In the 1880 census Charles Pack, the first settler on Herron Island, was recorded as living on Ketron Island. Ketron is a small island on the opposite side of the Sound, across from Steilacoom. …
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Joseph Pentheroudakis, KP News
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7/30/20
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When I turned 18, I told my dad I was never going to miss an election. Not a general, primary or special election. I grew up with parents that took their civic responsibilities seriously and I guess …
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Meredith Browand
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7/30/20
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This country is probably more divided today than it has been since the Civil War. Ten minutes on Facebook is enough to make it clear that we just aren’t getting along. Donald Trump’s …
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Rob Vajko
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7/30/20
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Thanks for your congratulations on my success. Sorry about my tardy reply to your letter (KP News, May 2020), but I’ve been so busy lately, what with over 11 million COVID-19 cases and over …
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Richard Gelinas
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7/30/20
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We in the Peninsula School District join the rest of our nation in sad recognition that many children and families are in pain right now, but especially our black children and …
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Dr. Art Jarvis
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6/26/20
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Volunteering for civic organizations on the Key Peninsula is often associated with rearranging furniture, separating the recyclables, and raising enormous amounts of money from the community just to give it back to them in a new and improved format. …
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Ted Ralston
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6/26/20
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I was already in southern Turkey on my way to Syria when the Gulf War began in earnest in January 1991. I’d been unsuccessfully …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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6/26/20
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There are 18 pounds of coffee in my refrigerator right now. Somehow, it helps me feel safe. I am aware this makes no sense. But for me, coffee …
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Vicki Husted Biggs
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6/26/20
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I can count on the fingers of one hand the times the universe has surprised me with bits of unexpected joy these last few months. Don’t get …
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Joseph Penteroudakis, KP News
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6/26/20
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When this whole thing started, the family indulged in these long, elaborate breakfasts since there was no place anyone had to be, …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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5/29/20
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In this era of social distancing, being out of the loop has been an adjustment, especially since there are no loops to be in. With meetings …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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5/29/20
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I have been bombarded with this phrase through emails, ads on TV, radio, news media and everyday conversations. But it doesn’t resonate with me. The …
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Caleb Galbreath, KP News
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5/29/20
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The Key Peninsula, like the rest of the world, is beset by turbulent times. COVID-19, financial upheaval and social reorganization are …
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Dan Whitmarsh
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5/29/20
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I’m 89 years old. I’m doing fine. My apartment is pleasant and my balcony has a nice view. Three meals a day and snacks are delivered to my door. Packages appear …
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Phyllis Henry
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5/1/20
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“Stay safe,” the cashier at the checkout said as I was putting my groceries back in the cart and getting ready to head out.
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Joseph Pentheroudakis, KP News
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5/1/20
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I am typically an undeniable news junkie. I love to watch the news, I read all types of news outlets throughout the day, and I can identify my favorite cable …
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Meredith Browand
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5/1/20
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Well, you’ve done it. You’ve spread beyond China to every state in the U.S. and most countries on Earth. You’re a celebrity!
As a …
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Rich Gelinas
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5/1/20
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In August 1984, I was in the summer term of my junior year at college in New York City, working part-time and starting chemotherapy for lymphoma. …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/27/20
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“Do not be afraid.” It’s a command heard throughout the Bible. From the mouths of angels, prophets and Jesus himself, …
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Dan Whitmarsh
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3/27/20
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Being native Texans born and bred, my cousins, brother and I celebrated Easter traditions with far more enthusiasm than ordinary children — …
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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3/27/20
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