In a race that boils down to sheer know-how and experience, incumbent Kitsap County Assessor Jim Avery deserves another term in office.
The North Kitsap Herald Advisory Board met with him and his challenger Kris Danielson Monday night and the former’s professionalism quickly distanced him from the latter, making this paper’s endorsement of Avery an easy decision.
KINGSTON — After six years of jockeying for facilities geared specifically for children, one of the Kitsap Public Facilities District’s charter members, Cy Wyse, has decided to pass the reins to someone else. Since the district began in 2000, he has tried to make every goal a reality, and the KPFD is now hard pressed to find someone able to fill the void he leaves behind.
One week remains for North Kitsap’s kids as the 2006-2007 school year looms in the decidedly all too near future, Sept. 6. Still there is enough time for 28 more hours to sleep in, nearly 84 more uninterrupted games of Madden on one’s Xbox 360 or even 168 more hours along the water for those wanting to spend their entire school year countdown on a beach towel.
Richard Stine is an artist who has always seemed very much in touch with his inner child, albeit a very wise and talented inner child.
His drawings have a childlike simplicity that belies the “intelligent design†that goes into their creation. His work can be seen in several books, including “Random Dogs†and “The World of richard Stine,” as well as a line of greeting cards produced by his own company, Pal Press.
How to Eat
Fried Worms
Rated PG
You gotta see this if: You like a deep fried Twinkie with your escargot.
Bumbershoot, Long Beach just two options.
Have you heard the good news? Gas prices have supposedly reached their peak and aren’t expected to rise “significantly†for the rest of the year. If you can fill your gas tank by now without flinching, wincing or taking out a second mortgage, you’re ready for a last gasp of summer Labor Day weekend road trip.
ARTS & CRAFTS
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Metropolis, the Gallery in Bremerton seeking “Day of the Dead†art work for October “Dia de los Muertos show. Information at (360) 373-4709. …
POULSBO — The gloom and doom predictions of big box retailers sending Little Norway’s small business owners off to the unemployment lines have proved unfounded so far.
Even with the loss of Mitzel’s American Restaurant to a fire in May, Poulsbo Village retailers have remained competitive as Wal-Mart and The Home Depot have moved onto the hill at Olhava.
Ed likes shiny objects. Nothing delights him more than a toothpaste box filled with rattley things that he can roll around and play with for days before tearing open.
Ebeneezer gets a very severe look on her face when she is displeased.
“If she could purse her lips she would,†Elena Fox said.
Despite early concerns from bar owners that sales would blow out the door after Washington state’s smoking ban was put into effect Dec. 8, 2005, North Kitsap taverns have since enjoyed a breath of fresh air.
The local response runs contrary to an Aug. 17 report from the Washington State Department of Revenue, which states that sales at bars and taverns has dropped since the prohibition of smoking in public places was enacted.
Blackberry pie ala mode. Are there four sweeter words? And what could be better than a two-day festival devoted to the luscious dark fruit? How about a three-day festival?
The annual Bremerton Blackberry Festival on the boardwalk has been expanded from two days to three, and will run from 10 a.m. Sept. 2 through 6 p.m. Sept. 4.
KINGSTON — In a flurry of paper, computers and office supplies, Windermere officially blew into Kingston this week, taking over a longtime fixture on the real estate scene, Shamrock Realty.
The changeover of the long-standing office was completed yesterday after months of negotiations.
POULSBO – Knowing one’s opponents is a key point of preparation for high school football. But in a realigned league with only one familiar team, North Kitsap’s summer training has been focused on defining itself.
Since only a handful of varsity players graduated from the squad last year, most of the pieces are already in place. This summer’s strength-building and conditioning have aimed to solidify the team’s base.
POULSBO — Handling the weight of a couple hundred students day in and day out for about 40 weeks, year after year, school buildings age. The end of each school year brings new glitches that must be repaired, and summer vacation provides the bulk of the time for that maintenance.
POULSBO — High school sports are more than just games; they are much bigger than winning and even greater than the glory of being successful. Lessons that serve one in life can be learned on the field of play, and in the pool as is the case for the North Kitsap girls’ swim team.
POULSBO — The heavy hitters Wal-Mart and The Home Depot aren’t alone on top of the hill as a bevy of new retail, commercial, financial and medical businesses have begun joining the Olhava landscape.
Nationally recognized stores like Sleep Country USA and Payless Shoes have joined regional chains like Taco Del Mar, GameStop, Starbucks and Subway as the master planned development has begun to take shape.
POULSBO — With time receding like low tide in Liberty Bay, efforts to reopen the Poulsbo Marine Science Center ebbed closer to reality Wednesday night.
At the Aug. 16 city council meeting Mayor Kathryn Quade announced her intent to have an agreement signed between the city and the Poulsbo Marine Science Foundation on Sept. 6.
POULSBO — The North Kitsap School District board got its first clear look at its students preliminary 2006 WASL data Thursday night. And while a fearful number loomed in the mathematics column as only 56.2 percent of NKHS sophomores met the standard — a requirement for graduation — the directors’ discussion remained optimistic about students and somewhat critical of the test.
POULSBO — Any fears of a burning discussion about the opening of the Martinson Cabin were quickly extinguished by the city council at its Aug. 16 meeting.
“I compliment the Poulsbo Historical Society for its diligence and patience in this matter,†Councilman Mike Regis said as the council gave its unanimous approval to the lease agreement.
KINGSTON — After years of floating ideas about what makes a perfect Port of Kingston, the board of commissioners is finally ready to launch its 10-year master plan.
The trio brought the plan before the public Wednesday night, approving the course of action that will help reshape the Apple Tree Cove Marina.