Bremerton Patriot, September 23, 2011

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 | Vol. 13, No. 37 WWW.BREMERTONPATRIOT.COM | 50¢

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MADAMA BUTTERFLY Kitsap Opera celebrates its 20th year with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly, ” Sept. 23 and 25 at the Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Popular the world over, this exotic work with its heartbreaking theme will be headed by a seasoned

Cio-Cio-San. Jacqueline Quirk has sung this role for the Canton Symphony in China, and was the non-Japanese chosen only to sing the role for the international Madam Butterfly competition in Nagasaki. Tickets range from $18 to $58. Info: www. admiraltheatre.org, or (360) 373-6743.

THE ATOMIC BOMBSHELLS The Atomic Bombshells are Seattle’s professional, polished and perfectly choreographed Burlesque troupe. They perform on Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave., Bainbridge. Appropriate for ages 18 and older. Tickets: $25. Info: www. bainbridgeperformingarts. org.

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Some Manette businesses down 40 percent since Manette Bridge closure Businesses could be eligible for loss of business relief from the state

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Road closure and “businesses open” signs are pictured on Harkins Street in Manette. Since the Manette Bridge closure in July, area business owners say business has been tough. BY KRISTIN OKINAKA KOKINAKA@CENTRALKITSAPREPORTER.COM

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heir numbers are down, yet Manette business owners aren’t blaming the economy — it’s the

County to cut millions, 2012 already crimped

bridge. Since the Manette Bridge’s closure to all motor vehicles July 24, traffic has been rerouted via the Warren Avenue Bridge, but many Manette business owners say they aren’t seeing much

BY GREG SKINNER GSKINER@CENTRALKITSAPREPORTER.COM

Kitsap County commissioners have started the task of squeezing $2.4 million out of their general operatoins budget, which has seen nothing but cuts since the recession caught counties across the state off guard in 2009. The Board of County Commissioners last week sat for budget request briefings

business from the longer route. The 81-year-old bridge is being replaced buy the Washington State Department of Transportation and the new bridge remains scheduled to open in November.

delivered by department heads as part the 2012 general fund budget preparation. A total of 19 departments asked for a combined $81,302,402 for 2012 operations covering everything from public health, to the court system, to the transmissions in county vehicles. The requested amount surpasses the approved 2011 budget by $600,000. Commissioners say the total revenue expected for 2012 continues to decline and

“This is the toughest time we’ve been through,” said Brett Hayfield, owner of the Boat Shed in Manette. “We make money in the summer and hang on SEE MANETTE, A6

is expected to be $78,921,443 – leaving a $2.38 million gap for the BOCC to close in order to balance between department wants and reality. Where the cuts will come from no one will yet say. BOCC chairperson Charlotte Garrido said she’s not yet drawn lines of protection around any budget, including the Sheriff SEE BUDGET, A7


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