Friday, April 27, 2012 | North Kitsap Herald
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Local company will manage transportation at DNC KINGSTON — The Democratic National Convention Committee named Event Transportation Associates of Kingston — along with partners Vectour Group and Charlotte Destination Group — to
serve as the transportation management team for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The convention is Sept. 1-8 in Charlotte, N.C. Led by Event Transportation Associates,
or ETA, the team will be responsible for the design, planning and execution of an elaborate shuttle bus system in which 250 buses will service 150-plus hotels along dozens of carefully crafted routes transporting
thousands of convention guests. The shuttle system will allow all convention guests to have secure and reliable transportation, and will reduce the number of vehicles on the road during convention week.
ETA is headquartered in Kingston with regional offices in Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. It provided transportation planning at the 1992, 2000 and 2008 Democratic National Conventions.
ETA has designed and operated transportation systems for some of the world’s greatest special events, such as the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, the Daytona 500, NHL All Star Game and the Super Bowl.
Business
of the 11 employees at Olympic Printer Resources are veterans: n Kevin Brown, retired ETCS (SS), U.S. Navy. n Steven Brown, current PFC, Washington National Guard. n Stephan Byers, retired IT1, U.S. Navy. n Michelle Castro, retired HMC (SW/AW), U.S Navy. n Dave Lucas, retired CWO3, U.S. Navy. n Erik Petersen, former PFC, U.S. Army Reserve. n Jeff Petersen, former lieutenant commander, U.S. Navy. n Mark Witherell, retired ETCM (SS), U.S. Navy. Olympic Printer Resources (www.olyprinter. com) was founded by Pete DeBoer, a retired U.S. Coast Guard officer, in 1993. The
company remanufactures Brother, Canon, Hewlett Packard, and other brands of printer, fax and copier laser toner cartridges. The company also provides laser printer repair services and computer IT services.
took cash from a co-worker without permission, and was charged with thirddegree theft. n In March, the Dental Commission granted the application of dental assistant Latrece Mechell Bynum (D160079089) and placed her registration on probation for three years. She was convicted of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver cocaine, unlawful possession of a firearm, driving under the influence, and theft on two occasions. n In March, the Medical Commission charged physician Janet Vondran (MD00033182) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly treated patients with human growth hormone inappropriately and created an unreasonable risk of
harm to patients. Information about health care providers is available at www.doh.wa.gov. Click on “Provider Credential Search” on the left hand side for information about a health care provider’s license status, expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions, and copies of legal documents.
to purchase farms, livestock and equipment. They may also be used to operate the farm, build or repair farm service buildings, pay for soil and water conservation practices, and in some cases refinance debts. FSA offers direct and guaranteed loans. Direct loans made by FSA to purchase a farm may extend to 40 years with a current interest rate of 3.5 percent. Direct operating loans may be made for one to seven years with a current interest rate of 1.5 percent, which is subject to change. For more information, contact Jeff Peterson, senior farm loan officer, 1554 Bishop Road, Suite 100, Chehalis, WA 98532. Or call (360) 748-0083, ext. 2.
Continued from page A18 Africa. Company president Jeff Petersen, a 1974 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a former nuclear submarine officer during the Cold War, likes to hire veterans. “Over three-fourths of our staff members have served our country in the Armed Forces. My experience is that employees with a military service background are conscientious, have a proven ability to learn new skills and concepts, have good attention to detail, and can be trusted to do a good job right the first time.” His business partner, David Lucas, is a retired Navy warrant officer. Eight
State disciplines local health care providers OLYMPIA — The state Department of Health has taken the following disciplinary actions against health care providers in our area. n In February, the Nursing Assistant Program suspended the credential of registered nursing assistant Ashley M. Rowland (NA60102636). Rowland
Farm Service Agency can help minorities, women CHEHALIS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has farm loan program funds specifically allocated for minority and women producers. Loan funds can be used
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