Kingston Community News, October 25, 2013

Kingston • Eglon • Hansville • Indianola • Little Boston • Port Gamble

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Vol. 30 No. 11 • November

2013

Meeting the community’s needs Kingston Port

seeking new manager

By RICHARD WALKER

nine. In her new job, she’ll assist Superintendent Patty Page and KINGSTON — The Port of manage public-record requests Kingston is recruiting a new submitted to the district. port manager to succeed Kori “It will be different, but the Henry, who resigned to become school district is another pubpublic records officer lic agency so my port and executive assistant experience will help to the superintendent me in my new posiof the North Kitsap tion,” she said.

School District.

As of Oct. 21, the Henry’s last day at port had received the Port of Kingston “half a dozen” applicawas Oct. 9. The distions from candidates trict employed former from Port Ludlow to Spirit of Kingston Bothell, Hyman said, Kori Henry skipper Steve Hyman adding that he is not as interim manager. going to apply for the Applications were job. Salary depends on qualificabeing accepted until Oct. 29. tions, Hyman said.

“It’s a little bit of a change,” The port manager’s desired Henry said as she prepared to skill set is comprehensive. move to the school district. As Henry joined the Port of port director, she managed a Poulsbo in 1999 as commission $1 million budget and a staff of

STAFF WRITER

ShareNet volunteer Julie Morrison organizes frozen food Oct. 22 in the ShareNet food bank. ShareNet is launching its 2013-14 NeighborAid campaign.

Kipp Robertson / Staff photo

ShareNet launches 2013-14 Neighbor Aid fundraising campaign

By KIPP ROBERTSON

EDITOR

K

INGSTON — Because Lanie Scott is told she’s underqualified, the mother of two has been unable to find work.

The 36-year-old said restaurants in the area are unwilling to hire her as a dishwasher. Scott’s husband is working, though, and the family is able to get by.

“We’re hanging in there,” Scott said. “It’s not exactly easy living nowadays.”

The family makes do, but with a limited income it’s difficult.

“We don’t go out to eat, don’t

go on vacation,” Scott said.

“It gets kind of strenuous …”

Families are supposed to go on vacation occasionally, supposed to go out to dinner, she said.

“But we look at [our] finances and just can’t do it …”

A promise to his mother When Joe Grace’s mother died, he made a promise: To take care of his grandmother.

Grace, 57, receives Social Security because of a disability that keeps him from working; it’s his only source of income. The 25-year Kingston resident tries

to stretch his income as far as he can.

However, having to take care of his grandmother makes it more difficult for Grace to stretch that money. That is why Grace turns to ShareNet for help. He uses the north-end food bank about once a month, he said.

“I try not to use them too much,” he said. “I try to use my money first …”

The reasons it exists For north-end residents, times can get tough. Scott and Grace are just two examples of why ShareNet does what it does.

“For years I donated to ShareNet,” Grace said. “Never thought I would ever have to use them ... They’ve been really good to me.”

ShareNet, a non-profit, serves Eglon, Hansville, Indianola, See Neighbor, Page 3

inside Homecoming parade Kingston High School students celebrated homecoming with a parade

— Pages 14-15

See Port, Page 3

School board votes down KHS press box

By KIPP ROBERTSON

EDITOR

KINGSTON — The cost of building a press box at Buccaneer Field was too high for the North Kitsap School Board.

The board voted against building a structure for announcers, coaches and the press to use during Kingston High School home games. The 3-2 nay vote came at the Sept. 26 school

board meeting.

“To me, it’s a no-brainer,” Director Tom Anderson said of his vote against the box. “I don’t want to spend a dime on it.”

If the district was going to spend money on a facility at the field, he would prefer bathrooms to replace the portable toilets at the field.

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$30,000 for the project.

The KHS Athletic Boosters raised an additional $30,000.

However, the lowest bid for the project came in at $72,150. David Dyess, the district’s director of facilities, maintenance and capital programs, estimated the project would cost a total of $84,865, after adding electrical materials and an additional 10 percent for contingencies.

KHS Athletic Boosters President Hope Lash said boosters were promised a press box about two years ago. The last time Lash met with district administration in January, the money from the district was still available for the project, she said. Though she understands the board’s decision — including not wanting to spend more than originally estimated — the board went back on a promise, Lash said.

“I understand the project [cost more] than expected,” she said. “But there was no conversation with us at all.

“They just yanked it from us.”

The district spent between $8,000 and $9,000 on an initial design and a redesign.

The $30,000 raised by the boosters will remain with that association and the KHS Associated Student Body. The $30,000 set aside for the project by the district will remain in its general fund.

The district applied for a permit to build a press box earlier in 2013.

Lash said the reasons the boosters wanted to build a press box included safety, giving coaches a better view of the field, and keeping equipment used for competitions, such as the score board control, dry. She said having a press box could make the field more appeal-

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ing to people looking to rent the facility.

Originally a supporter of the press-box project, Board President Dan Weedin said he received emails from two people that he respects, which helped him form a decision to vote against the project.

“That was very impactful, because of who they are in the KHS community …” Weedin said during the meeting. “When you couple that with the extra [cost], I just don’t feel comfortable doing it.”

If Weedin voted for the project, he said he wouldn’t be able to see himself as a good steward of school district money.

Lash said the board should have discussed the project with the boosters before making a decision, and would have liked Weedin to hear the booster club’s opinion.

“I felt like that was a slap in the face,” she said. “He should have talked to us.”

Director Bill Webb, whose children will attend Kingston schools, supports athletics and KHS hosting its own sporting events.

However, he could not support spending that amount of money.

Directors Ken Ames and Scott Henden both supported the project.

Ames had discussions with Kingston residents and heard a lot of positive support, he said. In voting yes, he considered the press box an investment in the school’s future.

Henden remained a supporter of the project. He donated his time as an electrician to help the district estimate costs. He said there is a “large degree of support from the community.” And, the project will just get more expensive down the road, he said.

The boosters will discuss what to use the $30,000 for, Lash said.

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Continued from page 1 Indianola, Kingston, Little Boston, Port Gamble, and a portion of Poulsbo and Suquamish.

ShareNet operates a food bank, a clothing bank, and a program to make nutritious food available for school children on weekends.

ShareNet also assists families and individuals facing eviction or needing help keeping their utilities on.

ShareNet’s annual budget is about $150,000.

The food bank is in the first phase of its annual campaign, Neighbor Aid. Letters to the community and donors will be sent out in early November.

“It’s really a big deal for us,” ShareNet executive director Mark Ince said.

“It’s the annual fundraiser.”

The community contributed $56,785 to ShareNet’s 2012 Neighbor Aid campaign.

Ince said ShareNet depends on the campaign to continue “operating strongly for another year”; that means no cutbacks on food and services.

“That’s the No. 1 goal — to ensure that we can continue to purchase what we need and there’s no reduction in services.”

The need for services that ShareNet provides is increasing. In 2007, ShareNet staff assisted people 2,000 times. In 2012, staff recorded 13,000 “service instances.”

The majority of the people who use ShareNet’s services are the working poor — people un- or under-employed — Ince said. Elderly residents living on a minimum income

also visit ShareNet, as well as people with disabilities or living with illnesses.

Non-profits such as ShareNet are preparing themselves for more patrons in the future. The U.S. House voted to cut $39 billion from federal food assistance programs in the next decade; 1.11 million in Washington receive help. In 2012, 44,523 Kitsap County residents received food assistance.

Ince said his job has increasingly become focused on raising more money for ShareNet. “It’s a scramble,” Ince said. “That’s why Neighbor Aid is so critical; not knowing what will come in…”

Since joining the staff of ShareNet, Ince has seen many food banks go from “dire straits” to focusing on healthier food.

Nutrition has become a common word around the Kingston organization.

ShareNet is partnered with Kingston Farm and Garden Co-op’s Giving Garden — hoop houses were recently constructed, which will allow more food to be grown over the winter. ShareNet is also enrolled in Grocery Rescue through the Food Lifeline program; it receives unsold yet consumable food from Kingston Albertsons five days a week.

ShareNet also runs the Food to Grow On program.

The program provides food for the weekend for Kingston students at Wolfle and Gordon elementary schools, Kingston Middle School and Kingston High School. The food is brought to school offices and discreetly distributed.

Though it’s impossible to tell how much funding ShareNet will receive

through its Neighbor Aid campaign, Ince said enough funding could help the organization grow. He would like to see ShareNet provide for more students with the Food to Grow On program, create an arm of ShareNet dedicated to case management, and hire a volunteer coordinator as a paid position.

More than a food bank

Easter one year, ShareNet once again stepped in.

Volunteers put together two Easter baskets to surprise her children with.

“I managed to hide the baskets until Easter,” Scott said. When her children woke up the next morning to find their baskets at their door, they were ecstatic, she said.

Grace echoed the positive feelings.

He’s known some of the ShareNet volunteers for about 25 years — not knowing they volunteered there.

“They’re the most polite people in this area,” he said.

“There’s never a bad word out of their mouth[s].”

Grace has seen people walk into ShareNet and “just give them hell.” But the staff and volunteers are always mellow, he said.

“They’re good people,” Grace added.

Even if ShareNet is unable to directly help with something, the staff is willing to send people in the right direction, Scott said.

And though times may be tough, Scott likes to look on the brighter side of things.

“Things will turn around,” she said. “If they don’t, I’ll eat my hat.”

Lanie Scott was what she called “down on her luck.”

On the first day she went to ShareNet, she had lost an aunt. When she entered ShareNet, a volunteer soon took notice of her state.

“It looked like I had obviously been crying,” Scott said. “[The volunteer] asked me if everything was OK.” Though she doesn’t consider herself religious, when the ShareNet volunteer offered to say a prayer, Scott didn’t refuse.

“They said a prayer … it made me feel better,” Scott said.

Scott is originally from the east side of the Puget Sound region, and has lived in Kingston for about 13 years. She goes to ShareNet twice per week.

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Port

Continued from page 1 secretary and executive assistant and, beginning in 2004, concomitantly worked on a contract basis as the Port of Kingston’s executive assistant to the board.

She became Kingston’s fulltime, salaried port director on Sept. 1, 2011. She was paid $29 an hour. At the school district, her salary range is $24.54 to $26.58 an hour.

Besides managing the daily operations of the port, the port manager must be familiar with emergency procedures established for “boat sinkings, fuel spills, accidents, fire and/or thefts”; manage permits for port projects; enforce port district rules and regulations, and ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations; and be able to “take immediate action with regard to any condition threatening the life or safety of any person or property.”

Desirable knowledge and skills, according to the job description posted online, include the ability to deal with the public calmly, confidently, and politely; and “knowledge and skills in the area of plumbing, painting,

electrical, carpentry, roofing, and hand tools.”

Page added the public records responsibilities to the executive assistant position during a restructuring of staff. Former executive assistant Therese Caldwell became executive assistant in the school district’s business and human resources office; Caldwell’s position was created from a vacancy in a supervisor position, Page said.

Page said the number of public records requests the school district receives is “hit and miss,” but that when received a request can be labor- and time-intensive. Having an employee designated to handle public records requests will help ensure responses are made within the allotted time.

Kingston Por t Commissioner Pete DeBoer praised Henry’s ability to juggle several tasks at once.

That’s what Henry said she’d miss most about her port job — the staff, project management, and working with contractors.

“There’s always a project going on and she’s on top of all that stuff,” DeBoer said.

“She’s been a great asset for the port, and I know that sometimes it’s difficult to work for a three-commissioner board.”

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Editorial

KCN endorses in Nov. 5 election T

he Kingston Community News endorses the following candidates in the Nov. 5 election. The endorsements are based on research done for candidate profiles, including fact checking, Q&As, and issues discussions.

North Kitsap School District, District 1: Cindy Webster-Martinson. Steve Hancock dropped out of the race, but his name is still on the ballot. Regardless, Webster-Martinson has the education and experience we should expect from a school board member: She has degrees in education and education administration, is certified to teach in grades K-8, taught in grades K-6 for three years and for the past five years has worked as a teacher in the Suquamish Tribe Education Department. As a former Suquamish Tribal Council member, she has government experience. She sees art, music, drama and sports as “important to student growth … and a well-rounded education.” She wants more transparency in board decisions, and increased board member consideration of “educational research and practice, classroom conditions, and the community’s educational concerns.”

North Kitsap School District, District 3: Beth Worthington. A senior systems engineer for a Navy contractor, she would contribute a systems analyst’s mind to the process of figuring out how to stem declining enrollment and make the district more efficient. She also brings a commitment to improving dialogue between the district and residents, and she’s gained some insight into district operations through her involvement as a member of the district’s budget committee and as an examiner, judge and board member for the Washington State Quality Award.

Indianola Port Commission, District 2: Eric B. Cookson. Write-in candidate Matthew Smith has some unique ideas on how to generate revenue for the improvement and maintenance of the dock. But Cookson has the experience, knowledge of port operations, and the right priorities for this time. He has advanced degrees in leadership and management from City University in Seattle, is a retired Coast Guard senior chief petty officer, and is a civilian command duty officer for the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Joint Harbor Operations Center. He wants to complete the process of determining the extent of the repairs that are necessary for the dock, and determine how it’s going to be paid for, and he won’t settle for a short-term fix. He’s familiar with state and federal environmental standards — and funding sources — for docks and piers. He’s also committed to improved communication between the district and residents.

Indianola Port Commission, District 3: Patrick Hatchel. Hatchel knows local government on different levels: As a city police detective, and as a member of the Kitsap Public Facilities District Board of Directors.

His priority is dock improvement and maintenance.

He would start a dedicated capital improvement fund, funded by the property tax increase and money currently paid to the Indianola Beach Improvement Club for dock security. He would not accept the $100 a meeting that is budgeted for commissioners starting Jan. 1; commissioner pay will cost the district at least $3,600 a year — money Hatchel believes should go toward capital improvement.

Kingston Port Commission, District 1: Bruce MacIntyre. A retired business lawyer, MacIntyre has done his homework, studied the port budget and other documents, and regularly attended port commission meetings. His spirit of collaboration and understanding of a wide array of business models and financial See EDITORIAL, Page 5

OPINION Letters

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November 2013

We all benefit from arts education Dear Kingston community, As we come to the end of our tenure as members of the Fine Arts Boosters board, we want to thank you for your help in our efforts to support the students at Kingston High School.

A unit of arts education is a requirement for graduation, so at some point all students have benefited.

If you are a community member, our North Kitsap community is enriched by our high school’s arts program in innumerable ways.

A community that supports upcoming artists is indeed a vibrant, optimistic, enhanced community.

The Fine Arts Boosters have provided scholarships for graduating seniors, funds for Advanced Placement exam fees, and Art Awards. As needs arise, we have helped to fill budget gaps with funds for dance and music workshops, band and debate transportation, sheet music for choir, and pipe and drape for drama productions.

It is our hope that you or someone you know will come forward and fill the vacant board positions. The students and faculty need your help as they continue to make the most out of shrinking resources.

Interested parties can contact James Andrews at JAndrews@nkschools.org.

Mary Montgomery, Thom Montgomery, Marilyn Bode Kingston

Worthington for NKSD, District 3 As a former school board member, I greatly appreciated hearing good ideas for the future of North Kitsap School District from Beth Worthington and Doug Prichard at the Oct. 7 Poulsbo forum.

I will vote for Beth for many reasons, some of which are: As a member of the

2013-14 NKSD Budget Committee, she examined and worked with the intricacies of school finance.

As a systems engineer, she would understand school business and relations in finding ways to establish an excellent environment for student learning and achievement.

Beth has attended 11 school board meetings, including a joint one with the City of Poulsbo. Beth’s son is a senior at KHS. I have known Beth for more than 14 years as an active community member.

Helen Hoover Kingston

Supports MacIntyre for Kingston Port As the outgoing port commissioner in Kingston, I would like to thank the residents of the district for allowing me to serve these last 12 years. It has been an honor, and I believe a lot of good work has been done.

I am watching the campaign for my position and see a very clear difference between the candidates.

Bruce MacIntyre is my

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Bruce was a member of the Passenger Ferry Committee and impressed us all as a level-headed person that gets his facts before he expresses opinions. In recent budget sessions and port meetings, he asked insightful questions and offered opinions which may be adopted by the present board as policy. I agree with his position on economic development, but if elected he will also experience the sometimes frustrating roadblocks to port participation in private development.

On the other side of the campaign, Nels Sultan seems to be running a negative campaign against the present board. He is demonizing the marina and is advocating an expansion of local government with the port, in effect, assuming county functions like a city.

The fact that the port has been responsibly run and has a reserve to replace our assets seems to gall him.

The claim that I and my fellow commissioners cannot reasonably set moorage rates because we own boats is personally insulting.

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Democracy would stop if no official could vote on things that affected them or their families.

It is hard to quantify the marina expenses Mr. Sultan claims to have such certainty about. We don’t account for the marina as a separate business, an expensive thing for a small port to do.

In 2012, the marina brought in approximately $820,000 in revenue. Our total labor costs in 2012 were $360,000, but what percentage is marina related? Even adding our contribution to the reserve fund and amortizing out the 2010 rebuild would make this a break-even venture.

Our waiting lists for smaller slips have virtually disappeared during the recession. The larger slips are more in demand, and a price increase for those slips is being considered for the next budget. Our moorage rates are higher than Poulsbo and the same as Brownsville. Eighty percent of our tenants are local, and more than 40 percent live in the district. The dollars spent by tenants from neighboring areas in our See LETTERS, Page 5

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Continued from page 4 stores and restaurants boost the local economy.

The main consideration to the debate which Mr. Sultan conveniently avoids is the contribution of the guest dock to the local economy. Using estimates from the state per night and calculating our annual boat visits, the contribution comes to $1.7 million. Even if it is only actually a million, what else has that kind of impact in Kingston? It is arguably the biggest economic generator in town.

A member of the Greater Kingston Economic Development Council recently offered an opinion that downtown Kingston would be empty if not for the visitors and commercial activity coming to the marina. Marginalize that, as Mr. Sultan does, at your own risk.

In conclusion, the port may need to expand its role in the future, and I would trust Bruce MacIntyre to

do the thoughtful research and exercise good judgment as a public official.

Once again, thank you all, my fellow commissioners, and especially port staff for 12 good years.

Marc Bissonnette Commissioner, District 1 Port of Kingston n

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Kingston has a charm of its own. We choose to live here and enjoy the parks, trails, events, schools, marina, and the quaint character of little unincorporated Kingston.

We have an active and enthusiastic community dedicated to preserving and improving our area, with hundreds of volunteers.

Coupled with all the other amenities of our area, we can take pride in who we are. As we do so, it is prudent to recognize that we are changing and to take note of the factors that are beginning to influence our future.

Disturbing economic trends over the last decade show a declining school enrollment, an increasing

number of business vacancies, struggling retailers in the off season and the effect of too few employment opportunities. We have positive trends as well, and the good news is that we have the resources to influence these trends and our future.

We have the Port of Kingston, with the primary objective of maintaining and improving the economic health and vitality of our entire port district.

Your vote for port commissioner not only affects how your tax is spent, it determines how additional port revenues are used as well.

These additional revenues far exceed our port taxes and come from port leases, sales, grants and moorage fees — making your choice even more important.

If we are to step forward and focus on our future and not let trends continue by default, we need to elect a commissioner who will listen, learn and carry out what we citizens want our community to become.

Chances are you may have

recently seen or spoken to Bruce MacIntyre in one or more of our many community events, public meetings and monthly committee gatherings. I personally know that Bruce has spent hundreds of hours reaching out to our citizens.

If you want your voice and ideas heard, Bruce is the right choice. He has a full complement of qualifications and will work well with the other commissioners.

My vote goes to Bruce.

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On Sept. 26, I had the opportunity to hear from both candidates running for Kingston port commissioner. The candidates are Bruce MacIntyre and Nels Sultan.

Both are well qualified and care about Kingston and its future, however, I decided that Bruce MacIntyre is the man for the job and am hoping that you will join me in voting for him as our next port commissioner.

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My reasons for choosing Bruce are based on several reasons that I am happy to share with you.

Bruce outlined four subjects he believes are important topics during this campaign. They are: 1. Making the best use for the community of the port’s newly acquired properties.

2. Expanding the port district’s focus to encompass the entire community.

3. Ensuring the marina continues to be operated efficiently for the benefit of North Kitsap residents and that tax revenues are not subsidizing basic marina operations.

4. The Port District’s role in supporting existing businesses and bringing new business to Kingston that will be compatible with Kingston’s atmosphere and lifestyle.

In discussing these topics, it became clear that Bruce is well educated on port operations and recent activities, and cares deeply that the port’s interface with the community of

Kingston expands beyond just the marina area.

As we look at the future of Kingston and the role the port plays, it is important to have commissioners that understand the big picture, listen to the community and care about the economic development of Kingston.

Bruce has operated his own business, and as a successful attorney he understands how to deal with people with opposing views, most importantly listening to the many ideas the citizens of Kingston have, and working with many other committees and organizations that relate to the port.

Mr. Sultan’s educational background gives him a working knowledge of port operations, but based on what he talked about Sept. 26, he doesn’t have the global understanding See LETTERS, Page 7

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Continued from page 4 structures will help the port district achieve economic development goals without detracting from Kingston’s uniqueness and charm.

North Kitsap Fire & Rescue EMS levy: Yes. The ballot measure continues for another six years the property tax levy that supports emergency medical services provided by our firefighter/EMTs and paramedics. A no-brainer.

Indianola Port Commission tax levy increase: Yes. The average property owner’s tax increase would be approximately $21 per year — $1.75 a month.

editor@kingstoncommunitynews.com But collectively it would increase the port’s annual tax revenue to approximately $62,000 — money that will be vital for the improvement and continued maintenance of the historic dock.

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Continued from page 5 people with opposing views, most importantly listening to the many ideas the citizens of Kingston have, and working with many other committees and organizations that relate to the port.

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I would like to encourage you to vote for Bruce MacIntyre for Kingston Port Commission.

I want a leader I can trust.

I believe Bruce MacIntyre is that person.

I want an individual who won’t talk down to me, cares about my opinions, listens, and doesn’t talk in circles in response. I believe Bruce MacIntyre is that person.

I want an individual with a moderate, well-managed manner who can work well with others even though he is from a different background. That is also Bruce MacIntyre.

Bruce would come to the port position with a background in small business, education and law that well qualifies him to sit with the Port Commission and interact with sound judgment. I believe he will make sure to protect what we have here in character and environment but will lean toward economic development for the future. (Did you know that the port’s mission is economic development?)

Hands down, we have a beautiful marina and public park to be proud of and I thank all the commissioners past and present for that. However, I have always felt a separation from the port’s vision, even

though my property is only two blocks away. Owning a small business in Kingston is an exercise in extreme optimism and patience.

I have been here for 19 years. We are emerging from an economic disaster and small-town America is the last to feel the boost.

If the port would begin to better connect its assets and energy with our struggling little town, we all could look to a brighter future here.

I sincerely believe Bruce MacIntyre has a platform that will focus on that connection. He sees a link between the waterfront and main street. He believes in building a community that offers family wage jobs, a stable economy and a clean environment. He sees a self-sufficient marina that brings valuable customers to our town. And, he wants a vibrant community that is consistent with Kingston’s atmosphere and values.

Please join me in voting for Bruce MacIntyre.

Susan Rodgers Kingston

The mission of our port districts A recent letter stated that a port’s mission is “economic development.” While that’s an important part, a port’s purpose is simply to serve district residents.

Port districts were established so that communities could free themselves from private, waterfront monopolies. Kingston’s was created in 1919 for a public dock. Legislation has since allowed projects such as rail centers, industrial areas, parks, and airports.

The term “economic development” appears only appears in Washington’s port laws with respect to job training and placement programs. While the legislature allows ports to do a lot of things, it wisely lets the individual districts decide their missions.

Kingston’s mission reflects priorities set through a public master planning process: “to enhance the economic and social well-being of the Port District residents by sup-

port of the economy, and by providing a waterfront facility for recreation and leisure activities.”

Does that sound about right?

Walt Elliott Kingston

Cause of crashes on Cliffside Road I live on the hillside about 50 feet above this intersection on Cliffside Road.

From the three picture windows in my living room, I can see the moon and stars reflecting on the water and the snow-capped mountains beyond. I can also see the lights from the Hood Canal Bridge twinkling in the distance.

I also see the cars crash into the berm at the foot of the hill on Cliffside Road.

Over the past 12 years, I have observed and responded to more than a dozen accidents, and alcohol and speed are always involved. The majority of the serious accidents occur during daylight hours and the intoxicated drivers often

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I view the problem as follows: 1. Without special traction tires and dry road conditions, it is very difficult to negotiate this 90-degree turn at the legal speed limit of 30 mph.

2. The Point Casino is just up the road. When people gamble, they drink. If you check the police records you will find the number of accidents here have increased since it opened.

3. In the third term as president of the Cliffside Beach Homeowners’ Association, we allocated funds to pay for off-duty police to patrol our neigh-

borhood. Shortly thereafter, I left office and no further action was taken to implement the patrols despite homeowner complaints.

4. The planned bypass road was scrapped. Instead, the county widened these roads in 2010, turning a winding rural road into a winding raceway.

Just like the speed bumps and three large yellow caution signs added a few years ago, I believe the streetlight is a palliative measure to soothe local residents and will simply light the nice wide road, encouraging the impaired to drive faster.

We will see, won’t we?

Michael Szymanski Kingston

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CommunityCalendar Nov. 2 Buffet and Silent auction: Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m., at Whitehorse Golf Course, 9260 NE White Horse Drive. A fundraiser for the Kingston Food Bank. There will be a bar. $50. Info: bettyboop66@centurytel.net, 360297-7100.

Nov. 7 Visions of North Kitsap Trails: Nov. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Suquamish House of Awakened Culture. A program of stunning wildlife photos and videos by Don and Judy Willot. The latest information about trails in

North Kitsap and a discussion on how the Kitsap Forest and Bay Project will affect the trails.

Nov. 8 Hansville Art and Craft guild Holiday fair: Nov. 8-9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Greater Hansville Community Center.

Handmade items by local artists. Art, crafts and gifts will be for sale. Dollar raffle tickets available for prizes. Info: 360440-4184 or 360-638-0420.

Nov. 9 Fat Chance Silent Auction & Dance: Nov. 9, 7-10 p.m. at the

Indianola Club House, 19876 Indianola Road. $10. Sponsored

by Unity of North Kitsap. Dance to rock n’ roll music of Fat Chance. Portion of proceeds go to Kingston ShareNet food bank. Info: donnaandrc@gmail. com, 360-626-1288.

Kingston Preschool presents”Great Gatsby”: Nov. 9, 5-10 p.m. at the Port Gamble Theater, 4839 NE View Drive. The Kingston Cooperative Preschool presents “The Great Gatsby” silent and live auction with dinner, live music, dancing and a 1920s

period costume contest. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Info/ tickets: kingstoncooperativeschool.com.

Nov. 16 Indianola Holiday fair: Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Indianola Club House, 19876 Indianola Road. Handmade fine art, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, baskets, garden art, cards and calendars.

ONGOING BRIDGE PLAYERS: Mondays, 1 p.m. at Kingston Community Center. Info: Bill Bladen, 360-

638-2431.

Kingston Business Group: Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m., at The Oak Table Café. Share ideas, offer business leads, network and socialize.

KINGSTON GARDEN CLUB: Third Wednesdays, 9 a.m. (beginning with coffee and socializing), Bayside Community Church, 25992 Barber Cutoff Road.

ROOM FOR RENT: The Greater Hansville Community Center has two rooms available for rent for special occasions. Info: Jo Nelson, 360-638-0000, www. hansville.org.

Social Hour and Lending Library: Third Thursday of each month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Socialize with friends and neighbors in the Hansville Community Center.

Info: Sandra Larsen 360-638-1064.

Parkinson’s Support Group: Third Thursday, 1 p.m., Bradley Center, Suite 140A, 26292 Lindvog Road, Kingston. For patients or caregivers, all are welcome. Info: Gary 360-2655993, Janet 360-265-5992.

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n A violation of a civil anti harassment order was reported in the 37000 block of Fawn Road NE in Hansville at 4:45 p.m. n A burglary was reported in the 26000 block of Port Gamble Road NE in Kingston at 6:06 p.m.

Sept. 19 n Theft from a motor vehicle was reported near Rash Road in Kingston at 2:15 p.m. n Deputies stopped a car on NE Minder Road and

Port Gamble Road NE in Poulsbo and found a minor in possession/consumption of alcohol at 10:20 p.m. n Theft from motor vehicles was reported in the 9000 block of NE Kiwi Lane in Kingston at 2:15 p.m. n A minor in possession/ consumption of alcohol was reported on NE Minder Road and Port Gamble Road NE in Poulsbo at 10:20 p.m.

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Sept. 22 n Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in the 28000 block of Gamble Bay Road NE in Kingston at 2:19 a.m.

Sept. 23 n Theft from a pay box was reported in the 34000 block of Hansville Road NE in Kingston at 9:14 a.m.

Sept. 25 n Theft was reported in the 12000 NE Paul Drive, Kingston at 1:32 p.m.

Sept. 28 A motor vehicle collision was reported at NE 288th Street and Gamble Bay Road, Kingston at 8:36 a.m.

Sept. 30 n Domestic violence and an assault were reported near Highway 104 in Kingston at 1:30 a.m. n A motor vehicle collision was reported at Border Way and Gamble Bay Road, Kingston at 1:38 a.m. n An assault was reported in the 5700 block of NE Woodburn Road, Kingston at 10:20 p.m.

Oct. 1 n Theft was reported in the 10000 block of Highway

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Oct. 4 n Burglary was reported in the 11000 block of Highway 104 in Kingston at 12:23 p.m. n Burglary was reported in the 26000 block of Iowa Avenue in Kingston at 4 p.m.

Oct. 5 n Negligent driving with alcohol in system was reported at Barber Cut Off Road and West Kingston Road in Kingston at 8:24 a.m. n Harassment was reported in the 25000 block of Washington Boulevard in Kingston at 9:46 a.m.

Oct. 7 n An assault was reported near Hansville Road in Kingston at 12:12 a.m. n An ordnance was found in the 8000 block of Highway 104 in Kingston at 3:58 p.m.

Oct. 8 n A robbery was reported in the 10000 block of Highway 104 in Kingston at 12:30 a.m. n Theft and fraud were reported in the 9800 block of Kingston Farm Road in Kingston at 11:50 a.m. n A shoplifter was reported in the 10000 block of Highway 104 in Kingston at 5:09 p.m.

Oct. 9 n Narcotics was reported in the 26000 block of Siyaya Avenue in Kingston at 8:42 a.m. n A mental investigatino was served in Kingston at 10:47 a.m.

Sheriff’sLog The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls in North Kitsap Sept. 17 to Oct. 9: Sept. 17 n Burglary was reported in the 2400 block of Rocky Bluff way in Hansville at 5:32 p.m.

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Port moves forward with properties, staffing changes W ow, only two months left until we turn to another year. It has been 13 years since the big millennium celebration.

Remember when we all thought that the world wouldn’t be able to make that technical jump into the 21st century? I think technology did just fine and here we are with electronic tools that blow the mind.

The technology of today enabled us to create a simple survey and get some of your thoughts on how the port and town should look toward the future. It was through such a survey and two open public meetings that we heard from the residents of the port district on how you would like us to proceed in development of the two new properties that the port owns. Keeping those parcels in green/

open space seemed to be the most popular choice.

Now we are in the planning phase and within the constraints of the budget; you will see some subtle changes mostly on the property referred to as “The Old Kingston Inn Property.” As time goes by, there will be a few more public meetings to keep you posted on progress.

Of course you can attend our monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month to find out other things going on down at the port.

Nov. 30, we will once again light up the park with those wonderful holiday lights. Yup, the volunteers have been working all summer to bring you an even better show than last year.

In early October, our Executive Director Kori Henry informed us that she

Down at the Port By pete deboer had taken a job with North Kitsap School District as executive assistant to the superintendent.

That’s great for the school district, but it sure leaves a big void in leadership at the port. We all understand that things like this happen and everyone involved with the Port of Kingston wishes Kori all the best in her new

position.

What are we gonna do now? Well, Steve Hyman, who used to skipper the Spirit of Kingston, has been hired as interim director.

We will take a good look at the job description and make any necessary adjustments and then start looking for a new leader for our little port district. If you are interested, watch for advertisements.

The dredge project has been put on hold as the federal government was shut down. I am writing this on the afternoon of Oct. 16 and it looks like Washington, D.C. has once again put the wheels back on the wagon for a while so we will see what happens now. Stay tuned.

If you are interested in applying for a spot on the waiting lists for our A, B and C docks, now is the

time to do that. Usually, you will be required to put a deposit down to hold your place on the list. For the month of November we are waiving that fee. The lists have moved pretty quickly on those three docks over the past few years and there is a good chance that if you get in early you might get a slip pretty quickly. The E and D dock lists still have pretty long waiting lists. I have been on the E dock list for 14 years.

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I know that some of you have been through the Panama Canal and have seen the large ships that transit that spectacular manmade wonder of the world.

Ship designers have always

strived to create vessels that can bring their cargo between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.

Panamax is the term used to describe a vessel deliberately built to the largest dimensions possible for use in the Panama Canal. Normally, the ships are about 950 feet long, with 105 feet of beam and a 38-foot draft. Panamax cargo ships can haul about 4,500 containers. So there it is, our November Nautical Term of the Month. And it looks like I am starting to run out of space here too.

I hope that you found something interesting or informative here. As always, thank you for taking a few minutes to read this stuff.

I will be seeing you around town.

— Pete DeBoer is a Kingston port commissioner.

Contact him at pete@petedeboer.com.

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Rotarians are busy planning a gala celebration for this event for Feb. 1.

Invitations are being sent to all past and present Rotarians. The evening will provide more than a few surprises and a walk down memory lane.

In fall 2003, several Poulsbo Rotarians formed a group to help establish a new Rotary Club in Kingston. Since Poulsbo Rotary meets at 7 a.m. for breakfast, it was decided that the new Kingston Club would meet at noon. The first meetings were held at the Kingston Community Center under the leadership of Brad Brown. Poulsbo Rotarians Jim Martin, Rand Hilliard, Pat McFadden, and Jim Moore were there to guide us through the

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Brad Brown, Kingston’s first Rotary president, served a half-year term and presided over the Charter Night festivities on Jan. 20, 2004. Of the original 35 charter members, 10 are still Kingston Rotarians — Phil Dorn, Doug Hallock, Tom Lamar, Nancy Martin, Gene Medina, Randy Monlux, Rea Mowery, Skip Peters, Helen Ralph, and Bob Winkel.

Gene Medina, past superintendent of the North Kitsap School District, was the first full-term president.

Chuck Atcheson, Paulette DeGard, Phil Dorn, Dan Martin, Skip Peters, Fredrick Branchflower, Clint Boxman, and Don Hutchins have all served a term as president of

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Rotary’s impact on the Kingston community is evident. Rotary’s first major goal was to raise funds to purchase lights for the athletic field at Kingston High

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Moderation is key to a human-environment relationship H

ere at Stillwaters, we tend to think of humans as part of the food web — just one more critter in the woods.

Because we are.

Humans are animals that may be at the top of the food chain, although some would debate if we are the top or somewhat further down the list. But we have enormous impact on the rest of the food web as we consume natural resources and food to sustain us and our lifestyles.

So, if we are going to be responsible residents in the community, including our natural community, we have to think of all our neighbors and fellow residents when we decide to consume natural resources. I think about this every time I cut a bough or pick a flower, collect firewood, or move some rocks.

We certainly hope that we collectively think about this when we cut down a forest to build a house or office.

The environmental planners at the Kitsap County Department of Community Development can do some of this for us, because they

review building permits; but they are working for a minimum level of protection required. I think we want to well beyond the minimums and think about what is best for our Earth home and our community.

The point is not to consume nothing, since all of us critters in the woods need to consume some things to live comfortably. The point is to always leave enough for the natural resources to re-generate, which they will if we don’t take too much at once. Moderation is the key word.

I was reminded of this when the Kitsap County Parks Department sent out a reminder to all of us about harvesting mushrooms this fall, which has been a pretty good year for mushrooms.

It’s easy to forget that mushrooms are important for many species besides humans.

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Preserving the diversity of mushrooms in our local forest ecosystems is essential to Kitsap County natural parks.

“To maintain a balance between humans and wildlife, the Parks Department will follow guidelines established by the U.S. Forest Service for incidental removal of mushrooms for personal use. No permit is required for incidental removal of mushrooms

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to gather an amount for a meal. Daily limit for personal use is one gallon.

Har vested chanterelle mushrooms must have a cap diameter of one inch or more. Gatherers are reminded to stay on trails and inner roadways as many are surrounded by sensitive ecosystems.”

I would emphasize two things — take only what you need for personal meals, and stay on the trails. I am frequently surprised by the number of people who will wander off our trails and even walk on and destroy small plants, all in the name of exploration.

Regarding mushrooms in particular, but applicable to eating any natural plants, the Parks Department reminds us that “there are just as many poisonous mushrooms as there are delicious species of mushrooms. Use caution when picking mushrooms. Use guidebooks and pamphlets for identification.

“Proper harvesting techniques provide the best possible recovery of mushrooms sites year after year.

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kler system at Village Green Park, and the erection of the Rea Mowery picnic pavilion at Village Green.

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Use only a knife or scissors to harvest mushrooms.”

In general, the message is clear and well-heeded.

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— Naomi Maasberg is director of Stillwaters Environmental Learning Center. Contact her at naomi@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

fund these projects from several events scheduled throughout the year, the most notable being the Rotary Golf Classic, at White Horse Golf Course.

This annual event has been held in June for the past six years. New fundraisers have been added over the years — the Rotary Wine and Beer Garden held during the Saturday evening Concerts on the Cove, the 4th of July Fun Run, and the newly added Kitsap Haunted Fairgrounds. All of these events are staffed by a group of 40 dedicated Rotarians.

Community ser vice events are also supported

by Kingston Rotary, such as the blood drive headed

by Jon Sole, various food drives held throughout the year, and the annual award of Rotary scholarships.

Varying types of memberships are available; just ask any Kingston Rotarian.

Rotary can be a great activity for you and your spouse; the Kingston club has several husband and wife teams as members: Bobbie Moore and Walt Elliott, Randy and Eva Monlux, Jessica and Scott Larson, Skip and Sondra Peters, and Dan and Nancy Martin.

Anyone is welcome to attend a weekly Rotary meeting. Join the Kingston Rotary Club for lunch on Wednesday at noon to learn more about Rotary and its many opportunities for service. Rotarians gather at 11:45 a.m. at the North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Station 81 (Paul T. Nichol Headquarters), 26642 Miller Bay Road in Kingston for their weekly meeting. Please contact Fredrick Branchflower at 425-445-9975 for directions and questions. We’d love to have you join us.

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An unlucky Friday for a sailor, Issaquah redemption FERRYFARE K

ingston’s public ferr y meeting is Dec. 9. Let us know what you want to hear about. Contact elliottmoore@comcast.net.

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It was an unlucky Friday the 13th for Jack Grey when, after the morning fog had lifted, he got his sailboat underway for Orcas Island. After passing the Lopez ferry dock, Jack “heard a loud crunch” and … “turning around I saw the ferry hull coming over my stern and everything growing dark and flooding … like a slow motion horror film.”

Jack’s boat was built along the lines of a North Sea fishing boat and steered from a protected pilothouse in the middle. That fact probably saved Jack’s life as ferry riders reported his boat went under the ferry Hyak.

When Jack’s boat popped up astern its after part was crushed. Grabbing his dog, Jack abandoned ship into a nearby boat before his sunk.

There are several maritime requirements to investigate. The first is maintaining a lookout to enable a “full appraisal” of a possible collision situation. In prac-

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tice, lookouts are expected to watch over the forward half of the ship, listen for ship whistles and check the radar. Looking behind you is only expected when backing down, slowing or turning. The second requirement is that ships, when passing, are expected to remain clear of the slower vessel and to sound whistle signals that let the slower boat know what’s up.

Finally, ships are required to sound a danger signal when there’s risk of a collision. That’s the five blasts that we occasionally hear off of the Kingston terminal.

As the Propeller Turns: a soap opera

Perhaps the fact that the much maligned Issaquahs became the basis for our new “expanded Issaquah” or 144-car ferry design should suggest redemption.

Why copy the Issaquahs?

It’s a recent design with direct drive propulsion and a variable pitch propeller that’s at least 10 per-

cent more efficient, and far less complex than WSF’s traditional diesel electric ferries. As 144-car boats can fit in on almost all the routes, this design moves WSF towards a fleet of standard 144-car size ferries.

As with Southwest Airlines and 737s, standardized boats should save money, enhance reliability and allow crewing flexibility.

Getting to the point of building these boats has been a soap opera. When in 2001 the decision was made to build the 144s, Tacoma shipbuilder J.M Martinac proposed a different 130car ferry using “Z-Drive” propulsion. These are like rotatable outboard motors at each end of the ferry giving it “pinpoint accuracy” when maneuvering in heavy winds and currents. Having driven a scale model at the Boat Show, I can verify it’s a very cool idea, but WSF didn’t go for it and Martinec sued.

By 2005, with engines, propellers and reduction gears already purchased, a judge ruled that Martinac had been unlawfully removed from the bidding. When that decision was overturned, Martinac again sued, charging civil racketeering … something

The M/V Issaquah sails from Fauntleroy in West Seattle. The Issaquahs became the basis for the 144-car ferry design.

Contributed / WSDOT about WSDOT illegally selling vessel depreciation rights (Huh?). By 2006, 144car ferry construction was funded and again ready to go.

In Port Townsend; locals had been stewing about the traffic congestion they’d get from replacing their 60-car boats with 144s while in Keystone they stewed about dredging. So when, on Thanksgiving 2007, their ancient “steel electric” fer-

ries were declared unseaworthy, PT and Whidbey used their considerable senatorial muscle to grab the 144-car ferry’s funding and engines to build three small 64-car ferries instead.

This year, more than a decade after the project’s start, two 144-car boats are finally under construction, with a third likely. The

price, however, has ballooned from $55 million in 2005 to $140 million now and they’re probably too expensive to build all the boats that we’ll need. The saga continues.

— FerryFare is written

by Walt Elliott, chairman of the Kingston Ferry Advisory Committee. Contact him at elliottmoore@comcast.net.

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Trained assisters from Peninsula Community Health Services can walk you through the sign-up process. Sessions will be held at Poulsbo branch Mondays from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and at the Bainbridge Island branch on Tuesdays from 1:30-4:30 p.m. These drop-in sessions fill quickly.

All branches of Kitsap Regional Library will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Nov. 28-29 for Thanksgiving. Branches will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 27.

Programs at Kingston Library in November Kingston Book Group: Nov. 6, 10 a.m.

“Devil’s Highway,” by Luis Alberto Urrea will be discussed. n Kingston Friends of the Library meeting: Nov. 12, 10 a.m. These volunteers support us big time. n Kingston Writers Group: Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.

For local writers who seek a creative and supportive atmosphere. n Classics Book Group: Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. Discussion will be on “Cyrano de Bergerac,” by Edmond Rostand. n Legos @ the Library: Nov. 21, 3-5 p.m. Love Legos? Bring your friends and enjoy special Lego build-it challenges and freeplay. n Tellebration!

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The town of Port Gamble is the place to be for the holidays

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s the holiday season approaches, ornaments, wreaths and brightly colored lights will replace goblins, ghouls and the brightly colored leaves of October.

Port Gamble is a special place to visit and enjoy during the holidays. Here are some ideas on how to make the most of your holiday time in Port Gamble. n Port Gamble Country Christmas: The centerpiece of your Port Gamble holiday experience is the annual Country Christmas celebration on Dec. 14-15.

The town is fully dressed for the occasion with ornaments, garland and thousands of bright white lights.

You and your family can create your own special holiday memories at Santa’s Workshop, a hands-on, interactive craft experience ($5 per child) or join the audience for the annual Holiday Fruitcake Contest.

As darkness falls, you can gather around the community Christmas tree for the tree lighting and then take in the holiday fireworks celebration.

For a full list of activities and times, please visit www. portgamble.com.

port gamble gazette By shana smith But you don’t have to wait until December to get in the holiday spirit at Port Gamble. n Holiday Open House: On Nov. 9, the Port Gamble General Store kicks off the season with its fourth annual Holiday Open House that includes live music, free cookies and wine tasting, and plenty of holiday giveaways.

All holiday items will be discounted 20 percent and include complimentary gift wrapping. There also will be a food drive to benefit ShareNet and for every non-perishable item you donate, you’ll receive an extra 10 percent discount

on one item, with no limit on the discounts. And of course, rumor has it Santa and Mrs. Claus may make an appearance. n “A Christmas Carol”: The Port Gamble Theater Company rounds out its 2013 season in December with the holiday classic holiday “A Christmas Carol.” Directed by Scott Snively and Jim Wingren, the classic Charles Dickens story was adapted for the Port Gamble Theater by Wingren.

This is one of the company’s most popular shows, so don’t wait. For ticket information, schedules and times at www.portgambletheater.com. n Holiday Fruitcake Contest: Calling all bakers for the Port Gamble’s annual Holiday Fruitcake competition.

Does your fruitcake have what it takes to take the cake?

If so, then don’t miss your opportunity to participate in the annual Port Gamble Holiday Fruitcake Contest, the oldest and largest fruitcake contest in the Pacific Northwest. We’re gearing up for the 2013 contest, which promises to be the

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biggest and best yet.

In addition to the amateur division, this year’s contest will include a professional division with fruitcakes submitted by bakeries and baking professionals in Kitsap County. The judging process will be open to the public and a panel of celebrity judges will evaluate the fruitcake entries in front of a live audience.

Winners will receive an engraved plaque, a special basket of holiday goodies from Port Gamble and the title of “Best Fruitcake in Kitsap County” for 2013.

The 2013 Port Gamble Holiday Fruitcake Contest will be held Dec. 14 during the annual Country

Christmas celebration in Port Gamble. For information and contest details, please contact the Port Gamble events office at 360-297-8074, or by email at portgamble@orminc.com.

Ghost Walks still available Although Halloween will soon be behind us, Ghost Walks and Special Investigations are still coming up in December and in 2014. For times, availability and other information, please call 360-297-8074.

But don’t hesitate, these events frequently sell out in advance. And if you are coming to a Ghost Walk or Special Investigation, please leave those little goblins at home. Ghost Walks and

Special Investigations are for ages 16 and older.

Want to stay up to date about activities and happenings at Port Gamble? Just send us an email and asked to be added to our monthly Port Gamble e-Newsletter.

For information or questions regarding the events in Port Gamble, please contact the events office at 360-297-8074 or via email at portgamble@orminc.com.

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As a lifelong artist and teacher, I believe we are all born as creative beings and

Having lived her whole life in Kingston she is inspired by her “artsy” family with ties in Alaska and California.

Now, spending a good part of her time holed up in her bedroom studio, drawing and painting — primarily portraits of people and animals — Kindra says, “I get lost in art up in my room, spending the whole day on it. Art is a big part of my life.”

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Left, the Kingston Buccaneer Marching Band entertains the crowd along West Kingston Road during the Kingston Homecoming Parade Oct. 10.

Right, Buccaneer football players were out supporting their class and program during the parade.

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Kiwanis prepares for Halloween celebration, holiday giving

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iwanis is gearing up for our annual Halloween celebration that is designed to make sure the little ones have a safe and fun Halloween experience.

We hold the Halloween celebration each year on Oct. 31 in front of Kingston Fitness, 26001 Barber Cut Off Road. We generally have around 150-200 children all dressed up in their costumes. What a sight.

Our members join in with their own costumes too. Winnie the Pooh will be there for sure, but SpongeBob SquarePants will be on his way south.

It’s really a fun event with games, prizes and, of course, lots of candy. It’s held between 5:30-7 p.m. and lots of fun for everyone.

This year, we will have our local firefighters along with a real fire engine, attending the festivities in support of the community and the kids.

One of the things we do

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By BOB LEE at Kiwanis is have speakers that get up early with the rest of us and keep us current on events and programs that are important Kingston and our neighbors. At our last meeting, Lindsey Phillips, a counselor at Kitsap Mental Health prevent Kitsap County’s Foster Care program, did a PowerPoint presentation on how the system works and how important this program is to all of us.

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Kiwanis is all about kids, and there are many young people in our community that do not have anyone they can call parents. I’m glad I didn’t have that problem. Lindsey did a wonderful job explaining a complex problem. Thanks, Lindsey.

Chief Dan Smith, North Kitsap Fire & Rescue fire chief, talked about the EMS levy in November and how it is not a new levy, just extending the one in place.

I know that more than once some of my family members — me included — were happy to ride the bus with the red lights on top.

Our local firefighter/EMTs, paramedics and their expertise save lives.

With so many retired people in the Kingston area that may need the service, and new families with young children with a hospital that is 30 minutes away, a yes vote on the EMS levy is a no-brainer.

Please vote yes on the EMS levy.

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in on us, and Thanksgiving is little more than a month away. Kiwanis will have a food drive at IGA and Albertsons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 16. Both stores have always been extremely generous, allowing us to be there every year. We try to have it during the Apple Cup football game between Washington State

University and University of Washington, but the dates didn’t match this year. We will still be dressed up in our favorite team regalia and compete for who raises the most food and money to help our local families prior to Thanksgiving. A turkey or ham is a touchdown, bag of potatoes or diapers a field goal, and cash donations will follow the same guidelines.

Please come down and support this food drive. It can make all the difference for some of our residents and help a lot of children go to bed with a full stomach.

Come down and visit us at the Oak Table Café on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.; enjoy a great breakfast with folks that care about their community and actually walk the walk. Kiwanis is involved in just about every project in town.

Call President Pat Bennett-Forman at 360-6974849, or me at 360-509-9752, for more information about our club.

and has an awesome attitude.”

Kindra enrolled in AP Visual Art. Being placed in the AP class means she now needs to — and does — produce a finished piece a week.

So what else does Kindra do? In the spring, being on the golf team brings her four days a week to White Horse Golf Club. In a partnership with the Suquamish Tribe, the KHS team trades golf for work days filling in divots.

“I may seem quiet, but I love to hang out and have fun with my golf team,” she said. Her school spirit shows.

Whenever I ask how the arts are important to the community, I’m told that is a hard question. Why do we in the North Kitsap community make that a hard question? Why is our presence, appreciation, support and demand for full school arts funding not obvious and clear? Kindra’s response was, “The arts show who

people are, how people feel.

The viewer or listener can get inside the thinking of the artist — one more way of bringing a community together.”

Knowing many people, Kindra finds her hometown “homey, cute, and relaxed ...

At 15, I do not know how my life will play out, or where I will end up, but I do know I will incorporate art.”

FAB is searching for people committed to the arts in our schools. Contact JAndrews@nkschools.org.

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Dispelling common myths associated with food banks Food banks don’t have operating costs or as charities their costs are discounted, deferred, or donated.

Food banks have all the operating costs of a regular business. They must pay to lease their site (as ShareNet does at market rate) if they do not own their location and pay a mortgage. They must pay for transportation and delivery, operating supplies, salaries, insurance, etc.

The only break ShareNet gets is discounts or donations from food suppliers we are able to access because we’ve implemented the procedures, documentation and safeguards which qualify us for membership.

The food distributed by food banks is mostly donated.

The bulk of the food ShareNet distributes is purchased, and about 70 percent of that is purchased at market rates. Food drives

sharenet & you By mark ince are great, but they account for less than 3 percent of our total food distribution to clients.

Food banks operate without any oversight.

ShareNet is the registered food bank for northernmost Kitsap County in the Washington Food Coalition and the Kitsap County Food Bank Coalition. There are eight registered food

banks in Kitsap County (see www.kcfbc.com), each with a defined service area.

ShareNet has one of the widest service areas, including Kingston, Hansville, Indianola, Port Gamble, Eglon and Little Boston.

ShareNet undergoes annual inspections for requalification in federal programs which serve especially vulnerable populations such as seniors.

ShareNet is overseen by a board of directors who ensure, among other things, appropriate accounting procedures.

An enormous amount of effort is made by staff and board to ensure a sound operation, from freezer logs to financial checks and balances and everything in between.

Most of the food distributed by food banks is stuff people wouldn’t want.

While it is true that

the food distributed at ShareNet is rarely the most expensive, top-of-the-line items (and who would consider it good stewardship if it was?), the food is of good quality and getting better all the time.

ShareNet has made a conscious effort to seek out and distribute foods with better nutritional value.

Partnerships such as the Kingston Farm & Garden Co-op's Giving Garden and Grocery Rescue have increased our fresh produce availability. All food donations are closely scrutinized by dedicated volunteers, and items not suitable for consumption are safely discarded.

The food bank doesn’t need my help.

ShareNet does need your help. We have a generous community and we like to talk about that, but even with all the generosity bestowed

upon us, ShareNet operates on a very narrow margin.

Imagine your food budget at home, and how you shake your head every time you've reviewed your grocery receipt in recent years, and scale that up to providing more than 13,000 instances of food service annually as we did in 2012.

If you are unable to help financially, please consider a gift of your time by becoming a regular volunteer.

Food banks only help with food.

Hygiene products can be as expensive as food.

ShareNet realized if our clients didn’t have soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc., it was going to be even harder for them to find a way forward, whether that was getting a job or preserving their personal dignity in a time of crisis, so we started providing these products.

Diapers and other infant

needs are a huge concern for families in need, so we serve that need.

ShareNet has helped hundreds of locals hang on to their home or heat through our eviction and power shut-off prevention assistance.

Food banks end up serving deadbeats.

Working at a food bank challenges all your assumptions about life and people.

Join us as a volunteer or come down any open food bank day for a visit, and you will see as wide a variety of people as exists in our community, an exact reflection of the community itself.

Hard times can happen to anyone. Statistically, the majority of those we serve are underemployed, seniors, and people who live with serious medical issues or disabilities.

— Mark Ince is executive director of ShareNet.

Wolfle, Gordon elementary students vie for gardening glory Kingston Garden Club

Garden Club’s Civic Projects page on our website to see all the incredible entries from both schools from this year as well as from previous garden shows: www.kingstongardenclub.com/Civic%20projects.htm.

This year, more than a third of our Garden Club members helped with setting up, judging and cleaning up the Blanche Gray Garden Shows.

Please join us for Kingston Garden Club meetings the

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n 1982, retired teacher and Kingston Garden Club member Blanche Gray began an annual club tradition of engaging young Kingston gardeners at our local elementary schools.

Each spring, we provide seeds; over the summer, the young people nurture their plants and then in September students transform what they’ve grown into beautiful creations for display at their school’s Garden Show. Though she died in 1993, Blanche Gray continues to inspire fertile imaginations with each year’s theme show.

This year’s theme was Garden Inventions and, as usual, Kingston’s young gardeners did not disappoint: More than 120 proud participants from Wolfle and Gordon Elementary schools entered a wide range of creative composites to vie for Excellence in Design, or a stunning sample they cultivated in their own garden to be judged for Excellence in Horticulture.

Each child receives a ribbon for their entry.

Thir ty-one Wolfle Elementary students participated on Sept. 19: Mack Rienstra Jr., a third-grader

Lilia Manges, a second-grader, won Excellence in Design for her “Whalephant.”

Submitted from Ms. Rova’s class, won Excellence in Design for his “We Come in Peas.”

Ben Woltersdorf, a fourthgrader from Ms. Wood’s class, won Excellence in Horticulture for his beautiful gourd.

Gordon Elementary’s garden show entries were shown and judged on

Sept. 25 and 91 students entered exhibits: Lilia Manges, a second-grader from Ms. Lyons’ class, won Excellence in Design for her “Whalephant.” Ben Decker, a first-grader from Mrs. Sanman’s class, won Excellence in Horticulture for his giant sunflower head.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT - DAN MARTIN Competition—when you hear this word, do you get negative or positive vibes? Many people are naturally competitive; these people always strive to be the first, the best, the strongest, or the smartest. They also compete with themselves to do more, or do it faster, or do it better.

Competition is also part of our business community. Many business owners view it as a threat when a similar business comes on the Photography by scene, especially in a small town. I happen to view Johnny Walker of Almost it as a positive, when this situation occurs. If you Candid Photo & Frame Fine Art Gallery are providing a top-notch positive experience for your customers, then they will remain loyal to you.

Customer loyalty and top-notch service are not easily forgotten.

Successful businesses tend to have one thing in common, they have built a following or social network. People tend to purchase a product or service from people they know and trust. It takes many years to build a following. A new business won’t have that following. This reminds me of a quote from Zig Ziglar: “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care – about them.”

Our economy would be very primitive, if we only purchased what we needed to survive. Most people want to buy from someone they would like to associate with. Watch the successful businesses in our community and ask yourself why are they so successful? This is now called “best practices”, but when I was in High School it was called copying.

Competition can be great for a community, it results in better products and services for everyone.

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NOV 1 Kingston Stakeholders Meeting 9am-10:30am @ Cleo’s Landing Kingston Events Committee Meeting 4-5:30pm @ Kingston Financial Center NOV 2 Hansville Wine Social 7-9:30pm @Greater Hansville Community Center. www.hansville.org

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Tribes play a key role in economic development I

n Washington state, there are 29 federally recognized tribes. In each of the counties that these tribes reside they are often one of the area’s major employers. In short, tribes make a huge impact on the economics of Washington state.

There are a lot of examples: the Tulalip Tribes’ Quil Ceda Village, accounts for close to 5,500 local jobs with an annual payroll of $98 million. The Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish tribes are top employers in Kitsap County, alongside the Navy and the school districts.

The prosperity of tribes also impacts the health, safety, and quality of life of the communities in which

they live. For example, Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish gift thousands of dollars each year to nonprofit, educational, and community groups through our respective giving programs.

While it’s fairly easy to measure the economic impact of tribal-owned businesses, it’s far more difficult to measure the money brought in by one of our state’s most essential employers: fisheries.

Most members of the Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish tribes practice their treaty rights by working with our local fisheries.

Not only does fishing take on a lot of different forms — commercial, subsistence, fin vs. shell — the trickle down effect is massive.

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By Jeromy Sullivan For example, shellfish harvesting from Port Gamble Bay and the Hood Canal brings in millions of dollars each year. This revenue has an aggregate economic effect for Kitsap County businesses and

surrounding communities.

During the harvest, fishers require essential goods and services, such as marine gear, food, special clothing, daycare services, and more.

The harvest also helps employ local buyers, processors, and shippers, while grocery stores, seafood distributors, and restaurants benefit from having access to locally caught seafood.

As fishers are paid for their hard work, that money is spent at local stores and restaurants on food, clothing, fuel, home goods, school supplies, and other family needs. In short, a lot of people depend on fishermen.

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This is because there are a lot of jobs — engineers, boat builders, gear manufacturers/retailers, etc — that rely on fishing indirectly. In an area that today might be sometimes better known for coffee, high-tech, and aerospace, there’s little argument that fishing has a deep economic influence.

Given the money they bring in, tribal fishermen in Kitsap County are respon-

sible for more than feeding their families; they are a part of our state’s economic recovery.

Fishing is one of the hardest and most dangerous jobs around, but, for those who do it, it’s also one of the most rewarding.

It brings our fishermen (and women) closer to our culture and ancestors. It’s a proud tradition; one that I’m positive will exist long after the Microsoft and Starbucks are but a distant memory.

—Jeromy Sullivan is chairman of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. Contact him at jeromys@pgst.nsn.us.

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Food: The focus of holiday gatherings, grandma’s bane I t’s November already and here come the holidays. Does it seem to you this year is going by extra fast?

As I write this, the stores are already full of Christmas decorations and we haven’t even had Thanksgiving yet. I wonder, what’s the hurry? I think I understand that marketing is the way to build a business and the early bird gets the worm concept, but two months (that’s 60 days) before the event seems a little excessive.

Like most of you, I know where my family will spend Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and day already, but have you

hansville happenings By donna lee anderson thought about presents yet?

And if the day of celebration is at your house, have you planned the food? Well, if the Christmas dinner is all

set in the plan, then the snacks while people open Christmas presents and then snacks during the football game after dinner need to be thought about, and if you have Christmas Eve to host too — well, more food to plan.

I do understand that we as Americans plan food for every holiday. Sometimes a big dinner, sometimes a picnic where weather permits, and sometimes it’s a potluck, but food seems to be the major interest of every gathering.

Now, I’m only pointing this out because all the work and organizing of getting these menus in place seems to fall on one

person of each family. You might think grandma loves to cook for her family, but you might be surprised to know that grandma is so sick of cooking in general, that although she is pleased everyone likes what she fixes, she might want a holiday off too.

Or maybe it’s the aunt with the biggest house that is the host. Same deal probably goes for her. Maybe a gift of a break in cooking would be cool. Dinner out at a restaurant might really add to the fun of the day for everyone — especially grandma.

Here in Hansville, we have lots of fun events planned to celebrate life

that won’t make grandma stand at the stove. Between now and the big holidays, the Hansville Community Center will be busy. There was the Halloween Party on Oct. 31 (did you go?), n Wine and Social Auction: Nov. 2, 7-10 p.m. A variety of wines, appetizers and live and silent auctions.

Tickets are $20 and available at the Hansville Store.

Tickets limited. n Book Sale: Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m.; and Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A selection of fiction, nonfiction and reference books.

LP records, CDs, videos, puzzles and games also available.

Free coffee and cookies.

NKF&R firefighters raise nearly $2,000 for burn foundation

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Boot” efforts at Kingston Albertsons. Thank you for your generous support of this important cause!

Turn clocks back on Nov. 3: Take this opportunity to find out if you and

your family are properly protected by smoke alarms.

Working smoke alarms are one of the most effective defenses against fire deaths, more than doubling the chances of surviving a

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For year-round book sale drop off and pick up, contact Mike Bryant, 360-638-0120.

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The Neighbor Luncheon is on Nov. 20. The Social Hour and Lending Library is on the third Thursday of the month (Nov. 21 this month). You can check times by going to the Hansville.org website.

So, take grandma, or mom or dad, or someone, by the hand and head out to the Greater Hansville Community Center and have some pre-holiday fun.

See you there.

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We have had young men in uniform since the Revolutionary War, Civil War and every war since — with a few even now in service. There have been deaths among them, amputees, wounded, gassed, and on it goes. Yes, and heroes too.

In my eyes, I consider all of them as heroes.

Whenever I hear the military play “Taps” on the bugle, I get teary eyed. The melody is haunting. There are verses to the music that many may not have heard.

The words and thought are beautiful but too long to write here. Look them up on the Internet.

There are several stories about the beginning of “Taps” being played in the military. I can’t say which is the real one.

One story claims a Union Army captain, Robert Elli, in 1862 during the Civil War, discovered his own son dying on the enemy battlefield. In the son’s pocket, he found a piece of music written by the lad.

The young man had enlisted in the Confederate Army without telling his father. Because the young man was on the opposite of the battle, the captain was not allowed to have a full military funeral for him.

The captain then asked to have a funeral dirge played by the military band — it was not to be, but permission was given to have one of the buglers play the musical notes found in the son’s pocket. It is said that this is how “Taps” eventu-

this ‘n’ that By jacque thornton ally became a part of the U.S. military’s musical repertoire.

Another story tells us that a Union Army brigadier general, Daniel Butterfield, arranged the present form in 1862 and soon both sides, the Union and Confederates were playing the melody.

It has been disputed as to whether Butterfeild composed the melody or just rearranged it.

The word “Taps” was taken from the Dutch word “Taptoe” and the French “Tattoo.” The Dutch bugle call was played to send the soldiers back from the beer halls to their camps at night.

The French played the “Tattoo” for lights out. The British also used a variation called the Scott Tattoo, which is also the name and theme for a yearly festival in Scotland. I missed it when I was there too early in the year. n

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The Sunshine Ladies of Redeemer United Methodist Church are busy putting together the annual Christmas Bazaar. I’m cochairing with gal pal Betty Thunder. There will be many lovely hand-crafted

items as usual for home and gift giving. There will be the Slice of Pie Corner and beverages and the children’s room where they can shop and wrap gifts for family and friends. The kids do enjoy doing it themselves.

Grandma’s Attic room will now be Christmas Treasure tables, meaning gently used Christmas or new ornaments, table trees and many other holiday goodies. Some could even be given as gifts. Please, no large trees or rummage items. Anything with a Christmas theme will be appreciated if anyone cares to donate. Also, bring in toys in good shape.

Funds raised are used for community needs such as the food bank. Our Prayers & Squares group will have a raffle for a beautiful quilt.

We’ll also display another quilt for sale and a wall hanging. The funds go into material for new prayer quilts. And we may have a secret auction table.

The Christmas Bazaar is Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the church, 9900 Shorty Campbell Road (turn off Highway 104 on Parcells Road).

Questions? Call Betty, 297-7472, or me, 638-2644.

If you use my email, jacquejt@centurytel.net, please write “bazaar” in the subject line.

I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. Remember, our little Kingston Food Bank needs help this holiday season. Barb Fulton has set up for now in her hubby’s workshop. Let’s pray she will find a spot soon closer to town.

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A motion was made and passed to grant authority to Walt Elliott to speak for KCAC regarding a parks and trails plan that was presented to the committee last night. Comments are due to the county before the next KCAC meeting. n The Kingston Economic Development Council met and voted to have Kitsap Economic Development Alliance become their financial sponsor. EDC Kingston doesn’t have to incur the expense of becoming incorporated. The benefit is that they get liability insurance, administrative assistance, Kitsap EDA will review and assist with grant writing.

n Open positions on advisory groups: Suquamish Citizens Advisory Council at-large representative; Kitsap Parks & Rec Advisory Board District 1 representative; Kingston Citizens Advisory Committee school parent representative. n Introduction of Dennis Hedlund, new member at large. Dennis has a background in transportation and logistics and he is here to help.

n North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Chief Dan Smith spoke about the Emergency Medical Services levy renewal. This is a substantial part of their budget and provides the continuity of service throughout Kitsap County.

Without this levy, there would be drastic changes in services which would affect communities. This levy would take a simple majority of those who vote

A summary of the Oct. 4 meeting.

Attending: Nancy Langwith, Dave Wetter, Darren Gurnee, Ken Han-sen, Steve Heacock, Corena Chamberlain, Mary Ann Harris, Rob Gelder, Mike Haley, Naomi Maasberg, Patty Page, Dennis Hedlund and Kari Palaez.

Absent: Heather Adams, Don Hutchins, Pete DeBoer, Dan Martin and Betsy Cooper.

Introductions

n A motion was made to approve the September meeting minutes. Motion was seconded and passed.

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Public Comment

KCAC Notes KINGSTON CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL to pass. The EMS levy is about 25 percent of the budget.

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n KCAC structuring, discussion on committee/subcommittee meeting schedule. The discussion included being pro-active and not just reactive to inquiries. It was also mentioned that it seemed like the subcommittee meetings and work should coincide with what the county is currently working on. The option of meeting every other month was discussed.

Subcommittees can meet in the space and time of the KCAC scheduled meeting. n Motion was made that starting next month the KCAC committee will meet December, February, April, June, August, October, on the first Wednesday of each month. Subcommittees will meet on the alternate months: November, January, March, May, and

September. Motion was passed unanimously. n A motion was made to make Darren Gurnee the chairperson for KCAC. The motion was seconded.

An amendment was made to have Darren be able to recruit a co-chair. The amendment was approved.

The motion was voted and unanimously approved.

Updates were passed out of the sub-area plan goals and policies validation. Also handed out were the Chapter 12.1 Implementation which provides a status and subcommittee.

Subcommittees will go through the projects and goals and present them at the December meeting to have a comprehensive plan for 2014. The subcommittees will submit reports during the alternate months to Heather and she will provide a consolidated report to the members. Heather will send a reminder as to when the reports are due.

Community Reports

n Chamber of Commerce: Nov. 5 meeting will have Scott Hacker from the Washington Health Exchange.

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n North Kitsap School District: Closed a school, changed all the boundaries for all the schools, enrollment is about 50 students over what we budgeted last year. Not a lot of new population. Vinland had largerthan-expected growth.

Kingston has a new fulltime drug and alcohol counselor. The state waived the matching funds for the first year. Kingston will have a substance abuse coalition. n Carpenter Lake/Creek Report: 1,100 to 1,200 feet of Carpenter Creek above the lake has been restored from blackberry-choked steep banks to re-graded stream channels. Sixty-five to 70 large pieces of wood have been placed in the stream to provide habitat, food resources and fish passage for salmon.

The project was cosponsored by Stillwater’s Environmental Center and was funded through a Wetland Habitat Incentive Program Grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Special thanks to Kelly Clark and Shane Plummer with Chinook Construction and Guy Zimmer, with LTD Land Development for contributions of wood and their fine excavator skills.

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Make a great escape: As we do every year, we are partnering with local schools to help make families as safe as possible by encouraging students to create or renew their home fire escape plans.

At each school, the classroom(s) with the highest return rates of accurate escape plans will be treated to an ice cream sundae party by firefighters. A good escape plan includes two ways out of every room, one meeting place outside and practice.

Everyone needs a good fire escape plan, whether you have kids in the home or not.

Ski season is coming: Ski helmets are here. Our firefighters have purchased a limited number of lowcost children’s ski helmets, available by appointment at our headquarters fire station.

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Lots of equine history at Newellhurst Farms NEWSMAKERS Two KHS students are National Merit semi-finalists

Kingston Historical Society founder Bill Reynolds saved the Newellhurst Farms sign. The farm became a working farm, owned

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The sign belongs to the Kingston Historical Society.

Bill Reynolds, our founder, rescued and saved it.

Newellhurst Farms was located on the south shore and uplands of Appletree Cove. The uplands were forested with cedars that were harvested for their

shingles. The Shingle Mill was located at the shore end of a dock extending into the cove (One can still see a large piece of concrete close to the shore at low tide).

After the cedar shakes were harvested and the mill closed, the uplands became a working farm.

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He was the last horse to win both races in the same year.

Only two other horses have won the mile during their second racing seasons.

George owned and operated Newellhurst Farms for

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One of the men from the area remembered sneaking over the fences as a youth to ride the ponies and Brahmas; also living at Newellhurst.

A significant portion of the 100-plus acre Newellhurst Farms has been divided into building lots covered with houses, but there still are horse pastures and a beautiful large stable on part of the former farm.

The Kingston Historical Society meets in the Indianola Room of the Community Center on the fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. from January through October.

POULSBO — Two Kingston High School students were among those with top PSAT scores in the country.

Kingston’s Ian Convy and Madeleine Walker earned PSAT scores among the top one-half percent of students who took the test recently.

Weinman is also a Running Start student.

North Kitsap’s Abigail Baldwin and Katrina Weinman were also named semi-finalists.

An approximate 1.5 million students took the test.

Of those students, 16,000 are semifinalists.

The semifinalists have a chance to receive a National Merit Scholarship. Those in the running must advance to the finalist standing by meeting academic standards and other requirements, such as maintaining a high academic performance in grades nine to 12.

Last year, nearly $50 million in scholarships were awarded to about 10,200 students. Along with the semifinalists, seven students from the district were recognized as National Merit Commended Students, including: Kingston’s Jameson Bruce, Annie Roberts, Oliver Smith-Denny, Justine Sultan, and North Kitsap’s Mikaila Conklin, Seth Hyra and Running Start student Delany Lehmann. A total of

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Kingston’s Lee retires from Illinois university CARBONDALE, Ill. — Robert E. Lee of Kingston has retired from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, after nine years in Workforce Education and Development.

Lee was one of 80 retirees honored by the university at a ceremony and reception in the SIU Student Center Oct. 2.

The retiring employees had 1,446 years of combined experience with the university. Of these retirees, 28 had 20 or more years of service to SIU Carbondale, eight had 30 or more years, and one employee had 43 years of service.

KHS grad makes WSU’s President’s Honor Roll PULLMAN – Kingston High School graduate Ruby Elizabeth Roberts earned her place on Washington State University’s President’s Honor Roll for the summer semester.

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Other graduates from the North Kitsap School District who made the honor roll included the following students from Poulsbo: Kolby N. Carlson, James Philip Clark, Patricia A. Erhardt, Laura Ann Kelley, Christina Louise Lee, Jason Howard McDougall, Nicole Lynn Taplin, Chelyn ReneCorey Thumma.

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November 2013

Unlocking the magic within through chiropractic adjustments

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spinal Column By thomas lamar, d.c.

hat separates a good chiropractor from a great — or magical — chiropractor?”

That was the question I was confronted with when a novelist from Italy reached out to me for technical assistance with her latest book.

I’ve been asked a lot of questions about chiropractic since I first stepped foot in the profession 21 years ago, but never this one.

She explained that her books were of the “magical reality” genre. She was writ-

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ing about a young man who, after attending the Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1922, became a chiropractor. However, unlike most chiropractors, her character had a super-elevated sense of the healing art — to the point of almost being “magical.”

Because my podcast, Spinal Column Radio, circles the globe and often showcases the early days of chiropractic, I popped up on this author’s radar as one to consult for maintaining historical accuracy and charac-

ter believability regarding my profession.

Even so, I didn’t have a solid answer to her question. I would never classify chiropractic as “magic,” but I knew what she meant. I suppose that in every profession one can reach a level of intuitiveness and intention that allows them to connect with their subject on a level that transcends the shallow waters of basic knowledge, like a “horse whisperer” of sorts. Is this an inborn gift? Perhaps. But, I also

believe that everyone has this capacity — tapping into it is the tricky part.

As her line of questioning progressed, we got into the various nuances that make up the actual chiropractic adjustment. She listened intently and jotted down notes as I talked about the parts of the hand and wrist the chiropractor uses. I told her about the points on the patient’s spine that are contacted, and talked about how the slack in the skin is pulled taut. I described

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how the spine is taken to tension, and how certain muscles of the chiropractor must flex while others relax as he delivers — with proper amounts of acceleration, direction, and mass — the adjustment.

Then she excitedly blurted out, with Eureka-like enthusiasm, “The adjustment! Does the magic happen in the adjustment?”

Startled by her sudden outburst, I paused and thoughtfully said, “No.” “If not in the adjustment, then where,” she persisted.

“The ‘magic’ doesn’t happen in the adjustment,” I replied. “It happens in the patient.”

The adjustment is merely the key — the vehicle — which unlocks and frees the body of the health-robbing interference set in place by the spinal subluxation standing in the way of the body’s optimum expression of life.

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Govt shutdown slowed market

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ear Jan:

Our home has been on the market since late in September. We are not getting any showings.

Has the market slowed down? — WNA Dear WNA: Very good question, with a yes and a no answer. The yes part of it is that I and several other brokers have noticed that our showing activity has slowed down on our listings. Our conclusion is that this slow down was a direct result of the government shut down. Buyers needing

Public can comment on Port Gamble Bay cleanup agreement PORT GAMBLE — The state Department of Ecology is accepting public comment on draft documents for cleaning the old Port Gamble mill site and adjacent shoreline.

The comment period continues through Nov. 12. The draft documents include a

Just Ask Jan By jan zufelt government loans weren’t sure that their loans would be processed. Buyers not needing a government loan were very uneasy about the economy and what was legal agreement between the state Department of Ecology and Pope Resources. The agreement, called a consent decree, outlines how Pope Resources will clean up in-bay sediments and the shoreline near the former mill site.

View copies of the draft documents at: n Little Boston Library, 31980 Little Boston Road NE, Kingston. n Town of Port Gamble,

ahead of them. Therefore, showings tapered off.

The no part of the answer is that overall, the market has not slowed down. The reason being … the inventory is low. If a home comes on the market is in good condition and is priced right, it is written up and sometimes we are seeing multiple offers.

It will be interesting to see if showings will increase now that the government is back to work. I pray so!

— Jan Zufelt is an agent with John L. Scott Real Estate in Kingston.

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