Flags for ceremony deadline
PORT ANGELES — The deadline is Thursday for veteran organization flags that are to be displayed during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Port Angeles Coast Guard station next Sunday.
The Clallam County Veterans Association (CCVA) is sponsoring the regional 2018 Veterans Day ceremony at Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles at 1 p.m. on Nov. 11.
All veteran organization flags to be displayed at the event must be delivered to the Clallam County Veterans Center at 216 S. Francis between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, said organizer Tammy Sullenger.
The flags will be delivered to the Coast Guard station and can be picked up immediately following the ceremony, Sullenger said.
No flags will be accepted at the gate of the base.
Those unable to coordinate with the specified time are asked to contact Sullenger for alternate instructions. She can be reached at 360-477-5120.
Weekly flight operations schedule set
COUPEVILLE — Both runways at Outlying Landing Field Coupeville are now open.
There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex at Ault Field from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11.
There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex at Outlying Landing Field Coupeville from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11.
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.
Boating group dinner set
SEQUIM — The North Olympic Sail and Power Squadron will hold a dinner meeting at 5 p.m. Nov. 12.
The dinner will be held at The Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road.
This event is free and open to the public, dinner may be purchased for $25 per person.
The guest speaker will be Chief Petty Officer Orlando Rivera, executive officer of the USCGC Sea Fox.
CPO Rivera will address the mission of the Maritime Force Protection Unit, how it affects citizens and boaters and what boaters need to understand when operating in the Salish Sea.
For more information, visit www.northolympicboaters.com.
Applicants sought for committee
PORT ANGELES — The city of Port Angeles is soliciting applicants for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
The committee advises the city council on activities or facilities to be funded by lodging excise tax revenues.
The volunteer members serve one year terms and only meet as necessary.
The open position is for a member who specifically represents a lodging excise tax recipient, such as a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Nov. 14.
Applications can be picked up at the city manager’s office, 321 E. Fifth St. or downloaded from www.cityofpa.us.
For more information, call Kari Martinez-Bailey at 360-417-4634 or email kmbailey@cityofpa.us.
New director
PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center recently hired Jay Volkman as its new compliance manager.
Volkman oversees OMC’s compliance plan which ensures compliance with laws, regulations and contractual requirements through prevention, detection and correction of violations.
Volkman attended the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and most recently served as the deputy administrator for a tribal behavioral health system.
Volkman said, “for me, it’s all about quality, sharing resources, improving communications and working collaboratively.”
Beta Nu grants available; deadline is Nov. 15
The Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma has announced its Nov. 15 grant deadline for continuing education grants from the Helen Gariepy Grants for School Educators in Clallam and Jefferson counties.
Gariepy’s bequest honors her long career as an educator in Port Angeles.
Grants will be made available to selected educators who are working for professional improvement or development of their teaching skills.
Any educator or paraprofessional working in a Clallam or Jefferson county school may apply.
Applications are available at www.betanuchapter.com and must be postmarked by Nov. 15.
For more information, call Kathy Strozyk at 360-683-1299 or email kjstrozy@olypen.com or Sharle Osborne at sharleo@stevekoehler.com.
Port Angeles Garden Club hears hummingbird presentation
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Garden Club recently heard a presentation by Ciscoe Morris at its Oct. 15 meeting.
Ciscoe’s presentation focused on plants that attract hummingbirds year-round.
A King County master gardener, Ciscoe also is the author of several books on northwest gardening.
The gardening club welcomes guests and new members to its meetings the third Monday of each month at First Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles, 139 W. Eighth St.
For more information including meeting times and agendas, visit www.portangelesgardenclub.org.
