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Mike Salatino Keith Stiles Honor our veterans Pages 15, 22 Pages 4, 22 Nov. 11 www.keypennews.com Vol. 39 Issue 11  Circulation 9,000 Medicinal NOVEMBER 2010 marijuana available in Key Center

By Danna Webster KP News Fish hatchery readies for chum Green Health is the name on the window Also online of the former Key Center liquor store. Ac- • Bay Lake toxic algae cording to the store’s volunteer manager, Lakebay resident Dave Norton, the store is • Fall colors in our photo gallery a dispensary for medical marijuana operated • Key Nation by Ted Olinger by volunteers and supported by donations. The building has been remodeled. “It had Become a fan on Facebook Photo courtesy of Claudia Gehard, Trillium Creek Winery to be gutted and there are more new signs to come,” he says. A picture window affords Follow us on Twitter Splendor in the grapes Grape leaves begin to turn golden as the autumn air becomes crisp. a clear view into the building, and the cer- keypennews.com tifi cates posted on the wall -- a registration and license from Washington State and an- other certifi cate from the Secretary of State Inside No charges filed against KP recognizing the formation of Green Health Dispensary, LLC. A large sign on the door News homeowners in Oct. 7 shooting death advises there is no medicine or cash on the KP Council Election results ...... 2 property over night. “Another six weeks and Farmers Market leaves Staff Report er, 29, James Scott, 28 and Tyler Scott, 20 the building will be where we want it to be,” unanswered questions ...... 3 (known to locals as Tyler Commons). he says. Two KP leaders die ...... 4 and 15 Pierce County prosecutor Mark On the night of Oct. 7, Rhett Norton, who is a qualifi ed patient, says, Lindquist said charges will not be fi led Whitchurch, 44, of White Center was “Only patients with verifi ed documents can Sections against three men in the shooting death killed just inside the front door at the come into the store.” Verifi ed documents Peninsula Views ...... 6 of a White Center man on the Key Pen- home of James and Tyler Scott and come from medical records recommending Briefs ...... 8 insula. Lindquist has not yet determined Hacker on 2nd Street KP S in Lakebay. the use of medical marijuana for a patient’s Faith ...... 9 if the homeowners will face drug charg- According to reports from the pros- diagnosis. “There are many ways of tak- Business ...... 10 es. ecutor, Whitchurch arrived at the home ing it -- liquid, capsules, cookies,” Norton Community Works ...... 12-13 According to spokesperson with the around 8:30 p.m. with a team of cohorts, says. “These products are carried as edibles Features ...... 16 prosecutor’s offi ce, Rebecca Stover, pros- including Justin Hill, 27, and Julia Jones, for patients who don’t smoke.” At closing History ...... 18 ecutors are still reviewing information and 22, who acted as their driver. Whitchurch time, the building is emptied of product and Obituary notices ...... 22 the investigation continues into a marijua- and Hill were armed with guns and other money. “We leave nothing here in the build- Out & About ...... 24 na grow operation and other alleged drug activity of the homeowners Jeffrey Hack- (See Shooting, Page 2) (See Marijuana, Page 7) 2 NEWS www.keypennews.com • November 2010 KP Council election results KP to get road improvements By Rick Sorrels Creviston Road. in, membership meeting set KP News The second project is a “Safety Edge Project” being promoted by the Federal Staff Report Below is the 2011 roster for those four Since the status of proposed public Government that installs a raised edge at areas. The date in parenthesis indicates works projects for the Key Peninsula was the outside of the lane to warn drivers At the Oct. 13 meeting, the Key Pen- the year the director’s position is available published in the KP News last month, that they are drifting off the roadway. insula Community Council seated a full for election. For more information visit Pierce County received a surprise with Pierce County is the only county in the slate of directors for the 2011 year, and keycouncil.org the release of federal grant money for State that has received funding to install the Annual Membership Meeting will be two additional road projects. the new safety edge. Nov. 10. at 7 p.m. at the Key Center Fire A “Call for Bills” has already been is- The roads receiving the safety edge Station. Key Peninsula sued. Bid opening dates were the end of are Lackey Road north of the Luther- Directors will introduce the newly Community Council October. Construction start dates have an Church, Key Pen Highway between elected executive offi cers and collect is- not yet been determined, but things are Lackey Road and Home, a portion of sues and concerns to address in 2011 2011 Directors moving quickly. Whiteman Road, and Key Pen Highway from the membership. The fi rst project is for “Rural Road south of Longbranch. Directors serve two-year terms. Elec- Area 1 Shoulder Enhancement”, where trees are “Construction dates have not been tions occur each year for one half of the Phyllis Henry (2012) removed and stumps are ground within determined yet,” said Sandra Pedigro- positions. All Key Peninsula residents and Mike Lupro (2012) 10 feet of the travelled road surface. Marshall, the Communications and Ac- owners of property over the age of 18 are Lori Robison, (2011) Work on the KP includes 18 miles of countability Manager for Pierce County eligible members of the KPC. This year’s Irene Torres-At Large (2011) roads: Key Pen Highway from north of Public Works and Utilities. “The public ballot, published in the KP News, was Key Center to Devil’s Head, Wright-Bliss will be notifi ed of construction dates by designed to automatically register eligible Area 2 Road from SR 302 to the Kitsap line, and a press release approximately two weeks members as voters. The number of bal- Mike Baum (2011) Cramer Road from Key Pen Hwy to near before the start of construction.” lots received for this election was fewer Karen Lovett (2012) than last year but the number of new Barbara Trotter (2012) members registered was greater. The new Danna Webster (2011) (From Shooting, Page 1) Both Jones and Hill were arraigned in ballot process will be reviewed at the Di- Pierce County Superior Court on Oct. 11 weapons and attempted a home-invasion rectors’ retreat in December. Area 3 in connection with the shooting. Jones is style robbery. The KPC serves as a representative Cinda Baldwin (2012) accused of buying Oxycontin from Scott The homeowners acted in self-de- voice for Key Pen residents at the local, Dwight Hartman (2011) and driving the getaway truck. She is fense, according to the prosecutor, and county and state level. KPC organizes and Dan Miller (2012) charged with attempted burglary in the fi rst shot Whitchurch, who died, and Hill was co-hosts the annual candidate forums. degree and her bail was set at $500,000. shot in the leg. Directors represent one of four Key Area 4 Hill is charged with attempted bur- “Whitchurch was shot and killed Peninsula areas. Generally, Area 1 is the Christine Fitzgerald (2011) glary in the fi rst degree, assault in the by residents who reasonably believed Wauna community, Area 2 is Vaughn and David Mikelson (2012) fi rst degree and second-degree unlawful Whitchurch, who was armed, intended Elgin Clifton, Area 3 is Lakebay, and Area Rion Tisino (2011) possession of a fi rearm. His bail was set to commit a felony and posed a great 4 is Longbranch. at $750,000. danger,” Lindquist said. A jury trial is set for Dec. 7.

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at the station, providing entertainment and to take over as engineer, but no one has emergency information as, for the fi rst time, come forward. Of the future, he shared a Keith Stiles: Key Pen KGHP went 24/7. sadness, saying, “Young people are headed “Keith is the surviving member of the off into the idea of pushing a button and quartet who founded the station and is still something magically happens. They have Mover and Shaker active in guarding its interests against a com- become a group of users rather than build- mercial enterprise’s efforts to take over one ers.” He is a believer in the educational pro- By Irene Torres “but it was too cold and wet” there, he said. of KGHP’s frequencies for commercial cess. “The country can’t survive without it,” KP News He went to Ellensburg to try to buy a ra- purposes. He again honored me by asking he said. dio station there, but the wind blew for four me to do whatever possible in securing the At age 81, Stiles isn’t slowing down. He Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared straight days. “I found out the wind always assistance and intervention of Sen. Maria is actively pursuing a project to document in the Key Peninsula News in 2007. blows there,” he said. “We bought radio Cantwell and Congressman Norm Dicks, the history of how telephones came to the It may be a good thing Keith Stiles is property in Cottage Grove, Ore., and oper- which evolved into a successful two-plus Key Peninsula. “There was a historic split. no longer the volunteer editor for the Key ated that for a few years until my wife was year campaign to ensure the viability of not Everything south of 118th Street used to be Peninsula News, for if he were, this feature killed (in a train accident),” he said. just KGHP but two other public school ra- long-distance,” he said. And he is still volun- would never make print. During an inter- With his radio experience, in 1986 “Keith dio stations elsewhere in the state,” McMil- teering for the school district, as part of a view over lunch, he always gave credit for Stiles, Stan Rippon, Max Bice, and Milt Boyd lan said. committee studying school facility needs in his many successful projects to others — poured their souls into the creation of radio In 1988, Stiles was appointed and served a 20-year strategic plan. whether it was for the three years he headed station KGHP-FM on the campus of Pen- on the board of the Peninsula School Dis- These projects bear witness to Stiles as the newspaper, or during the time he peti- insula High School,” longtime friend Hugh trict for seven years, during which time it a driving force on the Key Peninsula. He tioned the Legislature to retain the original McMillan said. Stiles explained, “I chose the undertook “major bond issues to build and served as president of the KP Historical name of Joemma Beach. call letters: K for Key, GH for Gig Harbor, rebuild most of the schools in the system. Society, the Home Social Club, and of the Anticipating his fourth retirement in and P for Peninsulas.” “Vaughn Elementary was mainly porta- Friends of the Library Association when 1975, Stiles bought a summer place on the KGHP is one of only 40 school-spon- bles, and both Evergreen and KPMS need- the new library was built in Key Center. beach south of Herron Island. He worked as sored radio stations in the United States. ed enlarging. Minter needed more room. “I was head of a committee that spon- Northwest district engineer for General In- McMillan said, “He involved me in an effort Those bond issues contained something for sored and investigated, and won the election strument Corp. in Bellevue. He had traveled to scrounge used radio station equipment everybody,” he said. Also in 1988, he was for the four KP fi re stations in the places to Hawaii; Alaska; and Los Alamos, N.M. from a radio station owner friend of mine named the Gig Harbor Citizen of the Year. they are now,” Stiles said, “but the commit- “I was on the road a lot,” he said. He in Portland, and to assist with the fund- “I was pretty pleased about the honor,” he tee did the work.” had bought a newspaper business in Keizer, raising effort for the station. During the said. Keith Stiles died Oct. 19 at the age of 84. Ore., but lost it in a fl ood. He had an offer ice storm of 1996, which knocked out just Stiles and the KGHP-FM radio station Read comments from Key Pen residents at of radio station ownership in Seaside, Ore., about everybody’s power, Keith all but lived sponsors have been looking for a volunteer www.keypennews.com.

The Mustard Seed Project Keller Williams Realty We’re building an elder-friendly Key Peninsula where our friends & neighbors can age in place. is again partnering with the November 2010 Third Thursday Key Peninsula Family Resource Center Community Forum to spread some joy to Key Peninsula families in need this Holiday Season. Medicare 2010-11 Update No family should feel alone this Holiday. (back by popular demand during Medicare Part D Open Enrollment) Please help us reach our goal by contributing gifts of November 18, 2010 10 am-noon New Toys or New Clothes that will be available for our neighbors in need. Brones Room, Key Center Library For information on what you can do to help, please contact: Key Peninsula Senior Ride Program Free individual door-to-door transportation to medical appointments Fred S. Angus, and other important errands for Seniors and Disabled Adults. Keller Williams Realty Culture Chairperson Also Van Rides to Senior Lunches and beyond… [email protected] email or Call 253-884-2216 253-853-2584 Direct Office Key Senior Information Center Free, confidential & useful information for seniors & their families. Thank you for your contribution and support! On-site assistance with online BenefitsCheckUp and DSHS applications. 253-884-9814 [email protected] November 2010 • www.keypennews.com 5

Full-scale Earthquake Drill November Events

Helps Prepare for Emergencies 2 Parent Council Meeting 9:30 a.m.-12 Noon at the Peninsula School District buildings conduct Fire, has been working with the school district on District Office Rooms 4&5 monthly emergency preparedness drills. Recently, emergency preparedness for about 20 years and was 11 No school—Veteran’s Day observed Harbor Heights Elementary took the practice to the instrumental in coordinating the Harbor Heights drill, next level, using an extensive scenario. setting up goals with staff, then providing feedback. 18 School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. at Harbor Heights staff, students and teachers went “Our role is to help the schools help themselves,” she Peninsula High School Library through a mockup earthquake that activated all the says. “It was a good learning experience on a small scale 24 Regular start time for all grade building’s incident command response teams. Several before a major event happens.” levels—No Collaboration parents, students and a teacher were recruited as The district uses a consistent incident command “actors” to response system at each building as well as at district 25-26 No school—Thanksgiving break make the level. Administrators and staff have been trained on 30 Superintendent Forum scenarios using the emergency plans and continue to revise 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at realistic. Gig them every year. Harbor Ridge Middle School Library Harbor Fire Kindergarten students (right side) Khloe Sadd, Chandler Rothschiller, Kaelyn December Events Medic One Anderson and Adam Anderson (left) are staying busy after their class joined the personnel rest of the students outside during the drill. were on hand 7 Parent Council Meeting “Every time we conduct a drill, it’s an 9:30 a.m.-12 Noon at the to observe the District Office Rooms 4&5 hour long drill opportunity to learn something new and refine the and later give system,” says Dan Gregory, Academic Officer. “We 9 School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. at feedback. receive great support from our first responders. District Office “It was a Their feedback is very important because they are 20-31 No school–Winter break great learning the experts, and in the event of a real emergency, experience for we’ll be working with them hand in hand.” us. We wanted Superintendent Forums to make The first of four Superintendent sure all team forums will be held on November 30 in leaders on the Harbor Ridge Middle School Library our incident from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. You do command were not need to have students in the District going to practice to participate. We welcome your input. their roles, and we wanted to practice Good Citizenship several scenarios that Please remember to vote in the were realistic,” says November 2 General Election. The Assistant Principal Pierce County Auditor’s Elections page indicates ballots were to be mailed Kristi Rivera. The scenarios October 15. included injured and missing individuals, Communications Survey as well as parents You can help us communicate better acting distressed by spending 5-7 minutes completing through the parent- the Communications Task Force reunification process. Committee’s survey at the PSD website: www.psd401.net. Based on your Penny Hulse, priorities, recommendations as to how Prevention Division to communicate more effectively will be Chief at Gig Harbor Accounting for staff, students and volunteers are Office Manager Donata Butchcoe, Principal Mary Godwin-Austen, Assistant Principal Kristi Rivera and Counselor Joan Storkman. made. Thank you! 6 OPINION www.keypennews.com • November 2010 Peninsula Views EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR KP suffers great loss in two leaders Thank you volunteers becoming a board member or offi cer by Fifteen volunteers donated 33 hours joining the KPCFA today. If you are a stu- The Key Peninsula has lost two important community leaders. to complete several projects at the Na- dent, we encourage you also to consider Mike Salatino passed away Oct. 3 after a long battle with cancer, and tional Public Lands Day event held at becoming a board member to help pres- Keith Stiles died Oct. 19 at the age of 84. 360 Regional Park.Key Pen Parks thanks ent KeyFest to the community and learn Both men were cut from from a cloth of get-it-done attitude, and all the volunteers who supported the ef- how a non-profi t organization operates. an intense belief in community. Salatino was opinionated and never fort. A special thank you to Site Leader Current KPCFA Offi cers: Jeffrey Nelson backed down from an argument. During his memorial several attor- - President Chuck West - Vice President neys spoke of their memories and attested Kim Sutherlin, Peninsula High School’s cross country team, the Peninsula Gate- Barbara Heard - Secretary Treasurer - va- to the fact he was a man of conviction, and cant held out through years of litigation until way, members of the USS Stennis from Board meetings are held at the Road- he fi nally did get what he wanted. He was Bremerton, and the staff of Key Pen house Restaurant VIP Room on the an integral member of the civic center and Parks. started the Key Peninsula Fair. He recruited Scott Gallacher and Chad Harvell fi rst Tuesday of every month starting at friends and residents to work alongside 6:30pm. Our meetings are fun and infor- him to better the community. He is prob- Thank you to vistors, mative and we invite you to attend. ably most remembered for the 29 years he well-wishers Interested persons may come to a hosted the Salatino Christmas Dinner at the Thanks to everyone who came to see meeting, leave a message at 253.444.3547, civic center. (His family will continue the me at Cottesmore. Thanks for the phone email us at [email protected], or visit tradition this year, in his honor and memo- calls and cards and fl owers, and all the the volunteer page of our website at www. ry, the 30th year of the event.) prayers. Longbranch Church choir came keyfair.org. Stiles was just as committed to the community, and poured his and sang to me. Thanks to my daughter heart and energies into what he knew made a difference. He was edi- and grandson for everything they did. tor of this newspaper from 1983 to 1986. He also believed the Key Peninsula needed a radio station, and he did what it took to make that Also thanks to everyone at Cottesmore a reality. He was co-founder of KGHP radio, which is housed on the for my care. campus of Peninsula High School, and was the chief engineer. He Marguerite Bussard loved our parks, and was a member of the Friends of the Library. Longbranch Letters Policy People like Salatino and Stiles can evoke strong reactions and emo- The opinions expressed herein are the tions from those around them, but no one can deny that this commu- KeyFest a success opinions of the writers and do not neces- nity would be less than it is today without their tenacity and stubborn- The Key Peninsula Community Fair sarily refl ect the views of the publishers ness. Association wishes to thank all of our or staff. All letters to the editor must be The Key Peninsula is more cohesive, has a thriving park district, a sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and most signed and include a daytime phone num- ber got verifi cation. No anonymous letters radio station, and countless other assets because of these men and of all you, our attendees for making Key- others who joined them. If all of us sat on the sidelines it would be a will be published. Submissions are used on Fest 2010 a wonderful success. a space available basis and may be edited dismal and sad community. We can only hope there are more people Returning for the 10th anniversary if used. THE KEY PENINSULA NEWS who will step in and work as hard as they did to keep the community with KeyFest in 2011 the KPCFA is seek- reserves the right to edit all submissions moving forward, though we know there will never be another Mike ing board members and offi cers. We for length and content. Mail letters to: P.O. Salatino, or another Keith Stiles. Box 3, Vaughn, WA 98394, or e-mail to invite anyone who wishes to help “Cel- They were each one of a kind. [email protected]. -- Marsha Hart ebrate Community” to please consider

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(From Marijuana, Page 1) with the subject line: “Notice to Cease Dis- pensing Marijuana.” KP Historical Society presents ing at night. We just feel we don’t want to The Pierce County Sheriff offi ce does bring crime in the area,” Norton says. not have a policy with regard to the medical Determining whether medical marijuana Bad Boys of McNeil Island marijuana law. “It is our belief that dispen- is legal is diffi cult. The Washington State De- saries are not in conformance with medical By Colleen Slater dom” by Time Magazine, Charles Man- partment of Health website interprets the law marijuana law,” says Pierce County Sheriff ’s KP News son, responsible for the Sharon Tate as, “Marijuana possession is illegal in Wash- legal advisor, Craig Adams. His interpreta- murders, and Dave Beck, Seattle labor ington.” That sounds like the answer is no. tion that a caregiver may provide for one leader. The website continues, “The medical mari- Bad Boys of McNeil Island is the person at a time contradicts the dispensaries Curtis will explain many interesting juana law, Chapter 69.51A RCW, provides an program to be presented at the Key position. “They use a quick window of time. aspects of the prison and those impris- affi rmative defense for qualifi ed patients and Peninsula Historical Society (KPHS) They dispense to one person one moment oned there while it was under federal designated caregivers.” That’s a yes answer. meeting on Nov 6. and another the next. I think the argument control. Together they sound more like maybe. The Author and historian Joan Curtis of will fail,” he says. “I think we will wind up in The program is free, but donations bottom line for qualifi ed patients and caregiv- Steilacoom will present the program at 1 court about it.” will be accepted for the presenter. ers is the police can arrest you for possession; p.m. in the Whitmore Room of the Key In the meantime, Dave Norton contin- KPHS annual membership is $10 per and the courts can defend you. Peninsula Civic Center. ues to serve as volunteer manager at Green person or $25 for family. Regular muse- It helps to defi ne terms like qualifying pa- The presentation describes some of Health and works 40 hours a week at his um hours are Thursdays and Saturdays tient and designated caregiver. Those terms the “famous” prisoners who spent time day job. He is convinced that medical mari- from 1 – 4 p.m. through second week of are defi ned on the KPNews website at www. at the federal penitentiary. Included are juana is a good alternative to pharmaceuti- December, then open again fi rst week keypennews.com. With regard to dispensa- inmates Robert Stroud, “The Bird Man cal narcotic drugs. He is concerned about of February. The museum will be open ries, the DOH is clearly negative. “No. The of Alcatraz,” Roy Gardner, notorious public opinion, he is strict about verifi ed following the meeting and program. law does not allow dispensaries. The law train robber; Alvin Karpis, gangster documents, the appearance of the building A potluck meal for members and only allows qualifying patients and designat- in league with the “Ma Barker Gang,” is improving, and he allows no loitering on guests will begin at noon. Participants ed providers to possess medical marijuana.” Frederick Emerson Peters, infamous the premises. The dispensary is “not trying are to provide their own tableware. Bev- The DOH position supports the recent swindler and impersonator, Roy Olm- to get rich,” he says, “We do not believe in erages will be provided. action taken by the Washington Department stead, king of the Puget Sound boot- illegal activities. If you really want it, we can Call 884-3702 or 884-3272 for more of Tax and Licenses. The offi ce sent notices leggers, Mickey Cohen, called “the do it legally.” undisputed boss of Los Angeles gang- information. to eight Tacoma dispensaries on Oct. 14 8 www.keypennews.com • November 2010 BRIEFS News

Flags on display at other needed items for the local Food Bank. en, ravioli, chili, fruit, vegetables, tooth- The $12 entry fee includes live music, All of the items collected support families paste, and deodorant. Donations can also readings and appetizers. Vaughn Cemetery on the Peninsula just in time for Thanksgiv- be dropped off at the Key Peninsula Civic An open wine bar will be available. Visit The American fl ag and seven service ing. Boy Scout 220 will be picking up dona- Center where Troop 220 meets every Tues- www.watermarkwriters for details. fl ags (US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, tions on the morning of Nov. 14. day evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Boy Scouts and their families will be plac- Tress of Sharing on POW/MIA) will proudly fl y this Veter- ing plastic bags near your front door on Sat- Art auction and sale ans Day, Nov. 11. Key Peninsula Veter- urday, Nov. 13, and pick up the fi lled bags display ans Institute will display the fl ags from 7 the next morning. showcases artists Key Peninsula Veterans Institute is a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Veterans monument The Boy Scouts will deliver all items col- Watermark Writers will host “THE KEY sponsoring the “2010 Trees of Shar- in Vaughn Bay Cemetery. Everyone is lected to the Key Peninsula Community AT KIANA, Art, Words and Music” at the ing” Nov. 26 to Dec. 21. Key Peninsula invited to visit and take time to remem- Services Food Bank located near Home. Kiana Lodge near Poulsbo on Nov. 14 from residents have the opportunity to purchase ber the sacrifi ce and dedication of all our Last year the Troop collected and do- 1 to 6 p.m. gifts for military Veterans at American Lake Armed Forces-the men and women who nated almost 2,000 items. The following THE KEY AT KIANA is an art auction VA Hospital. Small Christmas trees will be daily serve the United States of America. neighborhoods are included in the An- and sale; a book signing and sale; a live mu- displayed at local businesses. Stop by and For directions to Vaughn Bay Cemetery nual Scouting for Food Drive route: Lake sic event and much, much more. remove a gift tag, purchase a gift and then please visit: www.kpveterans.com. Holiday, GreenTree. If you would like your The venue offers a warm cedar lodge return it to a clerk at the following locations: neighborhood to be added to the list con- with a fi replace in every room and a water Peninsula Markets at Lake Kathryn Village Troop 220’s annual tact Shirley Crane at 884-1057 by Nov. 8. view from every window. Renowned artists, and at Key Center, also at the Community The Food Bank has the following items authors, poets and singer-songwriters will House. Join KPVI in making this a season scouting for food drive on their much needed list: sugar, rice, oat- mingle with attendees. of heartfelt giving and a big thank you to Every year Troop 220 Scouts and their meal, juice, pasta, macaroni & cheese, any Artwork and CDs will be available for our military veterans! For more informa- families shuttle throughout the Key Penin- boxed products, canned: soup, tuna chick- purchase to get a jump on holiday shopping. tion contact Mike Coffi n at 884-9852. sula going door- to-door collecting food and November 2010 • www.keypennews.com FAITH 9 Meditation training brings mind and body together

By Kevin Reed tions, your suffering, and your pain.” KP News This moment-to-moment awareness is called “mindfulness.” Dang continues. Just south of Key Center a wooden “Most of the time we are controlled by sign “Cat Tuong Monastery” is posted at craving, desire, loneliness, anxiety, stress, the entrance of a driveway. Vertical logs worries. So meditation incorporate all support the mailbox, and a well-main- this problem. So that you can be able to tained single-level house sits in a mostly be yourself. And transform the negative wooded lot. The large front porch wel- thing in our own mind. Things become comes visitors, where shoes are left out- more real.” side. Two large rooms with wood fl oors “Cat Tuong” means “happiness and cradle a central kitchen area. The larg- peace.” Even though the sign reads “Cat est front room is where people gather Tuong Monastery,” Dang prefers “Cat to meditate. In one corner is a stack of Tuong Meditation Center,” because the black knee pillows, and a rug lies at the term “monastery” conjures up apprehen- center. At the far end is a statue of the sion for many people. Dang stays at the Buddha and an open text on a pedestal. house, and maintains the grounds. Out- The room is otherwise empty, dimly lit, side signs, called meditation reminders, and calm. include: “Where am I going to the end Welcoming visitors is Thich Chan of a road? Where am I going to the end Phap Dang, or Brother Dang for short, a of the horizon?” He explains, “When teacher of Buddhist meditation who lives you die, you cannot bring anything along. and practices at the monastery. Dang is So why don’t you stop at this moment to a Buddhist Monk from Hue, Vietnam, enjoy life?” who came to the States in 1981 to es- Dang’s goal is to practice and teach cape communism. He studied Buddhist Buddhist meditation. “Part of being a meditation in Plum Village, France under monk is for you to get enlightenment. the well-known Buddhist teacher Thich For me to transform my suffering, to Nhat Hanh for 20 years. During medita- be free, and to enlighten.” This is called tion he wears a brown earth-colored robe “samsara,” he adds, a term that means of freedom and liberation called an ‘ao “continuous fl ow” in the cycle of birth, trang’. life, death, and rebirth in Buddhism. The monastery is open for meditation “The second goal is to help people and from 6 to 7 p.m. During that time there transform their own suffering by teach- is no talking, only meditation. Meditation ing them how to meditate and lift their training is from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. life, and how to take care of their pain Everybody is welcome on Tuesdays, es- and suffering. Buddhist monks take a pecially young people, and it’s free. Dang great vow to use [their] life to help relieve trains on how to meditate constructively. the suffering of people, because there’s a For beginners, training is key. If you try lot of suffering in society.” to sit and meditate without being trained, The Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, says Dang, you’ll get bored and exhaust- taught people in the city. Buddha’s dis- ed because you won’t know what to do. courses were compiled to form vol- Meditation, Dang says, is not just sitting. umes of sacred Buddhist texts. “Each “Meditation is a way of life where generation [adds] commentary and you bring your mind back to the body, also composes a new discourse. Bud- because most of the time our mind is dhism is not strictly one teacher. There wandering away.” Too often, Dang says, are many teacher over many generation. we turn on television and music, or chase So what the Buddha say is not absolute other forms of entertainment to distract truth. You have the right to explore and the mind from reality. “Our body is here, you can compose the new method for but our mind is thinking of something new people, new society. And that’s why else. Meditation is the way to bring the Buddhism become a big tree, you know, wandering mind back to the body. And growing, growing, growing, growing. you feel that you are whole. Of like body And that’s why we have pile of books. and mind. You are aware of what is going You know Chinese character? Very tiny. on in the present. You are also aware of But 100 volume of this all is the teaching your thoughts, your feelings, your emo- of the Buddha. Amazing.” 10 BUSINESS www.keypennews.com • November 2010 Major change at the KP liquor store

By Danna Webster Department of Natural Resources, debt KP News counseling in Port Orchard, and work for the Gig Harbor Marina Boatyard. The Winter Break Camp Time: 6:30-7:30 pm The new owner of the Key Peninsula boatyard job assignment came as a result The weather may be cold and bleary, Fee: $48 Liquor Store, Longbranch resident Jeanie of a boating adventure in 1990 when she but inside Winter Break Camp things are Min/Max: 5/20 Weston, is as enthused about the store’s sailed a “little wooden sailboat” from Port just heating up! We have something for Note: Deadline to register 11/9 relocation as she is opposed to the State Orchard to La Paz, Mexico. Her son, aged everyone with activities including games, 10 at the time, joined her for part of the arts & crafts, sports and fitness, and Zumba (Weekends) Initiatives 1100 and 1105. The new store so much more! Reunite with your old Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and is bright and colorful with wide aisles and journey. It is her hope that he can join her friends, or just make some new ones. easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of- broad shelves showcasing a large range in this new business journey, “when the Campers must bring a sack lunch and a-kind fitness program that will blow you of liquor selections. The diversity of the liquor store grows,” she says. beverage each day. An afternoon snack away. The goal is simple: We want you to store’s inventory would be sharply re- The store’s move to the former Red will be provided. Camp will be closed on want to work out and get hooked. Zumba duced with the passage of the proposed Door Realty offi ce was completed by 12/24,25, and 1/1. Space is limited so fanatics achieve long-term benefits while liquor Initiatives 1100 and 1105. But one Weston and her remodeling crew, Well sign up today! having an absolute blast in one exciting of Weston’s major objections is her con- Hung Siding Custom Exteriors, in Octo- Age: K-5th hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, cern that privatization would increase un- ber. According to Custom Exteriors con- awe-inspiring movements meant to Location: KP Civic Center Gym derage drinking. tractor, Pete Beimford, the new building engage, and captivate for life. Day/Date: provides 1000 square feet compared to Location: VFW Room, KPCC She sites the Washington State Liquor Session # 1 12/20, 21, 22, 23 Control Board statistic that claims a no- 400 square feet in the old store and a lot Session # 2 12/27, 28, 29, 30 Date: Saturday, 11/13-12/18 (No class on 11/27) sales-to-minors compliance rate for state more parking. There is a bright new look Time: 9:00-4:00 pm to the spacious shop which now includes Time: 9:00-10:00 am stores of 94 percent; compared to the Fees: private sector compliance rate of 76-84 a broad array of complementary prod- $100 (each session, if registering for Fee: $48 percent. She has made some of her own ucts. The liquor inventory is presented all four days) Min/Max: 5/20 graphics to show that proponent argu- on a shelving layout that Weston designed $30 (per day, registered before Note: Deadline to register 11/9 ments using California liquor prices don’t with the assistance of one of her liquor 12/10) Zumba Gold $35 (per day, registered after 12/10) add up. She says those examples do not distributors. “She’s got the vision. We’re Min/Max: 15/30 per session The original concept of Zumba combines include the state sales tax of 9.75 percent just trying to put it together for her,” says Note: A separate camp registration form a dance workout with a party-like and fail to consider that Californians pay Beimford. will need to accompany your fee. You can atmosphere. Zumba Gold takes the an income tax of 10.3 percent and have Weston’s vision revolves around cus- obtain this form by visiting our website, popular Latin-dance inspired workout an average property tax of 10 percent. tomer service which is directly responsi- calling, or stopping by the park office. of Zumba and makes it accessible for According to Weston, the major corpo- ble for the change in store hours. The new seniors, beginners or others needing ration sponsors of the Initiatives are Wal- store is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon- Zumba (Weekdays) modifications in their exercise routine. day through Saturday; and from noon to Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and Zumba Gold builds cardiovascular health Mart and Costco and she has developed easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of- by challenging the heart and working the her own fi scal argument against their po- 5 p.m. on Sunday. “The whole purpose of a-kind fitness program that will blow you muscles of the hips, legs and arms with sition on the Initiatives. “The State loses the store is to provide a service for our away. The goal is simple: We want you to dance moves. too much money. It’s too much revenue community,” Weston says, “If our cus- want to work out and get hooked. Zumba Location: VFW Room, KPCC to try to make up from other places. It’s a tomers commute a long way and are try- fanatics achieve long-term benefits while Date: Saturday, 11/13-12/18 fi ght about who gets the profi t from the ing to get home from work, I have to stay having an absolute blast in one exciting (No class on 11/27) sale of alcohol. I’d rather the State take open (for their convenience).” hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, Time: 10:00 –11:00 am the profi t and the taxes than big corpora- Passage of either Initiative would re- awe-inspiring movements meant to Fee: $48 tions who may take it out of the country. quire Weston and all state liquor and engage, and captivate for life. Min/Max: 5/20 With it being in the State’s hands, we can contract stores to close their doors by Location: VFW Room, KPCC Note: Deadline to register 11/9 hire and fi re our representatives but not December 31, 2011 (1100) or by April Date: Thursday, 11/11-12/16 with the corporations.” 1, 2012 (1105). In order for a store to re- (No class on 11/25) Numbers and fi nance have been ca- open, it must apply for license under the new privatization law. “Even if it all pass- For more information contact Key Pen Parks at 253-884-9240 or [email protected] reer skills for Weston since she became a bookkeeper in 1983. She completed her es, I’m going to try and survive,” Weston schooling while a single-parent raising her says. son, Joe Steiner (Kitsap High School); The language of Initiatives 1100 and working during the day at minimum wage; 1105 can be found in the State of Wash- “The key to your next adventure” and attending school at night. Her book- ington Voters’ Pamphlet and online at keeping background includes work for the www.vote.wa.gov. November 2010 • www.keypennews.com BUSINESS 11 Farmers Market ends with questions, no answers Query about reason behind The Fresh Food Revolution is a mem- the fact there were fewer ber cooperative offering high quality, lo- cal produce. Creviston Valley Farms, Del vendors this year left Tierra Farms, 3 Clouds Bakery and Hans unanswered, except for Quistorff were notably absent from the e-mail message saying ‘See KP Farmers Market, but were active in the cooperative. In late August, as many you in April of 2011.’ as 22 orders were fi lled through the co-op in one day, according to their Facebook By Irene Torres KP News page, but there were no answers to ques- tions of co-op manager, Holly Hendrick. The fi nal Farmers Market was held on Two co-op members also declined to the same day as the HarvestFEST Farm comment. Tour on the Key Peninsula Oct. 2. During Donna Daily said she was very sorry to the cool, wet growing season, passersby see fewer vendors at the market. “I liked noticed a decrease in the number of tents the variety of different people there were in the parking lot at O’Callahan’s, com- each week. I also like the 3:1 Farmers pared with prior years. market ratio with three local growers to Though farmers and Farmers Market one crafter. I liked that the crafters could chairman/manager Dale Shultz avoided share their booth to make a wider variety the questions, Key Pen News set out to in each market booth,” she said. From determine the reason for that decline. Morgan Creek Farm, regular vendor Steve One factor may have been the weather, White declined to comment, and referred which diminished harvest throughout the questions to Schultz. Schultz wrote an region, but competition seems a more email to KP News: “Had lots of loyal likely cause. customers each week. See you in April of Dorne Webster, owner of Mosquito 2011. Thank you Key Peninsula Residents Fleet Cuisine, led cooking demonstrations for making the 2010 season successful.” at the market weekly. He suggested bet- A query asking if this season’s goals were ter signage might have improved visibility met went unanswered. for the market. Webster observed, “It was Daily, owner of Tote it Around water- pretty good at fi rst and then some people proof totes, is a frequent market vendor. quit and joined the co-op. With fewer “I would like the market to go back to vendors there didn’t seem to be as much the former management,” she said. “Two interest.” summers ago the market was more vibrant and interesting than this year offered.” 12 www.keypennews.com • November 2010 COMMUNITY WORKS Submit calendar items to [email protected] • Deadline is the 15th of the month

Now day Zumba class to be held Nov. 13-Dec. Glass and lunch at the Spaghetti Factory To submit an event 18 from 9-10 a.m. or the Zumba Gold in Tacoma on Saturday from 9 a.m.-3:30 Mentors wanted To submit an event for the (cardio) class on Saturdays from 10-11 p.m. Cost is $45 plus lunch money. The Communities in Schools of Penin- Community Works calendar, please a.m. Both classes are held in the VFW fi rst 5 to 10 to register will go on the sula (CISP) needs reading mentors for e-mail [email protected], Room at the KP Civic Center. Cost is tour, which leaves from Volunteer Park. Minter Creek Elementary on Wednesdays or mail to P.O. Box 3, Vaughn, WA $48; no class 11/27. chad@keypenparks. [email protected] or 884-9240. from 3:45-4:45 p.m. CISP also needs 98394. Briefs must be submitted by com or 884-9240. math mentors for Key Peninsula Middle the 15th of the month. School on Tuesdays from 2:45-4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 Both programs follow the school calen- Look for the Christmas shelf in the Nov. 9 Lyme group dar. Help mentor local students to suc- lobby of the Key Center Library. All Friends meet The Lyme disease support group ceed; it is rewarding to both students and kinds of holiday-themed media are for The Friends of the Key Center Li- meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Key Center mentors. To learn more or to volunteer, sale by the Friends of the Key Center brary meet from 5-7 p.m. at the library. Library. call 884-5733 or visit www.peninsula. Library. 884-9240. ciswa.org. Nov. 13 Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov. 10- Knit or cro- Chili cook-off Now Bloodmobile dates chet Support the local artisan community Basic skills The bloodmobile will be at the Albert- Loving Hearts meet from 1-3 p.m. and check off that holiday shopping list Enroll now! Key Peninsula residents son’s from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. It will be at and again from 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 18 at at the KP Civic Center’s Third Annual are able to complete a basic skills edu- the Peninsula Light Company (2nd fl oor the WayPoint Church. New members Winter Warm -Up & Chili Cook-off cation for college entrance or a GED. meeting room) on Nov. 9 from 12-4:30 are welcome to attend and make proj- event from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission Classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday and p.m. ects for non-profi ts in the community. is free. Applications for vendors and chili Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the [email protected] or Virginia, cooks available at www.kpcivicenter.org Home Fire Station. Evening classes on Nov. 4 884-9619. or 884-3456. Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. are now available at the TCC Gig Fuchsia club Nov. 11 Nov. 20 Harbor Campus. For information, regis- The Lakebay Fuchsia Club meets at 7 tration and orientation call Tracy Clark, p.m. at the Key Center Library. Ginnie, Circumnavigator Bazaar 253-460-2356. 884-9744. speaks Ashes, the local fi refi ghters auxiliary, The Friends of the Key Center holds their Christmas Bazaar at the Key Nov. 5, 12, 19 Library host Nancy Earley, who circum- Center Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 2 Now p.m. Everyone is welcome. 884-3771. Swimming available Skate nights navigated the globe with an all-women Skate night is held from 6-9 p.m. for crew. She will speak on “Waves, Storms Water aerobics is available on Mon/ and Pirates” from 7-9 p.m. at the library. Nov. 27-28 Wed/Fri from 10-11 a.m. and Tues/ elementary and middle school-aged stu- dents at the KP Civic Center. Admission Donations to the KP Food Bank are ap- Winterfest Thurs from 9:20-10:20 a.m. Open swim preciated. 884-2242. is available on Tues/Thurs from 8-9 a.m. is $5, which includes skates and all the The annual Winterfest Arts & Crafts All classes are held at the Camp Easter games in the Whitmore Room. Refresh- Fair with nearly 200 vendor booths is Seals heated pool on Vaughn Road and ments are available for purchase. www. Nov. 11 held at Peninsula High School. Hours are cost $4.25/session, paid monthly. For kpciviccenter.org or 884-3456. Zumba deadline 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.- morning swims, call Donna, 884-4473. Register now for the KP Parks’ Thurs- 4 p.m. on Sunday. All proceeds benefi t Open lap swims are held Tues/Thurs Nov. 8 day Zumba class to be held Nov. 11-Dec. the Peninsula High School Associated from 5-6 p.m. at $4.25 session, drop-ins 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the VFW Student Body. 857-3530 or peninsula. welcome. Parks budget meeting wednet.edu. Key Pen Parks holds a public meeting Room at the KP Civic Center. Cost is Family evening swims are from 5-6 to discuss Key Pen Parks 2011 Budget $48; no class 11/25. 884-9240 or chad@ p.m. on Mon/Wed for $4.25/person or as required by RCW 84.52.020. Meet at keypenparks.com. Nov. 30 $15/family, children under 2 are free. For Volunteer Park at 7:30 p.m. evening swims, call Ellen, 884-2722. Teen Time Nov. 13 Teen time is held from 3:30-5 p.m. at Nov. 1 Nov. 9 Museum of glass the Key Center Library. 884-2242. Ages 18 and older are invited to join Christmas sale Zumba deadline (See Community, Page 13) Register now for the KP Parks’ Satur- KP Parks for a tour of the Museum of November 2010 • www.keypennews.com 13 (From Community, Page 12) Dec. 10 Winter camp deadline Dec. 4 KP Parks is hosting an indoor Win- Holiday madrigal ter Break Camp for K-5th graders on Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in concert the KP Civic Center Gym. Session one The Friends of the Key Center is from Dec. 20-23. Session two is from Library host a free holiday concert at 2 Dec. 27-30. Fee is $100/session or $30/ p.m. at the library. Madrigalia, a 5-mem- day if registered before 12/10; fee is ber group of Seattle-based singers, will $35/day for those registering after 12/10. be performing Christmas and other mad- Only 15-30 are allowed per session. Ob- rigals. Donations to the KP Food Bank tain a camp registration form by stopping are encouraged. 884-2242. by the KP Park Offi ce, calling 884-9240, or at www.keypenparks.com.

OFF THE KEY Nov. 19 event Thanksgiving morning. This event benefi ts the FISH food bank. Photo courtesy of Jim Buckwalter Free movie www.Homeschiropratic.net or 858- “Tortilla Flats” will be shown at 5152 Galaxy Uptown Theatre at 10 a.m. Where in the World? The free movie is sponsored by the Jim and Sandy Buckwalter of Lakebay were on a boating trip at the border Gig Harbor Welcome Club. Coffee Nov. 26-Dec. 12 of Arizona and Utah in September. While they were docked in Utah, Sandy and conversation follows the movie ‘Annie’ enjoyed reading her copy of the Key Peninsula News. in the party room. Paradise Theatre presents “Annie” on weekends at 9911 Burnham Drive Nov. 25 NW. Call 851-PLAY for information or tickets or go to www.paradisethe- Turkey trot atre.org. HELP WANTED Run or walk in the 5K or 10K KP News looking for an Ad Sales Representative OCTOBER who is looking to grow as our small but successful newspaper continues to grow PUBLIC MEETINGS in both size and readership loyalty. KP Metro Parks Nov. 18, Peninsula High School All we ask is that you have: Discuss KP Parks 2011 Budget, Nov. library, 6 p.m. regular meeting. • Reliable Transportation • A high degree of self-motivation 8, 7:30 p.m. at Volunteer Park Annex. • Excellent communication skills -- • Ability to work as an Independent Peninsula School District both face-to-face AND phone Contractor, covering Gig Harbor, Fire District 16 Superintendent’s Forum • A computer and knowledge of getting paid a generous Nov. 9 & 23, 3 p.m. in meeting room, Nov. 30, 6:30 -8 p.m. at Harbor Ridge Excel commission Key Center Fire Station. Middle School Library. • Skills to receive, send and • Customer service and newspaper forward e-mail experience preferred, but not Key Peninsula Community KP Civic Center Board • Understand how to attach fi les required Council Nov.11, 7 p.m. in Whitmore Room, to e-mail, as well as downloading Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. at Key Center KPCC. e-mail attachments Library. LIC Interested? Peninsula School District Dessert potluck meeting, Nov. 17, Please send a cover letter and resume to Board 6:30 p.m. Longbranch Improvement [email protected] Club. 14 www.keypennews.com • November 2010

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LAKEBAY $60,000 LONGBRANCH $119,000 ROCKY BAY $195,000 GIG HARBOR $200,000 Private, secluded & located at the end of the Watch the wildlife on this peaceful, shy 10 Partial view of Olympic Mountains & Super 2.5+ level acres. No water hook-up fee. road & away from the main drive. Close to fresh acres, w/2 sep. parcels in level, private setting. breathtaking westerly exposure of sun & Near fresh & salt water recreation, golf, shopping & & salt water parks & Little League ball fi elds. Well/septic installed; former dwelling destroyed moon sets across Case Inlet & Rocky Bay. YMCA. Land is easily cleared for home site. Great place to build your stick built home or by fi re. Foundations visible and could possibly Surrounded by Douglas Fir trees & beautiful place a mobile on it. be used. Well is 213 ft deep. State parks and waterfront homes. Drip drain fi eld installed for boat launch nearby. 3 bedrooms. Bill Poch Dottie Mazza Bill Poch Bill Poch 253-857-3304 #114877 253-857-3304 #29 025593 253-857-3304 #119107 253-857-3304 #129980 November 2010 • www.keypennews.com 15 A force reckoned with: Salatino made a difference Mike Salatino never held Frank Salatino fed early Tacomans from his the Key Peninsula News, which was pro- years at the Civic Center. grocery store, the Tacoma Fruit Market. duced by a very few individuals, including Salatino served as a parks commissioner back an opinion. He Salatino opened his own full-service Salatino. In those early years, the KP News for the Key Peninsula Parks Department. garnered extreme reac- grocery store, The Fruit Stand, on SR302 was partnered with the Gateway, which He created the Initiative for the county bal- tions from Key Peninsula in 1970. In 1972, he added “The Garden printed and bundled the newspaper. lot which re-formed the Parks Department residents and civic leaders Shoppe” next door. In 1976 he partnered The Gig Harbor-Peninsula Area Cham- into the present Key Peninsula Metropoli- with Don Zimmerman and started the ber of Commerce presented an award to tan Parks District. alike. He was loved and Lake Kathryn Village shopping complex. Salatino in 2001 for his efforts, which cre- Salatino was especially irked by what hated, and didn’t give a rip, From 1982 to 1987 he owned Harold ated the popular and successful Key Penin- he perceived to be mismanagement by the one way or the other. Meyer Drug in Tacoma. He started The sula Community Fair. Fire Commissioners of FD 16. He wrote Farm in 1987, which sold produce, starts, Among his many other involvements, frequent letters to the editor and opinion By Rick Sorrels and animal products such as pigs, chickens, Salatino was a member, offi cer, and chief articles for the newspapers to inform the KP News eggs, and cows. fundraiser for over 40 years for the Chris- public, he attempted a recall petition, and In the early 1970s, Salatino was a mem- topher Columbus Society, an Italian men’s paid for full-page political advertisements asociation that is extensively involved with for the 2009 election. Mike Salatino died peacefully at home ber of the Citizens Advisory Committee, scholarships and other social outreach to At an interview a few months ago, Sala- Oct. 3, following a battle with multiple my- which developed the fi rst-ever community help those in need. In 1977, Salatino was tino stated “I waited until I was success- eloma (bone cancer) since 2004. plan for Pierce County, the Gig Harbor asked to deliver a Christmas basket to an ful in getting Bosch out of offi ce before I Salatino was a well-known presence on Comprehensive Plan, which regulated de- elderly person who lived in senior housing. checked out of this World. I expect others the Key Peninsula since he and his wife velopment for the Gig Harbor Peninsula He came away so depressed that he had to to knuckle down and fi nish the job for me moved here in the late 60s. and also included that portion of the Key take some action. (FD16). We need to get some more new He was a family man, friend, business Peninsula lying east of 135th Avenue. Since 1978, Salatino’s Senior Christmas people in there (as Commissioners).” owner, altruistic benefactor, community Salatino became vice-president and then Dinner has produced a scrumptious turkey Salatino is survived by his wife Joyce, his activist, and when necessary –– even politi- president of the Key Peninsula Civic Cen- dinner, entertainment, and gifts on Christ- daughter, and two grandchildren. cian. ter Association not long after he joined in mas Day for over 100 senior citizens who Salatino was an opinionated and stub- Born in 1942, Salatino was proud of his 1980, and remained an actively involved lacked the opportunity. The fi rst two years born man, but his dedication to the Key Italian heritage. His great, great granduncle board member through 2009. A subsidiary of the Civic Center is the local newspaper, were held at Miracle Ranch, subsequent Peninsula community cannot be disputed.

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Puyallup beating top fi nalists from coun- May 10, 1940 Holland was invaded by I obtained a senior Trianta buck in the fall ties all over the state. The 17-year-old Nazis, so many rabbit breeders lost their of 2007. I got a doe in 2008 right after fair, took home the Grand Champion award. homes and were forced to set their rab- my buck suffered hindquarter paralysis. I Josh has been a member of the South bits free. The Trianta was hunted to near obtained a new buck in November 2008. I Kitsap Musketeers for six years, the near- extinction. have had two litters so far.” est 4-H rabbit club. He won an Honorable “It was believed the last remaining Josh is currently a Running Start stu- Mention for Showmanship and a Reserve animals of this breed were imported into dent at Olympic College. He is consider- Champion for the judging competition at East Germany by a Dr. Kissner. He had a man soldiers. ing a degree in environmental science. His the Kitsap Fair in August this year. Those similar breed he was working on known as “The breed was refi ned in Holland 15-year-old sister Marissa raises Dutch. wins made him eligible to compete in the the Sachengold, which had a similar color and in 1976, it was renamed the Trianta. Cole, 13, and Tawny, 11, both raise Hol- state championship 4-H competition at to the Trianta. He hoped the Trianta color It gained popularity across Europe in the land Lops. All four of the home-schooled the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup. would help the Sachengold, but it had 1970s and 1980s. They were introduced to children are active in 4-H. Rabbits are Josh said, “The award winning fi nal negative affects to fur and color. In the the United States in 1996. They received the only livestock they show. Marissa and question at The Fair was: ‘What question 1970s Dutch breeders became interested full recognition February 1, 2006. Tawny also participate in sewing and cro- do you wish you’d been asked?’” in bringing back the Trianta. 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the number of cars that would go by.” There were not many cars, and they went From Pioneer Stock much slower than today’s whizzing traffi c. “They always stopped and asked what we were doing. We’d say ‘counting cars,’ but we Tedi Spiering, keeper of family history wouldn’t get up from the road. They’d ask how many we had, and I’d always whisper, By Colleen Slater ski, and their daughter Geraldine, Spiering’s ‘Would you come back again?’ so I could KP News mom, “kept everything.” A photo album win.” and scrapbook are well labeled with names Andy Westrom was house caretaker for Tedi Spiering cherishes family stories of and dates. Spiering has a wedding invitation out of town neighbors. One day a house he ancestors’ travels to Lakebay, plus relatives sent to the Burton family in Birmingham, was looking after had been broken into. He who helped capture McNeil Island escapees. England, from the family of Sam Watkin- went in, and the McNeil Island escapee tied John Burton, wife Fannie, and children son, a retired printer who became manager him up, but said he didn’t want to hurt him Mary and William, arrived in Detroit, Michi- of the Co-op and later a store in Long- and hoped it wasn’t too tight. Westrom said gan in 1880. Burton, a printer, had “what branch. his wife knew where he was and would be not” kinds of shops in England and De- Spiering holds an old deed for her prop- worried when he didn’t get home. The man troit. In Lakebay “he just worked on his erty. Diederich Tiedeman purchased the said he had to borrow his car, but he’d leave property,” says Spiering. acreage from Mason County Timber Com- it at the Portland airport. Mary, called Nellie, married Peter McKay pany in 1884. Jessie McKay and husband, Photo courtesy of Tedi Spiering Westrom’s wife came, untied him, and he in Detroit. His parents, born and raised in Andy Westrom, bought it in the early 1940s. Mary Ellen (Burton) McKay and children called police. The convict was caught at the Scotland, migrated to Quebec where he was Spiering spent many of her growing up Grace, Jessie, Effy, and David, about airport. born. years in Spain, and claims her Spanish is bet- 1908 in Lakebay. Spiering’s brother, Dean, 6, was playing McKay was a printer and brass polisher ter than her English. The family returned to in the yard when he saw two men on the in Detroit. the states when she was 13. video studio, making TV commercials and road “jet into the woods.” He ran to the David, Grace, and Vivian were born in Spiering and husband, Harold, owned editing sound tracks. store, called police, and “G-men” came to Detroit, but Jessie, the youngest McKay, several businesses in Olympia, including They bought Aunt Jessie’s home and be- interview him. They caught the convicts, was born in Lakebay in 1906. Spiering has the Royal Mocha, a walk-up and drive- gan remodeling in 2002. Spiering loves be- based on Dean’s description. His reward: a her baptism record, so she knew the family through Espresso, The Cactus Café res- ing back in her childhood neighborhood. letter from President Hoover, a dollar and came here by that date. Nellie helped found taurant, Sweet Cantina, a candy store with Her sister Kathleen lives in Longbranch. certifi cate. the original Lakebay Community Church. plank fl oors and an old west atmosphere. “Us kids used to lie down in the middle Spiering’s multiple bins of photos and Grace McKay married Peter Paulin- They also operated an audio engineering of the gravel road and bet each other about papers contain many fascinating family tales. Absolute Auto Care would like to Thank You for letting us serve you during these difficult economic times. 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One even came in a trench coat, obviously oblivious 46 out of 46 cases approved in 2009 Nobody could have possibly guessed the vast quantity of un- to any of today’s real life threats. used dinner jackets (tuxedos) stashed away on the Key Peninsula In typical Bond fashion, the very well-stocked bar continu- MISSION POSSIBLE in the back of closets and the bottom of trunks, just waiting pa- ally needed to be restocked. The spectacle and witticisms were Employment Services, Inc. tiently for the slightest chance to escape into the public view. Fla- memorable. The meal provided by Chef Dorne Webster was 253-884-9205 vors of Fall gave them that reprieve from solitude. If the lights truly outstanding and deserving of a fi ve star review. And every- or could have been turned lower (much lower), and we squinted a body had fun with a smirk, a leer, and a tongue in cheek. bit more, we could have even imagined being at Casino Royale 360-798-2920 The real reason for Flavors of Fall, however, was an auction, www.mpes.net or at a high falutin’ Washington D.C. diplomatic affair. both silent and live, with a professional auctioneer, to raise funds Flavors of Fall is the annual big wing-ding fund raiser for the to maintain the civic center and support the many community Key Peninsula Civic Center. This year’s theme was James Bond services provided for residents of the KP. 007, Shaken Not Stirred, and it was a sold out affair to remember. Over 200 items were generously donated from nearly as many The majority of the guys dressed like Bond, or his American businesses and individuals. They covered a spectrum from gift side-kick Felix Leiter, for a night of cocktails: Vodka Martini’s, certifi cates to a reading by a Lipologist; from a couple treatises shaken, not stirred, of course. on James Bond to a condominium in Puerto Vallarta; from a The women were simply ravishing, with low cut gowns and hundred year old pump organ to a case of choice wines; most long, tall slits, with well-turned legs playing peek-a-boo. If asked, anything imaginable. I’m sure they would say their names were Pussy Galore, Solitaire, According to Mark Roberts, the event Chairman, “Approxi- Honey Ryder, Octapussy, Jinx, Mary Goodnight, Kissy Suzuki, mately $40,000 was raised this year. Bidders won many bargains, or Xenia Onatop. The Bond Girl characters always had some some were outright steals.” very intriguing monikers. The last Flavors of Fall was held three years ago. The next A few evil villains attended, including a couple with stereo- will probably be in two years. 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Key Peninsula Community Services Get your Providing essential services since 1982 Propane Here! Drive Thru Feed Get your Dear Community Members, Propane Located at: Here! Your Local Food Bank 17015 9th St Ct KPN Open Every Day Lakebay, WA 98349 Needs Help. If you are able... (two blks. south of please donate. the Home Bridge) Congratulations to our Tavia Simpson for winning 1st Place at the Items We Always Need A Special Thank You To: Puyallup Fair for • Pasta • Sugar John Harshbarger 4-H National Equine Public Speaking. • Soup for being our volunteer Good-Luck at the Eastern Nationals in November. • Boxed Side Dishes of the month! • Mac & Cheese • Canned Fruit & Vegetables Easy to Find!! • Oatmeal PO Box 392 16915 121st • Canned Meats Lakebay, WA 98349 (Corner of Wright Bliss & HWY 302) • Peanut Butter Phone: 253 884-4440 KPN, Gig Harbor, WA Fax: 253 884-6196 253-884-3386 20 FEATURES www.keypennews.com • November 2010 Backpack food program grows as economy slows Children who might go hungry are discreetly given CHRISTMAS CONCERT To recognize and honor the Food Backpacks 4 Kids Program, the Peninsula backpacks filled with food Communities of Faith is sponsoring a special program, called “The Wonder to help keep their nutrition of Christmas”, on Dec. 18, 3 p.m. at Key Peninsula Lutheran Church. Sing up so they can stay alert in along to favorite Christmas carols and enjoy the talents of local singers and musicians in recounting the biblical story of the birth of Jesus. The program the classroom. includes narration with a variety of musical numbers, including traditional, contemporary, folk, old spirituals, and Silent Night in four languages. By Faith Rhodes All are welcome to the free concert. Information about the Backpack Pro- Special to the KP News gram will be available.

The Food Backpacks 4 Kids program provides nutritious food on the weekends ther as additional funding and support are increase school attendance, decrease be- for children who rely on the school lunch received. havioral problems, and improve concen- HELP WANTED program for their major daily meal. Six- Karen Jorgenson, program supervisor, tration and academic achievement. teen area churches formed a nonprofi t Warehouse Assistant Needed in Gig states that “the economic downturn has Students are referred to the program group, called Peninsula Communities of had a severe impact on many Peninsula by the school, and their parents must sign Harbor, Washington (Key Center) Faith, to sponsor this national program families, and too many are now faced with a permission slip, which also calls atten- to work with international pet for the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor choosing between paying for housing or tion to any special needs or allergies. The products manufacturing company. schools. It started in March at Evergreen for food. In the two schools currently collected food is stored at Key Peninsula Job duties include, picking/filling Elementary with nine participants and has served by Backpacks 4 Kids, approximate- Lutheran Church, which serves as the op- orders, loading/ unloading trucks, already expanded to Vaughn Elementary, ly 70 percent of the students use the free erations base for the program. “A dozen invoicing & data entry. Computer with a total of 83 backpacks now being or reduced breakfast and lunch provided or so volunteers assemble the backpacks distributed each week to the two schools. skills a plus. Leave a message on school days and often have little access on Wednesday mornings, fi lling them with Applications from families continue to to quality food on the weekend.” Food practical and healthy food for the week- 253-313-0180 come in and the program will expand fur- Backpack programs have been shown to end - enough to feed a family of four,” November 2010 • www.keypennews.com FEATURES 21

says Jorgenson. Peninsula Communities of Faith All of the foods are non-perishables and easy to pre- P.O. Box 352, Wauna, Washington 98395-0352 pare, like canned tuna, powdered milk and cereal, rice, Questions? Call Judy Isaksen 1-253-884-0720 beans, fruit cups, peanut butter. The fi lled backpacks are labeled and coded then delivered to the schools where PENINSULA COMMUNITIES OF FAITH teachers distribute them to the students. Organized in late 2009, several churches joined to- Empty backpacks are returned to school on Mon- gether to pool their resources and talents to serve the day and are picked up by the program volunteers for basic, unmet needs of our local community. Its fi rst Wednesday’s refi ll. project was the Food Backpacks 4 Kids in partnership As a nonprofi t organization, the group does sev- with Evergreen School, with the goal of including other eral things to generate the necessary fi nancial support schools as the program and support system developed. for the Backpack program, including applications for In October, they sponsored a Homeless Forum to de- grants, donation cans at area stores, fundraising events, velop a plan for the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula area, and displays at the area fairs and activities. cooperating with city/county government, schools, nonprofi t organizations, and for-profi t companies. HOW YOU CAN HELP The area churches participating are: Volunteer time: to pack bags, stock pantry, deliver • Fox Island United Church of Christ and pick up backpacks, pick up food donations. Do- • Church of the Nazarene nate items: the specifi ed food listed on the brochure, • Key Peninsula Lutheran Church backpacks, and school supplies like spiral notebooks • Longbranch Community Church (Ruth’s Circle) and markers. • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 5 Wards Donate money: $30 sponsors one child for a month, • United Methodist Church $60 buys a case of zip bags to repackage bulk food, • St. John’s Episcopal Church $100 buys a pallet of beans. “Every donated dollar is • Waypoint Church Photo by Faith Rhodes, Special to the KP News Anita Hendersen, Karen Jorgensen & Judy Isaksen used to purchase food, supplies, or more backpacks” • St. Nicholas Catholic Church pack food items into backpacks for students on the Key says Jorgenson. “We encourage your participation at all • Peninsula Baptist Church Peninsula. The backpacks are fi lled with food and given levels and we welcome your calls if you have additional • Angus Dei Lutheran Church to children who are on the free lunch program to take questions.” • Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church home on the weekends. Contact information: Food Backpacks 4 Kids, c/o • Believers Fellowship Church

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Mike Salatino Keith Stiles Feb. 5, 1942- Oct. 3, 2010 Feb. 8, 1926 – Oct. 19, 2010

Mike Salatino was born Feb. 5, 1942 Keith Leonard Stiles was born to Con- battle with to Art and Marie Salatino. He died Oct. rad and Mildred Stiles of South Pasadena, cancer in 3, 2010 quietly and peacefully, surround- Calif. on Feb. 8, 1926. He passed away in 2005. ed by his family and friends, as he had Gig Harbor on Oct. 19, 2010 at the age He is sur- wished, after a long battle with cancer. of 84. vived by sons Keith married his fi rst wife, Eleanor in Dr. William He is survived by his wife of 43 years, 1950. She passed away tragically in 1972. K. Stiles of Joyce, their daughter, Angela (Dale) McK- He married Marilyn Lee Wagner in 1974 Salem, Ore. ee and grandsons Ryan and Carson. and they moved to the Key Peninsula in (Cathy), A private burial took place at Vaughn 1977. She passed away after a seven-year Thomas H. Stiles of Se- attle, and LOST DOG stepchildren Angelie Jacobsen (Scott), Ralonne Morss, Michael Morss (Fran), Robert Hanchey (Debbie), Sherry Barba Large Black Male Lab (Steve), and Alicia Burnett, together with many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Last seen 10/13 in Vaughn A memorial service was held at the Key Cemetery. A reception to celebrate and Peninsula Civic Center on Oct. 30. Re- remember him was held at the Key Pen- If you have seen our dog, membrances may be made in the memory insula Civic Center Oct. 12, Christopher please call of Lee and Keith Stiles to The Friends of Columbus Day, Mike’s favorite holiday. the Key Center Library. An online guest Donations may be made to Compassion book is available at www.havenofrest.com & Choices, www.compassionwa.org. for condolences or memories. Please see story on p. 15. 253-884-3600 Please see story on p. 4.

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(cell) 253-514-9259 24 www.keypennews.com • November 2010 Out & About To see more Out & About photos, visit our web site at www.keypennews.com and fol- low the Photo Gallery link. See more of your neighbors out and about, Key Peninsula scenes and happenings. The online gallery features web site exclusive photos!

Photo by Dale Goodvin, KP News Dahlias were in full bloom at Creviston Valley Farm, headquarters for the Harvest- FEST Farm Tour in October.

Ann Greetham poses on one of Shiloh Farm’s giant pump- kins in October. She had her fi rst shot with one of these huge pumpkins when she was fi ve, and has been the subject of a photo nearly every year since. Photo by Dale Goodvin, KP News Nancy Deress was one of many spinning yarn at the Longbranch Improvement Club during the Fiber Arts Festival in October. The festival was part of the Harvest- FEST farm tour on the Key Peninsula.

Photo by Dale Goodvin, KP News The Little Mercantile was an oasis for visitors at the Longbranch Improvement Club’s Fiber Arts Festival. Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News