Emma and Noah once again most popular baby names for 2015
For the second year in a row, Emma and Noah are America’s most popular baby names. This marks the third year at number one for Noah and the second for Emma. There are two new names in the top 10 this year — Benjamin and Harper, the first time either name has ever reached such heights.
Here are the top 10 boys and girls names for 2015, in order from most popular to least:
Boys: Noah, Liam, Mason, Jacob, William, Ethan, James, Alexander, Michael and Benjamin.
Girls: Emma, Olivia, Sophia, Ava, Isabella, Mia, Abigail, Emily, Charlotte and Harper.
The agency began compiling the baby name list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. At the time of a child’s birth, parents supply the name to the agency when applying for a child’s Social Security card, thus making Social Security America’s source for the most popular baby names.
Each year, the list reveals the effect of pop-culture on naming trends. Alaia jumped 2,012 spots on the girls’ side to number 664, from number 2,676 in 2014. Riaan increased 1,360 spots for the boys, from number 2,286 in 2014 to number 926.
The second fastest riser for girls was Meilani. For boys, it was Huxley.
Some other notable names in the top 10 biggest increase category include Omari and Jabari for boys and Adaline and Zelda for girls.
Visit www.socialsecurity.gov to view the entire list.
NAACP Freedom Banquet May 14
The Bremerton Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be hosting its Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, May 14, at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club, 3885 Golf Club Hill Road, Bremerton.
The banquet begins with a Social hour at 6 p.m. The theme for this year’s banquet is “America’s Journey For Justice.”
The featured speaker at this year’s banquet will be Dr. Dexter Gordon, director of African American studies at the University of Puget Sound as well as its race and pedagogy initiative. Gordon brings together his more than 30 years of experience as an educator, preacher, scholar and community advocate to promote his vision of comprehensive community development grounded in equality and justice for all.
Gordon teaches rhetoric, media, culture and African American studies. Gordon’s research, writings and public intellectual work explore the many elements of rhetoric, race and identity, including such themes as social, intellectual and political history, public discourse and social theory through the lens of rhetoric and cultural studies.
Tickets for the annual banquet are $65 and may be purchased at the event or by calling Lionel Collins 360-350-2252, Carl Jakebsson 360-434-8591, Tracy Flood 360-271-3381 and Bill Mahan 360-340-2500.
For more information please call Bill Mahan at 360-340-2500.
Attend a CK council meeting May 19
SILVERDALE — The Central Kitsap Community Council meeting will be 7 p.m. on May 19 at the CK Fire and Silverdale Water District Building, 5300 NW Newberry Road, in Silverdale.
The meeting will include presentations from Kirsten Jewell, Housing and Homelessness Program Coordinator and Monica Bernard from Kitsap Community Resource.
Seahawk Warren Moon to speak in Bremerton
BREMERTON — NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and former Seattle Seahawk Warren Moon will be the keynote speaker for the annual “Kitsap Celebration of Philanthropy” dinner and awards ceremony.
Moon is no stranger to philanthropy. In 1989 he founded The Crescent Moon Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support for educational pursuits that will benefit children who are most in need and who have displayed a commitment to their community, as well as other charitable causes. Ten scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate a commitment to their community, excel in leadership and academics, and are in need.
Moon will speak about the importance of philanthropy, working with community foundations, and his stellar football career. Moon will also help the Celebration of Philanthropy guests honor the Kitsap Community Foundation’s 2016 Philanthropy Award recipients, grantees and scholarship recipients.
The Celebration of Philanthropy honors donors, leaders, and nonprofit organizations who have helped to shape our community for the better.
The Kitsap County Celebration of Philanthropy will be 5:30-9 p.m. May 13 at the Kitsap Convention Center. Tickets are $85. For more information and to purchase tickets visit http://www.kitsapfoundation.org/purchase-cop-tickets.aspx.
OurGEMS luncheon May 14
The OurGEMS Brilliance Award Luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on May 14 at The Point Casino, 7989 NE Salish Lane, Kingston. Tickets are $15. Learn more at brillianceawards2016.eventbrite.com or contact Harriette Bryant at 360-930-1493 for more information. OurGEMS is a mentorship program supporting 200 young women to reach their fullest potential. Donations are also accepted at gofundme.com/ourgems.
The Miss West Sound Scholarship program accepting applications
SILVERDALE — 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. 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. 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 at www.misswestsound.org. Contestants must be available to attend a pre-interview and talent review at the beginning of June and a daylong orientation on July 23. For more information, contact Executive Director, Amanda Cheatham at MWSDirector@comcast.net.
Library book sales
SILVERDALE — The Silverdale Friends of the Library will hold their May monthly book sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, in the Hess room of the library, located at 3450 NW Carlton St. in old town Silverdale.
There will be a $5 “bag sale” for the Saturday sale as well as two of the Monday sales (which are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 16 and 23). The library provides grocery bags and customers may fill them up! Because the community has recently provided such outstanding books, the library has to make room for the new ones, so it’s a great time to stock up on spring reading.
The library will be closed on Memorial Day, May 30.
Book donations may be dropped off at the library during regular library hours.
Adopt Sound-healthy behaviors to reduce pollution
PORT ORCHARD — Although it looks pristine on the surface, Puget Sound is in trouble. Studies show that millions of pounds of toxic pollution flow into Puget Sound each year — including petroleum, copper, lead, zinc and other contaminants. Much of this comes from stormwater running off our roads, driveways, rooftops, yards and other developed land.
Kitsap County is teaming up with hundreds of organizations across Puget Sound to challenge residents to commit to at least one Sound-healthy action during May’s Puget Sound Starts Here Month.
“Here” is where each of us live. It’s our homes, backyards, and neighborhoods. But what we do here is having a serious impact.
In Kitsap County there are about 20,000 storm drains that flow untreated to Puget Sound. These drains carry pollution from our daily activities — fertilizing the lawn, washing the car, even walking the dog (without doggie bags) — to the places we take our children to swim or dig for clams.
But the solution starts here as well. Some simple Sound-healthy actions residents can take include:
• Fix auto leaks right away and take any used fluids to a recycling center.
• Pick up pet waste and place it in the trash.
• Use natural yard products like compost and mulch. If you use chemical pesticides and fertilizers, follow the directions and use them sparingly.
• Never dump anything — liquid or solid — into a storm drain or drainage ditch.
• Volunteer to help with local habitat restoration projects.
Local Puget Sound Starts Here Month activities include:
• 6:10 p.m., Saturday, May 16 – Puget Sound Starts Here Night at the Mariners, get discount tickets at www.mariners.com/pugetsound.
• 1:35 p.m., Sunday, May 22 – Puget Sound Starts Here Night at the Rainiers at Cheney Stadium, Tacoma. Get your tickets at ccalnan@tacomarainiers.com – it’s also K-9 Innings night.
• Pick up your free PSSH coaster or coffee sleeve at many different restaurants and coffee stands around Kitsap County.
Financial coffee club
SILVERDALE — John L Moroney, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will host a coffee club at 8:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at Edward Jones, 2416 NW Myhre Rd Suite 102, Silverdale.
“The coffee club offers us an opportunity to learn from one another and receive market updates,” Moroney said. “I look forward to keeping individual investors informed about the current market and economy, as well as have fun and get to know some of my neighbors.”
To reserve a seat, call Teresa at 360-692-1216.
Port of Bremerton plans Port Orchard pavilion
PORT ORCHARD — The Port of Bremerton is proposing to construct a pavilion overlooking the Sinclair Inlet at its Port Orchard Marina Park. The project site is located on property owned by the Port of Bremerton at an existing observation deck. The south shoreline of Sinclair Inlet abuts the property along Bay Street. An adjacent upgrade to the existing landscaping and new playfield mat/artificial turf in the Mary Ann Huntington Children’s Park is also part of the project scope.
The Port is working in association with Soroptimist International of Port Orchard on this project. Additional funding comes from the City of Port Orchard which has budgeted to contribute $5,500 in 2016.
The proposed project site is a 30 by 38 foot concrete deck used for observation/mustering and a side stairway for beach access. The new overlook pavilion will be used for public waterfront activities and waterfront trails access.
Director of Facilities and Planning, Steven Sparks of the Port of Bremerton, anticipates that the facility will be used for events like family reunions, weddings and other public functions year-round.
A public hearing will be 10 a.m. on May 19 at the Robert G. Geiger Council Chambers in City Hall at 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard.
Tony’s Pizza to celebrate 50th on May 31
BREMERTON — Tony’s Pizza will mark its 50th year in business at its current location May 31.
Tony’s Pizza was originally founded as one of the chain of Filippi’s Pizza Grottos located in San Diego, California. It moved from downtown Bremerton to its current waterfront location on 4908 Kitsap Way in 1966 when Antimo “Tony” Zampella became a partner in the business. Two years later Zampella, a native Neapolitan novelty, who learned to cook and charm big appetites in the Italian Navy, purchased the business from the Filippi’s family.
That began the legend of Tony Zampella, twirling pizza pies, and smothering homemade sauces on authentic Italian dishes. Zampella passed away from ALS at age 76 in 2004. He is survived by his son, Tony Zampella Jr., and daughter, Rosa Zampella, both of whom grew up in the business. Mike Malane purchased the business from Zampella in 1996.
“Dad just loved his customers; he’d play with toddlers, and charm parents and grandparents, either by stealing a slice of pizza, or regaling them with his thick Italian accent,” recalled Rosa Zampella, who lives in Silverdale working in the beauty industry. Rosa worked for her Dad, on and off, for eight years as a server, cashier and in management.
To mark the 50th, this summer the business will distribute coupons to customers for a pizza at 1966 prices with the purchase of a regular-priced pizza.
