Bigfoot researchers to speak April 22-24
BREMERTON — A panel of the nation’s top “Bigfoot researchers” will speak at a three-day conference, set for April 22-24 at the Baymont Inn & Suites Hotel in Bremerton.
Hosted by author, international speaker and researcher Matthew A. Johnson and his partner, Cynthia Kreitzberg, the 2016 Team Squatchin’ USA Bigfoot Interaction Research Conference will bring together several of the nation’s best-known Bigfoot experts who will talk about their experiences, their studies and ways people can better understand and communicate with this mythic creature.
The conference is open for registration online at: goo.gl/H4yyFg.
The cost to attend all three days of the conference is $95, which includes a boxed lunch and catered dinner on Saturday. Day passes are also available and walk-in registration is limited. For more information contact Johnson at 541-499-2816 or DrMatthewJohnson@yahoo.com.
Rose society meets April 11
The Kitsap County Rose Society meets on Monday evening April 11. Elena Williams will talk about fertilizing roses at 6:30 p.m. followed by Frank Gato from Raft Island Roses who will share New Roses for 2016. This is followed at 8 p.m. for a regular society business meeting. The meeting will be at Fire Station #41 at 7600 Old Military Road in Bremerton. Guests are invited to join and participate in the society’s love for growing roses. Refreshments are served after the speakers. Learn more at kitsapcountyrosesociety.org, or email alvinandrus@gmail.com.
WSU announces Fall 2015 graduates
PULLMAN — The following Washington State University students have earned undergraduate degrees for the Fall 2015 semester. Honors earned by students are listed as follows: summa cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or better, magna cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.70 but less than 3.90 and cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 but less than 3.70.
Bremerton: Michaela Ann Attaway, Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, Summa cum laude; Jonna Marie Babor, Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences; Kristina Danielle Carr, Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences; Allyssa Barrett Fierstein, Bachelor of Arts in Apparel, Merchandising and Textiles; Tanner Dalton Hull, Bachelor of Science; and Casey Thomas Jamrog, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Seabeck: Nicholas Skottowe Miller, Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Sciences.
Silverdale: Katie Kerbell Decker-Fisk, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Magna cum laude and Xuan Gan, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.
Crane makes University of Wyoming honor roll
Bremerton resident Kelsey R. Crane was among 13 students from Washington on the 2015 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls at the University of Wyoming.
The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade point average.
To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades.
Zuver serving as financial advisor
SILVERDALE — Jennifer Zuver is an Edward Jones financial advisor in Kitsap County. Her branch office is located at 2416 NW Myhre Road, Silverdale.
“I entered the financial services industry because I like helping people work toward achieving their long-term financial goals,” Zuver said. “Building relationships with my clients and in my community is key.”
Edward Jones financial advisors meet face-to-face with clients to build strong relationships.
“And we do so by offering excellent client service through our convenient branch locations in the communities where our clients live and work,” says Zuver.
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States.
Business forum meets April 12
The Kitsap Business Forum meets 7-9 a.m. April 12 at the Suquamish Clear Water Casino, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish. The topic of the meeting is “go green for black: what every business needs to know about sustainability and their bottom line.”
Please RSVP to KitsapBusinessForum.com.
Retirement home wins award
SeniorAdvisor.com just released their Best of 2016 Awards and The Willows Retirement Living was one of the few to make the list.
Earning a Best of Senior Living Award is an especially important honor because the awards aren’t arbitrarily chosen by some committee — they’re based on the ratings of actual residents and their loved ones. SeniorAdvisor.com has over 100,000 reviews and ratings for senior care options across the country, all of them provided by seniors and their loved ones.
Only about 1 percent of the nation’s senior living facilities make the cut. The Willows Retirement Living can count itself in exceptional company for earning a spot on the list this year.
Learn more at www.senioradvisor.com/bremerton-wa/alzheimers-care.
Klahowya senior named lacrosse player of the week
Klahowya Secondary School senior Joe Hawley delivered 18 points (9 goals, 9 assists) in two games to open the 2016 Washington state boys lacrosse season. In the Eagles 17-1 season-opening win over Olympia March 19, the attackman delivered eight of those points on five goals and three assists before a 10-point day (4 goals, 6 assists) in his squad’s 18 – 8 defeat of Stadium on Saturday, March 19.
Seigel earns lymphedema cert
SILVERDALE — Erin Seigel has earned the professional designation of certified lymphedema therapist.
Lymphedema is a swelling, typically in the arms or legs, which is caused by a trauma, injury or surgery that involved the lymphatic system.
Seigel works at Kitsap Physical Therapy and Sports Clinics in Silverdale.
Safe boating classes
BELLEVUE — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will have its “About Boating Safely” class 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 23, May 21 and June 25. The class is taught by experienced boaters and Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Completion of the one-day class and passing an exam earns a certificate that may be used to obtain the state boater education card, which is required to operate boats with engines that are 15hp or more. The classes will be at Bellevue Fire Station 9, 12412 SE Newcastle Way, Bellevue. The cost is $35 for a book and test, or $10 test-only if sharing a book. For more information or to register contact Flotilla 22 at f22ABS@gmail.com or 206-399-0923.
Coast-wide beach cleanup
Gov. Inslee has declared April 23 as Washington Coast Cleanup Day. Inslee says in his proclamation, “Washington’s Pacific Coast is threatened by tons of household plastics, lost fishing gear, and the other man made debris polluting the world’s oceans and washing up on our beaches … the success of the effort to save our coast from marine debris depends on participation by volunteers from outdoor recreation groups, schools, service clubs, and community organizations throughout Washington.”
Washington CoastSavers is pleased to announce that online registration is now open for participation in the Washington Coast Cleanup April 23. Volunteers can visit www.coastsavers.org and select from dozens of beaches to clean from the Long Beach Peninsula to the Olympic Peninsula.
Washington CoastSavers is an alliance of partners and volunteers dedicated to keeping the state’s beaches clean of marine debris. Since 2007, their efforts have removed tens of tons of trash from the beach during the Washington Coast Cleanup which occurs in April every Earth Day weekend. To participate, visit www.coastsavers.org to find information about how to register, what beaches will be cleaned, where to camp and special offers for cleanup volunteers.
Donations are also accepted. Volunteers who aren’t physically able to carry filled bags off of the beach are welcome and can also participate by serving as a registration station beach captain, assisting with registering volunteers and ensuring they fill out the proper paperwork and follow safety guidelines.
On April 9, Washington CoastSavers will be hosting their first-ever fundraising event, “An Evening of Ocean Art, Adventure and Music.” The event will feature a live and silent auction for ocean-themed art and coastal experiences. Tickets for the event which will be held at the Mountaineers Clubhouse in Seattle are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2503615
Kids may visit museum for free
BREMERTON — Children ages 5-17 may now visit the Kitsap History Museum at no cost. Previously, youth 6-17 were charged for admission. The new pricing makes visiting the museum more affordable for Kitsap County families and tourists visiting the area.
The adult chaperone admission fee will also be waived for school and youth groups of 10 or more people who schedule their tours in advance. The link for advance registration for school and youth groups is found at “Tours” from the museum’s webpage at kitsapchs.org.
The museum’s permanent exhibits include “Kitsap Timeline,” covering Kitsap County history from the 1700s through World War II, and “Main Street,” a recreation of downtown Bremerton storefronts from the turn of the 20th century. The hands-on area, with a manual typewriter, sewing machine, and working telephone switchboard from the late 1930s is a favorite activity for children.
The newest exhibit, “Your Ad Here: 80 Years of Kitsap Print Marketing,” opened March 4. The mezzanine level exhibit, “Arts and Crafts: Handmade in Kitsap,” will be refreshed later this year with different artifacts from the museum’s 40,000 item collection.
Silverdale Library book sales
SILVERDALE — The Silverdale Friends of the Library will hold their April monthly book sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 in the Hess room of the library, located at 3450 NW Carlton St. in old town Silverdale.
The Monday sales will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4, 11, 18 and 25.
There will be a good selection of books for all ages and interests.
The library depends on our community to supply them with books in good condition to keep the book sales providing such great selections. Books may be dropped off at the Library during regular library hours. For more information contact Betty Koster at 692-2944 or mekoster55@gmail.com.
Birds of prey presentation April 14
POULSBO — Kitsap Audubon presents “Live Birds of Prey from the Northwest Raptor Center and Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue” April 14. This program is especially popular with families and younger children, who will have preferential seating up front. The event is 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, in the Poulsbo Library Community Room, 700 NE Lincoln Rd., Poulsbo.
Popular presenter Jaye Moore returns with live birds of prey from the Northwest Raptor Center. Moore is a family favorite, and loves talking to kids, there will be space up front for younger attendees. Moore will once again be joined by Cindy Daily, director of Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue.
Whenever possible, injured birds are rehabilitated and returned to the wild. But some are too damaged to survive on their own. These birds can become ambassadors and educational tools. Moore enjoys sharing their stories and her passion for wildlife preservation.
Sign up for Miss West Sound scholarship
The Miss West Sound scholarship program is accepting applications for its 2017 Miss West Sound and Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen competition.
Applicants for Outstanding Teen must be 13-17 years old on June 1, 2016. Applicants for the Miss competition must be 17-24 years old on June 1, 2016 and a high school graduate by July 1, 2016. Contestants will be judged in talent, private interview, evening gown, and on-stage question. Miss contestants will be judged in lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit and teen contestants will be judged in lifestyle and fitness in active wear.
The new Miss West Sound and Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen will be crowned the weekend of Oct. 1, 2016. They will both compete for their respective state titles in the summer of 2017 and will make appearances throughout Kitsap County during their year of service. Each participant will be awarded a scholarship for participating, with the opportunity to receive additional awards. The Miss West Sound Scholarship Program has provided close to $140,000 in scholarships since its inception in 2010 and has grown to be the third largest provider of scholarships among Miss Washington’s local programs.
Applications must be postmarked by May 23 and are available online at www.misswestsound.org. Contestants must be available to attend a pre-interview and talent review at the beginning of June and a day-long orientation on July 23. For more information, contact Executive Director, Amanda Cheatham at MWSDirector@comcast.net.
Beach Naturalists training begins April 8
PORT ORCHARD — Do you want learn about and explore shorelines and sea life? The Kitsap Peninsula is nearly surrounded by water, making it an amazing place to learn about the stars, clams, crabs, birds, bugs and other cool critters, seaweeds, and plants that live on our beaches. We also discuss Salish Sea oceanography and shoreline living, conservation, and restoration.
Field trip options will be offered with the classes:
Friday, April 8 from 11-1 at Silverdale Waterfront Park.
Saturday, April 9 from 12-2 at Rockaway Beach, Bainbridge.
Thursday, April 21 from 11-1 on north side of the Kingston ferry dock.
Saturday, April 23 from 11-1 at Manchester State Park, Port Orchard.
Thursday, April 28 from 3-5 at the Poulsbo Waterfront.
This five-week non-credit training is open to the public and taught by local and regional experts.
Meetings are 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings April 7 through May 5 at the Poulsbo Marine Science Center. The cost is $75 which includes a book, hat, and laminated ID card. Scholarships are available.
The class is open to adults and teens. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
During the training and field sessions, attendees have the opportunity to connect with experts and other local people who share your interests. We also provide opportunities for continuing education and involvement in volunteer activities around the county, including acting as a naturalist for community beach explorations and children’s field trips, and conducting beach profiles, sea star monitoring, and outreach at local events.
Please contact Lisa Rillie at lrillie@co.kitsap.wa.us or register online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2473129.
Walk MS Kitsap County takes place April 9
CENTRAL KITSAP — Walk MS Kitsap County will bring people together on Saturday, April 9, to stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS and those who care about them to connect, join together, be inspired and raise critical funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter.
In 2015 alone, more than 315,000 people in nearly 550 locations across the country walked to create a world free of MS, raising nearly $50 million. Since 1988, Walk MS has raised more than $920 million to fund critical research and life-changing services to help people with MS live their best lives.
The event is at Klahowya Secondary School.
To register, visit goo.gl/q5VL8v, call 1-855-372-1331 or email fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.
To register as a volunteer, visit goo.gl/q5VL8v, call 1-800-344-4867, press 2 then ext. 40205, or email cara.chamberlin@nmss.org
Proceeds raised will support cutting-edge MS research and life-changing services to help people living with MS live their best lives.
‘Amy’s Oldies Goodies’ TV program about Bremerton to air on Tuesdays
Artist Amy Burnett has contracted with Bremerton Kitsap Access Television to present “Amy’s Oldies Goodies,” a half-hour show that will run every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for one year beginning April 5. Each show covers a multitude of subject pertaining to Bremerton.
As most of downtown Bremerton’s commercial buildings came up for sale in 1990 Burnett began filming. She was the only one to capture the interiors of the almost forgotten old relics sitting empty.
As Bremerton began to change with construction and demolition Burnett continued filming, including art, music, social activities and historical comparisons. More than 200 shows were produced covering material that spanned almost 30 years. She has filmed five Bremerton mayors, the arrival and departure of the Missouri, demolition of city hall, building of the new Manette Bridge, art and music events and thousands of tourists from all over the world.
All are welcome to a special event 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday April 12 at the Bremerton Eagles on Pacific Avenue. They will show “Amy’s Oldies Goodies” that night. That show is titled “Twelve Artists” and covers artist studio visits. It is a no-host Taco Tuesday.
Motorist course April 2
SILVERDALE — An AAA Driver Improvement Program will be 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at Crista Shores Retirement Community, 1600 NW Crista Shores, in Silverdale.
The program is a refresher course on defensive driving skills. It provides practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55 years of age and over for automobile insurance premium discounts. The cost is $18. Advance registration is required; call 800-462-3728.