“Joe Irwin/Staff Photo The face of Front Street will be changing dramatically in 2002 as crews work to make much-needed improvements to drainage, curbs and sidewalks there. The lengthy process begins next week when surveyors will visit the highly-traveled road. “
“Events, meetings and activities in and around North Kitsap. “
“Trevor Pyle/ Staff Photo Poulsbo Police’s Nick Hoke has started NKCOPS, a program designed to help kids stay drug-free. The photos of drug-free kids are displayed proudly in the school. “
“Joe Irwin/Staff Photo The modern face of Poulsbo might be getting a blast from the past if the city council agrees to increase its protection of historic homes. While the plan looks good on paper, the majority of council feels the program could prove extremely difficult to create and even harder to implement. “
Showtimes for Kistap County theatres
“Joe Irwin/Staff Photo Despite a local trend of theater closures, Poulsbo Cinema 10 on Viking Avenue will remain open in the immediate future, according to the Regal Cinema corporate headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn. “
Joe Irwin/Staff Photos Colorful books and background adorn the new children’s wing at the library – a spot which is sure to appeal to the kid in everyone living in North Kitsap.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Movietimes for Kistap County theatres
“Jim Bryant/ Staff Photo The musical Proctors are, from left, Penny, Jesse, Hannah, Mike and Rebekah. “
Showtime for Kitsap County.
“Courtesy Photo A family of five lost their home and possessions in a trailer fire in Gamblewood yesterday morning. North Kitsap Fire & Rescue firefighters had difficulty reaching the trailer because the driveway was blocked by a plywood fence, a travel trailer and several cars. A cat and bird were killed in the blaze. “
“POULSBO – The North Kitsap School District before and after-school care program, known as NK Kids, will be taken over by Martha and Mary beginning Jan. 3. “
“The fourth annual Christmas In The Barn service was held on Christmas Eve near Kingston. The traditional service was occasionally punctuated by sneezes from the horse, who enjoyed having the evening visitors. “
Tracey Cooper/ Staff Photo Santa Claus makes his way through Hansville neighborhoods Wednesday night. This was one of the many North Kitsap tours he went on this week. Santa visits Ho Ho Hansville
Tracey Cooper/ Staff Photo Gillian Barber-Lowell and a few pieces of her garden art work at her Garden Art Workshop in Suquamish.
“Joe Irwin/Staff Photo Leonard Christie of Kingston has the pedal to the metal with his new mechanic and machinist business opening its doors. Christie has over 20 years work experience, but has spent a lifetime gaining knowledge about the field. “
“KINGSTON – The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners gave the go ahead for Kingston to use its own set of design standards including those for roadways, parking, walkways, landscaping, signage and lighting. “
“Chris Case/ Staff Photo Santa, a team of draft horses provided by Bill’s Carriage Team Service and the Masonic Lodge provided joyful rides for youngsters at Port Gamble’s Country Christmas celebration on Saturday. Among the passengers were (left to right)Darian Ambler, Ian Davis, Casey Jones, and Beau Jones. “
“Last New Year’s, you were either wearing a goofy 2000 hat and spending too much money on a premature turn-of-the-millennium shindig, or huddled in the basement waiting for civilization as we know it to lurch to a halt. “