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P.G. shoreline plan upsets neighbors S’Klallam Tribe worried about impacts to bay
OPINION Election Day is Tuesday. Make your vote count
By MEGAN STEPHENSON
mstephenson@northkitsapherald.com
POULSBO — Although the county has nearly 300 miles of marine, lake, river and stream shoreline to
account for in its Shoreline Management Program update, much of the testimony Monday from the north end of the county dealt with a half-mile stretch in Port
Gamble. Two parties are at odds over the future of the former Pope Resources mill site: owners of Olympic Property Group say their plan to rede-
A dance with the undead
velop the site will restore ecological function decimated in the 150-year history of the wood mill, and stimulate the tourism industry; the Port See PORT GAMBLE, Page A2
Deputy police chief steps down
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Mayor: Davis takes sergeant position, citing ‘personal issues’ Herald staff
sports A look at who’s going to Districts, State — Page A6-7
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Food Bank Kingston Food Bank needs a home — now —Page A20
Time change Set your clocks back, check smoke detectors — Page A13
ombies weren’t looking for brains Oct. 27 in Kingston, they were looking for a good beat. More than 40 people gathered at noon at Cup and Muffin to recreate Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ dance. This is the second year Kingston has participated in Thrill the World, a worldwide simultaneous dance that is constantly breaking its own Guinness World Record. Despite the rain, students from the North Kitsap Options program and adults who just wanted to dance entertained with their creepy zombie moves. Kristen Chandler and her friend, Kristina Hanson, had the idea to join Thrill the World a few years ago. Hanson taught the dance to participants at Poulsbo Athletic Club, and Zero Gravity also provided Thriller classes. This year’s Kingston Thrill the World raised $100 in donations for the Sarcoma Foundation. See page A10 for more photos. Megan Stephenson / Herald
POULSBO — Deputy Police Chief Wendy Davis has chosen to step down as deputy chief and accept a position of sergeant with the department, according to a city news release. “After bringing personal issues to the Mayor and Chief, it was mutually agreed upon that the change was in the best interests of all parties,” the press release, issued by the mayor’s office, stated. Details were not available by press time. Phone messages were left for Davis. Police Chief Dennis Swiney said he had no comment. The Herald was unable to connect with Mayor Becky Erickson. Sgt. Robert Wright, a 22-year veteran of the department, has accepted the deputy chief position, effective Nov. 1. Davis, a former Bremerton police sergeant, was sworn in
For many firefighters, there’s no higher calling By MEGAN STEPHENSON
mstephenson@northkitsapherald.com
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ince August, the recruits have been training during the week. The days begin early, usually 6:30 a.m., with run-
Part two of a two-part series ning and other fitness drills. The instructor will setup a plan for the day — maybe n the classroom, learning how
air flow affects a structural fire, maybe learning hydrant operations. The training ends around 5 p.m., and some of the interns go back to their other jobs. There are 14 members of
the 2012 Volunteer-Intern Academy this year, whittled down from 35 applicants after a written exam and interview. All graduated Oct. 20, where the interns were
See DAVIS, Page A15
“The biggest compliment in the world is that someone wants to be like you.”
See FIREFIGHTERS, Page A14
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