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Vol. 30 No. 2 • February
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Appletree Cove dredge bumped to July By MEGAN STEPHENSON
Staff Writer
KINGSTON — Boaters, prepare for some interruption this summer: the Port of Kingston’s maintenance dredge of Appletree Cove will begin in July. The boat launch and marine traffic will be affected by “period-
ic” closures during the two-week dredge. The port declared a state of emergency and began applying for permits in September, when it became clear the cove was becoming shallower because of silt buildup.
During low tide, A, B and C docks and the boat launch are not always accessible. Several boats have grounded since summer. Silt has been steadily building up since the marina was originally dredged in 1967, and became worse when the Kingston Road
bridge was completed last spring, opening up the Carpenter Creek estuary to its natural flow into the cove. The effect of the opened estuary into Appletree Cove pressured the need for a dredge but did not cause it, Port Manager Kori Henry said.
Search for permanent home continues
By RICHARD WALKER
Editor
By RICHARD WALKER
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See FOOD BANK, Page 3
See DREDGING, Page 2
Deadline nears for option on Pope land
Kingston Food Bank safe for now
KINGSTON — The Kingston Food Bank is settled into its cozy new quarters. But the new site, in the Windermere Real Estate building on 26569 Lindvog Road NE at Highway 104, is temporary. And so the search for a permanent home continues. “We are settled in. We’re not sure about a permanent place yet, but we still have our feelers out,” said Barb Fulton, food bank director. The food bank is open Wednesdays and Fridays, noon to 3 p.m. The phone numbers are the same: 297-4861 and 297-7100. Kingston Food Bank also has a Facebook page. The food bank was forced to leave the site it shared with a VFW post and a church because the Kitsap County Parks and
The port was racing to have its environmental testing and permit applications approved by January, so it could complete the dredge before the fish spawning window closed Feb. 28. However, Henry said the port’s soil analysis
From right, Kingston Food Bank director Barb Fulton talks to a client Jan. 23 at the food bank’s new location. The food bank continues its search for a permanent home. Kipp Robertson / Staff photo
Neighbor Aid raises $56,785 for ShareNet KINGSTON – The community contributed $56,785 to ShareNet’s 2012 Neighbor Aid campaign. That’s down from the $73,846 contributed in the 2011 campaign but, ShareNet executive director Mark Ince writes in his column in this edition of the Kingston Community News, each donation will “support ShareNet’s efforts
Community PO Box 250, Kingston WA 98346 360.297.2266 • www.sharenetfoodbank.org
fighting hunger and poverty issues in the North End.” All told, donations were made by 394 households, individuals,
organizations and companies. “Neighbor Aid 2012 enjoyed the support of hundreds of local See SHARENET, Page 3
PORT GAMBLE — Fifty-six days. Assuming you’re reading this on Feb. 1, that’s how much time the Kitsap Forest & Bay Coalition has left in its option agreement to purchase up to 7,000 acres of North Kitsap timberland and shoreline from Pope Resources. Jon Rose, president of Pope Resources’ Olympic Property Group, said he doesn’t think the coalition will raise enough money by the March 28 deadline to buy all of Pope’s North Kitsap land. But transactions are likely as the coalition and Pope consider a complex package of price offsets and funds from a variety of sources. Pope Resources agreed in fall 2011 to keep the land off the market while the coalition raises money to purchase the land for conservation, public open space, trails and non-motorized access to the water. The agreement expires March 28. After that, Pope Resources officials have said they plan to See LAND, Page 12
Sizable donation for Village Green will be revealed Jan. 26 KINGSTON — A “sizable donation” will be revealed at a public fundraising kickoff for the new Kingston Community Center, proposed for the Village Green. A source close to the donation said he could not disclose the
source or amount, but called it “sizable.” It’s bound to give a shot in the arm to the fundraising campaign, which gets under way Jan. 26, 3 p.m., at the Village Green Picnic Pavilion.
The event is called “Gather for the Green.” Those attending will participate in a group photo, forming the outline of the new community center. Next, there will be a parade to the existing community See VILLAGE GREEN, Page 12
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Continued from page 1 plan was not yet accepted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as of Jan. 17. “We knew the time was tight,” Henry said. The soil analysis is the last step before obtaining a Kitsap County shoreline exemption permit, which
then leads to the Department of Fish and Wildlife hydraulic permit, then the Corps of Engineers permit, known as a “Nationwide 10 permit.” After all the permits are obtained, the port can open the project up for bid. The next fish window opens July 15. The soil samples will be studied for contamination. Henry said she expects the
soil will be clean, because there has never been an industrial site along the cove, and the port incorporated in 1919. If the soil is contaminated, however, that could double the cost of the dredge, currently estimated at $698,000. Henry said if clean, the sedimentation dredged would be disposed of at an open water disposal
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spot near Everett. If the soil is too polluted, it will be disposed of upland, a much more expensive process. Henry said because she has more time now, she will look for and apply for grant funding to help pay for the dredge. This will also give the Corps of Engineers more time to decide if it will contribute to dredging the federal navigation channel
just outside the breakwater; the Corps previously said it could not afford that portion of the dredge. Henry said the port will continue to measure the tide and put up warning signs, cautioning of shallow areas during low tide.
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‘Yack and Snack’ with KCAC Feb. 20 KINGSTON — Free Wi-Fi in downtown Kingston. New sidewalks on Highway 104. Commercial and retail vacancies. A new website highlighting tourism-related businesses and events. New construction at the Village Green. Citizen safety. Higher trash-collection rates. Helping children and those in need. What do all these disparate issues have in common? They are part of the fabric of the community and open for discussion at the Kingston Open House — called “Yack and Snack” — hosted by the Kingston Citizens Advisory Council. Yack and Snack is Feb. 20, 7–9 p.m., at Kingston Middle School, 9000 NE West Kingston Road. Food will be provided by several local food companies, including J’aime les Crepes, Mi Sueno Catering and Taqueria, The Tea Room at Port Gamble/ Bistro By Night, Flying Pickle, CB Nuts, IGA and Albertsons. “It’s really all about the people,” said Nancy Langwith, chairwoman of the Open House. “It’s about the volunteers who give their time, talent and energy so freely and our county leadership who are helping to make Kingston a better community.” Many volunteer service organizations and local service agencies will be on hand to explain what they are doing for the community. County Commissioner Rob Gelder will be joined by the leadership of the Department of Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Public Works and the Public Utility District to converse with residents. “I appreciate all the time and energy the advisory council members have put into bringing this annual community open house to fruition,” Langwith said. “There are new ideas and many ways for the community to plug into what’s happening in our community.” Online: www.kitsapgov. com/dcd/Community%20 Advisor y%20Councils/ Kingston/kcac.htm.
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Food Bank
Continued from page 1 Recreation Department plans to demolish the building, which it owns. County Parks Director Jim Dinwiddie said in an earlier interview that the building has sustained considerable water damage from leaks and needs approximately $90,000 in renovations — money the county doesn’t have. The VFW post and Faith Community Church also moved out. Windermere is letting the food bank have the space rent-free until it’s leased. The food bank only pays for utilities and phone. “It’s nice and open, a wonderful clean building,” Fulton said. “Windermere has gone out
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Continued from page 1 individuals, businesses, service clubs and schools, all coming together through ShareNet to help hungry people in our community,” he wrote. “Your support, whether time, money, or service, ensures ShareNet can continue to operate. If you met our clients directly, they would tell you themselves how grateful they are. We extend that gratitude toward you.” According to Ince, ShareNet experienced growth in all areas. “We distributed over 35,000 more pounds of food this year than last. We had almost 800 more individual instances of service in 2012. More service means more work: volunteers served over 1,000 more hours than in 2011.” Of the money raised by Neighbor Aid, $30,000 to $35,000 is used to help people faced with eviction or losing their utilities, Ince said. “From our perspective, we’re not down about it, we’re not focusing on it. It’s still a real significant amount of money and we’re intensely grateful for it,” Ince said. “The discrepancy isn’t significant enough that it will undermine our budget. We could get a grant that we’ve never received before. We never know what’s going to transpire through the year.” This year, ShareNet, North Kitsap Fishline and St. Vincent de Paul will administer funds from the Poulsbo Lions/Raab Foundation Bellringer
of [its] way to make us feel at home.” The food bank has had to pare down to fit into the 800 square feet, half the size of its previous location. “We’re compacting the best we can,” Fulton said. “We’ve cut back to coats and jackets on our clothing rack. The food, we’ve worked it out the best we can. We’ve got boxes under tables.” And so the search is on for a site within walking distance of the downtown core — not any further than the Windermere building — to accommodate the food bank clients who walk. The food bank serves approximately 150 people a week, Fulton said. Clients can get one “main food box” a month, and come in on Wednesdays and Fridays for
Fund — $29,000 raised in December and January to assist local residents in financial crisis. Ince said ShareNet’s share of that money “will definitely offset” the decline in Neighbor Aid contributions. Ince said ShareNet’s annual budget is approximately $150,000. Eight to 10 percent of the budget comes from grants, 5 to 7 percent comes from federal programs, and rest comes from Neighbor Aid and individual contributions through the year. ShareNet is a state-registered charity operating under the 501c3 of Bayside Community Church. It operates a food bank and thrift store, and provides emergency food provision, emergency power and rental assistance for residents
“It’s nice and open, a wonderful clean building. Windermere has gone out of its way to make us feel at home.” — Barb Fulton, director, Kingston Food Bank
fresh fruits and vegetables. Fulton said most clients are age 40 and older. Some are homeless, between the ages of 16-21. Of homeless teens, she estimates that five or six live outside, others stay with friends. Fulton said she hopes to meet “someone with a building who has a big heart and wants a tax write-
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faced with shut-off notices or eviction, and a weekend take-home food program for school children.
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off” and can provide a new, permanent home for the food bank. She said it could be a secondary building in a residential zone. She thinks the food bank would be a good fit with the other community services planned for the Village Green. Fulton is confident the food bank will find a new, permanent home. “The community is totally wonderful,” she said. “The Kiwanis Club and the Boy Scouts have food drives for us, private organizations have food drives, we get a lot of community donations. The Kiwanis bought us a new freezer. Most of what we get is from the community.” The Kingston Food Bank was founded more than 50 years ago by Fulton’s par-
ents. It operated out of the VFW building for about 40 years. Fulton’s committed to keeping it going. “It was important to my mom and my dad,” she said, adding that three generations of her family have worked for the food bank. Continuing the family food bank tradition: “My greatgranddaughter. She’s 1 and she likes to take food off the shelves,” Fulton quipped. The Kingston Food Bank serves people in the downtown area. ShareNet is located out of town — at 26061 United Road, Kingston — and operates a food bank and thrift store. It also provides emergency assistance to families facing eviction or utility cutoff because of financial crisis. ShareNet’s service area
includes Kingston, Eglon, Hansville, Indianola, Little Boston, Port Gamble, and some border addresses in Poulsbo and Suquamish. Mark Ince, executive director of ShareNet, said both organizations meet needs in the community. “For a small subset of people who live downtown and have no transportation, it’s valuable to be able to walk to the [Kingston] food bank,” he said. “[Kingston] is a small place to have two food banks, but [ShareNet and Kingston Food Bank] are two different organizations with two different scopes of services and service areas. Because they’re so different, the community can accommodate them.”
ShareNet’s ser vice area is Kingston, Eglon, Hansville, Indianola, Little Boston, Port Gamble, and some border addresses in Poulsbo and Suquamish. The rest of North Kitsap is served by Fishline. ShareNet is affiliated with the Kitsap County Food Bank Coalition, the Washington Food Coalition, Feeding America, Food
Lifeline, and Northwest Harvest. The purchasing power of these networks helps ShareNet stretch every dollar. If you have need or would like to contribute to ShareNet as a donor or volunteer, here’s the contact
information: ShareNet, 6061 United Road, Kingston. Mail: P.O. Box 250, Kingston, WA 98346. Phone: (360) 297-2266. Online: www.sharenetfoodbank.org.
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he North End, without a representative in the U.S. House of Representatives for much of 2012 and represented for a month-and-a-half by Rep. Suzan DelBene in the old 1st District, is now represented full-time by Derek Kilmer, the former state senator from Gig Harbor. Kilmer is off to a good start as our new representative in Congress (we’re in the 6th District now thanks to reapportionment, in case you missed it). Kilmer, who took office Jan. 3, was named to the House Armed Services Committee, and the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. Both committees are important to Kitsap County and the 6th District. He’s spending a month in the district, meeting and listening to constituents. On Jan. 17, he hosted an open house at his Bremerton district office. The next day, he spoke at a meeting of the Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Club. Kilmer (http://kilmer.house.gov) works for you. Get to know him. His district office is in the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St., Suite 500, Bremerton, WA 98337. The phone number is (360) 373-9725. You can follow his legislation and votes on http://thomas. loc.gov. Kilmer’s district office deals primarily with casework and community outreach. District residents who have comments, questions or need assistance with a federal department or agency can contact the district office. Members of Congress are paid $174,000 a year. Keep in touch with our state legislators too. Rep. Sherry Appleton is vice chairwoman of the Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee, and a member of the Capital Budget and Public Safety committees. You can contact her at LEG 132, P.O. Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600. (360) 786-7934, (800) 562-6000, (800) 635-9993 (TTY), email appleton.sherry@leg.wa.gov. You can follow her legislation and votes at www.leg.wa.gov/house/representatives/Pages/appleton.aspx. Rep. Drew Hansen is assistant majority whip, vice chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and member of the Finance and Higher Education committees. You can contact him at JLOB 369, P.O. Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600. (360) 786-7842, (800) 562-6000, (800) 635-9993 (TTY), email drew.hansen@leg.wa.gov. You can follow his legislation and votes at www.leg. wa.gov/house/representatives/Pages/hansen.aspx. Sen. Christine Rolfes is ranking member of the Natural Resources & Parks Committee, assistant ranking member of the Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee, and a member of the Transportation Committee. She’s also a member of joint select committees on Veterans’ and Military Affairs, Education Accountability, and School Funding, and the Ecosystem Coordination Board. You can contact her in Olympia at 230 John A. Cherberg Building, Olympia, WA 98504-0430, (360) 7867644; and at her district office in Poulsbo City Hall, 200 NE Moe St., Poulsbo, WA 98370, (360) 598-1960. You can email her at https://dlr.leg.wa.gov/memberemail/mailform.aspx?chamber=s&district=23. You can follow her legislation and votes at www.leg.wa.gov/ senate/senators/Pages/rolfes.aspx. Legislators are paid $42,106 a year.
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Family thankful for efforts to find son We want to thank the Kitsap County Sheriff ’s Department for their quick response the night our son, Brandon Blanford, went missing. We extend special thanks to the Kitsap County Sheriff ’s Search & Rescue Unit; Washington Explorer Search and Rescue, Kitsap Unit; All Breed Canine Search and Rescue; German Shepherd Search Dogs of Washington State; North Kitsap Fire & Rescue; and Suquamish Police Department. The wonderful sheriffs and overwhelming search effort helped us to cope in this crisis. Thanks again and God bless you. The Blanford Family Hansville
Reaction to school shootings in Conn. People have been asking in the aftermath of the Newtown tragedy, “How could God allow that to happen?” Well, let me think. We’ve legislated God out of every public area of life, especially in the schools, and confined Him to the churches. We’ve made our schools “drug-free zones,” “gun-free zones,” and “God-free zones.” Then we’re surprised when He doesn’t prevent what happened in Newtown? Even in churches, many people would like God to be just a soft cuddly “babyJesus-in-a-manger” or a jolly Santa Claus rather than an Aslan the Lion as in “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.” When Susan in that book says, “Is he quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion.” Mr. Beaver replies “Safe? Don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ’Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” God never forces Himself on anyone, but He has
warned us about how things will be if we choose to exclude Him and His protective presence from our lives. So don’t be shocked if, “when the cat is removed, the rats begin to show up.” Don Wiens Kingston n
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It is time that reason must be observed and the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution be repealed. A well-reasoned amendment assuring the right of a citizen of the United States to keep and own a firearm should be formed. This amendment must place restrictions on the type and operation of permitted firearms and ammunition. This amendment shall require a permit and vetting prior to issue of permit. Certain circumstances such as mental impairment, instability or a history of such would deny a permit. A permit to own a firearm would be no different than a permit to operate a vehicle, a driver’s license. Time is of the essence in this needed action. Earle L. Willey Indianola
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The heartache of losing so many children to an act of evil at Sandy Hook Elementary School appears to have left us all searching for why and how to make sure it never happens again. Recent letters to the editor remind me much of the Book of Job in the Bible. Job’s three friends all came to the aid of Job’s suffering, but instead of silence they all brought their views of why this happened to him, but forgot the reason they came in the first place. The reason was to support a friend who was suffering. Our president perhaps showed us the best leadership of his administration in urging us to “Love one another.” In the Old and New Testament scriptures, the constant direction is to love our children. Before people who love God can have those conversations about stopping these crimes against children, in regards to gun control and mental health, perhaps we should be constantly looking to ways to help those youth who are marginalized, those who get lost
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through the cracks in the culture of today. All our youth in this world of today deserve a culture that supports and loves them, and to know about a God that does also. Our first priority from people of faith is how to show the love of God to a new generation that seems to have everything at their fingertips, except that love. Mick Sheldon Kingston
Thank you for crime reports I wrote to you a couple of months ago commenting that the Kingston Community News was not including a listing of the local crimes occurring in our neighborhood. Now that both the North Kitsap Herald and Kingston Community News are publishing these reports, I want to commend you for your receptiveness to my suggestion. It is important that people be aware of these types of crimes and you are performing an important service by reporting both the good news and bad See LETTERS, Page 5
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roduction of the Kingston Community News sometimes comes at a challenging time. As I write this, the newsroom and production staffs are busy working on the February edition of KCN, while simultaneously working on the North Kitsap Almanac, the North Kitsap Herald and Kitsap Week, and posting stories to websites and Facebook and Twitter. A challenging time it may be, but I enjoy this time of the month, when I read the dispatches from our KCN correspondents. Kipp Robertson, Megan Stephenson and I write
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Didn’t like cartoon in January edition The cartoon on the opinion page of the January Kingston Community News wasn’t funny and is misleading by implying that WSF vessel personnel will use marijuana. Nothing has changed at the federal level and compulsory drug testing of the crews is still a fact. The only folks getting high on the ferries will be the customers. “Hope you enjoyed your
Editor’s notebook By RICHARD WALKER news and feature stories, but our correspondents are the ones who give KCN its community flavor. Their columns inform, enlighten, entertain. They tell stories. They compel action. They let us into their lives, connecting with us through a like experience. What I’m trying to say is, our correspondents make KCN what it is. Their work is worth more to us than any “thank you” gathering or certificate of appreciation
trip on the ferry” has now taken on another meaning. Paul S. Wartes Hansville
Your gifts will keep on giving Each year I am amazed at the incredible generosity of our community. As we approached the end of the year and prepared for the Neighbor Aid fundraiser and the ShareNet Christmas Shop, I admit I had overwhelming doubts if we’d pull it together and have enough. We always do, because of the collective effort of our wonderful community and the friends of ShareNet that believe in and support our work. This year, 186 children and students up to age 18
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could ever say. And what a group it is: Betsy Cooper, who’s donned snorkel gear to introduce us to the thriving sea life in the Apple Tree Cove estuary. Walt Elliott, who can boil down the workings of the ferry system and bring it home in understandable and humorous language (and draws some fine editorial page cartoons). Harriet Muhrlein, who mines interesting stories from Kingston’s past and gets a column to me without fail, even when sunning in Indio, Calif. Marylin Olds, our deep thinker who writes an insightful New York Timesworthy issues column for our Op-Ed page.
Our understanding of the Port Gamble S’Klallam people and culture is strengthened by S’Klallam Chairman Jeromy Sullivan’s Noo-Kayet column. We learn about our environment from Naomi Maasberg, local goings-on from Donna Lee Anderson and Shana Smith, life lessons from Denise Roundy, Jacque Thornton and Wendy Tweten. Marilyn Bode’s studentartist profiles help us see the importance of art education. Pete DeBoer keeps readers apprised of what’s going on at the port — and we learn a new word every month. Kyler Lacey helps us see the world through a
teenager’s eyes. Mark Ince helps us stay aware of needs in the community. Because of Michele Laboda’s column, we know that North Kitsap Fire and Rescue is about so much more than just fire and rescue. And because of Dr. Thomas Lamar, we know that chiropractic is about more than just getting an adjustment, it’s a philosophy and a way of life. Nick Jewett, Bob Lee and Nancy Martin keep us apprised of the difference volunteers are making in our community, and how we can be a part of the good work. Tomi Whalen brings the library and its activities to life in each column. Jan
received Christmas gifts. Giving trees at Kingston IGA and the Kingston Chamber of Commerce, collection barrels in businesses, schools and stores, individual donations, and the year-long collection by the Kingston Kiwanis Club provided a bountiful selec-
tion of gifts. Thank you for easing the burden and concerns of financially stretched families at Christmas. Neighbor Aid 2012 did not reach our goal. In January, the board of directors were to meet to determine how our 2013 budget goals will be affected. Would you con-
sider becoming a monthly contributor? ShareNet is a 501c3 non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible. Our food bank is an active member of both the Washington State and Kitsap County Food Bank Coalitions. These associa-
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Life, liberty and guns: How can we reduce violence? O
ne of the hottest topics today is gun violence and how to eliminate it. America is a gun culture. Guns have been a big part of our nation since before the beginning and that’s not going to end. Gun rights are now constitutionally protected by the U.S. Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Second Amendment. An estimated 300 million guns are currently owned by Americans. And approximately half of our families currently have one in their homes. What are the reasons for owning a gun? Some guns are for sports or hunting. Some guns are to protect the individual and his/ her families, and so help to make their owners feel safer. At the farther end of the spectrum there are even gun owners who may feel a
as it turns out By marylin olds gun gives them some control against a society they feel is infringing on their beliefs and freedoms. Unfortunately, gun violence is escalating rapidly. The vast majority of Americans agree that something must be done to ensure our collective safety. The proposed solutions, however, are miles apart.
1. More Guns For: The NRA and the gun lobby propose an armed population to deter gun violence; everyone should have a gun. As author David Kopel recently wrote for the New York Times, “selfdefense [is] the most fundamental of all inherent, natural rights. Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.” Against: Colin Goddard, an advocate with the Brady Campaign, believes, “If more guns would lead to less crime, then why is America not the safest place in the world, with 300 million guns?” As it stands now, America’s homicide rate is “about seven times higher than other developed countries.” According to the latest National Vital Statistics Report, there were more than 32,000 gunshot deaths in 2011. Even if it’s true that guns don’t kill people, guns still make killing much easier.
2. President Obama’s new gun safety laws. Laws up for Congressional approval include: n Reinstating a ban on assault weapons. n Limiting ammunition magazines to a 10-round limit. n Closing loopholes for gun shows and private sales. n Banning armor-piercing bullets. n Universal criminal background checks on all gun buyers. n Improving access to mental health services (also helping address gun suicides); and n Increasing school security and safety. Against: The NRA’s vice president recently wrote, “It’s not about protecting your children. It’s not about stopping crime. It’s about banning your guns ... PERIOD!” NRA president David Keene says he does not
support universal background checks, but that the NRA does support banning “mentally incompetents” from buying guns. Author Thomas Sewell writes, “The key fallacy of so-called gun control laws is that such laws do not in fact control guns. They simply disarm law-abiding citizens, while people bent on violence find firearms readily available.” For: Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords — who was shot in a mass shooting/ murder in Arizona — and her astronaut husband, Mark Kelly, have formed a political action committee called Americans for Responsible Solutions. “What we want is what the majority of NRA members and other Americans want: responsible changes in our laws to require responsible gun ownership and reduce gun violence. “Special interests purporting to represent gun
owners but really advancing the interests of an ideological fringe have used big money and influence to cow Congress into submission. Rather than working to find the balance between our rights and the regulation of a dangerous product, these groups have cast simple protections for our communities as existential threats to individual liberties. Rather than conducting a dialogue, they threaten those who divert from their orthodoxy with political extinction. As a result, we are more vulnerable to gun violence.” Whichever side of the debate you happen to be on, one thing is for sure: This is an emotional debate. Feel free to share your thoughts with a letter to the editor. — Marylin Olds is an opinion columnist for the Kingston Community News. Comments are welcome at marylin.olds@gmail.com.
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our law enforcement men and women who donated time, money and compassion for young children and youth in need of a big bundle of Christmas Spirit. Yes, Santa does exist and loves all children. Santa needed workers and our law enforcement representatives, along with other departments — Navy, Coast Guard, etc. — and numerous others stepped in to help. I also want to say thank you to Walmart for their help. It’s a great event, and at times very emotional for my wife and I to see a tall State Patrol officer helping a small, young child find just the right helmet for bike riding as the child looks up at the officer with a big smile. It’s touching to see a chief in the Sheriff’s Department, in his uniform with that one big star on the shoulder, standing watch over a most precious young child with
that big compassionate, protective look. The young people arrived with a full police escort, including sirens and lights, which pleased Santa and Mrs. Claus as Elf Sheriff Boyer drove the special patrol car that brought Santa. The backup came from Chief of Corrections Elf Ned. Thanks also to Corrections and their ball of fire and energy, Sgt. Penny, who is one of the event coordinators. I would also like people to know there is great support at this event from the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam police departments. In closing, my wife and I, along with Santa, are reaching out to law enforcement with a big “be safe and God bless you, Merry Christmas” hug. Reed and Linda Anderson Kingston
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Continued from page 7 Meyer, Nancy Meyers, Barbara Miller, David and Julia Miller, Marylyn Moncrief, W and K Moore, James Morris, Catherine Morrow, Brenda Moses, Shirley Mossman, E. Ann Mouser, Michael and Yvonne Mulder, V and V Mulhair, Florence Mumsden, Patti, in honor of Munson Family Myrick, Gregory Nation, D Nau, Michael Neff, John and Lee Nelson, Geraldine Newman, Leslie
Newtown, Conn. victims, in memory of Nichols, Bety and Dan Niemi/Jorgensen-Niemi Niva, R and McDevittNiva, K North Peninsula Unity Center Norton, Allen O’Morchoe, Patrice Osborn, Richard and Judy Ostby, Dewayne and Jill Parks, Lena Partridge, Virginia Pederson, Marie Pendergast, Rosemary Pevik, Per and Mette Pieratt, Erle and Madalane Piperata, Anthony and Barbara Pitzer, William and Judith Porter, Gerald and Barbara Poulsbo Front St. LLC Poulsbo Red Apple Prescott, Martha
Public Meetings Feb. 5 Eglon Port Commission, 7 p.m., Eglon Schoolhouse. n Indianola Port Commission, 7 p.m., Indianola Clubhouse. Agenda: Public discussion and commission consideration of Port Comprehensive Scheme. n
Consideration of the Port Advisory Board recommendations regarding commissioner compensation. Feb. 6 n Kingston Citizens Advisory Council, 7 p.m., North Kitsap Fire & Rescue headquarters station, 26642 Miller Bay Road.
Preuhs, Shawneen Pruitt, Faye and Larry Puget Sound Energy Quayle, Rhonda Quester, Niki Rains, Wanda Rauen, Edward and Gale Reath, Rebecca Redhed, Willma Resources for Health Rice, Donna and David Richardson, Lanse and Rebecca Richter, Virginia and Robert Rinonos, Elena Robbins, Glen Rohan, Thomas Rose, Mark and Sheila Rosmond, Maryann Ross, Glenyce and John Ross, James Roupe, Derwin and Judith Salazar, Frank and Becky Sandall, Donald and Suzanne Sax, Shirley
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Saxton, Michael Schell, Mary Schiewe, Linda and Michael Schimke, Jodie Schmidt Landscape Design Schmidt, Errol and Robin Scottish Rite Almoner’s Fund Sebastian, Paul Shaw, Robert and Susan Shawcroft, Ken and Tanya Sherwood, Charles and Mary Simons, Susan and William Sinclair, Rita Slyne, TF Smiley Charitable Fund Smith, Jeanette Smith, Theresa Smuin, Sharon Soroptimist Intl Spore, Lou Ann Start, Edward and Dianne
Steele, Gary and Cheryl Steinbeisser, Maria Stoleson, Roger and Judith Strahm, Ruth Strickland, Elizabeth Ann Swenson, Roger and Amy Syre, Janet Tack, Duane Taylor, Susan Thompson, Arlene Thorson, Sharon Toburen, Larry and Lanna Tommy’s Pizza Tranchina, John and Claudia Tyler, Marco and Cathy Ulsund, Jerry and Sandra Valley Nursery Vanderhalf, J Vanwyck, Richard and Delores Vaughan, Hollace Virnig, Alex and Dawn Washington Precast Products
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Obituaries Fay Linger Kitsap Audubon is mourning the unexpected death of Fay Linger on Jan. 13. She was one of Kitsap Audubon’s most influential and admired leaders for 15 years. “It is a great loss to her Audubon family and friends, as well as to her husband, children, and grandchildren,” local Audubon’s Gene Bullock wrote in a tribute. “Kitsap Audubon has grown and prospered from the tireless efforts of many
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generations of leaders and volunteers over the last 40 years. Each generation is a family, as well as a hardworking team. It is their day-to-day commitment and
caring that keeps the flame alive. “No one individual does it all; but in every generation, a few inspired leaders stand out because they seem to embody the heart and spirit that binds us together. Fay Linger mentored a generation of leaders. She was the sort of leader other leaders turn to for help. We relied on her unflappable patience, her great wisdom and her wonderfully giving nature. We all loved working with her.” Fay served as president of Kitsap Audubon twice
(2000-01 and 2005-06), field trip chairwoman (2002-03) and education chairwoman (2006–12). She led or co-led many bird surveys, including Old Mill Park, Clear Creek Trail, Carpenter Creek estuary, and Port Gamble Bay. She was a skilled birder and a popular field trip leader. She and her husband, Ernie, were involved in many community service projects, including Fish Park in Poulsbo. In 2004, Fay received Kitsap Audubon’s highest award, the Kingfisher
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Award, for her years of outstanding service and leadership. There will be a memorial fund for those who wish to donate to Kitsap Audubon in her memory. Go to www. kitsapaudubon.org.
2000 in Tacoma. He was a resident of Kingston and attended Richard Gordon Elementary School. Visitation was on Dec. 28, 6-9 p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel, 2138 NE Mesford Road, Poulsbo. Funeral service was on Dec. 29 at 11 a.m., also at the church. Interment followed at Kingston Cemetery. To sign the online guest book for the family, go to www. cookfamilyfuneralhome.com. — Family of Brandon Keith Brandon Keith Rowan
Brandon Keith Rowan kingston — Brandon Keith Rowan passed away on Dec. 24 at Mary Bridge Hospital in Tacoma. He was 12. He was born on May 22,
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Physical Fitness Award was presented to the recruit who demonstrated the highest KINGSTON — Tyler level of physical fitness durVanderhaden, 18, of ing recruit training. Hurricane Sandy delayed Kingston graduVander haden’s ated from U.S. departure, hitting Coast Guard Basic the shores of New Training on Jan. Jersey the same 4, at the Recruit day he was to fly Training Center in to training from Cape May, N.J. Seattle. The delay Basic training pushed him back is eight weeks. two weeks, keepVanderhaden was SN Tyler ing him away durone of 40 to graduVanderhaden ing Thanksgiving, ate. Christmas and Seaman VanderNew Year’s. haden received the John W. Operation Fireside, coor“Jack” Campbell Physical Fitness Award, one of eight dinated by the American awards presented at the Red Cross, placed more See calendar, Page 11 graduation ceremony. The than 200 recruits with 45 local host families during Glenn Anderson, AAMS Pat McFadden, AAMS Bim Prince Clint Boxman, AAMS the holidays and has been 19740 7th Ave., Suite 114 19032 Jensen Way NE 25960 Ohio Ave. NE, Suite 101 8202 NE State Hwy 104, Ste 106 Poulsbo Village a tradition since 1981 in the Downtown Poulsbo Downtown Kingston Kingston 360-779-6450 Cape May area. The host 360-779-7894 360-297-8664 360-297-8677 Alma Wyse families open their homes okers will tell you that investing in a 401(k) is an to give recruits a chance to connect with the comnt way to save for retirement. What few bother to munity, relax in the comfort of a home outside of their at it’s not enough just to have a 401(k). training site, and enjoy a home-cooked meal. Alma Wyse died peacefully on December 27, 2012. She was he most from your 401(k) when you retire, you Vanderhaden partook born October 17, 1928 in White Earth, North Dakota, the in Operation Fireside Glenn Anderson youngest of 12. 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Memorial donations small-boat station responA 98346 may be made to the Kingston Boy’s and Girl’s Club, Po Box sible for search and res64 976, Kingston, WA 98346. An online memorial may be seen cue, drug interdiction and at www.lewischapel.com migrant interdiction. Jan. 25 FREE Community Meal: 5-6:30 p.m., Ed Moon Activity Building, behind Bayside Community Church, 25992 Barber Cut Off Road, Kingston. Held on the last Friday of each month, hosted by five local community churches. Info: (360) 297-2000, ext. 11. Indianola Church Winter Auction: 5:30 p.m., corner of Midway and Division, Indianola. Silent auction and live dessert
auction, $5 entry. Info: Pastor Rick Ellis, (360) 990-5258, (360) 297-2340. Jan. 26 therapy fun’d project: 11 a.m., Redeemer United Methodist Church, 9900 Shorty Campbell Road, Kingston. To provide motivation and means for the disabled to lead a full and happy life. Info: Pat Menge, (360) 297-3482; or Carol Moser, (360) 297-5101. Kingston Village Green Project
Kickoff: 3 p.m., Village Green Picnic Pavilion, Kingston. The new community center, a project of the Kingston Village Green Foundation, will house a Boys & Girls Club, a senior center, a community kitchen, meeting rooms and the new Kingston Branch Library. Final drive to complete funding for the project. Feb. 9 Hansville Used Books: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greater Hansville
Community Center, Buck Lake Park. Contribute a used book for the book sale. Third annual pinewood derby: 2 p.m., Greater Hansville Community Center, Buck Lake Park. Six race divisions based on age, plus special “bling class” for decorated cars. Info: Chuck Strahm (360) 638-2882, hansville. org. KHS Band Boosters auction: 6 p.m., Indianola Clubhouse. Annual Buccaneer Bounty dinner and auction, hosted by Seahawks and Sounder’s FC announcer Ken Carson, music by Kingston High School Jazz Ensemble. Tickets: $35 each, $210 table of six. To donate: Marsha Rova, mrova@ gocougs.wsu.edu. Info and reservations: Rich Wendt, richwendt@ yahoo.com.
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n the Northwest, many of us enjoy reading during the winter, so Kitsap Regional Library developed a “Resolve to Read” program about mysteries. Check out our Mystery Book Displays. Join us on Facebook where authors such as Ridley Pearson
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Continued from page 10 Daddy Daughter Dance: 6:30-9 p.m., Kingston Middle School, 9000 NE West Kingston Road. Dads and daughters (ages 5 and up) enjoy an evening of dancing, music, food and fun. Photos available at an additional cost. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $12. Info: parksrec@cityofpoulsbo.com, (360) 779-9898. feb. 10 An Evening of Romance: 5-9 p.m., Oak Table Cafe & Firehouse Theater, 11171 State Route 104, Kingston. Fourth annual fundraiser for the North Kitsap Boys and Girls Club. Champagne,
Check It Out By TOMI WHALEN inspire us, not only to read, but to write. Each Monday through March an author will write the first sentences in a myschocolate and hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and screening of the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Cost: $30. Info: Judy Osborn, (360) 297-4693, josborn@worldfront.com. HANK PAYNE & CLAIRE FAVRO IN CONCERT: 7 p.m., Port Gamble Masonic Lodge, 32359 Rainier Ave., Port Gamble. Sponsored by Unity of North Kitsap. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $12.50. Info: Moonyeen, (360) 779-7182, sjrm@comcast.net. feb. 12 Kingston unclad: Almost Candid Photo & Frame, 10978 NE State Route 104, Suite 109, Kingston. Fine art exhibit, “Kingston Unclad — Celebrating the Human Form,” featuring 10
tery. No one knows what will happen next except you as you type your words one dark and stormy night. Here are February events at the library. n Kingston Book Group: Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. “A Fierce Radiance,” by Lauren Belfer.
n Chinese New Year Celebration: Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Start Chinese New Year at your library; 2013 is the Year of the Snake! Join in for Chinese crafts and treats. For the whole family. n Kingston Friends of the Library meeting: Feb. 12, 10 a.m. Support the
Kingston Library by joining. n Pajama Storytimes: 7 p.m. Mondays, except Feb. 18. Children can wear pajamas and listen to bedtime stories ready by our youth services librarian. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
n Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Enjoy a morning full of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun with our youth services librarian! Especially for children 3-5. Siblings and other family members welcome. n Kingston Writers
resident artists. Continues to March 3. Info: (360) 297-1347. feb. 14 Kitsap Audubon: 7-9 p.m., Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Road. “Swans of Winter,” presented by swan biologist Martha Jordan. Learn about Washington’s native trumpeter and tundra swans. Info: www.kitsapaudubon.org, (360) 692-8180.
Council. Info: http://sites.google. com/site/yourkingstoncac. feb. 23 BINGO NIGHT: 5:30 p.m., Greater Hansville Community Center, Buck Lake Park. Regular session starts at 7 p.m., small refreshment bar with pizza, soft drinks and coffee. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefit the Greater Hansville Community Center. Info: Fred Nelson, (360) 638-0000. march 9 STILLWATERS ANNUAL AUCTION: 5-8 p.m., Suquamish House of Awakening Culture, 7235 NE Parkway, Suquamish. Auction donations accepted until Feb. 1.
Hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and desserts, live music, and a silent and live auction featuring the practical and whimsical. Advance tickets $15, call (360) 297-1226, or email info@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org. All proceeds benefit environmental education programs at Stillwaters. Info: Naomi Maasberg, (360) 297-1226, www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org. march 16 KHS Athletic Boosters auction: Clearwater Casino, 15347 Suquamish Way, Suquamish. Third annual Buccaneer auction. Committee is seeking donations for the silent and live auction. To donate: Marjorie Gaines, gaines6@comcast.net; athope@
peninsulamcdonalds.com. tickets: $80 per couple or $45 each, includes drink tickets, auction bid cards, selection of hot and cold appetizers. ONGOING BRIDGE PLAYERS: Mondays, 1 p.m. at Kingston Community Center. Info: Delores Van Wyck, (360) 638-0271. Kingston Business Group: Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m., at The Oak Table Café. Share ideas and leads, network and socialize. KINGSTON GARDEN CLUB: Third Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m. (beginning with coffee and socializing), Bayside Community Church, 25992 Barber Cutoff Road.
feb. 20 Kingston Open House: 7-9 p.m., Kingston Middle School, 9000 NE West Kingston Road. Many of the volunteer service organizations and local service agencies will be on hand to explain what they are doing for the community. Hosted by the Kingston Citizen Advisory
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Continued from page 1 sell the unpurchased acreage, which is zoned rural wooded, or one home per 20-acre lot. Pope will then turn its attention to developing Port Gamble. Pope’s real estate arm, Olympic Property Group, submitted its Port Gamble master plan to the county Jan. 17, the first step in the permit process. The plan calls for development of homes, an inn, a dock,
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center, where local producers will offer soup and bread and participants can hear the latest news about the building design, the new library, funding and more. The new community center, a project of the Kingston Village Green Foundation, will house a Boys & Girls Club, a Senior Center, a community kitchen, meeting rooms and the new Kingston branch library. The library will take up 5,000 square feet in the center, a significant increase from the existing 1,200-square-foot facility in the existing community center on Highway 104. Kitsap Regional Library
waterfront trails, and an agricultural area with a creamery, garden plots, greenhouses, an orchard and a winery. The land Pope is selling is divided into five blocks: Port Gamble Upland Block, 3,316 acres; Port Gamble Shoreline Block, 564 acres, including 1.8 miles of shoreline; Hansville Block, 1,784 acres; Divide Block, 664 acres; and the Heritage Park Expansion Block, 366 acres. Liz Johnston, conservation transactions director
has advertised a request for qualifications for architectural firms interested in designing the library interior. The Village Green Foundation has engaged architect Miles Yanich to design the building, but KRL will be responsible for the design of the interior of its space and also will provide construction drawings for its part of the building so the entire job can be bid as one project. Foundation executive director Nick Jewett said the foundation has raised $4.1 million in state and foundation grants and private pledges, and needs to raise another $1.5 million. This event marks the kickoff of the final drive to complete funding for the project.
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for Forterra, which is leading the coalition, said she’s waiting for Pope Resources and the state Department of Ecology to agree to a costsharing plan for the cleanup of the Port Gamble mill site and adjacent shoreline. “We’re very close,” Rose said Jan. 23. “There are very few issues that separate us. We’re hoping [for an agreement] any day now.” That agreement will release $7 million approved by the state Legislature last year for purchase of Port Gamble Bay shoreline. It will also free up Forterra and Pope to hunker down for what are expected to be complex negotiations involving price offsets and funds from a variety of sources. An appraisal for the 7,000 acres has been completed and the appraised value accepted by Forterra and Pope; Johnston would not disclose the appraisal, saying it’s “proprietary information.” In addition to the $7 million from the state, Johnston said Kitsap County has received $400,000 from the U.S. Forest Service for the
Heritage Park Addition. Grants pending: A total of $3.25 million for shoreline acquisition, $1 million for the Divide Block, and another $392,000 for the Heritage Park Expansion. Four of those grants are state grants; three of them are “in the top queue” of grant requests, Johnston said. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe received up to $3.5 million to help acquire shoreline; the money is part of a settlement from the Navy for salmon habitat impacts from the second explosive weapons-handling wharf under construction at Naval Base Bangor. In addition, OPG’s Rose has suggested some ways the sales price could be lowered, such as Pope retaining some timber harvest rights, but he said those options have to come from the coalition. “What we are trying to do is understand what the funding looks like, what can they do with [the funding] they’re likely to get,” he said.
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Drop in for a fun afternoon full of free play and Lego build-it challenges. For children. n Classics Book Group: Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. Discussion on “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” by D.H. Lawrence.
Continued from page 11 Group: Feb. 12 and 26, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a friendly, supportive atmosphere to encourage writing. We want to read what you want to write: poetry, nonfiction, fiction, and memoir. Beginners welcome. n Love Bugs and Bling Rings for Valentine’s Day: Feb. 13, 3 p.m. You’ll have the coolest Valentines to give to your friends after this program. Drop in and make cute love bugs and bling rings out of Hershey kisses. Especially for tweens and teens. n Legos @ the Library: Feb. 21, 3 p.m. Love Legos?
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n Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun morning full of stories, rhymes, and songs with our youth services librarian. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Especially for children 3-5. Siblings and other family members welcome. n Little Boston Book Group: Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. We will discuss “Bright and
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IN THIS EDITION AND ONLINE KCAC hosts a ‘Yack and Snack,’ page 2. n Neighbor Aid donor list, pages 7, 9. n On KingstonCommunityNews.com: FAB Spotlight, KCAC Notes, Kingston Rotary, NooKayet, The Buc Stops Here, Spinal Column n On KingstonCommunityNews.com: Olympic Property Group submits to the county its master plan for Port Gamble. n
“We’re not going to be able to keep working on this. We’re making some assumptions right now, but if they’re getting positive news of funding that could come shortly after [the deadline] or within a couple of months, we’re still going to honor their work.” Michelle Connor, executive vice president of Forterra, said her conservation group has used value transfers and timber harvest rights before. And Johnston said “We’re discussing all of the different options. Everything is on the table. We have a lot of different options in place right now.”
In an earlier interview, Leda Chahim, director of government affairs for Forterra, noted the significance of any purchase made: The land has been owned for more than 150 years by one company, Pope Resources. Before that, it was the territory of the indigenous people of the area: the S’Klallam. “That’s what’s so exciting about this. There are not that many properties in Washington state that have been in this length of ownership. To get it into major conservancy status will be very cool.”
Distant Shores,” by Dominic Smith. n Crafternoon: Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 p.m. Bring your handwork projects and check out our newest crafting books. n Chinese New Year: Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to noon. Celebrate the Chinese New Year at your library. 2013 is the Year of the Snake! Join us for Chinese crafts and treats. For families. n Legos @ the Library: Feb. 20, 3:30-5 p.m. Love Legos? Drop in for a fun afternoon full of free play and Lego build-it challenges. All branches of Kitsap Regional Library will be closed Feb. 18 for Presidents’ Day. Please
check our website, www. krl.org, or call us to confirm program information.
Kingston branch hours Monday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday: 1-8 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday: 1-5 p.m. Friday: 1-6 p.m. Saturday: 1-5 p.m. 11212 Highway 104, in the Kingston Community Center. (360) 297-3330. — Tomi Whalen is manager of the Kingston and Little Boston branches of the Kitsap Regional Library. Contact her at twhalen@krl. org.
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s the population of Kingston grew after World War II, more modern and larger schools were needed. The North Kitsap School District opened the original David Wolfle School outside of Kingston in 1951. The district no longer used or needed Green and Cream in downtown Kingston. The handsome school and its grounds were deeded to the Kitsap County Parks Department. The district specified that the premises were to be used forever “for community purposes.” The county gladly accepted the gift but funds were not available for operation and mainte-
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Healthy resolutions you can keep
A glance At the past By harriet muhrlein nance of the building and property. Years later, the county commissioners launched a contest to name the park. It was a flop. Then they had a very bright idea. They asked Martha George, former Suquamish Tribe chairwoman and owner of the former George’s Corner Store. She had multiple talents. She made cedar baskets. She was a renowned story teller and was warmly respected throughout North Kitsap. She suggested the Salish words “Kola Kole,” meaning “Place of Coming Together.” Her words gave the park an auspicious and appropriate identity. — Brought to you by Harriet Muhrlein and the Kingston Historical Society. The next meeting is Feb. 27 at 10 a.m., downstairs in the Community Center.
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hear that many people still make New Year’s resolutions. I also hear that by February, many have broken them or given up already. In case that is your problem, might I suggest some alternatives? Or maybe something more interesting than your diet and exercise program? I think we often fail at our resolutions because they are not things we really want to do. These are a few changes you might make in your life that are pretty easy and will reap great benefits for you and for Earth. Maybe those benefits will be enough incentive to keep on going?
Saving water Fix leaks in toilets or sinks. Amazingly, you can lose 3,000 gallons per year for one leaky faucet, and 73,000 gallons per year for a leaking toilet! That’s a lot of wasted water — and
choices for the future By naomi maasberg wasted electricity, if you live on a well with a pump, like we do. Pay attention to this one. Update appliances when you can, to energy efficient, water-efficient ones. Look for the Energy Star label for the best information. Check out how you are doing at saving water by doing the self-audit at www. h2oconserve.org.
Saving energy This cold winter weather reminds me of a fall chore I forgot, but it’s not too late – covering the windows with insulating plastic. It’s amazing what a difference that thin plastic can make. Replacing single-pane windows with double-pane
ones and installing storm doors is even better, of course. Are there are still some incandescent light bulbs in your house that could be switched to compact fluorescent bulbs? You can save $70 in energy costs, including 450 gallons of water per bulb over the life of the bulb.
Garden smarts When it’s warm enough to think about the garden, plant some natives. You have to water native plants for the first summer, but after that, they should be OK on their own. That saves a lot of water. Mulching well around your plants with organic matter and compost will also save water and enrich your soil too. If it’s your alternative to having leaves and such hauled away with the garbage, that saves money too. If you do have to water
the garden, water in the morning or evening instead of midday and you will save about half of the water you use. Drip irrigation hoses can cut water use drastically over the sprinklers. They are more targeted in where the water goes, and they don’t spray water in the air to evaporate. Best yet, collect as much rain water as you can to use for watering on the dry days. This could mean a series of rain barrels, a cistern or some other system. But don’t wait until the dry days of summer to set up your system. Get creative and collect the rain now! Just a note: We have native plants and rain barrels at Stillwaters Environmental Center. — Naomi Maasberg is director of Stillwaters Environmental Learning Center. Contact her at naomi@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.
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The Port of Kingston: Now on your smartphone Port will be represented at the Seattle Boat Show to draw more visitors
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t’s Boat Show Time! The Christmas lights have been stowed away in dozens of hard plastic boxes that are catalogued like the Dewey Decimal System. Soggy sections of our lawn are being repaired and tended to and the staff will be enjoying some welldeserved time indoors at the Big Seattle Boat Show. The Seattle Boat Show is Jan. 25 to Feb. 3 at CenturyLink Field and South Lake Union. This is the Port of
Kingston’s first appearance at the show in anyone’s memory down at the port. Many marinas and ports have been appearing there over the past few years trying to attract boaters and other visitors to their facilities. Tourism is a competitive business and we feel that it is worth the economic effort to attract more folks to come and see, hear and enjoy the Kingston story. Harbormaster Kevin has gone around town and worked with the Chamber of Commerce to put together a treasure chest of goodies that will be raffled off at the end of the show to some lucky visitor to come our way this summer.
Down at the Port By pete deboer The port has gone high tech with our own QR code, which is one of those funny looking square barcode-like things. You can scan it with your smart phone and then your smart phone can show
you the port’s website and all the other sites that are linked to it. It’s really cool. We are also starting a text information service that will advise cruising boaters up-to-the-hour information on vacancies on our guest dock, fuel prices and just who will be playing at our Concerts on the Cove. Hitting our code with your smart phone will enter you into our text mail alert system. You will not receive more than four notifications in any one month. I don’t know about you, but I think all of this stuff is just plain fun. You can download a free app from your provider, then scan the QR code and get started. Now that our budget
and master plan have been updated, we are working on a few adjustments and updates to our Port Tenants Rules and Regulations, Personnel Policy Manual and our Code of Ethics. All of those kinds of documents are subject to periodic updates to bring them in line with current laws and customs. The long-awaited dredging project continues to be “long awaited” as we continue to work on permit requirements. Dredging will probably be delayed until mid-July.
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Now, here is the nautical word of the month: Hockle. It’s an unusual word worth learning, if only because it
is so much fun to say. A hockle is a kink in a cable, wire, chain or 3-strand nylon cordage. I sure hope that we don’t find a whole bunch of hockles in our Christmas lights next fall. So, that’s about it for this edition. If you have a chance to get down to CenturyLink Field during the boat show, please stop by our booth and say hi. I think we will be on the ground floor over in the east section of the main hall. Thanks for taking a few minutes to read this stuff. I hope you found something interesting. — Pete DeBoer is a Kingston port commissioner. Contact him at pete@petedeboer.com.
Selecting word for the year is more difficult than it seems O
ne of my most favorite writers picks a word at the beginning of each year to help her with her life. It can help her through her personal and public life, she says, so I decided I needed a personal word for this year too. After
all, if an author that sells millions of books every year does this, how bad would it be for me? So I started listening and looking for that perfect word. The first one that caught my attention as a special word was CENTERED. You
hear this word everywhere. It usually means goal-oriented or well balanced. That would be a great word for the year. I’m already pretty much goal-oriented with my writing. Just got a new book published (“Necessary
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writing my newest mystery, “Lisa.” However, the wellbalanced part might come under scrutiny. I think I’ll keep looking for a word that better suits me. Then the word SACRIFICE came into my brain. Just like in baseball, I could do something to make it easier of another to score, but what? In the workshops I lead, we talk about rules of writing and descriptive details and sentence structure and story content and using good beginnings. What could I sacrifice (except my time) to help those that have further questions and want my advice and attention outside the classroom? Oh, I get
hansville happenings By donna lee anderson it. Give more of my time. This might be a good word for me. And then another word popped up: LIMITS. I should establish parameters and keep within See Words, Page 15
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Ferry replacements have been costly, not quality In December, we went through WSF’s performance in managing operating costs. It was about what could be expected given their yoke of historical and political constraints. The same story goes for capital spending.
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ith an out-ofthe-blue retirement of our four “Steel Electric” boats on Thanksgiving weekend 2007, WSF capital spend-
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ing became all about building replacements. When inspections found that the 80-year-old “Steel Electrics” had terminal rust cancer, these gracious old-timers were exiled to a Mexican boneyard. To alleviate the instant crisis on Port TownsendKeystone, WSF chartered Pierce County’s Steilacoom II ferry until permanent replacements could be found. This could have
kick-started the long-awaited building of 144-car ferries, but Port Townsend torpedoed that idea. 144’s would disgorge too many cars onto their streets — no Kingston-like traffic for
or could, do the job. But alas, another viable word presented itself: FORWARD. A good term that for me could mean getting things done. Go forward toward the goal of finishing this novel I have going. Go forward toward the goal of those household chores I’ve put off until spring. Go forward toward the goal of
cleaning the basement. One of the problems with being a writer is that when you go searching for ONE word, several others try to crowd in. So many words, so little time to use them all. So now I’ve got four words to consider. But maybe I’ll just stay CENTERED, SACRIFICE and give more
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them! So WSF looked at used boats, replicating the Steilacoom II, and my favorite: replacing the bottom half of the old boats while retaining their newer, museum-quality superstructures. Instead, WSF’s Washington version of Nantucket Sound’s Island Home ferry. WSF eliminated some stuff, like thrusters, steam heating, AC, enclosed ends, and drop-down car decks.
Added in was 12 feet for more tankage. Although this stripped-down version should have been cheaper than the original, thanks to a single non-competitive contract we paid more than twice what the Island Home cost and three times the cost of a new Steilacoom II. Yikes! So how good a boat is it? While crews like the boat’s speed and maneuverability, with her built-in two-degree
list they’ve also nicknamed her “I-lean.” When she came into service she had a lot of problems like engine vibrations, door misalignments and electrical problems which crews thought were slow to be fixed. Recall that the new Issaquah boats were called the “citrus class” (lemons) because of the time to fix a control system that was prone to
of my time, and I won’t let anyone put LIMITS on me (not even myself), and I’ll stay looking FORWARD. OK, world … here I come with four words for this year. Stand by for future reports.
n Feb. 9, 2 p.m.: Third annual Pinewood Derby, at the Greater Hansville Community Center at Buck Lake Park. The event is open to the public and we encourage participants of all ages by offering six different race divisions based on age. We also have a special “Bling Class” for those racers who want to deco-
rate everything — just like Barbie would. n Feb. 23, 5:30-9:30 p.m.: Bingo night at the Greater Hansville Community Center. For more information about local events, go to Hansville.org. — Contact Donna Lee Anderson at welltoldtales@ aol.com
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he Greater Kingston Kiwanis Club had a very successful 2012, and 2013 will even be better. Our Kiwanis Club put together another great Halloween Carnival. We served approximately 150 children and their parents with numerous games and lots of candy and cocoa donated by our local grocery stores and banks. Many people asked, “What
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As is often said, you can have quick, cheap or good, but not all three. We got quick, definitely not cheap, and the verdict’s out on how good. Grinched! Staffing issues and breakdowns continued to flummox WSF as Bremerton, Vashon, San Juan and Mukilteo riders were left in the lurch with service cancellations over the holidays. Age drives reliability and WSF has the oldest average ferry age, by far, of any other system. With WSF paying twice the price that others pay for new boats, we can’t afford to buy the replacements needed to solve the problem. Why do boats cost us so much? The State Auditor has just released a report on this question. We’ll go over that audit report next time. — FerryFare is written by Walt Elliott, chairman of the Kingston Ferry Advisory Committee. He is also chairman of the Kingston Port Commission. Contact him at elliottmoore@comcast.net.
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crashing into docks. Riders like the interior and comfortable ride of the new boat. You can wander about three passenger decks while kids play hide-and seek in a labyrinth of staircases and seating arrangements. She’s a popular boat on Port TownsendKeystone, but she’s not as good a fit elsewhere. On the San Juans route, you have to turn some vehicles around inside the boat. As only small vehicles can do that comfortably on “I-lean,� trucks often have to sit out a sailing. On Point DefianceTahlequah’s short run, with engines of a boat twice her size, the Chetzemoka has to push dock at power to get them up to temperature. On other ferry runs where they use larger boats, the boat’s small, 64-car capacity creates overloads when she has to fill in. In summary, WSF had to build a boat quickly for Port Townsend and did just that.
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sign) is a rain garden — part of the stormwater planning for the apartments and the community center.
2012 was a good year for fundraising toward our goal to build a multipur-
pose community center at the Village Green. We were awarded a $1 million grant by the C. Keith Birkenfeld Memorial Trust and the Seattle Foundation, and also received about $265,000 in new pledges and gifts from local individuals, plus about
$600,000 from local organizations. About $20,000 of those gifts and pledges were donated in response to a year-end appeal letter — many thanks to all who’ve donated! Since 2008, we’ve raised more than $4.1 million toward construction
donated more than 300 toys, books, and clothing items for Kingston teens at Christmas. One thing to mention is the collection bin opposite the IGA. This is an agreement with Waste Management and Kiwanis to collect papers for our Scholarship Foundation and they pay us for the paper. Please don’t put garbage there! Next month, we will talk about a program one of our
members, Margaret LeMay, is involved in with Kingston High School and our Key Club. We’ll also hear about new Kitsap County initiatives on drug dependency and mental health issues. Finally, we have many businesses in town that support and want to be identified with Kiwanis Club projects but do not have time to volunteer. We have just the answer; a membership in “Kiwanis Business
Partners.” The partner will receive a subscription to the Builder magazine, will have their business name listed in the magazine, and will have a decal to display showing their support for our community and kids. It costs $100 a year, and the magazine is distributed to more than one million people worldwide. Our first partner in Kingston is Pierside Promotions, owned by David and Janice Kutz.
ou may recall that the current work on the senior apartments at the Village Green also represents a start on the community center project, since the cost of infrastructure work (road improvements, subsurface work) is
being shared equally by the Village Green Foundation and the Village Green Senior Apartments partnership. As a reminder, the large pit on West Kingston Road that required removal of some trees (and our park
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Continued from page 17 raffles and entertainment. Caring Clowns International will be on hand to assist, and a number of local artists and entertainers will help make the night one to remember. Champagne, chocolate and hors d’oeuvres will be plentiful and The Firehouse Theater will present the movie “Breakfast at
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Thanks for your support. For all that feel they would be interested in these kinds of community events, Kiwanis invites you attend one of our meetings, at Oak Tree Table, Thursdays at 7 a.m. For more information please contact President Pat Bennett-Forman, 297-4849; or me, 297-4462. — Contact columnist Bob Lee at GLENCARIN@aol. com.
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What I have observed since coming to the Chamber has been both inspiring and frightening. The strength of our community seems to lie with the incredible efforts of several volunteer groups, service groups, a handful of amazing small business owners, charitable organizations and some of our elected officials. I’ve been astonished at the accomplishments of these groups, from building Parks and Community Centers to filling food banks to keeping the Visitor’s Center open more than any other tourism center in the county. These things, these people, are truly inspiring. The frightening part is that while these groups work very hard to accomplish their goals, we somehow lack a sense of cohesiveness that is essential for reaching the goals of the community as a whole. Up to 35% of our commercial properties in Greater Kingston are currently vacant. Free parking in the downtown Kingston area is so hard to find that it actually keeps people from coming to town. Much of our signage is out of date or in serious disrepair. The age of our residents is increasing while the availability of decent jobs is decreasing. More than twice as many people commute out of the area for work
than into the area. I realize that this may seem like a negative commentary and I suppose in a way it is, but only for the purpose of reaching out to you. Please take action. You can make a difference. Help invigorate the health of your community by attending public meetings, shopping locally and supporting our youth programs. Many of the organizations currently working to improve our quality of life and the long term “health” of our area along with County officials will be present at an Open House to be held at Kingston Middle School on February 20th from 7-9pm. COME TO THIS MEETING! Find out who is doing what and why. Let them know what you want and then get involved to make it happen. I was inspired by the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony because it reminded me that this amazing country we call home has been through 200+ years of trials and triumphs. It reminded me that we still have the ability to create our own path. We still have the freedom to do that! That’s pretty awesome! See you at the Open House.
For more information on the “Yack and Snack” Open House sponsored by KCAC, go to their website at http://sites.google.com/site/yourkingstoncac/.
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KINGSTON UNCLAD Celebrating the human form in fine art February 12, 2013 Almost Candid Photo & Frame’s fine art gallery will be the Valentine’s Day showcase for a public fine art exhibit, “Kingston Unclad – celebrating the human form,” opening Feb. 12 and running through March 3. The three week exhibit is thought to be the first of its kind in greater Kingston and will feature fine art by at least 10 resident artists, including Max Hayslette, Lee Bogle, Meredith Cope, Evy Halvorsen, Gail Hornsby, Diana Kingsley, Ruth Maupin, Julia Miller, Judy Odell, Sydni Sterling and Margaret Wright-Neimann. All artwork on display will be marked for sale. Almost Candid Photo & Frame is located at 10978 NE State Route 104, Suite 109, in the Kingston IGA mall. Business hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and closed Mondays. Call 360-297-1347 for more information. Johnny Walker Photojournalist - Kingston, WA “Because every great image deserves a great frame.” 1-425-466-8341
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FEB 5 Kingston Chamber Business Luncheon @ Kingston Cove Yacht Club Noon Lunch will be served at noon by Mi Sueno Taqueria & catering. Our speaker this month is Meisha Rouser of North Kitsap Tourism Consortium and our sponsor is Olympic Property Group. Come a little early to mingle and make connections before lunch is served and our speaker begins. Reserve your Spot by Friday, February 1st, for $15. Late Reservations and “WalkIns� are $20. Call or email Colleen at the chamber office for reservations. Door prizes welcomed! Bring your business card to enter the drawing for the next chamber newsletter Member Spotlight Article.
FEB 6 Kingston Networking 8AM @ the Port
Hosted by the Kingston Chamber Ambassadors, this event is OPEN TO EVERYONE. Neal Kellner will be speaking. Like Kingston Networking on Facebook to keep current with meeting times, places and topics. We’ve changed our format a bit, one a.m. meeting and one p.m. meeting each month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays!
FEB 9 Port Gamble Valentines Workshop @ the Walker-Ames House 11AM – 3PM Bring the little ones out for a day of Valentines Day themed crafting. Admission is $5/child and while supplies last.
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mountains and rivers of Chocolate and rich and decadent Hors D’Oeuvres. As Always, there will be great company, entertainment, live and silent auctions. Follow that up with a romantic movie at the Firehouse Theater and your evening is sure to end sweet! Tickets are just $30 and can be picked up from the Chamber Office, Mon-Sat, 10am2pm or call Dick & Judy at 360-297-4693. This event is the key fundraiser to support the North Kitsap Boys & Girls Club serving Kingston Elementaries and Middle Schools.
FEB 15 Port Gamble Ghost Walks 7-9PM
Come take a nighttime tour of Port Gamble, focusing on all the things that go bump in the night. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the town and tour some of it’s more haunted buildings. Reservations are required, cost is $15/person and you must pre-pay by credit card or check. Call 360.297.8074 to reserve your spot. The tour starts at the Port Gamble Historic Museum and will take place rain or shine, so
Rotary Lunch - 11:30 am @ Kingston Cove Yacht Club
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Friends of the Library - 10 AM @ Kingston Library Plus or Minus 50 Singles Night - 6 PM (Call for location: 360-297-4414)
Kingston Networking -Kingston Networking, hosted by the KingstonChamber Ambassadors, meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Visit www.kingstonchamber.com for time and location. Super Seniors Lunch - Call (360) 881-0288 for more information
Kingston Garden Club -9 AM @ Bayside Church on Barber Cut-Off Road
Village Green Foundation - 4:30 PM @ Kingston Fire Station
Kingston Networking -Kingston Networking, hosted by the KingstonChamber Ambassadors, meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Visit www.kingstonchamber.com for time and location.
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February in PG: Mardi Gras, crafts and other delights W
ith the excitement of the holidays behind us and the winter blues settling in, Port Gamble is offering a variety of fun activities to brighten those dreary winter days and nights. The Greater Kingston Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a Mardi Gras-themed gala from 6 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 2, in the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion in Port Gamble. The evening includes dinner, live music and raffles, with all proceeds benefitting the Kingston chamber. Attire is strictly masquerade or black tie, so dress accordingly. Tickets are $50 per person and available for purchase at the chamber office. Valentine’s Day will be the theme of the Kids’ Celebration Craft Workshop Feb. 9 at the Walker-Ames House. This hands-on event is fun for the entire family. Craft activities will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at a cost of $5 per child. This is the first of four craft workshops for kids that will be held throughout the year. February is a great time for winter trail running in
or older to attend. For information on these and other events in Port Gamble, please contact the events office at (360) 2978074 or via email at portgamble@orminc.com.
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port gamble gazette By shana smith and around Port Gamble. The race season begins Feb. 10, with the seventh annual Fishline 50K/25K trail race. The race, sponsored by Roots Rock Trail Running, winds through the wooded trails surrounding historic Port Gamble. For information or to register, visit www.rootsrockrun. com. Want to learn a little more about the rich and colorful history of Port Gamble? Don’t miss the Museum Lecture Series, held regularly at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion. This free speakers series kicks off from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 11. Topics and speakers vary monthly.
Upcoming Events
The historic Walker-Ames House is the venue for several events in February. Port Gamble has a reputation as one of the most haunted towns in the United States, and you can experience it first-hand by participating in the renowned Port Gamble Ghost Walk on Feb. 16. An experienced tour guide will lead willing participants through town
Museum. Participants need a flashlight and weatherappropriate attire. The cost of the tour is $15 per person and reservations are a must, given the popularity of the walks and the limited number of available spots. Call (360) 297-8074 for reservations. You must be 16
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 • 6 PM - Midnight The Greater Kingston Area Chamber of Commerce presents ~ Mardi Gras Gala at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion. Get your tickets at the Kingston Chamber office. Saturday, February 9th, 2013• 11AM - 3PM Port Gamble Valentines Workshop at the Walker-Ames House Bring the little ones out for a day of Valentine’s Day themed crafting in the Walker-Ames House. Admission is $5/child and while supplies last. Friday, February 15th, 2013 • 7 - 9PM Port Gamble Ghost Walks $15/person. Reservations required. Call 360.297.8074 Saturday February 26th, 2013 • 7PM Port Gamble Special Paranormal Investigation at the Walker-Ames House. Spend two hours investigating the Walker-Ames House in Port Gamble. Cost is $30/person and is limited to 10 people only. Bring a flashlight and recording equipment for this rare opportunity. Call 360.297.8074 to reserve your spot today!!!
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while sharing some of the spooky tales recorded over the past 100 years. You’ll also explore the interior of several of the town’s most haunted buildings in town, including the “infamous” Walker-Ames mansion. The tour begins at 7 p.m. in the Historical
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The Kitsap Forest & Bay Project is continuing to work with Forterra and other organizations to secure funding that could be used to acquire all or part of Pope Resources’ timber lands in north Kitsap County. Once acquired, those lands could be conserved as open space for public use. As a reminder, the option agreement between Forterra and Pope Resources expires March 28. To learn how you can get involved in this important endeavor, please visit www.greatkitsapforestbay. org. — Shana Smith is town manager for the town of Port Gamble. Port Gamble is owned by Pope Resources.
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Survey team watches skies, helps waterway studies WaterWays A
n intrepid group of volunteers monitors the skies, trees and water in and around Kingston. They are the Monday Bird Survey Team. Typically, four to eight observers gather at 8:30 a.m. to go to regular spots to observe what birds are present and how they are behaving. This effort is not for the faint of heart or those that like their outdoor activities warm and sunny. These knowledgeable souls go out rain or shine, throughout the year. Recording their observations, the survey team creates a record of how birds use our waterways and adjacent riparian habitat. By consistently recording their findings, they also create a record of when migratory birds arrive and leave,
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Continued from page 19 food program at our school,” said Rick Goudzwaard, counselor, Gordon Elementary School. “The children and parents who receive these services are always very appreciative and are truly in need. It is a simple equation, children do better in school and socially when they are not hungry and have access to adequate nutrition.” Weekend take-home food for school children in need is delivered weekly to four local schools: Gordon Elementary, Wolfle Elementary, Kingston Middle, and Kingston High. ShareNet works closely with school administrators and counselors to identify students in need. Individual food packs are transported to school offices and with the help of administrative staff there discreetly distributed. ShareNet takes pride in sourcing the healthiest foods possible for this pack including organics when available. Current service numbers are around 80 kids per week during the school year among the four schools. ShareNet also serves Wolfle Elementary School’s summer session for three weeks after the school year ends.
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adding to the natural history of our area. By having such information, and comparing it with other birders’ observations in our area, they can signal unusual sightings and alert others that they might see species rarely seen in our area, or at an unusual time. Stillwaters started these bird observations in 2003. Initially, the bird presence data was recorded at Arness Park, the various lobes of the estuary, Stillwaters’ salt marsh, and Carpenter Lake. One long-time resident that has greeted the Arness bird recorders is Elvis the belted kingfisher. It had always perched on the power line along the road
to fruition. 2012 was the store’s highest-grossing year yet, allowing it to support a larger segment of ShareNet’s expenses.
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In 2012, ShareNet again partnered with the Poulsbo chapter of St. Vincent de Paul in distributing more than $30,000 in financial assistance for eviction prevention and utility shut-off
Arness Roadside Park is one of many places to watch birds — whether for a survey or for pleasure. File photo near the culvert at the park. When the bridge project began and the power line went underground, there was concern that Elvis might not stick around. However, that concern was misplaced, Elvis can still be seen most days on the railing, scouting for his next meal. Birds regularly found
in the estuary have not changed since the bridge construction. Herons are regular visitors, taking advantage of the low tides to feed. At mid and high tides, many ducks arrive. During winter, this area is a wonderful place to observe Eurasian widgeons, Barrow’s golden eye, buffleheads, hooded mergansers,
prevention for our designated service area. The amount available for this fund depends exclusively on the success of Neighbor Aid. After appropriate screening, local residents may receive help in moving through a temporary crisis affecting their ability to pay rent, mortgage, or a utility bill.
about 200 families with our Thanksgiving holiday boxes for about 600 total persons served. For 2012’s Back to School Supplies Event, ShareNet partnered with Kingston Alive Covenant to serve more than 125 students at the event itself with fully appointed backpacks, and then continued to provide the mostly-purchased supplies as demand lingered through the first months of
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and greater yellowlegs. The Arness Park shoreline on Appletree Cove is also a fabulous place to watch birds at any time of year. When the tide is low, the large expanse of mudflat hosts many herons, gulls, along with eagles and osprey above or swooping to steal some other bird’s hard-earned food. In winter, ducks congregate in Appletree Cove. The species can be similar to the ones found in the estuary or can feature horned grebe, surf scoters, double-breasted cormorants. The estuary lobe that you view to your left as you drive on West Kingston Road toward the schools is a place to hear killdeer even before you see them. They nest in the marshy vegetation there. Other birds, such as the greenwinged teals, mallards and
many song birds, are found using the apple trees, wild rose bushes and the conifer alder mix along the road. In the salt marsh, to your right on West Kingston Road, you can see eagles, herons, and on rare occasions a snowy owl and green heron. These observations tell the story of our environment. With changes in water inundation patterns and sediments, food sources may be changing. The plant material and insects that find their way into the water’s edge may also be changing the menu for these birds. This data is contributing to a national database so researchers worldwide know what is visiting Kingston. We are on the map! — Contact Betsy Cooper at betsycooper1@gmail.com
the new school year. Any surplus was then donated directly to the schools for their use. Our gift shop held at Bayside Community Church served 186 children.
north end. Hundreds of local individuals, businesses, service clubs and schools came together through ShareNet to help hungry people in our community. Your support — whether time, money or service — ensures ShareNet can continue to operate. If you met our clients directly, they would tell you themselves how grateful they are. We extend that gratitude to you.
Neighbor Aid 2012
While we didn’t reach the record total of 2011, Neighbor Aid 2012 raised $56,785 to help support ShareNet‘s efforts to fight hunger and poverty in the
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Dabbling in alchemy: A close call leads to phone call I
got to call Poison Control this morning. Oh, joy. Jacob, who is 9 — years, not months — proudly told me that last night he had mixed a variety of lotions and medicines together, added a little water, and created a potion. “What did you do with it?” “I drank it. But just a little! I’m letting it sit some more, to see if it makes something different.” I had him show me just how he made his concoction. There was really very little of anything, but who knows how much pimple cream or hand lotion it takes to hurt you? “Jacob, we’re going to have to call Poison Control.” “What’s that?” “It’s … it’s the govern-
ment. It’s the government, Jacob. And they are going to need to know about this.” “Why?” “Because it’s against the law to drink things that might be poisonous.” We went downstairs and called the number. I showed him how you can tell how important Poison Control is, because it’s in the front of the phone book. Someone named Rosie answered. Jacob fiddled with a paper clip as I told Rosie all about it, and read the labels for all of his potion ingredients. She said he would be fine, but all I said aloud was, “Mmm, hmm.” Didn’t want Jacob to know just yet. Rosie asked for Jacob’s name. When I told her, his eyes got wide. Finally! The first sign that he might be
Roundabout By denise Roundy worried about the situation. Let him wonder if the Poison Control government would come for him. I just gave him a concerned look, and shook my head. When I hung up, he asked, “Why did you tell them my name?” “Because they asked for it. They keep track of who makes concoctions that
might be poisonous. Now they have your name.” “What are they going to do with it?” “I don’t know.” I almost smiled at this point, but I didn’t want to have him think it wasn’t a serious thing he had done. So, I started crying. “Mom, why are you crying?” “Because it scares me you would swallow something that isn’t safe. What would I do if something happened to you?” “Like what would happen?” We then had a brief talk about organ failure, and Jacob said, “Like my heart? And my ears?” “Yes, just like that. They could stop working, and you could die.” Hopefully that will be
the last time I call Poison Control, but it wasn’t the first. If they keep a list of calls I’ve made over the years (not all for Jacob), that list will look something like this: n Child ate poster putty. n Mom administered too much liquid Tylenol (Oops). n Excessive toothpaste consumption. (Actually had to call about this one on two different occasions.) n Glass thermometer bitten and broken; mercury spotted in child’s mouth. n Desitin diaper ointment: entire tube thickly smeared (by toddler) over infant’s entire head, in ears, nostrils, over eyes (thankfully not in eyes). Small amounts may have been consumed orally. That last one was pretty scary, but interesting. If I’d
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actual fire), burning complaints and storm-related mishaps made up most of the balance. Fires of all types totaled just 3 percent of our call volume in 2012. The number of structure fires remained in the same range (20–25 annually) as it’s been for five years. But chimney fires spiked, rising from just five in 2010 to 20 in 2011 and 18
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known he was going to be fine, I would have stopped to take a picture. He looked like Uncle Fester with all that creamy, white Desitin on his head. Big shout out to Poison Control. Nice people, nonjudgmental. Good at calming frantic parents. Don’t hesitate to call if you have a question. As for Jacob, I suggested that next time he wants to make a potion, he should try using food items. For instance, chocolate sauce … with lemon juice … and maybe ketchup? To reach those Poison Control government people, call (800) 222-1222. — Check out more from Denise Roundy at thetreesandi.blogspot.com. Contact her at dirkroundy@yahoo.com.
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Many blessings helping to speed recovery H
ow does one go about thanking so many people and groups of medical teams for their help in keeping a husband ticking? Just before Christmas, Don became very ill, ending up in Harrison Medical Center. Those who know him know that he has progressive problems of chronic bronchitis because of damaged lungs. His usual spells are about twice a year due to changing seasons. With antibiotics, the condition is usually taken care of — only not so this time. This bout started in October and escalated with medications not working as they had in the past, thus we ended up spending the holidays in the hospital and Martha & Mary rehab in
Poulsbo. Don is now home picking up a bit everyday with visiting nurses, therapists and other medical attention. As always, our wonderful EMT crew from North Kitsap Fire & Rescue arrived quickly, assessed the situation and transported Don to the emergency room. Thanks, fellows! You are my heroes. The staff at Harrison and our Group Health doctors, nurses and other administrators who were always right there for us deserve a grateful thanks. We especially want to thank everyone at Poulsbo Martha & Mary. I haven’t the words to say how grateful the family is for the thoughtful, diligent care he received — the sweet little
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lady who cleaned his room with a big smile, the wonderful nurse’s aides who gave him encouragement and thoughtful attention, the fantastic nurses for their care, our doctors who kept us informed every step, the good-natured therapists
who prepared him to come home. Our thanks go up the ladder to the administrators who made the legal process understandable and easy. There are no expressions of thanks that seem enough to cover everyone for the care given Don. The atmosphere was uplifting and comfortable for him. I went in to visit every day from 11:30 a.m. until after Don’s dinner, and phoned him every night. I was able to call any time, day or night, to see how he was doing. One can imagine my relief to leave him at night feeling he was safe and well taken care of. I actually could feel myself relaxing and was able to finally catch up on sleep. I had stayed in the hospital with him every day, and our
concerned family members took turns staying through the night, never leaving him alone. I have to add that the young driver of the Martha & Mary van from the hospital to the recovery center was one of the best drivers we have ever followed. The night was dark and rainy, visibility was bad and he had two ailing passengers aboard. We thank Redeemer Church’s pastor and church congregation, especially our family, for all their prayers, help and constant support they gave. How fortunate we are to have so many folks who truly care about the two of us. Now back home, we are blessed with doctors’ calls, visiting nurses, therapists
and every home help needed for Don’s further recovery. So what if we missed the holidays this year. The good Lord, through His use of gifted people in their service of healing, has given us a little more time together. That has to be the best Christmas gift of all. Here we are into the New Year with hopes for a better future ahead. Although times are tough, we Americans never give up. Had we given up during the first fight for this country, we would not have become the great nation that we still are. We will survive because that is what we do. One thing I do know is that man alone cannot solve all the problems. We need to ask for more help from our Creator, the big boss upstairs. You can bet He has all the answers. — Contact Jacque Thornton at jacquejt@centurytel.net
The Little Boston Vita site is located in the Elder Center behind the library and is open Mondays and Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m., and has been open since Jan. 14. For either site, bring last
year’s Income Tax Return, photo ID, and Social Security cards for all persons on the return and all records of income and deductible expenses or credits. “There are some types of
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2 BEDROOM DUPLEX with washer/ dryer hookups, garage & yard. Quiet central location in town! Water, garbage, appliances included. $775 month, $775 deposit. 360-509-0376.
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KITSAP SERVICES
Have a service to offer? Contact Jennie today: 866-296-0380 jmorello@soundpublishing.com
Professional Services Legal Services
DIVORCE $155. $175 with children. No court appearances. Complete p r e p a ra t i o n . I n c l u d e s custody, support, proper ty division and bills. B B B m e m b e r . (503) 772-5295. www.paralegalalter natives.com legalalt@msn.com Home Services Hauling & Cleanup
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WE TAKE IT ALL! Junk, Appliances, Yard Debris, etc. Serving Kitsap Co. Since 1997
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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND Guest House, Blakely Harbor. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, unfurnished. $950 per month includes heat, 12 month lease. Lower i n ex c h a n g e fo r ya r d work. No pets, no smoking. 206-910-1019
SUQUAMISH
20 ACRES TREE Farm! 3 miles from Bainbridge Island. Some trees already established. $85,000, accepting offers. 360-570-0902.
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Apartments for Rent Kitsap County Poulsbo
WATERFRONT Condo. G r e a t v i ew f r o m r e a r deck. Large, well equipped 2 bedroom, on bus line. No pets. No smoking. $950 month, lease. Includes: pool, cable, water, garbage. 360-697-4934 Commercial Rentals Office/Commercial
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ADOPT -- Adoring couple, TV Executive & News Producer yearn to love & cherish your baby. Expenses paid. 1800-844-1670. JB & Amy ADOPT: Adoring Family, S u c c e s s f u l Fa s h i o n Magazine Editor, LOVE & Laughter awaits 1st baby. Expenses paid. Samira 1-800-352-5741 A D O P T I O N - - L ov i n g couple wishes to give love, happiness and security to your newborn. Let’s help each other. Can help with expenses. Donna & Al 877-4928546 ADOPT: Let’s work together. A life filld with LOVE & security awaits yo u r b a by. E x p e n s e s paid. Ellen, 1-866-6641213 ANNOUNCE your festiva l fo r o n l y p e n n i e s. Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide for about $1,200. Call this newspaper or 1 (206) 634-3838 for more details. Employment Transportation/Drivers
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MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Kitsap County Are you good at organization and customer service? Do you enjoy wor king with people? This position requires both telephone and in p e r s o n s a l e s. I f yo u have a dynamic personality and enjoy working with people then this is t h e p e r fe c t p o s i t i o n . Salary plus commission. Please send resume to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/MRNK, Sound Publishing, Inc., 19351 8th Ave NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370 Antiques & Collectibles
LOOKING FOR antique dealers to rent space in new Antique Mall opening in downtown Poulsbo C a l l fo r i n fo r m a t i o n , (360)598-1740 Firewood, Fuel & Stoves
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ADULT SKIS; Rossignol shaped. $85. Poulsbo. 360-779-5418. DRYER: Whirlpool, excellent condition! White. Electric. $100. Bremerton. Call 360-613-5034.
Flea Market
PARROT/ Macaw Cage, l a r g e, l i ke n ew. F i r s t $100 takes it. All accessories. 360-613-5034 in Bremerton SELMER C* S80 Tenor Sax Mouthpiece, S404C1. Paid $195. $54 OBO. Wheeled Garden Cart, $25 obo. 360-6971816 TIRE CHAINS for (4) large tire/ wheels. Purchased for Chevy S-10 Blazer. Call for actual size. Never used. $54 OBO. 360-697-1816 Miscellaneous BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
MUST SELL! LOT’S OF great stuff!!! 2 Bird cages; both are medium/ large cages in excellent condition, clean, already assembled. Both with shelves/ wheels, come with water & food bowls, climbing sticks, ladders & sw i n g b a r. O n e i s stainless steal $100. One is cobalt blue $200. Wood “pub” table: 3 1/3 ft tall, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 sq., with 5 mixed & matched stools: $125. Futon mattress: double, 6”: $20. Indoor Bicycle Trainer, Bell Motivator : Almost b ra n d n ew, ex c e l l e n t condition: $50. Cellphone: Samsung Intensity III. Brand new. Never been used: $100. Bissel Carpet Cleaner, P r o H e a t Tu r b o 2 X : Great condition, clean: $100. All items; OBO! 206-780-2981 Please leave message.
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February 2013
Lender can help you determine what you can afford D ear Jan: We are trying to figure out what price of home we can afford. Is there a formula or chart that will help us figure out what we can buy on our income? — KBS Dear KBS: I was asked this same question just recently by another person. I had to share that I know of no chart or formula that gives that information, that it seems to be a well-kept secret. I did do some research
Just Ask Jan By jan zufelt and there are websites with calculators but I did not click on it as I did not want
to give out my contact info. The reason it is not so easily found is that the dollar amount the lender thinks you can afford is governed by many factors. Debt-to-income ratios are an important factor. Some lenders will not loan if you have too many outstanding debts. The interest rate can also fluctuate due to your credit score. Another factor is your down payment. If you have a huge amount of money to put down, then your house
Custom View Home
payment will be smaller. Another important number in the equation are your closing costs. Buyers have their own closing costs that need to be paid. In a buyer’s market, most of the time you can get the seller to pay for your closing costs. But as our market turns, sellers will be saying “no” to that idea and the buyer will have to pay for them out of savings or add them to their loan and finance them in — which, of course, will change the amount of the
house payment. So, as you can see, determining the amount the lender thinks you can afford truly differs from buyer to buyer. Here is the good news: A good loan officer can usually run numbers very quickly and give you that number, usually on the same day. They will then be able to advise you if you have some credit items to clear up or if you are ready to buy. I usually advise my buyers to contact one of my
Cathy Morris Managing ManagingBroker Broker
20Years Years Representing Representing Kitsap 21 Kitsap Sellers Sellers Buyers 20 Sellers&&&Buyers Buyers 360-297-6419 office • 360-271-8448 360-297-6419 office • 360-271-8448cell cell cathymorris@windermere.com cathymorris@windermere.com
favorite lenders to see what that number is … and then have them let the lender know what dollar amount they are comfortable with each month. That way, they own the house instead of the house owning them. If you need the name of a lender to trust, please contact your favorite local real estate broker. I am sure they will have some great choices for you. Remember to use that broker when the time comes around to shop for a home. — Jan
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Welcome! Immaculate 2,934 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.50 bath custom view home boasts versatile floor plan & tons of storage. Main level master suite, charming stone fireplace, formal dining area, kitchen w/ breakfast bar, & large deck. Lower level w/2 beds, family room, full bath, patio, & fantastic shop. Incredible views of Puget Sound, Hood Canal Bridge & Olympic Mts. Low maintenance yard, energy efficient heat pump. All w/the coveted Driftwood Key amenities-boat launch, marina, pool, & beach access.
6423 NE Jones Street 26264 Loop NE 6423 Montera NE Jones Street Suquamish Kingston Suquamish Offered for $299,000 Offered for $299,000 Off ered at $239,900 For more photos and details, visit
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Custom-built 3 bedroom, 2.5 Move-in ready3 bedroom, home boasts Custom-built 2.5 bath home with views of Agate 3 bedrooms, 2.5views bathrooms, bath home with of Agate Pass. Lots of windows, hardwood laminate wood floors,hardwood gas Pass. Lots windows, floors, gas of fireplace, soaking fifloors, replace and cedar siding. soaking tub andgas heatfireplace, pump. Large deck The sunny lot offers a big tub and heat pump. Large deck overlooks colorful landscape and fenced yard and beautiful overlooks landscape water view.colorful Near beach accessand landscape. Ideal location, near and court. #418963 watersport view. NearMLS beach access
ferry, schools, shops, parks & and sport MLS court.#409488 MLS #418963 beaches.
A rare find. Prime low-bank 126’ waterfront with stunning views of Appletree Cove, ferry, shipping lanes, Mt Baker and city lights.Minutes from ferry and downtown Kingston. Used as a summer home, it has a very charming interior with open beams and river rock fireplace. Large deck and detached garage. Bring your builder or enjoy as a quiet retreat. 3 BR, 2 BA. 12324 NE Brigantine Ct • Kingston, WA 98346 $449,000 • MLS# 437666
3 Bedroom • 2.5 Bath 37615 Hood Canal NE • Hansville, WA
MLS #368065 • $379,000
Doug Hallock 360-271-1315
Catherine Arlen, Realtor 360.340.8186
www.catherinearlen.com catherinearlen@windermere.com
Move with ease. Call Cathy Morris.
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Move with ease. Call Cathy Morris.
Enjoy Convenient In-Town Living Hurry! 9 Homes have sold! The ferry, beaches, restaurants and parks are all within walking distance from your new home. Drew’s Glen offers Green Built, energy-efficient plans, including our new rambler design, to meet a variety of lifestyles. A menu of selections and upgrades are available to allow for customization. Secure your lot today! New hardwood floors, upgraded stainless appliances, 6” white molding, tile accents, plantation blinds & a cozy gas-log fireplace enhance this finely tuned 3 bdrm, 2.25 bath townhome. Tucked in charming Kingston Meadows.
You’ll love this new 3 bdrm cottage at Drew’s Glen. Rich hardwood flooring extends through the entry, kitchen, dining and powder rooms. Features include 9’ ceilings, white trim/doors, gas-log fireplace & main floor master.
$155,000 · www.windermere.com/mls/438111
$239,900 · www.windermere.com/mls/336218
Lorna Muller
Dave Muller
(360) 620-3842
Model open Sunday 12-3pm
Located on Arklow Place off Barber Cut-off Rd • Kingston
Prices start at $199,900 Features Covered, exposed aggregate porches, gas-log fireplaces, hardwood flooring & decorator colors
(360) 620-4299
26569 Lindvog Rd NE Ste 100 lornamuller.com davemuller.com Kingston, WA 98346 lornamuller@windermere.com davemuller@windermere.com
Lorna Muller, 360 620-3842 lornamuller@windermere.com
Scott Anderson, 360 536-2048 scottanderson@windermere.com
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Flotsam and Jetsam meets Feb. 13 HANSVILLE — Sue Goetz, owner of Creative Gardener in Gig Harbor, will speak on “Garden Borders from Dull to Dramatic” at the Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club meeting Feb. 13, 9 a.m., in the Greater
Hansville Community Center. Goetz is an award-winning garden designer, writer and speaker. Through her business, she helps clients personalize their garden spaces. She is a garden coach and landscape designer. Info: flotsamandjetsamgardenclub.com.
SOLD - $289,500
SOLD - $66,100
SOLD - 177,900
SOLD - $445,000
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at a time. I appreciate each and every one of you for your part in my making the John L Scott’s Award Winners List. Thank You!”
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SOLD - $44,500
The Stefniks D & J Smith D & D Smith D & K Strobel J Regis C White The D Scoutens The K Waggoners First Security BankR Claessen & S Haynes The Lindsays The E Scoutens The Bryants T Burns The Ericksons K Bourassa The Leonards The Ladners S Ruud V McLeod The Reasoners The Smallbecks C DeBoer The Manglialardis The Phillips R McLeod My Husband, Gordon My Son, Scotty & Lisa And Our God Who Makes It All Possible!
Frank Wilson, JLS Our JLS Office Staff My Assistant, Kathy Page Fellow JLS Agents NWMLS Agents First American Title Laurie LeMay & Team Pacific NW Title Team Land Title – Allison & Team Wells Fargo Home Loans-Tom Clifford Wells Fargo Home Loans Rebecca Clifford Kingston Community News-Richard Walker North Kitsap HeraldDonna Etchey & Staff The Jacots K McCabe E & N Gustafson The Gunters K Campbell & Scott Cutting Edge Properties D Lara
SOLD Lot 2 - $84,500
SOLD Lot 7 - $84,500
SOLD Lot 8 - $84,500 26569 Lindvog Rd NE • Kingston
Available Lot 1 $84,500
Janet Olsen, Broker 360-265-5992 janet@windermere.com
SOLD - $376,200
SOLD - $299,500
“My Award Winning Success in 2012 came one family or business
SOLD - $101,500
Alma Hammon, Managing Broker 360-509-5218 alma@windermere.com
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Available Lot 3 $84,500
Available Lot 4 $84,500
Available Lot 5 $84,500
Available Lot 9 $84,500
SOLD - $177,050
Pending- $44,500
Pending-$201,790
Rented-$1,300
Available-$144,500
Yearly Award Winning Agent
SOLD - $369,000
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Available-$474,500
Available-$2,120
Available-$349,500
Jan Zufelt,
REMBA, CRS
360-620-2383 360-297-5550
janz@johnlscott.com www.johnlscott.com/janz
Available-$9,500
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26569 Lindvog Rd NE • Kingston
Available-$124,500
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Available-$205,840
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February 2013
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Brew Fest 12 PM & Journey Revisited 7:30 PM $20 for concert ticket & 5 nickels ($5 re-buy for 5 more nickels) TPC LOGO - 2012 Wet bikini contest 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM Journey Revisited: $10 advance • $15 day of show The Point Casino 7989 Salish Ln. NE Kingston, WA 98346 (360) 297-0070 www.the-point-casino.com
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