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What a difference a month makes
What a difference a month makes
October 13, 2001 7:00 pm

Was it only a month ago that our main concerns were getting our kids back to school, the local primary elections and whether the Mariners were winning?
Was it only a month ago that we dutifully mumbled through the Pledge of Allegiance instead of considering how such a pledge could cost us the lives of our friends and neighbors?
Was it only a month ago that we barely heard a low-flying aircraft or wondered if every sniffle was the first symptom of Anthrax?
Was it only a month ago that we felt safe?

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Changes a brewing at Kitsap Community Arts Center
Changes a brewing at Kitsap Community Arts Center
October 13, 2001 8:00 am

SUQUAMISH — After four years as owner of the Coffee Cantina and serving as manger for the Kitsap Community Arts Center, Don Downing is taking his world famous zesty clam chowder recipe and hitting the road.
“My financial resources are completely exhausted and so when it became apparent that KCAC could no longer afford my modest salary, I had no choice but to resign, put the coffee shop up for sale and seek employment elsewhere,” Downing said in a statement.
His resignation is effective Nov. 1.

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County terrorism danger is much lower than other areas
County terrorism danger is much lower than other...
October 13, 2001 6:00 am

POULSBO — The county scored one out of five possible points, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management Director Phyllis Mann told members of the Poulsbo City Council Wednesday night.
And while in most cases low scores are a bad sign, Mann said when one is counting the possibility of terrorism here — it couldn’t be better.

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PUD plans telecom backbone for region
PUD plans telecom backbone for region
October 13, 2001 5:00 am

Over the next few months Kitsap County will be shedding its jellyfish image in terms of telecommunications access and getting a little backbone. Actually, thanks to the Kitsap Public Utilities District, it will be a lot of backbone.
Members of the Regional Telecommunications Committee were briefed Thursday on how KPUD was working to expand and improve access throughout the county.

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“In NKSD, counselors respond to tragedy”
“In NKSD, counselors respond to tragedy”
September 15, 2001 10:00 am

“POULSBO – Many aid crews went into action after this week’s terrorist attacks on the eastern seaboard. Among those aiding people in pain were the counselors and psychologists in the North Kitsap School District. When students arrived at schools in the district Tuesday morning, the world had become a different, more frightening place. Kids and adults were assisted in dealing with that reality by the district’s counselors. “

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