North Kitsap Herald, June 01, 2012

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HERALD NORTH K ITSAP

SPORTS Champions: NK track team wins state title ■ KHS’ Daniels, Wicklein 4th in tennis ■

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Poulsbo Port chooses new commissioner Lawyer Stephen Swann is endorsed by the County Commission

A lot to celebrate New Point Casino opens; construction begins soon on new early childhood education center

By MEGAN STEPHENSON

By MEGAN STEPHENSON

mstephenson@northkitsapherald.com

mstephenson@northkitsapherald.com

POULSBO — The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Port of Poulsbo that lawyer Stephen Swann be appointed to the port commission. Port Commissioner Jim Rutledge said the port interviewed four candidates at a special meeting May 23 and recommended Swann to the county. “He’s shown real interest in the port, has an excellent Stephen Swann local and pre- was appointed vious residence to the Port record of com- Commission munity service, and brings a lot of personal expertise that will be useful to the port immediately,” Rutledge said. Swann and his wife, Lana, moved to Poulsbo in October from Virginia, where he was a judge advocate general for 24 years. Swann is a retired Coast Guard commander. The Swanns moved to Little Norway after visiting some friends

LITTLE BOSTON — During the second preview night for the new Point Casino, there were still some kinks to be worked out. But worry and stress were not on the menu. Employees mingled with guests, ensuring slot machines were working and admiring the design of the brand-new building. The new Point Casino opened to the public Thursday — at 52,000 square feet, it’s more than twice the size of the original casino. It has more than 600 machines, up from 150 when the original casino opened in 2002. The new Point also has an event center, a lounge with music stage, an upscale restaurant and two other dining venues. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe opened its new casino with a bang. Vendors, local businesses and VIPs hobnobbed with Tribal and casino employees Wednesday evening, trying their luck at the card tables and machines and

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sampling food. Tribal members enjoyed a preview Tuesday evening. They blessed the new building — a unique dome design. Built by

Sprung Instant Structures, the structure has a recyclable aluminum framework, a tensioned architectural overlay of Kevlar

VIP guests admire the interior of the new Point Casino, Wednesday. The new Point opened to the public Thursday.

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‘Class of 2025’ is last one for old Head Start center New center expected to open in March By RICHARD WALKER rwalker@northkitsapherald.com

LITTLE BOSTON — Elijah Purser was a star of the evening, a graduate, a future keeper of the culture. But after the ceremony,

as he and his family got in line for dinner, he was all boy. Asked what he liked most about Head Start, he said, “I like to play.” Asked what he wanted See HEAD START, Page A3

S’Klallam Head Start children participate in a song to welcome guests to their graduation Wednesday. Richard Walker / Herald

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