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The "Lone Sailor Project" is over halfway funded and the casting has begun thanks to the support of the local community. It has been reported that all those donations under $100 are what has given the fund-raising project the boost to be able to boast over $210,000 in donations on the way to the $300,000 goal. The casting has now begun.... I had no idea of the plans to bring a replica of "The Lone Sailor" here to the Bremerton Marina! How exciting!! I was browsing the local newspaper The Kitsap Sun and came across the article, 'Lone Sailor' Bound for Bremerton Marina. The title intrigued me because I am the spouse of a USN sailor. As soon as I opened the link I knew what this was about. I have been to the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington D.C. I have stood next to this "Lone Sailor"! The "Lone Sailor" is one of the many focal points at the U.S. Navy Memorial that opened 20 years ago. The Bremerton statue will be the 11^thduplicate of the original in D.C. The Navy League will be planning the dedication ceremony so you will want to bookmark their site for the most current updates ==> Navy League of the US | Bremerton - Olympic Chapter. How exciting to have a "National Monument" here in Bremerton. The Navy League is asking for citizen input as to which direction the "Lone Sailor" should face so please go and VOTE. I voted for location number 1.

Have a fine Navy Day!!

Here I am in Washington D.C. August 2003 with the "Lone Sailor"

Authored By: Jo Soss : WestSoundLive.com

It can never be easy when it comes to cities, governments, tribal treaties and area residents. "It" can be anything, but for the City of Bremerton right now the "It" is the Bremerton Boardwalk Project. In February of this year I wrote a blog post about Bremerton's Revitalization and the Mayor's 2007 Harborside District Report. In my post I outlined the reasons that I enjoy the Bremerton Downtown area and how I enjoy living in an area that values the quality of the downtown core. I also wrote a blog post about the actual project,

Bremerton | Bremerton Boardwalk, Park & Sewer Project | Highest Priority

One of my most favorite Bremerton projects is the Bremerton Boardwalk, Park & Sewer Project. So today when I looked at one of the top stories of the local newspaper the Kitsap Sun, I was disappointed to see an article written by Christopher Dunagan titled, "Bremerton Continues Making Its Case for Boardwalk Project".

I am no politician, no activist; my views are never one extreme or the other. I sometimes just don't understand all the bureaucracy we have these days. I do understand that the past has scared the present when it comes to environmental impacts and I try to wrap my head around most of those issues.

I also try to respect the Indian Culture and Heritage that are strong in the Pacific Northwest. I understand we must protect the waterways, protect the way of life, be good citizens to mother earth, and yet I have this huge desire to want to see Bremerton become a shining star again.

I want to see the bustle and hustle that was downtown, I want to shop there, have dinner there and spend my Saturdays enjoying the city I live in. I want to feel safe while walking alone, I want people that are relocating to my city wanting to buy a home here. I want downtown Bremerton to be a "destination" like other cities in the Puget Sound area.

Jo Soss-Olson • WestSoundLive • Copyright © 2008 • All Rights Reserved

Event:

19TH ANNUAL BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL

Event Date: August 30, 2008

Event Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm

Festival Hours:

Saturday, Aug. 30th-10 AM to 8 PM

Sunday, Aug. 31st-10 AM to 7 PM

Monday, Sept. 1st-10 AM to 6 PM

You want to know where the action will be this weekend in Bremerton? DOWNTOWN – HARBORSIDE! This is the weekend for the 19^th Annual Blackberry Festival held down on the Bremerton Boardwalk.

There will be over 100 booths with everything from arts & crafts to you guessed it "FOOD"! You know what kind of food I am talking about! Hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, chicken burgers, BBQ ribs, chicken and beef brisket, corn on the cob and oh man dare I say more!?

You will also find tons of amazing ethnic foods like teriyaki, shrimp on a stick, spring rolls, gyros, crepes and tacos! Don't forget the Blackberry delights!! Blackberry slugs, scones, pie and that amazing Blackberry shortcake!! After all it is the Blackberry Festival.

I don't know why I love it so – I sure hate those pesky bushes creeping up in my flower beds!! But on this weekend they are my friend!! Of course you know it its down at the Boardwalk there is going to be music and lots of it! Here is the line up for this year:

Saturday, August 30th

10:00-11:30 Smilin' Scandinavians

11:30-12:00 Opening Ceremony

12:00- 1:45 Mark Lewis Quartet

2:00- 3:45 Everyday Jones

4:00- 5:45 T.J. Casey

6:00- 8:00 Kelly Thibodeaux & Etouffee

Sunday, August 31st

10:00-11:45 Forget Me Nots

12:00- 2:00 HD Fusion

2:30-4:30 Soul Purpose

5:00-7:00 Ron Thompson

Monday, September 1st

11:00 – 1:00 Scott Cossu

1:30 – 3:30 Clave Con Jazz

4:00 – 6:00 Ron Thompson

Make sure to make it out this weekend to support the local area and the amazing artists and musicians. There will be reduced admission tours of the USS Turner Joy and if you haven't seen the new Bremerton Marina you are in for a treat!

If you see me down there –be sure to say hi – I might not be able to shake your hand because I am a cotton candy nut!!

Jo Soss-Olson · WestSoundLive · Copyright © 2008 · All Rights Reserved

BREMERTON NAVAL MUSEUM

The oldest building located on the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard site was relocated by the US Navy to Harborside Fountain Park to become the new home of the Naval Memorial Museum of the Pacific. The new location along with the opening of the museum was dedicated this past August.

This majestic 100 year old building is the perfect place to showcase moments of the Navy and the history of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Attached to the museum is the Harborside Fountain Room which overlooks the fountain park with a full glass wall. This room can also be scheduled for weddings, parties and special events.

While I was there someone was inquiring about a naval commissioning event to take place in the social room. I started into the museum, first to the gift shop and chatted briefly with the salesperson. The museum is free and staffed solely by volunteers so please if you can drop a donation in the jar in the hall. I decided I wanted to wait to view the museum with my husband when he comes home on leave so I left the museum and wondered around to the front of the building. Once the construction on the street is finished this will be an amazing attraction to drive by.

402 Pacific Avenue

NY Hot Dogs with Attitude!

On my travels on the Boardwalk I came across what I could see as the only "on the Boardwalk" eatery. There are those that overlook the Boardwalk but only one that is "on" the Boardwalk. Uptown Mike's, NY Hot Dogs with Attitude! First I thought to myself, "Is there a Mike?" and "Is Mike from New York?" So the nosey person that I am I walked into the small little building. (Later I learned it was the old harbormaster's office on the boardwalk).

There was a young man at the counter so I asked. "Is there really a Mike?" - Answer, "Sure is", I asked, "Is he really from New York?" - Answer, "Yes he is" and he proceeded to tell me a little about Mike.

Then the phone rang. I stood pleasantly by and then I could hear the young man telling someone that I was there with some questions. Yep, it was Mike. The young man handed me the phone and I was able to ask my questions to the real Mike!

Mike Lipson is the owner of Uptown Mike's and yes he is from New York - via California. He now calls the Kitsap Peninsula home. His little stand opened this last summer.

So when down on the Boardwalk, stop on by for a dog and you probably will also get to talk with Mike! Welcome to Bremerton Mike!

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