PORT ANGELES — First Federal has been recognized as the Clallam County Economic Development Council’s Business of the Year, and County Commissioner and EDC board member Jim McEntire has been recognized as the EDC’s Individual of the Year.
Both received the EDC Olympic Leader Award.
Accepting the recognition for First Federal was Larry Hueth, president and CEO, at a meeting of EDC members Jan. 30.
Hueth successfully rebuilt the management team at the institution, led its conversion to a stock form of bank ownership and took the steps to ensure the future strength of the financial institution, according to a news release.
The public offering, which was oversubscribed, was the largest in county history.
McEntire received the award for his drive and dedication to making the EDC a more effective organization, according to a news release.
He helped to design and craft the EDC’s new strategic plan. His was a forceful voice in reducing the size of the EDC board, aiming to make it more rational and nimble, it said.
According to the news release, McEntire, R-Sequim, “placed his reputation on the line” by supporting major assistance from the Opportunity Fund to place the EDC on solid financial footing to be adequately staffed to do its job.
The awards were presented by Luke Robins, president of Peninsula College, and by EDC Executive Director Bill Greenwood.
Robins also announced the establishment, with the EDC and the Peninsula College Foundation, of two new student scholarships at Peninsula College, to be named each year in honor of the EDC Olympic Award winners.
“These scholarships will go to PC students pursuing professional/technical degrees at the college, and we hope to grow these scholarships in the years to come,” Robins said.
Veterinarian enrolls in dog rehab classes
PORT ANGELES — Dr. Nicole Wagnon, veterinarian at Blue Mountain Animal Clinic, has enrolled into The Canine Rehabilitation Institution (CRI) located in Coral Springs, Fla.
The CRI program will allow Wagnon to become a certified canine rehabilitation therapist, according to a news release.
The training includes conditions and injuries commonly referred for rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation assessment techniques, manual therapy, physical modalities and therapeutic exercise and neurological rehabilitation.
Her first class, introduction to canine rehabilitation, is a six-day immersion course.
After completion of her first class, Wagnon will attend two more courses: canine sports medicine and the canine rehabilitation therapist.
She will participate in an internship in a CRI practice.
Blue Mountain Animal Clinic is located at 2972 Old Olympic Highway.
For more information, phone 360-457-3842.
