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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011 | Vol. 111, No. 35 | WWW.BAINBRIDGEREVIEW.COM | 75¢ at Battle Point Park. Page A12 ON THE TRAIL OF A LITTLE FUN
Lynwood ready to blossom now
John Jacobi may seek a rezone to include a small boutique lodge. By DENNIS ANSTINE Staff Writer
Connie Mears/Staff Photo
Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District Outdoor Programs Coordinator Jeff Ozimek, Bainbridge Island Cycle Shop owner Tom Clune and Squeaky Wheels co-founder Gordon Black converge on the trail at Gazzam Lake. Below (photo by Pat Egaas) birders on a Park District trip spot a memorable one.
John Jacobi now has a challenge to tackle during his “semi-retirement” years. The founder nearly 40 years ago of Windermere Real Estate in Seattle has purchased the stalled Blossom Hill development with the goal of helping turn the Lynwood Center neighborhood into a community service center that is second only to Winslow on Bainbridge Island. When Jacobi bought the 16.5 acres two weeks ago from Whidbey Island Bank he was still unsure about
exactly what to do with the three pieces of the puzzle, other than to rename the development Pleasant Beach Village and to continue with the general vision of the original developer/owner, Bill Nelson and Rich Pass LLC. He is no longer vague, however, especially about his ultimate goal. “It’s a huge project, though I’ve actually done something like it before and had some success. But this is not about the money in this case,” said Jacobi, who has spent his working life buying, selling and developing property. “This is about leaving a legacy for my family and being a steward for property that will be a good contribution to this community. I feel very strongly about it.” SEE JACOBI, A3
Outdoor program shifts gears Who will take Rolfes’ place? Metro Park & Recreation District’s newest department entices residents to go outside and play.
By DENNIS ANSTINE Staff Writer
By CONNIE MEARS Staff Writer
Squeaky Wheels co-founder Gordon Black knows the Gazzam Lake trails like his own backyard. It’s not that he could write a book about all he knows about mountain biking, he actually has written one – “Mountain Biking Washington.” With the leaves already starting to turn color, Black rode the trails Tuesday in preparation for the mountain biking skills clinic and bike trips he’ll be co-leading as part of Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District’s newest outdoor program.
Sharing the trail was Tom Clune, owner of Bainbridge Island Cycles, who’s logged a few miles of his own. “It’s easier to smile when you’re mountain biking than when you’re on a commute,” said Clune, another of the program’s instructors. Confirming that fact was the irrepressible grin on the face of Jeff Ozimek, Outdoor Programs Coordinator for the Metro Park District. All in a day’s work for
Ozimek, whose mission is to “build community by getting more people active outdoors.” Considering that average Americans spends 90 percent of their time indoors, that’s an ambitious goal – but Ozimek is wellprepared for the challenge. With a degree in recreation administration, Ozimek has a particular genius for making fun accessible. SEE OUTDOOR, A12
The chair of the Kitsap County Democratic Party would liked to have had more people interested in replacing Sen. Christine Rolfes in the State Legislature, but he’ll have to settle for a halfdozen. The party has been busy during the last few months, first going through the process of replacing state Sen. Phil Rockefeller, ultimately with fellow islander Rolfes. She had a year remaining as a state representative for the 23rd District Pos. 2 seat in the House, but made her intentions known as soon as Rockefeller was appointed to the Northwest Power and
Six file for 23rd Dist. seat in Legislature • Jesse Hudson Cockerham, Kingston • Drew Hansen, Bainbridge Island • Holly Mortlock, Bremerton • Ed Stern, Poulsbo • Peter Stockwell, Silverdale • Houston C. Wade, Bainbridge Island Conservation Council in June by Gov. Chris Gregoire. That took a couple of months, although only three SEE DEMOCRATS, A5