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Port Gamble plan gets first airing Public can review and comment March 18 in Poulsbo By RICHARD WALKER
rwalker@northkitsapherald.com
Kitsap week Meet the science center’s new octopus — In this edition
POULSBO — Kitsap County begins its review of
the environmental impacts of Port Gamble redevelopment with a March 18 public meeting in Poulsbo. The meeting is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. in the Poulsbo City Hall Council Chambers, 200 NE Moe St. Olympic Property Group, the real estate arm of Pope Resources, submitted to
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Kitsap County its master plan for Port Gamble’s redevelopment in January. The master plan calls for
a neighborhood of approximately 200 new homes, with a neighborhood pavilion and beach access. Centuryold homes owned by Pope Resources would be sold. An agricultural district is proposed, with a farmers market, orchard, production garden, vineyards, and a landscape and horticultural
$117,975 per year By MEGAN STEPHENSON
mstephenson@northkitsapherald.com
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Kith & Kin Obituaries, Newsmakers
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Townsend Breidablik School: 1989-2013 confirmed as chief of police
sports Chisholm quits, Reece’s contract not renewed
business New Safeway will open in December
center. Pope Resources also proposes a waterfront boardwalk, a marine science center, and nature trails, parks, stores and waterfront dining. The marine science center would house a Port Gamble S’Klallam cultural center. While the Port Gamble
From left, Gordon Elementary School third-grade teacher Kelly Rosenbach, Gordon PTA President Dawn Fairless, and Gordon parent Siri Reinbold embrace after the decision to close Breidablik Feb. 28 in the North Kitsap High School Commons. Kipp Robertson / Herald
Relationships, experiences will endure after school closes By KIPP ROBERTSON
krobertson@northkitsapherald.com
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REIDABLIK — I remember my first day of school, at least in bits and pieces. As a new Breidablik Bear, I proudly marched into the room
with my favorite Batman T-shirt on. A room full of children sat in front of kindergarten teacher Patrick Pearson, chatting in one of two classrooms in the east wing. I quietly walked in and sat down
with the rest of the group. My public education had begun. The school was built in 1989 and opened to a full student body of kindergarten through sixthgrade students in fall 1990. See BREIDABLIK, Page A3
POULSBO — Poulsbo City Council approved the mayor’s nomination for police chief Wednesday. “I looking forward to getting started,” Alan Townsend said to the council. “I appreciate the support of staff and elected people. I look forward to leading your police department ver y Poulsbo’s new police chief, soon.” Townsend, Alan Townsend a Bangor resident who is currently the police chief of Port Orchard, will be paid $117,975 a year, a slight decrease from his current $126,000 a year. His contract includes something new for department heads — a threemonth severance package if he is terminated. Mayor Becky Erickson said more municipal employees are See TOWNSEND, Page A12
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