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COVER STORY
McCormick Woods Golf Course offered for sale
Package incvludes Mary Mac’s, clubhouse, pro shop, hotel
and conference center site and 470 building lots
By Lary Coppola |
| McCormick Woods, one of the premier golf courses in Western Washington and recognized nationally, is on the block. Also being offered are the proposed hotel and conference center site along with 470 still remaining undeveloped homesites. Included in the package are Mary Mac’s Restaurant and the clubhouse and pro shop... (Full Article) |
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Profiles In Success
Unintended success is sometimes the best kind
By Beth Taylor |
From steel railings to maple chairs, everything that goes through the doors at JPL Habitability is lovingly crafted, topnotch quality and, well, shipshape.
And no wonder. Owner Jerry LeTexier got his start in the business by working as a Navy subcontractor. He still does lots of shipboard work, including furniture for the USS Ingraham, currently in dry dock at Todd Shipyard... (Full Article) |
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American Marine to remodel its headquarters
By Lary Coppola |
| Bainbridge Island’s American Marine Bank has begin remodeling its home office on Winslow Way, according to Rex Townsend, president and chief executive officer. The bank has been a fixture on Bainbridge Island’s main drag since 1948, and one of the goals of the project is to raise the bar for other architectural offerings in downtown Winslow... (Full Article) |
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Sungrafx relocates to Silverdale |
| After 10 years in downtown Bremerton, Sungrafx, Inc., formerly known as Sunshine Graphics, an advertising, graphics and web design agency, has relocated to the Olympic Northwest Mortgage and Escrow Building at 1480 Sid Uhinck Road, in Silverdale. The firm was is located at 706 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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Think tank says state lawmakers anti small business |
| A free-market think tank gave ammunition to Washington-based business owners who claim the state is loosing the battle of encouraging businesses. The Washington D.C.-based research group ranked the state’s legislative delegation among the most anti-small business elected officials in the nation... (Full Article) |
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Does Bremerton’s history include art?
By Amy Burnett |
| Bremerton’s history reads like a James Michener novel. The never-ending saga of rouges, riches and intrigue dance ever buoyantly through generations of story telling. After years in the making Fredi Perry’s history on Bremerton hit the shelves, and it reads like science fiction. When it comes to Bremerton I’ve said many times, “Ya just can’t make up this sort of thing... (Full Article) |
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Olive Garden sends Elmer to Italy |
| Caitlin Elmer of Bremerton was recently part of a team of Olive Garden’s culinary managers from around the country... (Full Article) |
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YWCA announces 2002 Women of
Achievement Award recipients |
| Nominated in early March, out of a field of more than 80 incredibly accomplished peers, 16 Kitsap County women were honored as YWCA Women of Achievement at the YWCA Thirteenth Anniversary Woman of Achievement Luncheon on April 23... (Full Article) |
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Bremerton names new city engineer |
| The City of Bremerton has announced the hiring of Michael Mecham to fill the position of City Engineer at the Department of Public Works and Utilities, Engineering Division. Mecham assumed the post May 1... (Full Article) |
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Rice Fergus becomes Rice Fergus Miller
New partner joins Bremerton architectural firm |
| Michael L. Miller has become a new Partner in the downtown Bremerton architectural firm Rice Fergus Architects. He joins partners Steven Rice and David Fergus after having practiced since 1983 at Seattle’s NBBJ, where he was Director of Senior Living Design and a health care practice leader... (Full Article) |
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Boxlight unveils multi-purpose projector
for large or small jobs |
| Who said conference room projectors had to be large and bulky? Boxlight’s new CP-775i has integrated 2500 ANSI lumens into a compact, 9.9-pound unit. Also included is a lamp-saving optional economy mode that runs 2000 ANSI lumens when less brightness is needed. According to the Poulsbo-based company, the unit can light up large conference rooms and project presentations that are bright and clear every time... (Full Article) |
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New Web site for health care workers |
| Faced with a severe shortage in medical staffing that is estimated to worsen rapidly as baby-boomers retire, members of the Olympic Health Care Alliance have begun a serious recruiting effort that includes using the Internet. They plan to get the word out to health care workers nationwide online about the benefits of living and working on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas... (Full Article) |
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Holly Ridge to dedicate playground |
The Infant Toddler Program at Holly Ridge Center invites the public to the dedication of the Bob Merriman Memorial Playground and the new children’s wing, which includes the hydrotherapy pool. The event will take place Saturday, May 4, form 1 to 3 p.m. at Holly Ridge Center, 5112 NW Taylor Road, Bremerton. Refreshments will be served.
Call (360) 373-2536 to RSVP and for driving directions. |
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Nu-Time Technologies opens in Poulsbo |
Nu-Time Technologies, a software development consulting company, has opened at 2481 Rachels Lane in Poulsbo.
The firm specializes in software development, e-commerce solutions, database management, web development and information technology staffing. It customizes solutions to fit companies’ needs. The company is owned by Patrick Lurlay. The phone number is (360) 440-2126. |
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City of Bainbridge Island employee earns certification |
City of Bainbridge employee Victor Cienega earned the Building Operator Certification – Level 1 from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council.
The certification followed a year of training and project work in building operations. The professional development program prepares facility operators and maintenance staff for certification in energy and resource-efficient building operations. Participants attend training courses in building systems maintenance and complete tests and on-the-job projects. |
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Health food store opens in Bremerton |
Helen Higgen has opened a new health food store in Bremerton, near Harrison Hospital. Helen’s Healing Foods and Health Library, at 2629 Ash St., specializes in allergy foods and features a health library. Higgen also plans to add a kitchen and demonstrate nutritional foods.
The store is open from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and can be reached at (360) 377-5111. |
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White joins Kitsap Bank as head of IT |
| Kenneth White has joined Kitsap Bank as Network Administrator in the bank’s Information Technology Department. In that role he will facilitate the maintenance and support of the bank’s local and wide area computer network system. White is a Microsoft Certified Professional with in depth technical knowledge in network security and firewall installation. |
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Daigle Design recognized |
The 17th Annual American Corporate Identity awards have honored Daigle Design of Bainbridge Island with three awards for recent identity work.
The projects that were recognized for awards were for CIBO Pesto, Auction for The Arts and Sakai Village.
Daigle Design has received a number of awards over the years for its corporate identity work. The company creates corporate identities, product branding, brochures, advertising and Web sites for northwest and national clients. For more information call (206) 842-5356 or visit www.daigle.com. |
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Port Orchard Rotary sets crab feed and auction |
The annual Port Orchard Rotary Crab Feed & Auction will be held May 4 at the Olympic Fitness Club, 4459 Mile Hill Dr., in Port Orchard.
The theme of the popular all-you-can-eat community event is Under the Rotary Big Top.
Doors open at 5 p.m.
To donate items or to purchase $40 tickets, contact a Port Orchard Rotary member or David Selbig at (360) 871-3823. |
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Computer Renaissance shuts doors in Silverdale |
Computer Renaissance, a locally owned computer retail franchise store recently shut its doors after five years in business. It had been located in the Target shopping center at 3299 Randall Way in Silverdale since 1997.
The Silverdale location was the top Computer Renaissance store in the Western Region for several years, but according to its owner, was hit hard by the post 9-11 retail slump, declining PC prices and margins, and pressure from national distributors such as Dell and Best Buy. |
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Health & Fitness
Supreme Court clarifies FMLA regulation |
| In a 5-4 decision issued recently, the United States Supreme Court determined that employees are eligible for a maximum of 12 weeks leave in a 12 month period under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), even if the employer failed to designate leave as required by the regulations... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
AMI debuts powerful new MRI machine |
| Advanced Medical Imaging (AMI) recently debuted its new 1.5 Tesla magnet that utilizes new GE Infinity technology at its facility located behind Harrison Hospital in Bremerton. The 1.5 Tesla magnet is one of the most powerful diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging tools currently available... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
Poulsbo Athletic Club buys defibrillator |
| You’ll be in luck if you happen to have the bad luck to go into cardiac arrest while working out at the Poulsbo Athletic Club. But the club’s owner, Wade Zinn, isn’t leaving it up to luck... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
May is National Osteoporosis Prevention month |
| Like other organs in the body, bones are constantly changing. Throughout childhood and as young adults, bones grow in strength and in size. Around the age of 30, bones reach their peak strength and then naturally become weaker with age. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak to the point of breaking... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
A Place of Healing welcomes two |
| A Place of Healing recently welcomed 2 new practitioners to its staff. Kylan Skinner is a licensed massage practitioner specializing in integrated whole body awareness and Marybeth O’Halloran, has been a certified hypnotherapist (CHT) since 1990... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
New audiology practice opens in Kingston |
| Marilyn Loy-Every opened a new audiology practice, Hear For Life Audiology, LLC, in the Health Services Center on the corner of Barber Cut-off and West Kingston Road... (Full Article) |
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The Arts –
“Handy Dandy” at Jewel Box |
| The Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo is presenting “Handy Dandy,” a comedy by William Gibson... (Full Article) |
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The Arts –
Roving players putting on “Light up the Sky” |
| The Roving Players present the Moss Hart comedy and Broadway hit, “Light Up The Sky,” April 26 thru May 12 at the Indianola Club House. Friday performances are April 26, May 3 and 10 and Saturday Dinner Theater shows are April 17, May 4 and 11. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m... (Full Article) |
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The Arts –
Matlock comes to Amy Burnett Gallery |
| The Amy Burnett Galley will showcase the first solo exhibition of Edward P. Matlock on May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m... (Full Article) |
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The Arts –
Recycled Pleasures at Artist’s Edge |
| The Artists’ Edge Gallery in Manette is presenting “Recycled Pleasures,” a show featuring Joanne Symington and Jeff Moore... (Full Article) |
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The Arts –
“Italy” at Bremerton Symphony |
| The Bremerton Symphony Orchestra, with Robert Wingert conducting and the Bremerton Symphony Concert Chorale, with Joel Skellie conducting, will present Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italien, Op. 45, Gloria, RV 589, Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite I and Rossini’s The Italian Girl in Algiers on May 18... (Full Article) |
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The Arts –
Free artist demos to be held |
| Daniel Smith Artist’s Materials is offering free artist demonstrations on Saturdays during May from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m... (Full Article) |
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The Arts –
Happenings at Collective Visions |
| May 1-31: “Living Text, Living Texture: recent art by Bremerton artist Brian Watson. An exhibition of light and shadow on carved wood, featuring textured relief paintings, carved sculptural inscriptions, and text carved “touchstones... (Full Article) |
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The Arts –
Sara Steele featured at O.C. Peters Gallery on Bainbridge |
| The gallery of O.C. Peters Fine Art is pleased to welcome Sara Steele and her new watercolors. Artist’s receptions will be held Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, from noon – 5 p.m... (Full Article) |
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Environmental –
Valiant biologists and tales of the abyss
By Kathleen Byrne-Barrantes |
| They emerge from the swamps, streams, and mudflats of Kitsap County waterways wearing waders, dripping with nature’s ooze and packing odd looking “hiking” gear... (Full Article) |
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Environmental –
Builders win what could be landmark decision in Texas |
| Builders in Texas recently won what could turn out to be a precedent-setting decision on infrastructure costs in a suit over growth and transportation issues... (Full Article) |
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Environmental –
Agencies need to fix culverts, Dicks says |
| Federal land management agencies need to fix as many as 5,500 culverts in Oregon and Washington to enhance passage of endangered fish and comply with the Endangered Species Act, Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Belfair) said recently... (Full Article) |
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Environmental –
Puget Sound Environmental Learning Center
names new executive director |
| Carole J. Grisham has been named as the new executive director of the Puget Sound Environmental Learning Center (PSELC). Grisham was formerly associate director of Seattle’s Pacific Science Center... (Full Article) |
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Environmental –
Governor signs two environmental bills |
| Gov. Gary Locke recently signed EHB 2623, sponsored by Rep. Bill Grant (D-Walla Walla), which increases the threshold under which a shoreline development permit is not required from $2,500 to $5,000... (Full Article) |
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Environmental –
Native plants need your help! |
| The Goodfellow Grove of native plants at the Center for Urban Horticulture needs your help! Planted 16 years ago the native grove does not receive all the TLC it deserves... (Full Article) |
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