Public service
A public memorial service will take place for former Washington Congressman Don Bonker, who died May 30 in Silverdale.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. June 23 at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, 11042 Sunrise Drive NE, Bainbridge Island.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider making a donation to: The Salvation Army NW or RUF International.
Director leaves
Dominique Cantwell, executive director of Bainbridge Performing Arts, is stepping down from that post this fall.
She will be succeeded by Elizabeth Allum, BPA’s director of education.
Cantwell’s been at BPA for 13 years and will take on the role of emeritus upon completion of the renovation and expansion project at BPA/s Buxton Center in September.
Under Cantwell, artistic excellence flourished, the theatre school expanded, programs diversified and blossomed despite the COVID pandemic, the dream of constructing the Buxton Center became reality, and arts access is afforded to every member of the community through the Open Doors program.
“With BPA leading the way, municipal funding for the arts has been restored, the island’s non-profit sector has become a collaborative rather than competitive space, and community performance has become a badge of honor,” Cantwell said.
Compost bins
As part of its ongoing waste reduction effort, the city of Bainbridge Island recently installed bins to collect organic waste at various locations in downtown Winslow.
The new “Compost Only” containers can accept food waste, napkins, wooden utensils, pizza boxes and other natural fiber-based home compostable food containers.
The compost bins are located near: Town & Country Market, Isla Bonita, Chase Bank, Ba Sa, Emmy’s, Doc’s Marina Grill and City Hall.
Fatal crash
A Port Orchard motorcyclist was killed June 11 after police say he was hit head-on by a vehicle that crossed into oncoming traffic.
The accident took place on Highway 3 west of Fair Harbor in Mason County at 5:06 p.m. A memo from the Washington State Patrol said a 34-year-old Allyn man was driving in the southbound lane before suddenly crossing into the other side of the road. The driver hit the victim head-on, sending him and his motorcycle in different directions, the memo says. The driver’s vehicle rolled on its top and came to rest in the northbound ditch.
The victim, identified as 35-year-old Kenneth M. Speers of Port Orchard, died at the scene.
The suspect was transported to Mason General Hospital for treatment before being booked into the county jail on a charge of vehicular homicide. Police alleged that drugs or alcohol may have played a role in the deadly collision.
Leader leaves
Visit Kitsap Peninsula has announced that Beth Javens has departed as executive director with the destination marketing organization.
The Silverdale organization is accepting applications for a new executive director.
During Javens’ two-year tenure, Visit Kitsap expanded its funding by $300,000 with new sources; provided advertising and programming that resulted in greater economic impact and more hotel room bookings; expanded programming on agribusinesses and maritime to accompany Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails; and focused on working collaboratively with hoteliers to attract group events; and improved community outreach.
Javens returned to the San Francisco Bay Area where she previously spent seven years working with a business improvement district.
Value notices
Change of value notices are being sent to 27,929 property taxpayers throughout Kitsap County.
The county assessor is required by state law to appraise property at 100% of market value. The notices are determined based upon property values as of Jan. 1, 2023 and are used when calculating property tax obligations payable in 2024.
If you disagree with the value you have 60 days to file an appeal. Contact the office at 360-337-7160.
Taxpayers can check their value and property characteristics in the “Parcel Details” tool at www.kitsap.gov/assessor. Information regarding the various property tax exemption programs is also available online.
Details about Kitsap’s housing market also are available on that website.
Art show
Darrell Anderson of Bainbridge Island is having a “Bainbridge and Beyond” art show at the Treehouse Cafe in Lynwood Center July 5-Aug. 31.
Anderson taught at the Winslow Art Center and other venues for years. He will be showing over 50 original paintings.
He will appear at a reception July 9 from 3-5 p.m. at the cafe. He is donating 10% of proceeds to the BI Land Trust.
Musicians sought
Amateur and professional musicians and songwriters are invited to be part of the Bainbridge Island Summer Studio Tour Aug. 11-13.
In its 23rd year, it’s a grass-roots event in BI studios. Volunteer musicians play for patrons who visit in one-hour time slots.
To sign up go to www.BIStudioTour.com
Families sought
The Kitsap County Medical Examiner’s Office is in possession of the remains of the following five people who are considered either indigent or abandoned.
A news release says county officials feel very strongly that the individuals deserve to be treated with respect and would like to place the remains with family or friends if at all possible.
The office has spent numerous hours attempting to find family to no avail. If you are, or know of, a friend or family member of any of the following please contact the office at 360-731-6843.William Clyde — DOB: 4/25/1947
Lawrence Jones — DOB: 1/25/1948
Steven Owens — DOB: 4/18/1949
Jerry Forbus — DOB: 2/26/1952
Thomas Kasper — DOB: 12/27/1955
Any remains not claimed before the end of business June 26 will be interred at the Silverdale Pioneer Cemetery at a public ceremony tentatively scheduled for July 8 at 10 a.m.
