Community news briefs — Jan. 30, 2019

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Learn at Septic 101

The Clallam County Environmental Health office offers Septic 101, a free, informational introductory class designed for homeowners wishing to learn more about living with a septic system. The course describes different types of septic systems, general system care and maintenance, and do’s and don’ts for a healthy system.

Septic system care saves money, protects property value and safeguards human health and the environment, county officials say.

The class is set for 6- 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Dungeness River Audubon Center in Railroad Bridge Park, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road.

Pre-registration is required and available online through www.clallam.net/septic or by calling Environmental Health at 360-417-2258. Spaces are limited.

City seeking student rep for parks board

The Sequim City Council is seeking a student representative to the Parks, Arbor and Recreation Advisory Board, a voluntary board that meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month and advises the city council on issues involving city parks and public spaces.

City officials are looking for a high school junior or senior to attend their meetings and provide input from a student perspective.

Applications are available at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St. or online at www.sequimwa.gov. The position is open until filled.

For more information, contact city clerk Karen Kuznek-Reese at 360-681-3428 or kkuznek@sequim wa.gov.

Cougar expert to speak at college

One of the world’s foremost experts on cougars is back on the Little Theater stage when the Studium Generale series spotlights Dr. Mark Elbroch on Thursday, Jan. 31, at Peninsula College, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Elbroch is a lead scientist for Panthera, a conservation organization that supports research and the communication of science. He will present a program focused on the social interactions of cougars, starting at 12:35 p.m.

The event free and open to the public.

Elbroch will present with a combination of visual footage, many years’ experience, and passion for his work which creates a unique and inspiring opportunity for audiences, Studium Generale coordinator Dr. Kate Reavey said.

A regular contributor to National Geographic’s Cat Watch Blog, Elbroch has authored and coauthored 10 books on natural history.

For more information, contact Dr. Janet Lucas at jlucas@pencol.edu.

Guild’s thrift shop is open Saturday

The Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild’s thrift shop, at 204 W. Bell St., is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Featured this Saturday are unique furniture pieces, several sets of dishware, crystal flutes by Royal Dalton, trendy winter clothing for everyone and books, puzzles, jewelry and designer handbags. Consignors and new volunteers always needed. Call 360-683-7044 for information.

New judge to be sworn in Feb. 4

Lauren M. Erickson will be sworn in as the newest Clallam County Superior Court Judge at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the Clallam County courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles; the public is invited to the ceremony.

Erickson grew up in Seattle and graduated from Roosevelt High School. After graduating from the University of Washington and Seattle University Law School, she worked as a Clallam County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for 12 years and most recently in private practice in Port Angeles and as an administrative law judge.

Learn about addressing long-term care

Representatives of the Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA) Education Fund will present information on legislation to help address what they call the growing need for affordable long-term care from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1033 Barr Road, Port Angeles.

Sponsored by Indivisible Sequim, the event features three presenters: Robby Stern, President of the PSARA Education Fund; Karen Richter, PSARA Membership Vice President, and Tim Wheeler, a Sequim resident and a family caregiver.

They will answer questions about proposed House Bill 1087, the Long Term Care Trust Act that would establish a trust fund providing eligible recipients $100 a day for 365 days to help meet the cost of long-term care.

Kilmer reschedules town halls

In addition to last week’s Facebook Live and Kitsap and Mason County town halls, U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer will host town halls rescheduled because of the federal government shutdown.

Kilmer will meet with Clallam County residents at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Peninsula College Little Theater, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, before a town hall slated for 2:30 p.m. in Tacoma later that day.

Kilmer also has town halls scheduled for Quilcene at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 and at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in Montesano.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the listed start time.

Garden club hosts Andrew May

The Sequim Prairie Garden Club welcomes visitors to the group’s monthly meeting, set for 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in the Pioneer Memorial Park clubhouse at 387 E. Washington St.

Ornamental horticulturist Andrew May is the guest speaker. May will demonstrate the two types of cuts in pruning.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is limited.

County to address opioid epidemic

Clallam County’s Department of Health & Human Services is offering an opportunity for community members to learn about the opioid epidemic at 6- 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in the Carver Room at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.

County health officer Allison Berry Unthank leads the event that explains addiction treatment options. Attendees can receive a free Narcan nasal spray kit to be used to reverse an opioid overdose.

For more information, contact Marti Tinkham at 360-417-2364 and mtinkham@co.clallam.wa.us.

Senior menu set

Sequim Senior Nutrition Site menus are served at 4 p.m. at Suncrest Village Retirement Apartments, 251 S. Fifth Ave. Suggested donation is $5 (60 and over), $8 guest and a 24-hour advance reservation is needed. RSVP (at least 24 hours in advance) to 360-683-8491. Menus are subject to change.

Thursday, Jan. 31: Green salad, liver and onions, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, green beans, dessert

Friday, Feb. 1: Carrot slaw, chicken parmesan, egg noodles w/marinara sauce, broccoli, dessert

Monday, Feb. 4: Green salad, beef barley soup, baked apples, biscuit, dessert

Tuesday, Feb. 5: Cucumber onion salad, chicken stir-fry, fried rice, fruit cup, dessert

Wednesday, Feb. 6: CLOSED.