Non-profit Org. U.S.Postage Paid Permit No.2 Key Peninsula Vaughn, WA 98394 Box Holder
Volume 16 Issue 16 Circula tion 6000 August15 f988 Worldng together for the social and economic good of Key Peninsula
Candidates for YOUR vote to appear at Civ~c Center on August 23 - Come out and ask questionsl
by Keith Stiles
Who are you going to vote for in September to spend your tax money, direct your state policies, protect your jobs and environment, and do all the other things that politicians are supposed to do? The answer to this, and a multitude of other questions can be yours when you show up at the Key Peninsula Civic Center on Tuesday, Mini-mart August 23, at 7:30 pm to hear the candi dates for your vote for a number of local, planned for corner regional and Washington State offices. Invitations to the Civic Center Candi of .Wright-Bliss dates' Fair night have been sent to almost Viking Ship, winner of the 1988 Pioneer Days Parade Sweepstakes, entered by forty office-seekers. Among those ac The Sons of Norway, Bremerton. KP NEWS photo by Lee Stiles. and Elgin-Clifton cepting and stating that they will be on hand to speak, meet the folks and provide A new "mini-mart" operation is in answers to questions, will be Joe Stortini the plans for our Key Peninsula area in the and Larry Faulk, both seeking the office very near future if the announced plans of of Pierce County Executive. It is expected a development group are followed that all (o r almost all) candidates for State through. Representative for our own 26th District Word reaching the NEWS indicates will also be there. that an investment group which includes a The Candidates' Fair is a regular Tacoma-area dentist is planning to con community service of the Civic Center struct a drive-in "food deli" operation at Association, and is held every two years the intersection of Wright Bliss Road and in an attempt to allow the people of the Elgin-Clifton Road in the mid-north Key Key Peninsula area to meet, hear and Peninsula area. question many of the candidates at a lnfonnation on the new store was convenient time and place for the voters. provided by Dr. Leonard Estes, a Ta Assisting in the planning and staging of coma-area dentist, who stated that he was theFairthi s yearis Mary Ann Huntington Ron Chilton of Peninsula Light Co. acknowiedges an award of a member of the investment group that of the Key Peninsula Business Associa appreciation for community service and assistance presented by Pioneer Days purchased the property several months tion. Each candidate will have an oppor 1988 co-chairman Mike Salatino to the crews of Peninsula Light Company ago. He said thegroup'sinter esthad been tunity to make a very short speech to the on behalf of a grateful Key Peninsula community. KP NEWS photo/Lee Stiles. attracted to the area by current and pro voters, answer a question or two, and be spective growth and by the volume of available to meet voters on an individual trn.fficon State Highway 302, with people basis. Every effort has been and will be Civic Center Association's traveling generally between State High made to keep the meeting short and perti way 16 and Belfair and Shelton areas. nent, and free coffee and cookies will be money-raisers paying off! Dr. Estes stated that the new opera provided and served, in part by the Key tion will include a gasoline outlet, and At the Key Peninsula Civic Center Peninsula Business Association. Each Falk of Vaughn; 2nd prize-A truckload current plans are based upon hopefully candidate appearing at the Fair will have Association Board's August meeting of logs, to be delivered, split and stacked: meeting an opening date of about October a table for literature and a rallying point Mike Salatino announced that although Louise Oliver of Bremerton (a member 15. A name for the new business and the for his/her supporters. all bills were not yet in, expectations are of The Farragut Brass Band) and 3rd appointing of a manager are still about a All voters in the area are cordially that close Lo$5000 had been raised at the prize - 19" TV with remote control: Don month away, he said. recent Pioneer Days celebration. invited by the Civic Center Association to Leslie of Tacoma. come out on the night of August 23 to The event was by far and away the most Al Champlain of the VFW reported meet the candidates and to become better successful to date and, with the experi on the recent sale of fireworks at Key informed so their vote will really count in ence gained, it is anticipated to be even Center which netted a total of $3476.58, evening made $82 for the Center - not September. better next year. Winners of the Pioneer of which the Civic Center Association much money but a whole lot of fun, appar Further infonnation on Candidates' Days raffie were, 1st prize - an all received $2085.95. Jerry Benoitreported ently. So much so that another such dance Fair night may be obtained by calling the expense trip for two to Mazatlan: Ryan that the recent "Dance Your Socks Off ' is already being planned. Key Peninsula NEWS at 884-4699. Pag~ 2 KEY P~NINSULA NEWS Aqgust 15_,_19~8
••••••••••••••••••••• followitsownrules! Thismightbeincon- . To the Editor venient or upsetting toiresidentsof Punly The receqt carnage of the corridor in : Key : Dear Editor ... orWauna. ConsiderthatHomehasputup Key Center by Tacoma Telco at their new :Peninsula : 'Yith. the U.S. Post Office, Lakebay, building site leaves a lot to be desire.d. I • • Washington in the center of "beautiful have been told that the (Pierce) County • • To the Editor: downtown Home" since 1954. Residents requirementsare such that all the trees had • NEWS • have petitioned, written many letters, at to come down and now we have another • PO Box 3, Vaughn, WA98394 • On placement of the US Post Office tended meetings and pleaded their case to parking lot to beautify the downtown • • at Wanna, the answer would seem to be to • • authorities all to no avail. 1be Post Office area. • 884-4699 • move it to Purdy at the intersection of I>Jpartmneni adamantly r~fuses to do If Tacoma Telco is such a good • Publishe.dtwice monthly by • Highways 302 and 16. The flag recently right by Home. neighbor, why wasn't anyone in the area carriedoff by vandals could be replaced, • Key Peninsula Civic Center Assn. • Some citizens feel that disturbing the advised what they'were going to do, and . • • courtesy of the U.S. Postal Department. (zip code) alphabeticalorder could be the why wasn't a local company used for the • Mng.Editor: Pauline Finn • However, no matter where it is unsolvableproblem for the postal sexvice. excavating? Whata shock to drive by and : Asst.-to Editor: Karen Laatz • placed, the WaunaPost Office mustretain Check your phone book listing of zip see this site, which is one of the few to • Ad Lay-out its name so as not to break with Post codes to note LaGrande 98348, Lakebay have trees left on it, being tom down! • and Prodn: Lee Stiles Office Department practice. Their Do 98349 and LaPush 98350. I realize that businesses have to come • Photographer: Lee Stiles mestic Mail Manual (paragraphs 113.42 If Wauna's post office name is in this area, and I encourage it, but I also • Bookkeeper: Ruth Updike and .43) distinctly says a post office changed to Purdy or to that of any other feel these busine~ have an obligation to Ad Sales: Linda & Dan Onne should bear the approve.d name of the village, Home's post office also should . the areathey serve to be good neighbors. Repor-ter and Worthy community in which iJ is located. But the bear the right name after all these.yem:;s . Thanks for letting me get off some Advisor: Keith Stiles U.S. Post Office Department does not Kennethand Sylvia Retherford steam! Production staff: • Avon Gay .Marian Wagner, Sally Cornman, Linnea Lawson, Virginia Worth, adequate recreational facilities are~Y Veterans Allyne Woolery, Janne Dukeshier. Your Park ..------,,..,...,,,---, accessible to all members of the commu- healthcare Contributors: Board nity. . Daphne Daus, Dory Meyers, Paul Members i3fthe LevyAdvisory Com underdiscussion Cyr, Dr.Wm.Roes, Tim Kezele, mittee met recently to lay the foundation Stella Retherford, Elaine Forch, reports for the September 20 levy campaign. Dr. 1be state's Department of Veterans Janice McMillan, Hugh McMillan, by Daphne Daus Hornbeck, committee chairman, shared Affairs newly formed Committee on Mary Ann Huntington, Cecil Paul, the knowle.dgehe has gained from prior Long-term Health Care will meet Tues Margaret Paul, Jean Humphreys, The Park Board ... . levy efforts. Sandy Newhouse also day, August 16 at 10 am in the chapel of the state veterans' home in Retsil. Gary Ostlund, R.Marvin Kei~ur. commissioners will be working on for 1 shared her expertise, gaine.d through mulating a long-term-goal statement at school levies. Many excellent sugges State Rep~Wes Pruitt , a member of The opinions expressed are the the committee, said the panel is studying • oplnJons of the writers and do not their August 10 meeting. One of the plans tions came out of the meeting. All com various ways to improve long-term health necessarily renect the views of the the commissionerswill be exploringis the mittee members are circulating endorse- , and publishers or the staff. · • possibility of building a recreational fa ment sheets throughout, the community care se,rvices for military veterans • cility in the Mintec area This part of our and securing signaturesof those willing to their families. 'We have more than A twice-monthly non-profit news- : district is experiencing the largest growth publicly show their suppon of the levy. 600,000 veterans in Washingtoo and paper, distributed free to all residents • and, therefore, has a need for additional To date over one hundred people have ·many of themare reaching an age when in the Key Peninsula area, supported : recreational facilities. We have been in signe.d. Keep up the good work! chronic health care problems are becom by local merchants' advertising ani:J • contact with members of Ute Pierce All residents are encouraged to attend ing more common," the Gig Harbor staffed by volunteers. All proceeds : County Parks Department regarding the the Park Board meetings. They are held DeP1o¢ratsaid. "It's important that we • gotowardstheprogramsoftheCivic • availability ofland. It has always been the the second Wednesday of each month at find out where and how we can best de • C • • enter. _ . • intention of the ParleBoard to insure that · 7,:30pm at the Civic Center, Vaughn: vote our resources to meet their health ••••••••••••••••••••• • care needs."
i .KP Isshinryu Onstage at the car wash CivicCenter! Students of Key Peninsula Isshinryu by Martha Appplegate will be holding a car-wash on Saturday, August 27, from noon until 4 pm. The How long has it been since you have proceeds will be used to help defray the been to the ballet? A memorable event is cost of an upcoming trip to Orcas Island planned for the KP Senior Society August where they will participate in a special 25 luncheon when young students (age 15 Karate school. Instructor Dale Heidal and up) from Northwest Dance Works of will be working with his students to pro Poulsbo will dance for members and vide a quality car wash for a minimal friends. Virginia Adkisson is bringing price. So come support this worthwhile this program to the Key Peninsula and cause. Wehope to see you and your car everyone is invite.dto come to lunch at the August 27 in the Key .Weste(IJBuilding Civic Center, Vaughn and bring their Supply parking lot at :{(eyCenter. favorite potluck dish. The dance program is planne.d to begin at 12:45 pm - should you wish to come to see the dancing only. Round tables seating eight will be set up in the main auditorium. .KP NEWS Watch for the posters that Senior Society President Bob Smith is placing -Deadline around town! Get a group together or come alone! Bring your young people to The next issue of KP NEWS will encourage their interest in ballei! How- come out on Au2,29, Please n~te the ever you do it ... come, eat and enjoy. de~dline_for n_otices,,ar ticles and ads These talented and hardworking young for that ~sue.JSM.onday, Au&,22., ·. ··· -•ers .deserv~app,eciati.en. ., ... ,. '...... , ,. .. . ,
August 15, 1988 KEY PE:NINSULA NEWS Page 3 _KPCCA Auction donor list grows The list of donors to ~e 1 ·Tl-RE & CAR CARE SERVICE Vacation DJS Checkup Time · -~ WeAccept Mobil Credit Cards BATTERIES• SHOCKS VA CATION TffiE SALE We'll Service FRONTEND ALIGNMENT Your Automotive FREE Exhaust Inspection 851-4606 11 Airconditioner Down to ~ 13712 S.R. 302 Earth Prices" ~ · GIG HARBOR, WA 98335 Page 4 KEY PENINSULA NEWS August 15, 1988 KPBA shape and the Pierce County Centennial Pioneer Days '88 Parade Commission hasgranted the Association News an interview on August 19. KPBA has ribbon winners! applied for matching funds from the by Mary Ann Sweepstakes (best overall) - Viking Ship from The Som of Norway,Bremerton Huntington Centennial license plate fund program Most original design - Santa's Sleigh from the Frre Department and fora donation of the land qomthe Best use of material.and effect - Sunnycrest Farm (JoyceNeimann) The Key Peninsula Business Associa county. If this project comes together as Best depiction of "Country Fair" theme - Key Peninsula 4-H tion thanks everyone who participated in planned, it will be a tourist attraction we Festival award - Cub Scout Pack 213 . this year's Pioneer Day Parade! There can all be proud of. If any local garden Park Commissioners' Choice - Candy the Clown (Misty Geehan on Lady Girl) were almost sixty enttjes, with everything club is interested in being part of this KPBA President's Choice - Peruvian and Icelandic Horses (Pegasus Farm) 'from queens to cavahy.Even Marie the proj'•,et please contact me, Mary Ann Judges' Choice - Camp Easter Seal Pighadasmileonherface. A very special Huntington, at 876-5450: Best commercial - Key Center National Auto Parts "thank-you" goes to·K.-JFeed for allow The next event plannedfor this busy Best antique car - Dave Ahrens from Longbranch ing the parade to fonn up in front of their Association is the quarterly· social to be Bei;t classic car - ''Walt's Baby" from Port Orchard •business. Plans arealready being made held at Blundell's Longbranch Chowder Best decorated car - VFWPost 3694 from Bremerton for ne~t year (with a promise to try to House in September. Look for this col Best novelty - "Marie the Pig" owned by Laura Nushart provide a porta-potty) . umnin the next issueof the NEWS for the Best mounted group - Spanish Ladies (Barbara Nimrick and Karen Cumbie) The KPBA invites all political candi exact date. No busi1;1essis too small to Best decorated mounted single - Michael Sanders dressed in cayaJry outfit dates to meet with them at The Eatery on participate, so take. time to stop by Best marching unit - "Litter Beaters" September 16 at 7:30 am for a brief q~ Blundell' s for some delicious-snacks and Best Jr. marching unit- "Crash-N-C~, " Phil Johannessen and Michael Gore, tion and answer session. No formal invi great networking with other business both from Vaughn, and Sosuke Shimoik from Nishinomiya, Japan (?11the gurney tations will be sent, so mark your calen people on the Peninsula - There is no Best motorized unit - Wes Pruitt dars now. The Centennial project of a charge to attend our social. Best band - Farragut Brass Band fr9m Kitsap County Key Peninsula information map and The next meeting of the KPBA will Best children's mounted - Nez Perce children (the Brennan family) mini-parlc at Wauna is starting to take be on August 19, 7:30 am at The Eatery. Best children's motorized - Ann Sanders Best service organization entry - Key Peninsula Lions Most unique - Harris brothers, Fire DepartQ"lentfrom Puyallup Prettiest- "A Summer Wedding" (Apryl Graham on Twaz Thyme) _ Shirley Frame thanks all those on the Parade Committee, and JJ . and Jake Frame, who helped make this year~s·Pioneer Days Parade such a great success. An especially big THANK-YOU goes to Wally Weber ofK-J Feed for th.e use of his parking lot to assemble the parade. If you have any ideas for the 1989 Pioneer Days Parade, please contact Shirley at 884-4864. Whereveryou are,Walt's "'Baby, please come forward You won a ribbon in the Pioneer Days Parade and the committee would like to send it to you!_ We think you are from Port Orchard but have no name or telephone number. A call to KP NEWS at 884-4699 will start the ribbon on its y.-ay!. The scene at the K-J Feed parking lot where the Pioneer Days '88 Parade assembled. There wen close to 60 entries and it was probably the most Key. Peninsula Land Use Cor;nmittee. successful Pioneer Days parade ever. KP NEWS photo by Lee Stiles. byBeaPruski A request hasbeen submitted to the 1) What provisions would you like County Council for Key Peninsula to to have in a KP Jand use plan? M & M Auto expands, moves formulate its,own plan for the area There ... Please number and list these will ~ no further committee meetings . in order of their importance to you. According to the owner the shop will until Sq,tember unless we hear from the · ... Be specific, practical and M and M Auto Service, located in have about three times the room and will Council. , explain briefly. Home, has outgrown that location and has continue in the same type of work, which In the meantime the Land Use Com 2) What provisions would you like moved to expanded quarters just north of includes welding and heavy equipment, mittee wants very much to know resi to see avoided in such a plan? KeyCenteronStateRoad302. Thedoors truck and auto repair. _ dents' wish.esf m- such a plan. Please send Please do not include problems of opened Monday, August 8, with new The address of the new shop is 15125 your answers to the following two ques "enforcement. Acutely-importantas tliese phone number is 884-278"8. State Road 302. tions to Bea Pruski, 18711 Bayview Rd., are, they are a different issue and have Vaughn, WA 98394. already been brought before the Council. 1 1 Key Peninsula . LAKEB.AY Lutheran Ch.urch KEV CENTER Key Peninsula Hwy. ROOFING and ~ ckey road Pierce,Kitsap, King & . NATIONAL AUTO PARTS . . - Robbie Sachs, Pastor Mason Counties COMPLETELINE OF FOREIGN& DOMESTICPARTS SUNDAYSCHOOL 9:00am RESIDENTIAL • RE-ROOFING WORSHIPSERVICE 10:30am NEW CONSTRUCTION DISCOUNT PRICES Come Shar_e SHAKE - HOT MOP - TILE KENDALLLUBRICANTS COMPOSIDON - CEDAR S1-llNGLES Everyone Free Estimates W/\GNEA Welcome BRAKE PRODUCTS ~~~ Nursery 884-2186 ~-~ provided -...... w,_Jl-l.-':.l....-.;:884-3312 TOM ROLFZEN-Owne r - 884 .-3307 WN SI". CONSTR. LAXB BR•J S1KP . August 15, 1988 KE¥ PENINSULA NEWS Page 5 5110[ACKEV RD. KPN FROM YOUR CHIROPRACTOR VAUGHN -X-RAY FACILITIES ON LOCATION 884-2144 WE STILL MAKE HOUSECALLS If you think you'll never get back in the I I running because of Sports Injury I THINKSAFE I Think Again! I 1. Chiropractic Fjrst . I Experts estimate that as many as 20 percent of all sports injuries I 2. Addicting Drugs and affect the spine. The chiropractic profession is making outstanding I Narcotics Second contrib~tions in the area of sports medicine today. Because I chiropractic care is uniquely effective in the beatment of sports •• 3. Potentially Dangerous I injuries, more patients are back to their active pain-free lifestyles. I Surgery Last We understand the importance of early treatment of a sports injury andwill make an· •••••••••••••••••••• appointment for you at once. HEALTH PASS Chiropractic care is covered FREE 2 x-rays if medically necessary ($60 value) by most major health insurance FREE additional exam or treatmen( ($90 value) companies. TOT AL VALUE OF $1S0 Chiropractic... the specialized (If not covered by insurance. Initial visit only) science for care of problems related to the spine. Millions of people have health problems that may be helped through chiropractic care, yet often hesitate to try chiropractic because of the cost . Tlierefore, we are providing this CHI School is only two weeks away ROPRACTIC PASS . It may be used at this office to reduce or defray' the cost of your Start this year right with a free chiropractic care including, if indicated: consultation, x-rays, orthopedic exam, neurologi Scoliosis or contour analysis cal exam, diagnosis and treatment up to the values shown above. exam to see if you have any Restrictions: (1) This CfDROPRAcnC PASS is for the purpose of allowing people to fmd Sports problems, it could be the most out if chiropractic may be indicated for their back problems and is applied to services Injury important and easiest exam you rendered, up to the valueofthePASS; (2)0nlyone CH_IROPRA~C PASS e_er~not Got You take all year!! transfenble, ;i'd not to be used in conjunction with llllYother offer of discounted or~ "We're here when you need us." services; (3) Titls CHIROPRACTIC PASS cannot be used to satisfy clcductibles or copay SIDELINED? ments requiredby the patient 's insurance qr health care plan. MEDICAL DOCTORS and - CELEBRITIES -Comment on and endorse Chiropractic!!! OFTEN ONLYCURE "The 600 cases that we have observed over a period of four years have I: James Arness taught us super-abundantly that vertebro-therapy... often ... constitutes the ; only means of curing, and that in a manner which is at times spectacular... : "Chiropractic care is the only real, long-lasting the manipulations extolled by the chiropractors are multiple and varied, and . I: relief that I have found for my neck pain due to do not concern back pains only," (Charles M. Rocher, M.D., in Bordeaux ' Chirurgical.) an old injury." AND LET'S JUST •••••••••• I I OPEN I ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR! 7DAVS . I "Doctor Campbell has sure helped me after my car ·I accident. I never knew of all the damage that could A WEEK I ~e caused by a "fender bender" which if not detected I and corrected, could lead to a life -long series of nagging WE'RE~ I health probl~ms. Chiropractic has sure helped me, it 1 can help you, too! , · HERE IBrian Davis · WHEN I Tacoma _ ' YOU IBoeing Electronic Technician _ I Ai'eyouinpain? Why? lfyouhaveaSPINALproblemwe :NEED 1-can help, call us, :weare here when you need us! us I 884-2144 CALL US TODAY Page 6 KEY PENINSULA NEWS August 15, 1988 .National Forestlegisla-tion Cometo the Firefighters·· Ball! local concern by Stella Retherford Fire District 16 Firefighters·· Asso ciation will hold its annual ball oil Satur can be purchasedat District 16 headquar Washington's Nonn Dicks and proposed dams. The Pratt flows through day, August20, starting with dinner from . ters in Key Center or at the door of the Oregon's Les AuCoi.n ?.re involved in · roadless ancient forest served.presently 6 to 8 pm ~d followedby .dancing from 9 Civic Center. Come out and support this legislation that may strongly affect Na- . by foot trails. On June _22 Hood Canal pm to 1 am. Tickets are $15 a couple and annual Key Peninsula highlight tional Forest activities such as timber District Ranger Karl Denison arranged a sales, forest road construction, walking study tour for localresidents into the Lake trails and saving some of our limited Cushman area, a tour much appreciated . remnants of ancient forest BothLegisla by the political and environmentalrepre tors play major roles-on the U.S. House sentatives wh'o attended. Over fifty par Appropriations Subcommittee on Inte ticipants ob.served helicopter logging rior. On the toughest issue, the timber sale which, while expensive, requires less quantity in the Northwest, the subcom roading of the steep slopes. Many atten mittee reduced last year's level from 4.5 dees had hoped to see a system of avoid to 4.3 billion board feet. Sierra. Club, ing some of the vast clear cuts on our Audubon and other environmental or National Forest land However, clear ganizationshad advised a reductionto 3 .9 cutting followed by slash burning is still bbf. The forestroads budget was chopped the method of choice. $30 million from the Administration's Helicopter logging is efficient The requested $196 million. Trail funding .· ground crew prepares and loads on the was raised fi;omzero to $34 million, It north side of the ridge above Lake Cush was acknowledged that preservation of man. Every 2-1/2 minutes the helicopter some. of our remnant old growth and lifts another four tons of logs to the south ancient forests deserve Congressional side of the ridge for transferenceto trucks. scrutiny. The helicopter operators are under great Representatives Dicks and AuCoin stress and serve four-hour shifts, coming Members of Fire District 16 sta~d back and look things over at a recent helped make these improvements and into the heli-pad every hal{ hourto refuel Peni~sula area fire. KP NEWS photo by Hugh McMillan. Representatives Mike Lowry and John and rest briefly. Miller lobbiedthe committeefavoring the The study tour made its final stop at . proposa1s. the Dennie Ahl National Forest tree On June 16 Miller introduced a bill, breeding orchard and nur~ry where co-Sponsoredby Mike Lowry, to desig Douglas fir, Pacific silver fir, noble fir, nate the Pratt River in the Mt. Baker Sitka spruce, hemlock and western (eel Snoqualmie National Forest as a "Wild cedar are bred to improve seedling sur River." This fine fishing stream is threat vival and growth potential for reforesta ened by a timber sale as well as by several tion in the Olympic National Forest: WEED&FEED ., es 3 jobsin one. 1. Completelykllls ·weeds, pr : John McMenamin,marine biologist, identifies and explains species of evenin cootweather. marine life to 21. children at_Longbranc_h Community Church's Vacation Bible 2. 10-2-3analysis fully feeds your Schoolon July 1_4. The themefor the day was "God:s Gifts" and the_s_cene was the lawnwith an organicbase that lasts beachproperty of Marge andDickRadonich. Thebible school is conductedby Julie longerand increases necessary SALEPRICED Coldeenand meets during the 11 am service, Sundays, at Longbranch Church. All . bacterialaction. AT are welcome. 3. Containswetting agent for greater penetrationof waterand fertilizer. $11.95 Size - Reg. $16.95 40 lb. covers 5000 sq.ft. Kiwi,Figs, Pomegranates EDU-.CAAE X]iitti11[J_$asR!,t 25%OFF ' • 884-2004 2006 197 Ave. KPS Hours: 10-5 Lakebay,Wa Mon.-Sat. LICENSEDPRESCHOOL LAWN.FURNITURE- ANDDAYCARE Cedar Chairs, Love Seats & End Tables Nowenrolling for Fall . 30°/oOFF ' before and after school KNITTING OPENEVERYDAY MACHINES 9-6 Mon.-Sat care for Minter Creek 11-4 Sundays students with· . transpo~ation. NOW CARRYING unnYCREIT Call for details 6 ._ __ _,. ·( OURSERY& FLORAL) 857-6545 of the most popular 15517Goodrich Dr . NW 6:30am Knit Craft magazines Located in Key Center 884-3937 GigHarbor, WA to 6:00p~ August 15, 1988 KEY PENINSULA NEWS Page 7 Pioneer Days 1988 KP NEWS photos Lee ?tues l age 8 KEY PENINSULA NEWS August 15, 1988 of road. When I assumed office onthe Co~ty Council, through a c-09perative Key Peninsula Isshin~yu We the inves.tigation with Fred Anderson of the by DaphneDaus Public Works Department and yourself, A highlight of the afternoon came People we were able to address some safety This past June members of Key when all elevenparticipating Black Belts PeninsulaIsshinryu traveled into Tacoma were required to choose two Katas, one by Paul Cyr, concerns at the Elgin-Clifton/302inter to participate in an Isshinryu Karate including a weapon. Master Mitchum Councilmember, section. I think it is time ihat we and a Tournament sponsored by George Shin. and two other high-rankingBlack Belts District 7 small representative group from the Key Peninsula area sit down and review the The participants perforni.ed a series of judged this competition. Following the This month, based on an accumula accident records on this stretch of high Katasbefore a panel of judges; the selec competitionall were treated to Hawaiin tion of accidentsresulting in severe inju- way over the past ten-y~ period; study tion ofKaw was predeterminedand was style roast pig, teriyaki beef and a variety ries and fatalities,I am changing my col road configuration, shoulder right-of based on the participant's degree of abil of saladsa~ fresh fruits . - umn to a published.letter to the Depart way, and come up with a plan that will ity. The membersefKey PeninsulaIssh- · ment of Transportation.. . better protect the citizens and drivers of All were honored by the attendance inryu who attended the tournament are: Art Smelser,District Administrator this area. Too many lives have been lost. of Master Harold Mitchum, one of the Nicholas and Brandy Bell, Justin Parker~ Departmentof Transportation It is time we took appropriate steps «> highest ranking Black Belts in the nation Mike Six,Jonathan Daus, Aaron Dukesh PO Box 9327, Olympia, w_A 98504 address this very important issue. and one of the original four studentsof the ier, Mike Gladstone, Dawn Ryczek, Jul Dear Art: I would like to suggest that we con founder of Isshinryu Karate. · Master . ian Aprile, Mike Moore, Nonna Stencil, I am writing this letter to ask your vene a meeting on the Key Peninsula in Mitchum resides in Georgia and was the Nick Stencil and Brett Blundell. These assistance in addressing safety concerns . the very near future to figureout an appro I guest of Sensei Shin. students were accompanied by their in on State Highway 302, in particular from priate plan of action. I look forward to structor Dale fieidal. _the Purdy Sandspit/Waunaarea up to Key working with the State in resolving this Center. issue. If you have any questions or sug As you are aware, a number of seri gestions',please feel free to contact me at ous accidents resulting in ,fatalities have 591-7777. occurredover thispastyear on this stretch Sincerely, Paul Cyr LAW OFFICES OF . ey Stitch NEAL ROTHMAN 'llpliofstery· GENERAL BUSINESSPRACTICE Y UR KEYTO RNE UPHOLSTERY REAL ESTATE DISPUTES ESIDENTIAL• COMMERCIAL ESCROW SERVICES FEDERAL & STATE TAX LAW • FURNITURE-REPAIR WILLS & PROBATE • AUTO-TRUCK - aQATS - RV 'SEATS& CUSHIONS • FABRICS& SUPPLIES Peninsula ofjzce hours every FORTHE 00-!T-YOURSELFER :· Nick Stencil performing the Seiuchin Kata. Photo courtesy of Dapline Daus.~ FREEIN HOME ESTIMATES Wednesday FREEPICK-UP & DELNERY For a.nappointment, call 1-272-5103 884~ _9288 . Suite 814, Washington Building . 0 OFKEY CENTER Tacoma, WA 98402 na,.,_,,--14910101 CT . KPN NEE -D· A Publrc Notice CAR Lake of the Woods Community Ass~. Lead and drinking water OR The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water staJ! dards and has determined that_lead is a health concern at certain levels of exposure . There TRUCK? is currently a standard of0.050 parts ·per million (ppm). Based on new health information, EPA is likely to lower this standard significantly. Part of the purpose of this notice is -to inform you of the ~tential adverse health effects oflead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of the current standard. EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much lead in the human _Little o;rno credit? Low on Cash? . body can cause serious damage to the brain.kidneys, nervous system andredbloodcells. The greatest risk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and pregnant women. Lead levels in your home drinking water are likely to be highest: I have several vehicles that may_: * If your home or water system has lead pipes, or * If your home -has copperpipes with lead solder and _meet your.needs. You could drive--: --if the home is less than 5 years old or --if you have soft or acidic water or --if water sits in the pipes for several hours. today. If your drinking water is tested and found to contain high levels oflead or if itis suspected that plwnbing conoiins lead, some simple actions can reduce the lead content: Use cold tap water for drinking, cooking etc. -hot tap water may contain higher levels oflead. If buifding orremodeling, useplasticpipes or copper pipes joined withl~-free solder. Lead-free solder is now required by law. If water hl!5 not been used for over 6 hours, flush the pipes for about ·.Call KARL . DA VIES at Dick 2minutes. Note: Lake of the Woods Assn. does NOT,use lead solder in its well installati~ns and the water is sampled and tested once a month. Boyles Chevrolet: Call 851~9931. ,... If you have questions about lead in y(.\urdririlcing water or if you want a list ofliµ,s that will test for lead. call R.M.Keizur (Lake of the Woods Community Asm.) at 884-3566 or call EPA's toll free number. 1-800-426-4791. Ask for KARL ...... _,,. . - ...- L August 15, 1988 KEY PENINSULA NEWS Page 9 We're back! .P~nalizoo TAX PRE Automotive tune-ups $25 plus parts •. PARATION-ACCOUNTING S~RV Major/minor repairs. On-site repairs ICES. Many years experience. Cal Marv available. 23 years experience. Obituaries Keizur 884-3566- MYR-MAR Account 858-7641. It is wilh deep regretwe repon the ing-Serviceand Notary Public. VISA/MC deaths of ow Peninswafriends mui Be creative! Come have fun fabric paint •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• welcome. Angel Guild Thriftsbop located in KC neighbors... ing on sweats, shirts etc. We have glitter, ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Corral atKeyCenter. DonationsfromKP shiny, puff, starlite and regular fabric Sidney F. Stone, a summer resident The Sound View Pre-school. Apply residents for benefit of KP residents. paints including pastels and latest of Home, died in Tacoma on August 3, new now fQr a unique pre-school experience Lowest prices. Be a benefactor! books. Homestead Crafts 857-3307. using the Waldorf Approach to .Early •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1988 at age 82. He was a retired retail ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••,' Childhood Education. Let your child be FOR SALE salesman md a member of the Coan Timber Auto Repair comer Glenwood one of eight three mornings per week in Guard Auxiliary. His primary residence Road & Christmas Tree Lane. Now open Lakebay. Call Ann-Marie Hahn 884- had been at Coco Beach, Florida. 8 am to 8 pm Mon-Fri and 9 am to 5 pm 4198. BE FIRST! Order your Presidential Mr. Stone leavesa daughtez, Jane Sat -Phone 876-9534...... Candidates buttons NOW! Bush and Emmons (Mrs. Michael Emmons), ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Loving child care - my home, 2 to 5 year Dukakis. Excellentgiftorsouvenir. Send grandsons Joshuaand J9(181hanF.mmons Se~-retired Carpenter. Basement to olds, part time only. Low rates. 884- $1 toRicole, PO Box 323, Vaughn, WA of Home and ·a brother, Mel Stein of roof repairs. License.LAOR-Pl-140K7. 3849. 98394. Tampa. Aorida. Call Bill 851-8157...... •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Anangemmts weremade by Havai ···············••!tr••••***••••**••• Aerobic Classes Key· Peninsula Civic Watkins Products are available, call of Rest, Gig Harbor. At the family's Bushnell's Landscape Installation: Center. Monday/Wednes __ coupon HIGHLAND'SHARBOR CLEANERS • DryCleaning~ • DraperyService · . ---;.- :::::::::=:==:.....-...:· , Alteratio~ 20%off on any$10.00 or moreocder. • Leather& ShirtService Couponmust come in withorder Open7am to 6pmMon. thru Fri . Open6:30to 6:30 Mon .-Fri. . ,.~---..,. 9amlo 4pmSat. I• 9amto 4pmSal. ---..:-..~--- ,_ - . j s64-647I I . · _jSSl-3373 I 71106Ave . Tacoma -~ Just a::rossthe bridge · coupon - David ·Bainter Call for a quote on your auto or homeowners. . insurance. - Contractors Compare Allstate for value. Absolutely no obligation. Asphalt Paving - Roofing Call now for an estimate. Sealing Coating Licensed, Bonded, Insured . 884-3766 Serving the Peninsula 876-2100 Jeff Walters Since 1978 Allstate Insurance Company Springhill. Hwy.16 17014 76 St . KPS Longbranch,WA 98351 NoTthbrook , IL 851-5137 DAVID BC 124LC ....,. .,. ... . '" , ....., ...... , -...... -.--- ...... ,,' .. Page l_Q KEY PENINSULA NEWS August 15, 1988 mother had just died. The nurse had are sensitive to the experience of grief. Behavior Hot Survivors - a directedan aid to sit with the daughter and But it may be difficult to break out of a had then fled to the safety of thenursing shell and seek help or support. line for animals grief supp9rt station. At that moment a memory had Ruth Giuntoli and I have made our The Tacoma Humane Society now come to her of returning home from work selves available at the Key Center library offers a free service to pet owners who are group severalyearsearlier,deadtired, to receive for two afternoons a month in an effon to struggling with chewing, digging, house~ a telegraph infonning her of her father's breaking and other common pet prob by Pastqr D{JvidSutor start a grief support group called Survi ' < - death. She had glanced at the telegram vors. So far our efforts have borne little lems. At their 100th annual meeting As a nursing hQme social worker, and then gone to sleep for twelve hours. fruit, which leads us to conclude that we Society President Charles M.Granoski, some years ago I conducted a series of Only when she woke did the contents of need to try a different approach. Instead Jr. announced the launching of the Ani small group sessions designed to help the message register. of trying to organize a group, for the mal Behavior Hotline. personnel cope with the increasingly She came back to the group that present we will be available to meet with The Hotline is staffed by trained common encounter with patient cancer night, she ~d, to find help in dealing interested individuals on a one-to-one volunteers who provide infonnation and deaths. One of the charge nurses came to with the realization thather continuing basic;.If you are having ttouble coming to suggestionsto pet owners who want to get an aftemoori session and, as different grief over her father's death was affecting terms with the loss of a person close to you rid,of the problem instead of getting rid of members shared their e~periences, she her ability to care for patients and their and would like to talk with someone, you the pet carefully avoided saying anything. She families. may .get in touch with us by calling the "There's never going to be a perfect surprised me by returning to the evening The loss of a loved one is always Neighbor to Neighbor program at Home pet any more than there's going to be a session and breaking in to tell her story painful. For some, grief is a process that Community Services Center, 884-9833. perfect child," stated Rod Cassidy, a pet before Icould finish my introduction. She eventually leads to healing and some form If you are unable to call this number behavior counselor who is in charge;ofthe had left the group session that afternoon of acceptance. For others, however, the during weekdays, please contact either Hotline. "Most of what we perceive as and gone into the patient_care areaof the grieving is not easily set aside. In either Ruth Giuntoili at 884-3363 or me, David problems are perfectly natural behaviors nursing home to learn from the daughter case,it sometimes helps to talk to others Suter, at 8~-4833 in the evening. for the animals. It's a matterof modifying of one of our favorite patients that her who have had a similar experienceor who the behaviors that appear negative to us (barking etc.) so-that the owner is com RespiteCare says "Thanks,volunteers!" fortable,with wliat the pet is doing." Pet owners who need help are en Peninsula Library & Health Center. Cost couraged to call 38-3-CAREfor infonna A Volunteer Appreciation Tea was to pursue other interests. Long-time vol 1 held at the Respite Care Program on July unteer Pauline Longley was introduced as is $10 for the day. Activities include tion. 20 to thank those who have generously her replacement. Without the assistance modified exercise, crafts, movies, music Accidentties up traffic do~ied their time and energy during the of this dedicated group the Respite Pro and games. A family support group will p~t year. Thirteen volunteers have. gram could not function effectively. resume meeting in the fall at no extra A 41-year old Key Peninsula man helped to staff the program including Toe Respite Care program is basi charge. received substantial injuries in a one-car Doris Brewer, Shirley Erickson, Bettie cally day carefor dependent adults. This The Respite Care program is led by auto accident on Highway 302 near the Fifer, Margo Fleming, Sara Kaperick, ·service has been available in our commu Edie Morgan, a geriatric social worker Pole Line Road when he roUedhis car and Darlene Kuhn, Pauline Longley, Melissa nity for several yean, providing a weekly fonnerly with Tacoma Lutheran Home. was apparently thrown from the vehicle. Morgan, Eloise Paul, Stan and Eleanor social and recreational opportunity for Paulit;1eLongley, RN, is the new Program The Peninsula-North accident, which Rippon, Jeannie Sagle and Ruth Zeimer. dependent adults and a day of relief or Assistant -occured about 4:49 pm, backed up late Also honored at the tea w~ Frankie respite for their care givers. Currently the If you would like more infonnation, afternoon traffic for quite a while. The Johnson, fonner Director and mcst re program meets every Wednesday from 9 please contact Edie Morgan at 884-9221 victim, said to be alone in the car, was cently Program Assistant, who_isleaving am to 4 pm in the Brones Room of Key taken to a Tacoma-area hospital, report edly suffering from lacerations. ~ Mostly Books fl - Gig Harbor Minter School-age Child .Care ~.< . A Quality Program ~ BELFAIRNEW ~! Convenient Source Open 6:30am to 6:30pm inclu~ing.~ · and For Back to School USED FURNITURE References: Early Dismissal and Vacation days. Next door to Flea Market Located at Minter Creek Elementary School Dictionaries, Atlases, Sp_ecial Offering.on Thesauruses Servin2 Kinder2arten to Fifth Grade Living Room Part-time and Full-time with Sliding Scale Fees. Furniture 851-32 .19 We have jusl bought out the last six A DSHS Contractor & Affiliated with United Way Agency sets of furniture from a manufacturer 1/4 block from blinker Harbor Heights Washington Childrens ·851-7734 School Age Child before he went out of busin~ss. They Mon .-Fri . 9:30-5 :30 Leaming Centers Care are five piece living room sets con Sat. 9:30-5 :00 Sun . 1-4 sisting of sofa, matching chair, cof fee table and two end tables. The fabric-is very tough and durable and the frames are constructed of heavy !·------·,g ~~.\ ·Car, Truck, Trailer Service : solid wood. The total price of $349.00 per five I ,.. \ f~ t • Foreign & Domestic • Tractors & Heavy I piece set is considerably below the 1 l1 \ Cars Repaired Equipment Service price the dealer used to pay for them I r\ _~J_ I I \ J • Brake Drums and • Large Truck Engine I while they were still in production. Auditing .J;_,1 We accept Master Card. Visa and ~~~;, ~ ~ Rotors Turned ·service Tax Services I l~---~· _J • Box Trailer Rebuilding • All Work Guaranted I personal check Bookkeeping I 'i~~· •Engin e ·ov erhauls • 23 Years of Experience I Also have a lay-a-way plan for your I I convenience. Financial Statements ,.v· . Location: In the heart of Belfair, next door to Thriftway. Fran Kent, Accountant : M & M AUTOREPAIR : Shopping Days & Hours I I Thurs. & Fri. Noon to 7pm 6706 Key Peninsula Hwy. S. I I Saturday 9am to 5pm ,l Longbranch, WA 98351 Sunday 1Oam to 5pm (206) 884-3862 , •.Hours: 6am-6pm, Mon.-Sat. - • . AllenMowatt .....884-2788.• 275-2850 898-2818 ------August 15, -1988 KEY PENINSULA NEWS Page H rourtM>me and are,-u,sing -o~ telephone. .:: ;··· ·.Tax ·-Tips ,_:. ~~·:.-_. for both peijonal andbusiness ; after1988 , In -th·e-··Libr FREE ESTIMATES K&JFEED 1/2 mile south of Key Center 857-5790 Locally Owned 884-9811 .'" ... "' ~ .,. • • , ~ • • .. • • • r _,.. .,I, .. .. Page 12 KEY PENINSULA NEW August 15, 1988 . -- when it was in bloom. It hummed with busy honeybees and butterflies. School will be starting very soon. If -One time Mr. Umphrey took the you are new to our area, have you regis -r 1 family to visit his mother and father at tered your child yet? Has your child had Minter. He left poor Harel (Mom) by the all of his/her required medical shots, and roadside and went into the house to visit are his/her immunization papers in order? l~lli~u1;i~ili~lili1i!:~and seemed to have forgotten all about i)JtlOER!_I \§S her. Finally it was dark, so Mom started for home on her own, scared out of her I PENINSULA RESIDENTS · . I '-=-".- . 'o ttb•I__ ~"I_._ ..-- . ..__"- . ·------· wits, expecting to meet a cougar at every · I Insulate and Beautify Your __,,,..--.,."I I There is news of a whale in the bay. turn in the road. To top it off Mom got I Home With Permanent ...--.... I This seems to happen every two or three lost, or so she thought. After what seemed I Siding 1 years. Maybe whales are like elephants forever to her she saw a-light To her joy and other large animals. An anti-social it was the Umphrey place, She was home. I ---~ llll~N___ •• ...... -- I animal now and then takes off and be And the cougars did not get her. I -=--- Send coupon to I comes a loner. Maybe it is just a love Later, when Jim Umphrey was re triangle, and the loser goes off to sulk for turning the family back to the Island by 1 MIL-MAC Supply Inc.1 · a while. rowboat, Gran suddenly pointed, and I P.O~Box 222, Wauna, WA. 98395 I Mom was three years old in 1890. said, "I thinkI see a whale."Mr. Umphrey I ~------~------, I Her mother, Gran to me, was working for Name ...... said, "Oh, yes, Captain Brown said a 1 1 1 1 a man named Jim Umphrey who owned a spenn whale has been seen around these I Address ...... I Jarge farm near McNeil Island. Mom was parts for several days." Poor Mom lay I 1 happy there. Once again the family were . down in the bottom of the boat until it hit I L!Ph _ one, ...... :.J I together ·_ Mom, Gran, and lillle sister the beach. Next to cougars, whales were I Lie.# MILMASC136LE Hanna. Mr. Umphrey had a huge field of her very special nemesis. buckwheat that was sweet and beautiful • ------Clip Coupon and Mail,_ ------• 72% don't know what it is! fWf"KEYWESTERN A whopping 72% of the people who KEY CENTER 884-2311 have had their blood (serum) cholesterol level tested don't know what their choles terol level is. This is according to a recent Gallup poll of 1,000 American adults. BUILDING CENTER Evidently, people go to their doc tors, have their blood drawn, and nod their heads when their doctors say, "Your cholesterol levers · normal," or "Your cholesterol level's a little high ... watch SHOP Tl-11 your diet and get some exercise." 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