Clallam and Jefferson counties have not requested assistance from the National Guard in the wake of Tuesday’s storm.
Gov. Jay Inslee proclaimed Wednesday a state of emergency for all 39 counties after a storm that killed three, knocked out power and flooded rivers.
“We kind of got a pass on this storm,” said Penelope Linterman, Clallam County emergency management program coordinator.
“We don’t even have any declared damage.”
Jefferson County Emergency Management Director Bob Hamlin said the damage was “fairly limited.”
“When [the governor] makes a proclamation, it just makes the guard available,” Hamlin said.
“We have not requested any assistance.”
Unity speaker
PORT ANGELES — The speaker at Unity in the Olympics’ 10:30 a.m. worship service this Sunday will be Kim Perkins, whose lesson will be “Being Peace.”
According to a news release, Perkins is an author and national speaker who recently sold her award-winning book- and gift store in Florida and relocated to the Pacific Northwest.
She has enjoyed successful careers in retail, telecommunications and nursing.
Both her parents were Unity ministers.
She has been an active participant and guest speaker at many church centers.
A time for silent meditation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Child care is available.
Fellowship time follows the worship service.
The public is welcome to all church activities.
HU song slated
SEQUIM — There will be a community HU song gathering in the Sequim Library’s meeting room, 630 N. Sequim Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
It is sponsored by Eckankar and is offered as a free community service for people of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds.
The HU song is an ancient invocation used to open the consciousness to the light and sound of God, resulting in mystical experiences, spiritual insights and states of enlightenment and inner peace, according to a news release.
For more information, phone George Abrahams at 360-809-0156 or email justbe973@gmail.com.
Inner guidance talk
SEQUIM — An “Inner Guidance Discussion and Discovery Workshop” will be held in the Sequim Library’s meeting room, 630 N. Sequim Ave., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
This workshop, “Can Illness be a Spiritual Messenger?,” focuses on an open discussion of experiences with illness that have led to the re-examination of priorities and new perspectives on life.
Email George Abrahams at justbe973@gmail.com or phone 360-582-3067.
Book of Job
PORT ANGELES — Jerry Dean will give a lesson, “God, Evil and the Christian Life,” at the Church of Christ, 1233 E. Front St., at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.
This lesson will take a concentrated look at the Book of Job in the Bible.
Participants look at how the lesson applies to today’s problems following the 9/11 attacks and the recent terrorism in Paris.
The public is invited.
Taize service
SEQUIM — All are welcome to the ecumenical Taize service at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., at 7 p.m. Monday.
There will be a meditative, candlelit atmosphere that includes singing simple, repetitive songs during the hourlong service.
Taize will continue to be held the fourth Monday of each month except December.
Ornaments wanted for Sequim Holiday Tree
SEQUIM — All fourth-grade or 9-year-old students living within the boundaries of the Sequim School District are invited to create an ornament to help decorate the Holiday Tree, to be on display in the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St.
The tree will be up from Nov. 30 through Jan. 1.
The theme for all student-created ornaments is “Nature’s Creatures on the Olympic Peninsula.”
Any materials are acceptable for the ornaments as long as they are dry.
No live entries, candles, batteries or flammable materials are allowed.
Ornaments can be no smaller than 2 inches by 2 inches and no larger than 5 inches by 5 inches.
There are no color restrictions.
All ornaments must be presented with a loop (wire, ribbon or cord) for attachment of a hanging hook.
Ornaments can be delivered to the Civic Center this Monday between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
If needed, arrangements for an alternative delivery day or time can be arranged.
The decorated tree will be on display by Monday, Nov. 30.
The tree lighting and official reception for all student participants and their parents will be held in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk on Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
All students will receive a photo and commemorative card for their participation when their ornaments are returned in January.
No financial compensation will be offered to any participant.
This inaugural decorating event is sponsored by the Sequim City Arts Advisory Commission.
Full participation details and information are available on the city website at www.sequimwa.gov.
For more information, contact either Karen Kuznek-Reese at 360-681-3428 or kkuznek@sequimwa.gov, or Sharon DelaBarre at 360-683-6592 or sharon@dbamlg.com.
Navy awards given to area naval sites
SILVERDALE — The secretary of the Department of the Navy’s Energy and Water Management Awards recently announced the award recipients, and each naval installation in the Pacific Northwest was selected for an award.
Among other awards and recipients, both Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and Naval Magazine Indian Island received awards for a platinum level of achievement.
“The award is recognition of the importance the Navy and NAS Whidbey Island place in reducing energy consumption as good stewards of the environment and our tax dollars,” said Capt. Mike Nortier, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
“While the award recognizes our achievements over the last year, we continue to focus on ways to improve our facilities and operations in the coming years, particularly as we continue to modernize facilities and prepare for the arrival of the P-8 aircraft in the near future.”
The platinum level of achievement indicates an outstanding energy or water program and an exceptional year for energy project execution.
Platinum level earns a $5,000 cash award that may be used for further energy efficiency or quality-of-life improvements.
The award money used by the secretary of the Navy to incentivize and reward excellence in energy and water management comes from revenue generated by a geothermal renewable energy power plant located on a Navy installation in China Lake, Calif.
