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Abe’s worth more than one cent
Jun 10 2008, 4:22 PM POULSBO — Vinland Elementary school students are emptying their pockets to help children on the other side of the world. Inspired by the words of children’s author Greg Mortenson, the children were moved to action.

Mortenson’s book, “Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace … One School at a Time,” co-written by Oliver Relin, relates Mortenson’s own life experience of what happened after a failed attempt to climb K-2 in 1993. The Himalayan mountain is the second highest mountain on Earth.

“Mortenson was sick and lost,” said Vinland Elementary librarian Debbie Jo Rock. “He stumbled into the remote village of Korphe in Pakistan and was nursed back to health by the villagers, who shared with him what little they had.”

Rachel’s Legacy inspires high schoolers
Jun 10 2008, 4:22 PM POULSBO — On April 20, 1999, Rachel Scott may not have known the chain reaction her life would create.

Be kind, keep pedestrians in mind
Jun 10 2008, 4:21 PM POULSBO — When Michael Paxhia walks from his neighborhood into downtown Poulsbo, it brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “run for your life.”

Rite Aid aims for Feb. 21 opening
Jun 10 2008, 4:21 PM The grand opening of the new Rite Aid store in Kingston, at the corner of Miller Bay Road and State Route 104, is set for Feb. 21. It’s expected corporate managers and local dignitaries will be on hand for a ribbon cutting. Now that the groundwork is laid at Odell’s Corner, other developments there are gaining momentum.

Blaze, NKF&R’s fire dog, dies at 13
Jun 10 2008, 4:21 PM KINGSTON — Blaze, the famous North Kitsap Fire & Rescue dog, died Tuesday following a brief illness. In every incarnation, be it ambassador, teacher or fashion model, Blaze was a beloved member of the community.

He was born on June 7, 1994, in Kingston to Reba and Buttons, members of the Gary Steele Family. The Steeles knew from the beginning the spirited dalmation was destined for a career in a fire department. NKF&R members agreed and adopted Blaze after he was weaned from his mother. Blaze was introduced to the community when the fire department put out a call to the community for names suited to a fire dog.

He was initially assigned to the fire department’s operations division, where he was treated to his own seat on the fire engine and got to respond to emergencies. He soon requested a transfer by chewing through radio equipment and seat upholstery. His transfer was granted to the community services division. There, he assisted fire fighters with fire and injury prevention efforts.

Looking back in Poulsbo
Jun 10 2008, 4:21 PM One correction before we continue with the look at the first decade of Poulsbo city government. The mention of Borg’s Drug Store in our last article should properly have been Boyd’s Drug store.

The second half of the period from 1908-17 continued the building and rebuilding of the city. In 1912 the city finished the survey for a city cemetery. The city council believed the Fordefjord Church cemetery on the hill near town was nearly used up, and they were concerned about seepage from the cemetery into the town’s water supply. The site of the present day Poulsbo City Cemetery was chosen, being “beautifully located” and making “just a nice little walk out from town. There is a well that can be used for watering plants. It will have places for nice lanes or avenues.”

Committee stacks agenda high
Jun 10 2008, 4:21 PM POULSBO — The city of Poulsbo’s newest committee hit the ground running Wednesday night.

Lemm joins Herald staff
Jun 10 2008, 4:21 PM Tara Lemm joins the North Kitsap Herald staff this week as the new education and sports reporter. Lemm earned a bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism from Seattle Pacific University in 2003. Her previous journalism experience includes general assignment reporting at “The Leavenworth Echo.” She also wrote sports for the Seattle Pacific University newspaper, “The Falcon.”

Health fair offers a dose of natural solutions
Jun 10 2008, 4:21 PM POULSBO — Kingston’s first North Kitsap Health Fair is gearing up to help local residents steer toward improved health.

A friend for fido when the owner’s away
Jun 10 2008, 4:21 PM When Renee and Chris Pearce moved to Seabeck three years ago, their neighbors entrusted them to watch their pets from time to time.