Kingston Community News, January 29, 2016

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Pope, S’Klallam negotiating easement Tribe’s presence on old mill site could be reestablished

By RICHARD WALKER

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PORT GAMBLE — Emotionally, the moment was impactful.

Representatives of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and Pope Resources stood on the old mill site on July 23 to bless the begin-

ning of the final cleanup of the site and the nearshore.

And then, an ancestral song was sung and the S’Klallam language was spoken, here

at this place the grandparents’ grandparents knew as Teekalet. And what was past was made present.

“For me, it was a breath of fresh air,” Port Gamble S’Klallam Chairman Jeromy Sullivan recalled on

Jan. 25.

“Most people in my generation have learned more about where we were, and how we ended up on the reservation side [of the bay]. We’ve learned about the Port Gamble mill site.

So, that song and prayer on that side [of the bay] was impactful. It was a real blessing for the Tribe.”

And now, as the final cleanup project nears its midway point, negotiations See TEEKALET, Page 2

Olympic League swimming title for KHS Final tally: $59,000 for Neighbor Aid

By RICHARD WALKER

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KINGSTON — The community contributed just over $59,000 to ShareNet’s 2015 Neighbor Aid campaign.

That’s $2,000 more than the 2014 campaign and equals about a third of ShareNet’s annual budget. And each contribution makes a big difference in the non-profit agency’s efforts to ensure all North End residents have access to food, can keep a roof over their heads, and can keep the utilities on.

“The programs that ShareNet has been able to bring to the greater Kingston area since See NEIGHBORS, Page 3

North Kitsap and Kingston swimmers leave the start blocks to begin the first heat of the 50 freestyle event, Jan. 21 at North Kitsap Community Pool. The North Kitsap Vikings were ultimately beaten by the Kingston Buccaneers in their Olympic League matchup by a score of 93-77.

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Next stop: Divisional invitational Feb. 3 in Port Angeles

By GERALD MCLAIN Special to the Kingston Community News

POULSBO — The Kingston Buccaneers boys swim team won the

Olympic League title Jan. 21, defeating the North Kitsap Vikings 93-77 to maintain a perfect regular-season record.

The showdown between

two of the best swim teams in the state took place at the North Kitsap Community Pool, the home pool for both teams.

The first event for the evening, the 200 medley, produced a state tournament-qualifying time. The Kingston medley team of Tim Gallagher, Nolan Platz, Hunter Parini and Quincy

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Walker took first place with a time of 1:46.61. This effort bested their opponents by 1.34 seconds and qualified for the state meet by 1.29 seconds.

Six of the 11 swim meet events produced state-qualifying times.

“It is a spirited competition between us,” North Kitsap coach Greg Braun

said. “They know each other, swimming the same pool and sharing the same locker room. This meet brings out the best in these kids.”

Three standout swimmers for the Vikings this evening were Thor Breitbarth, Nathan Ramey, See SWIMMING, Page 3

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Teekalet

Continued from page 1 are taking place that could reestablish the S’Klallam presence on the old mill site for the first time since 1853.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is in line to receive a $1.5 million grant from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program, or ESRP. According to Fish and Wildlife, the Tribe would use the grant and other funds “to protect the mill site from future development with a conservation easement … for the purpose of restoration, returning the site to a more natural state for future generations.”

The site is across Port Gamble Bay from Point Julia and the Port Gamble S’Klallam reser vation, where the S’Klallam people relocated after the mill was established in 1853.

The Tribe and Pope Resources are working

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together “to develop a vision for the future of the site that includes restoration, a park setting and recognition of Tribal history,” according to Fish and Wildlife.

ESRP funding comes from the state Building Construction Fund, NOAA’s Community Based Restoration Program, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A match of cash or in-kind services equaling 33 percent of the grant is required.

Adrian Miller, Pope Resources’ manager of policy and environment, said the Tribe is negotiating a conservation easement for the southern two-thirds of the 26-acre site. The first cleanup period, July to January, is wrapping up.

The cleanup is scheduled to be completed during the second period, July 2016 to January 2017, and Pope Resources “would love to see a number of issues related to Port Gamble Bay resolved in 2016,” including the conservation easement, Miller said.

Both sides are talking about a park-like setting on that portion of the old mill/Teekalet site, with a restored beach where clams and oysters thrive again and the story of the bay’s First Peoples can be told.

“The culture of the Port Gamble S’Klallam is part and parcel of the town.

They’re intertwined,” Miller said. “I think any development that looks at incorporating that culture would be a positive of the town, as long as it’s consistent with the Tribe’s history and their view of that history. It’s not just good for the town and for the Tribe, but for residents and visitors to Kitsap County.”

Noting that the easement and how the site might be used are under negotiation, Sullivan would like to someday stand on the old Teekalet site and welcome canoes traveling on the Canoe Journey. The Canoe Journey is an annual gathering of canoe cultures.

“It would be great story for the S’Klallam people to

host” the Canoe Journey on the former mill site, Sullivan said.

Both sides are careful in their discussion of the negotiations, but say their relationship, which has at times been adversarial, has improved. Sullivan spoke appreciatively of Miller, and Miller reciprocated.

“Pope Resources and the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe are in mediation and there are lots of things we’re talking about in terms of potential ideas,” Miller said.

“Mediation has given us an opportunity to exchange points of views and get to know each other better.” Speaking for Pope Resources, he said, “We’ve found that experience valuable and constructive on a number of fronts. I believe our relationship has improved significantly as part of that discussion.”

Largest piling removal project in Puget Sound Port Gamble Bay is one

of seven priority bays identified for cleanup under the Puget Sound Initiative.

The initiative was established to coordinate efforts to restore and protect the health of Puget Sound by 2020.

The bay is home to several species of shellfish and finfish, and is also prime spawning habitat for Pacific herring, an important forage fish for salmon.

A sawmill operated by Pope & Talbot Inc. manufactured forest products in Port Gamble Bay from 1853 to 1995. Those mill operations — which included wood chipping, log rafting, and storage — left wood waste in and near the bay, at some places as thick as 20 feet, according to the Department of Ecology.

Tests determined that wood waste is the source of such contaminants as petroleum hydrocarbons and dioxins, which have turned up in shellfish tissue samples.

When completed, the final cleanup — subject of an agreement between

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Pope Resources and the state Department of Ecology — will cost an estimated $20 million, paid for

by Pope Resources.

By the time this project is completed, 6,000 creosote-coated pilings, overwater structures and 70,000 cubic yards of wood waste and contaminated sediments will have been removed.

Wood waste located close to shore will have been dredged and remaining areas contaminated by wood waste capped with clean material.

Eelgrass, which provides shelter for Pacific herring and crab, will have been transplanted in the cleaned areas.

Water quality will be monitored for 10 years.

Residents can stay on top of the cleanup project at PortGambleBayCleanup. com, or www.ecy.wa.gov/ cleanup/3444.html.

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Continued from page 1 2008 are all dependent on funding from local residents and businesses,” ShareNet executive director Mark Ince wrote in a column in December.

“Programs like F2GO (Food to Grow On, in our four local public schools), Crisis Assistance (energy shutoff and eviction prevention), and Fresh Look (produce distribution) are all funded through donations made by people like you.”

“Your support, whether time, money, or service, ensures ShareNet can continue to operate. If you met our clients directly, they would tell you themselves how grateful they are.

We extend that gratitude toward you.”

ShareNet is a state-registered non-profit operating under the 501c3 of Bayside

Swimming

Continued from page 1 and Simon Hoke. Hoke knocked a full minute off of his personal best in the 500 freestyle. “I didn’t see that one coming. He did great,” Braun said. Ramey

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Community Church.

ShareNet operates a food bank and thrift store, and provides emergency food provision, emergency power and rental assistance for residents faced with shut-off notices or eviction, and a weekend take-home food program for school children.

This year, ShareNet begins offering COMPASS Vocational Services at its site and other locations to be determined. Services include vocational assessment, one on one counseling, case management, and

education and skill-building workshops.

ShareNet’s ser vice area is Kingston, Eglon, Hansville, Indianola, Little Boston, Port Gamble, and some border addresses in Poulsbo and Suquamish.

The rest of North Kitsap is served by Fishline.

ShareNet is affiliated with the Kitsap County Food Bank Coalition, the Washington Food Coalition, Feeding America, Food Lifeline, and Northwest Harvest. The purchasing power of these networks helps ShareNet stretch

every dollar.

“The myth still persists that food banks get everything donated, so there’s little cost in operating one,” Ince wrote. “Some food banks do attempt to operate from purely donated stock, but ShareNet has always wanted to offer more than randomly donated goods of varying quality and freshness.

“Depending on the alliances and connections they’ve made and qualified for, food banks do receive donated food, and upon further qualification some small federal funding. Any funding of that type also comes with the cost of administering and reporting on it. But neither stream is anywhere near enough to operate at our current service levels.”

He added, “News of the economy is better and, probably as a result, donations are significantly down

swam a state-qualifying 100 breaststroke, winning the event with a time of 1:05.96. Breitbarth won the 100 freestyle event, beating Kingston’s Ethan Fox by .17 second. Breitbarth and Fox both posted state-qualifying times.

In the end, it was

Kingston’s core group of speedsters that produce their first-ever Olympic League championship. “In my 21 years of coaching, this is the best group of high schoolers I’ve had the pleasure to work with,” Kingston coach Mark Van Huis said. “I’ve been ner-

vous about this meet all day. I’m happy with these results.”

The Buc’s Ethan Fox took first place in the 200 individual medley with a state-qualifying time of 2:03.34. Tim Gallagher swam 5:11.83 in the 500 freestyle and qualified

More people are working lowerwage jobs, more of these jobs are part-time, and more Baby Boomers without adequate retirement are crossing that threshold — and ours — everyday.” — Mark Ince, ShareNet

… This is true even while food bank service numbers have not significantly declined, the way you might expect them to in an improved economy.

“Research suggests several reasons for this: more people are working lower-wage jobs, more of these jobs are part-time, and more Baby Boomers without adequate retirement are crossing that threshold — and ours — everyday.”

If you have a need or would like to contribute to ShareNet as a donor or volunteer, here’s the contact info. n Street address: ShareNet, 6061 United Road (off Highway 107), Kingston. n Mailing address: P.O. Box 250, Kingston, WA 98346. n Phone: 360-297-2266. n Online: www.sharenetfoodbank.org.

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Sophomore Quincy Walker posted a state-qualifying 100 backstroke, winning with a time of 58.82. The 400 freestyle relay team of Ethan Fox, Tim Gallagher, Bryce Hoffer, and Quincy Walker finished the meet

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This was the final regular-season meet for the Buccaneers. Next: the divisional invitational Feb. 3 at William Shore Memorial Pool in Port Angeles.

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Make getting involved one of your resolutions A community is a reflection of the involvement of its residents. Parks, streets, the business and residential landscape, public services, the efficiency of local government — they all took shape based on the input and involvement of people like you.

Do your part and make a difference.

There are vacancies on the following county boards and committees. Go to www.kitsapgov.com/volunteer/current.htm, call 360-337-4650, or email rpirtle@ co.kitsap.wa.us: ■ Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council.

■ Commission on Children and Youth.

■ Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.

■ Juvenile Department Citizens Advisory B oard.

■ Juvenile Department Community Diversion Board.

■ Non-Motorized Citizens Advisory Committee.

■ Noxious Weed Control Board.

■ Planning Commission.

■ Suquamish Citizens Advisory Committee.

■ Veterans Advisory Board.

You don’t have to serve as an elected or appointed official to make a difference. Be an active and informed resident. Participate in the process. Remember, your local officials are empowered to make decisions on your behalf; make sure your voice is heard.

■ North Kitsap School Board members meet at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of most months at the district offices board room, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo.

■ Port commissioners in Eglon, Indianola, and Kingston make decisions that affect the marine environment, commerce and economic development, and transportation.

Eglon port commissioners meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the Eglon Community Center. Check www.portofindianola.com/event-calendar and www.portofkingston.org for commission meeting schedule.

■ Commissioners of the Poulsbo Fire District meet at 4 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the headquarters fire station at 911 Liberty Road, Poulsbo.

■ The North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners meets at 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the district’s headquarters station, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE, near Kingston.

■ Village Green Metropolitan Park District commissioners meet at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at NKF&R’s headquarters station, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE. ■ Kitsap Public Utility District commissioners meet at 9:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 1431 Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo.

■ The Kingston Citizens Advisory Council meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at NKF&R’s headquarters Station, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE. ■ The Suquamish Citizens Advisory Committee meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Suquamish Elementary School Library, 18950 Park Ave. NE, Suquamish.

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Start thinking about Fourth of July It’s time to start thinking about the Fourth of July in Kingston.

For the past 14-some years, I have been involved in production of the Kingston 4th of July Celebration. What a joy it has been to walk the parade route, go to the concerts in Mike Wallace Park, check out the Ball Race and see so many happy faces in Kingston. The best, though, is always to see the faces on everyone (especially the kids) when the fireworks are going off over Apple Tree Cove.

This project has been a labor of love and I have enjoyed working with many dozens of people over the years to make the whole thing work. Last year, I took a back seat in the process. Now, there is a new team working on bringing you the 2016 celebration.

Kingston’s Melanie Poole is spearheading the efforts this year. If you want to get involved, she will need a lot of help. Please get in touch with Melanie, mr.poole18@ gmail.com.

The BIG piece of Kingston’s great Fourth of July Celebration is the financial support contributed by our residents and businesses each year. None of the stuff comes for free.

Major costs include insurance, music and music production, fireworks, and the floating barge for the fireworks display. You will soon be asked to contribute what you can to keep our great tradition going.

It would be wonderful to have a major sponsor come along and produce our celebration, but it would mean we give up our local control of the event. I am not sure how you think about that.

I just want to remind all the people who enjoy Kingston’s biggest event of each year: the party needs your help. Please contact Melanie and see what you can do to help

the team create another edition of “The Best Fourth Of July Celebration in the Northwest.”

PETE DEBOER Kingston

Belated praise for Kori Henry A recent farewell letter for the Port of Kingston’s executive director reminded me that we had never thanked his predecessor, Kori Henry.

I was fortunate to be a new port commissioner as Kori became responsible for all the port’s business, including our SoundRunner passenger-only ferry service.

With SoundRunner in mid-stride, Kori turned it to a first-class operation.

In two weeks, a business plan and budget were in place. A docking strategy was worked out for Kingston, King County and Kitsap Transit ferries.

Costs were reduced, doubling SoundRunner’s farebox recovery rate. She rode the boats, kept customers informed, got their input, and improved operations.

Aggressively pursuing maintenance, she kept up reliable service.

Should Kitsap Transit resume the service, their success will have been built

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on what Kori accomplished.

Kori updated the port’s master plan and made it a reality. Acquiring properties needed for future development, she also rehabilitated them for immediate public use. That included saving the big boulder by the preschool by moving it to the port.

Upon the generous donation of the Kingston Hotel property, she cleaned up what had been an eightyear eyesore. Through public meetings and surveys, Kori developed a park design and then won a large, competitive grant to build it in 2016.

At our Seattle Boat Show booth, we found ourselves bombarded with compliments from boaters who visited Kingston, attributable to Kori’s motivation and hands-on leadership.

She ensured the marina’s future by getting the technical work done and forging the federal, state, local and tribal relationships needed for replacement of our pilings, marina dredging and next year’s rehabilitation of our covered moorage.

Credit for our Christmas lights belongs to the volunteers who work nine months each year to create them. Besides pioneering this project, Kori and her kids built lights and she

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There’s more to say than words available. Leaders are best measured by what they leave in their wake.

From a two-year perspective, I can see how blessed we were to have Kori.

Her leadership has carried over to the great staff there today.

WALT ELLIOTT Kingston

Own beliefs don’t make them true Thank you, Karla Martin, for your response to Jacque Thornton’s article (“The history of Christmas includes Puritans and pagans”) on page 10 of the December Kingston Community News.

And thanks to the editors for including your response (“From our nation’s founding, we’ve espoused equality”) on page 5 of the January KCN. We all need to be more aware that just because we hold a belief doesn’t make it necessarily true and it certainly does not mean that we should force others to believe as we do.

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Political correctness could use a new name M

uch has been mentioned lately about the annoying interference of political correctness (PC) in the conservative political arena.

This seems particularly so with the 2016 Republican presidential candidates who declare they’re fed up with what they perceive as the political and media elite’s cultural disdain.

It’s difficult for some to understand the intrigue of presidential contenders purposefully ignoring political correctness, candidates like Ted (voters-gonna-spank-Hillary) Cruz, Donald (Mexicansare-all-drug-dealing-rapists) Trump, Jeb (anchor-babies) Bush, Ben (Muslimsshouldn’t-be-president) Carson, Mike (lying-transwomen-joke) Huckabee, and Chris (block-all-Syrian-refugees) Christie.

Sexism, racism, nationalism, and intolerance are all examples of “political

AS IT TURNS OUT

By MARYLIN OLDS incorrectness.” While Dems try to decrease hate speech with PC, Republicans have had their own way with “conservative correctness.”

Remember the Dixie Chicks country music group, after they shared their disappointment with a London audience just prior to the Iraq War? The group leader told the crowd, “Just so you know, we're on the good side with y'all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we're ashamed that the President of the

United States is from Texas.”

They were brave enough to make a comment opposing their nation invading Iraq. After that they were called treasonous and worse for using their first amendment freedom of speech rights. It took the media far longer to gather up that courage.

How about those “Freedom fries,” instead of French fries, because France declined to join us against Iraq?

More recently, there’s “job creators” instead of the wealthy, and “class warfare” instead of inequality.

Currently, candidates — Cruz in particular — ridicule President Obama for not calling ISIL “radical Islamic terrorists.” Obama and his administration have stated they want a clear distinction that we’re not at war with Islam.

Islam has done nothing wrong. Instead, they’re called “radical terrorists”

who have perverted Islam.

The conservative presidential candidates have PC working for them in several ways. They can fight the “good fight” against political correctness for their own sake or their constituents’ sake (or entertainment) — and PC (and the AP Stylebook) protects the candidates every bit as much as it does for socially excluded groups.

Candidates also conveniently blame political correctness for quite literally any or all of America’s problems. No fooling. Try terrorism being caused

by PC and “illegal immigrants” caused by PC, etc.

Last, but not least, political correctness also provides the perfect scapegoat when the candidates say something exceptionally appalling, or something they know full well is misleading or fabricated.

So they can say whatever they want or shrug off whatever they don’t want — all without consequence

or responsibility. Brave truth-tellers? I think not.

Andrew Rosenthal, in the New York Times Editor’s Blog, writes that Trump’s political incorrectness popularity is “rooted in the culture of white outrage, which in turn is based on the idea that efforts to win equal rights for minorities, women, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans and others have somehow resulted in discrimination against white people.”

Trump and some other candidates remember the good old “Mad Men” days of sexism, racism and homophobia in the 1960s, before PC. But today, that powerful white male is a bit discombobulated. Look at what a black president has done (or has allowed to be done) to the U.S.: “radical Islam terrorists,” “illegal immigration,” and equal rights for minorities, gays/lesbians/transgenders, and those darned “hormonal women.”

“Since 1964, the Democratic Party has served as the political home of the major rights revolutions — civil and voting rights for racial and ethnic minorities, criminal defendants’ rights, women’s rights, reproductive rights, gay rights, rights to sexual privacy. Each of these revolutions has changed the moral order and norm of permissible language,” writes the New York Times’ Thomas B. Edsall.

So, what exactly is “political correctness,” you may still ask. Basically, all organized religions, as well as unorganized atheists, have something just like it that is called the Golden Rule or the Ethic of Reciprocity or the like. Everyone knows it, it’s simple: Strive to treat other people like you want them to treat you.

— Marylin Olds is an opinion columnist.

Questions and comments are always welcome at marylin.olds@gmail.com.

Public Meetings Feb. 1 Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Poulsbo City Hall Council Chambers, 200 NE Moe St., Poulsbo.

Agenda: Public hearing on the draft update to the Comprehensive Plan. www. kitsapgov.com/boc.

Feb. 2 n Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue Conference Room, 5300 Newberry Hill Road, Silverdale.

Agenda: Public hearing on the draft update to the

Comprehensive Plan. www. kitsapgov.com/boc.

Feb. 2 n Kitsap County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Commissioners Chambers, 619 Division St., Port Orchard. www.kitsapgov. com/dcd/pc. n Eglon Port Commission, 7 p.m., Eglon Community Center.

Feb. 4 n Suquamish Citizens Advisor y Committee, 6-8 p.m., Suquamish Elementary School, 18950 Park Ave. NE, Suquamish. www. kitsapgov.com/boards/

CAC/suquamish/scac.htm.

Feb. 8 n Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Commissioners Chambers, 619 Division St., Port Orchard. Agenda: Public hearing on the draft update to the Comprehensive Plan. www.kitsapgov.com/boc. n North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners, 7:15 p.m., headquarters fire station, 26642 Miller Bay Road, Kingston. www.nkfr.org.

Feb. 10 n Kitsap County Fire

Protection District 18 (Poulsbo Fire) Board of Commissioners, 4 p.m., headquarters station, 911 NE Liberty Road, Poulsbo. www.poulsbofire.org.

Feb. 11 n North Kitsap School Board, 6 p.m., district office board room, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo. www.nkschools.org.

Feb. 16 n Kitsap County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Commissioners Chambers, 619 Division St., Port Orchard. www.kitsapgov. com/dcd/pc.

n Village Green Metropolitan Park District Commission, 6:30 p.m., North Kitsap Fire and Rescue, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston. www. myvillagegreen.org. n Indianola Port Commission, 7 p.m., Indianola Clubhouse, 20446 Indianola Road NE. www.portofindianola.com.

Feb. 22 n North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners, 7:15 p.m., headquarters fire station, 26642 Miller Bay Road,

Kingston. www.nkfr.org.

Feb. 24 n Kitsap County Fire Protection District 18 (Poulsbo Fire) Board of Commissioners, 4 p.m., headquarters station, 911 NE Liberty Road, Poulsbo. www.poulsbofire.org. n Kingston Port Commission, 7 p.m., Kingston Cove Yacht Club. www.port ofkingston.org.

Feb. 25 n North Kitsap School Board, 6 p.m., district office board room, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo. www.nkschools.org.

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in and of itself, but it is a sample of the many things they do for you.

A thank you to Dr. Berit Madsen, to RNs Ann and

Evie, and to the techs that helped me every day (including Justin and Dane). Most people in North Kitsap do not even

know that they are right here in our own neighborhood in Poulsbo.

The care they give you here is vastly superior to

what you receive from most of the American medical system these days.

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Our new branch library: Preparing for change E

veryone handles change in a different manner. One thing we know for sure is that a big change is coming to Kingston with a new community center nearing completion.

Our library will move to the Village Green in spring. We do not know exactly when yet, but your library staff will try to make the change go as smoothly as possible.

When information about our opening is known for certain, we will share it with you.

KINGSTON BRANCH LIBRARY EVENTS Family Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m. Feb. 1, 8, 22, and 29. Early literacy fun

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By TOMI WHALEN with lots of full body movement, songs, stories, and rhymes designed to build letter knowledge, vocabulary, and narrative skills.

Kingston Book Group: 10-11 a.m. Feb. 3.

Discussion will be on “The Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys.

Kingston Friends of the Library meeting: Noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 9. This organization supports the library. For more information, email kingstonfol@ hotmail.com.

Kingston Writers Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb.

9. Enjoy a friendly, supportive atmosphere to encourage writing. Beginners welcome.

A Year in the Northwest Garden: 10-11 a.m. Feb. 10. Discuss the wonders and challenges of gardening in the Pacific Northwest with fellow gardening enthusiasts.

Each month covers a new gardening topic relevant to what’s going on in your garden right now and features a few examples of in season plants to inspire your garden to new heights.

Lego Lab: 3:30-5 p.m.

Feb. 17. Lego fun for the whole family. Join us for an afternoon of building with lots of blocks, either

individually or on a team to complete a special challenge.

Classics Book Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 22.

Discussion will be on “Beowulf,” translated by Seamus Heaney.

Crafternoon: 3-4 p.m.

Feb. 25. Bring your craft projects or try one of ours.

Discover our extensive craft book collection and find inspiration for your next project. All skill levels and interests are welcome.

LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY EVENTS Family Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m. Feb. 2, 9, 16, and 23. Early literacy learning fun. Lots of full body movement, songs, stories, and rhymes designed to

build letter knowledge, vocabulary, and narrative skills.

Little Boston Book Group: Noon to 1 p.m.

Feb. 3. “Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats” by Kirsten Iversen.

Crafternoon: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17, and 24.

Bring your craft projects or try one of ours. Discover our extensive craft book collection and find inspiration for your next project.

All skill levels and interests are welcome.

Librarians’ Top Picks — Book Love: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Looking for a book to read? A librarian will share books with the word LOVE in the title.

Friends of the Library’s ‘March Forward’ book sale March 5, 7 K ingston Friends of the Library’s massive “March Forward” book sale is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. March 5 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7, at the library.

We will be clearing out all of the books that the

Kingston library is culling from its collection in anticipation of the move to the new library in April, in addition to our entire stock of donated books.

As you may know, the Kingston Friends was the first group to pledge a donation to the Village

Green Foundation and we have contributed $75,000 from our book sales and membership fees toward construction of the new community center which will house our library.

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the 20-plus years that I have been a member. The primary mission has been to support the Kingston library and provide funding for programs and services outside the Kitsap Regional Library budget (the summer reading program in Kingston and, countywide, some furniture, fixtures and repairs from time to time) and to raise money for a much-needed new library for the community.

In years past, Friends

volunteers have done maintenance at the library, cleaning and decorating.

The main source of funds have been usedbook sales(books donated by community members, library discards and, more recently, used books donated by Eagle Harbor Books), membership dues, and online sales of donated books through Thrift Books (www.ThriftBooks. com/KingstonFOL).

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Lego Lab: 3:30-5 p.m.

Feb. 24. Lego fun for the whole family. Join us for an afternoon of building with lots of blocks, either individually or on a team to complete a special challenge.

The library will be closed on Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents Day. For updated program information, go to www.

KRL.org or call us at 360297-3330.

See you at the library.

— Tomi Whalen is manager of the Kitsap Regional Library, Kingston and Little Boston. twhalen@krl.org.

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A look back at the M/V Hiyu’s storied career T

he lights are packed away, Christmas trees recycled and Kingston’s getting on with 2016.

Reminders of our community’s good heart linger when recalling those volunteers who got things done while not caring who got the credit. They decorated light poles and staffed the cold weather shelter.

Tom donated that colossal Christmas tree. The school band made great music.

Scott picked up the mike as Elvis while Steve’s braziers warmed us up.

While the port staff put lights on anything that didn’t move, it was volunteers who created the Christmas lights that the kids goggled at.

These stalwarts worked for nine months build-

Friends

Continued from page 6 n A trivia contest fundraiser in 2012. n Mini sales throughout the community, partnering with the Kingston Farmers Market, local businesses and the Village Green Apartments. n Donation of 100 books to Wolfle Elementary School as prizes to children who read every night. n “Food for Thought,” a free selection of books given to Kingston students when they pick up their school supplies through Project Backpack and weekly to Wolfle students who participate in the weekend food program. n A book tub of popular titles for selection by guests at Kingston’s new Severe Weather Shelter.

FERRYFARE ing new displays and repairing old ones: Patty Fortune, Brenda Morrow, Pam Metcalf, Hollace Vaughan, Chic Smith, Anne Mossman, Peggy Krause, Dick Coar and Jan Richards. THANKS! Want to get involved in 2016? The team starts for 2016 in the port office at 9:30 on the first Friday in March. Call 297-3545 for questions.

Is THAT our extra ferry?

No, the M/V Hiyu wasn’t brought to Kingston for the holiday overloads.

With all the ferry repairs

and maintenance going on, Hiyu got pushed out of Eagle Harbor. So what is that curious little ferry all about?

Hiyu’s riders describe the trip as “being back in a slower time,”and “more like being on a boat than in a mall” (referring to our Jumbos). According to the crews, she’s a “fun boat to operate ... handles like a little sports car.”

Though lovable, Hiyu is slow (8 to 9 knots), small (34 cars), and sparse (no coffee, and a Porta-Potty on deck). She just doesn’t have a job in today’s WSF. According to Rex Lee Carlaw: “Hiyu has run Point Defiance-Tahlequah, Anacortes-San Juan Islands, MukilteoClinton, Fauntleroy-

Vashon-Southworth, and Steilacoom-Ketron IslandAnderson Island.

“I saw her sail in from Gunderson Brothers in Portland past Kingston on a summer Sunday night in 1967. The other ferries were still busy clearing the overload and saluted her and shone their searchlights on her to welcome her to Puget Sound. She replaced the Skansonia on the Point DefianceTahlequah route.

“Hiyu had a sistership, YFB 87, built for the U.S. Navy’s Pearl Harbor to Ford Island run. I saw her barged out to Hawaii from Tacoma. ...

“Hiyu was operated one time by management on the Fauntleroy-Vashon run during a strike and carried emergency cases

and priority shipments to keep the island from being totally isolated. Hiyu one time spent several days at Port Townsend. She didn’t carry traffic but was used in a movie!”

I recall when my ship’s executive officer (XO) borrowed his neighbor’s MG and drove onboard that Ford Island ferry, only to discover that it had already left the dock.

KERSPLASH! With the top down, he was lucky to jump out as the car nosed over. Embarrassed and dripping wet, our XO made the evening news.

The Ford Island ferry was replaced by a bridge in 1999 when the USS Missouri was moved there from Bremerton to become a WWII memorial.

Hiyu became the “stand-

by” boat in 2007 but was seldom used. After two years tied to the dock, she was targeted by a KING-5 TV “Waste on the Water” exposé.

If WSF can get the funding, they’d like to decommission Hiyu and keep an Evergreen State boat (87 cars) around in standby instead. If not, Hiyu will remain the standby ferry until the fourth Olympic class boat is built in mid-2018. Then, a Superclass ferry will become available for standby duty and maybe Hiyu can find herself a home where lovable, slow sports cars are valued.

— FerryFare is written

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

n Gift certificates for FOL book-sale books, which can be purchased in $5 increments and given as Halloween treats, stocking stuffers, or as thank yous, incentives or rewards. Gift certificates can be redeemed at the library where the Friends maintain a shelf of books for sale or at one of the Friends of the Library sales held throughout the year. n Sponsorship of a P Patch plot at the community garden for the Kingston Library’s Young People’s Program Department.

We are very much looking forward to the new library, which will include permanent shelving for the Friends of the Library collections so that members will no longer be required to box and haul books and tables to book

sale sites. (We are grateful to the young people in the Kiwanis and Rotary programs at Kingston High School for their pledge of assistance for set up and take down of the upcoming March sale.)

The Friends meet at noon the second Tuesday of every month at the Kingston Community Center. All are welcome.

New volunteers are sought to help with book sales, transporting books to Kent to the Thrift Books warehouse, and planning and preparing for serving the community in the future in the new library.

Also, the Friends helped secure a grant for the Wolfle Elementary School library of $1,000 for new books through the Northwest Literacy Foundation. The foundation also supplied a grant

which will bring children’s author/illustrator Richard Jesse Watson to Wolfle on March 10. Every child in the school will get to

attend a session with the author who, in addition to talking about his books, will offer a drawing lesson.

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Love, and new life, in the ‘month for lovers’ F

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ebruary is the month for lovers, or so say all the advertisements. And those same advertisements indicate that if you don’t take your significant other out to eat or buy them candy or flowers or diamonds, there will be problems.

But I say February is the month of winter’s-almost-over and spring’s-almost-here.

Flowers in my garden are starting to peek little pointy green spikes up to

assess the world. Too cold yet? Is it OK to come up and look around? Maybe a little early, but I’ll leave my periscope in place.

In my world, February is a month for getting things done. Packing away all the holiday gear ... well, not just packing it away, but storing it. Cleaning out and packing away the holiday glassware — those extra large platters, those wine glasses with holly on them, the cute angel napkin rings, and those special

place mats.

Lots to do and, in my case, lots of decisions to make. Is it time to give away any of these holiday decorations or things?

Maybe. I sort have been asking the kids if they want to take home anything.

The answer is usually no, but I keep trying. Maybe I’ll start giving this stuff away as Christmas presents. They can’t say no then, can they?

February is also a month of special events. My par-

ents were married on Feb. 3, 1934. My sister has a child born in February. I have an almost grandchild born in February and, of course, there is Valentine’s Day. So this is a special month is lots of ways.

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Our volunteers contact 36 local businesses who post “Shelter Open” signs in their windows. The shelters are open to all.

It takes a lot of folks and energy to make our SWS happen. If you are interested in being involved, please volunteer. All volunteers undergo a background check and three hours of training before receiving DEM Emergency Worker certification and badge.

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Mrs. Weisenberger is more than a fond memory Although several years have passed since Lucille Weisenberger walked from her downtown Kingston home to the post office with her adopted dog Willie, she’ll always be part of our town. Happy trails, Mrs. Weisenberger.

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n Nov. 11, 2015, Kingston lost a little piece of itself with the passing of native daughter Lucille Weisenberger.

If you grew up in the north end of Kitsap County in the 1940s through the early 1970s, chances are you knew her, though for many of us she was simply Mrs. Weisenberger.

That’s because for 35 years she worked at local schools, primarily Wolfle Elementary — first as a teacher, then as librarian. Prior to that, she’d taught at Little Boston, Poulsbo, and Kingston’s Old Schoolhouse, which was the new schoolhouse when she attended it herself while growing up in Hansville.

Mrs. Weisenberger was beloved for her patience and kindness. Although I came to Wolfle after she’d retired from the classroom, I was blessed to know her as the school librarian.

My first memory of Mrs. Weisenberger was as a savior. You see, I started Wolfle as an awkward nineyear-old, and by “awkward” I mean the kind of kid who trips into the nastiest harpy of a teacher ever to walk the halls on her (my) first week at school.

Mrs. Weisenberger gently removed me from the clutches of the wild-eyed woman who was intent on shaking some coordination into me (those were the days!) and earned my undying affection.

During the next three years, I spent many rainy recesses hanging out in Mrs. Weisenberger’s library, where the welcome was warm and the books were full of magic. I came to love reading. Now I write. Just saying.

In the summer of 2004, I interviewed Mrs. Weisenberger beneath her 50-year-old mock orange abuzz with honeybees.

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Even in her 80s, Mrs. Weisenberger rattled off names and dates as though the last half-century never happened.

From her days as a student at the Kingston Schoolhouse, she recalled Mr. Digerness, whom all the girls had a crush on; and Mr. Page, who had narcolepsy (to the delight of his students, no doubt).

She recalled the challenges of teaching at the schoolhouse, including a 1949 earthquake that left cracks in the ceiling plaster.

In 1922, Lucille’s parents, Charles and Mary Jellesma, came to Kingston when their daughter was barely 18 months old.

The reason was simple: her mom thought South Dakota had too many rattlesnakes. The family soon moved to the rattlesnake-free Collins Farm (now Irish Acres, one mile from George’s Corners on the Hansville Highway) to manage “Grandpa” Collins’ holdings. Warren Jefferson Collins, a former Texas Ranger and Indian Scout, was an authentic Kingston pioneer who settled in the area in the late 1800s, before the town was even platted.

On the farm, Mrs. Weisenberger and her parents raised strawberries, pears, dairy cattle, pigs, and chickens. An experiment as sheep herders came to an abrupt end when a bear killed the flock. For the first 10 years,

life on the farm did not include electricity or running water. Lanterns, outhouses, and horse-drawn farm carts were the order of the day.

“Trips to Kingston were by horse and wagon and took most of a day,” Mrs. Weisenberger reminisced.

“Poulsbo was a once-a-year excursion.”

Being the Depression years, nothing was wasted.

Food was plain and included head cheese — a thrifty use of butchering leftovers having very little to do with cheese. Tax money was earned by digging clams.

“People will never know how nice it was to grow up in Kingston in those days,” she said. “Before the marina was built, the water there would warm up as the tide came in and it was a favorite swimming spot. The old ferry dock was very narrow. It made me nervous when I had to drive on it because you could see people fishing under it through the knotholes.”

Perhaps Mrs. Weisenberger’s fondest memories are of the parties and dances held at the town’s grange halls.

“We had lots of plays and, during the war, the dances drew servicemen from as far away as Seattle,” she said. “There were lots of parties for the schoolchildren. At Halloween we’d get a bag of nuts, ribbon candy, and an orange. In those days,

oranges were a treat.”

Mrs. Weisenberger credited her interest in teaching to growing up as an only child on a remote

Even in her 80s, Mrs. Weisenberger rattled off names and dates as though the last half-century never happened.” farm. She loved school.

Dolls and teddy bears were her first students.

She graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1939. Upon receiving her teaching certificate from Western Washington University, she took her first teaching job in 1942, at the start of the Second World War. For 20 years, she taught grades 1-5, then spent an additional 15 years as the Wolfle librarian.

In fact, the hardest part of her career, she said, was giving it up.

“In a way, retirement was awful. I missed the kids. It was hard to adjust to adults,” she smiled.

Even in her 80s, Kingston’s most enduring teacher taught still, though her lessons

were now delivered at Kingston Historic Society meetings. In 1990, she composed a who’s who of the town’s early citizens entitled “Memories of the Pioneers,” which was included in Harold Osborne’s history, “Kingston, Little City by the Sea.” Although several years have passed since Mrs. Weisenberger walked from her downtown Kingston home to the post office with her adopted dog Willie, she’ll always be part of our town. Happy trails, Mrs. Weisenberger.

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For many of us, you’re more than a fond memory.

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Clockwise from top: Kingston fans cheer as their Buccaneers earn a win over North Kitsap in overtime on Jan. 15, in Poulsbo. Buccaneer senior Ali Chiquiti (2) snatches a rebound at North Kitsap in the final seconds of play against the Vikings. The Kingston possession sealed their upset victory over North Kitsap, 57-56 in overtime. Kingston seniors Ali Chiquiti (2) and Max English (3) press the defense against North Kitsap’s Joshua Benson (24). Johnny Walker / Correspondent

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Clockwise from above: Sophomore Emma Eliason (10) lays up for the Kingston Buccaneers during their 48-21 walk over the visiting North Mason Bulldogs Jan. 11. Eliason was Kingston’s second-highest scorer with 10, following senior Lily Eckert.

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Working to build a sustainable Little Boston NOO-KAYET OUR VILLAGE

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was raised to respect the land and water.

I was told, as Port Gamble S’Klallam, it was my responsibility to act as a steward, to protect these resources long into the future so they would continue to provide for my family and me. Most S’Klallam are taught to act and behave in the same fashion.

This way of thinking was the inspiration behind Sustainable Little Boston (SLB), a program started by our Natural Resources Department to help our community reduce, reuse, and recycle. This program has been going strong for a few years now and, in that time, it has spearheaded a number of initiatives, including awareness campaigns, Bike to Work days, reservation cleanups, and a beach/road adoption program.

SLB also initiated a composting program with bins available to every member of our community to use for the drop off of compostable waste or to pick up the byproduct for home gardens.

Clockwise from above: Sustainable Little Boston’s logo, designed by Nicholas Sullivan. The elder category winner, by Jake Jones. One of the adult category winners, by Anthony Jones. One of the youth category winners, by Izaiah Reynolds.

I wanted to take a moment to share SLB’s latest efforts, because it not only highlights the progress this program is making, but also the artistic spirit within our community.

Last year, SLB put out a call for artists to submit designs that could be used

to promote waste reduction and recycling. Called the Coast Salish Sustainability Artwork Contest, it asked for submissions in three categories: Elder, Adult, and Youth (up to age 14).

The winners were chosen and announced late last year. They include: elder category winner

Jake Jones; adult category winners Anthony Jones, Juanita Holtyn, Janet Reynolds, Melissa Streun, and Shayna Reynolds; and youth category winners Aaliyah Sullivan, Izaiah Reynolds, and Kah-ty Natrall.

Artistic talent seems to be hereditary, as a number of the winners crossed generations within the same family. For example, Jake Jones is Janet and Shayna Reynolds’ father and grandfather, respectively. Juanita Holtyn is Aaliyah Sullivan’s grandmother. Melissa Streun is Izaiah Reynolds’ grandmother.

Each of the winning art designs is featured on reusable shopping bags that are being handed out at our community events, with encouragement to start making them a regular part of grocery and other shopping activities where disposable bags might otherwise be used. Did you know that the average person uses between 350 and 500 disposable, plastic bags a year? Each of those bags takes anywhere from 15 to 1,000 years to decompose when put into a landfill!

The artwork is also being utilized on signs

throughout the reservation to remind people to do what they can to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

In addition, the contest produced a new logo, courtesy of Nicholas Sullivan, Aaliyah’s father, who took the recycle arrows symbol that most people are familiar with and put a spin on it that celebrates our culture.

We’ve heard it time and again: small changes can make a big impact.

Frankly, it’s the small changes that people are

more likely to stick with and that’s the goal of Sustainable Little Boston — to show people how easy it is to incorporate eco-responsibility into everyday life. I give them a lot of credit for finding ways that not only achieve these goals, but really engage and incorporate the spirit of our community.

— Jeromy Sullivan is chairman of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe.

Contact him at jeromys@ pgst.nsn.us.

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Plan your Valentine’s Day escape with Port Gamble P

ort Gamble is often described as a place for big-hearted romantic couples because of the sweeping water views, historic charm, and delicious dining experiences.

Port Gamble is also one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in Washington, hosting more than 70 weddings a year.

When you plan your romantic Valentine’s weekend, we hope you’ll include Port Gamble. The Port Gamble Guest Houses are available to rent for the weekend to complete your romantic escape. Visit their website at www.port gambleguesthouse.com for rates and booking.

Many of the Port Gamble businesses will be offering specials to any couple that visits their shop. Here are a couple of the specials going on in Port Gamble during Valentine’s weekend.

Feb. 13 and 14 ■ Tango Zulu Imports: One free mini soapstone heart with any purchase of $10 or more.

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■ Mrs. Muir’s House: All Rose Quartz stones and jewelry is 25 percent off.

Feb. 14 ■ Port Gamble General Store Special Valentine’s Day Dinner. Reservations required. Visit portgamble generalstore.com.

Yoga returns to P.G. for a winter session A slow-flow yoga class will be offered in the beautiful wood-lined conference center with carpeted flooring and views of Gamble Bay. Six sessions will focus on deep breathing techniques, gentle yoga postures, balance and deep relaxation. Class is suitable for beginners or

Tango Zulu Imports is giving one free mini soapstone heart with any purchase of $10 or more Feb. 13-14.

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those seeking to deepen their practice. Join us 9-10:15 a.m. Mondays through Feb. 8, $10 per class. Please bring a yoga mat, block, strap, and water. Contact Trish Olson at pason@comcast.net to register.

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on Port Gamble’s historic Rainier Avenue.

This beautiful space rents for $1,300 a month with a one-year lease and an option for more. The historic building is 1,809 square feet and is perfect for retail. It also has two bathrooms and a kitchen.

If you or someone you know, are looking for a great business opportunity, contact the Port Gamble

property manager at 360297-7251 and set up an appointment to tour the New York House today.

Port Gamble Weddings & Events open house Port Gamble Weddings & Events hosts its annual open house from 1-4 p.m.

Feb. 6 at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion. Whether you’re getting married or looking to host a party or a business meeting, here is your chance to see our unique event venues.

Tour the historic St. Paul’s Church, meet some of the distinguished preferred vendors and meet with the knowledgeable staff to discuss hosting your future event in Port Gamble. There will be music by DJ JOPA, delicious food from Sunshine’s All Naturals Catering, and much more. For details, visit www.port gambleweddings.com.

Happy planning.

Port Gamble’s 2016 Event Calendar Port Gamble is set for an exciting year of events, like Fibers and Fabrics, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, Maritime Music Festival, Country Christmas, and monthly trail activities.

You can stay up to date with activities and happenings at Port Gamble by subscribing to the monthly Port Gamble e-newsletter at www.portgamble.com.

For more information about the e-newsletter, please contact the events office at 360-297-8074 or email portgamble@orminc. com.

Stay up to date by viewing our Calendar of Events for 2016 at www.port gamble.com.

— Pete Orbea is marketing and communications coordinator for Port Gamble. Contact him at porbea@orminc.com.

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Mrs. Muir House • 360-930-6619 • www.mrsmuirshouse.com Paranormal & Metaphysical shop with locally made items. Tarot readers, books, sage & incense. Harry Potter enthusiasts encouraged to visit, of course.

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Olympic Outdoor Center • 360-297-4659 • www.OlympicOutdoorCenter.com Kayak, paddleboard sales and rentals. Mountain bike rentals Classes, tours, salmon tours, private lessons, clothing and accessories.

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Breakfast: Fri-Sun 8-2, Lunch: Everyday 11-4, Happy Hour: Thur-Sun 5-6 & 8-9, Dinner: Thur-Sun 5-9.

Take a guided tour of Port Gamble highlighting the town’s history, paranormal experiences and includes stops in the Walker-Ames House, Historic Museaum, Post Office, old morgue and teh Buena Vista Cemetery.

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CPR and AED training: Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve scheduled two upcoming courses in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the operation of automated external defibrillators (AED).

The first opportunity is 6-10 p.m. Feb. 2. The second is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 12. Both classes will take place at our Paul T. Nichol Headquarters Station, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE, near Kingston.

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Commissioners re-elected, sworn in: Wilson Stewart and Gillian Gregory, returned to their seats on the five-member NKF&R Board of Fire Commissioners after running unopposed in the 2015 general election, were sworn in to their positions at the body’s first meeting of the new year on Jan. 11.

Gregory was also selected as chairwoman.

Annual recognition ceremonies: Members of North Kitsap Fire & Rescue and their families came together in December to celebrate important benchmarks in the careers of five members.

Four of the five honorees have deep local roots, and all are meeting important needs in the department’s efforts to provide the best possible service to the public.

The vital position of assistant chief, vacant for nearly two years as the

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This valuable group of volunteer tender operators brings thousands of gallons of water to fires, supporting firefighters by providing vital supply in case hydrants aren’t available.” district worked to maintain levels of service after the prolonged economic downturn by trimming administrative costs, has been filled by Rick LaGrandeur, a 1991 graduate of North Kitsap High School. After finishing high school, he joined NKF&R’s well-respected volunteer firefighter training program. LaGrandeur was subsequently hired by the district as a paid firefighter in 1994, promoted to lieutenant in 2000 and has served as one of NKF&R’s three shift battalion chiefs since 2008.

LaGrandeur holds an associate’s degree in fire command administration from Olympic College and will soon complete his bachelor’s degree in fire service administration through Eastern Oregon University’s distance learn-

ing program.

His promotion to assistant chief created an opening for battalion chief. Steve Murray was selected for the battalion chief spot by the fire chief, who chose from a list established after a testing process earlier this year.

Murray, 34, graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1999. He joined NKF&R’s volunteer firefighter training program in late 1999, earning a paid position with the district in 2004. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2009. He intends to finish his associate’s degree in fire science.

Murray’s lieutenant position has been filled by the top candidate on that position’s promotional list: Alex Hickey.

Hickey, 27, was raised in Kingston, attended Wolfle and Gordon elementary

schools and Kingston Junior High School, and graduated from North Kitsap High School in 2006. Shortly thereafter, he entered NKF&R’s volunteer firefighter training program. He was hired as a firefighter in 2009.

Especially interested in leadership, he plans to begin formalizing his education by completing his associate’s degree in fire science.

The district’s two newest firefighter/paramedics both joined NKF&R’s volunteer firefighter training program in 2010 and, after a competitive testing process, earned spots in the world-renowned Seattle-King County Medic One paramedic training program through the University of Washington, Seattle Fire Department and Harborview Medical Center.

Both completed the rigorous program earlier this year and, after earning the approval of Kitsap County’s medical program director, secured paid positions at NKF&R. Firefighter/Paramedic Andrea DeCaro, 30, is the only one of the five

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It’s humbling to get the chance to serve and to do it here. It’s easy to be dedicated when you are serving a community like this one alongside a team like NKF&R’s.” honorees who wasn’t raised in North Kitsap but he says he’s very happy to have landed here from Florida.

Theron Rahier, 25, attended David Wolfle Elementary and Kingston Junior High before graduating from Kingston High School in 2008 — a member of that school’s first graduating class.

Fire Chief Dan Smith also took a moment to recognize the importance of the district’s volunteer programs and, especially, its cadre of tender operators.

This small but valuable group of community members brings thousands of gallons of water to fires, supporting the firefighters by providing vital supply in case fire hydrants aren’t available. Tom Curley has headed this group since 2005 and, although he

plans to continue responding in the water tender, he has handed over the reins of the cadre to another long-time volunteer, Doug Fischer.

When you see any of these honorees out in the community, please join us in congratulating them on their achievements. All of the honorees agree that LaGrandeur’s thoughts accurately reflect their own when he says, “It’s humbling to get the chance to serve and to do it here. It’s easy to be dedicated when you are serving a community like this one alongside a team like NKF&R’s.”

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Columnist clarifies points in her December column I

n my December 2015 Christmas column, I seem to have ruffled someone’s feathers, a Karla Martin.

I don’t believe I have ever met said person, but she seems to have taken this writer’s opinion personally. I would like to clarify a few things she stated in her January column.

I was called ignorant about current issues.

Really? I am very alert and have worked for and against some of the issues past and present. My readers of almost 20 years are aware of this.

Next, it was stated she assumed I meant “homosexual” in my reference to sin. Not so. “Sin” was used as an all-encompassing word for what my generation of religious, non-religious and majority

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By JACQUE THORNTON of families taught, as did generations before that, to be morally unacceptable but is now accepted.

My English teacher taught me that to ASSUME is to make an ASS of U and ME. (A bit of an old joke, friends.)

The First Amendment (1791) prohibits Congress

from obstructing the exercise of certain individual freedoms: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, right to petition. Its Free Exercise Clause guarantees a person’s right to hold whatever religious beliefs he or she wants, and to freely exercise that belief and its establishment.

Another passage in the Amendment guarantees the right to express and to be exposed to a wide range of opinions and views. It was intended to ensure a free exchange of ideas even if the ideas are unpopular. I was chastised for my opinion and the KCN for highlighting something I said. An exchange of opinions is good. When one side believes their opinion to be the only one,

attacking the other is not the fair way to bring understanding.

It has become politically incorrect to mention sin or prayer lately. A particular case that touched me was of a father who took his wife and five children to a nice restaurant for lunch after church. The family was seated at a table near the center of the room since an asked-for booth was not available. The parents and well-behaved children sat quietly, ordering from the menu. They waited not long and the food arrived.

The family took hands and the father in a low voice started the blessing prayer. An employee passing leaned over and rather loudly said, “I’m sorry, sir, but the management would rather you didn’t do that

because it makes some of the patrons uncomfortable.”

The father opened his wallet, put the money on the table, saying keep the change, and the embarrassed family walked out leaving the meal uneaten.

Had I been there, I would have protested in a few words and walked out too.

I don’t quite understand what Ms. Martin meant by “her statement is wrong (mine) we are perfectly happy to allow her to pray any time anywhere she wants provided she follows the rules of behavior that apply to everyone.” (Who is “we”?) Who do I get permission from?

OK, enough is enough. I value her opinion and don’t mean to sound like I’m on the attack. My opinions remain the same. She is

welcome to hers. My point was to try and clarify a few things in the response. It is really not that important.

I was absent from the KCN issue in January due to an eye problem. I didn’t get to wish all a great coming year. It should be an interesting one with the presidential election on the drawing board. I can’t believe all the personal whammies going on in these debates.

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to passersby, the youths were able to collect $300 — enough for five cribs and the protection of five babies’ good nights’ rest.

Kingston Interact Co-President Nolan Platz said, “This project has been a great step forward for the KHS Interact Club.

It’s awesome to look back on all of our hard work and have a tangible result that directly supports our community.”

Interact Club members don’t shirk from hard work. In November, they pulled up 25 bags of ivy at the Carpenter Creek conservancy.

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Continued from page 18 was a Thanksgiving food drive. Interact members attracted attention at local grocery stores by dressing up like turkeys as they collected food, and then drove the donations to the ShareNet Food Bank.

They also helped assemble holiday food packages for the Food for Kids program.

You may have seen Interact members in their booth at the Kingston Cove Tree Lighting. They were there selling coffee and cookies that enabled them to purchase $115 in gifts for the Kingston High School Angel Tree.

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Interact members raised enough money to purchase $115 in gifts for the Kingston High Contributed School Angel Tree. tions to the community.

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C H A M B E R

KINGSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2016 LEADERSHIP President SHELBY NELSON The Point Casino Vice President Treasurer LINDA FYFE MARGARET LEMAY Kingston Cove Yacht Club Columbia Bank Secretary DIANA KINGSLEY John L. Scott Real Estate D-Zine Interiors Directors at Large BIM PRINCE Ameriprise Financial DUSTIN WRIGHT WCE General Contractors STACY PATRICK Lucky Star Consignment & Clever Gifts SIRI REINBOLD Kingston Center DAWN HUNTER Evergreen Home Loans SOKS MARTZ Christmas In The Country DEBI TANNER Edward Jones Investments EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Colleen Carey

CHAMBER CONTACT INFO (360) 297-3813 PO Box 78 Kingston, WA 98346 www.KingstonChamber.com info@KingstonChamber.com

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C O M M E R C E

A MESSAGE FROM OUR NEW PRESIDENT, SHELBY NELSON

While compared to some in this community I have only lived in the Kingston and Hansville area for a short time, 11 years. By comparison to the many community members I have met, 11 years is a fraction to how deep their roots go into the region. My husband’s family has been in the Kingston, Bainbridge and Hansville area since the early 1940’s. When I moved out here with my husband and his family, I immediately fell in love with the community, the people and the beautiful North Kitsap area! I am enthusiastic, excited and proud to be the 2016 Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce President. I have worked for The Point Casino for several years and in working for the Casino, I have been privileged to unite with the Kingston Chamber and many local business owners. It is my goal in 2016 as Chamber President, to bring together local businesses, community leaders and our Board of Executives.

It used to be that businesses just automatically joined their local Chamber of Commerce. As a business owner, that is what you did. Chambers supported local business on a community, networking and governmental level. The Chamber had a job to advocate on behalf of the Business Community. However in the last decade the face of many Chambers has changed, some lean more to the community side of things, some focus heavily on tourism, others are strictly business and business development. So where does that leave The Greater Kingston Chamber? We are right in the middle which is a good place to be!

Our Chamber has a long standing tradition of promoting and supporting businesses of all sizes from The Point Casino to the home-based “mom & pop” shop. We want to continue this tradition and find new ways to increase outreach to the community. We continue to make strides in new membership and member retention and we provide many opportunities for members to connect with one another including the popular Business After Hours and Luncheons.

I am excited to announce my forecast that 2016 is going to be a great year for Kingston Businesses and the Community. We are planning a lot of exciting new events and look to make our much loved current events even bigger and better! We’re expanding partnerships with Kingston’s schools and other service organizations to enhance understanding, participation and cooperation for the good of the whole. The Kingston Chamber Board of Directors has a lot of energy coming out of 2015, and we intend to continue the energy through 2016-2017.

To our many members, thank you for your continued support of our great organization. To our non-members I encourage you to find out more about joining the Chamber and the many benefits it offers your business or discovering ways to get more involved as a member.

Shelby Nelson GKCoC President 2016

MEMBERSPOTLIGHT

Barb MacIntyre & Kitsap Weaving School

Weaving has roots going back so far that no one can pinpoint exactly when or where it began—but it’s been around for thousands of years. And while nowadays most fabrics are factory made, students of Barb MacIntyre’s Kitsap Weaving School, are keeping the ancient craft of hand-weaving alive. With over 40 years of weaving experience and great passion for the art, Barb began teaching others the craft in 1978. Today she works with all ages and levels of experience at her classroom in the Brookdale Montclair Park Senior Living Center in Poulsbo.

What began as a recreational activity to enhance social interaction, engage the mind, and increase stamina and range of motion for residents has evolved into a comprehensive set of classes open to the public. Among the many options available to students are a 6 Week Beginning & Intermediate Weaving class, and periodic 1 day Workshops focusing on various aspects of the art such as Color & Design or a specific weave structure. See the website for dates and times or contact Barb at bmacintyre@ kitsapweavingschool.com or (360) 860-2366. www.KitsapWeavingSchool.com

Chamber Business Lunch • Thursday, Feb. 4 White Horse Golf Club 11:45am-1pm Featuring the Dynamic and Inspirational Speaker, Author and Soul-Savvy Samurai - Lori Tsugawa Whaley ~ The road to success through the code of Bushido ~ Lori is a honors grad, certified Life Coach and a contributing author to the books: Your Ultimate Sales Force, The Woman’s Book of Empowerment & Confidence, and Baby Boomers: Secrets for Life After 50! In 2015, Lori published her book, The Courage of a Samurai. The book is inspirational and historical and guides the reader to live an extraordinary life by applying the Code of Bushido (Way of the Warrior) to their lives. Signed copies of her book will be available for purchase.

Photo by Johnny Walker, Almost Candid Photography.

Instructor Barbara MacIntyre (center) poses with seniors Kathleen Sproule (left) and Audrey Klein (right)

ATTENTION MEMBERS!

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT! It’s time again for the Greater Kingston & Greater Poulsbo Chambers

ANNUAL JOINT CHAMBER AFTERHOURS Thursday, February 11, 5-7pm at

February’s lunch is being held at White Horse Golf Club Gluten Free options are available.

For reservations call or email Colleen at 360-297-3813 director@kingstonchamber.com or pay in advance online at www.kingstonchamber.com/joinus Special Thanks to our Sponsor, Kitsap Credit Union This event is FREE for members of the Poulsbo & Kingston Chambers

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PATRON MEMBERS

Superheros of Greater Kingston Chamber to be Revealed at the Westsound Business Expo

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Join our

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The Westsound Business Expo is Feb. 18th, 2-7pm at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 11TH – go to KingstonChamber.com to register. This year’s event will focus on Westsound Business Heroes, companies and individuals who go above and beyond to serve their customers and deliver outstanding products and services. Who has the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce selected as our SUPER HEROS? Come to the show and see for yourself!

Help us plan our fun annual events including:

Participating businesses will show off their most amazing products and services. They will sit down with their peers at breakout sessions to share what they know and learn something new. And if all goes according to plan, they will find new customers, suppliers, distributors and friends. More than 150 vendors are expected to set up booths at this year’s event. The focus isbusiness-to-business networking, but the public is welcome to meet business leaders from throughout Kitsap County, North Mason County and Gig Harbor. Admission is free. For more information and to register for a booth or sponsorship, call Holly James, WSBE Committee Chair 360633-5948 or email Holly@HollyJames.com

Wine Walk Kings Town Carnival Kingston’s Cove Concerts Kingston’s Cove Christmas Kingston High’s Homecoming www.kingstonchamber.com 360-860-1861

Almost Candid Photo & Frame Fine Art Gallery 360-297-1347 The Art Farm 360-297-4223 Chinook Properties, Inc. 360-638-2457 Christmas In The Country 206-291-7188 Clearwater Casino 360-598-8772 Columbia Bank, Kingston Branch 360-297-1711 D’Vine Wines 360-297-3010 D-Zine Interiors 360-860-1354 Essential Audio Group 360-649-1211 Jan Zufelt, Realtor John L. Scott 360-620-2383 Kingston Community News 360-779-4464 Kingston Dental 360-297-2298 Kingston Mail & Print 360-297-2173 Kitsap Bank - Kingston Branch 360-297-3034 Kitsap Credit Union 360-662-2072

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Richard P. McDowell PT, MPT, MEd, OCS (Clinic Director/Partner) 360-297-7050 / KitsapPT.com With 7 Kitsap locations to serve you, we specialize in orthopedic, work and sports-related injuries with specialists offering an array of specialty programs and preventive care services. Our staff is committed to working with patients and their physicians to establish a hands-on, one-on-one customized treatment plan to help patients return to their highest level of function in a timely manner. We have been servicing the community since 1979 and are proud to be the most recognized physical therapy provider in Kitsap County.

Dr. Sean M. Couch, DDS (Clinic owner/dentist) 360-297-2298 / KingstonDental.net Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a healthy smile for life. We accomplish this by listening to your desires concerning your oral health and after thoroughly evaluating your dental condition, we provide you with a detailed, personalized plan that is designed to promote lasting health and minimize your risk for future dental problems. At Kingston Dental, we are committed to providing exceptional dental care with integrity, empathy and excellence.

Kitsap Sun / Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal 360-792-3350 Liberty Bay Bank 360-779-4567 Martha & Mary 360-779-7500 Moff Interactive 360-394-9601 North Kitsap Herald 360-779-4464 Olympic Property Group 360-297-8074 Port of Kingston 360-297-3545 Rich’s Custom Seats & Upholstery 360-881-0881 Sentinal Construction 360-297-0080 Stanley Steemer, CJT Corp.

360-626-9012 The Point Casino 360-297-0070 X109 The Resort At Port Ludlow 360-437-7000

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

W.C.E. General Contractors 360-860-1861 Whitehorse Golf Club 360-297-4468

Randy Near, Owner of Asgard Home Inspections, is a Kitsap native currently residing in Kingston with his wife Kim, and their two children. After pursuing a degree in boat building, Randy spent 10 wonderful years repairing and restoring the wooden boats he loves. He easily transitioned into home construction and renovation and now all the years of professional experience have established Randy as a thoughtful, and detail oriented home inspector. Services include Complete Structural Home Inspections for Buyers and Sellers, Home Efficiency and Maintenance Consultation for Owners, Single Item and Partial System Inspections, Building Moisture Diagnosis. 360-860-2235 AsgardHomeInspections.com

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WELCOME BACK MEMBERS! Redeemer United Methodist Church Pastor Abigail Henre 360-516-8048 redeemer-umc.org

Sonny & Jane Woodward John L. Scott Real Estate 360-297-7500 JohnLScott.com/Kingston

McClain Landscaping Arrow McClain 360-638-0888 McClainLandscaping.com

State Farm Insurance David Lee 360-613-5550 DavidLeeInsurance.com

Pierside Promotions David Kutz 360-297-2260 PiersidePromos.com

Anchor Chiropractic Dr. Tom Lamar 360-297-8111 AnchorChiropractic.net

Puget Sound Express Ashley Lewman 360-385-5288 PugetSoundExpress.com

Reliable Storage Jim Helfrick 360-297-7200 ReliableStorage.com

Kingston Cove Yacht Club Steve Young, Commodore 360-297-3371 KCYC.org

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Small dog inspires big effort Operation Holiday Starr

By PETER O’CAIN

Kingston Community News

KINGSTON — Starr was a people dog. So much so that Toni Houck, the 12-year-old Dachshund's owner, would let her go on sleepovers at other people’s houses.

ShareNet

Continued from page 19 programs in the community which are not exclusive to treatment,” executive director Robin O’Grady said. “For example, our Forward Bound program is a permanent housing

Starr ruptured a disc in her back while playing in early November. Following the injury, her quality of life was not good and a decision had to be made.

“After many vet visits, I had to make the dreaded decision to put her to sleep after it was concluded that she wouldn’t get better,” Houck said.

Houck rescues horses that are wild or bound for slaughter. When one

of them dies, she likes to honor them by doing something for animals. But Starr was such a people dog, Houck decided to do something for people.

“I had seen on social media the idea of putting items for the homeless in purses,” Houck said. “I decided that was what I would do.”

She called it Operation Holiday Starr. The idea was to collect backpacks and

purses, filled with necessary items, and then give them to homeless people.

Houck went to Facebook in early November and asked friends to donate.

program utilizing the Housing First model.

“Compass was formed in 2012 by Buddy Bassett to address the challenges of post-recession employment changes especially for those with multiple barriers [to employment].

Compass thus far has been funded via partner mem-

bership fees which serve as match to [an initial] local grant.”

Since unemployment or underemployment is so often what brings people to ShareNet or precipitates a crisis, we were looking for ways to augment the services we already provide in the most effective manner. We came to the conclusion services around jobs were where we could have the maximum impact, and that an alignment with Compass was the most efficient way.

O’Grady said, “Our services are client-driven

rather than system-driven.

We do not expect our participants to conform to our ‘system’ and instead we meet the participant where they are and proceed at their pace. Ongoing case management provides long-term support as we assist our participants in not only finding gainful employment, but retaining employment for the longterm as well. We have slowed down our model to improve outcomes for those in our program and our ability to be flexible both with our clients and our partner agencies has

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allowed us to adapt to truly meet the individualized needs of both.”

Bassett, the Compass vocational counselor working with ShareNet, describes one client’s success story: “He had been in construction all his life and was going nowhere. We advised him about educational opportunities and walked him through the process step by step. He completed a six-month program in composite manufacturing and decided to keep going for Precision Machining. He finished and was actually offered a job as an instructor’s aide in the program, but before he accepted he was approached by a recruiter for PSNS and is now in a rewarding career.”

Compass measures success by a client becoming gainfully employed or a student in good standing.

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will be two separate educational events at Wolfle Elementary School.

“Love and Logic” is a program designed to help parents learn a balanced approach to parenting.

The training shows parents how “to have a loving, balanced approach toward their children that is neither permissive nor punitive.”

Participants will learn how to discipline kids without losing their love or respect. The focus is on helping children develop personal responsibility, self-control and good decision-making skills.

Presenter Terri Marshall is an Intensive Support Program teacher at Poulsbo Elementary and trained Love and Logic presenter.

This series will take place from 6-8 p.m.

Tuesdays Feb. 2 through March 8.

Another event will be a Family Reading Night focusing on Washington State Patrol and their K9 companions. Presenters will be WSP Trooper Burkhart in cooperation with Wolfle TITLE and LAP programs, S’Klallam Education Department, and Wolfle staff members.

The nights take place quarterly to promote school and family involvement, with reading as an emphasis. Along with the reading, there is an art activity or presentation that aligns with the text. The families leave provided with dinner, a book, an activity completed together and hopefully some parenting and reading skills.

The most recent Family Reading Night took place 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 26.

— Mark Ince is executive director of ShareNet. Contact him at sharenet director@centurytel.net.

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Starr

Not wear cowboy boots.

“Ten hours of walking in boots is not for the city,” Houck said. “Just the farm.”

Operation Holiday Starr is accepting donations from

Continued from page 22 Her goal was to get 50 backpacks and purses by Thanksgiving.

She reached her goal within the first week and finished with 261.

“Every day, I was taking home a Durango full of purses,” Houck said.

Houck collected so many that her boyfriend, Andy Prader, hung doors from the basement ceiling to use as shelves so they could organize them all.

Sony Sewing Co. donated 50. The Seattle-based company is owned by the brother of Houck’s manicurist, who told him of Houck’s plan.

The purses and backpacks were filled with hygiene products (shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste) and clothes (gloves, hats, scarves). Some even had glasses, vests and first aid kits.

“We spent many nights prepping and filling bags,” Houck said.

On Nov. 28, Houck and eight friends loaded the bags into two SUVs and headed to Seattle.

“We parked downtown

now until November 2016.

For more information, go to www.facebook.com/ events/414789255380347/ or email Houck at sassi toni@yahoo.com.

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Toni Houck shows off a stack of donated backpacks and purses.

Toni Houck / Contributed

and carried every single backpack up and down every hill, alley and park we could find looking for people that we could give bags to,” Houck said.

They did it for eight hours. Houck said she was in tears numerous times.

“It was amazing. These people were so grateful,” Houck said. “It was something so devastating,” she said of her dog’s death,

“that turned into something so beautiful.”

One interaction stood out to Houck. She approached a man she presumed to be homeless. She was a bit intimidated, but she gave him a backpack and a hug.

As she was walking away, he called out to her, “Hey, you! You make a difference.”

“It was one of the most rewarding things I have

ever done,” she said of the experience. She said none of it would’ve been possible without the residents of Kingston.

“I just can’t say enough about the town of Kingston,” Houck said. “The people just came through.”

Next time, the plan is to hand out backpacks and purses in Kitsap County and Seattle. One thing Houck will do differently:

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