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WHAM to open designer paint store on Bainbridge Island |
| It’s known for having one of the savviest gift shops, most comprehensive hardware departments, and some of the best customer service on Bainbridge Island. This fall, after several years of watching their paint business skyrocket, Winslow Hardware & Mercantile (WHAM) will open a second store, Winslow Paint Company... (Full Article) |
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Will Supreme Court ruling impact Kitsap?
No, say local officials, but according to local property
rights advocates, it’s just the tip of the iceberg
By Lary Coppola |
| A Supreme Court ruling upholding the right of a Rhode Island man to challenge the government’s refusal to allow him to build on his land is being hailed nationally by home builders and private property rights advocates as a major victory for the protection of property rights under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution... (Full Article) |
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WINNERS IN BUSINESS -
Washington Timberland Management
Timber still big business here
By Betsy Model |
| Mention the words “timber” and “timber sales” here in the Pacific Northwest and most people immediately think of the professional Goliaths, names like Weyerhaeuser, Boise Cascade and Plum Creek... (Full Article) |
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Construction begins on Port Orchard manufacturing facility |
| Construction has begun on a 41,000 square foot corporate headquarters and production facility for Leader International Corporation at the Port Orchard Industrial Park on Old Clifton Road... (Full Article) |
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Rehabilitating people to work in the private sector
Agency engineers win-win situations for
local business and rehabilitated workers
By Betsy Model |
| For 29-year old Shelley Ferguson, the best part of working at Thrift, Gift and Garden is the opportunity to meet people. “I like the people I work with…and the people who come in the store. I like to keep it all neat and clean so that people will come in... (Full Article) |
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Quality of life and standard of living
Notes from an economic dynamo
By Zoltan Szigethy |
| Let us connect the desires of Kitsap residents with the example of life in a neighbor to the north to make a modest point about the coexistence of a good standard of living with a high quality of life... (Full Article) |
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County’s third call center coming to Bremerton |
| After several years of trying, the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council landed a major call center when Nextel agreed to build a customer service facility here... (Full Article) |
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Darlene Kordonowy running for Bainbridge mayor |
| With six years of experience on the planning commission and a host of other community activities under her belt, Darlene Kordonowy has announced her intention to run for mayor of Bainbridge Island... (Full Article) |
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Green Works honors two on Bainbridge |
| Green Works, the regional technical assistance and recognition program sponsored by Kitsap County Public Works, honored the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce and Bainbridge Island Computer Consulting for their environmental efforts... (Full Article) |
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Arends endorsed by members of PSRC |
| Carol Arends, who is seeking re-election to the Bremerton City Council from District 7, recently received the endorsement of several members of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)... (Full Article) |
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GO2marine launches online store |
| Mariner Supply, Inc., a Bainbridge Island sales and distribution company for the marine industry, recently launched Go2marine, an online store, at www.go2marine.com. The new Web site serves marine professionals, commercial fishermen, boat yards, and recreational boaters looking for commercial quality parts and products... (Full Article) |
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KPS adds trio of top managers |
| KPS Health Plans recently announced that three new managers have joined the executive staff of Bremerton-based health care provider. The announcement was made by KPS President Elizabeth Gilje... (Full Article) |
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Clear Creek Nursery new venue for
social and business functions
By Sally Jo Martine |
| In an enchanting garden ceremony with more than 100 guests, Clear Creek Nursery hosted its first wedding this month. The marriage was held at the base of a newly crafted 80-foot water park with waterfalls, ponds, streams, and a Gazebo overlooking the falls... (Full Article) |
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OC announces communication specialist program |
| Olympic College recently announced a new course aimed at training people to work as dispatchers and at call centers. The Communication Center Specialist professional-technical program requires 18 credits and 190-hours of instruction. It also includes a 30-hour supervised internship... (Full Article) |
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United Way kicks off annual campaign |
| The United Way of Kitsap County will kick off its annual fundraising campaign at a luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 6... (Full Article) |
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YWCA receives grant from
Lockheed Martin Employees Foundation |
| The Lockheed Martin Employees’ Foundation (LMEF) recently awarded a grant of $1,500 to the YWCA of Kitsap County to support its client fund. The fund plays a pivotal role in assisting families with special needs not served by other agencies... (Full Article) |
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New owners at Victoria’s in Union |
| Victoria’s Fine Northwest Cuisine on Hood Canal in Union is under new ownership. The new owners are Executive Chef, A. Blake Caldwell III and his wife Corinne. They stated that the restaurant is committed to offering the best of the Northwest by using only seasonal, organic, local, and regional ingredients... (Full Article) |
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Parr elected to head state auto dealers association |
| Rod Parr, owner of Parr Ford, Parr Mazda and Parr Imports in Bremerton, has been elected as the new president of the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA). The group represents the interests of auto dealers across the state and lobbies in Olympia on their behalf... (Full Article) |
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Facility for treatment of skin ailments opens |
| Lasers and light will be used in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema and skin cancer in the new Silverdale offices of Olympic Dermatologists, which are located at the Mickelberry Business Park, 9951 Mickelberry Road, Suite 201... (Full Article) |
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MY TURN – Development without culture fails
By Amy Burnett |
| With the new revitalization of Harlem people are worried that it’s music, art and dance will get rearranged or lost in the shuffle. A concerned Harlem minister said, “Development without culture fails.” With that premise let’s look at Bremerton and Silverdale... (Full Article) |
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Pair earn travel certifications |
| Two members of the staff at Carlson Wagonlit Travel in Silverdale recently earned industry professional certifications... (Full Article) |
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Mentor Jr. named a “SuperLawyer” |
| Joe Mentor Jr., son of Joe Mentor Sr., of the Mentor Company in Silverdale, was recently named to the Washington Law & Politics annual list of SuperLawyers. Only four percent of lawyers are selected for this honor... (Full Article) |
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Sponsors announced for Festival of Trees |
| The Festival of Trees, a major fund-raising event benefiting the Harrison Hospital Foundation, recently announced the four major sponsors for what will be its 15th annual event... (Full Article) |
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Haselwoods make another donation to O.C. library |
| The Olympic College Foundation recently received a $50,000 contribution from Chuck and Joanne Haselwood for the Haselwood Library Endowment Fund. The contribution is their second major gift to the fund since they established the endowment in April of last year. Earnings from the fund — which now totals more than $100,000 — will be used to support the general operating expenses of the library... (Full Article) |
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Berryman accepts regional position |
| Angie Berryman, who has overseen the rehabilitation departments at Bremerton Health and Rehabilitation and Forest Ridge Health and Rehabilitation, has accept a new position. She will serve as regional director of rehabilitation for the Seattle region of Extendicare Healthcare Systems Inc... (Full Article) |
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Earnings increase at Kitsap Bank |
| Kitsap Bank has achieved record earnings for the first six months of 2001 according to president Jim Carmichael. Earnings for the period were $3,794,000, up over $1 million from the $2,718,000 earned for the same period in 2000 — a 40 percent increase. As a result of the Bank’s strong performance, dividends totaling $3,150,000 were paid on first half earnings... (Full Article) |
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VanDerPloeg named interim head of OC |
| Dr. Diana VanDerPloeg has been named to serve as the interim president of Olympic College beginning Sept. 10. VanDerPloeg was most recently president of Spokane Falls Community College... (Full Article) |
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Teeters new chair of Literacy Council board |
| DeDe Teeters has been elected chair of the Literacy Council of Kitsap’s Board of Directors. Other officers for the 2001-2002 program year are Jim Hall, vice chair; Terry Schroeder, secretary; and Amy Echternach, treasurer... (Full Article) |
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FOR YOUR HEALTH
Changing the face of cosmetic surgery in Kitsap County
Dr. Derek K. Boyden reconstructs what age, trauma,
and the tooth fairy take away
By Larry Sivitz |
| From the street fights of the Bronx to the “horse wrecks” of Montana, to the wrinkles and sags of ordinary aging, Kitsap’s newest surgeon has seen virtually no end to the problems his brand of maxillofacial surgery can solve... (Full Article) |
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FOR YOUR HEALTH
P.E.T. scanning now available in Kitsap County
Newest high-tech diagnostics available in Silverdale |
| You’ve all heard jokes about “CAT” scans (Computerized Axial Tomography, or CT Scans). So when you hear about PET scans, don’t think that means radiologists are now expanding scans from just cats to include all pets — dogs, cats, turtles, etc... (Full Article) |
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FOR YOUR HEALTH
Prevention Tips for Employers |
| Verify information supplied on applications for employment. As obvious as this may sound, businesses all too often skip this task and base hiring decisions on gut feeling... (Full Article) |
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FOR YOUR HEALTH
Growing employer risk for negligent hiring and retention
By Debra L. Malmos AAP |
| In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the incidents of violence in the workplace. A Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) 1999 Legislative Report states, “The cost to society is enormous. And the human toll on families of the victims is immeasurable... (Full Article) |
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FOR YOUR HEALTH
New fitness center opens in Poulsbo |
| BayView Fitness, a new workout facility, recently opened in Poulsbo. Owner Cindy Bockelman says the staff is committed to developing programs that will support members in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. “The facility will look like a health club, but it’s services and programs will be the strength of the facility,” she said... (Full Article) |
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FOR YOUR HEALTH
Green honored with fellowship |
| Dr. Johnny B. Green, MD, of Bremerton, recently became a fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Bainbridge Island Arts Walk set for Nov. 4 |
| Holiday Island Magic is the theme of the quarterly Arts Walk on Bainbridge Island, which will present a magical pre-holiday celebration of art event for its 2001 season finale. The event will include... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Three showing at Verksted Gallery |
| Featured at the Verksted Gallery in Poulsbo during the month of September will be Susan Hornseth, a sterling silver jewelry artist, Lois Ashley, an artist who creates wearable art using polymer clay combined with an ancient glassmaker’s technique, and Pam Sanders, an award winning painter... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Trio featured at BAC |
| September’s New Work exhibition at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts juxtaposes the work of two artists: One is inspired by nature, the other by art forms of various media. One is the disciplined master of her medium; the other, an enthusiastic explorer at the “ beginning of the journey.” Both live by the dictates of their creative processes... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Higgs featured at Artist’s Edge |
| Helen Higgs has had a life-long love affair with art. The Port Orchard resident was born in Detroit and educated in Dayton, Ohio parochial schools. She began her art career as a child and pursued it later at the Dayton Art Institute... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Hotline puts Bainbridge Island arts
info just a phone call away |
| Getting information on the most current events on Bainbridge Island is now only a phone call away... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
NCA names 2001 scholarship winners |
| Poulsbo-based Northwest College of Art (NCA) recently announced the recipients of a variety of student scholarships... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Sidney Gallery announces winners |
| The Sidney Art Gallery in Port Orchard recently announcing the winners of its Woman Painters of Washington’s membership competition. Over 60 professional artists competed in this all female group for the 18 separate awards. Well known Belfair artist and Bremerton gallery owner Amy Burnett was the juror... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
BPA seeks input for 2002-2003 season |
| Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) is seeking community input on titles of interest for the 2002-2003 season. Presenting four main stage productions annually, including a family comedy, a holiday production, a family drama, and a musical, BPA will be collecting suggestions from the public through mid October... (Full Article) |
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The Business of – The Arts
Evergreen Children’s Theatre to perform at the Admiral |
| The Admiral Theatre in Bremerton will welcome the Evergreen Children’s Theatre for two performances... (Full Article) |
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Nichols & Associates expands into Kitsap |
| The investigative firm of Nichols & Associates recently expanded to offer its services in Kitsap, King and Pierce counties. The company is a full-service firm that offers all types of investigative and process services. Reach the firm at (888) 343-7013 or www.nicholsinvestigations.com. |
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Event and Wedding Pros launch Web site |
Event And Wedding Professionals, a group of local entrepreneurs specializing in wedding and event planning, recently announced a new Web site to promote their services.
Visit www.eventwedpro.com to meet all the business owners that make up the group, learn who they are, what they do, and how they can help both individuals and businesses in planning an event or wedding. |
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New Thai restaurant opens in Central Kitsap |
| Thad Thai is a new Thai restaurant that has opened for business at 10404 Silverdale Way. The eatery features dining in a Thai atmosphere as well as orders to go. |
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Belfair General Store now online |
| You don’t have to go to Belfair to buy sporting gifts, clothing, gifts and more at the popular Belfair General Store any longer. You can now visit www.itctv.com/belfairgeneralstore and save the trip. |
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Plyler honored by First Command |
First Command Financial Planning has awarded its Platinum Award to local representative Conrad Plyler for his outstanding service to military families.
The firm recognized only 23 of its 823 representatives for reaching the Platinum level of sales production at its recent annual meeting in New Orleans. |
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LeBow featured at Sidney Gallery |
Bremerton watercolor artist Susan LeBow will be featured at the Sidney Art Gallery in Port Orchard from Sept. 5 to 27.
Many of her paintings combine American Indian dance regalia and nature’s animals, since so many of their dances honor and mimic them.
An open reception will be held on Sunday Sept. 9, from l to 4 p.m. The Sidney is located at 202 Sidney Ave. in Port Orchard. |
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West Sound Workforce offering free software training |
Poulsbo’s West Sound Workforce Inc., a staffing and recruiting agency, is offering free software training to area residents.
Job seekers looking to “brush up” on their skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access can visit the company’s Poulsbo or Gig Harbor offices and walk through an interactive tutorial.
“We’re offering this service free of charge to any West Sound Workforce applicants to help give area residents a leg up in their search for work on the West Side,” said company President Julie Tappero. |
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BPW sets September meeting dates |
| The Port Orchard Business & Professional Women (BPW) will meet on Tuesday Sept. 9 for dinner and Wednesday, Sept. 26 for lunch. Both meeting will take place at Farmhouse Catering on Bethel Ave. in Port Orchard. The dinner meeting will feature, Joe Higbee who will discuss “Cellular Phones — Which plan is right for you?” The cost for either meeting, including meals, is $10, and registration is mandatory as are cancellation calls. For more information call Goldie at (360) 340-0802. |
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S.K. Parks and Rec levy makes ballot |
The South Kitsap parks and recreation bond/levy issue will be on the November ballot. A website about the issue is located at www.geocities.com/southkitsapparkfriends.
For more information, contact Judi Edwards, Chairperson, Friends of Park Rec Center at (360) 871-4206 or Kedw390893@aol.com, or Co-chair, Cheryl Lockhart at (360) 871-7973 or Lockhartc1@prodigy.net |
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Broad Sword Video wins recognition |
Bremerton’s Broad Sword Video Productions won its second international media award for the orientation program “Power Through Participation”
The program, which was made for the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, won first place in the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) 2001 Media Awards Contest. The group gives the award for the best portrayal of professional fire fighters and EMS personnel.
Broad Sword Video can be reached at (360) 373-2629 or bvproductions@uswest.net. |
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Concept Offices opens in Poulsbo |
Concept Offices, a full-service contract furniture dealership, has opened an office in Poulsbo.
The company offers a complete range of furniture solutions including: furniture specification, procurement, project management and installation.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Concept Offices supports both local and national commercial clients, as well as GSA contracts. Reach the firm at (360) 394-4600. |
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Local Papa John’s Pizza owner earns national recognition |
Ed Tallaferro, who owns 14 Papa John’s Pizza outlets in the Puget Sound area, including one in Port Orchard, has been honored as Franchisee of the Year by company founder John Schnatter.
Tallaferro was recognized for sales, marketing, and community involvement. |
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Asbestos removal firm working in Kitsap |
Assured Quality Abatement Inc., is a Tacoma firm that has begun doing business on the Kitsap Peninsula. The firm, which is licensed, bonded and insured, specializes in asbestos removal and mold remediation. It offers free estimates and same day service in most cases.
Reach them at (253) 572-7175. |
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Radio Guy now authorized dealer for Eclipse |
The Radio Guy, Inc. which is located in Poulsbo, recently became an authorized Eclipse dealer. Eclipse is one of the largest original equipment manufacturers of factory radios and offers of myriad of aftermarket upgrades including voice command stereo with navigation as well as in-dash video monitors and more.
The Radio Guy specializes in mobile sound, video, alarm, navigation and communication systems. Reach them at (360) 779-1311 or info@radioguyinc.com. |
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WTM opens branch in Centralia |
Washington Timberland Management, Inc., a forestry consulting firm based in Mason County since 1970, servicing Washington and Alaska, recently opened a branch office in Centralia.
Bob Schwarz, Southwest Washington Manager, since 1997, is in charge of the new office. A long-time resident of Lewis County, he is a seasoned and successful timber industry manager with comprehensive experience in timber harvest, marketing, forestry regulations and management, road construction, maintenance, conservation and protection, and aerial photo interpretation
The firm can be reached at (360) 736-8453 or online at www.wtmtrees.com. |
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