Now it’s Staniewicz' turn to tranform the island, and it’s quite a project in itself. The new pole will need to be 70 feet tall in order to be seen next to the trees that surround it.
Staniewicz’ project benefits a memorial to one of the islands’ early settlers and highly-influential resident — Walter Keys . The present flag pole is more than 60 years old and contains toxic lead paint that is peeling, rusted, and has never been repaired.
Keys was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and World War I. After retiring from the Army and moving to Bainbridge Island in 1918, he opened Bainbridge Motors Company in 1926 — back in the day of the mosquito fleet when there were no cars or roads on the island or bridge . Keys led the transformation of the island from tiny lumber mills into the modern, integrated community with roads and bridges.Now it’s Staniewicz’ turn to tranform the island, and it’s quite a project in itself. The new pole will need to be 70 feet tall in order to be seen next to the trees that surround it. A new addition will include new lighting features to shine on the flag 24/7, so drivers can easily see it when visiting the ferry terminal.
When its all said and done, Staniewicz will need to come up with approximately $20,000 for his Eagle Project and is seeking donations. You can donate toward
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