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COVER STORY –
Haselwoods to fund new ice arena in C.K. |
Long known for their generosity to the community, Chuck and Joanne Haselwood, owners of Haselwood Auto Group in Bremerton, recently announced they will provide all the necessary financial support to build a 42,000-square-foot, NHL-regulation ice arena in Central Kitsap. Cost of the facility is projected at $4 million.
This isn’t the first time the Haselwoods have opened their checkbook for Kitsap County. They were major contributors to the rebuilding of the Olympic College Library, which has been named in their honor, and the Admiral Theatre, as well as supporting numerous other projects and organizations throughout the county.
“We just feel we have a responsibility to give something back to the community that has been so good to us all these years,” said Chuck Haselwood.
Haselwood’s wealth is self-made. He hitchiked to Bremerton and got a job in a service station. He later started selling used cars there. Today, the Haselwoods are one of the largest auto dealers in the state, owning not only Haselwood Buick, Pontiac GMC, but Today Chevrolet, Cadillac Oldsmobile, Heartland Toyota, West Hills Honda, Premier Chrysler-Jeep, Acura at Southcenter and Lexus of Bellevue... (Full Article) |
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Business Leader of the Year 2001 |
| The Olympic College Foundation, the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council, Gold Medal Marketing & the Kitsap Business Journal have announced a jointly sponsored program that will recognize outstanding achievement in the Kitsap County business community. A panel of judges composed of local business leaders, representatives from the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council and the Publisher of the Kitsap Business Journal will invite nominations for Business Leader of the Year. Nomination forms will be published in the Kitsap Business Journal and distributed throughout the community. Anyone may submit a nomination... (Full Article) |
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Republicans call for vote on governmental center |
| The Kitsap County Republican Party is calling for a countywide vote on whether or not to build the proposed governmental center in downtown Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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Where does this piece go?
Solving the economic development puzzle
By Zoltan Szigethy |
| Statistics can be dangerous to one’s mental health. Mindful of their numbing effect, we will only mention a few of them in this column. What’s more, they simply serve as clues to a larger puzzle that eventually reveals an effective economic development strategy for our peninsular community. If you are intrigued by crosswords, cryptography or companion planting, read on... (Full Article) |
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Profiles In Success –
Stephenson is reason United Way works in Kitsap
By Betsy Model |
The statistics thrown out by the media in the weeks following the September 11 acts of terrorism in New York City and Washington DC were daunting.
From pints of blood needed to the numbers of people being assisted by the Red Cross, from relief dollars raised by the general public to the number of individuals taking advantage of mental health and crisis call centers, the specialty relief agencies who were in a position to step in during this national – and global – emergency were in the limelight as never before... (Full Article) |
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Coalition files suit to block ergonomics rules |
| A broad-based coalition the includes 230 public and private and employers, hospitals, business associations, agriculture, construction and other trade organizations, has filed a lawsuit against the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries’ (L&I) ergonomics standards... (Full Article) |
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DOE shoreline rules invalidated
Ruling hailed as major victory for property rights advocates |
| To the jubilation of private property rights advocates statewide, the Washington State Department of Ecology’s (DOE) shorelines rules were invalidated last month by a government panel that said the rules “exceeded the statutory authority of the Shoreline Management Act... (Full Article) |
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Knowledge key to Bainbridge Gardens success
By Charles Bermant |
| In homes across the county, families sit down at the kitchen table to determine a domestic cost-cutting strategy and wield a red pencil through once sacrosanct items: Extra data lines for Junior’s Internet activities. Susie’s satellite service. Mom and Dad’s shrubbery... (Full Article) |
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Best Buy opens in Silverdale |
| Just when you thought Silverdale had one of everything, another big box retailer has shown up. Best Buy, a consumer electronics retailer, has opened for business in the 45,000 sq. ft. former location of Fred Meyer on Ridgetop Blvd. between Mickelberry and Myhre Roads. Fred Meyer closed on May 19... (Full Article) |
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KCFCU honored by Credit Union League |
| Kitsap Community Federal Credit Union was recently honored by the Washington Credit Union League with first place in the prestigious Louise Herring Award for its dedication to the credit union movement’s philosophy and second place in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility competition... (Full Article) |
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Peterson appointed to replace Logan as clerk |
| Democrat Dave Peterson, was recently named as the unanimous choice of Kitsap County commissioners to replace former clerk Dean Logan. Logan resigned in September to take a job with the state elections office in Olympia... (Full Article) |
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Mutual Materials opens in Port Orchard |
| Bellevue-based Mutual Materials recently opened a new store in Port Orchard at 1515 Vivian Court. The firm will close its Bremerton store... (Full Article) |
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Silverdale Sunrise Rotary accepts Murdock challenge |
| The Silverdale Sunrise Rotary Club has accepted the challenge grant offered by the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust in funding renovations and helping to build a family waiting room and other safety enhancements at Kitsap Mental Health Services’ (KMHS) Adolescent Treatment Unit (ATU)... (Full Article) |
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WUTC scraps 564 area code |
| The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) recently issued a order to indefinitely postpone implementation of the state’s proposed new 564 area code. It cited increased efficiency in the use of available telephone numbers as the reason for the postponement... (Full Article) |
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CommuniCreations relocates to Prospect Building |
| CommuniCreations, a Port Orchard firm offering digital communication solutions, graphic design, writing, e-video production, online marketing, Web design and consulting, recently leased office space in the newly renovated 729 Prospect building, once the site of the original Port Orchard Hotel... (Full Article) |
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B.I.’s Daigle Design completes project for CIBO Naturals |
| Daigle Design, a Bainbridge Island graphic design and web communications firm recently completed a new corporate identity for CIBO Naturals of Seattle... (Full Article) |
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Hallis to address BPW |
| Karen Hallis, J.D., will speak on “Decluttering Your Life” at the Nov. 13 meeting of Silverdale Business and Professional Women... (Full Article) |
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Facts about recycling... |
| In honor of America Recycles Day, which is Nov. 15, The Kitsap County GreenWorks program presents the following facts about recycling... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Philadelphia artist shows on Bainbridge |
| Sara Steele, a Philadelphia-based painter working primarily in watercolor, recently showed her work at the Gallery of O. C. Peters on Bainbridge Island... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Verksted adds two artists |
| The Verksted Gallery in historic downtown Poulsbo is pleased to announce their newest artist duo called Raven... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Island of Dr. Moreau at Bainbridge Performing Arts |
| Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) is pleased to showcase the 9th through 12th Grade Theatre School Production Class in their production of Island of Dr. Moreau. Based on the classic story by H.G. Wells, this chilling tale is a new adaptation by BPA Theatre School Director Steven Fogell... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Grumbling, complaining and sour grapes - NOT!
By Amy Burnett |
| Do you want to hear something good about Bremerton? In the midst of all the grumbling, complaining and sour grapes, it’s a pretty amazing place. It’s probably the most underrated underestimated town in Washington. It’s a town on the edge of overwhelming prosperity... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Ulsh featured at Sidney |
| Bremerton artist Robert (Bob) Ulsh will be the featured artist at Port Orchard’s Sidney Art Gallery during the month of November. Ulsh is known for his historically accurate Mosquito Fleet art, and has fulfilled a number of U.S. Navy are commissions, including a PERA-CV mural of the USS Nimitz... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
How employee fitness impacts your bottom line
By Andrea Regal |
| My work, by nature, requires me to move my body and be active. I’m a fitness professional. I teach group exercise, work with clients as a personal trainer and run and lift weights to keep myself in shape for my job. My employer fully supports and encourages me to epitomize “good health” and fitness through my activities and physical appearance... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
KPS wins renewal for federal employees |
| Bremerton-based KPS Health Plans has successfully completed negotiations with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to renew its contract for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP)... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
New medical office in Kingston |
| North Kitsap Family Practice and Urgent Care recently announced the opening of a new branch office in Kingston at 25995 NE Barber Cut Off Rd... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
Shriners offer free screening to kids |
| There will be a free screening clinic for children who may susceptible to cerebral palsy, spinal bifida, scoliosis (curvature of the spine) burn scars, problems with bones, joints or muscles, hip disorders, hand or foot disorders, club foot, skeletal growth abnormalities and cleft lip or palate... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
Drzewiecki, Spear join Literacy Council |
| Port Orchard resident Paul Drzewiecki and LeAnna Spear of Lake Tahuyeh have joined the staff of the Literacy Council of Kitsap... (Full Article) |
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Allvest Work Release recognizes Winningham |
Vivian Winningham has been named as the employee of the fall quarter by Allvest Work Release, LLC. The firm is the contractor for the state owned Peninsula Work Release in Port Orchard.
Hired in March, Winningham was recognized for her positive attitude and work ethic. |
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Minimum wage to increase Jan. 1 |
| The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries recently reminded state firms that the minimum wage will increase 18 cents to $6.90 per hour effective January 1, 2002. |
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Allen earns CFP |
| Bradley K Allen of Applied Financial Strategies in Silverdale has completed all the educational requirements necessary to be certified and recognized as a Certified Financial Planner and use the CFP designation. Allen specializes in retirement planning, investment planning, insurance planning, college savings, tax planning, and home mortgages. |
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