North Kitsap Herald, June 29, 2012

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HERALD NORTH K ITSAP

Friday, June 29, 2012 | Vol. 111, No. 26 | WWW.NORTHKITSAPHERALD.COM | 50¢

IN THE HERALD K I T S A P

Business Beat

Fireworks lacked proper storage

A M O N T H LY B U S I N ES S P U B L I C AT I O N O F S O U N D P U B L IS H I N G , I N C. | W W W.S O U N D P U B L IS H I N G .CO M

By MEGAN STEPHENSON

It’s all about the customer at Liberty Bay Auto POULSBO - If you like cars, then you’ll love Liberty Bay Auto Center. Celebrating the automobile and people who drive them since 1989, Liberty Bay Auto Center has earned a reputation for friendly staff, quality service, and barely used cars that delight customers and have earned their loyalty for decades. From the moment you walk in the door, every step is a reflection of people who care about what they do and whom they serve. “We’re a car store that treats its customers like royalty,” said General Manager Doug Haughton. “I truly believe we are the friendliest car store on the planet, and we have a hard working staff that proves it every day.” As a sales professional at Liberty Bay Auto Center for 12 years, Kevin Hogan adds that customers visit and continue to do business with Liberty Bay Auto Center because of the service they expe-

rience through direct action by staff to exceed expectations. “Customers all have an expectation that their car will be in sound working order,” Hogan said. “With our high standards and a 90-day warranty, we have a proven reputation of quality sales and service integrity.” When it comes to earning customer loyalty, Poulsbo’s Mary Wood agrees. Wood has been doing business with Liberty Bay Auto for over 10 years and has relied on both the shuttle and car loan service to help keep her car serviced properly. “They really take care of me here,” Wood said, “and I tell all my friends that Liberty Bay Auto is a great place to go.” After 5 years, Poulsbo resident Larry Luther feels the same. “People are warm and friendly here,” Luther said, “and I get excellent service. You know your car is going to get done with the very best quality.” Service Manager John Holloway puts

mstephenson@northkitsapherald.com Liberty Bay Auto Center - Your dealership alternative at the corner of Front Street and Bond Road, Poulsbo, Wash. Find out more at http://www.libertybayauto.com integrity to the test every day in Liberty Bay’s AAA rated “Top Shop” at the rate of 1,000 cars a month. From part replacement to full rebuilds, or oil changes to detailing, Holloway acknowledges that car service is not always easy for customers. “Car repair isn’t a fun thing, but it’s something you have to do,” Holloway said. “We make a difference by getting the customer involved with the inspection process and educating them on what we’re doing.”

“They can count on us for first class service,” Haughton said, “we’re happy when our customers are happy.”

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BUSINESS BEAT Debut of our regional business section — In Kitsap Week

CELEBRATION: Your guide to Fourth of July activities / Kitsap Week

POULSBO — If the owner of Belfair Truck and Auto Wrecking had had all the necessary permits to store Aurora Fireworks’ supply, the bullet

that detonated $50,000 worth of fireworks may have never happened. Early Monday morning, the owner of the wrecking yard was showing his daughter the new high-caliber rifle he recently bought, according to

the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The two were legally shooting the .308 rifle in their yard when a stray bullet penetrated the steel shipping container, setting off the fireworks for Poulsbo’s 3rd of July, Bainbridge

D.C. bound? By KIPP ROBERTSON

One buyer’s home sits on lot; others say contracts didn’t include fees

krobertson@northkitsapherald.com

RELAY FOR LIFE Event raises $83,000 for cancer research, treatment — Page A16

OPINION A local tragedy: Child hunger

— Page A4

By RICHARD WALKER rwalker@northkitsapherald.com

The North Kitsap Marching Band performs annually in the Viking Fest Parade. In January, the band could have its biggest gig yet: the presidential inauguration. Here, drum major Thomas Leonard leads the band in the 2012 Viking Fest Parade. Richard Walker / Herald tion. And the North Kitsap School Board needs to approve travel of a certain distance. Still, Peters wants to pursue the event. “Our biggest obstacle that we’re looking at is fundraising,” Peters said. Waiting until after selection notification won’t pro-

City considers paid parking, enforcement downtown LOCAL NEWS, ANYTIME Scan this code to receive local news on your mobile device

By MEGAN STEPHENSON mstephenson@northkitsapherald. com

POULSBO — Several downtown business owners and City Council members are in favor of a paid parking system for

See FIREWORKS, Page A2

Not all golden at Golden Homes

NKHS Marching Band invited to apply for spot in presidential inauguration POULSBO — The North Kitsap High School Marching Band and Band Boosters may have a tall order to fill. A $50,000 order, actually. Earlier in June, the marching band was selected to apply for a spot in the 2013 presidential inauguration. The chance to apply was announced in front of an already enthusiastic crowd June 15 during the 2012 graduation ceremony. However, there are some timing issues. According to band director Susan Peters, the band won’t know if it’s selected to perform until after the Nov. 6 presidential elec-

Island’s 4th of July, and Silverdale’s Whaling Days celebratory shows. Aurora Fireworks owner Robert Nitz was storing the fireworks at the private wrecking yard. Mason County

Anderson Parkway as a way to enforce parking time limits. Wednesday, council members agreed with The Loft restaurant owner Sandy Kolbeins, who said downtown’s

vide enough time to raise the necessary funds to go, about $56,000, or $1,500 per student. That means fundraising must begin now. Fundraising is well-tuned within the band program. Students raise money throughout the year for everything — instruments,

parking problem is turnover. The problem is not lack of space, he said, it’s that parking spots aren’t cycling because of long-term users such as employees or boaters. See PARKING, Page A3

The city may begin charging for downtown parking in order to make spaces more available. Megan Stephenson / Herald

uniforms, travel, etc. The Band Boosters oversee fundraising opportunities. The band program’s annual budget is $20,000, which helps with instrument repair, transportation, meals and guest visits. The inauguration? See BAND, Page A3

POULSBO — Juanita DeLuna of Poulsbo said she gave Golden Homes of Poulsbo $20,000 down for a manufactured home and lot, a place she envisioned as a new home for her family of eight. But when she didn’t qualify for a mortgage, she went back to Golden H o m e s PART 1 to get her deposit This is part back. Five one of a twopart series. weeks later, the housecleaner said she is still out $20,000. Others say she’s not the first. Peter Miele, a Washington State Ferries engineer and Kingston resident, said he gave Golden Homes $67,000 in 2009 for a manufactured home that is still sitting on the lot on Viking Way. Martha J. McMurray of Port Orchard said she’s still owed thousands of dollars after Golden Homes owner Kelly Rohr walked away from installing proper skirting, a driveway and a wheelchair See GOLDEN, Page A12

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