The late Chris Casad was known for his integrity and dedication
to justice.
A Kitsap County deputy prosecutor and member of the Kiwanis Club of
Port Orchard, Casad
died a year ago of a sudden illness while visiting his daughter
in Albania.
The South Kitsap Kiwanis Breakfast Club and the Family Inn at
Manchester will host a Chris Casad Feast, open to people in need
who would appreciate a complete Thanksgiving dinner and good
company.
The celebration begins at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the restaurant,
2386 Colchester Drive in Manchester. The restaurant is closed to
the general public during the feast, and no alcohol will be served
at the event.
Organizers of the Chris Casad feast have put out the word among
social service agencies. Transportation is available for those who
need it.
Upon Casad’s untimely death, members of the prosecutor’s office and
law enforcement praised Casad for his compassion and work
ethic.
“Work was his life, but he really thrived on it,” said Kitsap
County Sheriff Steve Boyer. “If Chris said it, his word was
gold.”
According to Kitsap County Prosecutor Russ Hauge, Casad was
responsible for many innovations at the office, including improved
relations and better training with law enforcement, and
record-keeping.”
Steve Horn, a friend of Casad’s, said, in a press release, that
honoring his memory through such a celebration is fitting, because
Casad dedicated his life to helping others.
“In this day and age, it is a challenge to find people who put the
needs of others in front of their own,” Horn said. “Chris did, and
this feast is for those of us who are less fortunate and is a small
way to thank and honor him for his philanthropy.”
Sissy and Doug Holme, owners of the Family Inn, also knew Casad, a
Manchester resident and frequent guest at their restaurant.
“Doug and I want to thank the club for their continued generous
financial and personal support to this endeavor. We miss Chris so
much,” they said.
Apparently Casad was a fan of the band America. A line from one of
their songs goes, “This is for all the lonely people, thinking that
life has passed them by.” That is the motto of the event.
Also helping with the feast are South Kitsap Helpline, the Kitsap
Continuum of Care Coalition, Kitsap Transit and local churches.
For information on the feast, call the restaurant at (360)
871-8199.
MoonDogs Too in Port Orchard will once again host a Thanksgiving
dinner, open to the general public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The price
is $1. That’s right, ten thin dimes will do, but if you’re inclined
to do more, donations of cash and food will go to South Kitsap
Helpline.
MoonDogs owner Darryl Baldwin has made this a much beloved
tradition in downtown Port Orchard.
I once asked him if he ever missed having a Thanksgiving at home
with his feet up. He said no, because the people who come to the
restaurant are “my family.”
The restaurant is at 714 Bay St. For information, call (360)
895-2300
And one other neat tidbit about local restaurants and
Thanksgiving: The Boat Shed has been inviting customers to write
what they are thankful for on slips of paper. The papers have been
made into a chain that stretches nearly around the whole
restaurant.
Owner Kathy Hayfield said that after making a paper declaration of
thanks for her family, she added another for the opening of the new
Manette Bridge.
Hayfield looks forward to the completion of work, which includes
demolishing the old bridge, so that life can really get back to
normal in Manette … well, as normal as Manette gets, anyway.
Just kidding Manette, you rock.
The Boat Shed is at 101 Shore Drive (98310), (360) 377-2600.
