BIRTHS AT HARRISON MEDICAL CENTER

Sunday, June 7

A girl to Crystal Marcos-Farmer and Bryan Farmer of Silverdale.

Thursday, June 11

A girl to Kristen and Michael Hansen of Bremerton.

BASIC TRAINING COMPLETED

GREAT LAKES, Ill. — Navy Seaman Recruit Malcolm Peterson, son of

Marites Teed of Bremerton, and Richard Peterson of Portland, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IlL.

During the eight-week program, Peterson completed a variety of training

which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis also was placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet.

Peterson is a 2003 graduate of Central Kitsap High School.

NEW OFFICERS

League of Women Voters of Kitsap elected new officers and directors at its annual meeting.

Catherine Ahl, a former North Kitsap School Board member, is the new president. Other officers are Ann Smith, first vice president; Barbara Linsert, second vice president; Ann Rudnicki, secretary; and Myra Howrey, treasurer. Directors are Pam Hamon, Ellen Fisher, Loretta Payne, Ann Strosnider and Luella Wells.

Three Kitsap LWV members also were elected at the recent state convention in Tacoma to serve on the League of Women Voters of Washington’s board. They are Myra Howrey, secretary; Gail Hiestand, treasurer; and Kim Abel, director.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

For information about local LWV activities, call Catherine Ahl at (360) 697-7924 or e-mail cathahl@hotmail.com.

CKHS REUNION

The Central Kitsap High School class of 1999 reunion is scheduled for Aug. 7-9. The reunion includes bar night, a golf tournament, a night of dinner and drinks and a family picnic. Because half the class went to Klahowya Secondary School when it opened, Klahowya’s class of 1999 also is invited to join in the festivities. For more information visit http://www.classreport.org/usa/wa/silverdale/ckhs/1999 ore e-mail ckclassof99@gmail.com.

PIANIST VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT

Harrison Medical Center embraces complementary therapies as a way to support and enhance the healing power of conventional medicine — a graceful balance of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health that improves the quality of patient care. Music is an important component of the program.

Hospital staff are seeking musician volunteers to play relaxing piano music in the Bremerton and Silverdale main lobbies. The following criteria applies:

• Musician must be at least 14 years old.

• Musician will be asked to demonstrate playing skill and appropriate repertoire.

• Musician will be asked for a minimum commitment of playing one time per week for at least six months.

• Musician required to complete an application and orientation process with Harrison’s Volunteer Resources.

For more information, contact Dana Sheppard at (360) 744-4924 or dana.sheppard@harrisonmedical.org.

WATERSHED GRANTS AVAILABLE

The Kitsap County Department of Community Development recently announced the availability of a second round of the 2009 Watershed Mini–Grant Program. This year, the Watershed Mini–Grants program offered grants up to $1,500 to local groups for local environmental education, habitat restoration and monitoring projects. A total of $2,000 remains available for 2009. Smaller grant applications also are welcome up to $1,000.

To encourage groups new to watershed projects, those that have not received a Watershed Mini-Grant in the past will be given some preference. Projects should benefit a watershed (stream, wetland, lake, etc.) or Puget Sound nearshore environment in unincorporated Kitsap County.

Youth, employee and conservation organizations, neighborhood groups, fishing and service clubs, schools and businesses are encouraged to apply. Applications and information are available on the Kitsap County Web site at www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/nr/stream_team/default.htm. Completed applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., July 1.

For more information on the Watershed Mini–Grant program, contact Kathlene Barnhart at (360) 337-4601 or kbarnhar@co.kitsap.wa.us.