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. “
“Standing on the stage for the first time ever to sing, Karen Shivers feared she might throw up. My legs were like rubber,” recalls the Silverdale woman. I didn’t think I was going to make it.” Backed by a complete stranger on piano, Shivers managed to begin singing Blue Moon.” She found herself in the wrong key. The accompaniment sounded much different than it did on her compact disc, and she became disoriented. “
Dealership will add three more franchises on Highway 305.
“Courtesy Photo Formed in 1961, Preservation Hall Jazz Band debuts its Creole Christmas show at the Admiral. “
A steady stream of donations has the Bellringer Fund growing quickly as the community reaches out to less fortunate neighbors.
Joe Irwin/ Staff Photo Dawn Nelson lends a hand to Cassidy Balkus while she happily decorates a Christmas wreath at Jones Tree Farms in Poulsbo. The Sawdust Hill location was one of many that experienced huge crowds last weekend as the sun made a long-overdue stop in the area.
Joe Irwin/Staff Photo Highway 305 will be getting a major facelift in 2002 when widening work is scheduled to begin. The plan to add two HOV lanes is not without its issues though as officials from the City of Poulsbo and the state Department of Transportation are discovering. Wheels still turning on Hwy 305 widening project
