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Chris Rieland
Escrow: A female dominated business
By Charles Bermant |
| Chris Rieland doesn’t think that women in business have a particularly hard row to hoe. She’s not felt any discrimination in this area. As president and CEO of Pacific NW Title in Silverdale, she’s observed the increasing trend of single women as homebuyers. And the days when a husband was the signer and the woman the co-signer are long gone... (Full Article) |
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Home maintenance and repair for women |
| You’ll feel great doing it for yourself and saving money! Learn home maintenance and repair from professionals Lori Leite, owner or Woman’s Work Construction and Landscaping and Suzanne Miller of Lowe’s. All classes will be a mixture of hands-on and discussion. Attendees will work with a variety of tools and materials, so they should come in work clothes and bring their questions... (Full Article) |
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Genna Johnson
Passion for her art drives her success
By Marie E. Buckner |
| Operating a successful home-based business is the dream of many and Genna Johnson of Genna Graphics knows how to do it. With over 20 years experience in the graphic design industry, her business is continually expanding due to her passion and creativity, which are easily expressed through her work. “I love my business, my clients, and my community,” Johnson passionately stated when asked her reasons for success... (Full Article) |
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Debbie Brainerd
Helping each of us learn by doing
By Larry Sivitz |
| An age-old axiom states that “there are those who do, and there are those who teach.” But in the new age of interactive, experiential learning, the most important, emerging school of thought is to teach by doing. Research has confirmed that what students actually experience (as opposed to what they read or write) has the greatest affect on their development... (Full Article) |
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Maribeth Lovelace
Making a difference, one student at a time
By Charles Bermant |
| Public schools are in crisis, with not enough funding to properly educate all students or provide individualized attention to student needs. But frustrated parents have at least one additional solution — to enroll a student into the Sylvan Learning Center to compensate for what the public schools are unable to provide... (Full Article) |
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Sheri Watson
Networking Island Commerce
By Larry Sivitz |
| No man is an island (which is, after all, why this is a special-focus “Women in Business” report), but lifelong Bainbridge Island resident and current Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce President, Sherry Watson, could easily lay claim to the title of island business native... (Full Article) |
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Jacqui Curtiss
Building a real estate brand name in South Kitsap |
| Every ship needs a captain. At the John L. Scott Real Estate office in Port Orchard, skipper Jacqui Curtiss is at the helm. Curtiss took over the Port Orchard office in 1987. At that time, there were 12 agents working at the relatively new office. There are currently 37 employees working at the office located adjacent to Starbucks on Lund Avenue... (Full Article) |
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Ann Knight
Concern for the environment is what drives Knight
By Marie E. Buckner |
| Passion and commitment are the cornerstones of a successful businessperson. Talk with Ann Knight of Bainbridge Island’s TimberGrass, and a strong sense of environmental concern is conveyed. Her firm makes and sells bamboo flooring and paneling. After a simple discussion, you will come away with a newfound knowledge of the benefits of renewal resources as compared to traditionally used resources... (Full Article) |
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Kathleen Barrentes
Bringing the bay back to life
By Larry Sivitz |
| If the historic saga of North Kitsap’s Liberty Bay — specifically how the Poulsbo waterway is slowly being restored to a healthy, pollution-free ecosystem — was made into a major motion picture, then Kathleen Barrantes would certainly play a starring role. Indeed, this active environmentalist whose “credits” also include microbiologist, author, teacher, digital photographer, parent, and waterfront home owner, would deserve to take home “Best Supporting Actor” honors for her local, grassroots efforts... (Full Article) |
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Shannon Childs
A triathlete in the arenas of business,
government and community
By Larry Sivitz |
| Representing Kitsap county’s leading software development firm in the high tech marketing arena is one thing. Representing Seattle’s diverse constituency groups in the United States Congress is another, and cultivating a knowledge base of talent inside the West Sound Consortium of high school teachers and students is still a third... (Full Article) |
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Mary Gentry
“Bankers hours” set Gentry’s course
By Marie E. Buckner |
| It’s no secret in the business world that an office’s atmosphere is a reflection of its manager’s personality. Nowhere is this more noticeable than at the Port Orchard branch of Kitsap Community Federal Credit Union (KCFCU). Upon entering this venue one immediately notices the helpfulness of employees and the true sense of caring exhibited by everyone working there... (Full Article) |
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Stay-at-home moms make money with computers |
| Thanks to the Internet there’s a new way to make money with your computer. You might be surprised at all the different services you could offer and still be a stay-at-home mom... (Full Article) |
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KCFCU names Harper Employee of the Quarter |
| Kitsap Community Federal Credit Union (KCFCU) has named Jackie Harper as its most recent employee of the quarter. Harper as been with KCFCU for seven years and works as a financial service representative in the call center. Her duties include processing loan applications, transactions and providing general information to the membership by telephone... (Full Article) |
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Woman of Achievement nominees sought |
| The YWCA of Kitsap County is now accepting nominations for its 13th Anniversary, Woman of Achievement Luncheon, scheduled for Tuesday April 23 at the Trident Ballroom at Naval Submarine Base Bangor. Tickets are $30 each and go on sale March 11. All proceeds benefit YWCA programs... (Full Article) |
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Celebrating with bagels and pizza |
| One World Bagel & Pizza Co. and One World Catering is celebrating two years on Bremerton’s “hippest corner,” Washington and Burwell... (Full Article) |
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Expanding Your Horizons event set |
| The 2002 Expanding Your Horizons conference, a science and mathematics program targeted to fifth through eighth grade girls, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at Olympic College’s Bremer Student Center... (Full Article) |
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Hormone replacement therapy class offered |
| Poulsbo Drug Store is offering a women’s health class on Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy on March 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Poulsbo Library Community Meeting Room. Attendees should use the parking entrance on lower level... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap offers many recreation opportunities for seniors
By Marie E. Buckner |
| With so many recreation activities and options available throughout our plentiful county, there is no reason for anyone to become a couch potato at any age. In addition to recreation opportunities open to all ages, individuals aged 55 and over have some specifically geared towards them. What is available for this group? Where can more information be found... (Full Article) |
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Adapting when illness strikes
By Charles Bermant |
| As the so-called “greatest generation” edges into old age and the baby boomers follow close behind, this once invincible group is forced into slow down mode. And while contracting a debilitating condition is a life changing experience, those connected to the newly diseased face some changes of their own... (Full Article) |
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The cost of long-term care: Are you prepared to pay?
By Theresa Korpela |
| Most people know about the type of health insurance that pays doctor and hospital bills, yet few of us know about insurance that provides long-term care in a nursing home or at home... (Full Article) |
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Employers seek affordable benefits
to help “working caregivers”
By Robert E. O’Toole, President, Informed Decisions, Inc. |
| The aging of the baby boomers, the largest generation in American history, has arrived. The oldest “boomers” turn 55 this year. With more than 70 million people born between 1946 and 1964, that’s a lot of 55th birthday parties-one every seven seconds for the next 20 years. Besides accepting more personal responsibility to plan for their own aging, they need to become much more proactive in preparing for their aging parents. And so will their employers... (Full Article) |
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Seniors have a wide variety of living choices
By Barbara Pearson
Director of Marketing, Encore Communities |
| Each month, 800,000 people turn 65, according to a new National Institute on Aging report. This new publication predicts that the pace of global aging will continue well into the 21st century. During the 20th century, the number of persons in the United States under age 65 has tripled. At the same time, the number aged 65 or over has jumped by a factor of 11! We’re living longer... (Full Article) |
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Breaking down the communication barriers
What’s new in Hearing Aids
By Megan Nightingale, M.S., Audiologist,
President, Peninsula Hearing Inc. |
| Hearing Aids just keep getting better and better. Five years have passed since the introduction of digital hearing aids to the market. When first introduced, they were touted as being the device that would enable every hearing impaired person to reach their full hearing potential! While certainly an improvement over conventional hearing aids, they were not without problems and they were, in a word, expensive... (Full Article) |
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Congress provides a tax credit for
starting a new retirement plan this year |
| Businesses without a retirement plan could be eligible for up to $500 in tax credits for establishing a new plan. Starting in 2002, Congress with help pay the start up costs for three years... (Full Article) |
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Health, fitness and wellness as a senior citizen
By Jaclyn Henderson |
| Senior years bring new health and fitness concerns, which can be easily addressed. You can ask your medical provider specific questions, and then surf the web to find some helpful senior sites. Consider attending senior fitness classes at your nearby community or fitness center, or practice at-home instructional audiotapes or videos for wellness, in the privacy of your home... (Full Article) |
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Entertainment options for seniors in Kitsap
By Marie E. Buckner |
| Entertainment options throughout Kitsap are numerous and depend on what one’s desire is. Making it even more appealing is the fact that many offer individuals of the 55+ age group diversity and economy to enrich their lives to an even fuller extent... (Full Article) |
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Seniors can find fun at the YMCA |
| The Kitsap Family YMCA offers numerous recreational and exercise opportunities for seniors, including swimming, specialized exercise classes, easy to use exercise machines, aerobics and cycling. There’s also an indoor walking/running track plus a hot tub, sauna and steam room. The facility also boasts a qualified staff to assist seniors on starting a basic workout routine... (Full Article) |
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Listing of senior centers in Kitsap |
| Senior centers, located throughout Kitsap, include: Bainbridge Island at (206) 842-1616, Bremerton at (360) 478-5357, Givens... (Full Article) |
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