|
|
|
|
COVER STORY 1 –
The New Mayors Prepare to Tackle the Issues
A contrast in style – two mayors, two visions, two cities –
Bremerton and Bainbridge Island
Will change will be Bozeman’s legacy?
By Lary Coppola
|
After serving 16 years as a Bellevue city councilman — 12 of those as a mayor chosen by his peers — Cary Bozeman takes office as Mayor of Bremerton on January 1. He intends to hit the ground running.
Bozeman came to Bremerton seven years ago and has headed up the Olympic College Foundation since arriving. His main accomplishment has been rebuilding the library destroyed in a winter snowstorm several years ago. The Bellevue connection proved its value by attracting outside money as Bozeman hauled in $100,000 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
The major theme of his election campaign — was change — change in attitude, change in direction, and above all, a change in the way the city does business. “The last two mayors didn’t even have a computer in their office,” he said in astonishment... (Full Article) |
|
COVER STORY 2 –
The New Mayors Prepare to Tackle the Issues
A contrast in style – two mayors, two visions, two cities –
Bremerton and Bainbridge Island
Kordonowy endeavors to keep the status quo
By Lary Coppola |
While newly elected Bremerton mayor Cary Bozeman is intent on making massive changes, it seems that his Bainbridge Island counterpart, Darlene Kordonowy, is doing the exact opposite. While Bozeman’s mantra of change is music to the ears in Bremerton, the newly elected Kordonowy says her mission is preserving the status quo. “The biggest challenges facing Bainbridge are preserving the community we all value in the face of population growth in all of the state,” she said. “People are moving here at a rapid rate, and preserving the community we all love and moved here for is our biggest challenge.”
Kordonowy says she has some changes in mind, but they are all on the order of improving communication and making government more responsive to the people of Bainbridge... (Full Article) |
|
|
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) |
|
Profiles In Success –
Keller’s steady hand guides KMHS to success
By Betsy Model |
| One of the positive things that came to the light in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in Washington DC and New York City was the importance of community and the role that organizations — many of them non-profits — play in the communities we reside in... (Full Article) |
|
Who’s on top of the labor heap?
By Zoltan Szigethy, Executive Director, KREDC |
| Before we get to who’s on top, it would be useful to know the dimensions of the heap. After all, a molehill is a mountain to an ant, but not to a kangaroo. Kitsap County’s labor force — especially in the non-defense private sector — turns out to be modest. How large, then, is it... (Full Article) |
|
NMFS gives up Oregon salmon fight
Federal agency will review hatchery policy and temporarily
maintain protections, but case is clearly a defeat for NMFS,
and will have impact here |
| The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), has announced that it will not appeal Judge Michael Hogan’s decision in the Alsea Valley Alliance v. Evans case that overturned the Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing for Oregon coastal cutthroat trout... (Full Article) |
|
|
Kitsap Optical moves into new quarters |
| Bremerton’s Kitsap Optical recently moved into new, larger quarters across the hall from its former location in the Bridgeway Building... (Full Article) |
|
|
Farm Kitchen expands services |
| Farm Kitchen has expanded its offerings to include holiday Gingerbread House Decorating parties, children’s birthday parties, and a weekly Saturday Open House... (Full Article) |
|
|
Crista Shores hands out appreciation awards |
| Crista Shores Retirement Community recently held its Third Annual Employee Appreciation Awards banquet... (Full Article) |
|
|
Pair join KREDC board |
| Jon Rose and Dwight Sutton are the newest members of the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council (KREDC) Board of Directors. The pair will serve out terms created by two resignations. Rose will complete Karl Jonietz’ term through the spring of 2004 and Sutton David Farr’s through the spring of 2002... (Full Article) |
|
|
Blue Water Diner has new owners and new name |
| The former Blue Water Diner, located at 305 Madison Avenue on Bainbridge Island, reopened with on Nov. 14 with new owners and a new name — the Big Star Diner... (Full Article) |
|
|
Botkin seeking community council applicants |
| Commissioner Tim Botkin is seeking applicants for the Central Kitsap Community Council. Residents interested in growth management issues such as land use and zoning, design standards, and environmental protection are encouraged to apply... (Full Article) |
|
|
Hardware Holidays for Helpline House at WHAM |
| Winslow Hardware & Mercantile (WHAM) has collaborated with Helpline House, Bainbridge Island’s resource for families in need of assistance, and invites its customers to participate in Hardware Holidays for Helpline House... (Full Article) |
|
|
Five Star Environmental establishes alliance |
| Five Star Environmental Services, Inc. of Keyport, recently announced the expansion of its capabilities through the association with Bremerton’s Washington Engineering, Inc., a comprehensive engineering firm specializing in wastewater treatment... (Full Article) |
|
|
Disaster recovery business offers services |
| Information Control, Inc., is now offering West Sound businesses outsourced systems administration, disaster recovery/business continuity planning, data security assistance, online backup and recovery, and secured offsite storage of backup media via a daily courier service... (Full Article) |
|
|
Kitsap Bank promotes two |
| Janis Poepoe has been promoted to Manager at Kitsap Bank’s downtown Bremerton Branch, while Marlene Mitchell has been promoted to Operations Manager and Asst. Vice President at the Poulsbo branch... (Full Article) |
|
|
Bremerton Chamber installs new officers |
| The Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce recently installed officers and directors for fiscal year 2001-2002... (Full Article) |
|
|
Kitsap Insurance Professionals set meeting |
| Kitsap Insurance Professionals (KIP) is an association of people working in any capacity in the insurance industry. From company owner to receptionist, all are welcome to its December meeting and holiday gathering... (Full Article) |
|
|
Kitsap Bank receives Bauer’s highest rating |
| Bauer Financial Reports, Inc., the nation’s leading independent bank analyst, recently announced that Kitsap Bank has earned its 14th consecutive Superior Rating. The Bauer rating denotes the highest level of strength, safety and performance... (Full Article) |
|
|
Local hedge fund expands services |
| Pegasus Investment Management, LLC, one of the oldest hedge funds in the Pacific Northwest, is expanding its base of services to include financial consultation and portfolio assessments for individuals not currently subscribed to its family of funds... (Full Article) |
|
Environmental –
Island dental office first to be an EnviroStar |
| Doctors Sally Hewett and Kelly Thompson on Bainbridge Island have the county’s first EnviroStars certified dental office. By implementing strong hazardous waste policies and procedures, the office earned 4-stars (on a five star scale), putting it and its staff on the cutting edge of pollution prevention... (Full Article) |
|
Environmental –
Changes at Hansville and Poulsbo Recycle drop-boxes |
| Effective Dec. 1, the Hansville recycling drop-box, located off Hansville Road, is closed on Tuesdays. It will continue to operate from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday through Monday... (Full Article) |
|
The Arts –
BAC features holiday clay, jewelry and more |
| Clay is as old as art itself and as contemporary as this moment. Cultures from every period of time around the world made clay art. In December members of the Washington Potters Association will fill the Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Gallery with their own creativity — traditional forms, time-honored techniques, refined and blended into a body of new work for contemporary audiences... (Full Article) |
|
The Arts –
Verksted keeps with holiday tradition |
| December at Poulsbo’s Verksted Gallery will keep with its 14 years of tradition as all 37 of the local artists and craftsmen stock the shelves, windows and walls with new and exciting works as well as the old favorites. Adding to the holiday season are hand crafted, one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments... (Full Article) |
|
The Arts –
Artist’s Edge in Manette features Suski |
| Steve Suski is the featured artist for the month of December at the Artist’s Edge Gallery in Manette... (Full Article) |
|
The Arts –
Sidney to feature work of gallery staff |
| Port Orchard’s Sidney Art Gallery hosts a unique holiday show for the month of December. All of the gallery’s talented staff has brought in its own work to be sold during this show... (Full Article) |
|
The Arts –
Emulsion transfers at Blackbird Bakery |
| Winslow’s Blackbird Bakery will feature original emulsion transfer designs by Island artist Dinah Satterwhite during December and January... (Full Article) |
|
Health & Fitness –
YWCA gets two huge grants |
| Christmas came early this year for the YWCA of Kitsap County. Bryan McConaughy of Congressman Norm Dick’s office paid a surprise visit to the group’s Nov. 14 board meeting to announce the YWCA was the recipient of an $80,000 Economic Development Initiative Grant to support its Community Center Renovation Project... (Full Article) |
|
Health & Fitness –
A Conversation With
David Gitch of Harrison Hospital
Harrison Hospital’s chief executive talks about problems
facing the health care industry in general and Harrison in particular
By Lary Coppola |
KBJ: What is the best thing about Harrison in comparison to other hospitals?
Gitch: “It’s our staff, the people that are here. They’re dedicated to what they do and have learned how to rise to the occasion. We’ve been extremely busy with both our new opening in Silverdale and with an increased patient load and our staff continues to rise to the occasion at every opportunity... (Full Article) |
|
Health & Fitness –
Kingston firm helps schools recycle |
| Olympic Printer Resources, Inc., a Kingston firm that recycles laser and ink jet printer, fax machine, and copier cartridges, has entered into an agreement with several local schools to assist in their inkjet recycling and remanufacturing business... (Full Article) |
|
|
Massage Therapy opens in Port Orchard |
Massage Therapy has opened in the Spinal Health Care Center at 140 Harrison Ave. in downtown Port Orchard. Licensed massage practitioner, Dennis Rushforth specializes in Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue Therapy.
Rushforth brings two years experience at Medical Massage Associates in Lakewood to the position. He can be reached at (360) 895-7844. |
|
|
WINGS to hold after hours |
Wings will hold its next after-hours on Dec. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eagles Nest, located across from the Pavilion.
Angela Wood, owner of Elements at Work Interior Design, will be giving a short presentation on household cleaners and their effect on indoor air quality, an important issue for home and business.
Cost of the event is $7 at the door and includes a light supper and refreshments. For more information, call Helen Patterson at (360) 434-2695. |
|
|
|
| |
|
