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    Articles by Leslie Kelly
    Caregivers say providing companionship and/or assistance to others is a rewarding experience.
    Lending a helping hand | Kitsap Weekly
    By Leslie Kelly • October 21, 2016 3:22 pm

    Martha & Mary’s At HOME Program helps older residents stay independent

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    Neil Lockwood is a National Merit semi-finalist
    North Kitsap student is a National Merit semi-finalist
    By Leslie Kelly • October 14, 2016 4:04 pm

    When Neil Lockwood was called to the principal’s office recently, he got nervous. “It was right in the middle of jazz class,” said Neil, a senior at North Kitsap High School. “I was really wondering what was up.” When he reached the principal’s office, he saw Principal Megan Sawicki standing there, holding a letter.

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    Jay Yeager's tattoo after one removal treatment.
    A new method to remove that ‘mistaken’ tattoo
    By Leslie Kelly • September 29, 2016 3:56 pm

    It was just one of those times. Young sailors on shore leave, out for a good time in Everett. The next morning, Jay Yeager woke up with a large tattoo scrolled across his back. It read “In Nominee Patris, et Filii et Spiritus Sancti.”

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    Spend a little and help a lot at Girls Night Out
    Spend a little and help a lot at...
    By Leslie Kelly • September 29, 2016 6:49 pm

    Where else can you go to buy nice things, spend a bit of money, maybe earn a prize, and help victims of domestic violence.

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    South Colby Elementary principal Joe Riley (left) and State Rep. Michelle Caldier welcome students to their first day of school Sept. 7. Below: Parents and school supporters were part of the celebration.
    Tunnel of Hope helps kids begin the school...
    By Leslie Kelly • September 8, 2016 12:54 pm

    For many kids, the first day back at school is something they dread.

    But not at South Kitsap School District’s Hidden Creek and South Colby elementary schools. And that’s because there are “Tunnels of Hope.”

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    A Corner Bakery Cafe employee takes an order out to a customer on opening day.
    Corner Bakery and Cafe is the newest edition...
    By Leslie Kelly • August 11, 2016 4:12 pm

    The newest neighbor in The Trails opened Monday, Aug. 1, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. More than 100 people were in line at 6 a.m. to get a free coffee mug and free refills for the next year.

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    Habit Burger being built at The Trails at Silverdale.
    The Trails at Silverdale is taking shape
    By Leslie Kelly • August 11, 2016 4:09 pm

    With every spot in the shopping center filled or in negotiations for a business to occupy it, The Trails at Silverdale is nearing completion.

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    Sheila Peterson in front of a wall in her art gallery
    Art store offering artists a place to hang...
    By Leslie Kelly • August 4, 2016 7:13 pm

    Sheila Peterson has never been fond of empty wall space. Recently, that was the catalyst for the Artists’ Edge in Silverdale to offer local artists space to show their work.

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    Steve Sego and Coreen Haydock.
    Port Orchard Public Market restaurant has new name,...
    By Leslie Kelly • August 1, 2016 11:24 am

    Through a lot of planning and a bit of elbow grease, Coreen Haydock and Steve Sego have spent the better part of the last year making sure the Port Orchard Public Market didn’t lose its restaurant.

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    The Candy Shoppe |  It’s the sweetest place in Port Orchard
    The Candy Shoppe | It’s the sweetest place...
    By Leslie Kelly • July 7, 2016 4:00 pm

    Rumor has it that Sandy Charbonneau to make candies from her grandmother, and because everyone loved her sweet creations, she opened a candy shop.

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    Dave Foote is retiring from the United Way of Kitsap County after joining the organization as executive director in 2003.
    Kitsap United Way director retiring after 13 years
    By Leslie Kelly • June 30, 2016 2:49 pm

    If you ask Dave Foote what were the most challenging and the most rewarding things during his 13 years as executive director of the United Way of Kitsap County, you’ll get the same answer

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    Tommy Cash
    One year later, Cash Brewing is outgrowing space
    By Leslie Kelly • June 23, 2016 4:48 pm

    It was just a year ago, in June 2015, that Cash Brewing opened in Silverdale. On Oct. 21, 2015, Cash Brewing began brewing beer at the Silverdale site.

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    At ArtSLAM Studio in Silverdale
    ArtSlam: A gallery, and more
    By Leslie Kelly • June 9, 2016 4:40 pm

    Within a few months, it had its own permanent location at a shopping center just east of the mall. Now, six months later, the ArtSLAM Studio is gaining notice — and members.

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    Ray Schumsky
    Downtown Public Market isn’t just for weekend vendors
    By Leslie Kelly • June 3, 2016 12:01 pm

    While many think the Public Market is simply a pop up on the weekends, Most vendors are permanent residents and ready to serve the community.

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    Case Levenson and Jonathan Evison at Sundance for the premiere of the film
    A friendship that will outlast the fame |...
    By Leslie Kelly • March 9, 2016 2:03 pm

    Case Levenson, Jonathan Evison, and the relationship that became the basis for a book and film, “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving.”

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    Nichole Alexander
    Women inmates, cats help each other build new...
    By Leslie Kelly • December 18, 2015 2:07 pm

    Patrick has known hardships. He’s shy. He doesn’t like meeting new people. Sometimes he’s afraid to show his face. He’s been passed over many times in life. Much like Patrick, Nichole knows hardships. She’s been in trouble. She’s made bad decisions. And she’s been rejected.

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    Port Orchard's Festival of Chimes & Lights will kick off Saturday
    Festival of Chimes & Lights to illuminate downtown...
    By Leslie Kelly • December 4, 2015 12:52 pm

    There’s no doing things small in Port Orchard.

    As is the case with Fathoms O’ Fun, Port Orchard’s Festival of Chimes & Lights is a big celebration — the largest holiday festival in Kitsap County, according to organizers.

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    Kathleen Sutton inspired the fund that bears her name.
    Kathleen Sutton Fund helps ‘any woman who comes...
    By Leslie Kelly • September 25, 2015 3:54 pm

    The nonprofit fund helps cover travel expenses for women who are being treated for cancer. The 13th annual auction to support that effort is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, in Port Gamble.

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    A rider and horse power out of the chute while onlookers cheer at the Kitsap County Rodeo & Stampede. This year’s events began Aug. 26 and continue through the weekend.
    Rodeo includes the ‘most dangerous eight seconds’ in...
    By Leslie Kelly • August 27, 2015 5:02 pm

    For many people, the Kitsap County Fair is all about the stampede and rodeo. This year’s stampede and rodeo will be Joe Drouin’s 30th. Drouin is the rodeo director and has been helping stage the rodeo at the fair for 30 years.

    This year’s stampede and rodeo will be Joe Drouin’s 30th. Drouin is the rodeo director and has been helping stage the rodeo at the fair for 30 years.

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    A night at the fair can be fun because of all the lights on all the rides. The Kitsap County Fair
    It’s time for all the fun of the...
    By Leslie Kelly • August 27, 2015 4:59 pm

    It’s the 92nd year for the fair in Kitsap County. And throughout the years, the fair has been a place for local residents to celebrate what makes Kitsap County great.

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    At a previous X-Treme Air Dogs competition
    X-Treme Air Dogs make extreme jumps to entertain...
    By Leslie Kelly • August 27, 2015 8:15 pm

    The competition will be featured at the Kitsap County Fair each day, with training events in the morning and competition in the afternoon. And the best part about it is anyone can bring their dog out to try it.

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    Blue-ribbon livestock in the Kitsap County Fair have always been a big draw. This photo shows cows and calves entered in 1923.
    Fair begins to come together weeks ahead of...
    By Leslie Kelly • August 27, 2015 8:10 pm

    Leota Lewis doesn’t expect to see a lot of blackberry pies at this year’s Kitsap County Fair. “The blackberries are already ripe now,” Lewis said in mid-July. She is superintendent of pies for the fair. “Usually they don’t ripen until mid August. I expect that means fewer blackberry pies, unless they’re made up early and frozen.”

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    From left
    For these daughters, the fair is a family...
    By Leslie Kelly • August 21, 2015 2:30 pm

    The Kitsap County Fair is coming, and Cassie O’Hara and Diana Pheasant are excited to make this years the most special yet.

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