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Cedar Cove Days August 26-30, 2009

A fictional town with real people

A Debbie Macomber Inspired Event

A S p e cial S upplement Of The Por t Orchard In d ep en d en t

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Friday, August 21, 2009 • Cedar Cove Chronicle

Cedar Cove Chronicle Contents

Welcome by Debbie Macomber How Cedar Cove Days came to be Sock Hop is the Signature Event Sponsors Who Made this Week Possible Festivities Start with Opening Ceremonies Why Drive When You Can Take the Shuttle?

Map & Schedule of Cedar Cove Days Events Cedar Cove Quilt to be Auctioned Off Do Port Orchard/Cedar Cove compare?

Sail with Debbie to Kiana Lodge Car Show will Attract Auto Enthusiasts Once there were Mermaids ... Really Arts & Crafts Festival Features NW at its Best

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A weekend that’s taken years to plan Cedar Cove Days the product of a lot of hard work by a lot of good people

By JERRY CHILDS

Cedar Cove Days Association

One Saturday morning in July 2007, my wife and I were lounging around reading the morning paper and drinking coffee. Shannon read an article in our local paper, the Port Orchard Independent, entitled “Local Author’s Map Can Draw In Tourists.” She commented about the map and article, and how fans of a certain local author named Debbie Macomber were coming to Port Orchard from virtually all over the country.

It seems they wanted to see the sites and places she writes about in her New York Times-bestselling series of books about a fictional northwest town called Cedar Cove.

Shannon showed me the map, which astonishingly looked like Port Orchard — because it was Port Orchard.

As I read the article, I found it incredible that people were coming here from all over the country pretty much unsolicited, and said to my wife, “Hey, if they’re coming here without any prompting from us at all, what would happen if we actually did something? What if we

put on an event, some kind of arts and literacy festival and called it something like ‘Cedar Cove Days,’ and invited her readers to come?”

I took the idea to our local neighborhood improvement group, the Downtown Neighborhood Association, a civic-minded collection of local citizens interested in improving our town. I asked them whether we as a group would be willing to put on such an event.

The response was immediately affirmative, and so off I went to call Debbie Macomber — whom I had never met — to see what she thought.

Those who know Debbie know that she is a very busy person, so after calling and leaving a message and then receiving no response for more than a week or so, I thought the issue was dead. But one Sunday evening the phone rang.

I answered, and on the other end, a cheerful voice said, “Jerry, this is Debbie Macomber.” Debbie apologized for taking so long to get back to me and said she was out on tour. I told her a little bit about my idea and asked if she would be willing to meet with our group.

Without pausing, she said she would

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be glad to come to a meeting.

And when she did, Debbie liked my idea, liked our group and so after a lot of brainstorming, a second meeting was scheduled.

As she was walking out the door, she said she would have her publicist send out an email blast and ask her fans what they might think about such an idea.

I have to admit, I was curious at the prospect and wondered how many people she could possibly be talking about? So I asked, “Debbie, how many people are on your email list?”

Now, you have to understand my email list is maybe 200 names. So I’m thinking surely more than that, but I was not prepared to hear her Jerry Childs answer: “Oh, about 100,000.”

I thought, “Toto, we’re not in Kansas any more.”

The second meeting was at my house on Kitsap Street. Debbie brought along her two publicists, Nancy Berland from Oklahoma and Leslee Borger from New York. As you might imagine, we found this impressive that she and her publisher would incur the expense to fly them here.

Group member Cindy Lucarelli became our executive director and the framework for Cedar Cove Days began to take shape. During these early stages (late 2007), no one knew what this all meant — the time commitments, and really, the magnitude.

But, I think these things work better when you don’t. Otherwise you might not try.

The Cedar Cove Days idea had received support from Debbie, but she also needed her publisher, Harlequin Enterprises LTD, to approve. Debbie asked that Cindy and I go and talk with them as soon as possible. Unfortunately, Harlequin’s corporate headquarters are in Toronto, Ontario. It was late in the year, and winter was upon us — not the best of times to be winging across the country.

We had no sponsors, no money, and we were now faced with the travel costs of going to Toronto not to mention the expenses in purchasing a computer and supplies for our new organization — at this point unofficially called Cedar Cove Association. We turned to our local Kitsap Bank, basically requesting seed money.

We knew this was a long shot asking for money in 2007 for an event that won’t take place until 2009. But our prayers were answered and within a few short weeks, Kitsap Bank gave us a grant that meant all the difference as we went forward. The credibility we gained by being

able to say that we were being supported by such a fine and benevolent organization opened doors and eyes.

As mentioned, we needed to meet with Harlequin and finally set up a date in January 2008. On the appointed day, we were prepared, but also a bit worried to be from tiny Port Orchard and making a presentation to a billion-dollar company.

Then of course there was the part where we were not only asking for their favorite author’s hand, but oh by the way, could you throw in thousands of dollars as well.

Our new friends at Harlequin, however, were wonderful and made us feel welcome. They love Debbie, and have been out here already to visit and help us plan. I have always been a fan of our Canadian friends to the north but, after this trip, I have to say I’m now a big fan.

No wonder Debbie writes for them.

Come August, it will be our turn to extend the hospitality and warmth. I know that everyone by now must recognize the great gift and opportunity that has been bestowed upon us by Debbie.

Cindy and I have taken the Cedar Cove Days story on the road, visiting mayors, city councils and local nonprofit groups — anyone who would listen. We presented our event idea, sought civic cooperation, and in many, many cases, forged partnerships and relationships.

The experience has been heartwarming and colorful to say the least!

Our fundraising has brought in significant grants and donations: Kitsap Bank, Harlequin Enterprises LTD, Washington State Tourism, The Seattle Foundation, Kitsap Community Foundation, Delilah Rene and the City of Port Orchard, to name a few of the largest.

I can remember wondering how, when Kitsap Bank first stepped forward in late 2007 with our first grant, where we ever were going to find enough donations and support to put on this $160,000 event. But we did.

This is as much tribute to the town as it is to Debbie Macomber’s immense popularity. It truly has been an amazing thing to see our town come together on so many fronts. Heck, they even repainted the whole downtown!

To see our community mentioned in newspapers throughout the country would not have been possible without Debbie. And yet I believe there will be other opportunities and that Port Orchard’s day in the sun, Cedar Cove Days, is not the end but the beginning of even greater things.

Our future belongs to the visionaries who not only have the imagination to dream but the dedication to make these dreams come true. Who don’t just talk about change but make it happen.

While our lives will be back to normal come September, things will never be the same. And this civic trip will never be forgotten.

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Cedar Cove Days’ will conclude with old-time sock hop Legendary Northwest band Junior Cadillac will headline celebration’s keynote event Cedar Cove Chronicle Staff

For many of us, the Sock Hop will be the culmination of Cedar Cove Days — the party, the woop-it-up, the let-down-your-hair opportunity for our guests, sponsors, volunteers, and locals to celebrate in true Northwest fashion.

And the featured artist for the event will be Junior Cadillac.

Who is Junior Cadillac?

They are a fabled Northwest band that has been playing nearly 40 years, belting out the songs and sounds one would expect coming out the fabulous 1960s.

They have a horn section, great harmonies, and toe-tapping rhythm that can’t be ignored.

They come from the early Pacific Northwest band scene that was like no other and includes the likes of the great

Ray Charles and groups such as Paul Revere and the Raiders, The Kingsmen, The Wailers, The Sonics, Don and the Goodtimes, Merrilee Rush and the Turnabouts — to mention only a few.

When we were planning events for Cedar Cove Days, Debbie was the one who said, “We must have a Sock Hop!�

For those of you who don’t know the origin of the expression, it came from our school days when dances were held in the gym. Because of the basketball floor being sensitive to street shoes, everyone danced in their socks.

Eventually the expression came to mean the dance itself.

And so be sure and join us Saturday night at 7 p.m.

We will indeed be having Debbie’s Sock Hop, officially called the Rock Around the Block Sock Hop.

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Sponsors made Cedar Cove Days happen The Cedar Cove Association, organizers of the Cedar Cove Days festival, wish to thank our sponsors and hundreds of volunteers—both groups and individuals-who have made this event possible. We thank you on behalf of Debbie Macomber’s fans from all over the country, that by your generosity have been given this opportunity to come celebrate the author, the town she writes about, and the beauty that abounds in our wonderful northwest town.

A special thank you to our hometown newspaper, the Port Orchard Independent, for your tremendous support and tireless efforts, and for the production of “The Cedar Cove Chronicle.”

Cedar Cove Association Board of Directors Cindy Lucarelli, executive director Jerry Childs Shannon Childs Dana Harmon Phillips Gerry Harmon Gary Johnson Mary Johnson Ron Johnson Cedar Cove Days Sponsor List Harlequin Enterprises, LTD City of Port Orchard Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development Washington State Tourism Commission The Seattle Foundation, Anne Y. Petter Family Kitsap Bank Simon and Schuster Kitsap Community Foundation, Anne Y. Petter Family Delilah Fisher Distinctive Dentistry

Port Orchard

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Port Madison Enterprises Nancy Berland Public Relations Port Orchard Independent Kitsap Sun Westsound Home and Garden Magazine Your Local Shopper Mansour Samadpour Bay Ford Pepsi-Cola Bremerton Bottling Company Gig Harbor Costco Alexander Golf Carts DJ’s Music Wave Cable, Port Orchard St. Vincent de Paul Verizon Wireless Peninsula Feed Port Orchard Methodist Church Printing Services Christian Life Center Comfort Inn, Port Orchard Port of Bremerton Roger Jensen

Volunteer Groups American Red Cross Boy Scout Troop 1523 Eagles Aerie 2338 Christian Life Center First Christian Church Girl Scouts Kitsap Klassic Car Club Kitsap Square Dance Association Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce Port Orchard Lion’s Club Port Orchard Methodist Church Port Orchard Soroptimists Saints Car Club Sidney Gallery and Museum Sinclair Quilters South Kitsap Fire and Rescue South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Volunteer Association South Kitsap Regional Library, Port Orchard Branch South Kitsap Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2876 South Kitsap Rotary

Festivities start with opening ceremony Cedar Cove Chronicle Staff

Festivities for the Cedar Cove Days opening will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, with the Navy Band offering up lively patriotic music for your enjoyment.

Guests will be welcomed and the event officially opened at noon on the Main Stage near Waterfront Park.

Organizers expect a large turnout, with guest speak-

ers to include State Sen. Derek Kilmer, Port Orchard Mayor Lary Coppola, State Rep. Jan Angel; along with military guests, Medal of Honor recipient Bruce Crandall and Naval Base Kitsap Commander, Captain Mark Olson.

Of course, the guest of honor, Debbie Macomber will welcome everyone to her hometown and the inspiration for the Cedar Cove series — Port Orchard. The public is invited to come and join with our out-of-state guests for a great time.

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Get around town with the shuttle Enjoy your visit while leaving the driving to someone else Cedar Cove Chronicle Staff

To make your Cedar Cove visit more convenient, a shuttle service is being provided. Just look for the Agate Pass Bus with the blue-and-green logo. Although most events take place at the Port Orchard Waterfront and downtown area and are easily accessed, some events are located up the hill on Bethel Avenue.

This year, organizers will provide a shuttle service that will loop through town and regularly transport guests to and from event venues and off site parking.

The route, which is posted at http:// www.cedarcoveassociation.com/news. html, will include the following key stops: • Bus and Information Station Kiosk • Welcome Center

• Sidney Gallery and Museum • Victorian Tea Room • Bethel Avenue Book Store • Off-Site Parking Lot on Mile Hill Drive at Olney St. SE • Cedar Cove Days Arts and Crafts Festival entrance on Harrison Street Offsite parking is located on Mile Hill Drive at Olney Street SE between Albertson’s and Saar’s Market.

The shuttle will make regular stops at this location every 30 minutes.

Shuttles will run: Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and, Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Parking is also available on the streets up on the hill above the downtown area.

Information will also be available at the Cedar Cove Days Welcome Center at 701 Prospect Street and at the Bus Information Station Kiosk down at the Waterfront near the Observation Deck/Marina Office. (Just look for the red Kitsap Bank canopies.)

We look forward to your visit!

Questions can be directed to (360) 519-3000 during Cedar Cove Days.

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City Municipal & Police operations; including, Mayor, City Council, & Court facilities.

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1:30-3:30 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 3:45-11:00 Gala Cruise and Dinner with Debbie Boarding at Marina 4:00-6:00 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 4:30-6:30 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 6:00-8:00 Music by the Bay “Not Just Fiddles�

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6:00-7:00 Debbie Leads The Character Parade 6:15 Classic Car Show 7:00-7:30 Cedar Cove Days Quilt Display & Entertainment 7:30-10:30 Sock Hop with Jr. Cadillac

Sunday, August 30th

9:30-10:30 Sunday Service at Waterfront Park 10:00-2:00 Arts & Crafts Festival 10:30-12:30 Pancake Breakfast at Waterfront Park 11:30-11:45 Quilt Raffle Drawing and Closing Ceremony will both be conducted at the Main Stage

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Cedar Cove Association & South Kitsap Rotary Club Present....

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Debbie Macomber inspects a handmade quilt depicting scenes from her Cedar Cove books.

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Cedar Cove quilt to be auctioned off

by Sidney Gallery One-of-a-kind item autographed by Debbie Macomber Cedar Cove Chronicle Staff

The Sidney Museum & Arts Association (SMAA), in connection with the Cedar Cove Days festival, is raffling off a “Cedar Cove Quilt” inspired by Debbie Macomber’s popular book series.

The Sidney Gallery is the inspiration for “Harbor Street Art Gallery,” mentioned in several of the New York Times-bestselling Cedar Cove book series where two key characters, Mary Ellen Sherman, Harbor Street Art Gallery manager and Jon Bowman, local northwest artist, meet and form a lifelong relationship.

The “Cedar Cove Quilt” was designed by Pam Heinrich with the design approval of Macomber and Harlequin Enterprises, LTD. The quilt depicts the houses on the covers of the Cedar Cove Book Series, and also incorporates the Olympic Mountains and Sinclair Inlet, scenic vistas seen from downtown Port Orchard, aka “Cedar Cove.”

The quilt was pieced and quilted by Sinclair Quilters, a group of 16 northwest women who have been quilting together in Port Orchard for more than 23 years.

SMAA Executive Director Jud Turner, Debra Danielson, Pam Heinrich, Virginia Collins, and Sinclair Quilters met at the Sidney Gallery on July 13 for a special presentation to Macomber of Raffle Ticket No. 1, as Macomber autographed the completed quilt, making it a true one-of-kind collector’s item.

The Sidney Gallery’s August Gallery Show will feature northwest local artists to include photography, water color, oils, ceramics and fiber art.

Raffle manager Virginia Collins, is selling the tickets for $5 each.

Tickets are available at the Sidney Art Gallery, which is housed in the town’s original Masonic Hall.

During the Cedar Cove Days event the Sidney Gallery will be open extended hours Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tickets are available through Aug. 30, and Macomber will draw the winning ticket at the Cedar Cove Days closing ceremonies at Port Orchard’s Waterfront Park on Aug. 30.

The SMAA, a nonprofit organization founded in 1970, is dedicated to preserving local history and fostering the fine arts.

The association established and maintains the Sidney Art Gallery, the Sidney Museum, and the Log Cabin Museum.

Proceeds from the quilt raffle go to support the association’s mission.

The quilt may be viewed at www. sidneymuseumandarts.com

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Friday, August 21, 2009 • Cedar Cove Chronicle

Cedar Cove Book Locations vs. Port Orchard Locations Location In Book

• Port Orchard Location

Location In Book

Naval Shipyard........................................Bremerton Naval Shipyard Cedar Cove Convalescent Center....................Ridgemont Terrace Farmers Market .......................................................Farmers Market Cedar Cove Library.........................................Port Orchard Library Cedar Cove Marina ........................................Port Orchard Marina Cedar Cove ....................................................................Sinclair Inlet Bangor Ammunition Depot..................................Bangor Subbase Cedar Cove HS.........................................Port Orchard High School Olivia’s Court Room ....................................................Court House Olivia’s Chambers.........................................................Court House Seattle Bremerton Ferry ............................Seattle Bremerton Ferry Southworth Ferry..................................................Southworth Ferry Cedar Cove Chronicle on SeaView Drive ....PO Independent on Mile Hill Henry M. Jackson Senior Center.........Givens Community Center Olivia’s Home-16 Light House Road.................3350 Beach Drive Light House on Light House Road....................Light House Point Safeway (Produce Isle)........................................................Safeway Dry Cleaners by Safeway .......................................................Amy’s Java Juice Coffee House....................................................Starbucks South Ridge Elementary ......................Mullenix Ridge Elementary Mariners Glen ...................................................................Glenwood Colchester Junior High........................................Marcus Whitman U of W......................................................................................U of W YMCA ....................................................................Bremerton YMCA Captain’s Galley (Lighthouse Restaurant)..........................Gino’s DD’s on the Cove....................................................Amy’s on the Bay USS Carl Vinson.....................................................USS Carl Vinson Storage Unit across from Rodeo ..........................................Rodeo Olympic College......................................................Olympic College Community Theater...............................................Orchard Theater Thyme & Tide B&B ..............................................Reflections B&B Cedar Cove Branch 1st National Bank .....................Kitsap Bank Taco Shack ...................................................................Smokey’s BBQ Thai Restaurant Bremerton....................Wheaton Way Bremerton Cedar Cove Foot Ferry......................................Port Orchard Ferry Harbor Street Art Gallery........................................Sidney Gallery Bremerton Hospital ..................................Harrison Medical Center Harbor Street.....................................................................Bay Street

Warren Saget’s Plush Home.....Ron Rider’s House, 919 Prospect St. Seth’s Gunderson’s Sail Boat, Silver Bell.....Port Orchard Marina Smith Cox & Jefferson Accounting Firm .....Southard, Beckham, Atwater & Berry Pancake Palace...............................................Family Pancake House Pizza Pete’s .......................................................................Papa John’s Get Nailed ......Best Lil Nail House - Now Sugardaddy’s on Bay Street Waterfront Park & Gazebo ................Waterfront Park and Gazebo Pot Belly Deli ............................................................The Corner Deli Jack’s House on Beach Drive ..................................1693 Bay Street Pike Place Market .................................................Pike Place Market IMAX Theater .............................................................IMAX Theater Aquarium ...........................................................................Aquarium Café on Colchester Drive ...............................................Family Inn Comfort Inn ...................................................................Comfort Inn Sheriff ’s Dept .................................................................Court House Moca Mama’s Coffee House .........................Delilah’s Cozy Kitchin Tacoma Narrows Bridge ...........................Tacoma Narrow’s Bridge Ben and Charlotte’s Home .........................Ben &Charlotte’s Home Grace’s House ..........................................................916 Kitsap Street Firehouse .............................................................................Firehouse Cedar Cove Tavern .....................................................Moon Dog’s II Cedar Cove Health Clinic............Port Orchard, Harrison Hospital Tulips and Things Craft Store .............................Rose Crafts Store Bremerton Sun .................................................................Kitsap Sun McDougal Woods................................................McCormick Woods Roy McAfee’s Office ..................................Above Geiger’s Pharmacy Sidney Street Closed-Snow ...................................Just Information Pink Poodle...............................................................Red Dog Tavern Cranberry Point Road ...........................................Reflections Lane City Hall ...............................................................................City Hall Clock Tower.....................................................City Hall Clock Tower Women’s Correction Center...Women’s Correction Center in Purdy Dairy Queen ...............................................Highway 16 & Sedgewick Tom’s Nursing Home .........................................Ridgemont Terrace Cedar Cove Fire Station .......South Kitsap Fire Station on Tremont Cedar Cove Court House ....................Kitsap County Court House Cedar Cove Sheriff ’s Office ..............Kitsap County Sheriff ’s Office Mark Spellman’s Law Office ...............Corner of Division & Sidney

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• Port Orchard Location

5b Poppy Place...............................................................911 Division Charlotte’s Home..........................................................916 Division Mac’s Rental ..................................................................936 Division Justine and Seth’s House ...............................................922 Dwight Mayor’s House........................................Corner of Sidney & Dwight Log Cabin Museum ..........................................Log Cabin Museum Roy McAfee’s House ............................Corner of Sidney & DeKalb Cedar Cove Inn........................................................Cedar Cove Inn Warren Sagget’s House ........House next to Cedar Cove Inn or 1820 Stockton?

Bowling Alley Restaurant .......................................Hi Joy Bowling Alan Harris’ Office ................The Sears Catalogue House on Kitsap Leif ’s Day Care ................................Methodist Church on Kitsap St. Cedar Cove Hotel ...............Sidney Hotel Replication (Office Space) Mr. Wok’s Restaurant .................................................Shishini BBQ Linnette, Will & then Max’s Apartment......Bottom of Rockwell on Bay Street Cedar Cove Cemetery ..................................Sunset Lane Cemetery Victorian Tea Room.................................Victorian Rose Tea Room A Good Yarn Knitting Shop ......................................A Good Yarn Horse with no name Tavern ....................................Bethel Tavern Walmart ..............................................................................Walmart Manchester Café ..........................................Manchester Family Inn Cedar Cove High School .......................South Kitsap High School Cox’s Residence..................................................................728 Tufts Wok & Roll Japenese Teriaki Restaurant .....Old Teriyaki Restaurant in Retsil Olivia’s House .......................................................3350 Beach Drive Cherry Butler’s Mobile Home ...............Snug Harbor Trailor Park The Lighthouse ........................................................Lighthouse Way Jon Bowman’s House ..................................3428 Southworth Drive Polgar’s House .................................................Mile Hill Drive home YMCA.................................Olympic Fitness Club next to WaveCable Christee Levitt’s Apartment .........................................On Fircrest Flemming’s Home ...............................................3542 Callistoga Ct 6-Plex Movie Theater .....................................South Sound Cinema Buck’s A&W ..................................................................Buck’s A&W Quilted Giraffe ...............Rochelle’s Fabrics in the South Kitsap Mall Holiday Inn Express ....................................................Comfort Inn Bakery ..................................Morningside Bread & Pastry Company Frame Shop ....................................................Mallory’s Frame Shop

Bead it etc.

& CJ’s Crafting Corner

Invites you to visit us at our booth and our store front at 713 Bay Street. We would also like to invite you to our CROP NIGHT on Friday, August 28th from 5pm to Midnight.

Our booth items are handmade & unique. Wind chimes autographed by Debbie representing her books (inquire at our booth on how to get one); scrapbooking kits, handmade bookmarks, zipper pulls, unique note pads, semi-precious strands & many more items will be available. For CROP NIGHT, come join us for six fun filled hour’s scrapbooking, laughter & making new friends. Demonstrations with Pazzles Inspirations Creative Cutter will be provided along with refreshments. There are only 40 spots available at $25 each. Pre-registration & prepayment is required. Please call 360-876-4427 to reserve your spot. Thanks, Cindy & Pam

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Friday, August 21, 2009 • Cedar Cove Chronicle

Sail with Debbie on an unforgettable cruise to scenic Kiana Lodge Gourmet dining, entertainment and a little face time with Cedar Cove author Cedar Cove Chronicle Staff

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The Argosy Cruise Line’s Spirit of Seattle will transport Cedar Cove Days visitors to Kiana Lodge

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Ticket holders will be taking a spectacular cruise onboard the Spirit of Seattle through fabulous northwest waters to the world renowned Kiana Lodge.

Boarding will begin at 3 p.m. with departure at 4 at the Port Orchard Marina located directly north of the Library.

Spectators can watch the disembarkment from shoreside and wave as the boat leaves the harbor.

On board, Debbie will be greeting her guests while Billy Farmer entertains in the Captain’s Lounge.

At Kiana guests will have time to stroll the beautiful gardens framed by 100 year old cedars, and picturesque Port Orchard Channel.

A classic Northwest gourmet dinner will be served that includes Tuscan Antipasti Appetizer, Kiana Signature Salmon with Grilled Flank Steak, Signature Salad, Dinner Wine and a dessert of White Chocolate Raspberry Scone with Raspberries.

Coffee, tea and lively local entertainment will follow.

Just when you thought the evening could not be any more wonderful, you embark to cruise back in the moonlight, enjoying a favorite nightcap to complete a magical day in your Cedar Cove experience.

Arrival in Port Orchard is estimated to be around 10:30.

IF YOU ONLY HAVE HOURS TO EXPERIENCE THE NORTHWEST, DON’T MISS

ELANDAN GARDENS Experience history, nature and the high art of bonsai on six acres of waterfront. Just minutes from Port Orchard. Hundreds of ancient trees, bald eagles, and the ultimate Northwest experience.

Elandan Gardens has a unique history, distinctive personality, and a story to tell. The store at Elandan Gardens was listed in Country Living Gardener Magazine as one of the TOP 10 stores in the U.S! Discover fine clothing, jewelry, exotic plants, furnishings and unique accessories collected from the far corners of the world. This is a family business with deep roots in our community. Be prepared for an extraordinary experience!

ELANDAN GARDENS – 3050 W STATE HWY 16, BREMERTON, WA – PHONE 360 373 8260 – OPEN TU-SU 10-5

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Friday, August 21, 2009 • Cedar Cove Chronicle

Walking Tour makes it real

noon to 4:00pm

Buy any entree and get dessert on us after 5:00pm Get a Mimosa on us with purchase of breakfast

8:00am to noon

Get a cup of our famous soups with any entree

noon to 4:00pm

Buy any entree and get dessert on us after 5:00pm

FRIDAY

Get a cup of our famous chowder with any entree,

SATURDAY

Free wakeup coffee or tea 8:00am to noon Split on entree with a friend, get a second salad on us. Noon to 4:00pm Buy any dinner and get dessert on us after 5:00pm

from 8:00 to noon

Get a free appetizer with purchase of 2 entrees, noon to 4:00pm Get a kiss from a Cook OR a picture with our famous chefs. All Week “Hea r Thro t b�

SUNDAY

Buy one Breakfast get one free

Yes, a throw back to the days of old; in conjunction with Kitsap Classic Cars, Buck’s A & W Drive-In and car clubs from throughout the area, we will be holding a classic car cruise.

The route will lead from Buck’s on Mile Hill, down Bethel and then onto Bay Street, finishing at the festival area on the Port Orchard waterfront.

Anyone with a classic car can participate by showing up at Rick’s no later than 5 p.m.

And while no one knows for sure how many cars will participate, estimates range upwards of 100 cars. This is classic car Wednesday up at Rick’s so this is a Cedar Cove Days extension of this favorite summer pastime.

On the waterfront, the cars will park in the festival area as we will play Cruisin’ Music from the Main Stage. Those who have gathered can enjoy the Lion’s Club Burger Bash and Root Beer floats provided by Bucks.

The Cruise begins on Wednesday at 6 p.m. If you’re on the road during this time, please give was to this classic car procession that is sure to be a real treat for all who can remember those early days...

Schedule of Events for Cedar Cove WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH 12:00-7:30 Burger Bash by the Bay 1:00-3:00 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 1:30-2:30 Grace & Olivia’s Tea Party 2:00-3:00 Knit Along with Debbie @ Debbie’s A Good Yarn Shop 4:00-6:00 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 6:15 Classic Car Cruise & Show THURSDAY, AUGUST 27TH 10:00-6:00 Arts & Crafts Festival 11:00 Navy Band Plays at Main Stage 12:00-1:00 Opening Ceremony at Main Stage 1:00-5:00 Music by the Bay “Issac Watts�

2:00-4:00 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 2:30-4:30 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 3:00-5:00 High Tea with Debbie 5:00-7:00 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 6:30-8:30 Concert by the Bay - “The Illusion of Elvis�-Danny Vernon FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH 9:00-11:00 Cream Tea with Debbie 10:00-6:00 Arts & Crafts Festival 10:00-12:00 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 10:30-12:30 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 1:00-3:00 High Tea with Debbie 1:00-3:00 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 1:00-5:00 Music by the Bay “Issac Watts�

1:30-3:30 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 4:00-6:00 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 4:30-6:30 Cedar Cove Bus Tour

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH 3:45-11:00 Gala Cruise and Dinner with Debbie Boarding at Marina 6:00-8:00 Music by the Bay “Not Just Fiddles�

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH 9:00-3:00 Farmers’ Market 10:00-12:00 Cream Tea with Debbie 10:00-8:00 Arts & Crafts Festival 10:00-12:00 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 10:00-4:30 Music by the Bay 10:30-12:30 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 1:00-3:00 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 1:30-3:30 Cedar Cove Bus Tour 3:00-4:30 An Up Close Chat with Debbie 5:00-7:00 Music by the Bay “Billy Farmer�

6:00-7:00 Debbie Leads The Character Parade 6:15 Classic Car Show

7:00-7:30 Cedar Cove Days Quilt Display & Entertainment 7:30-10:30 Sock Hop with Jr. Cadillac SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH 9:30-10:30 Sunday Service at Waterfront Park 10:00-2:00 Arts & Crafts Festival 10:30-12:30 Pancake Breakfast at Waterfront Park 11:30-11:45 Quilt Raffle Drawing & Closing Ceremony will both be conducted at the Main Stage

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Ladies Night Drink Specials and Dancing with DJ Joe Frank after 9:00pm Breakfast with Trevor and Teresa 8:00am Reggae on the Patio with “Little Big Man�

7:00pm to 11:00pm

Dancing with DJ Joe Frank

After 11:00pm

Open Mike with Harmonica Dave 2:00 to 5:00pm Salsa Dancing & Salsa Dance Lessons Outside

on the Patio wth Trombanga 7:00pm to 11:00pm Dancing with DJ Joe Frank

After 11:00pm

Breakfast with Trevor and Teresa 8:00am to noon Jazz on the Patio with Paul Martinez

(Brazilian Jazz) 2:00pm to 5:00pm Post Party Celebration

7:00 to Close

THURSDAY

Buy one Breakfast get one free from 8:00 to noon

THURSDAY

Daily Deals at MoonDogs, Too

Car cruise will be classic

FRIDAY

n Amy’s on the Bay – 100 Harrison Avenue – (360) 876-1445 n The Artistry Salon & Day Spa – 510 DeKalb Street #A – (360) 876-2511 n Beach Side Grill & Bar – 1604 Bay Street - (360) 8742221 n Bead It, etc – 713 Bay Street – (360) 876-4427 n The Bethel Avenue Book Company - 1037 Bethel Avenue – (360) 876-7500 n The Candy Shoppe, 833 Bay Street (360) 876-

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Enthusiasts young and old will be drawn to the classic car cruise

SATURDAY

Cedar Cove Days 2009 Seagull Tour Participants:

2576 n Cruise’N Car Wash & Detail Center – 2990 Bethel Road – (360) 874-2787 n Custom Picture Framing – 839 Bay Street - (360) 876-1031 n Delilah’s Cozy Kitchin – 150 Harrison Avenue – (360) 895-6061 n Family Pancake House – 1034 Bethel Avenue – (360) 895-0545 n Garden Baby Boutique – 821 Bay Street – (360) 8742323 n Hideaway CafÊ – 807 Bay Street - (360) 895-4418 n Jane at Sugardaddy’s – Best Lil Nail House – 834 Bay Street – (360) 895-7838 n Kitsap Bank – 619 Bay Street – (360) 876-7800 n Moondogs, Too – 714 Bay Street - (360) 895-2300 n Olde Central Antique Mall – 801 Bay Street – (360) 895-1902 n Paperbacks Plus – 1618 Bay Street - (360) 876-7224 n Port Orchard Flowers To Go – 981 Bethel Avenue – (360) 876-6420 n Port Orchard Library – 87 Sidney Street - (360) 8762224 n Puget Sound Wine Cellar – 120 Harrison Avenue – (360) 895-WINE n Recognition Plus ; Awards, Trophies, Engraving & Silkscreening – 510 DeKalb Street - (360) 895-0522 n Salone Pettirosso - 813 Bay Street – (360) 876-6258 n Sidney Art Gallery & Sidney Museum – 202 Sidney Avenue – (360) 876-3693 n Solid Rock CafÊ – 1140 Bethel Avenue – (360) 8748087 n Springhouse Dolls & Gifts – Victorian Rose Tea Room - 1130 Bethel Avenue - (360) 876-0529 n That’s Beautiful! Accessory Boutique – 140 Harrison Street – (360) 874-2269 n Two Big Blondes – 510 DeKalb Street #D – (360) 895-0115 n Wisteria Lane Antiques – 202 Sidney Avenue – (360) 874-7800

SUNDAY

In an effort to introduce our Cedar Cove Days guests to Port Orchard’s businesses, organizers have created the first annual Seagull Walking Tour.

Numerous stores and shops throughout the city are participating.

When guests check in to pick up their event tickets at the Welcome Center, they will also receive one raffle ticket, along with a list of participating businesses.

Ticket holders can explore the town and discover the many opportunities available.

They then choose which store and gift they most like, place their entry into the raffle jar at that business, and hope they win!

There is one gift awarded by each establishment.

Each business will conduct the raffle drawing on Saturday morning, Aug. 29, and will notify the winner by phone.

Please be sure to provide the number where you can be reached during Cedar Cove Days on your raffle ticket.

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Friday, August 21, 2009 • Cedar Cove Chronicle

Once there were mermaids ... really Cedar Cove Chronicle’s editor recalls his brush with something strange early in his career

By JACK GRIFFIN Cedar Cove Chronicle

It was a time in the great Northwest when there was an abundance of natural resources.

Massive forests ran down to the water in most areas with trees hundreds of years old. Local streams produced huge salmon runs and seafood was seemingly inexhaustible.

In the mountains, Bigfoot was elusive as always, and nature did a good job of holding her many mysteries close to the vest.

It was a simpler time in the 1950’s. We accepted things as they were and enjoyed the beauty and splendor that had been laid before us without questioning the gift nor the giver.

We thought things would never change, but one summer it did.

I was a reporter for The Chronicle and had been assigned to follow up on a report that two mermaids had beached just west of Lighthouse Point.

This seemed inconceivable because the

mermaid colony kept to themselves and no one could ever recall seeing these beautiful creatures up close.

In fact, other than the older generation, most of the youth of the day thought the stories about these sea beauties to be folklore.

As I approached the point in my car, I noticed a crowd gathered on the shore, so I quickly hurried down to the beach to see what was happening.

To my astonishment, two mermaids were prone on the sand, not moving nor showing any signs of life.

I was awed to be in the presence of such wonderful creatures, but had a sickening feeling in my stomach at the possibility that they were dying or even dead.

Someone had covered them with towels. I wasn’t sure if that was for their modesty or to preserve their skin and scales.

I yelled for someone to go find Doc Wilson. He was the town doctor and provided the best care a small town like ours could hope for.

In fact, the doctor had been known to even render help to the local farmers when their livestock would turn up sick.

The closest veterinarian was a boat ride away in Tacoma. However, that would soon change as the new Narrows Bridge was about to open in the fall.

Doc lived just down the road on Kitsap Street and hopefully would get here quick.

If anyone could help these poor, hapless creatures, it would be Doc. So we waited.

For a moment, I thought I saw some movement in one of the creatures.

Several onlookers gasped, but when I leaned in closer, they remained still and I had my doubts as to what I had seen and

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“If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes — and taken a picture — I wouldn’t believe it either.� whether they were still alive.

Doc Wilson arrived with great fanfare, lead by Sheriff Reilly, his patrol car lights flashing and that noisy siren blaring.

This was a big deal around here, and the sheriff was always sure to be right in the middle of any big doings.

Doc hurried down to where we were standing and crouched down to examine the mermaids. As the sheriff leaned in I could barely hear what they were saying, but when he stood up, he shouted, “Get a stretcher, they’re alive!�

The crowd cheered and everyone stepped back as Donnie Whitehall the town ambulance driver came into sight pulling his stretcher and carrying what appeared to be a cot.

They immediately loaded the two creatures onto the gurneys and then moved quickly to the awaiting ambulance.

In just a few minutes, the mermaids

were whisked off to what I assumed would be Bremerton Hospital.

But when I called the hospital later that afternoon, they had no record of any mermaids being admitted and the receptionist actually laughed at me.

I took the insult as unintentional and decided to go by Doc Wilson’s.

He operated out of his house on Kitsap Street. Doc wasn’t in, but his wife Hazel said something about him going with an ambulance to Seattle and that he would be home late.

I never could get a straight answer out of the Doc or Sheriff Reilly for that matter, about what happened to our two mermaids.

In fact, I am sure most people would have doubted the events of that day but for one thing.

I took a picture.

The Port Orchard City Council, Mayor, and Staff

Welcomes Cedar Cove Days Visitors

Visit Us At: www.cityofportorchard.us

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Friday, August 21, 2009 • Cedar Cove Chronicle

Arts & Crafts Festival Cedar Cove-inspired event features Northwest artistry at its best The Cedar Cove Days Arts and Crafts Festival features handcrafted products from renowned Pacific Northwest artisans.

We invite you to visit our local artisans, enjoy their wonderful work, and discover the items that will forever remind you of your Cedar Cove experience.

This four-day festival takes place on the scenic downtown Port Orchard waterfront. The times and dates are: August 27 August 28 August 29 August 30

10am – 6pm 10am – 6pm 10am – 8pm 10am – 2pm

Don’t miss the Port Orchard Farmers’ Market on Saturday from 9am – 3pm next to the Arts and Crafts Festival!

For more information visit www.cedarcovedays.com/ArtCraftsFestival.html Featured Artisans: n Ambergardens — Body Care, Lavender Products & Dried Flowers

n Artistry by Elissa — Pen & Ink Artwork with N.W. Themes n B. Louie Designs — Jewelry n Bead Away — Beaded Flatware n Bobbi Loudon Art — Fine Art Painting n Botanical Creations — Pressed Flowers behind Glass, Jewelry n Bud Groskopf — Wooden Toys n By Leah Wong — Jewelry n Bead It, etc — Designed Jewelry, Wind Chimes & Watches n Calypso Glass—Art Glass n Caricature Sketches by Kyle Kemper n Celebration Wines — Red Table Wine with Unique Wraps n Chris Stiles Art — Nature & Building Drawings n Country Memories — Soaps n Dancing Spirit Studio — Whimsical Art Dolls & Cards n Deer Park Designs— Copper Fish Sculpture n Designs By Madalynne — Jewelry n Dova Silks, Inc. — Fiber; Wearable Art

n Eagle Roost Productions — Bird Houses & Feeders n Faces of the Past — Mixed Media Wall Art of Whimsical Figures n Freeborn Metal Art — Garden Art n Fuzin’ Rokz — Jewelry n Gezellig Elegance — Jewelry n Hannah’s Stoneware — Raku Pottery & Stoneware n Homemade Happiness — Quilts, Stroller Wraps, Hooded Bath Towels n Image Northwest — Photography & Cards n James Kelsey Studios — Sculpture n Jewelry by Jewell — Jewelry/ Glass n John Bushnell Photography — Land & Seascapes n Kelphead Products — Body Care n Kitchen Ties — Textiles n Light Capture Photography — Landscape Photography n Mar-Leah’s Linens & Glass n Northwest Needlework — Children’s Clothing

n Olivia’s Originals — Watercolor: NW Lighthouses & Landscapes n Olympic Mountain Wildflowers — Photography & Cards n P’s Craft Corner — Knit & Crochet Items, Toys n Peaceful Stitches — Tote Bags n Raudabaugh, Jane — Crocheted Necklaces, Knitted Shawls & Cards n Sam’s Workshop — Garden Potting Sheds & Customized Furniture n Secret Garden Boutique — Garden Art, Handbags & Jewelry n She Who Sews — Table Runners, Placemats & Related n Simplistic Designs — Jewelry n Stocking Tree — Solar Yard Lights, Towels, Misc. n Studio Raven’s Nest — NW Coast Native-style Painting & Arts n Studio Rynkiewicz — Glass n The Barefoot Sisters — Body Care n Trop’s Chocolates — Fudge & Chocolate n Whirlwind Whirlies – Whirligigs

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Welcome to Amy’s on the Bay Also known as DD’s On the Cove in Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove Novels

Featuring Special Cedar Cove Menu ~ Kids Menu ~ Outdoor Deck Large Wine Selection ~ Northwest MicroBrews ~ Full Bar and Lounge Area ~ Open for Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

Amy’s on the Bay is located off Bay and Sidney Streets between Port Orchard Library (near Kitsap Transit Passenger Ferry Landing) and the Waterfront Park Gazebo.

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Friday, August 21, 2009 • Cedar Cove Chronicle

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