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Friday, February 20, 2015 | Vol. 114, No. 8 | NorthKitsapHerald.com | 50¢
NKSD beefing up prevention training
This song and dance man is only 11
Two suicides reported this year
Armed with some major honors, Wyatt Skelley is pursuing his dream in L.A.
By MELINDA WEER Herald correspondent
POULSBO — The second-leading cause of death for Washingtonians age 10–24 is suicide. That’s higher than the national average. In the North Kitsap School District, there have been two reported suicides
By RICHARD D. OXLEY
roxley@northkitsapherald.com
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OULSBO — Wyatt Skelley discovered his passion early in life. He was meant for a
stage. Dancing, acting, modeling; if there’s a stage, Wyatt can handle it. “When I was little, I always used to dance around the house, and I told mom I wanted to take dancing classes,” Wyatt said. “I loved it so much, I just wanted to be a dancer.” The 11-year-old said he has been dancing for five years. Hip hop is his favorite form. “I like the way I can express my feelings (through hip hop),” Wyatt said. “It just makes me feel really happy.” It wasn’t just dancing. Acting and modeling followed as he got connected with Seattle Talent, an agency for young actors, dancers and singers. “I started taking more acting classes and learning how to really act,” Wyatt said. “It’s really fun because I can pretend to be what I
this year, and four within the past five years, according to the district. On Feb. 12, NKSD Superintendent Patty Page said the district is developing a policy to respond to a new law that requires school districts to have a suicide prevention plan in place. “Nobody is taking this lightly,” she said. “Part of our strategic plan is nurturing and providing a safe See PREVENTION, Page A3
Kitsap Transit is building park-and-ride in Poulsbo By RICHARD D. OXLEY
roxley@northkitsapherald.com
Wyatt Skelley participated in the International Modeling and Talent Association’s annual competition, where an unidentified fan asked for a photo. Courtesy photo / Skelley family am not. I feel like it’s my passion.” The efforts of young Wyatt added up to a trip to Los Angeles in January, where he attended the International Modeling and Talent Association’s annual competition.
The association is well-known as a prime source for the entertainment industry’s top talent. A long list of celebrities were discovered at past association events, such as Katie See WYATT, Page A2
Brown Bear migrating off of 305 With Safeway on one side, Masi Shop on the other, says competition is too stiff By RICHARD D. OXLEY
roxley@northkitsapherald.com
POULSBO — Two Brown Bear gas stations
will shut off their pumps before the end of March. Poulsbo’s Brown Bear Chevron, on the corner of Highway 305 and Hostmark Street, will be closed by the end of February. “The last day will be (February) 26th,” said Steven Palmer, Brown Bear chief financial officer. See BROWN BEAR, Page A6
POULSBO — Kitsap Transit has long desired to plant a transit center in Poulsbo that would link commutes throughout the region. That desire will soon be a reality. “As we all know, (Highway) 305 has high
A ROUTE OF OUR OWN ■ A look at Kitsap Transit’s Poulsbo Loop, which is free (for now). — Pages A12-13
quantities of traffic passing through Poulsbo and through communities on See TRANSIT, Page A6
Brown Bear — the company, not the sculpture — says gas station competition is too stiff on Highway 305.
Richard D. Oxley / Herald
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