Glenn Cutler to Speak at Tomorrow's Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

At tomorrow's Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon, the guest will be departing Public Works Director Glenn Cutler.  He will be discussing current and future city projects.

New Public Works Director

Craig A. Fulton will be the replacement for Glenn Cutler.  He's been the facilities director for a Marine Corps base in North Carolina.  He will start as public works and utilities director on August 14th.

Port of Port Angeles Executive Director Resigns, Gets Re-Hired for Newly-Created Port Position

The title pretty much says it.  Jeff Robb, Executive Director of the Port of Port Angeles, announced his resignation today because of serious health issues.  Port commissioners immediately voted 2 to 1 to create a new position:  Port Director of Environmental Affairs.  And filling this new position will be:  Jeff Robb.  His salary will be $138,000, which is the same salary he's been receiving as Executive Director.

Pool Reopening Delayed

William Shore Memorial Pool was scheduled to reopen this Monday.  The reopening will be delayed by one day because of yesterday's transformer explosion.  The pool will be reopening on Tuesday at 5 a.m.

Maurices Leaving Downtown

Maurices will be leaving its longtime downtown location and moving to the space formerly occupied by the Fashion Bug, near the Eastside Safeway.  July 13th will be the last business day for Maurices in their downtown location.  Maurices store manager Corene Wickland said:

“We just know that the people of Port Angeles deserve to have a bigger, newer store.”

The decision to relocate was made at Maurices corporate headquarters in Duluth, MN. 

Elwha River Sediment will be Topic at Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

At tomorrow's Chamber of Commerce luncheon, the topic will be the Elwha River sediment spawned by the removal of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams.  Guest speakers will be Park Superintendent Sarah Creachbaum and Public Affairs Specialist Barb Maynes.

Port Angeles Concerts on the Pier: 2013 Schedule

Here is this summer's schedule:

June 19th:   Buck Ellard — Country

June 26th:   Old Sidekicks — Country/Bluegrass

July 3rd:   Ranger and the Re-Arrangers — Gypsy Jazz

July 10th:   The Dukes of Dabob — Dixieland Jazz

July 18th:   Fat Chance Band — Rock and Roll

July 24th:   The Cody Rentas Band — Rock and Roll

July 31st:   Witherow  — Folk/Rock

Aug. 7th:   The Retro Guys — Rock and Roll

Aug. 14th:   Wally's Boys —Swing

Aug. 21st:   Twisted Roots — Folk/Rock

Aug. 28th:   Sequimarimba — Marimba

Sept. 4th:   SuperTrees — Rock and Roll

Up to $500 for Port Angeles Residents Who Disconnect Their Downspouts

The City has implemented a "Green Infrastructure Rebate Program" to cut down on the water runoff carrying pollutants into the sewage system and the harbor.  Port Angeles residents could get up to $500 if they disconnect their downspout and build a rain garden.

The amount of the rebate depends on how much remodeling a homeowner is willing to do.   As of right now, a rain garden will bring in the largest rebate.  For more information go to the city's website or call their hot line at 417-4380.

Homelessness Down in Clallam County by 62.4%

Over the past seven years, homelessness in Clallam County has decreased by 62.4%.  And the number of people living on the streets is down 81%.  The executive director of Serenity House said:

“Probably the most amazing thing that occurred this year was this sharp reduction in the number of people who are literally homeless in the county.  From the benchmark year of 2006, street homelessness, literal homelessness — people in cars, camps, not in shelters — has de-creased by 81 percent in the county.  We’re also seeing some really sharp declines in the number of people using emergency shelter.”

Forum Presented by Republican Women of Clallam County

Tomorrow at 7:15 p.m., David Rolland, director of the Freedom Foundation’s Stiles Center for Liberty, will be speaking at a forum presented by the Republican Women of Clallam County.  The forum is being held at the Monterra Community Clubhouse, 22 Circle Drive.

By their own description, the Stiles Center “advances the rule of law and a legal climate where individuals can exercise their fundamental liberties and government is limited to its proper role.”

Port Angeles and Port Townsend Honored by Main Street Program

Washington State's Main Street Program has given awards to the Port Angeles Downtown Association and the Port Townsend Main Street Program.  The Port Angeles Downtown Association received an organizational excellence award for its youth volunteer program.  This program allows people between the ages of ten and eighteen to help plan community events and, in the process, learn how businesses operate.

The Port Townsend Main Street Program received an economic vitality award for its communication plan to help shoppers find their way through last year's downtown street construction.

Olympic Composites Corridor and Advanced Composites Center Initiative to be Topic of Chamber Meeting

At tomorrow's Chamber of Commerce luncheon, the guest speakers will be Michael Fancher, senior program manager of the National Center of Manufacturing Sciences; and Bob Lawrence-Markarian, executive director of community and business education at Peninsula College.  They will be discussing the Olympic Composites Corridor and Advanced Composites Center Initiative.

This same meeting will also announce the June Business of the Month and June Beautification Award recipients.