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New frozen yogurt
The family owned frozen yogurt shop, ‘The Frozen One’ began as a casual conversation. A few months later, patrons were lining up to fill their bowls with an assortment of flavors. Owner Rob Polen said the shop seats 50 people inside and at least another 25 on the outside, features 10 different self-serve frozen yogurt machines. Customers can select from more than 80 toppings. Polen also plans to sell smoothies. The Frozen One is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. during weekdays and closes one hour later on the weekends. They are located at 1800 Mile Hill, Suite 100, in Port Orchard.
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The foot is designed in such a way that it rolls and disperses any shock caused by walking or running. This is called pronation. Those who have feet that roll inward too much are over-pronators. This happens when the foot continues to roll when it should be pushing off, causing excessive movement of the foot and lower leg. This movement can cause pain to the foot, shin and knee. When walking, shoes will tilt inward when they come into contact with a flat surface. Knock-knees and flat feet contribute to over-pronation. Under-pronation is called supination. Under-pronators have feet that don’t roll enough after ground contact. Extra stretching of calves, hamstrings, and quads will allow for greater flexibility. New patients welcome and seen on the same day. Early & late appointments available. Most insurances accepted.
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Wal-Mart supersizes
Port Orchard’s Wal-Mart doubled in size after renovations that included a new grocery section, a produce department, a full stock of liquor and a Subway restaurant.
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Local Relay for Life donations have increased this year, with the Port Orchard event raising $142,000 over a span of two days. All proceeds from the event are donated to the American Cancer Society. The event raised $126,000 last year. Chairman Ethan Kalkwarf said the committee actively sought out new members and businesses to participate. Relay for Life, which has grown into a global event, has local roots. According to its website, it began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, spent 24 hours circling the track at baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound to show support for his patients
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“Cash mob” strikes Martha & Mary A ‘Cash mob’ hit Port recognized Orchard business Carter’s Chocolates from 2-6 p.m. June 2. “It was crazy what we did here for two hours,” said owner Matt Carter, adding that revenue was about three times his normal amount on that day. Debbie Doll, who works with the Kitsap County Cash Mob, said the organization was created by Poulsbo website designer Lisa Jachimowicz, who learned about similar projects elsewhere in the country. The groups use social media sites to organize gatherings that would strike at once, infusing a local business with cash. Doll said members spend an average of $20 at designated businesses before gathering elsewhere for a meal. “The idea is to fund businesses that are struggling financially,” she said. Doll, a Port Orchard resident who works as a marketing agent at Barry Doll Agency and American Family Insurance, said they want to lend assistance without relying on the government. “It all stays in our local community,” she said. “If our businesses are thriving, it’s less of a burden on our community.”
Kitsap Bank hires new marketing coordinator
Lindsey Kays is the new marketing coordinator of Kitsap Bank. Kays joins Kitsap Bank with four years of marketing experience. Shannon Childs, senior vice president and marketing director said Kays “shares our vision for promoting Kitsap Bank’s brand through our communications and involvement with our community.” Kitsap Bank, headquartered in Port Orchard, was established Aug. 8, 1908 and operates 20 locations throughout
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Martha & Mary At Home has received a ‘Leader in Excellence’ award from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in quality assurance for private duty home care. The award was given to fewer than 20 private duty home care agencies across the country. Martha & Mary At Home was evaluated on staff training, communication, caregiver performance, caregiver morale, response to problems, likeliness to recommend and overall quality of care. Martha & Mary At Home provides home care and care management to seniors and adults n the West Sound region. Martha & Mary has been serving the Kitsap Peninsula for more than 120 years. Visit www.marthaandmary.org/AtHome for more information.
KCR awarded grant
Kitsap Community Resources received a $592,918 grant for the AmeriCorps program in Kitsap County. In exchange for 1,700 hours of community service, AmeriCorps members earn a $5,550 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to help pay for college or pay back student loans. The grant was among $17.2 million in grants distributed by the Washington Commission for National and Community Service.
Housing group awarded
Housing Kitsap was recently awarded the Regional Builder of the Year award by Northwest Energy Star Homes and its Washington utility partners, one of which is Puget Sound Energy. The Bremerton-based agency was selected for its commitment to incorporat-
created by NW artist Karen Miner
ing energy efficient building techniques into homes, providing their customers with improved comfort and reduced energy bills. Since 2009, Housing Kitsap built 100 Energy Starqualified homes.
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“Soul food” served
Soul food is on the menu in more than one way at the God’s Work Cafe in Bremerton. Greg and Wanda Ford, owners of the restaurant, said that patrons will be able to dine upon the “best soul food” in town, such as catfish, collard greens and chicken and gizzards. The cafe is located at 337 N. Callow in Bremerton.
Alexander departing
Scott Alexander, the long time managing golf professional and director at Bremerton’s Gold Mountain Golf Club, has announced he will be leaving his position at the end of his current contract, which expires Dec. 31, 2012. Alexander has been at Gold Mountain for 28 years where he has been widely recognized for his golf expertise, exceptional customer service and as a tireless promoter of both Gold Mountain and the sport of golf.
July 14 when the ducks will be hidden and participants who hold a license will be able to receive a list at Key Bank for locations where they can embark upon their own duck hunt. Nancy Whitaker, chair of the duck hunt for the Rotary, said the event was inspired by the Kingston Slug Hunt and was a lighthearted means of helping local students achieve their dreams of higher education. The Silverdale Rotary has already awarded $13,000 in scholarship money this year alone.
30th anniversary
Wally’s Wax Works, offering complete janitorial services to commercial and residential properties, celebrates 30 years of business this year. Wally Sears, who has owned and operated his business since 1982, said, “Time just flies by - one minute you’re starting a business and the next you realize three decades have passed.” Wally’s Wax Works specializes in office spaces, window cleaning, carpet cleaning and floor buffing and includes free estimates. For more information, call 360-692-0906 or email Wally Sears at: waxman1982@gmail.com.
6th anniversary
Naturally 4 Paws, located at 9337 Silverdale Way NW, celebrated its 6th year in business with a birthday party and vendor fair on June 23. Naturally 4 Paws offers natural pet supplies, self service bathing, training, pet massage and grooming.
Sluys’ celebrates 46 years
Sluys Poulsbo Bakery celebrated 46 years in downtown Poulsbo on June 7, 8 and 9. The bakery gave away free cookies to children 12 and under and donated 10 percent of their sales over the three day celebration to Fishline. Established in 1966, Sluys started as a family business. According to owners Marion and Loretta Sluys, “Our business plan was simple. You can fool a person only one time. It must taste good, it must look good and it must be shared by people who are friendly and like what they do.”
New property maintenance group
Clarence and Easter Nelson have formed Secure Assets, LLC to offer property maintenance and preservation services throughout the Puget Sound area. The firm focuses on rental property maintenance as well as preservation of properties owned by banks, lenders and commercial and residential real estate companies that handle foreclosures. Secure Assets, LLC is located at 13003 Stiller Blvd NW in Poulsbo and on the web at secureassets1@aol.com.
JLS Kingston re-opens
John L. Scott celebrated their grand re-opening at their new location in Kingston June 18. The office is now located at 8208 State Highway 104 NE, Suite 105, in Kingston.
Awards received
Two Poulsbo auto repair facilities have received Top Shop awards from the American Automobile Association (AAA) of Washington. Liberty Bay Auto Center, on Front Street
and North Kitsap Auto Rebuild on Viking Way were evaluated on quality of repair work, customer service, and overall shop cleanliness.
New products offered
Kendall Hanson and Tim Winsor of Kingston Insurance Agency, LLC, are now offering insurance products from the Foremost Insurance Group of Companies. Foremost has been a leading insurer since 1952. According to Hanson, “With Foremost, Kingston Insurance Agency is even more capable of providing customers the insurance products and the coverage they want.” Hanson also noted that an advantage is the insurer’s ability to write policies for more difficult markets, including rentals, vacant and seasonal homes or homes with a loss record.
Heronswood Gardens sold
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe has bought back some of its ancestral lands. World-renowned Heronswood Gardens estate and Heronswood Nursery business were sold for an undisclosed amount to the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. The property was purchased in a sealed-bid auction conducted by Sheldon Good & Company under the direction of the estate’s owner, W. Atlee Burpee & Company, the largest gardening company in America. Jane Woodward, an agent with John L. Scott in Poulsbo, handled the auction on behalf of Burpee. She said she saw nearly 40 qualified buyers tour the property in the last month, and a handful made serious bids. The gardens will be open for tours June 30 for the last time under current ownership. Heronswood is located at 7530 NE 288th St.,
New duck hunt
The Silverdale Rotary’s Annual Duck Hunt is currently underway, and proceeds from the event will benefit the organization’s ongoing scholarship fund. Duck hunting licenses are on sale for a dollar each at local establishments such as All Star Lanes, Chung’s Teriyaki, Global Bean Coffee, Our Place Tavern, Yacht Club Broiler and Wholesale Sports among others.
Kingston. For more information, call 724-263-0363 or 215-605-5603.
New Point Casino now open
The Point Casino has reemerged as a major entertainment venue and a showcase of S’Klallam art. The New Point Casino opened May 31, at 52,000 square feet, it’s more than twice the size of the original casino. It has more than 600 machines, up from 150 when the original casino opened in 2002. The new Point also has an event center, a lounge with music stage, an upscale restaurant and two other dining venues. Built by Sprung Instant Structures, the building has a recyclable aluminum framework, a tensioned architectural overlay of Kevlar and Teflon, and insulation composed of 25 percent recycled post-consumer glass. The Point Casino has already lined up national headliners, including: The Marshall Tucker Bank, Smash Mouth, .38 Special and Clint Black. The old casino, which is closed, will be converted to offices. While Tribal officials aren’t commenting on the expected increased revenue, the additional employees- from 126 to more than 200- are feeling the economic boom, and some officials have said construction of a hotel could be next.
Partnership announced
Craft roaster CB’s Nuts has partnered with Friehe Farms to plan Washington’s first commercial Valencia peanut crop. The yield from the planting at Friehe Farms in Moses Lake will be processed into CB’s PB natural peanut butter and sold to consumers at Whole Foods, PCC and other stores throughout the Pacific Northwest this winter. “The market for pure, natural peanut butter is strong in the Pacific Northwest with sales potential reaching into the tens of millions,” president of CB’s Nuts Tami Bowen said. “The partnership with Friehe Farms provides
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us with the perfect platform for meeting this demand while building on our roots as a leading producer of Pacific Northwest peanut products.” CB’s Nuts are available at more than 450 retail outlets across Washington, Oregon and California, online at cbsnuts.com, or at the company’s retail store and roasting facility in Kingston.
Pearson new leader at JLS Bainbridge
Kevin Pearson will be taking the reins as leader of the Bainbridge office for John L. Scott Real Estate. Vicki Browning, the long-time leader of the firm, is retiring. The pair will be working in tandem during a six-month transition period. Prior to joining John L. Scott in 2007, Pearson spent 12 years at Microsoft managing international business development. Browning’s 36-year career in real estate culminated in managing John L. Scott offices and mentoring agents. Browning originally retired 13 years ago but was later asked to manage the Bainbridge Island office and she’s been running it ever since. “I’m going to try retirement again,” she said. “And this time I’m really doing it.”
Town & Country Market remodels
Winslow Way has made quite a few changes over the past year, and the area isn’t finished with its modern makeover. The Town & Country Market, located at 343 Winslow Way East, is getting ready to remodel and upgrade its in-store equipment. The remodel will include structural improvements to the 55-year-old Bainbridge Island market. The company is making an effort to get input on the renovations from the community through an email account at remodel@tc-markets.com. The project completion date is anticipated by the end of 2013.
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Wheeler becomes partner
Adam Wheeler has become a partner in Browne Wheeler Engineers, Inc., of Bainbridge Island. Wheeler has been a manager at the company, formerly Browne Engineering, Inc., since 2001. The engineering company has served the Puget Sound area since 1988.
Windermere agents participate
Local Windermere Real Estate associates is one of nearly 300 Windermere offices that participated in community projects that include cleaning, landscaping, painting and services. Poulsbo Windermere agents cleaned and made repairs at Snider Park. Kingston Windermere agents worked at Village Green Park and Bainbridge Windermere agents cleaned the Bainbridge High School campus. The Silverdale Windermere office cleaned the exterior and interior of the buildings at Silverwood Elementary School. Bremerton’s Windermere agents completed landscaping at the Kitsap County Hospice Care facility.
KCU announces appointments
Pete Schlicher and Gerda Oostman are two new appointees of Kitsap Credit Union’s supervisory committee. Schlicher, a former vice president of Harrison Medical Center, has served as a board member and past president for several non-profit organizations prior to his appointment at KCU. Oostman, with her professional background as administrator at Stanford University, holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational behavior. KCU members also voted to re-elect Wendy Johnson as chairperson while promoting board member Mary Lou Addy to vice chair. Kitsap Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving 80,000 members from 17 local branch offices. Membership is open to those who live and work in Washington. Voted Best Adult Living Community in the Best of South Kitsap ‘08, ‘09, ‘10 & ‘11
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