NEWS

	Gardener creates ‘antiques’ Colleen Slater May 1, 2004 Kathie Du Priest doesn’t consider herself an artist—a notion anyone who visits her garden will certainly disagree with.
	Deadline approaches for KP Community Council nominations Staff Report May 1, 2004 As the elections are approaching for the Key Peninsula Community Council in June, the interim board of directors is asking candidates interested in being elected to the board to nominate themselves by May 31.
	Architect inspired by natural, sustainable design Various Contributors May 1, 2004 Jim Olson started one of his first projects with $500 from his parents—and 45 years later, the successful architect uses the cabin, after multiple additions, as his quiet Key Peninsula getaway.
	From Pioneer Stock: Transplanted island boy Colleen Slater May 1, 2004 Dick Radonich grew up on McNeil Island but when he was 16, the federal government made his family move from their homestead.
	Blondie’s Bar and Grill, where everyone will know your name Bill Dietz May 1, 2004 Writer William C. Dietz sets off to learn all he can about the new restaurant getting ready to open in Key Center.
	PHS holds awards assembly Staff Report May 1, 2004 Community members are invited to Peninsula High School’s scholarships awards ceremony, where students will be presented with their scholarships by various businesses, organizations and private individuals.
	Schools stomp on bad habit Hugh McMillan May 1, 2004 Mr. Butt was welcome around local schools in April—but only because he was there to talk about dangers of smoking during the school district-wide smoke-out day.
	Residents want to see action on SR-302 fixes Danna Webster May 1, 2004 Residents speak out at a meeting with elected representatives discussing the situation of State Route 302.
	New development under way in Palmer Lake Irene Torres May 1, 2004 Cedarland Northwest, which got started with a fixer-upper home five years ago and grew to employ more than a dozen staff, is building a new Key Pen development.
	May 8 fair has the best of Key Pen Rodika Tollefson May 1, 2004 Now in its third year, the show-and-tell has the official name of the Key Peninsula Livable Community Fair. Key Peninsula groups show all the things they do to make this a better place.
	Metropolitan Park District Election May 18 Staff Report May 1, 2004 The May 18 special election ballot will ask voters whether a Key Peninsula Metropolitan Park District should be created, and to choose five of the 10 candidates for the newly created board.
	Key Peninsula Livable Community Fair coming May 8 Staff Report April 1, 2004 More than 45 booths and entertainment including cloggers, the Tacoma Rainiers mascot, canine demonstration, fish pond and a lot more are part of this year’s annual Livable Community Fair.
	Arts group dazzles at Spring Fling Hugh McMillan April 1, 2004 Like any other event organized by Two Waters Arts Alliance, the Spring Fling proved to be a classy, well-attended event.
	KP Senior Society: Having a jolly good time Colleen Slater April 1, 2004 Members of the Key Peninsula Senior Society turn Thursday into a special day—and invite all over senior citizens to join in for food, games and friendship.
	Making bio-diesel and wind generators Karen Hale April 1, 2004 Part 2 of the series looks at bio-diesel and wind generators.