May Day found Vaughn Elementary School’s Dolores Lund and Jeanne Griffin assisted by student Nick Bychkov stomping aluminum cans into recyclable flatness on behalf of the school’s recycling program.

Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News

Longbranch Improvement Club Sailors and visitors prepare for the Opening Day Race. Opening Day for Washington Sailors often is cool and wet. May 2 was with the tradition but did not stop LIC Sailors and visitors from coming out to celebrate a new sailing season with an Opening Day race.

Photo by Ron Cameron, Special to the KP News

Ben Goins pitches his first game since rules for Minor Prep allow players to pitch and not just coach-pitch.

Photo by September Hyde, KP News

Guests on the balcony at the KP Civic Center gather for buffet dinner provided by the Outback Steak House at Vaughn Elementary School’s fundraiser in mid-May.

Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News

Key Peninsula Fire Lt. Bill Sawaya shares the stage with KPMS’ 6th grader Victoria Brown-Miller whom the Department recognized for the role she played in saving her dad’s life. The KP Fire Fighters Association and Local 3152 awarded the aspiring young artist the artist’s easel and supplies seen here for her quick and cool response to the emergency.

Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News

Key Peninsula Fire Lt. Gary Way hefts the new 39 pound hydraulic cutting tool purchase of which was made possible thanks to a grant from the KPFD Auxiliary, the Ashes.

Photo by Hugh McMillan, KP News