Three men were honored for their artistic contribution to the tiny Port of Tracyton this week.

Richard Larvia, Dave Tarver and Darryl Lindsley helped build a green-and-brown bench alongside the port’s boat launch. They were each given a plaque during the port’s casual monthly meeting last week.

“I appreciate all you guys for this,” said William Mooney, chairman of the Port of Tracyton.

The men were also given t-shirts commemorating the port’s 75th anniversary in 2004.

Larvia and Tarver designed the bench and cut images of orcas, eagles, fish and mountains into the seat back. Lindsley, who is with the concrete company Hard Rock, Inc., helped donate materials and labor for the concrete slab the bench sits on.

“We have public art in Tracyton,” mused fellow commissioner Ted Hilliard.

Earlier, Hilliard said the bench cost about $1,000 to build.

“Cheaper than Bremerton spent on theirs,” he said, referring to the $250,000 fish-and-fisherman statue in downtown Bremerton.

The bench completed, the port is now working on “phase II” for port enhancement. This phase is the installation of a kayak staging area so kayakers have a place for their kayaks while unloading them from vehicles. The kayak holder would be made from metal pipe or wood, with a rubber surface to protect the kayaks from scratches.

A nearby sign will also be installed and may read “Welcome to the Port of Tracyton” and feature a map of the town’s library, gas station, pub and park. A matrix barcode may also be placed on the sign so cell phone users can quickly link to the Port’s website or donate money to the port.