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COVER STORY
2002 HBA Parade of Homes “best ever” |
| “It was a great event — the best we’ve ever had,” commented an obviously pleased Art Castle, executive vice president of the Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County (HBA). “We were very excited that this year we were able to provide showcase projects for the public to tour. We’ve had uniform reports of great attendance and great interest from people interested in buying homes as well as people looking for remodelers and custom builders... (Full Article) |
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PROFILES IN SUCCESS
Technology pays off for Gig Harbor real estate publisher
By Beth Taylor |
There’s nothing wrong with the housing market in Gig Harbor. Karl Scherer should know.
For 18 years, he’s been helping local Realtors showcase the area’s homes on the pages of his familiar publication, Realty Review. Scherer’s coverage area includes Gig Harbor and all the rest of Pierce County, plus South King County. The latter is intended more to attract King County buyers to his clients than to actually market their homes... (Full Article) |
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Democrats say Randy Boss isn’t a real D |
| “It’s just a disingenuous ploy, and we shouldn’t stand for it,” said an obviously annoyed Tom Donnelly at the 26th District Democrats meeting the day after bridge-toll opponent Randy Boss announced his intention to challenge incumbent 26th District Senator Bob Oke (R-Port Orchard) — and do it as a Democrat... (Full Article) |
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Harbor Bank inks sale with First Community |
| Thurston County-based First Community Financial Group has announced an agreement to acquire Gig Harbor’s financially troubled Harbor Bank. The acquisition is valued at about $7 million... (Full Article) |
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Gig Harbor: Economic success by design
City is drawing big names to shopping district
with minimum disruption
(Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of a series exploring
the economies of specific areas of the Kitsap Peninsula)
By Temple A. Stark |
| A Costco appears to be the next addition to the thriving Gig Harbor North area of the Maritime City. When it comes, the store will be the latest plank in testing the seaworthiness of a carefully planned growth... (Full Article) |
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Gig Harbor North design praised as Phase 1 closes out
Continued development could impact planned projects in South Kitsap |
| The first major phase of commercial development at Gig Harbor North, the retail center situated just across the Pierce side of the Pierce-Kitsap county line, continues to garner praise for an innovative design that’s made the big-box retail project palatable to development-sensitive Gig Harbor residents... (Full Article) |
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Town & Country Markets changing marketing strategy |
| Town & Country Markets, one of the largest independent food retailers in the state, recently announced it is beginning a new product procurement and marketing program designed to unify the company’s six stores and lower prices on selected products... (Full Article) |
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Hanna signs on with Kitsap County
Bremerton’s ex-finance director named new county budget manager |
| A mere two weeks after Bremerton Mayor Cary Bozeman abruptly dismissed city Finance Director Rich Hanna without explanation, he was back to work as Kitsap County’s new budget manager... (Full Article) |
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KeyBank reopens Point Fosdick branch
after fire wipes it out |
| KeyBank will mark the reopening its Point Fosdick branch in Gig Harbor with a weeklong grand opening set for Sept. 16. The newly rebuilt Point Fosdick KeyCenter, located at 5001 Olympic Drive, was rebuilt on the same site where a fire destroyed the branch last year... (Full Article) |
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AWB releases legislative voting records
Only three local legislators voted over 29 percent
for business last session |
| Just in time for the Sept. 17 primary elections, the Association of Washington Business (AWB) has released its rating of the voting records of all state legislators. The ratings reflect how the legislators voted on issues important to the business community of Washington State... (Full Article) |
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Logistical planning with 1,000 hungry guests
coming to dinner
Kiana Lodge open only by scheduling an event
By Temple A. Stark |
| Kiana Lodge puts itself at the high end of North Kitsap hospitality. Call it rustic elegance, with a Northwest spin. How many Washington institutions — other than the Chateau Ste. Michelle winery — can boast its own wine label? How many employ four full-time gardeners to shape and lend toil to the soil of an award-winning landscape... (Full Article) |
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Wet Apple awarded contract for Remodel Kitsap Magazine |
| The commercial division of Wet Apple Publishing, publishers of the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal, was recently selected by the Remodelers Council of the Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County (HBA) to publish the 2003 and 2004 editions of its full-color, annual magazine, Remodel Kitsap... (Full Article) |
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Harbor judge looks to support Peninsula at county level |
| By filing to run for Pierce County’s District Court position six, Gig Harbor Municipal Court Judge Mike Dunn is fighting to keep a significant Gig Harbor area judicial presence in the county’s district court system. The court’s position six “unofficially” represents the Peninsula. Gig Harbor-based District Court Two no longer exists after a consolidation of Pierce County’s four district courts last month... (Full Article) |
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Port Orchard Rotary installs new officers |
| It was a festive evening as Port Orchard Rotary outgoing President Wayne Senter passed the gavel recently to newly installed President Tim Thompson at the installation banquet held at Mary Macs at McCormick Woods... (Full Article) |
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Steps to protect your privacy |
| Ask credit bureaus for a copy of your credit report, which lists companies that have asked for credit information about you. There may be a small fee. Call Equifax at (800) 685-1111; Experian (formerly TRW) at (888) 397-3742; or Trans Union at (800) 888-4213... (Full Article) |
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Port of Bremerton commissioners endorse Referendum 51 |
| Port of Bremerton Commissioners have passed a resolution endorsing the passage of Referendum 51. The Port joins a large coalition of both business and labor groups supporting the measure, which was placed on the November 2002 ballot by the Washington State Legislature... (Full Article) |
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Facts About Referendum 51 |
| Referendum 51, on the Nov. 5 ballot, is the transportation funding package for the state, concentrated in the Puget Sound Area... (Full Article) |
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What role, if any, should the federal
government have in local land use planning decisions? |
| Scant attention has been paid to legislation currently working its way through Congress that would institute a $250 million grant program to federalize no-growth regulations nationwide. The result could be devastating for small property investors, both urban and rural... (Full Article) |
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HUD opposes CCA |
| The Bush Administration has joined with the home building industry in opposing the “Community Character Act” (S. 975 and H.R. 1433), claiming that the federal government has no right or authority to dictate to local communities the “right way” to plan for growth... (Full Article) |
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10 West Sound employees honored |
| Ten West Sound employees received the Professional Finance Officer award for 2002 from the Washington Finance Officer’s Association. The annual award requires ongoing educational and professional excellence... (Full Article) |
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Local pharmacist returns from the other Washington |
| Craig Kvam of Poulsbo Drug Store Inc. met with representatives from Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray’s offices as well as House Representative Jay Inslee recently to discuss pharmacy issues and garner support for legislation that would ensure patient access to affordable drug products, especially compounded medications that are used to treat patients with unique medication needs... (Full Article) |
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G.H. chamber elects seven new directors |
| The Gig Harbor Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the election of seven members to its Board of Directors... (Full Article) |
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New owners at Farmhouse Parlour |
| Port Orchard’s Farmhouse Parlour in Port Orchard, an old-fashioned ice cream parlour, is under new ownership... (Full Article) |
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Coaching association elects new officers |
| The Puget Sound Chapter of the International Coach Federation elected new board members and officers recently to serve through May, 2003... (Full Article) |
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Kitchen & Company opens at Kitsap Mall |
| Kitchen & Company, the Seattle-based kitchenware retailer, recently opened its fifth store, in Kitsap Mall... (Full Article) |
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New officers for Kitsap ITC |
| Marilyn Barnes, Susan Evans and Ed Evans are the new president-elect, president and vice president, respectively, of International Training in Communications (ITC). They are members of Puget Sound Communicators, the Kitsap chapter of ITC... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Recreating Beaver influenced stream ecosystems
By Kathleen Byrne Barrantes |
| When Butch Alford, owner of Alford Homes, began the arduous task of restoring his Kinman Creek riparian habitat, he was also in for a lesson on evolution... beaver style... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Growth management:
Smart growth... Why don’t we just master plan?
By Rick Courson |
| All of the programs in Washington are designed to control growth. They are expensive and have a lot of people questioning the vast expense verses return. As we have struggled with the growth issues there seem to be two thoughts. Compact and smaller and social engineered is good. Or build anything I want, any were I want, any way I want... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
TimberGrass featured in Green House at the Puyallup |
| Bainbridge Island’s TimberGrass, will showcase its bamboo flooring will once again in the Green House at the Puyallup Fair Sept. 6-22. A project of Pierce County Public Works and Utilities, the Green House features recycled and low-impact building materials... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
When moving a stream is considered a good thing
By Steve Kaczor |
| Two Kitsap County streams are being restored to allow, in part, for development. What is unique about these projects is that the restorations benefit both development objectives and the health of the stream... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Amy’s Cleaners a new EnviroStar |
| Amy’s Cleaners of Port Orchard has become a 4-star EnviroStars certified business. Sponsored by the Bremerton-Kitsap County Health District, the Envirostars Program recognizes small businesses that handle hazardous waste in a careful and environmentally responsible manner... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Sinclair Inlet-Gorst Creek project ranks in top 10 |
| The State Department of Natural Resources, Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA), has announced the prioritized funding list for 2003 as approved by the Commissioner of Public Lands, Doug Sutherland... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Artist lecture series at Jewel Box
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| In honor of National Arts & Humanities Month, the Cultural Arts Foundation Northwest (CAFN) and the Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo are proud to present a Sunday evening lecture series by nationally and internationally renowned artists that live in our community... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
The plight of art in an old city
By Amy Burnett |
| Remember George Bush Sr.’s famous words, “Read my lips. It’s art stupid.” May be those weren’t the exact words, but they might have been if he was aware of Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Sidney Gallery hosting Gig Harbor artists in September |
| The Sidney Art Gallery in Port Orchard will be exhibiting as its September featured show the combined works of Gig Harbor area artists Patricia Rush and Jeanne Crider... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Solia Hermes: Looking Inside Out featured at BAC |
| A striking contrast of materials and the use of movement, shapes, repetitive forms, and tactility will all collide at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts in September to create a very individual Solia Hermes “room.” Furniture, rugs, and sculpture by the artist will transform BAC’s gallery into “a whole living environment” certain to be both sophisticated and whimsical... (Full Article) |
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New Italian restaurant opens on Bainbridge Island
Spartans on Bainbridge opens at the Pavilion |
Spartans on Bainbridge, a new Italian restaurant, recently celebrated its grand opening. Located on the second floor of the Bainbridge Pavilion, Spartans offers top quality food and a little something for every age and taste.
The restaurant is owned by Bainbridge Island resident Bill Anton, who has spent over a decade in the restaurant industry, and Lucia Olson, a Bainbridge Island entrepreneur.
The pair envisions Spartans to be “a bold and contemporary family oriented dining experience.” For more information or to reserve a table for 6 or more, call (206) 842-8780. |
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Paratransit wins two new contracts |
Paratransit Services of Bremerton recently won two new transportation contracts, in Tehama County, Calif., and Lorton, Virginia. In California, Paratransit took over operation of Tehama County’s public fixed-route service and its public ADA demand-response service on July 1.
In Virginia, Paratransit Services subcontracts with LogistiCare as the transit provider for ADA demand-response service in the northern part of the state and the Washington D.C. area. It expects to expand into Maryland in October. |
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The Arts
Kitsap Peninsula Opera presents Mozart’s Magic Flute |
| The fall presentation for Kitsap Peninsula Opera is Mozart’s Magic Flute. It will take place at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center, September 6, 8, and 14. The opera is sung in English and is particularly appropriate for introducing children to the world of opera... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
Wellness directory released |
| The Wellness Directory, a free natural health and living publication, by Earth Dance Press is now available. This year’s directory features articles, interviews, and resources for complementary medicine, natural foods and herbs, and the healing arts. Fifty practitioners and businesses from across Kitsap and Jefferson counties are represented... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
Local firms continue to return to KPS |
KPS Health Plans recently re-enrolled five more of its former Kitsap clients.
When KPS went into receivership for rehabilitation, some local companies sought out alternative health care options because they were unsure whether KPS would survive the receivership process... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
Real Heroes Breakfast set
Hero nominations sought |
| The West Sound Service Center of the American Red Cross will be hosting its 4th Annual “Real Heroes Breakfast” on December 10, and is now accepting nominations for real heroes in Kitsap and north Mason counties... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Whatcom County bans fish farming |
The Whatcom County council recently voted 5-2 to pass a resolution against salmon farming due to concerns over escapements and disease. The county will ban commercial marine salmon net pens because of the threats posed to wild salmon, according to the resolution.
The move is just the latest in a series of debates over fish farming’s effects on wild species. The fish have a habit of spreading disease and escaping, threatening the vanishing stocks of wild Pacific salmon, proponents of the resolution say. |
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Environmental
Twiss hires new microbiologist |
Tom Maziarz of Kingston recently joined the staff at Twiss Analytical in its microbiology department. He brings 25 years of laboratory experience, which includes the EPA, EG & G, Ecova, Hart Crowser and Emcon to the firm.
Maziarz’s education is in microbiology, environmental chemistry and computer sciences from the University of Florida. His primary focus is to maintain the lab’s state certification for microbiology and analyze environmental and drinking water samples. |
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Environmental
Clearinghouse provides info on
green building of affordable homes |
Community Housing Development Organizations applying to HUD for HOME program grants for affordable housing projects can now receive free information and technical assistance on how to build energy-efficient and sustainable homes.
The clearinghouse is being provided by the National Center for Appropriate Technology, which was set up to help incorporate green-built housing in Community Actions Plans. The center can also provide assistance to private lenders and for-profit builders who are participating in public-private partnerships.
For more information, go to www.homeasta.org or call toll free (866) 367-6228. |
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Health & Fitness
Hearing loss help contributes to improved lifestyle |
| (ARA) - The changes may be gradual at first. You may have difficulty following a conversation when there's noise, such as traffic, in the background. You ask others to repeat themselves frequently. Or perhaps you keep turning up the volume on your radio or television. These are the classic signs of hearing loss... (Full Article) |
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Health & Fitness
Fitness for your teen-ager |
| Did your teen-ager spend the summer in front of the computer or a video game? If your teen is typical, he or she probably spends untold hours in front of the computer or television rather than engaged in physical activity. If you are concerned that your teen-age son or daughter is out of shape, take action. There are ways to influence your child even during these rebellious years... (Full Article) |
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Harbor accounting firm names Limoli as principal |
| Scott Limoli, CPA, has been named as a principal of the Gig Harbor accounting firm of Gilligan, Ryan, Jorgenson & Co. Limoli, who joined the firm in 1999, has more than seven years of tax and accounting experience, specializing in auditing, small and medium-sized business consulting, and business. |
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Socrates Press honored by Marking Industry |
| Marking Industry, the only national trade publication targeted to the marking devices industry, announced that Socrates Press of Bremerton, has been named the Silver Manufacturer of the Year. The company increased its sales 115 percent last year. Owner Chris McEwen attributes the company’s growth to high standards of service, quality, word-of-mouth advertising and an increasing demand for art stamps. |
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Timberland Bank to open in Silverdale |
Hoquiam-based Timberland Bank will open its second Kitsap County branch by fall and it’s 14th overall.
Construction of the new facility is under way at the corner of Bucklin Hill and Mikelberry roads in Silverdale, adjacent to Christa Shores retirement complex.
Timberland opened a lending center in Port Orchard in 1996. It expanded to a larger office in Silverdale and then to a full-service branch in Poulsbo in 1999. |
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Local ladies join Longaberger |
| Marcia Borgdorff of Bremerton and Tanya Francois of Silverdale recently joined The Longaberger Company as independent sales associates. The two sell Longaberger products at home shows, which includes baskets, fabric liners, plastic protectors, hardwood dividers and lids, pottery, accessories and wrought iron products. |
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Anderson earns CPC designation |
Kathy Wilson Anderson recently graduated from The Academy for Coach Training in Bellevue and now holds the designation of Certified Professional Coach (CPC).
Anderson specializes in working with small business owners who are wanting to grow their business, people who are starting a small business or are transitioning from a previous profession to becoming small business owners.
She may be reached at (360) 437-1022 or kwilson@under-one-roof.net. |
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Book’Em completes expansion |
Book’Em, a used book store at 2289 Bethel Road in Port Orchard, recently completed its second expansion. The business owned by Jim Bryan, has an inventory of more than 35,000 books in all genres, hard and soft cover.
The store’s phone number is (360) 874-0841. |
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The Arts
Local artist to exhibit in Montana |
Port Orchard artist, Penney Lockhart has been accepted as an exhibiting artist in the Kalispell Western Artists’ Show in Kalispell, Montana.
This is a juried event and she was selected for her extraordinary work in portraying the faces of the Native American in ink, sand and watercolor. Her works are realistic and historically correct.
Lockhart resides in Port Orchard at the Tombiglee Studio. |
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The Arts
New arts center opens with Cactus Flower |
The new Western Washington Center for the Arts in Port Orchard will kick off an exciting 2002-2003 season with “Cactus Flower” a comedy written by Abe Burrows and directed by Jan Ewen.
Cactus Flower opens Friday, Sept. 20 and runs through Oct. 13. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. Call (360) 769-7469 for more information. |
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The Arts
Bukowski featured at Poulsbohemian |
Artist Ben Bukowski will be featured at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse and will exhibit his impressions of the many places he has been.
“Traveling with Ben” includes watercolors, pastel & pencil in paintings of the Pacific Northwest, England, Paris, Italy and San Francisco. Also, some colorful collages made with handmade papers and paint. The exhibit will run September and October.
For more information call (360) 779-9199 or e-mail Bukowski at bicasso@attbi.com. |
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Health & Fitness
Al-Agba joins father’s practice |
Niran S. Al-Agba has joined father Saad Al-Agba’s Silverdale Pediatrics practice.
She graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle and completed her pediatric residency at University Hospital and Denver Children’s Hospital.
Silverdale Pediatrics is located at 9615 Levin Road, Suite 101, and can be reached at (360) 692-8588. |
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