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Indianola Port is on the mend First appointment expected first week of September

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People enjoy the warm weather at the end of the Indianola dock Aug. 13, before the Port Commission’s special Kipp Robertson / Staff photo meeting to discuss a resolution to reopen the dock. Attorney General’s office interpreted the law to mean a sole commissioner cannot transact

Volunteers restore vandalized welcome sign

business — such as signing a contract — that requires a vote of the commission. Volunteers had most of the paint removed the same day.

The rebuilding quickly began. See Port, Page 2

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Susan Rodgers / Contributed

for you, one in which you could make amends and put those paint skills of yours to good use. “There are a lot of places in town that could use a nice coat of

paint,” Rodgers said. “Obviously, you know how to use a paint roller.” People close to the mural project rebounded from their shock at the site of the vandalism Aug. 22 and had it cleaned up by the next day. Fortunately, the mural has an anti-graffiti finish. By late Aug. 22, volunteers led by Dave Wetter of the Village Green Foundation had scrubbed the paint off to about the 6-foot level, then returned the next day with a ladder and power washer to finish the job. See WELCOME, Page 3

KINGSTON — The Kingston Buccaneers are cleared to play sports on their home field. The Kitsap County Department of Community Development approved revisions to the field’s use permit Aug, 21. The decision comes two-and-a-half weeks before the first pre-season game of the year, Sept. 6, with Bucs varsity football team scheduled to play Squalicum. “We are fired up to be playing at home, on our home turf,” football head coach Todd Harder said. North Kitsap School District officials learned last school year that the field was permitted only for practices, not games, when they applied for building permit for a press box. At a June 13 public hearing, the only concern expressed about continuing to allow games See Buc FIELD, Page 3

Suquamish Tribe donates $100,000 to Village Green By MEGAN STEPHENSON

By RICHARD WALKER

KINGSTON — Pssst. Hey, you — the one with the gall to vandalize the “Welcome to Kingston” mural on the side of the CenturyLink building. A lot of people in town are looking for you. And when you’re found, Susan Rodgers has a job

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INDIANOLA — Jeff Henderson returned from his job selling fire safety equipment in the Midwest to find another big job awaiting him at home: Getting the Indianola Port District’s government functioning again. Henderson received word in his Green Bay, Mich., hotel room Aug. 21 that Joan Wald had resigned from the Indianola Port Commission, leaving Henderson as the board’s sole member. It was the second resignation from the commission since July and, with only one commissioner, port business is at a standstill. RCW 53.12.246 states, “… no business shall be transacted unless there are in office at least a majority of the full number of commissioners fixed by law.” A representative of the state

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KINGSTON — Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman said the Village Green Foundation’s community center is something he can get behind because of Kingston’s commitment to local children and elders. At the foundation’s annual Pie in the Park event Aug. 15, Forsman presented a $100,000 donation from the Tribal Council to the Village Green Foundation to be used to help build a community center and library at Village Green Park. Village Green Foundation volunteer Bobbie Moore said Pie in the Park, on its own, raised $17,546 for the foundation’s capital campaign. “We’re heading in the right direction,” Moore said. Of the Suquamish Tribe’s donation, she said, “The size of the gift is very significant. It’s a vote of

inside n Photos from Pie in the Park, pages 16-17.

confidence in the project and what we’re doing for the community. This community is a part of their history and they appreciate what we’re doing to take care of the youth and the elders. It’s an extraordinary gift.” Volunteers with the Village Green Foundation estimate they still need to raise $1 million for the project. Construction cost estimates are around $6 million; a new community center and library will also house a Boys & Girls Club. Adjacent are the Village Green Senior Apartments, under construction. As of July, the foundation had raised $4.8 million: $1 million from the state Department See donation, Page 3

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Continued from page 1 Henderson and County Commissioner Rob Gelder scheduled a special public meeting for Aug. 29, 7 p.m., in the Indianola Clubhouse for the purpose of interviewing applicants for appointment to the District 2 commission post. Henderson said Gelder would take a resolution to the County Commission on Sept. 4, followed by a vote appointing

a port commissioner. Then, Henderson and the new commissioner would begin accepting applications for, and appoint, a District 3 commissioner. The appointed commissioners “will serve for a very limited period of time, because we have two positions up for election [on Nov. 5], but we have some pressing issues in front of us — the suspension of the dock, an assessment of the condition of the pilings, engineering criteria

to strengthen the existing structure — and we need to make a decision on what do with that data,” Henderson said. The port commission voted June 27 to close the dock to the public in response to an engineer’s concerns about the ability of the dock to accommodate large crowds, spurring protests from some residents. The closure, initially proposed for a month, continues until an engineering firm determines the

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best way to improve the 100-year-old iconic dock so it is more stable. Frank resigned July 29, and Wald four weeks later, citing harassment from people opposed to the dock’s closure. Frank and Wald’s positions are on the Nov. 5 general election ballot; they had chosen not to run. The candidates are Eric Cookson, Matthew Smith (write-in), District 2; and Patrick Hatchel and John Lane, District 3. Once a functioning commission is in place, Henderson hopes to begin the process of healing the rift in the port district. Opponents to the dock’s closure say the commission ignored local offers of assistance to determine what the dock needed and to make it more secure. Opponents also say closure is overkill; many people are ignoring the closure and using the dock. “The harassment is — I can’t think of the right adjective,” Henderson said. “It’s disturbing and sickening that it came to that point. I am absolutely committed to moving forward to make some decisions based on specific information we have and try to get the com-

munity on the same page as to what we’re going to do and move forward.” He said he’s “encouraged” that 15 residents stepped forward earlier this month to serve on an advisory committee to help the port commission. The committee is tasked with hosting fundraisers, writing grants, and helping the port prepare the dock for inspection. The advisory committee “can do some wonderful things for us,” Henderson said. “I hope people stay engaged in the port. It’s a very healthy way to do some healing. It’s impossible to please everyone, but it’s not our job to please everyone. It’s our job to manage the Indianola dock and adjacent stairway and do it in a prudent manner to make it safe and viable. It’s not only the Indianola community that the dock belongs to, it belongs to the public. That’s the nature of a port district — it’s public.” Henderson expects work on the dock will include adding cross bracing and strapping to alleviate sway. One of the reasons commissioners voted to close the dock June 27 was because people were able to make the dock

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sway. In addition, up to 80 percent of pilings may need to be replaced. Work on the dock is expected to cost as much as $480,000, according to the port district. Shane Phillips, an engineer with Coast & Harbor, suggested July 23 that the dock could be reopened if pilings were cross-braced and load restriction was imposed on the dock; Henderson said earlier that the port district doesn’t have the means to ensure that a load restriction is being followed. Pilings could be replaced over a period of seven years, Phillips said.

WHO’S WHO AT THE PORT OF INDIANOLA n Commission: Jeff Henderson, District 1; Districts 2 and 3 are vacant. n Auditor: Jessica Olanie, a contract employee who is assistant business manager of the Port of Kingston. n Secretary: Paige Savage, a contract employee who is also employed by the Port of Kingston. n Maintenance: Richard Stice, a contract employee who is also employed by the Port of Poulsbo. n Online: www.portofindianola.com

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Buc Field

The Kingston Buccaneers can continue to use the field for home competition.

Continued from page 1 at the field came from Stillwaters Environmental Center director Naomi Maasberg; she said an environmental review should be done before a decision is made, because she was concerned about the impact on nearby habitat. With the decision, the county also approved a press box/announcer booth for the field. The county is waiting for the district to apply for a building permit, said Jeff Smith, the senior planner for the county’s community development department. “The proposed revision to the land use with the addition of the press box for the high school athletic field falls within the threshold of the previous analysis for [the environmental impact study,” the revision to the field permit reads. The county’s decision can be

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Continued from page 1 The series of scenic panels affixed to two walls of the CenturyLink building was discovered the morning of Aug. 22 vandalized with gray paint. The panels, placed as a welcome to Kingston, are seen by all motorists heading onto the peninsula from the state ferry landing. “It’s absolutely heartbreaking to people here,” local photographer Johnny Walker said after the vandalism was discovered. “A lot of effort went into getting that done.” Rodgers, owner of Cleo’s Landing and organizer of the mural project, took to social media to recruit a cleaning party for Aug. 24 at at 9 a.m. But thanks to the

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vegetation, invasive species and noxious weeds. And the PA system volume must be controlled to prevent excessive noise. The school is also required to designate staff members or volunteers to coordinate parking and keep the public from parking in noparking zones. Parking is not allowed on NE West Kingston Road. Smith said appealed by residents living near the school’s property. Appeals, however, must specifically address the concerns with the impact study and county code. Appeals must be filed with the Department of Community Development by the end of the Sept. 6 business day. If the decision is appealed, the high school can contin-

ue hosting games through the appeal process, said Patrick Olsen, the North Kitsap School District’s athletic director. There are conditions to the revision of the field’s use permit. A vegetative management plan must be written to prevent the establishment of and/or the spread of naturalized

efforts of volunteers, it was clear Aug. 23 that no cleaning party would be needed. “Who would have done this and why — that’s the bigger thing,” Rodgers said. “If you don’t like this art, why not speak out or write a letter to the newspaper?” Rodgers said the person or persons that committed this vandalism put a lot of effort into it. “It looks like somebody took a gallon of [house] paint, threw it on these panels, took a roller and rolled that paint across the images,” she said. “Why? What’s the point?” The panels were done by local artist Brad Pugh and replaced a decade-old mural that Rodgers said was “weathered and tired.” The older mural, too, had been tagged. Pugh’s project was the result of two years of plan-

ning and $6,500 in funds raised in the community. The panels can be removed if needed, as opposed to a mural that is painted directly onto a wall. Pugh’s work was installed in May. “It was seen as a refreshing change to the waterfront,” Walker said. Rodgers called the vandalism “a big bummer.” But the day after the incident, her prediction about the mural came true: “It’s fun. And it will be fun again.” Meanwhile, $175 had been pledged on Facebook as reward money for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the vandalism. A sheriff’s deputy visited the scene and is investigating. And CenturyLink may light the walls at night, Rodgers said.

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vehicles should also not be parked anywhere that could impact stormwater runoff. There are 318 parking spaces. If overflow parking is necessary, Smith the public can use the Kingston Middle School parking lot. The school must also comply with all Kitsap Public Health District regulations, including a sufficient number of portable toilets for large crowds. The revision also includes all other conditions included in the Hearing Examiner’s decision for the original permit for Kingston High School, issued in 2004.

This includes maintaining trails throughout the school property and the trail connecting to Barber Cutoff Road to meet standards and provide access in all weather conditions. Though the fall sports season isn’t far off, Olsen said he “trusted the process.” “We dotted out i’s and crossed out t’s,” he said. Harder said the team is ready to play anywhere. Still, it’s better to have a home field, he said. “It’s just nicer,” Harder said. “A home game is just that — a home game.”

from community members (since 2008); $600,000 from the 2012 sale of the property for infrastructure improvements; $335,000 from Kitsap County for architectural/engineering work; and $4,000 for senior center furnishings. “The Village Green Foundation’s mission is to build an energy-efficient, attractive, long-lasting facility to meet our community’s needs for decades to come,” according to the August Kingston Community News column by the Village

Green Foundation. “The Village Green Metropolitan Park District must maintain and operate the building and the park using the same value proposition — get a lot from our money for everyone. We envision the building open for many hours every day, broadly available to the public; a reception desk staffed by contractors and volunteers who issue card keys for access to meeting rooms; and sharing multipurpose flexible spaces.”

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Get to know the candidates in the Nov. 5 election

he general election is Nov. 5. Deadline for mail and online voter registrations, updates and changes is 29 days before the election. Deadline for new Washington state voter registrations is eight days before the election. Ballots will be mailed by Oct. 18, according to the Kitsap County Auditor Elections Division. Go to www.kitsapgov.com/aud/elections/ voterreg.htm for more information. This election is ushering in change before the final ballots are cast. There will be new members of the North Kitsap School Board from District 1 and District 3. There will be two new members of three-member Indianola Port Commission and, for the first time in at least 15 years, there are two candidates for each position. The Port of Kingston will have a new commissioner from District 1. This election is bringing forth new voices, new views and new ideas. Get to know the candidates. Your vote will empower them to make decisions on your behalf. The following contested races will be on the ballot in North Kitsap. We’ve listed candidate websites where available. n Poulsbo City Council, Position 7: Jim Henry, Melody Sky Eisler (www.facebook.com/vote4melody). n North Kitsap School Board, District 1: Steve Hancock (www.facebook.com/Hancock4NKSB), Cindy Webster-Martinson. n North Kitsap School Board, District 3: Doug Prichard (www.dougprichard.org), Beth Worthington (www.bethworthington728.wordpress.com). n Port of Indianola, District 2: Eric Cookson, Matthew Smith (write-in). n Port of Indianola, District 3: Patrick Hatchel, John Lane. n Port of Kingston, District 1: Nels Sultan (www. sites.google.com/site/nels4port), Bruce MacIntyre (www.mac4kingston.com). The following measures will be on the ballot in North Kitsap. n Kitsap County Fire Protection District No. 18 (Poulsbo Fire Department): Continuation of the property tax levy of 50 cents or less per $1,000 of assessed valuation for six consecutive years, with collection starting in 2015, to support emergency medical services. n North Kitsap Fire & Rescue: Continuation of the property tax levy of 50 cents or less per $1,000 of assessed valuation for six consecutive years, with collection starting in 2014, to support emergency medical services. n Port of Indianola: To increase the property tax levy to a maximum of 22 cents per $1,000 of assessed value to pay the costs of improving the Indianola dock. n Port of Poulsbo: To expand the port district’s boundaries. The League of Women Voters of Kitsap County has scheduled a school board candidates forum on Oct. 7, 7:30-8:30 p.m., in Poulsbo City Hall. More forums could be scheduled. Stay tuned.

OPINION Letters

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Supports port commissioners I want to thank you for your accurate and fair reporting and editorials in the North Kitsap Herald (July 5) and the Kingston Community News (August edition) regarding the difficult decision made by the Port of Indianola commissioners to temporarily close the Indianola dock. Yes, I and the vast majority of Indianola residents are very upset about the closure of our beloved dock. We need to seek a solution together. It’s unfortunate that a loud minority has chosen the disruptive path to attack the commissioners. You mentioned “acrimony” and “vitriol” and pointed out that “it is ironic that the loudest voices are those who have seldom attended port commission meetings in the past.” It is also ironic that the disruptive minority claiming to want to save the dock is attacking the very commissioners who have spent the past two years working in earnest to save the dock. Without the commissioners’ foresight to approve a comprehensive plan and obtain a five-year HPA permit, the port would not be in the position it is now to actually save the dock. I urge all citizens of Indianola to come together and work with the commission to get the dock reopened by the earliest possible date. Dave Haley Indianola

Dock closure not a sound decision The recent editorial commending the Indianola Port Commission’s courageous decision to close the dock is a fascinating study in narrative construction (“Indianola Port Commission made the right decision,” August Kingston Community News. The editorial parrots a disingenuous criticism of everyone who has objected to the actions of the commissioners for not showing up before. Very few people at all came to past meetings because folks trusted the commissioners, but also because they lacked a process for public participation. The editorial says nothing of how some public speakers were sharply cut off

at precisely three minutes into their comments at the July 23 meeting, while others were arbitrarily allowed speak at length. This is hardly a community process at work. The editorial applauds the dock closure based upon a hypothetical failure, despite any evidence the structure is in real jeopardy, just because the commissioners decided it was impossible to restrict large gatherings versus light duty use the dock gets 99 percent of the time. Community members proposed many creative solutions including: a limited number of hand-flags; turnstile counter; lockable gate for holidays. The editorial maintains another misleading rumor that Indianola’s property owners carry the liability of a dock failure. In truth, the Port carries a $10 million insurance policy, and the insurance company itself merely urged common sense caution in using the dock. What it neglects to mention is the serious violation of the public trust given that two consecutive resolutions closing the dock were pre-drafted before the commissioners had met, and before their own engineer’s report was presented. This points to a different narrative altogether, one that has to do with the public’s perception that there is a preconceived outcome in forcing the dock’s closure. As Commissioner Jeff Henderson told me himself, big grants require big solutions to a big problem. Condemning the dock by fiat could certainly facilitate such an outcome. Still, the commissioners have a golden opportunity to regain the public trust by passing a new resolution declaring the dock structurally sound based on their engineer’s findings

and reopening it to normal everyday use following their engineer’s recommendations for simple crossbracing while engaging the community in developing a long-term vision. Matthew Smith Write-in candidate for Indianola Port Commission, District 2

Local ambassadors of good will Glass half full: On July 23, I drove down the long driveway of my new home, stopped at the road, looked both ways, and turned right toward the library. Instantly, I noticed my mailbox missing, as well as that of my neighbor. Having just moved in two months prior, I was furious. Was there no place I could move and feel secure? I called the Post Office and was informed that the mail had already been delivered with no return mail. Being new to the area and not wanting to bother 911 with such a trivial matter as a post box, I drove to the fire station to get the nonemergency number for the police. The firefighters on duty came out immediately to see if I needed help. Since I had to wait to receive a return call from the sheriff, I decided to do a bit of investigating. I drove down the street to see if other mailboxes were stolen, but no — not one. So, I pulled over next to my mailbox post, standing there looking quite naked without its adorning top. It became clear almost instantly what happened: My mailbox and the neighbor’s post were both lying in the ditch. After fetching the box out of the ditch, I went back to the fire station to see if an accident had been reported, or if those on duty had heard anything. Three

burly firemen came out to meet me once again. No accident had been reported nor sound of an accident heard. It was puzzling and, as I stood there dazed, lost in my thoughts about how someone could run down two mailboxes in the middle of a sunny day, the firemen asked if I had the box with me. After coming to my senses and getting the box out and letting them look at it, they asked if I had any way to reattach it to which I said, “No, I’ll figure it out somehow.” They all lit up as the captain offered to reattach the box onto my post for me. I was as floored by their gesture as I was furious that someone had initially bowled down two post boxes without saying a thing. What began as an affront to common decency, or at least common sense, turned into one of the kindest gestures I have ever experienced. I was new to the area and, although shaken by the event of having my post box ripped off its post, those three men at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue in Kingston quelled my angst and earned my deepest respect. They deserve to be hailed as ambassadors of good will for the town of Kingston. Thank you, North Kitsap Fire & Rescue, and those firemen for being gentle men. Kathryn Kenyon Kingston

You can be a part of ‘fantastic’ team A big “thank you” from — and a “call to service” on behalf of — the Kingston High School football team. Success to a football team comes only after much hard work and dedication from players, parents, supporters See LETTERS, Page 5

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hether we like it or not, Obamacare is happening. So maybe it’s time to settle down to the idea of change (grumble) and figure out what this actually means and where to find details. Obamacare (aka, Affordable Care Act or ACA) is a federal law requiring states to provide a marketplace where private health insurance is offered. The health care act manBy marylin olds dates that each 2014 health insurance policy made avail- resources, as well as open able cover these 10 essen- enrollment. It’s your option whether you want to use tial health benefits: this service or go directly to n Emergency services. an insurance provider. n Hospitalization. The four insurance comn Ambulatory patient serpanies selected to supply vices. Washington coverage n Prescription drugs. for 2014 are: Bridgespan n Laboratory services. (owned by Regence Blue n Preventive and wellShield); Group Health ness services. Cooperative; Lifewise (a n Chronic disease manPremera subsidiary); and agement. n Mental health, and Premera Blue Cross. There are four options for treatment of substance coverage: the platinum plan abuse disorders. covers 90 percent of costs; n Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices. gold covers 80; silver covers n Maternity, newborn 70; and bronze covers 60 care; and pediatric services, (the least expensive plan). including oral and vision Premium rates are not in yet. care. The health care act You may note that this is a heck of a lot more cover- mandates that most every age than policies most of us Washington resident purchase health insurance with have ever carried. Simply put, the state’s these particular 10 benefits health insurance mar- by March 31. A penalty will ketplace, which was cre- be applied by the IRS on ated by the Washington’s income tax to anyone not Health Benefit Exchange, exempted. Exemptions to the manis called the Washington Healthplanfinder and date are those due to the will be found online in health care act’s 10 essenbenefit requirefull swing Oct. 1 at Craig www. Adams,tial DVM,health MS Bethany DVM already being met ments wahealthplanfinder.org. At Adams, that time, enrollment will and include Medicare, begin for insurance cover- Medicaid, CHIP, TriCare, 19494 7th Avenue age which starts Jan. 1. The veterans’ health program, Village grandfathered plans site will explain in Poulsbo detail and Centerbefore the act was what’s going on andShopping what existing is available including rates, enacted March 20, 2010, poulsboanimalclinic.com benefits and financial aid with at least the bronze plan

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than 50 employees) to offer affordable insurance to their full-time employees; procedures to verify incomes of people claiming eligibility for government subsidies to buy insurance on the exchange; and caps for total out-of-pocket medical costs for group health plans that use multiple service providers (ex. one for major medical and one for prescription). These delays will force many people to pay a lot more money — especially those who are seriously ill and need protection the most. Change is coming, whether we’re onboard or not. Here are some online sites for more details. Washington Healthplan finder: www.wahealthplanfinder.org. Washington Health Benefit Exchange: www. wahbexchange.org. Washington Health Care Authority: www.hca.wa.gov. Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner: www.insurance.wa.gov. Federal Health Care Marketplace: www.healthcare.gov. — Marylin Olds is an opinion columnist. Comments are welcome at marylin.olds@gmail.com.

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Continued from page 4 and coaches. The Buccaneer football program has been fortunate to enjoy three consecutive playoff appearances. This success has been in large part due to the efforts of two of our coaches who now are stepping away from the game. Coach Tim Larson transformed our defensive line while running our video scouting program. Coach Jon Fehlman was invaluable and could be counted on to give his all whenever and wherever he was needed. Thank you, gentlemen! We would not be where we are without your efforts. Now, our team is faced with the task of filling the void left by these coaches. There are few worthier endeavors than guiding young men through the ups and downs of high school and the game of football. While it is plenty of hard work, the joy and satisfaction that come along with coaching make the effort well worth it. If you want to play a part in leading a fantastic team of young athletes through what promises to be anoth-

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Village Green will be completed The board and staff of the Village Green Foundation extend heartfelt thanks to all who participated in our fifth annual Pie in the Park fundraiser for the community center to be built at the Village Green. We thank: the Suquamish Tribal Council, for presenting our project with a generous $100,000 gift; every pie baker; Sharon Redpath and Kat Klint, volunteer bookkeepers; the capable team of runners and servers; the donors who generated $17,541 in pie purchases and donations; our great auctioneer, Clint Boxman; and original event organizer Nancy Martin. Together, we will certainly complete this project! Bobbie Moore Board member Village Green Foundation

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More areas cleared for geoduck harvesting Suquamish, Tulalip, state can harvest outside Appletree Cove By MEGAN STEPHENSON

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KINGSTON — For the first time, harvesting of geoduck and other shellfish just outside Appletree Cove has been approved. The state Department of Health recently reclassified 162 acres of commercial shellfish growing area from Prohibited to Approved. Soon, the Suquamish Tribe and Tulalip Tribes will survey the area for biomass — the density of geoduck population and weight — at a depth of between 18 and 70 feet. The reclassified area is within Suquamish and Tulalip’s Usual and Accustomed Area for shellfish harvesting. Viviane Bar r y, Suquamish Tribe shellfish program manager, said harvesting won’t begin any time soon. First, preharvest surveys will be conducted by the Tribes or state Department of Fish

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and Wildlife staff to calculate the estimated poundage in the newly opened area. That information will be used to update the total allowable catch in the region in which the tract is located, Barry said. “This [approved status] potentially will add a few acres to that tract on the north side of the closure radius,” she said. “We haven’t calculated how many acres of geoduck bed the new classification will open.” The state departments of Health, Fish and Wildlife, and Ecology, and the Tribes co-manage the harvesting of shellfish. They determine what constitutes a tract based on a variety of logistical, economic, legal and biological considerations. Tracts are usually between depths of 18 to 70 feet. Each harvest area is sustainably managed. The tens of millions of pounds in a region is divided into an annual harvestable amount, of which half goes to the Tribes and half to the state, Barry said. The harvest rate was adopted in 2000 using an age-structured equilibrium model of the geoduck population. Based on life cycles and management practices, 2.7 percent

is the harvest rate used to determine the annual total allowable catch. Barry said Suquamish will harvest approximately 480,000 pounds of geoduck clams from various areas in Puget Sound in 2013. The Tribe harvests geoduck for subsistence, ceremonies and commerce. Suquamish Seafood Enterprise is in charge of harvesting and selling geoduck products to domestic and international markets. Suquamish Seafood Enterprise hires Suquamish Tribe members who are trained in surfaceair supply diving to harvest the Tribe’s share of geoduck. Barry is enthusiastic that the water quality has improved so that more tracts can be opened. “Not only are we managing what is currently available, but we always try and work with all agencies to reclassify areas that are unharvestable,” Barry said. Shellfish growing and

harvesting in Puget Sound is a challenge, Barry said. “Suquamish [is] in an urban area,” Barry said. “It’s a challenge to deal with human population growth and at the same time make sure the water quality is good enough to go out and harvest.” All bivalve shellfish filter water to feed on microalgae and breathe oxygen dissolved in the water, Barry said. But with algae also comes viruses and fecal coliform bacteria, which is a potential human health hazard. The Central Puget Sound region — which runs from Vashon Island to Foulweather Bluff near Hansville — is divided into three subregions, based on Tribes’ Usual and Accustomed areas. Suquamish harvests from Dyes Inlet through Agate Pass into Port Madison, including Liberty Bay. Suquamish shares the Kingston region with

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was not classified for commercial harvesting prior to 1997, and was then classified Prohibited in 1997. Toy’s department has tested the 162-acre area for improvements in pollution since 2008. The National Shellfish Sanitation Program reviewed the water quality samples, of which there were 30 taken in five years. Commercial licenses are available to harvest in the newly approved area, but an organization or company has to be approved for a harvest site application through the Department of Health. Toy said the department is working to add 10,000 more acres of shellfishgrowing areas by 2020, according to the Puget Sound Action Plan. The Kingston Community News: The top stories, in print the last Friday of the month. Updates online and on Facebook, daily.

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Persephone Farm offers organic food alternatives By KIPP ROBERTSON Editor

INDIANOLA — Organic farming anywhere can be unpredictable, so when the owners of Persephone Farm opened the family-owned business in Indianola, they made sure it could take whatever the Northwest weather threw at them. The farm has more than 50 crops, with different varieties of the same foods. When one type of broccoli, for example, won’t grow, another can take its place. “That’s why we’re so successful,” owner Rebecca Slattery said. “Maybe one crop won’t love the summer, but the next variety might thrive.” The farm makes sure to have plenty of food yearround, as owners Slattery and Louisa Brown practice succession planting. Succession planting helps ensure a farm or garden is creating a high yield of vegetables by growing one crop after another. The crops are put on planting schedules based on how long each plant produces and the best time of year for each crop. The farm serves caterers, restaurants and individuals. It costs $650 for a full share of produce each season, which is about 22 weeks, and includes a bouquet of flowers each week. A split share costs $500 and is larger than half a full share of produce. The full share feeds a household of four; the split a household of two. The farm is a regular vendor at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market. Though other farmers

Persephone Farm co-owner Rebecca Slattery weeds a vegetable bed Aug. 5. Kipp Robertson / Staff photo markets in the area have asked the farm to set up a booth, Slattery said it is not in the cards right now. Regular customers, known as subscribers, receive a 10 percent discount at the Bainbridge Farmers Market stand. The 13-acre, community supported agriculture farm offers shares to subscribers, which come in the form of produce boxes. There are also option shares for additional costs, including bread, cheese, eggs, fish, fruit, and more. “We aim to provide 10-15 percent more value over the season than the cost of similar produce at other local outlets,” the farm’s statement reads. The farm offers internships for interested agriculturalists looking to get on-the-job training. Lauren

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comes.” While other farms focus on summer crops, such as tomatoes, Slattery said Persephone Farm specializes in crops that grow well in the Northwest environment. The farm’s real specialty, she said, is greens. In fact, the farm is known for its Wild and Fancy Salad Greens, a mix with about 60 different ingredients. The owners of the farm try to steer away from greenhouse growing, especially growing vegetables out-of-season. The variety of gourmet vegetables is why restaurants are attracted to the business, Slattery said. However, “We’re just as excited about tomatoes as everyone else,” she said. The farm also offers flower arrangements, which are especially popular for weddings. Popular produce seems to be based on what is highlighted on television and print publications, Slattery said. There are “crazes,” she said. Kale, for example, will be completely picked, whereas another crop could be almost untouched. Persephone Farm first opened on Bainbridge Island and had about 11 subscribers; the number of subscribers ranges from 40-60. Slattery, Brown and their husbands purchased the Persephone Farm property in Indianola in 2001. The 13 acres is split between the

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Axe Handle Cafe built ‘about Kingston, for Kingston’ The owners of the cafe opened to offer another choice in dining for the community By MEGAN STEPHENSON

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KINGSTON — The Axe Handle Cafe is a nod to Kingston’s past and future. Old saws and photos of historical Kingston dot the walls inside, a reference to Kingston’s former logging past. But owners Mark and Amy Anderson opened the cafe to give the community another choice, another space to dine out and meet up with their neighbors. The cafe is “intentionally built about Kingston, for Kingston,” Amy said. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as freshly baked bread and pastries made in-house, the cafe is not an extension of the Andersons’ other cafe, the Cup and Muffin. In fact,

Two women enjoy a meal at the Axe Handle Cafe under historic photos of Kingston. Megan Stephenson / Staff photo

Axe Handle Cafe owners Amy and Mark Anderson opened the cafe to give the Kingston community another choice in dining. Megan Stephenson / Staff photo lot of their produce from local farms and vendors. The cakes, cookies and pastries are made by local bakers Leslee Pate and Pam Buitenveld from the Food Shed. Amy said they’ve given the bakers creative freedom to make whatever they feel like each night —

most of the products are different at the two locations, including coffee. Amy said they didn’t want to “saturate” Kingston with the same offerings. Try, instead, Mark’s bourbon peppercorn ribs or spicy green salmon. The Andersons sourced a

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as long as Mark also gets chocolate chip cookies and blueberry muffins. Patrons sit at family-sized tables, and books and board games are available for groups or those who want to meet a new friend. The pictures are borrowed from the Kingston Historical Society, which doesn’t currently have a space to display its many artifacts. The Andersons worked diligently to achieve a community vibe. The Cup and Muffin holds a “takeover” fundraiser for the Kingston 4th of July every year, and the Andersons regularly

donate to auctions and raffles. It’s an investment in the community they’ve made their home since moving to Kingston more than five years ago. “We didn’t have the drive to be a part of a community until [we came] here,” Mark said. “Our kids are growing up here,” Amy said. “I look forward to our community holding them accountable and seeing them grow.” While Amy has worked in coffee shops and customer service for 20 years, Mark only recently began cooking up his recipes for the public. He said he was inspired by his chef friends, but he also has a knack for mixing flavors. The Axe Handle Cafe, located in the IGA shopping

complex off Highway 104, is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Check their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ TheAxeHandle) for the daily menu. “I just want community to use this space,” Amy said. Already, she’s seen groups of women meeting up to play board games and drink wine or tea. Birthday parties and business meetings have taken place. “That’s community building right there, sitting down, getting to know each other,” Amy said. The Andersons said they’re able to split their time between the two cafes because of their “amazing staff.” The two cafes employ 25 people. Stay tuned for the grand opening.

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oriented fundraiser here is our Native Plant Nursery. It’s open year-round, including during the book sale, for anyone willing to plant natives! Our sales are very slow in the hot months, as they should be, but the cooler planting season will soon be upon us. This is the time to start looking around your space to see where you can add some greenery, trees or shrubs, and contribute to growing the community forest. You may not think it’s helpful to plant more trees if you live in an urban or suburban setting. But it is! It’s not just an Earth restoration job for those with acreage. Our spaces are becoming more filled with people, roads, parking lots, buildings, driveways, lawns, and more hard surfaces that cannot absorb water. (Yes, lawns are considered almost as impervious as driveways!) So, water runoff and aquifer recharge are big concerns. The loss of green plants and spaces greatly affects communities, both ecologically and economically.

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Kingston couples. The Little Boston Branch is located at 31980 Little Boston Road. (360) 2972670. All Kitsap Regional Library branches will be closed Sept. 2, for Labor Day and Sept. 26 for staff training. Go to www.krl.org or call us to confirm program information.

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IN LITTLE BOSTON n Crafternoon: Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Join us and learn about new crafts. n Little Boston Book Group: Sept. 4, 11 a.m. to noon. Join our discussion about “Vaclav and Lena” by Haley Tanner for a new glimpse at the immigrant experience. n Preschool Storytime: Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 10:30-11 a.m. Enjoy a morning full of stories, rhymes, songs, and fun with our youth services librarian. n The Klallam Diction-

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n Classics Book Group: Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. Discussion will be on “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair. n Legos @ the Library: Sept. 19, 3-5p.m. Love Legos? Bring your friends and enjoy special Lego build-it challenges and freeplay. The Kingston Branch is located at 11212 State Highway 104, in the Kingston Community Center. (360) 297-3330.

Planting trees and shrubs, especially native ones, is obviously going to improve air quality, help catch and absorb falling rainwater, provide habitat, cool our homes, and enhance the biodiversity of our ecosystems. Planting native plants means less watering, so we have less water consumption too. These environmental reasons are plenty reason for us to always be on the lookout for more places for plants and trees. But there’s more: The economic benefits are important too. Trees placed around your home can cool your home in the summer. Trees will make your life more comfortable and cut down on your use of fans or air conditioners. The cool-

areas rent more quickly and have higher occupancy rates. Businesses in areas with trees find workers are more productive and absentee rates are reduced. Trees reduce our air pollution by taking carbon dioxide out of the air and producing oxygen. In one year, one acre of trees can absorb the carbon dioxide equivalent of a car driving 26,000 miles, and can produce enough oxygen to sustain 18 people for a year. In 50 years, one tree provides to a community: n $31,000 worth of oxygen. n $62,000 in air pollution control. n $37,500 in storm water drainage. The community forest is not necessarily a big park with many acres set aside for growing our carbon dioxide-sucking, oxygen- producing trees. A true community forest is a community set in a forest — trees and shrubs growing everywhere we can put them. We can all do our part to make our community as green, literally, as possible! Stillwaters is hosting a new Sustainability Discussion Group in the fall. If you are interested in getting on the list, call us at (360) 297-1226. — naomi@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org

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hope our summer weather goes on right through September for our annual Used Book Sale. It’s a lot more fun to wander through the 15,000 books when it’s not cold and drizzly. But rain or shine, it’s one of our biggest and most fun fundraisers of the year at Stillwaters Environmental Education Center. It starts the first weekend in September and goes through Columbus Day weekend, open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We recently evaluated some of our fundraisers, and I commented that the book sale certainly fits well with our mission of promoting sustainability of Earth’s resources. One committee member’s first reaction was bewilderment, so I went on to explain: 1. Encouraging people to “recycle” their books rather than throwing them in the landfill is good. 2. Buying used items of anything cuts down on the natural resources consumed. 3. Encouraging people to buy books locally is also a sustainable practice, as it supports the local economy. We’d certainly rather sell used books to raise money than sell more shirts or chatchkes. Another sustainability-

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Port Gamble: 160 years young and looking great H

appy birthday, Port Gamble! You look great for being 160 years young. That’s right — Port Gamble is turning 160 on Sept. 4. The charming New England-style town on the shores of Gamble Bay has evolved from a thriving mill town into one of the Northwest’s most distinctive tourist destinations. In honor of the town’s founding on Sept. 4, 1853, the Port Gamble Historical Museum will offer a special admission price of $1.60 from Sept. 1-7. In addition to celebrating this milestone birthday, Port Gamble will offer plenty of exciting events through September, so plan to come by and squeeze the last bit of summer before settling into the back-toschool routine. Cruise Port Gamble will continue its weekly meet-ups Thursday evenings throughout September (Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26). Join car buffs from across Kitsap County as they show off their classic, new or unique cars on the lawns beside Mike’s Four Star BBQ and Gamble Bay

port gamble gazette By shana smith Coffee. It’s a wonderful setting where owners and onlookers can mingle and chat about cars over BBQ or coffee. This weekly event is free and open to everyone. And if you’re truly a car fanatic, don’t miss the Doug Barley Memorial Car Show sponsored by Early Irons Car Club. The show, named this year in honor of the late Doug Barley, takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8, in Port Gamble. This event is open to all cars and motorcycles and benefits the North Kitsap Boys & Girls Club. For information, please call 360698-6608.

If you’re in the market for a terrific used kayak, stop by Olympic Outdoor Center Sept. 7-8 for its annual used kayak sale at their store, on Main Street in Port Gamble. Kayaking is the perfect way to enjoy Kitsap County’s unique water trail, one of the best in the nation. For more information, visit Olympic Outdoor Center on Main Street or call 360-297-4659 Alive After 5, Port Gamble’s free summer concert series, wraps up its awesome second season with The Julie Duke Band from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 12, on the observation deck. Come out early to stake out a good seat, bring a picnic or grab dinner-to-go from one of the delicious restaurants in town. The Artful Ewe II is offering a class in weaving Sept. 17 at its location in Port Gamble. For details, please call the store at 360643-0183. Old Mill Days, one of Port Gamble’s most popular annual events, returns for its ninth year with a slew of new events. This year’s event, Sept. 27-29 in Port Gamble, features chainsaw

and ice carving events, a lumberjack competition, an amateur mixed martial arts fight, carnival rides for the kiddies, a car show and loads of live music. For information on events and tickets, please visit www. oldmilldays.com. Interested in saying “I do” in Port Gamble? Port Gamble Weddings will hold its annual open house from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 28, at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion. This is a perfect opportunity to tour the wedding facilities at Port Gamble, meet our preferred wedding vendors and get the answer you need to plan your perfect Port Gamble wedding from our experienced staff. If you think you have what it takes to win the title of the Northwest’s Best Fruitcake, then don’t miss the annual Port Gamble Fruitcake Contest, the oldest and most prestigious contest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Fruitcakes are drenched in history as well as rum. In the Bahamas, for example, all of the candied fruit, walnuts and raisins for the cake are soaked in dark rum for

up to three months! When the cake comes out of the oven, the leftover rum is poured onto the top of the piping-hot fruitcake. Now is the time to start preparing your fruitcake for either the professional or amateur division of the annual contest, scheduled Dec. 14 as part of the annual Port Gamble Country Christmas. For information, please visit www.portgamble.com. And when September comes to Port Gamble, you know it’s nearly Ghost Walk season. If you are interested in learning more about the paranormal and seeing for yourself what goes bump in the night in Port Gamble, join us for one of our Ghost Walks or Special Investigations, or spend the weekend at the fourth annual Port Gamble Ghost Conference. For dates, times and details, please call 360-297-8074. Interested in hearing more about what’s happening in Port Gamble? Send us an email requesting a subscription to our monthly Port Gamble E-Newsletter. For information, or questions, regarding the events in Port Gamble, please

contact the events office at 360-297-8074 or email portgamble@orminc.com. — Shana Smith is the town manager of Port Gamble, which is owned by Olympic Property Group. Contact her at ssmith@ orminc.com.

Timberlands closed because of fire danger Olympic Resource Management, a Pope Resources company, has temporarily closed its Hood Canal Tree Farm properties in Kitsap, Jefferson and Mason counties because of dry weather and increased fire danger in the Pacific Northwest. The closure includes the company’s timberlands near Port Gamble, an area that is popular with hikers, mountain bikers and other outdoor recreationalists. The closure will remain in effect until significant rainfall occurs, the company reported.

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• Sunday, September 8th EARLY IRONS CAR CLUB

Presenting the The Doug Barley Memorial Car show which benefits North Kitsap Boys and Girls club. For details please contact Dave and Arlene Mathison at 360.698.6608.

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The last Alive After 5 of the summer takes place September 12th with The Julie Duke band. 5pm to 8pm at the observation deck under the American flag.

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The Artful Ewe 360-643-0183 • www.theartfulewe.com Mikes Four Star BBQ 360-297-4227 • www.mikesfourstarbbq.com Olympic Outdoor Center 360-297-4659 • OlympicOutdoorCenter.com Orbea Sign Company 360-930-8462 • www.orbeasignco.com Port Gamble General Store & Cafe 360-297-7636 • www.portgamblegeneralstore.com Port Gamble Guest Houses 360-447-8473 • www.portgambleguesthouse.com Port Gamble Historic Museum 360-297-8078 • www.portgamble.com Port Gamble Weddings & Events 360-297-8074 • www.portgambleweddings.com

The Quilted Strait 360-930-8145 • www.quiltedstrait.com Rainy Day Antiques / WISH 360-297-4114 Sally’s Barbershop 360-779-9768 Tango Zulu Imports 360-297-3030 • www.tangozuluimports.com Tearoom at Port Gamble / Bistro by Night 360-297-4225 • www.tearoomatportgamble.com Terrapin Farms 360-697-7388 • www.terrapinfarms.com Tame the Beast Aromas 360-297-2994 • www.tamethebeastaromas.com

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Tradition cannot and will not be silenced A

few weeks back, for only the second time in at least a generation, my Tribe celebrated a tradition called Return of the Salmon. The Return of the Salmon ceremony celebrates the season’s first salmon catch. Every Tribe has its own take on the details, but the purpose is the same: to welcome the salmon back and thank them for all they provide for a Tribe’s people. If salmon are treated as welcome and revered guests, it is said that the season’s catch will be bountiful and the fish will return in abundance the following year. At this year’s celebration, S’Klallam Princess Aletcia Ives took a ceremonial Chinook salmon in a woven cedar basket out by canoe to the mouth of Port Gamble

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Our Village By Jeromy Sullivan Bay. There, the basket was placed as a gift and thank you to the salmon families who return to the Bay and Hood Canal every year. Before the ceremony took to the waters of Port Gamble Bay, Ron Charles, who served for many years as Port Gamble S’Klallam

Tribe chairman, talked about the importance of treaty rights and the court decision that secured them for Washington tribes. United States v. Washington — better known as the “Boldt Decision” — is a landmark 1974 case presided over by Judge George Hugo Boldt. It made Tribes “co-managers” of the state’s fisheries, entitling them to half of the harvestable salmon in traditional waters per treaties signed in the 1850s. Prior to this decision, law enforcement and increasing numbers of non-Native fishermen were squeezing the rights of Tribes to fish and harvest shellfish. The State even tried to blame Tribes for declining salmon numbers. In reality, the State’s own figures during

this period show that Tribal members caught less than 5 percent of the harvestable salmon in the region. Billy Frank, a Nisqually Tribe member, experienced the injustice first-hand. As a boy of 14, in 1945, he was arrested while pulling up a net of chum salmon. He showed up in court, lawyer-less, but pointing to the treaties that were established, beginning in 1854, by Territorial Gov. Isaac Stevens at the behest of the U.S. Government. While the treaties’ main purpose was to essentially remove Indians from their lands to make way for white settlers, they included a clause that read: “The right of taking fish at usual and accustomed grounds and stations is further secured to said Indians in common with

citizens of the territory.” As the years went by and arrests of Tribal members increased, Frank became an activist, organizing so-called “fish-ins.” Eventually, these protests — fishing in defiance of state laws — caught the eye of celebrities, such as Marlon Brando and Jane Fonda, who brought national attention to the increasing unrest. Former U.S. Congressman Lloyd Meeds of Everett once compared the issue on a social level to the civil rights battles being waged all over the country during the same period: “The fishing issue was to Washington state what busing was to the East. It was frightening, very, very emotional.” By the time the federal government intervened on behalf of Washington’s

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Tribes in September 1970, tensions on both sides of the issue were high. The case was assigned to Judge Boldt, a conservative appointed by President Eisenhower. He worked on the case for more than three years, handing down the decision in 1974 that would allow our Tribal members to continue to live as their families and ancestors always had. The treaties took our land but secured our fishing rights. While Indians were moved to reservations, pieces of our culture were quieted, but the Boldt decision, like the re-establishment of Return of the Salmon, proves that tradition cannot and will not be silenced. — Jeromy Sullivan is chairman of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. Contact him at jeromys@pgst.nsn.us

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KINGSTON — Kipp Robertson has been promoted to editor of the Kingston Community News. Richard Walker, editor of the North Kitsap Herald and, until he promoted Robertson, of the Kingston Community News, will serve as KCN’s editorial page editor. Robertson is a native of Kingston and graduated from North Kitsap High School and Western Washington University. He is sports and education reporter for the North Kitsap Herald. Richard D. Oxley is the Herald and KCN’s new North End reporter. He succeeds Megan Stephenson, who is pursuing a master’s degree in anthropology at WWU. Oxley was formerly a reporter for the Bainbridge Island Review. He graduated from Portland State University, where he edited and wrote for the Vanguard.

Aug. 30-31 AARP driver safety course: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., S’Klallam Worship Center, 32274 Little Boston Road NE, Kingston. Two-day course. Cost: AARP members, $12; non-members, $14; employees of educational institutions, including homeschool and Sunday School, $5. Info: Mary Lou, 360-297-7871. Sept. 3

EGLON PORT COMMISSION: 7 p.m., Eglon Community Center. Sept. 4

greater hansville community center Board: 7 p.m., at the Greater Hansville Community Center, 6778 Buck Lake Road NE. Kingston Citizens Advisory Council: 7-9 p.m., at the North Kitsap Fire & Rescue headquarters station, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston. Sept. 9

North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Board of commissioners: 6 p.m., at the headquarters station, 26642 Miller Bay Road, Kingston. Sept. 10

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NORTH KITSAP PUGET SOUND Anglers: Social hour 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., Driftwood Key Clubhouse 37608 Vista Key Drive NE, Hansville. Sept. 12

North Kitsap School Board: 6 p.m., district offices board room, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo. Sept. 14

Pop-Up Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Borrowed Kitchen Bakery, 10811 Ne Highway 104. Sponsored by the Kingston Friends of the Library. Sept. 15

Hansville historical society: 2-4 p.m. at the Greater Hansville Community Center, 6778 Buck Lake Road

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Some travel tips and ideas for fall H

ow are your travel plans shaping up? How about Alaska? Australia? Or, closer to home, how about Lopez Island? Do you know there is a site called Vacation Rentals By Owners (VRBO.com) and you can go to the site and check out what is available at almost any place in the U.S. and, it seems, the world? You don’t have to be a member to just browse, and the price per night or week or longer is posted. Wonder why I bring this up? Well, family members that lived on Lopez (The Tower House) needed to move to Friday Harbor and that left the Tower House ready for possible vacation rentals. The problem was, getting the word out. Well, the long and short of it is, this site is like having a professional property manager working just for you. People make inquiries, make reservations and can sometimes even talk to

hansville happenings By donna lee anderson the owners (via email or phone) to negotiate a time or special needs (like is it baby friendly with high chair, etc.). Cool, huh? Just needed to share this travel perk I learned about. And, if your travel plans include being home in and around Hansville these coming months, maybe it’s time to join the Hansville Memoir Writing Workshop. Your children and grand-

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children will treasure the stories you have to tell about your parents, your growingup years, your school experiences, and even about your early married years. We get together on the first and third Monday of each month (unless a holiday takes precedent — like Labor Day in September). This group meets September through May. The first meeting of this year’s sessions start on Sept. 16 and we gather at the Hansville Community Center at Buck Lake. First time you come is always free, so check it out. It’s a fun group, both men and women, and we do gentle critiques (not criticisms) like “What year was that” or “How old were you then,” and have very lively discussions. We meet from 2-4 p.m. If you need directions to the community center or have a question, email me at welltoldtales@aol.com. Another thought: Hasn’t this been a lovely sum-

“Now, as the fall weather sets in, it’s time toget out a good book and know spring is just a few months away.”

mer for our flowers (and weeds)? The yards are all so beautiful and prolific with color. Makes you smile just to see them when you drive by. Thank you, everyone, for giving us this visual joy and for all your hard work. Now, as the fall weather sets in (well, it’s not quite here but we know it’s coming), it’s time to get out a good book (have you read “Project Emily” yet?) and know spring is just a few months away. — Contact Donna Lee Anderson at welltoldtales@ aol.com

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Obituaries Rudolph Mark Purser Jr.

and Doreen (Luis); grandchildren, Robecca, Justin, Cynthia, Kaylee, Austin, LITTLE BOSTON — Morgan, Jack, Jacquilyn, Rudolph Mark Purser Jr., Anthony, Travis, Dana, passed away on Aug. 21. He Hillary, Issac, Taylor, Ashton, Jordan, Jarod, was 63. Jack, Indika, He was born on Sept. 4, Hailey, Shelby, Rebecca, 1949 in Bremerton. Desmond, Cecily, Rudy worked Vanessa, and as a commercial Delanie; and six diver and for Pope great-grandchiland Talbot and dren. the Port Gamble Memorial serS’Klallam Tribe vice was on Aug. over his lifetime. 29, 1 p.m., at the He was a U.S. Gamble Navy veteran. Rudolph Mark Port S’Klallam Tribal He received the Purser Jr. Gym in Little Meritorious Boston. Citation for Memorial contributions Excellence, National Defense Service Medal, can be made to the Port Republic of Vietnam Gamble Tribal Hunters Campaign Medal, Vietnam Safety Gun Club. Sign the online guest Service Medal with Bronze book at www.cookfamilyfuStar, Combat Action Ribbon and the Armed Forces neralhome.com. — Family of Rudolph Expeditionar y Medal Mark Purser Jr. (Korea). Rudy enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, sports and spending time with his HANSVILLE — Marvin family. Stone died of heart failHe is survived by his ure on Aug. 5 at Harrison wife, Sharon; parents, Medical Center in Rudolph and Rose Purser; Bremerton. He was 85. sister, Marcelene (George) He was born Marvin Sparks; children, Darren John Erickson on Oct. 12, (Leah), Shawn (Sheila), 1927 in Seattle, the son of Troy (Heather), Jason Edward and Ruth (Moen) (Abby), Jonelle (Wayne), Tonya (John), Carmelita, See OB ITUARIES, Page 15

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Kendal Hodge and David Sheldon marry Making their home in Bedford, Ind.

endal Hodge of Bedford, Ind., and David Sheldon of Kingston were married on July 27 at Crossroads Community Church in Bedford, Ind. The bride is the daughter of Dan and CJ Hodge of Bedford. The groom is the son of Mick and Patti Sheldon of Kingston. Kendal is a 2010 graduate of Purdue University and is employed as an engineer at Yates Engineering. David is a 2008 graduate of Northwest Academy and studied at Liberty University. He is employed as a diecast technician at Bedford Machine and Tool. The newlyweds’ first home will be in Bedford.

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avid outdoorsman. Marvin is survived by his wife, Barbara; son Mike Continued from page 14 and wife Tina and their Erickson, both immigrants children, Eric, Nate and from Norway. Edward had Gianna; son Mark and wife served in an observation Joy and their daughters balloon regiment Mary, Jane, and in World War I and Jazz. had serious health In lieu of problems as a result flowers, donaof exposure to mustions preferred tard gas. He died in to Fishermen’s January 1935. M e m o r i a l Marvin’s mothScholarship er remarried, to Fund, P.O. Box a merchant sea- Marvin Stone 17356, Seattle, man named John WA 98127. Johnson Stone, — Family of and the family moved Marvin Stone to Bellingham. Marvin changed his last name to Stone prior to enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, in which he served as a radioman. He became a comThe Kingston mercial fisherman upon Community News publishreturning to civilian life. In es obituaries in print and his career, he gillnetted, online. trawled and crabbed, and Submit obituary inforwas a partner in a fleet of mation and photograph to fishing vessels. Jodi Blackmore, Kingston Marvin and Barbara Ann Community News, P.O. Clein married Jan. 30, 1953. Box 278, Poulsbo, WA. They enjoyed dancing, din- 98370. Email jblackmore@ ing, entertaining and travel- nor thkitsapherald.com. ing. Marvin was also an Call (360) 779-4464.

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Pie in the Park event brings in money, smiles

Rotarian and auctioneer Clint Boxman speaks to the crowd during the fifth annual Pie in the Park, a fundraiser for the Village Green Foundation, Aug. 15. The event raised $17,546 — not including a $100,000 gift from the Suquamish Tribe.

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Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman raises his hands in thanks after presenting a $100,000 donation from the Tribe to the Village Green community center project during the fifth annual Pie in the Park, a fundraiser for the Village Green Foundation, Aug. 15. From left, foundation Executive Director Nick Jewett, foundation vice president Dave Wetter, Kylie Cordero, Suquamish Council member Irene Carper, Robin Sigo (Kylie’s mother) and Greg George.

Youngsters compete in the pie-eating contest at the fifth annual Pie in the Park, a fundraiser for the Village Green Foundation, Aug. 15.

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Harrison, 6, slurps some extra whipped cream before the children’s pie-eating contest during the fifth annual Pie in the Park, a fundraiser for the Village Green Foundation, Aug. 15.

Mac Bowers, 8, raises his hands after finishing first in a pie-eating contest during the fifth annual Pie in the Park, a fundraiser for the Village Green Foundation, Aug. 15.

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Welcome to Bainbridge Island Jennifer Ekin, MD, Internal Medicine Harrison is pleased to welcome internist Jennifer Ekin, MD, to our new Harrison HealthPartners Internal Medicine clinic. This represents Harrison’s first clinic on Bainbridge Island, and we’re pleased to extend our services to this growing community. Dr. Ekin completed medical school at the Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota, and her internship and residency at Geisinger Health System in Danville, Pennsylvania. Board cer tified in internal medicine, Dr. Ekin specializes in general preventive medicine for adults. She considers the patient-physician relationship as a trusted par tnership, and sees her job as that of astute listener, informed educator, and facilitator of collaborative decision making with her patients. She believes it is an honor and privilege to be entrusted with her patient’s care during times of illness and in the suppor t and pursuit of excellent health. Dr. Ekin is now accepting new patients at: Harrison HealthPartners Internal Medicine 360 Knechtel Way NE, Suite 403 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Business Hours: 8 am – 5 pm, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

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ust like everybody in Kingston, we try to fit in everything we do outdoors when the weather is nice â€” and boy, it has been nice. The Greater Kingston Kiwanis Club is no different. The Mustang that we are raffling to support scholarships and the Boys and Girls Club has been all over the county at different venues, with our members selling tickets. Our berry sales were a great success this year. Our gross revenue was more than $12,000. Lots of yummy pies and jam. We are updating our mailing list so contact us if you are interested in ordering for

Kingston Kiwanis By BOB LEE next year. The school supply program that Kiwanis does in conjunction with other groups and churches is getting ready to fill backpacks to help our children start school with a bang! The food program, designed to make sure our kids have food during the summer, has been very successful. Most folks probably donâ€™t know, but many of our children donâ€™t have much or anything to eat during the summer when school is

closed. Wolfle Elementary alone has more students on free or reduced breakfast and lunch than not. The good news is that many local organizations have taken the responsibility to help. The Sâ€™Klallam Tribe in Little Boston, always good neighbors, is feeding children younger than 18 through Sept. 9. This service is available to everyone that met the age requirements and need, not just Tribal members. Good job! For the third year in a row, our club, Rotary, ShareNet and other groups have supplied food packages to children to bring home to their families each weekend. This also started

on June 24 and is serving 80 meals each weekend. Thatâ€™s about 800 meals for families in need. Next month, I am going to talk more about our Key Club. Itâ€™s a group of young people at Kingston High School that have lots of fun, learning how to be leaders, traveling and fundraising and, most importantly, support their community and volunteer in many programs around town. I will highlight our Key Club and encourage Kingston High School students to become Key Club members. Kids love it, but parents need to know about this club â€” it develops leaders and great adults. These are great kids. Iâ€™d like to highlight anoth-

er civic-minded supporter of this community.: Ross McCurdy of Oak Table CafĂŠ, who allows us to meet there every Thursday at 7 a.m. When Ross found out the Kitsap County Health Department decided that any pies with eggs in them had to be cooked in a commercial kitchen, Ross and family volunteered their restaurant to neighbors who wanted to bake pies to support the Village Green Pie in the Park fundraiser Aug. 15. As far as I know, a commercial kitchen has to have three sinks. Do we really live in Kitsap County or in King County? One point of note: Ross is the world champion of pan-

cake making (Editorâ€™s note: His Guinness world record is pending). He broke his own record of making 1,092 pancakes in one hour. Yay, Ross! If you havenâ€™t enjoyed the food in the Oak Table CafĂŠ in Kingston, you are missing out. I hope everyone has enjoyed this summer. There should be no complaints. If you would like to get involved in some of our projects, come down to the Oak Table CafĂŠ Thursdays and join us for breakfast. For more information call our president, Pat BennettForman, at (360) 697-4849; or me at (360) 297-4462. Our website is www.greaterkingstonkiwanis.org.

Remembering the forgotten Seattle College of Chiropractic A

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practic only.â€? But another source said the college also taught degrees in naturopathic and sanipractic healing methods. Certainly, the collegeâ€™s biggest claim to fame lies with Dr. John Bastyr, the namesake of well-known Bastyr University. Known as the â€œFather of Modern Naturopathic Medicine,â€? many donâ€™t know he first became a chiropractor at Seattle College of Chiropractic before going on to become a naturopath.

Some spoke highly of the college, calling it a â€œbranch of the Palmer School at Davenportâ€? instructed by its graduates. Another described the Seattle College of Chiropractic presidentâ€™s disdain and feeling of superiority over BJ and the Palmer school. Perhaps this is why I noticed what seemed to be abrupt and unconventional rotation in faculty positions. When I first started practice 17 years ago, many of my elderly patients wanted

to know where I graduated. With such an array of chiropractic learning possibilities in the beginning â€” and lack of any kind of accrediting agency to set educational standards â€” itâ€™s no wonder that question was top of mind for them. Thankfully, times have changed and chiropractic educational institutions have seen incredible advancement in this area. And so while the Seattle College of Chiropractic is an interesting bit of trivia for

this Northwest chiropractic history buff â€” and my quest to learn more about it is not over â€” it seems that its disappearance was inevitable and probably best. I guess my first thought wasnâ€™t too far off: bizarre. â€” Dr. Thomas R. Lamar is a chiropractor at AnchorChiropractic. net in the Health Services Center and hosts the Internet radio program SpinalColumnRadio.com.

ing â€” a number that can be whittled down to about 250 if name changes, mergers, acquisitions and satellite schools are taken into account. Today, there are 42 chiropractic colleges and universities worldwide. The Seattle College of Chiropractic was open A community of the from 1918-1931, the same Episcopal & Lutheran Church timeframe the number of chiropractic schools was at Sunday 10 AM its peak. Unfortunately, the Welcomes You Sunday&10Eucharist AM Liturgy college seemed to have a Sunday 9:30am Church School Liturgy & Eucharist spotty reputation. Liturgy &School Eucharist It was constantly on the Church Open ToSchool All9:00 am Sunday Service Church move, having at least four 1st & 3rd Sundays at 10:30 am Community Meal Open To All Childcare provided different locations in the Open To All Last Wed of each 5:30-7:00 pm three levels ofmonth youth education Community Meal Emerald City. Its first locaSpirituality Without Dogma Meeting at Firehouse Theater tion occupied two small Last Wed of Street each month 5:30-7:00 Each Wednesday at 6:30 pm is apm soup 26096 West 1st NE, Kingston, WA 11171 NE State Hwy 104,study Kingston rooms on the fourth floor of supper short Bible program. Poulsbo Library 271-4987 26096 West and 1st Street NE, Kingston, WA www.faith-episcopal.org â€˘ 271-4987 the Peopleâ€™s Bank Building The third Thursday of each month there will be a Healing on 2nd and Pike. Today, a 271-4987 Community Room Service with contemplative music beginning at 6:30 pm and parking structure occupies a service at 7 pm. Programs are open to all. 700 NE Lincoln Road the space. One graduate, whose Poulsbo Meeting at Redeemer United Methodist Church â€œLoving Hearts Honoring Diversityâ€? first patients called â€œDr. 9900 NE Shorty Campbell, Kingston 6OJUFE .FUIPEJTU $IVSDI Wow,â€? recalled tuition was â€œLoving Hearts Honoring Diversityâ€? www.nkuu.org www.faith-episcopal.org: 271-4987 4&37*/( /035) ,*54"1 â€œ$750 and a stack 6OJUFE .FUIPEJTU $IVSDI of books.â€? Rev. June Miller Apparently, they purported 4&37*/( /035) ,*54"1 Rev. June Miller Rev.our Robbie Fahnestock Share your service times & events with community. To reserve your space on this page call Frank or Ed at 360.779.4464 to teach â€œstraight chiro-

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LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - COLLEEN CAREY Autumn is just around the corner and I can honestly say that I’m ready for a little rain. That might just be because I’m ready for a little rest! This summer in Kingston, Port Gamble, Hansville, Indianola and Suquamish has been beautiful, fun and BUSY! This summer, The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce has been directly involved with several events attracting hundreds of people to our communities every weekend. We’ve raised thousands of dollars for charity, for our free summer concerts series, for the beautiful hanging flower baskets around town, for downtown Kingston’s waste management (Big Bellies) and to help with the operating expenses of the Kingston Visitor’s Center & Chamber Office. We have realized a significant increase in the number of attendees to our Chamber Business Luncheons and After Hours Events. We’ve got a waiting list to “host” our After Hours Events AND we have more members and PATRON MEMBERS than ever before in the history the organization. I am very proud to be a part of the Greater Kingston

Chamber of Commerce and elated to see it healthy and robust! The main reason for our success is an unwavering support system; our Membership, the Visitor Center Volunteers, the Chamber Board of Directors, the Kingston Stake Holders, the Events Committee, the Community Beautification Committee AND most of all, our amazingly generous local business owners. Yes, we support them by spending our hard earned dollars in their establishments, but don’t doubt for a second, their commitment to our town. In a larger town, donations can be spread out among the many businesses but in our little corner of the world, we have a limited number of donors (almost all of whom are also Chamber members) and I, for one, appreciate every penny they give back. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart! ~ Colleen Colleen Carey

Kingston Chamber Executive Director (360) 297-3813 PO Box 78 Kingston, WA 98346 info@KingstonChamber.com

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - Sonny Woodward, John L. Scott Real Estate My father bought a house in Kingston in 1956 and I went to North Kitsap High School. I furthered my education at Olympic College. I followed my father, summers and weekends in his construction business. Married Jane (childhood sweetheart) in 1967. Jane’s folks owned the O’Brien grocery store in downtown Kingston – after our marriage we purchased a home in Indianola, where we raised our 2 children, Elly and Jeff.

Jane and I enjoy the Real Estate business, our agent friends and clients and plan to stay in the business for many years to come. We love the outdoors and the North Kitsap area is a very special place to raise your family, as we can attest. I always explain to my clients, that within 1 hour you can be in downtown Seattle or hiking in the Olympic Mountains. Our great schools, the attractions that are available, make this area a very desirable area to live and you know, it’s only getting better.

In 1968, I became a partner in a home construction business, serving the North Kitsap area. My construction career went thru the late 1980’s. I changed my career to Real Estate and joined John L. Scott Poulsbo in 1989, moving to the new satellite office in Kingston when it opened. Jane entered the Real Estate business and works in the Poulsbo John L. Scott Office. We share and work on some projects together. With my knowledge and having won awards for building, Real Estate Sales and community projects, makes me a natural to help my friends and clients with their real estate needs.

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5TH ANNUAL SLUG HUNT Hundreds turn out for Kingston’s 5th Annual Slug Hunt. The event benefits the Kitsap Artists Slug Scholarship, awarded annually to one or more college bound Art Students. It takes place on the third Saturday in August and gets bigger and better every year! Thanks to our 2013 Slug Hunt Sponsors!

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Nancy Martin, Nancy Langwith & Terry Jarvis are enjoying themselves at the August After Hours at Port Ludlow Resort. This “joint chamber mixer” attracted nearly 200 members from both Jefferson County and the Greater Kingston Chambers. Some of the more daring attendees had fun with the blind kayak races while others looked on sipping delicious wine. The highlight of the evening was the raffle, free for all in attendance. Several rounds of golf, dinners, port moorage and resort stays were given away. A great time was had by all and some very valuable business connections were made. Watch the chamber website and your Kingston Community News to see where the next After Hours will be held. If you are not yet a chamber member, come to one of these events and see what we have to offer.

“Quiet Places,” an exhibition of contemplative nature photography by John Abromowski, is at West Sound Academy’s Frodel Gallery during the month of September. Abromowski’s photographs find beauty and connection to the greater world in the everyday images of ponds, streams, and wetlands. West Sound Academy hosts a reception for the artist on Friday, September 20, at Frodel Gallery from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Frodel Gallery is located on the campus of West Sound Academy at 16571 Creative Drive NE in Poulsbo, next to Northwest College of Art and Design (NCAD). The public is invited and light refreshments and wine will be served. Call 360-598-5954 to RSVP.

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SEP 3 Kingston Chamber Business Lunch 1:45am-1pm @ Kingston Cove Yacht Club

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Kingston Chamber Events Committee 4:30-5:30pm @ The Savage Vine at Cleoâ€™s Landing Now seeking new members! Next event KHS Homecoming Parade.

SEP 4 Kingston Citizens Advisory Council 7-9pm@ The Firehouse on Miller Bay Road Open to the public.

SEP 5, 12, 19 & 26 Cruise-In â€œunique & classic carsâ€? 5-8pm @ Port Gamble Mikeâ€™s 4 Star BBQ

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Sept. 6 Kingston Stakeholders 9-10:30AM @ Cleoâ€™s Landing

Non-members are welcome with advance notice. (360) 297-3813

SEP 8 Doug Barley Memorial Car Show 9am-3pm @ Port Gamble

SEP 23 Kingston Chamber Community Beautification Committee 9-10:30am @ Kingston Chamber Visitorâ€™s Center

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SEP 25 Kingston Historical Society 10-11:30am @ Kingston Community Center

SEP 12 Kingston Chamber AFTER HOURS 5-7pm @ Stanley Steemer Lower Bradley Center off Lindvog

â€œOktoberfestâ€? Free chamber event sponsored by Stanley Steermer and K-NK Rotarty $15 by calling 360-297-3813 or email director@kingstonchamber.com .

SEP 27 Free Community Meal 5-6:30pm @ Bayside Church Barber Cut Off Road in Kingston.

Port Gamble Theater Presents: The Hound of the Baskervilles 7-10pm @ Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through October 13th.

SEP 27 - SEP 29 Old Mill Days ALL DAY! @ Port Gamble www.portgamble.com

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Greater Kingston Chamber Luncheon Tuesday, September 3rd, 11:45 am

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rang McGillivray is the go-to person for Wolfle Elementary School’s independently funded summer session, which ShareNet supports with take-home food for children in need. The summer session extends ShareNet’s regular school year program, Food to Grow On, which provides the same service. Recently, as the summer session wrapped, we sat down with McGillivray to review how it went and school needs. As ShareNet becomes more deeply involved with local schools, we are fortunate to get to know the many dedicated employees, like McGillivray, who go above and beyond to serve local kids. As well as her regular duties as a fifth-grade teacher and her facilitation of the summer ses-

sion, McGillivray is heavily involved in implementing Common Core, the national standards adopted by 47 states for language arts and math. McGillivray teaches literacy, and her partner teacher handles the math and science. The standards shift the learning paradigm. The state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s website states the Common Core standards “require a practical, real-life application of knowledge that prepares Washington students for success in college, work and life.” The standards provide “consistent learning expectations for all students; clear standards that focus on understanding over memorization; emphasis on the critical topics students need to succeed after high

sharenet & you By mark ince school; and faster testing results with a better, more focused online assessment system.” McGillivray is a member of several groups which address the task of implementing Common Core locally, including the Puget Sound Writing Project and the Literacy Cadre of ESD 114.

ShareNet has often been impressed by the innovation going on at Wolfle under the administration of Principal Ben Degnin and staff members who go the extra mile, like McGillivray. When we last visited, there was a banner up about Inferring and Predicting — not your everyday school banner, but what’s more important in negotiating our world? The summer session is for pre-K through fifth grade, with a focus on students who need additional help to succeed, and the youngest students who will benefit most from an immersive experience prior to regular attendance. In each new session, last year’s fifth graders, now sixth graders, return as mentors to the younger kids. Teen mentors ninth grade and up may be paid for their work.

Other innovations include Reading Core, a group of volunteers working one-onone with kids who need this approach (with the ancillary benefit of saving staff time), and working in small focused groups such as literacy circles or math lab. Other volunteers act as art docents, giving a boost to this area deemphasized in funding cuts. Wolfle also benefits from its strong relationship with Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and their Head Start program. Wolfle is a Title I school, a federal designation designed to improve the academic achievement of the disadvantaged. Wolfle has the highest poverty concentration of any school in the north end. Yet Wolfle is also a forum for education innovation, an environment of dedication from staff and volunteers,

and a place where real success is happening, particularly in early intervention and education. By the time children leave kindergarten at Wolfle, they are testing higher than students at comparable schools. At a time when schools need our help most, ShareNet is honored to be able to assist Wolfle and its students in our small way through the Food to Grow On program, food for children known by counselors to be struggling with hunger and food instability. The program has consistently added children in need, not only at Wolfle, but at all four local schools since its inception in 2010. Despite helpful infusions from private donors and local Tribes, the program remains consistently underSee School, Page 23

Three have a close call on the way to a family reunion A nother summer is on the shelf and school is starting soon. What a beautiful performance old man Sun put on for us. As I sit writing this column — listening to one of my favorite Sinatra discs and thinking back over the last few months — I am peopled out. Oh, not

for one moment would I change any day of it. The family had its 52nd reunion on the acres, with one family spending five weeks in the RV arriving early from California. I thought my four sons would finally be here together for the first time in 30 years, but no such luck. Our oldest Gary, who

was flying his plane from Oklahoma, suddenly had to land in Twin Falls, Idaho. There was a raging thunder and lightning storm going on and, not wanting to press on to Seattle about an hour away by air, he decided to find the nearest airport. Gary already had close to five hours of flight time in by then. The landing was

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this ‘n’ that By jacque thornton of our clan have passed through “life’s door” to the other side. During the reunion, the laughter and calling out to one another was like music to my ears and put a glow in my heart, with the new generations having a ball playing together. One of our little three-year-olds, Jack, headed for the crowded

wading pool, pulled his shorts down and took a piddle in front of everyone before his parents could get to him. He had been told to be sure he potties before he goes in the pool. Not quite the way his parents intended, though. The other parents ran to keep britches on the rest of the kids who thought it a great idea. That had everyone laughing. A new story for my family journals. Since I am the eldest of this family, I reign supreme. And on these occasions I hear, “Grandma, tell me a story about when you were a kid. What was it like?” Now I’m in my glory. I have lived long enough to collect many tales to pass on, as my faithful readers know. In telling my tales I try to slip in a little wisdom, provoke a thought and encourage them to have fun now because life can get pretty serious at times. I wish Don could have been here to enjoy his growing family. Who knows, maybe in spirit he was. With school starting, please remember our Kingston Food Bank is still looking for a spot and needs help in feeding families down on their luck. — Jacque Thornton is a longtime columnist for the Kingston Community News. Contact her at jacquejt@centurytel.net

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hristmas package? Last spring the Legislature couldn’t agree on a “transportation package” (gas tax). They’re considering trying again and including the state Department of Transportation’s reforms. Expect public meetings in October. The ferryboats that served us Last month we talked about the Nisqually, Kingston’s principal boat for WSF’s first 15 years. This column continues that narrative. Since Nisqually was in operation, Kingston’s ferries can be sorted into four waves of WSF-built boats supported by an eclectic mix of other vessels. We’ll review the WSF-built ferries here and cover the other boats next month.

Evergreen State boats: Tillikum (1968-72) The 80-car Nisqually was followed by the 100car Evergreen State class boats, primarily Tillikum, which served Kingston straight through the 1970s and, occasionally, into the 1980s. These ferries were designed by W.C. Nickum and Sons, which became the Elliott Bay Design group, a line of Seattle naval architects that have designed all WSF’s boats. Nisqually had been built for the smaller cars of the 1920s and 1930s. Using warsurplus destroyer-escort engines, the Evergreen State boats carried 100 1950s size (big) cars and had largest passenger cabin of the time. Car deck clearance, however, was only 13 feet, which soon became too low for the standard

FERRYFARE Kingston Ferry Advisory Committee 16-foot-high highway truck. Super class ferries: Hyak, Elwha, Yakima (1973-98) The Super Class ferries were a big jump in capacity and capability. They carried full-size trucks, traveled at 20 knots, and held 160 cars and 2,500 passengers. As we didn’t have a “built in Washington” rule until the Jumbo II ferries, the Supers were competitively bid and built by National Steel in San Diego. Hyak served as a Kingston’s mainstay through the 1990s. Elwha famously grounded in 1983 while the captain was show-

ing a passenger what her Grindstone Harbor vacation home looked like from the water. Issaquah class ferries: Sealth, Chelan (1982-98) At 130 cars, Issaquah Class boats were smaller than the Supers so they supplemented rather than replaced them. The Issaquahs had a soap-opera start with lawsuits, political scandals, and environmental violations. The reason was that they were built by Marine Power and Equipment, a Washington company with no prior ferry experience. They allegedly got the contract because of intervention by some senators who profited from the deal. Marine Power went bankrupt and the boats were so flawed they had to be

rebuilt. Their most notorious problem was an erratic propulsion control system that caused the boats to regularly ram the Kingston pier. In one case, the propulsion system decided to pull away from the pier, dropping a car into the water. Today, they’re a reliable Mukilteo mainstay. Jumbo and Jumbo II ferries: Walla Walla, Puyallup, Spokane (1998-present) By the 1970s, demand at Kingston and Bainbridge had outstripped the Supers and Issaquahs’ capacities, so WSF built the 188-car Jumbos and 202-car Jumbos IIs. Until BC Ferries’ 370car Coastal ferries, Jumbos were the world’s largest drive-on ferries. The Jumbo II’s were outfitted with leading-edge “cycloconverters,” which

convert fixed 60-cycle power to a variable frequency for the propulsion motors. This combines reliability with precise control and is commonly used on icebreakers. Although the first Jumbo was launched in 1972, it wasn’t until 1998 that the Walla Walla showed up here, followed by the Puyallup in 1999. Barring the crew inadvertently frying Walla Walla’s motor last fall, and propeller vibrations that plagued the Jumbo IIs early on, these Todd-built boats have been a success. “I do” on the deep blue? (see cartoon, page 4) It’s a myth that captains may marry couples. According to federal law: “The commanding officer shall not perform a marriage ceremony on board his ship or aircraft.”

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lease use caution along roadways and, especially, in school zones as our community’s most precious citizens return to school. Heroes in your neighborhood We’re looking forward to celebrating citizens who, by getting training and knowing what to do, become our partners at saving lives when emergency strikes. At our Board of Fire Commissioners meeting Sept. 9 at 7:15 p.m., we will recognize the efforts of civilians who made the difference for a man in cardiac arrest in Hansville last spring. They became vital components in the “Chain of Survival” by calling 9-1-1 as soon as they recognized the emergency, following the call receiver’s directions, and performing

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Continued from page 1 funded. Additional help for local school kids is available at our Back to School Supplies Event Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to noon. at the activity building behind Bayside Community Church. Signups will be closed by the time of publication, but we will assist everyone we can and donate leftovers to the schools. — Mark Ince is executive director of ShareNet

By michÈle laboda the CPR skills they learned through the classes taught by North Kitsap Fire & Rescue personnel in the high schools. The Chain of Survival and the Emergency Medical Services levy Although initial actions are very important, the best chances of survival come when every link in the chain is strong. The links include our excellent 9-1-1 system, citizen-provided CPR, basic life support delivered by firefighter/EMTs with automated external defibrillators, advanced life support provided by firefighter/ paramedics and, finally, the definitive care that’s provided by a hospital. Some of the links in the chain rely on funding that’s provided by your property

taxes through the EMS levy. The levy must be renewed every six years. So, in November, voters will be asked if they want to continue paying the current rate of 50 cents for every $1,000 of assessed property valuation to help fund NKF&R’s EMS operations. No tax increase is being proposed. We hope you’ll contact NKF&R at (360) 297-3619 if you have any questions about the measure. 9/11 Breakfast benefit Many of our friends from Hansville journey south in September to help us mark the sad anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with our annual breakfast. There is no charge for the light continental fare, provided by Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort and the firefighters of NKF&R. This year, we’ll be accepting donations for the North Kitsap Community Partnership Fund. The NKCPF is largely support-

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An unusually nice summer down at the Port of Kingston The former Kingston Inn site is being transformed, while the dredge project moves forward

ow! Only three weeks left in the summer of 2013. I think that weather-wise, this has been one of the best. Remember some of those Julys and Augusts in years gone by when we had temperatures in the high 90s and it was too hot to sleep at night; then other times when we wondered if we would ever get more than two nice days in a row. That didn’t happen this year and we sure were able to enjoy

a great northwest summer. It has been a great year for crab and salmon fishing. About half a dozen of my good friends have told me about the 17-pound-plus fish that they have been landing. The Dungeness crab fishery has been very productive since July first. I was able to catch my share, I hope you were too. The boaters in central Puget Sound have been showing up down at the port to enjoy the great things Kingston has to offer. The Kingston Farmer’s Market and the summer Concerts on the Cove have become iconic Kingston weekend events. Someone asked me the other day how many of those little white electric cars we have. He couldn’t believe we only had one, he told me he sees it all over

Down at the Port By pete deboer town quite often on busy weekends. He thought we had at least two of them. It is fun to see that little rig scooting around town. I know a lot of you are interested in what is going to happen with the park area (old Kingston Inn site) that was recently gifted to

the port to be developed into a place for residents and visitors in to enjoy. If you have been down there, you will notice that we have cleaned it up a lot, placed some nice rocks and will soon be hydro-seeding in order to get some grass growing before winter. We are doing this to clean up the place and make it more inviting. There will be two public meetings where we will discuss with the residents of the port district just how we will proceed for future development. The meetings will happen at 7 p.m., Sept. 5 and Sept. 18 of in the Kingston Cove Yacht Club. I hope you can make it to one or both of those events. Prior to the Sept. 5 meeting, there will be a survey on the ports website, www.portofkingston.org. It would be

great if you could go there to answer a few questions to help the staff develop the agenda for the meetings. Check the site around the first of September to find the survey. The Big Dig — dredging — is moving forward in Apple Tree Cove. There was a hint of the possibility that the dredged soil could be used by the Suquamish Tribal Fisheries for a project near Bainbridge Island. The permitting on that project is more than a year away and we do not feel that we can hang on that long to reopen our channel access to the boat launch ramp. Consequently, we will be going out for bids on the dredge project on Sept. 1. We expect some activity by the end of the month. Since we are talking about it, I thought that

the Nautical Term of The Month should be relevant. So here it is: Bucket Dredge – This dredge has many buckets that travel along a boom on cables. The boom is maneuvered underwater so the buckets take a scoop of sediment and travel back to the vessel or barge where they deposit their load. Well that’s about it for this month. I can’t believe that I have been writing this column now for almost nine years! I hope you still enjoy it as much as I like doing it for you. As always, thanks for reading this stuff I hope you found something interesting. — Pete DeBoer is a Kingston port commissioner. Contact him at pete@petedeboer.com.

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tions for improving achievement for all students.” The Education Accountability System Oversight Committee will monitor the effectiveness of the state’s system of support, assistance and intervention in improving persistently low-performing schools and student achievement, make recommendations as necessary and submit a progress report to the Legislature every two years. The council develops strategic recommendations for the implementation of a new definition of Basic Education and the financing needed to support.

Newsmakers Six north end residents earn degrees at WWU

n Alexander Emiliano Yanez Sherman, bachelor of science, environmental science

BELLINGHAM — Twenty-three Nor th Kitsap residents graduated in spring from Western Washington University. Hansville n Michael Lee Ferrell, bachelor of arts, general studies. n Olivia Frances Finlay, bachelor of science, mathematics. n Brittany Marie McKenzie, bachelor of arts, art. Indianola n Andrea Ramhorst Gover, bachelor of arts, anthropology (concentration in archaeology). n Jonathan Stanton Sudduth, bachelor of science, biochemistry.

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From left, Louise Lien, Babe Olson, Janet Alecci and JoAnn Cratty in JEMS’ heyday. Olson, Alecci and Cratty sang at Lien’s memorial service. Lien died May 2. Contributed photo

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Sarah Parrington owns and operates the farm her father bought from the Longmate family Contributed photo in 1978. Sarah moved there in 1988 and raises Herefords.

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he three remaining members of THE JEMS performed for the last time at the memorial for Louise Lien, who died suddenly on May 2. They sang three of Louise’s favorite songs. THE JEMS formed as a music group in about 1990. Original members were Jackie Budd, vibes; Jane Hardy and Babe Olson,

A glance At the past By harriet muhrlein drums; Merle Koker, piano; Dick McKnight, saxophone and clarinet; Janet Alecci, bass; and Elaine Carey, accordion.

Janet, Babe and Jackie sang three-part harmony using songs from the 1920s to the present times. Babe did the arrangements. Faces changed over the years. JoAnn Cratty was a great addition and sang lead. Betty Zuilke also joined but she and Merle eventually moved away. Louise Lien took on the piano-playing job.

The group even made a couple of CDs for sale in the past. They did concerts as far away as the SeaTac Double Tree Inn as well as in the Kingston area. I am using another view of the Parrington Barn this month to apologize for my goof of last month. I was so interested in the distant past that I neglected the present. Sarah Parrington owns

and operates her farm. Her father bought the farm from the Longmate family in 1978. Sarah moved there in 1988. She raises Herefords and you can see them in the pasture on the left as you drive down the Jefferson Point Road hill from South Kingston Road. The barn is more than 70 years old and requires a lot of work to keep it good con-

dition. Sarah has repaired the foundation and the internal bracing. The barn also has had new flooring, siding and a roof replacement. I definitely intend to ask more questions in the future. — Harriet Muhrlein is president of the Kingston Historical Society. muhrleinharriet@comcast.net.

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Despite challenges, Kingston Food Bank keeps rolling But Barb Fulton is still looking for options for Kingston institution

Kingston Food Bank Director Barb Fulton smiles at the crowd standing along State Highway 104 during Kingston’s Fourth of July Parade. Fulton drove in the parade, hoping to raise awareness of the food bank’s state. Kipp Robertson / Staff photo

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KINGSTON — When Barb Fulton drives the Kingston Food Bank into town, she notices numerous vacant buildings and lots. None of the apparent vacancies, however, are available for a food bank that has no home. “There’s 12 empty buildings in town, but nobody wants to take a tax writeoff,” Fulton said. “[The owners] would rather have them empty.” The food bank, which is housed in a 22-foot motor home and has no electricity, is open two days per week. Fulton, the food bank’s director, and volunteers keep all the perishable foods on ice. Meanwhile, the search for a more permanent home is still coming up short and the food bank is receiving fewer donations. “Our money donations are way down,” Fulton said. “I’m concerned that people think that because we’re not in [a] building, we’re not taking donations. That’s how we buy our groceries.” The food bank formerly received an average of $500 per month in monetary donations, Fulton said.

That was cut in about half recently, she said. The food bank moved into the motor home April 22 when it had to vacate temporary quarters provided by Windermere Real Estate. It occupied the Windermere-owned property after it lost its longtime home because the countyowned building didn’t meet code. The food bank continues to operate just off of Lindvog Road, north of State Highway 104. Canned goods are kept in a storage unit nearby. Frozen food is kept at Fulton’s home. Food bank hours are noon to 3 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays. The majority of the food bank’s patrons continue to rely on the mobile ser-

“I still have my people who care.” — Barb Fulton Kingston Food Bank Director

vice. However, Fulton said some people have turned to ShareNet, 26061 United Road, Kingston. Fulton believes some of the people now using ShareNet’s service don’t believe the Kingston Food Bank can take care of them, Fulton said. “That’s false,” she said. The food bank once served about 150 people per week. She doesn’t know the current number of clients but says it’s decreased. Fulton has considered operating the food bank out

of something such as a Tuff Shed, if she can find property to place it on. While continuing to provide edible goods, the Kingston Food Bank is also providing school supplies. Families in needs of school supplies can pick them up through the first few weeks of September, Fulton said. Fulton and the food bank volunteers are not completely alone. The Pizza Factory donates the needed ice to the food bank each day it operates. The owner of the Grub Hut still donates fruits and vegetables to the food bank every Friday. And the Borrowed Kitchen donates bread every Sunday. “I still have my people who care,” Fulton said. Attempting to show the community what the food

bank was operating in and the need it has, Fulton

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ed at the opportunity.” Gizzi replaces Bobby Reece, who was put on administrative leave during the 2012-13 school year. Reece’s head coaching contracts at KHS, and Kingston Middle School were not renewed. The coaching position at the middle school remains open, according to posted positions on the district website. During his time with the Klahowya Eagles, Gizzi was an assistant coach for one year, and head coach for four years. As head coach, Gizzi helped an estimated 60 wrestlers qualify for regional tournaments and 27 qualify for the state tournament. Gizzi was named 2A Coach of the Year in 2010, according to the Central Kitsap School Board meeting minutes. Encouraging wrestlers to give 100 percent at all times, Gizzi “preaches” that his athletes take full responsibility of the aspects

of wrestling they have control over, including physical condition. He said he works with athletes to attain goals and visualize positive outcomes. Though no particular goals have been set for the 2013-14 wrestlers, Gizzi said expectations will be high based on what he’s seen. The Kingston program has sent multiple wrestlers to post-season competition each year. Last season, Aaron Dickson, Sonya Redbird, Bobby Reece, and Ivy Rodolf finished in the top eight at State. Dickson took fifth in the 170-pound division. Redbird won the title in the 145-pound division. Reece won his third consecutive state title in the 160-pound division. Rodolf took fourth in the 118-pound division. The winter season is still a ways off, but Gizzi is looking forward to it. “I’m excited,” Gizzi said of being hired.

n Theft 3 reported on 26000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue NE, Kingston. Occurred around 8 p.m. Aug. 3 n Theft reported on 15000 block of Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish. Occurred around 10:32 a.m. n Theft of firearm reported on 13000 block of Central Valley Road NE, Poulsbo. Occurred around 4 p.m. n Residential burglary reported on 21000 block of Big Valley Road NE, Poulsbo. Occurred around 1:25 p.m. n Criminal trespass 2 reported on 15000 block of Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish. Occurred around 6:26 p.m. n Theft reported on 23000 block of Stottlemeyer Road NE, Poulsbo. Occurred around 10:35 a.m. Aug. 4 n Theft 3 reported on 23000 block of Stottlemeyer Road NE, Poulsbo. Occurred around 10:35 a.m. Aug. 5 n Theft reported on 15000 block of Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish. Occurred around 3:45 p.m. n Fraud reported on 26000 block of Central

Avenue NE, Kingston. Occurred around 9:10 p.m. Aug. 6 n Assault 2 reported on 18000 block of Brockton Avenue NE, Suquamish. Occurred around 9:25 p.m. n Theft 2 reported on 11000 block of NE West Kingston Road, Kingston. Occurred around 3:36 a.m. n Theft 3 reported on 2700 block of NE Mountain View Drive, Hansville. Occurred around 12:56 p.m. n Theft 2 reported on 3500 block of NE Iverson Road, Poulsbo. Occurred around 5 p.m. Aug. 7 n Residential burglary reported on 20000 block of Seaport Place NW, Poulsbo. Occurred around 8 a.m. Aug. 8 n Residential burglary reported on 100 block of NW Thompson Road, Poulsbo. Occurred around 9:40 p.m. n Theft 2 reported on 22000 block of Stottlemeyer Road NE, Poulsbo. Occurred around 3:45 p.m. n Sex offense reported on 29000 block of

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The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls in North Kitsap Aug. 1-20. Aug. 1 n Residential burglary reported on 15000 block of Larm Road NE, Poulsbo. Occurred around 12:38 p.m. n Malicious mischief 3 reported on 4600 block of NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo. Occurred around 5:41 p.m. Aug. 2 n Theft reported on 12000 block of Central Valley Road NE, Poulsbo. Occurred around 9:32 a.m. n Threats reported on 15000 block of Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish. Occurred around 3:22 p.m. n Theft reported on 30000 block of Wood Creek Place NE, Poulsbo. Occurred around 4:20 p.m. n Theft 2 reported on 5200 block of NE Falcon Ridge Lane, Poulsbo. Occurred around 10 a.m. n Theft 2 reported on 35000 block of Hood Canal Drive NE, Hansville. Occurred around 11:48 a.m. n Burglary 1 reported on 21000 block of South Kingston Road NE, Indianola. Occurred around 5:30 p.m.

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Continued from page 28 Scenic Drive NE, Poulsbo. Occurred around 5:22 p.m. Aug. 10 n Civil problem reported on 18000 block of Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish. Occurred around 5:41 a.m. n Arson 2 reported on 38000 block of Hood Canal Drive NE, Hansville. Occurred around 4:32 p.m. n Assault 4 reported on 26000 block of Edgewater Boulevard NW, Poulsbo. Occurred around 4:56 p.m. Aug. 11 n Burglary reported on 100 block of NE Walker

Road, Poulsbo. Occurred around 4:42 p.m. n Theft reported on 27000 block of Frodesen Circle NE, Kingston. Occurred around 8:32 p.m. n Burglary 2 reported on 27000 block of Highland Road NE, Kingston. Occurred around 1:46 a.m. Aug. 12 n Theft reported on 26000 block of Barrett Road NE, Kingston. Occurred around 9:54 a.m. n Theft reported on 16000 block of Clear Creek Road NW, Poulsbo. Occurred around 10:29 a.m. n Theft reported on 11000 block of NE West Kingston Road, Kingston.

Occurred around 11:54 a.m. n Residential burglary reported on 12000 block of South Keyport Road NE, Poulsbo. Occurred around 9:09 a.m. n Hit and run (unattended property damage) reported on 34000 block of Hood Canal Drive NE, Kingston. Occurred around 11:40 p.m. Aug. 19 n A burglary was reported near Louto Road in Poulsbo at 2:48 p.m. n Deputies went to the scene where a shoplifting suspect was caught at a grocery store on Highway 104 in Kingston at 3:14 p.m. n Miscellaneous mischief

was reported near Highway 104 in Kingston at 4:09 p.m. n An assault 1, with a deadly weapon was reported near Hansville Road at 6:31 p.m. n An incident of harassment was reported on Seatter Road in Kingston 9:24 p.m. n A Kingston family reported a runaway at 11:25 p.m. Aug. 20 n Deputies assisted after a motor vehicle collision on Totten Road in Poulsbo at 8:08 a.m. n A prowler was reported on Parcells Road in Kingston 1:48 p.m.

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