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    Rebuilding families
    By Patrick McDonough • July 20, 2012 11:11 am

    Parent group helps reunited families stay together

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    Eugene Brennan offers a tour of his garden which will be featured in the upcoming Manette Neighborhood Coalition’s inaugural Edible Garden and Tour de Coop.
    Garden tour to bloom in Manette neighborhood
    By Patrick McDonough • July 19, 2012 3:55 pm

    The tour features money saving demonstrations in winter gardening, container gardening, growing fruit-bearing trees and plants in small spaces and building and maintaining greenhouse and hoop houses and will also offer anyone interested in raising chickens a chance to tour multiple coops.

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    New CKFR chief to start Aug
    New CKFR chief to start Aug
    By Patrick McDonough • July 13, 2012 2:31 pm

    Kitsap County Fire and Rescue chose its new fire chief, and although he is a newcomer to the area, he is expected to bring a wealth of experience and education with him.

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    The Silverdale Urban Growth Area with proposed city of Silverdale.
    Silverdale incorporation vote put on hold
    By Patrick McDonough • July 13, 2012 2:29 pm

    Plans to hold an August vote on the incorporation of Silverdale will now have wait until spring of 2013 or later.

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    Change in liquor laws brings new business into Silverdale
    Change in liquor laws brings new business into...
    By Patrick McDonough • July 10, 2012 2:47 pm

    California based BevMo! will be the first alcohol box store to move into Silverdale following the June 1 enactment of Initiative 1183 which ended state control of liquor sales in Washington

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    Meeting opens lines of communication
    Meeting opens lines of communication
    By Patrick McDonough • July 6, 2012 4:49 pm

    Officials of the Central Kitsap School District and the Central Kitsap Education Association met recently to address issues involving the association’s recent vote of no confidence in district superintendent Greg Lynch.

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    Nothing new from closed-door meeting
    Nothing new from closed-door meeting
    By Patrick McDonough • July 6, 2012 4:48 pm

    A last minute June 27 special meeting of the Central Kitsap School Board to address budget issues previously discussed in public, ended without an outcome.

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    Jan Dillan and Glen Melin of Crista Retirement Community take a moment to celebrate Dillan’s recent reception of the Aging Services of Washington’s Senior Star Award. Dillan was one of two seniors in the state to win the annual award and award officials cited her ability to encourage others as a reason for giving her the honor.
    Love of people wins award for retiree
    By Patrick McDonough • July 5, 2012 5:20 pm

    For Jan Dillan the recent reception of the Aging Services of Washington’s Senior Star Award is just part of a life-long love of people.
    One of only two recipients of the annual statewide honor, Dillan was given the award for her work to encourage and inspire fellow seniors in the community.

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    School board continues closed door session
    School board continues closed door session
    By Patrick McDonough • June 28, 2012 3:14 pm

    A last minute Wednesday night special meeting of the Central Kitsap School Board to address budget issues previously discussed in public, ended with out an outcome.

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    BUILDING
    Bremerton school levy scheduled
    By Patrick McDonough • June 28, 2012 1:42 pm

    Bremerton voters will be asked to decide whether or not to approve a $7.6 million capital projects levy for the Bremerton School District on Aug. 7.

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    Woodlands Elementary kicks off summer reading program
    Woodlands Elementary kicks off summer reading program
    By Patrick McDonough • June 28, 2012 1:22 pm

    The summer reading program at Woodlands Elementary School in Bremerton began with a really great crazy idea.

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    CKSD money and communication problems lead to meltdown
    CKSD money and communication problems lead to meltdown
    By Patrick McDonough • June 27, 2012 7:27 pm

    School board holding closed sessions to address issues that started in public

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    Young people enjoy a live show at last year's Party at the Pier. This year's event promises to be bigger and better and to remain a safe place for young people to celebrate the end of the school year.
    Party at the Pier better than ever
    By Patrick McDonough • June 27, 2012 1:34 pm

    When the Party at the Pier began three years ago, it was a way to provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for local students on the last day of school. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever.

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    Volunteers from Submarine Group Nine at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor work to clean up the Clear Creek Trail in Silverdale. The group is part of a larger effort by the United Way of Kitsap County to make a difference in a day in a community.
    What a difference a day makes
    By Patrick McDonough • June 25, 2012 11:41 am

    The United Way of Kitsap County’s 19th Annual Day of Caring event was a success in its efforts to bring out local volunteers and beautify and improve the community.

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    Whooping Cough still a threat in Kitsap
    Whooping Cough still a threat in Kitsap
    By Patrick McDonough • June 22, 2012 11:22 am

    Health officials warn Whooping Cough still a threat

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    'Death Mask' by Chuck Smart is one of the works that will be displayed during the upcoming Silverdale Art Walk to be held June 22.
    Art walk seeks to kick start old town...
    By Patrick McDonough • June 19, 2012 11:39 am

    The people behind the Silverdale Art Walk seek to change the way the Old Town Historical District is viewed as well as the way the community views itself.

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    5:30 p.m. at the Port of Silverdale’s offices
    5:30 p.m. at the Port of Silverdale’s offices
    By Patrick McDonough • June 19, 2012 11:38 am

    Parking has become a problem for some workers and shoppers that commute to Silverdale’s Old Town, and now the community council has called a meeting to to find solutions.

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    Students at Woodlands Elementary in Bremerton show off their work at the school's 27th Annual Book Float Parade. The event brings students together to create floats designed around their favorite books and to have fun with literacy.
    Book parade celebrates learning
    By Patrick McDonough • June 19, 2012 11:37 am

    The call echoed through the halls of Woodland Elementary in Bremerton on June 6 as the school began its 27th Annual Book Float Parade.

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    Michael Camp enjoys a beer at Sound Brewery in Poulsbo
    Local author asks, ‘What would Jesus brew?’
    By Patrick McDonough • June 18, 2012 4:25 pm

    Mixing the Bible and beer might seem a strange brew, but for local author Michael Camp the two form the basis of a memoir of spiritual evolution seeking to open the door of theological discussion.

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    Area high schools counted among best
    Area high schools counted among best
    By Patrick McDonough • June 13, 2012 2:10 pm

    The Central Kitsap School District has been honored again for its efforts in educating area students.

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