Community news briefs — May 26, 2021
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Memorial set for Myron
A public memorial to honor Myron Teterud is scheduled for noon on Saturday, May 29, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 815 W. Washington St. All are welcome to attend. Masks are required.
Teterud was a long-time Sequim sports and activities fan who died on April 29.
Guild thrift shop open in early June
The Sequim Dungeness Hospital Guild and Thrift Shop at 204 W. Bell St. will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., June 3-5. The shop is operating according to state health guidelines.
Also, donations of clean, gently used household and gift items are accepted from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays; however, no clothing is being accepted at this time.
All funds raised go to health needs in the Sequim community, supporting Clallam County Fire District 3, Peninsula College nursing scholarships, the Sequim Free Clinic and more.
The thrift shop is also accepting new members. Membership is a commitment of six hours a month! Call and leave a message at 360-683-4077 or message the group online at the group’s Facebook page.
Screening, talk set on ‘Dirtbag’
Award-winning filmmaker Jason Reid will present a special evening screening of “Dirtbag,” a film about iconic mountain and rock climber Fred Beckey, with a screening on the film and virtual discussion set to start at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 3.
The film will be followed by a question-and-answer dialogue.
Join the free presentation at pencol-edu.zoom.us/j/89616075652 (meeting ID: 896 1607 5652).
Reid is one of the writers for the film, which focuses on Beckey’s life and antics.
For more about the film, visit dirtbagmovie.com.
This event is co-sponsored by Peninsula College’s Buccaneer newspaper, the PC Journalism Department and Studium Generale.
Sinclair Place sets Memorial Day event
Sinclair Place Assisted Living Community, 680 W. Prairie St., host a special event for veterans at 2 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.
The Quilts of Valor group will present quilts to Sinclair Place’s 12 veterans and to celebrate the facility’s new Wall of Honor — a display honoring residents with a biography and flag display along with a a POW ceremony chair/table.
In addition, Carlsborg VFW Post 6787 will be on hand blessing Sinclair Place’s new American flag and POW flag and retiring the facility’s current flag.
Events will be held outside with individual take-away treats provided; friends and family are invited.
RSVP by calling Victorya Rivera at 360-461-7415.
Queen of Angels changes administrators
Ceci Kimball is the next principal at Queen of Angels school in Port Angeles for the 2021-2022 year, school representatives announced last week.
Kimball succeeds principal Thomas Cody McDonald, who will be leaving at the end of the school year after four years with the school. McDonald is moving closer to family in Tulsa, Okla.
“As principal of Queen of Angels School, Mr. McDonald was dedicated to ensuring the instructional excellence of all students,” Queen of Angels representatives said. “Under his leadership and marketing efforts, the school has flourished.”
Kimball began teaching at Queen of Angels in 2011 and has taught every grade. She also worked as the school’s librarian and technology teacher. She is an alumnus of the school and is currently attending Creighton University’s Leadership program.
