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June 2005 Issue   


Transportation package includes SR-302 funding
 The Legislature’s $8.5 billion transportation package includes funds for State Route 302--but Key Pen residents should read all the fine print before giving it the thumbs up.
 >Full story


 

Capitalism lights up newest ‘shop’
The Key Center “Rural Activity Center” features a new business--but not everyone’s glad to see it.
 >Full Story
 
 Skateboards may roll in Key Peninsula parks
Kids who live on the Key Peninsula need something they can drop in and do, something that is not organized. A skate park is good for kids of all ages. That is the belief of Chuck West. Building a skate park for KP kids is his dream. >Full Story
LIC marks boating season opening
The first Saturday in May, happy boating enthusiasts enjoyed the annual Opening Day of Boating Breakfast at the Longbranch Improvement Club’s dock on Filucy Bay. >Full Story
Key Pen Community House has new director
 The new KPCS director, Luke Snyder, is not a stranger to the Key Peninsula, nor to the Community House. >Full Story
A ‘No’ vote for the transportation proposal
Rep. Derek Kilmer explains his decision to vote against the transportation budget in a guest column to Key Pen News. >Full story
‘Landlocked’ residents want answers
Several dozen property owners whose main access is off “144th Street” have been unable to obtain any county permits, and are fighting against what they say is essentially a landlocked situation. >Full story
North Bay has a new water park
Allyn celebrates the grand opening of a new park, which includes a kayak launch and sandy beach. >Full story
From Pioneer Stock - Phyllis Anker appreciates her roots
The granddaughter of Key Peninsula homesteaders recalls memories of growing up on a farm in the 1930s. >Full Story
Winery opening soon near you
Key Pen resident Claude Gahard brings sophisticated tastes from his native France to his new Trillium Creek Winery, which he operates on the KP with his wife, Claudia. >Full story

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