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KP Parks, page 18 NEWSThe voice of the Key Peninsula www.keypennews.com Vol. 37 Issue 9 • Circulation 9,000 INSIDE ONLINE SEPTEMBER 2009 Mighty Mites mighty good Peninsula Youth Football provides the early training that can instill basic skills and ready the athlete for high school level.

By Ted Olinger, KP News

No one can read the expression behind Coach Doug Laird’s wraparound sunglasses, but he can’t help smiling when he talks about his new football team. The Mighty Mites are the beginner year divi- sion of the Peninsula Youth Football League, which has been training young players from both the Key Peninsula and Vaughn Elementary could Gig Harbor for 33 years. But this fall marks the third season of PYF’s new rela- lose enrollment tionship with the Peninsula High Seahawks and Gig Harbor Tides. Under this arrangement, PYF players as young as ◗ KP horse handler works miracles 9 years old can join teams according to ◗ Local espresso shops the high school they will eventually feature themed baristas attend, allowing them to advance with the ◗ KP fire under investigation same kids year after year. ◗ Photo gallery “We teach exactly the same techniques and principles taught at their high Photo courtesy of Doug Laird (See FOOTBALL, Page 19) Peninsula Youth Football players at a practice in August.

News CAC continues ...... 3 KP Parks Master Plan seeks input Camp gets new name ...... 7 Sculpture unveiling on hold..9 By Marsha Hart, KP News “There are 800 acres of property on the BOX: KPCC candidates ...... 10 Key Peninsula under our control,” Now that Key Pen Parks has acquired Gallacher said. Public meetings: Out & About ...... 21 another 400 acres of property on the Key The plan will focus on Volunteer Park, Key Pen Parks Commission meeting Peninsula, it is time to take a close look but in doing so, he said the other parks Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and develop a master plan, said Scott will benefit. Master Plan Meetings Scheduled: Gallacher, executive director. “We need to know what other things Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and Nov. 19—each Sections The parks district acquired Maple the public would like to see at Volunteer meet 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Key Center Peninsula Views ...... 4 Hollow and 360/Horseshoe Lake proper- or at other parks,” he said. “We need to Fire Station Community ...... 5 ties in July through the Department of know if there are things they want to For more information: 884-9240 Community Works . . . .12 Natural Resources Trust Land Transfer make it better, or if people in the commu- Program. The land is valued at over $8 nity want us to leave it alone.” desire is to provide the best possible Parks & Rec ...... 18 million, and the leases are no-cost 50-year So far the public has not provided a lot recreational activities to the Key Obituary ...... 26 leases with an option to purchase. In the of input or shown much interest, but Peninsula, and he said it is important to past year, the district has gained more Greg Anglemyer, vice president of KP than $10 million worth of property. Parks, wants to see that change. The (See PARKS, Page 25) 2 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News

teaching staff, and local legend in college second-hand products or re-sales. This BRIEFS coaching ranks. For details please call event SOLD OUT in 2009, so vendors are Help Wanted at the PSEF president John Purbaugh on 253- encouraged to sign-up early. For more news 858-3309 or board member Hugh information, call 253-884-3456 or visit McMillan at 253-884-3319. www.kpciviccenter.org. Fire levy fails Local residents needed for Traffic signal progress The FD16 Fire Suppression Lid Lift disaster drill examined by KPC Levy failed at the ballot box with 56 percent of the voters voting against. At a St. Anthony Hospital is looking for The Key Peninsula Community specially called board meeting held on volunteers to play the part of patients for Council has received a response to the Aug. 19, the Commissioners confirmed a disaster drill Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. to letter they sent to the county, and is plan- that the same levy will appear on the noon. ning another community forum Sept. 9 ballot again in the November General Interested parties should contact Tracy to examine the progress of the traffic election. Nagy, the volunteer coordinator for the signal in Key Center. The meeting will be Staff writer hospital, at 581-6415. held at 7 p.m. in the VFW Room at the volunteer position Local legend to speak at Key Peninsula Civic Center. education fundraiser Act early for Winter Warm-up The council continues to work with the Craft Fair and Chili Cook-Off county and councilman Terry Lee on the Distribution The Peninsula Schools Education subject. While some KP residents have volunteer position Foundation, dedicated to providing VAUGHN, WA-Key Peninsula Civic expressed an opinion and object to a funds for enhancement of teaching Center invites artists and crafters of all traffic signal, want only turn lanes and programs within the Peninsula School kinds to participate in the 2nd Annual traffic calming devices, others are in favor District, will hold its annual fund-raising Winter Warm-Up Craft Fair and Chili of a roundabout in place of the signal. Advertising Rep breakfast at the Canterwood Golf and Cook-Off on Saturday, November 14. paid position, Country Club, Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 Vendors who offer handmade and one- commission based am. This year’s speaker will be Frosty of-a-kind local crafts and creations, and To submit a news brief, contact editor Westering, a well-known motivational live in the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor Marsha Hart at [email protected] or call speaker, parent of one of the PSD area, may sell their wares at the event. No 253-884-4699.

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By Danna Webster, KPNews membership and keep this membership going,” he said. Charter member Hugh McMillan stepped forward. Charter members stepped forward to preserve the “Janice (McMillan) and I want to invite everybody here, Citizens Against Crime organization in August. The and more, to celebrate the 22nd year of this organiza- decision to dissolve the organization was reached by the tion. I have been tied up (this year) and not paid as executive board and members at their July meeting. A much attention as I should have.” McMillan said it is decline in membership and a reduction in requests for “vital to ourselves and our community that all of us get service were some of the reasons for their decision. together. We can’t let this device go away.” At the August picnic meeting, CAC president Pat Citizens Against Crime and Citizens’ Patrol began by Latshaw reviewed the decision and outlined some volunteering to help with simple office duties at the Pierce internal conflicts that also led to it. According to County Sheriff’s Department 21 years ago. Eventually, The Latshaw, action taken in 2008 that asked all members to CAC/CP assisted with providing information regarding reapply and endorse rules, regulations and a contract to the location of many meth labs on the Key Peninsula, abide by the rules caused membership to drop drasti- providing vacation watches on homes and properties, busi- Photo by Danna Webster At the Citizens Against Crime 21st anniversary picnic, Lt. cally. It was determined that CAC needed a new start, ness patrols, helping at schools, securing the KP Fair Rusty Wilder, Pierce County Detachment Commander, and new logo and new leadership; but there were no volun- grounds, and many other activities on the Peninsula. CAC interim president, Hugh McMillan, review memories teers to orchestrate the change. However, at the August McMillan shared a tribute to a long list of people and and documents about the CAC/CP work and activities of meeting, Latshaw was pleased to announce, “It has been agencies that served the organization, including many the Key Peninsula. brought to my attention that maybe we won’t shut down county executives and sheriffs. He told stories of several tonight.” She said she would not continue as president communities, within the state and other states as well, and a new leader needed to step up. which adopted the model of CAC. “I don’t want to disap- and more leadership is essential for CAC success. “Let The CAC is recognized as an extraordinary organiza- point them,” McMillan said and agreed to accept the us make it work,” he said. “One head is good but many tion within Pierce County according to detachment position as interim president for CAC. heads are a whole lot better.” He appreciated that the commander for the Sheriff’s department, Lt. Rusty The meeting moved forward with the business of vice president, secretary and treasurer agreed to Wilder. “There is also a community unity piece to this. buying a circular saw to donate to the fire department continue in their positions. I’d be heart broken to see that disappear,” Wilder said. and recognizing the support of Community Services The CAC/CP meets the third Thursday if each month “I’m committed to working with CAC. I’ve advised the Officer Emily Watson, Lt. Wilder, and Sheriff Paul Pastor. at 7 p.m. in the Home Fire Station. For information Sheriff of the commitment from us to help your McMillan stressed that an outreach for new members contact Hugh McMillan at 884-3319. 4 Peninsula Views www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SCHOOL’S BACK

Lid lift levy he schools on the Key My husband is a volunteer firefighter Peninsula are open again but JUD with KP Fire. I want everyone to know Tmany of the teachers and coun- MORRIS This is a “blame game” that I am proud of him for what he does. selors are not coming back because of FROM THE WATER’S EDGE He works all week at a regular job. He budgetary deficits at the Peninsula where everyone loses, spends his weekends on shift at the fire School District. They have been riffed especially our children and station. I live with his emergency pager (Reduction In Force). Being Riffed is their education. knowing that at anytime it could go off best known in this economic recession that too many students drop out. And and he is rushing out the door to help as being laid off. yes, I know that too many students someone. He puts his own life out there I am not going to get into the impos- struggle in school. And believe me I to save others. I respect and support him sible discussion as to what else the know that the schools could do a better the most important keys to success, and for that. I’m sad knowing that our fire District administration could have job. But the reality is that when schools how kids feel about themselves. department, for all it does, could be done to avoid some or all of these lose, we all lose BIG TIME. Some So, when school starts again, lets each dragged through the mud. When my layoffs in our very valuable educational would say it’s about the money, but give each other at least one more chance husband is out on an emergency call, I organization. Some administrators are isn’t it really about all our kids’ future? to get it right than we did last year. want to know that he has the proper taking a voluntary reduction in pay. Really isn’t getting a great education Patience with school staff, teachers, equipment and gear to keep him safe, so This is a “blame game” where everyone about YOUR children and grandchil- counselors, parents, and students can go he may return home. With the commu- loses, especially our children and their dren? Isn’t that why you go to school to a long way to make this year not only just nity growing can we afford to take our education. But I will say however many find out how your child is doing? And good, but also great. We are all in this safety for granted? Can we afford to start teachers, counselors, school staff and what you and the teacher could do to together, and I believe we all want to over? We don’t have much compared to administrators Key Peninsula schools give your child a better education? make this work. Let’s prove we can do other fire departments. I want to keep and students have lost, there are too How many times have you heard more with less. If this is the bottom, then what we have and make it better. I know many. It is a loss for the entire Key someone say, “I want a second-best from here it must be up, if we do it that it comes down to what the commu- Peninsula and the future of our education for my children.”? When it together. Parents, grandparents, aunts, nity wants. I will vote “Yes” for the levy in community. There are few indicators of comes to education we want the best and uncles, those school doors are open November. To make sure, when I need life success, and one of them is educa- we can make happen for our children. for you walk in and help your kids. Get help someone will be there. tion and how far in the educational Because if there is one thing parents more involved. Give your kids their Molly Whittemore system a student may go. Yes, I know have learned, it’s education is one of chance. Do you really have a choice?

Still seeing red on health care

I believe it is wrong when hardworking zens. myth without health reform – each of us people are held hostage by health insur- ANGELIQUE Health care spending is 4.3 times the able to save is really doing so for our first ance companies that deny them amount spent on national defense. major health crisis. coverage, drop their coverage when they KNAPP Every 30 seconds in the United States Each of us needs to do our part to need it most, or charge fees that they WRITING FOR CHANGE someone files for bankruptcy in the after- make sure reform is passed in 2009. Here can’t afford for care that they desperately math of a serious health problem. is what you can do: need. Our healthcare system is broken. Retiring elderly couples will need Get educated on the healthcare subject Some say we have the best healthcare study also noted that 68 percent of those $250,000 in savings just to pay for the so you are not fooled by misinformation system in the world. False. According to who filed for bankruptcy had health most basic medical coverage. Many perpetuated by those who make profit of the World Health Organization the U.S. insurance. experts believe that this figure is conser- the sickness of others. ranks number 37 after Costa Rica. According to the National Coalition on vative and that $300,000 may be a more Suggest to legislators we pay for health- Each of us should be alarmed to know Healthcare these are some of the facts: realistic number. care for all by rolling back the Reagan tax that healthcare expenses are the number In 2008, health care spending in the Working in the credit counseling cuts. one cause of personal bankruptcy and United States reached $2.4 trillion industry I have encouraged people to Demand from our legislators a public account for 50 percent of filings. In a Although nearly 46 million Americans save and invest so they would be prepared health option to cover those who have no recent study by Harvard University are uninsured, the United States spends for unexpected expenses just to come to insurance, reform for private insurance researchers found that the average out- more on health care than other industri- understand they used their life savings to and improvements to social programs of-pocket medical debt for those who alized nations, and those countries get better or just to stay alive. The truth such as Medicare. filed for bankruptcy was $12,000. The provide health insurance to all their citi- is, saving and investing for retirement is a Tell everyone you know what you know.

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Open Sunday–Thursday 8 am–11 pm Friday & Saturday 8 am–1:30 am 884-9766 253 ocallahanspub.com 6 Community www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Fiber Arts Show in October SEPTEMBER SALE The Fiber Arts Festival 27th Annual Fall Sale was a popular event for the Longbranch In celebration of 27 years, we are Improvement Club last Discounting All year. This 27% year’s event Nursery Stock 27%. will feature OFF Trees, Shrubs, Ground Covers, some returning Perennials, Fruit Trees & artists. Berries Plus much more. Subject to stock on hand. Over 1 Acre Sunnycrest’s Floral Services By Carolyn Wiley specializing in custom sculptures of dogs; We are a full service Florist Special to the KP News Denise Hays, "integrating fiber and paper into creative sentiments." • Anniversaries • Birthdays • Sympathy On October 3, 2009, the doors of the The fiber arts site will also feature the • Special Occasions • Balloons • Gifts historic Longbranch Improvement Club quilt designed for The Mustard Seed will be open to the public for "Fiber Arts: fund raising raffle. Do not forget to get • Flowers sent local & worldwide Threads Through Time" from 10 a.m. to your raffle ticket and pick up information Free Wedding Consultations 4 p.m. about the Mustard Seed Project while at The Fiber Arts show is free to the the fiber arts show. Delivery to Key Peninsula • St. Anthonys • Haven of Rest public and features the work of local and A corner will be reserved for a "knit-in" regional fiber artists who will be on hand for the elementary-aged knitters--The to demonstrate and explain techniques, Knit Wits at Minter Creek and the After Hardy Garden SPRING show finished work, and provide buying 'Ours knitting group at Evergreen, as well opportunities for visitors. The goal of the as adults who knit for hospitals. MUMS BLOOMING day is to assemble the gamut of fiber arts There is still space available for demon- from Artistic to Utilitarian, and strators and exhibitors. Long-lasting BULBS Traditional to Modern. If you have a special skill you want to color for fall The fiber Arts Show is presented in share, contact Carolyn Wiley for details at Time to conjunction with the Key Peninsula [email protected] or (253) 884-9157. planters. HarvestFEST Farm Tour. Several of Fred Leenstra's antique trac- Gallon-size PLANT SPRING COLOR Among the returning artists are: tors will be on display outside the Elsa Leyden, owner of the Longbranch Longbranch Improvement Club $5 49 ea Plant, easy to grow, Fiber Farm; Jan Buday, Kumihimo building. A knot tying and rope-making 3/$14 99 (Japanese braiding) that compliments crew is expected to be on hand, too. Tulips, Daffodils, her, and fused glass bead designs; Robin Food and beverage service will be Gould, sail maker and canvas bag offered in the meeting room. Hyacinths & Crocus designs; Lois Henderson, weaver, knitter COLOR FOR FALL and owner of Allyn Knit Shop & Spinning for a garden Supply; Arlene Egan, weaving, felting •PANSIES • KALE and knitted silver jewelry; Delaine Gately, full of flowers next Spring. fiber historian and quilter; Peggy Viney, • DUSTY MILLER lace making, needle work and owner of Krazy Kat Fiberhaus; Donna Daily, Tote- Open It-Around; and all my great quilting Every Day! friends from the Key Center Library Group and the Wednesday All Bank Cards Troublemakers. Accepted New and returning artists show different facets of creativity: Julie Higgins, locally known for theater Located in costume design will be showing wedding Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm Key Center gowns; Cinda Peterson, needle felting-- Sunday 11am-4pm 884-3937 September 2009 • www.keypennews.com 7 Changes at Camp Stand By Me

By Colleen Slater, KP News Ben, Daniel R, Sugn, and “Easter Seal camp” on the south shore Chris picking of Vaughn Bay is well known by locals wild black- and families who have members with berries. disabilities. Right, a sign Placement of a new sign stands for displays the more than recognition of the official new name name – Camp Stand By Me – and a new and logo for logo. Camp Stand A multi-million dollar capital campaign spanning several years resulted in additions and remodels to benefit the over 300 campers served each year at the facility. Campaign goals were to increase the capacity to serve more campers, reno- vate and weatherize existing facilities to provide year-round camp sessions, and expand services to include family and respite camps. Photos by Cathy Bisaillon, Easter Seals outside space. Colleen Slater Washington CEO, is excited about all and Marsha “The camp sessions are sort of segre- the new facilities and programs at the Hart gated by age,” said Bisaillon, as campers camp. prefer to be with their peers. A Young The dining hall, pool building, recre- parents to relax and socialize with each planted, with the herbs used in camp Adult session may have campers from ation center, arts and crafts building, other and other parents. meals. about 17 to 30 years old, while an older and cabins were repaired and refur- Everyone who wants to do an activity Campfires are a standby, with adult camp is for 45 and up. One bished. Some received new roofs, floors, at camp is encouraged and helped to do hotdogs, S’mores and sticky buns to regular camper is in his 70s. and/or equipment, and all were weath- so. The camp contracts with Grandia consume and staff and guest musicians Staff to camper ratios are from 1:1 for erized. Farms for horse riding. to entertain. those who need more assistance to 1:3 for A year-round director, Ellen Stone, Members of the Kitsap Pogie Club Beachcombing is available, participa- more independent campers. A lives on site, and has already scheduled bring fishing poles and take interested tion in drama delights some, and the Registered Nurse is on site, and trains the weekend respite camps for fall, and a campers out to fish, and then join them revitalized, bright arts and crafts room incoming staff in first aid and safety. In family camp next spring. for lunch. is also a popular destination. one instance, a camper experienced a First time campers, or those whose Stone arranged the purchase of sturdy Melissa Neyman, a young adult seizure, and by the time the nurse families aren’t sure their child is ready canoes, and it is one of the favorite camper from several years ago, had arrived, the staffers had everything under for a weeklong session, can do a “test activities for this year’s campers. severe disability, and the only time she control, behaving like professionals. run” at a respite camp. A nature trail and area are available remained calm was in the arts and crafts The swimming pool, kept at thera- A family camp allows the whole family for those interested in local flora and center. After her death, her family peutic temperatures, is used for water to spend a weekend with special activi- fauna. donated funds to improve and expand aerobics during the non-camper season, ties for the children, and time for A small herb garden has been the area that now includes a covered with trained leaders and licensed life guards on hand, a community connec- tion for the facility. The college-aged staff is recruited Key Senior Information Center each year, including five or six interna- Free, confidential & useful information for seniors & their families tional students. A sign in one cabin epitomizes the attitude of the camp: The only disability Staffed by Trained Volunteers in life is a bad attitude. In the KP Health and Professional Center Camp Stand By Me is a great experi- Next door to the Key Center Library ence for campers, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Monday thru Friday 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. Bisaillon notes that local volunteers 253-884-9814 and donations are always welcome. For more information, call 884-2722, email [email protected] or visit The Mustard Seed Project [email protected] wa.easterseals.com. 8 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News

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By Sharon Hicks, KP News Jewell has studied under many inter- today’s Puget Sound region. School was nationally know sculptors and when open five days a week for 50 Nisqually Sculptor John Jewell of Vaughn began approached by Maj. Gen. John Indian students but attendance was his preliminary sculpting from clay last Hemphill with the idea of doing a statue sporadic. fall for the bronze more than life size to commemorate Clarke, Jewell agreed Chloe wrote in her diary, “The task of statue of Chloe Clarke. He was featured with great enthusiasm, he said. instructing the youthful minds in the on “My Home Town,” which aired in He created the design then worked principles of science and religion is as November on cable television. with an architect and a committee in pleasant to me as ever.” Chloe Clarke became the first school- developing the environment for the The facilities they lived in at the teacher in the Pacific Northwest at Fort sculpture. Mission Station consisted of two joined Nisqually in 1841. Now that Jewell has Most people, including teachers, 9-foot high buildings with a stockade finished the sculpture, her commemo- don’t know anything about the first and space for a vegetable garden and ration, which was set for July 10, has Puget Sound and Northwest school- school area. been postponed one year due to a delay teacher, he said. Chloe was born April When Clarke is commemorated next in the groundwork at the school in 16, 1818 in Connecticut and sailed to year she will be portrayed under a four- Photo courtesy of John Jewell DuPont where she taught. Fort Vancouver in 1839 with a 50- log frame representing the stockade John Jewell, a KP artist, has finished a Jewell’s historic sculptures have been member reinforcement group for the entrance. sculpture of the first schoolteacher in the displayed as far East as Virginia and Methodist missionary colony. During The Willsons left the Nisqually Northwest. Chole Clark will be unveiled South to Georgia. His favorite is the 235-day voyage she taught school for Mission a year later as William was trans- sometime next year in DuPont. “Balancing the Books” which is located the 10 youngest children. ferred to Willamette Falls. Chloe in front of the Key Center Library. He Upon arriving at Fort Vancouver she continued to teach school to 10 white relishes taking clay and shaping it into was assigned Nisqually Mission Station and 12 Indian students. Rum was being Institute, again as the first teacher, with something that express an emotion and teacher in June 1840 and arrived at sold in the area so she started a five students. Returning to Conn. she shares a feeling with the observer. His Hudson Bay’s Fort Nisqually July 10 of Temperance Society for children. and her children eventually settled in objective is to create sculptures that that year. A month later she married her Between the years 1844 and 1856 when Mass. where she boarded students, reflect our humanity and history, he carpenter, William Willson. This was the her husband died, bore three children, among them being Joseph K. Gill who said. first marriage of an American couple in she taught school at the Oregon later became the founder of the J.K. Gill Book Company in the northwest. Returning to Portland in 1863, Clarke became the first Dean of Women for Willamette University. For health reasons she left the university in 1871 and died in Portland, Oregon on June 2, 1874 at the age of 56. Chloe Clarke Willson, lived for and did a lot for humanity and is recognized as a leader of history in the school industry thus her commemoration in bronze for observers to recognize and appreciate. This story ran on the KP News

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The Key Peninsula Community and state taxes for road improvements Peninsula to use and enjoy. Creek Salmon Council (KPC) will be holding elections and other growth initiatives. As a Hatchery. For the last for the Board of Directors Sept. 20. The prospective Director on the Community Danna Webster (incumbent): The Key eleven years I’ve been Council is a non-profit organization Council my goal would be to secure Peninsula Community Council is the only working with a whose purpose is to address, respond to necessary tax dollars to meet our current organization on the Christian non-profit and meet the needs of community resi- and future needs. I am a member of the peninsula dedicated to that works in Central dents by developing partnerships, spon- Association of Government Accountants, representing all Asia. I’m actively sorships and programs to maintain and the American Bar Association, the communities. The involved in my church improve the quality of life on the Key National Association of Purchasing Directors are elected to and enjoy meeting LONGLEY Peninsula. Managers, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, represent from one of people and hearing If you’re not already a voting member, and a retired Contract Manager for the four geographical their stories. After some encouragement if you’re at least 18 years of age and Department of Defense. areas. I have served as from friends, I decided to be a candidate currently either live or own property on an Area 2 director WEBSTER for the KPCC out of a desire to get to the Key Peninsula you may register as a Area 2 (two positions open) since 2004, working know more people in the community and voting member at the polling booth and with the Council to learn the issues and to be more involved in helping people can then vote on the day of the election. Mike Baum (incumbent): Thank-you concerns of the peninsula and addressing with their concerns in these challenging Ballots will be mailed out to all regis- for considering which candidate would those subjects to state, county and local times. tered voting members of the Council in be best for the Key Peninsula. It is governments. early September. Registered voting concern like yours that sets the Key This past year, it has been my proud Dan Miller: no statement submitted members can either mail in their ballots, Peninsula apart. I have lived on the Key duty to serve as president of KPC. I am or save the cost of a postage stamp and Peninsula for over twenty years and have dedicated to helping the Council build a Amanda Swainston: The Key Peninsula drop their ballots off at the KPC polling been active in helping it mature into the representative voice through authentic is not only full of booth at the Farmer’s Market in Key wonderful place it is. It is critical that as it community involvement from the chin of retired individuals and Center on the day of the election, continues to mature we provide guidance Devil’s Head to the Kitsap county line. families that have lived between the hours of noon to 4 p.m. and oversight. I can be diplomatic and I’m also the Vice President of the Key here for generations Several members the Council’s Board engaging. I promise I won’t be apathetic Peninsula Business Association, Assistant but also more increas- of Directors will be present at the polling or complacent. Traffic and transportation Editor of the Key Peninsula News, a ingly young families are booth to talk with interested citizens are my passions and I feel I am a good member of the Key Peninsula Farmers’ drawn out here for one about current issues that impact our liaison between you and our governing Market Board, Key Peninsula Farm Tour reason or another. For SWAINSTON community and present informative agencies. Board, and Key Peninsula Writers’ Guild my husband and me, briefings on various projects and changes we were raised out here that are being considered for the Key Dottie Mazza: I’ve been visiting the Key Area 3 (one position open) for most of our lives. It was obvious after Peninsula. Peninsula since the 1960’s. Our family only a couple years of being away that we Candidates who are elected to the decided this is where they want to call Liz Gefre (incumbent): I’ve been a resi- knew it would be the best place to raise KPC’s Board of Directors will be sworn in home and made it our dent of the Key Peninsula for five years. our family. It is my love of the Key on Oct. 14. The Council meets every permanent residence After serving on the Peninsula that draws me to run for this second Wednesday in the Key Center in 1996. I’ve been a Key Peninsula position. I would be an excellent candi- public library. Realtor for Community Council date as I have worked with many of the Windermere since for under a year, I feel families out here. For years I worked as a Biographies and statements of intent for 2002 and was active in that I’ve only gotten my personal care provider for elderly and currently nominated candidates are provided assisting in the feet wet. I’d like to have disabled Key Peninsula residents. Later below. purchase of a 39 acre time to work more in my husband and I became a licensed shoreline property at MAZZA depth on several issues family child care in Lakebay serving many Area 1 (two positions open) the head of Taylor Bay affecting this commu- GEFRE families over the past few years. Currently for Trust of Public Lands, a conservation nity. As a member of my husband is running the family child Michael Razmek: I group. This property was one of the last the Small Farm Board, I’ve been involved care and I work as preschool believe my thirty years large undeveloped pockets of land on the with the Key Peninsula Farm Tour since teacher/family advocate for ECEAP, our of working for govern- bay, and TPL and the Key Peninsula the first year. I have a degree in Human state’s low income preschool program ment agencies and Metropolitan Park District are working Services from Western Washington much like Head Start. It is for these political organizations together to create a public park. I also do University and worked as a Social worker reasons and many more; I feel I would be would be an asset to volunteer work on the Key Peninsula, for 15 years. I’m currently a realtor and a well qualified candidate. the community. I such as working at a Habitat for have worked for Windermere Key Realty understand the chal- Humanity house, Donations to the for the past two years. I love life on the Area 4 (two positions open) lenges we face and will RAZMEK Children’s home society and various proj- Key Peninsula and would like to see this provide the representa- ects for the Park District. I’m hoping to quality of life sustained for years to come. Chris Fitzgerald (incumbent): The Key tion and leadership to ensure our be a part of the Council to work on Peninsula has been precious to me since community prospers. Currently, we are keeping our waterways clean, safe and Tom Longley: I moved to the Key not receiving our fair share of the county available for the people of the Key Peninsula in 1983 to work at the Minter (See ELECTION, Page 15) September 2009 • www.keypennews.com 11

(From ELECTION, Page 14) Rion Tisino: I choose to run as a board my conversation. I believe in community , DRAIN member for the Community Council of involvement on a micro level. Lastly, I EL R childhood. I am seeking re-election to the Key Peninsula because I want to work believe children are our future. Knowing V O advocate sound, community-friendly to keep our community this is important to ingrain the impor- A C solutions to land use, shorelines, and safe, and maintain and tance of education to our children. In the R K G & TOPSOIL rural access issues. I was the organizing improve the quality of fall I plan to offer my services to the force behind the life on Key Peninsula. I community. I have seven board members successful geoduck have been a home- on my Tisino Family Services Agency. Key Peninsula, Port Orchard, Bremerton, forum sponsored by owner on the Key Our goal is to provide ethically appro- Silverdale, Olalla and Gig Harbor the Council and local Peninsula since priate policy and procedures, design paper, during which October 2007. I feel innovative mental health and family serv- time I was also an envi- that Longbranch, TISINO ices, and continue to provide proficient Special ronmental reporter. Washington is one of and effective services to families in the The KP is a modern- the highest quality areas of rural living in Pacific Northwest. Your Choice day rarity – communi- FITZGERALD Washington State. I believe that I am a ties caring for neigh- qualified applicant because of my ethical Kim Wiley: I’m running because I feel $375 bors and embracing quality of life in a standards, educational history, and expe- community improve- Per Load, Includes rural setting. We have been “discovered,” rience. My primary goal when I moved to ment depends on the Tax & Delivery however, and traffic is causing some activ- Longbranch was to set examples and involvement of ities that make country living unique to bring a unique sense of diversity. I’ve concerned citizens. diminish. If re-elected, I invite like- been in the social services field. I have I’m a member of the minded citizens to join with me in chal- been working for the Department of PHS Scholarship lenging the county and state to help us Social and Health Services for the last two Committee, Secretary create walking, bicycling and horse-back and a half years. I’ve been teaching a to the President of riding trails. We can’t afford to sit back diversity course at Edmonds Community “NW PRO4 Trucks” WILEY and let the KP become just another College for the last three Winter quar- touring circle track suburb adjacent to a city. This special ters. My strength is that I am a people- racing club, a photographer for “Latent gem, this peninsula, and the people who person. I can go anywhere and make Images,” and a notary with “Key love it, deserve more. people feel comfortable around me in Peninsula Notary.” Call Today! ur Local KP News calls for columnists (253) Yo Foo rt d The Key Peninsula News is looking for 318-8166 o Dear Community Members, B fresh voices for the position of guest p Key Peninsula Food Bank is in need of food a columnist for 2010. p donations. Please help us by purchasing in bulk or n Columns must pertain to the Key Before Winter single pieces any of the items listed below. We could k Peninsula and can be humorous, inform- u ative, serious or quirky. really use the help! ! Get-R-Done!! S Guest columnists will contribute bi- Thanks, monthly columns over the next year for a 5/8 or 3/4 Minus Crushed Gravel Penny Gazabat total of 6 columns. Guest columnists 1 for driveways or walkways must have Internet access, live on the Key 15 tons=30,000 lbs. Executive Director Peninsula, and be able to meet dead- 3/4 Clean Crushed Gravel Our Food Bank Needs: lines. Previous experience is not 2 for driveways or walkways Rice, Oat Meal, Peanut Butter, Pasta, Juice, required, and this position is unpaid. 15 tons=30,000 lbs. Flour, Sugar, Pinto Beans, Mac & Cheese Those who meet this criteria and wish 1 1/2 Minus Crushed Gravel to be considered for the position of guest 3 for driveways or walkways We are looking for Bread Run Drivers! Give us a call at 884-4440 columnist should submit the following: a 15 tons=30,000 lbs. one-paragraph biography or background 1 1/2 Clean Crushed Gravel Key Peninsula summary, a one-paragraph proposal 4 for driveways or walkways A Special outlining your column ideas and poten- 15 tons=30,000 lbs. Community Services tial topics, and at least two proposed Thank You to: Food Bank & Senior Center columns 500 to 600 words or less. Dark Topsoil Submissions must be electronic, and 5 4-way mix • 10 cubic yards 17015 9th St Ct KPN emailed to [email protected] 6 Pea Gravel John P. O. Box 392 Any questions should also be 15 tons=30,000 lbs Glennon Lakebay, WA 98349 addressed to the above E-mail address. 7/8 or 1 1/8 inch Drain Rock 253-884-4440 Finalists will be selected by a panel of 7 15 tons=30,000 lbs for being our readers. Deadline for submission is Oct. 15, and three columnists will be selected a delivery charge may be added Volunteer of the Month FAX 253-884-6196 to areas not listed above and announced in the December edition. 12COMMUNITY WORKSwww.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News Submit calendar items to [email protected] • Deadline 15th of the month

Sept. 5-Lyme group meets Sept. 12-Home Park tion of Verdi’s “La Traviata”, a tale of Middle School gym. Cost is $49/child; Lyme Support Group Meetings are celebration masked revelry, family strife, blighted there will be 10-25 children per age held the first Saturday of each month 3-5 Home Park’s first anniversary party will be love, and selfless sacrifice. The preview is group. Register with Chad, 884-9220 p.m. at the Key Center Public Library. celebrated from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Home at 7 p.m. at the Key Center Library. Plan The group focuses on support, advocacy Park. Bring your appetites; food and enter- to attend a discounted October perform- Sept. 26-Help public lands and education for those whose lives are tainment will be provided. Chad, 884-9220 ance in Seattle with a group of Friends of affected by Lyme disease and other tick- the Key Center Library. Donations for the National Public Lands Day is the borne infections. Anna, 253-307-4637 or Sept. 12-Foster parents KP Food Bank are encouraged. 884-2242 nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort [email protected] meet to improve and enhance the public lands Sept. 18-POW/MIA that Americans enjoy. In 2008, 120,000 Sept. 9-Kindermusik Foster Parents on the Key Peninsula are recognition volunteers built trails and bridges, class begins invited to a potluck BBQ at the Baldwin’s removed trash and invasive plants planted home. This is an opportunity to meet The Key Peninsula Veterans Institute over 1.6 million trees. Bring gloves, clip- Kindermusik for children 5-7 years old foster parents, both private agencies and will host a senior luncheon and a Missing pers, loppers, shears and a lunch and join will be offered on Wednesdays through State, and get to know each other in Man Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at the Key the 16th annual National Public Lands Oct. 28 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the order to support each other with child Peninsula Community Services. Pfc. Day from 10 a.m.-noon at Maple Hollow Volunteer Park Concession Building. A care and other needs. Call to RSVP and Bergdahl is an American soldier in (4000 Van Beek Road KPN, Lakebay) or new country will be visited each lesson and for directions: Cinda Baldwin 884-0882 or Afghanistan who is listed as a Prisoner of Rocky Creek Conservation Area (Crews the children will learn to say hello in five [email protected] War. All items at the luncheon represent Road KPN at 150th Avenue, Gig Harbor). languages from Germany, Japan, Africa, a different aspect of the POWs and MIAs Chad, 884-9220 England and Mexico. The class of 5 to 12 Sept. 14-Learn to and a reminder that we are at war. Let us students will listen to and play native instru- preserve remember, lest we forget. Sept. 27-Adult co-ed ments, enjoy movement, dance and kickball creating music and drumming during the Barbara Rowland will present a fall Sept 19 - Key to worship journey “Around the World.” Class fee of food preservation class from 6-8 p.m. at An adult co-ed kickball league, following $120/eight weeks includes take-home the Volunteer Park Concession Building. A spirit-filled free Christian musical basic softball/kickball rules, will begin on materials. Parents are encouraged to Five to 20 participants over 14 years old collaboration will be performed in Sunday, Sept. 27 and run through Nov. 15. attend the last 10-15 minutes of each class. will explore how to make jams & jellies, harmony with area churches, including a The season includes a practice game, eight Chanda Morris, 253-906-3002 water-bath canning, pressure canning, presentation by the ‘Red Barn’ at the regular double-header season and a single pickling, and dehydrating. Samples to Longbranch Improvement Club from elimination tournament. Games will be Sept. 9- KPC meeting taste and take-home recipes are included noon - 4 p.m. Gary Viers, 253-414-5123 or between noon-3 p.m. at Volunteer Park. changed in the $12 fee. 884-9220 [email protected] Cost is $180 per team and includes game ball. Four to eight teams are needed for The KP Community Council meets in Sept. 17-Community Sept. 20-KPC election the league. A managers’ meeting will be VFW Room at the KP•Civic Center at 6:30 forum held on Sept. 22 at the park office at 7 p.m. p.m. Discussion of downtown Key Center The Key Peninsula Community Chad, 884-9240 intersection. The Mustard Seed Project’s Third Council will hold its annual election on Thursday Community Forum resumes Sunday at the KP Farmers Market Tuesdays-TOPS #1325 Sept. 11-Skate night with an informative session on (O’Callahan’s) from noon to 4 p.m. Elderhealth Northwest, an innovative and Take-Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 9 Friday Night Skate, a longstanding comprehensive senior living program in Sept. 26-Indoor soccer a.m. at Key Peninsula Lutheran Church. tradition for Key Peninsula elementary Seattle. Steve Emmer, MSW, will be the begins Free child care, fun and support are and middle school youth, begins Sept. 11 guest speaker from 10 a.m.-noon at the provided. 884-2554 and runs from 6-9 p.m. at the Key Key Center Library. Participate in a lively Key Pen Parks is offering an Indoor Peninsula Civic Center. In addition to community dialogue and discover new Soccer program designed for guys and Wednesdays- Walks skating, activities include air hockey, foos- information on senior living options. gals ages 4-10. This program gives youth scheduled ball and video games, contests and more. Raffle tickets for an incredible reversible the chance to learn and improve their The kitchen will also be open serving quilt will be on sale. 884-9814 or skills and fundamentals of soccer using Key Peninsula Parks sponsors burgers, pizza, fries, candy, sodas and [email protected] scaled-down equipment, specialized drills Wednesday Walkers each week from 10- other treats. Special theme nights are and games to ensure success for all kids. 11:30 a.m. at different spots on a rotating offered throughout the year. Entrance is Sept. 17 – Opera preview Adult involvement is encouraged during schedule. Adults 18 and over (dogs must $5. All proceeds benefit the Key sessions. The sessions begin on Saturday, be on a leash) are welcome to meet on Peninsula Civic Center. 884-3456, or Join Norm Hollingshead’s free preview Sept. 26 and run through Saturday, Nov. Sept. 2 at Maple Hollow (48th St/Van [email protected] of the Seattle Opera’s October produc- 14 and are held at the Key Peninsula Beek Rd in Lakebay) for a difficult walk. September 2009 • www.keypennews.com Community Works 13

Sept. 13-Kopachuck OFF THE KEY celebration AUGUST To celebrate the efforts of the citi- PUBLIC MEETINGS Sept. 12- Poetry zens in the saving of Kopachuck and mystery weekend features pirates and Joemma State Parks, POP (Preserve n KP Metro Parks, Sept. 14, 7:30 workshop pirate wanna-be’s All of the activities our Park) is sponsoring a Family Day at p.m. at Volunteer Park Annex The Friends of the Peninsula Library and events take place along Bay St. in Kopachuck between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. sponsor “Beating Your Own Best Time: downtown and at the Marina Families will enjoy the live folk music n Fire District 16, Sept. 8 & 22, 3 A Poetry Workshop with Models and Waterfront Park.. The B.O.O.M. of Flannel Asparagus, participate in p.m. at Key Center Fire Station Suggestions for Writing Better Poems” Pirates will be featured and are spon- guided trail hikes, face painting for the n Key Peninsula Community Council, by award-winning poet Tom Crawford sored by the Concert by the Bay kids, and food concessions which will Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. at Key Peninsula from noon to 6 p.m. at the Peninsula Committee. Visitors can enjoy or support POP. POP is also sponsoring a Civic Center’s VFW room Library. Sign-ups start early to allow time participate in a Pirate Landlubber huge, hand-crafted Thank You Tree on for the presenter to read participant’s Dinghy Derby Race on Saturday at which everyone can sign their thanks n Peninsula School District Board, poetry and provide personal notes to 12:30 p.m. Rules for the race and entry to the Governor and Legislature. Go Sept. 24, regular meeting, 6 p.m. at each person before his free workshop. forms can be found at www.portor- online to www.pop.kreha.org or email district office, 14105 62nd Ave NW, Crawford has published five collec- chard.com. [email protected] Gig Harbor tions of poems, including his most The two day event also features a recent book, titled “Wu Wei.” He has Pirate Costume Contest (for adults, Sept. 18-Oct. 4- Play taught in universities throughout the kids and pets), a 2-day Vendor presented KP Farm Tour Board. For information or western U.S. and in Asia. Glen, Marketfaire, the Farmers Market, a to volunteer, call 884-1205 or 884-3456 or 884-6382 or [email protected] Pirate Ball, a pancake breakfast, the Paradise Theatre presents “And then [email protected]. children’s move “The Goonies”, Pirate there were None” by Agatha Christie, on Sept. 12 & 13- story time for 3-5 year olds at the Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 7-Visit Mt. Rainier Pirates visit library, a children’s bouncer, fight-a- Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets range from pirate lessons and miniature boat races. $10-22. 851-7529 Key Pen Parks is sponsoring a day trip, Port Orchard’s fourth murder See details at www.portorchard.com from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., to Paradise Lodge at Mount Rainier National Park. Fantastic views, flowering meadows and trails are Sept. 9 is an easy walk at Volunteer Park. farmers at the market grow on the KP, rain or shine. Each participant gets one all available from the lodge. The group of On Sept. 16 an easy/moderate walk will be making the produce the freshest avail- throw-in, one kick for distance, one drib- 5 to 7 people will meet at Volunteer Park at Penrose State Park. Rocky Creek (SR able. Herron Hill Dairy is now available. bling trial, and two goal shots. parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Cost is 302/150th Ave) will be an easy/moderate Learn about HarvestFEST on Sept. 6, Kids enrolled in the indoor soccer $35/person plus money for lunch at one walk on Sept. 23. The walk on Sept. 30 will Tahoma Food Policy Coalition Sept. 13, program or drop-ins are welcome. Chad, of the lodge’s restaurants. For reserva- be at Maple Hollow. Chad, 884-9240 or and ask questions of Master Gardeners 884-9240 tions, call Chad, 884-9240. www.keypenparks.com on Sept. 20. To find out what’s fresh at the market this week, or to sign up for the Oct. 3-Cornucopia returns Oct. 15- Candidate forum Thursdays-Toastmasters newsletter, visit meet www.kpfarmersmarket.org. The Cornucopia Dinner and Dance will The Key Peninsula Business be from 5-10 p.m. at the Key Peninsula Association will sponsor a Candidates’ The Toastmasters meet from 8-9 a.m. at Oct. 1- Parent/child group Civic Center. For the second year, this Forum, for the positions of Key Peninsula Key Center Library. Join the fun and event will include a delicious dinner Park Commissioner and Fire District improve your speaking ability. A parent/infant/toddler group will featuring locally produced foods prepared No.16 Commissioner, from 7-9 p.m. in meet for 90 minutes at the KP Lutheran by Chef Oliver Coldeen, followed by the Whitmore Room of the KP Civic Thursdays- Senior Society Church from 9:30-11 a.m. for an eight dancing to the music of Little Bill and the Center. Interested people are welcome to meets week session. Get involved with your child, Blue Notes, the Northwest’s favorite blues hear the candidates and ask questions. ages 0-30 months, using sensory, move- band. A silent auction will offer intriguing The Key Peninsula Senior Society, aka ment, music and activities designed to items for bid and a complimentary glass of Now-Vendors needed Yesterday’s Teenagers, meet at 11:30 a.m. enhance brain connections. Discussions wine courtesy of Trillium Creek Winery for a potluck, fellowship and games at the on research based parenting topics are will be provided. The Cornucopia Dinner Key Peninsula Civic Center invites Civic Center. All are welcome. 884-4981 facilitated by a parent educator. Fee is and Dance is the perfect way to end the artists and crafters of all kinds to partici- $82.94 and scholarships are available. day after the HarvestFEST Farm Tour. pate in the 2nd Annual Winter Warm-Up Saturdays-Writers meet Register by calling 253-680-7500 or online Tickets for the dinner and dance are $35 Craft Fair and Chili Cook-Off on at www.bates.ctc.edu/homefamily. and one must be 21 or older to attend. Saturday, Nov. 14. Vendors who offer The Writers’ Guild meets from 9-11 Tickets are available at the KP Civic handmade and one-of-a-kind local crafts a.m. at Key Center Library; 884-6455 Oct. 3- Soccer challenge Center, Sunnycrest Nursery, the Mustard and creations, and live in the Key Seed Project office in Key Center and Peninsula and Gig Harbor area, may sell Sundays - KP Farmers Boys and girls 14 and under (with Trillium Creek Winery in Home. If avail- their wares at the event. No second-hand Market proof of birth date) may test their soccer able, tickets will also be sold at the door. products or re-sales. This event sold out abilities in a free positive competition All proceeds of this cooperative in 2009, so vendors are encouraged to The Farmers’ Market is open 12-4 p.m. behind the gym at the KP Middle School fundraising event benefit the KP Civic sign-up early. For more information, call in O’Callahan’s parking lot. All of the from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will occur Center, the Mustard Seed Project and the 884-3456 or www.kpciviccenter.org. 14 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News

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2 First day of school—regular start August 2009 xtend a heartfelt 7 No School—Labor Day observed d, I would like to e Dear Parents, hool boar ith the , staff, and sc eninsula School District. W of the faculty h year, this will 9 Collaboration Time begins/late On behalf eturning and those new to the P welcome to those r oreseen events that take place eacy many, so we are start on most Wednesdays , and unf h has been done b challenges, opportunities xciting year for all of us. Muc ms, enthusiasm and a commitment prove to be an e 10 School Board regular meeting hich required t it 6 p.m. at District Offi ce able to welcome our students back with open ar ed up challenges w to excellence. hool year offer y and fi nancial uncertainty tha of m” was the econom uence As all of us know, the 2008-2009. Our sc “perfect stor y level. The confl ollment at the elementar egrettably, forced us to that critical decisions be made or our district, r us; together with our declining enr ogether, we will brought to all of te, and local economic engines f , state ograms across the district. nancial T collapse bad news from the federal, sta t will impact some pr y the federal fi SafeSchools LifeLine ery diffi cult decisions tha hich were caused b make some v these decisions w tional funding. ate the impact of eductions in educa ork together in bridging work to mitig esulting state r ecovery as we all w tion, and As a student, parent or community moil, and r d on the road to r eativity, communica economic tur scal restraint, cr e, supportive, member you have the power to keep dent that we will move forwaresourcefulness, fi I am confi ters through r s have always remained positiv our schools safe. Administrators rely the troubled economic wa unity member t we can count on this support and cult times. We know tha on you to be their eyes and ears— collaborative leadership. our Parents district andduring comm diffi efer to the following letting them know when a member of and understanding of ents to r tion, e. . We encourage par y Collabora our schools or a district building is in partnership in the futur hools running smoothly udget updates, Wednesda . This site unication keeps our sc ormation on b hools LifeLine danger. Be a life saver and help stop Great comm to get pertinent inf eather, and SafeSc psd401.net/communication u, inclement w school crises before they happen. link orums, swine fl reat resource for parents to refer to is ourted Master on a unity drug and alcohol f . Another g s which are upda When you call 1-866-LIVE-TIP you will comm egular basis hool calendar ce. calendar with access to individual sc ess to your school offi be asked to enter the district code: 162. will be updated, as needed, on a r our email addr ents to be informed psd401.net/master y providing y The SafeSchools LifeLine is completely Calendar y connected b our students and I want all par f, ask about verall success of ou to contact staf regular basis. Help us to sta ce. I encourage y e are going anonymous. Finally, parents are pivotal to the o hools often. W t our schools and district offi volved and visit our sc ormation on district about and welcomed a , antage of opportunities to become you in have questions or need infsonal contact, emails programs, take adv hool websites, per ough district/sc to have a busy, but great year. Please contacthools thrme if p in contact with our sc initiatives and kee s. newsletters and local newspaper Peninsula School District Open House Schedule Sincerely, Terry Nelsen Bouck Evergreen Elementary Superintendent Sept. 17, 6-7 p.m. 253-530-1002 Minter Elementary Sept. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. School Directory Information Vaughn Elementary EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY VAUGHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HENDERSON BAY HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 530-1300 530-4700 530-1700 1820 Key Peninsula Hwy., KPS 17521 Hall Road, KPN 8402 Skansie Avenue Key Peninsula Middlle Lakebay, WA 98349 Vaughn, WA 98394 Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Sept. 16, 6:30-8 p.m. Crisman, Jacque – Principal Benoit, Mike – Principal Gregory, Dan – Principal

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By Ted Olinger, KP News adult co-ed softball games and walking tours of park properties. “Sign ups were It’s 102 degrees in the skate area of slow for some of the new things,” Volunteer Park, but Chad Harvell is not Harvell said, “but they filled up by word sweating. He’s brought a large awning of mouth. Next year we may do two and a barrel of cold water to the last day weeks for some of the youth camps.” of summer skateboard camp, where two- Chad Harvell grew up in Montesano dozen elementary school students are and graduated from Eastern busy gliding, grinding and screaming Washington University in 2007. “When I over every ramp, pipe and rail in sight. learned that parks and recreation was a The weeklong day camp was just one of career and a lifestyle, I knew that’s the programs Harvell managed this year where I wanted to be. I love seeing kids as the newly minted Recreation so gung ho about something they’ve Coordinator for Key Pen Parks. never tried before.” Last year, he earned Over the past year, the Key Pen Parks a Certified Youth Sports Administrator Department has held classes or camps Credential from the National Alliance for half a dozen youth sports, including for Youth Sports, an organization dedi- basketball, tennis, cheer leading, British cated to training recreation profes- soccer, and skateboarding, as well as sionals how to create high quality youth throwing a teen dance and running sports programs with a positive approach to skill building and good sportsmanship. Harvell has been busy this year putting that training to work to meet the mandate of his job to “redesign and reinvigorate” the Key Pen Parks recreation program. The end of summer brought Cinema Under the Stars, the park’s traditional outdoor movie nights, but included games for the audience or live entertainment, like the martial arts demonstration before Kung Fu Panda. Autumn will be ushered in with a youth soccer chal- lenge, an eight week kinder music class, fall food preservation and holiday food sampler classes for 14-year-olds and above, and Halloween activities such as fireside stories and s’mores. When one of the skateboarder’s parents asks Harvell about arranging some shade and sprinklers for her soft- ball game that night, she is pleased to hear not only that the field has already been watered, but the game postponed due to heat. Harvell is also quick to remind her about the new adult co-ed kick ball league he’s forming for fall, when softball ends. Photo by Ted Olinger, KP News “Simple rules, no umps, single elimi- Summer recreation camps were quite nation tournament, and you get T- popular at Volunteer Park this year. Key shirts.” When asked what else he’s got Pen Parks offered camps for many youth planned, Harvell says, “The sky’s the sports, including a skateboarding camp. limit.” September 2009 • www.keypennews.com 19

(From FOOTBALL, Page 1) This year’s freshman Seahawks will be playing their counterparts on the Gig COMING school,” said Coach Laird. “The idea is Harbor Tides in the annual Guppy Bowl when they get to high school ball, they will Sept. 3 at the Gig Harbor High School SOON! have a strong foundation and the high lower grass field. Kick off is 3:30 p.m. school can work on high level concepts.” Regular PYF games are played every The PYF has 15 teams divided into five week through October (See www.penin- Celebrate the divisions by age. The Key Pen fields one sulayouthfootball.com). The season ends team per division, starting with the Mighty with the Seattle Seahawks Jamboree at Mites followed by Pee Wee, Bantam, Junior Qwest Field on Oct. 25, attended by the Key Peninsula and Cruiser. Gig Harbor has twice that. entire PYF league and Seattle Seahawks There are 380 football players, plus 50 players and cheerleaders. cheerleaders in the parallel PYF cheer The Key Peninsula News has program. Each team practices at least produced a coffee-table photography three times a week, not including optional actions both on and off the field the char- book celebrating the scenery and specialist clinics. That’s not all they teach. acteristics of teamwork, sportsmanship, the people of the Key. “We really stress sportsmanship and fair leadership, and lives his life in a way that play,” said PYF League Commissioner sets a high standard,” said Wickstrom. More than 140 color pages of Craig Wickstrom. “Unlike other sports, The program is significant for Key beautiful photographs of landscapes, historic where one great athlete can carry a team, Peninsula players because it gives them the photos, scenes from events and life around the peninsula in football it takes every player working in chance to meet kids off the Key who will unison to execute a play. We focus on eventually attend PHS with them. Expected release is October–more details in the developing every player on the team. “You definitely see the difference,” said October edition of Key Peninsula News Every player gets a minimum of eight plays Coach Laird, who spent the last two years every game regardless of their talent. This as an assistant coach for the PHS is outside our league rule in which there Seahawks before moving to PYF this Sponsored by community groups, businesses and organizations serving are no minimum play requirements.” season. “These kids come in as freshmen, the Key Peninsula and produced by KP News volunteers. The PYF also recognizes outstanding but they’ve already been playing together players with the PYF Spirit Award. “This two, three years. They know the plays; For a sneak peak, visit award is not for the top athlete but rather they know the expectations. They stand www.keypennews.com/celebrate the athlete that demonstrates through his out,” he said, smiling. 20 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News

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Sharon Hicks puts the finishing touches on the mural she painted for the civic Out & About center office. Hicks, To see more Out & About photos, visit our Website at www.keypennews.com and who said she has no follow the Photo Gallery link. See more of your neighbors out and about, Key Peninsula scenes formal training, said and happenings. The online gallery features only Website exclusive photos! she wanted to include key points of interest on the Key Peninsula in the mural. She spent about 75 hours painting the two large wood boards, and said it was a labor of love. It was finished and hung in August.

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Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News A Conestoga wagon driven by Chuck Kraft precedes a group of horse riders during the Krazy Key Parade that kicked off the Summer Family Fun Day at the civic center.

Fascinated by a very large prize show rooster, 18 month old Corbin Cohoe is watched over by 4th grade Vaughn student friends Alivia Keenan and Olivia Ramirez. Photo courtesy of Peggy Dunbar Big saws were part of the show during the Old Timers Day at the Longbranch Improvement Club. Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News Jennifer Miller and Julie Boardman whomp up a seemingly endless supply of great hamburgers for hungry Fun Day participants. Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News 22 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News

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(From PARKS, Page 1) Natural Resources stipulated that some of the timber on that property be Edward Jones ranked “Highest in Investor Satisfaction the future of the community. logged in order for DNR to get with Full Service Brokerage Firms,” according to the “We will have community meetings revenue from the sale of the timber, J.D. Power and Associates 2009 U.S. Full Service on future plans for Volunteer Park and Gallacher said. Investor Satisfaction Studysm. Visit jdpower.com. the rest of the Parks District and we Trust lands are managed by DNR and will be approving a new budget,” earn income to fund schools, universi- Lois Friedman Connie R Rose, AAMS Anglemyer said. “The result of those ties, capitol buildings and other state Financial Advisor Financial Advisor deliberations will affect this and future institutions, and fund local services in , generations on the Key Peninsula.” many counties. The Trust Land 7510 Pioneer Way. Suite 201 5775 Soundview Dr. Suite 203-C Key Pen Parks has contracted with Transfer program provides a way to Gig Harbor, WA, 98335 Gig Harbor, WA, 98335 253-851-4731 253-853-7988 Bruce Dees & Associates, a landscape dispose of underperforming lands, and architect firm that specializes in while still generating funds. park design. The company will develop A series of public meetings have a design, provide cost estimates, a been scheduled to get ideas and input development plan and other recom- on future improvements at Volunteer mendations, based on the ideas gath- Park, and others that are part of Key ered from the public meetings, Pen Parks. Gallacher said. An important part of the future also “By planning Volunteer Park we start rests on the parks commissioner elec- to plan the other parks,” he said. tions in November, Anglemyer said. Recreational activities and ideas are “I have strong feelings on who they expected from the community, and (commissioners) should be, and I some of those will be better suited at would like the public to have equally another park, he said. strong feelings,” he said. “These meet- “If you don’t have a plan, you plan to ings and the elections are your chance fail,” he said. to volunteer your time in a way that will The plan is to leave a lot of the 360 decide the character of the Key Horseshoe Lake property natural, but Peninsula for your children and part of the deal with the Department of beyond.”

ur Local Yo Foo rt d o Dear Community Members, B p Key Peninsula Food Bank is in need of food a p donations. Please help us by purchasing in bulk or n u single pieces any of the items listed below. We could k really use the help! ! S Thanks, Penny Gazabat Executive Director Our Food Bank Needs: Rice, Oat Meal, Peanut Butter, Pasta, Juice, Flour, Sugar, Pinto Beans, Mac & Cheese We are looking for Bread Run Drivers! Give us a call at 884-4440 A Special Key Peninsula Community Services Thank You to: Food Bank & Senior Center 17015 9th St Ct KPN John P. O. Box 392 Glennon Lakebay, WA 98349 for being our 253-884-4440 Volunteer of the Month FAX 253-884-6196 26 www.keypennews.com • Key Peninsula News KP man writes, publishes cookbook for men By Marsha Hart, KP News came to him. He began writing, he said, are designed for men. We’re monkey see shelf, or upright. and it flowed out as if someone else were monkey do people. Chef Andy so under- Reviews were mixed when he rented a This one is definitely sexist. On the first writing it. stood exactly what would work for guys.” booth to sell the book at the Tacoma Mall page, it reads: “You won’t find this book on The Panty Dropper Cookbook is The 80-page cookbook features 11 recipes during Christmas season last year. He said Oprah’s Book List. If Dodge’s self-published book and is avail- with professional photographs taken by those who bought the book came back to you are a woman, close able online for $14.95. Dodge of each prepared meal. The first 47 either buy another one or to say it was the this book now!” It is “It’s about how to invite a woman for a pages include advice on such subjects as how best gift they ever bought. Others who sexist for a reason, and date, treat her with respect and make a to ask for the date, the importance of staying didn’t buy it either didn’t like the cover or according to author great evening,” Dodge said. “It’s written for sober, and tools to have for cooking, such as the idea of the book, he said. Sam Dodge, the book is guys in guy-speak.” a non-stick frying pan. “We went to the mall to get a clear idea created solely for men. With the purchase of the book comes His wife Helen, who is an artist, part- of the demographic,” he said. It all started with access to online videos, which give step-by- nered each page of advice with her nude What they found was women were some blanket E-mails he DODGE step instruction of how to prepare each illustrations. buying it as a gift for the men in their lives. sent to friends while he recipe. “Helen helped me put it in an order and Dodge printed 4,000 copies. was working on a project a couple of years Chef Andy Simard, whom Dodge chose her artwork gave it a lot of class,” he said. “I think it will do well, and I think it will ago. His writings had nothing to do with because he “got it,” developed the recipes Because most women would be turned help with the intimidation factor we get cooking, but his friends said the exchanges that are featured in the book, and in the off to see such a book sitting on the over the fear of rejection,” he said. “It’s were so funny he should continue writing. online instructional videos. kitchen counter during a first date, Dodge great advice for young guys.” So Dodge, who lives in Home, dabbled “Most guys wouldn’t watch a cooking said he designed the spine so the title is not For information about the book visit with writing this and that, and then an idea show,” he said. “These recipes and videos showing when the book is stacked on a www.thepantydroppercookbook.com

overalls, most just know him as Pete. On He had many friends here that he grandchildren. He will be deeply missed OBITUARIES Aug. 6, 2009, my dad, Pete Borchers, valued deeply. My thanks to those who by his wife Chanetta; his daughters, passed away. offered their time, help, friendship and Rebecca Deem & Jennifer Myers; his In my heart I know my father is now concern to my dad over the years. God’s sons: Patrick, Daniel, Nathaniel, Jeffrey with our Father in heaven. Pete leaves blessings to you all. – Cindy (Borchers) and Andrew Ludwig; his grandchildren, Pete Borchers here on Earth a sister, a brother, many Polley. Jordan and Jeremiah; and his mother, nieces, nephews, cousins, grandkids, Rose Ludwig. Family members also For over 50 years folks have seen him sons, daughters, friends and me, his baby. Peter Alan Ludwig include his sisters: Diana Davidson, driving up and down the Key Peninsula One request Dad made multiple times Donna Lightfoot and Sylvia Thompson. in an “old red Ford”, a red and white was when he left this earth he didn’t want Peter Ludwig, 57, passed away August 18, Memorial Services were held Aug. 24 at wrecker, or the last few years barreling any ceremony. I feel bound to honor this 2009 in Lakebay. For the past 16 years, he Community Bible Fellowship in Gig down the road at 25 mph in a white wish so there will be no funeral or memo- has lived in Lakebay and been an active Harbor. Please read an extended obit- Toyota pickup. Many know him from the rial service in compliance with his part of Community Bible Fellowship. uary and leave online condolences original Pete’s Towing. A big man in blue instructions. Peter loved his wife, children and at www.havenrest.com.

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