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kitsap week KITSAPweek Remembering Celebrating the MLK with days dream of action — In this edition J a n . 11 — 1 7, 2 0 1 3
LIFE AND CULTURE
Kitsap remembers the civil rights leader’s birthday with discussions, song and action.
Friday, January 11, 2013 | Vol. 112, No. 2 | www.northkitsapherald.com | 50¢
In the Herald North Kitsap BELLRINGER TOTAL: $28,846 Generosity will help North End residents — Page A3
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Forecasting 2013
Jobs, health care costs will remain top pressures North Kitsap Fishline
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sports NK comes back for win over Oly — Pages A8-9
2013 forecasts Human needs, page A1. n Economy, page A3. n Poulsbo, page A6. n Real estate, page A7. n
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what’s up
this week A bald eagle, treated for injuries at West Sound Wildlife Shelter, will be released Jan. 13. Keven Law
EAGLE RETURNS TO THE WILD BAINBRIDGE — West Sound Wildlife, the only wildlife and education center in Western Puget Sound, will release a bald eagle on Jan. 13, 10 a.m.
Shelter provides injured, orphaned and sick wild animals a second chance at life and promotes the well-being of wildlife through public outreach, education and involvement. Info: www. westsoundwildlife.org.
The release will take place on Bainbridge Island near the Wildlife Shelter.
FOLK CONCERT AT WWCA
According to shelter executive director Lisa Horn, the male bald eagle arrived at the center in October with injuries that were a result of a fight with another bald eagle. “Through the expert care by the staff and volunteers of the shelter, the eagle has healed and is ready to return to the wild,” Horn wrote. In 2012, West Sound Wildlife Shelter cared for 1,003 animals in need of medical care. The West Sound Wildlife
PORT ORCHARD — Folk guitarist-singersongwriter TR Ritchie performs in concert with 12-string guitar virtuoso Sam Weis on Jan. 26, 7 p.m., at the Western Washington Center for the Arts. Weis has performed with Leo Kottke, Robbie Basho and John Fahey. Tickets are $10 at the door. No reserved seating. WWCA is located at 521 Bay St., Port Orchard. Info: www.wwca.us.
Who will pay for school officer? Mayor will ask county, NKSD to contribute
By MARY NADER
local news n Wright becomes acting police chief Wednesday
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Four years into economic recovery, many people are still cautious in their optimism for the future. What kind of year will 2013 be? The Herald asked these experts to look into their crystal balls and tell us what we can expect this year.
n these unpredictable times, anticipating what’s ahead can be a daunting task. Fishline’s priorities are inextricably tied to local economic conditions, and where they will go is anyone’s guess. But it will be encouraging to note that Fishline’s increase in demand in 2012 was around 10 percent, compared to the 20 percent growth it’s seen each of the previous five years.
In this edition
By MEGAN STEPHENSON and KIPP ROBERTSON Herald staff
Carolyn and Gil Morales of Hansville contributed in November to the Thanksgiving dinner box program at St. Vincent de Paul in Poulsbo. Carolyn said contributing a box of food makes her realize how fortunate she is. “You want to do so much,” she said. Richard Walker / Herald Should this be an indicator of an improving local economy, perhaps 2013 will hold more promise for the many struggling neighbors who have weathered this prolonged recession?
Makenzie Moody is 60th Miss Poulsbo BREMERTON — Makenzie Moody was crowned the 60th Miss Poulsbo on Jan. 5 at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Theater. Makenzie, a 17-year-old junior at West Sound Academy, succeeds Michaela Meeker, a senior at Kingston High School whose platform was “Mentoring and Making a Difference.” Makenzie received $3,000 for winning the See MOODY, Page A17
For the hundreds still coming to us for help, difficulties stubbornly hang on. Jobs remain scarce, especially ones that offer a living wage and needed benefits. Many families are
patching together several part-time jobs that don’t offer consistent paychecks, creating a roller coasterlike personal economy. And since this type of work See needs, Page A6
Makenzie Moody is crowned the 60th Miss Poulsbo by Michaela Meeker, Miss Poulsbo 2012, as first runner-up Camren Robison looks on, Jan. 5 in Bremerton.
Mike Scott / Courtesy
POULSBO — Mayor Becky Erickson is committed to bringing a school resource officer back to Poulsbo schools. Shortly after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Dec. 14, where 20 children and six staff members were killed, Erickson sent an email to several local leaders asking to reinforce the protection of students by reinstating a police officer at Poulsbo schools. She wrote she intended to bring the topic up for discussion at a City Council meeting. “This is how … the best See OFFICER, Page A12
Davis’ suit says injury forced her to step down By MEGAN STEPHENSON
mstephenson@northkitsapherald.com
POULSBO — Wendy Davis, Poulsbo police sergeant and former deputy chief, and two other women are suing organizers of the Extreme K Mud Run, alleging gross negligence in the design of the course. Davis, Jaclyn Brant and Germaine Szewezyk filed suit against RDGB Royal Farms on See LAWSUIT, Page A13
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