PORT ANGELES — The crew aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Active has returned to its Port Angeles homeport following a counter-drug patrol in international waters.
During back-to-back interdictions May 18 and 19 off the coast of Central America in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the cutter’s 75-member crew apprehended 11 suspects and an estimated $95 million worth of illicit narcotics, according to a press release.
The drugs were turned over to federal agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration for destruction.
The cutter’s crew returned to Port Angeles on Friday.
“I’m incredibly proud of this crew and their accomplishments,” said Active’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Chris German, in a press release.
In addition to conducting law enforcement missions, Active’s crew conducted deck landing qualifications with local Coast Guard air stations to provide training for the pilots and Active’s crew, giving members the opportunity to increase their helicopter operational proficiency for future missions.
Committee meeting
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District Wellness Committee will share resources it has found for teachers on healthful snacks that can be shared with parents when it meets today.
The committee will convene at 3 p.m. for the meeting at Blue Heron Middle School’s library, 3939 San Juan Ave.
Coffee talk
SEQUIM — Clallam Mosiac’s Coffee and Conversation meeting will now meet Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.
The meeting will be held at Goodness Tea at 261043 U.S. Highway 101 Unit No. 3.
Sponsored by Clallam Parent to Parent though Clallam Mosaic, parents of children with disabilities can share information about dealing with difficult parenting situations, advocacy, how to obtain respite and finding support for emotional and self-care issues.
For more information, call Shawnda Hicks, Clallam Parent to Parent coordinator, at 360-406-1215 or visit www.clallammosaic.org.
