POULSBO — The Vikings knew how to fill up a stat sheet Wednesday night, but to see the most important performance, you may have to read between the lines.
The Vikings 59-48 victory was fueled by Bryan Haupt and Jerrod Gonzales, who combined to score 50 points.
KINGSTON — Several of Jacob Gonzales’s baskets proved more flamboyant than his hair Tuesday afternoon — and that’s a tall order.
The shaggy-maned Gonzales scored a number of jump shots and twisting layups on his way to a 32-point performance for the Poulsbo Panthers.
LITTLE BOSTON — Gaming just got a little more competitive in North KItsap.
The Point No Point Casino, well on its way to completion, will open this spring with the typical and not so typical casino fare and flair.
“We plan to really concentrate on customer service. There’s room for two of us,” said Patricia McFadden, general manager for the casino.
POULSBO — They talked about it after their respective graduations from North Kitsap High School in 1984 and 1986 but when Chung Nguyen and Xa Nguyen put it all together late last month even they were surprised.
Like many dreams, Xa (who is not related to Chung) said opening his own restaurant seemed like something that might never happen — when it did and all the preparations were done — all he and his family could do is smile in relief. And, of course, work long, hard hours.
KEYPORT — Every year, Wes Carey invites as many Pearl Harbor survivors as he can to a memorial event in Keyport.
POULSBO — This year, members of the North Kitsap High School gymnastics team want to announce their presence — to the rest of the Narrows League and to their fans.
Last year, the team got a new practice area in downtown Poulsbo, where Trek Gymnastics allows the Vikings to use its gym.
KINGSTON — When Herb Todd, a founding member of Suquamish Volunteer Firefighting Association, began serving his community more than 50 years ago, there was no such thing as 911 or radio contact.
There was no such thing as North Kitsap Fire & Rescue.
POULSBO — It may have been an omen when the typically “picture perfect” Miss Poulsbo Jeana Ostheller showed up looking a bit frazzled with her umbrella turned inside-out. Ostheller’s smile revealed that she was none the worse for wear though as she nestled in her fur cape for protection against fierce winds and bone-chilling rain.
What’s the right amount to donate to Bellringer? Any amount will help. We’ve had contributions from children of less than a dollar as well as very large (often anonymous) amounts. Every donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated and makes a difference in the lives of a family in North Kitsap.
Mother Nature gave North Kitsap motorists a double whammy with snow on Wednesday then a mud slide on Thursday morning.
Thursday’s mud slide on Bainbridge Island near Reitan Road closed down State Route 305 and the Agate Pass Bridge from about 6:30 a.m. to about 8 a.m. when one lane of alternating flow traffic was restored. The slowdowns lasted until both lanes of traffic were opened in late morning and the backups were finally alleviated.
POULSBO — It’s been like watching a couple of tennis players try to whack a bowling ball over the net, but after seven years of trial, error, confusion, derision, agreement and debate, efforts by Kitsap County and Poulsbo to create an Urban Growth Area for the city could be coming to a close later this month.
Kitsap County commissioners Wednesday night said they hoped to make a final decision on the long-standing issue by the end of the year and now all city officials can do is wait and see what happens.
They will not be alone.
When an unexpected snowfall hit North Kitsap on Wednesday, residents were overcome by an urge to do dumb things.
Bellringer donations are beginning to pour in, maybe it was the snowy weather that inspired giving, but we received donations from many old friends.
KINGSTON — The turkey’s soup. Time to take out the tinsel.
This weekend a crew of volunteers will transform downtown Kingston into a garlanded splendor. They are decorating for Kingston’s biggest event of the year — one rivaled only by the Fourth of July.
Hey kids, what did you do during your snow day off from school?
Thanks to donations of time and talent, the holidays offer a wealth of distinctive Kitsap seasonal fun.
POULSBO — A former cheerleader is suing the North Kitsap School District, contending that the district violated its own safety policy and rules and that violation resulted in her injury.
Kelli Fredrickson, whose name was Kelli Ratley-Alvarez when she attended North Kitsap High School, claims in a suit filed in Kitsap County Superior Court that she was originally injured during an away game against Olympic High School on Oct. 8, 1998.
POULSBO — When Capt. Ed Shields was asked why he wrote his book “Salt of the Sea,” he didn’t hesitate before responding, “I’m the only person who could do this. If I didn’t, no one would and it would be lost.”
The statements are as true as the ocean is deep.
POULSBO — They’re not as mean as they look. And despite the fact that they wear horned helmets, thick furs and carry such weapons as battle axes and swords, Poulsbo’s Vikings are actually a pretty decent group.
Trips to the post office are so much more fun during the holidays because we always find the Bellringer checks waiting. Some arrive in colorful holiday cards, and others with notes remembering a loved one. and we’re glad to receive every contribution—large or small.
In just our first week, the North Kitsap Bellringer Fund is already over $1,000, a joyful beginning.
