Bremerton Patriot, May 15, 2015

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PATRIOT BREMERTON

KITSAP WEEK: STEP UP TO THE STAGE WITH ‘THE DROWSY CHAPERONE’

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 | Vol. 18, No. 10 | WWW.BREMERTONPATRIOT.COM | 50¢

IN THIS EDITION

Terrorism threat level raised at NBK Election BY PETER O’CAIN POCAIN@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM

BREMERTON — If lines to enter Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) have seemed a little long than usual lately, there’s a reason. On May 7, the Department of Defense raised the terrorism threat level to Force

NEWS Bomb scare shuts down SR 304 for an hour

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OPINION Fond memories of 1960s-1970s Kitsap

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EDUCATION Ten teachers earn National Board certs

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“This change was a prudent measure to establish a proactive, unpredictable frequency of actions to mitigate threats to an installation and protect personnel, assets, resources and infrastructure,” said Sheila Murray, Navy spokeswoman. “Allow plenty of time; please SEE THREAT LEVEL, A9

Husband and wife competing for District 6 BY PETER O’CAIN

PORT ORCHARD — Candidates for the November 2015 election began filing with the Kitsap County Auditor May 11. One race to watch is Bremerton Council District 6, in which incumbent Roy Runyon is running against of all people, his wife, Kim Faulkner. Runyon and Faulkner were unavailable for comment at press time. Below are Bremerton positions open for election and the candidates who’ve filed. This list will be updated as more candidates file.

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Bremerton City Council District 2 candidates: Incumbent Leslie Daugs had not filed at press time. District 4 candidates: Greg Wheeler (incumbent). District 6 candidates: Richard Huddy; Kim Faulkner; Roy Runyon (incumbent).

Richard Sherman tells local students to be courageous PORT ORCHARD – Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman advised students to be courageous during a special visit to Cedar Heights Junior High May 7. The 6-foot-3-inch 27-yearold star player spoke with several hundred children at the school gym and encouraged them to show their character and strength by not bullying fellow students.

filing begins

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Jean Schanen of Start Now Garden shows her leafy greens to a customer. The Thursday Bremerton Farmers Market opened May 7. Schanen has been coming to the market for over 10 years. She grows her produce in an urban garden at her home in Bremerton. She’s been active in urban gardening for 35 years.

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shooting at a Texas cartoon contest featuring drawings of the Prophet Mohammed. NBK was mum as to the specifics of security changes, but did say gate security will be amped up a bit. The idea is to be unpredictable — making it harder for potential threats to plan an attack.

FARMERS MARKET OPEN

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SPORTS McGee, Monzon star at meet

Protection Condition Level Bravo, the third level of a five tier scale. It’s defined as “An increased and predictable threat of terrorism.” According to CNN, the change is not due to a specific threat, but because the military was concerned about several recent events, including a

Sherman was welcomed to raucous applause as he ran down the front row of students seated on the gym floor and let loose a series of high-fives. “I’m here to talk to you guys about courage,” Sherman said. Everyone encounters situations where they make a decision to be courageous or act fearfully, he said. “And how you react to those situations kind of shows your character and shows who you SEE SHERMAN, A9

Bremerton School District Director Position 1 candidates: Naomi Evans; Fred Downey; Pat Sullivan. Director Position 2 candidates: J. David Rubie (incumbent). Director Position 3 candidates: Colleen Smidt; Tony Stephens; Phil Sehorn.

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Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman speaks at Cedar Heights Junior High School on May 7.

Port of Bremerton District No. 1 Commissioner District 1 candidates: Cary Bozeman; John R. Poppe. A countywide list of filings can be found at http://www. kitsapgov.com/aud/elections. htm.

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