POULSBO — A running joke at Thursday night’s North Kitsap School Board meeting was asking each of the many residents who spoke in favor of keeping the Marine Science Center open to classes if they had $100,000 to spare.
Unfortunately for proponents of the center, the joke is no laughing matter.
“Unless someone comes up with $100,000,” said North Kitsap Schools Supt. Gene Medina, “we probably won’t have a program there next year.”
POULSBO — In their one shot at a state appearance together in late February, North Kitsap High School senior choir singers Heidi Nicks and Ariana Stinson kept low expectations.
“We were told we shouldn’t get our hopes up,” Stinson said of the strong field of singers.
Once Nicks and Stinson performed “Laudamus Te,” however, the judges had heard enough.
Even though North Kitsap Fire & Rescue officials have made several attempts to inform residents about its proposed May 17 ballot measure, their constituents don’t seem to care about learning why the fire department is asking for more money.
KEYPORT — John Lundberg had just one word to describe how he feels about the statement “You can’t fool Mother Nature.”
Baloney.
KINGSTON — One of the biggest complaints residents have had of Bond Road is that the 55 mph speed limit is too fast for the way it is used, especially at the intersection of Gunderson and Stottlemyer roads.
OK, so it’s still about six months until November. Very few of us are even thinking about putting new politicians in office. Even fewer are considering seeking the positions ourselves. The added workload, commitment and the public spotlight all too often deter viable candidates from taking on representative roles in our community. There are people among us who could be shaping the future of North Kitsap for the better and aren’t.
Perhaps you are one of those people.
POULSBO — NKHS senior Kelsey French will be making her fourth appearance at the state band solo and ensemble contest on her French Horn, one of the few students to do so all four years of high school.
Though she may not be the last from North Kitsap.
OLYMPIA — The State House of Representatives and Senate passed a capital budget April 24 that included nearly $3 million for projects in the North End. As a whole, $26 million was slated for Kitsap County.
POULSBO — North End fans of the Fox TV hit series “American Idol” need look no further than the community auditorium next weekend for a one-off show featuring heart-pouring performances and edge-of-your seat drama between students at North Kitsap High School.
PORT GAMBLE — For antique dealer Sheila Walters, living in House 9 on Rainier Avenue is like living a fairy tale. The old home has unique features from the 1900s that provide the perfect atmosphere for someone who loves turn-of-the-century items and simple utilitarian pieces. Her 9-year-old grandson made the perfect compliment about Walters’ moving into the house in February.
NK fastpitch on 4-0 streak;
faces Gig today…
POULSBO — For Miss Viking Fest, representing today’s youth and the North Kitsap community is an incredible opportunity, especially since riding in fashionable Miata convertibles for festivities and parades is part of the job description.
However, like most good things, it doesn’t come without a catch.
t Students earn several top nods at Puyallup Fair’s Kids’ Exhibit.
By JOSH FARLEY
Staff Writer
KINGSTON — From fifth grader Kai Delphinida’s papier-maché puppet of Greek conqueror Alexander the Great to second grader Nathan Lange’s foil-bas relief of a frog, students in Gordon Elementary’s after school art club have been busy gaining new skills while making all kinds of creations this year.
One thing they didn’t expect to get, though, was recognition in their young art careers.
Ten students went from beginners to winners in less than a year’s time in the club, picking up numerous awards at the Puyallup Spring Fair’s “Creative Kids Exhibit,” held April 14-17. Students competed in their individual grade levels with others from around Western Washington.
They were entered into the competition by their teacher, Charlotte Caron, who felt the quality of their work could not be overlooked. Caron said a valuable life lesson could also be learned through their accolades.
“They worked extremely hard on these projects and because they were recognized, it shows them that their imagination counts and gives them a sense of accomplishment,” she said.
Among the winners were:
• Fifth grader Cameron Reeves, won second place for a papier-maché depiction of “Robin,” a cartoon character on one of his favorite shows.
“I was confused when I started, but it came out perfect,” he said of his puppet, which was complete with mask, cape, gloves and even spiky hair.
• Third grader Justine Sultan won first place on two projects — one of a flower, similar to the technique of famous American artist Georgia O’Keeffe, and one a foil-bas relief of a cow.
“At first, I thought the flower would be really easy,” Sultan said. “But it’s actually really hard because everything has to be perfect.”
• Fifth grader Delphinida won a first place for his papier-maché puppet of the aforementioned Alexander.
“Making the armor was the hardest,” he admitted, later adding he learned “how to make a lot of stuff out of duct tape.”
• Sixth grader Makenna Fogle-Lindsay won a second place for her “fashionable hippie,” papier-maché puppet.
“Now I know I can make other puppets with my other friends,” she said of completing the project.
• Fourth grader Conor Kamps won a first place for his depiction of “The Blue Link” from the Legend of Zelda video game, in papier-maché form.
“I learned that not all art is easy, because this was really challenging,” said Kamps.
• Second grader Nathan Lange won second place for his foil-bas relief drawing of a frog.
“I just like amphibians,” Lange said of his rationale for the project. “They can go underwater and on land.”
• Sixth grader Savannah Strickland won a first place for her drawing of an O’Keeffe flower.
“I’m going to take it home and put it on my wall,” Strickland said. “It’s the first time I’ve ever done anything like this.”
• Second grader Sarah Rose won a first place for both her adaptation of an O’Keeffe rose and her own in the foil-bas relief category.
“I just like roses,” the young artist said. “And I got to use a lot of bright colors.”
• Like Rose, second grader Kendall Friend also won first place for her O’Keeffe style rose and one of a fish on foil-bas-relief.
“A fish was the first animal I ever had,” she said of her own, which she named “shiny boy.”
“My grandmother will be really proud of me because she’s a great artist,” she said.
• Third grader Kylie Gagner also won a second place award for foil-bas relief and second for an O’Keeffe-like flower.
For those that would like to view the Gordon students’ work, their award-winning pieces will be on display at the Poulsbo Library beginning this week.
POULSBO — Chances are most Poulsbo residents don’t know the difference between a residential collector street and a neighborhood collector street.
But they soon will.
Eat a hearty breakfast. Get plenty of sleep. Relax.
North Kitsap’s students, in grades third through 11th, have been greeted with such advice as they headed into the year’s most prolific week of testing April 18.
Though this year’s 10th grade high school students are still not required to pass the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), it will appear on their high school transcripts.
POULSBO — The offense’s three goals will be credited with leading the Vikings to victory 3-2 over the Trojans Tuesday, but a key change in the defense may have been the secret to success for North Kitsap.
GIG HARBOR — The North Kitsap girls’ golf team beat the Gig Harbor Tides for the second year running Tuesday, taking over the top spot in the Narrows League Bridge Division.
Ella Sanman was the medalist and provided 35 points, shooting a 38 (par 37) to pace the Vikings. Teammates Miquela Pendleton and Alicia Bratlien weren’t far behind, posting 33 points each while shooting a 40 on the course
HANSVILLE — On a table in the entry way of the Hansville Community Center on Wednesday sat a basket with a hand-written sign that had the letters “SOS” printed on it. Several dollar bills had been tossed in.
POULSBO — The Marine Science Center once existed under a myriad of partnerships, including the Marine Science Society of the Pacific Northwest, the Port of Poulsbo and many area school districts.
Now, there is only one partner left.
Dear meth heads,
We regret to inform you that your presence here in North Kitsap is not only unnecessary but unwanted as well. Those among you who feel the need to rob, steal and do whatever you deem warranted to maintain your sad lifestyle are nothing more than a blight on our fine community.
