Walk into Ron Perkerewicz’s rather nondescript-looking garage — located on a 25-acre farm in Central Kitsap — and you might find yourself being transported to an earlier era. Parked in the shop is a tricked-out 1933 Ford two-door sedan with streamlined running boards and updated interior, a black 1963 Studebaker Avanti with built-in roll bars […]
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‘Typewriter Fever’ Sweeps Bremerton
Ever wonder why some things that history leaves behind — like telephones, record players, 1969 Plymouth Barracudas — find new lives in today’s world? Perhaps they remind us of simpler times. Yep, those were the days. When we tap into memories — when we become nostalgic — we escape our frantic world for a while. […]
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A Living Fossil — Ginkgo Biloba
Once upon a prehistoric time, the deciduous Ginkgo biloba grew around the globe. When we look at this tree, we witness a living link to a primeval time, long before mammals became prolific on the planet. Under the tree’s tall canopy, the dinosaurs roamed. It is not hard to imagine these majestic beings rubbing their […]
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Harbor Construction Co. — High-Quality Craftsmanship Runs in the Family
Gig Harbor business owner Alfredo Linares began his apprenticeship in ornamental plaster work when he was just 12 years old, working alongside his father and his uncle in Mexico. At age 17, Linares had become a full-fledged professional and began to make his way in the world, emigrating to the United States in 1997. Linares […]
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The Woman Behind the Automobile Inventor
It has been said that behind every successful man is a woman. However, in the case of Bertha Benz, it has been noted that she was probably leading the way. In a chance meeting, young Bertha Ringer was intrigued and smitten by a young Karl Benz, who was working on developing his Motorwagen (a.k.a. horseless […]
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The Last of the Famous Mosquito Fleet
The Carlisle II is the last remnant of the once-famous Mosquito Fleet and is the oldest continually operating ferry boat in the Pacific Northwest. The wonderful old ferry is currently in dry dock but will resume its hourly service between downtown Bremerton and downtown Port Orchard some time in 2020. John Clauson, the executive director […]
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A Journey Back through Kitsap Time
To really understand a place, take a look at its past. Knowing what things were like a century or two ago gives us clues to how we got to where we are today. A trip to the Kitsap History Museum in downtown Bremerton can teach us a lot about Kitsap County’s rich history. According to […]
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Twanoh State Park
Generations of families in our community have been visiting Twanoh State Park since it was dedicated in 1923, when the state leased the first 30 acres to develop this wonderful waterfront park on the east side of Hood Canal. The park was the original home of the Twana tribes, and the name of the park […]
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How to Win the Holidays with a Sentimental Touch
Need a few ideas for your holiday décor? Here are four ideas for adding a sentimental touch to your festivities using your favorite photos — or use these ideas for inspiration when you’re planning your next celebration. Set the “menu.” We all look forward to gathering around the dinner table with our friends and loved […]