Community newspaper serving Key Peninsula residents

     

    
October
2007 Issue 

 

Extreme makeover, Key Peninsula style:
Volunteers band to help injured woman
Two organizations mobilize volunteers to help a local woman who was injured in a brutal dog attack at her home.

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Flavor of Fall a fine affair
The popular fundraiser returns to the Civic Center after four year, and organizers hope to beat last auction’s $30,000 proceeds.

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Scoutmaster Bill Macaras retires
The “father of scouting” on the Key Peninsula hangs his hat and passes the leadership of Troop 220 on to a new scoutmaster.

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Drowning saddens neighborhood
A 22-year-old Tacoma woman drowns in Palmer Lake over the Labor Day weekend.

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Youth orchestra provides broad opportunities
Peninsula Youth Orchestra, under the helm of Key Pen resident Paula Vander Poel, tries to offer unique opportunities to area children.

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Big changes at Key Peninsula restaurants
Blondie’s and the Huck move out while El Sombrero plans to move in.

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Devil’s Head activity raises concerns
Development activity on a property formerly eyed as a waterfront park causes speculation about the land’s future use.

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First KP Harvest Fest: Foods, wines, farm tours and good times
The first Key Pen Harvest Fest will feature a tour of several farms, music, food and more; the fest is planned as an annual event.

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Interim geoduck ordinance passes committee
After a unanimous vote by a Pierce County Council committee to adopt interim commercial aquaculture regulations, the resolution goes to full council for vote.

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