Zoie Ewald of Gig Harbor began raising money for Food Backpacks 4 Kids at a very early age.
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9/28/22
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Fortunately, in our little corner of the world we are immune to the most vile and incendiary campaign rhetoric. Sure, there are instances where messages reflect the pervasive incivility that seems to …
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Carolyn Wiley
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8/31/22
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At the end of the school year, the big question for parents is: “How will my kid spend the summer?” The Red Barn Youth Center’s summer program may have an …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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6/29/22
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When driving along the Key Peninsula Highway through Key Center, pay attention to the litter-free roadside and notice the hanging baskets, large flower-filled pots and weeded beds along the road. The …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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6/29/22
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A simple idea garnered big rewards for students and families at Minter Creek Elementary School in May.
The Minter Creek PTA fundraiser, spearheaded by Jessica Gamble, raised almost $10,000 in two …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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6/1/22
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Most people who drive the section of Key Peninsula Highway between Home and Whiteman Road get a lift from seeing the white picket fence, the blossom-filled yard and the little flower stand on the …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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4/26/22
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Even before I left Texas, I was pretty much a wild-eyed, tree-hugging, bleeding-heart liberal. Having spent my teaching career in schools that served singularly needy neighborhoods, my liberal bias …
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Carolyn Wiley
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3/31/22
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Feeding the hungry has become more of an imperative in recent years on the Key Peninsula. Local volunteers and groups have expanded their work by maintaining “Little Food Pantries” on the …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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3/31/22
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $133.5 million to the national nonprofit Communities in Schools Feb. 3. It was the largest unsolicited and unrestricted gift in the organization’s …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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2/28/22
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The Angel Guild has had a positive impact on the lives of Key Peninsula residents for more than four decades, according to Carla Parkhurst, who has been coordinator at the thrift shop for 11 …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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2/28/22
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I, Carolyn Wiley, being of questionably sound mind, resolve to make no New Year’s Resolutions — not this year, next year or ever again.
If I don’t have the time or energy to make the change …
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Carolyn Wiley
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12/30/21
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“May Peace Prevail on Earth” was the message celebrating the installation of Peace Poles at Evergreen Elementary School Dec. 10. The phrase is posted on the monument in eight different …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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12/30/21
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Most of the year, Santa Claus can go about in public without a single child noticing him. But come autumn, he breaks out his red fedora and starts waxing his moustache; he is no longer incognito.
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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12/2/21
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Recently I rediscovered a forgotten pleasure.
I have come to believe that waiting is one of life’s under appreciated treasures. Unfortunately, societal norms have created the impression that …
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Carolyn Wiley
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9/1/21
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Band leader Roes did some digging to verify the new band’s 30-year history and identify some highlights.
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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9/1/21
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In recognition of World Ocean Day, five Key Peninsula Middle School students organized and hosted a community beach cleanup on the Purdy Spit June 12.
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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6/30/21
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It seems eons ago that the pool closed, but we were finally back in the water and relearning the water aerobics routine. I was huffing and puffing through the moves when Chris, the lifeguard, …
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Carolyn Wiley
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5/26/21
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Peninsula School District and the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation annually solicit nominations from PSD staff to identify graduating seniors for excellence in academics and leadership. Selected …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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4/28/21
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Social distancing opened up blocks of unscheduled time and put the lie to my standard excuse: “I don’t have time to ____.” In the initial phase of isolation, I felt the need to …
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Carolyn Wiley
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2/24/21
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As I entered the early stages of restless boredom, our modern conveniences conspired to provide distraction. Minor amusements were provided by the DIY restoration of the coffee grinder, a favorite chainsaw, the TV remote, a sewing machine and other malfunctioning amenities.
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Carolyn Wiley
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12/2/20
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