NEWS BRIEFS — Clallam fire districts honored at convention . . . and other items
Published 12:01 am Monday, November 10, 2014
SPOKANE — Three fire districts from Clallam County were honored with awards and commendations during the 2014 Washington State Fire Commissioners Association convention last month.
During the annual conference, fire districts are judged on the innovative programs, management techniques and accomplishments over the past year, and chosen winners receive the Management Excellence Award in four divisions based on budget size.
Clallam County Fire District 3 (Sequim) won second place in Division “A,” operating budgets of $4 million or more.
This category includes the largest cities in the state, including Seattle, Spokane, Olympia and Tacoma.
Fire commissioner James Barnfather of Sequim accepted the award.
Clallam County Fire District 4 (Joyce) was awarded first place in division “D,” operating budgets less than $500,000.
Fire commissioner Sam Nugent of Joyce accepted the award.
“We are very proud that Clallam County is so well represented at these awards,” Nugent said.
The association also honored Clallam County Fire District 2 (Port Angeles) Commissioner Richard “Dick” Ruud for his 60 years of service.
District 2 Fire Chief Sam Phillips and state Fire Commissioners Association Executive Secretary Roger Ferris presented the award to Ruud.
The keynote speaker at the event was retired New York Fire Department Lt. Joe Torrilla, who was buried alive twice during the
Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
Native plant discussion set
PORT TOWNSEND — Mark Turner will present “In Praise of Woody Diversity” at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, 532 Battery Way, at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Admission is free.
Turner is a longtime member of the Washington Native Plant Society, a state board member and a co-author with society member Ellen Kuhlman of Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest.
In this lecture illustrated with his award-winning photography, Turner will share a selection of his favorite plants that illustrate the diversity of Northwest trees and shrubs.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
For more information, phone Ann Weinmann at 360-379-0986.
Workshop discusses bone strength
PORT TOWNSEND — “Strong Women, Strong Bones,” a class on osteoporosis, will be held at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Admission is free.
Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are two health problems of women as they age.
The class will teach how to use nutrition and exercise to slow down the processes.
Bring a yoga mat, if possible, or a folded blanket for the floor, plus a snack.
Wear rubber-soled exercise shoes and loose clothes.
To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/ALPs2014Fall.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Walker at 859-513-1286 or elizabeth.walker317@gmail.com.
Thea Foss meeting
CHIMACUM — Thea Foss No. 45 Daughters of Norway will present treasures from members’ homes at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Initiation of new members will take place as well as a white elephant sale.
The event is open to the public.
For more information, phone 360-379-1802.
