More than 4,300 acres to be considered for annexation.
Richard Lemieux, author of “Breakfast at Sally’s”, will deliver the keynote address at Benedict House’s second annual “Homelessness to Hope” fundraiser breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on April 25 at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church, 403 S. Summit in Bremerton. A former well-to-do businessman, Lemieux lost his business, his family, his home and all his worldly possessions as his life spiraled downward into homelessness.
Sometimes history is downright ugly. In fact, sometimes it’s horrific, tragic, cruel and inhumane, but nonetheless it is reality. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman uttered the immortal words “War is hell” during the Civil War, and for the prisoners of war in the Far East combat zone during World War II those words could not have been more true.
“Yes we can!” filled the air at Olympic High School Saturday, as foot stomping, chanting Kitsap Democrats gave their hearts and votes to Barack Obama as their next president, leaving Hillary in the dust.
Recently, hundreds of people participated in community outreach events sponsored by the Washington Department of Veteran Affairs in Kitsap County. These events were held to honor our veterans for their service and focused on how we can support military families and veterans. I’m pleased that this year’s Legislature advanced these priorities.
The Bremerton Symphony Orchestra never ceases to amaze.
It’s funny how things change.
BECK FUND: There will be a luncheon and silent auction for the Emilee Beck Heart/Lung Fund at the Outback Steakhouse, 5769 State Highway 303 in East Bremerton. Proceeds will help pay for a heart and lung transplant for one-year-old Emilee Beck, who is the grand daughter of Janice Beck, who works at the East Bremerton Safeway store. Tickets are $15, and donations for the auction are still being accepted. Information: Jamie Breckel at (360) 377-9665 or Charles at (360) 440-8530.
t KW’s Nilles, Morris break school marks.
t Competition set for May 15-17.
t Kickers split four games in seven days.
WSB Financial Group, the parent company of Westsound Bank announced on Tuesday that Terry A. Peterson has been named President and CEO In addition, Peterson also has been named President and CEO of Westsound Bank and will join the boards of both Westsound Bank and WSB Financial Group, Inc.
And the winner is … in Academy Awards fashion, 152 nominees from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) were recognized in front of families, friends and co-workers during a recent ceremony at the Kitsap Conference Center in downtown Bremerton. The event was standing room only with anxious audience members awaiting the final winning announcements.
t Effort part of program aimed to improve district’s diversity.
Thousands will wait in line and swarm the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Pavilion today.
t County, port, Port Orchard
School will host Earth Day Week events, beginning Monday.
When Gen. Douglas McArthur uttered the immortal words, “I shall return” in March 1942 after narrowly escaping the Japanese conquest of the Philipines, the estimated 90,000 to 100,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war endured and many died in what is known as the Bataan Death March.
The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest is one of the most Shakespeare-loving theaters in the county.