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When you’re in North Kitsap, you’re home

tand on the beach at Point No Point, close your eyes, listen to the water lap the shore. Listen to the seabirds, smell the salt air, feel the warmth of sunkissed sand on your feet. Sure, this is 2015, but it could be any year. These sensations have been familiar to residents of this place for thousands of years, and now you are a part of the common thread

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of people who have long been drawn to North Kitsap because of the beauty and bounty of land and sea.

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The cultures of the area’s First Peoples — the S’Klallam and Suquamish, who still call this place home — thrived here since time immemorial because they lived with respect for the environment that sus-

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WELCOME tained them. Europeans and Americans came here beginning in the mid-1800s, and the lifeways of these newcomers evolved as they became accustomed to life in a new place. But indigenous and newer cultures had something important in common: They lived well because of the area’s beauty and bountiful natural resources. Respect for this place we share — and caring for those we share it with — is evident today. It’s evident in the efforts to balance development with the needs of our environment. It’s evident in workplace innovations that are generating new products and creating new jobs. It’s evident in the fundraising and volunteerism that ensures neighbors can meet their basic needs when faced with financial crisis. No matter where we are from, once we move here we become a part of that culture. North Kitsap is an exciting, thriving place where diversity reigns: Beaches,

“North Kitsap is an exciting, thriving place where diversity reigns.” farmland, forests, seaside towns, wildlife. Entertainment, recreation, retail, services, tourism. No wonder North Kitsap is home to more than 20 of the county’s largest private-sector employers, and eight of the largest public-sector employers. The magazine you are holding tells North Kitsap’s story. Within these pages, you’ll find profiles of our communities: Hansville/Eglon, Indianola, Keyport, Kingston, Little Boston, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, Suquamish. You’ll find information you need to know: arts and entertainment venues, civic organizations, events and festivals, farmers markets, government offices, museums and heritage sites, parks and

recreation, schools, and a handy keepsake map. You’ll also find charts and graphics that tell you a little bit about who we are: Demographics and population, cost of homes, economic data, employment data, and weather. The Almanac is published by the North Kitsap Herald, which has been the Voice of North Kitsap since 1901. Call 360-779-4464 or email cdano@northkitsapherald.com for convenient home delivery. You can also stay up-to-date on North Kitsap news and events by visiting NorthKitsapHerald.com. Enjoy the North Kitsap Almanac. And welcome home. Lori Maxim, publisher Richard Walker, editor

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What you’ll find, and where, in the Almanac Welcome to North Kitsap Inside Quick reference Fam tour Poulsbo Hansville Indianola Kingston Keyport Map Port Gamble Port Gamble S’Klallam Suquamish Entertainment Faith Taste Get Involved Stewardship History Parks Live an active lifestyle Schools Weather Advertiser index

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Quick reference guide to services A n i m A l /W i l d l i f e Kitsap Animal Control 800-827-7387 Kitsap Humane Society 360-692-6977 www.kitsaphumane.org State Department of Fish and Wildlife 360-902-2200 http://wdfw.wa.gov West Sound Wildlife Shelter 206-855-9057 www.westsoundwildlife.org

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Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce 19735 10th Ave. NE, Suite S100, Poulsbo 98370 360-779-4848, www.poulsbochamber.com Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce 11201 Highway 104 Kingston 98346 360-297-3813, www.kingstonchamber.org

Courts Poulsbo Municipal Court 360-779-9846

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NUMBERS Kingston Food Bank (Kingston) 360-297-4861 ShareNet (Kingston) 360-297-2266 www.sharenetfoodbank.org

G ov e r n m e n t CITY Poulsbo City Hall 200 NE Moe St., Poulsbo 98370 360-779-3901 www.cityofpoulsbo.org Mayor and City Council Becky Erickson, mayor. Jim Henry, Connie Lord, Jeff McGinty, David Musgrove, Gary Nystul, Ed Stern, Kenneth Thomas

Rep. Drew Hansen (D) 369 John L. O’Brien Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia,WA 98504-0600 360-786-7842 hansen.drew@leg.wa.gov

Mayor Becky Erickson

COUNTY Kitsap County 619 Division St., Port Orchard 98366 360-337-7053, www.kitsapgov.com Board of County Commissioners 614 Division St., Port Orchard 98366 360-337-7146 District 1 (North Kitsap): Rob Gelder rgelder@co.kitsap.wa.us District 2 (South Kitsap): Charlotte Garrido cgarrido@co.kitsap.wa.us District 3 (Central Kitsap): Commissioner Rob Gelder Edward E.Wolfe ewolfe@co.kitsap.wa.us STATE Gov. Jay Inslee (D) P.O. Box 40002 Olympia 98504-0002 360-902-4111 www.governor.wa.gov Sen. Christine Rolfes (D) 230A John A. Cherberg Building P.O. Box 40423 Olympia 98504-0430 360-786-7644 rolfes.christine@leg. wa.gov

Rep. Sherry Appleton (D) 132F Legislative Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia 98504-0600 360-786-7934 appleton.sherry@leg. wa.gov

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FEDERAL Rep. Drew Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) Hansen 206-220-6400 (Seattle) www.cantwell.senate.gov Sen. Patty Murray (D) 206-553-5545 (Seattle) www.murray.senate.gov Rep. Derek Kilmer (D) 360-373-9725 (Bremerton) www.kilmer.house.gov TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe 31912 Little Boston Road NE, Kingston 98346 360-297-2646 www.pgst.nsn.us Council members: Jeromy Sullivan, chairman. Jamie Aikman, Kyle Carpenter, Dawn Purser, Eugene Chairman Purser, Chris Tom.

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Suquamish Tribe 18490 Suquamish Way P.O. Box 498 Suquamish 98392 360-598-3311 www.suquamish.nsn.us Council members: Leonard Forsman, chairman. Irene Carper, Randy George, Wayne George, Bardow Lewis, Jay Mills, Robin Sigo

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North Kitsap Family Practice and Urgent Care 20730 Bond Road, Poulsbo 360-779-9727 Harrison Medical Center 800-281-4024 HIV-AIDS Information 800-874-AIDS Hospice of Kitsap County 360-415-6911 www.hospiceofkitsapcounty.org Kitsap Public Health District 360-377-5235 www.kitsapcountyhealth.com Peninsula Community Health Services 360-779-1963 (Poulsbo) www.pchsweb.org Shellfish Water Quality Hotline 800-223-9355

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Kitsap Regional Library www.krl.org Kingston branch 11212 Highway 104 360-297-3330 Little Boston branch 31912 Little Boston Road NE 360-297-2670 Poulsbo branch 700 NE Lincoln Road 360-779-2915

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Port of Indianola P.O. Box 496, Indianola 98342-0496 www.portofIndianola.org Port of Keyport P.O. Box 195, Keyport 98345 360-627-0594 www.portofkeyport.org Port of Kingston 25864 Washington Blvd. P.O. Box 559, Kingston 98346 360-297-3545 www.portofkingston.org Port of Poulsbo P.O. Box 732, Poulsbo 98370 360-779-9905 www.portofpoulsbo.com

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T R A N S P O R TAT I O N Hood Canal Bridge 800-419-9085 (status) 800-695-ROAD (conditions) Kitsap Transit www.kitsaptransit.org Bus service, carpool, RideShare 800-422-2877, 800-501-7433 Washington State Ferries 206-464-6400 www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

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U.S. Coast Guard 206-217-6000 (Seattle)

SCHOOLS See Almanac pages 60-64

The Hood Canal Bridge is a gateway to North Kitsap for many — from motorists headed to and from Jefferson County, to submarines headed to Naval Base Kitsap — Bangor.

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Kitsap Public Utilities District 1431 Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo 98370 360-779-7656, 800-739-6766 www.kpud.org Puget Sound Energy 888-225-5773 www.pse.com

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Seattle Mayor Ed Murray helps place a wreath at the grave of Chief Seattle, the mid-1800s leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish people, on April 10, 2014 at the Suquamish Cemetery in Suquamish.

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f you are a new resident of North Kitsap, or are considering moving here, you can learn about the diversity of this place in a daytrip. The diversity of this place — indigenous cultures, 19th century industry, a Scandinavian-themed downtown, and the U.S. Navy — is packed within a 20-mile by 10-mile area reachable by ferries from downtown Seattle and Edmonds. At Point No Point, a monument marks the place where representatives of the United States and the Chemakum, S’Klallam and Skokomish nations signed the Treaty of Point No Point on Jan. 26, 1855, opening the region to non-Native settlement. The lighthouse dates to 1879 and is open for tours. The U.S. Lighthouse Society is headquartered in the lighthouse keeper’s duplex, one side of which it rents out as a vacation rental. Next to the light station is a salt marsh that attracts one of the largest bird lists in Washington state. The forested trails of Hansville Greenway and Wildlife Preserve provide a fairly level hike from Puget Sound to Hood Canal. In Little Boston, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s Point Casino and Event Center is a showcase of S’Klallam art; at the entrance, you will be greeted by two large welcome figures carved by S’Klallam artist Jimmy Price. A visit to the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s House of Knowledge, next to the government center, is a must. The longhouse, veterans memorial, welcome poles and an honor pole help tell the story of the S’Klallam people’s culture of welcoming, teaching and serving. Nearby is Heronswood Gardens, founded by noted horticulturalist Dan Hinkley and now owned by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe (Hinkley is now on staff and frequently gives presentations). Tour 15 acres of botanical gardens featuring plants Hinkley collected from all over the world, as well as plants native to the region. Across Port Gamble Bay, the town of Port Gamble resembles the found-

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FAM TOUR Two Norwegian kings and one queen have visited Poulsbo: King Olav V in 1975; King Harald V and Queen Sonja in 1995. ers’ hometown of East Machias, Maine. A mill operated here from 1853 until 1995. Today, the community is a National Historic Landmark District and a popular events venue. Restored mid-1800s buildings now house a variety of stores and shops. The Port Gamble Historical Museum is located on the first floor of the general store. The center of Suquamish Village is a cultural district, with sites within walking distance. Visit the Suquamish Museum and view the exhibit, “Ancient Shores — Changing Tides,” presenting Suquamish history from time immemorial to present day. Nearby are Chief’s Seattle’s gravesite at the Suquamish Cemetery; Old Man House Park, once the site of the largest winter longhouse in the Salish Sea; the Suquamish Veterans Memorial, with two house posts depicting 19th century leaders Kitsap and Seattle; and the stunning House of Awakened Culture overlooking Port Madison. The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Hotel Resort overlooking Agate Pass is also appointed with Coast Salish art. Downtown Poulsbo’s building fronts and street names reflect the heritage of the Norwegians that settled here beginning in the 1880s. Downtown is an unofficial arts district. Visit Bluewater Artworks Gallery, Boatworks Gallery, Carrie Goller Gallery, Front Street Gallery, Liberty Bay Gallery, Magal & Louis Gallery, Verksted Gallery, Wide Mouth Frog Studio; create at The Dancing Brush, Kitsap Mosaic, Wide Mouth Frog and the Bead Store; listen to poetry (or read your own) at Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse; meet an author at Liberty Bay Books; see a live performance at Jewel Box Theatre. Don’t miss the Poulsbo Aquarium next to Poulsbo Marina, or the Poulsbo Historical Museum in City Hall. Downtown restaurants reflect the changing diversity of the city — Spanish, Italian, English, American, and Mexican. In Keyport, the Naval Undersea

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Julefest, at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, is one of several events in Poulsbo that celebrate Scandivanian culture. Elaine Wong / 2014 From right, King Harald V of Norway and Poulsbo Mayor Mitch Mitchussen peruse a copy of the North Kitsap Herald during the king and queen’s visit here on Oct. 26, 1995. King Harald V and Queen Sonja visited Poulsbo 20 years and four days after his father, King Olav V, visited here.

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POULSBO VILLAGE NORTH KITSAP’S SHOPPING CENTER SHOPPING | SERVICES | DINING CHOICES | GROCERY | SPECIALTY SHOPS Albertson’s Allen’s Cleaners A New Beginning Bebe Nails Burger King Chung’s Teriyaki Cleaver Construction Coast Do It Best Hardware Cobbler Shoppe Cut it Again Sam Dahlquist’s Fine Jewelry Defensive Driving School

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Poulsbo: A slice of Norway on Liberty Bay

Early settlers from Scandinavia brought a lot of the old country with them when they founded Poulsbo. The town retains, and boasts, its Norwegian charm to this day. Jeff Liska

ith salmon-bearing streams, easy access to open water, and more, the area known today as Poulsbo has always been prized for its resources. The Suquamish Tribe was present along the shores of Liberty Bay for thousands of years before lumber and fishing companies began using the area as safe harbor for their operations. Land became available for settlement after the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855. Jorgen Eliason (1847-1937) rowed into Dog Fish Bay — now Liberty Bay — in September 1883, and became Poulsbo’s first permanent non-Native settler. He settled here after visiting Ole Stubb (1821-1916), who was from his hometown of Nautsdal, Norway, and had settled on the other side of the bay at what is now Keyport in 1876. Waves of Scandinavian settlers followed, drawn here by similarities to their

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home countries. They farmed, logged and fished. The defense industry created new jobs and new diversity during the Great War and World War II. When it was founded, Poulsbo’s official language was Norwegian; in fact, many early town records are written in Norwegian. The language was widely spoken in the area until waves of new residents came to town, especially during World War II. In 1886, I.B. Moe spearheaded an effort to establish a post office. He named the town “Paulsbo,” after a village in Norway. Paulsbo roughly translates to “Paul’s place.” But when postal officials in Washington, D.C. formalized the town’s post office, it exchanged the “a” for an “o,” resulting in “Poulsbo.” Poor handwriting is suspected to be the cause of the change. The spelling stuck. Poulsbo former industries have given way to new economic diversity, with

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five retail zones — Historic Downtown Poulsbo, the Viking Avenue Corridor, Highway 305 Corridor, the Downtown Area (outside of historic downtown), and College Marketplace, the home of “big box” retailers. Store fronts and street names in Historic Downtown Poulsbo reflect the Scandivanian heritage of the city. The Poulsbo First Lutheran Church, established more than 100 years ago, sits on a hill overlooking the city, and its bells are audible throughout downtown and the waterfront. Downtown Poulsbo offers a range of restaurants — many boasting European menus — as well as antique shops, art galleries, book stores and coffee shops. The Port of Poulsbo, a separate entity from the City of Poulsbo, operates a large marina on the waterfront, making the town an easy destination for boaters.

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Foreign-born persons: 9.9 percent Languages other than English spoken at home: 12.6 percent HOUSING AND INCOME n Persons below poverty level: 9.1 percent n Median household income: $58,975 n Homeownership rate: 66.7 percent n Median value of owner-occupied housing: $283,600 n Mean commute to work: 27.4 minutes n High school graduate or higher: 92.8 percent n Bachelor’s degree or higher: 32.7 percent — Source: U.S. Census Bureau n n

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The Point No Point lighthouse in Hansville is a popular attraction. The restored lighthouse and lighthouse keepers’ quarters date to 1879. File photo

Hansville: Community’s life is as vibrant as its personality

here are two stories about how Hansville got its name. One or both may be apocryphal. But they reflect the personality of this seaside town: Never dull. Story No. 1: The earliest non-Native settlers were Anton Husby, a teetotaller, and Hans Zachariasen, who reportedly enjoyed a snort now and then. When local Scandinavian loggers wanted to unwind, they were told, “Husby von’t drink with you, but Hans vill.” Story No. 2: Local columnist Donna Lee Anderson wrote, “The story goes that because ships couldn’t get in close to shore at Point No Point, every day someone from this community had to row out

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to the ship that carried mail, gather the communications and bring them back to the post office. “One day, the seas were particularly rough and they were looking for someone to do this rowing-out deed. They chatted about it for a while then someone said in their best Scandinavian accent, ‘Don’t worry, Hans vill do it.’ And sure enough he did, and was very reliable thereafter. And so the town was named Hansville in appreciation for his services.” The Treaty of Point No Point was signed here in 1855. Construction began on the lighthouse in 1879. A road was established from Point No Point to Port Gamble to provide access to trade and

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“Residents still gather for bonfires and summer picnics just as they have for the last century.” ings, an annual rummage sale, and socials. The Hansville Grocery is a gathering place too; you’ll have to drive 7.5 miles to get to the nearest store. The Hansville Grocery is a general store, where you can get groceries, goodies, fishing gear and souvenirs. The store’s HansGrill restaurant features the Hansvillian — a 3-pound burger challenge. If you finish it within 12 minutes, it’s free. Other local organizations (take a deep breath): Boot Scootin’ Grannies, Eglon Improvement Club, Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club, Friends of Point No Point Lighthouse, Hansville Art Guild, Hansville Greenway, Hansville Historical Society, Hansville Ladies Aid, Men’s Koffee Klatch, and North Kitsap Puget Sound Anglers. Nature Conservancy volunteers help care for Foulweather Bluff Preserve. Hansville has hundreds of acres of greenways and open space for biking, hiking, and wildlife watching. Hansville Greenway Wildlife Corridor and Community Trails wind from Norwegian Point Park to Hood Canal in the west and Point No Point Park in the east. If you want to put living in Hansville to the test, you can stay at the Milky Way Farm Guest House (www.milkywayfarmguesthouse.com), or the Point No Point Light keeper’s quarters (http:// uslhs.org/about/point-no-point-vacationrental).

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HANSVILLE AT A GLANCE POPULATION Population: 3,897 n Median age: 52.2 n Female/male percentage: 51.3 INCOME AND HOUSING n Median household income: $63,917 n Persons below poverty level: 4.7 percent n Housing units: 2,016 n Median value of owner-occupied housing: $299,500 EDUCATION n High school graduate or higher: 93.5 percent n Bachelor’s degree or higher: 35.1 percent — Source: U.S. Census Bureau n

Eglon’s independence In 1990, the Eglon Improvement Club sent a letter to the county Board of Commissioners in response to a county plan that lumped Eglon in with Hansville for the purposes of community planning. The club’s message, summed up later by resident Jacque Thornton, was succinct: “We don’t want to be Hansville; we’re Eglon.” Indeed, Eglon has its own history. A dock was built here in 1912, when the Mosquito Fleet, trails and wagon roads were the only means in and out of the community. Today, the dock is gone, but the Port of Eglon owns a boat launch, parking lot, picnic area, and beach. Wendy Tweten wrote in the Kingston Community News in 2008: “It remains a small town with roots that go back more than 100 years. Community amenities include a church, meeting hall, cemetery, a fire truck (kept in one family’s garage), and the beach, where residents of Eglon still gather for bonfires and summer picnics just as they have for the last century.”

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The Indianola dock was built in 1916 to accommodate the Mosquito Fleet. The dock was the only entrance to Indianola until 1935 when a road was constructed to connect it to neighboring North Kitsap communities. Today, it is used by swimmers and those seeking a scenic view of Puget Sound. File photo

Indianola: A dock, beach and lots of memories

ndianola is located on the north shore of Port Madison, on the Port Madison Indian Reservation. The Indianola shore faces Port Madison Bay and Miller Bay. Prior to the arrival of settlers, the water was — and still is — used by the Suquamish Tribe for fishing and harvesting shellfish. The bounties included salmon, clams and other shellfish relied on by the Tribe. The 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott created the Port Madison Reservation, but other policies and events led to much of the land that became Indianola to be placed under non-Indian ownership. Development in Indianola began in 1916 with the formation of the Indianola Beach Land Company. Indianola was established as a summer community. The town’s now-iconic dock was built in 1916, and passenger boats transported people to and from Seattle every day by 1929. Voters created the

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Port of Indianola in 1933 to maintain the dock, and Mosquito Fleet ferries visited here until 1951, when the Agate Pass bridge was completed and Washington State Ferries took over ferry service on Puget Sound. Today, the dock is used for recreational purposes — fishing, swimming, and enjoying the sea view. Although technically a pier, the dock has a float where small boats can tie up temporarily. The Indianola Clubhouse, built in 1930, is a venue for local events. Indianola’s forests and beaches still draw visitors. Each summer, the community celebrates Indianola Days. There is no set date; it’s held on whichever weekend coincides with the lowest minus tide. Indianola Days features a car show, dance, pet parade, salmon bake, tennis tournament, and talent night. Beach activities include a sand castle contest, kids’ dash and tug-of-war competition. Discover more about Indianola’s

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environment at Camp Indianola (www. campindianola.org). The camp is available for rent to faith-based and secular nonprofits. The year-round camp and retreat has five main buildings for housing. The venue includes summer camps from July to August.

Port of Indianola The Port of Indianola (www.portofindianola.com) owns the property and tidelands 50 feet to the left and right of the dock. Port assets include the dock, the mooring float and the access stairs to the beach. The beach is open only to members of the Indianola Beach Improvement Club. The port boundary is a grid that stretches about two miles east to west. The west boundary is a line stretching north to south, from Sunridge Way NE in Miller Bay to Gerald Cliff Drive. In 2014, the port’s property tax rate was 15.4 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, or $30.80 annually on a house

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With plenty of sand, Indianola’s beach attracts a fair share of summer sculptors during the Indianola Days competition.

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assessed at $200,000. In 2014, the port dipped into its reserves to cover the costs of dock improvements — it expected to receive $57,500 in property tax revenue but have $112,515 in expenses. Port commissioners are unpaid. They are Jeff Henderson, Eric Cookson, and John Lane.

Indianola Beach Improvement Club The Indianola Beach Improvement Club was incorporated in 1928 to raise money for local capital projects. The club led the development of the Indianola Clubhouse. The club owns and operates the clubhouse and Bud Merrill Pavilion across the street. It helps provide funding for community projects and helps maintain community amenities.

INDIANOLA AT A GLANCE Population: 3,375 n Median age: 40.1 HOUSING AND INCOME n Total households: 1,380 n

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Kingston’s annual Fourth of July parade has a local flair. It’s part of a three-day celebration.

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Kingston: An active, well-rounded community

t may not take long to drive through Kingston, but it’s a town you can spend a lifetime in. Attracting its first non-Native settlers in the 1880s, Kingston quickly grew into a place to live in — not just pass through. Kingston is a well-rounded community with open space, recreation and natural amenities. Appletree Cove is a popular destination for boaters, fishers, kayakers and paddle boarders. Take in the views of the Puget Sound and beauty of the peninsula with a local hike. Walk along North Beach or Arness

Park for spectacular views of Puget Sound, or along the marsh at Carpenter Lake. Hikers can find six miles of trails beginning at the North Kitsap Heritage Park. The Billy Johnson Skate Park is a popular venue for skateboarders. From Mike Wallace Park and on up Highway 104, there’s a smattering of breakfast nooks, coffee shops, a creperie, a brewery and pubs. The community center on Highway 104 houses a senior center, library and meeting space. Nearby is award-winning White Horse Golf Club. The course has a 22,000-square-foot clubhouse with fullservice pro shop, restaurant and bar. It

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is owned and operated by Port Madison Enterprises, the economic development arm of the Suquamish Tribe. A Farmers Market and live music at Mike Wallace Memorial Park, the community Fourth of July celebration, and a zombie flashdance at Halloween all contribute to the unique flavor of community life.

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The Port of Kingston operates a marina in Appletree Cove neighboring one of three Kitsap ferry terminals. commissioners are Pete DeBoer, Bruce MacIntyre, and Walt Elliott. Online: www. portofkingston.org

Village Green Metropolitan Park District Local voters established the Village Green Metropolitan Park District to redevelop a dilapidated former Navy housing site into a public park. Om a portion of the former housing site, a separate foundation is developing a community center, library and senior center on the site.

KINGSTON AT A GLANCE Population: 1,997 ■ Median age: 44.9 HOUSING AND INCOME ■ Total households: 889 ■ Family households: 490 ■ Non-family households: 339 ■

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Kingston Citizens Advisory Council Established in 2002, advisory council members are appointed by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners to provide a discussion forum for community interests and issues, and to provide input to county government on issues of local importance. The advisory council meets at 7-9 p.m. on the first Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December in North Kitsap Fire & Rescue headquar-

Median home value: $255,700 ■ Owner-occupied homes: 615 ■ Renter-occupied homes: 274 ■ Median rental cost: $951 ■ Median family income: $66,250 ■ Median non-family income: $38,750 ■

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ters, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE. Online: www.kitsapgov.com/boards/CAC/kingston/kcac.htm

Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce The chamber (www.kingstonchamber. com) promotes local businesses and commerce. Fourteen people serve on the board. The executive director is Colleen Carey; the board president is Mike Haley.

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Keyport: Small town contributes in a big way

he unincorporated town of Keyport was a community by 1896, although its first nonNative settler, Norwegian-born Ole Stubb (1821-1916), had settled here in 1875 after sojourns in Stony Lake, Michigan; Union County, South Dakota; and Camano Island. A wharf was built for the Mosquito Fleet in the mid-1890s. Keyport Bible Church was established in the early 1900s.

Then, the quiet little town on Liberty Bay began to change in a profound — and nationally important — way. Keyport caught the attention of the United States Navy in 1910. The Navy had been searching for a site to build a Pacific Coast torpedo station. It had the advantage of being close to Puget Sound Navy Yard in Bremerton, and the Pacific Coast Torpedo Station was established in 1914. Navy divers trained here as well. Among the official visitors to the tor-

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pedo station: Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1921. The base was renamed the United States Naval Torpedo Station in 1930. In the 1990s, it was renamed the Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering Station. It is now Naval Base Kitsap — Keyport. Keyport was home to 2,000 civilians and 800 military personnel during World War II. Today, the base is one of the Navy’s two undersea warfare engineering stations, and the town is known by the nickname “Torpedo Town USA.” The National Anthem is played over the base’s loudspeakers every morning at 8. The Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport is one of 14 official U.S. Navy museums in the U.S. Among the museum’s annual observances: an honoring of Pearl Harbor veterans. The town’s annual Fourth of July parade is one of the more significant local events.

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Among the reminders of the base’s development: The Keyport Mercantile, which was built in 1903 and moved to its current location to make way for development of the Navy base.

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The Port of Keyport was established in 1923. The port constructed a public dock and today oversees 14 private slips, five

KEYPORT AT A GLANCE Population: 554 Median age: 40.8 HOUSING AND INCOME ■ Total households: 230 ■ Family households: 205 ■ Median home value: $335,000 ■ Owner-occupied homes: 177 ■ ■

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Renter-occupied homes: 28 Rental cost: $1,000-1,500 ■ Median family income: $66,250 ■ Average household size: 2.2 ■ Average family size: 2.2 EDUCATION ■ High school graduate: 100 percent ■ Bachelor’s degree or higher: 40.5 percent — Source: U.S. Census Bureau ■ ■

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a sawmill operation and its ships. Talbot’s business partner, Josiah Keller, struck a deal with the local S’Klallam people — they moved to the other side of the bay, to Point Julia, to allow for the sawmill operation in exchange for jobs, lumber for homes, and firewood. Those families lived at Point Julia until the 1930s, when the U.S. government destroyed the village and moved in inhabitants further inland and established the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation. The Puget Mill Company’s workforce included S’Klallam people and transplants from East Machias, Maine, Pope and Talbot’s home town. The town of Port Gamble grew around the sawmill to house its workers, and the homes and other buildings have architectural features similar to those in Maine.

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Old Mill Days in the summer celebrates the town’s lumber heritage, with lumberjack sports, a woodcarving competition, carnival rides, fireworks and more. File photo Buried at Port Gamble’s cemetery is Gustave Englebrecht, a Navy sailor killed in 1856 in a battle between crewmembers of the USS Massachusetts and indigenous raiding parties from British and Russian territories. Englebrecht is the first U.S. Navy sailor to die in action in the Pacific. The first school in the county was built in Port Gamble in 1859. The first Masonic Lodge in the state was established in Port Gamble the same year. When the mill closed in 1995, it was the oldest continuously operating sawmill in the United States. But the company town dynamic is partially still in place. Port Gamble is owned by Pope Resources, a corporate descendent of Pope & Talbot’s Puget Mill Company. Pope Resources has restored many of the original buildings and homes and has filed a plan with Kitsap County to build more homes, commercial buildings, a hotel and a dock, to transform the tourism-oriented town into a year-round community. Pope is also engaged in cleaning up and restoring the shoreline from impacts from a century-and-a-half of mill-

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ing. Today, visitors enjoy many of the amenities that the town’s mill families enjoyed: A New England-style town with shops, a community theater, scenic views and a setting ideal for a wedding party or an evening dinner. Port Gamble has its own zip code and a total of 45 residents, to round out its small-town ambiance. Despite the small population, Port Gamble garners plenty of foot traffic from tourists walking the more than 100-year-old neighborhood lined with stores. Shops range from a rare book store, a tea room, a quilt shop, an outdoor recreation store, a general store, and a dining establishment with a bar. Port Gamble is a popular venue for weddings. It’s paranormal side also attracts visitors. Ghost tours are frequently offered, which take an evening jaunt through the old homes and spooky historic tales. (Port Gamble was the setting of and filming location for the 2010 film “ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction.” It’s also the setting for author Gregg Olsen’s “Empty Coffin” series of novels.)

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Old Mill Days in the summer celebrates the town’s lumber heritage, with lumberjack sports, a woodcarving competition, carnival rides, fireworks and more. Online: www.portgamble.com.

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A canoe arrives at Point Julia on the Port Gamble S’Klallam reservation during the 2013 Canoe Journey. The Canoe Journey is an annual gathering of Northwest indigenous nations. Richard Walker / Herald

S’Klallam: Vibrant culture, vibrant economy

he Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is a self-governing, sovereign indigenous nation and a signatory to the Treaty of Point No Point in 1855. The treaty was signed by representatives of the United States and of the S’Klallam, Chimakum and Skokomish peoples. In the treaty, the United States obtained land for non-Native settlement, in exchange for certain payments and obligations. The indigenous signatories reserved land over which they have jurisdiction, and retained certain cultural and natural resource rights within their historical territories. As an indigenous nation and a treaty signatory, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe has a government-to-government relationship with the United States. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is governed by an elected six-member council. The chairman is Jeromy Sullivan. Vice-chairman is Chris Tom.

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Council members are Dawn Purser, Kyle Carpenter, Jamie Aikman, and Eugene Purser. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s council exercises full governmental authority over the Tribe’s land and resources. Governmental departments and entities include administration, child and family services, courts, cultural resources, economic development, education, health services, housing, natural resources, public safety, and utilities and public works. As a member of the Point No Point Treaty Council and the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, Port Gamble S’Klallam works to protect the environment that has sustained its people for millennia and protect rights contained in the treaty, among them the right to fish, hunt and gather in traditional areas. Little Boston is a center of Port Gamble S’Klallam life. The House of Knowledge houses a career and education center,

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elders’ center, the S’Klallam Longhouse, a Northwest Indian College satellite classroom, and the Little Boston branch of the Kitsap Regional Library. The Little Boston branch was the first public library opened on a reservation in Washington state, and is used by Native and non-Native residents of North Kitsap. Port Gamble S’Klallam’s business enterprises are overseen by the Port Gamble Development Authority and include The Point Casino and Event Center; Gliding Eagle Marketplace; Ravenwood Market; Cedar Specialties, which supplies cedar to other Tribes for cultural purposes: and PGDAccess, which provides broadband access to S’Klallam families and all Tribal entities. Heronswood, a 15-acre botanical garden founded by noted horticulturalist Dan Hinkley, is owned by the Tribe and managed by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation. Port Gamble S’Klallam participates

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Paul Hebert of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe drums and sings with the S’Klallam Singers at a public event. Young S’Klallam people are learning the language and songs and participate regularly in cultural events. Kipp Robertson / Herald annually in the Canoe Journey, a gathering of Northwest Native canoe cultures. The Journey brings hundreds of visitors to the area to celebrate the traditional form of travel on the ancestral marine highways. The canoes, many of them hand-carved and decorated, are works of art. Traditional foods, dances, songs and stories are shared. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe initiated some projects in 2014 that will help tell the S’Klallam story in a striking way. The Tribe received a $10,000 grant for the creation and installation of welcome poles at Heronswood Garden and Point Julia. Both installations will be symbolic. Point Julia is the site of the Tribe’s first village after being relocated across Port Gamble Bay. The pole will bless and welcoming Native fishers and welcome visitors during the Canoe Journey and other cultural events. The pole at the entrance to Heronswood Garden will add a piece of Native culture to the garden, which was purchased by the Tribe in 2012. The garden is becoming a venue for community events throughout the year. The Tribe also opened another recre-

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ational outlet in 2014: A skatepark, open to the public, the first project undertaken by a foundation started by pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler. The Point Casino and Event Center, which opened in 2012, is a showcase of S’Klallam art. Besides the event center, there is an upscale restaurant and two other dining venues. The Point has an air circulation system that renders it virtually smoke-free. The Tribe partnered with the Kitsap Forest & Bay Coalition, which raised money to buy from Pope Resources as Jeff Etchey, Owner

much as 7,000 acres and two miles of bay shoreline for public open space. The Tribe received up to $3.5 million to help acquire shoreline; the money is part of a settlement from the Navy for salmon habitat impacts from the second explosive weapons-handling wharf under construction at Kitsap Naval Base — Bangor. “(The) bay has been our source of economic growth, and sustained us as a culture and as a people,” Chairman Jeromy Sullivan said in an earlier interview. “We need to keep it going for future generations.”

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Expansion of the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Hotel Resort will boost Port Madison Enterprises’ workforce to more than 800 employees, the second-largest in Kitsap County. Port Madison Enterprises

Suquamish Tribe is secondlargest employer in county

he Suquamish Tribe is a sovereign, or self-governing, indigenous nation and a signatory to the Treaty of Point Elliott of 1855. In the treaty, the United States obtained land for non-Native settlement, in exchange for certain payments and obligations. The indigenous signatories reserved land over which they have jurisdiction, and retained certain cultural and natural resource rights within their historical territories. The United States has a governmentto-government relationship with the Suquamish Tribe and with other indigenous nations with whom it treated, or negotiated and signed treaties. The Suquamish Tribe is a significant economic force in the region. Port Madison Enterprises, the Tribe’s economic development arm, is the second-largest

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private-sector employer in Kitsap County, with 752 employees, surpassed only by Harrison Medical Center. That’s according to data from the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance. The Tribe has reacquired land lost during the allotment era, and “the Tribe and Tribal members now own more than half of the land on the reservation for the first time in recent history,” Suquamish Tribe communications director April Leigh said. Recent major acquisitions include White Horse Golf Club in 2010, placed into trust in March 2014; and 200 acres known as the Place of the Bear, in the Cowling Creek watershed, in November. Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, which opened 20 years ago, has evolved into an events and entertainment destination, with 15,000 square feet of meeting space, 183 hotel rooms, a showcase of

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COMMUNITIES Coast Salish art by such prominent artists as Ed Carriere and Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, fine dining, a spa, golf at White Horse, and a summer concerts-on-the-lawn series (2014’s lineup included ’80s chart-toppers Coolio and Lisa Lisa). Completion of the Suquamish Museum in 2012 helped solidify Suquamish Village as a walkable cultural district which includes Chief Seattle’s grave, the Old Man House site, the Suquamish Veterans Memorial, and the House of Awakened Culture. The Tribe owns and operates an accredited school for grades 6-12, Chief Kitsap Academy, which offers regular public school curriculum as well as culturally-oriented classes. According to the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, only four of 10 of North Kitsap School District schools and programs met Adequate Yearly Progress goals in reading and math proficiency in 2014 — one of those was Chief Kitsap Academy. Suquamish Seafoods is building a 16,000-square-foot seafood processing plant, eight times larger than the current plant. It will have chilled processing rooms, live-product holding areas, larger cold storage and air-blast freezers. Until now, Suquamish Seafoods has concentrated on geoduck. “With the new plant, we have the ability to deliver fresh clams, crab and salmon to our commercial customers,” Suquamish Seafoods general manager Tony Forsman said when construction began. “We also plan to develop our product lines further, making them available directly to the consumer.” The new plant is expected to be in operation in spring. Construction is expected to be completed by fall on a 34,000-square-foot fitness and youth center, on Totten Road near the Tribe’s early learning center and a sports field. The Suquamish Tribe government has a preliminary master plan for Suquamish Shores, a neighborhood of 80 lots on 36 acres, midway between the government center and the House of Awakened Culture. Leases there expire in 2018, and Chairman Leonard Forsman said the Tribe is looking at restoring the area to

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accommodate cultural activities, recreation, and, possibly, housing for elders. Planning “is still a dynamic process,” Forsman said. The Suquamish Tribe has grown in political influence as well. Forsman, an anthropologist and archeologist who has served as the Suquamish Tribe’s chairman since 2005, is also a governor-appointed member of the state Board on Geographic Names and an Obama appointee to the U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Rion Ramirez, general counsel for Port Madison Enterprises, is an Obama appointee to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. Cindy Webster-Martinson, a former Suquamish Tribal Council member, is vice president of the North Kitsap School Board and is believed to be the first Native American elected to public office in Kitsap County.

Not all about gaming When Russell Steele became CEO of Port Madison Enterprises, or PME, in 2001, PME had 274 employees and the casino was in a fabric building with about 200 slot machines and 27 table games. “I’m now sitting at 800 employees and I have 60-plus job openings now. When we get through with the expansion, we will add another 95 jobs on top of that.” Steele said he was not at liberty to disclose revenue figures. But he told this story to illustrate the annual economic growth that he said is still “phenomenal.” The present casino opened in 2003. The next year, Suquamish Tribe bought Kiana Lodge. The casino had a convention hall with a little over 7,500 square feet. PME moved the convention business to Kiana Lodge and filled the former convention hall with 400 machines. “The amount of revenue generated by food and beverage in a year was duplicated in 11 days by the 400 machines,” he said. Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort is not just about gaming. It’s about connecting visitors to cultural, entertainment and recreational experiences, he said. Steele pointed out that in Las Vegas — the gambling capital of the United States — only 37 percent of revenue is generated from

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SUQUAMISH AT A GLANCE Population: 4,059 Median age: 43.4 HOUSING AND INCOME n Total households: 1,711 n Family households: 1,074 n Median family income: $64,189 n Median home value: $215,200 n Owner-occupied homes: 1,231 n Renter-occupied homes: 444 n Rental cost: $997 n Average household size: 2.37 n Average family size: 2.87 EDUCATION n High school graduation: 684 n Bachelor’s degree or higher: 1,023 — Source: U.S. Census Bureau n n

gambling. Sixty-three percent is generated from dining, entertainment, lodging and shopping. Diversification “is why we added the hotel in 2006,” Steele said. “The hotel does real well and the demand is there.” PME ventures and subsidiaries to date: the resort, White Horse Golf Club, Kiana Lodge, PME Retail, Property Management, and Port Madison Enterprises Construction Corporation.

Major cultural events Suquamish is a regular stop on the Canoe Journey, an annual reunion of Northwest First Nations and other canoe cultures, in July. Chief Seattle Days is held on the first weekend in August. The celebration includes canoe races, a commemoration at Chief Seattle’s grave, a powwow, and sports competitions. n

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Suquamish Tribe government Governing body: Seven-member council, elected by citizens of the Suquamish Tribe. Reservation area: 7,657 acres, of which 1,475 acres are owned by the Suquamish Tribe, 2,601 acres are owned by individual citizens of the Suquamish Tribe, and 3,581 acres are owned by nonIndians.

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Members of the Suquamish Tribe welcome canoes to Suquamish’s shores during the 2013 Canoe Journey. Landings take place on the shore below the House of Awakened Culture.

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tal project investment. Community contributions (in 2012): $694,033 awarded to 201 organizations. The Suquamish Tribe annually donates to local agencies and organizations. It has donated money to the North Kitsap School District to help the district erase budget shortfalls, and donated to local health services to help provide affordable health care.

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EVENTS POULSBO SECOND SATURDAY ART WALK: Second Saturday of each month along Front Street in downtown Poulsbo. Online: www.historicdowntownpoulsbo. com. KITSAP ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: July, in Kingston. Online: www.kitsapartsandcrafts.com. POULSBO ARTS FESTIVAL: August, at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park in Poulsbo. Online: www.cafnw.org. Art in the Woods Studio Tour: November, in artists studios across North Kitsap. Online: www.cafnw.org.

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ART GALLERIES 2 BIRDS GALLERY 11250 NE Highway 104, Kingston 360-297-0885

ALMOST CANDID PHOTO, FRAME & FINE ARTS 10978 NE Highway 104, Kingston 360-297-1347 www.almostcandid.net BLUEWATER ARTWORKS GALLERY 18961 Front St., Poulsbo 360-598-2583 www.bluewaterartworks.com BOATWORKS GALLERY 18827 Front St., Poulsbo 360-626-1284 CARRIE GOLLER GALLERY 18801 Front St., Poulsbo

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360-779-2388 www.carriegollergallery.com FRONT STREET GALLERY 1881 Front St., Poulsbo 360-598-6133 www.frontstreetgallerypoulsbo.com LIBERTY BAY GALLERY 18830 Front St., Poulsbo 360-930-0756 www.libertybaygallery.com MAGAL & LOUIS GALLERY 18961 Front St., Poulsbo 818-645-7345 www.magal-louis.gallery VERKSTED GALLERY 18937 Front St., Poulsbo 360-697-4470 www.verkstedgallery.com

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North Kitsap: Entertainment close to home Entertainment is a big part of local life in North Kitsap. Films, gaming, literary events, live music and live theater — all are a short distance from your front door.

GAMING SUQUAMISH CLEARWATER CASINO RESORT 15347 Suquamish Way, Suquamish 360-598-8700 www.clearwatercasino.com

Features: Games, dining, live entertainment. THE POINT CASINO AND EVENT CENTER 7989 NE Salish Lane, Kingston 360-297-0070 www.the-point-casino.com Features: Games, dining, live entertainment.

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LITERARY BOOK REPLAY 20373 Viking Ave., Poulsbo 360-779-7334 Features: An independent used book store. BOOK STOP 18954 Front St., Poulsbo 360-779-9773 www.poulsbobookstop.com Features: Used books spanning an impressive range of genres from classics to manga. KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY 700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo, 360-7792915 31912 Little Boston Road, Little Boston, 360-297-2670 Kingston Community Center, 11212 Highway 104, Kingston, 360-297-3330. www.krl.org LIBERTY BAY BOOKS 18881 Front St., Poulsbo 360-779-5909 www.libertybaybooks.com Features: An independent bookstore with new books; frequently hosts author events. MR. B’S BOOKERY 10978 Highway 104, Kingston 360-297-7380. Features: A range of used books from all genres. NO. 7 BOOKS 32319 Rainier Ave., House No. 7, Port Gamble 360-881-0489 Features: An independent bookstore specializing in used, rare and unique

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SPOKEN WORD POULSBOHEMIAN COFFEEHOUSE 19003 Front St., Poulsbo 360-779-9199 www.poulsbohemian.com Features: Monthly poetry readings and open mic.

STAGE KITSAP CHILDREN’S MUSICAL THEATRE www.kcmt.org Features: A children’s theater producing a variety of musicals each year. JEWEL BOX THEATRE 225 NE Iverson St., Poulsbo 360-697-3183 www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org Features: Community theater productions featuring local talent. PORT GAMBLE THEATER Northeast View Drive, Port Gamble www.portgambletheater.com Features: Community theater productions featuring local talent.

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Every faith, denomination has a home here FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 26736 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston 360-297-2736

ALIVE COVENANT CHURCH 18563 11th Ave. NE, Poulsbo 360-697-4321 www.kitsapalive.com

GATEWAY FELLOWSHIP 18901 8th Ave., Poulsbo 360-779-5515 www.gatewayfellowship.com

BAYSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 25992 Barber Cut Off Road, Kingston 360-297-2000 www.baysidecommunitychurch.org

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2138 NE Mesford St., Poulsbo 360-779-5263

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH AND CHRISTIAN CENTER 18920 4th Ave. NE, Poulsbo 360-779-2622 www.poulsbofirstlutheran.org

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 2490 NE Jacobson Road, Poulsbo 360-779-5665 www.bbcpoulsbo.com

EGLON COMMUNITY CHURCH 33690 Eglon Road NE, Eglon 360-638-2020

THE GATHERING CHURCH 28096 Hansville Road NE, Kingston 360-297-4702

FAITH EPISCOPAL CHURCH Worships in Redeemer United Methodist Church 9900 NE Shorty Campbell Road, Kingston 360-471-7522 www.faith-episcopal.org

HANSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 7543 Twin Spits Road, Hansville 360-638-2335 www.hansvillecommunitychurch.com

BREIDABLIK BAPTIST CHURCH 239 Lofall Road, Poulsbo 360-779-6844 CALVARY CHAPEL OF POULSBO 23300 Stottlemeyer Road, Poulsbo 360-697-3795 www.calvarypoulsbo.org

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JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 4861 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo 360-779-9410 KEYPORT BIBLE CHURCH 15270 Washington Ave., Keyport 360-779-4235 www.keyportbible.org KINGSTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 11255 NE 2nd St., Kingston 360-297-2551 www.kingstonchristian.org LIBERTY BAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 18561 9th Ave. NE, Poulsbo 360-779-7545 www.libertybaypca.com

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NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP 705 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo (Gateway School Gym) 360-598-2555 www.ncfpoulsbo.com NEWLIFE CHURCH Meets at North Kitsap High School 1780 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo 360-337-1300 www.newlife.tv NORTH KITSAP BAPTIST CHURCH 20516 Little Valley Road NE, Poulsbo 360-779-4689 www.nk-bc.org NORTH KITSAP FAMILY CHURCH P.O. Box 2050, Poulsbo 360-697-6503 NORTH POINT CHURCH 1779 NE Hostmark, Poulsbo 360-779-0800 www.northpointpoulsbo.org POULSBO CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 22097 Viking Way NW, Poulsbo 360-626-1053 www.poulsbonaz.org

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POULSBO COMMUNITY CHURCH 651 Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo 360-598-5377 www.poulsbocc.com REDEEMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9900 NE Shorty Campbell Road, Kingston 360-297-4847 www.redeemer-umc.org ST. CHARLES ANGLICAN CHURCH 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 205, Poulsbo 360-779-3524 www.stcharlesanglican.org ST. ELIZABETH ORTHODOX CHURCH 26580 Breidablik Place NW, Poulsbo 360-598-9700 www.stelizabethorthodox.org ST. OLAF’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 18943 Caldart Ave., Poulsbo 360-779-4291 www.stolafschurch.org ST. PETER CATHOLIC MISSION 7076 NE South St., Suquamish 360-779-4291 SCANDIA BIBLE CHURCH 16748 Scandia Road NW, Poulsbo 360-697-1113

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www.scandiabiblechurch.org SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 1700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo 360-779-4746 www.poulsbo22.adventistchurchconnect. org S’KLALLAM WORSHIP CENTER 32274 Little Boston Road NE, Little Boston 360-297-5505 STOREHOUSE CHURCH 20714 Highway 305, Suite 2C, Poulsbo 360-698-5987, email storehousepoulsbo13@hotmail.com SUQUAMISH COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 18732 Division Ave. NE, Suquamish 360-598-4434 www.suquamishucc.org UNITY OF NORTH KITSAP 18732 Divisoin Ave NE, Suquamish 360-626-1084 www.unitynorthkitsap.com VINLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH 2750 Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo 360-779-3428 www.vinlandlc.org

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Become a mover and shaker in your new home POULSBO AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 245 Meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at 19068 Jensen Way, Suite 3A. Open to veterans and active-duty members of U.S. Armed Forces. Also:

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GET INVOLVED ing the arts in Kitsap County. Presents Art in the Woods and the Poulsbo Arts Festival. 360-697-6342, www.cafnw.org DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY The Nina Grieg Lodge No. 40 meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month in the Sons of Norway Lodge, 18891 Front St. 360-779-5209

EAGLES AERIE NO. 3586 The North Kitsap Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3586 meets in the group hall, 4230 NE Lincoln Road. Bingo 12:30 p.m. every Sunday. 360-779-7272 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Hospice of Kitsap County offers nineweek grief support groups and ongoing groups in Poulsbo. 360-698-4611, www. hospicekc.org

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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN POULSBO ASSOCIATION Works to preserve and promote downtown. 360-697-3366, www.historicdowntownpoulsbo.com KITSAP CANCER SERVICES Offers free support services for cancer patients, their families, friends and caregivers, as well as support groups. 360-

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GET INVOLVED 204-6399, www.kitsapcancerservices.org KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER POULSBO Meets Fridays at 7 a.m. in Elmer’s Restaurant, 760 Liberty Way. 360-531-1712, bssherfck@hotmail.com LITTLE NORWAY TOASTMASTERS Public speaking and leadership skills. Meetings at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Martha & Mary 19282 Front St. 360-297-2845, www.littlenorway-tm.com WARREN G. HARDING MASONIC LODGE NO. 260 The Warren G. Harding Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at 18815 3rd Ave. NE, Poulsbo. If holiday, second Thursday. 360-779-2605, www.nkmasons.net POULSBO NOON LIONS The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club meets at noon every Thursday in the First Lutheran Church social hall. www.poulsbolions. blogspot.com

Poulsbo Yacht Club Commodore Richard Metzger marches in Poulsbo’s 3rd of July parade — that’s right, it’s on July 3 — with the club’s sailboat “Loki.” Richard D. Oxley

NORTH KITSAP FISHLINE Provides food and other assistance in cooperation with other agencies. Food bank, 787 NW Liberty Lane, Poulsbo; Second Season, 18825 Anderson Parkway; Second Season Home, 18916 3rd Ave. NE, Poulsbo. 360-779-5190, www. nkfishline.org

POULSBO EVENING LIONS The Poulsbo Evening Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday in St. Olaf’s Church, 18943 Caldart Ave NE. www.poulsbolions.blogspot.com

OPTIMIST CLUB Meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the Poulsbo Inn breakfast room. A volunteer service group dedicated to creating an optimistic future for children and older residents. Contact: Bob or Adele Heinrich, 360-779-1931, www.optimist.org POULSBO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Serves as an advocate for businesses and provides leadership in the community to ensure a healthy business climate. Located at 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite

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POULSBO GARDEN CLUB To create a wider knowledge of plants and flowers, general interest in gardening, civic beauty, and organize exhibitions. Meets the second Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m., Poulsbo Library, 700 Lincoln Road 360-779-6234, poulsbogardenclub@gmail.com. POULSBO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the City Council chambers, 200 Moe St. 360-440-7354,www. poulsbohistory.org

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POULSBO-NORTH KITSAP ROTARY Meets for breakfast, fellowship and informative presentation at 7 a.m. Fridays, Sons of Norway Hall, 18891 Front St. www.poulsborotary.org POULSBO YACHT CLUB The club hosts activities — from dinners to card games, dances to cruises — and promotes boating in the Northwest. 18129 Fjord Drive NE, Poulsbo. 360-779-3116, www.membermanager. net/poulsboyc SONS OF NORWAY LODGE NO. 44 Located at 18891 Front St., the group offers activities and classes related to Scandinavian culture. 360-779-5209 www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com SOROPTIMISTS Soroptimist International of Greater North Kitsap is a group of professional women in the area, dedicated to improving the lives of children and women in

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GET INVOLVED the community. 206-947-6195, www. signk.org TROUT UNLIMITED North Kitsap chapter meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in the Poulsbo Library community room. Anglers and conservationists unite to conserve, protect and restore cold-water fisheries, their watersheds, and ecosystems as a means of maintaining our quality of life. www.troutunlimitedwashington.org VENTURING EXTREME A high-adventure group —based in Poulsbo — serving coeducational youth in high school and college. Visit www. crew42.org or email info@crew42.org. VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE (VIP) The Poulsbo Police Department Volunteers in Police Service meet at 1:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month in the Poulsbo Fire Department Fire Hall, 911 NE Liberty Road. 360-779-3113

EGLON/HANSVILLE EGLON IMPROVEMENT CLUB Established to oversee the care of the Eglon community, preserve the common properties, and ensure the continuation of traditional events and activities. Meets the last Wednesday of January, February, March, April, September, October, 7:30 p.m., Eglon Schoolhouse. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM GARDEN CLUB Meets at 9 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month, September through June, in the Greater Hansville Community Center on Buck Lake Road. The club hosts expert speakers, field trips and workshops, and supports conservation and scholarships. 360-638-1061, www. flotsamandjetsamgardenclub.com

FRIENDS OF NORWEGIAN POINT PARK Norwegian Point Park is located next to the Hansville Store in downtown Hansville. It is one of three Kitsap County Parks in Hansville and provides access to Puget Sound and views toward Whidbey Island, on the site of an old fishing resort. Jo Nelson, 360-638-0000. FRIENDS OF POINT NO POINT LIGHTHOUSE Friends of Point No Point Lighthouse is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the lighthouse, and educating the public on the history and future of this landmark. www.pnplighthouse.com GREATER HANSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER The Greater Hansville Community Center Board of Trustees meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the East Room of the community center. The center is located at Buck Lake Park on Buck Lake Road. www.hansville.org HANSVILLE GREENWAY ASSOCIATION Provides stewardship services for the Greenway in cooperation with Kitsap County Parks and Recreation Department. www.hansvillegreenway.org HANSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Hansville Historical Society brings together people interested in documenting and interpreting the history of the community. Tom Lee, 360-638-1973

INDIANOLA INDIANOLA BEACH IMPROVEMENT CLUB 20466 Indianola Road NE. 360-2974242 INDIANOLA GARDEN CLUB Helps beautify Indianola and meets

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KINGSTON DOWNTOWN KINGSTON ASSOCIATION Meets at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in American Marine Bank on Lindvog Road. The group works to revitalize downtown. GREATER KINGSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Provides support and networking for area businesses with monthly business lunches, after-hours networking and promotes Kingston by hosting seasonal community events. 360-297-3813, www. kingstonchamber.com

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GREATER KINGSTON KIWANIS CLUB Provides support of local projects and its foundation sponsors scholarships. Meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday morning at the Oak Table Cafe in Kingston. 360297-2661, ext. 34. KINGSTON CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL This group, appointed by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue. 360-297-3619 KINGSTON COVE YACHT CLUB Hosts events, including barbecues, boat parades, cruises, and a fall salmon derby. Monthly meetings at 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month, with a potluck dinner at 7 p.m., in the yacht club at the Port of Kingston. 360-2973371 www.kcyc.org KINGSTON FOOD BANK Serving Kingston for more than 40 years, it provides food and necessities for those in need. 360-297-4861

KINGSTON FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Meets monthly at the Kingston library, 11212 Highway 104, Kingston. 360-2973330 www.kingstonpubliclibrary.org/ kpl_friends KINGSTON GARDEN CLUB Meets monthly for business and special presentations by guest gardeners and horticulturists. Provides grants and scholarships. 360-297-6640, www. kingstongardenclub.com KINGSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Meets at 10 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month to help preserve and promote the heritage of Kingston. www. kingstonhistory.org. Harriet Muhrlein, 360-297-2448. KINGSTON-NORTH KITSAP ROTARY Meets at noon on Wednesdays North Kitsap Fire and Rescue Station for business and a featured presentation. Supports parks and schools in the area. www.kingston-nkrotary.org SHARENET Offices, a food bank and thrift store are located at 26021 United Road, in the Cutting Edge Business Park off Bond

Road. 360-297-2266 www.sharenetfoodbank.org VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS North Kitsap Weaver Post No. 2463, 26096 W 1st St. NE, Kingston.

PORT GAMBLE FRANKLIN LODGE NO. 5, F&AM 5 Rainier Ave, Port Gamble. Meets the third thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. www.franklinlodge5.com

SUQUAMISH SUQUAMISH CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COUNCIL Meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Suquamish Elementary School Library, 18950 Park Ave. NE and works to improve the Suquamish community. 360-337-7080, hadams@ co.kitsap.wa.us YWCA ALIVE A women’s support group focusing on healing from the effects of physical and/or emotional abuse in relationships meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Suquamish. 360-551-3140

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Carry on the tradition of good local stewardship

he natural beauty and resources of North Kitsap have sustained the physical and spiritual needs of people here for millennia. Today, the First Peoples — the S’Klallam, Skokomish, and Suquamish — and the descendants of those who came later are still nurtured by the beauty and bounty of land and sea. You can learn more about our natural environment and your role as a caretaker at the following venues.

FISH PARK 228 NW Lindvig Way (between Viking Avenue and Bond Road), Poulsbo, 360394-9772, www.cityofpoulsbo.com/ parks/parks/fish_park.htm This 20.73-acre park, where Dogfish Creek flows into Liberty Bay, features nature hiking trails with interpretive signage, an arboretum, and bird and wildlife viewing platforms. GROVERS CREEK SALMON HATCHERY 23175 Indianola Road NE, Poulsbo, 360-598-3142 The hatchery is owned and operated by the Suquamish Tribe. Watch salmon make their way up the creek and the fish ladder into the holding ponds. Biologist Paul Dorn manages the Grover Creek Fish Hatchery and conducts salmon tours. Call to see when the salmon are See STEWARDSHIP, Page 55

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The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, also known as Naval Base Kitsap — Keyport, marked its centennial in 1914. File photo

Get to know the history of your new hometown Indigenous cultures. Scandinavian immigration. Logging and fishing. The U.S. Navy. What shaped North Kitsap in the past continues to influence it today. Learn more about North Kitsap’s history at these venues.

LATE 1800s/EARLY 1900s PORT GAMBLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 1 Northeast View Drive, Port Gamble 360-297-8074, www.portgamble.com/ shops/museum Located on the lower floor of the Port Gamble General Store. Exhibits include rooms with period furnishings and items depicting life and work in this former New England-style mill town, which was established in 1853 and is now a National Historic Landmark. Hours: May 1

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POULSBO MARINE SCIENCE CENTER 18743 Front St. NE, Poulsbo, 360598-4460, www.poulsbomsc.org The Marine Science Center offers an up-close introduction to the local marine ecosystem, with a tide-pool touch tank, exhibits of more than 100 species of marine animals and plants, and an aquarium (the resident octopus is a popular attraction). Presentations in 2015 include “Echinoderms – Spines, Bumps and Tube Feet, Oh My!,” “Magnificent Mollusks,” and “Curious about Crabs?” Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free. STILLWATERS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 26059 Barber Cut Off Road, Kingston, 360-297-2876,www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org Stillwaters’ wetlands are part of a larger system that includes forest, freshwater and emergent salt marsh communities. The center has trails that lead to a viewing platform on the salt marsh and estuary off Puget Sound, and ponds full of sealife. Stillwaters presents numerous classes and events all year.

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SUQUAMISH MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER Suquamish Village This museum is Washington’s secondoldest Native American museum. The museum’s architecture is reminiscent of a Coast Salish longhouse. The museum’s collection of artifacts, oral histories, photographs and contemporary items tell the story of the Suquamish people, one of the First Peoples of the region. The museum gift store features traditional items made by noted Coast Salish artists. Outside features include native plants and vegetation, and a story circle. Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; in new museum, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $15 families, $5 per adult, $3 for seniors (55 and older), $3 children 5-17, children younger than 5 free.

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NAVAL UNDERSEA MUSEUM 1 Garnett Way, Keyport, 360-396-4148 www.history.navy.mil/museums/keyport/index1.htm This museum is one of several Naval History & Heritage Command museums in the United States. Artifacts on display include major U.S. torpedoes, a Confederate mine from the Civil War, torpedo tubes from the ballistic missile submarine USS Tecumseh, and a simulation of the control room from the fast-attack submarine Greenling. Audio, video and hands-on activities. Admission: Free. Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Tuesdays October to May.

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A fish sculpture overlooks trails at Fish Park, a 21-acre park on the Dogfish Creek estuary.

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LEARN ... on the Hansville Greenway trails. The greenway is 245 acres, extending from Buck Lake to Hansville. It includes the west shore of Buck Lake, two beaver ponds, other wetlands, and a portion of Hawk’s Hole Creek, which flows from Lower Hawk’s Pond to Hood Canal. Most of the land is second- and third-growth forest. The main entrance to the trail system is at Buck Lake County Park. Norwegian Point Park is the Puget Sound terminus of the Hansville Greenway trail system, but is not part of the Greenway. Buck Lake Park features a boat ramp for non-motorized watercraft, lake swimming, trout fishing, and trailheads to the Hansville Greenway Wildlife Corridor. POINT NO POINT COUNTY PARK A 60.8-acre park, located at the end of Point No Point Road off Hansville Road. The Treaty of Point No Point was negotiated and signed here in 1855; Point No Point Lighthouse was built in 1879. The lighthouse is open weekends noon to 4 p.m. April to September. The beach has sweeping views of Admiralty Inlet and neighboring islands, and is a popular salmon-fishing venue. A perfect place to build sand castles, fly kites, stroll, or spend a day at the beach.

INDIANOLA INDIANOLA WATERFRONT AND WOODLAND PRESERVE Trails wind through this 80.91-acre preserve, which features forest, shoreline, and wetlands.

Professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler helped open the Port Gamble S’Klallam Skate Park in April 2014. Molly Neely-Walker

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CARPENTER LAKE RESERVE AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Carpenter Lake is the center of this 67-acre county nature preserve. A boardwalk with numerous viewing platforms leads across a bog and a salt marsh to the lake. The trailhead is located behind Richard Gordon Elementary School off Barber Cut Off Road.

FISH PARK A 21-acre park on the Dogfish Creek estuary on Lindvig Way between Bond Road and Viking Avenue. Arboretum, bird and wildlife viewing, boardwalk, nature hiking trails, interpretive signage, pedestrian bridges, sitting areas, winding paths.

MIKE WALLACE PARK 25864 Washington Blvd., Kingston Boat launch, kayak float, visitors’ dock. Ample parking for trailers. Farmers market, live music, and other events during the spring, summer and fall. An ideal starting point for a walk to nearby North Beach and Apple Tree Cove. 360-2973545, www.portofkingston.org NORTH KITSAP HERITAGE PARK North Kitsap Heritage Park consists of more than 800 acres of second-growth forest, with several miles of biking and walking trails. This park has no restrooms, and is pack-it-in/pack-it-out with no trash collection.

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ISLAND LAKE COUNTY PARK 1087 NW Island Lake Road, Poulsbo. This 23-acre park offers swimming areas, a fishing pier, trails, picnic area, playground, community center and restrooms. KITSAP MEMORIAL STATE PARK Located on Highway 3 north of Hood Canal Bridge, in Lofall. Campground with numerous sites and small cabins, a baseball and soccer field, a playground, and a rocky beach. MURIEL IVERSON WILLIAMS WATERFRONT PARK Located downtown on Liberty Bay. Kvelstad Pavilion (available for private rentals), picnic areas, restrooms, and a boardwalk to American Legion Park.

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North Kitsap is conducive to an active lifestyle

f you enjoy an active lifestyle, North Kitsap is your paradise. Mild winters and warm, beautiful summers are conducive to indoor and outdoor activities.

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WHITE HORSE GOLF COURSE 22795 Three Lions Place NE, Kingston (off South Kingston Road) 360-297-4468 www.whitehorsegolf.com 18 holes on a challenging course designed by Cynthia Dye McGarey. With an 11-acre practice facility and the Cedar Ridge Grill and clubhouse.

PARKS AND RECREATION POULSBO PARKS & RECREATION 19540 Front St. NE, Poulsbo, 360-7799898, www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks/ parks_parks_trails.htm Classes and sports programs for preschool, children, teens, adults, seniors.

ROWING KITSAP ROWING ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 232, Indianola 98342, www. kitsaprowing.org A competitive and recreational rowing club for 21 years and older, based in Poulsbo. KRA has women’s and men’s crews, with practices for various crews on weekday mornings, early evenings, and weekends. Members range from experienced rowers to novices.

RUNNING POULSBO RUNNING 19980 10th Ave. NE, Poulsbo, 360-7798757, www.poulsborunning.com Running group meets every Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

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SAILING POULSBO PARKS AND RECREATION The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Department offers beginning sailing courses during the summer at the Port of Poulsbo and Port of Kingston marinas. For all ages. Call 360-779-9898.

SKATEPARKS BILLY JOHNSON SKATE PARK 24700 Lindvog Road NE, Kingston Features include a bowl, mini-vert, and rails. LITTLE BOSTON SKATEPARK Little Boston Road, near the S’Klallam Tribal Center, in Little Boston. Rails, steps, vert- and mini-ramps. For Tribal members and guests. RAAB PARK SKATE PARK 18349 Caldart Ave NE, Poulsbo, 360779-9898 Vert- and mini-ramps and a pyramid.

SWIMMING NORTH KITSAP COMMUNITY POOL 1881 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo, 360396-3285

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Lap swims, lessons for all ages, water aerobics. Competitive swim programs: Kitsap Water Blossoms, synchronized swimming; Poulsbo Piranhas (www. poulsbopiranhas. com), for swimmers 6 and older.

YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES NORTH KITSAP LITTLE LEAGUE, NORTH KITSAP BABE RUTH, NORTH KITSAP GIRLS SOFTBALL Snider Park, 22898 Viking Way NW, Poulsbo. Babe Ruth League: 360-6971777 or www.nkbaberuth.org. Little League: 360-697-2391 or www.nkll.org. NORTH KITSAP LACROSSE Competitive lacrosse league for middle school and high school teams. www.nklax.org NORTH KITSAP SOCCER CLUB The North Kitsap Soccer Club is part of a network that includes more than 1,300 soccer players throughout the state. For children ages 5-18. www.northkitsapsoccer.org KINGSTON YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION A nonprofit dedicated to organized youth sports in North Kitsap. Sports include PeeWee football, basketball, cheerleading, wrestling. www.kingstonyouthsports.com

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... about our schools

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rom preschool to post-secondary, North Kitsap’s educational opportunities are diverse. Private and public schools embrace creativity in the classroom, allowing students to thrive. North Kitsap’s educational offerings serve as the bridge between childhood and adulthood, granting every student the skills they need to succeed in a technology-driven world.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORTH KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT Patty Page, superintendent 18360 Caldart Ave., Poulsbo, 360-3963001, www.nkschools.org The North Kitsap School District is comprised of six elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and a Parent Assisted Learning Program.

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NORTH KITSAP SCHOOL BOARD The North Kitsap School Board is composed of five members who are elected in districtwide elections and represent all constituents within the boundaries of the North Kitsap School District. The board meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the district offices. DISTRICT 1 CINDY WEBSTER-MARTINSON, vice president and legislative

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The North Kitsap High School Vikings volleyball team bring home a trophy from the state championship meet in 2013. Contact: 360-598-2051, bworthington@nkschools.org DISTRICT 4 SCOTT HENDEN, liaison to WIAA Contact: 360-297-4433, shenden@ nkschools.org DISTRICT 5 BILL WEBB, liaison to the City of Poulsbo and Kingston Community Advisory Committee Contact: 360-297-5573, bwebb@ nkschools.com

POULSBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 18531 Noll Road NE, Poulsbo Claudia Alves, principal 360-396-3500

POULSBO MIDDLE SCHOOL 2003 Hostmark St., Poulsbo Diane Otterby, principal 360-396-3200

SUQUAMISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 18950 Park Ave. NE, Suquamish Jon Torgerson, principal 360-396-3850

HIGH SCHOOLS NORTH KITSAP HIGH SCHOOL 1780 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo Judson Miller, principal 360-396-3100

VINLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 22104 Rhododendron Lane NW, Poulsbo Charley McCabe, principal 360-396-3600

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS RICHARD GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 26331 Barber Cut Off Road NE, Kingston Karen Tollefson, principal 360-396-3800

DAVID WOLFLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 27089 Highland Road NE, Kingston Benjamin Degnin, principal 360-394-6800

HILDER PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 15650 Central Valley Road, Poulsbo Deb Foreman, principal 360-396-3750

MIDDLE SCHOOLS KINGSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 9000 NE West Kingston Road, Kingston Craig Barry, principal 360-396-3400

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KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL 26201 Siyaya Ave. NE, Kingston Christy Cole, principal 360-396-3300 CHIEF KITSAP ACADEMY 5838 Sandy Hook Road, Suquamish Fabian Castilleja, principal 360-394-8597 (For grades 6-12. Operated and funded in part by the Suquamish Tribe; graduates receive a North Kitsap School District diploma)

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Kingston High School’s class of 2014.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS BIG VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL 24687 Big Valley Road NE, Poulsbo 360-697-1598 Preschool classes for children in the North Kitsap area. CHILDREN’S GARDEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3805 NE Sawdust Hill Road, Poulsbo Kristen Sundquist, director 360-779-1225, www.cgmspoulsbo.com Preschool and kindergarten classes for children ages 21/2 to 6, set in a oneroom schoolhouse surrounded by 10 acres of pasture and woodlands. THE FARM MONTESSORI SCHOOL 17197 Clear Creek Road NW, Poulsbo 360-779-2620 Classes for 68 students ages 3-6. GATEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 705 Lincoln Road NE, Poulsbo

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Michael Forney, executive director 360-779-9189 , www. gatewaychristianschools.org A Christ-centered education for grades K-9. Affiliated with Gateway Fellowship Church, an Assembly of God fellowship. GOOD SHEPHERD MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL 15439 Sandy Hook Road NE, Poulsbo 360-779-2345, http://gspreschool.com A Christ-centered Montessori education for children ages 3 to kindergarten. The teaching style blends practical life exercises with sensorial activities, language skills, math, geography and Bible stories. POULSBO ADVENTIST SCHOOL 1700 Lincoln Road NE, Poulsbo 360-779-6290, http://anim69. adventistschoolconnect.org/ A Christian education for grades 1-8. The school is a ministry of Poulsbo Seventh Day Adventist Church.

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SILVERWOOD SCHOOL 14000 Central Valley Road, Poulsbo Susan Radtke, head of school 360-697-7526, www.silverwoodschool. org Offers an interactive and interdisciplinary approach to learning for children in grades 1-6. TRILLIUM SCHOOL 20830 Indianola Road, Indianola 360-297-3733, www.trilliumschool.org Offers education in the Sudbury tradition with student-directed learning for ages 5-19. WEST SOUND ACADEMY 16571 Creative Drive, Poulsbo Barrie Hillman, head of school 360-598-5954, www. westsoundacademy.org A college preparatory school with a high level of scholarship and artistic expression for grades 6-12.

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The North Kitsap High School Vikings football team marches on to the field for a game in 2014.

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Olympic College in Poulsbo offers a range of two- and four-year degrees and also has an extension of Western Washington University.

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NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN 16301 Creative Drive NE, Poulsbo 360-779-9993, www.ncad.edu Offers a well-rounded experience in the arts and a bachelor of fine arts program in visual communications. NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE, LITTLE BOSTON SATELLITE SITE 31912 Little Boston Road NE, Kingston Regina Corpuz, 360-297-6279 The satellite site offers two-year degrees in science with possibilities of offering four-year degrees in the future.

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OLYMPIC COLLEGE, POULSBO CAMPUS 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo. Call 360-394-2700. Email poulsbocampus@olympic.edu. The Poulsbo campus is a branch of the main campus in Bremerton. It offers a variety of courses leading to associate degrees in arts and sciences, as well as the first two years of undergraduate degree programs. The college also offers non-credit classes for employment enrichment, retraining and professional and technical programs. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, AT OLYMPIC COLLEGE POULSBO 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo. Call 360-394-2700. Email poulsbocampus@olympic.edu.

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Washington State University offers four-year degree studies at the Olympic College Poulsbo site. WESTERN ON THE PENINSULAS 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo. Kathy Johnson, email Kathy.johnson@ wwu.edu, 360-394-2733 Western on the Peninsulas is a satellite campus of Western Washington University, serving Kitsap, Peninsula and Clallam counties. Western on the Peninsula offers degree and community programs in Poulsbo, Bremerton and Port Angeles. Currently, bachelor degrees in business administration, environmental science, environmental policy, elementary education, and human resources are offered.

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A rainbow appears over Point No Point. The point’s marsh, in the foreground, attracts a large number of migratory birds. ANNUAL RAINFALL

POULSBO 2014 TEMPERATURES January high 56.4; low 25.3 February high 58.6; low 15.2 March high 69.5; low 28.3 April high 82.2; low 34.1 May high 86.4; low 38.9 June high 77.0; low 43.1 July high 90.5; low 47.6 August high 94.4; low 48.5 September high 87.4; low 40.9 October high 76.3; low 40.4 November high 60.0; low 19.8 December high 59.2; low 20.7

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HANSVILLE 2014 TEMPERATURES January high 54.7; low 35.5 February high 55.2; low 18.9 March high 57.2; low 34.5 April high 62.7; low 39.8 May high 70.8; low 45.2

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ANNUAL RAINFALL 2014: 31.60 inches 2013: 19.71 inches 2012: 35.98 inches 2011: 25.40 inches 2010: 20.49 inches 2009: 23.68 inches — Source: SkunkBayWeather.com

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