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November 2009
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Gig Harbor kicks off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremony
November 30, 2009 @ 11:26pm | The KPBJ

The public is invited to the annual Gig Harbor Tree Lighting event, Sat. December 5 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Skansie Brothers Park in historic downtown Gig Harbor.

Sponsored by the City of Gig Harbor and CenturyLink, this annual event heralds the arrival of Santa and the official lighting of the 40-foot tall tree donated by Fort Lewis. read more »

 
Greater Kingston Kiwanis offering scholarships
November 30, 2009 @ 11:24pm | The KPBJ

The Greater Kingston Kiwanis Foundation is offering two $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Candidate must have demonstrated significant community service activities that highlight positive character, citizenship, and self-reliance. The scholarships are dedicated to the memories of two founding members of the Greater Kingston Kiwanis Club, Robert “Bud” Meredith and Sylvester “Cy” Wyse. The scholarship applicant must live in the North Kitsap areas of Kingston, Hansville, Eglon, Indianola or Suquamish and be a U.S. citizen. read more »

 
Bremerton Kiwanis announces new officers and directors
November 30, 2009 @ 11:22pm | The KPBJ

The Bremerton Kiwanis Club installed its 2009-2010 officers and directors at its annual installation banquet. The club also recognized the Kiwanian of the Year. The incoming officers are John E. Taylor, president; Beverley Luckey-Short, president-elect; Bill Enger, secretary; Rob Schneidler, treasurer. The directors installed were: Carol Sue Rogers, Ron Van Hollebeke, Don Vanlue, Michael Liebert, Roy Rainey and Jerri Law. read more »

 
Big Labor and big government are officially the same thing
Heritage Foundation, The Foundry
November 30, 2009 @ 11:21pm | The KPBJ

Who do the words “union members” bring to mind? United Auto Workers building cars in Detroit? Teamsters’ truckers hauling freight? Steel workers in Pennsylvania?

Not any more. Newly released numbers show that the actual face of today’s union movement is the teller at your local Department of Motorized Vehicles. read more »

 
State Supreme Court unanimously supports school funding system
November 30, 2009 @ 11:15pm | The KPBJ

The Washington Supreme Court unanimously ruled that variations on the way teachers and school staff are paid across districts does not violate Washington’s Constitution.

“The Supreme Court upheld the state’s formula for funding Washington school districts,” said Attorney General Rob McKenna. “Our attorneys pointed out, and the court agreed, that school funding decisions should be made by elected legislators, not litigators.” read more »

 
National survey finds many consumers missing out on insurance discounts
November 30, 2009 @ 11:13pm | The KPBJ

As millions of Americans look for ways to stretch their budgets to survive these tough economic times, too many are not utilizing all of the discounts that may be available to them in their homeowner and auto insurance, according to a new national survey conducted for Trusted Choice and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”). read more »

 
Ford introduces industry’s first inflatable seat belts
November 30, 2009 @ 11:10pm | The KPBJ

Ford Motor Company is bringing to market the world’s first automotive inflatable seat belts, combining attributes of traditional seat belts and air bags to provide an added level of crash safety protection for rear seat occupants.

The advanced restraint system is designed to help reduce head, neck and chest injuries for rear seat passengers, often children and older passengers who can be more vulnerable to such injuries. read more »

 
Small biz offers ideas for recovery
November 30, 2009 @ 11:08pm | The KPBJ

Health care, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance reform and competitive issues facing small businesses in Washington State top the list of actions recommended at the Statewide Small Business Conference.

“Small businesses can lead the way out of recession,” said Carl Gipson of the sponsoring Washington Policy Center. “But they are struggling and yesterday business owners from around the state were very clear about what’s impacting them the most.” read more »

 
Sea rise and climate change: Let’s do the science
November 30, 2009 @ 11:01pm | Todd Myers

The images are ominous. Rising water rapidly covers large areas of New York and other major cities in Al Gore’s movie. Similar graphics show large portions of Seattle and Olympia underwater by 2100. A sports magazine cover shows a player knee deep in a flooded baseball stadium.

The threat of sea level rise is the most commonly cited threat of climate change. It is often used to justify the at-all-costs approach to address greenhouse gas emissions. Frequently these images are combined with the claim that “scientists” are warning of catastrophic ocean flooding. read more »

 
Peter Fewing hired as head coach of the Kitsap Soccer Club
November 30, 2009 @ 10:56pm | The KPBJ

The Kitsap Soccer Club named Peter Fewing as its head coach. The club also announced its first-ever jersey sponsor, Windermere Real Estate.

Fewing comes to the Pumas following a diverse and highly successful coaching career highlighted by a stellar run at Seattle University. During his 18-year tenure at the helm of that program Fewing captured five regional championships. His teams also won two national collegiate championships at the NAIA and Division II.

“Pete takes us to the next level,” said owner Robin Waite. “We’re glad to have him.” read more »

 
Frontier says securities suit dismissed
November 30, 2009 @ 4:49pm | The KPBJ

Frontier Financial Corp. said that a “putative shareholders’ class action lawsuit” filed against it has been dismissed.

Everett-based Frontier Financial, parent company of Frontier Bank, said that the suit, which was filed Aug. 20 in Snohomish County Superior Court, was dismissed with prejudice on Nov. 24. The suit targeted Frontier Financial, its directors and SP Acquisition Holdings Inc., according to the company. No other details were immediately available. read more »

 
Yuletide Fine Art Festival features a dozen local artists and two wineries
November 29, 2009 @ 10:20pm | The KPBJ

A trio of Olalla artists will host an invitational Yuletide Fine Art Festival Dec. 12 and 13 at the Olalla Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The organizers, Dianne Gardner, Christy Camerer and Gary Jackson are professional artists who work in different mediums.

Gardener (www.gardnersart.com), who specializes in oil painting, is well-known for her portraits and landscapes. She has designed artwork for Perennial Vintners of Bainbridge Island and Olalla Winery. Both Kitsap wineries will also participate in the Festival. read more »