A view of historic Faraway from the water. Photo: Richard Hildahl
Luke and Jonah Fritsch, of Boy Scout Troop 220, sell popcorn in front of Buck’s in Key Center to raise money for their troop. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
Anna Brones shows off one of the items that was auctioned at this year’s Two Waters Arts Alliance Colors of Autumn fundraiser at the Civic Center in September. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
Harvest Moon near sunset taken from Cliff Avenue in Longbranch. Photo: Richard Hildahl
Peninsula High School varsity volleyball players took on Shelton High School on Sept. 28, winning three games to two. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
The two Gig Harbor U13 girls soccer teams played each other recently, with the Thunderbirds scoring two goals in the second half for a 3-1 victory. Shown here is Thunderbird Raina Hyde, of Key Pen, booting the ball toward the United goal. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
Kids (and some adults) are enjoying themselves on the playground at Gateway Park on its first official open day. A steady stream of kids and adults stop at the park through the evening. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
Peninsula water polo team took on Wilson’s Rams on Oct. 5, losing in a mighty effort. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
Peninsula girls soccer team played well against Yelm High School on Oct. 3 and won the game 4-0. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
CROSS-COUNTRY COMES TO MIDDLE SCHOOL Peninsula School District offered a crosscountry program this year for the first time at the middle school level. The Key Peninsula Middle School families only had about four days to get their paperwork in but despite the rush, 38 students participated. Participation was strongest among sixth-graders. The team practiced twice a week at Volunteer Park for six weeks and had four districtwide meets at Sehmel Homestead Park in Gig Harbor. Coach Paula Grandy said that at the final track meet, on Oct. 11, 26 of the runners had personal records and finished strong with their best time. Top KPMS runners (all finished in top 15 in district): 8th grade — boys: Austin Hansen (team, captain, MPV and 3rd best time all ages at district); girls: Annika Brown; 7th grade — boys: Colin Rinnels; girls: Eliza Brown; 6th grade— boys: Caden Wade; girls: Anne Shipp Above: Runners from all four Peninsula School District middle schools at the start line during the final district meet for the season. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
Angel Guild’s “Viking Maiden,” was the winner in the KP Farm Tour scarecrow competition, organization category ($50). Other winners were: “Death Dinghy,” The Blend (business category, $100); “Scared Sideways,” Kathy Lions (individual, $75); “Well Dressed Teenagers,” Red Barn (youth group, $25). Everyone else gets a honorable mention. “It was a hard decision,” the judges said. Photo: Danna Webster, KP News
Annabelle and Aiden Hall are enjoying treats provided at the Key Pen Parks’ Halloween celebration at Gateway Park on Oct. 18. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
Kara Kelly, Lance Raioglo and Talliah Rawls had their faces painted by Elea and Thor Williams at the Key Pen Parks’ Halloween celebration at Gateway Park on Oct. 18. Photo: Ed Johnson, KP News
Candidates for November races in a forum Oct. 10 at the Key Peninsula Civic Center, answering questions from the public about their positions. The annual candidates forum was sponsored by the Key Peninsula Business Association, Key Peninsula Civic Center Association, Key Peninsula Community Council and Key Peninsula News. Photo: Ed Johnson
KGHP station manager Spencer Abersold, a.k.a “The Walrus,” broadcasts the forum live. Photos: Ed Johnson, KP News