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COVER STORY
Courtesy has become a tradition for Hern family
They don’t think eight is enough
By Temple A. Stark |
Martin Hern started his family’s connection with car sales when he opened Courtesy Chevrolet in Seattle. More than 25 years later, his son and grandson walked through the doors of the brand new Courtesy Chevrolet in Poulsbo.
The anticipation of cake started it all.
The latest addition to the Courtesy Auto Group is the fourth in Poulsbo and the eighth in total for the son John Hern and his son, J. Rick Hern who started their business in 1982. It was just a few years before then, while John Hern was traveling on the peninsula that his sweet tooth desires hit. Remembering someone telling him about Poulsbo Bakery, he stopped and satisfied the hunger... (Full Article) |
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Profiles In Success
Understanding how much talent is really here
By Beth Taylor |
When Dona and Charles Keating moved to Silverdale from Chicago six years ago, they took a big chance.
“It was literally one of those put-the-pin-in-the-map things,” laughs Dona, owner of Professional Options, a business, policy and Internet technology consulting firm. She helps agencies, organizations and corporations become more efficient, reorganize and put technology to better use... (Full Article) |
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Locke comes to Peninsula to drive home votes for R-51
Seldom seen around these parts, Locke shows up twice in one month
By Temple A. Stark |
For the second time in a month Gov. Gary Locke came across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to talk about transportation.
The latest occasion was Oct. 22 when he spent almost an hour campaigning for Referendum 51 at the Inn at Gig Harbor hotel in a forum sponsored by the Gig Harbor Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce... (Full Article) |
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“Candyland Jubilee” theme
for Festival of Trees |
“Candyland Jubilee” is the theme for the 16th annual Festival of Trees, a community holiday celebration coordinated by Harrison Hospital Foundation to benefit healthcare services at Harrison Hospital. This year’s proceeds will benefit the Cardiac Service Project. To date, $1,452,645 has been netted from this event.
The Festival is scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend, Friday to Sunday, Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 at the Kitsap Pavilion and President’s Hall... (Full Article) |
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Gig Harbor launches smoke-free marketing campaign |
| In August the Gig Harbor City Council passed Resolution No. 594, which reads; “A resolution of the City of Gig Harbor to promote the implementation of a voluntary smoke-free environment policy in all establishments... (Full Article) |
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Moore named to top collective bargaining post |
| Gary Moore, who has headed the Department of Labor & Industries under Governor Gary Locke since 1997 and who counts the state’s onerous Ergonomics Rule as an achievement, has been named as Washington’s first Director of Labor Relations. Office of Financial Management Director Marty Brown made the announcement. Moore, 53, assumed the $125,000 a year post on Nov. 1... (Full Article) |
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Improving the public discourse one person
at a time
By Temple A. Stark |
| Ummm. Yes. Hello, um, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the, um, article you’re about to, um, read. The sentence above does not foster confidence. And if the rest continued in the same vein, it would be painful to read... (Full Article) |
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Christmas in the country home
tour on Bainbridge Island |
It’s the ultimate intimate shopping trip.
The free Christmas in the Country tour winds along tree-lined country roads to eight stops (in order): Art Soup Gallery in Winslow; Blakely House (1891), Rose of Sharon’s (circa 1870s), and Countrymen Stables in the south end; Fortner Books and Hazel Creek Montessori School, central; and The Christmas House (1910) and Willow Brook Farm in the north end of the island... (Full Article) |
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Frontier Bank joins Federal Reserve |
| As of Oct. 7, Frontier Bank will be entirely supervised by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, which before supervised its holding company and stock transfer activities... (Full Article) |
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Timberland Bank receives high honors |
| Timberland Bancorp, the holding company for Timberland Bank, was recently recognized by Washington CEO magazine, The Puget Sound Business Journal, and The Seattle Times as one of the top businesses in the Pacific Northwest. The bank has branches in Poulsbo and Silverdale... (Full Article) |
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Is Boeing planning to leave Renton? |
| KIRO news recently released confidential documents it had uncovered showing that Boeing’s headquarters may not be the only part of the aerospace giant that will fly off to another state... (Full Article) |
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How to recognize the Right salesperson
A profile of behaviors
By John R. Graham |
| What does it take to be the type of salesperson who produces positive results year after year? Just ask any sales manager or salesperson this question. Each one will have a ready answer. Not surprisingly, it usually mirrors the way they think of themselves... (Full Article) |
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Is your company experiencing occupational fraud and abuse?
By Christopher Mutchler, CPA |
| According to the 2002 Report to the Nation - Occupational Fraud and Abuse, “Certified fraud examiners estimate that six percent of revenues will be lost in 2002 as a result of occupational fraud and abuse. Applied to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, this translates to losses of approximately $600 billion, or about $4,500 per employee... (Full Article) |
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Implementing the Six Sigma approach and beyond
By Forrest W. Breyfogle III
Smarter Solutions, Inc. |
| The term sigma is a Greek alphabet letter (s) used to describe variability, where a classical measurement unit consideration of the program is defects per unit. A sigma quality level offers an indicator of how often defects are likely to occur, where a higher sigma quality level indicates a process that is less likely to create defects. A six sigma quality level is said to equate to 3.4 defects per million opportunities... (Full Article) |
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New UE regs cover the disabled |
The state has new regulations in place that govern when disabled employees are eligible for unemployment benefits.
New WAC 192-150-060 states that an employee has good cause to leave if separation is for a disability, provided the employee exercises reasonable caution to preserve their employment before leaving... (Full Article) |
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Silverdale’s best businesses honored |
As master of ceremonies, “New York” Vinnie Richichi from KIRO 710 entertained about 100 community and Silverdale Chamber of Commerce members gathered at the WestCoast Silverdale Hotel.
The Sept. 14 event paid tribute to individuals who have left an indelible mark on the Silverdale and Central Kitsap community... (Full Article) |
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Kingston Chamber welcomes new members with ribbon cutting ceremony |
| The Kingston Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members with a unique ceremony — a ribbon cutting. The Chamber cut the ribbon with five new members, Just Tweak It! Apollo Water, Flying Wrench Services, Cuppa Bella and AllMetal Works LLC... (Full Article) |
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New chiropractic, acupuncture office opens |
Dr. Robert Kelley a chiropractor and Dr. Ting Zhang a Chinese-trained acupuncturist have joined forces to offer an approach to care unique to the area.
Both chiropractic and acupuncture address health problems by stimulating natural healing responses... (Full Article) |
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Bremerton Chamber offers business classes |
| The Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce presents the “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Business!” series of classes designed for business owners and managers... (Full Article) |
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FishPro to swim in bigger pond |
FishPro, Inc., a Port Orchard-based engineering and fisheries biology firm, has joined with Omaha, Neb.-based HDR Engineering.
HDR is the nation’s 20th largest engineering, architectural and consulting firm. The transaction, will provide the FishPro team with added capabilities to perform fisheries projects... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap County officials participate in China goodwill mission |
Port of Bremerton officials went to the Peoples Republic of China last month to help put Kitsap County on the international trade map.
Port Commissioners Cheryl Kincer, Bill Mahan and Mary Ann Huntington, accompanied Lt. Governor Brad Owen and other officials for the 16-day trip... (Full Article) |
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CCR letter warning from USDOT |
| Current U. S. Department of Transportation contractors and potential contractors have received fraudulent letters purporting to be issued by the USDOT... (Full Article) |
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Shriners Screening Clinic - Pass it along |
The Shriner’s Hospital Screening Clinic will once again screen potential patients.
The screening clinic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 9 is again hosted by Harrison Memorial Hospital on Cherry Avenue in Bremerton. Children accepted for treatment are sent to the Shriner’s Hospital in Portland, Ore. for further evaluation and treatment... (Full Article) |
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Proctor Appointed to SBA advocacy |
Norm Proctor is the new Office of Advocacy Regional Advocate for the federal government’s Region X, covering Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Proctor, a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, has over 20 years experience in governmental relations... (Full Article) |
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KMHS honored by Eli Lilly |
| Kitsap Mental Health Services has garnered a coveted Honorable Mention in the 7th Annual Behavioral Healthcare Leadership Awards sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and Comprehensive NeuroScience... (Full Article) |
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New online business gift service opens |
Fortner Books created The Business Gift Service, an easy, one-stop, gift book option on the web for busy people.
Maintained on the book store’s Web site, www.fortnerbooks.com, the service provides information on ordering single or multiple copies, all of which are sold at discounted prices... (Full Article) |
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Hull to speak at BPW meeting |
| Rhonda Hull, Ph.D., motivational speaker and author, will give a presentation entitled “Drive Yourself Happy” at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Silverdale Business and Professional Women... (Full Article) |
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Pair recognized as Friends of the Navy |
| Two local talents, Jeanie Schulze and Ted Farmer, were recently recognized as “Friends of the Navy” in appreciation of their service and dedication to military personnel in the area... (Full Article) |
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CopyRight! opens at Gig Harbor North |
| Gig Harbor residents Jay and Cheri Johnson opened their new retail business, CopyRight!, in the Gig Harbor North Shopping Center at 11430 51st Avenue... (Full Article) |
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Dispute Resolution Center offers mediation training |
| An in-depth 40 hour mediation training for community members interested in becoming mediators for the Dispute Resolution Center or learning new skills for use in the workplace and community, is scheduled for November 15-17, 23-24... (Full Article) |
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Department Of Licensing fines collection agency |
| The Department of Licensing has fined a Bellevue-based collection agency and is requiring the company to review state regulations for collection agencies with employees who contact Washington residents... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Bank sponsors Knittin’ Tree |
Kitsap Bank and Mortgage is sponsoring the 10th Annual Knittin’ Tree along with Soroptimist International of Port Orchard.
The tree will be housed in the lobby of Kitsap Bank and Mortgage at 619 Bay St. in Port Orchard displaying warm sweaters, gloves, mitten, hats, lap robes, and slippers to help meet the needs of children and seniors in the community... (Full Article) |
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Small business development center to open in Mason County |
| The Mason County Cooperative Extension Center at N. 11840 Hwy 101 will soon bring another economic development tool into play locally with a Small Business Development Center... (Full Article) |
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Port of Bremerton launches new ad campaign |
| Ewing Creative has embarked on a new print ad campaign for the Port of Bremerton. The port contracted with the company for $3,750... (Full Article) |
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B.I. Chamber warns of map scam |
| The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce has issued an alert regarding some misinformation about a map project for Bainbridge Island and Poulsbo... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
30 years of Clean Water Act…
are we there yet?
By Kathleen Byrne-Barrantes |
| This month marked the 30th anniversary of the federal Clean Water Act and we might ask, what do we know about the waters we have lived with all our lives... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Audubon International and major developer form pact |
| Not-for-profit environmental organization Audubon International (AI) has entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement with a major Florida developer in hopes it will lead to a new breed of environmentally-friendly, sustainable residential communities... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Pockets of progress in Bremerton
By Amy Burnett |
| The topic of prostitution or homelessness is seldom seen in the pages of a business journal. These subjects are complicated and controversial. I would just as soon as not get into them if it weren’t for a previous story. The Downtown Bremerton mural saga has run the gamut in the redevelopment process of an old city. The mural project has taken on faces, that I didn’t expect to meet in person – the homeless, transients and prostitutes... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Art In The Woods
North Kitsap studio tour set |
The Cultural Arts Foundation NW will present the 2002 Art In The Woods - North Kitsap Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov 9-10.
More than 35 local artists will be in 11 studios, located in Poulsbo, Port Gamble, Kingston, Indianola, and Suquamish... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Judging books by their covers |
Seventeen leading book artists will explore the idea of the book as art in an exhibition at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts (BAC) in Nov. 2 through Dec. 1
Curated by Cynthia Sears and Janice Shaw, The Artist’s Book II is the second in a series of book art exhibitions... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Poets wanted |
| The International Library of Poetry has announced that $58,000 in prizes will be awarded this year in its International Open Poetry Contest... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Peter Pan opens BPA season |
| Bainbridge Performing Arts and Bainbridge Dance Center are again collaborating, this time in the opening production of BPA’s theatre season, Peter Pan. For Director and BPA Theatre School Director Steven Fogell, it is like Christmas Eve. I anticipate an evening filled with enchantment and special rewards. I have the highest respect and admiration for BDC Director Susan Thompson, and working together is the best gift I could receive... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Play takes off at BPA, orchestra performs |
| The final production in Bainbridge Performing Arts’ (BPA) new Adult Contemporary Series, “The Recollection of Flight” premieres at The Playhouse on Bainbridge Island, Oct. 18-20... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Artist sought for in residence post |
| The Seattle Arts Commission seeks an artist to work “in residence” at the Seattle Department of Transportation to study its operations and systems, to develop an art plan and to propose a pilot project demonstrating the integration of art into Seattle’s transportation infrastructure... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
A small bite of the Big Apple in Poulsbo |
The Northwest College of Art presents, “The New York Society of Illustrators 2002–2003 Annual Traveling Exhibit” from Nov. 14 through Dec. 20.
The not-to-be-missed show features illustrators Gary Baseman of Cranium fame; Jack Unruh whose work can often be seen in National Geographic; C.F. Payne, famous for his celebrity portraits in magazines such as Time and Rolling Stone; and Mark Summers, best known for beautiful scratchboard illustrations of authors on Barnes and Noble bags... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Anderson and Wolff featured at Verksted |
The work of Al Anderson and Loraine Wolff will be featured at Poulsbo’s Verksted Gallery during the month of November.
Anderson creates Tine Boxes, pronounced “tina”, which are authentic Norwegian bentwood boxes made in his family over 3 generations. The boxes were originally used as lunch boxes and have lids that “pop” when opened and snap shut. They are works of art, which function in many ways... (Full Article) |
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Dicks brings home the bacon — again |
| Congressman Norm Dicks (D-Belfair) was recently successful in winning an appropriation of $20 million to repair 5,000 culverts on federal lands in the Pacific Northwest. |
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Pearson honored by Kitsap Bank |
| Jennifer Pearson, commercial lending assistant at Kitsap Bank, Poulsbo Branch, was named Employee of the Third Quarter 2002. Bank President Jim Carmichael presented the award to Pearson, recognizing her efficiency with loan documentation and customer service excellence. |
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New business helps cancer survivors |
Patrice Holland has started a new business, Creating Curves, to supply breast cancer patients with prostheses and bras after mastectomies.
She provides in-home fittings and can bill several insurance carriers. She can be reached at (360) 307-8321 or (360) 364-3145. |
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Daigle Design honored for two projects |
| Bainbridge Island’s Daigle Design has received two American Graphic Design Awards for the work it did for CIBO Naturals, a Seattle-based food manufacturer, and for Sakai Village, a housing development that will be the largest ever built on Bainbridge Island. |
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Bainbridge bookstore celebrates grand opening |
Eagle Harbor Book Co., located at 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded and remodeled children’s department.
For more information on what the store carries or to reserve books call 206-842-5332 or 360-692-2375. |
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Uland will keep customers in stitches |
Suzie Uland has opened a full service sewing and alterations shop at 4181 Wheaton Way, next to Hancock Fabrics.
She has been sewing professionally for 22 years and has a contract with Judith Bard of Port Townsend, who sells one of a kind clothing in boutiques in New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles and other areas.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday. For information call 360-731-8296. |
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Garrison graduates from banking school |
| Don Garrison, Assistant Vice-President and Operations Manager at Kitsap Bank’s Small Business Administration Loan Department, graduated from the American Bankers Association’s School of Bank Marketing and Management at the University of Colorado in Boulder recently. |
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Olympic Artworks opens in Bremerton |
Rob Leeman has opened Olympic Artworks at 6608 Kitsap Way #2 in Bremerton.
Leeman has more than 20 years experience in the sign industry. Olympic Artworks offers onsite service and modern designs and graphics. For more information call 360-377-2747. |
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Yum Yum Candy Co. opens for business |
Yum Yum Candy Company opened in East Bremerton recently. The store, located at 4203-C Wheaton Way, sells bulk candy, European chocolates, sugar-free sweets and Jelly Belly jellybeans.
The store also stocks a variety of licorice, the favorite candy of owners Gail and Jim Simonson.
The store is open Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. and closed Tuesdays. For more information call (360) 373-4737. |
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Olympic Ambulance receives kudos |
Washington Ambulance Association gave the Olympic Ambulance of Bremerton its annual community service award.
The ambulance service, located near Harrison Hospital, participated in the county’s Annual Kids’ Day, Belfair Safety Days, community bicycle helmet checks and blood pressure checks. |
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Pair receives Pathfinder Award |
The Museum of Flight in Seattle has announced the selection of Richard F. “Dick” Gordon, Jr. and Milton G. “Milt” Kuolt II as the 2002 recipients of the Pathfinder Award. Gordon, a graduate of North Kitsap High School, is remembered as one of the few astronauts to make more than one space journey.
First given in 1982, the annual award recognizes individuals with ties to the Pacific Northwest who have made contributions to the development of aviation or aerospace. Gordon is being recognized in the “flying” category, and Kuolt is being recognized in the “operations” category |
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American Financial Solutions implements CareOne standard |
American Financial Solutions has begun participation in the CareOne Credit Counseling service mark.
According to American Financial that means no fees and less time to for customers to rid themselves of debt.
“Typically, a debt management plan is set up for 50 to 60 months,” a press release states, “yet consumers participating in a plan administered by AFS, can often get back on solid financial footing within 18 to 20 months.”
For more information, call Cuba Craig at 206-930-3235 or visit the Web site at www.debtfixers.org. |
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Fat Bastard wins it for Silver City |
The Silver City Brewery Company won a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival in October for the “charmingly” named Fat Bastard, strong scotch ale.
The microbrew, served seasonally at the Silver City Restaurant & Brewery in Silverdale, will make its debut as a regular offering Nov. 8. Owner Scott Houmes said the brew also would be bottled and sold at the restaurant and in five stores that carry other Silver City beers. |
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Goodwill opens new store in Gig Harbor |
A new Goodwill store opened recently at 4805 Point Fosdick Dr. NW in Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Goodwill Industries, which uses the revenues from its 17 stores in western and central Washington to provide job training for people with disabilities, is also opening a new store in Federal Way, located at 32521 Pacific Highway S., to replace the city’s existing store.
The store’s hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. |
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Simpson Timber selling plywood business |
The Simpson Timber Company of Shelton will sell its plywood panel business to an undisclosed buyer.
Company President Ray Tennison said in a statement that the company would continue to make veneer, the layers that make up plywood panels, and pursue a contract with the new owner to supply veneer.
The sale should be completed in December. Simpson Timber has 273 employees and is a subsidiary of Seattle-based Simpson Investment Company. |
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Super WebGirl receives national accolades |
A six-page feature article in the November issue of Dynamic Graphics magazine describes the Super WebGirl’s design and production process. The article showcases a site Bainbridge Island’s Super WebGirl created for Posh Speaker Systems. Posh’s site has a Flash animation introduction and helps contractors in building bids that include Posh Speakers by providing downloadable spec sheets for each product on their site.
For more information about the WebGirl call Jane Lindley at 206-842-2983 or email her, jane@superwebgirl.com. |
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Large format artists to show work |
Bremerton Community Artists who paint in large format will join together for a show at West Sound Bank, located at 190 Pacific Avenue, in downtown Bremerton.
The show opens with the First Friday Art Walk, Nov. 1, and runs through April 2003. Participating artists include: Alan Newberg; Bernice Walsh; Cheryl Hahn; Lisa Stirrett; Brian Watson; Mike Morris; Marnie Holt Swenson and many others. |
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Violinist plays with Bremerton Symphony Nov. 2 |
Bremerton Symphony Orchestra, Robert Wingert, Conductor and guest artist Andrzej Grabiec, violinist, present a four-part concert, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 2, at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center.
The pieces presented will be Wagner, Prelude to Act III Lohengrin; Karlowicz, Concerto for Violin & Orchestra; Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2; and Ravel’s, Menuet antique. There is a pre-concert lecture at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $18, adults/seniors; $8 youth and Olympic College students with vouchers.
Call 360-373-1722 for tickets and info. |
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DuSavage showing at Sidney Gallery |
The Sidney Art Gallery, located at 202 Sidney Ave. in Port Orchard, will feature artwork by Bremerton artist Janthina DuSavage.
DuSavage’s original handmade cast paper sculptures will exhibit Nov. 6 – 23. There will be a reception at the gallery for the show on Saturday, November 9, 1 – 4 p.m. A talk on her technique in paper will take place at 2 p.m. during the reception.
For more information visit www.sidneymuseumandarts.com, or call 360- 876-3693. |
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