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Four-time champion PTA asks sheriff to investigate alleged theft Member reimbursed group $9,000; financial records are in disarray

Kingston’s Bobby Reece III hugs his brother, Jorden, after winning the 2A 170-pound state wrestling championship Feb. 22 in the Tacoma Dome. Reece is the 12th prep wrestler in state history to win four state wrestling titles. See story and photos on page 10. Kipp Robertson / Staff photo

First purchase of Pope land complete County now owns Port Gamble ‘shoreline block’ By RICHARD WALKER

Staff Writer

PORT GAMBLE — Kitsap County residents are now the owners of 535 acres of forestland and 1.5 miles of shoreline on Port Gamble Bay. Pope Resources President David Nunes and Kitsap County Commissioner Rob Gelder signed the ownership transfer documents

Feb. 12, finalizing the first acquisition of Pope’s North Kitsap acreage by the Kitsap Forest & Bay Project. The purchase price was $4.6 million and was funded by several sources: the National Coastal Wetlands Program, the state Department of Ecology, the state Wildlife and Recreation Program, the state Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, and private donors — and even an 11thhour crowdsource appeal. Next: Sandra Staples-Bortner, chairperson of the Kitsap Forest & Bay Coalition, said the purchase

of a portion of the 366-acre Park Expansion Block was expected to close by the end of February. Purchase of a portion of the 664-acre Divide Block should close by fall: 180 acres from Pope Resources and 40 acres from an adjacent landowner, with another 51 acres acquired from another landowner next year. Staples-Bortner said the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe committed funds for acquisition of a portion of the Port Gamble Upland Block, which is 3,316 acres. The funds were paid to the Tribe by the Navy to offset the impacts on See Purchase, Page 9

inside ‘Yes’ vote for NKSD operations Levy — Page 3

to see where the PTA was financially, according to the sheriff’s report. Black said the member told her “there may be a problem with the financial reports.” The member later resigned and reimbursed the PTA $9,000, Black said, according to the sheriff’s report. The PTA board found the books in such disarray, there’s no realistic way of knowing where it stood financially, Wilson said the department was By KIPP ROBERTSON told. Wilson said the PTA has and RICHARD WALKER been in contact with its regionStaff Report al director and with a forensic KINGSTON — Gordon investigator. Elementary PTA board memThe request for a sheriff’s bers have given the Kitsap department investigation folCounty Sheriff’s Department lows approximately a month of financial records, text messages investigation by the PTA board, and other information related to including a financial review by a possible theft of PTA funds. a PTA panel that was overseen An investigator will study the by the state PTA’s information to deterregional director. mine if the disarray CenCom call INSIDE in financial records records show that a show evidence of n Gordon PTA Gordon Elementary criminal intent or president resigns. PTA officer called careless bookkeep911 on Jan. 15 to ask — Page 9 ing, sheriff’s spokesfor advice on how n Editorial — man Deputy Scott to report an alleged Wilson said. Page 4 theft of PTA funds. Gordon PTA board The PTA officer members went to told 911 another the sheriff’s office in Silverdale member stole PTA funds. The on Feb. 13 after 10 a.m. to PTA officer said the member meet with a sheriff’s deputy. confessed to stealing the money The reporting party was Ryan and the PTA executive board Black, Gordon PTA’s vice presi- allowed the member to pay the dent. Also present were Marta money back, according to the Michalski, president; Tanya call record. Guest, treasurer; and Lindsey “[Reporting party] not happy Still, secretary. with PTA board’s decision,” the Black told the deputy she call report states. asked a then-member of the A panel of PTA members PTA board for financial reports in January, because she wanted See PTA, Page 9

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Voters approve NKSD operations levy Poulsbo Port measure fails by small margin in city, big margin elsewhere Staff Report

KINGSTON — Going into Election Day on Feb. 11, NKSD levy campaign chairwoman Tania Issa was confident that voters would renew the school district’s M&O levy — $2.83 per $1,000 of assessed home valuation. The levy is expected to generate $16.5 million for the school district in 2015. “I do believe we’re going to win,” she said in an earlier interview. She was right. Final results showed the levy received 7,744 votes in favor, 4,363 against — 64 percent to 36 percent. In 2010, voters renewed the levy 74.25 to 25.75 percent. The district was one of four in Kitsap County to have at least one levy on the February ballot. South Kitsap School District was

the one district without a levy on the ballot. The only factor in the February election that worried Issa was the Port of Poulsbo’s proposed annexation, which was rejected by voters. Though she didn’t oppose the annexation, which would have expanded the port’s boundaries to more closely match Poulsbo’s city limits, she questioned why the port decided to put it on the ballot in February. The measure asked residents of Lemolo, Scandia, Virginia Point and parts of Poulsbo to join the port district, which means they’d pay a tax levy of 30 cents for every $1,000 of assessed property valuation. Voters outside the Poulsbo city limits overwhelmingly rejected the Port District’s annexation measure.

Christine Fraser, co-president of the North Kitsap Education Association, urges a passerby to vote yes on renewal of the school district’s maintenance and operations levy, one of the measures on the Feb. 11 ballot. Fraser and other levy supporters campaigned in downtown Kingston on Feb. 5. Kipp Robertson / Staff photo Inside the city limits, the results were closer. Updated results Feb. 12 showed the measure with 289 votes in favor and 823 votes opposed, a margin of 534 votes. That’s for all votes cast in Poulsbo, Lemolo, Pearson and Scandia.

But in Poulsbo alone, annexation received 161 votes in favor and 217 opposed, a margin of 56 votes. (Outside the city limits, the vote was 128 yes, 606 no, a margin of 478 votes). “Certainly we’re disappointed,” Port Commission

Chairman Jim Rutledge said. “We proposed the annexation with the idea it was in the best interest of the community, and we still think that.” The district’s current levy generated about $14.3 million for 2013. The school

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district relies on the levy for 23 percent of the district’s approximate $60 million budget. If the levy was not renewed, the school district would have to try again in April, Issa said. The school district receives funding from a variety of sources, federal and state among them. But the local levy funds about 23 percent of the school district’s overall budget. According to the school district, here’s how each dollar is spent. n 25 cents: teachers’ salaries n 24 cents: classified staff n 17 cents: materials, supplies and operating costs n 8 cents: special education n 8 cents: transportation n 8 cents: administrator salaries and benefits n 6 cents: extracurricular activities and sports n 1 cent: all-day kindergarten n 1 cent: special programs n 1 cent: the pool n 1 cent: the copy center

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PTA should be more open when something’s awry

fter they learned that money was missing from the Gordon Elementary School PTA, local and state PTA officials immediately found themselves walking a tightrope: they had to investigate an alleged theft of funds from an organization that raises money for school programs, but keep it all under wraps — in part, to avoid besmirching anyone’s reputation; in part, as one state PTA official put it, to protect the PTA’s “brand.” We understand the state and local PTA’s dilemma. Much of the tension, however, is the result of conflicting PTA policy. On its website, you’ll find the state PTA’s two-page policy on how to prevent embezzlement and what to do when embezzlement is suspected: First, conduct a financial review. Second, call the regional PTA director. Three, take “every reasonable step” to collect or recover the missing funds. Here’s where it gets tricky. “It is critical that all discussions and decisions are kept confidential within the board,” the policy states. But the policy also states, “All actions of the board of directors must be recorded in the minutes of the board.” And “At some point, the board of directors must report the missing funds, as well as the board’s attempt to recover the funds, to the membership.” So, what happened when the Gordon PTA board asked the membership to approve an allocation of $5,000 for a forensic audit? The board couldn’t answer any questions because of the state PTA’s confidentiality rules. With more questions than answers, the membership voted the request down. In this case, the state PTA’s rules have been taken to the extreme — perhaps out of embarrassment, perhaps out of a desire to protect the PTA’s reputation. There’s nothing wrong with the truth: The Gordon PTA conducted a financial review; a member of the PTA admitted taking money, reimbursed the PTA $9,000 and resigned; the financial records are a mess, and the PTA wants a forensic audit to make sure no other money is missing. Any charges would be up to the prosecuting attorney’s office pending a sheriff’s department investigation. No one who might be suspected is identified, everyone is clear on what happened and what the status of the investigation is. And, equally important, the PTA is clear that it is on top of the matter and is committed to resolving it. The state and local PTA would have served the best interests of the public — the PTA’s biggest investors — if they were open about what we now know: Here’s what happened, here’s the status, we’re on top of it and, if necessary, justice will be done. That, we believe, would go much farther than silence in protecting the PTA’s brand as an advocate for children and education.

Congrats, Forest & Bay Coalition

he transfer of ownership of the Port Gamble shoreline block from Pope Resources to Kitsap County ensures 535 acres of forestland and 1.5 miles of shoreline on the bay will remain undeveloped. This site is a watershed that is critical to the health of the bay, and is a valuable public-recreation resource. That this occurred at all is a testament to the patience and partnership of the Kitsap Forest & Bay Coalition’s principals and 34 community partners. Congratulations to all.

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Final message from Gordon PTA leader I resigned my position as president of the Gordon Elementary School PTA due to personal conflicts (irreconcilable differences) with the executive board. The Parent Teacher Association can provide many vital functions like fundraising, auctions, family fun nights, etc., to the school and its students. It is not only up to me to make this happen. By making this decision, I feel as I am letting down the school and teachers, but leaving the PTA is the right decision. It is causing me undue stress because of all the arguing about who’s right and who’s wrong. I will greatly treasure the experiences I have had at the school and I look forward to future association with the school. I would like to thank the principal, teachers, staff, parents and kids for their support and giving me the opportunity to be part of the school. I wish everyone success in the future. Marta Michalski Kingston

Thank you for renewing NKSD levy The “Yes for NKSD Kids” citizens campaign is thrilled by the Feb. 11 election results. The voters have spoken and have agreed to entrust the North Kitsap School District with their local tax dollars, renewing the school district levy for another four years. The mission of our levy campaign was to ensure voters valued and ultimately approved local funding as a key contribution to the education of each individual child and all children collectively in the North Kitsap School District. And we have done that. Years of school budget cuts by the state Legislature have resulted in the elimination of school programs and decreased staffing. We

are all still pained by attrition among beloved teachers and last year’s agonizing closure of Breidablik Elementary. Though we try to move forward, all these things still impact today’s students and teachers, beleaguering parents and the community. And all of these things made the renewal of this levy more critical than at any other time. We know there has been an expressed desire for openness, more dialogue, and direct input into matters related to school finances and district spending. We look forward to working with Superintendent Patty Page, the school board, and the constituents of the North Kitsap School District to develop a broader coalition among parents, teachers and the community. The school district’s commitment to increased and continued listening is a great way to show voters that their confidence is well placed and our kids are better prepared for the real world because of the investment made by our local taxpayers. A huge thank you to the many individual and busi-

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ness supporters, and a small energized group of persons who championed this cause. The Honk and Wave crews led by Christine Fraser, and doorbelling efforts led by Beth Worthington and Mike McCorkle, were truly impressive. Stacie Schmechel gave so much of herself organizing and encouraging and eliciting feedback from the community. Greg Enright, Nick Jewett, Randy Borek and Clint Boxman were terrific campaign strategists and historians. And the school district — Superintendent Patty Page, Community Relations and Communications Coordinator Jennifer Markaryan, and Finance Director Monica Hunsaker — did a fantastic job educating the community on the complexities of school financing. But we could not have done this without all those voters who turned in their ballots and voted yes for NKSD kids. We thank you all. And, of course, we thank the North Kitsap Herald for its endorsement and for highlighting the impor-

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Bangor bilge spill is a wake-up call Even though coverage of the major oil spill at Bangor has been moved from the front page of the paper, I hope reporters from the North Kitsap Herald and Kingston Community News will continue to investigate and report on circumstances leading to the spill and the Navy’s response. Why was there a delay in reporting the spill to county, state and federal environmental agencies charged with protection of local waters? Does the Bangor base have adequate equipment and procedures to deal with catastrophes of this sort? More importantly, what are the implications for the public and environment of an accident at the explosives-handling wharves? Will we be notified in a timely fashion? Have local first-responders been informed of the See LETTERS, Page 5

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Continued from page 4 Navy’s plans for dealing with emergencies and is there a plan for them to assist? The oil spill is a wake-up call and the public has a right to know what would happen in the event of a greater catastrophe. Mary Gleysteen Kingston

Stop burdening business with rules There’s a lot written about the $15 minimum wage — not against it, and yet, as a former small-business person, it draws concern. First, Kingston Community News columnist Marilyn Olds, like many who have written on this topic, draws a straight line from the front line McDonalds worker’s pay and the CEO (“What’s behind a fair minimum wage?”, page 6, February KCN).

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city workers getting $15-anhour minimum wage? Who pays that? A lot of people who don’t earn that much, since the real money is in the suburbs. Also, what is the total benefit package a city employee earns? My guess is that it is way over the $15 hourly mark. Finally, here’s a question for Seattle’s socialist City Council member. How is she living that lifestyle? Pretty convenient to be a socialist in a capitalist society. It’s my understanding her husband works for Microsoft. She urged the Boeing machinists union to get rid of their CEOs, and the rank and file run the company. You know, that rhetoric was around when I was taking political science classes in the ’70s. When has that actually worked? Want to improve hourly wages? Improve the economy. Quit making rules for business that are different than those for government. Barb Brenner Indianola

Comparing liberals and conservatives

a while, I watch Fox News with Hannity and Crew. One can tell that Hannity hates our president, but the guests he has on add to all the hatred and lies. I figured out that some of the people that work there aren’t mean-spirited as the guests that they bring in are. Then there is Bill O’Reilly, where I think he thinks he is the smartest and most important person in the world. After about three or four hours of this, it has ruined my day and I become mean-spirited too. Our president is mainly the only one out fighting for the working class every day. He does not deserve the trash talk that he gets from the radical right. I wish people could understand what they’re watching on Fox News and care about knowing the facts. I would

feel the same if Fox News was liberal, but I would be able to sort the facts and my dislike for them would be the same. President Obama has about the same approval rating as President Reagan after six years and far ahead of President Bush. I like to discuss politics but only with those that have an open mind, stick to the facts, aren’t prejudiced, and will not call people bad names. Alan Shelbourn Kingston

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McDonalds is a franchise, which means each of them are independently owned and operated, like Wendy’s and Burger King. The CEO has zero influence on what the fry chef makes. The question is this: What happens to that business when the labor costs increase by 35 percent? Let me ask it a different way: What would be the impact on your household budget if your house payment rose by 35 percent? Not only that, but what impact does it have on the workers? Some will get hours cut back, laid off and, as in the case in SeaTac, businesses are moving out of the area. What carve-outs are made in the laws? Some of the laws exempt people who receive tips, while others exempt unions. So, the unions don’t have to pay the mandated minimum wage, but the nonunion shops — their competition — do. Does that really get to the intent of the law? How will that impact local businesses? Then you have Seattle

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Love song for my sweet Murry Girl I â€™m losing my best friend, my Murry Girl. Today is her last day. Our friendship goes back, starting when we found her on Highway 16 years ago. Mike and I were driving home from a weekend family visit, listening to a book on tape and talking intermittently when â€” just for an instant â€” everything was quiet enough to hear a small bark through our slightly lowered car window. I turned to see this little brown dog trying to stand up. Mike turned the car around and we drove back. She allowed me to pick her up. Since there was no house close by and she was injured, we took her home. Our dog, Gus, welcomed her without a second thought. Dr. Jim Moore at Apple

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Kindergarten registration begins March 3 POULSBO â€” Kindergarten registration for all elementary schools in North Kitsap begins March 3. Registration takes place in person at each elementary school from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. North Kitsap School District has six elementary schools, as well as the North Kitsap Dual Language Program at Vinland Elementary and the North Kitsap Options Program at Gordon Elementary. Registration forms will be available at each school beginning March 3. Evening registration will be available at each school during the times listed below. n Gordon Elementary School: 26331 Barber Cutoff Road, Kingston, 360-3963800. Evening registration: March 6, 4â€“5:30 p.m. n Pearson Elementary School: 15650 Central Valley Road, Poulsbo, 360-3963750. Evening registration: March 4, 5â€“7 p.m. n Poulsbo Elementary

School: 18531 Noll Road NE, Poulsbo, 360-3963500. Evening registration: March 4, until 6:30 p.m. Spanish-speaking staff members will be available from 4:30-6:30 p.m. n Suquamish Elementary School: 18950 Park Ave. NE, Suquamish, 360396-3850. Evening registration: March 5, 5-7 p.m. n Vinland Elementary School: 22104 Rhododendron Lane NW, Poulsbo, 360-396-3600. Evening registration: March 5, 5-7 p.m. Kindergarten teachers will be available. Spanishspeaking staff members will be available. n Wolfle Elementar y School, 27089 Highland Road NE, Kingston, 360396-3700. Evening registration: March 6, 4-5:30 p.m. A kindergarten classroom will be open and kindergarten teachers will be present. To find your childâ€™s home school, visit www. nkschools.org/boundaries, or call 360 396-3038. For information on the

North Kitsap Spanish Dual Language Program, visit www.nkschools.org/dlprogram or call 360-396-3605. For information on the North Kitsap Options program, visit www.nkschools. org/options or call 360-3963801. Information meetings for the program are scheduled for March 18 and 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Gordon Elementary School, 26331 Barber Cutoff Road, Kingston.

March 13 North Kitsap School Board, 6 p.m., district office board room, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE in Poulsbo. Online: www.nkschools. org. March 18 n Village Green Metropolitan Park District Commission, 6:30 p.m., North Kitsap Fire and Rescue, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston. Online: www.myvillagegreen.org. n

n Kingston Por t Commission, 7-9 p.m., Kingston Cove Yacht Club, 25878 Washington Blvd., Kingston. Agenda: A public meeting to discuss design options for the Old Kingston Inn property at 25882 Washington Blvd. Online: www.portofkingston.org March 24 n North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners, 7 p.m., headquarters fire station, 26642 Miller Bay Road, Kingston. Online: www. nkfr.org.

March 26 Kingston Por t Commission, 7 p.m., Port of Kingston office, 25864 Washington Blvd., Kingston . Online: www.portofkingston.org. March 27 n North Kitsap School Board, 6 p.m., district office board room, 18360 Caldart Ave. NE in Poulsbo. Online: www.nkschools. org. â€” Send Public Meetings notices to rwalker@northkitsapherald.com.

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Gordon Elementary PTA president resigns By KIPP ROBERTSON and RICHARD WALKER Staff Report

KINGSTON — Marta Michalski resigned as the Gordon Elementary School PTA president, according to an email sent to the Herald Feb. 19. Ryan Black, who was vice president, is the new president, according to the email. In addition, Megan House is the new auction

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Continued from page 1 conducted a review of the Gordon PTA’s finances Jan. 17 and asked the membership on Feb. 6 for funding for a forensic audit. State and local PTA officials have declined to comment on the investigation; the PTA officer who called 911 told the Herald all board members have signed confidentiality agreements. While that couldn’t be confirmed, silence would be in keeping with state

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Continued from page 1 treaty fishing by construction of the second weaponshandling wharf. She said the uplands are important to the health of Port Gamble S’Klallam Bay because they contain creeks, springs, and “a huge aquifer.” She didn’t know when that acquisition would close. No funds have been committed for the final block: the Hansville Block, 1,784 acres. Acquisition of the 535 acres of forestland and 1.5 miles of shoreline purchased Feb. 12 was a priority for all partners in the Kitsap Forest & Bay Coalition because it will remain undeveloped, protecting the bay and its watershed. “It’s very significant ecologically, and to the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe culturally,” Staples-Bortner said. “It’s a really beautiful spot and a huge wintering spot for waterfowl. I’m delighted that we’re going to be able to see that forever.” Staples-Bortner said Kitsap County will establish a stewardship committee to help care for the site, which

chair, succeeding Star Ferrer, who stepped down, according to the email. The email is signed by Black and PTA executive officers Tanya Guest and Lindsey Still. The email did not include Michalski’s reason for resigning. But it’s the latest of several departures from a board that has been grappling with a possible theft of funds.

In January, a former member of the board reportedly resigned and reimbursed the PTA $9,000. The Gordon PTA board conducted a financial review to see if money was still missing, but found the financial records in such disarray “there’s no realistic way of knowing where [the PTA] stood financially,” according to a Kitsap County Sheriff’s

Department report. Michalski and other board members went to the sheriff’s office in Silverdale on Feb. 13 to ask for the department’s help. Sheriff's spokesman Deputy Scott Wilson said the PTA presented financial records, text messages and other information. An investigator will study the information to determine if the disarray in financial

records shows evidence of criminal intent or careless bookkeeping, Wilson said. Cindy Kleinfelter, the state PTA’s Region 1 director, is treading carefully. “There really isn’t any information I can give you,” she said Feb. 16. “If you want to ask questions about bylaws or trainings or things like that, I would be happy to talk about those kinds of things. It’s all infor-

mation that can be found on the PTA website. “The deal that's going on at the Gordon PTA is a very delicate situation. We need to be real sensitive, you know, because of the children. There’s just … I can’t say anything else. It's still under investigation.” — ON PAGE 4: Marta Michalski’s farewell letter.

PTA guidelines: “It is critical that all discussions and decisions are kept confidential within the board,” the guidelines state. “Do not under any circumstances … make any public or private statements.” After she called 911, the PTA officer received an email from the state PTA’s regional director advising her to not say anything further. “I just want to tell you that it was not your decision alone to call the police to inform them of the theft,” Cindy Kleinfelter wrote to the PTA member. “That is

a board decision, IF they were to decide to do that.” The email continues, “[T]here are many things that have to happen before the police are involved. There is no documentation completed yet to even bring to them. “You are only making things worse by talking to people. The board needs to come together to deal with this issue, not go tearing off in different directions. “Please do not talk to ANYONE else about this ... not the school staff nor the media. It will only compound it.”

In the email, Kleinfelter wrote that the issue would be brought before the general membership when all the evidence was found. But another PTA member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Feb. 6 meeting was “quite confusing” because of the lack of information the PTA board was able to provide. The board asked members to approve an allocation of up to $5,000 “to have a forensic CPA look at the books,” the member said. “The scope of the audit was to be limited to money [related to] scrip and was

to not go back any further than the fiscal year.” Another member made a motion to allocate the funds. Members asked if money was missing, and the board said no. Kleinfelter advised members “that there were things they knew that they couldn’t share with us. It was really difficult to get information,” the member said. “[Kleinfelter said] they knew there had been mishandling with the scrip and wanted to know that no money was missing somewhere else. [Kleinfelter said] forensic information

might be helpful to pass on to law enforcement if the mishandling rose to the level of being criminal.” After learning that the board did not seek CPA services through competitive bidding and did not seek someone to do it on a pro bono basis, the member withdrew the motion. Another motion was made for the allocation to hire a forensic CPA, and the vote failed with 10 votes against and six votes in favor. “The dollar amount was the big stickler, and because of lack of bids,” the member said.

is or will be open for public recreational use. It’s the first change in ownership of the site since 1853, when William Talbot and Andrew Pope arrived at what the S’Klallam knew as Teekalet and established a timber and milling enterprise. Pope & Talbot’s mill operated for 142 years. Pope Resources, a successor to Pope & Talbot, is selling its North Kitsap forestland so it can concentrate on developing Port Gamble village into a viable, year-round community. A master plan for the community’s development has been submitted to the county. Pope has also applied for permits to clean up the old mill site. The Kitsap Forest & Bay Coalition has been raising money since 2011 to acquire the land for public open space and recreational use. Pope Resources has allowed public access to its forestland and shorelines for many years, and the area is heavily used by bird watchers, equestrians, hikers, kayakers, and mountain bikers. Volunteers help maintain a vast trail network. According to the coalition, the lands draw thousands of outdoor recre-

ationists annually and contains one of the largest lowland forests in the Hood Canal watershed. Coalition members say conservation of these lands will link marine and freshwater habitats together for the protection of the entire watershed ecosystem. The coalition’s principals are Kitsap County, Pope Resources, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, and the Suquamish Tribe. Forterra, a land conservation organization, is the fundraising leader. The coalition is backed by 34 community partners — among them, government agencies, nonprofits, and local legislators. “This acquisition has been years in the making and the beginning of a series of great things to come in 2014,” Kitsap

County Commissioner Rob Gelder said in a statement released by the coalition. Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Chairman Jeromy Sullivan said, “One of my

Tribe’s ongoing priorities is to ensure that Port Gamble Bay remains productive and healthy for future generations. The conservation of this property furthers

that goal by protecting water quality, preventing development, and limiting storm water runoff and other associated impacts.”

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Kingston senior adds his name to an elite list Four wrestlers from Kingston High School survive the 26th Mat Classic and stand on the winner’s podiums By KIPP ROBERTSON

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Kingston’s Bobby Reece III presses Sedro-Woolley’s Nate Vaughn against the mat in the 170-pound 2A championship match during the 26th Mat Classic in the Tacoma Dome. Reece pinned Vaughn in the first round. Kipp Robertson / Staff photo before the finals also includPacing back and forth while ed quick wins for Reece. stretching, Reece’s eyes During his first match, showed only one thing: a Reece pinned Lake fourth title. Washington’s Eduard Reece has a “switch Kravchuck in 1:10. he can click on” before Reece’s longest match his matches, his mother lasted 3:34 in the quarterfiDeAnna said. He has the nals against Cheney’s Josh ability to focus on his goal, Wessels. she said. In the semifinals, Reece Reece may not have been pinned Othello’s Jesus just focusing on the task www.edwardjones.com in 1:50. at hand. While warming up to when the two shook with his opponent,” DeAnna Montes The championship win said. In the semi-finals, up, Reece looked like he hands before the match. isn’t the end of Reece’s “Since he was 5 years old, Reece did the same thing. was continually make eyeyou’re recently retired or planning to retire, you’re probably concerned about making the right financial decisions. career. In fact, The three matches wrestling contactIf with Vaughn, right he would make eye contact www.edwardjones.com

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it’s another beginning. Reece will wrestle for Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. under coach R.C. LaHaye next year. Reece signed to the school in November 2013. Prior to the Mat Classic, Reece’s father, Bobby Reece, said watching his son finish his high school wrestling career would be difficult. “It’s going to be tough watching it come to an end,” he said. “Not just my kid, but all those kids.” Reece’s win made him the 12th high school wrestler in Washington to earn four state titles. Among the other 11 who have accomplished the feat — 10 males and one female — is North Kitsap High School graduate Jake Velarde. Velarde’s name was added to the list in 2013. Velarde now wrestles for Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. Reece brought home the only championship for the North Kitsap School District. However, he was not the only Reece to step onto the podium. His sister, Peyton, a sophomore at Kingston High School, finished second in the 118pound bracket. And the two Reece siblings were joined by two other Buccaneers. Senior Aaron Dickson took third in the 182-pound bracket. Dickson pinned his first two opponents, East Valley’s Kenny Martinez and Anacortes’ Aaron Tisinger. Dickson lost his third match to Deer Park’s Trevor Eicher — Eicher won the championship. In the second day of the tournament, Dickson battled back in the consolation bracket. He defeated North Mason’s Kerrigan Simpson with a 15-5 decision. In the finals, he once again defeated Tisinger with a 10-0 decision. Also lasting through the tournament was Josh Henden in the 160-pound bracket. Henden, a senior, defeated West Valley’s Drake Ferguson in a 9-7 decision. He then lost to Sumner’s Jed Schliesman, 11-9. Henden came back fighting in the consolation bracket, pinning Ephrata’s Bryce Unruh in 2:04. He then lost to Colville’s Ryley Smith. Henden defeated Lakewood’s Gage Gilbertson with a 4-2 decision for seventh place.

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A Kingston Neanderthal coping with the 21st century A

ll I want is to adjust my thermostat. I don’t want to launch a space shuttle; I’m not looking to program a generation of robotic super-soldiers. I just want to take off my scarf and gloves when I get home. And maybe watch a DVD. And make the light on my cell phone stop blinking. But I can’t do any of this. Why? Because somewhere along the way everything I ever knew about machines — which, to be honest, wasn’t much — became obsolete. I am stuck with a 20th-century brain in a 21stcentury world. My life has become a series of attempts to fix a warp-core drive with a ham-

on kingston time By wendy tweten mer and a crescent wrench. How I long to turn a dial. Remember dials? On, off, a few numbers. Turn the temperature down when you leave the house; turn it back

up when you get home. Operating the thermostat of my new heat pump requires not only the brilliance of Stephen Hawking, but the dexterity of a concert pianist. I’m resigned to long johns. Heck, give me back my dials and I’ll even get out of my chair to change the volume on the TV. And while I’m up, I’ll happily put a VHS in the VCR, if I had either one. They have, of course, been replaced by DVDs and pay-per-view movies, neither of which I can figure out. I was fine with DVDs under my old entertainment system, but a recent upgrade requires a complicated and — frankly

— baffling combination of buttons pushed and switches switched to transition from the TV to the DVD player. Let’s see … is it the AV1, AV2, or TV setting? Do I push “power” or “TV input”? I’m a rat in a maze, and I’m starving. To make matters worse, I’ve become a cliché. I have to ask my 15-yearold son to help me with practically every technological device in the house. It’s demeaning. Especially since Will does not suffer Neanderthals gladly. “Honey,” I’ll say, “American Idol is on. Can you help mommy with the TV mode?” So much sighing ensues

Volunteers are Hansville’s backbone D id you ever stop to think how much work it takes to host an event at a community center? For example, think about the Hansville Community Center neighbor luncheons on the third Wednesday of each month. Tables and chairs have to be set up, food prepared in the kitchen, waiters signed up to serve food and clear tables, a speaker or some kind of entertainment arranged for, then the clean up. Or, the Hansville Rummage Sale in August (drop-off dates found in the Hansville Log or on www.hansville.org). First, Hansville residents have to deliver their clean and in-good-shape items on the drop-off day. Then the sorters have to unpack the boxes or bags and put the goods into the correct section. If the donation includes electrical stuff, it needs to

hansville happenings By donna lee anderson be tested (yes, they test everything to make sure it works properly). If it’s a piece of furniture, it goes to a separate section. And then it all has to be marked with a price. Or, the Art Guild Fashion Show. Volunteers have to contact a store willing to allow their clothing to be modeled (or sometimes they take things from the

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and bustle. I interviewed several of these volunteers and asked them why they put in all this time. All of the answers were pretty much the same. They like to interact with the people that are involved and they feel good about giving back to a community they love. And I guess that just about sums up why most people volunteer: to help and to interact. So, if you are feeling lonely or listless or un-needed, give volunteering a chance. It just might be the cure for all your problems (well, not all of them, but some.) I’ll see you at all the Hansville Community Center or one of the other events. And if you have any questions, just ask a handy volunteer. They can help. — Contact Donna Lee Anderson at WellToldTales@ aol.com

it sounds like my son is having an asthma attack. And I swear he changes the directions every time. If he’s planning to live in my basement for the rest of his life his plan is working; without him I’d be sitting in a cold, dark house staring at a scrambled TV and a lifeless cell phone. Now my car has turned against me. While dropping Will off for driver’s ed instruction, my car locked me out. The doors unlocked when Will and I opened them to change places, but as soon as we shut them to walk around the car — bam! — locked. FYI, if you are going to be locked out of your car, do it somewhere a bunch of teenagers won’t point and laugh as they drive out of the lot. Finally, for the love of all that’s good, take me back to a time when passwords

were for the neighborhood clubhouse (no boys allowed). For my Olympic College classes alone, I have separate username/ password combinations for registration, email, the bookstore, on-campus Wi-Fi, library logon, three different providers of online classes, and several research databases. And the rest of my life requires dozens of others. I’d hope for retinal scanning or a fingerprint reader to save me, but the movies have taught me how horribly wrong that can go. I don’t want anyone cutting off my finger and registering me for calculus. To sum up, I’m frustrated as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore. If this keeps up, I’m going to rethink those super-soldiers. — Contact Wendy Tweten at wendy@wendytweten.com

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NK libraries join forces for a March murder mystery D

on’t miss the Spring Book Sale this month, sponsored by Friends of the Library. If you are a member, you can begin shopping one hour before the doors open to the general public. All proceeds go to the Friends, who support our library in many ways, such as helping fund a new building. This month, the Kingston branch joins with Little Boston branch for an interactive production of an after-hours mystery for adults. Information below. n Kingston Friends of the Library meeting: March 4, 10-11 a.m. in the Indianola Room. You’re invited to participate in

this volunteer organization that supports the Kingston branch. n Kingston Book Group: March 5, 10 a.m. “Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven,” by Fannie Flagg will be discussed. n Preschool Storytime: March 5, 12, 19, 24 and 31, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy early literacy fun with books, songs, and rhymes for your preschooler and you. n Kingston Friends of the Library Book Sale: March 7, 1-4 p.m., and March 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kingston Community Center. Doors will open to Kingston Friends of the Library members one hour before the general public.

Check It Out By TOMI WHALEN Kingston Writers Group: March 11, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a friendly, supportive atmosphere to encourage writing. We want to read what you want to write. Beginners welcome. n Classics Book Group: March 17, 6:30 p.m. Discussion will be on “The Sheltering Sky,” by Paul Bowles. n Legos @ the Library: March 20, 3-5 p.m. Our Lego programs offer handson fun while building literacy skills. Drop in for free play and themed build-it n

challenges. n Science & a Showing: “Frozen,” March 26., 3-5:30 p.m. Join us for a hands-on winter science extravaganza complete with sensory snowman building, ice volcanoes, and frost making followed by a showing of “Frozen” (PG) at 3:45 p.m. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. n Adult Crafternoon: March 27, 3-4 p.m. Bring your handwork projects and see our newest craft books. Go to www.krl.org or call 360-297-3330 to confirm program information. The Kingston branch is located

at 11212 State Highway 104, in the Kingston Community Center.

LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY EVENTS n Little Boston Book Group: March 5, noon-1 p.m. Discussion will be on “Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer,” by Novella Carpenter. n Preschool Storytime: March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 10:30-11a.m. n Adult Crafternoon: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2:30-3:30 p.m. n “Shot Through the Heart” — A Murder Myster y: March 8, 5-6:30 p.m. You’re invited to

a reception to celebrate the retirement of an old library director and the installation of her replacement. A photographer is set to capture the moment on camera … until his body is discovered! Now it’s up to you to find the murderer. Snacks will be provided by the Port Gamble General Store & Cafe. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Call 360-297-2670. n Little Boston Library Book Sale: March 14, 1-5:30 p.m. and Sat., Mar. 15, 9 a.m. to noon. n Legos @ the Library: March 19, 3:30-5 p.m. — Contact Tomi Whalen at twhalen@krl.org

CommunityCalendar March 7 Kingston Library Spring Book Sale: March. 7, 1-4 p.m. and March 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Kingston Community Center. Sponsored by the Kingston Friends of the Library. March 15 Birds and their tools: March 15, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kingston Fire Station, 26642 Miller Bay Road. Author Connie

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Committee: The fourth Monday of every month, 9-10:30 a.m. at the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center. Free meal: Last Friday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the Bayside Community Church, 25992 Barber Cutoff Road, Kingston. Open to anyone. Kingston Business Group: Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m., in The Oak Table Café. Share ideas, offer

business leads, network and socialize. KINGSTON GARDEN CLUB: Third Wednesdays, 9 a.m. (beginning with coffee and socializing), Bayside Community Church, 25992 Barber Cutoff Road. Kingston Stakeholders: First Friday of the month, 9-10:30 a.m. at Cleo’s Landing. Kingston Historical Society: Fourth Wednesday of the

month, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Kingston Community Center. ROOM FOR RENT: The Greater Hansville Community Center has two rooms available for rent for special occasions. Info: Jo Nelson, 360-638-0000, www. hansville.org. — Send Calendar items to Richard D. Oxley, roxley@northkitsapherald.com.

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March’s FAB featured artist has caught the ‘jazz bug’ Fab Spotlight F AB featured artist Marissa Wendt, 18, shares the late Pete Seeger’s philsophy: the arts have a dual purpose, to lift us out of our troubles and then to help us solve them. For this Fine Arts Boosters Spotlight, drama teacher Alison Roberts’ choice is Marissa. Marissa is an actor in the KHS Drama Club and plays the trombone in the Kingston High School Jazz Band. The band practices at 7 a.m. before school and Drama Club is rehearsing the upcoming musical “Guys and Dolls,” after school. This young woman has a long day! Marissa, a senior, said, “I was raised in a barn right here in Kingston.” She comes from a family committed to music. Her father sang in an awardwinning high school choir and is president of the KHS Band Boosters. Her mother played the French horn in

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high school and her brother, Geoff, plays trombone for Olympic College Jazz Ensemble. Marissa explained, “In the Jazz Band, I usually get to play the second trombone part. It’s the one that typically carries the solos, where I’m free to express my soul.” Through drama, “[I’m] able to express myself through playing someone else’s character and this helps me solve problems with where I am going in my own life,” she said. She has been in three musicals at KHS and will play Mimi and a gambler in “Guys and Dolls,” March 28 - 30. “It’s set in the 1920s with Prohibition, gambling, dancing and singing. Mimi has fun with life as a ‘flapper’ and we get to learn

Marissa Wendt, 18, juggles many art forms, including Jazz band and her current role as Mimi in the upcoming “Guys and Dolls” performance by the Kingston High School Drama Club, March 28-30. Campagna Productions / Contributed about this very different time through the lyrics.” Marissa started her school music career on the flute in middle school. During her freshman year, she taught herself how to play the trombone. Adam

Campagna was a great help when transitioning from the flute to a brass instrument. Last year, Marissa caught the “jazz bug” from Mr. Whitson, who helped her with private lessons and encouraged her to listen to

lessons by a professional soloist. This year, the arts at KHS have taken it hard. “It’s been tough,” Marissa said. “We have always had a part-time teacher at KHS, but we’ve at least had our own. This year we are having to share with the middle school next door. It’s lot of work for a music teacher to run one program; it’s insane that our teacher has to run two. On top of that we were expected to pay for zero period Jazz Band this year — fortunately there were enough students willing and we got to keep this class. I graduate in June and I know there will be no improvement in my time. How about in my freshman cousin’s time?” The NKSD School Board is considering a new arts policy. It is on their website, www.nkschools.org. They continually ask for community input. We are clear we value the arts and are con-

cerned about the priorities of the budget, so our voices must be heard. An exceptional jazz and theater program at Eastern Washington University beckons Marissa. She plans to major in biology and become a medical technologist. “I really like biology. Where things in nature do what they do and we get to watch it all happen, I find it fascinating.” Marissa’s final comment again ties her to Pete Seeger. “Last year, we got to work weekly with an 83-year-old trombone player. He was a constant reminder that music is a lifetime skill. I hope I love to play and am willing to share my talent when I’m that old. Music, acting, singing and dancing are all things we can do for our entire lives …” — Contact columnist Marilyn Bode at Lidenbode@ aol.com

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Impacts of industrialization on the S’Klallam people “All of my uncles worked (at the Port Gamble Mill) and I remember the smell of their clothes and seeing their big black lunch boxes and hard hats all the time. I remember after it closed ... thinking how quiet it seemed and how dark it was over there at Port Gamble.” — Kelly Sullivan, Port Gamble S’Klallam member.

n last month’s column, I wrote of early S’Klallam history, which is a natural segue to Port Gamble, its mill and our shared, if sometimes uneasy, history. Archaeological evidence from Point Julia demonstrates that our ancestors were living around Port Gamble Bay for nearly a thousand years before the mill. These villages were nestled in and relied on the surrounding forest, which was filled with cedar and yew that were used for homes, canoes, paddles, herring rakes, and other necessities of daily life. It was this natural land that also attracted the first white settlers. An account

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From left, S’Klallam Chairman Jeromy Sullivan and members of the S’Klallam Canoe Family welcome pullers to Point Julia during the 2013 Canoe Journey. Richard Walker / Staff photo Pope and Frederic Talbot. Oral historical and archeological records show that the mill was built on the site of a S’Klallam village. My ancestors were removed from their homes and sent across the bay to live on Point Julia. In return, our oral historical record says the mill’s owners promised my Tribe’s ancestors lum-

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during the industrialization of America. This was an even bigger boon for the mill and its owners — the S’Klallam workforce was the most stable and reliable. Unlike non-Native labor — which ebbed and flowed with different resource booms — we weren’t going anywhere. For the first several decades of mill operations, Tribal members used canoes to “commute” to work while living at Point Julia. While Tribal members continued to rely on traditional ways, such as hunting and fishing, they now had access to the company store and its endless supply of manufactured goods: clothing, furniture, work gear, food. Imagine what experiencing a place like that must have been like for people used to relying exclusively on the land and their own ingenuity! In its heyday, Port Gamble — fueled by the mill workers — bustled with energy and was a daily companion in the lives of Tribal families. The mill was such a constant that you could literally set your watch to its 5 p.m. end-ofwork whistle! The workers and their families — no matter their ethnicity and heritage, living on the Reservation or in company housing at Port Gamble — bonded. Children played together, spouses became friends, and the workers became teammates not only at work, but also on the baseball field. Another, much more unfortunate, constant during mill times was the smell; it permeated everything! After the mill closed in 1994, it also left behind decades of wood waste and toxins polluting Port Gamble Bay. Just last year, Pope Resources and the state Department of Ecology announced a cleanup plan for the bay. While the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe shares history with the mill and Port Gamble, we did not begin at their arrival, nor did we end when the mill split its last tree. My Tribe has been here — in a place by Port Gamble Bay — for generations and it is here where we will remain. — Jeromy Sullivan is chairman of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. Contact him at jeromys@pgst.nsn.us.

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Cough revives memories of childhood cold remedies A h, spring, where art thou? This thought would be on most minds throughout the nation by now, I would think. What a winter this has been for many, and we so far have been the lucky ones. I’m in the process of saying goodbye to a touch of a head cold and sinus. Every time I cough, it brings back memories of my grandmother Josie Mae’s mysterious homemade cures. As an 8-year-old, while living with Gran and my two teenage uncles, Jack and Shannon, I became quite ill one winter. I can still see Gran’s stout little figure in front of the kitchen blackwood range, stewing onions heaped with brown sugar

and only God knows what else, until it became syrup. In thinking about it today, I have an idea she may have slipped a little medicinal something in, like a teaspoon full of brandy. I only know it wasn’t too hard to take. Next, Gran wrapped my sore throat in one of the uncle’s wool socks over a glob of rubbed-on Mentholatum. The sock was wrung out in cold water to draw the inflammation as it warmed from my body heat. A little unpleasant, because I think Gran grabbed the first wool sock she came to and I don’t think it was the cleanest. The iron teapot steamed the kitchen up as she poured it into a big pan for me to sit with a towel over

this ‘n’ that By jacque thornton my head and breathe deep. Then, down in bed for a few days sipping her special concoction syrup. And if good, I could listen to the radio soap operas — a real treat back then. I was good. In a week’s time I was feeling quite well. My head

was clear, I could breathe easily and my cough disappeared. Gran was happy I could resume my chore of peeling potatoes and doing dishes. You didn’t sit around in my day watching TV and playing with high-tech doodads all day. A good potato peeler was about as hightech an instrument as we used. That meant we didn’t have to peel with a paring knife and cut fingers. To this day, I still think a good potato peeler is a great addition to my kitchen. There were other times when Gran took care of family members. If the cough grew deep, then garlic was crushed into lard and rubbed on the chest like a poultice. She used the “all-mighty mustard plaster” on Uncle Jack when

it was thought he was on the verge of pneumonia. He came through it just fine and mean like always (I didn’t like him very much; he was a bully). If one could afford it, honey was used like an antibiotic. Folks didn’t have that word “antibiotic” in early years, but had discovered its use in the healing process. I wish I had some of Gran’s old recipes today instead of always relying on modern medicine. The old-timers were making and using natural things to treat ailments because it was all they had from generation to generation. Then, in later years, people didn’t have the funds to run for a doctor during hard times so folks did what they could and

somehow most did manage to survive. With the cost of medicine today, maybe we should get back more to nature and revive some of the old treatments our forebears used. Only, I’m not too sure the public would appreciate all the odors that come with them. We have become so dependent on modern medicines and treatments that we have forgotten there was a time we didn’t have them, or we’re so young we don’t even realize there were other ways. Today, we call it alternative medicine. Life really is a circle — what is new is old and what is old is new and ever changing. — Contact columnist Jacque Thornton at jacquejt@centurytel.net

Rotarians prep for the golf classic in June, sponsorships available

he Kingston-North Kitsap Rotary Club’s biggest fundraiser, Swing for Rotary Golf Classic, is slated for June 20. Rotarians are planning for the upcoming event at the White Horse Golf Club in Kingston. Breane Martinez and Karen Gibson are in charge of the event, which is in its eighth year. The 2013 tournament raised more than $28,000; Port Madison Enterprises was the major sponsor. If you have never played in a golf tournament, this is a great place to start. It’s a scramble tournament, which works like this: Members of the team hit their tee shots, then select the best shot, respecting the requirement to use at least two drives of each player. The team then marks the location of the best shot. Each member drops within one club length of the mark no closer to the hole and hits his or her next shot. The team selects the best shot and hits from that location. On the green, the best shot is selected and marked. All players putt and choose the best putt until someone holes out. Then, they record the number of shots used. The cost of this fun-filled day is $150 per player, which includes greens fees, cart rental, range balls, one set of mulligans (three balls) per team, lunch, teeoff gifts, and the awards ceremony with dinner and beverages.

Proceeds from the tournament help fund the Rotary Club’s community projects, such as donations to the Village Green Community Center. The day begins with 10:30 a.m. check-in at the registration tables. This is a non-handicapped tournament and all golfers must be registered. The range at White Horse opens at 11 a.m. with various contests — chipping, longest drive, and a chance to win a new car with a hole-in-one. Box lunches are served to keep energy levels high, and then the eager foursomes go off in their golf carts to wait for the 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Rotary News By Nancy martin Hospitality tables are set up by local businesses at each hole to welcome golfers, and beverage carts travel around the course with refreshments. After playing the course, golfers turn in their scorecards and gather round the large scoreboard to check on the winning scores. There is also time to check out the silent auction items. Winners are announced at the tournament dinner in the banquet room at White Horse Golf Course.

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Additional guests can purchase tickets to the catered dinner for $35. Rotary is looking for businesses or individuals who would like to help sponsor the tournament. Sponsors help the Kingston-North Kitsap Rotary Club accomplish its mission of helping others. Sponsors account for as much as 90 percent of the revenue generated by the Swing for Rotary Golf Classic.

There are several ways to become a tournament sponsor. Various levels of sponsorship are available for direct cash contributions. Other possibilities are to sponsor a team of golfers, provide an auction item, or provide prizes for the tournament winners. Signs acknowledging sponsors are posted on the golf course and sponsors are given two tickets to the tournament dinner.

To sign up for the tournament, go to www.knkrotarygolf.com and register online, or print out a registration form and mail it to Kingston-North Kitsap Rotary, P.O. Box 832 Kingston, WA 98346. Questions? Call Breane Martinez at 360-286-5178, or Karen Gibson at 360-2972221. — Contact columnist Nancy Martin at nanjmartin@mac.com

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Stillwaters celebrates life of naturalist John Muir O

ne hundred years ago, in 1914, we lost one of the most famous and influential persons in the work to preserve our natural world, John Muir. Stillwaters will honor his life with a special presentation at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 in the North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Paul T. Nichol Headquarters Station. John Muir loved all that was wild and free, from the smallest flowers along the city park walkway to the Giant Sequoias. He lived or walked in the wilderness as much as he possibly could, and wrote about the amazing experiences and about the love he had for the beauty of our country. His writings and his work helped to found our national park system and preserved vast expanses of land for future generations, including ours. As he wrote in 1901 (in “Our National Parks”) to

encourage the safeguarding of park lands: ny fool can destroy trees. They cannot run away; and if they could, they would still be destroyed -— chased and hunted down as long as fun or a dollar could be got out of their bark hides, branching horns, or magnificent bole backbones. Few that fell trees plant them; nor would planting avail much towards getting back anything like the noble primeval forests.” “... It took more than three thousand years to make some of the trees in these Western woods — trees that are still standing in perfect strength and beauty, waving and singing in the mighty forests of the Sierra. Through all the wonderful, eventful centuries ... God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand straining, leveling

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that fed his soul. He tried to teach us all to absorb all the bounties that our natural world had to offer, in the peaceful, respectful way that he did — by just being in nature. alk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer. Camp out among the grasses and gentians of glacial meadows, in craggy garden nooks full of nature's darlings. Climb the mountains and get their good tidings; nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. As age comes on, one source of enjoyment after another is closed, but nature’s sources never fail.” — “My First Summer in the Sierra” (1911). Today, we absorb a lot of

the bounties of our natural world all the time. Some of it is as basic as the air and water that we breathe and drink. Then there are the other natural resources we devour as quickly as possible, it seems: the ancient sunlight in the form of fossil fuels, the trees in the form of paper and building materials, the animals for our food, and so much more. Our insatiable appetites just keep on consuming our Earth home. This doesn’t have to be this way. We don’t have to interact with Earth like we are standing in front of the vending machine, deciding which of her resources to extract next for our pleasure. ost people are on the world, not in it —- have no conscious sympathy or relationship to anything about them — undiffused, separate, and rigidly alone like marbles

of polished stone, touching but separate.” — “John of the Mountains: The Unpublished Journals of John Muir” (1938). We may not want to live in the wild like Muir did for so much of his life, but we can decide to quit living apart from Earth and become a part of Earth. We can learn to respect and love our sisters, the trees and our brothers, the rocks. We can spend more time in Nature in order to learn our place as a part of Nature. Keep close to nature’s heart, yourself, and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. Join us on Feb. 27. To get more information, go to www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org, or call us at 360-297-1226. — Naomi Maasberg is director of Stillwaters.

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Visitors can participate or watch. Stillwaters is looking for volunteers to help with the planting, including individuals who can lift and climb. Time will be dedicated to a discussion on how the project is being implemented.

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choices for the future By naomi maasberg tempests and floods; but he cannot save them from fools — only Uncle Sam can do that.” Muir was a great leader and a greater inspiration for the environmental hearts among us. He could do that for us because he himself spent so much of his life hiking and living in the wild and knew so much about the precious natural world

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StillwatersEvents Stillwaters hosts bird seminar March 15 KINGSTON — Bird enthusiasts are invited to Stillwaters to hear Connie Sidles discuss everything avian March 15. Sidles is the author of books about native birds,

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Business anniversary, cafe reopens, event dates set a huge selection of one-ofa-kind items, their slogan “For Something Different” rings true throughout the entire business. From hand-knit items to a huge selection of one-ofa-kind items, their slogan “For Something Different” rings true throughout the entire business and shopping experience. WISH Mercantile and Rainy Day Antiques is located in the historic Drew House, built in 1870, at 32220 Rainier Ave. They are open seven days a week — from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday. For information, call 360-297-4114 or like them on Facebook.

port gamble gazette By shana smith

s we move from winter to spring this month, Port Gamble is ready to shine like never before with new businesses, exciting expansions and events that can be found only in this waterfront jewel of Western Washington.

Celebrating a special anniversary One year ago, two Port Gamble businesses, WISH Mercantile and Rainy Day Antiques, joined forces and combined both shops to create a unique and special shopping experience. WISH Mercantile is well-known around North

Rhea Schneider and Cheri Spofforth combined WISH Mercantile and Rainy Day Antiques Shana Smith / Contributed to create a unique and special shopping experience. Kitsap for its amazing selections of locally made items, from jewelry to yard art. Rainy Day Antiques specializes in antiques and custom, beautifully re-purposed vintage items. Because the shops

seemed to go hand-in-hand with each other, blending the businesses “was just a good fit,” according to owners Rhea Schneider and Cheri Spofforth. One room of the combined retail space boasts a full line of the popu-

lar Melissa & Doug children’s toys, anotherroom displays striking vintage items. “Our greeting cards are the best-sellers of the business, because they are different,” Schneider said. From hand knit items to

‘Pygmalion’ opens theater season The Port Gamble Theater Company kicks off its exciting 2014 season with the production “Pygmalion,” every weekend from March 28 through April 13. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. For tickets and information, please visit www. por tgambletheater.com.

Consider off-season wedding pricing Did you or someone you know get engaged over the holiday season? Why not consider Port Gamble, one of the Puget Sound region’s 10 best wedding venues, for that special day? Port Gamble Weddings offers great off-season pricing November through April on our beautiful and unique venues for weddings and reception. Port Gamble Weddings also has some great summer dates available for 2014 and 2015. For information, call 360297-8074 and learn why Port Gamble Weddings was voted Top 10 for wedding/reception venues in Evening Magazine’s Best of Western Washington 2013 Contest. You also can visit www.portgambleweddings. com or tune in to Port Gamble Weddings to learn more.

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Shopping • Dining • Romance • Culture • Entertainment • Recreation Weddings Open House • Sunday, March 2 • 1-4pm Hood Canal Pavilion Bridal Fashion Show • 2:30 at St. Paul’s Church Hosted by American Rose Bridal Come see why we’ve been selected as one of the Top 10 wedding venues in Western Washington. Tour our historic St. Paul’s Church and the beautiful Hood Canal Vista Pavilion. For more info visit www.portgambleweddings.com Port Gamble Ghost Walk • Saturday, March 15 • 7pm-9:30pm A guided tour of Port Gamble highlighting the town’s history of the paranormal. Includes tours of the more active buildings in town. Reservations required (limit 15), must be 16+ to attend, $20/ person. Call 360-297-8074 for reservations. Budu Racing introduces The West Side Mountain Bike Series Saturday, March 15 Race through the trails surrounding Port Gamble. www.buduracing.com Port Gamble Theater Co. presents “Pygmalion” March 28 - April 13 For times and tickets visit www.PortGambleTheater.com

The Artful Ewe • 360-643-0183 • www.theartfulewe.com Hand-dyed yarns, spinning fibers and weaving studio. Mikes Four Star BBQ • 360-297-4227 • www.mikesfourstarbbq.com 2012 & 2013 Award Winner: Best BBQ (finalist) in Evening Magazine’s “The BEST of Western Washington”. Stop in and find out why! No. 7 Books at Port Gamble • 360-881-0489 Port Gamble General Store & Cafe • WE’VE REOPENED! 360-297-7636 • www.portgamblegeneralstore.com Serving breakfast, lunch NW Beer/wine & cocktails daily! Now serving dinner on Thursday-Sunday 5:00-8:30pm. Gifts for home and garden. Expansion opening May 2014. Port Gamble Guest Houses • 360-447-8473 • www.portgambleguesthouse.com Waterfront vacation cottages Port Gamble Historic Museum • 360-297-8078 • www.portgamble.com Call for hours & museum info. Port Gamble Weddings & Events • 360-297-8074 • www.portgambleweddings.com “Create a Lifetime of Memories...” Olympic Outdoor Center • 360-297-4659 • OlympicOutdoorCenter.com Kayak classes, tours, salmon tours, private lessons, clothing and accessories. Ask us about our standup paddleboard rentals and classes! We buy and sell new and used kayaks and standup paddleboards. The Quilted Strait • 360-930-8145 • www.quiltedstrait.com Quilting fabrics, kits, notions & supply. Sally’s Barbershop • 360-779-9768 Port Gamble’s #1 Barbershop! Across from the general store. Tango Zulu Imports • 360-297-3030 • www.tangozuluimports.com Handmade, fair trade baskets, clothing, jewelry & accessories. Tearoom at Port Gamble / Bistro by Night • 360-297-4225 • www.tasteportgamble.com Breakfast, brunch, tea parties, weekend dinner. WISH & Rainy Day Antiques • 360-297-4114 Unique variety of gifts, cards & jewelry by local artists, vintage & handcrafted items.

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Meet Ed Ramey, ShareNet volunteer and AARP coordinator

d Ramey volunteers with ShareNet’s Grocery Rescue program and makes donations of infant supplies. His wife, Joy, fills in for him when needed. Ed is also the local coordinator of the AARP Tax Aide site at Martha & Mary in Poulsbo, is a Tax Aide instructor in Kitsap County, and is the training resource specialist for the State of Washington responsible for training all of the instructors who train more than 1,000 volunteers in Washington. ShareNet: Ed, please give us a mini-bio of yourself and how you got to Hansville Ramey: Back in college, in my junior year, I had moved from my parents’ home into the dorm and went with a buddy to the first mixer dance of the year. My future wife said to me at the end of the dance, “I’ll walk you home.” Her parents had purchased the property in Hansville in 1953. We retired from Bellevue in 2001 and moved into our

sharenet & you By mark ince new home in Hansville. I sought out volunteer activities and became involved with both the AARP Driver Safety Program and the AARP Tax Aide programs in that first year. My wife encouraged me to get involved so that we could have some independence and not get under each other’s skin. ShareNet: How did you first become involved at ShareNet? Ramey: I must have seen either some articles about the food bank or stopped in after passing the sign on

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the road. I became aware of the huge need for diapers, wipes and formula, and of the high cost of those items. When our own grandson was born, this became obvious to both of us that this was a critical need. I am fully aware that the most cost-effective way to support the food needs of ShareNet is to give cash which allows for targeted wholesale purchases through cooperating chains and our national network, so I strongly support those donors who give cash. I still see a need for baby supplies which cannot be supported by the local budget and gladly will continue to give supplies rather than cash. No child should go hungry or have to put up with a dirty diaper. The child should not suffer because of the circumstances of the parents. ShareNet: What are your thoughts generally on the subject of volunteerism, including why you personally volunteer? Ramey: I have met so

many great people who are willing to help others and who work to make this world a better place. ShareNet volunteers come from a rich variety of backgrounds and give generously to this community. Some care for the school lunch supplement programs, some work in the Thrift Store, some do Grocery Rescue and some help to organize and run the distribution program. These people have stories to tell about their rich and varied lives and do amazing work for this organization. We live in an amazing area rich with people, stories and gifts. Each of us in our own way have found ways to give back as a way to thank the world for the gifts others have given us. ShareNet: Please highlight the most important features of the AARPsponsored tax assistance available free to the public Ramey: The IRS, with AARP, sponsors several programs to assist taxpayers in meeting their obli-

gations. In Little Boston, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe sponsors — with the IRS — a VITA site aimed at low-income taxpayers on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1-5 p.m. at the Elder Center just behind the Little Boston Library. AARP sponsors Tax Aide sites all over the country. While the program operates as “Tax Counseling for the Elderly,” our definition of elderly includes all persons age zero to 125 years old. Anyone may locate an AARP Tax Aide site by googling “AARP Tax Aide,” which should allow you to find the AARP Foundation home page with a locator button where you can enter your zip code and find the addresses, schedules and details for all sites within 10 or 20 miles of your zip code. I work with the Martha & Mary Tax Aide site in Poulsbo which is open Thursday from 1-5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We serve all persons and you do not need to be an AARP member. We do have some limi-

tations on who we can help in regard to rental income, depreciation, farm income, and some other limits. We ask that you bring photo ids, Social Security cards for all persons on the, last year’s tax return, all documentation for income and deductions or credits for this year’s return and have all primary tax payers present if possible. We try not to start new returns in the last 30 minutes of our schedule and both sites operate on a first come, first served basis (except we let handicapped and disabled persons skip the line). Questions can be left on my home answering machine and I will get back to you within 48 hours. All local libraries have the county wide schedules and other program information. For questions, call me at 360-638-1525. — Mark Ince is executive director of ShareNet. Contact him at director@sharenetfoodbank.org.

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land,” Amenti said. “There is something very special about this area and I knew I wanted to have a deeper involvement in this community.” For more than 30 years, Amenti has brought healing and comfort to people worldwide by connecting them with their loved ones through her gift of mediumship. Clients also seek out Amenti for spiritual development, personal growth, psychic development, or to just get assistance on life’s problems or questions. Visit her at Suite G in the Port Gamble Community Center/Post Office, 4839 NE View Drive or call 425-281-3667 for office hours and bookings.

ning BBQ restaurant, reopened its doors in early February after a brief winter hiatus. Mike’s is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Port Gamble General Store & Café, recently recognized as having the best breakfast in north Kitsap County, reopened its doors in mid-February after an extensive remodel and expansion. The store opens at 9 a.m. Monday–Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday–Sunday. Be sure to stop in for breakfast or lunch We d n e s d a y – S a t u r d a y at the Tea Room at Port Gamble and come by for dinner Thursday–Saturday at Bistro by Night.

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Continued from page 17 winning Port Gamble Ghost Conference is scheduled for Oct. 24-25. Enjoy two days of guest speakers, panel discussions, paranormal investigations, tours and much more at the Pacific Northwest’s largest paranormal event of its kind. Registration opens April 1 at www.portgamble.com. Port Gamble promises to be as spooky as ever in 2014. Space is available for the popular Ghost Walks on March 15. And plenty of dates are available in October, November and

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Volunteers, businesses made Valentine’s Gala a success H i there, from sunny Arizona. I was not able to attend the Valentine’s Day Gala this February; it’s the first one I missed in its five years, but they did just great without me (amazing). President Pat BennettForman and Secretary Eric Roth kept me up to date, and it appears that it was another successful and rewarding experience with fun had by all. The Boys and Girls Club Gala earned approximately $25,000 with a combination of donations and silent and live auction. The following Kiwanis members worked on the Gala Committee: Wendy Armstrong, Rick Eveleth, Hal (and Helen) Hoover, Marylou Iverson, Margaret LeMay Deni and

Kingston Kiwanis By BOB LEE Bobby Lee, Jane Mack, Dahlia and Glenn Malin, Dave (and Ann) Wetter and Dick and Judy Osborn. That amounts to 50 percent of the committee, and the Osborns chaired the event for the fifth year — a big

round of applause for all their efforts as the event raises about half of the annual operating costs of the program. Other Kiwanis members donated to the silent and live auctions, including Rick Eveleth, Wendy Armstrong, Hal Hoover, Dave Muller, Pat Bennett-Forman, and Dahlia Malin. Kiwanis Business Partner Kitsap Bank (Lucy Walters and Lael Alecci) were on the committee and always make sure the money comes out and the auction items are marked properly. This year, they had entertainment by the Barbershop Quar tet Hear tbreak (including Hal Hoover, one of our long-time members, singing bass) and comedienne Bridget Young, who

helped make it a hilarious event. Caring Clowns International helped with the live auction and made balloon corsages for all the ladies. Professional photographer Tim Todd took photos. Craig Smith donated use of the Firehouse Theater for the show, as usual. Ross McCurdy generously let us use the Oak Table to house the event again, and served as our auctioneer. Great job by all. Kiwanis is gearing up for several spring events, including a food drive in March; and our annual Kiwanis One-Day Service Project on April 5, when we will help with the refurbishing of Camp Beausite in Chimacum. Camp Beausite is a Kiwanis-sponsored

camp for children and young adults with disabilities. The camp has worked with children for many years and always needs volunteers to get it ready for summer. We will also be sponsoring another family-builder event, to be announced soon. And we will be assisting Windermere with Kites Over Kingston, which raises money for local charitable needs. Kiwanis is a winning combination of 3 Ks: Kiwanis + Kingston + Kids. Anyone who is interested in kids and Kingston will want to be a part of Kiwanis. People can participate as full members, business partners or Kiwanis boosters. For information, come to a meeting Thursday mornings at 7 at

the Oak Table Cafe. Visit our website, www.greaterkingstonkiwanis.org, or call. Like us on Facebook at Greater Kingston Kiwanis. Scholarship applications are now available on our website. We look for high school seniors in North Kitsap with a record of community service and hard work in school. Applications are due April 1. Seniors should be talking to their advisers now to get an application. Come on down and join us. If you have questions about Kiwanis, please call our president Pat BennettForman at 360-697-4849, or me at 360-509-9752. — Contact Bob Lee at glencarin@aol.com.

Stormwater: Sure it’s necessary, but how do we manage it? WaterWays By BETSY COOPER

t the time of this writing, we have just had some very wet

days. While the 2013-14 water year (water years start on Oct. 1 and end on Sept. 30 the next year) was a strange one, we had very little rain from October to January. We typically get most of our rain in late November through January. Yearly average rainfall measured at SeaTac airport is 37.5 inches. Hansville’s Skunk Bay weather website data indicates Hansville’s annual average rainfall for the last eight years has been 25.9 inches. Variability, even in the rainiest month November, can be great. Over the last eight years, Skunk Bay rainfall totals for November ranged from 1.45 inches just last year to 9.78 in 2006. This water year’s conditions had left our groundwater lower than normal and some intermittent streams that normally start flowing in October did not start flowing until February. Since our streams and creeks can only support salmon and their food sources when they receive rainwater soaking in the ground, filling our wetlands, we need those rains (even if they are sometimes inconvenient). We also want rainfall to keep soaking to refill our

Poulsbo City Hall boasts a green roof. Green roofs can help absorb rain and lower stormwater impacts. File photo shallow and deep aquifers to supply water for us to drink too. Thus, rain is very important to us. The state Department of Ecology has started to get serious about helping our streams and groundwater stay full. Architects and developers are also getting on the bandwagon because the new state regulations require it, and because they are realizing that it makes good business sense. They are beginning to maximize

the amount of rainwater that is “retained” on their development sites and they have found many new “green” ways to manage and dispose of that stormwater. The days of big, fenced-in detention ponds dotting the landscape are coming to an end. Many developments and single-family homes are starting to manage their stormwater by rain gardens, bioswales, pervious pavement and even more innovative techniques. However, some of these

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with a layer of specific soils and plants that hold the water and slowly releases it to ground. Green roof and rain garden plants provide oxygen to the environment and also an amenity to look at and enjoy. If the feature is large enough, it can also assist in cooling an area around them in the sum-

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Debate over LNG, “Bertha’ hinders WSDOT budgets Terminal condition The Bainbridge terminal’s $47 million makeover, now under way, will make it earthquake proof, fix up the restrooms, replace windows, lights and heating, eliminate the toll booths and move the coffee stand inside. The funky passenger ramp will, however, retain its current charm.

Going natural Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is the rage among ferry systems for its low -cost stable supply and clean emissions. Quebec is buying a new LNG ferry and New York is converting one of its Staten Island ferries. Here in Kingston, plans for LNG-powered ferries march on with a safety study — for good reason. In January, a natural gas pipeline explosion near Winnipeg burned for 12

hours with 800-foot flames. In October 2011, an LNG tank car crashed with a 400foot fireball. While the only fatality was a result of the crash, not the fireball, the specter of an LNG inferno worries ferry communities. Besides Nordic skiing, the Nobel Prize, and lutefisk, Norway’s renowned for its LNG ferries. Their 16 boats have a spotless safety record, so WSF asked Norway’s Det Norske Veritas (DNV is like Lloyd’s of London) to analyze the safety of converting an Issaquah ferry to LNG. The Issaquah’s LNG tanks would sit on the top deck and be refueled at night from a tanker truck. DNV found that the risk of fatality to a person standing at the riskiest spot, 24/7, is one in 1 million per year. The risk of puncturing the LNG tank in a collision is 1 in 25,031 per year. So the risk to a ferry community comes out as “broadly

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A surveyor sets up his gear near the south end of the Highway 99 tunnel Dec. 6. Bertha, the Highway 99 tunneling machine, completed its first 1,000 feet of tunneling a day earlier. The project was stalled because of a pipe in the drill’s path, which is affecting other projects and budgets. WSDOT / Contributed say about transportation projects worldwide: n Nine of 10 projects will be overrun by an average of 28 percent. n Bridges overrun by 34 percent and tunnels overrun by 48 percent. These overruns haven’t decreased in 70 years. The leading cause is the optimism bias of public officials. I saw that bias first-hand years ago when the mega -project managers briefed our legislators that every risky stone had been looked under. In a smug atmosphere that contended Washington projects were

above all the others, only softball questions were pitched Why mention this? The transportation gas tax package, of which 7 percent goes to ferries, is being kicked down the road until after the elections. Simple math, however, says that it’s inevitable. We have $15 billion to $17 billion of optimistically budgeted mega-projects. That means about $5 billion in likely overruns, or about $1,900 per Washington household. Is there a plan B? One suggestion from a Seattle Times reader: “Turn Bertha into an underground skate-

Kingston 4th changes leadership DeBoer retires as chairman; co-chairs selected KINGSTON — Pete DeBoer, longtime head of the Kingston 4th of July Celebration, has stepped down as chairman of the nonprofit corporation that manages the Independence Day festivities in Kingston. “After 11 years, it is time for me to step aside and let some younger minds and eyes take over,” DeBoer

said. “I am very proud of how the organization has grown and come together. When I started, there were half a dozen groups trying to do bits and pieces of the celebration. We brought all of the entities together under one corporate umbrella and centralized all of the fundraising work.” Scott Anderson of Windermere Real Estate in Kingston and Juliet Deggendorfer, a sales executive from Avalara on Bainbridge Island, will

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serve as co-chairs. DeBoer will remain on the board of directors as a trustee. The Kingston 4th of July Celebration coordinates Tiny Town, the parade, sound production, and all of the music performed in Tiny Town and at the bandstand at the Port of Kingston. It supports the Kingston Fun Run and manages the fireworks display. All of the financing for the festival comes from contributions from individuals and businesses in the community. The celebration is the biggest community event of the year in Kingston. Details on Kingston 4th of July activities can be found on the website, www. kingston4thofjuly.com, and on the Kingston 4th of July Facebook page. The activities coordinating committee begins meeting monthly in November. To volunteer, visit the website for contact information.

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he Norcliffe Foundation of Seattle will award the Village Green Foundation a generous gift once the building permit is secured and construction starts on the new Kingston Community Center, according to Village Green Foundation board president Mary McClure. “Together with the donation of $50,000 by the late Rea Mowery, and a subsequent $50,000 pledge from an anonymous local individual, the Norcliffe gift puts our funds raised at $6 million toward our total goal,” she said. “When we contacted the [Norcliffe] Foundation after we initially received this great news, their representative said simply, ‘We are very excited about this project.’ ” In acknowledging this latest gift, McClure said, “We renew our thanks to the C. Keith Birkenfeld Memorial Trust and the Seattle Foundation, which awarded VGF $1 million in 2012; and the A.Y. Petter Family Fund at Kitsap Community Foundation, which awarded

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$1 million for the library at the Village Green, in 2013.” These gifts, she said, along with the state grant for $1 million, and the individual and multi-year donations large and small, plus fundraising community events such as Pie in the Park, coffees, Dine Out events at the Axe Handle and the Oak Table, “all reflect collective enthusiasm for the project,” she said. Indeed, because the project will result in a new 22,975-square-foot building at the Village Green to serve people of all ages throughout the north end of the county, the base of support for the project seems to just get broader.

“Without the confidence of all of you whose generosity has gotten us to this point, we’d still be thinking of this as a dream,” said Bobbie Moore, Village Green Foundation board member. With the funding impetus the newest gift has given the project, she said, the foundation board members will now be able to look at a variety of strategies to be able to start construction sooner to head off the further negative impact of rapidly rising construction costs. “We gratefully acknowledge the Norcliffe Foundation’s generous gift, which builds on the generosity of so many supporters of this project,” McClure

said. “Let us not lose sight of our goals while we reflect on how far our all-volunteer efforts have taken us.” Accordingly, the Village Green Foundation board wants you to save the following dates. n March 22: March Meatball Madness at the Village Green picnic pavilion (stay tuned for details). n May 4: Cinco de Mayo celebration. n June 7: Scavenger hunt. n Aug. 21: Pie in the Park. n In September: Cider press, on a date to be determined.

Kitsap County Sheriff Boyer will not seek fifth term PORT ORCHARD — Citing health reasons, Kitsap County Sheriff Steve Boyer announced Feb. 12 he will not seek a fifth term. Gary Simpson, the department’s patrol chief, announced his candidacy for the job Feb. 25. Boyer’s position is one of eight Kitsap County positions on the November 2014 ballot. The others are county commissioner for District 3, assessor, auditor, clerk, coroner, prosecuting attorney, and treasurer. Boyer’s term ends Dec. 31. “It has been a distinct pleasure to work with so many outstanding professionals dedicated to the public’s safety,” Boyer stated in a press release. “Leading our team of patrol deputies, detectives,

Sheriff Steve Boyer, who will not seek a fifth term, enjoyed handing out his trading cards, such as the 2011 edition shown here. corrections officers, support services specialists and volunteers has been a personal and professional

honor. Together we have accomplished exceptional results. The citizens have every right to be very proud of their award-winning sheriff’s office, which is dedicated to our community’s peace and safety.” Boyer, 63, did not disclose his health concerns, but said medical professionals “ruled out any serious issues affecting my well being.” He said, “While another term as sheriff would be possible, this has prompted me to reflect on the future and consider some new adventures. Although this may slow me down a bit, I consider it yet another challenge.” Sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Scott Wilson said of his boss, “The most

noticeable issue is that the sheriff has throttled back his Energizer rabbit status, which has been one of his traits since he entered the law enforcement profession.” Wilson said Boyer has “reduced somewhat the number of meetings, committees and other organizational public appearances in which he has regularly participated.” Boyer said he will complete his term and is “exploring some interesting upcoming public and private opportunities.” Boyer’s law-enforcement career spans more than 42 years, with the past 15 as sheriff. He retired from State Patrol after 27 years of service, and was elected sheriff in 1998.

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KINGSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2014 LEADERSHIP President MIKE HALEY Rogers Family Insurance Vice-President (Interim) DONNA ETCHEY North Kitsap Herald Kingston Community News Treasurer JERRY TELLINGHUISEN Kingston CPA

DIRECTORS AT LARGE BIM PRINCE Morgan Stanley Wealth Management JOHNNY WALKER Almost Candid Photo & Frame Fine Art Gallery DUSTIN WRIGHT WCE Construction BETH BREWSTER Kingston Adventures BONNIE OLSON Kitsap Bank SIRI REINBOLD Subway STACY PATRICK Lucky Star Consignment & Pine Cone Gifts RICH MCDOWELL Kitsap Physical Therapy DIANA KINGSLEY Kingston Cove Art Studio EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Colleen Carey

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LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MIKE HALEY As I was preparing this message to you I was excited about the After Hours Event on Feb 19th at the Point Casino. This event was a joint venture with the Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce and a great way to meet your fellow business person and just have fun. I do hope you were there. Don’t miss another. They are usually scheduled for the second Thursday of each month and all are welcome. See the Chamber website for a calendar of events. February’s Chamber Business Luncheon was well attended. Speaker, Darren Gurnee of Kitsap County, heads the sign ordinance revision for the county. He is also a local business owner (Main Street Ale House) with a vested interest in decisions made at the county level. His presentation offered local business owners insight as to what our county is proposing regarding Signage Regulations AND most importantly, an opportunity to offer feedback before it is too late.

and introduce us to some upcoming workshops in our area. In April, Dawn Purser will talk about Community Outreach and Economic Development accomplishments and strategies concerning the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. In May, we hear from “Waste Wise At WorK”. In short, each lunch meeting has a different topic of interest important to you and your business and you need to be there! As an insurance broker, I spend a great deal of time talking to business owners in the community. I have been surprised by the number of folks that are chamber members but do not attend any of the events. I often hear “They don’t pertain to me or my business”, “I don’t know anybody” or my favorite “That’s not my thing”. If the Luncheons or After Hours aren’t “your thing”, please try to make it to a work shop or The Wine Walk or The Concerts on the Cove or one of the many other events sponsored by the Chamber throughout the year. You will be surprised by the open friendliness and camaraderie of the members that do attend and maybe soon you’ll find that this is “your thing”.

For the most part, our lunch speakers offer business strategies from tax advice to use of social media to bookkeeping to marketing. Or they focus on what is happening with local government, business, service groups and economic development. In January, NK Schools Superintendent, Patty Page, spoke with us prior to the Levy Vote. Coming soon, (March 4th) John Powers of KEDA will speak on the Economic State of Kitsap

Until next month… Cheers, Mike Haley, president Rogers Family Insurance 360-509-9178 mike@rogersfamilyinsurance.com

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - Scott Anderson, Windermere Some of you may know me as your local Windermere agent, singing sensation and all around funny man! (OK, Kim Clark wrote this part…but I like it…so I’m leaving it in). But seriously, most recently I’ve taken over as Vice Chair of the “Kingston 4th of July Celebration”, replacing Mr. Pete DeBoer. What a big pair of shoes to fill, but I’m up for the challenge! It’s time for Pete to retire for real this time and enjoy life.

The key to our celebration is planning and money. I’ve learned that if “more people give less” rather than “less people giving more” we would have no problems reaching our financial and volunteering goals for this community event. It takes a village to pull off an event of this magnitude and I know that our “village” is up for the challenge. If you are interested in volunteering or fundraising, please contact Sally Christy @ 206-715-1879 or myself @360-536-2048.

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After Hours at The Point A fun time was had by all at the joint Poulsbo & Kingston Chamber February After Hours at the Point Casino. Valuable events tickets, beautiful flowers and Point Buffet passes were given away. There was food, drinks and dancing on “the beach” thanks to the lively music provided by Essential Audio Group. Johnny Walker of Almost Candid Photo & Frame Fine Art Gallery photo-documented the party so check it out on the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page. Ian Hay, Marketing director for the Point Casino, wants to do it again next year. Yeah!!

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Mar 4 Greater Kingston Chamber Business Lunch at the Kingston Cove Yacht Club 11:45am. Greater Kingston Events Committee Meeting at Dâ€™Vine Wines & Dâ€™Lectables 4-5pm Mar 5 Kingston Citizenâ€™s Advisory Council North Kitsap Fire and Rescue Station on Miller Bay Road 7- 9pm Kingston-North Kitsap Rotary, Miller Bay Road Fire Station 12:00pm (every Wednesday, Now seeking new members)

Mar 6 Greater Kingston Kiwanis â€“ Oak Table CafĂŠ Kingston 7-9apm (every Thursday, Now seeking new members)

Mar 7 Kingston Stakeholders 9:00 am 10:30 am at Cleoâ€™s Landing Learning Center

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Mar 8 Paranormal Investigations at the Walker Ames House Port Gamble 7-9pm Hansville Rummage Sale Drop-Off at Norwegian Park Boathouse 10am2pm

Mar 9 Roots Rock Trail Running in Port Gamble All Day Mar 11 Friends of the Library Meeting â€“ Kingston Library 10am to noon Mar 12 Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting at the Oak Table CafĂŠ 7:30-9am Mar 13 Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce â€œAfter Hoursâ€? at Kingston Crossing Wellness Clinic 5-7pm

Mar 15 Ghost Walk Port Gamble Historical Museum 7-9:30pm Traditional St. Patrickâ€™s Day Dinner & Music at the Hansville Community Center 5-8pm Stillwaters Environmental Ctr. Presents â€œBirds & Their Tools: Beaks & Feetâ€? NKFR Station Miller Bay Rd. 9:30am-Noon Mar 18 Village Green Foundation Meeting North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Station on Miller Bay Road 4-5:30pm Mar 19 Kingston Garden Club â€“ Bayside Community Church 9am to noon Mar 22 Bingo at the Hansville Community Center. Early Bird starts at 5:30pm, Big Time Play starts at 7pm

Mar 24 Community Beautification Committee Kingston Chamber Office 9-10am Mar 28 Port Gamble Theater Presents â€œPygmalionâ€? through April 13, 2014 Free Community Meal at Bayside Community Church 5:30-7pm Mar 29 Windermere Presents the 7th Annual KITES OVER KINGSTON, 11am to 2pm Mike Wallace Park at the Port of Kingston Mar 30 Stillwaters Environmental Ctr. Presents â€œBeach Seining with Paul Dorn, Suquamish Fisheries Biologistâ€?Â Arness Park, South Kingston Rd. 9am-11am Kingston

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GREATER KINGSTON CHAMBER LUNCHEON Tuesday, March 4th , 11:45 am Join us for lunch at the Kingston Cove Yacht Club. Our sponsor is Kingston Subway. Thank you to Subwayâ€™s owner, Siri Reinbold! Our speaker is Kitsap Economic Development Alliance Director, John Powers. John is a great speaker, always informative, engaging and entertaining. We will be updated on the â€œEconomic State of Kitsapâ€? and introduced to some new programs that KEDA has in the works. There will be time for a Q & A session so please prepare your questions. Please reserve your seat by calling the Chamber office at 360-297-3813 or email director@ kingstonchamber.com. Lunch is catered by Crave Catering and is $15 with advanced reservation or $20 at the door.

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spinal Column By thomas lamar, d.c. chiropractic care in a state of crisis — overburdened with symptoms of ill health. Consequently, attaining any semblance of true health takes more than a “pop and a crack.” For some, decades of neglect have so degenerated their spines that full recovery of their health is no longer an option. Thanks to the body’s amazing ability to adapt, though, improvement is often possible. So what is chiropractic and what does it have to do — if anything — with health?

Chiropractic is about life. It’s about ensuring that the powerful life-energy of the body is able to flow unimpeded over the nervous system. This is accomplished by attending to the spine on a regular basis to establish proper movement and alignment. It’s when this uninterfered innate intelligence of the body — capable of self healing and self regulation — is able to communicate with every cell, tissue, and organ, that the foundational, functional constructs of body are set in place. Add to this the smart lifestyle choices of diet, exercise, rest, and positive thoughts, and now you have the equation for health. And so, while chiropractic does not equal health, trying to achieve it without chiropractic does not equate. — Dr. Thomas R. Lamar is a chiropractor at Anchor Chiropractic in the Health Services Center and hosts SpinalColumnRadio.com. He can be reached at 360297-8111.

Housing development proposed near KHS KINGSTON — An application to develop a plot of land between the Kingston High School campus and Carpenter Creek has been submitted to the county. Twenty-seven homes are proposed on 8.45 acres of land. A public hearing on the application was held Feb. 13 in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers in Port Orchard. The development will be between 50 and 100 feet away from the east side of the North Kitsap School District bus depot, according to Jeff Smith, the county’s Department of Community Development staff planner. It will be about 100 feet away from Carpenter Creek at its clos-

est point, and about 400 feet away at the farthest point. Plans include landscaping, which will “interface better” with the high school, Smith said. There will be some buffers that will be impacted. The proposal includes off-site mitigation and drainage. Landowner Gary Prisk originally approached the county about the property in 2006. He proposed 38 homes. That was denied, because it would have been built on wetlands. The new plan “definitely avoids any wetland impacts,” Smith said. Each lot will be about 6,000 square feet. There will be 20 homes in the north end of the lot, and seven at

the south end. The homes will be accessed by one road, with a turnaround. There will be a recreational facility, which will include open space and a playground. There is a plan to connect the property with the high school, so any students living there can walk directly to campus. Prisk is the land owner who sold two properties to the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, which became part of the Mutual Self-Help Housing Program. The properties include Kingston Meadows, and a neighborhood on Caldart Avenue in Poulsbo.

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When the landlord decides to sell the rental Just Ask Jan By jan zufelt

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the tenant’s phone number in this section (no, the public never sees it) so that the broker can call and set up that appointment directly with the tenant. Once the home is under contract with the buyer, the showings will stop, so it is best cooperate early on so that the showing process can end quickly. The market is heating up and houses that are priced right will sell quickly. I know this is not the answer you wanted to hear, and for this I am sorry. If you need the name of a property manager to help you find a new rental home, call your local real estate broker; he or she probably has the name of a good property manager to refer you to. Best wishes. — Jan Zufelt is an agent with John L. Scott Real Estate in Kingston. Contact her at janzufelt@telebyte. com.

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Share your stories with historical society An invitation to Eglon, Cliffside, Hansville, Driftwood Key, Point No Point and all other neighbors interested in the history of our area: Perhaps your family was an early settler in the area. Perhaps you were involved in the old fishing resorts of the area. Perhaps you want to learn more about how Hansville came into being, or how a certain neighborhood was established. A group of people with these interests and others got together more than a year ago to talk about our history. The society’s ultimate goal will be to record facts about the area. We meet the third Friday of the month in the Greater Hansville Community Center at 10 a.m. We have coffee, cookies and a good time. There is time for socializing as well as organizing our archives and recording facts. Recently, we made a presentation of displays on the old fishing resorts to the Poulsbo Historical Society. Come and join us. Free. Questions? Contact Tom Lee, 638-1973.

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3 NKF&R firefighters promoted to lieutenant tices; once again, NKF&R received a clear audit report.

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e hope you’ll join us in congratulating three of our firefighters whose promotion to the rank of lieutenant was officially recognized during brief ceremonies on Feb. 17. Ryan Buchanan, 31, graduated from North Kitsap High School and entered NKF&R’s volunteer-intern firefighter program shortly thereafter in June 2001. He became a paid firefighter in 2004. Ryan serves with C-Shift and lives with his wife, Jenny, in Eglon. Kris Osera is a graduate of Lakewood’s Clover Park High School. The 32-year-old started with our volunteer-intern program in March 2002 and was hired as a paid firefighter in 2005. He is a member of B-Shift. Kris lives in Gig Harbor with his wife, Eileen, and

Firefighters perform equipment checks prior to the 2013 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb. File photo his two preschool-age children. Dan Upton spent his youth in Southern California and headed north nearly 20 years ago. He joined our volunteer-intern program in 1998 and landed his paid firefighter position here in 2000. Dan, 41, lives with his wife, Laura, and his two elementary schoolaged children in Kingston.

District passes audit with no findings NKF&R learned earlier this month that the district has passed its regular examination by the Washington State Auditor’s office. Every two years, personnel from the state agency visit taxing districts such as ours to examine records and ensure sound financial prac-

Once again, NKF&R firefighters will run up the 69-story Columbia Tower in Seattle in full firefighting gear for the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb, on March 9. In addition to conquering the fitness challenge, the NKF&R team is also fundraising to help conquer leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers. The toll of these diseases really hit home for NKF&R when the district lost one of its own firefighter-paramedics to leukemia in 1997. Support this year’s team by visiting their fundraising event at Kingston Albertsons on March 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or donate online at www.llswa.org.

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