Th e weather couldn’t have been more perfect at the 12th Annual NPBA Golf Tournament held at Th e Cedars at Dun-geness. Th anks to our sponsors and volunteers the event will go down in NPBA history as a great success! First Federal, as the Tournament Sponsor, made sure that the day was sunny and

in the mid-70s, as well providing help at the registration table. Kathi Larsen and Terri Wood greeted players and checked them in.

Spirit Sponsor Sound Community Bank had players Bettin’ on the Green with a poker shoot. At the beginning of the tournament, SCB team mem-

bers, Deon Kapetan, Kirsten Pavlak, Kelly Raymond and Chris Fobian passed out cards to all the players. As the teams made their rounds on the course, they had the opportunity to pick up more cards. During the awards

Mission statementThe North Peninsula Building Association

represents builders and associates of the building industry. We advocate constant improvement of

building and business practices to provide quality construction in our community.

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Championship Flight Second Place - Lakeside Industries: From left, George Peabody, Rena Peabody,

Mike Thomas. Missing team member: Bob Dutrow

Championship Flight Third Place - Four Seasons Engineering: From left, Steve Manwell, Jay Petersen, Terry McCartney

Missing team member: Hayden McCartney

NPBA would like to thank its sponsors for their support of the 12th Annual Golf Tournament.

Calling all cooks! Do you think you have an award-winning recipe for chili? Th en plan to enter the NPBA’s Chili Cook-off on Oct. 1 at the Sequim Valley Center, 160 Harrison Road in Carlsborg behind Sears. Go to npba.info to download an entry form. Th e cost to enter is $25 and cash prizes will be awarded for Judges Choice - $75, People's Choice - $75 and Best Decorated Booth - $25. Full press coverage also will be provided to the winners to showcase your excellent cooking skills! To participate in the Oktoberfest by eating, drinking and being merry, RSVP to the NPBA offi ce at 452-8160 or visit the NPBA website for a registration form. Cost is $5 for chili, beer sold individually.

Note that the date and location have changed for this event due to a scheduling confl ict with the Sprint Boat Races.

NPBA’s fi rst Oktoberfest Chili

Cook-off

perfect at the 12th Annual NPBA Golf Tournament held at Th e Cedars at Dun-geness. Th anks to our sponsors and volunteers the event will go down in NPBA history as a great success! First Federal, as the Tournament Sponsor, made sure that the day was sunny and

Oktoberfest Chili

Hole in One Sponsors

President Rick Gross challenges you to a chili cook-o� !

Championship Flight First Place - Clawson Construction: From left, Kevin Russell, Danny Clawson, Jordan Rhoads.

Missing team member: Rob Botero

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President: Rick Gross, Estes Builders, LLCImmediate Past President: Tracy Gudgel,

Zenovic and Associates Secretary: Donna Knifsend, Lawsuit

Prevention & Management Life Director: Bill Roberds, Excel Utility

ConstructionTreasurer: Teri Ward, First Federal1st Vice President: Garrett DelaBarre,

DelaBarre Construction2nd Vice President: Bill Feeley, Feeley

ConstructionBuilder Directors: Alex Anderson, Alex

Anderson Concrete; Bill Feeley, Feeley Construction; Larry Hanna, L.P. Hanna Construction; Jac Osborn, by Design Group

Associate Directors: Roger Wheeler, RJ Services; Dan Donovan, Allform Welding; Jim Strong

State Directors: Mark Smith; Kevin Russell, Clawson Construction; Garrett DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction; Scott Schwagler, J&J Construction of PA; Rick Gross, Estes Builders, LLC

Executive Officer: FaLeana WechFuture Builders Construction

Superintendent: Dan Peacock

2011 Officers and BOard Of directOrs

Built Green Clallam County has partnered with Clallam County PUD and Peninsula College to bring the following classes to you at a great price. Classes will take place on Sept. 28 at the Lincoln Center in Port Angeles.

■ Meet and Exceed the Code with NW Energy Star® Homes 8 a.m.-noonMeet and Exceed training encompasses an overview

of current code and how we got there, along with how building science best practices and performance testing fit into present and future codes. This training’s main objective is to help prepare builders not only to meet the current energy code, but also to stay ahead of the code and future building trends through the Energy Star® program.

■ Build It Tight, Ventilate It Right 1-5 p.m.Build It Tight, Ventilate It Right training conveys

an understanding of the importance of air barrier framing and its contribution to overall performance.

Attendees will learn how to recognize how a proper air barrier strategy is established and the methods by which tight construction is achieved and tested. Attendees also will learn how to identify ventilation options and the pros and cons associated with each strategy. Backing, blocking and caulking strategies will be addressed, as well as instruc-tion and practice with calculating ventilation requirements.

Cost for one class is $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Cost for both classes is $45 for members, $65 for nonmembers and includes lunch from noon-1 p.m. To regis-ter, e-mail faleana@npba.info or call the office at 452-8160.

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Member Announcements• Budget Blinds of the Olympic Peninsula is celebrating one year in its new showroom location at 489 W. Washington St. in Sequim. Stop by to see the newest technology in window coverings, the Smart Choice Sys-tem, and meet owners Amanda and Gabriel Walsh at an open house from 2-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11.

• Angeles Millwork & Lumber Company Celebrates 105 years — Join in the celebration by stopping by the store on Wednesday, Oct. 5! There will be a barbecue lunch, vendor information, product demos and door prizes. Angeles Millwork is at 1601 S. C St. in Port Angeles.

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ceremony, players had to choose their top fi ve cards and then the winning hands were drawn. Mike Th omas and John Tweeter held the winning hands and walked away with prize baskets.

Linda Alger from Everwarm Hearth and Home served up some delicious food grilled on the Big Green Egg at the 4th hole to tide players over until dinner was served.

Th e NPBA also would like to thank golf chairman John Locke of First Federal and committee member Jac Osborn of by Design Group for all of their work to help make the tournament successful. Also, thanks to Trina Stern of by De-sign Group for all of her help preparing for the tournament as well as being on-site for the day.

Callaway Flight First Place - Columbia Bank: From left, Colleen McAleer, Brian Kuh, Jake Tjernel, Dakoda McKennon

Callaway Flight 2nd Place Team - C & J Excavating: From left, Jim Root, Darrel Vincent, Kevin Root, Mike Payton

Golf Tournament

Th e NPBA nominations committee is seeking in-dividuals who are interested in serving on the NPBA Executive Board. If you are interested, contact Roger Wheeler, chairman, at 457-1420 or e-mail Executive Offi cer FaLeana Wech at faleana@npba.info.

From left, Colleen McAleer, Brian Kuh, Jake Tjernel, Dakoda McKennon

NPBA seeks nominees for

Executive Board

Callaway Flight 3rd Place Team - Sound Community Bank: From left, Kevin Kapetan, Stephanie Sweet, Deon Kapetan, Dan Rigg

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Featured member benefi t of the month

Th rough the NPBA’s affi liation with the Home Builder Purchasing Program, our members can save big on their Verizon Wireless bill! Qualifying members may be eligible to receive 22 percent off monthly access calling plan fees, unlimited VZE-mail for only $20 per month and 35 percent off Verizon Wireless accessories. Th is is a benefi t that also can be extended to your employees on their lines of service. Th e discount for qualifying employees is 18 percent!

Give our Verizon Wireless business account executive a call at 360-710-5050 or e-mail Brett.Green@verizonwireless.com for more information.

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Electric Service, Inc.Gary Priest Excavating

Hi-Tech ElectronicsOnsite Monitoring

Peninsula Daily NewsTom’s Plumbing

Tracy’s InsulationUlin’s Concrete Pumping

Thanks!PNC Mortgage

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Welcome!NPBA would like to welcome new member:

NPBA would like to thank the following companies for their continued support:

calendar of events:Sept. 28 Energy Star® Training Oct. 1 NPBA’s Oktoberfest Chili Cook-off Oct. 26 EPA Certifi ed Lead Renovator TrainingOct. 27 NPBA General Membership Meeting and Candidate Forum

For more information about these events, visit npba.info and click on the calendar on the homepage.