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COMMUNITY NEWS Vol. 32 No. 1 • January

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Neighbor Aid donations lower than last few years BY KIPP ROBERTSON EDITOR

KINGSTON — ShareNet’s Neighbor Aid fundraiser reached about $30,000 in donations as of Dec. 12. That is the lowest it has been in about three years. “It is running low,” ShareNet Executive Director Mark Ince said. Around the same time last year in 2013, $35,331 w a s donated. By Januar y 2014, the total grew to $73,334, the second-most raised in six years. The fundraising effort’s main goal is to provide money for day-to-day operations. The annual budget is approximately $150,000. Eight to 10 percent of the budget comes from grants, 5 to 7 percent comes from federal programs, and the rest comes from Neighbor Aid and individual contributions through the year. The campaign technically ends Dec. 31. However, See NEIGHBOR, Page 15

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Chamber of Commerce could spearhead efforts BY KIPP ROBERTSON EDITOR

The dredge barge operated by American Construction Company pulls sediment from the Kingston marina, before placing it into the dump barge Dec. 9. The majority of the dredge project is expected to be complete by mid-December, with all work required to be finished by Dec. 30. Kipp Robertson / Staff photo

Dredge will open up marina Project expected to be complete by Dec. 30 BY KIPP ROBERTSON EDITOR

KINGSTON — The benefits of the Port of Kingston Marina dredge could be seen immediately once it is complete. The water depth will deepen with

the dredged sediment removed, which is expected to be complete by Dec. 30. Deeper water will make it easier to move in and out of the marina in Apple Tree Cove, Port Manager David Malone said. “It has become really tight and you have to almost dogleg to miss all the areas that were [shallow],” Malone said. There are areas where boats would scrape against, or become

stuck on sand bars. Larger boats and boats with a deep draft — the minimum depth a boat can navigate through — have been known to completely avoid mooring at the marina because of the shallow water, Malone said. “You have some boaters with a deep draft and they hear about [running aground] … The last thing you want is your big beautiful

KINGSTON — The Greater Kingston Area Chamber of Commerce is thinking of ways to pull businesses together. One of the chamber’s goals for 2015 is to explore the possibility of a business improvement district. It’s a potential solution to draw more people to Kingston without putting pressure on chamber members, while keeping businesses active in the community, Chamber Executive Director Colleen Carey said. A business district would help with things such as collective advertising and encouraging local residents to shop in the area, Carey said. “We have a ton of tourist traffic through our town in summer months … And we really need to get our locals engaged in

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Pope wants Natural Resources to pay for more of mill site cleanup BY KIPP ROBERTSON EDITOR

PORT GAMBLE — Pope Resources is suing the state Department of Natural Resources, saying DNR is

liable for cleaning up stateowned aquatic lands near the former sawmill site in Port Gamble. Pope Resources claims because DNR owned the

aquatic lands surrounding the sawmill site at the time hazardous substances could have been released there, DNR is “strictly liable, … for all remedial

action costs.” Pope Resources originally entered into an agreement with DNR and Department of Ecology to provide $5 million to

clean up the site, according to the lawsuit. However, Ecology “pressured” Pope to conduct a more extensive cleanup. Total cleanup costs are expected to be

about $17 million. Pope Resources is asking for DNR to pay remedial action costs incurred See BAY, Page 12

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Body found on beach between Kingston, Indianola BY RICHARD D. OXLEY STAFF WRITER

KINGSTON — The body of an unknown man was discovered washed up on a Kingston beach the afternoon of Dec. 9. “At this point, we think the tide brought him in,” Kitsap County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Wilson said. Very little was known about the body as the investigation got under way, Wilson said.

“They have to document the scene,” Wilson said of the investigation. “That’s critical. They got to get as much of that done before the tide comes in. “The first order of business is to find the identity and notify the family. And determine a possible cause of death. That’s up to the forensic pathologist.” No indications of foul play were apparent at the scene.

“Nothing washed up around him that appeared to be weapons or things like that,” Wilson said. What is known is that a property owner spotted the body and called 911 shortly after 3 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies and medics arrived on the scene at around 4:30 p.m. The beach is located between Indianola and Kingston, off of the 21400 Block of President Point

Last Chance to catch ‘Heidi’ is Dec. 19-21 The Port Gamble Theater Company is taking a classic tale of a little girl, and not changing it at all. The theater company will hold its final performances of “Heidi” on Dec. 5-21. The company is sticking “straight with the script,” theater company board president Scott Snively said. “Don’t really want to

mess with this one.” The light-hearted, family-friendly tale of a girl raised by her grandfather fits in with the company’s focus on classic literature and drama, Snively said. As the last production of the year, it also fits well with Port Gamble’s Country Christmas theme. Snively said the produc-

tion will interest younger generations, while offering those who remember variations of the tale — such as the 1937 Shirley Temple film — fond memories. “Heidi” is the story of a girl who goes to live with her aunt after her parents die. In turn, Heidi is taken to the mountains by her aunt so she can live with

Road. “A lot of those houses are high up on a bluff, but they have trails that go down to the beach,” Wilson said. It was not known Dec. 12 how long the body had been there. The reporting party told deputies that he had not gone down to the beach in a couple of weeks. Wilson said there was no identification on the body. What still remained on the body were sweatpants and her grandfather. Her grandfather turns out to be a lessthan-pleasant person. The show scheduled is Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.; with a special matinee Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Four productions are scheduled in 2015: “Cyrano de Bergerac,” “Sense & Sensibility,” Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds,” and “Miracle on 34th Street.”

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Editorial

Improvement district would yield good results

he Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is considering forming a downtown Kingston business improvement district. It’s a good idea and should be pursued. A business improvement district would put control of much of downtown in the hands of those driving the economy there — local businesses. A business improvement district would provide a strong, unified voice on downtown Kingston issues. It’s not known yet how a business improvement district would generate revenue to support downtown. Businesses could pay an assessment, based on the size of the business. Those assessments could be used for marketing, and for trash receptacles to replace the BigBellys removed by the county. A well-marketed, clean and litter-free downtown would draw more customers to the Little City by the Sea, and that would generate more business in downtown shops. The economic circle goes on. A business improvement district would provide focused leadership on downtown issues. And that’s important, because Kingston — an unincorporated community of 3,000 — is served by a host of public agencies that serve specific needs. The state Department of Transportation is responsible for the highway that bisects the community; those BigBellys were placed on state right of way, which is why the county didn’t maintain them. But the state doesn’t have a waste collection division, so it fell upon Chamber of Commerce volunteers to maintain the BigBellys. The Port of Kingston, a publicly funded government, has authority only at the port. The Village Green Metropolitan Park District oversees Village Green Park. North Kitsap Fire & Rescue provides fire protection, Kitsap County provides law enforcement and maintenance of county parks. Lacking a single, central government, downtown Kingston would best be served by a business improvement district. KCN Editor Kipp Robertson reports in this edition that Edmonds’ improvement district — known as the Edmonds Downtown Alliance — is a potential model for Kingston. The alliance, created in 2013, has about 350 members in the downtown Edmonds area, according to the alliance’s website. The alliance is a vehicle by which businesses collectively fund programs related to beautification, cleanup, marketing, parking and security. There’s a sense of urgency to Kingston’s establishment of a businesss improvement district. “We have a ton of tourist traffic through our town in summer months … And we really need to get our locals engaged in utilizing these [businesses] year-round,” said Colleen Carey, executive director of the Greater Kingston Area Chamber of Commerce. About trash, she commented, “From February on, it’s going to be mayhem,” Carey said. “People will need a place to put trash.” The Kingston Community News supports the creation of a business improvement district for downtown Kingston. — Should downtown Kingston businesses form a Busines Improvement District? Share your view on our online survey at KingstonCommunityNews.com

OPINION Letters

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False data blurs port’s impact In the Oct. 18, 2013 North Kitsap Herald’s letters to the editor, then-Commissioner Bissonnette stated the port’s guest dock contributes $1.7 million to Kingston’s economy. I think such a large number’s impact would be more apparent throughout Kingston. Then I came upon this data prepared by port leadership and currently used in their 2012 Master Plan. Local Economic Impact (sec. 6.1) The estimated average dollars spent by each boater to Kingston is $386.49 per boat night. The Port of Kingston had approximately 4,567 boat nights, which generated $1,765,099.83 to the Kingston community in 2011. Source: Dean Runyan Associates, January 2012 I contacted the source for clarification: What is the breakdown or make up of this $386.49? Does it include the cost of moorage and fuel, or does it solely reflect an estimate of dollars spent in local area businesses? Here the response from Bill Klein, project manager, Dean Runyan Associates: “I am responsible for the economic impact work in Washington. We prepared a report for the Washington Destination Marketing Organizations in March 2013 that provides average visitor spending estimates for the counties. We estimated that a travel party (2.5 persons) who

stayed overnight in a hotel or motel in Kitsap county spent $387 per night. This includes spending on lodging, food service, recreation, shopping and local transportation. “We do not have estimates of boat night spending at Kingston, as this would require a custom survey.” I believe a simple exit poll at the guest dock would provide true data for the impact of boaters to the local Kingston economy. The port is earmarking $20,000 in the 2015 budget for undetermined consultant services. I believe the best use would be to update the port’s Mission Statement and Master Plan; paying for some real data and creating a real measurable direction for the eco-

nomic sustainable future of Kingston. DOUG WOODSIDE Kingston

Ferry workers went above and beyond I like to share my wonderful experience I had on the Edmonds to Kingston ferry. My husband and I came from Bellevue to spend Thanksgiving with our son’s family in Kingston. Our daughter-in-law came to Bellevue to pick us up. We parked in Edmonds and walked on the ferry. When we got to Kingston, we found out that I didn’t have my black bag, which had medicine for my husband. We looked in the car but it wasn’t there, so our grandson went on the

ferry to Edmonds where our daughter-in-law had left the car, but no purse. Then, in the evening, we got a call from a ferry official that they had a black purse that a good person had turned in, with no identification but for some phone numbers on a piece of paper. One was a Kingston number and, sure enough, that was the right number. The ferry official said our daughterin-law could pick it up when the next ferry arrived from Edmonds. We are so thankful, as my husband needed his medicine. We really appreciate that the ferry officials went to great lengths to find us. Thanks to all who were involved. JENNY VEENSTRA Bellevue

Public Meetings Jan. 6 Kitsap County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Kitsap County Administration Building, Commissioners Chambers, 619 Division St., Port Orchard. Online: www. kitsapgov.com/dcd/pc/ n Eglon Port Commission, 7 p.m., Eglon Comn

munity Center. Jan. 8 n Suquamish Citizens Advisory Committee, 6 p.m., Suquamish Elementary School Library, 18950 Park Ave. NE, Suquamish. Online: www.kitsapgov. com/boards/CAC/suquamish/scac.htm. n North Kitsap School

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Board, 6 p.m., district office board room, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE in Poulsbo. Online: www.nkschools. org. Jan. 12 n Kitsap County Board of County Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chambers, 614 Division St,, Port Orchard. Online: www.

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Continued from page 4 Protection District 18 (Poulsbo Fire) Board of Commissioners, 4 p.m., headquarters fire station, 911 NE Liberty Road, Poulsbo. Online: www. poulsbofire.org Jan. 20 n Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners, 10:15 a.m., Norm Dicks Government Center Council

Chambers, 345 Sixth St., Bremerton. Online: www. kitsaptransit.com. n Kitsap County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Kitsap County Administration Building, Commissioners Chambers, 619 Division St., Port Orchard. Online: www. kitsapgov.com/dcd/pc/ n Village Green Metropolitan Park District Commission, 6:30 p.m., North Kitsap Fire and Rescue, 26642 Miller Bay

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Road NE, Kingston. Online: www.myvillagegreen.org. n Indianola Port Commission, 7 p.m., Indianola Clubhouse. Online: www. portofindianola.com. Jan. 22 n North Kitsap School Board, 6 p.m., district office board room, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE in Poulsbo. Online: www.nkschools. org. Jan. 26 n Kitsap County Board of County Commission-

ers, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chambers, 614 Division St,, Port Orchard. Online: www. kitsapgov.com/boc. n North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners, 7:15 p.m., headquarters fire station, 26642 Miller Bay Road, Kingston. Online: www. nkfr.org. Jan. 28 n Kitsap County Fire Protection District 18 (Poulsbo Fire) Board of Commissioners, 4 p.m.,

headquarters fire station, 911 NE Liberty Road, Poulsbo. Online: www. poulsbofire.org. Feb. 4 n Kingston Citizens Advisory Council, 7-9 p.m., headquarters fire station, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston. Online: www. kitsapgov.com/boards/ CAC/kingston/kcac.htm. — To add your public agency’s meeting to this list, email rwalker@soundpublishing.com

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ovember’s employment repor t showed the largest gain in nearly three years. More than 300,000 jobs were added. Unemployment remained at a stubbornly high 5.8 percent, yet still better than last year’s 7 percent. This newest low is greatly welcomed after the horrific 10 percent unemployment from 2009. Nearly 7 million Americans are part-time workers because they can’t find full-time jobs. However, average workweek hours did rise slightly to 34.6 and wages gained a miniscule 0.37 percent. Who actually ended up getting these extra hours and pay? Management gets the majority of the wage

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of 2001 and 2007-09, reflect bursting bubbles rather than tight money, and they’re hard to end; even if the Fed cuts interest rates all the way to zero, it may find itself pushing on a string, unable to have much of a positive effect. As a result, you don’t expect to see V-shaped recoveries like 1982-84.” It didn’t help that government priorities were not there helping these millions of drowning Americans. While we were paddling for our lives asking for a hand into a life boat we could clearly see was empty — we were instead shown the insanity of our nation’s leaders. We saw trillions of our own tax dollars being spent on unending wars started with smoke and mirrors. We saw the pathetically small stimulus, the debt ceiling crisis, the fiscal cliff, sequestration, austerity, and a partial federal government shutdown. Not the most rational of times. The Federal Reserve, seeing the labor market is at long last looking a tiny bit rosier, will most likely begin increasing interest rates. Interest rates have been staying near zero since December 2008. See JOBS, Page 7

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CommunityCalendar DEC. 20 HOLIDAY CONCERT: Dec. 20, 5:307:30 p.m. at Unity of North Kitsap, 18732 Division Ave., Suquamish. An evening of music, stories and Christmas Carols offered by Beverly Graham, with percussion by Ken Wright. Beverly is a gifted story teller filled with immense positive energy, insight, and vision. Info: unitynorthkitsap.com. DEC. 31 GENERAL STORE NEW YEAR’S: Dec. 31, 5-9 p.m. at the Port Gamble General Store. Celebrate New Year’s with a five-course, prixe fixe menu. Call for reservations and further information: 360297-7636. DENIM AND DIAMONDS BALL: Dec. 31 at The Point Casino, Kingston. 6:30 p.m. dinner buffet. Live music by the BrickHouse Dance Band at 8:30 p.m. Tickets from $45 to hotel packages at $189. JAN. 10 MICRO CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING: Jan. 10, 7 p.m. at the Point Casino, Kingston. With a special bout with Mother and Daughter “Family Feud.” Purchase tickets at

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Continued from page 6 Many economists predict the increase should be happening sometime in mid2015. Consumer spending is trending higher, according to the Fed. And the econ-

The Port Gamble General Store is celebrating New Year’s with a five-course menu. File photo the gift shop or online at www. the-point-casino.com. Tickets: $15-25. JAN. 31 L.A. VATION — A U2 TRIBUTE: Jan. 31, at The Point Casino, Kingston. A live music tribute to the sounds of U2. $10

ONGOING BRIDGE PLAYERS: Mondays, 1 p.m. at Kingston Community Center. Info: Delores Van Wyck, (360) 638-0271. HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL: Mondays, 3:30-5 p.m. at Redeemer United Methodist Church, Kingston. All are welcome to attend rehearsals, either

omy is helped by both a stronger job market and falling oil prices. The price of oil is at a “five-year low amid mounting evidence that global supplies are far outstripping demand.” As of this moment, West Texas crude is down to just over $60 per barrel, but will probably bounce back

to $85 per barrel before spring. This translates to lower prices at the pumps and lower prices for heating fuel. As it turns out, there’s still a great need to sing the same old familiar chant — Get America working, at good-paying jobs. Here’s two great quotes begging

Obituaries Reginald Fulton LITTLE BOSTON — Reginald Fulton passed away on Dec. 5 at the Hospice of Kitsap County Care Center in Bremerton. He was born on Aug. 1, 1954 and was 60 years of age. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to noon, followed by the funeral service at noon at the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Center in Little Boston.

Interment will take place at the Tribal Cemetery. A reception will follow. Sign the online guest book at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com. — Family of Reginald Fulton

Jenna Rose Fulton LITTLE BOSTON — Jenna Rose Fulton passed away on Nov. 30 at Martha & Mary Health Care Services in Poulsbo. She was born on Nov. 30, 1932 and was 82 years

of age. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to noon, followed by the funeral service at noon at the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Center in Little Boston. Interment will take place at the Tribal Cemetery. A reception will follow. Sign the online guest book at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com. — Family of Jenna Rose Fulton

HANSVILLE — By popular demand, bingo returns to the Greater Hansville Community Center at Buck Lake Park on Dec. 31. Last year’s New Year’s Eve bingo party attracted a sell-out crowd, so get there early to avoid any line up. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. to allow ample time to get bingo cards and ink daubers and a snack before the games begin. Warm-up games will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the main games will start at 7

p.m. The night includes a refreshment bar with food, soft drinks and coffee available to satisfy your game time appetite. The games will end around 9:30 p.m. to giveplenty of time to get home to watch the fireworks at the Space Needle on TV or head out for another party. Everyone is welcome and children younger than 18 can play if accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian.

Remember, the more cards you play the better your chance of winning and the larger the cash prizes. The amount of cash prizes is determined by the number of game cards sold, so the more people that play, the larger the cash prizes will be. This is a benefit event to help support the Greater Hansville Community Center. For more information, call Fred or Jo Nelson at 360-638-0000.

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KITSAP AL-ANON: Al-Anon meeting for anyone troubled by another person’s drinking. Thursdays, Port Gamble S’Klallam Wellness Center, Kingston, noon. TRIVIA TIME LIVE: Pub trivia at multiple venues across Kitsap. Tuesdays: Main Street Ale

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December. Work is con- and eelgrass that was relo- under West Kingston Road sediment out of there — tingent on tides and wind. cated just outside of the is expected to be removed that’s a positive. But it does The port is expecting breakwater, for five years. If and replaced with a bridge allow for outflow and that more traffic once the more sediment has filled in in 2017. sediment does go someWhen the first culvert where.” dredge is complete. The the marina another dredge under South Kingston Road port has $17,500 on its may be necessary. A survey will be done The likelihood of anoth- was removed, it increased in the future to determine 2015 budget for a fourdoor electric car, to pro- er dredge being necessary outflow of sediment. depths and slope of the “We view that as a pos- marina. vide to guests so they can down the road potentially drive into town to pick up increases with the plan to itive thing in carpenter “This is not the end of it,” supplies. The current two- remove a second culvert creek [and the estuary],” Malone said. seat electric car has 6,000 in the estuary. The culvert Malone said. “Getting that miles on it; and that’s from people going about a halfmile into town, Malone said. “That’s a lot of people The dredge and dump barges were stationed just inside the going a short distance, so Kingston marina on Dec. 9. Kipp Robertson / Staff photo we know there’s a lot of flow,” he said. More traffic into the www.edwardjones.com mariin the dump barge, which na could benefit the port is towed to Port Gardner off the coast of Everett. The and Kingston businesses, Continued from page 1 sediment is dumped in des- Malone said. If larger boats Pictured: boat getting stuck on sand,” ignated area not far from come in, that’s potentially Emma Hill & Sarah Hill Cook more people going to shop there. Malone said. Coast & Harbor and eat at restaurants, he American Construction Company is performing the Engineering is monitor- said. The dredge will also 2006 - Poulsbo dredge. A dredge barge, ing the work, as is the Let Our family move Your family. Chamber Community which houses a crane and port staff. Reports on the benefit the environment, Find out why many families on the move look to us, whether Builder Award bucket, pulls the sediment dredge are filed every day, Malone said. Fewer or no their journey is across town or around the world. We take care at every step and enjoy a long list of repeat customers. out from the marina. A GPS so having a “safety net” of a boats scraping against or 2004 - KCF likely retirement income may come grounding on the seabed second set that of eyes your is useful, is used to determine whereIt’s Business Award • Drug Free Business will mean less material • Our People and Our Materials Set Us Apart Malone said. to dredge. A sensor on thefrom many sources, such as Social Security, pension • Free! No-Obligation Estimates 2002 - KCR - Caring American Construction from boats in the water. bucket alerts workers if the “It’sIRA not just for boaters, CompanyAward is contractually obligated to bucket pulls anything larg-distributions, a 401(k) or withdrawals. That’s We Deliver Peace of Mind...Worldwide! er than 24 inches out of the be finished with the dredge but the overall health of the cove,” Malone said it’s of the 1999 - Poulsbo Chamber if taxes areexpecta concern for you, important by Dec. 30. Malone water — which is disposedwhy, Business of the Year dredge. ed the majority of the work of, if necessary. rightofinvestments your The port willfor have to portfolio. be done bythe the middle The sediment is placedtotochoose 1996 - Washington Family monitor the dredged area,

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Continued from page 1 utilizing these [businesses] year round.” The biggest challenge would be getting all businesses to buy into the idea, Carey said. “Several small businesses have not historically been willing to partner with other businesses,” she said. The chamber has run into similar issues. There are several members who “do everything,” while the businesses that are not represented “reap the benefits of their efforts and it’s a source of contention,” Carey said. That becomes a source of contention, causing frustration for chamber members and sometimes resulting in people removing themselves. Take the BigBelly trash compactors, for example, which is one reason the chamber is considering a improvement district. The county and chamber had a contract in which the county provided the solar-powered compacting trash cans, known as BigBellys, and the chamber emptied and maintained them. But the chamber asked to end the contract, saying it was hard to find volunteers to do the work. The county removed the BigBellys from Highway 104 on Sept. 16. Because the trash cans that were removed were

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not on county property, the chamber had to find volunteers to empty them. Though the chamber was able to find volunteers for some time, eventually that volunteerism broke down. What may have been at the heart of the issue with the BigBellys, is a few people doing volunteer work that benefitted many businesses. There were even unconfirmed reports of some businesses using the trash cans to dispose their waste. “Certain businesses were reported as to have been placing their trash into the BigBellys and not taking care of their own solid waste,” County Commissioner Rob Gelder wrote to the North Kitsap Herald. “That wasn’t fair to volunteers/vendors who stepped up to work with the chamber on the project.” Because the trash cans were removed after the heavy tourism in the summer, it didn’t have much reported effect. However, the holidays could prove difficult. “From February on it’s going to be mayhem,” Carey said. “People will need a place to put trash.” One of the first efforts of an improvement district could be taking care of trash, Chamber President Mike Haley said. “That would be a start for us and to get it rolling,” he said. After that, the improvement district could

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The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce will study a business improvement district plan for downtown Kingston businesses in 2015. File photo work on anything businesses want to do, such as incorporating a theme, or beautification, he said. “Something that would draw owners together to enhance the community and bring more propriety to the town,” Haley said. So far, the Edmonds improvement district — the Edmonds Downtown Alliance — is a potential model for Kingston. The alliance, created in 2013, has about 350 members in

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Cold, hungry, or homeless? These neighbors want to help you BY RICHARD WALKER STAFF WRITER

OULSBO — Baby, it’s cold outside. And that’s no sweet song for those who have hit a bad stretch, or can’t afford to turn up the heat or keep the fire stoked, or don’t have a roof over their heads. When winter throws punches, there are places to turn to if you need shelter, need a meal, or need help keeping the heat on. A good place to start is 2-1-1. This information and referral service can connect you with the service you need. (If 2-1-1 is tied up, call 866-736-9634). Otherwise, here’s where you can turn. SEVERE-WEATHER SHELTERS Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management and volunteers operate two severe-weather shelters when temperatures dip below freezing: n Bremerton Food Line, 1600 12th St., Bremerton. n North Kitsap Fire & Rescue, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston. When in operation, the shelters are open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. You must check into the shelter by 10 p.m. If you need transportation to get to a shelter, pick up a voucher for bus fare on Kitsap Transit at North Kitsap Fishline, 787 NW Liberty Lane (at Viking Avenue), Poulsbo. The board of Kitsap Transit approved the distribution of a fixed number of tickets to a variety of social service and other organizations serving low-income and vulnerable populations, according to Monica Bernhard, interim director of housing and community support services for Kitsap Community Resources. The vouchers “are reserved for those clients who are homeless and need to get to any needed services, including shelter,” said Rae Rodriguez, client services advocate at Fishline. HOMELESS SHELTER n YWCA ALIVE Women’s Shelter An emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. Accepts single women and women with children. Other services: Safety plans, medical assistance, parenting and children pro-

grams, assistance obtaining restraining orders. ALIVE has 17 needs, and stays are generally between 60 and 90 days. Call for location: 800-5005513. n Benedict House Benedict House provides emergency shelter and transitional housing with supportive services for single homeless men and homeless men with children. Residents may stay up to 90 days in the emergency shelter, and up to 1 year in transitional housing. 250 S. Cambrian Ave., Bremerton. 360-4059486. n Georgia’s House A home for low-income women and children who are homeless, as well as women who have experienced domestic violence. The house is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are five bedrooms, four of which are used for individual families; the larger bedroom serves as a dorm for single women. It is operated by the Weaver Foundation. 4846 Auto Center Way, Bremerton. 360-479-9020. n Housing Solutions Center The center connects individuals and families that are homeless with emergency shelter and housing resources. A one-stop resource for all housing assistance in Kitsap County, including shelters, rental assistance and landlord referrals. 360473-2035. n Kitsap Rescue Mission Operates two Discipleship Homes for single men who are homeless. 1003 5th St., Bremerton. 360-373-3428 n North Kitsap Fishline Fishline works with various venues, including motels, to provide from two to five nights of emergency shelter for people who are homeless. Fishline’s Safe Park program provides

safe parking for up to five cars for single women who are temporarily living in their vehicles. Safe Park is for single women only and is case managed. Fishline staff can help locate other housing options if you have children. 787 NW Liberty Lane (at Viking Avenue), Poulsbo. 360-779-5190. n St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton Emergency housing for single women and, if space allows, single women with children. 1137 Callow Ave. N, Bremerton. 360479-7017. (Between 5-10 p.m., call the Crisis Clinic of Kitsap County, 360-4793033, and it will contact the shelter for you.) HOUSING, RENT, UTILITIES ASSISTANCE n North Kitsap Fishline Fishline’s Home Share program can be a viable option for anyone seeking affordable housing. Home owners at risk of foreclosure can be paired with a renter whose payments can supplement the mortgage payment; individuals and couples with limited incomes find a room for rent, making life a bit easier until their income improves or they are able to get into low-income housing. Other Fishline programs: Assistance paying up-front rental fees, such as first-month’s rent; rent assistance for those who have been served with an eviction notice; one-time rental assistance for those experiencing a financial crisis. 787 NW Liberty Lane (at Viking Avenue), Poulsbo. 360-779-5190. n ShareNet Food Bank Emergency food provision, rental and utility assistance for those served with eviction or shut-off notices, and a weekend take-home food program for school children. 26061 United Road (off Highway 104), Kingston. 360-2972266. n St. Vincent de Paul

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Poulsbo Assistance with rent payment, utility payment, and food. Located at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church, 18943 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo. 360-779-9980. FOOD n Kingston Food Bank In addition to food, the Kingston Food Bank has a clothing bank and personal-hygiene kits. Illinois Avenue at Highway 104, Kingston. 360-297-4861 or 360-297-7100. n North Kitsap Fishline Food Bank 787 NW Liberty Lane (at Viking Avenue), Poulsbo. 360-779-5190. n ShareNet Food and Clothing Bank Emergency food provision, rental and utility assistance for those served with eviction or shut-off notices, and a weekend take-home food program for school children. 26061

United Road (off Highway 104), Kingston. 360-2972266. n St. Vincent de Paul Poulsbo Assistance with food, as well as emergency payment of rent and utilities. Located at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church, 18943 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo. 360-779-9980. COMMUNITY MEALS Perhaps you’ve paid the bills and you’re short on funds for food. Or, the short days are making you feel blue and lonely. Or, perhaps, you’re just hungry. “Please come here and spend some time with us — no questions asked,” said Mark Costa of Gateway Fellowship, one of several sites that regularly serve free community dinners. “We endeavor to be a helping hand when people

are encountering a difficult season in their lives,” Costa said. “And who hasn’t encountered a difficult time in their lives?” Here’s where your neighbors are serving community meals: n Bayside Community Church Last Friday of every month, 5–6:30 p.m., 25992 Barber Cutoff Road, Kingston. n Gateway Fellowship First Friday of the month, dinner, 6 p.m. Every Saturday, lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 18901 8th Ave. NE, Poulsbo. 360779-5515. n Poulsbo First Lutheran Church Every Thursday, 5-6 p.m. 18920 4th Ave. NE. Poulsbo. n St. Olaf’s Catholic Church Third Monday of the month, 5 p.m. 18943

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Breakfast is served: Main Street Cafe opens New Westside Pizza is open BY KIPP ROBERTSON EDITOR

KINGSTON — There’s a new breakfast and lunch spot in town. The Main Street Cafe celebrated its grand opening on Dec. 11. Its soft opening was on Nov. 9. The cafe is owned by Darren Gurnee, owner of the Main Street Ale House. Nick Keough, who assists with office administration and is acting general manager when needed, said of the Cafe, “I think we are [filling a void]” in downtown Kingston. With the Oak Table Cafe scheduled to close and move to Silverdale in 2015, the Cafe will be looking to feed hungry morning and afternoon diners. The Oak Table is expected to move in spring. The Cafe offers breakfast and lunch. It is open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through

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Continued from page 1 during site cleanup. Pope is asking the court to hold DNR liable for future costs related to the site, and fees related to the lawsuit. Pope Resources was created by Pope & Talbot in 1985. Pope & Talbot, Inc operated the sawmill for about 142 years before it shut down.

Friday; and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The Cafe occupies the space next door to the Ale House on Highway 104. It was formerly Luna Bella and was purchased from Ruben Ojeda. The building went through about three months of renovations. Keough said the bathrooms, plumbing and electricity were redone. New equipment was purchased if needed. “We pretty much gutted it and made it ours,” Keough said. The Cafe employs about 15 people. The head chef is Dominic Shepard. The Cafe will offer discounts to ferry workers, Keough said. Though there were rumors floating around as to when it would open, Keough said there never was a scheduled opening date. The opening was

Pope & Talbot transferred its real estate assets in Washington to Pope Resources, but retained ownership of the mill, according to court documents. Pope Resources eventually took over managing the town of Port Gamble, assuming $22.5 million in debt, according to the lawsuit. Pope Resources leased the sawmill property to Pope & Talbot. Pope &

The Main Street Cafe on Highway 104 held its official grand opening Dec. 11. The cafe offers breakfast and lunch. Annie Lavalle / Staff photo based more on when renovations were complete and how profitable the Ale

Talbot agreed to indemnify Pope Resources for any liabilities relating to future operations. Pope & Talbot filed for bankruptcy in 2007. According to the lawsuit, Pope Resources filed a claim in the bankruptcy as one of the unsecured creditors. “No creditor of [Pope & Talbot] has attempted to claim that Pope Resources is the successor to any liability of [Pope & Talbot].” The lawsuit claims Pope Resources has “spent several million dollars on cleanup efforts related to the mill site uplands and the town portions of the Site.” The lawsuit alleges DNR has “done very little to clean up the Site. Despite Ecology’s position that

House was. Keough said the Ale House had a good summer.

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Incidentally, the cafe is hosting a food drive for Kingston Food Bank.

KINGSTON — North end residents once again have a Westside Pizza nearby. Westside Pizza opened Nov. 1 at 25960 Ohio Ave. NE, Suite 102. The business offers dine-in and delivery service. It is open from 11 a.m. to midnight. The business offers restaurant-style seating and includes a fireplace. Custom art decorates the walls. For more information, visit www.westsidepizza. com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ WSPKingston, or call 360297-6800.

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Give your child the gift of place in the new year “I

f a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder with any such gift from the fairies, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” — Rachel Carson Through a gateway, down a leafy path lies a magical place called Habitat Hollow. In this wooded clearing are cedar trees and alder trees and fir trees. In this place, children come and pretend. They imagine. They build. They create. They make friends. In Habitat Hollow, the possibilities are as endless as a child’s imagination. Fern fronds become roofs. Fir branches bend to become doors. Cedar bark turns into a wall. In Habitat Hollow, children get their hands dirty. They play in the woods. They build homes for creatures big and small. Maybe a mouse will move in,

maybe a banana slug will sleep there. Some children cooperate with a friend and construct a habitat. Some children prefer solo work. What they all do is relax, enjoy the shade on a hot day or the shelter on a rainy day. They all imagine and create and play. Do the children in your life — your offspring or your grandchildren or nieces and nephews or a friend’s kids — have a magical place to be outside in nature: a place with no electronics, a place where the singing of birds and the aroma of trees surrounds you? These places aren’t hard to find. Walk on a trail. Stop and notice the leaves or the mushrooms or other clues of life around you. Help the children find the space and then step back and watch. They may need some time to understand how to play with only sticks and dirt. That’s OK. At first you may need to help, give suggestions and direction. That’s OK, too. But they

Children are led down a path during a Stillwaters Environmental Center Polliwog Camp in the summer. The camps include critter hunts and art and habitat huts, while children explore the ecosystems around Stillwaters and the Carpenter Creek watershed.

CHOICES FOR THE FUTURE By KARI PELAEZ will love it. It’s like trying a new food, it may take a time, or three, to enjoy but soon they’ll be requesting to go outside to the “place.” And then you can enjoy and observe the seasons: catch a whiff of the skunk cabbage in spring, pick berries in the summer, count fungi in the fall and listen for birds in the winter. As a young person, I lived within bike ride distance of Discovery Park in Seattle. My best friend and I would pack picnic lunches and go exploring. We found frogs in ponds. We had a favorite tree. We climbed “cliffs.” We hung out in the visitor center and admired the stuffed shrew. This was a formative experience for me. We had independence.

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of the River.” Damnation’s majestic cinematography and unexpected discoveries move through rivers and landscapes altered by dams, but also through a metamorphosis in values, from conquest of the natural world to knowing humans as part of nature. “Return of the River” follows a group of strong-minded committed people as they attempt the impossible: to change the public opinion of a town and eventually the nation to bring a dam down. The community comes to a consensus, setting the Elwha River free and showing the way to more sustainable future. Amid grim environ-

mental news, “Return of the River” is a film infused with hope. Suggested donation of $10 to Stillwaters. Firehouse Theatre is located at 11171 NE State Highway 104.

your backyard or the empty lot down the street? Give the gift of a special, magical place. Go outside. Move toward the trees and into the dirt. Build a fairy house, a fort, a habitat hut. Encourage the excitement of exploration. And then smile because you helped a child (and yourself) find joy in the natural world. — Kari Pelaez is program outreach assistant of Stillwaters Environmental Education Center in Kingston.

StillwatersEvents Presentation classes in January Stillwaters is hosting a series of five classes that will cover a range of topics around creating, planning and writing a presentation at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue headquarters, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE. Participants choose their own topic and will be actively involved in the class. “Getting Started on Your Plan for Great Presentations, Tours and Programs” is the first class and is scheduled on Jan. 13. All classes will take place the second Tuesday of the month through May, 6:308:30 p.m. Each class is independent of the others and

can be taken individually. Other topics will include: “Telling Engaging Stories about Nature, People and Places,” “Connecting People to Nature, History and Special Places,” “Show Me How That Works: Techniques for Engaging People with Different Learning Styles,” and “Communicating Science to Regular People.” The presenter is Monica Van der Vieren. She has provided presentations and workshops for Woodland Park Zoo, Snohomish Conser vation District, Snohomish County Master Gardeners, and many community habitat programs. Van der Vieren is a certified interpretive

guide, and is completing her certified interpretive trainer qualifications for the National Association of Interpretation. Pre-registration is required, with a suggested donation of $10 to $20 to Stillwaters.

Two dam movies Stillwaters will present two dam movies in one evening at the Firehouse Theatre in January. Both critically-acclaimed films have received numerous awards. A discussion will be facilitated afterward. To find out when the films will be shown, visit Stillwaters’ Facebook page. The movies are “DamNation” and “Return

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Be careful what you read, share and believe online T

here are things that irk me to no end. I’m in one of those moods because of the case of Officer Darren Wilson’s shooting of Michael Browne in Ferguson, Missouri. I get a lot of political and off-center emails from people. This recent particular piece set me off but good. A photo, supposedly of Wilson, with his face very badly beaten, was sent to me. The problem is, it was not Wilson. Actually, this is an old hoax that has been around since the traumatic incident. It was really a photo of motocross rider, Jim McNeil, after an accident in 2006. Under his picture was Wilson’s name and a story about terrible injuries

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inflicted on him. McNeil suffered these injuries, having to have surgery because of a broken nose and other bones in his face, also an eye socket repaired. The face was pretty badly mangled. He later died in 2011 in another accident.

When I first saw the photo and read the write up it was all too familiar. I knew it was not Wilson. I verified my suspicions with Snopes, an Internet site that usually is pretty good at pointing out true or false statements. In the middle of the piece, it said the photo was McNeil, not Wilson. On the bottom of the page there were pictures of Wilson, with his face and head being measured for supposed injuries from the much-publicized altercation before the Browne shooting. There was nothing much to see. Being so disgusted, I decided to do a little more research by calling racing enthusiasts I know to straighten out these people who sent this tripe.

Checking a site on Wilson, I found the same photo and story. Then, I went to a blog site to find the same photo of McNeil with his injuries and, in his own words, telling how the accident came about. The dialog was verbatim as to what was written on the Wilson item. Remember, McNeil’s was written in 2006, telling exactly what those injuries were. I then emailed all information to the sender, hoping he had the nerve to send it to the person who sent it to him. I can only hope so. I’m not saying in any way that Officer Wilson was responsible, or even knew about this photo and article that I refer to as malicious propaganda. The person

I received this dirt from was very worked up about what he felt was being held from the public. It said on the email “what the Liberal Press left out.” Whoever is responsible has committed a crime, as far as I can see. People seeing the photo and reading this garbage might take it for truth and be even more worked up. At this moment, some notso-peaceful demonstrations are still going on over the decision handed down by the grand jury. There are always those who would add fuel to the fire to inflame a situation. Even digging up an old hoax. My point is, we cannot believe a lot of senseless items being passed around on the Internet. If you don’t know the truth about a sub-

ject sent to you, then for heaven’s sake please do not send it on to your buddies! Don’t add to the problem. We have great social media, as we are often told today, and, yes, it can be used for good. On the other hand, it is known to have caused misunderstandings, hurt feelings, even suicides and other irreparable harm. It seems to me, the news we get everyday is bad enough without adding to it. People are more and more losing face-to-face contact using other technical modes of communication. One can’t help but wonder what it will be in the future if we continue on this path.

When you count the individuals in those families, that’s more than 600 people, he said. ShareNet is a state-registered charity operating under the 501c3 of Bayside Community Church. It operates a food bank and

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Thank you to dedicated volunteers, staff of the port I

t is often said that Kingston runs on volunteers. When it comes to the evolution of the big Christmas Lights Display down at the port, that statement can’t be emphasized enough. There are 11 volunteers who show up at least one day each week for about half the year to brainstorm, create, have fun, and laugh a lot getting the display ready. They have been at it for about five years, working to bring you one of the coolest holiday experiences in Kitsap County. Sometimes, they come up with a new idea and Dutch, our staff welder, gets busy and builds the framework for the piece. Then the team gets busy winding sometimes hun-

town, I would like to thank our Christmas light volunteers for all of the wonderful work you do. I hope you were able to make it down to see the kick off for the season on Dec. 6. It was a lot of fun. Since I am writing this a few days before the event, I am writing that as more of a prediction than fact. It has been very interesting to watch as the town has “grown up” in making the holidays such a wonderful month-long event. I saw a couple of businesses putting up lights in the trees outside of their stores and shops to make our Main Street a festive place. I would love to see the first two blocks of the road all lit up one of these days. I know that there has been

DOWN AT THE PORT By PETE DEBOER dreds of lights together to create the piece. There are maps showing where certain things go each year and a filing system much like the Dewy Decimal System that keeps track of everything after the season. On behalf of the whole

some talk around town to inspire more of the businesses to install a display. The real dredging project began in mid-November and may be done by the time you are reading this. I have been watching the tug take loads of sediment out of the water and over toward Everett each evening just before sunset. The stuff is dumped in a very deep, designated dumping zone south of Gedney Island. The digger has only found a few old tires and treads buried in the muck. They were removed before the load was dumped. We also had to survey the location of the sewer extension that was placed between West Kingston Road and one mile south

before we started the project. There were no “as built” drawings available for that thing. Surveys were a big part of all of the preparations and permitting that were done to get this project under way. On Jan. 2, you can come down to the port office and see many of the folks that want to make a boating trip to the Port of Kingston sometime this summer. They brave the cold and rain — and sometimes snow — to show up and reserve a slip for their boat in our marina. It is first come, first served, and dozens of boaters come from all around to make sure they get a spot. Several yacht clubs also show up to make sure that their clubs can make it here

for weekend visits that have been planned out sometimes for years. I’m getting close to the end of the page here, so I want to make sure that on behalf of the port commission and staff I wish you a happy and wonderful holiday season. I also want to thank the wonderful port staff for all of the spectacular work they do throughout the year to make the Port of Kingston one of the coolest places on earth. It’s Christmas break, so no Nautical Term this month. Thanks, though. for taking a little time to read this stuff. — Pete DeBoer is a Kingston port commissioner. Contact him at pete@petedeboer.com.

Foundation hoping to build community center in 2015 VILLAGE GREEN W UPDATE hat’s your New Year’s resolution? This question can evoke dread. One’s mind immediately goes to a review of perceived personal flaws — weight, hair, short temper, that messy garage. There is no rule that requires a New Year’s resolution be “inward.” What if your resolution was about

something bigger than you? What if you resolved to make the world better by taking on a cause, reaching out and giving of yourself? Imagine the collective impact of making New Year’s resolutions about improving the world rather than personal improvement. If “the world” seems too big, though, how about

DANIEL JOHNSON focusing on your community? A groundswell has been building in Kingston: The idea of constructing a community center to house a Boys & Girls Club, new

Kitsap Regional Library branch and Senior Center started as a pebble in a pond 10 years ago, but is now a cresting wave. This will be the largest civic project ever taken on in Kingston’s history. With more than $6.4 million raised, infrastructure completed, and a building permit in hand, Village Green Foundation is poised to start the build-

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New Year’s resolutions are about declaring a commitment out loud for others to hear. It’s about putting a stake in the ground. In 2015, consider a resolution of purpose. Volunteer, contribute and share the story about strengthening and connecting our community. — Daniel Johnson is the executive director of the Village Green Foundation.

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Long-awaited cleanup project expected to begin in 2015 NOO-KAYET I n 2015, the long-awaited Port Gamble Bay cleanup — managed by the Department of Ecology — is slated to begin. While it’s exciting to see this project finally get under way, work toward a healthy bay has been ongoing, including significant efforts in 2014.

Port Gamble Bay Debris Project In June, my Tribe, the Port Gamble S’Klallam (PGST), kicked off the Port Gamble Bay Debris Removal Project, cleaning up garbage and debris from private and public beaches and shorelines. This also included the removal of the Point Julia pier this past October. Many of our community members — myself included — have fond memories of that pier, but tearing it down was the right thing to do. It had outlived its usefulness with creosote pilings that posed human and habitat health issues. The Debris Removal Project is in its final stages and is expected to wrap up during the first quarter of 2015.

Herring Embryo Study At one time, the herring stock in Port Gamble Bay was quite impressive. As recently as 2000, the spawning biomass estimate was 2,500 tons or a staggering 5 million pounds! Since then, the numbers

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The cleanup of Port Gamble Bay is expected to begin in 2015. In October 2014, the Point Julia pier was removed. The pier, while remembered fondly, had creosote pilings and posed human and habitat health issues. Richard Walker / 2014 of the health of the bay’s herring stocks. Particular attention is being paid to how these numbers shift after the removal of creosote pilings from around the bay — particularly at the mill site — during Ecology’s 2015 cleanup. The good news is similar scenarios have shown immediate benefits.

Kitsap Forest & Bay Project By now, you’ve likely heard of the Kitsap Forest & Bay Project — a joint partnership between PGST, Suquamish, Kitsap County, land conservators Great Peninsula Conservancy and Forterra, and land owner Pope Resources — to conserve land and shoreline in north Kitsap County. This past year saw sev-

eral significant victories including the acquisition of the first parcel of land: the 535-acre shoreline block. This property, which includes 1.5 miles of shoreline on the western side of the bay, is now owned by Kitsap County. The lead-up to the purchase included closing a $44,000 funding gap. My Tribe donated a significant portion and $8,000 came from the first-ever KFBP public fundraising campaign, which reached 128 percent of its goal in just 48 hours! Gov. Jay Inslee acknowledged the purchase at a private ceremony in Olympia and, later, it was celebrated during a public event attended by Sen. Christine Rolfes, U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, and retired Sen. Phil Rockefeller.

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An effort is now under way to finalize the purchase of land around Grovers Creek. This piece of property has old-growth trees, extensive wetlands, and significant reaches of the creek itself. A grant is in place to

help purchase the land, but the money requires a oneto-one match. I and other principal partners are now serving on a committee that will work to find sources of additional funding, which will hopefully be secured during the first part of 2015. I would also like to acknowledge the ongoing work of KFBP’s community coalition. They have been dedicated to this project from the start and continue to champion it and keep it in the public eye. A further thanks to everyone — from PGST Natural Resources’ leaders and biologists to our KFBP principal and legislative partners — who have worked tirelessly to protect and restore Port Gamble Bay, whose future continues to grow brighter. — Jeromy Sullivan is chairman of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. Contact him at jeromys@pgst.nsn.us.

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Indianola woman is a ‘citizen of the world’ By SANDY MCKAY

Special to Sound Publishing

INDIANOLA — During her lifetime, Indianola resident Pam Perry has traveled extensively to interesting, exciting and exotic locations around the world. Her parents, Linc and Fredi Perry, were “big travelers,” as she puts it. “They always inspired me with stories of places they had been,” she said. “They would also ask us — my brother Ken, my sister Andi and me — what we wanted from their travel destinations, their ports of call.” Pam and her siblings were always motivated by their parents’ stories to learn about the places they traveled. “It forced us to do a lot of research to learn about those countries and what they produced that we might want,” Perry said. She has had a travel visa since she was 12. As a family, they went to Mexico, Japan, Hong Kong, and to Hawaii three times. “I have always had wanderlust,” she said. “We had a great family unit with weekly family meetings, organized by my dad, to keep up to date with everything that was happening to each of us. I always felt loved and supported by my parents and siblings, and that continues to this day.” She had an extended family as well. In her early childhood, she was “adopted” by close friends of the family, Paula and Hal Hubbell. “Paula didn’t have any daughters, and her silliness made me laugh. And somehow I made her laugh,” she said. “We just really connected. I went to see them several times at their home in Santa Cruz, California, and they came up here for class reunions. Paula and I were pen pals in those days and we often sent involved letters to each other. “Paula’s love for travel also inspired me. In fact, on my first solo trip that I took immediately after college, I planned it to begin in Costa Rica because I knew she would be there.” Perry worked from 1994 to 2008 in public relations for Parsons, a local ecological company that specializes in home, garden and green building; and for the EcoTeach Foundation, a Kitsap-based organization whose purpose is to save

the leatherneck sea turtles of Costa Rica. It also offers tours of that country. She helped EcoTeach set up five tours and, as a result, part of her payment was a trip to Costa Rica with her then-business associate. While they were there on that eco tour, she learned about the plight of the turtles. Their population had declined 85 percent in the past 20 years, she said, mostly due to fishing practices and poaching. They decided to help build an education center, where locals could learn about the many threats to the turtles, and the Costa Rican students sent to the United States could spread the all-important ecological message of a threatened species. In order to build the center, they would have to raise $50,000. That amount seemed small to Perry, and it was rapidly decided that the goal was easily achievable. They came back to the U.S. and raised $60,000 by holding two separate auctions. That money not only built the center, but also funded conservation efforts at Estacian Las Tortugas, a sea turtle conservation center located on the Caribbean coast of that country. “Our funds were tremendously useful to the center,” Perry said, “and since that time poaching was reduced from nearly 100 percent to around 10 percent, a remarkable achievement.” She is still involved as a board member with fundraising for the foundation. She also leads tours to the South American country during the leatherback turtle-nesting season to help raise awareness of the serious decimation of the reptiles. And she helped to raise additional funds to help support conservation efforts. Next year’s tour will take place from May 30 to June 11. Cost is $2,495. Of that

From right, Pam Perry poses for a photo with a woman she met while traveling in Nepal in 2008. Much of Perry’s life has been dedicated to world travel inspired by her parents.

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money, $500 goes directly to support the efforts of EcoTeach (www.groups. ecoteach.com/foundation). When working for Parsons, Perry became unhappy with her job. She had always dreamed of world travels and so, after giving a year’s notice, on Sept. 14, 2008, she departed alone on a flight to Nepal. She had always wanted to trek in the Himalayas, her primary reason for starting her trip there. She later volunteered with an organization — ANSWER Nepal — which finds American sponsors Nepali children in order to pay for their private school education. Also, in Nepal, she met a woman from The Netherlands. They decided to travel together for a while. The “while” turned out to be for five months, and their acquaintance resulted in a lifelong friendship. After that, Perry toured India. “I was just drawn to the colors, flavors, history and the people,” she said. “It was a remarkable experience. I’ve returned there several times.” Southeast Asia came next. She started in Thailand,

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proceeded to Laos, then Cambodia where she did more volunteer work. She spent the last week of the trip in Saigon with a friend, enjoying the delectable food of Vietnam. Perry and her mother also visited Poland — the land of their ancestors. “That was a wonderful experience,” Perry said. I visited the gravesite of my great-grandfather with my second cousin and just felt connected to the world, and especially my history, in a way I never had before. It was remarkable.” She stopped briefly in Holland to meet her Dutch friend, then spent the final three months of her trip

in Guatemala. She lived with a family there and studied Spanish with a private teacher for four hours every day. “It had been a dream of mine for years and finally I had time to do it,” she said. During the last month of her trip she also spent time at a meditation retreat at Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. “It gave me the chance to ‘be still’ and focus on my new life when I returned home,” she said. “I’d had so many experiences, knew that I had changed, but hadn’t been able to consciously incorporate the changes, or to think what my new life would look like.”

She wrote a mission statement: “To connect people with experiences that crash open their souls for the purpose of making change.” It was her goal to make that happen when she returned to the U.S. in August 2009. However, the U.S. economy had tanked while she was traveling. The first bank crashed one day after she left the States, her dog Sadie had died, and her bank account was virtually empty. Upon her return, a new life was before her, but she had no idea how that would look. That changed in a hurry. Shortly after she got back to Washington state, she received a phone call from a man whom she had met in June 2008 in Seattle, before her big trip. He had previously contacted her when she was in Nepal and southern India. He asked her if she would be interested in running a U.S.-based company called Grand Asian Journeys that would create, market and sell trips to Asia. Her answer was an immediate and resounding “yes.” The job description included selling trips on the company’s Web site in Nepal, Bhutan and India, plus customized trips to See PERRY, Page 26

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New owners for Port Gamble’s House of Ghosts & Magic 2 014 was a great year for Port Gamble, 2015 is looking even better. The staff at Port Gamble would like to thank everyone who visited us this year, attended our annual festivals and shopped in all of the businesses. We would also like to give recognition to all of the volunteers who helped make the Port Gamble trails one of the most sought-after outdoor recreation spots in the Northwest. Port Gamble Weddings hosted more than 70 weddings in 2014, making countless unforgettable memories for all in attendance. Annual festivals like Old Mill Days Americana, Fibers & Fabrics, Country Christmas, and the Port Gamble Ghost Conference drew. Our calendar is already filling up with more great events for 2015. Check out our online calendar at www. portgamble.com.

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PORT GAMBLE GAZETTE By PETE ORBEA Ghosts & Magic reopened on Dec. 5 after being closed for the month of November as it transitioned into new ownership. The shop plans for a grand opening on Dec. 20. New owners Christine Wingren and Jodie Emmons heard the Port Gamble shop was for sale during the fifth annual Port Gamble Ghost Conference in late October. There was an essay contest the previous owners held to find the right person to buy the business. Wingren submitted an essay and won. She already has ties with Port Gamble as she is on the board of directors for

the Port Gamble Theater Company. “We will be staying open late every evening that there is a theater performance throughout each theater season,” Wingren said. They also plan on staying open late for Port Gamble Ghost Walks and Special Paranormal Investigations, in case people need to pick up last-minute ghost hunting equipment. This new shop boasts a different experience in every room of the Jackson House, built in 1871. From the Curiosity Parlor to the Harry Potter Room, this place is sure to please all five of your senses — and maybe even your sixth sense, if you’re lucky. They anticipate the Harry Potter Room will be busy because they are selling licensed Harry Potter products. The Divination Room is a space for Tarot and psychic readings by appointment or walk-in. The Mystic Room has a wide array of jewelry, crystals and stones. The Creative Studio offers a sanctuary for historical and modern sew-

of the community and create a sense of community with a network of like-minded individuals,” Wingren said. The store is open Wednesday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The business is located in House 10 at 32199 Rainier Ave. Visit their website at www.mrsmuirhouseofghostsandmagic.com, or give them a call at 360930-6619. To see upcoming classes and events, be sure to follow them on at Mrs. Muir’s House of Ghosts & Magic.

Ghost Walks held through March New Mrs. Muir’s House of Ghosts & Magic owners Christine Wingren, left, and Jodie Emmons. Contributed ing, crafting, and costume creation. Wingren and Emmons are excited to provide a new and upcycled Victorian/Steampunk clothing and accessories which they make in-house. Wingren has made her own tea blends for a while now and incorporates herbal ingredients from around

the world, to around the corner. She plans on selling these blends along with other tea blends. Look for upcoming classes like Tea and Tarot, Creating Your Own Dream Dictionary, How to Make Herbal Incense and Rune Reading. “We don’t want to be just a shop, we want to be a part

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Small staff keep ShareNet operating no matter what P atti Petersen, director of Bremerton Foodline, says her job is “an extension of love and a commitment to the betterment of the community I choose to call home.” I think just about everyone who works or volunteers at ShareNet believes something similar. They believe it because they see the value of the work firsthand. The impact is plain in clients’ faces and in their stories. In the transaction of providing food to people in crisis, it’s easy to get a window into their lives. Vulnerability tends to make people more open, particularly once they’ve overcome whatever hurdles or shame they had and decided to seek help. Vulnerable people in vulnerable situations tend to share. This leads to some tough stories, of life getting hard and getting hard fast, and to some wonderful ones, of help found and lives getting back on track.

SHARENET & YOU By MARK INCE Petersen went on to say, “Whenever I meet the homeless that come to our severe weather shelter, talk to a senior who can’t make ends meet, or work with a single mom whose children are going hungry, I know that spending my time here really counts. A tough day is balanced by those who just stop by for a hug, the volunteers who tell me how important this work is, and the community service volunteers who find their life has more purpose here.” I think most of our staff

feel enriched by what they do here, because it’s a simple truth that you don’t help others without being enriched yourself. Staff members often report leaving even a tough day at ShareNet better than when they started, receiving gifts from it they didn’t even know they were receiving until later. Despite this, it’s always a challenge to have as many volunteers as we need to do the work of ShareNet. We have a small dedicated group who do the heavy lifting and have done it for years. Then we have a much more transient volunteer population who may be between jobs for a short time, or doing community service. Whether here for a long time or not, we salute them as real local heroes

making a real difference. People who work in social services won’t grow rich from their jobs, but they will be rich in another way, that feeling that what they gave was returned to them tenfold. Mary Nader, director of North Kitsap Fishline, says, “I knew that I wanted to spend the second half of my life finding a way to make lives better. My work at Fishline allows me a chance to see real progress, not just for the moment, but in ways that improve lives long term. There is no greater reward than to know that you’ve alleviated suffering, offered hope or helped unleash someone’s potential.” In spring 2014, ShareNet’s school program Food to Grow On topped the

100-students mark for the first time in our service to the four Kingston schools. Wolfle Elementary School principal Ben Degnin says, “Over 10 percent of our student population is served by Food to Grow On. The kids love coming down to the office to get food for the weekend, because food at home can be a struggle. “On late-start school dates, we don’t serve breakfast, and these same kids come into the office asking why no breakfast for the same reason, not enough food at home. They’re very appreciate of what ShareNet does. Many of our staff members choose to donate to ShareNet because they see the value ShareNet provides to this school firsthand.” Petersen continued,

“I come from a family of people who didn’t have a great deal but believed strongly in each person’s responsibility to the community. I grew up believing their example and passed that ethic on to my children. I do this job because I believe that hunger is a shame in this rich country and the community needs food assistance from a business run in a responsible way that they can support.” Support of Neighbor Aid 2014, the annual campaign that keeps ShareNet going, is running behind this same point in 2013. Please help us continue our services intact by considering a donation. ShareNet, 6061 United Road, Kingston. Mail: P.O. Box 250, Kingston, WA 98346. Phone: 360-297-2266. Online: www.sharenetfoodbank.org. — Mark Ince is executive director of ShareNet. He can be reached by calling 360297-2266.

Prepare for the worst with a book, maybe a cake and craft supplies I have a prickly dread of being isolated at home with a houseful of kids and a husband and nothing to do. When fears of epidemics, catastrophic earthquakes, or invasions from Canada (you never know) worm their way into the conversation, it’s one of my first thoughts. What if we were quarantined, or couldn’t go out-and-about for some reason? What if we had to remain within the four walls of our house for days, weeks, months? What would we do to keep from going crazy? So, I have prepared some activities in the event of any or all of the previously listed emergencies. Obviously, if we still have Internet, we can find endless hours of information, escapism, and cat videos to keep us occupied. We could sign up for everything — Hulu+, Netflix, Amazon Prime, even the Hallmark movies, just so we had all possible options. If we don’t have Internet but still have power, it’s lucky I have approximately 170 hours of National Geographic VHS tapes for

us to watch. That should lead to some intense family discussion, and possibly count as home school. Also, board games. Last week when the power was out, we played games for hours. It was anything but boring. Piano lessons. Do you have a piano? Our oldest daughter, Jenna, plays, and some of the other kids briefly took lessons. Consequently, we still have lesson books ranging from beginning to advanced. In the face of months with no electricity, we could all become proficient pianists by the end of our quarantine/disaster isolation/ hiding from the Canadians. Luckily, I never throw anything away. Craft supplies. And, if you know how I feel about crafting, you know I would only pull out the supplies in case of emergency. I do have them, though. Finally, we have books. Do you keep books in your home? Even if you don’t read on a regular basis, it’s a good idea. Pick a few classics, books with meat to them that would still be interesting on the

ROUNDABOUT By DENISE ROUNDY 20th read. Remember in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?” Millie had a copy of Plutarch’s stories, and the Bible. When the brothers and the hoped-for brides were trapped at the farmhouse for the winter, they read Plutarch (and presumably the Bible) over and over and over. Wouldn’t they have loved a little Shakespeare, or Dickens, or even an old Farmer’s Almanac. With that in mind, I keep lots of books on hand. How could we survive without books? And, just to keep things interesting, I often buy books I know nothing about, and leave them on the shelf for boredom emergencies. Makes sense,

doesn’t it? “Open in case of emergency.” We probably have a thousand books. Paper books, mind you, not eBooks. If our county Department of Emergency Management were to chime in at this point, they would probably add the need to stock up on other things, too. Emergency kits, extra food in the pantry, bottled water, medicines, books … Wait, I already said that one. A lady I know told me this story (hopefully, I have

it right): When Mount St. Helens blew on May 18, 1980, she was living in Ellensburg. They were preparing to go to church when they heard the explosion, and the sky went black. They stayed home, of course, as the air was clogged with falling ash. What do you do when you find yourself stuck at home and the world appears to be coming to an end? You bake a chocolate cake, of course. And that’s what they did. Comfort food is important

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Ferry survey shows half of riders don’t want higher fares FERRYFARE W hat could be an exciting sequel to last month’s page turner on ferry loading priorities? Well, hold on tight to your Community News for this month’s blockbuster exposé on last year’s surveys of ferry riders!

Rider opinions Half of ferry riders say fares should stay the same, one-third say fares should go down and a baffling one in five want fares to go up (see cartoon, page 4). Unlike Olympia’s dictate that walk-on fares should be lower and car fares even higher, riders voted that fare increases should be the same for both. Only riders in the San Juans rated their transit connections worse than Kingston-Edmonds riders did. Nonetheless, we don’t want to raise fares or taxes to make the connections better. WiFi also gets low grades and we don’t want to pay to improve it. The biggest gripe at Kingston is how the cars are loaded. It appears to be inconsistent and confusing, wasting space and time.

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Rider satisfaction While you couldn’t tell it from news reports, three-quarters of riders are happy with our ferries. Kingston riders are second only to Bainbridge as being the happiest. The leading gripes are parking, terminal comfort, transit connections and loading directions. At Kingston, comfort gets low marks, because of the cold wind that blows through our waiting area.

Business opinions (about 100 businesses) Kingston-Edmonds is the most-used commercial route. Wait times reportedly only affects one-third of business deliveries, with 8 percent reporting long waits (more than two boats) on Kingston-Edmonds. Reportedly only one-quarter of Puget Sound busi-

A survey shows that half of Washington State Ferry riders want fares to stay the same. Riders say if fares are increased, the increase should be for walk-on passengers and car fares, according to the study. File photo nesses say they would benefit from reservations. The response may not reflect the summer traffic situation here as; at Anacortes, businesses give their commercial reservations system high marks.

Ferry opinions statewide Ninety percent of Wash-

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ingtonians have ridden a ferry and 28 percent have ridden within the last year. In Puget Sound, people average 12.6 trips a month. Statewide, 80 percent think ferries are important to the economy. Washingtonians think that fares should cover at least half of WSF’s operating costs. (Whew, fares cover 70 percent now.) For new boats, 35 percent say everyone should pay, 31 percent say Puget Sound should pay and 26 percent say ferry users should pay.

Rider data for Kingston-Edmonds It’s important to know that this rider data was collected October and therefore doesn’t reflect our summer traffic. The survey trends were measured from the last data survey in 2006. We have 3.8 million riders per year, which is down about 13 percent from 2006.

People are riding fewer times per week with those riding once or less increasing from 18 percent of riders to 25 percent. Round trips have dropped by 10 percent. Ninety-three percent of Kingston riders go by car, 5 percent walk on and the remaining 2 percent are on a bus or bike. Two-thirds of walkons park in downtown Kingston, which is a big increase from 2006. On weekdays, Kingston riders come from Suquamish and north. Two-thirds go to Edmonds, Everett, and Mountlake Terrace, and one-third to north Seattle. On the weekends, we pick up additional riders from east Clallam County and Northeast Jefferson County. Besides going to the weekday riders’ destinations, weekend riders also go to Ballard-Green Lake, the University district and beyond.

After significant increases in rider age from 1993 to 2006 (42 to 48), the trend has slowed in 2006-2013 (47 to 49). Bremerton riders are the youngest and Kingston’s are the oldest. Average rider income appears to be holding steady at $100,000, with that high number being driven by the large number of Bainbridge commuters. We can’t get into detail of the survey’s more than 600 pages as for some reason the Community News also needs space for advertising. The complete surveys are posted on WSF’s and the Transportation Commission’s websites … enjoy. Find the survey at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ Ferries/Planning/odsurvey.htm — FerryFare is written by Walt Elliott, chairman of the Kingston Ferry Advisory Committee. Contact him at elliottmoore@comcast.net.

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Debater chooses KHS to finish last two years of HS W

hat could have been a difficult interview with Carter Gale, FAB’s featured artist, was anything but. Times were tense with news from Missouri. Things did not seem right with the world, but the debate co-captain, a junior, kept me smiling when not laughing out loud. After a year at West Sound Academy, Carter and his twin sister, Madison, decided Kingston High School was the best option for the rest of their high school education. Sharing most of their classes means a lot of “family time.” Carter could have missed his last two years at “the funnest place I’ve ever been” by accepting entry into the University of Washington Robinson Center. Instead, he opted for, as he said, “the best education possible and it is at Kingston High.”

It is a busy season for the Debate Team. At this writing they have participated in five tournaments. Carter’s specialty is Congressional Debate, where students submit legislation ideas. He has a bill included in the 27 that were chosen: “Abolish the 16th Amendment.” In case you can’t recall that one, Carter reminded me it allows the income tax. Debaters learn to argue both sides. Although they argue as individuals, they research as a team. Commenting on how the KHS team is doing, Carter said they are “kicking butt — taking names.” He added, “The novices are doing amazing work. It’s scary. When I graduate, any record I have will be shattered. “Love of the law and legal backgrounds are in my family. My goal is to be a high-powered prosecut-

FAB SPOTLIGHT By MARILYN BODE ing attorney, with my ultimate dream being Harvard Law School.” In his spare time, Carter participates in Kitsap County’s Youth Court, diversion for low level misdemeanors. Once a month, and after much preparation, he makes decisions at the Juvenile Detention Center with other students and with their mentors. With Debate considered a sport as well as an art (competitive and performance), Carter points out that “it is a talent where the school and community can be proud of the smart kids. We are all great winners and great losers. We have fun and we do it so well.” He adds, “Humor is my greatest attribute. Even while debating my goal is

Carter Gale, left, and Debate co-captain Sorana Nance are part of a team that has participated in five debate tournaments this year. Contributed to get a chuckle out of the crowd.” Carter loves the rain and loves Kingston and Poulsbo. “It is home. I’m

not a big crowd person. I’m glad I’m 17 because I have hopes for human kind. It’s only a matter of time.” So on that upbeat note

and with a chuckle, have a New Year filled with good stories, good memories and pride in our youth.

January happenings at the north end libraries include catapults CHECK IT OUT By TOMI WHALEN

ll of us at the library wish you a very Happy New Year. We have new programs for adults in 2015 at Kingston Library. One is all about the Northwest Garden and the other focuses on learning a new craft. Library programs for January include: n Preschool Storytime: Jan. 5, 12, and 26, 10:30 a.m. Start the week by enjoying early literacy fun with books, songs, and rhymes with your preschooler.

n Kingston Book Group: Jan. 7, 10-11 a.m. Discussion will be on “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand,” by Helen Simonson. n Kingston Writers Group: Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a friendly, supportive atmosphere to encourage writing. A Year in the Northwest Garden: Jan. 14, 10 a.m. Gardening in January? We have some ideas and would love to hear yours. Come to the Kingston Library and let’s talk gardens. n STEAM Ahead: Catapults, Jan. 21, 3:30-5 p.m. This monthly program encourages elementary-aged children to explore

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different areas of STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art and math. This month, design and build a catapult to hit a target! All supplies provided. Space limited. Call 360-2973330 to sign up.

n Adult CrafternoonFriendship Bracelets: Jan. 22, 3 p.m. Learn to make colorful friendship bracelets from embroidery floss. This fun, easy project is enjoyable for all ages. Materials provided.

n Classics Book Group: Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m. Discussion will be on “The Wind in the Willows,” by Kenneth Grahame. LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY EVENTS n Storytimes: Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy early literacy fun with books, songs, and rhymes with your preschooler. n Little Boston Book Group: Jan. 7, 12-1 p.m. Discussion will be on “The Round House,” by Louise

Erdrich. n Adult Crafternoon: Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2:303:30 p.m. Bring your projects and see our newest craft books. n STEAM Ahead: Catapults. Jan. 20, 3:30-5 p.m. Design and build a catapult to hit a target. Call 360-297-2670 to sign up. All branches of Kitsap Regional Library will be closed on Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please check our website www.krl. org or call us at 360-2973330 for updated program information. See you at the library!

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT This has been a good year for the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. I would like to thank all those whom have helped in our success — namely the board of directors for their time given freely, to our membership for their support showed through consistently outstanding attendance at the monthly luncheons and after hours events, to our many partners in the area who have helped us in our many activities such as the Summer Concerts Series, the

Kingston Wine Walk, the Kingston Slug Hunt & Auction our Kingston’s Cove Christmas and so many other fun events and community fundraisers. I especially want to thank our executive director, Colleen Carey, for her “Yes We Can!” attitude and the countless hours she has given to our Chamber and Visitor’s Center. Without her love of Kingston and her passion for our Chamber’s growth and ability to contribute to the good of our members, 2014

would not have been the exceptional year that it was. I look forward to serving again in 2015 and welcome any and all interested parties to contact me with any questions or to join me for a cup of coffee sometime. Mike Haley

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There’s nothing wrong with being a little dramatic. At least not for the participants of Drama Kids of Kitsap, Edmonds and Shoreline, a creative drama program that started in fall. The three-month-old program focuses on building children’s confidence, as well as creative thinking and verbal skills. It’s a franchise of Drama Kids International, which has more than 45,000 students enrolled in 1,000 locations across 15 countries. The weekly program has some Kitsap students already dreaming of fame. Fifth-grader Kyle Clearwater, 10, said his favorite speaking parts have been in roles of a snowboarder and snorkeler. Each class is different, and he has new drama friends he looks forward to seeing each week. “It’s fun,” he said. “Everyone gets (a speaking part) here. That’s what I like. It’s fair.” Kyle hopes the skills he is learning in his weekly class may one day shoot him to super stardom. “If I ever become an actor, I have to learn certain parts and

be clear so the audience can hear me,” he said. It’s the dreaming and confidence that the franchise owners, Sue and Steve Pargman, like to see. While there’s a large focus on drama, it is not an acting class. It’s about child development for students ages 6-8, the couple said. Usually, class participants sashay into the room, loudly announcing their arrival. Some quietly enter, barely whispering an audible hello before sitting down. The quiet ones are the students that the Pargmans hope to see scooting closer to the spotlight. Sue Pargman remembers being a quiet child who had a hard time making herself known. “I was personally a very, very shy child,” she said. “I had a speech impediment. I didn’t really speak.”

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When she picked up drama as a child, her shyness blossomed into a love of the spotlight. “It really changed my life.” She ended up majoring in creative writing and classical drama. Ever since, she’s been actively involved in drama as a screenwriter or an actress. As a Drama Kids International franchisee, she hopes to pass along the skills that helped her succeed. The goal is not to push kids into roles, but to have them focus on clearly speaking through class exercises like structured improvisation or dialogue development. Eric Tietje recently enrolled his daughter, Ollie, in the program. Each week, his daughter is excited by the program she attends at the Poulsbo location in a dance studio called InMotion. “She wants to keep coming,” he said, watching his daughter through the classroom’s glass door. “I think that’s a testament to the class. It’s awesome for me to be able to peek through the window to watch her.” The Pargmans hope the program expands into local schools. “I just love to connect to the kids and just see them turn on,” Sue Pargman said. For more information, visit www.dramakids.com/wa2/ or call 360-860-0367.

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HANSVILLE HAPPENINGS By DONNA LEE ANDERSON

ig things are expected for this coming year, but they are still a mystery to the people that are not on the planning committee. Will there be a big announcement of a new electronic device? Will there be peace in the Middle East? Will there be a major breakthrough for a cancer cure? Will we learn the meaning of all the goings-on in Washington D.C.? The answer is still maybe, but we can still

expect things to happen that will be of a great meaning to all of us. Are you wondering what this might be? I’ll tell you about some of it. Is one of your questions about what exciting programs and activities will be offered to the people of Hansville and our surrounding areas? Well, of course, there will be the wine tasting and auction event, and there will be the other annual events like the Christmas Tour and

the Garden Tour. And, of course, there will be meetings of the Ladies Aid, and the Garden Club, and the Need to Knit group, and the monthly Neighbors Luncheon. And there will be the Line Dancing at the Driftwood Clubhouse, and the Fishing Club will still meet there, too. There will be many activities at the Little Boston Library (as usual). Life will be pretty busy and much as you expect-

ed if you’ve lived in our area very long, but did you know about the “Should You Write Your Memoir” writing group? Or did you know about the Historical Society meetings that are open to the public, and the new Coon Bay Sailing Club? Well, if you are interested in attending or want to know more, you can find out times and places for these events by looking at the Hansville Log, or online at Hansville.org, or by con-

tacting me. I’ll give you the scoop. If you are new to the Greater Hansville area, you might enjoy attending one or more of these activities, and if you’ve lived here for a while you already know how much fun we have just living here. (Do you think other people envy us? Maybe.) — Donna Lee Anderson writes Hansville Happenings for the Kingston Community News. Contact her at WellToldTales@aol.com

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book is “He’s of writing, and Gone.” the current state of the publishing n New York industry. Times bestEarly guests on selling author the show include: Robert Dugoni of Kirkland. n B e s t s e l l The podcast ing Bainbridge can be found at Island author https://itunes. Carol Cassella A.C. Fuller apple.com/us/ (“Gemini,” podcast/writer-2.0-pod“Healer,” “Oxygen”). cast/id924980625; or on n Seattle journalist and novelist Ina Zajac, whose Fuller’s website, http:// debut novel “Please, Pretty acfuller.com/writer-2-0Lights,” is receiving excel- podcast/ It can also be found by lent reviews. searching “Writer 2.0” in n National Book Award nominee Deb Caletti of Itunes. Fuller has been teachSeattle, whose most recent

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After that, she will do a scouting trip to Sri Lanka. Next year, she plans to lead a 13-day trip to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. When she “comes in for a landing,” Perry enjoys the domestic scene with Keith — whom she met on a camping trip at Crescent Lake in 2010 — and their golden retriever, Willow. She enjoys getting out into nature and thinks Olympic National Park is one of the most beautiful

ing writing for more than 15 years and is a former adjunct professor of journalism at New York University. The prologue to his writing book, “Writer 2.0,” won the 2014 San Francisco Writers Contest, non-fiction category. His novel, “The Anonymous Source,” will be released in spring 2015. He now teaches writing and literature at Northwest Indian College and lives in Hansville with his wife, Amanda; daughter, Arden; and son, Charles.

places in the world to hike, mountain bike, and go kayaking. She is also an avid cook and enjoys spending time in the kitchen learning new recipes and new cuisines. And she enjoys playing creative word games with her six nieces and nephews. Her religious beliefs, she said, are simple. “I believe in the Universe,” she said. “I believe that if you are a good person you will enjoy

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love, support and community.” She also has strong political opinions. “I believe in government providing for the people,” she remarked. “And I am willing to pay more taxes for more services like health care, education, infrastructure, etcetera. I guess that makes me liberal.” And her philosophy of life? “Life is short. Have fun. Take care of your personal

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uly 12: We are LOVING our new home in Kingston! OMG! Yesterday we sat in the sun and watched the kids play in their wading pool. Can you believe it’s July and we haven’t had to water the lawn! That would never happen back home. Kingston is the most perfect little town! It’s like a postcard with the mountains and the water with the ferry. And the wildlife! Deer and a mother raccoon with two cute babies … we even saw a coyote yesterday! This is paradise =D August 20: The weather is amazing! The end of summer and it’s never been over 87 degrees. We don’t even own an air conditioner! Last Saturday we went to the beach for a picnic, and we had to wear our jackets. (In August … can you imagine?!) Remember how I was going to make pies and jam from the fruit trees in our yard? Well, deer ate the apples (and part of the tree) and raccoons ate the plums and broke off the biggest branch. Oh well (Idk), they have to eat too, I guess. September 13: Still sunny and warm. I guess we should have watered the lawn … it looks like shredded wheat. You should see the ferry boat at night, all lit up like a Christmas tree! I guess we’re becoming “locals” now … we’ve learned to check the ferry schedule before leaving the house. If a boat’s unloading it takes forever to get on the highway. Of course, sometimes the ferry isn’t on schedule, so we just leave 15 minutes early for everything. November 1: I see what they mean about the rain here. When it comes, it comes to stay! And when it’s not raining it’s cloudy. Haven’t seen the sun for a month. LOL. Guess we’re getting our webbed feet. The lawn is green again, but it’s a foot high and we can’t mow because it never stops raining. I wish the stupid deer would eat grass instead of my roses =/ December 15: It snowed last night! 0_o Only a couple of inches, but so pretty! The kids were excited…no school and plans for a snowman. I’ve attached

a picture of the snowman … more of a snow-midget, about a foot tall. The kids had to scrape the snow off the yard … their man is more rocks and grass than snow. LOL. While the kids worked, I picked up the contents of our garbage can that the raccoons spread all over the neighborhood … again. December 16: It snowed again. I missed another day of work because school was cancelled … again. Still only two inches, so I decided to run to the store. Some guy was driving 25 on the highway, pumping his brakes. Guess what? I hit ice just as Mr. OMG-it-snowed decid-

ed the only safe thing was to stop — and I slid into him. Had to have my car towed. Stupid snow. Stupid drivers. Januar y: It’s been months since we’ve seen the mountains, or the sun. My feet have been damp since October. They tell me this could last until April … or longer! Our lawn is now a swamp. I hate ferry traffic … going anywhere is like Russian roulette. Am I just very unlucky, or does the ferry unload CONSTANTLY?! Februar y: OMG! Buttons, my poor kitty! A coyote ate Buttons! I hate it here. It’s cold and wet and nature is mean. If one more idiot in the ferry line blocks traffic I swear I’ll go Mad Max on him. Stupid Northwest. This is hell. Call the realtor, Mom … we’re moving home.

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Adjustments on a plane; saving lives at high altitude O SPINAL COLUMN By THOMAS LAMAR, D.C.

n a flight home, chiropractor Kevin Donka settled into his seat. Behind him was a mother with her baby. As the flight took off, the baby — as many will — began to cry. The mother did everything in her power to quiet the little one ... but to no avail. The child simply would not calm down. And then something happened that every parent fears while flying — the child’s cry catapulted to a full-tilt shrill. Again, the mother tried and tried but

the child could not be comforted. At about minute 10 of the full-blown wail, Dr. Donka began to think to himself, “Maybe I should offer to help. Maybe there is something I can do.” As he was thinking these thoughts, he heard the mother say to the screaming child, “It’s going to be OK, honey, I promise. As soon as we land, I will take you straight to Dr. Rich’s office. It’s going to be OK.” “Doctor?” Kevin Donka thought to himself. Upon

hearing this, he turned around and asked the distraught mother, “Ma’am, is your child under some form of treatment?” “Oh no,” she assured him. “He’s just extremely fussy. He hasn’t had a chance to sleep in his own crib for two weeks now. What he really needs is a chiropractic adjustment.” A big smile filled Dr. Donka’s face as he excitedly relayed to the woman that he was a chiropractor.

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ear Jan: I know that homes sell best in the summer so I am planning ahead. Is it too early to meet with an agent? I want to be here until school gets out but not the whole summer. — JSF Dear JSF: You are wise to plan ahead. By meeting with your real estate broker now, you can be prepared for what is to come. Your broker will be able to help you know which projects are important to get done before your home goes on the market. You will be able to discuss

pricing, but know that your broker will need to update their market analysis and pricing strategy as the time gets closer for you to sell. Because timing is important to you, your broker will be able to advise you as to when to list your home. If you are in a hot market and your home is in great condition and priced right, it will move fast. Therefore, a late spring listing date might work for you. If you are in a slower market, early spring may be the answer. My years of experience have shown me summer is actually a slower marketing time as people are involved with their lives, like graduations, weddings, July 4, vacations, etc. Therefore, spring is a better time to sell. Seems like a new year brings new real estate goals. Speaking of which … Happy New Year’s to all KCN readers! — Jan Zufelt is an agent with John L. Scott Real Estate in Kingston.

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headphones and sunk into his chair with a book. But he didn’t. Instead, he chose to step outside his comfort zone and risk rejection, ridicule, and liability. Why? Because it was the right thing to do. And because he did, his action not only affected the lives of those on the plane ... but, dare I say, yours as well.

Are you willing to do the right thing? — Dr. Thomas R. Lamar is a chiropractor at Anchor Chiropractic in the Health Services Center and hosts the Internet radio program SpinalColumnRadio.com. Lamar can be reached at 360-297-8111.

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Dragonfly Farms tries crowdfunding for expansion BY RICHARD D. OXLEY STAFF WRITER

KINGSTON — Dragonfly Farms has provided nursery and landscaping services for nearly 15 years at its Kingston-area location. Now, the business has aims to become a draw for weddings and other events, and is using online crowdfunding to seek the support it needs to do so. Dragonfly Farms has a crowdfunding site on www.indiegogo.com. The website allows givers from across the Internet to donate to causes, filmmakers, inventors, and more. Dragonfly Farms has many branches, from plant nursery to landscaping service. “Dragonfly Farms is a nursery that is located at my house,” owner Heidi Kaster said. “I have 10 acres out there. I grow a lot from seed, I do cuttings and I work with another gentleman and we graft hardto-find conifers. Since I do landscaping, I strive to find cool and unique things that make the gardens I design special.” Kaster said she’s been in the landscaping business since the 1980s and started the nursery in part to supply many hard-to-find selections. She opens the nursery over the weekends from spring to fall. Kaster spent her career in business for herself and, in business, she said, you have to adapt. “The nursery has been slowing and I think it’s partly because people’s gardens are full,” Kaster said. “And the younger people, I’m not sure if they are into gardening as much or they are buying from Home Depot. But there are a lot of small nurseries, like myself, that are going out of business. Especially if you are at the outskirts of town.” Kaster now has aims to grow a few more branches of the business — mainly, events. (Earlier this year, she received a conditional use permit allowing her to host up to eight events per month — themed festivals, classes, workshops, tours, wreath-making parties, fundraising activities, and a farmers market for the sale of local fruits and vegetables. Events are limited to 50 people.) “By having a wedding or an event on Saturday, that is going to make enough money to keep the nursery open on a Friday or a

Heidi Kaster of Dragonfly Farms Nursery has turned to crowdfunding in order to fund the expansion of Dragonfly as an events center. File photo

ing for a place out of Seattle for years,” she said. “The Seattle side is so expensive and totally booked and she’s been looking in Kitsap for a new venue. But getting the property up to snuff will take some elbow grease, and a little money as well.” Kaster has gone to the online sector to crowdfund additions to Dragonfly — additions such as a wood structure for outside events and a fire pit. “The structure that we are going to build is a log structure, with huge 24-inch trees,” Kaster said.

Sunday,” Kaster said. Kaster said the area is lacking in wedding locations — in all of North Kitsap, Port Gamble and Kiana Lodge are two prominent venues — and she believes she could craft quite an attraction. She began working with a wedding planner to put Dragonfly on the track to becoming a wedding venue. Other interests have been piqued such as gardening groups, classes, and organizations looking for fundraiser space. “The wedding planner I’m working with is from Seattle and she’s been look-

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“There will be these cool light fixtures in there, made out of old pulleys, and a lot of the tables inside are

going to made of old metal gears and wood.” Kaster said artist Ray Hammar, who will be involved with the construction, loves to use recycled materials. “We will put in a burn pit, with propane. It’s made out of an old rock crusher with a patio around it,” Kaster said. Dragonfly has a fundraising goal of $75,000 on www. indiegogo.com. So far, the nursery has raised nearly $1,000. There are different donation levels, from $10 on up to $5,000, each with an incentive. A $50 donation gets the donor a Dragonfly T-shirt. There’s a hoodie for $75. A donation of $200 will get the giver’s name burned into the side of the log structure. There are also necklaces, photography specials and, for $5,000, Hammar will spend two days with a donor, providing one-onone art instruction and helping them to weld their own sculpture.

Kaster hopes that the community will answer her call for help. She said that she is a small business who, in turn, supports other small businesses in the area. “It’s sad that small businesses are struggling, and people need to think about where they spend their dollar,” Kaster said. “Whether it’s at Walmart or going to downtown Poulsbo to buy Christmas presents. It’s important, and I am one of these small businesses.” Of her proposed expansion, she said, “I think it will benefit the community in the Hansville/Kingston area,” she said. To see Dragonfly’s Indiegogo site, visit www. indiegogo.com/projects/ dragonfly-farms-events-center.

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