North Kitsap Herald, December 09, 2011

By MEGAN [email protected]

SUQUAMISH — Fifty years after Charles Lawrence passed away, his name evokes strong memories of the man who sur-vived boarding school and war, of the dedicated tribal leader and devoted family man.

One of his daughters, Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch, described his life: He was removed from his family and sent to a residential school where he was forbidden to

By RICHARD [email protected]

KINGSTON — A simple flip of the switch Saturday at 5 p.m. and thousands of lights will turn Kingston into a wonderland of holiday illumination, but the

meticulous work of creating each lighted display began six months ago.

“We started in June,” said Kori Henry, executive director of the Port of Kingston. “Eight to 12

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POULSBO — Every donation counts.

The Poulsbo Lions Bellringer Fund reached $8,680 Thursday morning, way ahead of the to-date total this time last year but far from the $35,000 goal.

Donations to the Poulsbo Lions Bellringer Fund are used to pro-vide food, emergency shelter and emergency f i n a n c i a l assistance to North Kitsap residents in need.

Annually, the fund-raising goal is about $35,000.

The fund was founded in the

Big bump in Lions Bellringer Fund total

Hayrides, music and lots of lights in North Kitsap this weekend

Poulsbo Lions Bellringer Fund

See BELLRINGER, Page A2

■ Poulsbo’s Lighted Boat Parade is Dec. 16 and 17. — See Calendar, pages A12-13

INSIDE Seamus Gallagher, 2, marvels at the lights with his dad, Joe, during the Port Gamble Country Christmas in 2010. Activities are planned this week-end in Kingston and Port Gamble.Herald file photo

Charles Lawrence’s public service is still remembered a half-century after his death at the age of 39

‘He was a peace-keeper’

See WEEKEND, Page A11

Hundreds celebrate Julefest

See HONORING, Page A3

Lucia Bride Margaret Graves is escorted by torchlight to the Julefest bonfire Dec. 3, at the Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park in Poulsbo. Several hundred people turned out for the night of festivities, sponsored by the Sons of Norway Poulsbo, Historic Downtown Poulsbo Association and Walmart. According to two Norwegian exchange students, Julefest in Poulsbo “is as close to Norway as you can get.” For more photos from the event, see page A10. Megan Stephenson / Herald

By KIPP [email protected]

KINGSTON — Elimination of funding for school uniforms from the North Kitsap School

District’s 2011-12 budget has left Kingston High School with a bill for uniforms ordered before the budget was adopted.

The uniform equipment

replacement fund, which provid-ed $8,500 to high schools for ath-letic uniforms, was established to

Budget cut leaves school on hook

See UNIFORMS, Page A2

SHOOTING IN SUQUAMISHOne person was reportedly shot, neighbors were evacuated and one person was in custody at press time Thursday, on Second Avenue in Suquamish. See page A3 and NorthKitsapHerald.com.

help with a four-year uni-form replacement cycle.

An order for new cross country uniforms — shared

with track and field — was placed in spring of the 2010-11 school year, Athletic Director Dan Novick said. The order was for approxi-mately $5,300. To receive new uniforms by fall, orders must be placed in spring,

he said. Because the budget was

not approved until August, it was too late for the high school to back out of the order.

The bill is now about one month overdue.

The North Kitsap School Board discussed the issue at its Dec. 1 meeting. The board decided it would not provide the school with the necessary funding. The high school is required to cover the cost of the uniforms.

Board member Tom Anderson said approving the funding for the uniforms after eliminating it from the budget could “open a Pandora’s box.” While this is the only issue of its kind coming out of the 2011-12 budget adoption right now, other programs may be fac-ing similar problems and just have not come forward.

Board member Dan

Weedin said the right thing to do would be to give the school the money. However, what could potentially fol-low is a matter of concern.

The money to pay for the bill will come out of the Associated Student Body (ASB) general fund, accord-ing to Novick.

The athletics budget is funded three ways: 51 per-cent of revenue from stu-dent ASB card purchases ($35 each), a portion of vending machine proceeds, and gate revenue (tickets). The athletics budget, which is about $18,000, is typically spent down to zero each year. The budget is used to

fund all sports and typically requires additional fund-raising.

Superintendent Richard Jones made the decision to cut the funding for uni-forms. He said everyone should have known what was on the table for poten-tial cuts this year.

Staffing decisions do not have to be made until May, as required by state law, and the deadline for budget adoption is not until August. Weedin said com-pleting the budget in April — around the same time as the uniform orders were made — would not be pos-sible.

Though uniforms will need to be replaced at North Kitsap High School next year, Principal Judson Miller said he spoke with the coaches and decided there was no “dire need.” Based on his fiscal experi-ence, he decided to hold off on the expense, he said.

However, the school could use the money, and North Kitsap will look at fundraising opportunities to pay for uniforms.

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1940s by Frank and Mabel Raab as a vehicle for neigh-bors to help each other during emergencies. The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club administers the Bellringer Fund for the Raab Foundation.

North Kitsap Fishline and others periodically turn to the Poulsbo Lions Bellringer Fund for help providing assistance to families facing eviction, emergency assistance pay-ing utility bills, and keeping homes supplied with heating fuel. Last year, the Poulsbo Lions Bellringer Fund sup-plied 100 Christmas food baskets to local families.

All told, the Poulsbo Lions Bellringer Fund and its donors assisted more

than 300 families in 2011.Donations can be

dropped off at the Herald, 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 205, Poulsbo; and at Union Bank, 19950 7th Ave. NE, Poulsbo. Checks made out to the Bellringer Fund can be mailed to the Herald, P.O. Box 278, Poulsbo, WA. 98370. As donations are received, they will be listed in the Herald through December. Donations may be made anonymously.

The North Kitsap Herald is also collecting toys for Fishline Food Bank. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Herald office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Here are Poulsbo Lions Bellringer Fund donations received as of deadline for this edition:

Week 1

■ $500, from the Harry James Foundation.

Week 2

■ $100, from Manny Correia.

■ $200, from Helene and William Schmidt.

■ $200, from the Stottlemyers, in memory of Ellen and Wally Stottlemyer and Art de Carufel.

■ $100, from a member of Verksted Gallery.

■ $100, from Jerry and Judith Jurgens.

■ $500, from Doug and LeAnn Mong, in loving memory of our parents, Fritz Brotz, Harold and Mary Mong.

■ $50, from Marion Hansen, in memory of loved ones.

■ $40, from Marjorie and Bob.

■ $50, from Benjamin

Jennings.■ $75, from Richard and

Bonny Boyle.■ $100, from Dennis and

Candace Peters.Week 3

■ $100, from D. Rand Hillier.

■ $1,000, from Kiwanis Club of Greater Poulsbo Foundation.

■ $100, from Dale and Beverly Anderson.

■ $100, from Ann Thomas, in loving memory of Chuck.

■ $100, from Anonymous, in memory of Bill Falkner.

■ $100, from Anonymous, “Merry Christmas.”

■ $50, from Mary and Al Carter.

■ $200, from Daniel Novak.

■ $100, from Jan Lofall, to Glen and Jim with loving memory.

■ $1,200, from Anonymous.

■ $100, from Dolph Jaeger, in memory of Dr. Andy Demshki.

■ $200, from Dolph Jaeger, in memory of Fran.

■ $50, from George and Diane Moser, for Christmas.

■ $100, from Sue Guldjord, in memory of Brue.

■ $250, from Jan Seifert, “Sharing the blessings of the season and my family."

■ $200, from Phyllis Ruckel.

■ $100, from Anonymous. “Merry Christmas.”

■ $100, from Lester Schmuck.

■ $100, from a veteran.■ $200, from Tom and

Billie Jo Settle, in memory of Neil D. Settle.

■ $50, from John and Jacqueline Cain.

■ $125, from the Caldart Family.

■ $40, from Ronald Muell and Helen Humes.

■ $200, from Dan, in memory of loved ones.

■ $50, from Anonymous.■ $200, from Anony-

mous.■ $100, from Stephen and

Kristi Growden, in memory of Elaine Turner.

■ $50, from Eleanor Magnuson.

■ $50, from John and Sylvia Castleman, in loving memory of daughter, Vicky.

■ $100, from Anony-mous.

■ $50, “Love from Santa’s elves.”

■ $800, from the Teddy Bear Coalition.

■ $400 in Albertson’s gift cards, from the Teddy Bear Coalition.

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SUQUAMISH — Police were investigating a shoot-ing on Second Avenue in Suquamish Thursday.

An individual was reportedly shot in a home at that location. Another individual was taken into custody.

Complete details were not available at press time. See NorthKitsapHerald.com for updated reports.

Officers were dis-patched to the scene at 2:50 p.m. and by 2:57 p.m. were evacuating people from nearby homes and attempting to establish contact with someone in

the house where the shoot-ing took place.

The shooting took place within a half-mile from Suquamish Elementary School. Students were scheduled to be dismissed from school at 3:45 p.m. As of 3:02 p.m., the school was not locked down, but students who usu-ally walked home were required to be picked up by their parents.

A reader wrote on Facebook at 4:10 p.m. that her family was evacuated and the sheriff ’s office told them they could not return for at least 2-3 hours.”

speak his language or prac-tice his customs. He fought in World War II and nearly lost a leg in the Battle of Normandy. He returned to the U.S. and had to fight for veterans benefits.

“He hadn’t lived in a fam-ily home except when he was little,” she said. “But he made a beautiful fam-ily home for his kids. Not only was he happy, he was hilarious.” Many others told stories of Lawrence’s char-acter during a memorial pole dedication Saturday at the Suquamish House of Awakening Culture.

Lawrence died in 1962 from an aneurysm, accord-ing to a family member. He was 39.

Lawrence worked at Keyport Naval Station after WWII, but his civic duty was to the Suquamish Tribe, according to Chairman Leonard Forsman. Lawrence was Suquamish chairman at the time of his death, and was responsible for the boat ramp used today in front of the longhouse on Miller Bay. The boat ramp is named in his honor.

He also helped resurrect Chief Seattle Days, and it was during that event in

1963 that a memo-rial pole was ded-i c a t e d to his memory. In the 1 9 8 0 s , t h e weather-b e a t e n pole was replaced, but it would not last long. His family asked that a new pole be created that could stand the test of time, which the council agreed to after the House of Awakened Culture was built.

The double-headed eagle pole sits in front of the longhouse, facing Miller Bay. It was raised in 2010 with a blessing, created by five carvers: Michael Pavel

(Skokomish), Ed NoiseCat (Shuswap/Stlitlmx), Mark Johns-Coleson (Chehalis), Walter Lewis (Chehalis), and Qwoo-Chee Kah-Ty-Ah Moran-Lawrence (Suquamish).

Lawrence’s grandniece, Calina Lawrence, said the pole was blessed during the Canoe Journey last summer, but the family wanted to have a proper dedication as well.

“We wanted to make it as big of a deal as he was,” she said. Calina, who was raised by Lawrence’s son Billy, said she has heard many stories from different people who

knew her grand-uncle, and his characteristics have been carried on by the family.

“I feel his presence through [his children],” she said.

Lawrence-Piecuch said she too heard stories about her dad after he died, some from strangers visiting the Suquamish Museum where she worked.

“He was a peacekeeper,” she said. “If he heard of rumors of a gang fight ... he would go down, remind them why we needed each other.”

Forsman, on behalf of the Lawrence-Ewye family, thanked tribal council mem-bers, the carvers, Suquamish Community Development and Liberty Bay Excavating for their contributions to the memorial pole project.

Before contact, it was the responsibility of each family to watch over each other, “in a never-ending vigil,” Forsman said. Always turning their heads left and right, watching for friend or foe, the double-headed eagle is the symbol of that protection.

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District choir program worth our investment

As a North Kitsap taxpayer, I want to applaud the school district for doing an outstanding job pre-senting to local residents the “State of the District,” as published in its recent Report to the Community 2011, which we all received in our mailboxes this week.

Every taxpayer should read this report and feel good about the progress being made in the educa-tion sector of our community. As a parent who’s had two kids gradu-ate with honors and receive gen-erous college scholarships in the past few years, I say “thank you” to the North Kitsap School District’s administration, faculty and support staff. You’re doing a fine job; keep up the good work.

I’m especially grateful to have observed two recent watershed achievements in our community. One is the commitment to sup-port one of the peninsula’s crown jewels — the community pool — which will continue to be a blessing to countless young people, com-petitive swimmers, and retirees for years to come. Few communities throughout the state have such a beautiful, well run public pool.

In the 12-page report, however, particularly in the “What Makes Us Proud” section, I would have liked to have read about the achievements of the most successful curriculum-based program in North Kitsap’s recent history, the choir program. What few area residents know is that under the skillful guidance of several outstanding directors, these

choirs and individual students have consistently achieved, state, region-al and national recognition for their performance excellence.

In the past two years, the NKHS choir program has produced back-to-back state championships at the annual Washington Music Educators Association-sponsored state solo and ensemble competition at Central Washington University. Can any other curriculum or extra-curricular program in the region boast such achievement?

Though foreboding clouds on the economic horizon hint of fur-ther cuts in the school budget, I hope the district will do every-thing in its power to preserve the already paltry budget for the high school choir program. It’s arguably the most successful program in the district by several measures, and if our community wants to invest its tax dollars to ensure the maximum return on their investment, it will put its money on the award-win-ning choir program.

Phil HerzogPoulsbo

Concerned about transitional home

(Editor’s note: This letter refers to the proposed transitional home on 9th Avenue as a “homeless shel-ter.” That is incorrect. It is proposed as a transitional home, defined by state law as a temporary home for families who are at risk of becoming homeless to help them “to secure and retain safe, decent, and affordable housing.”)

I wanted to let you know that a transitional homeless shelter is coming to our neighborhood. There will be an information meet-ing at the shelter located at 18416 9th Ave NE on Dec. 11 from 3-5 p.m.

The groups One Church One Family, Kitsap Community Resources, St Olaf ’s Church and St. Vincent de Paul is involved in the shelter. I urge you to come to the meeting.

The “pitch” for the shelter is that they will place families with chil-dren and ties to the community for 90 days to give them a chance to save enough money to move into

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LETTERSIN OUR OPINION

At least one resident of 9th Avenue in Poulsbo has expressed concerns that a house in his neighborhood is proposed to be used as a transitional home for fami-

lies at risk of becoming homeless.A neighborhood meeting is scheduled Dec. 11, 2-5 p.m., at the home. We encourage neighbors to attend the meeting, and to keep open minds as well as open hearts.There are reasons to support transitional homes.The privately-owned home is being off ered as part of the Adopt A Home program operated by OneChurch One Family, a network of Kitsap County churches. In the Adopt A Home program, a church adopts a home and is responsible for furnishing it, and Kitsap Community Resources is responsible for screening and placing the family and maintaining the structure. Each family has a case worker that helps the fam-ily set goals and navigate the social services system. Kitsap Community Resources pays for the rent and all utilities.Contrary to some concerns, the 9th Avenue home is not proposed to be used as a “homeless shelter.” It’s proposed to be used as a transitional home for a North Kitsap family fac-ing homelessness. A family can live in the home for 90 days. Kitsap Community Resources provides case management services to help the family transition into permanent housing and greater levels of self-suffi ciency.In short, the transitional home program enables a family to have a home while they get back on their feet.The pressure is on Kitsap Community Resources to improve its background checks and monitoring of residents it assigns to transitional housing. KCR obviously slipped up in its back-ground checks and monitoring of residents of a transitional home on 4th and Viewmont; one person living in the home was not supposed to be living there, and he and a resident assigned to the home were arrested on suspicion of burglar-izing a neighboring home and The Loft restaurant.Because of that incident, as unsettling as it was for the neigh-borhood, KCR’s manner of conducting background checks and monitoring transitional home residents is undergoing more scrutiny. Mayor Becky Erickson, a KCR board member, got involved and asked KCR to improve its background checks and monitoring.The incident was believed to be a fi rst for the house at 4th and Viewmont. Unfortunate as that incident was, a transi-tional home poses no more risk to a neighborhood than a house where someone is a guest until he or she gets back on their feet. If protocol is followed, residents of a transitional home undergo more scrutiny than residents of a rental down the street. Indeed, a traditional renter is accountable to a landlord. A transitional home resident is accountable to the sponsoring church, Kitsap Community Resources and a case manager.In the past four years, One Church One Family’s Adopt a Home program has helped more than 65 families, with 69 percent moving on to permanent housing. That’s a very good thing.The program is an important thread in the community’s safety net. It’s also humane. Rather than oppose the use of homes as transitional residences, residents should do what they can to make sure the program is successful, with proper applicant screening and monitoring.

Transitional homes can be good for communities

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FOR THE RECORD■ A reference to the Suquamish

Fire Department in the story, “Bainbridge, North Kitsap, Poulsbo fire commissioners continue effi-ciency talks Wednesday” (Nov. 30 NorthKitsapHerald.com) was incorrect.

The Suquamish Fire Department (Kitsap County Fire District 4) merged with Fire District 10 to become North Kitsap Fire & Rescue in 1994.

One of the proposed efficiency strategies recommended by consul-tants to North Kitsap and Poulsbo fire district commissioners is forming a regional fire authority between the two fire agencies that could include increased involve-ment from the Suquamish Tribe.

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How much fish and shellfish do you eat?

For more than 20 years, the state of Washington has based its water quality stan-dards on the idea that we eat one small bite a day, or 6.5 grams. About the size of a sugar cube.

That number is very important to everyone who lives here because it is used to set state standards for how much pollution can legally be put into our waters. The number the state’s using right now isn’t even close to what most of us eat.

We’ve been working hard for the past two decades to encourage the state to adopt a more realistic rate that will better protect those waters, the food that comes out of

them, and the health of every-one who lives here. Now it f i n a l l y looks like the state’s

Department of Ecology is taking steps to revise the old standards, and that’s encouraging.

It’s a sad fact that much of our local seafood is con-taminated by pollution that seems to be everywhere in our environment. The new consumption standard will be aimed at helping to

reduce levels of more than 100 pollutants that can hurt people. Over the long term, these poisons can make us sick and even kill us.

Sure, some people don’t eat locally harvested sea-food at all, but those of us who do sure as heck eat a lot more than a small bite a day. Even though tribal members eat a lot more fish and shellfish than most folks, many thousands of non-Indians — especially our Asian-American and Pacific Islander communi-ties — also make seafood a large part of their diets.

It’s a shame that it’s taken so long to revise our state’s ridiculously low consump-tion standard, but the pol-luters have a strong lobby. They’ll tell us we can’t

afford to protect our water, our food and our health, that new rules will lead to everything from lost jobs to higher sewer rates at a time when our economy is struggling.

The truth is that we’ve all been paying the costs of a low consumption rate for many years in terms of the quality of our water, food and our health.

Regardless of what num-ber is chosen to update the consumption standard, it’s unlikely to even come close to the amount of fish and shellfish tribes eat every day. But revising our state’s fish consumption standard is not just a tribal issue. It’s a public health issue that affects everyone who lives here. That’s why we support

a significant increase. We are standing on the

edge of a great opportunity and we need to take bold action. Ecology will be hold-ing public hearings on the new standards and you will have a chance to partici-pate. Stand up for the water! Stand up for your food and your health! Let Ecology know that you eat fish and shellfish from Washington waters. Tell them you want to see the new consumption standard adopted quickly, without major loopholes for polluters.

For us tribes, Western Washington is our home, and its waters are the source of much of our food. Our cultures and treaty rights

are tied to this place, and we are committed to keeping it a healthy place to live. Fish and shellfish is food. There’s no reason it shouldn’t be available, plentiful and healthy enough for all of us to eat.

— Billy Frank Jr. is chair-man of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. Members include the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and the Suquamish Tribe.

their own place.The reality is that this

same group moved a “fam-ily” into a like shelter locat-ed on Viewmont Street and 4th Avenue in downtown Poulsbo. This “family” went on a downtown Poulsbo crime spree, breaking into the Loft Restaurant and stealing the safe among other things. They invaded a home a few doors from the shelter while the residents were in the home, stealing $30,000 worth of belong-ings. When the police made it into the homeless shel-ter, they found deplorable living conditions with drug paraphernalia and stolen property, thus implicating the “family” in at least those two burglaries. The “family” had allowed another person to move into the shelter; this person was arrested for the burglaries as well.

A board member of

one of the groups, Kitsap Community Resources, is our very own Mayor Erickson. This is the group that pre-screens the families and manages their cases. Mayor Erickson has stated in an email that the city can’t intervene since the house is being rented to a single family. I believe her claim to be swayed by her director responsibilities with Kitsap Community Resources.

The “family” that moved into the 4th Avenue home was pre-screened by Mayor Erickson’s group and they claimed a clean background check but a quick public records search done by the North Kitsap Herald shows 14 different charges against one of the “family” mem-bers.

I’m not against helping the homeless or families in need. I am against incom-petence, laziness and lack of follow-through which potentially could cause harm to my family, friends and neighbors or could have

an effect on the value of our property and our ability to attract good neighbors in the future.

Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions or concerns you have. I’m in constant contact with the neighbors, church, city gov-ernment as well as the family who has allowed their home to be used as a shelter.

Scott CooperPoulsbo

Development will lead to gridlock

In response to Mr.

Springsteel’s letter about the probable gridlock from Rose’s development on 305, I couldn’t agree more (“Poulsbo is on its way to road rage,” page A5, Dec. 2 Herald).

It seems to me the city is interested in filling the city treasury more than protecting the environment from clearcutting. So what happens to all wildlife there now? I guess it will be driven out by bulldozers and then squished by oncoming traf-fic. (Oh, don’t worry, they’re a nuisance anyway.)


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POULSBO — Michael Gilman was one of three swimmers on the North Kitsap High School 200-yard freestyle relay team preparing to go to State last season.

If it hadn’t been for some bad Thai food, he would have made it.

“I was like, ‘Oh, I don’t feel so good,’ ” Gilman said of his night before the competition, after dinner with his parents.

After what was apparently food

poisoning, Gilman had to make the call to coach Greg Braun. He couldn’t compete. Instead, Kellin Doyle replaced Gilman, who com-peted with Benjamin Breakey, Daniel Horcajo and Benjamin Machen swam the 200-yard free-

style relay, placing 14th with a time of 1 minute 43.21 seconds. The relay team seeded into State with a time of 1:39.49.

Machen is the only swimmer from the 2010-11 State relay team


POULSBO — In the 2010-11 gymnastics post-season, two athletes from North Kitsap High School competed at State.

Sarah Zimmerman would like to qualify the whole varsity team this year.

“That would be ideal,” the North Kitsap junior said Monday. “We have some really good people and we’re hopefully going to have a good season.”

Zimmerman and junior Lauren Wageman represent-ed the team at the 2A State

Tournament last season. Zimmerman competed in vault. Wageman competed in vault, bars and beam.

Joanna Mumford and Wageman will lead the team this season as captains. The team as a whole is large. The varsity and junior varsity teams have 10 athletes each. Coach Kris Goodfellow was forced to create a C team because of the demand.

Last season, the team suffered from numerous injuries, Zimmerman said. The varsity team will help


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POULSBO — Tori Gerken’s plan to use her junior year on the Kingston High School varsity gym-nastics team as a trial run to State was demolished before the 2010-11 season began.

What was originally thought to be pain from tight calf muscles turned out to be a broken foot last season. A foot on which she played soccer for six months. She was sent to an orthopedic surgeon on the recommendations of KHS athletic medicine director Marja Larson and later had surgery.

“With my foot … it just crushed me,” she said.

Before surgery was done on her left foot, Gerken managed to earn the highest score on bars she ever had; landing on one foot during the first meet of the 2010-11 season. After surgery, she

Gerken returns to the floor

WINTER SEASON PREVIEWSGymnastics, swimming

State returners Keller, Kelly included on Kingston gymnastics team roster

See GERKEN, Page A7

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See NK SWIM, Page A7

Zimmerman: Whole team to State this season

See VIKINGS, Page A7

did not compete for the rest of the season.

Now with two screws, a plate and bone graft in her left foot, the senior is back for her final shot at State in gymnastics.

“It’s going to be challeng-ing,” she said. “Especially because my foot isn’t 100 percent.”

However, Gerken said taking one year off made her more comfortable on the floor than she was in her freshman or sophomore years. This hesitation on the floor included landing on her neck during a floor routine her sophomore year. She said she no longer has that hesitation which grew in her mind.

Gerken and the Kingston gymnastics team begin its season Saturday. The team travels to Port Angeles for a 2:30 p.m. meet.

Among the gymnasts on the team are Megan Kelly and Megan Keller, who competed in the 2A State Championships last season. Kelly competed in vault. Keller competed in bars.

This season, Kelly said she would like to compete in everything at State. If she doesn’t get the opportunity to compete on the floor, she will not be heartbroken; she was injured in 2009 while

tumbling. Kelly will work on her dismounts and back tucks.

Keller was unavailable for interview.

Last season, the Kingston team had about 11 gym-nasts. The team now has 21.

Coach Sheila Moore said the team is ready for the meet against Port Angeles. A few routines on floor and the beam could use some work, she said Monday. However, the top six or seven gymnasts are ready and since the top five scores are used, returning with a win is a possibility.

“I’m sure our team can go to State,” Kelly said. “We just need to practice really, really hard and I’m sure we can make it.”

that returned for the 2011-12 season.

All is not lost, however. Gilman, and swimmers such as Ian Christen — who took fifth in the 500-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke — understand what it takes to get to State. Gilman said he feels more

focused this time around. Last season, Gilman knew

he was among the faster swimmers on the team, but didn’t quiet understand why. After becoming lifeguard certified, he began watching other swimmers and analyz-ing how they swim. He now understands what it takes to swim faster and has begun working on technique. For example, he was swimming freestyle by paddling thumb

first, instead of cupping his hands.

Machen believes the 200-yard freestyle team is set up for success again this sea-son. Though the relay team does not have all the swim-mers as last season, with two graduating and one attending another school, new swimmers should take their place.

Overall, the team has power and endurance,

Machen said. Success now comes down to individual technique — last season, the team had trouble with effi-cient turns.

“I’m really, really excited about [the season],” Machen said. “We have a lot of first-year swimmers, but, I mean, I think we can do great.”

North Kitsap boys were scheduled for their first meet of the season against Sequim at home Thursday.

Scores from Dec. 6 games

NKHS boys basketball

Bremerton 19 8 8 23 — 71

North Kitsap 6 4 11 10 — 58

NKHS girls basketball

Bremerton 27 15 17 3 — 62

North Kitsap 14 17 12 22 — 65

KHS boys basketball

Kingston 14 18 26 9 — 67

Olympic 17 9 9 17 — 52

KHS girls basketball

Kingston 15 10 6 5 — 36

Olympic 7 11 7 8 — 33


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At least two-thirds of Kingston High School’s boys swimmers swam for a team before. That’s good news, since the team sent a single swimmer to State last season.

Kevin Fox, who com-peted in the 200-yard indi-

vidual medley at the 2A State Championships at the King County Aquatics Center, seeded with a time of 2 minutes 18.10 seconds. This season, Fox may not be alone in the waters of the Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

The team has approxi-mately 15 seniors and 25 total swimmers, most of which have improved since Laura Tetrick last coached the team in 2009-10. When the swimmers she coached two years ago are in the water, she said she doesn’t recognize them.

“Now I’m looking at these guys and saying, ‘Who’s that,’ ” she said.

As far as the team goes, Fox, a senior, said the team just needs to continue doing what it’s doing. It’s difficult to tell where the team’s strengths and weaknesses lie. Fox said he expects to have a winning team this year.

Individually, he knows what it takes to get through the season and into the state championships. He swims year-round with the Poulsbo Piranhas.

Fox placed fourth in

the West Central District III championship finals (2:18.10). He placed 16th at State (2:18.92).

“I think we’re going to have a pretty strong team this year,” he said.

The Kingston High School swim team was scheduled for its first meet of the sea-son against Olympic and Klahowya high schools Thursday, at Klahowya.

“Every year [coaches] are like, this is the year,” Tetrick said, adding that this sea-son actually could be the most successful the team has seen.

KHS swim team could be the oneKevin Fox is the sole returning State swimmer for the 2011-12 team

NK SwimContinued from page A6

North Kitsap Viking

coach Tony Chisholm

watches as NK’s Jacob Hill works to block a

Bremerton offensive

drive during the first half of Tuesday’s game in the

North Kitsap High School gymnasium.

Kipp Robertson / Herald

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mentor the younger gym-nasts. She said the goal is to give everyone their own routines, at least at a basic level.

“We’re improving the simple things in our rou-tines,” Zimmerman said. “Just so we can get a better overall score [during com-

petition].” The North Kitsap High

School gymnastics team is scheduled to compete at Shorewood High School Dec. 17. The team gets an extra week to practice — many schools begin Dec. 10.

With the size of her team, Goodfellow said she will take the extra time to work with the athletes.

VikingsContinued from page A6


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People can sell their land to whomever they wish, and the city can give permits to the ones with the capi-tal, but putting this massive development there is just a sad mistake.

The talk lately has been about the blight on Viking Avenue. There, you have abandoned parking lots and empty buildings. Put thedevelopment there!

City Council, just say “no” to Mr. Rose.

Tim RovikPoulsbo

Thanks Coultas for community service

This month, I’ll take over the Kingston Port Commission position held by Tom Coultas over the past 23 years. Kingston has been blessed by his record of achievement and it is an honor for him to pass his torch on to me.

Consider how the port has changed since Tom first took the reins as a commis-sioner. We had an aged and purely functional marina, which has since become a modern Puget Sound mari-time destination. From an unattractive parking area, the port created a park and amphitheatre that’s the cen-

ter for our downtown and community events. With the North Beach Park, we have the most accessible waterfront of any Kitsap town or city.

Once teetering on bank-ruptcy, Tom made the port flush with capital reserves while also reducing our tax rate by 65 percent. This achievement, at a time when all other governments are in financial distress, is testi-mony to Tom’s close atten-tion to port resources and his tenacity to ensure that the public receive value for every penny spent.

Thank you for your ear-nest and heartfelt work down at the port, Tom.

Walt ElliottKingston

Don’t miss this Hansville meeting

For anyone who missed the article, it is in the Kingston Community News that the Greater Hansville Area Advisory Council is having a meeting on Jan. 10. One of the speakers is Jeff Shea, a county traffic engi-neer, on a planned survey of speeds and safety devices in our area.

This is the meeting to attend, no matter how you feel about speed bumps. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

Catherine MyrickHansville

Washington needs a state bank

I suggest creating a Public Bank of Washington State to promote the general welfare and address our state’s $10 billion annual shortfall.

According to the Attorney General’s news release dated Oct. 26, 2010, Washington state has a CommingledTrust Fund that is managed by the Washington State Investment Board.

“This $53 billion fund represents the bulk of pen-sion fund savings and invest-ment earnings that are used to fund the state’s obligation for future benefit payments for the beneficiaries of sev-eral different retirement plans for Washington’s pub-lic employees, teachers, law enforcement officers, fire-fighters, school employees, and judges.”

This $53 billion fund could be leveraged like assets of a private bank by a factor of 30 to loan $1.59 trillion into existence. Since the purpose of our public bank would be to fund government ser-vices and not to create prof-it for private shareholders, the loans could be at zero percent interest. The prin-ciple on the loans would be paid back through taxes. In time, we can transform our tax structure, to allow the highest beneficiaries of our economy to pay a higher

percentage. We won’t need another regressive tax like a sales tax increase or fee increases to fill the budget gap.

The money created through a public bank could be used to hire workers for state infrastructure projects, fill budget shortfall for state and local government, and invest in our education. We could use our public bank to transform our economy by investing in clean energy and sustainable food pro-duction or anything else to be good stewards of our beautiful state.

If North Dakota can have a public bank, there is no reason why Washington state can’t have one also.

“All the perplexities, con-fusions, and distressed in America arise, not from defects in their constitution or confederation, not from a want of honor or virtue, so much as from downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit, and circula-tion.”

— John Adams in a letter to Thomas Jefferson

Christian HenryPoulsbo

Social Security, Medicare at risk

What is happening in our country when one man, Grover Norquist, who no one seems to know, can

dictate how our Republican Congress votes?

Grover Norquist — founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform — has this power to keep them from voting for a tax increase for the millionaires. When income tax came about in 1913, it was only for those whose income was over $500,000. The aver-age worker pays enough in other taxes without paying income taxes.

It is amazing that our Congress is so childish. Even a powerful senator like Jon Kyl, who was a Republican on the supercommittee, caved into Norquist’s com-mands not to give in on any compromise and Kyl is retiring so it shouldn’t mat-ter to him anyway.

It would be interesting to know how many voters know what is going on with our Congress. The middle-class workers and those on Social Security and Medicare need to think real careful when they vote next November, as the Republican Congress would love to do away with both of these entitlements. The Republican House has already voted to do away with Medicare and replace it with a voucher system.

Alan ShelbournKingston


PUBLIC MEETINGS

Dec. 12■ Kitsap County Board

of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Commission Chambers, 614 Division St., Port Orchard.

■ Poulsbo Tree Board meeting, 7 p.m., canceled.

Dec. 13■ Poulsbo Planning

Commission meeting, 7 p.m., canceled.

Dec. 14■ Poulsbo Community

Services Committee, 4 p.m., City Hall, 200 NE Moe St., Poulsbo. The committee considers matters related to library, parks and recreation, other community services.

■ Poulsbo Public Works Committee, 5 p.m., City Hall, 200 NE Moe St., Poulsbo. The committee considers matters related to engineering, planning, and public works facili-ties; and utilities develop-ment, maintenance, repair and operations.

■ Poulsbo City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 200 NE Moe St., Poulsbo.

Dec. 15■ Poulsbo Port

Commission, 7 p.m., multipurpose room on E Dock, 18809 Front St.

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Micah and Hannah Strom, first-time vendors at the Sons of Norway Bazaar, sold their handmade candles and bird houses at this year’s Julefest, Dec. 3. Megan Stephenson / Herald

Above, Brian Davis, a Viking with the Sons of Norway, tells the legend of St. Lucia and pre-Christian Norwegian traditions, both involving bonfires, during Julefest. Below, the North Kitsap High School Band Ensemble plays a variety of Christmas music. Megan Stephenson / Herald

Above, Alisha Anunson watches her daughters Anya, 9, Annette, 5, and Lila, 7, tell Santa their Christmas wishes: having a happy Christmas and New Year, and a Barbie movie. Left, young and young-at-heart alike gaze at the bon-fire and its embers, which floated like snowflakes around Waterfront Park. Megan Stephenson / Herald

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Inspired by the Bellevue Botanical Gardens’ holiday Garden d’Lights Festival, the Kingston LED light dis-play — part of its Country Christmas Celebration — will include a waterfall with salmon leaping into the water, and some 1,000 plants.

“It’s going to be four times as big as it was last year,” said Linda Fyfe, executive director of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce. “Last year, 300 people came to see the lights. We’d like to reach the 500 mark.”

The event may do just that. Henry said summer boaters visiting Kingston watched the volunteers as they worked on the displays, were wowed by what they saw and vowed to return for the lighting ceremony.

It’s a highlight of a week-end of North Kitsap celebra-tions that include breakfast and story time with Santa and the missus, a fireworks show, hay rides, home tours, lighted boat parade and tree-lighting ceremonies.

Santa will arrive on a fire truck Saturday and will flip the switch at 5 p.m. The Kingston High School Band and Kingston Middle School Choir will perform on the Mike Bookey Stage. Holiday refreshments will be served.

There is no admission, but attendees are asked to place a donation of a non-perishable canned food item in one of the bins for ShareNet Food Bank.

Here’s a list of events this weekend:

FRIDAY■ HANSVILLE HOLIDAY

HOME TOUR: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Six beautifully decorated homes plus the Point No Point lighthouse are decked out for the holidays. Tickets are avail-able at the Hansville Grocery.

SATURDAY■ KINGSTON COUNTRY

CHRISTMAS: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wolfe Elementary School. Cost:

$4 per person or $15 for four people. Silent auction, basket raffle, photos with Santa.

Vendor’s fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kingston Community Center, 11212 Highway 104 NE.

Photos with Santa, noon to 4 p.m., Kingston Chamber of Commerce, 11201 Highway 104 NE.

Music program, “Sing the Holidays,” 4:30 p.m., Port of Kingston. Bonfires, hot choco-late and cookies at the Mike Bookey Event Stage.

Parade of Boats, 4:30 p.m., Port of Kingston. Kingston Cove Yacht Club members will parade their holiday-decorated boats on Apple Tree Cove.

Santa arrives; lighting of Christmas tree, 5 p.m., Port of Kingston. Santa will light the Christmas tree and the Port of Kingston Display of Lights.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY■ PORT GAMBLE COUNTRY

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday.

The Victorian village is adorned in thousands of lights. Hay rides both days.

Santa’s Workshop at the Walker-Ames house, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children can help Santa and his elves make bird feeders, gingerbread houses, stockings and tree ornaments, and get their photos taken with Santa. Admission is $5 per child per day and covers all activities.

Tree-lighting ceremony Saturday at 5 p.m.

Fireworks display over Gamble Bay Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

VIP Party Saturday, 5:30-7 p.m., Hood Canal Vista Pavilion. For adults 21 and older. Rock around the Christmas tree to a DJ. No-host bar and hors d’oeuvres compliments of the Port Gamble General Store. Prizes will go to the best-dressed VIP attendee. To receive admission, find Port Gamble Weddings on Facebook and message, “I want to be a VIP.” The first 150 people who do so will receive free admission and a VIP badge.

Port Gamble Theater’s “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. To buy tickets in advance, or for more performance times, visit www.portgambletheater.com.

UPCOMING:ON TUESDAY

■ SANTA CLAUS VISITS, 6-7:30 p.m., North Kitsap Fire

& Rescue headquarters, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston. Santa will hear Christmas wishes at the fire station, then will head to Kingston Middle School at the end of the school band’s annual holiday concert at around 7:45 p.m. Firefighters will also offer tours of the fire engine, refreshments and holi-day safety tips.

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In the Norwegian tradition, Julefest celebrants were invited onto the gazebo to dance around the Christmas tree and sing Norwegian Christmas songs. Megan Stephenson / Herald

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TODAYBIG BAND CHRISTMAS: 7-10 p.m., at Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St., Poulsbo. Featuring Buz Whitley Band. Tickets are $20, available at Marina Market, Second Seasons and North Point Church. Proceeds ben-efit Fishline Food Bank. Sponsored by North Point Church.“THE WIZARD OF OZ”: 7 p.m., North Kitsap Auditorium, 1881 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo. Presented by the Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre. Advance tickets are $10, available at Liberty Bay Books and Poulsbo Book Stop in downtown Poulsbo, and online at www.kcmt.org. General admission at the door is $12; $10 for students and seniors.

SATURDAYKINGSTON COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa’s breakfast (8:30 a.m.) and

silent auction at Wolfe Elementary; vendors fair and Santa at Chamber of Commerce; parade of boats at Port of Kingston (4:30 p.m.); lighting of Christmas tree at Port of Kingston.PORT GAMBLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa’s workshop at Walker Ames Mansion; hayrides and photos with Santa all day. Christmas tree lighting at 5 p.m., fireworks at 5:15 p.m.“THE WIZARD OF OZ”: 2 and 7 p.m., North Kitsap Auditorium, 1881 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo. Presented by the Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre. Advance tickets are $10, available at Liberty Bay Books and Poulsbo Book Stop in downtown Poulsbo, and online at www.kcmt.org. General admission at the door is $12; $10 for students and seniors.GREGG OLSEN BOOK SIGN-ING: 3-4 p.m., Dauntless Bookstore, 20 Highway 104, Port Gamble. New York Times-bestselling author and local resident Gregg Olsen will hold a meet-and-greet and book signing in Port Gamble.

SUNDAYPORT GAMBLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Walker Ames Mansion. Carolers, crafts, hayrides and photos with Santa all day.

“THE WIZARD OF OZ”: 5 p.m., North Kitsap Auditorium, 1881 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo. Presented by the Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre. Advance tickets are $10, available at Liberty Bay Books and Poulsbo Book Stop in downtown Poulsbo, and online at www.kcmt.org. General admission at the door is $12; $10 for students and seniors.KITSAP CHORDSMEN CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Theatre, 11171 State Highway 104, Kingston. Traditional Christmas car-ols, and featuring Jaybirds Barbershop Quartet. Donation of $10 will benefit the Kingston Boys and Girls Club. Info: singkitsap.org or call 337-7464

TUESDAYSAMI HISTORY TALK WITH POULSBO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 9:30 a.m., Council Chambers, Poulsbo City Hall, 200 NE Moe St. Michele Wasson, a descendant of Sami reindeer herders who brought rein-deer to Alaska from Norway, will present “Journey to America: The Balto Story.” NORTH KITSAP EAGLES WEL-COME AUXILIARY PRESIDENT: pre-dinner 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. 4230 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo. North Kitsap Eagles 3586 will welcome the Washington State Auxiliary Madam President Charlene Butterfield, and State Aerie

Worthy President Ivan Wilson. There will be no meeting.

WEDNESDAYSONS OF NORWAY CHRISTMAS NORWEGIAN LUNCH: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 18891 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Lunch with beverages, $12; Rommegrot $3. Call 779-5209 if you are bringing a party of 10 or more. 779-5209.

THURSDAYHANSVILLE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY: 7-9 p.m., Hansville Community Center. Free. Puppets Please Marionettes will perform their special in-the-round marionette variety show; Santa will arrive about 7:45 p.m. on a fire truck, pictures are encouraged. Treats and punch will be served.

UPCOMINGFINANCIAL BUSINESS WOMEN NETWORKING: Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m., in Poulsbo. Potluck, networking and game night. Info and location: Maria Marsala, (360) 271-8418.POULSBO LIGHTED BOAT PARADE: Dec. 16, 7:15 p.m. Beginning from Poulsbo marina, presented by Poulsbo Yacht Club and Historic Downtown Poulsbo Association. POULSBO LIGHTED BOAT PARADE: Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Beginning from Manzanita, presented by Poulsbo Yacht Club and Historic Downtown Poulsbo Association.SANDY HILL BOOK READING: Dec. 17, 1-3 p.m., Majestic

Mountain Coffee Roasters, 11229 NE Highway 104, Kingston. Meet children’s book author Sandy Hill, who will discuss her new book, “Heaven, Just Believe,” and receive free gifts.HOMETOWN BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN HANSVILLE: Dec. 17, 2 p.m., Greater Hansville Community Center, Buck Lake County Park. Kitsap community-based con-cert band presenting free Christmas concert with favorite pieces from clas-sic carols to film favorites. Donations of canned goods for local food banks are encouraged. Info: Jas Linford (206) 842-2084 or www.hometownband.org. NORTHWEST NATIVE BAS-KETWEAVERS FILM: Dec. 27, 6 p.m., Suquamish Museum, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Suquamish. “Honoring Our Heritage,” with general admission.

ONGOINGALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s AA’s. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at (800) 562-7455, 24 hours.

AL-ANON: Poulsbo Al-Anon meets Wednesdays, noon to 1:30 p.m., and Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at St. Charles Anglican Church on Little Valley Road. Info: (360) 779-1900.ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP: Alzheimers Association caregiver support group meets the second Monday of each month, 1:30-3 p.m., at Martha & Mary Health Center, 19160 NE Front St., Poulsbo. Info: Lora Lehner, (360) 649-6793. AMERICAN LEGION VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICE: Open every Thursday (except holidays), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 19068 Jensen Way, Suite 3A, Poulsbo. Phone: (360) 779-5456. BRIDGE PLAYERS: Sign up each week for the following Monday, 1 p.m. bridge game at Kingston Community Center. Info: Delores Van Wyck, (360) 638-0271.CELTIC JAM AT HARE AND HOUNDS: third Sunday of the month, 2-5 p.m., Hare & Hound Public House, 18990 Front St., downtown Poulsbo.

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on hard copies. Info: Ron (206) 780-2377.KINGSTON BUSINESS GROUP: Meets Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m., at The Oak Table Café. Share ideas, offer business leads, network and socialize. KINGSTON GARDEN CLUB: The Kingston Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m. (beginning with coffee and socializing), at Redeemer Methodist Church, 9900 Campbell Road.KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER POULSBO: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Poulsbo meets Fridays at 7 a.m. in the Taprock Northwest Grill, 760 Liberty Way, Poulsbo. Info: Sharron Sherfick at bssher-

[email protected] or (360) 531-1712.LITTLE NORWAY TOASTMASTERS: Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., at Martha & Mary on Front Street, Poulsbo. Info: [email protected] DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for people with Lyme Disease meets the first Saturday of every month, 3-5 p.m., on Bainbridge. For location, call Barb, (206) 842-5491.MCS SUPPORT GROUP: The Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Support Group meets monthly in Poulsbo. Members suffer reactions to cigarette smoke, diesel, per-

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both losing the weight and then keeping it off. Meets every Monday (except federal holidays) at 5 p.m. at the Poulsbo Liberty Bay Presbyterian Church at 1851 9th Ave., off Highway 305. Info: John at 779-5382.UNDERSTANDING GRIEF SUPPORT SERIES: Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Claremont East, 2707 Clare Ave., Bremerton. Presented by Harrison Medical Center. This series is designed to provide education and support for adults grieving the death of a loved one. Info: Call (360) 744-5618, email [email protected],visit www.harrisonmedi-cal.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: Bob Ellerby, (360) 598-4831. WALK & YOGA: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Well Being Yoga Studio, 19347 Jensen Way NE, Poulsbo. Free; suggested donation of $5 to $10 for the Suquamish Community Kitchen. Attend four consec-utive sessions and receive a T-shirt. Info: (360) 697-6100 or www.wellbeing-yoga.com.— Submit calendar items to Megan Stephenson, [email protected].


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Results of the mail-in survey, conducted by the Port of Kingston Oct. 14-28, was relayed to port com-missioners Dec. 1. More than 900 port district resi-dents completed the survey, which Kori Henry, execu-tive director of the port and SoundRunner, thought was impressive. There are 3,000 district residents.

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64 percent support the ferry service and 71 percent want to see limited financial sup-port. They were divided between not increasing the property tax and delaying further development of the service. The majority saw the service’s major benefits as commuting, traveling to downtown Seattle and spe-cial events.

The issue of financial sup-port remained a hot topic among commissioners as well.

“Everybody wants the service but nobody wants to pay for it,” Commissioner Tom Coultas said at the Dec. 1 meeting. “It’s like sit-ting on Santa’s lap.”

The port commission approved the 2012 budget, which includes a $340,000 subsidy for SoundRunner — $140,000 left over from this fiscal year and another $200,000.

SoundRunner will cost $700,000 to run, accord-ing to the 2012 budget, and Henry said she is still look-ing and applying for grants. The port is not consider-ing raising property taxes to help fund the service, she said.

“It’s an automatic thought,” Henry said, that residents think the only way to run the service would be through taxes. The port receives about $160,000 in

property taxes every year.Ferry ridership has

remained steady in the last few months, averaging between 24 and 29 riders a day. The ORCA transit card, implemented Nov. 1, has yet to make a major impact.

Coultas, who will be replaced by Walt Elliott as commissioner in January, said he is concerned the port’s subsidy was relying on an assumption ridership will increase.

“[The port] is trying to run an operation on spec-ulation, but that doesn’t work,” he said.

The port’s finances are in better shape. Commissioners approved a $1.2 mil-

lion budget for 2012, with $811,900 in expenses. That does not include the subsi-dy for SoundRunner, which comes out of reserves. The port did not use reserves to subsidize SoundRunner last year because the passenger ferry received federal grant money.

The port’s net worth is $11.8 million as of October.

Commissioners also voted to shift $190,000 from the port’s savings and investments account to a project investment account for future marina rehabilita-tion. Henry explained at the meeting the marina dock will need restructuring in the next 15 years, and sug-

gested setting aside $1.5 million from the port’s sav-ings into the account and allocating up to $190,000 each year to the account to pay for repairs when need-ed. The project is expected to cost $4.3 million.

■ SoundRunner will make a special shopping run to downtown Seattle Dec. 18. The ferry leaves at 10 a.m. and will stay at the dock so passengers can leave their bags instead of carrying them. The boat will return at 4 p.m. Tickets are $14 round trip; students with ASB cards ride for $7.

■ The port is moving ahead with the pile replace-ment project, replacing tim-ber piles with 12-inch steel piles. The $240,000 project is being done by Pacific Pile and Marine LP.

SoundRunner will get $340K subsidy in 2012


POULSBO — President Obama announced an order that would bring the U.S. Department of Education and American Indian edu-cation opportunities closer together, Dec. 2 during his third annual Tribal Nations Conference.

Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council member Francine Swift were among the 565 tribal representatives to hear firsthand of the Obama administration’s efforts and commitments to Native people.

“These meetings are not strictly symbolic,” Forsman said. “There’s been a lot of accomplishments in Indian country” by the Obama administration.

Both Forsman and Swift heard promises from past

administrations, and said they found this president to be very “genuine.”

“He’s respectful of peo-ple,” Swift said.

Obama was adopted by Hartford and Mary Black Eagle of the Crow Nation in 2008, before he was elected, and given the name

“One Who Helps People Throughout the Land.”

“He created a relation-ship with the people that adopted him,” Swift added. “That says a lot about his character.”

This was Swift’s first year attending the conference, and Forsman’s third. Leaders

of each federally recognized tribe is invited to participate to discuss pressing issues in smaller sessions before hearing from the president in the afternoon.

Forsman was the leader of “Promising Safe and Strong Tribal Communities,” where tribal leaders also heard from administrators from FEMA, the Justice Department, and Interior, which manages the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

However, close to both Forsman and Swift’s hearts was the main act of the con-ference — improving Native American educational opportunities.

The executive order, in part, establishes the White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education, led by the secretaries of Education and Interior. The initiative out-lines specific measures to expand educational oppor-tunities, including cultur-ally-based education, and improve educational out-comes for American Indian/Alaska Native students.

To read the order online, search “Obama Executive Order 13592.”

The graduation rate among Native American students is low, and Forsman said he has worked with local, state and federal agencies for a long time to “improve upon the success of Indian students,” and introduce Native culture and history with less bias.

“We wanted [DOE] to

recognize tribes as primary stakeholders in public edu-cation,” he said. Swift agrees. She is an academic coach at Kingston Middle School, working in the classroom with Native students who need the extra resources. Currently, her program is in its third year and is funded by Port Gamble S’Klallam, but would improve if it could have federal resources and funding.

Swift’s father, G. Jake Jones, was chairman of Port Gamble S’Klallam when President Clinton asked tribal leaders to the White House for a conference. She said it was an honor and a privilege to continue the work leaders like her dad started.

Forsman said he does not take this opportunity for granted — to meet not just with the president, but administrators high in his cabinet.

“We haven’t had a presi-dent before provide this much access with tribal leaders,” he said.


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BREMERTON — Capt. Stephen F. Williamson will relieve Capt. Mark R. Whitney as commander of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate M a i n t e n a n c e Facility in early summer 2012, the U.S. Navy announced.

W i l l i a m s o n graduated from University of Maryland, College Park, in 1988 with an economics degree, and was commissioned through the George Washington University Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program.

Williamson completed tours aboard USS Lynde

McCormick (DDG 8) and USS Long Beach (CGN 9) before attending the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif.

Williamson gradu-ated from the postgradu-

ate school with a master of science in mechanical engineering and reported to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where he complet-ed his Engineering Duty Officer qual-ification tour. He served as assistant project officer, deputy project

superintendent and ship-yard docking officer.

Williamson’s next tours included Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic Fleet; Fleet Technical Support Center Detachment Mayport; Southeast Regional Maintenance Center; and officer in charge, U.S. Naval

Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center Detachment, Sasebo, Japan.

At Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Williamson has served as the business and strategic planning officer, production resources officer and is currently the opera-tions officer.

Whitney has served as commander since May 2008. His next duty assignment has not been announced.

Hansville girl is a leading Irish dancer

HANSVILLE — Irish step-dancer Bridget McMahon, 10, of Hansville placed third in the Western Regional Irish Dance Championship in Anaheim Nov. 18.

Bridget, one of 82 girls in the western regional com-petition, will compete next

in the world champion-ships in Belfast in April. She plans to compete in the U.S. national championships in Chicago in July.

Bridget is the daugh-ter of Melinda and Jim McMahon and is a fifth-grader at Wolfle Elementary School. She studies at the Comerford School of Irish Dance in Seattle, and has danced since the age of 4.

Bridget’s grandparents were from Ireland, she hopes to follow in the danc-ing footsteps of her first cousin, Paul Cusick, who was a world champion in 1998.

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Nov. 29: To Rosalba Mendez and Heleodoro Delgado of Poulsbo, a girl.

Nov. 29: To Jennifer and Kristian Watson of Poulsbo, a girl.

Dec. 1: To Elizabeth and Christopher Bernatavicius of Poulsbo, a girl.

Dec. 1: To Alyssa and Justin Rogers of Poulsbo, a girl.

Dec. 2: To Cynthia and Matthew Helgeson of Indianola, a girl.

Robert Maurice Madden

POULSBO — Robert Maurice Madden died Dec. 4 at Harrison Medical Center, with family mem-bers at his side.

Born Oct. 16, 1932 in Elma, Iowa to John Leo and Rose Ann (Kinney) Madden. Graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 1950 and from the PSNS apprenticeship program. An outside nuclear machinist at

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Genevieve Munoz in Seattle on April 12, 1980.

Enjoyed his family, camping, fishing, hunting. A devout Catholic and member of the Legion of Mary.

Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald and Elroy. Survived by his wife; brother, Joseph Regan;

sister, Petronilla Madden; aunt, Lorine Osterman; sister-in-law, Lois Regan; stepchil-dren, Lorina, Sephy, Doris, Thomas, Randy, and Ranae; many nieces, nephews and stepgrandchil-dren.

Visitation Dec. 9 at 10 a.m., Rosary 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass 11 a.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic

Church, 4215 Pine Road NE, Bremerton. Reception follows in the parish hall with committal service at Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park at 2 p.m.

Contributions preferred to Holy Trinity Charity Fund.

— Family of Robert Maurice Madden

Kathryn KallstromJuly 23, 1923 - Nov. 17, 2011

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rial will be held in July for Kathryn Kallstrom.

She married Carl Kallstrom on Sept. 14, 1940 and they celebrated 67 years of mar-riage. They had three daughters, Kathleen, Carolyn and Kristine.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (Bob) Enriquez of Surprise, Ariz., and Kristine (Gene) Docken

of Poulsbo; five g r an d ch i l d re n , and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was pre-ceded in death by her husband, Carl, in 2007; and daughter, Carolyn ( R a y m o n d ) Paulson.

— Family of Kathryn Kallstrom


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POULSBO — Four men charged with stealing brass name plaques from headstones at Breidablik’s Evergreen Cemetery go to court next week.

Robert James McDonald,

arrested for second-degree trafficking in stolen prop-erty and giving a false state-ment to a public servant, will be in District Court on Dec. 13 at 8:30 a.m. He was still in County Jail on

$40,000 bond as of Tuesday.Joseph Felice, Brian

Lindsay and Jeremy Toliver will be in District Court on Dec. 15 at 8:30 a.m. All three posted bail after their arrests in November.

Lindsay was arrested for first-degree trafficking in stolen property. Felice and Toliver were arrested for first-degree theft and first-degree trafficking in stolen property. Felice is also sus-

pected of forgery. The men were arrested

Nov. 16, a few days after 12 brass headstone plaques were reported missing on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Many of the plaques taken belonged to the graves of military veterans.

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LITTLE BOSTON — It may soon be possible to earn a four-year degree in environmental science in Little Boston.

A grand opening was held Tuesday for Northwest Indian College Port Gamble S’Klallam’s new science laboratory. The lab, which is located within S’Klallam’s House of Knowledge and Education Center, is part of the NWIC’s satellite cam-pus.

The goal is to begin offering a four-year degree within one year, said Joel Green, science director for Northwest Indian College. The Port Gamble campus currently offers two-year degrees in science.

Northwest Indian College, or NWIC, is based on the Lummi reservation near Bellingham, but has six extended-campus sites. The new lab, which is outfitted with $30,000 worth of furni-ture and equipment, opens doors to students at the site interested in science classes that require lab work.

“The new lab will be great for me because I will not have to leave my com-munity to continue on to achieve my bachelor of

science degree in Native Environmental Science,” said Shyia Fulton, an NWIC employee and first-year Native Environmental Science student. “I have three young children and it would be difficult for me to take classes out of town.”

Because Port Gamble S’Klallam students can take lab classes at the site, they have the opportunity to graduate with an associate of arts and sciences degree in Native Environmental Science. NWIC also wants to offer its bachelor’s in Native Environmental Science at the site in the near future.

“This laboratory enables NWIC at Port Gamble to offer the four-year envi-ronmental science degree and opens the door for other four-year Native Environmental Science degrees to come,” NWIC science instructor Joyce McClain said.

Several factors affect the site’s ability to offer the four-year degree, however. Green said funding and the num-ber of students are among the possible hurdles the site must overcome before it can offer a four-year degree.

“It seems hopeful at this

point,” Green said. With the new lab, NWIC

students have the opportu-nity to use instruments and learn techniques routinely employed by environmental scientists, and by govern-ment and private organi-zations, she said. With the experience they will gain, graduates will be able to fill the immediate need for tribal environmental tech-nicians.

The classes will also ben-efit Tribal Natural Resources and Fisheries employees and tribal fisherman wanting to build on their skills, said Gina Corpuz, instructional

manager at the Port Gamble S’Klallam site.

Corpuz said the degree is an important part of the curriculum for the site because Port Gamble S’Klallam tribal members are the original stewards of Port Gamble Bay.

“Everything that impacts their water, forests and land changes the quality of life for their tribal commu-nity and all forms of life dependent on clean air and water,” she said. “NWIC students who choose Native Environmental Science as their program of study are also choosing to be part of

the solution to the global environmental crisis.”

Studies have proven that when students engage in active, collaborative learn-ing projects and acquire skills that they can apply to real work situations, they are more persistent in achieving their educational goals, Corpuz said.

The degree in Native Environmental Science is the first bachelor’s degree NWIC has offered, and that’s intentional, Green said.

“It is a high priority for the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and other Pacific Northwest tribes to have

tribal members with both traditional cultural knowl-edge and values and also the scientific knowledge and skills to be able to serve their tribes as fisheries biol-ogists, water quality special-ists, and other environmen-tal scientists,” he said.

The college was able to install the new laboratory classroom thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. On Jan. 21, Northwest Indian College was awarded a grant for $353,135 by the DOD for purchase of science equip-ment and supplies.

The DOD’s grant pro-gram provides funds to tribal colleges across the country, with the intention of increasing the number of tribal college students with science degrees.

NWIC’s Nez Perce sites in Idaho also received lab equipment with the DOD grant.

Three other degrees are currently in development for NWIC, according to Green, and include a BA in Native American Studies, Business and Human Services.

— Herald reporter Kipp Robertson contributed to this story.

KINGSTON — A dis-carded couch was the only casualty of a fire in the woods in Kingston Dec. 3, thanks to an alert bystand-er who slowed the flames with a fire extinguisher and called 911.

Crews found no accidental ignition sources at the scene and believe it was deliber-ately set. Witnesses reported that teens had been seen in the area of the fire, and fire-fighters are concerned that a future incident could be far more serious under differ-ent conditions.

North Kitsap Fire & Rescue crews were called to the fire deep in the woods along Central Avenue around 4:30 p.m. The first unit on scene spotted the fire, hundreds of yards away from any road access. The distance and terrain would have made it nearly impossible to deploy hose-lines necessary to thwart a growing blaze, but the fire did not spread. Firefighters were able to completely extinguish any remaining hot spots using tools and equipment carried in to the site.

Bystanders told firefight-ers a group of teens frequent the area, which has become a makeshift spot for parties.

Anyone with information about the fire should call the Fire Marshal’s Office, (360) 337-5777.


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KINGSTON — It hap-pens every year: Generosity overflows in the North Kitsap School District.

Those in charge of food and gift drives, however, do not always keep tabs of the amount being donated per school. Instead, it becomes custom to measure the amount donated to local food banks by vehicle size.

“We usually bring in a lot of food,” Robin Alberts said. “It seemed like a lot more this year.”

Alberts works at Kingston High School as a history teacher and Associated Student Body coordinator, which she has done since the school opened more than five years ago. An ASB competition, between each grade level, challeng-es students to bring in the most food. Students collect food at grocery stores and neighborhoods to donate to Kingston’s ShareNet.

This year, it took Alberts three trips in her van to take the food to ShareNet.

“I definitely don’t remem-ber taking so many trips,” she said.

Kingston High School is one example of what the

students in the district are doing this holiday season. Among the 11 schools in the district, at least eight have or are currently working on donating food or gifts.

During the holiday blitz of donations, nonprofits may not know of all the food or gift drives going on until more donations start pouring in.

“A lot of times these things happen and we don’t know about it until they drive up with the dona-tions,” Executive Director of North Kitsap Fishline Mary Nader said.

The nonprofits receiving donated items from NKSD include Kitsap Community Resources, North Kitsap Fishline, ShareNet, and the

Suquamish Food Bank.

F i s h l i n e receives donations from Breidablik Elementary, Poulsbo Elementary, Vinland Elementary, and North Kitsap High School. Nader said she is not sure if Poulsbo Middle School is working on a donation drive. Schools, such as Poulsbo Elementary, may also adopt a family and provide gifts for the holidays.

Though she is unsure of the specific demand of Fishline’s food program, Nader said a record-setting number of Thanksgiving bas-kets were passed out — about 260. This

shows the demand, which, she said, was a double-digit increase from 2010.

As far as Fishline’s Toy Shop, Nader said 85 fam-ilies have signed up. The Toy Shop provides gifts for children and teenagers — Fishline is still looking for gifts for teenagers; gift dona-tions go to First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo Dec. 13

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.ShareNet receives

donations from Gordon Elementary, Wolfle Elementary, Kingston Middle School and Kingston High School. It was unclear what donation drive Gordon Elementary was working on when this story went to print.

Because of a computer malfunction, ShareNet’s food manager Kathy Melseth was unsure what the demand for food was in the past. Having worked for the nonprofit for more than four years, however, Melseth said the demand has “increased consider-ably.”

In previous years Melseth would help about 16 fami-lies per week. As of Tuesday, this week, she provided food for at least 20 families. ShareNet is open two days per week. Melseth expects to serve about 60 families per week. Of those, about half have children in the North Kitsap School District.

Out of all the schools doing food drives, Suquamish Elementary is the only school to provide to the Suquamish Food Bank. Suquamish library technician Gail Petranek

coordinates the food drive. Each year, she said, the drive stocks the shelves of the food bank.

“We like to fill the [beds] of two, four-wheel-drive trucks,” she said.

Here’s where donations can be made at schools.

■ Wolfle Elementary: Donations collected until Dec. 16 go to Sharenet. Food or new toys can be dropped off at the main office.

■ North Kitsap High School: Food collected through Dec. 15.

■ Suquamish Elementary: Through Dec. 14, collected by Pack 4569 Cub Scouts. Food will go to Suquamish Food Bank.

■ Vinland Elementary: Accepting donations through Dec. 13. Toy dona-tions to school's main office.

■ Kingston Middle School: Unknown.

■ Poulsbo Middle School: Unknown.

■ North Kitsap High School: Donations collected Dec. 9-15. Dropped off in main office or commons. Benefits Fishline. Also sup-porting 21 Christmas Angels through Kitsap Community Resources.

Nonprofits benefit from local schools’ food drivesKingston’s Christine Henderson, right, and Annie Roberts tie ribbons around stu-dent-wrapped gifts.The two are mem-bers of the KHS Honor Society, which adopted a family for the holidays; providing gifts for the family’s five children. Kipp Robertson / Herald


IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE

OF WASHINGTONIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING

In the Matter of the Es- tate of:ANNE MCCLURE,Deceased.

NO. 11-4-06363-9SEAPROBATE NOTICE TO

CREDITORSEllen Kay O’Dell has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by: (a) filing the original of the claim with the Court, and (b) serving the Personal Representative or the Personal Representa- tive’s attorney at the address stated below with a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented within the later of: (I) THIRTY DAYS after the Personal Representative have served actual notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) FOUR MONTHS after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame,

the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW sections 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non- probate assets.DATE OF OPENING PROBATE: November 28, 2011DATE OF FIRST PUBLI- CATION: December 2, 2011DATE OF THIS NOTICE: November 28, 2011/s/Michael K. DuBeau, WSBA #15581Michael DuBeau & As- sociates, P.S.2135 112th Avenue, N.E., Suite 200Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 455-9787Attorneys for Ellen Kay O’DellDate of first publication:12/02/11Date of last publication:12/16/11(H343796)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

FOR KING COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:Deceased.MARJORY ALICE SMITH,

No. 11-4-06422-8SEAPROBATE NOTICE TO

CREDITORSRCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has

been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (a) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non- probate assets.DATE OF FIRST PUBLI- CATION: 12/09, 2011.GERALD ALLAN SMITH,

as ExPRAttorney for personal representative:/s/JAMES G. BARNE- CUT, WSBA #7571Address for Mailing or Service: 4826 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116Date of first publication:12/09/11Date of last publication:12/23/11(H344561)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR

KING COUNTYIn the Matter of the EstateofEDGAR P. KIRSOPP,Deceased.NO. 11-4-06186-5SEANOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Personal Represen- tative named below has been appointed as Per- sonal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Repre- sentative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Represen- tative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non- probate assets.Date of first publication: Friday, Nov 25, 2011/s/SANDRA J. KIRSOPP, Personal Representative/s/KAREN R. BERTRAM, of KUTSCHER HERE- FORD BERTRAM BUR- KART PLLC,Attorney for PRHoge Building Suite 800705 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98104Date of first publication:11/25/11Date of last publication:12/09/11(H342210)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTONFOR KITSAP COUNTY

Estate ofJAMES ANTHONY SER- GENT,Deceased.

NO. 11-4-00575-4PROBATE NOTICE TO

CREDITORS(RCW 11.40.030)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICEThe above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Dece- dent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCw 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (2) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Dece- dent’s probate and non- probate assets.Date of first Publication of this Notice: Novem- ber 25, 2011.

/s/Elizabeth Anderson FisherVANCIL LAW OFFICES, PLLC266 Ericksen Avenue NEBainbridge Island, WA 98110Date of first publication:11/25/11Date of last publication:12/09/11(H342222)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR

KITSAP COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFMARGARET LURENA ROBINSON,Deceased.

NO. 11-4-00768-4PROBATE NOTICE TO

CREDITORSTHE PERSONAL REP- RESENTATIVE named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would bebarred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the per-sonal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non- probate assets.DATE OF FIRST PUBLI- CATION: December 2, 2011MARGARET MARY RO- BEN, Personal Repre- sentativeTOLMAN KIRK CLUCASBy: /s/JEFFREY L. TOL- MAN WSBA# 8001Attorney’s for Personal RepresentativeADDRESS FOR MAIL- ING AND SERVICE:18925 Front Street NEPO Box 851Poulsbo, WA 98370Date of first publication: 12/02/11Date of last publication: 12/16/11(H343779)

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North Kitsap Trails Plan approved, but hurdles ahead

POULSBO — County commissioners adopted the North Kitsap Trail Association’s String of Pearls plan Nov. 28, the first step of many to bring non-motorized biking, walking and water trails throughout North Kitsap.

“We’re resting now,” said the association’s president, John Willet, after more than 10,000 hours of volunteer work and three years to develop the plan. He said although the public com-ment period had closed, they continued to receive comments “up until the last minute” and revised the plan to address continued concerns.

Commissioner Rob Gelder said one of the changes since the last time the plan was presented was to include historical and archaeological sites related to the Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish Tribes, as well as address-ing critical areas and private property.

Many residents voiced concerns about the trail plan to cross open space that is private property,

which Willett has said is entirely voluntary. The plan's route was sketched out with the simplest routes that avoid critical areas, sometimes involving private property. However, owners can be offered incentives by the county for use of their land, such as easements to increase property value or tax breaks.

The plan also hinges on acquisition of 7,000 acres of forest and shore-line property owned by Pope Resources. The trails association, the tribes, the county and many environ-mental organizations came together under Forterra, formerly known as Cascade Land Conservancy, to find grants and other funding to purchase the acreage by May 2013.

Hazardous waste collection coming to Poulsbo

POULSBO — The county wants to make disposal of hazardous waste easier for residents of North Kitsap, but not without re-examin-ing the environment.

The Department of Solid Waste presented its six-year plan to county commis-sioners Nov. 29, including

low-impact upgrades to the recycling center in Poulsbo and adding a Household Hazardous Waste collection facility.

The county current-ly contracts with PSC Environmental Services to transfer and dispose of haz-ardous waste, which is col-lected in Bremerton.

Pat Campbell, senior program manager for solid waste, said a survey done a few years ago showed that North Kitsap residents weren’t utilizing the facility.

“We want to make sure [residents] are not putting that material in their gar-bage to avoid coming to Bremerton,” Campbell said.

The hazardous collection facility will be open about twice a month or residents to drop off materials such as paints, cleaners, oils, batter-ies and pesticides.

The Poulsbo recycling center, at 21868 NW Viking Way, currently collects paper and glass recycling, scrap metal, batteries, anti-freeze, uncontaminated motor oil, fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, and appli-ances. On its gravel lot sits several recycling dumpsters, a small hut for employees and a stormwater retention pond behind a fence.

Campbell said that with a

grant from the Department of Ecology, his department will add a vegetative green roof to the shelter and pervi-ous pavement, which allows stormwater to infiltrate into the ground before reaching the stormwater retention pond. The compacted gravel doesn’t drain very well now, according to Commissioner Rob Gelder.

“It’s pretty close to the watershed that feeds into Dogfish Creek,” he said in an interview. Campbell said when major storms pass through, the pond can sometimes overflow.

“It’s mostly a turbidity issue,” she said. “There’s not harmful chemicals going in, but [stormwater] can carry some contaminants in,” such as mud or materials that cars leave behind.

Point No Point boat launch closer to reality

HANSVILLE — The county Hearing Examiner approved the two applica-tions to restore the Point No Point boat launch last week.

The majority of com-ments sent to the county were in support of the project, and the applicant, the state Fish and Wildlife

Department, agreed to sev-eral conditions.

The site will consist of a 90-foot boat launch, beach restoration, parking, ADA-approved restroom facility, and stormwater facilities.

It has been nearly 10 years since a boat could be launched at the Hansville site, about a quarter-mile west of the Point No Point lighthouse. Fishermen and boaters have since had to drive to Kingston or Salsbury Point to launch a motorized boat longer than 16 feet.

Some of the concerns pre-sented to the county were from neighbors of the site, worried about traffic and noise congestion the boat launch would bring. Michele Culver, regional director at Fish and Wildlife, said commercial activities would be limited, and buying and selling activities at the site would be prohibited.

While the launch can accommodate 26-foot long boats, allowing commercial and recreational fishermen to use the site, the launch’s purpose is for recreational use, according to county planner Dennis Oost.

Marcia and John Proctor, who own property on the east boundary of the site, wrote to the commission

concerned about trespass-ing on surrounding private beaches and inadequate parking for vehicles. The site plan includes 96 total spaces for cars and boat trailers.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam, Jamestown S’Klallam and Suquamish tribes and the Point No Point Treaty Council also sent in letters, concerned the con-struction would negatively impact fish spawning areas, which are traditional tribal fishing areas. The approved permits do require archaeo-logical monitoring, at the request of the tribes.

The majority of com-ments were in support of the project, many from fish-ing and boating organiza-tions, including the Kitsap Poggie Club, the county coastal conservation chap-ter and the Northwest Sport Fishing Association.

Neighbors and poten-tial users of the site have a while to wait. Fish and Wildlife and the county are drafting a Memorandum of Understanding, which will include how certain regu-lations will be enforced. Building permits and con-struction plans still need to be submitted to the county for approval, and funding has not yet been obtained, according to Culver.

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CHILDREN REMEMBEREDOn Dec. 11, a wave of light will encircle the globe in a remembrance ceremony, sponsored by The Compassionate Friends. The ceremony is held annually around the world to remember children who have died.In Kitsap County, the gathering will take place at Silverdale Lutheran Church, 11701 Ridgepoint Drive NE at Ridgetop Boulevard. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bring a picture, if desired. Candles will be provided. Refreshments will follow. Info: Pat Ryan, (360) 692-4750.

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BY ERIN JENNINGSKitsap Week

When the hayride pulls up to the Meeting House at Seabeck Conference

Center, visitors will have only trav-eled a short distance, but will fi nd they have been transported back to an 1850s Christmas celebration.

“We are celebrating Christmas when it was a simpler time without

a lot of glitz,” said Anita Williams, organizer for Mill Town Family Christmas.

Back to a time before gift receipts or songs like “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer.” Back to a Christmas when it was a real treat to roast chestnuts and sing yuletide carols.

In its fourth year, the annual fundraiser for the Kitsap Historical Society draws people who wish to experience a less frantic, less com-mercial holiday celebration. Hold-ing it in Seabeck, an old logging

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1800s ChristmasDo-si-do back to a simpler time in this Seabeck celebration

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Above, Vivian Williams and her husband, Phil, have played heritage music at past Mill Town events. Left, a couple demonstrates some pioneer-dance steps. Gary Beanland / Kitsap County Historical Society

camp, incorporates history into the evening.

Instead of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” the Kitsap Kickers will teach guests dances like the Virginia reel. If so in-clined, folks are encouraged to dress like people did in the 1850s (give or take a few decades).

Aft er dancing and social-izing, the event will move to the dining room for an au-thentic pioneer, family-style Christmas feast, complete with roast beef, roasted root vegetables, homemade biscuits, clam chowder and berry desserts. Back in the day, the food served was seasonal and local. Oranges and lobsters weren’t trucked in from long distances.

Aft er the meal, living his-tory presenter Tames Alan will discuss examples of what Christmas was like in the 1850s. She’ll use three contrasting Christmas trees to illustrate her lesson.

Th e Victorian tree, with its glass ornaments and candles, represents what Christmas was like back in New York and Boston. Th ey celebrated Christmas more lavishly than their relatives who headed west. Victorian

trees were oft en adorned with popcorn or cranber-ries, a tradition that wasn’t continued out west. Th at’s food, for goodness sake!

And local fi re marshals, fear not — this sample tree will not use real candles. Many a home burned down from the candles on Christ-mas trees.

In the Midwest, a com-munity tree was placed at the local church. Th ese “giving trees,” as they were called, were decorated not with ornaments but with

gift s sent from a sister church back east. A second-hand winter coat, for example, would be given to a child who had none.

In the plains, a Christ-mas tree might consist of a simple mesquite branch decorated with hair rib-bons. Packaged under the tree would be handmade gift s like a pair of knitted socks.

“When you live in a one-room cabin that is not very big, trying to make gift s for your family without them

knowing about it required a great deal of ingenuity,” Alan said. “Everything was handmade.”

If the man were a hunter, he would save antlers to carve into knife handles or buttons. Wives made shirts for their husbands using old fl our sacks. And, glory be!, the entire family would rejoice over a gift of a new wooden chair.

“Th ink about the travel space these people had,” Alan said. “Th ey couldn’t bring much with them.”

Aft er packing the required tools for the trip out west, there wasn’t ample room for extras.

Alan said the Christ-mas meal was oft en more important than the gift s. Families back east sent care packages of food to their pioneering relatives via the train. Unfortunately, heavy snows oft en delayed the trains, thus postponing the holiday meal. Some-times families had to wait until March to receive their bounty. But because the food was stored in a non-insulated boxcar on the train, it stayed frozen and didn’t spoil.

While telling her stories, Alan will be dressed in period-appropriate clothing depicting what a pioneer woman wore. She refers to herself as a one-woman show: she sews her own costumes (with the excep-tion of her corsets and hats), researches the subject matter and writes her own scripts.

“My core mission in life is to teach tolerance,” she said. “I try to show people what life was like in another time — no matter how weird it seems to us — so they can have more toler-ance for things that are dif-ferent in their own lives.”

And what would people

from the 1850s think of our Christmas celebrations today?

“Anyone coming from the mid to late 19th century would be amazed at the abundance we have,” Alan said.

So in 160 years from now, how will folks celebrate a 2011 Christmas? It’s hard to say, but surely this year will go down in the history books as the year Black Friday began on Th ursday.

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MILL TOWN CHRISTMAS

When: Dec. 11, 4-8 p.m.

Where: Seabeck Con-ference Center, 15395 Seabeck Highway NW, Seabeck.

Tickets: $30 adults, $15 ages 4-12, free for children 3 and younger.

Call: (360) 479-6226.

Ballroom Dancingall rhythms

For information see www.USADanceKitsap.org or call (360) 662-8924

Bremerton Masonic Temple5th & Warren Ave., Bremerton

SATURDAY, December 17Live Music

Dance Lesson is Waltzwith Christine Luders

Lesson starts at 7pmOpen Dancing 8-10:30pm

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Select from a variety of locally harvested pre-cut trees for $3.00 per foot.Open Saturdays & Sundays 10-4Now thru December 18thWhile you are there, take a peek in the greenhouses and tour the renovation of the historic Morales farmhouse while enjoying free hot cider and homemade cookies.

Morales Farm is at the northwest corner of Highway 305 and Lovgreen Road. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Farms’ efforts to preserve and enhance local farming.

Contact Bart (206) 380-5327or [email protected]

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BY ANDY PERDUE AND ERIC DEGERMANWine Press Northwest

Winemakers throughout the Pacifi c North-

west struggled with weather during this fall’s trying harvest, but the winemaker for Willamette Valley Vine-yards had a much bigger battle: cancer.

Forrest Klaffk e has been with the Turner, Ore., win-ery for 18 years and led the winemaking eff orts for the past decade.

“He’s an amazing guy,” said Jim Bernau, CEO and founder of Willamette Valley Vineyards. “He’s a remarkable team member who has incredible dedica-tion. He’s the fi rst one here in the morning and the last one to leave.”

Th at didn’t change this year during harvest, even though Klaffk e has a huge fi ght on his hands. Th e ag-gressive form of cancer he successfully defeated a few years ago came back with a vengeance in September. It started in his throat and has

now spread to four areas of his body, including his brain. He’s been through surgeries, radiation treat-ments and chemotherapy to try to keep it at bay.

Winemakers are famous for dedication to their craft , but Klaffk e took that to an entirely diff erent level this fall. When he knew grapes were going to come in, he would actually cancel his chemo treatments so he could give the fi nicky Pinot Noir grapes all the attention they demand.

“He just has an incred-ible, passionate dedication to this vineyard and to his work,” Bernau said with endearment and awe.

And Klaffk e, who grew up in Sacramento and worked in the California wine industry before com-ing north to Oregon in the 1990s, is making some of the fi nest wines of his career. We recently tasted through his most recent

Pinot Noirs, and they are uniformly superb.

Willamette Valley Vine-yards’ wines are broadly available, though the single-vineyard Pinot Noirs are made in limited quantities. Check with your favorite wine merchant or call the winery directly at (800) 344-9463. And let’s all raise a glass to salute Klaffk e and his dedication to the grape.

■ Willamette Valley Vineyards 2009 Elton Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $45. Th is superior Pinot Noir opens with aro-mas of raspberries, Rainier cherries, pineapples, violets and strawberries. On the palate, this is a gentle and elegant wine with fl avors of white strawberries, raspberries and cherries. It’s tempting to drink this wine now, but as delicious as it is, it’s likely to develop into something even greater.

■ Willamette Valley Vineyards 2009 Pinot

Noir, Willamette Valley, $28. Th is opens with clas-sic aromas of raspberries, strawberries, pie cherries and mushrooms, with just a hint of orange blossoms. On the palate, this is an elegant wine from fi rst sip, with fl avors of vanilla, Rainier cherries, cranber-ries, Marionberries and chocolate. With 18,000 cases produced, this should be easy to fi nd.

■ Willamette Valley

Vineyards 2010 Whole Cluster Fermented Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $20. In the Pacifi c North-west, this is about as close as we come to a Beaujolais Nouveau style of wine. Ev-ery year, this Oregon giant produces a youthful Pinot Noir — the fi rst it releases from each vintage — that is made using a method called carbonic maceration. Th is means the juice is ferment-ed primarily while it is still

inside the grape, before the fruit is crushed. Th e result-ing wine is lower in tannin and higher in fruit. Th at’s certainly the case with this delicious wine, which shows off aromas of straw-berry candy, cinnamon, apricots and black currants. On the palate, this reveals invigorating fl avors of strawberries, cherries, cran-berries and red raspberries. It’s a great introduction to Pinot Noir — because of the fl avors and the price.

■ Willamette Valley Vineyards 2009 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $40. Of Willamette Valley Vineyards’ seven new Pinot Noirs we tasted, this was the biggest and boldest entry. It opens with rich aromas of cedar, strawberries, red currants, cola and baked apples with cinnamon. On the palate, it starts with an easy approach of raspberries, cranberries and chocolate, then is large and in charge on the fi nish with robust tannins.

— Andy Perdue and Eric Degerman are the editors of Wine Press Northwest.

NW WINESWinemaker remains dedicated despite cancer

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ART GALLERIESFront Street Gallery: “Scene Through an Artist’s Eyes,” expres-sionist paintings by Julia Miller. The gallery is located at 18881 Front St., Poulsbo.

The Island Gallery: Featured this month: Terremoto, a series of elastic waves in the crust of the earth. Artists Virginia Paquette and Bill Smith. The gallery is located at 400 Winslow Way E.,

No. 120, Bainbridge.

Max Hayslette Studio & Gallery: Open house Dec 17, noon to 5 p.m., next to the Kingston Quilt Shop by the Kingston ferry landing. Info: (360) 297-7172 or www.MaxHayslette.com.

Verksted Gallery: December’s featured artists Al Anderson and Karen Lyman show their work, such as bentwood boxes and huggable stuffed creatures. The gallery is located at 18937 Front St., Poulsbo.

Viridian Gallery: Featuring the watercolor and mixed media paintings of local artist Jani Freimann. The show continues through January. Viridian Art and Frame is located at 1800 Mile Hill Drive, Port Orchard.

BENEFITS AND EVENTS

Sixth Annual Wearable Art Show: through Dec. 31, The Island Gal-lery, 400 Winslow Way E., No. 120, Bainbridge Island. Featur-ing a variety of holiday gifts for less than $100.

28th annual Collage Arts & Craft Show: Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kitsap Golf & Country Club. Free and open to the public. Breakfast and lunch served. Take the Chico Way exit off Highway 3 and follow the signs. Info: Maria, (360) 895-9171, or Mercedes, (360) 551-3234.

Kitsap Amnesty International Write-a-thon: Dec. 10 (Interna-tional Human Rights Day), 3:30-5:30 p.m., Winslow Co-Housing

Common Room, 353 Wallace Way NE, Bainbridge Island. Your letters can help improve condi-tions for and release prisoners of conscience. Hear local activ-ists, review case sheets, enjoy snacks, and write letters. Enve-lopes, paper, pens, and stamps provided. Hand-written letters preferred, but typed letters are accepted. Info: Judy Friesem, [email protected]; or Mi-chael Camp, (360) 598-5337, [email protected].

Creche Festival: View a collec-tion of hundreds of nativity scenes Dec. 10-12, 6-9 p.m., at the LDS Chapel, 8677 Madison Ave., Bainbridge Island. Free admission. Hot cocoa, cider and cookies will be served. Would you like to share your nativity? Drop off for nativities from 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 8, or from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Collect them Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to noon or at your convenience. Info: Leslie Hansen, (206) 290-1819 or [email protected].

Happy Holidays Dance Program: Dec. 16 and 17, Central Kitsap High School Auditorium in Silverdale. Times: Dec. 16, 6:30 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 17, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Students from Irene’s School of Dance will perform a variety of dance styles — ballet, pointe, baton, jazz/hip hop, modern, and tap. Each program will be followed by refreshments. Free and open to the public. Info: Irene Miller, 692-4395.

CLASSESRegistration for free classes at Silverdale Goodwill: Through Dec. 12, 10001 Mickelberry Road NW, Silverdale. Eight-week session begins Jan. 3. Classes include Computer Ba-sics, GED Preparation, Microsoft

Excel, and Microsoft Word. In addition, Goodwill instructors will be available to help people conduct job searches on the Internet, write résumés and cover letters, and more. Info: (360) 698-6776.

Registration for free classes at Bremerton Goodwill’s Job Training and Education Center: Through Dec. 12 at 4209 Wheaton Way, Bremerton. Eight-week session begins Jan. 3. Classes include Cashiering, Computer Basics, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Keyboarding, and Microsoft Word. In addition, Goodwill instructors will be available to help people con-duct job searches on the Inter-net, write résumés and cover letters, and more. Info: (360) 373-3692.

CLUBS, MEETINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS

Kitsap Chapter of the Military Of-ficers Association of America and the Retired Officers Wives Auxil-iary Christmas meeting: Dec. 14, 11 a.m. Cost is $14. Traditional turkey lunch, entertainment by the Port Ludlow Sounders, a barbershop group of senior citizens full of life. RSVP: John Albright, (360) 830-9036, by Dec. 9.

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society: Dec. 16, 10 a.m., in the Bainbridge Public Library Meet-ing Room. Annual “Show &Tell” gathering of members sharing ancestral tales and treasures. Visit with members to find out what BIGS offers to those who join. Suggested donation for non-members is $5. Info:

Visit www.bigenealogy.org or call (206) 855-9457. BIGS is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

Kitsap Senior Singles: Dec. 18, 1 p.m., 4131 Pine Road N.E., East Bremerton Elks Picnic Shelter. Bring a dish to share and some games to play, and enjoy friendship and Christmas cheer. There will be a fireplace and heaters. Info: (360) 275-3256 or (360) 698-1175.

Edward Jones Coffee Club: Dec. 28, 8:15 a.m., at Edward Jones Investments, 2416 NW Myhre Road, Suite 102 in Silverdale. Hosted by Donald Logan, an Edward Jones financial adviser. The coffee club is an informal gathering whereby Edward Jones financial advisers provide an update on the economy and the stock market in a relaxed environment. Info: Sarah Bart-ley, (360) 692-1216.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups: Third Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Linda’s Knit ‘N‘ Stitch, 3382 NE Carlton St., Silverdale. Info: Cyd Wadlow, (360) 779-9064.

Women and Cancer Support Group: Second Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. at Harrison Medi-cal Center Oncology Conference Room (second floor), 2520 Cherry Ave., Bremerton; first and third Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m. at Harrison Poulsbo Hematology and Oncology, 19500 10th Ave. NE, Suite 100, Poulsbo. Info: [email protected].

MUSICHometown Band Christmas Concerts: A Kitsap community-based concert band is present-ing free Christmas concerts, with many favorite pieces from

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classic carols to film favorites. Donations of canned goods for local food banks are encour-aged. Contact: Jas Linford, (206) 842.2084, www.home-townband.org. Silverdale: Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Silverdale Lutheran Church, 11701 Ridgepoint Drive NW. Gig Harbor: Dec. 11, 3 p.m., King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6411 154th St NW. Bainbridge Island: Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Road NE. Hansville: Dec. 17, 2 p.m., Greater Hans-ville Community Center, Buck Lake County Park. Port Orchard: Dec. 18, 2 p.m., United Method-ist Church, 725 Kitsap St.

The Puget Soundsters perform “Christmas with the Soundsters”: Dec. 10, 7 p.m., West Sound Unity Church, 1712 Trenton Ave., Bremerton. A benefit choral Christmas concert; an offering will be taken. The Puget Soundsters, a non-profit community-service group serv-ing Kitsap County since 1952, are directed by Diane Evans.

Info: Jeanie at (360) 871-3260.

Free classical Christmas Con-cert: Dec. 10, 7-8:30 p.m., LDS Chapel, 8677 Madison Ave., Bainbridge Island. Featuring performance of classical and Christmas music with bells, harp, organ, piano, strings, woodwinds, and vocals.

Performance by Bremerton sing-er/songwriter Christine Salazar: Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., at Seabold Community Hall, 14451 Komedal Road, Bainbridge. Open-mic performances begin at 7:30 (sign-ups 6:30-7), fol-lowed by featured act. Play or pay $5; children admitted free. Hot drinks, bottled water and cookies for sale. Info: Visit www.christinesalazarmusic.com or www.sites.google.com/site/seaboldmusic, or call Larry Dewey at (206) 842-5099.

Bainbridge Chorale Christmas Concert: Dec. 10 and 11 at Roll-ing Bay Presbyterian Church, 11042 Sunrise Drive, Bain-bridge. The concert will feature a beautiful and varied selection of seasonal music, including John Rutter’s rousing “Gloria” with double brass choir accom-

paniment. Performances are Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Info and tickets: www.bainbridgechorale.org.

An Evening of Holiday Music with The Hometown Band and the Bethany Brass Quintet: Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Road NE, Bainbridge Island (use High School Road west off 305). Jas Linford, conductor. Includes classic carols and film music. Open to the public. Donations of food for Helpline House ap-preciated. Light refreshments at intermission.

Current Jewish Issues Forum presents “Our Yiddish Past”: Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Congregation Kol Shalom, 9010 Miller Road, Bainbridge Island. A concert of songs sung and narrated by Joe Honick and accompanied by pianist Jeremy Dupea. This event is free and open to the public.

The Puget Soundsters “Peace on Earth” annual Christmas Concert: Dec. 18, 3 p.m., Summit Av-enue Presbyterian Church, 403 Summit Ave. South, Bremer-ton. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

The group, a non-profit choral-music community-service group serving Kitsap County since 1952, is directed by Diane Evans. Info: Jeanie, (360) 871-3260.

Folk Duo KAIVAMA: Dec. 18, 3 p.m. at Island Music Cen-ter, 10598 NE Valley Road, Bainbridge. Admission: $10. Finnish-American musicians Sara Pajunen and Jonathan Rundman have formed the Nordic-folk duo KAIVAMA. Info: www.kaivama.com.

Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition seeking entertainers: For its Holiday Lunch on Dec. 21. Entertainment is needed in Bainbridge Island, Burley, East Bremerton, Port Orchard and Poulsbo. Time commitment is about 11 a.m. to noon. Choral groups, dancers, musicians, pianists, soloists, are some ideas. Lunch will be provided. Info: (360) 377-8511.

Celtic Jam Sessions: The third Sunday of the month from 2-5 p.m. at the Hare & Hound Public House, 18990 Front St. in Poulsbo. Listeners and players welcome. Players and singers,

bring favorite Cape Breton, Irish or Scottish tunes to share.

THEATER“Almost, Maine”: Through Dec. 11 at the Jewel Box Theatre, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m., Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Tickets: $16 adults, $14 for seniors, students and military. Available at www.brownpapertickets.com, search Poulsbo. “Almost, Maine” is a play composed of nine short plays, or vignettes, that explore love and loss.

13th annual Christmas Dessert Theater: This year’s show, “An-nie,” concludes Dec. 9-11, at Silverdale Baptist Church 8278 State Route 303 NE, Bremerton. Tickets are $12 and include dessert. Tickets at: www.silver-dalebaptist.com.

“The Wizard of Oz”: Concludes Dec. 9-11: Friday at 7 p.m., Sat-urday at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m., in the North Kitsap Auditorium, 1881 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo. Advance tickets

are $10, available at Liberty Bay Books and Poulsbo Book Stop in downtown Poulsbo, and online at www.kcmt.org. General admission at the door is $12; $10 for students and seniors.

“Nutcracker”: Olympic Per-formance Group performs “Nutcracker” Dec. 9-18, Fridays through Sundays. Perfor-mances at 7 p.m.; plus 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Performance held at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave., Bainbridge. Tickets: $28 for adults, $24 for seniors, students, youth, military and teachers, available online at www.bainbridgeper-formingarts.org.

“Brigadoon”: Musical Theatre Bainbridge performs “Briga-doon” through Dec. 18 at the Bainbridge High School Theatre, 9330 NE High School Road, Bainbridge. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday shows at 3 p.m. Tickets: $15-$24, available at www.ovationmtb.com.


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Dear Erin,Traditionally we’ve had

a sit-down Christmas din-ner at our home. Now our children have grown and married and have several homes to visit on Christ-mas.

Is it appropriate to change the meal style from a traditional sit-down to an open buff et, say from 1-3 p.m.?

— Burning my Biscuits in Bremerton

Dear Burning,By all means, yes! In fact, I encourage you

to think even further out-side of the box. Of course, I realize you want to see your children on Christ-mas Day, but instead of a full-blown meal, you could just have hors d’oeuvres or

dessert. I bet your children would appreciate not being required to sit down to two (or more) elaborate meals on Christmas Day.

If you wish to stick with a full meal, you could alter-nate years. Odd years you have a buff et, even years you have the traditional sit-down aff air.

I’m sure your family would rather spend quality

time with you on Christmas Day than have you wear yourself out preparing a meal that they aren’t even hungry to eat. Because when it comes down to it, how many servings of turkey and ham can one person eat in a day?

I know that traditions aren’t easy to change. But ask yourself, “Is this work-ing for everyone involved?” If the answer is no, than explore your options.

And remember, it’s your holiday too.

■ ■ ■

Dear Erin,Should men still open

doors (car, house, restau-rant, any old door) for women in today’s world?

— Mannered in Man-chester

Dear Mannered,I think the polite thing to

do is to open doors for any-

one, regardless of gender. If you are able-bodied and are the fi rst to the door, open it and hold it open for others.

When I hold open a door and a male is one of the people for whom I’m open-ing it, he will oft en insist on holding it for me. And that’s nice. And sweet. And I don’t take it as a slap in the face of women’s lib.

As for opening car doors, there isn’t anything wrong in doing so. But I sure haven’t noticed this practiced very frequently, except in old movies. I wonder if the advent of remote-control door locks has made this a tradition of the past?

Opening doors (and


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Actor Tim Tully be-comes Charles Dickens in “Dickens Reading Dick-ens,” Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 18, 2 p.m., in the Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave. Doors open at 7; admission by

donation.“Dickens Reading

Dickens” is a re-creation of the popular public appearances by the great novelist during the last two decades of his life (1812-1870).

Editor’s note: This is part two of a four-part series by local writer Ron Corcoran.

BY RON CORCORANSPECIAL TO KITSAP WEEK

For no reason or ex-planation ever found in Turkish archives,

December was the generous man’s month of annual gift-ing. Some believe that Dec. 5 was his birthday.

In any event, the tradi-tion of annual gift-giving was born.

Very little information has been discovered about Myra’s gifting-man except historians have postulated that, as a young student, he must have paid close atten-tion to his school teachers, he must have performed all his assigned homework, and he must have achieved good grades. How else, the historians ask, could he have achieved the financial success that enabled him to be an annual gift-giver in his city?

There are those who believe that this generous man, content with per-forming his good deeds, happily passed away in 346 AD. Others believe that the man, or at least his spirit,

is somehow still alive and well and living in northern Spain.

Have you ever noticed that sometimes it is hard to know just what (or who) to believe?

Therefore, as a public ser-vice to those who read this story, the author initiated his own search to find accu-rate and complete informa-tion regarding the folklore and traditions of annual gifting (and re-gifting) that would become such a sig-nificant part of our holiday traditions.

The best information source found was in the country of the Netherlands, where catacombs, archives, and knowledge repositories were accessed for as much Christmas gifting history as could be discovered.

Historically, the Dutch are a very generous people. Who else do you know who would stick their finger into a hole in a leaking dike to prevent a major flood?

The Dutch truly loved the story of the gifting man from Myra, Turkey. So much so they adopted the man’s life story and incorporated his generous traditions into their own annual Winter Festival

celebrations. The Dutch believe — and

justifiably so — the gifting man from Myra was named Nicholas and that he con-tinued his annual generos-ity to the needy citizens of his city for many years. They also believe Nicholas was eventually sainted for his generosity and largesse.

Accordingly, in the lexicon of mid-11th century Dutch language, the sainted man from Myra named Nicholas became known in the Netherlands as “Sin-terklaas.”

Does the name Sin-terklaas sound somewhat familiar?

Once the man had become duly sainted, Dutch legend describes how Sin-terklaas really began to “get into character.”

The saint reportedly adorned himself in a baggy white tunic under a large red cape and a tall red mitre (i.e. the ceremonial head-gear of cardinals, bishops, and other clergy). He also

complemented this unique attire by wearing highly-polished leather riding boots.

(Author’s note: Today, if Sinterklaas was in the checkout line of a local gro-cery store, he would draw nods, winks and admiring glances. Just like the ladies from the Red Hat Society do.)

Sinterklaas eventually began using a walking stick that was a tall, gold-plated crosier with a fancy curled top, much like that of a shepherd’s staff used to get the attention of wayward sheep.

(Author’s note: In later years, a crosier with a hook on top became useful for yanking off of a stage poorly-performing contes-tants during talent contests, vaudeville shows, or com-munity theater.)

— Next week: The chim-ney sweeps.

I’m talking about out in public) is an act of common courtesy. Just like saying “gesundheit” after someone sneezes. Or helping pick up an item that was dropped. Or saying “Excuse me” if you bump into someone.

But I’m interested in what others think. Women, do you find it offensive if a man holds open a door for you? Men, do you feel awkward if a woman opens a door for you?

— Ask Erin is a feature of

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Bremerton #280887 $209,950Sat-Sun 1-4. 4831 BowwoodWelcome Home to Bowwood! The Cedar is a 4 bdrm, 2.5 bth, 1552 SF home with designer color palette and features a 2-car garage. All home lots are fenced & front yards are landscaped. Play and picnic area in neighborhood. Other plans are available. Amy Allen 360-620-0499.

Kingston #263849 $220,000SUN 11-2. 26463 Kingsview Lp NESpacious split level home just minutes to ferry, shopping & schools. New roof, gutters, exterior paint & carpet. Big kitchen w/ lots of storage & access to huge deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. 3 bedrms, 1.75 baths, family rm, office & large laundry/utility provide plenty of space. Close in yet quiet & private. Borders a wooded green belt. Chris Todd 360-509-6319

Indianola #300277 $325,000SAT 1-4. 20700 Gerald Cliff Way NEIt doesn’t get any better than living in this lovely home in the beach community of Indianola! On a half acre w/ 3 bdrm/2.5 bth this south facing sunny home has new hrdwd flrs& carpeting, plus a formal living rm & separate family rm. French doors lead out onto a lrg entertaining deck & new patio complete w/ a hot tub.Mary Richards 360-779-5205.

Silverdale #291650 $350,000SUN 1-4. 8531 Payne Lane NWWonderful country feeling but only 1 mi to Silverdale. 2336 sf, 3 bdrm plus bonus rm, 2.5 bth. Huge open kit w/built-in desk area, lrg pantry, room for table, slider to lrg deck. Opens to family rm w/gas fireplace. Add’l 550 sf unfinished basement w/exterior entry, would be good workshop, storage or to finish. Private .65-ac lot, Nicely lndscped private .65-ac lot. Romelle Gosselin 360-779-5205 or 360-271-0342.

Kingston #277823 $399,900Sat 12:30-3:30. 23955 Strawberry Lane NEMeandering country lane leads to a pastoral setting with a beautiful craftsman 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath home. Quality finishes throughout, 2 stone faced propane fireplaces, gracious 2 story entry & covered front porch. Deep garage w/high ceilings & work bench. 2 acres of complete privacy. Just 2 mi to Kingston ferry & shopping. Monika Riedner 360-930-1077

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9511 NE Daniel Court #63536 $335,000SAT & SUN 10-12:30. Beautiful hm in great convenient cul-de-sac location. Just mins from ferry, schools, shops & town. Hm has remodeled kit, complete w/new cabinets, counter, appliances & flrs. New windows throughout, new carpet & paint. Hosted byJoe Krueger 360-692-6102/360-620-4420.

1824 Sakai Village Loop #281787 $390,000Sun 1-4. You’ll love living in this pristine 3 bdrm/2.5 bath, 2000+ sfhome w/vaulted ceilings, patio & deck on greenbelt. Close to library, schools, churches & all services. Nancy Rees 206-780-1500.

16364 Reitan Rd. NE #249705 $689,900Sun. 1-3. Private 1.34 acre waterfront estate with 100’ of beautiful sandy low bank waterfront! 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3686 SF home boasts beautiful Fir floors and wood work, spacious living area & formal dining, private master suite with bath and sitting room. You’ll love the 6-car covered parking plus ADU.Megan O’Dell 360-551-9107

6650 NE Bayview Boulevard #299111 $710,000Sun 1-4. Low-bank Manzanita Bay waterfront home with4000+ sq ft, 4 fireplaces, formal living/dining, 3BR plus 2 guest rooms. Gardens and shop. Beverly Green 206-780-7678Susan Burris 206-498-8479

Winslow #258552 $324,900Stylish townhome offers easy, in-town lifestyle close to everything. Two bedroom suites, large living spaces, 2-car garage.Ron Mariotti 206-914-6636, RonMariotti.com

Battle Point #245926 $450,000Beautiful, near 1.5 acres with gardens. Open plan, vaulted ceiling, hardwoods, updated kitchen, master on main. Lower level has full kitchen and office space. Ellin Spenser 206-914-2305Susan Grosten 206-780-7672

Eagle Harbor #192037 $479,000Immaculate 2300+ sq ft Craftsman in serene & private Eagle Harbor setting. 3BR/2.5BA, hdwds, 2-story entry, vaulted ceilings. On .45-acre, 5 mins to town! Joe Richards 206-459-8223

Fletcher Bay #298083 $489,000Just Listed! Secluded NW Contemporary home on 2.76 acres of trails & meadow. 3,139 sq. ft. on 3 levels w/5BR & guest kitchenette on lower floor. Jim Peek 206-817-5879, JimPeek.com

Eagle Harbor #254226 $499,000New Price! Historic Craftsman perfectly sited on shy 3 acres overlooking Eagle Harbor awaits your restoration. Harborside float for kayaks & canoes. Debbie Nitsche-Lord 206-780-7681

Rolling Bay #282141 $535,000Fabulous south-facing, architecturally-designed modern cottage close to Rolling Bay Hamlet. 5 Star Built Green, innovative, energy smart design. Julie Miller 206-949-9655

Baker Hill #239611 $669,000Extensively updated home on private, sunny .80-acre. Spacious and open 3,352 sq ft plan plus 3-car garage.Andy Moore 206-755-6296, bainbridgeislandwaterfront.com

Historic Eagledale #106074 $745,000New Price! Classic NW style. 4,600+ sq ft w/full walk-out basement. Stunning 4.9 acres; 2 tax parcels. Candidate for land trust benefits. David Parker 206-714-4300, bainbridgepropertysales.com

Baker Hill—Mountain View #197995 $998,000Timeless design…Mtn & Sound views from this 4,000± sq ft, 3BR/3.25BA home w/kitchen for multiple chefs & custom finishes throughout. Molly Neary & Joanie Ransom 206-920-9166

Sunn Fjord #296015 $66,600Come home to relax in front of your fireplace. This 2 bdrm, 1.5 bth condo has efficient kitchen & spacious breakfast bar adjoining dining rm. Enjoy a cup of your favorite brew and gaze across Puget Sound as the sun rises over Mt. Rainier and the Cascades. Enjoy tennis, take a swim or soak in the spa.Mike Draper 360-731-4907.

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Bremerton #276233 $89,850Cute 2 bdrm cottage home outside city limits in a private setting but close to PSNS & Ferry has upgraded septic system, new living rm carpet, gas heat, optional security system & territorial view. Off Street parking with drive-thru access. Jack Stodden 360-710.1369

Illahee #298628 $105,000Sparkling clean 3 bdrm, 2 bth home is wheel chair accessible. Beautifully maintained carpet, paint, double paned windows and custom blinds. Over a third of a fully fenced acre. Extra room for hobbies/office, RV waste disposal. Wired for Heat Pump! Near the tranquil Illahee State Park. Kim Stewart 253-225-1752.

Oyster Bay #245717 $135,000Fantastic Oyster Bay & Olympic Mtn views from spacious 3-bdrm end-unit, at Southridge Condos! Newer kitchen appliances, gas frpl insert. Balcony w/storage closet, 2nd balcony off of MBR has water views too! Close to shopping, bus, restaurants, & freeway access.2 parking spaces & additional storage. Amy Allen 360-620-0499.

East Bremerton #291099 $199,900Wow! 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on 1/4 acre in town.Kathy Olsen 360-692-6102/360-434-1291.

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Port Orchard #246125 $79,950Great upgraded condo priced to sell. Lower unit with a nice woods view and patio for enjoying quiet afternoons. There have been some nice upgrades so come by and have a look.Dana Soyat 360-876-9600

Manchester #284594 $179,000Wonderful original cabin in Manchester. Minutes to library, post office, fishing pier & other services. Country charm of this home with rustic feel of a cabin makes you feel right at home.Joan Wardwell 360-876-9600

South Kitsap #277521 $199,950Priced to sell! Private & secluded stick-built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 2.5 acres. Home is just shy of 1700 sq ft with a huge detached carport. Additional shop next to house.Jennifer Connelly-Delay 360-876-9600

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Bremerton #284080 $209,900Meticulously remodeled 4 bdrm/3 bth home on a lrg lot in the CK school district. Remodeled w/a fine-tooth comb to present you a great property & great value. New siding, new roof, new vinyl windows new floor coverings, new kit & new master bath. Convenient to Silverdale, Bremerton & all bases of NBK. Rod Blackburn 360-509-7042.

Silverdale #292185 $225,000Silverdale Gem on the Hills of Ridgetop! Well maintained & updated! Built in 1992 w/freshly painted cedar siding! 3 bdrms, 2.25 bth. Enter to slate entry to open flr plan! Spacious liv rm w/vaulted ceiling & new ¾” oak floors! Molly Ells 360-692-6102/360-620-2690.

Seabeck #285359 $425,000Stunning custom 1 story hm built in 2003 on 1 ac lot w/mtn view! Unparalled craftsmanship throughout! Spacious living w/3569 sq.ft. Lrg master suite w/nearly 1000 sq.ft. with cozy double-sided glass fireplace. Master bath with dual vanity and slab counters.Molly Ells 360-692-6102/360-360-2690.

Seabeck # 298418 $499,000Stunning NW Contemporary style hm w/panoramic view of Hood Canal! Secluded!! Unparalleled craftsmanship throughout! One story w/daylight basement w/3,320 sq.ft. 3 bdrms. Light & bright open floor plan! Great room w/vaulted ceilings & cozy gas fireplace. Molly Ells 360-692-6102/360-620-2690.

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Suquamish #290708 $124,900Remodeled from the studs out 5 years ago incl all new cabinets, SS appliances & upgraded finishes. Just freshened w/new paint & carpet. The public areas are an open concept w/vaulted ceiling & modern track lighting. French doors to lrg cedar deck for entertaining. The bathrooms have tile floors. Flat corner lot on a quiet street. Wayne Paulson 360-779-5205.

Hansville #286074 $149,000French doors lead into this cozy 2 bdrm/2 bth home w/interior cedar wood accents. Tiled floors, stone frplc, plantation shutters, copper bathroom sink all in wonderful condition & tucked away for privacy. Detached garage for projects. Shorewood Community club house pool, tennis courts, playground & mins to private beach. Bonnie Chandler 360-779-5205 or 360-509-4949.

Poulsbo #283586 $225,0004 bdrm, 3 bth split level close to downtown Poulsbo. New carpet & interior paint. Gas heat/water, 2 frpl’s. 2-car garage. All appliances stay. Extra large family rm. Mike Bay 360-692-6102/360-710-7129.

Kingston #296211 $309,900New Price! Peaceful mini farm retreat w/view of the Ferry! 2722 sq ft 3 bed, 2.5 bath home situated on 1.8 pastoral acres, w/3 fenced areas for livestock or agricultural use. Fresh paint both inside & out, newer roof & flooring, walk-in pantry, woodstove, master w/walk in closet & bath, attached 2 car garage. Complete guest suite w/water view. Catherine Arlen 360-340-8186

Poulsbo #289718 $325,000Well maintained 2161 SF rambler w/3 bdrm & 2 bth on 2.62 acres (2 lots). Beautifully landscaped w/ Grn Mtn Rockery, Rhodes, Azaleas & Maple Trees. Outdoor pool w/pool house, cedar-lined shop, attached 2 carport, detached 3-car carport. Close to Poulsbo & Hood Canal Bridge. Romelle Gosselin 360-779-5205 or 360-271-0342.

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Belfair #82003 $51,950Beautiful acreage. Driveway off of Hwy 106 & Razor Road. Approved septic design & permit, geo tech & wetlands study all complete. Marilyn Dick 360-876-9600

South Kitsap #164503 $109,000Bring your house plans, dreams & imagination to this serene 4.9 acres. Minter creek runs through the back half. Partially treed & ready to build a house in the country yet minutes to the Hwy.Kelli Johnson 360-876-9600

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WATER FRONTMiller Bay Waterfront #270290 $599,000Private, custom home with 4,400+ sq ft main residence plus2,000 sq ft guest suite. 170 feet of waterfront on shy 2 acres (2 tax parcels). Jen Pells 206-718-4337, jenniferpells.com

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Toonerville #299352 $259,950Secluded & private, yet close to everything. Totally remodeled 1900+ sq ft L shaped home. New flrs, crown molding, kitchen counters, tile entry, paint & appliances. All this sits on 2.6 acres. Andrew Welch 360-876-9600

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COM MERCI ALPort Orchard #191978 $220,000Wonderful classic structure with endless possibilities. Location would be ideal for legal, Doctor, accounting offices or ?? Located on the Mile Hill Corridor so come take a look today.Dana Soyat 360-876-9600

Crystal Springs Waterfront #276271 $3,200,000Enchanting East Coast lodge on private 3.83 acres with gorgeous no-bank beach, pool/spa, dock, separate guesthouse and utility barn. Vesna Somers 206-947-1597

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Harborside Condos! Saturday 1 to 4 by appointment!Enjoy living on the edge of Bremerton’s stunning waterfront view condos. Starting at $249,000, VA, FHA and FNMAapproved and 85% sold! Very close to PSNS and ferry.Amy Allen or Penny Jones 360-627-7658.

Barber Cut-off Rd, Kingston $199,900OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

New homes within walking distance to town, ferries, marina and beaches. Tucked in the waterfront community of Kingston, Drew’s Glen offers Green Built, energy efficient plans, including the popular one-story plan, to meet a variety of lifestyles and needs. Ask about the $10,000 buyer bonus.Scott Anderson 360-536-2048 / Lorna Muller 360-620-3842

Silverdale #276042 Starting at $239,950Open Daily 12-4. 4391 NW Atwater Loop

Come visit the charming new home community of SILVERLEAF, where you purchase not only a well-built home, but a lifestyle. Distinct cottage-style Craftsman homes are available in 6-8 floor plans. The neighborhood features front porches, tree-lined streets and a park all in a convenient central location.Summer Davy 360-535-3625 or Bonnie Michal 360-981-5691.

Kingston #296182 $525,000Sun 2-4. 34724 Pilot Point Rd.Architecturally designed with views of shipping lanes, Mt. Rainier & Mt. Baker. 3676 sq ft, 3 bd, open concept home on .63 acre with 85 ft of beautifully landscaped waterfront. Chef’s kitchen w/new stainless appl, extensive hardwood, 2 masters, jetted soaking tub, sauna, expansive deck & 2-car garage & much more.Sherri Galloway 360-536-0349/Catherine Arlen 360-340-8186

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NEW LISTING–KINGSTON $219,000A great house w/open floor plan,4bd/2.5ba,family rm & beautiful kitchen w/granite counters & all appliances stay. Also includes 2-car garage,large yard & deck.Jane Woodward 360-779-8520View at www.johnlscott.com/34402

OPEN HOUSE–SUQUAMISH $569,000SUN 1-4. 17322 S. Angeline Ave NEWonderful home w/100ft of low bank waterfront. Features 1454sf, 3bdrm/2ba, fireplace, ADU & large deck to sit back & enjoy your view.Jim Lake 360-337-9817View at www.johnlscott.com/14285

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PORT ORCHARD $13,000 Affordable living in this well maintained home that is close to shopping and amenities! Updated & remodeled kitchen, soaking tub & new deck with ramp! In a park.Deborah Lozares 360-340-3359 View at www.johnlscott.com/77031

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TAHUYA $50,000Beautiful Tahuya Riverfront - Watch eagles soar, all utilities at site - paved access.Annette Nitz 360-620-1076View at www.johnlscott.com/97920

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BAINBRIDGE $289,000Serenity at South Beach. Fairbanks reconstruction. Gorgeous 2bd/2ba in a lovely waterfront complex.Gigi Norwine 206-427-6492 Gigi Norwine 206-780-3316View at www.johnlscott.com/87015

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND $395,000Vintage 1901 “Old Bainbridge” farmhouse on beautiful subdividable acreage in Rolling Bay.1576 sq ft shop w/ADU previously permitted & septic installed.Tim Wilkins 206-780-3309View at www.johnlscott.com/68666

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HANSVILLE $74,500Double-sized building home site in waterfront community. Septic design submitted for approval. MountainMarina view from 2nd story only.2 lots, 1 price.Jan Zufelt 360-297-5550View at www.johnlscott.com/96298

PORT ORCHARD $84,000 2.00 acre lot with a spectacular view of Sinclair Inlet & the Olympic Mtns! Currently zoned Urban 5-9. For now, this is an excellent view lot to build!Rick Ellis 360-731-0078 View at www.johnlscott.com/66176

HANSVILLE $109,500Nice level acreage in a remote location yet part of a great little community. Minutes to the Hansville store, lighthouse, parks, trails, beach access, fishing.Jan Zufelt 360-297-5550View at www.johnlscott.com/17269

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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND$289,000 9551 NE South Beach Drive #3G, Bainbridge Island SUN 1-4Serenity at South Beach. Fairbanks reconstruction. 2bd/2ba waterfront complex. Quality Plus! DD Wyatt, to Blakely, right on Country Club, south on Ft. Ward Hill (to end of rd.), east on South Beach. Gigi Norwine 206-427-6492 www.johnlscott.com/87015

$549,000 9436 Battle Point Dr., Bainbridge Island SUN 1-3Uniquely designed, 2409 sf home. Plus 1600 sf of garage, shop, & office w/WDSTV. Sep 795 sf, 2-story ADU. Beautiful wood stairs lead up to main level, where you find large, open light-filled areas w/wood interior & vaulted ceilings. Planked flrs throughout. MBR on main w/large MBA. Skylights in upper BDRMs. Large wrap-around deck, private yard includes designated garden space. MLS 267130. Coldwell Banker McKenzie / Call Bill Barrow 206.842.1733 x 105.

$549,000 10625 Falk Road, Bainbridge Island SUN 1-3 Mt. Rainier view home in Rolling Bay. Southern exposure, a solarium entry, 2-story living room windows & a sun room & lots of light and solar warmth! Legal ADU above garage. Colorful garden beds. MLS 288955. Coldwell Banker McKenzie / Call CHRIS MILLER, Managing Broker 206-842-1733 EXT 124.

$639,000 6527 Fletcher Bay Rd NE, Bainbridge Island Sat- Sun 1-4.Ferguson & Cole’s New Home Construction. Builder Rep: Ken West, 360-990-2444 or Brian Cole 360-698-4665.

$710,000 6650 NE Bayview Boulevard, Bainbridge Island SUN 1-4Low-bank Manzanita Bay wft home w/4000+ sq ft, 4 frpls, formal living/dining, 3BR plus 2 guest rooms. Gardens & shop. #299111. Beverly Green 206-780-7678 Susan Burris 206-498-8479. Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

$775,000 14730 Sunrise Drive NE, Bainbridge Island Sun 1-4This beautiful home has it all! An open floor plan, Sound and Mountain views, guest suite with private entrance, master suite on the main, mature landscaping and deeded beach rights. 3579 sq.ft., wired for generator. DD: Hwy 305 to East on Day Rd, to Left on Sunrise Drive. Right into drive. Near Fay Bainbridge State Park. Patti Shannon 206-755-5139, High Point Realty Group LLC

$849,500 8459 NE Gordon Drive, Bainbridge Island SUN 1-4This sunny private estate features panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Cascades & stunning gardens. Custom built by Fairbank Construction, this 5 BDRM/4 BA home combines elegance and informality. DD: Highway 305 North, R West Port Madison, L on Gordon to 2nd house on the right. Wendy Indvik 206-276-1031 www.johnlscott.com/75970 HOST: Mike Ballou

$839,000 4598 Point White Drive, Bainbridge Island SUN 2-4 BEST OF ISLAND LIVING! Pleasant Beach Village waterfront home features 3BR/2.5BA 2,536 sq/ft, high end KIT w/elegant wft dining, waterside MBR suite, vaulted ceilings, balcony, guest suite, beautiful craftsmanship & finishes. Close to all Lynwood Ctr amenities. MLS 295070. Coldwell Banker McKenzie / Hosted by JIM ANDERSON, Broker (206) 849-4515.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND$999,000 10487 Sunrise Bluff, Bainbridge Island SUN 1-4Magnificent sunrises over the water paint a new picture each morning from this classic 3-bedroom mid-century rambler. Perched on 1 acre, home is spectacularly set on 200 ft of high bank waterfront with sweeping views from Mt. Baker to Mt. Rainier, Seattle, the Cascades and the Sound. DD: From 305 /Day Road East. Left Sunrise Drive. Right on Sunrise Bluff. Eileen Black 206-696-1540 www.johnlscott.com/84517 HOST: Don Rooks

NORTH KITSAPFrom $219,000 Chateau Ridge located at the top of Forest Rock Hills, Poulsbo Sat-Sun 12-4A Central Highland Builder’s Project. Located at the top of Forest Rock Hills on Caldart Ave., Poulsbo. Central Highland Builders, builders of Poulsbo Place II, are now introducing their newest neighborhood, Chateau Ridge! Located at the top of Forest Rock Hills on Caldart Ave. Craftsman & Cottage-Style homes ranging from 912 to 2,200 SF & prices starting in the low $200’s. Offering several one-level floor plans, as well as, 2-level plans. Built Green, Energy Star appliances, & 2-10 Home buyers Warranty. Neighborhood is centrally located to North Kitsap Schools, local markets, shopping in the ever-popular downtown Poulsbo, local parks & more. Breathtaking Olympic Mtn Views. Karen Bazar, John L Scott Real Estate, Poulsbo, 360-981-0098 or email at [email protected]. Call today for more details.

From $219,000 4th Ave, Poulsbo Place II, Div 7, Poulsbo Sat-Sun 12-4A Central Highland Builder’s Project. Our newest Poulsbo Place neighborhood located on 4th Avenue is now underway. Featuring lots with sweeping views that overlook the charming Poulsbo Place community, Liberty Bay, & the Olympic Mountains. With 14 customizable floor plans to choose from, this is an outstanding opportunity to select the home of your dreams with breathtaking views. Quality finishes inside and out. Low maintenance, safe and secure living in the master-planned community in the heart of the waterfront village of Poulsbo. Floor plans vary from 876 - 3,000 sq. ft., 2 - 4 bedrooms, 1 - 3.5 bathrooms and a 2-10 home warranty. Close to shopping and restaurants. Karen Bazar, John L. Scott Real Estate, Poulsbo, 360-981-0098 or 360-394-0006.

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BAINBRIDGE ISLANDViews, Beach, Guest Suite

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Enter to Brazilian cherry hardwood fl oors, vaulted ceiling and high windows, pulling you to sweeping views of the Sound and Cascades. A spacious library/family room with its separate entrance is ideal for a home-based business. Guest quarters with adjoining bath and private entrance provide additional privacy and comfort for extended guests or a nanny. Main fl oor master suite, two more bedrooms, play room, laundry and a loft offi ce offer ample space for everyone.

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SOUTH KITSAPHome on AcreageTruly reminiscent of a mountain retreat! In the summertime, the dramatic approach from the road leads to a wonderland of picturesque gardens accompanied by the serene sounds of meandering creeks, which surround a solidly built and architecturally pleasing house both inside and out. Inside, all on one level, you’re sure to appreciate the sophisticated custom wood and tile work, upgrades such as granite counters and hand-scraped hardwood fl oors, soaring 10-ft ceilings & huge rooms throughout. Contact us today for attractive fi nancing.

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This elegant, contemporary one-story home on 2 acres has 217 feet of no-bank waterfront on a sandy beach, with dock/fl oat. Built with high quality materials, including Brazilian Teak, Bamboo and cork fl oors and bamboo cabinetry. Designer kitchen features granite slab countertops, 6-burner Wolf range, double Miele oven/microwave, 2 Miele dishwashers, built-in espresso machine and two-door SubZero refrigerator/freezer.

All rooms enjoy a view of Eagle Harbor. French doors lead onto the deck from all bedrooms. Enjoy entertaining in the outdoor living space which has a full length mahogany deck, benches and fi replace. There’s a 2-car garage and large shop with generator as well. Built by Zwicker Construction Inc. – one of its fi ner homes.Call for an appointment today.

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Located in the desirable Manchester community on the end of a quiet dead end street with wonderful Seattle views, you will fi nd this charming traditional home. Interior features a large living room with spectacular fi replace and mantel as a focal point. The island kitchen has a unique

wood-burning cooktop as well, which all fl ow into a cozy family room.The master is very spacious, enjoys beautiful views and has french door access. A big unfi nished area above the garage could be extra bedroom.

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Location 11024 Arrow Point Dr NE

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BAINBRIDGE ISLANDManzanita Bay Waterfront HomeInspired by grand lodges of the Pacifi c Northwest, this stunning home offers the perfect blend of indoor living and outdoor lifestyle. Privately situated on over 2 acres of land waterside along Manzanita Bay, this spectacular 3522 sq. ft. home offers quality construction and luxurious amenities. Outdoor living area features the covered Loggia with its massive stone fi replace, full gunite spa, Ipe decks and a backyard lawn that rolls gently down to water’s edge andprivate mooring buoy.

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Location 19656 Patriot Lane NW

Price $329,000

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POULSBOFinn Hill Home with Mtn & Water View!See Liberty Bay and Mt. Rainier from your beautiful, newly-remodeled kitchen (2009) with custom maple cabinetry & slab granite countertops including large island & peninsula, both with seating. 3 bedrooms, extra fi nished room (offi ce/hobby/playroom), all new carpeting, new laminate fl oor in daylight basement family rm. Fireplace upstairs, wood stove downstairs. Lrg patio, wrap-around deck. Two-car garage plus small outbuilding/garden shed, and a raised garden bed.


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