North Kitsap Herald, December 19, 2014

By RICHARD D. [email protected]

POULSBO — The Poulsbo

City Council gave Mayor Becky Erickson permission on Dec. 17 to begin negotiations for the sale of the city’s old police station.

“This is authorizing me to make an agreement,” Erickson told the council before it unanimously voted to approve the negotiation.

Sound West Group of Bremerton has approached the city with interest of purchasing the 24,829-square-foot property in downtown Poulsbo. Erickson said no price or site plans have been discussed yet.

By KIPP [email protected]

POULSBO — The North Kitsap School Board adopted a policy on Nov. 13 that requires the district to provide a safe and dis-crimination-free learning environ-ment for transgender students.

The policy requires all schools to have a common approach to transgender students with regard to records, health and education information, communication, rest-room and locker room accessibil-ity, sports and more. The policy allows transgender students to attend school in the way they identify themselves, providing an equal opportunity for learning and achievement.

The transgender policy was not mandated by the federal or state governments.

POULSBO — North Kitsap residents donated $2,000 this week to the Poulsbo Lions/Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund, bringing the to-date total to $11,281.

The fund is a third of the way to exceeding the 2013 campaign total of $32,431, fund chairman John S. Macdonald reported.

The fund helps North Kitsap residents in crisis meet basic needs and emergency expenses.

Donations are tax-deduct-ible and can be mailed to P.O. Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Donations are also accepted at the North Kitsap Herald, 19351 8th Ave. NE, Poulsbo; and Union Bank, 19950 7th Ave. NE, Poulsbo.

WEEK 4R. Montgomery: $250, to our

neighbors, friends, pilgrims and wackos — Monty & Eileen.


POULSBO — Downtown Poulsbo is slightly more bare these days, and not because fall has taken the leaves off of the trees, rather because someone has taken branches and limbs off of Front Street’s last stand-

ing tree.The action was done to a city-

owned tree, without public per-mission.

“I just can’t believe he did it,” Mayor Becky Erickson said. “You don’t just go and harm a tree that you don’t own.”

“This happened without our

knowledge,” she added, “This is not acceptable. It’s defacing a public asset. It is illegal.”

On Dec. 2, Poulsbo residents noticed a private contractor cut-ting a considerable portion of limbs off of a downtown maple tree along Front Street. The police were called and discov-ered the limbing was being done to a city-owned tree, but without city permission.

According to the police report

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‘It’s defacing a public asset’ To create an equal learning climate

See FUND, Page A3

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See TREE, Page A3

See STATION, Page A9

A contractor cuts a city-owned tree on Front Street, Dec. 2. The contractor said he trimmed the tree to pre-vent shading that caused mold growth on the neighboring building. Mayor Becky Erickson said the contrac-tor did not have the city’s permission to cut the tree. Contributed photo

School board adopts policy protecting participation of transgender students

Poulsbo Lions / Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund

Local fund grows to $11,281Poulsbo Lions/Raab Foundation Bellringer

Developer Sound West Group of Bremerton

Poulsbo’s old police station may have a buyer

Dec. 26 edition■ The final story in our Neighbors

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Mayor wants contractor prosecuted for cutting city tree on Front Street

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SOUTH KITSAPPort Orchard #667692 $129,777Come by for a visit & this clean, updated, & well cared for home will sweep you o� your feet & reel you in with its functional layout & � nished basement. 3 bedrooms, cozy living area, with an updated kitchen featuring nice touches of tile & fancy � xtures. James Bergstrom 360-876-9600

Port Orchard #716911 $217,000You’re not going to want to miss this one! This lrg rambler features 4 bdrms & 1.75 bths, 1,894 sq.ft. w/2 living spaces. Fresh interior paint, newer double pane windows, vinyl siding, gas heat, air conditioning, Corian kit counter tops, bthrms done by Bath� tters, new sinks, separate dining rm & all appliances included. Nancy Mackleit 360-551-7476

Port Orchard #689967 $219,900Beautiful home secluded on two sides by 16+ acres of private woods. 3 bedrooms plus bonus room, family room and storage space! Property has many features including a heat pump, wood � replace, hot tub, and security system! Johan Bester 360-876-9600

Port Orchard #677259 $229,950Purchase a well cared for, updated large lot home. Water heater, � replace & forced air heat- all natural gas. Master w/Full bath & walk-in closet. All 3 baths have new tile � oors & vanities. Stackable W/D, Stainless Appliances & A/C. Fresh carpet in all bedrooms. Relaxing Hot Tub on large tiered deck. Bryan Petro 360-876-9600

Port Orchard #723255 $239,000Located within moments of central Port Orchard as well as the highway. Single story home has family, living, and dining rooms and comes with an extra large 2 car attached garage. Beth Sturdivan 360-876-9600

Port Orchard #704568 $249,950This 3 bedroom 2 bath brand new home is located on 1.23 acres, and features 1600+ sq ft of living space. The open � oor plan is great for entertaining, and even has a separate room for a living area, den, or extra family room. Andrew Welch 360-876-9600

Union #723123 $229,000Custom built home w/wood siding. Open � r plan, 2160 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2.75 bth on 1.91 ac. Partial Water & Mtn Views. Lrg kitchen & great rm on main � r w/a bdrm & full bth. Upstairs is lrg mstr ste w/ loft area & mstr bth. Finished bsmt w/bdrm & lrg bonus rm. Outside has lrg deck, garden area & outbuilding. This home features Wood Siding & has a furnace. Jeanette Paulus 360-286-4321

M ASON COUNTY

Port Ludlow #516336 $1,230,000Custom built waterfront home on 11.73 acres overlooking Hood Canal & Mt Baker. Expansive views, open � oor plan, main � r guest or mstr suite, lrg kitchen, formal/informal dining, & 10’ ceilings. Stroll the low-maintenance grounds & enjoy 392’ of high bank waterfront. RV Parking w/full hookups, 3-car garage & much more! Randy Taplin 360-731-2200

Seabeck #611128 $2,700,000A rare Paci� c NW Gem. Western exposure & 300’ of no bank/level sandy beach waterfront. Outstanding 3 bdrm/4 bth modern home on 5.46 ac of land enjoys commanding unobstructed vistas of Puget Sound/Hood Canal & Olympic Mtn Range. Boat House & rails. Spectacular entry in this 5692 sf home. Architecturally designed for NW lifestyle at its best! Irene & Chris Wurden 360-791-8844

WATERFRONT

COMMERCIALBremerton #688506 $280,000Zoning - Highway/tourist commercial .84 Acre o� State Hwy 3 in Gorst. 130+ ft of Road Frontage 250+ ft to back property line. One is a 2BR/1BA 800 sq. ft. house set back on the property and is ready to rent/live. The other is a 3BR/1BA House/Business that is right o� HWY 3 with an annual average daily tra� c volume of 10,001-15,000. 2 Sewer lines. Free 120+ Gallons of water grandfathered in by city. Investor? Business Opportunity? Live and work? Kristina Togia 360-536-5275

Bremerton #723923 $235,000Warehouse Bldg for only $28/SF! Well built & maintained 8,400 sq.ft. 2 story daylight basement w/ground � oor entry on each level. Freight elevator. Potential seller � nancing. Mark Danielsen 360-509-1299

Silverdale #548528 $404,0006,400 sq.ft. o� ce building I Silverdale. Un� nished & ready for your buildout. Price includes a 29,000 sq.ft. lot for extra parking or another building. Joe Michelsen 360-509-4009

BREMERTONSilverdale Estates #676934 $49,950Enjoy Senior Living in this 1782 sf, 3 bdrm/2 bth home. New roof, fresh ext paint, heat pump for AC, wheel chair ramp, vinyl windows, all appliances. Kitchen features plenty of cabinet & counter space & lrg walk-in pantry. Family rm w/woodstove. Gated 55+ community w/amenities and convenient location. Romelle Gosselin 360-271-0342

Manette #608382 $398,800Location! Location! Great opportunity to live in a brand new home in desirable Manette. Quality construction by Pioneer Builders. 2100 sf, 3 bdr/2.5 bth. Vaulted ceilings, gas heat & water heater. Wonderful views from master suite. Close to downtown activities, ferry to Seattle, shopping and much more. You are just in time to add your personal touch to your dream home! Irene & Chris Wurden 360-731-8844

LAND & LOTSHansville #314918 $29,500Building lot in an area of nice homes. This park-like lot has a slight slope to the road but is mostly level. Water, power, cable/internet at the road. Priced below market. Lot is 70’ by 129’. Pat Miller 360-509-2385

Suquamish #590236 $39,500Lightly wooded & � lled w/beautiful ferns, this .68 ac lot is in neighborhood of nice homes & has an expired 5 bdrm BSA. Conveniently located between the BI & Kingston Ferries. Underground power & phone on property & paid PUD water connection w/meter. Check out this fantastic, nearly “ready to build’’ property today. Randy Taplin 360-731-2200

Lake Symington #650280 $40,000Beautiful lakeside building site on wonderful Lake Symington w/western exposure just mins from Bremerton & Silverdale. Approximately 100 ft of no-bank waterfront on a level lot & a cul-de-sac. Water hook-up fee paid, electricity in the street. Terry Burns 360-649-3335

Bremerton #723144 $65,000Convenient location to Bremerton/Silverdale and Hwy 16 to Tacoma. Great spot for multi or single family residence. Sewer available for gravity � ow per Kitsap County Public Works. Excellent opportunity for builder. Bremerton water. Mike Rochon 360-876-9600

Central Kitsap #563568 $65,000Build your dream home in this beautiful view neighborhood of nice homes. All utilities available! 1300 ft of community bch rights o� Tracyton Beach Rd, 9+ acres of green belts & open spaces surround this great, gated, desirable neighborhood. Location! Location! Location! Close to ferry, hospital. & CK schools. Irene & Chris Wurden 360-731-8844

North Shore #723774 $100,000Heavily treed four 5 acre lots plus additional triangular shaped access lot with potential water views. 1.7 miles from Hood Canal Public Boat Launch & Deep Water Moorage. Three miles past Belfair State Park. 5 minutes from Shopping, Schools & Medical Facilities. Borders DNR Land in back. Deb Becker 360-731-6990Nick Blickhan 360-731-6959

Port Orchard #170568 $119,950This 5 acres is located close to shopping centers & schools.Jennifer Connelly-Delay 360-876-9600

Port Orchard #531969 $129,900Good commercial site located across from apartments, assisted living and next to a Jr. High School. The lot will need some engineering to max the building surface. A lot of material can be used to � ll from high spots on the lot. Great location for a Doctor, Dentist or multi-family building. Barry Jones 360-876-9600

Poulsbo #552515 $150,000Back in time. This 10+ ac lot is part of “The farm” the property is near the Silverdale/Poulsbo line. This area has many small working farm/ranches. This property had horses & cows at one time. The property has several ideal locations for the primary home. Victor Targett 360-731-5550

Bremerton #700792 $154,000Spacious home w/character priced to sell! Features include a lrg open family rm, polished � r hardwood � rs, & 3-4 bdrms depending on how you make use of the expansive upstairs “bonus room”. Kitchen features a breakfast bar, dining area, & connects outside to the covered patio. The fully fenced yard has many mature trees and plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, ect. A versatile outbuilding with power connected o� ering endless possibilities. Come see this great value! Adam Moon 360-471-4678

Bremerton #722921 $229,0004 Bdrm 2000+ sq. ft. home in CK School District. New furnace & heat pump. New energy e� cient windows. 2 mstr bdrms, one upstairs & one downstairs. Liv rm upstairs & a Bonus/Family rm downstairs. Lrg fully fenced yard w/shed & fruit trees. Huge covered deck. This home is move-in ready! Not a Short Sale. Not Bank owned. Schedule your private showing today! Kristina Togia 360-536-5275

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Hansville #663367 $115,000First time on the market, this 2 bdrm/1 bath cabin, could be your get-a-way. Enjoy the Shorewoods Club house and pool with access to the best � shing and crabbing on the Hood Canal. Scott Anderson 360-536-2048

Kingston #681780 $138,450A� ordable Je� erson Beach home. 2 bdrm/2 bath with extra den, 2 car garage/shop. Beach amenities! Jet Woelke 360-271-7348

Island Lake #686794 $148,000Great starter home located in the Island Lake community on a quiet street. This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath boasts skylights and a fully fenced yard. Jamie Colon 360-908-5880

Poulsbo #724064 $172,000Investor or handyman special! De� nite � xer but with good bones on level 2.5 acres in quiet and private location. Lots of upside potential in this 3 bedroom/2.5 bth, 1896 sf home. Limited showing times available. Bring your best o� er! Liz Bailey & Terry Burns 206-910-1800

Kingston #670677 $349,500Traditional home nestled on acreage. Main level w/ maple � rs, 9’ ceilings, formal dining, parlor & family rm. Kitchen boasts stainless, granite & maple cabinetry. Upper level bonus rm, 2 BRs + master suite. Gardens, deck & great location. Lorna Muller 360-620-3842

Suquamish #671311 $379,000With soaring ceilings & expansive mountain & sound views, this NW 2444 sf contemporary will inspire! Superior craftsmanship & quality materials in this 3 bdrm/2.5 bth home. Main � oor great rm w/kitchen, dining & living rms facing a wall of windows bringing the outdoors in. Master suite w/French doors to deck & view. Julie Bray-Larsen 206-300-7001

Poulsbo #724329 $425,000This well kept one owner view home in the heart of Poulsbo has 3 bdrm/1.75 bath, newer energy e� cient vinyl windows, re� nished oak hardwood � s, large sunny lot, spacious paved parking. Views of Liberty Bay & Olympic Mtns. Steve Smaaladen 360-710-8800

Kingston #555926 $489,000Located in the wonderful community of Eglon is where you will � nd this wonderful level 5 acre high bank waterfront home that features some of the most panoramic views in the NW. The home is very sturdy and ready to for a remodel, there is a big living room that features a nice wood burning Firepls. there is also a bonus room on the main. Dana Soyat 360-876-9600

Kingston #675647 $525,000Spacious home w/views of Seattle, Mt. Rainier & shipping lanes. Kit w/granite counters, tile � r, island cooktop, master suite w/views includes 5 piece bath & FP. In ground solar heated pool plus hot tub! 3438 sq ft solid cedar home! Kim Poole 253-670-2815

NORTH KITSAP

OPEN HOUSE2664 Maryland Wy E, Port Orchard $194,950SAT 10-1. 1k Moving Cost Credit, Fridge, Washer, and Dryer included until 12/31! New Construction in Manchester, 100% Finished and Move-in-Ready. 3 bedroom, open concept kitchen, dining room, living room, private deck, and 2 car garage. All this close to downtown Manchester, schools, ferry, Manchester State Park, ball � elds, and more. NEW back yard access from main � oor deck. Fully landscaped backyard allows for multiple uses; Lower for entertaining, upper for play or garden space. View this home today! #630665Steve Derrig 360-710-8086Summer Davy 360-535-3625

140 Dogleg Lane, Port Ludlow $319,000SAT & SUN 12-4. Immaculate Port Ludlow home with a panoramic view of the Olympics, golf course & marina. Over 2100 SF, open design, interesting architectural lines & great light. Main � oor master suite, second � oor guest room plus two more rooms for den, o� ce or hobby space. Gas � replace, heat pump, large deck & 2 car garage. Fitness club, pool, hiking trails & more. #699812Cathy Morris 360-271-8448

29215 Brownlee Place NE, Poulsbo $549,000SAT 2-4. Exceptional custom home w/amazing detail! Hickory � oors, handcrafted alder trim, river rock � replace w/found driftwood mantel. Slab granite, knotty alder cabinets, 6 burner Dacor gas cooktop w/double oven, dishwasher, insta-hot water, breakfast nook. Central vac, heat pump, exterior hot water. . Media room w/built in electronics cabinet/cooling fans, large family room, o� ce, formal dining. #717241Hosted by Catrice Elms.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

As you drive down the tree lined lane, you’ll forget that you’re minutes to Silverdale, the base and Poulsbo. Each home in Clear Creek Woods is sited on acreage to take full advantage of the privacy o� ered by the lush, woodland setting. A main � oor master plan, 3 car garage plan or � ex room design, you decide; several plans available.Clear Creek to Birkenfeld Lorna Muller 360 620-3842 and Dave Muller 360 620-4299

POULSBO Starting at $398,000


POULSBO — The Poulsbo City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications from eligible residents for appointment to City Council position 1.

The appointee will serve the rest of the term being vacated by Linda Berry-Maraist, who resigned effective Jan. 21. The term will expire upon certifica-tion of results of the next regular election, Nov. 3, 2015.

Residents seeking appointment to the City Council must be eligible to vote and residents of Poulsbo for one year pro-ceeding the time of appli-cation.

The City Council adopts and amends city laws, approves the budget, estab-lishes policies and stan-dards, approves contracts and agreements, and rep-resents the city.

The council meets on the first three Wednesdays of each month, at 7 p.m., in the council chambers at City Hall.

Compensation for this position is $6,000 per year.

Interested residents may pick up application packets at City Hall, 200 NE Moe St., third floor, or may have them mailed by calling the City Clerk’s office at 360-779-3901.

Application materials are also available on the city’s website, www.cityofpouls-bo.com.

Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 15. Mailed applications that are postmarked that date but received after Jan. 15 will not be accepted. Qualified applicants will be interviewed on Jan. 24.

Application deadline Jan. 15 for council post

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Anonymous: $250. Thank you to the caring personnel at the Silverdale Retina Clinic.

C. Ryan: $100. Merry Christmas from Mike and Christi.

Anonymous: $125, in memory of my friend Dorothy.

JR Stark: $300, in honor of grandkids Ethan, Natalie, Henry, Bridget and Isaac.

JR Stark: $100, in honor of grandsons Pete, Steve and Mike, and in memory of Lion Bob Chamberlain.

Anonymous: $250, in appreciation of Lou and Anita Puzon.

M. Hattrick: $50, in mem-ory of loved ones, Mike and Marlene Hattrick.

Anonymous: $250, in appreciation of Vern and Nita Johnson.

E. Hagen: $100, in memo-ry of Bill and Vi Longnecker.

E. Hagen: $100, in memo-ry of Irene Hagen.

Anonymous: $125. Thanks to Scott and Berta Oliphant.

WEEK 4 TOTAL: $2,000TOTAL TO DATE: $11,281

CORRECTION FROM WEEK 3

P. Henderson: $100, in memory of our dear friend Sandy, from the Christmas girls, Kathy, Roseann & Patty.

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on the incident, the con-tractor said he regularly performs maintenance for a neighboring building. He said he has pruned the tree in the past and that the branches hang over the building’s roof, shading it and causing mold to grow.

Poulsbo police have forwarded the case to the Kitsap County Prosecutor’s Office. The prosecutor’s office has not decided whether it will pursue charges against the con-tractor.

“We are taking action on this,” Erickson said, noting that means the city sup-ports the case being pros-ecuted.

“You just can’t go in and

take down public trees without the permission of the City of Poulsbo, or prune them,” she said.

Erickson notes that Poulsbo is considered a “Tree City,” a designation bestowed by the Arbor Day Foundation to cities that adhere to certain standards to maintain their trees.

The case may be charged as a felony and tried in a Kitsap County District Court, or be filed as a mis-demeanor which would place it locally in Poulsbo Municipal Court, according to Lael Carlson of the pros-

ecutor’s office. The tree in question is

located at the southern end of Front Street, at the head of a crosswalk.

“This is the only one left on Front Street and we want to keep it,” Erickson said. “It’s part of the ambi-ance of the street.”

The city is waiting for a report from an arborist who will determine the value of the tree and the value of the damage. That information may be a consideration in charges being filed by the prosecutor.

The tree is still standing, but the police report notes that it was pruned to “such an extent that it may die.” The arborist, however, will make a full diagnosis.

It is the third tree on Poulsbo’s Front Street to be interfered with over the

past decade without city permission. It is the first time, however, that the city knows who allegedly did the damage.

According to Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Director Mary McCluskey, one tree was possibly poi-soned, causing it to die and ultimately be removed. A second tree was cut down and disappeared overnight. That tree was located next to another crosswalk on Front Street. It is unknown who poisoned or removed the trees.

TreeContinued from page A1

Inside■ The Poulsbo City Council

adopts the city’s 2015 bud-get. — Story, page A9

What is left of the Front Street tree after limbs were

cut off. A police report states that the city’s tree on Front Street was pruned to “such an extent that it may die.”

Richard D. Oxley / Herald

The danger of apathy in a democracy

2014 was not a GOP wave elec-tion. Roughly 36 percent of eligible voters bothered to cast ballots, the lowest turnout in 72 years.

The numbers say 2014 was a voter apathy and/or voter disgust wave election. Either one — dis-gust or apathy — casts a sad, fright-ening and dangerous pall over the future of democracy. If democratic government is to thrive and pro-tect the interests of the majority of citizens, that majority must be engaged in the political process.

The low voter turnout this year and in 2010 represents the most serious danger to survival con-fronting our democratic repub-lic. Some may say, “So what?” American democracy is now on the endangered species list and it is dying from neglect. After six millennia of human civilization, we know that there will always be government in some form, thus the question: Are we really willing to trust our government to some form other than democratic?

Winston Churchill said about our system; “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.”

Polls indicate that 70 percent of Americans believe the coun-try is on the wrong track and Congress’s approval rating is in single digits, yet that 36 percent of Americans who voted returned almost all incumbents to their jobs in Congress.

Everything is going wrong. We hate what politicians are doing, so we send them back to do more of it. Einstein said, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” However, that is what we are doing: applying the same levels of consciousness but expecting altered results.

We should not expect different results from the same people elect-ed to the same offices in the same old way. We should not expect any meaningful change. Yet we expect change because through our inattention to the democratic process we do not comprehend that we must alter our democratic

republican consciousness. The blame for this state of affairs

lies not with the politicians but with “We the People.” We are the ones who have permitted this de-evolution of our political pro-cess to prosper and only we have the power to end it.

Bringing about that change will not be an easy task but it is the challenge this generation of Americans must confront if there are to be further generations of free Americans.

TOM DEBORPoulsbo

Appreciates Sons of Norway’s generosity

I would like to thank the 40 members of the Poulsbo Sons of Norway who raised almost $7,000 for ShareNet.

The program was organized by Wayne (Doc) Casper and his wife, Vickey. Other members of the group helped with displaying the items and getting them to the winners of the auction.

Local businesses and merchants provided some of the auction items, with the rest being provided by the members present at the auction. All unsold items were also donated to ShareNet.

Over the last three years, this group has raised almost $20,000 for people who are less fortunate than we are. It is a small price to pay and it helps those in need at this time of year. Next year, the group hopes to top $8,000 or more and invite all members of the Sons

of Norway to come and participate or make a cash donation.

With so many people needing help, this is an important function that helps the entire Kitsap com-munity.

PETER GERSTELPoulsbo

Argument for BI/Brownsville bridge

I would like to address a bridge from Brownsville to Bainbridge Island for just us county folks.

The bridge would eliminate problems or concerns about only one exit off the island. In case of fire or disaster, having only one exit doesn’t currently meet fire and safety code for any building and this concerns the safety of thousands of folks.

The bridge would solve prob-lems with traffic on and off the Agate Pass Bridge.

The bridge would provide a much better, shorter and timely avenue to the central and south end of the county. The distance from Silverdale to Manette is about the same distance as Silverdale to the Winslow ferry via a bridge from Brownsville. We could save millions in auto and truck fuel costs, and reduce pollution as well. This would eliminate the need for a fast ferry and probably reduce ferry needs to the Bremerton dock. The fuel savings alone would compensate for the bridge costs. Additionally, the repairs and main-tenance to the ferry system would

WRITE TO US: The Herald welcomes letters from its readers. To make room for as many letters as possible, keep your letter to 350 words maximum. Include your name and daytime phone number for verification. Send to P.O. Box 278, Poulsbo, WA. 98370; fax to 360-779-8276; or email [email protected].

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OPINIONNorth Kitsap

LETTERSIN OUR OPINION

PUBLIC MEETINGS

A report released by the sta� of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission prompts critical con-cerns over CenturyLink’s outsourcing of pieces of its 911

network to Colorado-based Intrado.The report examined the statewide 911 outage across Wash-ington state that happened April 9-10, and the analysis details how 6.9 million residents of Washington state lost the ability to call 911 from landline, wireless and Internet-based tele-phones.The outage had real e� ects in counties throughout the state, from heart attack and assault victims trying to call 911 for help to those who had seen vehicle crashes and were trying to alert emergency responders.Here in Kitsap County, the report notes, people involved in a car crash tried to call 911 during the outage but were unable to reach dispatchers, and an aid car at the scene also couldn’t get through. At Harrison Medical Center, workers tried to report a patient who had overdosed but could not reach 911.While investigators admitted the full impacts of the outage may never be known, at least 5,840 attempted 911 calls failed to properly reach emergency services during the outage in Washington.“It will likely never be known the true extent of the harm to the public. Thousands of callers reached out for help and did not receive it. CenturyLink failed to ensure that the 911 system was fully operational and all possible backup systems were operational,” the report states.The WUTC said the unprecedented six-hour 911 system out-age was caused by errors that started in a data center owned and managed by CenturyLink’s 911 vendor. The report said the 911 system failure was “due to a foreseeable and preventable technical error and related de� ciencies.”Another disturbing aspect of the report was the revelation that CenturyLink didn’t promptly notify 911 call centers that the 911 system had gone down. Sta� members of the utility commission have recommended a penalty of up to $2.9 million for 11,731 violations of commis-sion laws and rules. The penalty seems in line with the seriousness of the outage, and the commission should heed the advice of sta� members and pursue the penalty as well as order the recommended improvements to the infrastructure of the 911 system, and require annual reports on maintenance and inspections of the system.

The dangers of the 911 outage

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■ Poulsbo Parks & Recreation Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall council chambers, 200 NE Moe St., www.cityofpoulsbo.com.

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Y ears of declining funding, combined with a current

$2 billion state budget deficit, leaves the treaty Indian Tribes in western Washington wondering if the state Department of Fish and Wildlife will be able to meet its natural resources management responsibilities.

The shortfall led Gov. Jay Inslee to instruct state agencies to submit bud-get-reduction options equal to 15 percent of the money they receive from the state’s general fund. While there is hope that the gov-ernor might spare some or all of the nearly $11 million in budget-cut options pro-

posed by W D F W, t h e r e s u l t s would be devastat-ing if they become a

reality. Hatch-ery closures and

production cuts would mean the loss of more than 30 million salmon and steelhead annually. Fewer enforcement officers would be employed, leaving some areas with little or no cover-age. Resource protection

would be further decreased by reductions to the depart-ment’s Hydraulic Project Approval program, which regulates construction in state waters.

In just the past six years, the department has cut more than $50 million from its budget, much of it from hatchery production. During that time, Tribes have picked up the tab to keep salmon coming home for everyone who lives here.

Tribes are doing every-thing from taking over the operation of some state hatcheries to buying fish food and making donations of cash and labor to keep up production at other state

facilities. That is in addition to the 40 million salmon and steelhead produced annually at Tribal hatcher-ies.

Meanwhile, wild salm-on populations continue to decline because of the ongoing loss of habitat that state government is unable to stop. The loss of wild salmon and their habitat has already severely restricted the Tribes’ abil-ities to exercise our trea-ty-reserved fishing rights. Additional state budget cuts would only worsen the situation.

Budget problems do not excuse the state from its obligations to follow feder-al law and uphold commit-

ments made by the United States in treaties with Indian Tribes. Our treaties and the court decisions that upheld them are considered the “supreme law of the land” under the U.S. Constitution. As salmon co-manager with the Tribes, the State of Washington does not have the option of turning its back and walking away.

Hatchery programs are especially important to fulfilling the treaty right that salmon must be avail-able for Tribes to harvest. Without hatcheries and the fish they provide, there would be no fishing at all by anyone in western Washington. We must have hatcheries for as long as

natural salmon production continues to be limited by poor habitat.

Further cuts to WDFW’s budget would be anoth-er step backward in our efforts to save the salm-on. Gov. Inslee should look someplace else for the funding that the state needs. He should not try to balance the state budget on the backs of the fish and wildlife resources and the people who depend on them.

— Lorraine Loomis is chairwoman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. Commision members include the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and the Suquamish Tribe.

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be greatly reduced. I have discussed this

with many Bainbridge Island people as well as Bremerton and Central Kitsap residents. I have received almost a unani-mous favorable response.

I urge everyone to talk

to your political represen-tatives. There may even be Homeland Security money waiting for our application.

We need to do this before too much land is covered by buildings and blocking the avenues to and from main roads on Bainbridge and the county.

JERRY VANFOSSENBremerton

because of lack of agenda items. www.cityofpoulsbo.com.

Dec. 24■ Kitsap County Fire

Protection District 18 (Poulsbo Fire) Board of Commissioners, 4 p.m., headquarters fire station, 911 NE Liberty Road. www.poulsbofire.org.

■ Poulsbo City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall council chambers, 200 NE Moe St. www.cityofpoulsbo.com.

Jan. 7■ Poulsbo Finance

Committee, 5 p.m., City Hall, 200 NE Moe St. www.cityofpoulsbo.com.


Jan. 8■ Suquamish Citizens

Advisory Committee, 6 p.m., Suquamish Elementary School Library, 18950 Park Ave. NE, Suquamish. www.kitsapgov.com/boards/CAC/suqua-mish/scac.htm.

■ North Kitsap School Board, 6 p.m., district

office board room, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo. www.nkschools.org.

Jan. 12■ Poulsbo Tree Board,

7 p.m., City Hall council chambers, 200 NE Moe St. www.cityofpoulsbo.com.

Jan. 13■ Poulsbo Planning

Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall council chambers, 200 NE Moe St. www.cityof-poulsbo.com.

Jan. 14■ Poulsbo Community

Services Committee, 4 p.m., City Hall, 200 NE Moe St. www.cityofpoulsbo.com.

■ Poulsbo Public

Works Committee, 5 p.m., City Hall, 200 NE Moe St. www.cityofpoulsbo.com.


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POULSBO — Police arrested two suspects for using fraudulent gift cards at local businesses, and are asking shops to come for-ward if they believe the two men visited their store.

“On (Dec. 9), we had at least two bad guys in town that were trying to use fake/fraudulent gift cards to make store pur-chases or buy additional gift cards,” Poulsbo Police Chief Al Townsend wrote in an email. “They tried this routine in at least three Poulsbo businesses.”

Kitsap businesses visit-ed by the suspects: Big 5, Sport Haus, and Dahlquist Fine Jewelry in Poulsbo; and Barnes & Noble in Silverdale.

Dahlquist Fine Jewelry caught on to the alleged scam and called police. A description was put out to authorities and the two sus-

pects were arrested at the Seattle ferry terminal. The suspects’ car was seized by the Poulsbo Police Department.

On Dec. 17, Poulsbo Police Detective Valerie Nau said the case is still under investigation. The suspects were released pending the investigation.

According to Dahlquist owner Rich Koven, two

men walked into his store on Dec. 9 and attempted to buy jewelry items that totaled more than $8,000 by using fraudulent gift cards.

According to Koven: “When we asked for ID, they quickly left our store. Our employees wrote down the color and make of the car and the license plate. I contacted Poulsbo police.

“Officer Daniel La France

showed up and took our statement, as well as the statement of another busi-ness owner where they had tried to use the same fraud-ulent cards. By chance, an off-duty officer saw these same two people trying to make a purchase earlier in the day and remembered they said they were from Seattle. Poulsbo Police then contacted Bainbridge

Island Police and the ferry system and had them look for the car.

“By pure luck, the car was on a ferry heading to Seattle. They were met by police that arrested one on warrants and impounded the car to be searched later.

“Thanks to smart and quick thinking by our police, many businesses were saved from potential losses.”

According to KOMO News, the Poulsbo Police

Department said it recov-ered 92 stolen or fraudu-lent credit, debit and gift cards as well as other sto-len items.

“Poulsbo Police Department said the men tried to use the cards in three other businesses,” KOMO News reported.

“Investigators said they believe they were using sto-len credit and debit cards to load up gift cards, even using them to buy tablets from Barnes and Noble.”

Detective Nau offered this advice to businesses that accept debit and credit cards:

■ Ask for identification with signature. Gift cards must have an authorized signature, like any regular charge or debit card. Don’t accept an unsigned card or a card without ID.

■ Cards can be altered several ways. Some sus-pects may affix numbers from another card onto the gift card, or repunch the numbers. Run your finger over the front and back of the cards. You’ll be able to feel if the card has been altered.

■ Don’t hand key the card numbers. Sometimes, a suspect may affix num-bers from a stolen card to the front and demagnetize the card so the numbers have to be hand keyed. If the card doesn’t slide, don’t accept it.

“Big 5, Sport Haus, and Dahlquists all refused the cards because of no iden-tification and they refused to hand key the numbers,” Nau said.

Police continue investigation into card fraud

Fraudulent cards, left, were seized as a part of the Poulsbo police investigation. It is believed at least 92 cards are fraudulent. Also seized were Samsung electronic readers, above, purchased with the cards at the Barnes & Noble in Silverdale and found in the suspects’ car. Poulsbo Police

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The Poulsbo Police Department reported responding to the following calls Nov. 5-22.

Nov. 5■ Vehicle collision was

reported at Hostmark Street and Highway 305 at 9:11 a.m.

■ Forgery was reported in the 19000 block of 10th Avenue at 2:54 p.m.

■ DUI was reported in the 19000 block of 7th Avenue at 10:45 p.m.

Nov. 6■ Theft was reported in

the 19000 block of Jensen Way at 6:46 p.m.

Nov. 7■ Shoplifting was report-

ed in the 21000 block of Market Place at 7:06 p.m. Total loss is $349.

■ Shoplifting was report-ed in the 20000 block of Viking Avenue at 7:20 p.m. Total loss is $110.

Nov. 10■ Theft was reported

in the 19000 block of 7th Avenue at 8 a.m. Total loss is $80.

Nov. 13■ Theft was reported

in the 19000 block of 7th Avenue at 11 a.m. Total loss is $49.

■ Theft was reported in the 19000 block of 3rd

Avenue at 11:46 a.m. Total loss is $6,500.

■ Possession of marijua-na was reported in the 1700 block of Hostmark Street at 12:23 p.m.

■ Theft was reported in the 700 block of Hostmark Street at 1;59 p.m.

Nov. 14■ DUI was reported at

Hostmark Street and Noll Road at 12:55 a.m.

■ Shoplifting was report-ed in the 21000 block of Olhava Way at 10:27 a.m.

Nov. 15■ Shoplifting was report-

ed in the 21000 block of Olhava Way at 8:11 a.m.

Nov. 16■ Burglary was report-

ed in the 20000 block of Hillsong Place at 12:30 a.m. Total loss is $74,050.

■ Shoplifting was report-ed in the 21000 block of Olhava Way at 11:15 a.m. Total loss is $54.

Nov. 17■ Theft was reported in

the 21000 block of Market

Place at 8:11 p.m.■ Possession of metham-

phetamine was reported in the 21000 block of Olhava Way at 9:11 p.m.

Nov. 18■ Hit-and-run was report-

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Nov. 22■ Vehicle prowling was

reported in the 700 block of Liberty Road at 8:08 p.m. Total loss is $106.



PORT ORCHARD — The 18-year-old who threatened to shoot a gun in Kingston High School pleaded guilty and was released from cus-tody Dec. 12.

Matthew Allen Smiley was sentenced to three months in the Kitsap County Corrections Center, the standard sentence. Because he received cred-it for time served and it was his first offense, Smiley was released after pleading guilty.

“That’s the maximum sentence he could get,” Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Barbara Dennis said.

Smiley was ordered to have no further contact with Kingston High School or the witnesses who report-ed the threats he made to “shoot up” the school. He will pay about $900 in fees.

If Smiley is charged with another crime, the felony conviction will increase a future sentence.

Smiley was arrested for felony harassment and sec-

ond-degree unlawful pos-session of a firearm. He was formally charged in District Court with “felony harass-ment for making threats to kill.”

The case resulted in the arrest of three juveniles and an adult for threatening the witnesses who reported the threats against the school.

The adult, Sebastian Khalil Carroll, remains in custody and is serving time without bail for felo-ny harassment and escape from community custody.

Smiley pleads guilty, releasedSHERIFF’S LOGThe Kitsap County

Sheriff’s Office reported responding to the follow-ing calls Oct. 8-12 in North Kitsap.

Oct. 8■ An abandoned vehicle

was reported in the 7300 block of Beach Avenue in Indianola at 3:43 p.m.

Oct. 9■ Burglary was report-

ed in the 6300 block of Highway 104 in Kingston at 9:39 a.m.

■ A gun injury was reported in the 21000 block of Little Valley Road in

Poulsbo at 11 a.m.■ Burglary and posses-

sion of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 26000 block of Firwood Road in Kingston at 2:40 p.m.

Oct. 10■ Burglary was report-

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■ A traffic accident was reported at Highway 305 and Suquamish Way at 7:04 a.m.

■ A minor in possession and consumption of liquor was reported in the 15000

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■Violation of a protec-tion order and possession of methamphetamines was reported in the 18000 block of Dewdrop Lane in Poulsbo at 7:13 p.m.

Oct. 12■ Vehicle theft was

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A non-discrimination pol-icy in the district was adopt-ed in 1999 and revised four times. The policy included language that protects stu-dents’ “gender expression and identity.”

However, L ynette Baisch, who provides legal counsel for the district, said how districts handle situations that arise with transgender students can be difficult. Having a pol-icy in place will give staff guidance, she said during a review of the policy on Sept. 25.

The adopted policy was based on a model policy by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington State School Directors’ Association. The agencies recommended districts

adopted a transgender pol-icy, Superintendent Patty Page said.

“There aren’t that many districts that have adopted the policy,” Page said.

The Mukilteo School Board adopted a similar policy on Nov. 24, accord-ing to the Daily Herald of Everett. That policy was adopted without comment, the newspaper reported.

The North Kitsap poli-cy protects transgender students from bullying and affirms they can use appro-priate facilities in accor-dance with local, state and federal laws. A transgender student does not need to notify anyone at school of being transgender.

The adopted policy comes at a time when par-ents are learning their stu-dents are transgender at a younger age. “It is not something new, but it is something that is being recognized earlier,” Page

said. With access to more resources, especially digi-tal resources, there’s the opportunity for parents to do research earlier, she said.

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, or WIAA, has its own process a student must undergo to participate in a sport as a gender oppo-site of which he or she was born. The process requires a written statement from the student and parents or guardians, documentation from other people which affirm the student is consis-tent with the gender identi-fication, written verification from a health care pro-fessional of the student’s consistent gender identifi-cation, and medical docu-mentation that the student is going through hormonal therapy/gender reassign-ment, surgery, and coun-seling. Schools can approve or deny the student’s partic-ipation; an appeal process exists.

Though a transgender student does not need to go through a process to use a restroom for the gender he or she identifies with, lock-er room use requires the same procedure as sports participation — locker room use falls under the same WIAA rules.

The potential issue of transgender students using a locker room or restroom with the gen-der they identify with

was discussed during the Sept. 25 school board meet-ing. Board director Scott Henden raised concern. He said a person identified as female, but having male sex organs, showering in the female locker room might not be safe.

“We talk about safe envi-ronments,” Henden said. “I don’t think that’s safe.”

If the district did not allow a transgender student to use the restroom for the gender he or she identifies with, it could be a discrimi-natory act, Baisch said.

“You are discriminating

if you don’t let someone use the locker room they identify with,” she told the school board.

Board President Beth Worthington said some students may be uncom-fortable sharing a locker room with transgender stu-dents. Baisch said a stu-dent, whether transgender or not, could be allowed a private space to change in, for example.

For students who claim to be transgender but are not, the district will “take appropriate action,” assis-tant superintendent Chris

Willits said Sept. 25. Page said the district

knows of some transgender students. There is no data on how many transgen-der students attend North Kitsap schools, she said.

Students who are trans-gender may choose not to reveal that fact, Page said.

Page said the policy did not draw much atten-tion until it was highlight-ed in the media, she said. Since then, the district has received a call and a few emails, she said.


POULSBO — Beth Worthington was elected president of the North Kitsap School Board for 2015, during the board’s annual reorganization on Dec. 11.

Cindy Webster-Martinson was elected vice president.

Worthington received four of five votes for the presidency.

Board director Scott Henden nominated and

voted for himself. The president presides

at all meetings and signs all papers and docu-ments required by law or authorized by action

of the board. The president conducts and manages the meetings and is the official recipient of correspondence, and consults with the superintendent on issues such as board meetings, study sessions and retreat planning. The president speaks to the public

and media on behalf of the board.

Webster-Martinson replaces Henden as vice

president. She also takes over as legislative repre-sentative for Worthington.

Appointed board direc-tor Bruce Christen was selected to be the liaison to the Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish Tribal Councils.

Henden is the lia-son to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

Bill Webb, who filled in as president after Dan Weedin resigned, is the liaison to the City of Poulsbo and the Kingston Community Advisory Committee.

The next regular school board meeting is Jan. 8 at 6 p.m.

Worthington elected NKSB presidentWebster-Martinson vice president

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“We’re entering into a negotiation for a contingen-cy sale,” Erickson said after the council meeting. “What happens over the next three to four weeks is that I will work with Wes Larson and Michael Brown (of Sound West Group) to negotiate the sale agreement. The contingencies will be the timeline, price and terms.”

She added, “They put forth a letter of intent that basically was a good offer. Now we have to fine tune it.”

The 3,800-sqaure-foot vacant building that once housed Poulsbo’s police department would likely be demolished as a result of a deal with Sound West Group, Erickson said.

As negotiations have only just begun, Erickson

was uncertain as to what ultimately would become of the property should Sound West Group purchase it.

“There have been men-tions of apartments, but I don’t know if that is the case,” she said. “I would assume that is the direction they are going because they are doing the Spyglass Hill apartments in Bremerton.”

The Spyglass Hill apart-ment complex is a $15 mil-lion, 80-unit apartment com-plex under development on Bremerton’s Highland Avenue, overlooking down-town.

Sound West Group is a commercial brokerage company that leases and manages properties. It

also acquires and devel-ops properties, and builds apartment, office and retail

buildings. The company also dabbles in single-fami-ly housing.

The old police station overlooks Liberty Bay and sits off of Hostmark Street, shortly before it turns into downtown’s Front Street. Like Poulsbo’s old city hall property at the other end of downtown, it’s sat

vacant since the new city hall was occupied in 2010. In November, the city low-ered the property’s price to $950,000 to help attract buyers. It was a 9.5 percent price drop from the previ-ous list price of $1,050,000.

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POULSBO — The Poulsbo City Council approved the city’s 2015 budget on Dec. 17. And with it are considerations for new taxes and fees.

The council unanimously

approved the budget at its Dec. 17 meeting, following a series of budget discus-sions and public hearings since November.

The $27,188,323 budget has a few new consider-ations that residents may notice.

A 6 percent tax on cable TV will be implemented. The tax is available for cit-ies to use, but Poulsbo has not taken advantage of it in the past. The tax is placed

on the provider, and is then passed through to the cus-tomer. The cable tax is only on television service, and is not on Internet service.

The council also passed the budget with the notion that it may form a trans-portation benefit district next year. Such a district provides cities the ability to seek grants and funding for roads, but is most popular-ly known for implementing $20 car tab fees.

The council has dis-cussed to move to establish a transportation benefit dis-trict with the idea that the car tab fee will be created. Any money raised by the district can only be used for road maintenance and road projects, according to state law.

The budget also assumes that two ordinances will be approved that affect the city’s water and stormwater utilities.

Three main hikes in util-ity fees are assumed: A 13 percent, or $1.63, increase in base water rates is pro-posed, bringing that rate to $14.13. The fee to con-nect to the water utility for new development would be raised by $1,750, bringing it to $4,227. Monthly storm-water rates would increase to $16.43 from $10.72.

Along with the utility hikes, however, will be a new discount program for

disabled, lower-income and elderly residents. City staff members believe that the new discount program could reach more residents than the current one. There are only 10 residents using the discount program in place. Staff believe that approximately 200 resi-dents could take advantage of the new program.

The discount, which has yet to be approved, would provide 30 percent discount on utility bills for residents with disabilities, senior cit-izens, and people earning less than $30,000 per year.

Poulsbo City Council approves 2015 budgetIncludes new taxes and fees, discount for some on utilities

Sound West Group, a Bremerton- based devel-oper, has expressed an interest in buying the old police station on Hostmark Avenue.

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POULSBO — The boat-house that was anchored in Liberty Bay since October has left the shores of Poulsbo — but, perhaps, not for long.

“We are putting the boathouse back together,” owner John Zetty said. “It had damage on one side and some floats came out from underneath.”

On Dec. 9, Zetty fired up the engines on his wooden Owens cabin cruiser that

was moored inside the boathouse while the struc-ture was anchored in the bay. Still tied up inside the boathouse, he raised the anchors and moved the boathouse under the power of the cruiser.

“We had good weather,” he said, noting he had spot-ters for the journey. “We had two other guys with us yelling ‘port, starboard, port, starboard’ for four hours.”

The boathouse was taken to a private shoreline prop-erty near Gorst where Zetty is repairing it. He said he has multiple offers to pur-chase the boathouse, some from port tenants, and oth-ers from people around Port Orchard. Zetty would

prefer to put the boat-house back into the Port of Poulsbo’s marina, he said.

“I’m holding back on (other sales), because I think we can get back into the port,” Zetty said.

Zetty said, ideally, he would like to sell the boat-house to a current port tenant and put his wood-en boat inside to repair it, before selling it. If he can’t

store his boat inside while the boathouse is at the port, then he will moor it else-where under plastic wrap.

But before any of this can happen, and after the boat-house is repaired in Gorst, Zetty plans to bring the boathouse back to Liberty Bay and anchor it once again with the hopes that a deal can be struck with a port tenant.

The boathouse has previ-ously caught the attention of the state’s Department of Natural Resources which gave Zetty a 30-day notice to remove the boat-house from Liberty Bay in October. That deadline expired and the depart-ment was moving ahead with plans to remove and

destroy the structure. Zetty, however, moved it before the department could hire anyone to do so.

Before it was anchored in the bay, the boathouse was at the Port of Poulsbo’s marina. Zetty was evict-ed from the marina after a series of late moorage payments. The eviction led to a lengthy lawsuit which ultimately determined the port had a right to kick Zetty out.

Port commissioners have frequently stated that Zetty will not be allowed back in the port, even to store his boat during repairs. The commission has said a cur-rent tenant could purchase the boathouse and return it to its former slip.

Boathouse is gone, but it may return“I’m holding back on (other sales), because I think we can get back into the port.”

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How the team fared in 2013-14: The Bucs fell short of the 2A State Championships after a bumpy start to the season. Like the Vi-kings, the team was uncertain it would have its own place to prac-tice. And without Megan Keller, one of the top gymnasts at Kings-ton who graduated the previous school year, they were short on experience.

What to look for in 2014-15: Though the team was small last season, it looks to be growing again this season. There are 15 gymnasts on the team, including seven sophomores and seven freshman; that’s a good place to be for future teams as well.

As a team, the goal is to per-fect basic skills on every event to improve team scores into the

140s, head coach Sheilf Moore said. She would like to send four to State.

Top returners: Senior Kaelin Williams and sophomore Taylor Seaman return. Both gymnasts competed in all four events at Districts last season.

Top newcomers: Freshman Mikka Yamane, who has “a lot of gymnastics experience, should have no problem making it to State,” Moore said.

Freshman Emily Langford could be in State contention with her previous experience in gym-nastics, Moore said.

Coaches: Sheila Moore, head coach. Volunteer coaches: Katie Rochon, Lydia Moore, Kristine Ba-con, Reyne Yamane.

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The Poulsbo Safeway hosted a 12th Fan Seahawks and North Kitsap High School football team celebra-tion on Dec. 12 in the parking lot of the store off 10th Avenue Present were the Seahawks’ mascot, Blitz, the Sea Gals, North Kitsap High School football team, cheerleaders, pep band and ASB and school officials. The celebration was for Ultimate Fan Day: 12/12. It was also a celebration of the varsity football team’s season, which included a 10-0 regular season record, the Olympic League title, and a 2A State appearance.See more photos on page A18. Luke Wesson / For the Herald

Two teams to celebrate

VARSITY SCHEDULE

All games at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Dec. 19 host Kingston, 7 p.m. (Breidablik)

Jan. 7 host Port Angeles, 7 p.m. (Breidablik)

Jan. 10 @ Sehome Invite, Sehome High School

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How the team fared in 2013: The Vikings had one of the best teams the program has seen. The Vikings competed in the 2A Championships as a team, � nish-ing eighth.

North Kitsap’s Chloe Seferos placed 17th in all-around. Car-ah Brown � nished 57th in all-around, Sarah Zimmerman 71st; Jessica Dimif 75th.

Seferos took sixth in beam during the State � nals.

What to look for in 2014-15: Carah Brown and Chloe Seferos return. Head coach Kris Good-fellow said she expects the two will qualify for State. However, that’s about as far as it goes. The majority of the girls who were on the “powerhouse” team last year

were seniors. A few decided not to compete this season. And one gymnast is studying abroad.

The team is relatively young and at a beginning level.

The team is also smaller. There are less tha 20 gymnasts on the team, which is even down from last season when there was un-certainty the team would even have a place to practice. Before that, the team had about 30 gym-nasts for about � ve years.

A smaller team isn’t neces-sarily bad, however, because it’s a more managable number for Goodfellow, who doesn’t have an assistant coach.

Top returners: Juniors Carah Brown and Chloe Seferos.

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VIKINGS OVERVIEW

VIKINGS GYMNASTICSVIKINGS GYMNASTICS

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BUCCANEERS GYMNASTICSBUCCANEERS GYMNASTICSVARSITY SCHEDULE

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Dec. 19 @ North Kitsap, 7 p.m. (Breidablik)


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Jan. 30 @ Kingston, 4 p.m. (Breidablik)

POULSBO — The Kingston and North Kitsap gymnastics pro-grams look to be in a more secure place this season.

The programs now call the Breidablik Elementary Gymnasium home.

“It’s the best setup we’ve ever had,” North Kitsap head coach Kris Goodfellow said.

During the 2013-14 season, the teams became homeless when Zero Gravity Athletics was evicted from its space in the Kennedy Business Park. Zero Gravity moved to Silverdale, for a time, next to Castle

Gymnastics teams on more stable ground

Sidelines

See SIDELINES, Page A17

Bucs win season opener

KINGSTON — The Kingston Buccaneers' girls varsity bas-ketball season began with a 54-58 victory over the North Kitsap Vikings on Dec. 12.

The Bucs capitalized on their home court.

Kingston seniors Katelyn Carper and Drew Clark each scored 14.

Clark had eight offensive rebounds and 10 defensive.

Kingston junior Lily Eckert scored eight, as did junior Aileen Kay. Skyler Bakken scored six. And sophomore Camron Friedel scored four.

The conference win tied Kingston with Sequim and Olympic in the Olympic League.

Bremerton, North Kitsap and Port Angeles each had a loss in conference play.

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Kingston Buccaneers lost to the Olympic Trojans Dec. 11.

The Bucs lost 90-75 at the North Kitsap Community Pool.

Kingston's 200-meter medley relay team and 200-meter freestyle team won, as did two individuals.

The 200 medley relay team won in 1:53.79.

The freestyle team won in 1:43.25.

Kingston's Hunter Parini won the 50-meter freestyle in 24.25.

Max Baetz won the 100-meter butterfly in 1:02.16.

The Bucs traveled to Jarstad Aquatic Pool in Bremerton to face the Knights on Dec. 18.

The North Kitsap Vikings defeated the Bremerton Knights Dec. 11. The Vikings won 112-58.

Individual results were not reported for the Vikings' meet. They are on a two-meet win streak.

The Vikings traveled to Port Angeles Dec. 18.

Next: Bucs host Klahowya at North Kitsap Community Pool, 3:30 p.m.

Next: Vikings travel to Sequim, 3:30 p.m.

KHS vs. Oly Dec. 11Final: KHS 75, Oly 90200 Medley Relay:

Kingston won with a time of 1:53.79

200 Freestyle: Trayton Shelton (OHS) 2:01.05

200 Individual Medley: Ziven Meyer (OHS) 2:20.20

50 Freestyle: Hunter Parini (KHS) 24.25

100 Butterfly: Max Baetz (KHS) 1:02.16

100 Freestyle: Trayton Shelton (OHS) 52.11

500 Freestyle: Michael Jahnke (OHS) 6:06.38

200 Freestyle Relay:

Kingston 1:43.25100 Backstroke: Ziven

Meyer (OHS) 1:03.32100 Breaststroke: Erik

Hirt (OHS) 1:13.50400 Freestyle Relay:

Olympic 3:56.54


BOYS BASKETBALL League OverallSequim 2-0 5-1 Olympic 2-0 5-2 North Kitsap 1-1 4-2 North Mason 0-0 4-2 Port Angeles 0-1 1-1 Bremerton 0-1 2-4 Kingston 0-2 2-3(1A)Chimacum 1-0 1-5(1A)Klahowya 1-0 1-6(1A)Townsend 0-1 0-5(1A)Coupeville 0-1 1-5

GIRLS BASKETBALL League OverallOlympic 2-0 4-2 Kingston 2-0 4-1 North Mason 1-0 4-3 Sequim 1-1 4-3 Bremerton 0-1 3-3 Port Angeles 0-2 2-4North Kitsap 0-2 2-2(1A)Chimacum 1-0 2-3(1A)Coupeville 1-0 4-3(1A)Townsend 0-1 0-6(1A)Klahowya 0-1 0-7

BOYS SWIMMING League OverallNorth Kitsap 2-0 2-0 Port Angeles 1-0 1-0 Olympic 1-0 1-0 Kingston 1-1 1-1 Bremerton 0-1 0-1 Klahowya 0-1 0-1 Sequim 0-2 0-2

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Megastore. However, it would be too costly to bus the teams to Silverdale to practice everyday. Zero Gravity eventually left its Silverdale location too.

The teams were then practicing with minimum equipment at their own schools. Both teams moved into the North Kitsap High School Commons, shar-ing space with the North Kitsap cheerleading squad. Thanks to Cascade Elite Gymnastics, the teams

had equipment to use last season. The teams had to setup and break down the equipment each practice.

Now, the programs have their own equipment in their own space.

“It’s really nice,” Goodfellow said. “It’s clean.”

Goodfellow believes a decision was made over the summer to continue sup-porting gymnastics. She thought last season would be the final season for the programs.

“Zero Gravity was closed, [district] wasn’t going to bus us around ... No

place to put us at the high school,” Goodfellow said of last season’s situation.

“For the [district] to decide to open up Breidablik [for use], and on top of that purchase equip-ment, is huge,” she said.

Though the Vikings’ program had a lower turn out than in the past, the Kingston program looks like it’s already on an upswing, Goodfellow said.

Goodfellow said the sport should grow.

“I think we’re finally get-ting to a place where it’s working out,” she said.

— Kipp Robertson

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Poulsbo Safeway store manager Ryan Helton and wife Blanca stand with North Kitsap High School principal Judson Miller, Blitz, Sea Gals and Safeway employee Bob Allison.

Two Sea Gals jumped in for a photo with the North Kitsap High School Cheerleading Squad Dec. 12.

Rachel Burrows’ daughter, Elyse, participates in a scavenger hunt at Safeway during the 12th Fan event Dec. 12 at the Poulsbo Safeway.

A Seahawks fan holds up a signed football during the 12th Fan and North Kitsap High School football team celebration on Dec. 12 at the Poulsbo Safeway.

three-game win streak Dec. 17 when they faced the Sequim Wolves. The Bucs won 61-35 on the road.

The Vikings came up short again on Dec. 17. The team lost to the Olympic Trojans 53-39 at home.

Next: Bucs host Bremerton, 7 p.m.

Next: Vikings travel to North Mason, 7 p.m.

Vikings nearly reach triple digits in win over Bucs

POULSBO — The North Kitsap Vikings boys bas-

ketball team outscored their north end rivals, the Kingston Buccaneers, during the conference opener Dec. 12.

The Vikings won 97-66 at home. The team had a four-game win streak.

North Kitsap junior Cole Rabedeaux scored 31 during the game.

Senior Calvin Dennis

scored 18 and had 10 defen-sive rebounds and 6 offen-sive rebounds.

The Vikings scored 52 points in the first half. The Bucs came up with 30.

The Bucs kept better pace with the Vikings in the second half, scoring 36. The Vikings scored 45.

The Vikings joined the Olympic Trojans and

Sequim Wolves in confer-ence wins.

Bremerton and Port Angeles lost their first con-ference games.

The Vikings’ winning streak was halted Dec. 17 by the Olympic Trojans. The Trojans won 78-75.

The Vikings were up 36-33 at the end of the first half. However, the Trojans

capitalized in the second half, scoring 45 to the Vikings 39.

Rabedeaux once again was the top scorer for the Vikings, adding 28 points. Senior David Perry scored 19. Ethan Graebner and Dennis each had 13.

Dennis led again in rebounds with a total of 13.

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Celebrating a stellar football season

Photos by Luke Wesson / North Kitsap Herald

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KINGSTON — The ben-efits of the Port of Kingston Marina dredge could be seen immediately once it is complete.

The water depth will deepen with the dredged sediment removed, which is expected to be complete by Dec. 30. Deeper water will make it easier to move in and out of the marina in Apple Tree Cove, Port Manager David Malone said.

“It has become real-ly tight and you have to almost dogleg to miss all the areas that were [shal-low],” Malone said.

There are areas where boats would scrape against, or become stuck on sand bars. Larger boats and boats with a deep draft — the minimum depth a boat can navigate through — have been known to com-pletely avoid mooring at the marina because of the shallow water, Malone said.

“You have some boat-ers with a deep draft and they hear about [running aground] … The last thing you want is your big beau-tiful boat getting stuck on sand,” Malone said.

American Construction Company is performing the dredge. A dredge barge, which houses a crane and bucket, pulls the sediment out from the marina. A GPS is used to determine where to dredge. A sensor on the bucket alerts workers if the bucket pulls anything larg-er than 24 inches out of the water — which is disposed of, if necessary.

The sediment is placed in the dump barge, which is towed to Port Gardner near Everett. The sediment is dumped in a designated

area off the coast, in the water.

Coast & Harbor Engineering is monitor-ing the work, as is the port staff. Reports on the dredge are filed every day, so having a “safety net” of a second set of eyes is useful, Malone said.

American Construction is contractually obligated to be finished with the dredge by Dec. 30. Malone expect-

ed the majority of the work to be done by the middle of December. Work is contin-gent on tides and wind.

The port is expect-ing more traffic once the dredge is complete. The port has $17,500 on its 2015 budget for a four-door elec-tric car, to provide to guests so they can drive into town

to pick up supplies. The current two-seat electric car has 6,000 miles on it; and that’s from people going about a half-mile into town, Malone said.

“That’s a lot of people going a short distance, so we know there’s a lot of flow,” he said.

More traffic into the mari-

na could benefit the port and Kingston businesses, Malone said. If larger boats come in, that’s potentially more people going to shop and eat at restaurants, he said.

The dredge will also benefit the environment, Malone said. Fewer or no boats scraping against or grounding on the seabed will mean less material from boats in the water.

“It’s not just for boaters, but the overall health of the cove,” Malone said of the dredge.

The port will have to monitor the dredged area, and eelgrass that was relo-cated just outside of the breakwater, for five years. If more sediment has filled in the marina another dredge may be necessary.

The likelihood of anoth-er dredge being necessary down the road potentially increases with the plan to remove a second culvert in the estuary. The culvert under West Kingston Road is expected to be removed and replaced with a bridge in 2017.

When the first culvert under South Kingston Road was removed, it increased outflow of sediment.

“We view that as a pos-itive thing in carpenter creek [and the estuary],” Malone said. “Getting that sediment out of there — that’s a positive. But it does allow for outflow and that sediment does go some-where.”

A survey will be done in the future to determine depths and slope of the marina.

“This is not the end of it,” Malone said.

Kingston marina dredge nearly completeProject expected to be completed by Dec. 30

The dredge barge operated by American Construction Company pulls sediment from the Kingston marina, before placing it into the dump barge Dec. 9. The majority of the dredge project is expected to be complete by mid-December, with all work required to be finished by Dec. 30. Kipp Robertson / Herald

The barge that brings sediment to the waters off the coast off the coast of Port Gardner sits idle Dec. 9 as the dredge barge works its way through the Kingston Marina. Kipp Robertson / Herald

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MARK LEWIS JAZZ AT LOS CORALES: Fridays, 6-9 p.m. at the Los Corales restaurant, 1918 NE Poulsbo Ave., Keyport. Dec. 19 with Allen Alto on guitar. Dec. 26 with John Stowell on guitar.

SATURDAYJINGLE JAM: Dec. 20, 10-11:30 a.m. at the North Kitsap High School, Poulsbo. A Christ-mas party for the whole family. A free event with games, music, skits and more. Info: www.new-life.tv/jingle-jam.

HOLIDAY PRINCESS PARTY: Dec. 20, noon to 2 p.m., at the Poulsbo Library. $20 per person. Come in holiday princess attire for a tea party at the library. Make a crown and holiday pres-ent. Learn princess manners and a special dance. Ages kindergar-ten to 6th grade.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: Dec. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Unity of North Kitsap, 18732 Division Ave., Suquamish. An evening of music, stories and Christmas Carols o� ered by Beverly Graham, with percussion by Ken Wright. Beverly is a gifted story teller � lled with immense positive energy, insight, and vi-sion. Info: unitynorthkitsap.com.

CENEX CUSTOMER APPRECIA-TION EVENT: Dec. 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CHS / Cenex, 20370 Viking Ave., Poulsbo. Cenex is announcing their 2014 Purina® Check-R-Board® Days, a customer appreciation event. Stop buy the store and register for prizes and enter sweepstakes. Pet food will be on sale.

SUNDAYSOLSTICE CELEBRATION: Dec. 21 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Poulsbo Library. On this darkest day of the year, we will celebrate the life-changing return of the sun in ritual and song. It follows a talk by noted author and poet, Joseph Bednarik: “Torso of the Sun God.” Hosted by North Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Church.

MONDAYFOLK DANCING: Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway. Leikarringen for school aged children 4:30-7 p.m. Be-ginning adults 7-8:15 p.m., and beyond basics at 8:15-9:15 p.m. Info: 360-271-7302, 360-394-9698.

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WEDNESDAYCHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP: Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. at the Poulsbo First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave., Poulsbo. Worship and sing. Childcare available for 5 year olds and younger.

NORWEGIAN LUNCH BUFFET: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Poulsbo Sons of Norway. Enjoy a traditional Scandinavian bu� et. Lunch includes open-faced sand-wiches, soup, pickled herring, Scandinavian desserts, co� ee. Cost: $10. Open to the public.

THURSDAYCHRISTMAS WORSHIP: Dec. 25, 11 a.m. at the Poulsbo First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave., Poulsbo. Worship includes communion and festive Christmas songs. Childcare is available for 5 year olds and younger.

UPCOMINGNEW YEAR’S BINGO IN HANSVILLE: Dec. 31, at the Greater Hansville Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., warm up at 6:30 p.m. and games are 7-9:30 p.m. Refreshments and food available.

Last year’s bingo event sold out, so come early. All welcome, chil-dren under 18 can play if accom-panied by guardian.

POULSBO FJORD FILMS: Dec. 31, 7 p.m. at the Poulsbo Library. Watch “Treasure Island,” a Disney classic, on a big screen, in color.

AUTHOR PATRICK LOAFMAN: Jan. 4, 2 p.m. at Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo. Loafman will read from his novel, “Somewhere Upriver,” and will also play original music on his homemade kora – a West African 21-string harp/lute. “Somewhere Upriver” is a hu-morous look at what it means to grow up, become mature, or our refusal to grow up, how we all wish to remain young forever.

KITSAP AUDUBON SOCIETY: Jan. 8, 7-9 p.m. at the Poulsbo Library. A discussion on John Muir and the Wilderness Act of 1964. Info: 360-304-5635, [email protected].

STORYTELLING AND POETRY: Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Jewel Box Theatre, Poulsbo. Poets Al Gunby and Craig Gurney will be present. Also, two storytellers, Denise Dumouchel of Bainbridge Island and John Clausen of Belfair. $10. Tickets through www.brownpa-pertickets.com. Info: [email protected].

FREE RANGE FILMS: A series of thought provoking, progressive

� lms. “War on Whistleblowers” at 3 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the Ground Zero Center. “Shameless: The Art of Disability” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the Suquamish UCC. “Sweet Honey on the Rock” at 3 p.m. on March 8 at the Ground Zero Center. “Return of the River” at 7 p.m. on April 3 at Suquamish UCC. “The Wisdom to Survive” at 3 p.m. on May 3 at the Ground Zero Center. The Ground Zero Center is located at 16159 Clear Creek Road, Poulsbo. Suquamish UCC is located at 18732 Division Ave., Suquamish. Info: freerange-� [email protected], www.facebook.com/freerange� lms.

LUTEFISK/MEATBALL DINNER: Jan. 31, noon to 5 p.m. at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway. In-cludes lefse, carrots, potatoes, cole slaw ice cream, krumkake and beverages. Adults $23, chil-dren 10 and younger $10. Info: 360-779-5209.

AN EVENING WITH NANCY PEARL: Feb. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. at the North Kitsap Middle School auditorium. Western Washington University on the Peninsula presents author, NPR commentator and librarian Nancy Pearl. She will talk about her evolution into becoming a reader and a librarian and some experiences along the way. $10 Info: www.wwu.edu/ee/poulsbo.

ONGOINGCALL FOR ARTISTS: Through Dec. 20. The Poulsbo friends of the library seek proposals for artwork for the concrete wall on the north side of the Poulsbo library. Deadline is Dec. 20. Info: [email protected].

CHOCMO PRESENTS “TWO WORLDS/ONE FRIENDSHIP”: December at ChocMo, 19880 7th Ave., Poulsbo. Artists Derek Gundy and James Andrews unite to showcase a variety of original works. A varied medium and theme, while avante garde, thought-provoking and witty. Info: www.chocmo.com.

CARRIE GOLLER GALLERY: Through December at Carrie Goller Gallery in Poulsbo. Showcase of small

works by local artists Carrie Goller and Robin Weiss, plus James Bender’s Northwest Coast art, and emerging jewelry artist Charles Goller. Encaustic works, oil paintings, bronze and wood sculpture, jewelry, ornaments, and more.

ABUSE RECOVERY MINISTRY & SERVICES: Free faith-based domestic abuse victim recovery classes for women now being offered in Kitsap County. These weekly classes are designed to help women heal from all types of domestic abuse. Women may begin attending at any time. Info: 866-262-9284 for confidential time and place.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Daily, 5-6 p.m. at 1223 Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION EARLY STAGE MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP: Third Monday, 4-5:30 p.m., Martha & Mary Health Center, 19160 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. This free support group is for those with early stage memory loss and their care partners. Must contact the facilitator prior to attending. Info: Lora Lehner, 360-649-6793.

AMERICAN LEGION VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICE: Thursdays (except holidays), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 19068 Jensen Way, Suite 3A, Poulsbo. Free services to assist veterans and widows with VA claims. Info: 360-779-5456.

BLUES AND BREWS OPEN MIC: Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m. at Bella Luna Pizza, 18408 Angeline Ave., Suquamish. Open mic blues and rock music. Info: 360-598-5398.

BLUEWATER GALLERY LIVE MUSIC: 2-4 p.m. on non-art walk Saturdays. 5-8 p.m. on Second Saturday art walks, at Bluewater Artworks Gallery, 18961 Front St., Poulsbo. Info: 360-598-2583.

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FREE MEAL: On the last Friday of every month, 5-6 p.m. at the Bay-side Community Church, 25992 Barber Cut O� Road, Kingston. Open to anyone. FRONT STREET GALLERY SEEKS ARTISTS: Front Street Gallery in Poulsbo is looking for artists to usher in its � fth year in down-town. Ceramics, functional pot-tery, glass, � ber, textiles, mosaics, wood, sculpture and metal works welcome. Come into 18881 Front St. in Poulsbo for an application or download one at frontstreet-gallerypoulsbo.com. KIDS YOGA: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:45-11:30 a.m. at Kitsap Hot Yoga, 20726 Highway 305, Ste. 3C, Poulsbo. For ages 10 to 15. Teaching beginning � ow classes for all levels. Drop in or sign up in advance for classes. $68 for the four-week session, or $10 per class. Kids yoga classes will not be heated. Info: kitsa-photyoga.com.

KITSAP AL-ANON: Al-Anon meeting for anyone trou-bled by another person’s drinking. Tuesdays: First Lutheran Church, Poulsbo, 7 p.m. Wednesdays: First Lutheran Church, Poulsbo, noon. Thursdays: Port Gamble S’Klallam Wellness Center, Kingston, noon; First Lutheran Church, Poulsbo, 7 p.m. Sundays: Martha and Mary classroom, 19160 Front St., Poulsbo, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Info: 360-286-5146.

KEYPORT COFFEE HOUR: Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m., Keyport Mercantile, 15499 Washington Ave. NE. Come meet and get to know your neighbors with coffee and tea compliments of the Merc. Info: Flo Schule, 360-930-2558, [email protected], [email protected].

KINGSTON BUSINESS GROUP: Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m., at The Oak Table Café. Share ideas, offer business leads, network and socialize.

KINGSTON GARDEN CLUB: Third Wednesday of the month, September through June, 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Bayside Community Church, 25992 Barber Cut Off Road, Kingston. Visitors welcome. No experience necessary, just an interest in fun, learning and meeting others. Info: www.kingstongardenclub.org.

KNITTING GROUP: Wednesdays, 3 p.m., Liberty Bay Books, 18881 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. All skills welcome. Info: Suzanne Droppert, 360-779-5909, [email protected].

LADIES BOOK CLUB FOR SCANDINA-VIAN AUTHORS: Third Tuesdays of the month, 1 p.m. at Liberty Bay Books. Info: 360-990-0018.

MCS SUPPORT GROUP: The Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Support Group meets monthly in Poulsbo. Members suffer reactions to the smell of ciga-rette smoke, diesel, perfumes, etc. Info: Joan, 360-697-6168.

MEALS ON WHEELS: Immediate openings for volunteers on Fridays. Time commitment 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food Handlers permit required, $10 fee reim-bursed. Info: 360-377-8511.

NAVAL UNDERSEA MUSEUM STORE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: The Museum Store at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport is searching for weekday volunteers. Shifts are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Schedules are entirely flexible each month. Base access not necessary. Store proceeds ben-efit the NUM Foundation. Info: 360-697-1537.

NORDIC NEEDLEWORKERS: Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Poulsbo Sons of Norway Lodge, 18891 Front St. Instruction in hardanger and help in other handwork in available. Info: Grace Overby, 360-779-2460.

NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES: Mondays: Beginning at 5:30 p.m., intermediate at 6:30 p.m., and advanced intermediate at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays: Advanced 10 a.m. to noon, beginning 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call Stan for placement at 360-990-0018.

NORTH SOUND BUSINESS NETWORK: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Envy Bar & Grill, 19559 Viking Way NW, Poulsbo. Visitors welcome. Info: Bill Stuart, [email protected], 360-779-2826.

NORTH KITSAP EAGLES DIN-NER: Thursdays, 6 p.m., 4230

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NORTH KITSAP PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: Do you want to be part of a support group for families of gifted kids? Call 360-638-2919 or email [email protected].

NORTH KITSAP SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER: Weekly and monthly activities, 18927 Front St., Poulsbo. Mondays: Bridge, 12:30 p.m., canasta all day; Tuesdays: Pinochle, 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Chuckwagon lunch, noon. Thursdays: Potluck and canasta, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays: Chuckwagon lunch, noon; bingo, 1 p.m.; and canas-ta. Pinochle tournaments, third Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Board meeting, 11 a.m., and member-ship meeting, 1 p.m., second Thursday. Info: 360-779-5702.

OLYMPIC KOI AND WATER GARDEN CLUB: Looking for new members. Meetings are once a month at various locations cen-tered around Poulsbo and Port Orchard. Info: Helen Morgan, 360-779-1475, [email protected].

ORCA CLUB MEETING: Second Wednesdays of each month. 7 p.m. Venue subject to change. Discuss club business, promote the � ying of radio controlled aircraft. Public welcome. Info: Ken Maguire, [email protected], 360-779-5137.

OPEN MIC AT SHEILA’S PORTSIDE: Thursdays, 8 p.m., 18879 Front St., Poulsbo.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: Third Thursday, 1 p.m., Bradley Center, Suite 140A, 26292 Lindvog Road, Kingston. For patients or caregivers, all are welcome. Info: Gary 360-265-5993, Janet 360-265-5992.

POINT NO POINT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Friends of Point No Point Lighthouse need volunteers as docents in the lighthouse or in the museum gift store. Open season April through September, week-end afternoons. Info: Libby Anderson, [email protected].

POSTPARTUM SUPPORT GROUP: Second and fourth Mondays, 6:30 p.m. at the Well Being Health Center, 19045 Highway 305 in Poulsbo. Kitsap HOPE Circle, open to pregnant and postpartum moms. Non-judgemental, advice-free sup-port and encouragement for adjusting to the baby. Babes-in-arms welcome to come with mom. Info: www.kitsaphope-circle.org, www.facebook.com/KitsapHopeCircle.

POULSBO ART LEAGUE: Meets every Wednesday, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Vinland Luther Church, 2750 Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo. Visitors are welcome. The art league places art around Poulsbo at various loca-tions, including the lunch area at Central Market, Silverdale

Hospice, Poulsbo City Hall, and the Poulsbo Edward Jones office on Highway 305.

POULSBO NOON LIONS MEET-ING: Thursdays, noon, First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave., Poulsbo.

POULSBO EVENING PRIDE LIONS: First and third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Saint Olaf’s Catholic Church, 18943 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo.

POULSBO GARDEN CLUB: Meets the second Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Usu-ally at the Poulsbo Library but sometimes at other venues for garden tours and special events. The club welcomes anyone in-terested in gardening, featuring meetings with speakers, garden tours and fun social events. Members also participate in community beauti� cation e� orts including the annual fall tulip planting around Poulsbo and helping to maintain the library grounds. Open to all with an interest in growing things. Info: www.poulsbogardenclub.org, or the Poulsbo Garden Club Face-book page, [email protected].

POULSBO ORCHESTRA: Rehearses Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at West Sound Academy. Registration through Poulsbo Parks & Rec. Ages 14 and older, two years recent experience. String musicians especially encouraged. Info: 360-930-8654, [email protected].

QI GONG IN THE PARK: Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6 p.m. in Nelson Park, off of Viking Avenue in Poulsbo. Relax body and mind with Qi Gong. Often using silk-reeling exercises, five-element movements, and channel/organ balancing. Info: www.nourishinglifeacupunc-ture.com.

ROOM FOR RENT: Hansville Community Center has two rooms ready to rent for special occasions. One room is large enough for wedding recep-tions, the other for small group meetings. Info: Jo Nelson, 360-638-0000, www.hansville.org.

SOROPTIMISTS OF NORTH KITSAP: Meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. Visit www.signk.org if you are interested in attending a meet-ing or for information about this volunteer service organi-zation dedicated to improving the lives of women and chil-dren in our community.

STORYTIME AT BUTTON-BRIGHT BOOKS: Saturdays, 10-10:30 a.m. at Button-Bright Books, 18850 Front St., Poulsbo. Join Miss Kim for picture books and songs at Button-Bright Books, a used

book store for children. Aimed for children up to 6-years-old.

TOASTMASTERS: Little Norway Toastmasters meets on the sec-ond and fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., at the Martha & Mary chapel in Poulsbo. Teaching communication and leadership skills. Info: 360-297-2845.

TOPS: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. Mondays (except federal holidays), 5 p.m., at North Kitsap High School, Caldert Ave. Weight loss sup-port group that focuses on both losing the weight and then keeping it off. Info: John at 360-779-5382.

TROUT UNLIMITED SPRING AUCTION: Bainbridge Island Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited is collecting items for their fundraising auction on April 29. Proceeds will be used for upcoming projects. Info: 206-498-9158.

UNDERSTANDING GRIEF SUP-PORT SERIES: Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m., Claremont East, 2707 Clare Ave., Bremerton. Presented by Harrison Medical Center. Info: Call 360-744-5618, email palliative [email protected], visit www.harrisonmedical.org/home/bereavement.

VESTRE SUND MANNSKOR: Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Poulsbo Sons of Norway Lodge. Men sing Scandinavian songs. No language requirement. Info: Warren Rosvold, 360-930-0504.

WALK & YOGA: Saturdays, call for details. By donation. Info: 360- 697-6100, www.wellbe-ing-yoga.com.

WINE & BOOK CLUB: Third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Liberty Bay Books, 18881 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Cost: $7.50 each time. Info: Suzanne Droppert, 360- 779-5909, [email protected].

WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP: Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Suquamish. Safe, supportive confidential group that deals with healing from domestic abuse in all forms. Info: [email protected], 206-780-2931.

WOMEN AND CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: First and third Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Harrison Medical Center & Kitsap Cancer Services, 19500 10th Ave., Suite 100, Poulsbo. Any woman touched by cancer. Info: Meg Mitchell, 360-598-7500.

WOODCARVING CLASSES: Thurs-days, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Sons of Norway in Poulsbo. Call Je� Iller at 360-698-7173 for placement.

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Gwynne Cleveland of Poulsbo, Wash., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, December 14.

Gwynne was born in Fort Collins, Colo., on September 19, 1962. She was big sister to Heather (b. 1966) and Carol (b. 1970). Her parents Stephen and

Jo Anne raised the family at the foothills of the Rockies where a love for nature, exploration, and grand adventure were cemented in all. Throughout Gwynne’s youth she pursued sports, music, and academics.

Gwynne’s � rst marriage of 18 years took the family across the country with homes in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Silverdale, Wash., Newport, R.I., and Charleston, S.C. Their son Stefan Bennett was born in 1986. They returned to Washington in 1994, eventually settling in Kingston, Wash.

While living on the Kitsap Peninsula, Gwynne’s career spanned a variety of executive-level administrative roles with a keen expertise as a paralegal. In 2000 Gwynne was introduced to Tim Cleveland at a Super Bowl party. Their romance led to marriage in July 2006. The couple traveled extensively for business and for pleasure, including to the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Colorado, and Mexico.

Gwynne’s striking smile, brilliant blond hair, vivacious spirit, witty sense of humor, and deep compassion drew others to her. She made friends instantly and everywhere. Her passion for sports, dancing, music, and laughter brought out the best in everyone. Her friends were her family and it was, and is, a tight-knit group of fans.

An avid sports fan Gwynne was never shy of saying she was a Bronco � rst and Seahawk second. She enjoyed following soccer, golf and tennis.

Living on the shores of Lemolo Gwynne took advantage of evening kayak excursions along the shoreline and visiting with neighbors along the way. Walks along Lemolo to downtown Poulsbo was a frequent past time even during the down days of her illness.

Cancer became a very real part of Gwynne’s life in January of 2013 when she was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer after seeking treatment for a lingering cough. For almost two years she battled a mutation of the disease with courage and pursued clinical trials in Seattle and Boston when conventional chemotherapy failed to slow progression. Many procedures including brain surgery were required to counteract the metastases that spread to her brain, spine, and liver.

Gwynne is preceded in death by her sister, Heather Busch, father, Stephen Busch. She is survived by her immediate family: husband, Tim Cleveland, son, Stefan Bennett, mother, Jo Anne Busch, and sister, Carol Busch. She is also survived by her extended family: daughter-in-laws Katie Bennett, and Katie Cleveland, and Jacquelyn Cleveland; son-in-laws Jay and Ryan Cleveland; and grand children Samantha and Jackson Cleveland.

Contributions in memory of Gwynne can be made in lieu of � owers to the American Lung Association of the Mountain Paci� c on their website, or by mail at 822 John Street, Seattle, WA, 98109.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, from 2-6 pm at the Poulsbo Sons on Norway. Celebration details and Gwynne’s full life story are available at poulsbomortuary.com.

Gwynne ClevelandSeptember 19, 1962 - December 14, 2014

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Allen Neil Grossman, known since childhood as Skip, died on December 3, 2014 of a heart attack at his home in Poulsbo, WA. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 14, 1946 to William and Shirley Grossman, he graduated from Kenmore West High School in Kenmore, NY, and recently attended his 50th high school reunion. He

graduated from Princeton University in 1968 with a degree in history, and from Harvard Law School in 1971. Following law school he served in the US Army Quartermaster Corps for two years.

Skip worked for 10 years in private practice in Philadelphia, PA and Princeton, NJ before beginning a business career in electronic publishing. For 21 years he worked with Dow Jones & Company in several divisions including Factiva. His work, which was international in scope, focused on leading business development and licensing for information services. In 2003 he returned to private practice in Princeton with Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C., specializing in software licensing, elder law, and estate planning.

For ten years Skip served on the Princeton Board of Education, and he was an active member of the Rotary Club of Princeton and the Council of the Princeton University Community. An enthusiastic sports fan, Skip was a season ticket holder for Princeton football and a devoted fan of Princeton basketball, lacrosse, wrestling and men’s and women’s soccer. He coached several youth teams for the Princeton Soccer Association, a community contribution that he found especially fulfilling.

Skip’s values of duty, service, integrity and loyalty guided everything he did. His faith and heritage were important to him as was his patriotism, and he expressed these in a quiet, consistent manner. Personally and professionally Skip adhered to the very highest standards; he was honest and direct, but always filled with care and compassion for others. Once Skip committed to a job or a volunteer position he worked with uncompromising devotion. He was a stalwart friend and neighbor, a thoughtful community contributor, and a valued colleague. Above all else, he was devoted to his family, which he expressed through loving partnership and paternal pride.

After living in Princeton for more than 35 years, Skip and his wife Pam moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2011 to be near their son Steve and his young family.

Skip is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pam, of Poulsbo, WA; daughter, Betsy, of Norfolk, VA; son, Steve, daughter-in-law, Amanda, and grandchildren James and Madeline, of Bainbridge Island, WA; and sister, Barbara Grossman, of St. Paul, MN.

Congregation Kol Shalom in Bainbridge Island, WA held a memorial service on December 5th. The family is planning a memorial in Princeton in the spring. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Allen Neil Grossman May 14, 1946 - December 3, 2014

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By RICHARD [email protected]

POULSBO — Lawrence E. Zane was born on Dec. 9, 1941, two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor

propelled the United States into the Second World War. (Actor Beau Bridges and

singer-songwriter Dan Hicks were born that day too).

President Roosevelt gave one of his “fireside chats” over radio that day to pre-pare Americans for the war ahead. The U.S. conducted its first bombing mission of the war, in Luzon, the Philippines.

Zane’s exit from the world was presumably qui-

eter, and lonelier, than the times in which he entered it.

His body was found on what would have been his 73rd birthday. His body lie on a quiet, not-often-trav-elled stretch of beach between Kingston and Indianola. His shirt was gone, and he was missing a shoe.

Authorities have been

unable to track down a surviving relative. That sad-dens Tony Stewart, Kitsap County deputy coroner, who said Zane “is under our care, he’s with us,” until he can be interred.

Not much is known about Zane. Several indi-viduals with the name of Lawrence E. Zane pop up in Indiana in records search-es. A Lawrence E. Zane served as principal chief of the Wyandotte Nation in Oklahoma from 1954-1975; could they be related?

Here’s what was known as of Dec. 18: Zane resided at Navos Mental Health and Wellness Center, Sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Scott Wilson said.

The center, at 1210 SW 136th St., Burien, is next to Seahurst Park on Puget Sound.

Navos’ website states that the center provides a host of inpatient and out-patient mental health ser-vices, including residential and community housing, employment services and “several new and nationally recognized programs that are challenging the way mental health treatment is delivered.”

(A Lawrence E. Zane shows up in a search of King County Superior Court records under the care of a guardian from 1983 to 1994. It could not be confirmed on deadline whether that Zane is the one whose body was found on Dec. 9.)

A call on Dec. 18 to Navos was referred to Diane Browning, the com-

pany’s vice president and director of compliance. She did not return a call to her cell phone by deadline.

On Dec. 5, Navos reported Zane missing to the King County Sheriff’s Department.

Zane’s body was discov-ered on the beach four days later. A resident found the body around 3 p.m. and called 911. The beach is in the 21400 block of President Point Road.

It was not known how long the body had been there; the resident who found the body told depu-ties that he had not gone down to the beach in a cou-ple of weeks.

“A lot of those houses are high up on a bluff, but they have trails that go down to the beach,” Wilson said.

It appeared Zane’s body was brought in with the tide, Wilson said at the time, and there were no indications at the scene of foul play.

Based on a cursory examination at the scene, personnel “guess-timate” that the body had been in the water from 24-36 hours, Wilson said. Zane had been fully clothed, “but when his body rolled onto the beach, he had lost some items. He was missing a shoe and he didn’t have a shirt on.”

Kitsap County Sheriff’s officers are still investigat-ing.

“What were the circum-stances between Dec. 5 when he was reported missing and Dec. 9 when he was found on the beach, we don’t know,” Wilson said.

Determination of cause of death and manner of death await toxicology results. Those results could take up to six weeks, Stewart said.


Man identified, but not much else is knownBurien resident’s body was found on Kingston area beach

KINGSTON — The Village Green Foundation Board of Directors will begin accepting bids for the community center’s construction in January.

The board unanimous-ly voted to put the project up for bid, according to Village Green Foundation Executive Director Daniel Johnson.

Construction is expected to begin in April.

“Everyone erupted in applause,” he said. “They’ve been working on this for so many years.”

January is a good time to go to bid, taking advan-tage of good weather for

construction in the spring, Johnson said.

The foundation has raised $6.3 million of the $8.2 million needed for the project. Building permits are secured and there is a completed infrastructure.

“Our hope would be to have the remaining dol-lars before construction [begins],” Johnson said. “But we’ve arranged for financing.”

Some financing will be required to get the build-ing built, no matter what; pledged funds won’t all come in at once.

—Kipp Robertson

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2001 NW 46TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO 64116 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELIN- QUENT PAYMENT IN- FORMATION From March 1, 2012 To Au- gust 18, 2014 Number of Payments 13 Monthly Payment $2,271.51 4 $3,307.05 10 $3,637.33 3 $3,019.89 Total $88,190.80 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION March 1, 2012 August 18, 2014 30 $113.57 $3,407.10 PROMISSO- RY NOTE INFORMA- TION Note Dated: Janu- ary 26, 2007 Note Amount: $384,000.00 Interest Paid To: Febru- ary 1, 2012 Next Due Date: March 1, 2012 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $356,772.58, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be

sold to satisfy the ex- pense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, re- garding title, possession or encumbrances on December 26, 2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by December 15, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before December 15, 2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally char- tered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the December 15, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or en- cumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or

Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Ser- vicing, LP FKA Country- wide Home Loans Ser- vicing, LP or Trustee to the Borrower and Gran- tor at the following address(es): ADDRESS QIN X. LIANG 9632 MI- AMI BEACH RD NW, SEABECK , WA 98380 QIN X. LIANG 9632 MI- AMI BEACH RD, SEA- BECK , WA 98380-9708 QIN X. LIANG PO BOX 2454, SILVERDALE, WA 98383 QIN X. LIANG PO BOX 2454, SILVER- DALE, WA 98383-2454 BO K. VONG 9632 MIA- MI BEACH RD NW, SEA- BECK , WA 98380 BO K. VONG 9632 MIAMI BEACH RD , SEABECK , WA 98380-9708 BO K. VONG PO BOX 2454, SILVERDALE, WA 98383 BO K. VONG PO BOX 2454, SILVER- DALE, WA 98383-2454 by both first class and certified mail on April 23, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Gran- tor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written

Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Para- graph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone re- questing it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to de- prive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NO- TICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from

the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DE- LAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LI- CENSED IN WASHING- TON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Com- mission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Web- site: www.wshfc.org The United States De- partment of Housing and Urban Develop- ment: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Web- site: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone:

(800) 606-4819 Web- site: www.homeowner- ship.wa.gov NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TEN- ANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is en- titled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: Au- gust 19, 2014 MTC Fi- nancial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appoint- ed Successor Trustee By: Jean Greagor, Au- thorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trus- tee Corps 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (800) 409-7530 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trus- tee Corps TRUSTEE’S

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KINGSTON — North Kitsap Heritage Park has nearly doubled in size, thanks to a 366-acre pur-chase by Kitsap County on Dec. 5.

Kitsap County pur-chased the land from Pope Resources with grants from the U.S. Forest Service’s Community Forest Program, the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, and proceeds from the sale of the Place of the Bear property to the Suquamish Tribe.

An additional $7 mil-lion is pending for future acquisitions within the larg-er Kitsap Forest and Bay Project.

“Expansion of North Kitsap Heritage Park has been a community goal for a decade,” Kitsap County Commissioner Rob Gelder said in an announcement of the purchase.

“This is a critical step in protecting the forested character of North Kitsap and the incredible trail net-work that defines our com-munity.”

The park’s expansion is

another step in the Kitsap Forest and Bay Project, a community-driven initiative to conserve as many as 6,700 acres of north Kitsap Peninsula that is being sold by Pope Resources.

The acquisition follows the county’s purchase in February of 535 acres and 1.5 miles of forested shore-line on Port Gamble Bay.

Advocates say the lat-est purchase also sets the stage for current philan-thropic efforts to buy a pristine bog and stretch of Grover’s Creek, and builds momentum to conserve

3,000 acres harboring a dense network of trails south of Port Gamble — an endeavor championed by hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers.

“As an avid mountain biker, I enthusiastical-ly support the growing momentum for conserving great habitat lands and a terrific trail network,” said Ken Meidell, president of Outdoor Research.

“As a resident of Kitsap County and as an executive in the outdoor industry, I applaud the county’s effort in recognizing the posi-

tive economic impact that a great trail network can bring to a community.”

He added, “Outdoor rec-reation is a big economic driver in Washington state and these recreational assets are the infrastruc-ture that drives the busi-nesses that support the users of these lands.”

Advocates say the Heritage Park expansion will provide a critical link in the county’s popular regional trail system known as the “String of Pearls.” Its conservation will help pro-tect the local community’s drinking water, wildlife hab-itat and the headwaters of two priority salmon-bearing streams, Grover’s Creek and Carpenter Creek.

More than $5 million

has been invested in north Kitsap Peninsula from national, state, private and local funding sources.

“This is a cultural sustain-ability and economic devel-opment story as much as it is a conservation story,” said Michelle Connor, executive vice president of Forterra.

“That’s what has led to the resounding financial support from all quarters for the purchase of these forest lands.”

Forterra partnered with Kitsap County on the acqui-sition of the North Kitsap Heritage Park expansion since signing a purchase option agreement with the landowner Pope Resources in 2011.

Acquisition doubles size of North Kitsap Heritage Park


By RICHARD [email protected]

POULSBO — A new cul-tural dining experience has been added to the grow-ing diversity in Poulsbo’s restaurant scene.

Husband and wife Abel Mejia and Gloria de Luna opened El Sabor Casero, serving Mexican and Salvadorean cuisine, at Highway 305 and Hostmark Street, the former location of Jalisco Mexican restau-rant.

The restaurant has a new interior, a service bar, and a unique menu.

You’ll find items famil-iar to Mexican-restaurant menus. But Abel, who is Salvadorean, and Gloria,

who is Mexican and was the longtime cook at Casa Luna, add their personal influences to the culinary experience, with such specialties as Aguachiles, Enchiladas Potosinas, Pupusas, Quesadillas de Masa, Salvadorean-style Chicharron, Sincronizadas (Salvadorean tamales), Steak Tampiqueno, Tacos al Carbon.

It’s not editorializing to write that the portions are generous. Service is friend-ly; most employees are fam-ily members.

“What we try to do is [provide] a home-like atmo-sphere,” Mejia said. “That makes us different from other restaurants.”

De Luna added, “I enjoy cooking and it was our dream to have our own restaurant.” But they didn’t rush into the opportunity. They worked at Jalisco for five months before decid-ing to make the investment. They opened El Sabor Casero on Oct. 1.

The couple brings solid

business experience to the enterprise. De Luna per-formed culinary artistry at Casa Luna for 10 years.

Mejia worked on farms and in orchards in Eastern Washington for several years, fished in Alaska for

seven years, and now owns a landscaping business here.

Their restaurant also

reflects the growing diversi-ty of the city long known as Little Norway. An estimat-ed 10.9 percent of Poulsbo’s population, according to the U.S. Census, claims descent from Mexico or Central America, making it one of the largest ethnic demographics in the city.

That demographic is con-tributing to the diversity of cultural experiences here. An area that celebrates its indigenous heritage (the Canoe Journey, Chief Seattle Days, and pow-wows), and Scandinavian immigrant heritage (Viking

El Sabor Casero offers a unique culinary experience

Gloria de Luna and Abel Mejia own and operate El Sabor Casero at Highway 305 and Hostmark Avenue, in the former location of Jalisco restaurant. Richard Walker / Herald

Salvadorean cuisine in the local dining scene“What we try to do is provide a home-like atmosphere. That makes us different from other restaurants.”

— Abel Mejia, co-owner, El Sabor Casero restaurant

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KINGSTON — The Greater Kingston Area Chamber of Commerce is thinking of ways to pull businesses together.

One of the chamber’s goals for 2015 is to explore the possibility of a business improvement district. It’s a potential solution to draw more people to Kingston without putting pressure on chamber members, while keeping businesses active in the community, Chamber Executive Director Colleen

Carey said. A business district would

help with things such as collective advertising and encouraging local residents to shop in the area, Carey said.

“We have a ton of tourist traffic through our town in summer months … And we really need to get our locals engaged in utilizing these [businesses] year round.”

The biggest challenge would be getting all busi-nesses to buy into the idea, Carey said.

“Several small business-es have not historically been willing to partner with other businesses,” she said.

The chamber has run into similar issues. There are several members who

To promote, maintain downtown area

Improvement district studied for Kingston

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Fest and Julefest), now experiences Aztec dance (during Chief Seattle Days) and celebrates the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe (this year, on Dec. 12) at St.

Olaf’s Church. And, of course, a growing

list of ethnic restaurants.El Sabor Casero is open

seven days a week: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Orders are available to go. You can place your order

in advance by calling 360-394-7878.

About the Virgin of Guadalupe: This Catholic feast day celebrates the Virgin’s appearance to Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin at Tepayac, Mexico, on Dec. 9, 1531.

Quilt Shoppe opens on Front Street

The Quilt Shoppe owner Beatrice Marx, Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson, join Chamber of Commerce members and friends in celebrating the opening of The Quilt Shoppe on Dec. 11. The Quilt Shoppe, 19020 Front St. NE, Poulsbo, carries fabrics from Alexander Henry, Andover, Anthology, Camelot, Clothworks, Hoffman, Marcus Brothers, Moda, Timeless Treasures, Robert Kaufman and more. Fabrics include 1800s reproductions, batiks, metallics, modern prints, and basics and blenders. The Shoppe also offers a wide variety of books, patterns and kits, notions, threads, and the latest tools.Annie LaValle / Herald photo


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The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce will study a business improvement district plan for downtown Kingston businesses in 2015.

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“do everything,” while the businesses that are not rep-resented “reap the bene-fits of their efforts and it’s a source of contention,” Carey said. That becomes a source of contention, caus-ing frustration for chamber members and sometimes resulting in people remov-ing themselves.

Take the BigBelly trash compactors, for example, which is one reason the chamber is considering a improvement district.

The county and cham-ber had a contract in which the county provided the solar-powered compact-ing trash cans, known as BigBellys, and the chamber emptied and maintained them. But the chamber asked to end the contract, saying it was hard to find volunteers to do the work. The county removed the BigBellys from Highway 104 on Sept. 16.

Because the trash cans that were removed were not on county property, the chamber had to find volunteers to empty them. Though the chamber was able to find volunteers for some time, eventually that volunteerism broke down.

What may have been at the heart of the issue with the BigBellys, is a few peo-ple doing volunteer work that benefitted many busi-nesses. There were even unconfirmed reports of some businesses using the trash cans to dispose their waste.

“Certain businesses were reported as to have been placing their trash into the BigBellys and not taking care of their own solid waste,” County Commissioner Rob Gelder wrote to the North Kitsap Herald. “That wasn’t fair to volunteers/vendors who stepped up to work with the chamber on the project.”

Because the trash cans were removed after the heavy tourism in the sum-mer, it didn’t have much

reported effect. However, the holidays could prove difficult.

“From February on it’s going to be mayhem,” Carey said. “People will need a place to put trash.”

One of the first efforts of an improvement district could be taking care of trash, Chamber President Mike Haley said.

“That would be a start for us and to get it roll-ing,” he said. After that, the improvement district could work on anything busi-nesses want to do, such as incorporating a theme, or beautification, he said.

“Something that would draw owners together to enhance the community and bring more propriety to the town,” Haley said.

So far, the Edmonds improvement district — the Edmonds Downtown Alliance — is a potential model for Kingston. The alliance, created in 2013, has about 350 members in the downtown Edmonds area, according to the alli-ance’s website. The alliance allows businesses to collec-tively fund programs relat-ed to beautification, market-ing, security, parking, clean-up and administration.

Carey said businesses would not have to be cham-ber members to be in the improvement district. How a business improvement district in Kingston would look, however, remains to be seen.

“We don’t have an approach yet,” Carey said. “We just started kicking [the idea] around.”

Businesses might take some convincing, which would fall under the cham-ber to do, Haley said. There could be some kind of due or tax, but that remains to be seen; however, work needs to be paid for some-how, Haley said.

An improvement dis-trict might be focused in the immediate downtown area, because businesses in the greater Kingston area might not see the same benefit, Haley said.

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IN POULSBO■ Pho T&N, the popular

Vietnamese restaurant in Poulsbo Village, is await-ing permit approval for its expansion into a vacant space next door.

To come: A new kitchen and seating for family din-ners.

Pho T&N is located at 19641 7th Ave. NE, Poulsbo.

■ Kerry Slone of

Beautifully Polished at Longworth Studio, on Anderson Parkway in Poulsbo, has completed the requirements for her mas-ter esthetician’s license.

“This license will allow the salon to offer new inno-vative services in the near future,” reports Jo Buxton, the salon and spa’s media liaison.

IN KINGSTON■ Kingston Fitness,

26001 Barber Cut Off Road, introduces its expansion with an open house on Jan. 15, 5-7 p.m.

“Come see the new, improved, expanded Kingston Fitness. There will be food, drink, class demos, and prizes,” Stephanie Kunold reports.

BUSINESS NOTEBOOK

See NOTEBOOK, Page A28


Holiday Worship, Gathering & giving

An Intergenerational Celebration

1779 NE Hostmark Street • Poulsbowww.northpointpoulsbo.org • 360.779.0800

Children, Youth & Nursery Programs

Join us for Worship at North Point ChurchSunday Morning 9:30am

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service5:00 & 7:00pm

“The Glory of Christmas”

POULSBO FIRST LUTHERAN

CHURCH COMMUNITY

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Sunday, December 14th – 2:00 PM

POULSBO FIRST LUTHERANPOULSBO FIRST LUTHERAN

CHURCH COMMUNITY

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Sunday, December 14th – 2:00 PM

Candelight Worship – Christmas EveWednesday, December 24 – 4:30pm, 6:00pm & 11:00pm

Share with your community the celebration of our Lord’s birth

Christmas Day Worship with Communion Thursday, December 25 – 11:00amChildcare to 5 years for all services

Poulsbo First Lutheran Church (big white church on the hill)18920 4th Avenue • 360-779-2622 www.p� c.orgAll Sunday Worship 8:00am, 9:15am & 11:00am

Community Meal on Thursdays at 5:00pm

18920 Fourth Avenue NE – Poulsbo

PFLC Cathedral Choir, Poulsbo Elementary Chorus, Bethany

Lutheran Choir, NKHS Jazz Choir, Bethany Brass

Donations of unwrapped new toys and non-

perishable food items accepted for NK Fishline.

Programs are open to allMeeting at Redeemer United Methodist Church

9900 NE Shorty Campbell, Kingstonwww.faith-episcopal.org: 360-471-7522

Faith Episcopal churchChristmas Eve Service 6:00 pm

Sunday Service 9:00 amChildcare provided

three levels of youth education

Celebrate Advent Wednesday EveningsSoup Supper/Fellowship 6:00pm

Holden Evening Prayer Service 7:00pm

14000 Madison Avenue NE,Bainbridge Island, WA

206-842-4746www.portmadisonlutheranchurch.org

Join us Sundays!Worship 10:30am

w/ Sunday school & Adult Bible StudyChristian Education 9:15am

Join us Sundays!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Servicew/ Carols & Holy Communion 8:00pm

Come CelebrateChristmas with Us!

PORT MADISONLUTHERAN CHURCH

O O come let usO adore Him...HimHimHimHim

Christ � e LordChristmas Eve Candlelight Service

5:30 pm St. Charles Church( New location 19351 8th Ave. NE, #205 - Poulsbo) 779-3524 Stcharlesanglican.org

St. Olaf Catholic ChurchSt. Peter Mission

18943 Caldart Ave., Poulsbo 360-779-4291

Christmas Eve Mass Schedule5:00 pm Family Mass, St. Olaf10:15 pm Christmas Carols11:00 pm Midnight Mass, St. Olaf

Christmas Day Mass Schedule9:00 am Morning Mass, St. Olaf11:00 am Spanish Mass, St. Olaf

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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church1187 Wyatt Way NW, Bainbridge Island

Come Celebrate

Upcoming Special Events are:Christmas in the Country Dec 5,6,7

Amabile Choir ConcertDec 5 @ 7:30pm, Dec 6 @ 3 & 7:30pmEvergreen Singers Dec 7 @ 2:30pm

Lessons & Carols Dec 7 @ 5pmOf� ce of Compline Dec 7 @ 8pm

Christmas Eve Services4pm (w/Pageant), 7pm (w/Music),

10:30pm (Festive)Christmas Day Service 10am

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n Olympic Printer Resources, Inc., which custom-remanufactures laser printer, fax machine, and copier cartridges, has teamed with All Shred to

provide secure document drop-off for shredding.

The charge for a stan-dard file box is $10 per box, with a minimum charge of $5 for less than a half-full box.

Olympic Printer Resources, Inc. is located at Arbor Business Park,

26127 Calvary Lane NE, Suite 200. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 360-297-8384, 800-689-5488, www.olyprinter.com.

FOR NEW AND SMALL BUSINESSES

n The state Department of Revenue will host a

free webinar on the ben-efits of filing taxes online, Jan. 8, 10-11 a.m.

Participants will learn how to file taxes electron-ically; how to sign up for electronic due-date remind-ers and sales tax changes; and learn about various payment options includ-

ing EFT debit, EFT credit, E-check, and credit card.

To register, email N B O W e b i n a r @ d o r .wa.gov with your name, company name, phone number and email address. Deadline: Jan. 5.

n The state Depart-ment of Revenue web-

site, www.dor.wa.gov/Workshops, has a sched-ule of in-person business workshops that take place around the state, as well as short video versions of the workshops.

— Send business informa-tion to [email protected]

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