NEWS BRIEFS: Human trafficking vigil takes place in Port Angeles today . . . and other items
Published 12:01 am Sunday, January 11, 2015
PORT ANGELES — Soroptimist International Clubs of Port Angeles will stand vigil for victims of human trafficking today.
The vigil will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Railroad Avenue
Today is the National Day of Awareness. Soroptimist Clubs around the nation on this day strive to educate the public of the devastating risks and types of human bondage throughout the world.
For more information, phone President Tammy Gallagher at 360-452-7971.
Power lines underground
PORT TOWNSEND — Work to put electrical power lines underground will begin in front of the Lewis Building at 638 Water St. on Monday morning.
While city crews work, Jefferson County Public Utility District will remove trees in front of the Lewis and Franklin buildings, according to Port Townsend Main Street.
Once lines have been placed underground, the sidewalk will be replaced, Main Street said.
Meditation classes
SEQUIM — Free “Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation” classes are offered at the Village Heartbeat Studio, 353 Chickadee Lane, at 7 p.m. every Thursday.
Participants can attend any one or all of the sessions from now till Feb. 12. While there’s no fee, donations are welcome.
Teacher Terrance Wolf starts each class with a brief arriving/settling exercise, then goes into about 15 minutes of teaching on the basics of meditation.
He leads a guided meditation of 15 to 20 minutes and then does a follow-up teaching and debriefing of the experience, all to wrap up by 8 p.m.
For more information, phone or text Wolf at 650-743-6251.
Alzheimer’s group slates support meet
CHIMACUM — The Alzheimer’s Association will host a caregiver support group at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, from 10:25 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. Monday.
The event is free.
Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a person with memory loss.
Support groups also serve as an opportunity for participants to receive information on care management, available services and research and treatment options.
A free support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of individuals with memory loss is held the second Monday of each month.
For more information, phone facilitator Mary Jane Knecht at 360-643-3337 or visit www.alzwa.org.
Pie-making event
PORT ANGELES — The Sons of Norway, 131 W. Fifth St., will host Kate McDermott, creator and founder of “Art of the Pie,” at 7 p.m. Monday.
McDermott will lecture and demonstrate her pie-making and baking skills.
All are welcome.
For more information about McDermott, visit www.artofthepie.com.
Retiree luncheon
PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County School Retiree Association will hold its monthly meeting at the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center, 905 W. Ninth St., at noon Tuesday.
Lunch is $11, which includes soup, salad, entree, dessert, coffee, tea and water.
The program, “Fun Fitness for Folks over Fifty,” is presented by Linda Frazer, who will share some the fitness choices available on the Peninsula.
The group also will talk about the proposed Port Angeles School District bond and levy.
Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
To RSVP, email djones@olypen.com or phone 360-457-5352.
Anglers to meet
PORT TOWNSEND — The East Jefferson chapter of Puget Sound Anglers will hold its next meeting in the Marina Room at Point Hudson Marina, 103 Hudson St., on Tuesday.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m.
This get-together will be the group’s semiannual potluck and silent auction as a chapter fundraiser.
Attendees are encouraged to bring any items for auction.
Flight operations
COUPEVILLE — Field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at the outlying field in Coupeville are scheduled Monday through Friday.
Training is in the late afternoon Monday and from the afternoon into the evening Tuesday through Friday.
Comments, including noise complaints, can be directed to station’s comment line at 360-257-6665 or via email at comments.NASWI@navy.mil.
All other questions can be directed to the public affairs office at 360-257-2286.
Luncheon set this Tuesday at PA eatery
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Happy New Year” buffet luncheon on the second floor of the Port Angeles CrabHouse Restaurant, 221 N. Lincoln St.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Admission is $16.
Elizabeth Mundell will provide musical entertainment.
The luncheon’s special feature is renovating wardrobes for the new year.
Author Lois Williams of Lacey will speak on “Amazing Grace.”
Free child care is available.
For reservations, phone 360-452-4343 or 360-457-8261.
Senior nutrition
PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles Senior Nutrition Site dinners will be served at 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at the Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St.
A suggested donation is $5 for those who are 60 or older.
People younger than 60 can attend for $8.
Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance to 360-457-8921.
Menus are subject to change.
■ Tuesday: Green salad, cup of chili, baked potato with sour cream, broccoli and orange slices.
■ Wednesday: Vegetable soup, green salad, stuffed peppers and banana bread.
■ Thursday: Bed of greens, cottage cheese with fruit, chicken noodle soup and apple pie.
■ Friday: Salad, baked ham, mashed potatoes, veggies, dinner roll and dessert.
Boat safety class
PORT ANGELES — The Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 42 Sequim-Port Angeles, will sponsor a boating safety class Saturday.
“About Boating Safety” will be held at the Coast Guard base on Ediz Hook at 9:30 a.m.
This class will qualify participants for a Washington State Boater Education Card. This card is required for all boaters who are younger than 60.
This cost is $15 per person or $20 for a couple.
To register, phone 360-452-1135.
2015 Habitat meeting set this Thursday
PORT ANGELES — The 2015 meeting for Habitat for Humanity will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 139 W. Eighth St., at 4 p.m. Thursday.
A review of the past year and future plans will be presented.
This is a public event featuring affiliate reports, confirmation of board members and homeowner testimonials.
To RSVP or for more information, email volunteer@habitatclallam.org or phone 360-681-6780.
Chinese dinner
PORT TOWNSEND — A traditional eight-course Chinese dinner to benefit Jefferson County Community Foundation’s Fund for Women and Girls will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St., on Saturday, Jan. 17.
The cost is $75 per person.
The “Year of the Sheep” feast will be prepared by Alice Hayes, longtime supporter of the Fund for Women and Girls.
She will be cooking with Patti Reynolds, Phil Walkdean, Theresa Saludo and Ben and Mary Massie.
The menu includes hand-shredded chicken; seafood tofu and mushroom soup; braised pork with vegetables; sauteed beef with garlic, peppers and black bean sauce; Chinese vegetables and mushrooms; braised Chinese vinaigrette baby back ribs with vegetables; fried rice with Chinese sausage and dessert; plus wine options, white rice and tea.
Each guest will leave with chopsticks and a gift made and donated by artist David Haakenson from DoeRun Studios in Quilcene.
All proceeds go to the Fund for Women and Girls; $40 of the donation is tax-deductible.
To make reservations, contact the foundation at 360-385-1729 or mail checks to JCCF Chinese Dinner, 201-B Patison St., Port Hadlock, WA 98339.
Daughters to meet
PORT ANGELES — The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their first meeting of the year at the George Washington Inn Bed and Breakfast, 939 Finn Hall Road, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21.
A salad buffet will be held after the meeting.
The special program is “President George Washington.”
All members and guests are encouraged to attend, as well as the public.
Members are ask to bring a salad.
RSVP by phoning Madam Regent Carol Weiler at 360-452-3096 or Vice Regent Janis Flanaganat at 360-457-1446.
Revegetation talk
PORT ANGELES — Joshua Chenoweth, restoration ecologist for Olympic National Park, will discuss natural and managed revegetation in the former Elwha reservoirs and forest development after three growing seasons at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Road.
As part of the Perspectives Winter Speakers Series, Chenoweth lectures from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Admission is free.
Revegetation of the former reservoirs of Lake Mills and Lake Aldwell on the Elwha River began during dam removal in November 2011. More than 200,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted to date, and natural regeneration has thrived in some areas.
Chenoweth will discuss the progress of the natural and managed revegetation and the future of the project.
For more information, contact Dean Butterworth at dean_butterworth@nps.gov or 360-565-3146, or visit www.nps.gov/olym.
Four seniors honored
PORT ANGELES — Four Port Angeles High School seniors were recently recognized by the Port Angeles Noon Rotary at a Dec. 10 meeting.
Simon Shindler, recognized as a November Student of the Month, is the son of Tom and Lisa Shindler.
He has a 4.0 GPA and has accumulated several honors, including Athlete of the Week, second-highest rated popsicle stick bridge (two years), Academic Letter, NMSQT commended student, AP Scholar with Honors, Academic Excellence Award, Guidance Student of the Month and Best in Show in the junior age division for art at the Clallam County Fair.
His activities include Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Soccer, State Solo & Ensemble, Science Club, Running Club, National Honor Society and Chamber Orchestra
Leah Marsh, also recognized as a November Student of the Month, is the daughter of Deborah Bopp and Gregory Marsh.
She has a 4.0 GPA and has accumulated several honors, including Student of the Month, Teddy Roosevelt Award, Academic Excellence Award, STAR Academic Award, Academic Letter and was a National Merit Semifinalist.
Her activities include Amigos de las Americas volunteer, Nicaragua, summer 2014; Key Club, secretary, former president; National Honor Society, co-president, former co-vice-president; Thespian Society, secretary; Gay-Straight Alliance, former festival organizer; and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, active member, reader and usher.
Her special interests include violin; PAHS Chamber Orchestra, PA Symphony Orchestra, Black Diamond Fiddle Club; teacher at community youth chamber workshops; and writing, National Novel Writing Month, published in Tidepools’ 50th anniversary edition.
Sam Stevenson, recognized as a December Student of the Month, is the son of Kristine and Joe Seale, and Will Stevenson
He has a 3.125 GPA, and his honors include Certificate of Achievement, Washington Aerospace Scholars Program; Northwest Cup #1, Downhill Mountain Bike Race, sixth place, Age 15-18; PAHS Honor Roll; World Strides’ Heritage Music Festival, Silver Award, PAHS Percussion Ensemble; WIAA All-State, Concert Band/Percussion, Superior Achievement; NOME State Solo and Ensemble Contest, mallet soloist; State of Washington Certificate of Academic Achievement; and NJROTC, Distinguished Unit Award & Armed Drill Team first place.
Stevenson’s activities include CWU, Wind Ensemble Festival Participant; USCG Air Station Port Angeles, Veteran’s Day Ceremony Participant; Member PA/Sequim Cycling Team; Section Leader, Percussion Ensemble, PAHS Marching Band; PAHS Wind Ensemble; participant in “A Royal Celebration” with Sequim City Band; participant in the Dallas Brass Concert; Nominee, National Youth Leadership Forum: Careers in Engineering and Technology; selected for WMEA All-State Concert Band, Yakima; and active member and volunteer teacher assistant at Queen of Angels Parish
Elizabeth DeFrang, also recognized as a December Student of the Month, is the daughter of Jeanie and Fred DeFrang
She has a 3.2 GPA, and her honors and activities include Honors and AP classes, including physics, chemistry, biology, geometry and biotech; PAHS Symphonic Orchestra; participated with PAHS Orchestra playing cello at Carnegie Hall; North Olympic Solo and Ensemble Festival; volleyball, Letter (C Team Captain, Jr. Varsity Captain); Individual Sportsmanship award at state volleyball; Student Athlete of the Week; Gymnastics, Letter (Captain, Most Dedicated Award); Rider Crew; Future Business Leaders of America; National Youth Leadership Forum of Medicine Nominee (two years); National Student Leadership Conference Nominee; and National Honor Society of High School Scholars Selection for membership.
Her volunteer work includes the Festival of Trees, Teddy Bear Tea, Hollywood Nights, Drive One 4 Your School, OMC Foundation Duck Derby and OMC administration office after school.
