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R E A DER S CHOICE AWA R D S

A SUPPLEMENT OF THE NORTH KITSAP HERALD AND KINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS

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Readers reveal their favorites in North Kitsap Most people know North Kitsap for its forests and shores, for Norwegian-themed downtown Poulsbo, and for culture-rich Little Boston and Suquamish. But, do you know where to get the Best Burger, Best Beer Selection, Best Dessert? According to our latest Best of North Kitsap survey, residents here love to boast about what makes living in North Kitsap so unique. More than 1,400 readers responded to our annual online survey this year, submitting nominations in approximately 80 categories. Look within these pages and you’ll see the people and places that survey respondents say are standouts in various services, food, shopping,

entertainment, fitness and sports, public servants, and best aspects of living in North Kitsap. The nominees help make living here a special experience. They deserve a shout out, as do the readers that participated in our annual survey. Thank you all! The special section you are holding helps tell the story of North Kitsap’s communities: Poulsbo, Kingston, Eglon, Hansville, Indianola, Keyport, Little Boston, Port Gamble, Suquamish. North Kitsap is an exciting, thriving place where diversity reigns: beaches, farmland, forests, sea views, seaside towns, wildlife, entertainment, recreation, retail, services and tourism. If you’re

looking for a contractor, a restaurant, a gift shop, a place to work out or, where to get the best burger, you’ll find the Best of North Kitsap a fun source. The Best of North Kitsap is published by the North Kitsap Herald, which has been the Voice of North Kitsap since 1901. Call 360-779-4464 for convenient home delivery. You can also stay up-to-date on North Kitsap news and events by visiting KitsapDailyNews.com.

Enjoy this special section. And have fun. Donna Etchey, General Manager/Advertising

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Here’s a staff list of some unique and unusual sites to see in Poulsbo. visible in one of the earliest photographs of Poulsbo, taken from the bay. The building was Hostmark’s General Store then, now home to Thor’s Hammer and Needle Tattoo. The artwork on display in the window — paintings, skateboard decks — is worth seeing. And try a cup of joe at an associated business next door, Viking Brew.

JFK Jr. dined here: A table at That’s A Some Italian Ristorante, on Anderson Parkway on the Poulsbo waterfront, has a display remembering two of the restaurant’s most famous customers, John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette. The couple dined here on Aug. 18, 1994, according to the credit card receipt on display. (JFK Jr. ordered the halibut in lemon-tarragon cream sauce; Carolyn ordered chicken picatta. They had a bottle of Pouilly-Fuisse wine with their

dinner.) Kennedy, his wife and her sister were killed when their plane, piloted by Kennedy, crashed into the Atlantic near Martha’s Vineyard on July 16, 1999. At the time, Kennedy — publisher of George magazine and a former New York City assistant district attorney — was reportedly considering a run for public office.

Poulsbo’s oldest structure: The building at 18978 Front St. is

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Thank you, Mrs. Julesberg: Her “Dick and Jane” grade-school reading primers helped millions of children learn to read. Pay homage to author/educator Elizabeth Rider Montgomery Julesberg by visiting her grave at Poulsbo Cemetery on Caldart Avenue. According to her obituary, Julesberg (1902-1985) was teaching first graders in Los Angeles when she decided a better reading primer was needed. The “Dick and Jane” series was born. Julesberg moved to Washington state in 1946 and continued writing. “Her published works included fiction, nonfiction and drama,” her obituary states. “Several of her plays won national awards, and she also won National Presswomen and Penwomen awards.”

Take a peek from this peak: Scale this peak and you’ll be rewarded

with one of the finest views in town of Liberty Bay and the Olympics. It’s a steep climb (about 40 degrees) but it’s a short one (maybe 900 feet). It’s the Moe Street Trail, which leads from 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue above. It’s perhaps the most unique trail in Poulsbo because of its length, elevation, and reason for existence; city Parks Director Mary McCluskey said the neat little landscaped trail is an easement for a utility line.

Brew City USA: If you enjoy craft beer, and meeting the people who make it, you’ll want to visit Rainy Daze Brewery on Bovela Lane (off Viking Avenue); Slippery Pig on Anderson Parkway in downtown Poulsbo; Sound Brewery on Viking Avenue (the brewery and tasting room are located at two sites); Valholl Brewery on 3rd Avenue, near City Hall. And nearby: Downpour Brewing, 10991 Highway 104, Kingston; and Hood Canal Brewery, 26449 Bond Road NE, Kingston

Public art: There’s a lot of it, all helping to tell Poulsbo’s story. Artist James Mayo’s mural under the Lindvig Way bridge, leading from Fish Park to Nelson Park, depicts special aspects of this place we call home: The natural landscape as it Continued on Page 4

I am truly grateful for all the support and humbled to be nominated!

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may have looked in the mid-1800s; a Suquamish man wearing a woven cedar hat, fishing in a stream at the place the Suquamish people knew as tcu tcu lats, or place of the maples; a woman wearing traditional Norwegian clothing (the artist said he patterned her after Lagertha of the series “Vikings”). A large driftwood salmon sculpture, installed on a hill at Fish Park, is a commanding reminder of the species that depend on the estuary for life. Nearby, on Viking Avenue and Lindvig Way — wait, is that a German opera character? No, it’s Mark Gale’s sculpture, “Norseman,” with horned helmet that is commonly viewed as authentically Viking. Downtown, a more accurate sculptural depiction of a Viking — titled “Viking” — is installed at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park. The small, handsome bronze was dedicated to the memory of the late Maurice Lindvig, the 14th mayor of Poulsbo (1969-1976). Nearby in the

park is noted artist Lisa Stirrett’s “Guardian Stone,” which was inspired by the “Swords of the Rock,” a 33-foot sculpture on the southern coast of Norway that commemorates the Battle of Hafrsfjord in 872, when King Harald Fairhair united Norway under one crown. On Front Street, Mayo murals depict a Norwegian woman against a mountainous backdrop (Liberty Bay Bakery building), and Viking ships underway (Boehm’s Chocolates building). Another large sculpture by Gale,

“Octopus,” greets visitors to the SEA Discovery Center, a place of learning about the local marine environment.

A short walk through history: County Road 59 Trail, located off Viking Avenue on Liberty Bay, has a unique place in Poulsbo history. It’s the last remnant of an old logging road that dates back almost a century, when logging and fishing were the town’s dominant industries. It’s a cool place — literally. Enjoy the shade of trees and the sweet fragrance of Nootka

roses and berries.

Urban escapes: Fish Park on Lindvig Way, between Bond Road and Viking Avenue, consists of 40 acres on the Liberty Bay Estuary and Dogfish Creek. The park is habitat to native animals, fish and plants, and features 1.5 miles of trails, a boardwalk and viewing platforms. A trail under the Lindvig Way bridge leads to Nelson Park. The south fork of Dogfish Creek spring from the ground at Wilderness Park, 11.56 acres of forested trail. The spring picks up stormwater runoff as it courses under Highway 305 to Centennial Park and through Poulsbo Village to the main stem of Dogfish Creek on Bond Road. The trail head is on Caldart Avenue across from North Kitsap High School. Forest Rock Hills Park, on the north end of 12th Avenue NE off Forest Rock Hills Road, is 3.1 acres of forested trails.

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BEST PLACES 2017

ATHLETIC CENTER

PLACE TO FISH

Kitsap Crossfit

Point No Point

Snap Fitness Poulsbo Athletic Club Kingston Fitness

Off Jefferson Point Salisbury Point Buck Lake Hansville

BEACH

PLACE TO WORKOUT

Point No Point

Kitsap Crossfit

Indianola Hansville Poulsbo Waterfront

Home Poulsbo Athletic Club Snap Fitness

BEST VIEW

PLACE TO WORSHIP

Point No Point

Gateway Fellowship

Poulsbo Waterfront Liberty Bay Suquamish Dock

New Life North Kitsap Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene

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FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS

Poulsbo Waterfront

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SPORTING EVENT

Twilight Criterium – FINALISTS –

– FINALISTS – Central Market Point No Point

All Stars Baseball North Kitsap High School My First Throwdown - Kitsap CrossFit

HIKING TRAIL

TO MEET PEOPLE

Port Gamble Trails

Downtown Poulsbo

Fish park North Kitsap Regional Park North Kitsap Heritage Park

Kitsap Crossfit 3rd of July Poulsbo Slippery Pig Brewery

LIVE MUSIC VENUE

TOURIST ATTRACTION

Clearwater Casino

Downtown Poulsbo

Slippery Pig Brewery The Point Casino Downtown Poulsbo

Big Chairs in Kingston Point No Point

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PARK/PLAYGROUND

Poulsbo Lions Park – FINALISTS –

Port Gamble Trails Fish Park Salsbury Point County Park

Winner, Best Beach, View, & Place to Fish: Point No Point Photo by Annie LaValle

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Regional publisher: Terry R. Ward General manager: Donna Etchey Managing editor : Richard Walker

Special publications editor : Leslie Kelly Creative artists: John Rodriguez, Mark Gillespie, Kelsey Thomas, Vanessa Calverley

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our valued customers. It has been our pleasure to provide your moving and storage needs for over 30 years, and we look forward to meeting your continued needs in the future. Many thanks from the owners and team members of North Kitsap Self Storage.

WEDDING VENUE

Kiana Lodge – FINALISTS –

Port Gamble Weddings Red Cedar Farm The Kingston House

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2017

BEST SHOPPING

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES

AUTO DEALER - USED

Poulsbo Mercantile

Liberty Bay Auto Center

– FINALISTS – Found Second Season Red Plantation

ART GALLERY

BOOKSTORE

Carrie Goller Gallery

Liberty Bay Books

Almost Candid Photo, Frame & Fine Arts Liberty Bay Gallery Suquamish Museum

The Book Stop, Poulsbo Kingston Bookery Mr B’s

ARTS & CRAFTS (HANDS-ON)

CANNABIS BUSINESS

Dancing Brush

Agate Dreams

Kitsap Mosaics & Bistro Home Art Party Craft Paper Glitter

Green Tiki

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Winner, Best Arts & Crafts: Dancing Brush Photo by Michelle Beahm

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Hudson Auto Center

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CLOTHING SHOP

FRESH/LOCAL FOOD

GARDEN/NURSERY

HARDWARE STORE

Flicka

Central Market

Valley Nursery

Lucky Star Clothing Rumple New Skins Indigo Plum Sport Haus

Olmsted’s Borrowed Kitchen Bakery in Kingston Greens On Your Way

Olmsted’s Central Market Savage Plants

Coast Do It Best Hardware

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CLOTHING SHOP - THRIFT

Lucky Star Clothing – FINALISTS –

Second Seasons Rumple New Skins Curvy QT

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FURNITURE

GIFT SHOP

Second Seasons Furniture

Tickled Pink

– FINALISTS – Bad Blanche Found Vintage Pearl

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Henery’s Hardware, Kingston Home Depot James Lumber

JEWELRY STORE

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Blue Heron Jewelry

Central Market Clever Gifts Modern Mercantile

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Sabine Michael Jewelry Aperture Piercing

GROCERY STORE/MARKET

CONSIGNMENT STORE

Central Market

Closet Transfer

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Red Apple Safeway Marina Market

Lucky Star Clothing Rumple New Skins Curvy QT

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BEST SHOPPING

Winner, Best Local Beer: Slippery Pig Brewery

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LAWN EQUIPMENT

LOCAL COFFEE

Coast Do It Best Hardware

Latte on Your Way – FINALISTS – Hot Shots Java Cups Cup & Muffin

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Home Depot Henery’s Hardware, Kingston Stihl

LOCAL SPIRITS

Chocmo/High Spirits

LOCAL BEER

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Slippery Pig Brewery

Central Market Sound Brewery Slippery Pig Brewery

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Valholl Sound Brewery Downpour Brewing

LOCAL WINE

Central Market – FINALISTS –

Chocmo/High Spirits D’Vine Wines Masi Shop Crimson Cove

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BEST SHOPPING 2017

OUTDOOR GEAR

PET SHOP

SPORTING GOODS

TOOL RENTAL

Olympic Outdoor Center

Superior Pet Food

Sport Haus

Advance Rental

Country Pet Shoppe Boomers Pet Boutique Petco

Poulsbo Running Big 5 Peninsula Outfitters

Northern Equipment Rental Premier Rentals Home Depot

SHOES

THRIFT STORE

PAINT STORE

Indigo Plum

Peninsula Paint Company

Poulsbo Running Harrison’s Comfort Footwear Sport Haus

Second Season Home Store

Coast Do It Best Hardware Home Depot Sherwin Williams

SHOPPING CENTER

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Sport Haus Coast Do It Best Hardware Indigo Plum

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Downtown Poulsbo – FINALISTS –

Poulsbo Village Kountry Korners in Kingston

Thank you for trusting us with your accounting and tax service needs

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THE SPORT HAUS Specialists in running shoes... we make happy feet!

Running Walking Baseball

Soccer Tennis Football

Basketball Volleyball Lacrosse

Poulsbo Village Shopping Center

(360) 697-2311 Mon-Fri 9:30am-7:00pm • Sat 9:30-6:00pm

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Lucky Star Clothing Curvy QT Poulsbo ShareNet Thrift Store & Foodbank

TIRE SHOP

Les Schwab, Poulsbo – FINALISTS –

Kitsap Tire Center

Thank you for voting us into the top 3 in the Best of North Kitsap 2017

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An Authentic Taste of Vietnam I am honored and sincerely grateful that such wonderful clients and friends have thought enough of my services to have granted me this humbling nomination. With warmest regards, Debra and Team

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Thank you so much for everyone who voted for us! If you have used our services you know that pets TRULY are our passion! We love not only our four legged clients, but their owners. I can say in behalf of all of my groomers and myself that we enjoy what we do and being able to steal hugs and kisses from your dogs and cats makes our day! Feel free to stop by and see our new shop - Silverdale Pet Grooming at 9989 Silverdale Way.

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BEST SERVICES 2017

ACCOUNTANT

AUTO REPAIR

Shultz & Associates

Liberty Bay Auto Center

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Anderson Accounting Clarke Whitney Kingston CPA

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Ken’s Northwest Automotive North Kitsap Auto Rebuild Inc. DME Auto

ACUPUNCTURIST

Acupuncture & Wellness Center – FINALISTS –

Moonstone Acupuncture Kingston Crossing Clinic Nancy Knode

AUTO SALES

Liberty Bay Auto Center – FINALISTS –

Hudson Auto Center Del’s Automotive

ARCHITECT

BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Richard Prine

Kitsap Credit Union

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Aaron Murphy @ ADM Architecture Wayne Lamont

Navy Federal Credit Union Kitsap Bank Wells Fargo

AUDIOLOGIST

Peninsula Hearing

BARBER OR HAIR STYLIST

Hearing Advantage, Inc North Kitsap Ear - Nose - Throat

Kaley Velarde at Rosario’s Salon

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Winner, Best Auto Repair & Best Auto Sales: Liberty Bay Auto Center

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Natasha Upsy Daisy Salon and Spa Bon Cheveux Delano Salon

Your Trusted Pre-Owned Auto Dealer

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Thank you North Kitsap for your many years of patronage

Congratulations Marie Pelland Best Waitress 2017

18881 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 (360) 779-2266 Thank you North Kitsap for voting for Sunset Electric. We appreciate our customers & look forward to many years of providing you with the best service!

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Thank You North Kitsap for voting us one of the Best of North Kitsap! We’re so honored and grateful for our amazing clients.

2017

BEST SERVICES

BARISTA

CONTRACTOR

Latte on your way

Mike Marshall

Coffee Oasis Jessica - Cups

Miter Construction Island Hammer LLC Joe Gates

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BARTENDER

DENTIST

Jared - Sogno Di Vino

Lance Rencher, Poulsbo

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Ashley Stanley, Slippery Pig The Brass Kraken Pub Monica at Envy

Dr. Weatherill Dr. Jenny Thornton, Poulsbo Dental Center Kingston Dental

CARPET CLEANING

Scott’s Dry Foam Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning – FINALISTS –

• REMODELS • NEW CONSTRUCTION • WATER HEATERS • GAS PIPING • BACKFLOW TESTING

Pacifica Medicine & Wellness Doctors:

Stanley Steemer Good Scents Carpet Cleaning

Andrea Chymiy & Marie Matty

CHIROPRACTOR

Sound Family Health Doctors: Teresa Anderson, Brad Anderson, Mark Hoffman, Charles Power Dr. Karl Hadley, The Doctors Clinic Poulsbo

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Michelle Cho Gip at Well Being Health Center

clean • calm • constant

DOCTOR

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Brandy Morgan, Twisted Chiropractic Kingston Crossing Anchor Chiropractic, Dr. Lamar Clark Chiropractic

ELECTRICIAN

Peninsula Electric Corporation – FINALISTS –

BIrd Electric Sunset Electric MD Electrical Mathews Electric

To our clients, our community, our friends. We thank you for your vote and look forward to working with you for many more years to come. Anderson Accounting Group LLC and MyTaxMD are now

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Serving Clients for over 40 years in tax and accounting, our firm employs Enrolled Agents and Certified Public Accountants to help you with your most complex financial needs. 19301 8th Ave. NE Suite D • Poulsbo, WA. 98370 www.davisfinancialgroupllc.com • info@davisfinancialgroupllc.com TOLL FREE: 866-273-4889 • Poulsbo Phone: 360-779-3506

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BEST SERVICES 2017 ELECTRONICS REPAIR

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Joe’s Small Engine Repair

Trish Hodges

MD Electronics Randy Ricker

Connie LaMont Michele Doyle, MD Design Janet Weber

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FINANCIAL PLANNER

Jessie Nino, Edward Jones – FINALISTS –

Todd Tidball, Edward Jones Robert Morgan - Edward Jones Debbie Tanner, Edward Jones

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IT SERVICES

Fusion Creative Works

Blue Heron Jewelry

Shoomadoggie

Studio Wide Mouth Frog

FLORIST

Central Market – FINALISTS –

Thistle Floral & Home Flowers To Go Safeway Floral

INSURANCE AGENT

Rachel Wood - EHL – FINALISTS –

Debra Allbee - Farmers Insurance of Poulsbo Anna Jewell at American Family Insurance

At Red Apple we are proud to offer the highest quality products in every department at affordable prices. If you are looking for a new place to shop for all your needs then look at you’re locally owned Poulsbo Red Apple Market. We are fast, friendly, and convenient. Sincerely,

Webmosa Brandon Hickey

FLOORING – FINALISTS –

Thank you for voting for Red Apple as one of the “Best Grocery Stores in North Kitsap”

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JEWELER

Advanced flooring Northwest Integrity Flooring

Glyn Correll & Jeff Uberuaga Owners of Poulsbo Red Apple

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LANDSCAPER

Juan Care – FINALISTS –

Chuy Luna Sergios Landscaping Ben Morgan, Cultural Methods Landscaping

LAWYER

John Kenney – FINALISTS – Jeff Tolman Lincoln Miller Richard Tizzano

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More Than Just a Carpet Store! We’d like to thank our friends, family, and clients for voting us one of the Best Flooring Centers!

Thanks to my friends and clients for your vote and, most importantly, for your trust in me to handle your legal matters since 1995.

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Thank You North Kitsap for Voting us the Best Hardware & Lawn Equipment Store!

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Thank You for Voting Hearing Advantage

Best in Audiology

for the Past 8 Years

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Cascade View Medical Center 22180 Olympic College Way Diane Raszler, Au.D., CCC-A Scott John Raszler, M.A., CCC-A

to First Federal’s own Shawnee Spencer for placing as a Finalist in the Best Lender category for North Kitsap! * Shawnee Spencer

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BEST SERVICES 2017

LENDER

NAIL SALON

Stasie Pike - Evergreen

Beautifully Polished at Longworth Studio

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Kitsap Credit Union Tim Samuels, Fairway Mortgage Shawnee Spencer, First Federal

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Apollo, Poulsbo Happy Hour Salon Jenny’s Nails

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Heather Kuzminski – FINALISTS –

Hannah at Vera Massage Well Being Health Center - Michelle, Kim, Carly Shaya Appleton Twisted Chiropractic

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

NATUROPATH

Acupuncture & Wellness Center – FINALISTS –

Dr. Ruth Urand, Sound Naturopathic Clinic Dr. Stephen Speidel Kate D’Archangel

Rite Aid

– FINALISTS –

Winner, Best Nail Salon & Best Spa: Beautifully Polished at Longworth Studio

Safeway Pharmacy CVS

The Grub Hut

Voted “Best Burger” in North Kitsap 2009-2017

Thank you www.homeartparty.com

• Grass fed Burgers • Home-made veggie patties • Smoked brisket and pork sands • Philly Cheese Steak • Gyros, Salads, Shakes & More • Gluten Free Available Call in orders welcome! 360-881-0147 11130 NE State Hwy. 104 • Kingston

www.Peaceloveandgrub.com

Dries fast, cleans deep!

Scott's Dry Foam Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

As a special thank you to all our wonderful customers, we’re giving you 25% off your next cleaning, just mention you saw this. We couldn’t have made it 17 years without you. We’re family owned Servicing Kitsap, Mason, & and locally operated so having such great Jefferson counties, as well as support means the world to us!

(360) 779-3336 scottsdryfoam.com

Gig Harbor Since 2000 Family owned • Locally operated Residential and Commercial Be sure to check out our web specials

Early Learning • Senior Living • Rehab Home Care • Care Management Long Term Care

THE WINNERS ARE... THE 2017 BEST OF NORTH KITSAP

2017

BEST SERVICES

Winner, Best Plumber: Swift Plumbing

ORTHODONTIST

PHOTOGRAPHY

Johnsonlink Orthodontics Braces Inc.

OPG - Olympic Photo Group

PET GROOMER

Christi Hunt Photography P5 Photography Jo Buxton Creative

– FINALISTS –

Kitsap Mobile Grooming – FINALISTS –

Swift Plumbing

PHARMACY

Kimco Plumbing Kitsap Peninsula Plumbing West Sound Plumbing

Kitsap Pharmacy Central Market – FINALISTS –

We would love to thank our community for taking the time to vote for us!

PRINTING SERVICES – FINALISTS –

Kingston Mail & Print Sound Reprographics Kitsap Printing

REAL ESTATE COMPANY 18850A Front Street Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-930-2052

Mike & Sandi Nelson Real Estate – FINALISTS –

John L. Scott Windermere Real Estate

Keep Smiling!

REALTOR

Kimmel & Young www.vintagepearlpbo.com

vintagepearlpbo@gmail.com

We deliver our topsoil and landscape supplies in Kitsap County and part of Jefferson County.

– FINALISTS –

Vintage Pearl would like to thank our wonderful clients for their votes.

Whether you need to pick up topsoil, bark, gravel, etc. or place an order for delivery, Indigo Topsoil is devoted to serve you with high quality material for any landscaping job at an affordable price.

We are so happy to have such great support from the community as we grow as a new business.As we continue to better ourselves, there are new items daily and we will always continue to be your local Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan specialists.

All you have to do is stop by our office, swing by our drive thru or give us a call and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you.

22244 Port Gamble Rd. NE Poulsbo WA 98370 360-779-0078 indigotopsoilinc.com info@indigotopsoilinc.com

– FINALISTS –

Blue Sky Printing

Safeway Pharmacy Rite Aid Poulsbo CVS

THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND VOTE

PLUMBER

Alder Creek Lodge Country Pet Shoppe Kingston Wizard of Paws

P5 Photography, LLC 360-286-9663 www.p5photography.com

-Jessica Larson & Lisa Vlach, Co-owners vintagepearlpbo@gmail.com www.vintagepearlpbo.com

Betsy Schairer Tara Scouten, John L. Scott Catherine Arlen, Windermere

SENIOR SERVICES

Liberty Shores and Harbor House – FINALISTS –

Martha & Mary Emeritus at Montclair Park Kingston Village Green

THE WINNERS ARE... THE 2017 BEST OF NORTH KITSAP

BEST SERVICES 2017

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

STORAGE COMPANY

VETERINARIAN

WAITER/WAITRESS

Joe’s Small Engine Repair

Reliable Storage

Poulsbo Marina Vet

North Kitsap Storage Poulsbo Mini Storage Twelve Trees Self Storage

Apple Tree Cove Veterinary Companion Animal Wellness Center Big Valley Vet

Marie Pelland That’s a Some Italian Ristorante

TATTOO STUDIO

VISION CENTER

Thor’s Hammer and Needle Tattoo, Poulsbo

Pacific Eye Care

Ashley - Slippery Pig Stephanie - Slippery Pig Angie - Sully’s

– FINALISTS –

Kingston Small Engine Repair John Ball Del’s

SPA

Beautifully Polished at Longworth Studio – FINALISTS –

Blush By Brenna - Best Esthetician Vera Massage and Day Spa Angeline Spa

– FINALISTS –

Woodwork Tattoo Lucid Tattoo Silver City Tattoo

– FINALISTS –

Poulsbo Eyecare Center 20/20 Kingston Go Girl Eyewear

– FINALISTS –

WEDDING/EVENT PLANNING

Kiana Lodge – FINALISTS –

Port Gamble Weddings Bixby and Pine Red Cedar Farm

TOPSOIL OR GRAVEL

Vern’s Topsoil – FINALISTS – A&L Topsoil Indigo Topsoil PME

Thank you for your Vote & Patronage!

Free entree Up to $500 Lunch or $800 Dinner

2 for 1

Receive 2nd Entree of Equal or Lesser Value FREE w/2 Beverage Purchase! One coupon per party please. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 12/31/17.

(360) 930-8983

19424 7th Ave., Ste. A, Poulsbo Poulsbo Village

NORTHWEST INTEGRITY FLOORS Integrity Is Doing The Right Thing Even When No One Is Watching -C.S. Lewis

Thank you for trusting a brand new business with your flooring needs! We look forward to growing with the community we love to serve. We appreciate your business very much! 20726 WA-305, Suite 3F, Poulsbo, Kitsap County 98370

www.nwintegrityfloors.com (360)598-2886

Thank you for your continued support and trusting us with your plumbing needs. Voted Best of North Kitsap since 2008! 26061 United Rd. NE Kingston

(360) 297-9592

Lic# SWIFTP*1091QE

THE WINNERS ARE... THE 2017 BEST OF NORTH KITSAP

POULSBO VILLAGE 2017

BEST FOOD

NORTH KITSAP’S SHOPPING CENTER

ASIAN MENU

BBQ

SPECIALTY SHOPS | RESTAURANTS | GROCERY | SERVICES | LOTS OF PARKING!

Pho T&N

Central Market

Kachai Thai Kitchen Chung’s Teriyaki Pho Kim Chi

Dickys BBQ Slippery Pig Brewery Clearwater Casino

BAKERY

BEER SELECTION

Sluy’s Bakery

Central Market

Borrowed Kitchen Central Market Fat Apple Bakery Sweet Life Cakery

Marina Market Rainy Daze Downpour Brewing Kingston

Allen’s Cleaners Artisan Salon Bebe Nails Burger King Chrysalis Physical Therapy Chung’s Teriyaki Coast Do It Best Hardware Cobbler Shoppe Cut it Again Sam Defensive Driving School Dollar Tree

Domino’s Pizza

Meat Market 5 De Mayo Sprint Store

El Huarache Restaurant

North Kitsap Herald

Superior Pet Food

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Sound Classified

Peninsula Outfitters

Sunrise Dental

Pho T&N Restaurant

Sway Salon

Poulsbo Animal Clinic

The New You

Poulsbo Village Chiropractic

The UPS Store

Elmer’s Restaurant Gallery of Hair Design Galletta School of Dance Gold Cross/RPC Solutions

Golden Lion Restaurant RGI Insurance Specialty Harrison’s Comfort Footwear Island Hammer LLC Liberty Tax Service

Rite Aid Sport Haus

– FINALISTS –

The Wild Bird Toys Etc.

Richie’s Burger Urge

Village Laundromat West Sound Treatment Center Woodwork Tattoo

Off Hwy 305 • Poulsbo • www.poulsbovillage.com

– FINALISTS –

BAR/TAVERN

Slippery Pig Brewery – FINALISTS –

Brass Kraken Downpour Brewing Kingston Kingston Ale House

– FINALISTS –

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

Green Light Diner – FINALISTS –

Port Gamble General Store Central Market Hwy 305 Diner

Thank you,

North Kitsap for voting us

#1 Paint Store

Your Project, Our Expert Advice Poulsbo 20530 Viking Ave NW 360-779-6995

Gig Harbor 6820 Kimball Dr. #9 253-858-6362

Bremerton 5373 Auto Center Way 360-373-5999

Port Townsend 315 Decatur St. 360-379-8025

Bainbridge Island 937 Hildebrand LN 206-842-2227

All Store Hours Mon. - Fri. 7-5:30 | Sat. 8:30-4:30 | Sun. 10-4 www.peninsulapaintco.com

THE WINNERS ARE... THE 2017 BEST OF NORTH KITSAP

BEST FOOD 2017

Winner, Best Dessert: Mora Iced Creamery Photo by Annie LaValle

BREWERY

DELI

Slippery Pig Brewery

Central Market

Sound Brewery Valholl Brewing Rainy Daze Brewing

2 Brothers Deli Jak’s Cafe

– FINALISTS –

CLAM CHOWDER

JJ’s Fish House – FINALISTS –

The Loft Central Market Kingston Ale House

COFFEE/ESPRESSO

Latte on Your Way – FINALISTS – Hot Shots Java Cups Cup & Muffin

Joni Kimmel

Bridget Young

Thank you to all of our clients, friends and family for your continued support. We love and appreciate all of you and are so honored to have been part of The Best of North Kitsap for so many years. We owe our success to this wonderful community we call home.

– FINALISTS –

DESSERT

Mora Iced Creamery – FINALISTS –

Central Market Sweet Life Cakery ChocMo

DINNER

Agate Pass Cafe – FINALISTS – Sogno di Vino Paella Bar Pho T&N

Building Lasting Relationships One Home At A Time 360.509.6988 • 360.509.2260 www.realestatekitsap.com

THE WINNERS ARE... THE 2017 BEST OF NORTH KITSAP

2017

BEST FOOD

FISH & CHIPS

LUNCH PLACE

PIZZA PLACE

WINE LIST

JJ’s Fish House

Central Market

The Loft Kingston Ale House Sully’s Bar and Bistro

Greens on Your Way Pho T&N Cups Coffee Oasis

Poulsbo Woodfired Pizza Sound Brewery Sogno di Vino

Sogno di Vino D’Vine Wines Mossback

– FINALISTS –

HAMBURGER

MEDITERRANEAN

The Grub Hut

Burrata Bistro

– FINALISTS –

Richies Burger Urge Agate Pass Cafe The Loft

ITALIAN MENU

Sogno di Vino – FINALISTS –

– FINALISTS –

STEAK

Agate Pass Cafe – FINALISTS –

– FINALISTS – Mossback Central Market Paella Bar

Clearwater Casino Sogno di Vino Sully’s Bistro & Bar Kingston Ale House

MEXICAN MENU

VEGETARIAN MENU

Casa Luna

Pho T&N

Taqueria los Cazadores Puerto Vallarta El Huarache

Central Market Punjab Indian Cuisine Mossback

– FINALISTS –

Burrata Bistro That’s a Some Italian Scratch Kitchen

– FINALISTS –

Thanks for Your Votes in Best of North Kitsap!

M O D E R N

MERCANTILE Apparel

Jewelry

Home

www.shopmodernmercantile.com Historic Downtown Poulsbo 360 . 598 . 5400

Trusted by Kitsap County since 1981 reliablestorage.com

THE WINNERS ARE... THE 2017 BEST OF NORTH KITSAP

BEST LOCAL EVENT 2017

Winner, Best Festival: Viking Fest

Photo by Terryl Asla

One of the Top 3 Realtors in North Kitsap since 2010! BEER TASTING

LOCAL BAND

Poulsbo Beer Run

Lemolo

– FINALISTS –

Valholla Kingston Kiwanis Annual Brew Fest

– FINALISTS –

Skinny Blue Sweet T & Justice Poulsbo Orchestra Razor Theory

CHARITY EVENT

Tattoos Cure Cancer

OUTDOOR CONCERT

Kathleen Sutton Auction Kingston Kiwanis Annual Brew Fest Poulsbo Beer Run

Clearwater Casino Summer Concerts

FESTIVAL

Poulsbo Waterfront Kingston Saturdays at the Cove Summer Concerts

– FINALISTS –

Viking Fest – FINALISTS –

3rd of July Poulsbo Kingston 4th of July Poulsbo Arts Festival

A HEARTFELT

THANK YOU

for voting me one of the BEST IN NORTH KITSAP ‘10, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 & ‘17!

– FINALISTS –

WINE TASTING

Sogni di Vino – FINALISTS –

Central Market Kingston Wine Walk D’Vine Wines Chocmo/High Spirits

Catherine Arlen Realtor

My heart is in helping you home. 360.340.8186 catherinearlen@windermere.com www.catherinearlen.com

BEST PEOPLE

THE WINNERS ARE... THE 2017 BEST OF NORTH KITSAP

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

POLICE OFFICER

Ardis Morrow

Kilo the Dog

Bill Austin Carol Bracher Erik Swanson

Officer Stacy Hoke Craig Keller

– FINALISTS –

TEACHER

Heather Pedersen – FINALISTS –

Allison Lynch Terry Duncan Michael McCurdy

FIREFIGHTER

Erik Swanson – FINALISTS –

Jody Matson Carl Johnson Lt. Joe Vlach, KCFD 18, PFD Luke lougheed

On behalf of PMECC we would like to thank our customers for voting us one of the best of Kitsap. Thank you for helping with our company’s ongoing growth and success.

PMECC will continue expanding its role as a leader in the construction industry by building relationships with our customers and employees based on a culture of safety ﬁrst, quality performance, trust and conﬁdence, with continued focus, commitment, and value in support of economic development, employment opportunity and cultural integrity of the Suquamish Indian Tribe and its members.

Physical Address: 15775 George Lane Suite 210 • Poulsbo, WA 98370 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 96 • Suquamish, WA 98392 (360) 598-1326 main • (360) 598-1325 gravel yard • pme-cc.com

Winner, Best Police Officer: Kilo the Dog

Contributed photo

Thank You North Kitsap!

Voted Top in: Clam Chowder Fish & Chips Hamburger

Poulsbo’s only Waterfront Dining 360.626.0224 • 18779 Front St, Poulsbo

THE WINNERS ARE... THE 2017 BEST OF NORTH KITSAP

I am honored and grateful that such wonderful clients and friends have thought so highly of my services.

NEW HOTEL Now Open

With warmest regards, Tara As a John L. Scott broker, my mission is transactional excellence and client satisfaction. That means I work tirelessly to make your home buying or selling process as eﬃcient, stress-free and lucrative for you as possible. What this means for you is that I oversee every detail of the real estate transaction. The transaction is far from over once an oﬀer has been accepted. I monitor inspections, appraisals, title, escrow and loan processes. Communication and collaboration with all the partners and parties involved with the transaction ensures a smooth and timely closing. I am committed to my clients before, during and after a sale.

Tara Scouten

Real Estate Broker 360.620.0577 taras@johnlscott.com www.taras.johnlscott.com

PLAY WITH PASSION. RELAX IN STYLE. THAT’S THE POINT! Hotel

Meeting Room • 94 Guest Rooms • Business Center

All Your Favorite Games 700+ Slots • Blackjack • Craps

Live Music & Entertainment

Center Bar • Cutter Cigar Club • Boom Room Lounge

Dining

Market Fresh Buffet • Little Boston Bistro • Point Julia Cafe

STAY TONIGHT! Kingston, Washington www.the-point-casino.com 1.866.547.6468

The Point Casino & Hotel is proudly owned and operated by The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. You must be at least 21 years old to participate in gaming activities, attend entertainment events and to enter lounge/bar areas. Knowing your limit is your best bet—get help at (800) 547-6133. TPC-6470-5 BNK 4.85 x 9.75.indd 1

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THE WINNERS ARE... THE 2017 BEST OF NORTH KITSAP

Delivering excellence in Senior Care is our game... Celebrating another citation-free state survey four years in a row! Thank you to our residents, families, staff & North Kitsap Herald readers for voting us one of the best senior care providers Call and schedule a free tour and lunch and you will experience our community filled with warmth and new friends. LIKE US ON

360-779-5533

19360 Viking Avenue N.W., Poulsbo

www.libertyshores.com

Liberty Shores

SENIOR LIVING

Harbor House MEMORY CAR E