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Friday, August 30, 2013 | Vol. 112, No. 35 | www.northkitsapherald.com | 50¢
Public hearing on new pot rules Sept. 11 By RICHARD D. OXLEY
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POULSBO — Potential business owners are criticizing the limited space for marijuana gardens in Poulsbo in the wake of newly established regulations for
the drug. Marijuana has cropped up into conversation ever since Washington voters approved recreational use of the drug last year. Though medical marijuana in Washington was approved in
1998, many communities have yet to address the issue from a policy perspective, however, they are now are being forced to given recent developments with recreational use. Poulsbo has become one such
community. The city of Poulsbo has scheduled a public hearing for interim marijuana regulations during its Sept. 11 City Council meeting, at 7 p.m. The City Council adopted inter-
im regulations aimed at tackling the emerging recreational marijuana market, Aug. 14. The rules also apply to collective gardens for medical marijuana. The resulting regulations allow See POT, Page A3
Buddies Support grows for Music Fest bring Poulsbo Boat back to life
New member soon for Indianola commission
Was once a popular feature in local waters
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By RICHARD D. OXLEY
roxley@northkitsapherald.com
POULSBO — When two brothers put the final touches on a historical cod fishing dory, now restored to its former glory, they stepped back and said to each other, “We’re gonna need another boat.” At least, it went a little something like that when the Shields brothers of Poulsbo finished restoring a historic cod-fishing dory that is currently on display at city hall. The cod boat held special significance for the two. Their grandfather helmed the Pacific Coast Codfish Company in the early 20th century. Its processing facility was located in Poulsbo near where Liberty Bay Marina now stands. The historic dory originated from the family’s former business. It didn’t take long for the brothers to set their sights on another project that reached into the heart of community’s past of mariners, fishermen and boaters. And now, the brothers, along with friend Jerry Reitan, are floating another See BOAt, Page A9
Brian Germain and Down to Three are one of four groups scheduled to perform at the Poulsbo Music Festival, Sept. 7 at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park. Concert organizer Glen Bui said the event is expected to raise $10,000 in sponsorships and donations, all of which will be used by the Poulsbo Fire Department to expand its public CPR training program. See story and photos on pages A10-11. Courtesy of Down to Three
By RICHARD WALKER
INDIANOLA — Jeff Henderson returned from his job selling fire safety equipment in the Midwest to find another big job awaiting him at home: Getting the Indianola Port District’s government functioning again. Henderson received word in his Green Bay, Mich., hotel room Aug. 21 that Joan Wald had resigned from the Indianola Port Commission, leaving Henderson as the board’s sole member. It was the second resignation from the commission since July and, with only one commissioner, port business is at a standstill. RCW 53.12.246 states, “… no business shall be transacted unless there are in office at least a majority of the full number of commissioners fixed by law.” See Indianola, Page A3
Volunteers restore vandalized ‘Welcome to Kingston’ sign By RICHARD WALKER
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KINGSTON — Pssst. Hey, you — the one with the gall to vandalize the “Welcome to Kingston” mural on the side of the CenturyLink building. A lot of people in town are looking for you. And when you’re found, Susan Rodgers has a job for you, one in which you could
make amends and put those paint skills of yours to good use. “There are a lot of places in town that could use a nice coat of paint,” Rodgers said. “Obviously, you know how to use a paint roller.” People close to the mural project rebounded from their shock at the site of the vandalism Aug.
Volunteers had most of the paint removed the same day.
See SIGN, Page A9
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