September 2006
Issue
Opportunity
or concern?
Key Pen beaches prime spots for geoduck harvesting
Geoduck farming presents a promising economic
opportunity, but lacks scientific evidence about
long-term impacts on the environment. Second article in
a series
>Full story
Metro Parks Board
commissioner resigns KP Metropolitan Parks District
Commissioner Jerry Schick’s resignation follows on the
heels of recent controversy regarding a resolution by
the board to allow commissioner stipends. >Full Story
Open discussion forums feature topic of peace
A new group called Key Peacemakers hopes to foster
dialogue, education and debate focused on the topic of
peace. >Full story
Community House brings entertaining summer events to the
Peninsula
Two annual events raise
several thousands dollars to benefit programs for senior
and low-income Key Pen residents.>Full story
Key Pen Lions Youth Exchange Program builds cultural
bridges
Local families participate
in international program that allows youth to explore
other countries and cultures
>Full story
A day at the faire
Knights, minstrels,
storytellers and even Her Royal Majesty were part of an
experience that brought the medieval times to life in
Wauna. >Full story
Mission: Possible
Kenya humanitarian trip takes twist
Local residents’ trip to
Kenya results in first running water well in a village
of 35,000 people. >Full story
New League of Women Voters unit to address KP traffic
A newly created Gig
Harbor/Key Peninsula unit of the League of Women Voters
will study the topic of safety and congestion in Purdy.>Full story
Volunteer spotlight: Jerry Kozak Jerry Kozak
has found a new community after feeling Poland, and now
volunteers as a firefighter—a profession he had in his
former country.
>Full story Communities in Schools
expands programs Communities in
Schools of Peninsula is on an ambitious goal to recruit
a total of 85 volunteers, 35 more than last year, for
its after school reading and math mentoring programs.
>Full story
Former resident brings back family, new business Danielle Young
takes her pet grooming business on the road—bringing the
service to the customers’ front yards.
>Full story
Artist Jeanne Crider paints on anything she finds Jeannie Crider
loves “found art”—painting on any object she finds;
rocks, bulbs, chain saws and even leafs have all served
as her canvas. >Full story
