire Station in Purdy were not “The ballots simply did not make it to EstimatedEasterseals monthly Washington cost Camp Standand By Me NEW Sleds Community Swim Program included in the final tabulation of votes the ballot counting floor.” 1x weekly $36 We have re-opened our doors to the community! in the Aug. 1 primary election as certi- The Auditor’s Office has attributed 2x weeklyJoin us for$72 Open Swim weekdays from 9:30am-10:30am. Registration is required. fied by the Washington Secretary of credit for voting to those who partic- Call 253.884.2722 or visit www.easterseals.com/washington/communityswim State Office.” Anderson’s office had ipated in the election but whose votes for more information on the program and the schedules for 253.884.2722 no authority or ability to change those were not counted and therefore went Call Aerobics Classes, Lap Swim and Family Swim. certified results. without credit for participation on their The error was discovered on Nov. 3, as voter registration record. Camp Stand By Me • 17809 South Vaughn Road KPN www.easterseals.com/washington election personnel prepared for the Nov. “We deeply regret the error; we take it Pharmacy 9am to 7pm, Sat ‘til 6pm, call 7 general election. 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As always, you can also contact my Cathy Warner expansive? • Though not on the Key Peninsula, folks Tacoma office with your questions, sugges- Does it mean drop everything, chores driving to Peninsula High School will soon tions or concerns at 253-798-6654 or by KEY PEN & INK and work alike, and run (or climb) outside have a new traffic signal and turn lanes at email at [email protected]. to gaze in wonder? the intersection of 144th Street NW and Derek Young (D-Gig Harbor) represents Does it mean live big and bold, calling 62nd Avenue NW above the baseball fields. the 7th District, including the Key Peninsula, Live Like the Mountain Is Out attention to our presence—the way we can’t (See “Transportation Improvements Drive on the Pierce County Council. I received a mug emblazoned with the help but gasp when Rainier looms into view Forward on the KP,” Key Peninsula News, words “Live Like the Mountain Is Out” and from that particular crest on Highway 16? October 2017.) an outline of Mt. Rainier a few months ago. Does it mean set our sights on the Attacking the Opioid Epidemic I filled it with tea and looked out at the rain. horizon, the big picture, and ignore the On Dec. 15, the council authorized Brook Hurst Stephens It rained, grayed and drizzled the first little things? Or does it mean pay close the county prosecutor to initiate litiga- LIVING FARAWAY six weeks I lived in Washington, and the attention to everything large and small, tion against Purdue Pharmaceutical and morning the sun broke free, I was on a ferry finding inherent beauty? other major pharmaceutical companies from Bainbridge Island to Seattle. When Does it mean we shouldn’t take for for their role in the opioid epidemic. The New Year? Piece of Cake! the boat turned out of Eagle Harbor, a granted what appears permanent and vote came after months of research and a Like many people, I start to think about massive, snow-covered mountain seemed immovable (a 14,411-foot mountain, for recommendation by the prosecutor, Mark what I’ll be making and doing to celebrate to rise from the waters of the Sound itself, example), that we should offer apprecia- Lindquist. The purpose of the lawsuit is the holidays not long after Halloween. It’s growing larger and dominating the horizon tion and thanks for those solid and sturdy to seek injunctive relief, meaning court hard not to think about Thanksgiving and until it disappeared behind West Seattle. people and circumstances in our lives since orders seeking specific policy changes that Christmas when reminders are everywhere. I had no idea what mountain I’d seen, even the everlasting can be fleeting, there will help reduce the occurrence of addic- The Christmas decorations are already in but seeing it filled me with reverence for but unseen? tion, injury and deaths from opioid abuse. the big-box stores, the free turkey coupons that looming majesty and left me wanting Perhaps “live like the mountain is out” We’ll also be seeking monetary awards for are in the newspapers, and Black Friday another glimpse as I trudged uphill to means all of this and more. What does it the impacts to the county’s justice, health ads are everywhere. The time between Seattle University. mean to you? Let’s fill our mugs and ponder. and human services systems, as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas flies by, full Author David Guterson (“Snow Falling Cathy Warner keeps her mug in Wauna. the cost of treatment necessary to reverse of parties and school events and, for some, on Cedars”) began his presentation with those effects. difficult emotions, too. something like, “Wasn’t our mountain beau- Opioid manufacturers profited from We have a little lull before we ring in tiful from the ferry this morning?” If a life- business practices that have done enormous the New Year, thank goodness, and that’s long resident was impressed, it was, indeed, Derek Young damage to our community. We intend to when I breathe a sigh of relief. I can still something special. COUNCIL UPDATE make them pay for it. enjoy my holiday decorations but I don’t It didn’t take long to discover that Addressing Changes for Next-Generation 911 feel the stress sometimes associated with “our mountain” is Rainier and in my The Pierce County Council approved the business of the holiday season. six years in Washington, I’ve delighted 2018 Budget Adopted changes Dec. 12 to street addresses on the Some people have grand ways to ring in in glimpses of it again, along with the Last month, the Pierce County Council Key Peninsula, Fox Island and Anderson the New Year, whether by hosting parties Olympics and Cascades, which do their unanimously passed the 2018 budget, which Island that will bring the addresses into or traveling someplace special to watch share of hiding, too. was signed into law by County Executive compliance with federal Next-Generation fireworks. Not me. I dislike fireworks, The day my husband and I moved to Bruce Dammeier. This is the third budget 911 standards. crowds and, most of all, I can’t stay up our home near the Purdy Spit in July 2015 I’ve been part of since joining the council The changes will also make it easier for until midnight. I’m an early bird and I love and discovered that Mt. Rainier—which (my 19th in local government) and I’m first responders, including those from mornings, especially being up before the was visible from our 4-foot-high office particularly proud of the way this one outside of area who assist during disasters sun comes up. Blame it on my childhood. window—glowed pink at sunset with turned out. We’ve made some fiscal reforms or major emergencies, to find properties. When I was very small, my grandmother reflected light, we did what anyone would that should leave the county in a much Addresses on Key Peninsula with a owned a doughnut shop, which meant do when confronted with such a spectacle: better financial position going forward. “KPN” directional will use “NW,” while when I spent the night with her, we would We climbed onto the roof and gazed until These changes also result in a more equi- those with a “KPS” directional will use be getting up while it was still dark for the the mountain faded from sight. table distribution of our tax dollars to each “SW.” Approximately 365 addresses on 10-minute ride into downtown Yakima. She We climbed out again and again that community, particularly more rural areas. Key Peninsula and Anderson Island that had strategically opened up next door to summer and fall, luring guests through our I am pleased by the increased invest- are considered problematic will also be a successful stock brokerage firm. Their narrow window with sunset cocktails. The ments we’ve made to essential services corrected. employees welcomed and loved it; since mountain made our contortions worth- such as public safety and behavioral health. More than 16,000 property owners will they had to be on East Coast time, they while, but when spring came, we installed In addition, I sponsored the creation of a receive a notice in January with their new came to see us bright and early. a sliding door and rooftop deck. Veterans’ Therapeutic Court. official address. The changes will go into I was so little, literally and age-wise, I had Most stunning is the view from my bed Here are some appropriations that are effect April 1, although the new addresses to stand on a stool to run the cash register, before sunrise, as I wake to find Rainier important to Key Peninsula residents: should be used for emergency services but was big enough that my grandmother back-lit in sharp relief behind the trees that • Four new positions for the Sheriff ’s calls starting in January. USPS will honor put me in charge of dipping the tops of the obscure its presence in full sun. Slowly the Office (the Peninsula Detachment will no old addresses through April 1, 2019, to doughnuts in pretty pastel-colored icings, glaciers and striations color then fade and longer have to share a lieutenant with the give property owners time to update their then topping with coconut or chopped nuts, shadows recede as nautical twilight gives Foothills Detachment, located in Lake- addresses with their contacts. or even better, adding sprinkles. Lots of way to civil twilight and the sun finally wood). Starting in January, we’re partnering with sprinkles. Best childhood ever. rises—sometimes straight into clouds. • Funding for The Red Barn, Commu- the Key Peninsula Community Council to In many cultures, it is a tradition to Just what does it mean to “Live Like the nities In Schools of Peninsula, the Key have office hours in Key Center at the Key eat ring-shaped foods, such as dough- Mountain Is Out?” Peninsula Family Resource Center, Safe Center Corral, 9021 Key Peninsula Hwy N, nuts, bagels or cakes on New Year’s Eve I’m in a better mood when I rouse to Streets, Key Peninsula Senior Center and Suite D. My assistant or I will be there at or New Year’s Day. It represents the past Rainier instead of my alarm, so does it the Peninsula Youth Suicide Prevention. least one day a week to meet with residents. year coming full circle and is thought to January 2018 www.keypennews.com 7 bring good luck in the New Year. Brook Hurst Stephens lives in Longbranch. In Poland and Hungary, many people eat She can be reached at HistoricFaraway@gmail. CIVIC CENTER doughnuts to mark the New Year. com. Follow the restoration progress at Historic CORNER Bakers in Denmark celebrate this Faraway on Facebook. custom of ring-shaped baked goods with kransekake, a towering confection made with stacked rings of marzipan cake. Ted Olinger At the stroke of midnight, some fami- ANOTHER LAST WORD lies in Greece cut into a specially prepared lemon cake called vasilopita, in which the baker has placed a coin before baking. Right Blood and Soil before cutting into the cake, the sign of a In December 1990, I was riding in a cross is etched with a knife across the top. car along the coast of the Adriatic Sea near Whoever finds the coin in their slice of the medieval fortress city of Dubrovnik in cake gets one year of good luck. Croatia, when the engine coughed, sput- I might be busier than usual this year, tered and died. The driver was an engineer with the horses finally coming home to I’d met the week before in Ljubljana, the Faraway in time for Christmas and so many capital of Slovenia. He had been there restoration projects in the works, but I do on business; I was there to report on that have a favorite go-to recipe for those times state’s imminent secession from the Socialist when I want to serve cake but don’t have Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Between time to bake and stack layer upon layer or his grade-school English and my high- whip up Seven Minute Frosting. school French, we’d struck up a conver- This quick and easy recipe is adapted sation on an overnight train and, as was Crab Feed! from Ina Gerten’s Chocolate Ganache Cake so common in the East in those days, he recipe. It’s a small, single-layer cake but invited me to stay with his family and see FEATURING FRESH-CAUGHT PACIFIC COAST DUNGENESS CRAB rich enough that a sliver is plenty. If you’re the countryside. lucky enough to have access to duck eggs, We were on one of those excursions use them. They’re richer than chicken eggs when the engine stopped. My host popped and provide more loft when baking cakes, the hood and diagnosed the problem as a 4 to 7 pm Saturday Feb 10 quiches and soufflés. failed distributor. He somehow repurposed Tickets: online at Here’s to another great year here on the the foil lining from our cigarette packs to Key Peninsula. Cake or no cake, I already reinforce or replace the wiring, and the http://2018crabfeed.bpt.me feel lucky just being part of this wonderful engine sparked, barely, back to life. In person at Sunnycrest community. The car limped a few miles to a Nursery, Blend Wine Shop Hershey’s Syrup Cake community of small, tidy homes on high or the Civic Center office. 1 stick butter, room temperature ground where his in-laws lived in a quaint 1 cup sugar villa overlooking the walled city. Our popular Crab Feed is 3 duck eggs (or 4 chicken eggs), room temperature My host’s father-in-law was a retired 1 16-ounce can (or 2 cups) Hershey’s chocolate syrup general of the Yugoslav people’s army. a family-friendly feast to 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract He and his wife were somewhere in their benefit the KPCCA. 70s. Neither spoke a word of English, but 1 cup all-purpose flour Join your friends and Chocolate Icing: she was very gracious and welcoming, and ½ cup heavy cream (more for whipping, if desired) immediately poured all of us a round neighbors for the food, the 8 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate chips of the national drink, a plum brandy fun and a very delicious way called slivovitz. Whipped cream (optional) to support your civic center. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour an The General was a bit shorter than me— 8-inch round cake pan. Line with round of parchment, and I am not tall—but he was powerfully if you have it. built. He crushed my hand in his while Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric looking me in the eye and then dismissed Happy New Years to you all. I wish you the best for this mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and me from his thoughts. coming year. As this year’s president of the Key Peninsula Civic There followed some animated conver- fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the choco- Center Association I look forward to helping keep our beautiful late syrup and vanilla. Add the flour and mix until just sation I could not comprehend, but I gath- building & grounds available for everyone to enjoy. I encourage combined. Don’t overbeat or the cake will be tough. ered another crisis was unfolding that you take part in the many events that occur throughout the Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40 to 45 required the General’s wife to accompany minutes, until just set in the middle. Do not over-bake! my host somewhere while he sought assis- year. If you have any interest in being a part of the management Let cool thoroughly in the pan. tance from a nearby mechanic. He asked of our center, we encourage you to attend one of our monthly For the icing, cook the heavy cream and chocolate that I remain behind. board meetings and meet the other community members that chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water The General could not have been make the Civic Center what it is today. Feel free to contact until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally. less pleased. He motioned me to follow me or call our office if you have any questions or concerns. Place the cake upside down on a wire rack and pour him into his den, a small room full of Tim Kezele 253-225-3702 (c) 253-884-3456 (o) the glaze evenly over the top, making sure to cover military memorabilia, and directed me to the entire cake and sides, using a spatula if needed. sit with the kind of abrupt gesture one Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S. Vaughn Road 253/884-3456 www.kpciviccenter.org The Key Peninsula Civic Center Association, a Do not refrigerate. CONTINUED PAGE 8 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, fosters and promotes the civic, social, cultural and general well-being of the Key Peninsula community. 8 www.keypennews.com January 2018

BLOOD AND SOIL FROM PAGE 7 year, the soldiers who boys like these might employ tossing away a piece of became would be firing mortars into Letter to the Editor trash. He asked me a few things I could this very neighborhood to support not interpret. He tried again in Italian and an attack on Dubrovnik; that snipers and Concerned About Local Growth then Russian. I responded with my high- artillery would target civilians trapped and As a recent peninsula arrival and school French. He shrugged. I tried my starving in cities across their own country; 70-year-old Seattle-area native, I took phrasebook German. He glared. or that ad hoc militias would sweep note of the statement in the Dec. “Shop The General was a career soldier of an through their own neighborhoods to evict, Local” feature that shopping locally would Eastern Bloc army involuntarily hosting arrest and murder their own people by “drive property values up” and “bolster a representative of the enemy he had the thousands in a bloody orgy of ethnic the growth of our community.” spent his professional life training to and political hatred not seen in Europe Having observed what has happened fight. I felt for him. for 50 years. in Seattle (loss of middle class afford- I pulled out my travel note- But the singing cheered up the General. ability and transportation paralysis), it has book and sketched a map of Europe, He began to enthusiastically describe his always perplexed me why towns/cities/ marked Paris and said “Septembre.” He own career, in his own tongue, gesturing regions so consistently worship the god nodded. I drew a line to Berlin, then to the many military citations and souve- of “growth.” across Germany to Poland and the Soviet nirs decorating his den. I could not deci- Does the Key Peninsula really want Union, then back through Czechoslo- pher any of them, but I understood he was to become an area where people can’t Mondays vakia, Hungary and Austria, and finally somehow attached to an armored division, afford to live and getting around becomes to Yugoslavia, mentioning what high- judging by photos of him being saluted a headache? Despite growth boosters’ & Wednesdays lights I could. by phalanxes of tank crews. arguments to the contrary, that is what After watching the Berlin Wall come I drew another map of Europe in my happens when growth for the sake of 8:30 to 9:30 am down on television during a meeting notebook, this time trying to tell the growth (and profit) becomes the objective. at the Civic Center at work the year before, I had deter- General about my Uncle Edward, for People might say it could never happen here, mined to quit my publishing job in New whom I am named, and who drove a tank but they would have said the same thing Bring your mat, blanket or towel York City and travel behind the newly in Patton’s Third Army. “Normandy,” I about Seattle in 1960. Seattle developers Drop-in $12.50 fallen Iron Curtain to report on what said, pointing at the map and writing already have their sights set on Bremerton Four classes for $40 I saw as a freelance writer. I’d been 1944 on it. Then, “Battle of the Bulge,” as the next growth center. The growth beast Cash or check, please pursuing that goal, unsuccessfully, for and “Crossing the Rhine,” all places and is insatiable and extends its tentacles in all three months, following street demon- events where my uncle fought. I even directions if it is not resisted. Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S. Vaughn Road 253/884-3456 www.kpciviccenter.org The Key Peninsula Civic Center Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, fosters and strations, conversing in crowded sketched a family tree, with my stick- Richard Schwartz, Longbranch promotes the civic, social, cultural and general well-being of the Key Peninsula community. bars and churches, and trying to sleep on figure uncle in a tank crushing a swastika. trains. I met Romanians sneaking into The General may or may not have Poland, Russians with bags full of dollars, understood who Uncle Ed was, but he and men like my host—the engineer— recognized the other names I spoke. He caught up in the holiday atmosphere put down his glass and pulled up the right of sudden social and political changes, sleeve of his sweater. On his outer forearm Lakebay Construction LLC never dreaming of what might follow. was tattooed a long, jagged number. I The General refilled our glasses. had met people with these numbers before, Roofing specialist serving the He was losing interest in my mono- but no one with a tattoo so sloppy and syllabic monologue when some distur- haphazard. I later realized it must have Key Peninsula since 1982 bance outside interrupted us. A group been done to him when he was a small of teenage boys were marching down boy and that the tattoo had stretched the street singing and waving the and distorted as his arm grew and he FREE ESTIMATES, EMERGENCY REPAIRS national flag together with bottles of survived to maturity. LICENSED AND BONDED beer. Neighbors streamed out of their I did not know what to say but found houses, sending their sons to join the myself instinctively standing at atten- Algae-Resistant Architectural Shingles march while singing along from porches tion, so I put my hand over my heart, as Cedar Shakes & Shingles and sidewalks. The General burst into if I were about to recite the Pledge of song himself and clapped me on the back Allegiance. Metal • Torch Down • Flat Roofs to get me to join in, which, well into my The General picked up his glass. second or third brandy by then, I did “Normandy,” he said, and we drank. with gusto. Ted Olinger lives in Vaughn. Office (253)884-1920 I learned later this was a bit of local tradition for boys the night before induc- The opinions expressed by columnists and letter writers Cell (253) 432-3316 tion into the army for their obligatory are not necessarily those of the KP News. We neither national service. They march down the endorse nor oppose issues or proposals discussed on Tom Rolfzen streets of their neighborhoods, calling these pages and present these views for public informa- L AKEBCL861N5 out their friends to join them, singing and tion. Letters to the editor must be signed and include Advertising in the drinking late into the night to ensure they a daytime phone number for verification. No anony- KP News for over look and feel their best the next morning mous letters will be published. Letters are used on a 30 years. when they report for basic training. space-available basis and will be edited for length No one watching this joyful spec- and content. Mail letters to: P.O. 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wanted to welcome diversity to the commu- nity and to find ways to expose local resi- Local Liquor Store dents who live here to people from other races and cultures. One participant noted Carries On the Gig Harbor City Council is all white; he STAFF REPORT felt that considering diversity at a high level is important. Others talked about stepping Every shop owner wants attention for a out of their comfort zones—attending new location, but not this way. On Nov. 26, events or churches in Tacoma or Seattle Buzz liquor store employee Virgina Voltz, that are majority nonwhite, for example. 59, was found dead behind the counter, Third, although racism and fear of from what appeared to be a massive cardiac those who are different does exist, young event. Surveillance cameras recorded the people in particular may be more open to very moment of her collapse. Also captured accepting those who are from other races on video was a male customer who entered and cultures. “You have to be taught to hate,” the store shortly afterward and appeared to said longtime KP community volunteer help himself to some liquor. Hugh McMillan, who was in the audience. “It is difficult to imagine he didn’t see Joy Stanford, who is black and lives in Gig her, but the video showed him putting Harbor and whose son attends Peninsula something in his pocket and walking out High School, said she is looking forward the door without even calling for help,” to working with the school’s diversity said store owner Mavi Macfarlane. committee. Others recalled valuable expe- “Whatever caused her death, we can be riences in pairing with sister schools in grateful she didn’t suffer. She died very Tacoma to expose students to other cultures quickly,” Macfarlane said. “Virginia was or unfamiliar parts of their own society. very popular with our regulars and had Students became pen pals and then met just been promoted to manager. She was in person. While 80 percent of students a wonder; I just loved her and will miss in the Peninsula School District are white, her very much.” statewide that number is 55 percent and While the tragic death of Voltz was in Tacoma, it is 40 percent. a sad closing to 2017, the year included “We want to both be more inclusive and to major positive changes for the business. change the perception of our community,” There was a time when Key Peninsula said Robyn Denson, a founding member Liquor Store had the lock on hard liquor of Open Hearts, an organization working sales as the only state-licensed liquor store in Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula to this side of Wauna. Macfarlane and her promote equity and dignity for all. business partner, Josh Comstock, moved Posters promoting Patriot Front, a white nationalist group, were seen along Borgen Avenue Open Hearts, with a membership the store in October, to a new location roundabouts and the north Gig Harbor area. Photo: Meredith Browand that includes parents, grandparents and on the highway across from Charboneau, retirees, is focusing on young people for renaming it Buzz. Locals Respond to Threat of now, Denson said. It is working with PSD “We wanted to stay on the KP but to sponsor an event Jan. 16 to talk about increased competition at our old loca- Hate Crimes how to support the community and young tion made this a logical move for us,” people to become more welcoming and Macfarlane said. “The Buzz spot is easy SARA THOMPSON, KP NEWS overpass promoting “Blood and Soil,” a open to diversity. PHS Principal David for people to swing in on their way home phrase associated with Patriot Front, a Goodwin, Superintendent Rob Manahan from work.” Macfarlane has owned this The meeting room at the Gig Harbor white nationalist organization with groups and students from Peninsula and Gig space since 2005, housing a number of Round Table Pizza was full on Nov. 28 as in the area. Posters also appeared in Gig Harbor high schools will share their experi- businesses, some that went on to success people met to discuss the apparent rise of Harbor North. All were posted illegally ences and plans. The public is welcome to elsewhere, others that failed. alt-right and white nationalist hate groups and were removed by Gig Harbor police. attend the event at the Gig Harbor Library Working as a real estate broker at neigh- on the Gig Harbor peninsula. The Gig Meeting attendees grappled both with community room from 6 to 7:30 p.m. boring Better Homes and Land, the new Harbor Democrats Social Club sponsored what has led to these incidents and what The Gig Harbor Democrats Social Club location was ideal. With her home a few miles the meeting; former state representative to do about them. Three themes were will reconvene Jan. 23 at Round Table Pizza away, Macfarlane has an enviable commute. Larry Seaquist moderated. Attendees came identified. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to further discuss “We love our new location; it’s smaller from Bremerton, Port Orchard, Olalla, Fox First, Gig Harbor and the surrounding possible avenues of action. but cozy. It’s a great location with lots Island, Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula. communities are predominantly white. One Current groups active in addressing of traffic plus there is a new burger grill Two incidents prompted the meeting. In former real estate agent in the audience said diversity in our area include: called B’s Spot next door,” Macfarlane said. September, graffiti appeared at Peninsula that when he was working, some potential Kitsap Showing Up for Racial Justice “We really just want to be the local neigh- High School saying “Black Lives Don’t clients looking for homes in Gig Harbor meets monthly in Poulsbo and Bremerton. borhood liquor store. We have a lot of Matter.” It was removed immediately, a specifically wanted assurance that the neigh- www.showingupforracialjustice.org Email: nice customers who love the location single student was identified as respon- borhood was white. Others in the room, [email protected] because it’s handy,” she said. “We carry a sible, and the district started a diversity having moved from other cities, said that Open Hearts meets regularly at the wide range of specialty liquors, plus minis, committee at PHS. they missed their experience of a more Gig Harbor Library. peninsulaopenhearts. half-pints, pints; we sell half-gallons too. In November, a banner was suspended diverse population. weebly.com. Email: peninsulaopenhearts@ We do special orders and we also keep a over State Route 16 at the Wollochet Second, those attending the meeting gmail.com close eye on prices to stay competitive.” January 2018 www.keypennews.com 11

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Even in the hospital, sance fairs and participated in the Society he lit up when Kelli entered the room or for Creative Anachronism. She adored her he heard her voice. They completed their Dear Patty, pets, Oceana the pit bull, along with her family with son Martin and daughter Sara. cats, Rascal and Skitzi. Wilson is survived as well by his sister, Thank you for what do you—I had seen your ad in the paper Smith is survived by her husband, Leland; Valda; and his brother, David. He joins in many times as I endured years of mental and physical stress— daughter, Jeanie; son, Donald; and grand- heaven, his mother and father, Helen and but I am a fighter—I’ve worked since I was nine years old—so I sons, Steven and Josh. She is be missed Fred; brother, Michael; and sister, Selma. ignored all the negativity and blocked it out and continued to do by all who knew her. 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belt examination included an exten- sive research paper on the history of taekwondo. Her grandson had a similar written requirement. Minors studying taekwondo at the Gig Harbor dojang also need to memorize and follow 14 rules governing their behavior at home and school. These include instructions on showing respect to elders, helping with household chores, getting home- work done, keeping their bedrooms clean and maintaining personal hygiene. Chil- dren who do not obey their parents may receive a reduction in rank. Holts is far from finished with taekwondo. “I look forward to the time I retire so I can focus on it. I could be better if I practiced more,” she said. Within the practice of taekwondo, “moves” are known as “forms.” While she has earned her first black belt, Holts plans to keep practicing the forms she has learned, progressing with new combinations in pursuit of higher degrees of black belt. Holts believes people of all ages and fitness levels would benefit from learning taekwondo. “It’s fun, it’s a lot of work but I don’t regret it,” Holts said. Explaining that a shoulder injury kept her from practicing her punching forms, she was permitted to practice kicking only for a time and skipped sparring sessions until it healed. Seniors up to age 70 are currently More Seniors Take Up Martial Arts studying taekwondo at the same dojang. “Physically, she’s really benefited from ALICE KINERK, KP NEWS Holts was initially skeptical, but decided to set a good example,” Holts said. participating in martial arts,” said the it was worth a try. She found the dojang Now 11, Bennett earned his black dojang master of Holts. “Martial arts In late November, at age 62, Chris master warm and friendly. Having worked belt alongside his grandmother this fall. benefits people of any age. A young Holts became the oldest female black belt extensively with children, Holts paid “It was a family affair. To be up there person needs life skills, but a senior currently studying at the Korean Martial close attention to how is more concerned about their health, Arts Family Center in Gig Harbor. Holts the master interacted keeping a range of flexibility and so on.” is a big fan of taekwondo in general, and with the little ones. She Master Charnley recalled the early days her Gig Harbor dojang specifically. Holts approved. of taekwando when the sport was more said, “Taekwondo is flexible and accom- “I made it known I geared toward competition. “Back then, modating. It is one of the best things you wasn’t going to become 40 years old was old,” he said. “Today’s can do for your mind and body.” a black belt. I was just taekwondo is different. More and more Taekwondo is a type of martial art going to keep my body seniors are recognizing the benefits of created from elements of karate as well in shape,” Holts said. It taekwondo. Health issues can actually be as traditional Korean martial arts. Devel- wasn’t until later that addressed through martial arts.” oped in the 1940s and ’50s, the sport has Holts learned testing For Master Charnley, Holts’s experi- gained popularity in the United States in for and progressing ence of coming to enjoy exercise through recent decades. through the belt levels martial arts is a familiar one. “You can go Holts, who works as the office manager is required. to the gym, but then you have to motivate at Minter Creek Elementary School, A few months into her Top: Chris Holts bows to her grandson, Bennett Small, before yourself,” he said. “Learning taekwondo, became interested in taekwondo about training, Holts brought a practice match. Above: They both proudly wear black belts. you have a teacher who motivates you. six years ago. She had been working out along her grandson, Photos: Don Tjossem, KP News If you miss class, you get a phone call. at the YMCA, but found that without a Bennett Small, who was When someone is actually working with workout partner, exercise was tedious and 6 years old at the time. After observing getting our black belt at the same time was you, that’s a great motivator. You have boring. “Sometimes I would get as far one taekwondo session, Bennett was also very special,” Holts said. Holts’s grand- to find a teacher you can connect with.” as the roundabout and just keep driving hooked. His interest inspired Holts to daughter Kimmy Small, 10, is currently Holts has come a long way from her back around and go home,” Holts said. keep going, despite the requirement to a brown belt. days of turning back home before making When a friend suggested she look into attend two to three practice sessions a Taekwondo does not focus solely on it to the gym. “When you’re there, it’s like martial arts training as an alternative, week and practice at home too. “I wanted physical fitness. Part of Holts’s black you are part of another family,” she said. January 2018 www.keypennews.com 15

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massive steroids and was in the hospital Triple Organ Transplant for over a month. It was scary.” Makes History She was in and out with other compli- cations for a few weeks at a time, but she (Excerpted from Oct. 2016 issue, KP News) went home for good Dec. 21. In 2011, when Savana was a junior at Western Oberts said she continues to get Washington State University, an undetected birth stronger day by day. When she first went defect caused a sudden, painful kink in her small home, she was so deconditioned by her intestine, cutting off its blood supply. The intestine long hospitalization, she couldn’t stand was removed and although the surgery saved her up for 10 minutes. She worked with phys- life, Savana could no longer absorb any nutrition ical therapists for six months to regain by eating. She had to depend on nutrient and calo- strength. Now her main complaint is that rie-rich fluid delivered directly into her blood stream. she has overdone some activities, leading That technology kept Savana alive but teth- to some knee and ankle sprains. ered to an IV—a situation fraught with medical Oberts will be on medications to complications. The intravenous nutrition led to liver prevent her body from rejecting her new damage. Her only long-term chance for survival organs for the rest of her life, and because was a liver and small intestine transplant. they suppress the immune system, they Savana’s medical team, led by Dr. Jorge Reyes, may increase her risk of infection. She’s UW chief of transplant surgery, had her undergo on fewer drugs now than when she first preoperative testing, confirmed her fluid balance was went home, but still takes five pills every good and performed critical tests to match donor morning and five in the afternoon. She tissue. When a donor was found, Dr. Reyes went to needs blood tests every two weeks for Harborview Medical Center to harvest the organs, now, and she sees her medical team every and Savana was taken to the operating room at three months. UW to be prepped and wait for the next news: She’s eating just about everything Would the donated organs be viable? (pomegranates, grapefruit and alcohol Dr. Reyes removed the liver, pancreas and are forbidden because they interact with small intestine from the donor. They were healthy. her medications), but must ensure meat Although Savana did not need a pancreas, the and eggs are fully cooked and fruits and three organs are so closely interconnected with vegetables are washed. And she’s not blood supply and drainage systems, they came as allowed to eat at buffets or potlucks. a unit. Savana’s damaged organs were removed Oberts has continued her education and replaced with the donor’s organs after a four- Oberts enjoys being back home on the peninsula with her family. Photo courtesy: Cathy Oberts online through Western Governor’s hour surgery. University. She knew she couldn’t carry Her mother, Cathy, expressed deep gratitude Savana Oberts: a full load after she first got sick, but to the Key Peninsula community. Multiple local continued to take courses and will be fundraisers have provided help both with Sava- Transplant Pioneer One Year Out ready to student-teach next fall. She’s na’s uncovered medical expenses and assistance as working as a substitute paraeducator now. her family stayed with her in Seattle. “We would SARA THOMPSON, KP NEWS not able to absorb any nutrition by eating. When asked about her risk of infections like to thank the community for the generosity She depended on intravenous nutrition when working with children, she said, and support during this time. It means the world Savana Oberts, 27, who became the delivered directly into her blood stream. “I just need to be a bit more careful. I’ll to us,” she said. get my flu shot each year and keep my first adult in the Pacific Northwest to The intravenous nutrition led to liver Oberts recovering from surgery in Sept. 2016. receive a liver/pancreas/small intestine damage. Oberts’ only long-term chance classroom clean.” Photo courtesy: UW Medical Center transplant in August 2016, is now almost for survival was a transplant (“Savana fully recovered. She will complete her Oberts, Pioneer,” KP News, Sept. 2016). degree in education soon and hopes to She remembers waking up, still on a venti- student- teach next fall. lator after the surgery, and writing a ques- Although the last year has had its chal- tion on her mom’s palm, “Did it work?” lenges, Oberts has no regrets. “Would I “I cried when she answered, ‘Yes,’” want to do it again?” she said. “No. It Oberts said. is the hardest thing I have ever done. Her recovery had its ups and downs. But when I look at life before and after She spent a long time in the hospital the transplant, there is no comparison.” before the transplant and her postoper- Oberts was born with malrotation of ative recovery took nearly two months. the intestine, a congenital condition in Oberts was diagnosed with mild depres- which the intestine is not well affixed sion and said that the time was stressful. within the abdomen, so at any point it can “I got really, really sick of doctors,” she twist and cut off its own blood supply. said. She had no symptoms until she was in Then, less than a month after she went college, when her small intestine became home, Oberts was readmitted for signs of twisted and was removed during an emer- rejection of her new organs. “It happens gency surgery. Although the surgery was to just about everyone who has had a life-saving, it also meant that Oberts was transplant,” she said. “I was treated with January 2018 www.keypennews.com 17

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ome Jordan Givot intently works on a draft of her first novel. Photo: Alice Kinerk, KP News National Novel Writing Month Inspires Student Writers EVERGREEN TUES & THURS AM aeay 8:50 Evergreen Elementary School MATTHEW DEAN, KP NEWS 8:59 Palmer Lake public access 24th St KPS exercises to stimulate their creativity. After ograch 9:00 Palmer Lake 21st St KPS @ 193rd Ave Last November, fourth- and fifth-graders the day’s writing was complete, a few 9:05 KPCS Senior Center & Food Bank in Alice Kinerk’s Minter Creek Elemen- students were chosen to read excerpts 9:06 Home Gas Station @ KP Hwy N tary School class embarked on a daunting from their project, while others and 9:10 67th Ave Ct KPN @ KP Hwy N Call 253-884-BUSS project: writing their own novel in 30 days. Kinerk offered comments and sugges- 9:14 Food Market in Key Center or www.kp.council.org National Novel Writing Month, tions. Students could also mark off prog- 9:15 KP Hwy N @ Minterwood Dr KN commonly abbreviated as NaNoWriMo, ress toward their word goals on a poster. 9:21 Lake Kathryn Village SR 302 & 92nd Ave NW TUESDAY & THURSDAY MIDDAY is an annual event that encourages partic- Despite the daunting task before them, 9:26 Purdy Park & Ride 10:33 Peninsula High School ipants to write a 50,000-word novel in the midway through November, most students 10:35 Purdy Park & Ride month of November. Even for seasoned were very positive about the project. “I’ve EVERGREEN WEDNESDAY AM 10:38 Cost Less Pharmacy @ Lake Kathryn Village writers, 50,000 words in a single month always thought writing was an amazing thing, 9:50 Evergreen Elementary School 10:48 SR 302 @ Windermere Realty, near 118th Ave is difficult; however, the event also has and I’ve always wanted to write, but I never 9:54 Palmer Lake public access 24th St KPS 10:50 SR 302 @ 140th Ave/Lake of the Woods 9:55 Palmer Lake 21st St KPS @ 193rd Ave 10:51 SR 302 @150th Ave/Lake Holiday bus shed a Young Writers Program that allows had any idea of how to start,” said student 10:00 KPCS Senior Center & Food Bank 10:54 Wright Bliss Road @ SR 302/4-Corners students to set their own word-count Kendall Powers. Several students mentioned 10:01 Home Gas Station @ KP Hwy N 10:56 Wright Bliss Road @ 104th St Ct KPN goals. Many of Kinerk’s students were that the program had given them a consistent 10:05 67th Ave Ct KPN @ KP Hwy N 10:58 Wright Bliss Road @ Olson Dr KPN still aiming for several thousand words reason to write, and that they had improved 10:09 Food Market in Key Center 11:00 Food Market @ Key Center by the end of the month. just by having to write every day. “I used to 10:10 KP Hwy N @ Minterwood Dr KN 11:06 KP Hwy N @ 167th Ave Ct KPN Before the beginning of the month, hate to write, but now I go home and I want 10:16 Lake Kathryn Village SR 302 & 92nd Ave NW 11:09 Home Gas Station @ KP Hwy N Kinerk’s class focused on several pre-writing to write more,” said Jordan Givot. “After 10:21 Purdy Park & Ride 11:12 KPCS Senior Center & Food Bank topics, such as how to structure a story doing NaNoWriMo, I actually enjoy it. It’s 11:18 Palmer Lake public access 24th St KPS and create interesting characters. This also helping me get better at writing.” VAUGHN TUES & THURS AM 11:19 Palmer Lake 21st St KPS @ 193rd Ave (park allowed the students time to develop ideas NaNoWriMo is promoted and organized 8:50 Vaughn Elementary School 11:25 Evergreen Elementary School for their projects: topics in Kinerk’s class by a nonprofit of the same name, which 8:59 Wright Bliss Road @ Olson Dr KPN ranged from undersea disasters, to fantasy provides the framework for the event and 9:00 Wright Bliss Road @ 104th St Ct KPN TUES, WED & THURS PM adventures, to a fictionalized account of gives students an opportunity to write online. 9:05 Wright Bliss Road @ SR 302/4-Corners 4:43 Peninsula High School the Apollo 13 space mission. “If we didn’t The website’s writing space allows partici- 9:06 SR 302 @150th Ave/Lake Holiday bus shed 4:45 Purdy Park & Ride plan a bit before in October, I would have pants to track their progress and make sure 9:10 SR302 @ 140th Ave/Lake of the Woods 4:51 Cost Less Pharmacy @ Lake Kathryn Village 9:14 SR 302 @ Charbonneau Construction 4:54 SR 302 @ Windermere Realty, near 118th Ave spent the first day just thinking about what they meet their daily goals, with badges and 9:15 SR 302 @ 92nd Ave NW/Lake Kathryn Village 4:58 SR 302 @150th Ave/Lake Holiday bus shed to write,” said student Riley Oltmann. awards for extra advancement. The group 9:21 Purdy Park & Ride 5:00 Wright Bliss Road @ SR 302/4-Corners Kinerk’s students took on the project also provides resources, worksheets and 5:02 Wright Bliss Road @ 104th St Ct KPN happily, with an enthusiasm that surprised packets of information for participating VAUGHN WEDNESDAY AM 5:03 Wright Bliss Road @ Olson Dr KPN even her. “The first day of November, I classrooms. According to NaNoWriMo’s 9:50 Vaughn Elementary School 5:06 Food Market in Key Center thought we can try 15 minutes of writing, website, more than 100,000 students per year 9:51 Wright Bliss Road @ Olson Dr KPN 5:06 KP Hwy N @ 84th St KPN/Red Barn maybe we can build up to half an hour by in classrooms around the world participate 9:52 Wright Bliss Road @ 104th St Ct KPN 5:10 KP Hwy N @ 167th Ave Ct KPN the end of the month,” said Kinerk. “I in the Young Writers Program. 9:54 Wright Bliss Road @ SR 302/4-Corners 5:14 Home Gas Station @ KP Hwy N stopped at 15 minutes and they said ‘NO!’ By the end of the month, most students 9:57 SR 302 @150th Ave/Lake Holiday bus shed 5:14 KPCS Senior Center & Food Bank So I went 20 minutes, and every day after had emerged with hundreds or thousands 9:59 SR302 @ 140th Ave/Lake of the Woods 5:19 Palmer Lake public access 24th St KPS it’s been 45 minutes.” of words of creative writing. They all agreed 10:01 SR 302 @ Charbonneau Construction 5:20 Palmer Lake 21st St KPS @ 193rd Ave Writing time began with a brief piece of that the project had given them a new 10:04 SR 302 @ 92nd Ave NW/Lake Kathryn Village 5:24 KP Hwy N @ 17th St Ct KPS instruction or encouragement, followed by perspective on writing. “It really helped;it 10:09 Purdy Park & Ride 5:36 KP Hwy N @ 84th St KPN/Red Barn 45 minutes of quiet typing. Some students was just perfect for us,” said Kinerk, who

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The LIC frequently hosts free family entertainment. Photo: Longbranch Chronicles, dmontesino.wordpress.com The Longbranch Foundation: A New Resource for the Key Peninsula

STAFF REPORT used its resources to support scholarships Contributions to the foundation are tax-deduct- for local students and popular children’s ible. visit longbranchfoundation.org, email info@ Just entering its second year, The Long- events like “Trunk or Treat” and “Kids and longbranchfoundation.org or call 206-920-3273. branch Foundation is one of the newest Christmas.” charitable organizations in the Key Penin- According to its charter, the goals of The OPEN HOUSE sula community. It was formed as a 501(c) Longbranch Foundation are fivefold: To Saturday, Feb. 17 (3) charitable extension of the nonprofit preserve and maintain historic properties; to Longbranch Improvement Club, known for maintain and improve local area recreational 4 to 6 p.m. its historic, timber A-frame clubhouse and grounds and trails; to support scholarship Blend Wine Shop revitalized marina on Filucy Bay. Formed programs, student camps and other public in Key Center almost 100 years ago, the LIC mission is “to school activities that assist underprivileged encourage any activity for the betterment children; to enhance and protect the environ- Your voice on KP matters. of schools, homemaking, roads, marketing, ment of Filucy Bay, including protection and Join us and share your ideas on: dairy, poultry and all its branches.” public safety at the Longbranch Marina; and Historic building preservation The organization began by donating a finally, to support other community service Recreational opportunities large plot of land for a school, ball field organizations through grants and activities Filucy Bay ecology and, years later, a WPA-built gymnasium that that benefit the community. Scholarships and student programs is the current clubhouse. Over the years, the The Longbranch Foundation achieves Support for community organizations LIC became an important influence on the this mission through partnerships with the southern end of the Key Peninsula, offering Longbranch Improvement Club and other Editor’s note: This profile was the first-place prize social, recreational, educational and phil- community service organizations with the awarded in our recent Community Support fundraising anthropic opportunities for locals. From help of its partners—from individuals and appeal. Winners Barb Doat and Barb Floyd chose to wartime bandage rolling to spirited holiday government to local nonprofits and busi- feature The Longbranch Foundation, not surprisingly dances, the clubhouse has been at the core nesses—and by using a community-oriented, since Barb Floyd serves as its president. of the Longbranch community. The club has collaborative approach. 20 www.keypennews.com January 2018 Key Peninsula News Online Archives Near Completion STAFF REPORT so—be available to the public. through to annual archives to take a trip The earliest entry so far dates from the The Key Peninsula News has been Since early last year, Ted Olinger and into the peninsula’s recent past to places Key Peninsula Newsletter of May 1976, published more or less continuously, in one Joseph Pentheroudakis have spent hundreds and people you may well recognize. but staff continue to search library archives, form or another, by the KP Civic Center of hours working to collect, scan and Indexing this wealth of information is attics and garages for missing editions. If since 1974. Only now, following the launch archive every article, photograph, adver- the next challenge. A searchable directory you have any, please consider loaning them of our new website in August, will the tisement and edition published in the KP of the archives will add another layer of to us to copy. complete history of the KP News—and News since its inception. The result can value to this resource. the Key Peninsula over the last 44 years or be viewed at www.keypennews; just click January 2018 www.keypennews.com 21

Plan for a year of fun in 2018 at Key Peninsula Civic Center

Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S. Vaughn Road 253/884-3456 www.kpciviccenter.org The Key Peninsula Civic Center Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, fosters and promotes the civic, social, cultural and general well-being of the Key Peninsula community.

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Friday Nights 6 to 9 pm at the Civic Center Skate Jan. 5 & 19 Skate + Dodgeball Jan. 12 & 26 These crews are under contract from Peninsula Light to replace older high-power electrical cables with what they call “tree wire.” They will be doing this all over the Key Peninsula for Kids $5 / Parents free some time to come. While not quite as effective as burying the cables, it’s far less expensive. Kid-friendly burgers, pizza, snacks and drinks “Tree wire” is a lot stronger and insulated better to withstand the Northwest’s winter storm A fun family night for elementary and middle school kids extremes. The new wires are strung out on temporary red and yellow extensions before the wires presently in use are disconnected and removed. The new wires will then be moved to the Check out www.facebook.com/KPCC.SkateNight poles permanently. All this will provide more reliable electrical service from our Peninsula Light Company. Photo and text: Don Tjossem, KP News Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S. Vaughn Road 253/884-3456 www.kpciviccenter.org The Key Peninsula Civic Center Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, fosters and promotes the civic, social, cultural and general well-being of the Key Peninsula community. 22 www.keypennews.com January 2018 Facebook Is Big on the Key Peninsula

DON TJOSSEM, KP NEWS

The use of Facebook by Key Peninsula residents and how it affects them may be overlooked if one has not checked it out lately. When one considers that just a single Facebook page on the Key Peninsula has over 6,500 members, it’s worth asking, “Am I missing some- thing?” The fact is that you may be. It’s free, there are a few noninvasive questions to answer, and you’re in. No infor- mation is posted about you unless you allow it. The main administrator and a moderator for one popular Key Peninsula site is Susan Freiler Mendenhall, a longtime KP resident. “Our Key Peninsula Washington group is the largest and it’s the only one that tries to be a family-friendly resource for the KP and beyond,” she said. The forum includes topics such as reuniting pets and livestock with their owners, supporting local fundraisers and sharing information or assistance with group members. “We’re extremely lucky to have a member like Pierce County Rep. Derek Young, who regularly chimes in with answers to county-related questions,” Menden- hall said. “Our 26th district representative, Michelle Caldier, also participates and is so genuine with her offers of personal assistance. The Key Peninsula fire chief, Guy Allen, completes the trio of officials who participate regularly in our group.” Chief Allen also posts a column on the Key Peninsula Fire Facebook page summarizing the week’s activities of the department and any changes that are taking place. There are also timely postings on accidents, road closures and fires. The Facebook page Gig Harbor Buy Sell Trade has over 21,000 members, with over 20,000 items listed for sale, all the way from bottle stoppers to automobiles. A smaller Key Peninsula Buy and Sell page has over 4,000 members. The Key Peninsula News has its own Facebook page with over 2,500 followers and posts are regularly updated on important events All purchase arrangements are between buyer and seller. on the Key Peninsula even before they appear in the paper. Go to www.facebook.com/KeyPenNews. There is also a Facebook page for the Penin- sula School District Class of 2030, intended to support the Following Things on Facebook? users to other web pages, Facebook creates a substantial parents and guardians. It is a place Facebook Is Following You, Too picture of its individual users. to ask questions and share infor- Ever “like” a recipe a friend posted, only to be bombarded TED OLINGER, KP NEWS mation. Membership is limited to with similar food ads on nearly every other website you parents and guardians of the class Every website and computer application online—or visit for a month? There’s a reason for that. of 2030 and there are nearly 300 off—gathers information on its users to send back to its Whether an unwarranted intrusion or the price of conve- members already. programmers at some point, ostensibly for feedback to nience (“Siri, what good restaurants are near me right The same security issues rele- improve the program. However, far more information is now?”), Facebook and other social media companies make vant to the internet at large apply gleaned by social media platforms to create a profile of it possible to limit the amount of personal data they collect equally to Facebook. There is one each user in order to target them with advertising and from individuals and provide guides on how to do so. basic rule for privacy: Don’t post information tailor-made to appeal to that user and to If someone doesn’t want a company in Silicon Valley or anything on Facebook you don’t appeal to companies and organizations that may have Beijing, for that matter, to collect and trade on their habits, want to see on television or in an interest in that user. like what you like to drink, where and with whom, locations the newspaper. Facebook offers Facebook is upfront about this practice in the interest and preferences, it is possible to reduce the flow of that its own guidelines for parents of children using the of serving its customers, though it keeps secret the algo- information. Web browsers and smart phones likewise site (minimum user age is 13). Go to newsroom.fb.com/ rithms that make it possible, and it’s important to remember allow users to customize their search options. Third-party news/2017/12/hard-questions-kids-online. that Facebook’s customers include other internet compa- so-called “stealth” programs can further reduce a user’s Facebook is here to stay, with over 2 billion monthly nies with things to sell to third parties, including personal digital footprint by somewhat obscuring the trail. users around the world. For more information, go information. By compiling data from user profiles and But, for the average person, the only way to stop being to www.facebook.com. preferences based on “likes” and “shares” and following followed is not to log on. January 2018 www.keypennews.com 23

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• There are over 2 billion active users on Facebook worldwide. Facebook has over 20,000 employees. THE GASMAN • The net worth of Facebook is over $1.5 tril- Customer Safety and Satisfaction lion. Shares of Facebook are traded daily on the NASDAQ. Jim Luckenbach 253-313-4624 Lakebay • Facebook may be accessed by desk- [email protected] WA#GASMAG*84101 tops, laptops, tablet computers and smart phones over the internet and mobile networks. • Users may join common-interest groups orga- nized by workplace, school, hobby or others. • Facebook earns most of its revenue from adver- tisers. • Facebook is translated into over 100 languages. • Eighty-eight percent of all adults between the ages of 18 and 29 who go online use Facebook. • Sixty-two percent of all adults 65 and older who go online use Facebook. • Facebook is the most popular social media platform, with 79 percent of all adults online (68 percent of all Americans) using Facebook, compared to: Instagram with 32 percent; Pinterest with 31 percent; LinkedIn with 29 percent; Twitter with 24 percent. • Three-quarters of Facebook users check the site at least once a day. Source: Facebook 24 www.keypennews.com January 2018 OUT & ABOUT

TOP: Harbor seals bask on Eagle Island. Photo: Richard Hildahl LEFT: Coast Guard cutter patrols the waters of Filucy Bay. Photo: Richard Hildahl CENTER: Native Great Blue Heron wades near Purdy Spit. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News RIGHT: “Random Acts of Caroling” volunteers warm up before visiting elders in the community. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News.​