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Future attempts to incorporate years off By Leslie Kelly
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After suffering a large defeat in Tuesday’s incorporation vote, Randy Biegenwald predicted it will be years before another attempt is made. “It will be a long time,” said Biegenwald, who chaired the efforts for the Silverdale incorporation. “Especially with the heavy lopsided vote we had this time.” Voters rejected a measure to incorporate the Silverdale area in a 70 to 30 percent majority. Of the 9,696 registered voters in the incorporation area, Wednesday’s count showed 4,255 votes cast with 2,997 (70.47 percent) voting not to incorporate while the “Yes” votes were 1,256 (29.53 percent). Kitsap County election officials said there was a 44 percent voter turnout. Biegenwald attributed the loss to “not getting the message out.” “As recently as yesterday (Tuesday) I was talking to people who still didn’t understand the issues,” he said. “There was a disconnect between what we were saying and what the voters were hearing and understanding. They didn’t understand how incorporation would benefit them.” Biegenwald said even after holding
public forums and getting the endorsement of the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, the local homebuilder’s association, the Republican Party of Kitsap County, and a local newspaper, people were afraid that being a city would end up costing them more. “They assumed that incorporating and being a city would mean higher taxes,” he said. “They were worried about the economy. And even after hearing from other places where incorporation happened, they still didn’t understand. That was their assumption and it’s just not correct.” Kathleen Knuckey, executive director of the Silverdale chamber, however, said the chamber did not endorse incorporation because it did not have time to poll all its members. The chamber helped sponsor of forums for discussion of the issues, and in past incorporation efforts has favored Silverdale becoming a city. But those opposed to incorporation blamed the organizers of the effort, Citizens United for Silverdale, for not getting their opinions from the start. “Those wanting to incorporate didn’t get the opinions of residents,” said Joyce Merkel, who led the “No” campaign. “They just listened to the (Silverdale) Chamber of Commerce and went for-
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Silverdale incorporation supporters, Marcus Hoffman, Rob MacDermid and Randy Billick check online election results from a laptop set up at the Silverdale Beach Hotel Tuesday night.
Klahowya science class takes a hike, wins a grant By WES MORROW wmorrow@soundpublishing.com
Julie Turk stands in front of 12 students as she talks to them about water levels and salmon spawning. The subject matter is pretty much what you would expect for an environmental science class like the one Turk teaches at Klahowya Secondary School. Except Turk happens to be standing in six inches of mud and water. Her classroom hasn’t flooded. It has just moved outside. Every Friday Turk takes her class on hikes through the Newberry Hill Heritage Park, a 1,600 acre forest in which Klahowya is located. Today they’re looking for two of about six crest gauges throughout the park that measure water depth. The class created the gauges in December and park stewards placed them in January. One of the two gaug-
es is placed at a spot in the park called Beaver Crossing -- a sort of swamp stretches out along one side of the path, and a small creek from the runoff trails off to the other side. Earlier in the winter, Turk and her students spent time here searching out macro-invertebrates, insects that can be seen without a microscope. While the class found an abundance of life in winter, Turk said the area known as Beaver Crossing was bone-dry in fall, just a few months prior. As the class winds its way through the woods, Turk points out arboreal anomalies to her students, often quizzing them on their forest knowledge. “What kind of tree is this?” Turk asks a group of students on the trail. A brunette girl behind her takes up the call, “Douglas Fir.” For the class’s first semester final See CLASS, A13
Monday holiday means closures
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Julie Turk takes her class for a hike on Friday.
Presidents’ Day is on Monday. Don’t get caught at the last minute. Many private businesses are open on Presidents’ Day, but government institutions are closed. Here are some of the institutions that will be closed on Monday: U.S. Post offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery. All Federal government offices will be closed as will state and county offices. The City of Bremerton will also observe the holiday. The New York stock markets will be closed. Locally, schools in Bremerton and Central Kitsap will be closed. And all Kitsap County Regional libraries will be closed including the Silverdale and Bremerton branches. Most banks are closed, but some will be open with limited hours. The offices for the Central Kitsap Reporter and the Bremerton Patriot will be closed Monday, but news tips can be left at 360 308-9161, ext. 5050.
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Level three sex offender living in Silverdale
The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office reported to the public last week, in accordance with state law, that a level three sex offender has moved to the Silverdale area. Sex offenders in Washington state are divided into three risk levels. Level one offenders are considered at low risk of re-offend i ng. Level two offenders Devin Dozier are those that are considered to present a moderate risk of re-offense. Level three offenders pose a high risk to re-offend within the community. The offender, Devin Dozier, is now residing in the 9700 block of Ebbtide Lane NW in Silverdale. Dozier is a 6’ tall, 215 lb., black male, age 20, with black hair and brown eyes. A community meeting will be held, in accordance with state law, regarding Dozier’s residence. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 in the Poplar Room of the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. Dozier was convicted last month of “communicating with a minor for immoral purposes,” after sending a minor sexually explicit text messages and nude photographs of himself, according to Kitsap County Sheriffs. Dozier is not wanted by law enforcement at this time. The notice of his residence is legislative requirement, to keep neighbors informed. “The sheriff’s office has no legal authority to direct where a registered sex offender may or may nor reside,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release. “Unless courtordered restrictions exist, these offenders are constitutionally free to live wherever they choose.” Further information on registered sex offenders in Kitsap County can be found by contacting Detective Doug Dillard at 360 3375617.
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Silverdale Estates #445423 $45,000 OPEN SAT 1-3 6869 Capricorn Lane NE Move-in ready 2 bdrm/2 bth MFG home w/open flr plan & lrg kitchen. All appliance incl 2 refrigerators, W/D & heat pump for AC. Master bdrm w/extra vanity area & walk-in shower. Lrg front porch & small private yard w/deck. Gated 55+ community w/many amenities & close to shopping, restaurant & med facilities. Romelle Gosselin 360-779-5205 or 360-271-0342.
Poulsbo #445753 $32,900 Fabulous home in Cedar Glen 55+ Park. This is the largest home in the park w/3 bdrm and 2 full baths & 1792 sf. Also has formal dining room, wet bar, fireplace, large kitchen, great master with full master bath and extra parking w/ large storage shed. Home has been very well cared for! Rebecca Gore 360-779-5205 or 206-910-5300.
Bremerton #442777 $139,000 Stylishly updated! Kitchen is Wow! New granite counters w/artistic backsplash, new cabinets and all new appliances. Bronze bath and lighting fixtures. New roof. Central location. Move in NOW! Sandie Rumble 360-779-5205.
Port Orchard #444778 $79,950 Nice level 2.5 acre lot with water, power and 3 bedroom septic. Property is close to all the action of Port Orchard but within the idyllic setting of Sunnyslope. There is a 2 bedroom mobile on the property, but the value is all in the land. Mark McColgan 360-876-9600
Chico #430169 $99,900 OPEN SUN 1-3 2173 Ridgeway Dr. NW Affordable 2 bdrm/2 bth home near Kitsap Golf & Country Club. Spacious kitchen w/breakfast bar island. All appl incl W/D. Master bdrm has his & her closets & ensuite bath w/lrg shower. Nice corner lot has plenty of parking incl carport & storage shed. Convenient location w/easy access to Hwy 3, bases & shopping. Romelle Gosselin 360-779-5205 or 360-271-0342.
Barber Cut-off Rd, Kingston Prices starting at $199,900
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Downsize to the Kokanee offering 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths, a deluxe main floor master suite, a great room floor plan & easy care landscaping. Located in the coastal community of Kingston, you’ll enjoy restaurants, shopping, beaches, parks, the marina and ferry, all within walking distance. $229,900. Scott Anderson 360-536-2048/ Lorna Muller 360-620-3842
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Come visit the charming new home community of SILVERLEAF, where you purchase not only a well-built home, but a lifestyle. Distinct cottagestyle 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 Steve Derrig 360-710-8086. Kingston #372820 $310,000 OPEN SUN 1-3 26732 Washington Blvd NE, Stunning views of the water, Mt Rainier w/Seattle in the skyline & Cascade Mountains. 100 feet of waterfront, .97 acre only 1/2 mile away from the Ferry. 2 bdrm, 2 bth, top of the line Marlett manufactured home situated on the property for the best views. Jeanette Paulus 360-692-6102/360-286-4321. Kingston #425612 $315,000 OPEN SUN 1-3 34656 Bridge View Place Enjoy the views of Olympic Mtns over the Hood Canal from this Cliffside home. 2 bdrm/2.25 bath with stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings & floor to ceiling views. Large deck for entertaining. Kim Poole 253-670-2815 or Monika Riedner 360-930-1077. Port Orchard #440598 $319,900 OPEN SAT 12-4 6242 SW Cliff Ridge Way This outstanding 4 bedroom home is located on 2.72 acres. Large master suite with 5 piece bath, living& family rooms. Large 2 car garage attached and free standing single car garage/shop. Barry Jones 360-876-9600 Bremerton #441210 $335,000 OPEN SUN 12-3 7845 Nakoosa Lane This 5 bdrm/2.5 bth home is on a 3 bedroom septic. Master bdrm/5 piece bath is on main level. Upstairs offers 4 bedrooms, a full bath plus a spacious family room that’s great for your big screen TV. 10 minutes to Silverdale shopping. Seller to credit $1,000 to buyer at closing. Sue Tyson 360-509-0905 or Chris Todd 360-509-6319.
Suquamish #442116 $90,000 Great possibilities for income as a rental or possibly own your home for less than you may pay in rent! Nice neighborhood on a quiet street, large floor plan, wood stove and small yard for easy maintenance. Rebecca Gore 360-779-5205 or 206-910-5300. Poulsbo #368075 $150,000 Great hm located minutes from Poulsbo & Kingston on almost an acre! This hm is surrounded by fruit trees & ample space for gardening & relaxing. Bill Bailey & Marie Hooker 360-692-6102/206-271-3225. Kingston #444217 $163,500 Immaculate 4 bdrm townhouse in great neighborhood! Main flr bdrm w/adjacent bath, open living w/propane fireplace. 2nd floor boasts master suite & 2 addt’l bdrms that share a full bath. Janet Olsen 360-265-5992. Kingston #369968 $225,000 Spacious, 1465 SF condo in downtown Kingston, 3 bedrooms/2 baths, a garage plus carport. Enjoy Sound views from most rooms & walking distance to town, ferries, marina & beaches. Lorna Muller 360-620-3842. Kingston #423421 $229,000 1714 SF, 3bd/2.5 bath open concept home. Versatile living, family & formal dining gathering space. Storage shed, raised garden beds & generous deck. Partial Mtn views. Catherine Arlen 360-340-8186. Hansville #446482 $229,900 The sounds of singing birds abound in your private Zen Garden! Featured on Garden Tours, this Shorewood 3 bdrm/1.75 bath has SW exposure with lots of natural light, lrg wood wrapped windows, warm colors and newer paint and appliances. Lrg sunny deck with a peek at the Olympics! Bonnie Chandler 360-779-5205 or 360-509-4949. Kingston #398252 $249,000 Private 1/2 acre home with 1892 SF. 3 bdrm/2.5 bath close to downtown. Designer colors throughout. Family room w/propane fireplace, master w/ensuite, attached 2 car garage, large level yard completes this ideal setting. Catherine Arlen 360-340-8186. Poulsbo #428933 $410,000 Sit back and relax on this 1 AC custom Craftsman home. 3 bdrm/2.75 bath features Swedish larch wood flrs, fir trim, radiant heat, gourmet kit w/granite counters. Views of Olympic Mtns. Scott Anderson 360-536-2048.
Lots & L a nD Port Orchard #345682 $44,777 Great location near Long Lake in area of nice homes & one of 2 lots currently for sale. Imagine your dream home standing tall with amazing territorial views & privacy with room to roam. James Bergstrom 360-876-9600 Seabeck #444694 $52,500 Beautiful undeveloped acreage in a neighborhood of nice homes. The lot is treed w/some clearing. May be split into 2 - 2.5 acre parcels depending on buyers feasibility test. Most of the wells in the area are at 40 feet of less. A wooded wonderland 1/2 from Silverdale & Bremerton. Come build your dreams. Tom Hooker 360-692-6102/360-440-8550.
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Suquamish #442262 $69,000 Nice lrg lot in Suquamish w/ very decent views of Puget Sound & Cascade mountains! Double-sized lot may be able to sub-divide for 2 home sites. Sewer & public water available. Only a couple of blocks to public beach, pier and waterfront boardwalk. Annita Baze Hansen 360-779-5205.
Allyn #421428 $237,000 Enjoy the covered deck on this traditional 2 story hm. Forest & water view on one side & a golf course green & fairway view on the other side. A lot lrg enough for a drive through driveway & extra parking. Excellent condition from bamboo flrs, to extra skylights to stainless appls to beautiful fenced lndscp. Play golf, entertain, garden. Just move in & enjoy. Alan Cady 360-692-6102/360-731-2160.
Bremerton #380012 $150,000 Total of 5 very nice level lots w/utilities stubbed & assessments paid. Part of a 21 lot phase of Bay Vista. Income limits exist as part of the neighborhood, CC&R’s & deed restrictions accordingly. Additionally-down payment assistance (up to 30k) may still be available for the home buyer, on a 1st come,1st serve basis. Victor Targett 360-731-5550.
BREMERTON Windermere Real Estate/Kitsap, Inc. 360-479-7004 • www.WindermereBremeton.com
Island Lake #282963 $150,000 Super updated 1,444 sq.ft.3 bdrm, 2 bth townhome in the Island Lake area! Uniform lndscping, guest parking, play structure, sports court & less than a 5 min walk to Island Lake Park. Close to Bangor & shopping. Jennifer Kilkenny 360-692-6102/360-434-3106. Silverdale #434556 $215,000 Ridgetop rambler just minutes from all Naval Base Kitsap facilities, award-winning CK schools & the most shopping in Kitsap. Not bank-owned or a short sale! Well maintained & upgraded, featuring 3 bd/2 ba, terraced & fenced back yard, soaring ceilings, gas heat/hot water, & large 2-car garage. Rod Blackburn 360-509-7042. Bremerton #383186 $249,000 Blueberry Meadows 3 bdrm, 2.5 bth home w/ main floor liv, din rm & large fam rm off of kitchen. Master suite, bdrms & bonus rm upstairs. Back entertaining deck overlooks wooded greenbelt. Close to Silverdale, Bremerton & amenities. Dino Davis 360-850-8566. Silverdale #427599 $310,000 Stunning Chaffey built hm on the hills of Ridgetop w/ partial mtn view! Professionally lndscpd grounds w/ all-season appeal. Multi-zoned sprinkler system. 3 multi-level decks. New carpet throughout in 08. Light, bright & fresh! 4 bdrm & main flr bonus rm. 2.5 bth. Spacious mstr bdrm w/pocket door to den or 4th bdrm. Molly Ells 360-692-6102/360-620-2690. Newberry Hill #445360 $325,000 Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler with view of Mt. Rainier & Dyes Inlet. Must See! Kathy Olsen 360-692-6102/360-434-1291.
br e m erton Manette # 433081 $60,000 Amazing remodel! Granite countertops, hrwd flrs, Pella windows, SS appls, all new cabinetry. Spa-like bth w/ double sink vanity, opens up to spacious mstr bdrm. One of the best VIEWS here, and NO STAIRS! Fantastic for full or part time living! Short sale, but well worth the wait! Amy Allen & Terry Burns 360-779-5205. Bremerton #445136 $80,000 1941-Big Band Era Estate. Not a short sale! Cute, good bones & plenty of charm! 2bd/1ba w/921sf main flr & 921f unfinished basement. Perfect for 1st time buyers or as investment property. Bring your vision & make it shine again! Close to freeways, school & PSNS. Kate Wilson 360-620-6830. Bremerton #381659 $149,420 Sunny & private 2 bdrm, 1.75 bth Craftsman home in fabulous Union Hill Neighborhood. Fenced front yard is perfect for your Victory Garden & covered back deck right off the master bdrm might be the thing for summer BBQ’s. Detached garage & partially finished bsmt. Raven Rayne 360-405-6264. Bremerton #359195 $115,000 This immaculate 2 bdrm home is not just another cookie cutter. If you are looking for a home with mid-century character and modern conveniences, you will be thrilled. Comfort, convenience and value are the watchwords and of course location. Mike Draper 360-731-4907. Bremerton #413283 $160,550 Charming West Bremerton home offers gleaming wood floors, high coved ceilings, fresh paint, alley access, and more! More??? Yes, like a built-in hutch in the dining room, a pantry, and eat-in kitchen to start. Close to Naval Elementary, PSNS, and Ferries. Dino Davis 360-850-8566. East Bremerton #440087 $289,000 Newer 3 bed/2bath rambler on private .42 acre lot with professional landscaping & sprinklers. Living rm, eatin kitchen w/Corian counters, island bar, dining rm + office! Vaulted ceilings. Handscraped hardwood floors. Many craftsman features. Jill Wallen 360-340-0777.
KINGSTON Windermere Real Estate/West Sound, Inc. 360-297-2661 • www.WindermereKingston.com
POULSBO Windermere Real Estate/West Sound, Inc. 360-779-5205 • www.WindermerePoulsbo.com
Port Orchard #426421 $159,777 Calling all bargain shoppers looking for curb appeal on a large lot! This 1,424 sq ft rambler includes 3 beds/2 baths, great room, dining room, master suite with walk-in shower, nice kitchen, detached garage w/ workshop & storage space & all at a great price. James Bergstrom 360-876-9600 Port Orchard #396983 $179,900 Calling all investors! Large duplex in Port Orchard featuring 3 bedrooms and well planned layout of 1030+ SqFt a side. Excellent rental income potential with current rents $750 per unit. Andrew Welch & James Bergstrom 360-876-9600 Port Orchard #369487 $199,950 This home has been wonderfully restored with top to bottom kitchen remodel, new cabinets, granite counter and floors. The spacious living room has a gas insert keeping the home toasty. Dana Soyat 360-876-9600 Port Orchard #407686 $324,900 This 2834 sq ft, immaculate home, located in Grandridge neighborhood, has 4beds/3.5 baths, family/living/dining rooms on upper floors and completely remodeled lower level. Patio & large, fenced back yard bordering on pond and green belt. Linda Yost 360-876-9600 Port Orchard #428213 $369,950 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 .25 bath country style home on 4.84 acres. Kitchen has breakfast room & formal dining room. 2 car garage also features 36ft RV bay or shop with a finished storage loft. Dana Soyat 360-876-9600 Port Orchard #347838 $395,950 Tranquil views & a private setting are two of the many wonderful feature of this home. The kitchen has an enormous island & miles of counters. Dining room will accommodate large gatherings. Dana Soyat 360-876-9600
mu Lt i-Fa m iLY Bremerton #279907 $119,900 Great Price: Very clean East Bremerton Duplex could become part of your portfolio or live in one side and rent the other! Currently, the 1 bedrm unit rents for $650 & the 2 bedrm unit rents for $695. Call for a showing appointment. Jack Stodden 360-710-1369.
Wat er Fron t Hansville #444839 $399,900 70’ of lowbank wtfrnt w/steps in blkhd to sand, even a mini dock to tie the kayak! A lovely beach house wrapped in Redwood w/ main floor living. Vaulted great room boasts full height basalt fireplace & window walls to showcase serene Hood Canal & views. Two bdrms en suite. Driftwood Key amenities. Barb Huget & Randy Taplin 360-779-5205. Bremerton #446672 $549,000 Impressive low bank wft hm on Marine Dr. 2 hms! Main hm remodeled in 2011 w/3 bdrm, bonus rm, & office w/3,160 sq.ft. 2nd hm is 2 bdrm, 1 bth & currently renting for $650 monthly. Custom eat-in kit w/granite counters, stainless appliances, breakfast bar, large walk-in pantry. Molly Ells 360-692-6102/360-620-2690. Kingston #446039 $799,000 Stunning 95 ft sugar sand no bank WFT remodeled home. 2926 SF, 3 bdrm/2.5, updated kit w/full side by side freezer/refer. Master suite w/5-piece bath, cherrywood floors & colorful landscape. Enjoy bon fires on the beach. Sue Tyson 360-509-09053 or Chris Todd 360-509-6319.
PORT ORCHARD Windermere Real Estate/Port Orchard, Inc. 360-876-9600 • www.PortOrchardRealEstate.com
SILVERDALE Windermere Real Estate/West Sound, Inc. 360-692-6102 • www.WindermereSilverdale.com
People & Places Friday, February 15, 2013
Kitsap Transit board to meet
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
The board of commissioners for Kitsap Transit will meet at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 19 in the council chambers at the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 Sixth St., Bremerton. On the agenda is a resolution for Kitsap Transit to contract with Art Anderson Associates for the Bremerton Tr a n s p or t a t i on Center design to improve the A-Float and to provide better fueling for the Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry. Also to be considered is a resolution for GeoEngineers, Inc. to expand and reconstruct a user-friendly dock and ramp system for ADA compliance at the Annapolis dock in Port Orchard.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers support Cascades of Bremerton is hosting afternoon and evening educational presentations for caregivers at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 20. Cascades of Bremerton, a continuing care retirement campus, is located at 3201 Pine Rd., Bremerton. Both sessions will be held at the Willows on the first floor Captain’s Lounge. Each session will start with a complimentary lunch or dinner and conclude with a free, informational film series and support group for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia. RSVP by Feb. 18. Call Janet Presley at 360-478-7277.
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incorporation vote and community council retreat. Time will be given after for public comment.
Feline spay and neuter day set Kitsap Humane Society is hosting a low-cost spay or neuter day for felines of lowincome residents on Feb. 26. The first 50 walk-in customers will be served. Feline spay will be $50 and feline neuter will be $30. No appointments will be made ahead of time. Individuals need to drop off cats at the shelter location between 7-9 a.m. Enter through admissions door on the right side of the building at 9167 Dickey Rd. NW, Silverdale. Pet owners should not feed cats anything after midnight the night before, but water is allowed. Owners need to complete a spay or neuter application available online and bring it along with their pet. Low-income status is required and must be listed on the application. Proof of income will be needed. Income guidelines for assistance are $51,750 or less to qualify for a 3-person family and $57,500 for a 4-person family. Payment for services must be made with cash or credit card only and is due at dropoff time. All cats must be brought in a hard-sided crate
and only one cat per crate. For more information call 360 692-6977, ext. 1135 or visit www.kitsap-humane. org/cat-fix-day. Cat Fix Days are hosted the second and last Tuesdays of every month.
Treatment plant project discussion An Open House is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Central Kitsap Treatment Plant near Keyport to explain the planned improvements at the Central Kitsap Treatment Plant in Brownsville. The project has a two main purposes. It addresses necessary repairs and rehabilitation of outdated, inefficient, and undersized sewage treatment equipment and incorporates processes that allow the recovery for beneficial use from the waste streams. Representatives at the meeting include the Project Engineer, the site superintendent for the contractor, the construction manager and the design engineer from Brown and Caldwell. Ground-breaking for the construction of the $29 million project is expected in early March. Work on the project is expected to continue through June, 2015. For more information call Barbara Zaroff, project engineer, at 360 337 5777 or email bzaroff@co.kitsap.wa.us.
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Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent congratulates June Bess on turning 100 last week.
Bremerton resident turns 100 By Jessica Ginet jginet@soundpublishing.com
When June W. Bess was born, William Howard Taft was president of the United States. Bess, who resides in Bremerton, celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 8 with friends and family at her home at Bay Vista. Bess was born June Williamson in Salt Lake City, Utah. She lived in Salt Lake City for 50 years and then California for ten years before moving to Silverdale. Bess has lived at Bay Vista
since 2009. Her eldest son, Stanley, travelled with his wife from New Jersey for his mother’s birthday. “During the war she put up fruit, bushels of tomatoes, jams – - funny how that’s one thing that really sticks out in my memory,” he recalled. He also said that during the war his mother worked hard to get priority approval with the mail service so she could get his bike delivered. “I was nine years old,” he said.
Bess spoke about raising her three children, Stanley, Larry and Kathie, as her most “notable life event.” Her sons, Stanley and Larry, attended her celebration, along with their wives. She loves to have coffee and socialize. Her birthday celebration was special. “The wonderful people around me and all the good wishes and joy makes it special,” she said. The family followed up with a second birthday party on Feb. 9.
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Community council discusses projects The Central Kitsap Community Council will have a meeting to discuss Kitsap County Public Works projects on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. Program managers from Public Works will give a presentation on new rate structures regarding recycling and transfer station initiatives. They will also report on the status of the Bucklin Hill bridge project. There will be a 30 minute discussion of the Silverdale
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Did you know... “Field of Dreams”
… in 1936, the Bremerton Pilots Association invited Lt. Elliott Merrill, president of Washington Aircraft and Transport of Seattle, to fly into their new airport. His reaction? “....this location….has greater possibilities for development than has Boeing Field in Seattle…..”. Because of a few intrepid pilots and
far-sighted land owners willing to donate land, today’s Bremerton National Airport, begun from a 600’ x 15’ “field of dreams”, accommodates aircraft from single-engine to 737s on a 6,000’ all-weather fully-lighted runway and is the largest airport in the West Sound region.
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This week’s question: Should Kitsap County enact a sales tax to fund mental health treatment? Vote online at www.bremertonpatriot.com or www.centralkitsapreporter.com
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Friday, February 15, 2013 | Central Kitsap Reporter
The time is now for sales tax initiative
OPINION
We believe it is time for our county commissioners to enact the one-tenth of 1 percent sales tax initiative to provide dedicated revenue needed to expand treatment capacity for Kitsap County citizens with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders, and for the Guest therapeutic courts and Column housing known to improve treatment outcomes. The World Health Organization reports four of the ten leading causes of disability worldwide are mental disorders. In the U.S., one of every five families is affected by mental illnesses. In Kitsap Joe Roszak County, mental illness and chemical dependency are the two top priorities to our Public Health Department. In Kitsap County the burden of illness was thoroughly identified in community needs assessments conducted in 2006, and again in 2009. Every penny raised on a $10 purchase in Kitsap County stays in Kitsap County, to be spent on Kitsap County citizens. We are requesting development of a community behavioral health plan that incorporates a transparent, accountable and public process, supported by funds allocated by and distributed through a Request for Proposals with a citizen engaged advisory vetting process and evaluated on performance measures and public progress reports. Because this initiative is provided by law (RCW 82.14.460), the funding must be specifically directed and cannot be diverted into unrelated services, products or administration. For every penny on a $10 purchase, we expect to accomplish some significant returns on the investment. This includes a reduction in the number of people with mental illness and/ See ROSZAK, A5
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remerton has a new police the local system to be our new chief and because of this chief. I would like to welcome our a very important hurdle in moving this city forward has new Police Chief Steve Strachan to Bremerton first as an employbeen overcome. Bremerton has spent the last ee and hopefully very soon as a fellow resident. several years starvGiven the opporing and yearning Everything tunity, I would tell for a visible and Bremerton Chief Strachan communicative law about the diversity enforcement leader of our communiin the top position. ty. We are unique. As a city we have sufOur neighborfered with more than hoods are the orgaone unsolved murder nized backbone as well as continued of involvement, issues of vandalism, participation and assaults and drug assistance that crimes. We have suf- Colleen Smidt are continuing to fered as a communilook for help with ty from departmental public relations nightmares the problem drug properties. I associated with our police would tell him that our busidepartment that dominated the nesses want to do their business without the worry of crime local and regional headlines. Thankfully, the odd limbo and or vandalism by known and of limited and visibly absent documented graffiti taggers who leadership that has existed and continue to repeat their crimes. endured over these past few And I would say that our resiyears is finally over as the man- dents and their children want tle has now passed to a highly to be able to navigate the streets experienced individual who and crosswalks of the city safely was selected from the outside because of effective and routine
traffic enforcement. I would encourage the new chief to come out and get to know the residents of Bremerton. We very much want to get to know you. We look forward to hearing what your top priorities are going to be. And about your plans for communicating with the public on a regular basis. We want to know what pivotal changes you are looking to implement quickly and those that will take more time. In the coming months there will be many public, neighborhood and community opportunities for all of us to meet. There will be parades, charity events, city council district meetings and neighborhood association meetings. We encourage and welcome your attendance or participation. Congratulations on your new position Chief Strachan and congratulations to Bremerton for this excellent opportunity to turn an important corner. A strong partnership between the community and its police leadership can and should make for a better Bremerton.
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Mardi Gras is theme of Westsound Business Expo By Leslie Kelly
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It’s a chance to learn about local businesses and have some fun all at the same time. That’s what the Westsound Business Expo is all about. “Our focus is really on having fun,” said John Hunter, who has organized the event. “We want everybody to come out just to have a good time.” T he Westsou nd Business Expo, in its sixth year, will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Feb. 21 in
the Kitsap Sun Pavillion at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. More than 150 exhibitors will have booths where they will share what they do with the public. Larger commercial businesses and the smaller “Mom and Pop businesses” will be included, Hunter said. “This is sponsored by a number of chambers in the area,” Hunter said. “And many of those who will be there will be chamber members. But we want everybody to participate — to come and have some food and get to know us.”
The theme of this year’s expo is Celebrate Mardi Gras. There will be free beads and chocolates being handed out and there will be a parade at 5:30 p.m. Kids are welcome to join in the parade. “We’ve got a float that will go around inside the building and we’ll be playing pop and Cajun music,” Hunter said. “It’s really a spirited thing.” For exhibitors and businesses, there will be a session of speed networking. Individuals will stand in two lines and much like speed dating,
they will have a minute or two to hand off a business card to the person across from them, and tell a bit about their business. When the whistle blows, it will be time to move on to the next person to the right. “There’s such an opportunity to meet so many people,” Hunter said. “You can market yourself and make new contacts all in a very fun atmosphere.” Many booths will have samples of their wares and food for those attending to share and there will be a special area for
Kitsap Bank sees solid earnings Kitsap Bank has announced year-end earnings for 2012 with profits for the twelve months totaling $7.8 million, the highest earnings level in four years. Assets for the bank now total $922 million, up $17 million. In a statement released by the bank, bank officials said non-performing assets have continued to decline and are only 0.5 percent of total assets — one of the lowest ratios of any bank in the State of Washington. Kitsap Bank remains
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mental illness, its significant negative impact to individuals, families and our communities, and the success of effective treatment, we believe it is time for Kitsap County commissioners to pass the one-tenth of 1 percent sales tax initiative so that these funds can be used to make our small corner of the world a better and safer place for all Kitsap citizens.
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Joe Roszak is the executive director of Kitsap Mental Health Services. His guest editorial represents the views of those agencies and individuals working to pass the mental health services sales tax.
children. “Upstairs the children can enjoy the Home Depot Kids Zone that will feature construction kits, the Reptile Snake Man, a jumping house, face painting, and arts and crafts,” he said. “And the Poulsbo Princesses will be there, along with McGruff the crime dog. Kids can have their pictures taken with them.” Along with all the activity, there will be more than $5,000 in prizes awarded. Hunter, who owns The Logo Loft, is a member of several of the sponsoring chambers. His business puts logos on banners and other products such as clothing items.
“When I moved here, I was surprised at how many different chambers were in the area,” he said. “Back home in Charlotte (NC) there was only one. I love this event because it gets together all the chambers and their members and the general public for a really fun time.” The event’s main sponsor is Kitsap Credit Union. Participating chambers of commerce include: Bremerton, Bainbridge, Gig Harbor, Kingston, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, North Mason and Silverdale. There is no fee to attend. For more information, visit www.westsoundexpo.com.
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An artist with a passion for hair By Leslie Kelly lkelly@soundpublishing.com
For Jewel Shepherd, a head of hair is a blank canvass and she is the artist. “It’s the opportunity to create, to transform a woman and make her feel better about herself,” Shepherd said. “Sometimes my clients come in and they don’t know what they want. But because we have a relationship and they trust me, I make suggestions and begin to create.” Shepherd has been a beautician and stylist for more than five years. Her specialty is braiding, weaves and extensions. She has a shop in her home where clients can come to her. But she also goes to them. “Sometimes my clients would prefer to come here so that they can get away from their kids and the things that need to be done at home,” she said. “Other times, they want me to come to them, especially if they’re getting ready for a special event.” Shepherd said she knew
she wanted to go to cosmetology school after she began working in a salon at age 19. “I was a friend of the owner and I started working as a receptionist, just helping her out,” Shepherd said. “I knew how to braid and even though it was more of a barber shop, I got to do some braids.” Braiding was something she taught herself. “At first, I would braid my dolls’ hair,” she said. “Then I did my own and when it didn’t come out, I knew I must be pretty good. So I began braiding my friend’s hair.” As the only daughter in her family, with four older brothers, Shepherd admitted she was the princess in the family. Her father was in the Navy and Bremerton was her home. “We didn’t have a lot of money,” she said. “But I loved hair and makeup and shoes. Every time I had the chance, I’d buy something to use in my hair.” In 2007 she began attending cosmetology school at
Olympic College West Sound Skills Center in Bremerton. She graduated in 2009. With her license in hand, she began working in salons and eventually, in 2011 she and her husband built their home. “We made this room my salon,” she said. ‘We picked out everything and decorated it ourselves.” Her salon, done in black and white and purple, has a stylist chair, a sink, two hair dryer stations, and, most importantly a television. “My clients love being able to come here and relax and watch TV while they get their hair done,” she said. Her talents include single braids, cornrows, microbraids and twists. She does all coloring techniques including highlights, foils and frosts. She cuts hair, and applies relaxers, permanents and straightening products. Her clients include women and children and she works on all ethnicities. “Children can be challenging,” she said. “But coming here to an in-home salon
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Jewel Shepherd braids Justina Reyes’ hair. can work with them to create a style they are comfortable with.” All the products she uses are professional grade. She buys online and from local hair supply stores. For the extensions, she uses both synthetic hair and human hair. Depending on the kind of hair a client wants, extensions can run from $50 to $200. Some luxury hair, such as Brazilian or Bohemian, can be as much as $400. Hair is attached with a carotene bonded glue and sometimes sewn into the clients actual hair with a thread and needle. Extensions can last for several months if the hair is maintained well and washed and dried often.
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Some braiding and extensions can take from six to eight hours to apply. Some micro-braids can take up to 18 hours to complete, depending on the amount of hair. “I have had some times when a client will have half her hair done one day and then come back the next to finish,” she said. “It’s a real work of art and it can be stressful. But it’s worth it especially when you see the results.” Shepherd considers herself an artist and a businesswoman. She is going to school to get her bachelor’s degree in business. She keeps her own books and she does her own marketing. Right now, she works in between classes and studying. But she takes all the appointments she can, especially for extensions. “My favorite thing to do is extensions,” she said. “And I love doing hair for brides.” For a wedding party, she can work on as many as five to eight women at once. “I go with a friend who does makeup,” she said. ‘We start about seven in the morning and by noon we have everybody ready to be in the wedding. It’s a marathon.” She also does hair for young women before proms and prior to other performances and she has been involved in preparing contestants for the Miss Kitsap pageant. Whether she’s working at home or out on the road, Shepherd has just one thing in mind. “I want to help women feel good about themselves,” she said. “Hair is such a big thing in our culture. Not everybody naturally has great hair. But with some help, everybody can have great hair.” Shepherd is available at House of Glam at 360 9903372.
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BHS hosts 2A regionals Local soccer players sign letters of intent Three soccer players from Central Kitsap High School and one from Olympic signed letters of intent to play at the university level following graduation. Jordan Kollars, Jessica Sanchez and Paige Serwold from Central Kitsap signed letters of intent during a ceremony at the high school on Wednesday. Kollars is going to Seattle Pacific, Sanchez to Idaho State and Serwold will be attending the University of Washington. Olympic High School senior Micaylla O’Leary signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Saint Martin’s University on Wednesday. O’Leary was reportedly communicating with other schools including Central Michigan and University of Toledo, where her sister plays, but decided to
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Bremerton High School hosted the Class 2A region II wrestling tournament this past Saturday. Pictured are Bremerton grapplers Darius Ta y l o r - J o n e s , above, and Cyrus Torgeson, at right. Ta y l o r - J o n e s advanced to this weekend’s Mat Classic in Tacoma, but Torgeson did not.
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Olympic High School senior Micaylla O’Leary signs a letter of intent to play soccer at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey next year. attend the more local Saint Martin’s. “I’ve always been kind of a family person,” O’Leary said. “It would have been hard for me to leave my mom and dad, and I kind of wanted a smaller school.” She said she verbally committed to the school last February.
O’Leary volunteers as an assistant coach with WestSound FC, and hopes to continue doing so in the summers after she graduates from Olympic this spring. She was recently named Volunteer of the Year by the Northwest Sound Youth Soccer Association.
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Kaleo Guerrero, a junior at Olympic High School, sings an opening solo during jazz choir practice Tuesday morning. He is backed up by the rest of Olympic’s jazz choir.
Guerrero said. “You can’t just not be dedicated and get here.” When he was in 9th grade, Guerrero was selected to perform with one of the other choirs, but those other group’s are much larger than the All-Northwest jazz choir he’ll be performing with on Saturday. “The feel’s going to be a lot different though, because it’s going to be 26 people instead of 200, 300, and that’s an entirely different feeling,” Guerrero said. As one of only 26 students that will be standing on stage in front of a concert hall full of music educators, Guerrero will be showcasing his vocals for many of the people in the best position to judge his talent. That isn’t something from which he’s one to back down, though. Music is Guerrero’s passion, and he’s been practicing his whole life. “Music has just been a part of my life since I was two years old,” he said. Really, even before that — Guerrero said A+his father used to sing to A+ him when his mother was A+ Rating Rating pregnant with him. Rating At the last Kitsap County Fair, Guerrero was able to talk his way on-stage, where he played guitar and sang for a gathering crowd. One of the performing comedians had generously given up a couple minutes of time to Guerrero. The fair asked him to come back this year to perform as an invited guest — so this time he won’t have to sneak in through the back.
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Library seeking feedback on a new facility By Leslie Kelly lkelly@soundpublishing.com
If residents of Central Kitsap could have anything they want in a library, what would that be? That’s the question behind an online survey by the Kitsap Regional Library, aimed at finding out if residents of the Silverdale area would financially support building a new and improved library. “This can’t be KLR (Kitsap Regional Library system) telling the community you need a new library,” said Jeff Brody, community relations director for KRL. “That’s got to come from the residents themselves.” After a library levy failed in 2007 and again in 2010, the district didn’t have the money to make any improvements or expand the Silverdale Library. While the district supports a new library in Silverdale, part of the funding for it would have to come from donations to a capital campaign, Brody said. “But before we take on something like that, we need to know if the citizens will support it,” he said.
So the survey was drafted. The online survey, at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ SilverdaleLibrary, will be used to determine the public’s level of interest in a new library. The survey should not be confused with another survey currently offered by KRL that looks at how patrons throughout the county view the library they use and what they think of services offered at area libraries. “We’ve emailed our Silverdale cardholders and we’ve received about 1,000 responses,” he said. “But we want to get comments from people who don’t regularly use the library. We want the survey to be representative of a variety of people. We want to hear from nonusers.” Brody said he is working to put together a committee of people with fundraising experience from the Silverdale area who will review the survey results and determine whether to undertake fundraising efforts to build a new library. The Silverdale library which is now about 4,900
Prune with care By Joe Machcinski We are now getting into pruning season. The right time for pruning depends on the plant. For deciduous trees I like them to come out of dormancy before I make some cuts. Too many times people prune too early. This produces water sprouts. When plants go dormant in the fall they store food in the roots for next year’s grow cycle. When you prune in the early spring before plants have had a chance to pull all their energy out in growth you get the water sprouts. People often ask me why to prune plants while they are dormant. The only thing I do in the dormant stage is dead wood. You have to be careful with some trees like Japanese maples in the dormant stage because the sap flow is pretty low and the tree is very fragile. They break pretty easy. I wait until now to start pruning the maples. When plants get done blooming give them some love. Never prune too much. A rule is no more than a third at a time. Never top your tree or shrub. It is very important to make the
right cuts. In an earlier blog on pruning I went over the two basic cuts of pruning and the three Ds: Dead, Diseased and Dumb or growing in the wrong direction. Heading and thinning cuts. A heading cut is making a cut to a node or bud. A thinning cut is taking out a branch to where it originates. This time of year you can easily rub a shoot off the branch before it gets too tough to do later. And remember always prune to a branch collar. The collar is that swollen part at the base of a branch. If the branch is too big, use the three cut method. Follow the branch about a foot from the collar. Make an undercut an inch on the branch on the top of the branch go about two to three inches make a cut the weight of the branch will fall and break off at the undercut and the final cut is at the collar. Never use paints to seal the cuts. Plants have hormones that seal off cuts and heal just fine. Remember to have the right tools for the job and make sure they are sharp and always wear the right safety gear. Happy Gardening, Gardener Joe
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Kitsap Regional Library officials are seeking feedback from area residents on whether or not to move forward with fund-raising efforts to build a new library facility. square feet, is owned by the regional library district. It was originally owned by Friends of the Silverdale Library, a non-profit group. But when Navy Base Kitsap/ Bangor was built, there were impact fees from the federal government that were made available to help with the additional use the library would have. Those funds, however, could only be
given to a public agency or government body. So the Friends group deeded the library to KRL for a dollar. Using those impact fees, the library was expanded to its current size. It was originally a 16 by 16 foot Navy surplus building. If a new building were to be built costs would be about $400 a square foot. That figure includes con-
struction costs, exterior and interior finishes, landscaping, furnishings, computers, and books. “Everything except the cost of employees,” he said. The conceptual new library would be about the size of the Sylvan Way branch, (excluding the administrative office space) or about 15,000 square feet. A capital campaign could
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raise $3 to $4 million but the total costs would be around $9 million. Additional funding could come from levies or other sources such as grants. While some say libraries are becoming obsolete, Brody doesn’t think so. “It’s true that with technology, we may not need large spaces for books,” he said. “We’re seeing more use of e-books. And reference material in the future won’t be collections of encyclopedias, but instead they will be available through online subscriptions. But libraries are places to gather-community centers. They are the one place you can go without having to buy a membership, to meet with friends, or to collaborate and not have to pay for it.” Additionally, he said, libraries offer trained staff to help with research, children’s programs, literacy programs, opportunities to learn about careers and job searches, and a place for education to continue in the summer months for kids and forever for adults. “Libraries are evolving,” he said. “I don’t yet think we are dinosaurs.”
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State parks’ funding salvation may be hidden under litter tax By Zoey Palmer WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Officials at Washington State Parks are observing the system’s 100th birthday this year, but some have warned that, after more than a decade of budget cuts, the state’s 138 parks are in danger of serious operations reductions if the system’s funding problems aren’t solved. According to parks officials, the costs of a large budget shortfall could include staff layoffs, visitor services cuts, less reliable law enforcement and maintenance delays. The first in a series of bills by Sen. Kirk Pearson (R-39th District, Monroe) intended to address the enormous shortfall in parks funding, SB 5575, would use money raised by an existing litter tax to fund parks maintenance, and redirect some grant money used for acquiring
and developing new land to instead be used for renovating current parks. State funding for parks has decreased since 2003 from $60 million to $13 million in 2011, Pearson said last week at a public hearing before the Senate Natural Resources and Parks Committee. In addition the Discover Pass, a $30 annual or $10 daily permit to allow most vehicles onto state park lands, has brought in half as much money as expected when the program began in 2011 as an attempt to make up for the loss of state funding, he said. The Discover Pass program was projected to bring in $67 million between 2011 and 2013. As of June 2012, it had earned about $15.7 million. If passed, the bipartisan bill’s changes would expire in June 2017. Pearson said he expects
Discover Pass sales to have grown by then. Of the bill’s 11 sponsors, two are Democrats: Sens. Tim Sheldon (D-35th District, Potlach) and Rodney Tom (D-48th District, Medina). The state litter-tax is applied to businesses that manufacture and sell products that are likely to end up as litter, such as packaged food, soft-drink bottles and cans, beer, wine and tobacco products. Half of the money raised by the 1971 tax is currently used for state litter-control programs, the rest for state and local recycling and waste-reduction programs. The tax, according to Pearson, is expected to bring in $20 million between now and 2015. The money, under his bill, would instead go toward running and renovating parks. Although many at her organization appreciate the need for more parks
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pickup programs such as those at Department of Ecology using youth and Department of Corrections using prisoners account for two-thirds of all highway litter collection, he added. In order to sustain current levels of highway cleanliness, observed Baroga, WSDOT would have to use money that would otherwise go to constructing and maintaining roads to pick up the slack. The second major change the bill would make is to mandate that all state-parks funding raised by the Washintgton Wildlife Recreation Program (WWRP) go to renovation and repair of park facilities. WWRP provides grants of up to $1 million for projects that benefit a wide range of natural-resource-related areas, one of which is state parks. Currently, WWRP park funding can be used for acquisition of new park land as well as developing current land. Several groups came to the hearing to testify specifically against the
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WWRP funding changes, arguing that the bill would prevent important improvements to state parks that would bring more people and, in turn, create more revenue for parks. The Olallie Trail project near North Bend, noted Glenn Glover of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, is an example of a project that would be harmed by restricting development of park lands. “This trail would be an incredible asset,” he said. “That leads to additional Discover Pass sales, and additional support to the community.” Beacon Rock Climbing Association member Adam Baylor predicted the bill would halt a current $250,000 proposed grant for Beacon Rock State Park east of Vancouver, Wash., a project that has already given a return on investment since it began in 2005. “Wedding parties, school groups, fishermen, hikers and rock climbers have gathered there for events,” he said. Expanding the area to accommodate larger events, Baylor suggested, would increase Discover Pass sales. Nature Conservancy representative Bi l l Robinson indicated that the long list of people who came to the hearing to oppose the bill shows that there is a lot of general interest in state parks. Most of those against the bill mentioned that they’re in favor of funding state parks, but that this bill is not the right way to go about it. Other groups testifying in opposition to the bill included Back Country Horsemen of Washington, the League of Women Voters, the Northwest Grocery Association, the Thurston County Health Department, the Washington Association of Neighborhood Stores, the Washington Food Industry Association, the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Commission. The full text of the bill and a list of sponsors can be found at: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/ billinfo/summar y. aspx?bill=5575&year=2013
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Barbara Jean Arnold Corey Barbara Jean Arnold Corey died Jan. 28 at the home she shared with her husba nd of almost 59 years. S h e was surrou nded Barbara Corey by family members at the time of her death. Barbara was born on Sept. 23, 1933 in Ashland, Ore. but spent most of her childhood years in Hoquiam. She is a 1951 graduate of Hoquiam High School. Barbara met her husband, Max, at Sears and Roebuck in Grays Harbor, where she worked as a telephone operator and he was employed as an appliance repairman. After they married March 27, 1954, at the Arnold Family home on Cherry Street in Hoquiam, the couple eventually moved to Silverdale where they resided for 40 years. Barbara assisted her husband with his profession of building several homes and apartment buildings and various inventions. She spent many years working at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, most notably in the Payroll Department. In retirement, the couple traveled the United States in various motor homes, including motor homes her husband build or modified. The couple traveled through 39 different states and enjoyed visiting national parks. They moved back to Grays Harbor in 2005, and Barbara spent her final years in Ocean Shores. Barbara was very active during her entire life and enjoyed walking, swimming and being outdoors. She is survived by her husband of 58 years; her brother, Stanley Arnold of Denver, Colo., her son and daughterin-law, Chuck and Marian of Kent, her daughter Jill of Murrieta, Cal., five grandchildren, Christopher (and his wife, Jennifer), Daisy, Shaun, Carolyn and Bryan, and two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Alex. There was a celebration of Barbara’s life on Feb. 4. She was inurned at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent. Messages of condolence can be left for the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
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Odessa S. Butts Odessa (Dessie) S. Butts passed away Feb. 2 at Harrison Medical Center with her son and daughterin-law at her side. She was born March 7, 1918, in Alex, Alberta, Canada. She came to Snoqualmie with her family when she
was a little girl and graduated from Snoqualmie High School. She met her husband, Roy, and after they were married in 1939 they moved to Bremerton. She went to work at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard to help with the war effort. She was active in Cub Scouts, volunteered at local
schools and belonged to her beloved ‘Birthday Club’ for over 50 years. She loved going to the ocean with her large extended family. In recent years she enjoyed going to lunch and playing cards with her friends. Dessie always had a crochet hook in her hand. She
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crocheted hundreds of baby blankets, sweaters and hats for all the kids and Odessa Butts grandkids in the family. She was a beautiful seamstress. Dessie
was very sweet and well liked by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy. She is survived by her son David (Donna), grandsons David (Heidi), Brian (Tina), five great grandchildren, one great-great grandson and her sister, Evelyn Dunphy of Seattle.
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Introducing an ‘old friend’ Several years ago, my wife and I had an opportunity to meet a man that we had enjoyed watching on television back in the late sixties and early seventies. He and his wife were attending a weekend event in Olympia, and because we sat next to them at several meals, it allowed us to get acquainted.
Unfortunately, I never followed up on that contact until just a few weeks ago, when I had the privilege of re-establishing that acquaintance. The reason I share this experience is that this “new friend” is someone that I want to introduce to the people of Kitsap County. My new friend’s name is Graham Kerr, better known
as “The Galloping Gourmet,” and he and his wife, Treena, will be coming to Bremerton in April to speak at the Kitsap Conference Center on the subject of “Eating Healthy and Living Longer”. Recently I spent over an hour chatting with Graham and his wife, and was pleasantly surprised to learn of a significant and fundamental
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nourishment. For those who this wonderful opportunity want to navigate the ‘waters’ to hear one of the most of their lives by adopting entertaining and provocasome of my tive speaksuggestions, ers share I’ll be sharperSenior Life 101 his ing what I’ve spective on learned when this vitally I come to imporBremerton in tant subApril. Frankly, ject, you we are living can visit between a rock the KARE and a hard website, place, between www.kareheart disease wa.org, Carl R. Johnson and diabetes, and regisboth of which ter on-line. are adversely The event affected by is schedoverweight caused by unwise uled for 8:30 a.m. to noon consumption. My ‘sharing’ on April 4. If you register will talk about staying in online, the cost is $15 per a navigable waterway with person ($25 at the door), enough sea room to enjoy and includes a continental the journey. breakfast. The event is at the “Treena’s shipwreck Kitsap Conference Center, occurred in late 1987. next-door to the Bremerton However, we are now still Ferry Terminal. alive and gently kicking It would be my great some 26 years later. It is delight and pleasure to have never too late to enjoy the you join us for this special journey and stay off the event so that I might introrocks on your way to that duce you to my new friend, safe snug harbor that many Graham Kerr. call ‘home.’” Carl R. Johnson is comCouldn’t have said it bet- munity relations director for ter myself. Kitsap Alliance of Resources If you would like to attend for Elders (KARE).
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Executive action was taken on a bill that would allow teens 16 and 17 to preregister to vote while applying for their driver’s licenses at the Department of Licensing (DOL). The legislation passed out of committee on a 6-5 vote. House Bill 1279, termed the Young Voter Registration Equality Act, would help engage high-school students and soon-to-be adults in the political process, said prime-sponsor Rep. Steve Bergquist (D-11th District, Renton). It would also increase accessibility to voter registration, he said. “It’s important to have
voter access opportunities,” said Bergquist. But Rep. Vincent Buys (R-42nd District, Lynden) claimed that the bill is not a matter of access since Washington provides online voter registration. During testimony on the bill last week Bergquist invited two of his former students to speak in support of the measure, one of whom was Monica Mendoza-Castrejon, now a freshman at the University of Washington. She spoke on behalf of The Washington Bus and OneAmerica, two organizations that strive to increase voter participation among youth and minority groups. She told legislators that motor voter registration
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would likely inspire civic participation in high school students and increase voter turnout. “It would increase the chances of and likelihood of many more youth to vote in our next election cycle,” she said. Supporters of the bill said its passage is important to upholding democratic standards. Some concerns, however, were expressed. Buys noted that technical glitches could allow ballots to be sent to preregistered, non-eligible voters. Katie Blinn of the Secretary of State’s office noted that, while these types of problems can be addressed with advanced technology, a fair share of human input is needed to process the computer program, increasing the risk of non-eligible persons receiving ballots. With the need for more personnel or an increase in worker hours, she added, comes a higher price tag. Others are concerned about the mobility of 18-year-olds and the cost of sending voters’ pamphlets and ballots to persons who no longer live at the same residences when they regisSee registration, A15
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Out of sight doesn’t mean out of mind Readers were surprised to learn last week that after Dustin’s year-long deployment, the military assigned
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Sarah Smiley him elsewhere and together as a family, we decided that the boys and I will stay behind. We will maintain an apartment in one city, a house in the other and commute on weekends. Some readers questioned our decision: “Why would anyone with young children voluntarily live apart from them? That’s a great way to end up divorced.” Others reported feeling empowered by our choices. “Good for you for finding a way to follow both of your dreams. Real love doesn’t know time or distance.” These conflicting reactions reinforce my original message: my peer group is a transitional generation, sandwiched between our parents, many of whom wouldn’t have considered anything except keeping the family together, and a new crop of young adults who think following a husband is horribly outdated. Last week, I made the point that the military, by way of its inability to keep up with cultural fluctuations, creates situations where couples have to compromise and live creatively. But the bottom line is that the compromise my husband and I have made is more a symptom of changing familial roles than it is a reflection of the military’s long history of frequent moves. If what’s considered a “woman’s role” and what’s considered a “man’s role” hadn’t changed, the military’s move-every-twoyears system would not be a problem. Which means that other
civilian marriages are going through their own evolution, too. Who comes home to make dinner? Who takes off work when the kids are sick? Perhaps even civilian couples have faced the possibility of living temporarily in separate cities for the sake of a career. These are new dilemmas in some respects but not in others. The idea of couples being separated by distance, for instance, is nothing new. Dustin’s grandmother didn’t see her husband for many years during World War II. But the notion that fathers have to be intimately involved in their children’s day-to-day lives is. Remember the 1950s dad who came home from work, patted his kids on the head and then settled into his chair with the newspaper? In our own situation, Dustin and I have taken all that we know about relationships and distance, changing gender roles and expectations, and we’ve tried to fashion something new and meaningful for our family until we can all be under the same roof again. Here are some of my favorite findings so far. There are many different ways to be absent. I can’t stress this enough. Having a spouse physically present is nice, but having a spouse emotionally pres-
“Love and commitment doesn’t stop when he walks out the door.” – Sarah Smiley ent is even better. There are plenty of couples who coexist. We’ve all seen them. Maybe we’ve even been that couple at times, but we usually don’t want to be. Yet, if we place “physical togetherness” as the ultimate goal, “co-existing” can sometimes be a very real and unfulfilling outcome. The same applies to parents. Being physically
present does not necessarily guarantee that a father is mentally and emotionally present as well. Being present — truly present — whether through the miles or not, takes commitment and effort. Quality time is more important than quantity of time. Considering last year’s deployment, by the time Dustin is done with his current tour of duty, we will have had very little time together. Already, however, we’ve had more quality time together than I can remember in years. Every weekend counts. Every meal counts. And we do not pass up the opportunity to be together. I mentioned this to a civilian friend, and she said, “I can’t remember the last time my husband and I focused on quality time together.” I know she isn’t alone. Love does not allow “Out of sight, out of mind.” When things get tough, Dustin reminds me, if the only thing holding our marriage together is being physically in each other’s presence, then we have bigger problems. He’s right. Love and commitment doesn’t stop when he walks out the door. If it did, being in the same house wouldn’t fix anything. Absence really build appreciation.
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It’s easy to put things off. It’s even easier to forget what you have. But when you say goodbye to your husband every Sunday, you can’t help but wake up Monday morning thinking of all the things you miss about him. So you spend long hours on the phone together, just talking. And you realize, if he was on the opposite couch, you probably would have watched television together in silence instead. Then flowers appear on the doorstep. The card reads, “I miss you and can’t wait to see you this weekend.” And all of the sudden, you feel like you are falling in love with your husband all over again.
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tered at ages 16 or 17. While 16- and 17-yearolds are among the most stable in terms of moving trends, 18-to 24-yearolds are the most mobile. Bergquist stated, however, that a majority of his 12thgrade students are at least 18 during an election cycle and, therefore, eligible to vote. There are also questions about whether preregistration would actually increase voter turnout among young adults. During the national election that took place this past November, 49 percent of youth (ages 18 to 29) voted country-wide. In Washington, about 80 percent of registered youth turned out. In a 2010 analysis provided by a George Mason University (GMU) professor and a GMU Ph.D. candidate, teen preregistration would lead to an increase in youth voting because candidates would target young adults more heavily due to the increased number of youth who register compared to the total number of registered voters across all age groups. Arguments opposing the bill irritated Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-36th District, Seattle). “It’s incredibly hard for me to feel anything other than a sense of frustration that we are seemingly afraid of a wave of young people charging into our electoral system,” he said. Blinn maintained that the Secretary of State’s office is concerned about increased costs this bill could bring. She urged that, if the bill passes, lawmakers also provide appropriate funding for the program. There would be no cost to the internal functioning of the Secretary of State’s office or DOL, but counties may have to modify their voter registration management system for preregistered teens, which could accrue additional costs. Eight other states and the District of Columbia have similar laws that provide those at least 16 years of age to preregister to vote.
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Spreading the word about closing the loop Children help promote Kitsap Recycles Day
Mountain Elementary School, Bremerton. n Jessica Baugh, Emerald Heights Elementary School, Silverdale. n Elliot Campbell, Gateway Christian School, Poulsbo. n Maya Desai, Emerald Heights Elementary School, Silverdale. n Isabel Iral, Crosspoint Academy, Bremerton. n Tyja Johnson, Pinecrest Elementary School, Bremerton. n Brody Oliver, Manchester Elementary School, Port Orchard. Kitsap residents kept 178,000 tons of recyclable materials out of landfills in 2012. Buying n Natalie Oathout, products made from recycled materials closes the loop. Clipart.com Peace Lutheran School, Bremerton. fleece for clothing. tional flier to every teach8 for this week’s first two n Trinity Ramirez, “We are very pleased er in our schools, and to featured posters.) Esquire Hills Elementary Jo Meintz, who’s respon- organizations like 4-H and that these young people School, Bremerton. are realizing the imporScouts,” Meintz said. In sible for communication Each environmentance of conserving our addition, she talked about and outreach for tally conscious artist earth’s limited resources the poster contest whenthe Solid Waste received an award not only by recycling, but ever she did a classroom division of Public of excellence Cover also by closing the loop presentation on recycling. Works, said the at the meeting, through purchasing recy“For 13 years, we parposter contest which was teleStory cled products,” said Pat ticipated in the America generated more vised on BKAT. Campbell, Kitsap County Recycles program, but than 300 entries Their posters will Solid Waste Division’s decided to bring it local,” from 22 schools in be featured, two each senior program manager. she said of the Kitsap five school districts. week for five weeks, in “We thank them for Recycles program. “The “I sent out an informaKitsap Week. (See page their efforts in helping us program emphasizes buyto spread the word as we ing products made from observe our first Kitsap recycled items. Hopefully, Recycles Day.” down the road, we will Campbell said 111,000 expand the program to tons of disposed items include businesses.” from Kitsap County were Kitsap Recycles Day recycled in 2011 — that’s is a day to remember the 38 percent of all the stuff importance of buying and we got rid of by throwing using recycled products in the trash or putting it in in order to close the recythe recycle bin. cling loop. In addition, 68,000 tons “Closing the loop” is the process in which post-con- of asphalt, construction debris, food processing sumer waste is collected, recycled and used to make waste and tires were diverted from landfills. new products, which are “The main focus of then purchased and used Kitsap Recycles Day is by consumers. For examto encourage people to ple, recycled paper can be buy recycled products,” made into cereal boxes or Campbell said. “All the egg cartons, and plastic recycling in the world bottles can be made into is great but it’s nothing new bottles or polyester
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From BoobTube to YouTube on a brighter note By LORI WELBOURNE walked by it. Jeremie and I would hold our breath and look at each other nervously, praying he wouldn’t notice its warmth. He never did. Years later we found out that he knew exactly what we were up to, he just didn’t mind. I now have that same attitude about the television with my own kids, and I allow them to watch it. Within reason. Sam and Daisy are like my brother and I were. If they had their choice, they’d start their day with the TV on and that thing wouldn’t be turned off until they fell asleep in front of it, well past midnight. “We cancelled cable the day we became parents,” an acquaintance told me last week. “Children who grow up ‘watchers’ do not become ‘doers’.” I wonder if there are statistics to prove that. Probably. There are studies and statistics that can prove just about anything. All I know is that I don’t believe the TV will render us useless. I was obsessed with it as a kid, but I’ve seen very little of it as an adult since I’m always too busy doing something else. Yet, despite my lack of tube time, my fascination with pop culture persists. I can thank the Internet for that. Surfing the web makes it easy to keep up with what’s going on in TV land without having to actually watch it. If I want to find out who
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vineyard, adding 700 acres in a three-year spurt from 2006 to 2009. In 2006, Andrews decided to move into the winemaking business and purchased Yakima Cellars, a winery in downtown Yakima. The location did not end up working well for the winery, so in 2008, he moved to the Winemakers Loft in Prosser.
“Downtown Yakima wasn’t the best location,” he said. “But being along the highway in Prosser has been great.” Coyote Canyon Winery has quickly gained a reputation for producing some of Washington’s finest wines, winning accolades and medals for nearly every wine it releases. The winery has three tiers of wines. The Downtown Red and White are the only holdovers from Yakima Cellars and are Coyote Canyon’s least-expensive offerings. The Coyote Canyon label
includes the winery’s standard wines, and the H/H Estates is the reserve line. The H/H name goes back to Andrews’ time in cattle ranching, when that was the name of his operation. Under the H/H label, Andrews has wines named for his grandfather (GW Smith Malbec), his father (Robert Andrews Mourvedre) and himself (Michael Andrews Red). He also has a Cabernet Sauvignon called Big John that was named for a guy who bought one of his bulls in Reno, Nev. Bozak
Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills is one of the prime grapegrowing regions in the state. Andy Perdue / Great Northwest Wine Red, his Bordeaux-style blend, is named for a 2,600-pound bull he once owned. “Our Bordeaux blend is our biggest, stoutest wine,” he said. Though Andrews grows 26 varieties at Coyote Canyon, nearly half of his acreage is dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon, the No. 1 red wine grape in Washington. “Cabernet is king,” he said. He sells about 95 percent of his grapes to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Most of the rest goes to 18 other wineries, and he holds back just 1 percent for his own 4,800 cases.
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Coyote Canyon wines are sold in Washington and Idaho. Ask for them at your favorite wine merchant or call the winery directly at (509) 786-7686. n Coyote Canyon Winery 2010 Downtown White, Columbia Valley, $12: This blend of Viognier, Roussanne and Chardonnay opens with aromas of orange zest, strawberry, gooseberry and lavender, followed by flavors of SweeTarts and tropical fruit. It’s a tasty and inexpensive wine to pair with shellfish, chicken or pasta. n Coyote Canyon
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You’ll love savory, spicy Tortilla Black Bean Soup GLUTEN free W foodies arm me up and make it spicy just the way I like it. I love Tortilla Soup and this is the perfect soup to warm you up when the weather outside is misbehaving. Rain or snow, Pacific Foods Organic Soup Starters are the perfect way to get your soup off to a tasty easy start. I call it slow cooking, at medium speed, without the can ... in 2 hours! It was really was easy to make this soup with just a few fresh ingredients and dried spices that I already
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Continued from page 4 Winery 2011 Roussanne, Horse Heaven Hills, $22: Roussanne is a white Rhône variety that is catching on with Washington winemakers. This is a delicious example with aromas of fresh-cut Honeycrisp apple, apricot and dried pineapple. On the palate, it reveals flavors of canned pear and fresh-cut pineapple with lemon custard in the finish. n Coyote Canyon Winery 2011 Sweet Louise, Horse Heaven Hills, $22: This dessert wine is a blend of Viognier and Riesling from estate grapes. It opens with aromas of crème brûlée, lavender, jasmine and orange oil. On the palate, it’s a delicious sipper at 13 percent residual sugar that offers flavors of sweet lemon, quince paste, caramel and poached apricot. n H/H Estates 2010 Michael Andrews Reserve Red, Horse Heaven Hills, $35: This premium blend of Tempranillo and Graciano is named after owner Mike Andrews and is a Spanish-style blend using estate grapes. It offers aromas of blueberry juice, crushed leaf, sarsaparilla and clove. On the palate, it offers big flavors of pomegranate, blueberry and red currant. It’s a big wine that will pair with grilled meats, rich stews, braised lamb or empanadas. This wine has not yet been released. — Andy Perdue and Eric Degerman run Great Northwest Wine, a news and information website. Go to www.greatnorthwestwine.com.
By lisa garza had at home. Let me just remind you that I am from Texas and I like a kick in most things that I eat, especially if I want my food to warm me up. So please adjust your pepper spices accordingly to your taste. I usually soak black beans or some sort of beans at least once a week. After a sunny but cold, brisk walk, I came home with an appetite for something flavorful and warm. I was hungry and chilled and looked in my GF pantry — Tortilla Black Bean Soup! It just so happens I soaked some black beans overnight. After a quick rinse, I placed the beans in my 5-quart Le Creuset. I pre-heated the oven to 350 degrees. The Pacific Foods Organic Tortilla Soup base is made with tomato, green peppers, onion, chili powder, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, coriander and a hint of lime. Add all of the ingredients to the pot, cover with a lid and let it cook for 2 hours.
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ART GALLERIEs Bainbridge Student Art Contest: March 3. 13th annual contest for Bainbridge Island students K-12. Submit entries from 9:30 a.m. to noon at The Pavilion, 403 Madison Ave. NE. Complete rules at www.biparks. org. Info: Dinah Satterwhite (206) 842-0504. On-line entry information: Sue Hylen, (206) 842-2306, ext. 116. CALL TO ARTISTS: Applications available for 2013 Summer and Winter Studio Tours on Bainbridge Island. Summer deadline April 15, winter deadline July 31. Artist application forms and more details: “For Artists” page, www.bistudiotour.com; Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce; tour manager Dinah Satterwhite, (206) 842-0504, bistudiotour@earthlink.net. Bainbridge Arts & Crafts: Ninth annual art book drive, through February. Donate art books for Bainbridge Library; this sale has generated $11,000 for the library since 2004. Info: Lindsay Masters, (206) 842-3132, lindsay@bacart.org, www.bacart.org.
Benefits & events NK Options Mystery Dinner Theatre and Auction: Feb. 15-17, 6 p.m., Poulsbo Eagles Performance Hall, 4230 NE Lincoln Road. “Murder and Mayhem
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classes Organic Gardens You Can Eat: Feb. 16, March 2 and 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St., Suite 600, Bremerton. Taught by WSU Kitsap Master Gardeners. Learn how to create your own backyard organic vegetable garden. Cost: $150 for all classes or $45 each, includes class materials. Register: kitsap.wsu.edu. Gardening with Ferns: Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to noon, Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Free five-part class on the botany, identification, gardening, and landscaping of ferns. Register at the library or (206) 842-4162. C.S. LEWIS: A VISION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH: Thursdays, 7 p.m., Port Madison Lutheran Church, corner of Madison & Torvanger, Bainbridge Island. The class is a general introduction to C.S. Lewis, studying his life, theology and fictional works. Info: (206) 842-4746, www.portmadisonlutheranchurch.org.
meetings, support groups & lectures Bainbridge Island Genealogi-
cal Society: Feb. 15, 10 a.m to noon, Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Guest speaker Mary Kathryn Kozy on “Finding and Using Church Records.” Free. Info: (206) 842-4162, www.bigenealogy.org. Building a Sustainable Economy (BASE): Feb. 15, 5:30-7 p.m., Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Speaker Fred Kirschenmann. Free. A short reception follows the program. Pre-reregister at www.bainbridgechamber.com. Great Decisions at the Library: Feb. 16, 9:30-11 a.m., Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. “China in Africa,” moderated by Dr. Dongsheng Zang, associate professor of law and director of Chinese Legal Studies at the University of Washington School of Law. Info and background readings: www.krlgd.wordpress. com. Gourmet Chocolate Tasting: Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m., Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Sample chocolates from ChocMo Chocolate Bistro, and learn about the production and history from founder Peter Crabtree. Info: www.krl.org, (206) 842-4162. Dances of Universal Peace: Feb. 16, 7 p.m., Suquamish Congregational Church, 18732 Division Ave. NE. Celebrating a variety of spiritual traditions from around the world. No experience necessary, dances are taught each time. Info: M. Lily Celestino, starlily4@gmail.com, (206) 713-6263, www.dancesofuniversalpeace. org. How to Write a Ten-Minute Play: Feb. 17, 1-5 p.m., Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Applicants to the 2013 Island Theatre Ten-Minute Play Festival invited to a workshop taught by Seattle playwright John Longenbaugh. Tuition: $20, at the door; scholarships available. Pre-register: info@islandtheatre.org, (206) 276-7732. Info: www.IslandTheatre.org. BAINBRIDGE ISLAND HEALING DEMOCRACY ACTION CIRCLES: Feb. 17, 3-5 p.m., Vineyard Lane Community Room, 978 Vineyard
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Lane, Bainbridge Island. Opportunity for people to meet and think deeply about their roles as citizens and share their visions for a better world. Cost: $10 for the series, through April 21. Info: www.SustainableBainbridge.org, (206) 842-4439. Kitsap Computing Seniors: Feb. 18, 10 a.m., Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way. Program with a speaker followed by a light potluck lunch. Christian Women’s Connection: Feb. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., First Christian Church, 4885 SW Hovde Road, Port Orchard. Luncheon $14. “Sharing Shows We Care.” Info: Audrey (360) 8768928, or Betty (360) 308-0484. CLICK! Computer Tutoring: Feb. 20, noon to 3 p.m., Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Sign up for 30 minutes with a tutor. Call (206) 842-4162 to register. Info: www.krl.org. West Sound Time Bank Anniversary Potluck: Feb. 20, 7-9 p.m., Seabold Hall, 14450 Komodal Road, Bainbridge Island. Meet time bankers, bring friends, find out what the time bank has to offer. Bring a dish to share and your own tableware. Info: (206) 842-4800, westsoundtimebank@ gmail.com, www.westsoundtimebank.org. Travelogue: From Old Dubai to Ancient Petra: Feb. 20, 7:30-9 p.m., Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. A Middle East adventure. Info: www.krl.org, (206) 842-4162. Catholicism: Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 24, 1 p.m., St. Olaf Catholic Parish, 18943 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo. Two parallel series: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 1 p.m. Program by Fr. Robert Barron. Free, optional workbook. Info: (360)-779-4291, www.stolafschurch.org. Healthcare Technology Tools and Trends: Feb. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Doctors Clinic Meeting Room, 2011 NW Myhre Road, Silverdale. An overview of some important developments in healthcare technology and a look forward into 2013. Cost: $10 for non-WSTA members. Info: westsoundtechnology.org/ events/upcoming-events/feb-21healthcare. Current Jewish Issues Forum: Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., Congregation Kol Shalom, 9010 Miller Road NW, Bainbridge Island. Dr. Dennis Carlson on “The True Story of the (incomplete) Emigration of Ethiopian Jews to Israel, as Told by an Observer.” Free, open to the community. MOAA Monthly Luncheon: Feb. 22, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Bremerton Elks Lodge, 4131 Pine Road NE. Kitsap chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. Speaker: Robert Wood, MD, a medical adviser for Compassion & Choices of Washington, a nonprofit organization that advocates for excellent end-oflife care. Luncheon: $15. RSVP: Myra Lovejoy, (360) 769-2412 by Feb. 15. Composting: Feb. 22, 1-2 p.m., Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. A 60--minute workshop with master composter John Barutt. Held in the library garden near the garden
shed. Info: www.krl.org, (206) 842-4162. Organic Vegetable Gardening: Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to noon, Poulsbo Parks and Rec, 19540 Front St. NE. Learn where to put your beds, what kind to use, what to plant and when. Taught by Gayle Larson, certified professional horticulturist. Cost: $29. Info: (360) 779-9898. Great Decisions at the Library: Feb. 23, 9:30-11 a.m., Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. “Nuclear Middle East,” moderated by Kelly Erickson, visiting assistant professor in politics and government at the University of Puget Sound. Info and background readings: www.krlgd. wordpress.com. AARP Tax Assistance: Through April 15, Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Fridays, 1:30-4 p.m. Free. Info: (206) 842-4162, www.krl.org. Free income tax preparation: Through April 13, Martha and Mary, 19160 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Thursday, 1-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., No appointments. Poulsbo Garden Club grants: The club is offering grants to organizations and individuals in the North Kitsap area to foster knowledge and interest in gardening and to promote civic beautification projects. Educational funds are also available for horticulture or landscaping design study. Request applications to dolores@lynchclan. com. Deadline for submission is March 1. 12-Step Biblical-based Recovery Group: Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 901 N. Wycoff, Bremerton. “Honu Life in Christ”: a support group for addictions/ compulsions, alcohol, drugs and general life issues recovery. Info: David, (360) 509-4932. ABUSE RECOVERY MINISTRY & SERVICES: Free faith-based domestic abuse victim recovery classes for women now being offered in Kitsap County. These weekly classes are designed to help women heal from domestic abuse. Women may begin attending at any time. Info: (866) 262-9284 for confidential time and place. Al-Anon: Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon to 1:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m.; St. Charles Anglican Church on Little Valley Road. Info: (360) 779-1900. At Ease Toastmasters: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., Subway meeting room, 3850 Kitsap Way, Bremerton. Learn valuable public speaking, evaluation and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Info: Dave Harris, (360) 478-7089 or harriscd.wa@ comcast.net. Bainbridge Island Republican Women: Second Wednesday, 11 a.m., Wing Point Golf and Country Club, 811 Cherry Ave., Bainbridge Island. Lunch: $17. Guests welcome. RSVP: (206) 337-5543. Bridge Group: Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Stafford Suites, 1761 Pottery Ave., Port Orchard. Free to play, $4 for See Calendar, Page 7
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Continued from page 6 lunch. Info: Denise Hoyt, dhoyt@ staffordcare.com, (360) 8741212. Cataldo Lodge (Sons of Italy): Third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 190 Dora Ave., Bremerton. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. Free, all are welcome. Info: JoAnn Zarieki (360) 6926178. Central/South Kitsap Women and Cancer support group: Second and fourth Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Radiation Oncology Library, Harrison Medical Center, 2520 Cherry Ave., Bremerton. Facilitators: Sue-Marie Casagrande, oncology social worker; and Bonnie McVee, life coach and cancer survivor. Info: (360) 744-4990, www.harrisonmedical.org. Drum Circle: Sundays, 2 p.m., The Grange, 10304 N. Madison, Bainbridge Island. A drum circle led by Dennis Pryor. Bring a drum or borrow one. Donation: $10. Info: (360) 598-2020. Keyport Coffee Hour: Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m., Keyport Mercantile, 15499 Washington Ave. NE. Meet and get to know your neighbors, with coffee and tea compliments of the Merc. Info: keyportschules@wavecable.com. Knitting Group: Wednesdays, 3 p.m., Liberty Bay Books, 18881 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. All skills welcome. Info: Suzanne Droppert, (360) 779-5909, libertybaybooks@embarqmail.com. Navy Wives Club of America Kitsap No. 46: Second Saturday, 11 a.m., Jackson Park Community Center, Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton. Service-oriented and charitable organization. Info: Joey Price (360) 779-6191, www. navywivesclubsofamerica.org. North Kitsap Eagle dinner: Every Thursday, 6 p.m., 4230 Lincoln Road, Poulsbo. Cost: $8 for salad, entree, dessert and coffee or tea. Non-members welcome. Info: (360) 779-7272. Norwegian language classes: Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St., Poulsbo. Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. Info: Stan Overby (360) 779-2460. OfficeXpats networking: First Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., 403 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Share information about your business in a large group setting. Free. Info: Ann Whitmore, (206) 890-4797, ann@healthylosers. com. Parkinson’s Support Group: Third Thursday, 1 p.m., Bradley Center, Suite 140A, 26292 Lindvog Road, Kingston. For patients or caregivers, all are welcome. Info: Gary, (360) 265-5993; Janet, (360) 265-5992. Port Gamble Historical Museum lecture series: Second Monday, 5-8 p.m. Info: www. portgamble.com. Port Orchard Toastmasters Club: First and third Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Park Vista, 2944 SE Lund Ave., Port Orchard. Members learn to improve their speaking and leadership skills. Visitors welcome. Info: Bill Slach,
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(360) 895-8519. Poulsbo Noon Lions meeting: Thursdays, noon, First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave., Poulsbo. Reiki Circle: Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., a private home on Bainbridge Island. Now welcoming new members. New to Reiki? Attunements and classes available. Info: (206) 3847081. Rotary Club of Silverdale: Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., Silverdale Beach Hotel. Info: Jack Hamilton, (360) 308-9845. Silverdale Farmers Market: Fridays, 1-6 p.m., Kitsap Mall, Hale’s Ale entrance. Info: www. silverdalefarmersmarket.com.
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Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra presents The Grand and The Pastoral with conductor Wesley Schulz and cellist Elizabeth Lee, Feb. 23-24. Bainbridge Performing Arts
Family Crafternoon with Ms. Tess: Feb. 17, noon to 3:45 p.m., Kids Discovery Museum, 301 Ravine Lane NE, Bainbridge Island. Special art workshop, learn about color theory and color wheel. Free with admission or membership. Info: (206) 855-4650, www. kidimu.org. Tooth Fairy: Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m., Kids Discovery Museum, 301 Ravine Lane NE, Bainbridge Island. Join Twinkle, Kitsap Kids Dentistry’s Community Outreach Fairy, for a special Dental Awareness Program. Free with admission or membership. Recommended ages 2-8. Info: (206) 855-4650, www.kidimu.org. Bainbridge Library story times: Toddler age Mondays, baby age Tuesdays, preschool
age Wednesdays. Free. 1270 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Info: (206) 842-4162, www.krl.org. Storytime for Little Ones: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Manchester Library, 8067 E. Main St., Port Orchard. Share stories, rhymes, songs and fun with children’s librarian. Stay for music and crafts. Info: (360) 871-3921, www.krl.org. KiDiMu activities: 301 Ravine Lane NE, Bainbridge Island. Story Time Mondays, Tuesday Tunes, Free First Thursdays, Messy Fridays. Info: (206) 855-4650, www. kidimu.org. Kitsap Ultimate Frisbee: Weekly pick-up game Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Email jon.c.culver@
gmail.com or see the pick-up section on www.discnw.org. Kirtan yoga: First Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Grace Church, 8595 NE Day Road, Bainbridge Island. Kirtan is musical yoga, the devotional practice of singing the names of the divine in call and response form. Info: (206) 8429997, grace@gracehere.org.
Literary Author Donna Lee Anderson: Feb. 16, 1 p.m., Liberty Bay Books, 18881 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Donna Lee Anderson will present her book “Necessary Words for Writers: What Do Those Agents and Editors Mean?” Free. Info:
Suzanne Droppert, libertybaybooks@embarqmail.com, (360) 779-5909. Third Tuesday Book Discussion: Feb. 19, 1-2 p.m., Waterfront Park Community Center, 370 Brien Drive SE, Bainbridge Island. “The Lace Reader” by Brunonia Barry. Free. Info: Tressa at the library, (206) 842-4162. Diversity in sci fi: Feb. 19, 7-8:30 p.m., Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Writers invited to hear author Nisi Shawl on “Your Diverse Futures: Writing Inclusive Science Fiction.” Free, a Field’s End Roundtable discussion. Info: www.fieldsend.org, (206) 842-4162. Lunch-Hour Storytime for Grown-ups: Feb. 20, 12:10 p.m.,
Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Road. Selections from Ursula Le Guin or Orson Scott Card, read by Chris Eatinger. Free. Bring your own lunch. Screenwriting class: Feb. 23-24, 1-4:30 p.m., Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Register for “Screenwriting: How to Adapt a Story into Film” with award-winning screenwriter Erica Miner. Tuition: $120, class limit 20 people. Info: www.fieldsend.org. Silverdale Writers’ Roundtable: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Cafe Noir, 3261 NW Mount Vintage Way, No. 101, Silverdale. Looking for writers. Free. Info: Bob, (360) 830-4968. See calendar, Page 8
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Give those sore soles some relief Yoga & you S
ubject: Sore soles of feet. Practice: Kneel down on all fours. Reach behind and gently press the middle of your calf with your thumb. Find the sore spot about six to eight inches above the heel. Press firmly for about 30 seconds. Get up and walk around. Repeat on other side if needed. Theory: A sore is often caused by a tight soleus muscle in the calf pulling on the pad of the foot. Releasing this muscle by pressing this energy point provides relief.
By Michael Szymanski, NASM, CES
Comment: Don’t press hard at first but as the sore spot releases increase thumb pressure slightly until that soreness disappears. Note: Muscle or joint pain below the waist are often the result of nerve compression in the low back. Although this particular practice does not deal with that, it can offer some
A sore is often caused by a tight soleus muscle in the calf pulling on the pad of the foot. Releasing this muscle by pressing this energy point provides relief.
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temporary relief. More on this later. — Michael Szymanski has taught yoga classes at Bainbridge, Hansville, Kingston and Poulsbo studios for 15 years. Contact him at kingstonyogacenter@gmail.com.
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Jessica B—Emerald Heights Elementary
Brody O—Manchester Elementary DID YOU KNOW? Every day, each person in Washington State creates about 7.2 pounds of waste. Of that, nearly half (3.5 pounds) is recycled source: Dept. of Ecology–SW 20th Annual Status Report
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MUSIC Mark Lewis jazz series: Feb. 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mobster Mike’s, 602 4th St., Bremerton. Bremerton’s saxophone virtuoso Mark Lewis joined by Jim Day, guitar. Age 21 and older. No cover. Info: (360) 479-3009. Latin Jazz artist Elspeth Savani World Jazz Trio: Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Bloedel Reserve Visitor’s Center, 7571 Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island. Cost: $25 members, $32 non-members. Tickets and info: (206) 842-7631 or www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/322477. The Ray Ohls Quintet: Feb. 16, 7-9 p.m., Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. A classic jazz piano group. Cost: $16 advance, $18 at the door. Tickets and info: (360) 377-8327. Payday Daddy: Feb. 16, 9 p.m. to midnight, Brother Don’s, 4200 Kitsap Way, Bremerton. Mark Lewis jazz series: Feb. 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mobster Mike’s, 602 4th St., Bremerton. Bremerton’s saxophone virtuoso Mark Lewis joined by Milo Petersen on guitar, Ted Enderle on bass, Bob Merrihew on drums. Age 21 and older. No cover. Info: (360) 479-3009. The Grand and The Pastoral: Feb. 23-24, 3 p.m., Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N. Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra presents works by
Smetana, Respighi, Tchaikovsky, and Beethoven. Pre-concert chat precedes Sunday’s performance, 2:15 p.m. Tickets: $19 adults, $16 military, seniors, students, teachers. Children receive free admission with a paying adult. www. bainbridgeperformingarts.org or (206) 842-8569. Celtic Jam Sessions: Third Sunday, 2-5 p.m., Tizley’s Europub, 18928 Front St., Poulsbo. Listeners and players welcome. Bring favorite Cape Breton, Irish or Scottish tunes to share. The Ray Ohls Trio and Friends: Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7-10:30 p.m., Brother Don’s Restaurant, 4200 Kitsap Way, Bremerton. Info: (360) 377-8442. Me and the Boys: Second Friday, 9 p.m., Tizley’s Europub, 18928 Front St., Poulsbo. Bluegrass, old and new. No cover charge.
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24, Western Washington Center for the Arts, 521 Bay St., Port Orchard. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 5 p.m. Tickets and info: (360) 769-7469, www. wwca.us.
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: Feb.
8-17, Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Avenue N. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Tickets: $27 adults, $22 seniors, $19 military, students, teachers, youth. www. bainbridgeperformingarts.org, (206) 842-8569 or in person.
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Group that preserved lake area wins award: The grassroots group Keep Gazzam Wild is the 2012 winner of the Phyllis Young Award, presented annually by the Bainbridge Island Land Trust. The group was founded in 2007 after a road was proposed through the Gazzam Lake area, ultimately paving the way for new development. Neighbors — approximately 27 homeowners around Gazzam Lake — came together to fight off the new development. They initially formed “Save Gazzam Lake,” which became “Keep Gazzam Wild.” They partnered with the local Parks and Recreation District to raise $800,000 to purchase the parcels around Gazzam Lake, then partnered with the land trust to raise even more money. More than 300 households contributed to the effort, and the lake properties were purchased by the parks district last year as the Gazzam Lake preserve. — BainbridgeReview.com
Sales tax increase would fund mental health services: Kitsap County commissioners haven’t fully embraced a sales tax increase for mental health services, but they aren’t running away from it. “I think there was consensus to continue to explore the possibility,” Commissioner Rob Gelder said. “Beyond that, there haven’t been any decisions made.” Under state law, counties can implement a onetenth of 1 percent sales tax increase to support mental health services. So far, 20 counties have implemented such a tax and all of them, with the exception of Spokane County, which put it out to a public vote, were put into place by county boards. Following a study session last week, the board directed staff members to come up with a timeline that would allow commissioners and the public to further study the issues involved with such a tax hike. Supporters of the tax
say it would raise about $3 million a year. Grants would be made to agencies that provide mental health and addiction prevention and treatment services. Evaluations would be performed every year to make sure that the grantees had a positive impact on mental health. — BremertonPatriot.com
Central Kitsap Reporter Silverdale residents say “no” to cityhood: Silverdale residents voted 70 to 30 to reject a measure to incorporate their community as a city, Feb. 12. As of close of polls Election Day, 2,718 voted against incorporation, 1,173 voted for it. “Nobody wants this,” said Joyce Merkel, who led the campaign against the measure. “This is the fourth time they’ve tried this and at $35,000 a pop it’s a big waste of taxpayers’ money.” Incorporation opponent Edward Bird added, “People didn’t want more taxes. And no matter what anybody says, it would be inevitable. Becoming a city would cost us more.” Cityhood supporters said incorporation would give residents local control over
tax revenue generated in Silverdale, as well as more say in planning, public safety and other local matters. — CentralKitsapReporter. com
North Kitsap Herald Norseman statue gets a romantic touch: Adelaide Krafsky, 8, of Lofall had an idea to decorate the 12-foot Norseman statue in Poulsbo for Valentine’s Day, and wrote the mayor seeking permission to do so. Mayor Becky Erickson granted permission, and so Adelaide and her parents set out to give the Norseman a Valentine’s Day touch. The family bought red and pink plastic heart boxes at the Dollar Tree, glued the lids onto the boxes, drilled holes in each heart and strung them together. Adelaide’s dad, David, climbed a ladder and tied the necklace around the Norseman’s neck. Adelaide is a homeschooler who participates in Leikarringen — Norwegian folk dancing — at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway. Her mom said the family does not have Norwegian ancestry, “but we love Poulsbo and we love the Norwegian heritage of the city.”
The Norseman statue sports a Valentine’s Day necklace of pink and red hearts. Richard Walker / Herald
The Norseman, a sculpture by artist Mark Gale, was unveiled Nov. 23. The project was organized by Poulsbo booster Bill Austin and was funded by the Bjorgen Beautification Fund. At the time of the unveiling, Erickson said the Norseman is a symbol of the revitalization that is creeping along Viking Avenue. — NorthKitsapHerald.com
Port Orchard Independent Port commissioner charged with non-permitted shoreline armoring: Manchester Port Commissioner James E. Strode is
charged with being involved in non-permitted shoreline armoring. Strode is due in Kitsap County District Court on March 1, 8:30 a.m. Charging documents were filed by the Kitsap County Prosecutor’s Office. The penalty is a year in jail or $5,000, or both. According to charging documents, state Fish and Wildlife officer Jason Czebotar investigated after receiving a complaint from a Manchester resident. The resident alleged that the Port of Manchester repositioned, staked and anchored logs and other wood material on the shoreline. The resident said Strode was present while the logs were moved. The resident included photographs of a backhoe lifting and placing logs along the shore. Documents said one photograph shows two individuals chaining a log in place on the beach. According to the investigation report, the Port received a warning letter from Fish and Wildlife on Feb. 3, 2012 after the Port allowed the Manchester Water District to conduct shore armoring at Pomeroy Park without a permit. — PortOrchardIndependent.com
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