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Bremerton Brewfest will return this year BY LESLIE KELLY LKELLY@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM
Despite some talk to the contrary, the popular Bremerton Brewfest will return to downtown Bremerton this July. At a recent meeting with the Washington State Beer Commission, it was determined that the Bremerton Brewfest will be retained.
“There was discussion about moving it to Tacoma,” said Kurt Larson, director of sales and marketing for Silver City Brewery. Larson and several others representing Kitsap and Mason county beer brewers and retailers met with officials of the state beer commission on Tuesday. “What came out of that is good news.
BUSINESS BRIEFS Harrison names new board member Edward Dolle, RN, has been named to the board of directors for Harrison Medical Center. He brings 30 years of healthcare experience at agencies throughout the region. Dolle is currently district education and training director for Extendicare Health Services, Inc., and has held leadership roles at both ManorCare in Gig Harbor and Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs at Retsil. Dolle’s appointment to the board brings the board to 18 members. “Mr. Dolle brings a deep and varied background to our board,” said Scott Bosch, president and CEO of Harrison Medical Center. “As an RN, he will help provide perspective in the many ways nurses play a large and important role in the delivery of health care here at Harrison and beyond the hospital setting.” Dolle also has served in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. His volunteer service has included the American Red Cross, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management and Washington State Nurses Association.
Realtors’ Rain auction raises $2,000 More than 100 members of the Kitsap County Association of Realtors gathered in December for the annual RAIN Fund luncheon and auction. Founded in 1994 with the sole purpose of providing support to Realtor and Affiliate members who need financial assistance
due to catastrophic medical problems or devastating loss of family income, the RAIN (Realtor and Affiliate in Need) fund is supported by voluntary contributions by the membership. The annual event raised more than $2,000, according to Mike Eliason, executive director of the association. In 2013, the association gave nearly $10,000 to assist members in need, he said.
Members share spotlight in KCU’s Employee Excellence Awards Kitsap Credit Union (KCU) recently presented Belfair Branch Manager Katie Hopkins, Financial Services Representative Emma Hershberger, and Records Specialist Robert Schadt with On the Spot recognition for credit union excellence. During the ceremony, CEO Elliot Gregg, applauded past and present recipients of the award stating the importance of connecting the service oriented philosophies of the Credit Union to the everyday actions affecting its members, “It’s about you (the members). We’re here to support you. To find out what your needs are, and deliver on our promise to help you achieve more financially.” Matthew Heitland, assistant branch manager of Kitsap Credit Union’s Bainbridge Island location and three time recipient, garnered special attention as he accepted KCU’s 2013 Employee of the year award. KCU’s On the Spot award winners are peer nominated and receive a certificate of appreciation as well as paid time off.
The beer fest will stay in Bremerton.” Larson said because there was strong support from local breweries, restaurant owners and elected officials, such as Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent, the commission renewed its support for the Bremerton Brewfest. It also approved adding another beer fest to the list, that being a fall
beer fest in Tacoma. “We will continue the festival here because there’s really no place like downtown Bremerton with its views on a summer day,” Larson said. “No one has what we have there.” For diversity, the festival in Tacoma will feature autumn brews, such a pumpkin beers, he said. Additionally, the
Bremerton Brewfest will work to add more beer offerings and enhance the festival with more marketing and exposure to bring more visitors to Bremerton, Larson said. “This is all really good for local breweries,” he said. “And it’s good for our local economy as well. The bottom line is that we get to keep our festival in Bremerton.”
This will be the fourth year for the festival. It drew more than 2,900 attendees last year. It’s top draw was its first year when 3,900 attended. Larson said with additional beer makers involved this coming year, and with more marketing, he hopes attendance will top 4,000. The date for this year’s event is July 12.
Bremerton gets pot applications BY KEVAN MOORE KMOORE@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM
The City of Bremerton has reviewed and forwarded seven license applications for marijuana production to the Liquor Control Board. So far, the city has not reviewed any applications for retail sales. “The Liquor Control Board has the final say,” said Allison Daniels, a city planner. “They can approve or disapprove the application, but will weigh the city’s recommendation heavily.” Bremerton, for the most part, has taken a hands-
off role when it comes to marijuana. “We’re not going to go and add any additional regulations into our code,” Daniels said. “If you want to do retail, T-shirts or cannabis, you can, it just comes down to zoning.” As such, Daniels said that producers and distributors would be limited to industrial areas of the city. The state is also requiring all facilities to be at least 1,000 feet from schools, day cares and parks. According to the Liquor Control Board website, several applications with Bremerton addresses, some of which are outside
of city limits, have been filed. The complete list of Bremerton based applicants includes the following: Avalon Herbs at 10835 W. Belfair Valley Road; Bee Buds at 4810 Kitsap Way; Cannannie’s at 4235 Olympic Drive W., Suite A; Russell Growers, LLC, at 4729 State Route 3 SW; Vahgor Co. at 313 N. Callow Ave., 12/12 Gardens 4235 Olympic Drive W.; Central Valley Garden Supply at 7170 State Route 303 NE; H & H Industrial at 7390 State Route 3 SW, Suite D; H & H Producer at 7390 State Route 3 SW, Suite B; Natural Spectrums at 5959 O
Street; Nine Point Growth Industries at 1788 Third Ave. W; Pure Cannaseur at 4235 Olympic Drive W; R&W Cannabis at 320 S National Ave.; Secret Gardens of Washington at 410 Ida Street W; Stone Age Gardens 239 Bruenn Ave.; Washington State Producer at 7390 State Route 3 SW, Suite A; Lori L. Anderson at Solid Lane W, Suite A; Painted Stump at 8999 Roy Road NE; Seattle Inceptive Group at 55365538 Cruiser Loop SW; Washington State Gardens at 7390 State Route 3 SW, Suite E; and Washington State Producer at 7390 State Route 3 SW, Suite F.
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