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June 2004
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Bernie Baker featured in two architectural publications
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

Bernie Baker Architect, P.S. has designed a remodel for a Ketchikan, Alaska residence being featured in Coastal Living Magazine, May-June 2004 issue. The residence is perched on a rocky peninsula jutting out into the Tongass Narrows. Exposure to 120 mph winds, 13 feet of rainfall and 20 foot tides created some of the challenges in remodeling the 1960 house.

Sarah Susanka author of the “Not So Big House” series has featured Bernie Baker in her recent book “Home by Design.”
For more information contact Bernie Baker Architect, P.S.

at 842-6278 or bba [at] bainbrdige [dot] net.

 
Encore Communities recognizes pair for April
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

Garcia nominated as Encore’s April Employees of the Month.
Hughes is a certified licensed level “A” Pharmacy Technician that has been with Encore for four years and has become the “primary person” for supply ordering for all of our Kitsap facilities.
Garcia has worked at Claremont for almost one year and is an asset to the organization. She is a team player and steps in where needed.

 
Young joins Timberland Bank in Poulsbo
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

Michael R. Sand, president of Timberland Bank, recently announced the addition of Derek Young as manager at the Poulsbo branch. Young will oversee operations and loan activity for the branch which opened in 1999.

Young, a resident of Gig Harbor, has over four years experience as a loan officer and realtor, and was most recently associated with Puget Sound Lending LLC. He also serves as a city council representative. read more »

 
Nancy Skagg signs on with Kitsap Bank in G.H.
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

Nancy Skagg has been appointed operations supervisor for Kitsap Bank’s new Pioneer Way branch in Gig Harbor. She has over 12 years banking experience, most recently at Columbia Bank. According to Kitsap Bank’s President and CEO, James Carmichael, “We believe Nancy will do a great job for us and the fine people of Gig Harbor.”

Skagg joins Marilyn Naylor, VP/branch manager, at the new branch, 7109 Pioneer Way, NW. For more information call 858-9533.

 
Silverdale Chamber names Member of the Quarter
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

Luanne Hickman of Chapman University has been selected as the Chamber’s Member of the Quarter. She was instrumental in developing and tabulating both the Business Survey that went out to all Central Kitsap businesses, as well as the Military Personnel Needs Survey and is a tireless supporter of the Ambassador’s Committee and works diligently to integrate new members into the Chamber. read more »

 
B.I. man is new KMHS Foundation President
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

The Kitsap Mental Health Services Foundation has elected new officers for 2004-2005. James Beaufait of Bainbridge Island, a Partner in the Buffet Alan Group, LLC, will take the helm as president beginning July 1. Beaufait served as president of the KMHS corporate board of directors in 1994-95. Other officers are president-elect Manfred Tempelmayr and secretary-treasurer Bryan McConaughy.

Reach KMHS at 405-4010.

 
You have admire WEA's gall
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

“This whole topic of salary increases at a time when they failed so completely in their responsibilities toward students and schools is drenched in irony.”

Who said that? Some irate parent or legislator over the incessant push for more money from the educational establishment?

Wrong. It was Charles Hasse, president of the Washington Education Assn., on the occasion of the two percent cost-of-living increases granted for all 147 state lawmakers, nine elected executive branch officials and all the judges, effective this September. read more »

 
Kidney Dialysis
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

I read with interest and considerable surprise the announcement by a hospital from Tacoma that kidney dialysis was now available on this side of the Narrows . read more »

 
Budget Choices
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

Thanks to increased economic activity in the private sector that exceeded the county commissioners’ and finance department’s expectations, the county has announced the collection of an additional $5 million in general fund revenues . The announcement came after the commission voted to increase surface and stormwater fees and institute a noxious weed education program assessment on property owners. read more »

 
Blind Partisanship
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

Recently, there were emails sent en masse by MoveOn.org, an organization which prides itself on its objectivity and non-partisan diligence towards accountable government. In the message, it urged its supporters to oppose the new FEC effort, and characterized it as a Bush and Cheney initiative to curtail civil rights. Some of the fallout landed in The Sun, with a letter to the editor espousing an effort to shut down free speech.

In reality, neither Bush or Cheney had anything to do with this. Nor is this is a partisan issue. read more »

 
Art Castle celebrates a decade as HBA Executive VP
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | Maura Hallam Sweley

Things have changed at the Home Builders Association of Kitsap County. Ten years ago the organization was medium-sized, semi-disorganized, and politically nowhere. Today, its membership has nearly doubled, totaling almost 600 active builder and associate member firms, its office is as organized as any corporation, and it has evolved into a true political and social force in the county.

Much of this is due to the association’s executive vice president, Art Castle, who, for the last decade, has guided the local organization from a small-time, local group to a nationally recognized, forward-thinking association.

“Art’s got a great energy and passion for this industry and small business owners,” said Tom McCabe, executive vice president of the Building Industry of Washington . “I liked him the day I met him.”  read more »

 
Survey on workplace internet addiction proves very interesting
June 7, 2004 @ 11:00pm | The KPBJ

In 2002, Harris Interactive, Inc. surveyed both employees and HR managers at companies ranging in size from 25 to 38,000 employees. The study on employee Internet use at work revealed some interesting trends.

On average, employers report that workers spend 8.3 hours — or more than one entire workday — accessing non-work related sites at work each week.

One out of every four employees reported feeling addicted to, or compulsive in, his/her use of the Internet. read more »