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Friday, October 21, 2011 | Vol. 110, No. 42 | WWW.NORTHKITSAPHERALD.COM | 50¢
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PUMPKIN WALK The 18th annual Pumpkin Walk will be held Oct. 21 and 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Bainbridge Gardens, 9415 Miller Road NE, Bainbridge. Walk along the nature trail with 300 carved and glowing pumpkins lighting your way. This family-oriented event is a fundraiser for the Bainbridge Island Boys and Girls Club. Admission is free and there is a suggested cash donation at each attraction. Costumes are optional. Info: (206) 842-5888.
“THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW”
Port Gamble Ghost Conference explores the paranormal.
Do the “Time Warp” on Oct. 21-23 and 28-30 at Central Stage Theatre of County Kitsap, 9729 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale. Performance times: Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $12-$17 and are available at www. cstock.org. Accessory kits for audience members to participate in the show are $10 and will be available at the door.
See story, page 2 The Walker-Ames house in Port Gamble is considered one of the most haunted homes in Western Washington.
INSIDE: Haunted houses in Port Gamble / in Kitsap Week SPORTS: A6-8
Erin Jennings / Kitsap Week
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Conservancy has 18 months to raise funds Campaign begins for purchase of 7,000 acres, two miles of Port Gamble Bay shoreline By MEGAN STEPHENSON mstephenson@northkitsapherald.com
PORT GAMBLE — Cascade Land Conservancy has formed
Poulsbo’s new deputy police chief starts Nov. 2
a “formidable” partnership with Pope Resources and several interested organizations to acquire 7,000 acres of Pope Resources
land around Port Gamble for preservation. The conservancy has 18 months to identify its funding sources to buy 7,000 acres of forest land and 1.8 miles of shoreline from Olympic Property Group, Pope Resources’ real estate arm. “This can lead this region [and is] among the most important
projects to save Puget Sound,” conservancy President Gene Duvernoy said. “It may not be the most robust economy, but this is the time to do it.” David Nunes, president and CEO of Pope Resources, said the option agreement with the conservancy is flexible — the conservancy is not locked into a price,
Marathon draws 400 runners
Was first female sergeant in Bremerton By RICHARD WALKER
See DAVIS, Page A3
See PORT GAMBLE, Page A9
Viking Avenue looks ahead Holiday tree-lighting ceremony planned, car show proposed
rwalker@northkitsapherald.com
POULSBO — Poulsbo’s new deputy police chief was the best overall recruit in her class, the first female sergeant in her department’s history, and honored by the Red Cross for saving a life at a vehicle collision in 2010. Bre m e r ton Police Sgt. Wendy L. Davis came out on top of a field of 40 candidates to become Wendy L. Davis P o u l s b o ’ s is Poulsbo’s new new deputy deputy police chief. Chief chief Dennis Swiney announced her hire Tuesday and said her first day on the job will be Nov. 2. She will be paid $87,811 per year, Swiney said. Her hire brings the department up to 19 full-time equivalent employees: 10 officers, three sergeants, one detective, one support services manager, one police clerk, and one chief. One police clerk position is vacant and is scheduled to be filled.
which will be determined by land appraisers. Jon Rose, Olympic Property Group president, speculated the price for all the land would be less than $70 million. As Duvernoy said at Wednesday’s meeting in Port Gamble, now the work begins.
By MEGAN STEPHENSON mstephenson@northkitsapherald.com
current technology systems. Every said a large number of computers in the district are in need of replacement, which would cost more than $500,000. However,
POULSBO — Viking Avenue businesses are reviving the thoroughfare’s Christmas tree-lighting ceremony this year in an endeavor to bring consumers and residents back to the once-busy district. The event, tentatively scheduled for Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m., at a site to be determined, will include food vendors and entertainment. It’s been 20 years since the last ceremony was held, said Elda Armstrong, office manager at ADA Engineering on Viking. She also owns St. Mick’s Tree Farm and will donate the tree. “We want to let people know businesses [on Viking] are still in business,” Armstrong said. “We need to pull together in this economy and buy local.” The “we” Armstrong is referring to is a group of property and business owners on Viking, concerned
See LEVY, Page A2
See VIKING, Page A2
Angela Wolbaum, right, prepares to high-five Emily Calder on Fjord Drive as friends Becky Calder, Trish Tougas and Mindy Calder cheer her on Oct. 16 during the second annual Poulsbo Marathon. Wolbaum completed her first half-marathon. There were more than 400 participants in the marathon and half-marathon, which benefit the North Kitsap Trails Association. See story on page A7. Johnny Walker / For the Herald
North Kitsap School Board may propose tax levy for technology By KIPP ROBERTSON krobertson@northkitsapherald.com
POULSBO — The North Kitsap School Board is preparing to make recommendations for a second property tax levy. A technology levy is being considered by the board. The earliest
the public might see a levy up for vote is February or April, however, technology director Bill Every said a February election would be too early. During the school board meeting Wednesday, Every raised concerns over the district’s lack of
“The sooner the board decides on a levy, the sooner the marching orders can be given.” — District tech director Bill Every
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