South Kitsap
School District
- Class of 2013
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Benjamin de Lacy - 4.0 GPA Carroll College
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Michael Brothers – 3.977 University of Washing GPA ton
Both sides report feeling harassed in rift over home business.
Neighbor denies pellet gun shooting
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By JUSTINE FREDERIKSEN
Staff Writer
Independent
Tensions between two Port Orchard neighbors that erupted after one attempted to open a home business last year led both women to head down to the Kitsap County Courthouse Monday and file restraining orders against each other. Shelia Cronan, 49, said she filed a restraining order against Amber Keehn after returning home from a camping trip Aug. 17 and discovering pellets had been
Elaina Larson – 4.0 GPA University of Washing ton
Natalie Feeney – 3.963 GPA Washington State University
Discovery Alternat ive High School Forrest Goodin - Top Student Olympic College
Campbell, Hunter W. Carlson, Eric W. Carter, Colby M. Casanova, Marissa M.* Chang, Jin S. Chayer, Jacob A.* Christman, Natasha Church, Laforrest T.* R.* Clark, Casandra R.* Coleman, Kayla M. Collins, Tessa A. Conaty, Kayla A. Conger, Devon L.* Cordova, Mickenzy Crain, Tamlyn M. C.* Crawley, Jaedina V. Crenshaw, Christine Crenshaw, Derek R.* S. Crosta, Anika M. Cruz, Rachel M.* Cully, Nick D.* Dantes, Sebastian M.
Natasha Renae Christman University of Washing- 3.959 GPA ton
Discovery Alternat ive High School Elizabeth Jeffers - Top Student Olympic College
Honor Students
Ada, Dominic K.* Aguirre, Alexander T.* Bachteler, Vincent J.* Beisley, Shannon T.* Benavidez, Hiroshi Benavidez, Quincy S.* Bishop, Krystal M. S.* Bollozos, Athena* Bolz, Christina D.* Boss, Emily M. Bote, Eliza Marie A.* Bourne, Dominique Boyd, Cecelia L.* E.* Boyes, Kirstin H. Bricks, Autumn N. Brossel, Courtney R. Brothers, Michael J. Brown, Dalton K. JR* Brown-Bell, Toni A.* Bryan, Zoe E.* Buss, Alissa R.* Caballero, Miranda K.
Richelle Moses - 3.991 University of Washing GPA ton
of 2013
Davis, Jessie M. Delacy, Benjamin R.* Denniston, Anna D.* DeRego, Damien M.* Digiovanni, Delaney Drury, Mason A.* M.* Duffy, Ashley N.* Dutt, Christopher E.* Ebuen, Catherine C.* Eckroth, Patrick D.* Elam, Emily M.* Esteron, Matthew T.* Feeney, Natalie R.* Fernandez, Janelle Fletcher, Kaya M.* S.* Flores, Kassandra M. Folkerts, Madeleine Ford, Abigail L.* F.* Ford, Nathan J.* Fowler, Brannen D.* Fulbright, Carly M. Garcia, Charlyn G.*
Sarah Geiger– 3.981 GPA Miami Universi ty of Ohio
Madeleine Folkerts – 3.958 GPA St. Olof’s College
Explorer Academ y Valedictorian Rebekah Bauer Western Washing 3.8 GPA ton University
Gehring-Auman, Kaitlyn R. Geiger, Sarah C.* Gray, Eric S. Greening, Chelsea A. Griego, Alissya R. Gromling, Savannah N.* Grose, Emily A. Hale, Brandon L. Hammer, Austin J.* Haugan, Madeline Helwig, Mary E.* S. Hoffman, Jonah A. Hoglund, Zachary A.* Hope, Alexandra R.* Hubbard, Jonathan Hunt, Jennifer N.* D. Jacquemart, Bella R. Johnson, Alana R.* Kehl, Madison R.* Kehrer, Lindsey M. Kelly, Connor O.*
Citizens can weigh in on city changes
Explorer Academ y Top Student Jessica Tailleur - GPA Brignham Young University - Idaho
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This man walks around the track on Joe Knowles Field during the Survivors Lap — the first lap of the relay. Event participants (top right) enscribe their names onto a HOPE sign.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 Where: Tacoma Dome Expected number of graduates: 586 Valedictorian: Benjamin de Lacy and Elaina Larson Salutatorian: Richelle Moses Speakers: Delaney DiGiovanni and Michael Brothers Top 10 graduates: Benjamin de Lacy 4.0, Elaina Larson 4.0, Richelle Moses 3.991, Sarah Geiger 3.981, Mary Helwig 3.981, Michael Brothers 3.977, Natalie Feeney 3.963, Natahsa Renae Christman 3.959, Madeleine Folkerts 3.958, Jennifer Hunt 3.956.
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▼ Matthes, Garrido advance in SK commissioner race; Dalton, Danielson in judicial contest.
By CHARLIE BERMANT
Staff Writer
Expectations were turned on their head in two Kitsap County political contests during Tuesday night’s primary election, as the perceived front-runners came in third and were disqualified in their respective races. Republican Tim Matthes drew the most votes in the South Kitsap commissioner’s race, followed by Democrat Charlotte Garrido. Monty Mahan, who was the first to declare for the seat and earned the endorsement of local mayors, came in third (See related story, page A3).
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A Port Orchard teenager was named the national winner for the third annual Lovin’ Award, which recognizes young individuals who embody strength in character, leadership and compassion for those with differences. Kaylee Walter, 17, was announced as the national winner on June 3 in Walters Seattle by Lovin’ Scoopful, a premium ice cream company founded by Maria Shriver,
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Event organizers look to break $200,000 barrier Editor
South Kitsap High School Graduation
By DANNIE OLIVEAUX
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Port Orchard girl wins national award
Custodians won’t be replaced, $1.72 million will be taken from reserve fund.
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By CHRIS CHANCELLOR
Staff Writer
and pension rates along with inflation as issues. In addition to the money saved on custodians, Patton said the district will dip into its reserve fund for $1.72 million. She said that’s not all bad because the district saved more than it anticipated in its last fiscal year, which ends Aug. 31. Patton said they also will save through not filling other vacant positions in the district, and through cutting expenses on supplies. The board unanimously adopted the budget. Patton warned in previous meetings that the “hard decisions” likely won’t end
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activities she reported as stemming from Keehn’s attempts to operate a business out of her home. Weaver said following an April 11 hearing with the city’s Hearing Examiner, certain conditions were placed on Keehn’s permit to mitigate Cronan’s concerns before she would be allowed to operate her business. “(Keehn) has addressed all but one of those conditions, with the last being the letter from the (Kitsap County) Health Department,” Weaver said, explaining that Keehn’s current sewer facilities are
SEE NEIGHBORS, PAGE A2
For the past several months, City Council members have spent hours discussing plans on changing the plan of government from a mayor-council to a councilmanager; and reclassifying Port Orchard as a code city rather than a second-class city. Now citizens will have the first of two chances to weigh in on the discussion. The first public hearing is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, in the Council Chambers, 216 Prospect St. Council would have to pass a resolution that would be subject to a referendum by the voters on a November ballot. Ten percent of the voters from the last municipal election would have to request a referendum. The single-ballot measure would state if the City wants to be classified as a code city and change the form of government to a council-manager. All council members would be up for re-election in February. If voters decide to change the current form of mayor-council to a council-city manager, a city manager would be hired by the Council. The city manager would oversee operations of all departments.
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Jennifer Hunt - 3.956 GPA University of Idaho
SOUTH KItsap relay for life
The South Kitsap School District is a little closer to closing its $2.9 million deficit for the upcoming school year. Terri Patton, assistant superintendent for business and support services, said at Wednesday’s school board meeting that the district won’t replace five full-time custodians who left the district after the last school year. She said that will save the district $250,000. Patton said the deficit stems from unforeseen circumstances when the district presented its last levy to voters in 2004. She cited escalating teacher salaries
chasing it last spring. City Development Director James Weaver confirmed that Keehn received a conditional-use permit to operate a onechair hair salon out of her home, which he described as “pretty innocuous” and something that doesn’t typically reach “the level of intensive use,” as far as impacts on the neighborhood are concerned. However, since November of 2007, Cronan has filed multiple complaints with the city regarding traffic, noise and other
By DANNIE OLIVEAUX
Mary Helwig 3.981 University of WashingGPA ton
Students graduatin g from SKHS and Explorer Academy of 3.2 or higher. with Students denoted with an * will graduate a grade point average (GPA) with a GPA of 3.5 Kennedy, Shannen or higher. Sicotte, Heather A. Kilcullen, SamanthaG. L.* Van Parys, Svea M.* Sigurdson, Megan King, Taylor A.* Vargas, Allison* Siltanen, Mallory E.L. Lange, Shawn R.* Vasquez, Joseph P.* Simpson, Erin A. Larochelle, Tyler J.* Vause, Stephanie V.* Simpson, Thomas J.* Larson, Elaina T.* Wardle, Kaitlin E.* Skjonsby, Kailyn G.* Larson, Sarah M.* Waterman, Hannah Skolnik, Megan L. Laughlin, Riley J. Weaver, Connor P.* M.* Smith, Christine E. Loch, Devin A.* Wessel, Mikaela R. Smith, Daniel K.* Lyman, Matthew D.* Whatley, Kevin J. Stafne, Meggie E.* Madrid, Diego A. White, Kendra C.* Stoner, Nicolas C.* Magdaleno, Corey J.* Wickline, Jacob B. Straavaldson, Emma Martin, Nancy A.* Wille, Garret L.* Tamura, Kabrianna L. Matthews, Austin J.* Willett, Christophe Tasker, Keegan C.* A.* McGinley, Sarah H. Williams, Jaclyn J.*r S.* Theel, Ashley M.* McKnight, Emily C.* Williams, Jared D. Thomas, Kylie C.* Scaringella, Jason C. Wilske, Christopher Thorpe, Jordon B.* Schmidt, Savannah K. Wofford, Cameron A.R. Tinker, Brady B. Schoales, Rebecca M. Wolf, Hannah M. Traxel, Kellen D.* Scott, Taylor M.* Wolfe, Cody D. Triplett, Delaney A.* Sherman, Megan R. Womack, Darby H.* Truitt, Quinn M. Shippley, Joshua B. Wong, Kylie K. Tudela, Christopher Wrigley, Micall K.*
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shot in three of her home’s windows. Cronan, who lives on the 200 block of Flower Meadows Street in Port Orchard, said she believed the attack was part of an ongoing dispute with Keehn, whom she alleges has been running a hair salon out of her home without a business license and in defiance of a city “stop-work” order. Keehn, 30, said she filed for permission from the city of Port Orchard to operate a hair salon out of her home on the 2300 block of Flower Avenue soon after pur-
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Cody Wright from Milford, Utah, got a mouth full of mud and a zero score after falling off Strawberry Delight in the Saddle Bronc Riding competition Wednesday night at the Kitsap County Stampede. The fair runs through Sunday.
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SPORTS Houston INSIDE Bryce wins People’s Choice Broome named top at award pageant A8 male athlete A33
INSIDE Senter named state’s top fire chief A4
South Kitsap Relay For Life organizers are expecting to finally reach the $200,000 mark as donations continue to filter in after last weekend’s
18-hour event at Joe Knowles Field on the South Kitsap High School campus. According to Event Chair Ethan Kalkwarf, more than $175,000 has been accounted See relay, A35
Playing bagpipes is senior’s passion By CHRIS CHANCELLOR
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Senior Reporter
s his lips rest against the instrument, the sounds emitted might conjure images of a red, white and blue flag draped over a casket. But for South Kitsap’s Kieran Prince, who is among the expected 586 seniors graduating Tuesday at Tacoma Dome, the sounds of bagpipes are anything but solemn. “Probably my biggest passion is music,” Prince said. “It has been the biggest constant in my life.”
Prince credits his mother, Fiona, for introducing him to the instrument when he was 8 years old. His mother, who was fond of bagpipes as a youth in Scotland, drove him to Tacoma weekly to train under Jack Montgomery, who has been involved with the Clan Gordon Pipe Band since its inception in 1955. “We just walked in and he just asked me if I knew how to play scale,” said Prince, who wears the traditional long socks and kilt when he performs. He has played since meeting See PASSION, A33
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South Kitsap’s Kieran Prince, who graduates Tuesday, enjoys playing bagpipes just as much as soccer.