NEWS

	Goats, llamas, and ponies — Every animal is a champ Danna Webster September 1, 2004 Key Pen resident Carolyn Willis puts her imagination and love of animals to work for a new all-species contest. The All-Critters’ Fair and Inter-Specie Competition is presented by StillPointe Llama Rescue on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds.
	From Pioneer Stock: Martha Jolley, Young at Heart Colleen Slater August 1, 2004 Martha Jolley, the oldest of three “pioneer stock” children raised on Rocky Bay, shares childhood memories.
	Proposed hospital clears major roadblocks Rodika Tollefson August 1, 2004 Work on the proposed Franciscan Health Systems hospital in Gig Harbor will proceed at full speed, following a deadline that brought no appeals to the Certificate of Need granted by the state.
	Changes ahead for Key Peninsula News Colleen Slater August 1, 2004 Key Peninsula News changes structure following resignation of editor and publishing committee chairman.
	SR-302 receives makeover Danna Webster August 1, 2004 Traffic was slow around Victor in July, but the delays were worth it: Crews were doing much-needed work on State Route 302.
	A day in the life of an oyster farmer Danna Webster August 1, 2004 Oyster farmer Erika Wiksten works from dark to dark—but this business owner is content of sharing her workspace with eagles, birds and fish.
	One country’s surplus is another’s treasure Rodika Tollefson August 1, 2004 Guatemalan firefighters and the country’s fire chief visit their local counterparts—and leave with two surplus fire engines and a stockpile of emergency supplies.
	Team looks out for water quality, habitat Irene Torres August 1, 2004 A team of two environmental specialists shares insights into their work of protecting water quality and habitat.
	Old Timers’ Day greets young and old Various Contributors August 1, 2004 The Old Timer’s Day is Aug. 21, so mark your calendars for this great street party. As always, it will be at the Longbranch Improvement Club and many special activities are planned.
	Renaissance Faire brings knights, wares, fun Karen Hale August 1, 2004 The seventh annual Washington Renaissance Faire is once again coming to the Key Peninsula, with this year’s dates Aug. 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22.
	Chainsaws and tractors and good times, oh my! Danna Webster August 1, 2004 "Apples and Berries and Pies, oh my!” The now-familiar phrase and its accompanying smiley-faced fruit will once again set the mood for this area’s biggest party, the Key Peninsula Community Fair.
	A man of big heart Hugh McMillan July 1, 2004 John Parker, sponsor and mentor of local youth baseball, gives equal support and encouragement to his teams and their opponents.
	2004 fair promises more, better than ever Danna Webster July 1, 2004 Carnival rides, games, vendors and the popular Bullwacking Kass with her oxen will be back in August—along with new Key Pen Community Fair acts including chainsaw woodcarvers and a tractor pull.
	From Pioneer Stock – The Summerfelt Family Colleen Slater July 1, 2004 A Midwest couple settles on the Key Pen, where new generations grow extensive family roots.