Applied Technical Systems (ATS) has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent for an innovative cellular-like data model to describe and relate complex data structures, perform distributed data analytics and find similar data based on like connections and attributes. The patent was issued as US Patent No. 8,069,188.

When asked to describe the value of the patent to ATS, co-author Bryan Tower stated, “Since we applied for the patent in early 2008, ATS has implemented this engine in a variety of applications that need to analyze complex data relationships.” read more »

Dr. Holly Christy announced that as of Oct. 1, Element 7 Wellness clinic had moved to a larger facility, located at 1100 Madison Avenue North on Bainbridge Island. This new space will enable Dr. Christy to add a second doctor to its team, expand its IV therapy services, and provide a larger over-the-counter pharmacy.

Additionally, more space will allow the clinic to begin developing a long-term vision of incorporating seven elements of health into one location. read more »

Bay Hay and Feed made it to the Washington Green 50 list of the most sustainably operated companies and organizations in Washington State as announced by the Seattle Business magazine at the recent awards ceremony. The keynote speaker Ben Packard, Starbucks’ vice president of global responsibility, challenged the Washington’s business community to “take your sustainability efforts to a new level” to meet rising environmental challenges.

The goal of the Green Washington Awards is to identify and honor those companies read more »

Help the SBA recognize outstanding leaders in the small business community. Any individual or organization dedicated to the support of the small business community, including, but not limited to, trade and professional associations and business organizations may submit nominations. A company/owner may self-nominate. SBA’s size standards (www.sba.gov/size) apply in defining a business as small. read more »

Debbie Macomber will be signing her latest book, “1105 Yakima Street,” at the Kitsap County Historical Society Museum on Friday, Oct. 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Museum is located at 280 4th Street in downtown Bremerton. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the signing. This event is a fundraiser for the Historical Society and is free to the public.

“1105 Yakima Street” is the 11th book in the popular Cedar Cove series which started more than a decade ago with “16 Lighthouse Road.” The community of Cedar Cove is loosely based on Port Orchard. read more »

In an effort to promote wellness and disease prevention to the senior community members, Silverdale Fitness will began offering SilverSneakers Fitness Program on Sept. 1.

SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading social support and exercise program designed to improve seniors’ well-being and health. This program partners with several major health plans across the United States to deliver the SilverSneakers Fitness Program to its Medicare group retiree members at no additional cost. read more »

Hockett & Olsen Automotive, in conjunction with Benchmark Automotive & Tire in Kingston, is providing a fun forum to learn some practical vehicle maintenance advice for busy drivers. This particular seminar will be focused to help scouts earn a merit badge. The girl Scouts call it the Car Sense badge. As part of the AC Delco “Knowledge is Power” program, this free seminar, to be held Oct. 22 at 1278 Ferncliff Avenue (times vary depending on reservations), is designed to better acquaint busy drivers with vehicle maintenance needs and provide the information required to take charge of vehicle service needs with knowledge and confidence. read more »

Donald Logan, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will be hosting a coffee club at 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday Sept. 28 and the fourth Wednesday each month at Edward Jones, located at 2416 NW Myhre Road in Silverdale.

The coffee club is an informal gathering whereby Edward Jones financial advisors provide an update on the stock market and the economy in a relaxed environment. read more »

Popcorn Chef has been invited to place its product in the VIP/Celebrity Gift Bag for the 32nd Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in New York on Sept. 26.

The News and Documentary Emmy Awards are annually attended by more than 1,000 television and news media industry executives, news and documentary producers and journalists. Emmy Awards are presented in 41 categories, including Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, Outstanding Interview, and Best Documentary, among others.