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KRL gets three site proposals
SUMMER IS IN THE AIR
BY LESLIE KELLY LKELLY@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM
Three property owners have proposed that their locations be considered by the Kitsap Regional Library to be the site for a new Silverdale Library. As of the deadline last Friday, the library had received three proposals from property owners who want to host the new library, according to Jeff Brody, director of community relations for KRL. “KRL plans to choose a
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A young man does a back-flip off the Silverdale Pier on Tuesday to the delight of onlookers as temperatures soared into the 90s.
Farmers Market in full swing BY RYAN ROBINSON RROBINSON@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM
Last month, schools closed for the year, releasing thousands of kids from their usual occupation. More recently, the summer solstice came, marking the
beginning of the Northwest’s happiest season. But parents might not share the summertime enthusiasm their children have — school keeps kids entertained, and in its absence, that job is usually inherited by parents. With antsy kids pent up
inside the house, some stay-athome parents are desperately searching for places to go and things to do for the sake of their own sanity. Luckily, Silverdale’s Farmers Market is in full swing. Though the market officially kicked off in April, booth owners said
they are preparing for big business as summer truly begins. The market is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is located between the boat launch and the Waterfront Park in Old Silverdale. A long pier and well-kept playground SEE FARMERS MARKET, A13
site Aug. 26 and then begin a private fundraising effort to obtain the money needed to construction the new library,” Brody said in a statement released Monday. “KRL hopes to more than double the size of the existing Silverdale Library, creating a 10,000-square-foot facility. Among the three proposed sites is the Central Kitsap Community Campus. The proposal came from Kitsap SEE LIBRARY, A13
Folks seek biggest bang for their buck BY SERAINE PAGE SPAGE@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM
Even though fireworks stands have been open for nearly a week, sales won’t really start popping until today. Local vendors say the day before the holiday and the day of are usually the busiest times. “It’s been a little bit slow,” Chris Wramp said earlier this week. Wramp is supervisor
of the Klahowya Secondary School band fireworks tent on the corner of Silverdale Way and Bucklin Hill. “It think it’s kind of expected,” she said. “It builds up around the third or fourth.” With most people getting a Friday paycheck, the sales are noticeably higher closer to the holiday said Ben Zlateff, a Kitsap Chordsmen SEE FIREWORKS, A13
New director takes the helm at CK Food Bank BY SERAINE PAGE
SPAGE@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM
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CK Food Bank Director Chris Benson working with a staff member.
New Central Kitsap Food Bank Director Chris Benson is hitting the top step running. Benson started in his new role on June 2 and has been going full speed ahead ever since. As a former logistics specialist in the Navy, Benson spent 22 years organizing and managing, much like what’s expected of him now, he said. Benson retired last year from the Bangor base where he focused much of his efforts on environment control and
financial management. His new job is what he calls a “second nature.” “I think it’s a perfect job for me,” he said. “I’m conditioned to serve the community. I get to serve the community and get paid for it.” Benson said he’s familiar with the benefits that a food bank brings to the community, especially the military community. As a supervisor, he often referred junior sailors with families to the nearest food bank. “I know the military doesn’t always have the best pay,” he
said. “I’ve always suggested assistance to my junior sailors who might run into financial issues.” Benson took over the role from Hoyt Burrows, also a former sailor, who got the food bank running to the likes of a well-oiled machine. Prior to his retirement, Burrows took Benson around in the community to meet prominent supporters and taught him the ways of management for a food bank. “I’m not making any major changes,” Benson said of taking over the reigns. Clients can
still expect to see a bright smile and a warm welcome when they walk through the door, he said. But, he noted, “anything I can do to add to the legacy he’s left behind, that’s my goal.” Like Burrows, Benson plans to leave the military mentality behind in terms of sternness. While in the Navy, Benson SEE FOOD BANK, A13