“The Chief,” which stands outside of the Lisa Stirrett Glass Art Studio in Silverdale, greets Silverdale Way passers-by. Gallery owner and artist Lisa Stirrett designed the piece and hired Bainbridge Island metalworker Dick Strom of Bapatom’s Metalworks to weld it. At about 11 feet tall, the whimsical sculpture is made largely of repurposed metal — […]
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Unsung Heroes — Chris and Debbie Clark
Chris and Debbie Clark founded Children of the Nations (COTN) in 1995. A fifth-generation missionary born in Japan and raised in Liberia and the United States, Chris had worked for Youth for Christ for 10 years. Debbie, who grew up in Edmonds, worked as a special education teacher for eight years. After traveling to Sierra […]
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‘Tip a Cop’ for a Good Cause on Oct. 24
There are new servers in town — at least on one very special day. Ever dreamt of giving an order to a cop and not getting a ticket? Well, for that one day only, guests at a local restaurant can do just that — all for a great cause. Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office personnel, together […]
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Bookstores Still Treasured in West Sound
Everywhere we go these days, we see people looking at their phones, their tablets, their laptops, their e-readers. Electronically generated information and entertainment are part of our daily lives. We love the convenience of it and the portability. And yet, in the West Sound, there is a sincere, continued appreciation for a good, old-fashioned book. […]
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Stirrett Gallery Hosts Free Art Walk March 5 to Promote ‘Sample Silverdale’
The Lisa Stirrett Glass Art Studio is sponsoring a free art walk Thursday, March 5, 5-8 p.m. to promote “Sample Silverdale,” a community-wide event featuring sample tastings from Silverdale restaurants, local artwork and merchandise offerings. The event will be hosted at the studio, located on Silverdale Way in Silverdale. The art walk will showcase the […]
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Local Law Enforcement Officers Gear Up for ‘Tips’
There are new servers in town — at least on one very special day. Ever dreamt of giving an order to a cop and not getting a ticket? For that one day, only guests at a local restaurant can do just that — all for a great cause. Kitsap County sheriff’s deputies, together with officers […]
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Lisa Stirrett Glass Art Studio Marks Anniversary with Special Event
Building community is the highest priority for the Lisa Stirrett Glass Art Studio, according to Silverdale artist and founder Lisa Stirrett. The studio’s anniversary party on June 20 will launch the team’s newest venture. Personally, Lisa’s focus has included both her local and global communities. Now, she has found a way for her art and […]
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Aladdin’s Palace — The Many Earthly Delights of Authentic Lebanese Cuisine
Step inside the door at Aladdin’s Palace Restaurant in Silverdale and you are greeted with a picture of Rachaya, Lebanon, a small mountain town located below Mount Hermon, southeast of Beirut. That is where the Nakkour brothers Fayez and Kamal grew up and learned the secrets of their national cuisine. Fayez, who owns Aladdin’s, came […]