Local calendar
Local photographer Pete Saloutos again has put together the annual calendar with all proceeds going to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Most of the photos are local or in Washington state.
Bainbridge Island cancer patients and families often trek to SCCA for treatments of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, new trials and support. They also do research with other local healthcare organizations.
The 13th month, 11 inch by 17 inch calendars are available at Eagle Harbor Books, Town & Country, Island Fitness, Poulsbo Running, BI Community Pharmacy, RobyKing Gallery and Glazer’s camera.
Students help others
The Odyssey school 7/8s on Bainbridge Island is working with Melanesian Women Today, a nonprofit to help send girls in the Solomon Islands to school to further their education.
Only 10% of girls there graduate from secondary school. The local school wants to change that by raising at least $2,500, but they need help from the community.
On Dec. 10 and 17 in the “pit” parking lot at Odyssey, they will be selling itemas with profits going to the Solomon scholarship fund. Items include handmade earrings and rings, handmade candles, baked goods, handmade holiday cards, shirts, sweatshirts and more. Donations can also be made at melanesianwomentoday.org
Sports help
The Bainbridge Review and North Kitsap Herald are looking for freelance reporters and photographers to help cover local sports in those areas.
Prior experience with a newspaper is preferred, but not required.
Send inquiries, with a resume and example of writing, to editor Steve Powell at spowell@soundpublishing.com
Students honored
Two Odyssey Ospreys have been recognized by Bainbridge Youth Services for the impact they have made in the community.
Charlie Cuthbert was honored for service to others and for being a big buddy to a kindergartener in need.
Lilah Wakefield was honored for her student voice, leadership and for always making a difference for all students.
For 20 years, BYS Compassionate Action Celebration has recognized exceptional youth who go above and beyond what is required or expected of them in school, jobs, activities and relationships in the community.
Traffic concerns
The Traffic Operations Committee recently held its second meeting.
The committee was updated on the data collection and project area prioritization for traffic calming devices.
It recommended moving forward with a consultant proposal to evaluate and set speed limits islandwide using a “programmatic” approach. The approach would lead to speed limits being adopted by ordinance, thereby reducing staff work to evaluate individual locations.
The committee confirmed not moving forward with the request for street lighting on Ericksen Avenue at Brookcliff Lane.
The committee confirmed the city will continue to monitor two areas that were highlighted by members of the community: the Bjune/Winslow Way intersection and Lynwood Center Road north of Opal Ridge Lane.
Tree city
For the 17th straight year, Bainbridge Island has been recognized by Tree City USA.
It recognizes communities nationwide that put budget resources toward tree work and preservation and legislatively protect trees with a tree ordinance.
The Tree City USA program provides communities with an avenue to celebrate their work, showing residents, visitors and the entire country that they’re committed to the mission of environmental change.
Police log
Nov. 28 – Traffic accident, Sportsman Club Road and Highway 305.
Nov 30 – Motor vehicle hit and run, unattended property damage, Highway 305
Dec. 1 – Fraud theft. Winslow Way
Dec. 1 – Burglary vehicle prowl, Lytle Road NE.
Dec. 1 – Gun display with intent to intimidate, High School Road
Dec. 1 – Motor vehicle hit and run, unattended property damage, High School Road
Dec. 2 – Traffic accident, Sportsman Club Road at Highway 305.
Dec. 3 – Theft, motor vehicle parts, Fletcher Bay Road.
Dec. 2 – Fraud robbery, Citation Court NE.
Dec. 3 – Fraud forgery, Madison Avenue.
Dec. 3 – Child neglect. NE Manor Lane.
Tax help
Volunteers are needed to help the AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program that provides free income tax services to low- and medium-income taxpayers.
In Kingston, at the Village Green Community Center, it helps over 500 people each year to file an accurate, on-time Federal Tax Return. The program depends entirely upon volunteers.
Last year, because of COVID-19, Village Green operated as a drop-off location and that is also how it plans to operate in 2022 in order to protect the health of volunteers and clients.
Volunteer tax preparers need to be detail-oriented, comfortable with technology, able to read flow charts and decision trees, and commit to at least four hours a week between Feb. 1 and April 15. About 24 hours of training will be required for certification. There are online training resources as well as experienced Tax Aide preparers who will help.
For details contact Tom Peterson – leave a voice message at 360-297-3625 or email tlpeterson1020@gmail.com.
Correction
People do not have to sign up by 4 p.m. the day of the meeting to comment in person at Bainbridge Island School District meetings. The editorial in last week’s paper was incorrect.
