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COVER STORY
Chris Rieland:
Delivering great service with integrity
By Rodika Tollefson |
Despite growing up amidst two generations of real estate and mortgage industry professionals, Chris Rieland originally set out to be a nurse. “I grew up listening to foreclosure stories. In college, I assumed I was working at a title company to pay my tuition,” she says.
Long before she knew it, she had shifted her focus to business courses. It would be a few more years before Rieland would decide to conscientiously fall into the footsteps of her family and become a third-generation businesswoman in the mortgage industry. She has carried that title with pride and integrity ever since... (Full Article) |
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More local firms stepping up to support KREDC
Pacific Northwest Title and Clearwater Casino latest
to support economic development efforts |
The message that if economic development is going to come to Kitsap County it’s up to the local business community to make it happen, has begun to resonate.
Two more local firms and one trade association have stepped up with substantial financial commitments to the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council... (Full Article) |
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SKHS Community Business Survey (FORM) |
| The Information Technology department of South Kitsap High School requests your input about the competency level and preparedness of our students and recent graduates working in local businesses. Your comments and responses will be used to guide our efforts to prepare students for the world of work... (Full Survey) |
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Elizabeth Stoyanovich: Big ambitions,
dreams in store for symphony
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Bremerton Symphony’s new conductor and artistic director, Elizabeth Stoyanovich, says many conductors throughout history have been known as tyrants with overdominant personalities... (Full Article) |
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The Business-Ethics Plan:
Taking your business ethics temperature
By Jim Kendall and Paul W. Murphey, Ph.D |
| JIM: Paul, we left off last time talking about a sort of “check list” as a starting place for evaluating our approach to conducting business ethically. While I am sure that it sounds a bit simplistic, a periodic review or “self evaluation” certainly is not harmful, and may do some real good... (Full Article) |
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Recruitment begins for Leadership Kitsap 2005 |
Leadership Kitsap, a proven community leadership training program, is currently recruiting for the class of 2005.
The Leadership Kitsap Foundation assists emerging leaders in the community to expand their skills in and commitment to voluntary civic responsibility... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Bank/Olympic Bank opens
new mortgage division in Olympia |
| Kitsap/Olympic Bank has announced the opening of its 26th location, Olympic Bank’s Mortgage Division at the corner of Cooper Point Road and Black Lake Boulevard in Olympia... (Full Article) |
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Environmental
Water, water, everywhere,
though not taken for granted
“On Earth And On Mars— Water Is Life”
~ Billy Frank, Jr., Chairman, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
By Kathleen Byrne-Barrantes |
| This month there will be ample opportunities for young and old to test and improve their water “knowledge base” and for experts to share theirs through water festivals, literature, and conferences... (Full Article) |
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Many remedies available for
too much fun in the sun
By Nancy Boyden, ANP |
| With the promise of spring and summer just around the corner, it is easy to throw oneself into the rays of sunshine with no thoughts of premature lines, wrinkles or aging. But tanning for prolonged periods can have serious repercussions on the integrity of elastin, collagen, leading to premature aging... (Full Article) |
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Former county employee returns
as director of administrative services |
| Ben Holland was named to lead the Kitsap County Department of Administrative Services late last month. He replaces the popular Ilene Frisch, who resigned abruptly amid speculation of political infighting at the courthouse... (Full Article) |
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Bodylink adds new physical therapist |
Gregg Sampson, PT, Founder and Managing Director of Bodylink of Silverdale and Port Orchard recently announced today that Thayne Bosh has joined the firm’s professional staff.
Bosh graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and then went on to complete his Doctorate in Physical Therapy there... (Full Article) |
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West Sound Academy plans new facility |
| West Sound Academy (WSA), an independent, college preparatory school for students in grades 6–12, recently announced the planned construction of a new 20,000 square foot facility adjacent to the Northwest College of Art in Poulsbo. Located just off highway 305, Phase I of the campus will include four buildings of 5,000 square feet each to house its academic and arts program... (Full Article) |
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Local Red Cross CEO promoted |
| Jim Hamilton, CEO of the American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties, recently accepted an offer from the National American Red Cross to become one of eight executives to manage the new “service areas” being established to improve the organization’s delivery of emergency and preparedness services across the United States... (Full Article) |
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United Way closing in on $1.75 Million Goal
Victory Celebration Luncheon Scheduled for March 24 |
United Way of Kitsap County announced that $1,548,888 has been pledged to-date for the 2003-04 Campaign. This is over 88 percent of the goal of $1,750,000.
“This has been a very exciting campaign this year,“ according to Executive Director, David Foote. “We have increased the number of individual and business donors this year and many organizations have far exceeded their annual giving goal... (Full Article) |
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Yacht Club eyeing purchase
of P.O. Marine Railway |
| For the past two months, the Port Orchard Yacht Club (POYC) has been quietly negotiating with Port Orchard Marine Railway owner Hilton Smith to purchase his waterfront property, moorage, and DNR lease rights. The asking price is reportedly $2.2 million... (Full Article) |
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Olympic College Poulsbo campus dedicated |
| Olympic College Poulsbo was formally dedicated on Feb, 12. The 20-acre hillside location overlooking Liberty Bay and Mount Rainier has been ten years in the making and Olympic College Poulsbo students and staff members were eager to show off their beautiful new campus, which has received such enthusiastic support... (Full Article) |
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McKenna emphasizes need for
tort reform to business community |
| Attorney General Candidate Rob McKenna recently spoke to Association of Washington Business (AWB) members, laying out his election plans, and one of McKenna’s campaign focal points is bringing about tort reform... (Full Article) |
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My Turn
A band festival in Kitsap? Why not?
By Bill Bambrick |
| When I was a young man I used to play the French horn in marching bands. This has left me with a lifelong goal of doing something to support marching bands and the young musicians who play in them. Last fall I wrote about my goals in a local newspaper, and got enthusiastic expressions of interest from many citizens. But no one wanted to step up to the plate and taake charge. So I decided I would have to be the “Little Red Hen” myself... (Full Article) |
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SBA announces Washington 2004
Small Business Award winners
Business Journal publisher honored with Regional
Journalism Leadership Award and will compete nationally |
| The Seattle District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the Washington State Small Business and Leadership Award winners for 2004. Rocky Wens, President of Engineering Support Personnel in Lynnwood, was honored as this year’s Washington State Small Business Person of the Year... (Full Article) |
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New family medical clinic opens in Port Orchard |
| The Orchard Family Care Clinic, located at 3280 SE Lund Ave. Suite 9, in Port Orchard, is a full service medical clinic providing primary care services for the entire family, while specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and management of both acute and chronic illnesses... (Full Article) |
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2003 County Comprehensive Plan
changes appealed |
| The City of Bremerton, local tribes, and Port Orchard resident Jerry Harless have all filed appeals over the changes made last year to Kitsap County’s comprehensive plan with the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board... (Full Article) |
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Liberty Shores honors
2003 Employees of the Year |
| Liberty Shores Assisted Living Community and Harbor House Alzheimer’s Care Community in Poulsbo recently recognized Lupe Vannaxay and Winnie Tanare as the Employees of the Year for 2003. Both employees will be honored at the annual awards luncheon ceremony of the Washington Healthcare Association Peninsula Chapter 1... (Full Article) |
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The Green Spot
Well it’s just Water!
By Rick Courson |
| Are you one of the many bottled water users? According to a study on the EPAs web site you are paying $2.29 or more per gallon compared to a penny a gallon from the tap. The highest reason listed was convenience... (Full Article) |
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Gov. Locke appoints Spearman
to Superior Court post |
| Gov. Gary Locke recently appointed Bainbridge Island attorney Ted Spearman to the Kitsap County Superior Court. He will replace Judge Terry McCluskey, who is retiring after seven years on the bench... (Full Article) |
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State Supreme Court reverses
annexation decision |
| The Washington Supreme Court unanimously reversed itself and upheld the “petition method” of annexation as constitutional in Grant County FPD No. 5 v. City of Moses Lake. The petition method allows owners with 60 percent of the value of assessed land to petition for annexation into city limits... (Full Article) |
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Mor-In Store opens in Poulsbo |
| Mor-In Store is a new shop located in downtown Poulsbo at 18827 Front Street. It features hand-selected imported exotic pottery, available in a wide variety of colors, sizes and shapes to compliment your home’s interior and exterior... (Full Article) |
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DeGard announces candidacy
for 23rd District House seat |
| Kingston resident Dr. Paulette DeGard, Executive Director of the Industry Cluster Institute in Silverdale, recently announced her candidacy for State Representative in the 23rd District. She will run as a Republican for the seat currently held by Phil Rockefeller... (Full Article) |
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Credit Repair: Simply a scam |
You see the advertisements in newspapers, on TV, and on the Internet. You hear them on the radio. You get fliers in the mail.
Do yourself a favor and save your money. Only time, a conscious effort, and a personal debt repayment plan will improve your credit report... (Full Article) |
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Craig donates $3 million to Community College |
| Cuba Craig, president and CEO of American Financial Services (AFS), the largest not-for-profit credit counseling agency in the country, presented to the board of North Seattle Community College Foundation a check for $3 million... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Bank employees mark milestones |
| Kitsap Bank has announced the milestone anniversaries of two long-term employees, Betsy Pentz and Kevin Geister... (Full Article) |
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The Arts
Amy Burnett soon to open
“Made in Bremerton Store” |
| Amy Burnett will be opening a new Bremerton business, which will be adjacent to her art gallery on Pacific Avenue. The business will be called the “Made in Bremerton Store.” Area crafts people will provide the products sold. In many cases a Bremerton theme will be showcased... (Full Article) |
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Group Health names new medical director |
| Hugh Straley, MD, has officially been named the new medical director of Group Health Cooperative, as well as president of its multispecialty medical group, Group Health Permanente (GHP). In that position, Straley will partner with Group Health President and CEO Cheryl Scott to provide leadership in the areas of health care delivery... (Full Article) |
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2004 online voting project cancelled |
| Secretary of State Sam Reed recently announced that America’s 2004 online voting project for military and overseas citizens has been cancelled by the United States Department of Defense... (Full Article) |
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Prowse makes donation to the
Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Club |
| Brenda Prowse, broker/owner of Brenda Prowse Properties, Inc., in Poulsbo, recently presented the Poulsbo Rotary Club with a check for $2660 during a club meeting. The funds have been designated to benefit the club’s Domestic Violence Transition House project... (Full Article) |
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WalkAmerica set for April 24 |
| The March of Dimes 2004 WalkAmerica will take place on April 24. The event begins at 9 a.m., with registration and team photos starting at 8:30 a.m. The walk starts and finishes at Ridgetop Junior High School in Silverdale... (Full Article) |
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Pacific Electric: New company, new location |
Page Gunter, former co-owner of Pacific Electric Company, has announced that she has formed a new company, Pacific Electric Service, Inc.
The new business is located at 2810 Kitsap Way in Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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Krueger celebrates 25 years with Kitsap Bank
Senior VP sets his sights on a new challenge |
| Kitsap/Olympic Bank recently announced the appointment of Larry Krueger to the position of Senior Vice President/ Chief Audit Executive. He previously served as the bank’s SVP of Operations... (Full Article) |
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9th Annual Garden Show & Sale |
| The Soroptimist International of Greater North Kitsap announced the date of March 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for its 9th Annual Garden Show & Sale. It will be held at Poulsbo Junior High school located on Hostmark Street... (Full Article) |
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Impressions signs Conoco Phillips |
| The Impressions Group, Inc. Of Poulsbo has executed a three year contract to provide promotional marketing, warehousing and distribution services to Conoco Phillips, Inc., parent company of Union 76, Circle K and Brown Bear Car Wash franchises... (Full Article) |
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Power will always be on
at the Clearwater Casino |
| When the lights and power go out in Kitsap County this winter, the place to go for a warm, fully lighted environment with good, hot food and something fun to do is the Clearwater Casino in Suquamish... (Full Article) |
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KPS payments now accepted at Kitsap Bank |
| KPS Health Plans announced that it has reached an agreement with Kitsap Bank, allowing KPS customers to now make their payments at all Kitsap Bank branches, including at the drive up windows... (Full Article) |
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CFA Northwest Mortgage Professionals
sponsoring tax seminar |
| After speaking to more than 2,500 real estate agents and other self-employed individuals last year, Marianne Kingman, tax attorney and lecturer, is back with a new seminar updated with the latest tax codes for the 2004 tax season... (Full Article) |
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B.I. Professionals breakfast set for March 11 |
| The Bainbridge Island Professionals Breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. Thurs., March 11 at Doc’s Marina Grill... (Full Article) |
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Kruse-Buckingham named
Administrative Director |
| Pamela Kruse-Buckingham of Bremerton has been named administrative director of the Kitsap County Historical Society Museum... (Full Article) |
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B.I. Chamber looking for nominations |
| May is the month when the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce honors its Business Person or Couple of the Year... (Full Article) |
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West Sound Workforce names DeFord
as Employee of the Month |
| West Sound Workforce has selected Jessica DeFord as employee of the month for January... (Full Article) |
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Snow to address SKBN |
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South Kitsap Business Networking (www.skbn.org) is sponsoring a breakfast talk featuring Bainbridge Island coach, and speaker Patrick Snow, author of the book, Creating your own Destiny. His topic is “Advertising or Marketing, Which Works... (Full Article) |
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Paula Hinzman named employee of the year |
| Olympic Family Practice recently honored Nurse Paula R. Hinzman, as Employee of the Year for 2003. She is in charge of the back office for the busy medical practice in Bremerton and has been with Olympic Family Practice for 15 years. |
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Local author releases new book |
Bainbridge Island author John Woods has written a new book on relationships, “The Way We Love – 105 truths on the path to intimacy.”
Zen ‘n’ ink, publisher of Wood’s book, has launched a web site to offer this and other works, including posters, audiotapes and CDs. The web site is www.lovingpower.com. |
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Local author surpasses 40,000 copies
of book sold
“Unhappy at Work” seminar scheduled in Bremerton |
Patrick Snow, author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur, has just released the fourth edition book, “Creating Your Own Destiny.”
The seminar “Creating your own destiny” will be held Feb. 9 at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel in Bremerton from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $15 for advance reservation or $20 at the door. For more information or to register call (800) 951-7721 or visit www.CreateYourOwnDestiny.com. |
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Arnold & Associates celebrate 10 years |
Arnold & Associates announced that it has just completed 10 years in business. Established in January of 1994, Fred and Janet Arnold have steadily grown and expanded their consulting business specializing in assisting businesses through the maze of safety/health and environmental compliance regulations.
Arnold & Associates can be reached at (360) 697-5836 or via email at arnoldandassoc@earthlink.net. |
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Anchor Chiropractic grand opening
at new location |
Space at Anchor Chiropractic in Kingston has been getting a bit tight. The solution: a simple “adjustment” – pick up and move to the building next door.
Dr. Thomas Lamar hosted an open house on Feb. 16th for the grand opening of the new location in Kingston’s bustling Health Services Center at the corner of Barber Cut-off and West Kingston Road.
Anchor Chiropractic can be reached at (360) 297-8111. |
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Mayer joins EHL Insurance |
Edgren Hecker & Lemmon (EHL) Insurance, located in Poulsbo, recently announced the hiring of Jason Mayer, CPCU, CIC as their new marketing manager and commercial producer.
Mayer joins EHL Insurance with 10 years experience in the insurance industry. Most recently, he spent 8 years with Safeco Insurance Companies as a sales professional. Mayer can be reached at (360) 779-4448 or via email at jason@ehlinsurance.com. |
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Kenny offers chainsaw carving classes |
George Kenny, known locally for his chainsaw works of art, will offer two levels of training in the art. The one day introductory class will teach the basics of safety and carving design. Kenny will demonstrate step by step the actions and tools needed to make and preserve a bear or eagle chainsaw carving.
The advanced class is a four day course to help students become Certified Chainsaw Carvers. Kenny will work with the students in a studio environment where they will finish the course by creating a chainsaw carving to take home with them.
Class prices are reasonable and the carvings students create could be sold through the school. Reach Kenny at (360) 710-5250. |
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Wade Zinn Physical Therapy opens in Bremerton |
Wade Zinn Physical Therapy recently announced the opening of its second physical therapy office in Bremerton. Located in the Olympic Professional Building at 2600 Cherry Avenue, the office opened for business the last week in January. Referrals are now being accepted.
Wade Zinn Physical Therapy can be reached in Poulsbo at the Poulsbo Athletic Club at (360) 697-7710 or in Bremerton at (360) 792-5994. |
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New accounting and tax service debuts in P.O. |
A new, affordable accounting and tax service has opened, Dawn M. Jake, CPA Inc. Jake is a resident of Port Orchard and has 5 years experience in accounting.
The office is located in the Greenwood Building at Kitsap & Cline. For appointments call (360) 874-0404. |
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Eagle Harbor Books featured
in Sunset Magazine |
Eagle Harbor Book Company and owner Morley Horder led off an article in the January issue of Sunset Magazine under the heading “It’s Raining Books – Little bookstores thrive in northwest Washington.”
While the profit margin can be painfully small, Horder notes, the island community cherishes books; the company is three times the size it was when he bought it in 1997. |
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Daigle Design captures three national awards |
Honors from American Corporate Identity’s 2003 annual contest were recently announced, and Daigle Design, located on Bainbridge Island, was among the recipients, with three awards for design.
Two awards were for logo work and package design of coffee cups created for Simon’s, an espresso restaurant located in Seattle. The third award was for a logo created for Salmon Run House, a vacation getaway on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Daigle Design can be reached at (206) 842-5356. |
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Krafsky honored by Liberty Bay Auto |
| Liberty Bay Auto Center has named service advisor, Dave Krafsky as its January Employee of the Month. Krafsky’s knowledge and expertise on auto service combined with his great customer service skills are a few of the reasons he has earned employee of the month. |
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Olympic Surgical hosts seminar |
Olympic Surgical Associates, located in Port Orchard, hosted a continuing education seminar for local dentists. Representative of Zimmer Dental, manufacturers of implants for permanent tooth replacement, and Consult-Pro, a computer software design company, spoke to over a dozen doctors and staff.
The seminar included topics on implant placement and restoration, as well as integration of digital animation into patient treatment planning.
For more information contact Olympic Surgical Associates at (360) 895-0588 or www.olympicsurgical.com. |
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