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Yesterday | The Peninsula Gateway

Pierce County library program asks readers to get creative

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Educator Heather Detwiler talks with children about animals and their habitats last Thursday at the Key Center branch of the Pierce County Library System.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

Fox Island Days

Virdie Golliher and Georgia Moore as early Fox Island residents - one dressed up and one dressed for work.

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The Peninsula Gateway

Fox Island revolver shooter lands third in international competition

James Austin of Fox Island keeps a steady grip on his .38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver outside his home.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

Hydroplane racer dies of massive heart attack

He was a man known for his stunning navigation in the water. A hydroplane racer and boat mechanic for upwards of 40 years, Terry Troxell died June 6 from a massive heart attack in his Gig Harbor home.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

Kopachuck student scores in top 4 percent on ACT

Amanda Gordon, 14, poses with the medal she was awarded at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

Gig Harbor Undressed

3 ways to see Gig Harbor by water

Gig Harbor, WA, is an amazingly beautiful town.A People come literally from all over the world and are just struck by how beautiful our scenery is.A I've got to tell you, though, if you haven't seen Gig Harbor from the water, you don't know what you are missing.A Everything changes.A You get a totally different perspective of the town, the ...

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

Alaska Airlines shows off its top guns

Pilot Mike Rinehart followed in the footsteps of his father, 'Jolly Jack' Rinehart.

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Wed Jun 03, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

Mr. Love Handles, put your shirt back on

Ladies and gentlemen, if you haven't spent the last two months preparing your body for the summer skimpy clothing season, forget about it.

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Sun May 24, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

A race for the cure

Dorothy and Anthony Brinz, in foreground, pose with Norm Hower, John Hogan, John Hopkins and Stan Liebenberg.

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Fri May 22, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

Community members strive for big impact

WE OFTEN tell stories about people from the community who are doing their best to make a different in the world.

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Wed May 20, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

Out our way: Memorial Day honors departed veterans

VFW District 4 Color and Honor Guard at Ivy Green Cemetery last Memorial Day. From left to right: Gary Helmick of Gig Harbor, Rick Stout of Lakebay, Kent Lachner of Fox Island, Dale Goheen of Gig Harbor and Dale Spitler of Gig Harbor.

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Tue May 05, 2009

The News Tribune - Homepage - News, S...

Some Pierce County parks may change hands

Pierce County may shop some of its parks to other local governments in an effort to conserve money for other parks and services.

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Sun May 03, 2009

Tacoma News Tribune

Some Pierce County parks may change hands

Clinton Burnham of Algona fires a disc while playing disc golf with his Auburn Riverside High School friends at Riverside Disc Golf in Riverside Park in Sumner.

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Fri May 01, 2009

Gig Harbor Undressed

Canterwood and Gig Harbor waterfront opens this weekend

LOTS of open houses this weekend!A We're in another one of those "This is why I live in Gig Harbor" weather spells, and along with the gorgeous blossoms home buyers are starting to sprout in Gig Harbor as well.A There are several open houses in Gig Harbor and Fox Island this weekend, with a few themed opens.

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Wed Apr 29, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

Fox Island teen wins state literature contest

Gig Harbor High School junior Michael Bouterse recently won the Washington State Letters About Literature contest with his piece about Sophie Scholl, who was executed by the Third Reich for her criticism of the German political party.

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Wed Apr 22, 2009

Peninsula Gateway

Profiles in Education: Rachel Robuck

Being a fifth-grade teacher means balancing several different responsibilities. In the Peninsula School District, it's the last year of elementary school before middle school, and the curriculum involves a wide range of topics to prepare students academically.

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Fri Apr 17, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

Act now to become less dependent on harmful fossil fuels

I have lived on Fox Island for all of the 20 years my life, and I have been a part of this community since 1989.

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Wed Apr 15, 2009

Kitsap Sun

Ruth Elenor Archer, 75

Surviving are daughters Linda Carlson, 54, of Port Orchard, Darnell Sumner, 49, of Bremerton; granddaughters, Jeaneatte Post, 32, of Bremerton, Tiffiney Sumner, 24, of Bremerton, Vanessa Clark, 37, of Battle Ground, and Danielle Hauge, 34, of Fox Island; great-granddchildren Jordan and Joshua Post, Krystal, Dylan, Gavin Clark, Lily Hauge.

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Mon Apr 13, 2009

Gig Harbor Undressed

Gig Harbor Uptown Center Car Show coming up

Gig Harbor car enthusiasts haveA a fun event coming upand one that supports a great cause.A Fox Island resident Dorothy Brinz will be hosting the inaugural Gig Harbor Uptown Car Show to benefit the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Research foundation.A Dorothy will be participating in the Seattle 3-day, and this car show will help raise funds for her ...

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Sat Apr 11, 2009

The Peninsula Gateway

Congrats on that

From Olalla - Krista Haxton. GH students named to PLU's Dean's list for fall 2008 Gig Harbor students Elaine Olbertz and Zachary Pearson have been named to Pacific Lutheran University's Dean's List for fall 2008.

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