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Peoples Bank promotes Goodrich in Poulsbo |
| Peoples Bank recently announced that Venita Goodrich has been promoted to Business Banking Officer at the Bank’s Poulsbo office at 21505 Market Place NW in Olhava... (Full Article) |
Peninsula Prosthodontics
announces new addition |
| Peninsula Prosthodontics, located at 19365 7th Ave. NE, Suite 114, in Poulsbo, recently announced that Dr. Michael D. Brooks has joined the practice... (Full Article) |
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New executive chef takes over at Brix 25° |
| Brix 25 announced the hiring of Byrce Lamb as executive chef. Chef Lamb brings almost two decades worth of culinary experience and travel to Gig Harbor... (Full Article) |
Downey named executive chef
at Conference Center |
| The Kitsap Conference center recently announced that after four years with the facility, Ben Downey has been promoted to executive chef. Downey has been dedicated to his craft since he was in his early teens, winning third place in a national culinary competition when he was a high school student in Utah. This award, in turn, won him a full tuition scholarship at the Art Institute of Seattle. |
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Lauborough relocates practice |
| Lou-Ann Lauborough, counselor and clinical social worker in private practice, recently announced that she has moved her practice to 1521 SE Piperberry Way, Ste. 101, in Port Orchard. She will be sharing offices with counselors Sarah Boss and Annette Diehl.
Lauborough has over 21 years of clinical experience; and will continue to provide individual, family, and couple’s counseling for adults only with areas of expertise in geriatrics, disabilities, grief and loss, stress, and depression. She is a provider for Medicare as well as many other insurances, and will continue to offer home visits for those who are homebound. More information may be obtained from the website at JourneyofLife.net.
Reach Lauborough at (360) 876-5483 or LLauboroughLICSW@JourneyofLife.net.
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Bainbridge Travel names Costello
agency manager |
| Bainbridge Travel has appointed Carmen Costello agency manager. She will spearhead agency development of leisure and group travel as Bainbridge Travel becomes a separate business division from its sister, The Travel Exchange... (Full Article) |
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Pitman named Kitsap Bank Employee for Q2 |
| Kitsap Bank recently announced that Jan Pitman has been named Employee of the 2nd Quarter. Pitman was hired as a teller in 1991, and has since worked diligently up to her current position of collector/consumer loan representative. She was recognized for her selfless efforts, and demonstrating patience, tact, and courtesy to customers and employees alike. “Jan is a valuable member of the Kitsap Bank lending team,” stated Dave Basse, vice president/consumer loan manager, “She is well-known among our customers and employees for her positive attitude and respected for her professionalism.” |
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Brinton recognized in Barron’s Top 100 |
| Smith Barney recently announced that Chris Brinton has been included in the Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors in America. The list recognizes women advisors for their professionalism, success and dedication to clients. Reach Brinton at (360) 613-1985. |
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Home Tech Wiring employees ace training |
| Home Tech Wiring, Inc. recently announced that employees Robert Casey, Dave Moerler and Ken Baker completed hands-on training provided by the National Training School on Honeywell Commercial Security System.
For more information, contact the firm at (360) 340-8468 or visit www.hometechwiringing.com.
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Mulcahy earns health care
administration degree |
| Carrie Mulcahy, executive director of Ashley Gardens of Bremerton, recently earned her bachelor of science degree in health care administration from the University of Phoenix’s online program.
Ashley Gardens of Bremerton is a memory care community located at 3231 Pine Road.
Mulcahy’s health care administration degree will aid her in the oversight of the daily operations of Ashley Gardens and she is now pursuing her master’s degree in business administration and health care management.
For more information about Ashley Gardens, reach Mulcahy at (360) 478-7277.
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Jessica Jozefowicz joins Wolfe Law Offices |
| Wolfe Law Offices welcomed its newest associate attorney, Jessica Jozefowicz to its firm. She graduated from Seattle University School of Law, cum laude, and practices in the areas of personal injury, divorce, and real estate. She also does work in estate planning, including drafting wills, powers of attorney, and health directives. For more information visit www.wolfelawoffices.com. |
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New board member at Peninsula Credit Union |
| Peninsula Credit Union recently welcomed Robert Close as the newest member of its board of directors. Close resides in Union where he has been an active member of the community since 1973. He holds degrees in both Sociology and Psychology from Saint Martins University.
Close’s career has been wide-ranging. He has served as a counselor at Washington State Department of Corrections, Washington Corrections Center and Western State Hospital. Additionally, he is a small business entrepreneur and manages his real estate interests. He has also served on the MCFPD #6 board of commissioners.
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KCR welcomes Scott and Hackney to staff |
| Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) recently welcomed two new employees. Charmaine Scott has been chosen as the Director of the Employment and Training program after the retirement of former Director OJ Hogan. Prior to this position, she served as an employment supervisor and the site supervisor of the South Kitsap Family Service Center in Port Orchard at KCR for over five years... (Full Article) |
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Hopwood joins Karin Kay Properties |
| Karin Kay Properties in Bremerton recently announced that Stanton Hopwood has joined the firm. Hopwood originally choose to intern with the company prior to earning her real estate license... (Full Article) |
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Weedin added to NAHB Speakers Bureau |
| Dan Weedin, of Toro Consulting, Inc., has been added as a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Speakers Bureau... (Full Article) |
Messenger House names
Myers as Administrator |
| Terry Myers has been named as the new administrator of Messenger House Care Center, a 96 bed skilled nursing facility on Bainbridge Island.
Myers comes with an extensive background in Long Term Care industry. She has worked in the long-term health care since 1996 in many different capacities. Myers was the administrator of Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center until she accepted the invitation to join the team at Messenger House Care Center.
Myers goals for Messenger House Care Center are to become recognized as the leader of gentle care providers for long term dementia care, and the leader of geriatric rehabilitation for post acute care here on Bainbridge Island.
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Stenman joins 1st Security Bank |
| Brent Stenman has joined 1st Security Bank as senior vice president working out of the Poulsbo branch. He will be working to develop relationships with the residents and businesses on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. Stenman has over 19 years experience in the banking industry, and comes from Westsound Bank where he was senior vice president/senior commercial lender for the past four years. |
Pair recognized by the City of Port Orchard
as Employees of the Quarter |
| Donna (DJ) Phipps and Officer Beth Deatherage have been recognized by the City of Port Orchard as Employees of the Quarter for the first and second quarters of 2008. The recognition is a citywide expansion of what had previously only been done in the Public Works Department... (Full Article) |
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Cochrane joins Front Street Clinic Group |
| Karen Cochrane, M.Ed., Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Master Neurofeedback Practitioner, has joined the Front Street Clinic group... (Full Article) |
Allbee recognized by
Farmers Insurance Group |
| For the fourth year in a row, Debra Linn Allbee has been recognized by Farmers Insurance Group as being among the top 10 percent of all Farmers’ Agents nationwide in sales and customer service, attaining the company’s “Topper Club” status.
Allbee is a third generation owner of the Poulsbo Farmers Insurance Agency, formed in 1947, located next to the Poulsbo Post Office, succeeding her father Larry Linn. For more information concerning Poulsbo Farmers Insurance Agency, visit www.farmersagent.com/dallbee.
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Ashley Gardens caregivers
complete certification |
| Five caregivers and one provider from Ashley Gardens of Bremerton recently completed certification in “Dementia Specialty Training for Caregivers.”
Staff members Delza Embree, Liz Sorenson, Crystal Kindred, Rebecca Buchner, Lorie Moore and Frank Lowe completed an eight-hour training course covering dementia care topics presented by Quality Assurance Training, a Washington-based provider of continuing education.
The special training included differentiating dementia, depression, and delirium; effects of cognitive losses on communication; sexuality and dementia; drugs and dementia; working with families; and self-care for caregivers.
For more information about the specialized dementia care services offered, call (360) 478-7277.
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Moreau is Kitsap Bank Employee
of the Quarter |
| Kitsap Bank recently announced that Shana Moreau has been named Employee of the Quarter. Moreau has been with the bank for five years and currently serves as trainer. She was recognized for her work and dedication in training new employees and making them feel part of the Kitsap Bank team.
“Shana is a great asset to Kitsap Bank,” stated Marilyn Hoppen, senior vice president/human resources director, “She goes above and beyond what is expected to help employees be successful.”
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Riedrich earns 2007 Million Dollar Club Award |
| Rand Riedrich, certified business advisor for the Olympic College Small Business Development Center, was awarded the 2007 Million Dollar Club award for delivering $4,070,082 million in monetary impacts to our community. He was presented with the award at the 2008 Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network Professional Development conference.
During 2007 additional funding acquired for local businesses through the direct work of SBDC advising was over $107 million. The SBDC Lead Office awards a $1 Million Dollar Club award, a $5 Million Dollar Club award, and a $10 Million Dollar Club award to individuals whose advising impacts to the Network exceeded $1 million, $5 million, and $10 million dollars in the community they serve.
For more information, contact Wendy Miles at (360) 475-7786.
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KCCDC adds new board member |
| The Kitsap County Community Development Corporation (KCCDC) has added a new member to its board: Kathy Salazar, owner and broker of Real Estate Conexion of Kitsap County. For more information on KCCDC, contact Ruth Ann Halford, executive director, at (360) 307-4240 or kccdc.org. |
Kydd named business office manager
at Ashley Gardens |
| Ashley Gardens of Bremerton, an Alzheimer’s and dementia care community, recently promoted Elizabeth Kydd to the business office manager position. She was previously employed as the dietary manager of the community.
With more than 15 years of experience in senior health care, Kydd will oversee the human resources, accounts payable, accounts receivable and managerial duties for Ashley Gardens. Reach Ashley Gardens at (360) 478-7277.
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Robison earns Bronze Star |
| Recently Ed Robison, a civil and structural engineer who is a resident of the Key Peninsula, was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement for his service in Iraq. |
Art Anderson Associates welcomes
Adamski and Geiger |
| Art Anderson Associates recently welcomed new employees Marnie Adamski and Clinton Geiger. Adamski, a designer/drafter and Geiger, an electrical engineer, joined the consulting firm to help meet the needs of a new project... (Full Article) |
Peoples Bank promotes Shaffer
to branch manager |
| Peoples Bank recently announced that Cathy Shaffer was named branch manager of is Poulsbo office. Shaffer has 26 years of experience in financial services, 12 of which have been in bank management. As branch manager, she is responsible for directing branch operations and business development in Poulsbo... (Full Article) |
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Kenney receives US Navy Award of Excellence |
| Local Attorney, John M. Kenney, was recently presented with the Rear Admiral Hugh H. Howell Jr. Award of Excellence for outstanding meritorious service from the United States Navy.
Kenney is a Navy veteran and a Lieutenant Commander in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. In addition to the service he continues to provide to the Navy, he is a partner in the firm of Lineberry, Kenney, PLLC, which has offices in Poulsbo and Tacoma.
Kenney said, “It was an honor to receive the award and I am proud of my Naval service.”
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Jeff Rhodes named senior editor
at KNG papers |
| Jeff Rhodes, editor of the Port Orchard Independent, has been promoted to the position of senior editor at the Kitsap News Group (KNG), a division of Sound Publishing.
In his new role, Rhodes will help mentor the editors of the group’s other newspapers while also providing general editorial assistance and oversight. Rhodes has been a journalist for 27 years, and began with the Independent as a Reporter in 1995. He was promoted to editor in 2000.
Sound Publishing locally publishes the Bainbridge Island Review, North Kitsap Herald, Central Kitsap Reporter, Bremerton Patriot, Port Orchard Independent, the monthly Kingston Community News, Kitsap Free Daily, and the Northwest Navigator for the U.S. Navy.
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Bainbridge Island Chamber adds two to staff |
| The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce has brought on two local professionals to help sharpen its events and bridge the communications gap between business and government... (Full Article) |
Matthes to seek vacant
County Commission seat |
| Port Orchard resident Tim Matthes announced that he is running for the office of Kitsap County Commissioner from District 2. He is seeking to replace Jan Angel, who is leaving that office this year in her bid for State Representative... (Full Article) |
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Port Ludlow names DeSantis director of golf |
| The Resort At Port Ludlow recently brought on PGA Professional Vito DeSantis as its new director of golf. He will be responsible for the overall operations of the resort’s three, 9-hole courses... (Full Article) |
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Nancy Rees Austin joins Wolfe Law Offices |
| Wolfe Law Offices recently announced that Nancy Rees Austin has joined the firm. A graduate of the Seattle University School of Law in Tacoma, Rees is a Kitsap County native with a strong background in law and business. Prior to joining the firm, she worked for the Bremerton Housing Authority as the Housing Director.
Since graduating from law school, she has worked as an internal auditor for Nordstrom as well as owning her own firm. Her practice areas include personal injury, business formation and operations, employment, estate planning and probate, real estate and condominium law.
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Cole offers AARP-endorsed
long term care insurance |
| In 2007 AARP announced a new relationship with Genworth Life Insurance Company to provide unique long-term care planning solutions designed to meet the needs of the organization’s 39 million members. Bill Cole, who has been providing information and analysis on long-term care planning through Genworth Life for 13 years, specializes in long term care insurance, and is now authorized to offer AARP endorsed long term care insurance policies.
Reach Cole at (360) 337-2700 or wcole@wavecable.com.
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Petersen Chiropractic adds
second massage therapist |
| Jami Trout, a 2006 graduate of The Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics, joined the staff of Peterson Chiropractic in Belfair, on April 1. She is trained in various massage techniques including deep tissue treatment and is covered by most insurance companies and healthcare networks.
“We are thrilled to add someone with Jami’s skills to the practice. She has a passion for massage therapy and an appreciation of the body’s healing that takes place as a result of her care. Our patients will love her,” said Dr. Brian Petersen. The addition of a second therapist at Petersen Chiropractic will improve patient access and provide greater flexibility with scheduling in order to meet more patients’ needs. “It’s about providing greater service to our patients. That’s what we strive for — always,” added Dr. Petersen
Petersen Chiropractic is open 6 days a week and can be reached at (360) 275 – 8727.
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Simans Chiropractic welcomes new doctor |
| Simans Chiropractic and Chiropractic Lifestyle Center recently announced the addition of Dr. Sean Marcella, D.C. to its team. Dr. Marcella practiced chiropractic in the Midwest for eight years before moving to Washington in 2006. Chiropractic Lifestyle Center can be reached at (360) 373-2225. |
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