OLYMPIA — Required 10-digit dialing arrived in Western Washington state Saturday.
That means residents have to punch in the area code along with the telephone number to make a local call.
The change is needed because a new area code — 564 — is being added throughout the region starting Aug. 28.
The state Utilities and Transportation Commission said Saturday was the mandatory start of 10-digit dialing for all Western Washington area codes.
New telephone numbers in the 206, 253 and 425 territories will be assigned a 564 area code, initially starting with the 360 area code territory.
State regulators approved the new area code last year.
Officials say alarm, security and medical alert systems should be checked to make sure they are unaffected by 10-digit dialing.
Closed for parade
JOYCE — State Highway 112 will be temporarily closed through Joyce during the Joyce Daze Parade on Saturday.
The highway will be closed to traffic from the intersection with Piedmont Road to east of downtown Joyce between 12:30 p.m. and 2:40 p.m.
A detour route to bypass Joyce will be available.
For more information, contact Julie Hatch at 360-302-1934 or Damon Hatch at 360-461-1250.
Landing practice
COUPEVILLE — There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at Ault Field early evening to late night Tuesday.
Operations will continue Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Comments, including noise complaints, can be directed to the 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.
Scholarship on tap
PORT ANGELES — The $1,000 Bright Haygood Copsey Scholarship for a single mother attending the 2017-18 academic year at Peninsula College is currently accepting applications.
Applicants can be a part- or full-time students with plans to attend the entire academic year at the college.
The award will be based on potential to benefit and financial need, according to a news release.
The deadline for applications is Monday, Oct. 16.
Applications with submission details are available by visiting www.pencol.edu/scholarships.
Sequim high reunion
SEQUIM — The Sequim High School Class of 1997 will hold its 20-year reunion with a variety of events Aug. 17-19.
Starting Aug. 17, the reunion group will embark on a camping trip to Salt Creek Recreation Area, 3506 Camp Hayden Road. Attendees can arrive anytime after noon.
Those interested in camping can make reservations by visiting www.sunrisereservations.com.
Following checkout at noon Aug. 18, a potluck barbecue will be held at 6 p.m. at the recreation area, with games commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their children, a lawn chair and a dish to share.
At 6 p.m. Aug. 19, a general reception will be held at the Guy Cole Convention Center in Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave., featuring dancing and The Blue W food truck.
The cost for the reception is $15.
Refreshments will be served.
Registration is required for this event.
To register, contact Caroline King Kasting at 408-947-9369 or cnkasting@gmail.com.
Scholarships awarded
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Democrats announced Rian Plastow and AElfhild Wiklund as recipients of the $1,000 Phil Johnson Environmental Studies scholarships.
Both exemplify the strong commitment to the environment that will honor Phil Johnson, a former District 1 county commissioner, according to a news release.
Plastow has volunteered for restoration projects with the Northwest Watershed Institute and North Olympic Salmon Coalition.
As a student at Evergreen State College, she has studied stream and forest ecology, as well as environmental justice.
Her career goal is to work with communities and restore ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest, possibly with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife or a regional fisheries enhancement group.
Wiklund recently graduated from Chimacum High School as salutatorian and finished the Running Start program at Olympic College.
At the Northwest Watershed Institute, she was a crew leader during the institute’s “plant-a-thon,” which planted native trees near salmon streams, according to a news release.
Wiklund plans to attend The Evergreen State College with a marine ecology focus and is considering continuing to the college’s environmental studies master’s program.
New hospital employees
PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare has announced the recent addition of three new employees.
The employees are Jennifer Dimon, Dr. Claire Haycox and Leah Layman, ARNP.
Dimon, a doctor of physical therapy, specializes in treating pelvic dysfunction and will begin seeing patients immediately at Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services, 834 Sheridan St.
After receiving her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Oregon, Dimon focused her continuing education on pelvic floor, obstetric and postpartum physical therapy.
Haycox and Layman are a dermatology team who will spend three days a week at the hospital and two days a week at the Port Ludlow Clinic, 89 Breaker Lane.
The team touts a proven track record of strong teamwork, having worked together for the past two years in Florida, according to a news release.
Haycox is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and graduated from the University of Washington with a Ph.D. in bioengineering.
She completed her medical degree at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine.
Layman attended the University of Florida for her postgraduate studies.
For more information, call the dermatology clinic at 360-379-2249, or to reach rehabilitation services, call 360-379-9259.
KONP talk guests
PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1:05 p.m. to 2 p.m. local talk show segment on KONP radio, at 1450 AM, 101.7 FM and www.konp.com on the internet outside the Port Angeles area.
Station General Manager Todd Ortloff hosts the Monday through Thursday segments.
This week’s scheduled lineup:
• Monday: Master Gardeners Jeanette Stehr-Green and Bill Wrobel answer questions from listeners.
• Tuesday: Colin Wolslegel, gastroenterologist, Olympic Medical Physicians Specialty Clinic.
Second segment: James Colter, founder and executive director of the Armed Forces Day Picnic & Music Festival.
• Wednesday: Port Angeles City Manager, Dan McKeen
• Thursday: Julie Hatch discusses the upcoming Joyce Daze Festival in Joyce.
Second segment: Dave Walter discusses the upcoming Global Leadership Conference.
Third segment: AJ Schneithman discusses what’s happening at Serenity House regarding homeless issues.
