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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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Ed Stern joins Paladin Data Systems |
| Poulsbo-based Paladin Data Systems Corporation recently announced it has hired long time Kitsap County resident Ed Stern as a Financial Analyst working in the area of Public and Government Relations... (Full Article) |
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Suquamish Tribe reelects Forsman and Holt |
| The Suquamish Tribe General Council reelected Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and Tribal Secretary Linda Holt at its annual meeting held at Kiana Lodge. The voters chose Forsman over challenger Bennie Armstrong and Holt over challengers Roger Contraro, Mark Crowell and Jim Boure. Forsman and Holt will serve 3 year terms... (Full Article) |
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Martha & Mary board names interim CEO |
| The Martha & Mary Board of Trustees has appointed Bill Brueggemann as the organization’s Interim CEO. Brueggemann has served on the Martha & Mary Board for eight years... (Full Article) |
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Richmond announces he’ll challenge Dicks |
| Paul Richmond, a Port Townsend media producer and attorney, made a formal announcement concerning his candidacy for seat in the 6th Congressional District, the seat currently held by Representative Norm Dicks (D-Belfair), on March 18. Like Dicks, Richmond will be running as a Democrat.
For more information regarding Richmond’s declaration, he can be reached at (360) 379-5575 or richmond4congress@yahoo.com.
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Bozeman makes the national news |
| Bremerton Mayor Cary Bozeman recently did an interview with NBC News with Brian Williams. The national newscast, the most-watched in the nation, aired on March 24.
The subject of the segment was how the national financial down turn has impacted new downtown condominiums sales, and the continuing revitalization and redevelopment of older downtown areas. Only three cities across the country were interviewed for the story.
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Bemrose earns GRI |
| Andee Bemrose of Windermere Real Estate’s Port Orchard office, recently earned the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. |
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Abrams replaces Hager at Wet Apple Media |
| Marcia Abrams has taken over the public relations department at Wet Apple Media. She replaces Amy Hager, who has relocated to Washington D.C... (Full Article) |
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Doan Joins KMHS |
| Rochelle Doan has joined Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) as director of development and community relations. She comes to KMHS from the Kitsap County Behavioral Health Alliance (KCBHA) where she served as coordinator. In that position she was responsible for facilitating the Alliance vision of broader access to behavioral health services and expanding local crisis triage capacity... (Full Article) |
Kitsap Bank recognizes
Employee of the Quarter |
| Kitsap Bank recently announced that Debbie Lemalu has been named Employee of the fourth Quarter for 2007. She has been with the bank for over 20 years and currently serves as mortgage assistant in Gig Harbor.
Lemalu was recognized for her diligent service to customers and attention to detail. “Debbie is a great team player and a true professional,” stated Linda Smith, executive vice president and credit administrator, “We are pleased to recognize her efforts by naming her the Employee of the fourth Quarter.”
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Home Tech employees
receive updated training |
| Home Tech. Wiring, Inc. employees Robert Casey and Mike Magneson recently attended training provided by Universal Remote. Training focused on programming the latest in technology, including the new full color LCD display remote. |
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Kaufman promoted at Frontier Bank |
| Frontier Bank recently announced that Ed Kaufman has been promoted to loan officer. He works at the bank’s Bainbridge Island office.
Kaufman has been in banking for two years and is active in the Bainbridge Island community. He serves as co-chair/treasurer for the Bainbridge Island Chinese Connection and treasurer for the Bainbridge Island Youth Soccer Club.
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Jackson celebrates 13 years in business |
| Mallory Jackson, owner of Custom Picture Framing in downtown Port Orchard, will be celebrating thirteen years in business this month. She offers museum quality custom framing, shadow boxing, and matting. “I can look at several different items and do the layout,” said Jackson about her work... (Full Article) |
Soroptimists honor 2007
Richardson Award winner |
| Seventeen year old Amber Hoak of Poulsbo is the recipient of Soroptimists 2007 Violet Richardson Award, which recognizes young women between the ages of 14 and 17 for volunteer service to their communities... (Full Article) |
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Sell earns AAMS professional designation |
| Angela Sell of the financial services firm Edward Jones’ Silverdale office has achieved the professional designation of Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS). Those who complete the AAMS program, pass a final exam and sign a code of ethics and disclosure form earn the AAMS designation. Reach Sell at (360) 698-7408. |
Dotson new wellness director
at Ashley Gardens of Bremerton |
| Ashley Gardens of Bremerton, an Alzheimer’s and dementia care community, has named Beth Dotson as wellness director. Dotson will assess and monitor residents’ medical conditions, supervise care giving and assist residents with the challenges of cognitive impairment. She earned a degree in nursing from Olympic College in Bremerton and has worked in senior health care for more than seven years.
Ashley Gardens at Bremerton is located at 3231 Pine Road. For more information call (360) 478-7277.
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Weedin aces risk management course |
| Dan Weedin, of Toro Insurance Consultants, has successfully completed and passed the Certified Risk Managers (CRM) Analysis of Risk course. He already holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.
Reach Weedin at (360) 697-1058, dan@ToroIC.com, or www.ToroIC.com.
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Liberty Shores honors
2007 Employees of the Year |
| Liberty Shores Assisted Living Community and Harbor House Alzheimer’s Care Community in Poulsbo recently recognized Betsy Knauff and Angela Baker as the Employees of the Year 2007.
Knauff has been working as a licensed practical nurse at Harbor House, while Baker is employed as a cook/dietary associate at Liberty Shores for the past six years.
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Foss joins Home Tech Wiring |
| Home Tech Wiring, Inc. recently welcomed Mark Foss to its team. Reach Foss and Home Tech Wiring at (360) 340-8468 or www.homtechwiringinc.com. |
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Summit Chiropractic adds wellness coach |
| Summit Chiropractic recently welcomed Tami Close, health and wellness coach. She specializes in simple stress release techniques, and helps clients create a daily strategy designed to promote balance. Reach Close at (360) 710-4698. |
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American Marine Bank welcomes Chip Hicks |
| American Marine Bank (AMB) recently welcomed Chip Hicks as a wealth advisor in its trust and wealth management division. Hicks will work from the home office on Winslow Way and schedule time at AMB’s network of eleven offices. He will offer a broad array of investment services to current and potential bank customers... (Full Article) |
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Helenberg joins West Sound Workforce |
| West Sound Workforce recently welcomed Linda Helenberg, who has joined the firm as the client relations representative... (Full Article) |
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AMI adds new radiologist |
| Advanced Medical Imaging (AMI) recently announced that it has added a new radiologist, Dr. Ruben Krishnananthan, who is board certified in radiology and nuclear medicine by the American Board of Radiology... (Full Article) |
Drug Court Manager earns
national certification |
| Kitsap County Drug Court Manager Cherie Lusk has successfully completed the certified Court Management Program through the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management. The two-phase program, designed for mid-level court managers interested in further developing their leadership skills, also effectively serves as a stepping-stone into the ICM Court Executive Development Program... (Full Article) |
Northwoods Lodge names
Employee of the Month |
| Euray Pabey is Northwoods Lodge Employee of the Month for November 2007. Pabey is well respected by his peers and loved by residents and their family members. He has received multiple letters of appreciation and is an excellent mentor for new staff. |
Allstate agent recognized
for five years service |
| Allstate Insurance Company recently recognized agent Joyce Cherry of Silverdale for her five years of service at Allstate. “We are very fortunate to have Joyce as a part of the Allstate family,” said Michelle Lee, field vice president of Allstate’s Northwest Region. “This is certainly a milestone for Joyce, who has made great contributions to Allstate and has become an intricate part of the Silverdale community. We wish Joyce continued success.”
As a part of the Allstate Milestone Achievement program, Allstate agents receive a plaque of recognition honoring their contributions and service of five years or more.
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Encore Communities honors employees |
| Encore Communities recently announced that Ellen Clark has been named Employee of the Month for October, 2007. She has served with Northwoods Lodge Rehabilitation as a physical therapist for yhe past two and a half years.
Also, Laura Anthony has been named Employee of the Quarter for Clearbrook Inn, Encore’s 24-hour Assisted Living facility. She has been with Encore Communities for over eight years.
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Jeannee Renee Salon adds
stylists, cosmetic technician |
| Jeannee Renee Salon in Old Town Silverdale has added three new professionals. Patty Loerger and Mercy Rannells, master designers. Both have over 13 years of hair styling experience. Lisa Scatena brings over six years experience as a permanent cosmetic technician to the salon. |
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New staff member at West Sound Workforce |
| Nicole Y. Miller has joined West Sound Workforce as a Kitsap County staffing and recruitment specialist. Miller has several years of human resource experience and most recently worked as a human resource coordinator in Chicago. Her strengths in recruiting for accounting, CPA and bookkeeping candidates as well as her payroll and benefits experience were key to joining the West Sound Workforce team... (Full Article) |
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Wet Apple Media welcomes new designer |
| Wet Apple Media, publishers of the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal and WestSound Home & Garden magazine, recently welcomed Carrie Tilton to its team, as a graphic designer... (Full Article) |
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DeGroot joins Art Anderson Associates |
| Art Anderson Associates recently hired Michelle DeGroot as a senior marine designer. DeGroot’s background includes 10 years of AutoCAD experience and spans a number of marine-related design disciplines. She has specific experience working for marine industry employers, including marine design, training of CAD operators and development of CAD standards. |
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Ignacio named Employee of the Third Quarter |
| Kitsap Bank recently announced that Lisa Ignacio has been named Employee of the Third Quarter. A customer service representative at Kitsap Bank’s Central Kitsap branch, Ignacio was specifically recognized for her positive attitude and continually meeting customers’ expectations. “Lisa plays a major role in the successful operations of the Central Kitsap Branch,” stated John Barmuta, senior vice president/retail banking officer, “She also is a great team player who is highly skilled in motivating and training her colleagues.” |
MultiCare welcomes new
internal medicine physician |
| Jeffrey D. Hooper, DO, a board certified specialist in internal medicine, has joined the MultiCare Medical Group in Gig Harbor and will be seeing patients at the new MultiCare Gig Harbor Medical Park. He will offer a full range of medical services as well as same- and next-day appointments, 24-hour prescription refills, appointment scheduling and test results through the secure online site.
Reach Dr. Hooper at (253) 530-8000.
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Springer signs on
with Modern Collision Rebuild |
| Don Springer has recently joined the Modern Collision Rebuild team as an automotive technician in its full service mechanical repair shop. Springer brings a full spectrum of knowledge on domestic and foreign vehicles. His specialties are electrical and computer diagnosis. |
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Allbee earns Topper Club status with Farmers |
| For the third year in a row, Debra Linn Allbee has been recognized by Farmers Insurance Group as being among the top 10 percent of Farmers Agents nationwide in sales and customer service, attaining “Topper Club” status.
Allbee is a third generation owner of the Poulsbo Farmers Insurance Agency, having taken it over when her father, Larry Linn, retired after serving the community for 20 years as an agent. The agency offers Tagalog and Spanish speaking services and is next door to the downtown Poulsbo Post Office.
For more information visit www.farmersagent.com/dallbee.
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Harrel Joins KMHS as 24-hour service director |
| Ian Harrel has joined Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) as director of 24-hour services. Harrel comes to KMHS from Behavioral Health Resources in Olympia where he served as program manager for emergency services since 2005. In that position he was responsible for program oversight and clinical supervision for 24-hour community mental health crisis programs in Thurston and Mason counties. In his new position, Harrel, who has over 12 years of mental health experience, will provide oversight for all adult 24-hour services at KMHS including the adult inpatient unit, Burwell House and the crisis response team, as well as the Older Adults program. |
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