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A “girl wearing patriotic dress” is the title of this undated historic photograph from the Wilcox family collection. Photo courtesy Jefferson County Historical Society Research Center and the Jefferson County Historical Society
Anami of Velvet Revolution cheered on the crowed during the 2015 tug-of-war. This year, Velvet Revolution will be bringing its photo booth the Old School 4th of July. Leader file photo
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PT celebrated with games, parades, prizes
'Old School' 4th of July booms at Fort Worden
For some years, there were no celebrations
‘Biggest party’ offers traditional events
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Katie Kowalski arts@ptleader.com
Celebrations tell you a lot about a community. And for more than 100 years, The Leader has been reporting about those celebrations – who created them, what happened, where they were and how it all went. The Jefferson County Historical Society is now the keeper of all things past in the county and so The Leader journeyed to the Jefferson County Historical Society Research Center where long-time volunteer Al Standish was happy to pull out brittle microfilmed copies of newspapers from back then to glimpse at past Fourth of July celebrations in Jefferson County. Archivist Marsha Moratti said the Fourth of July was a big deal, especially back before World War II. Then the Rhododendron Festival came into vogue and the parades and processions on the Fourth seemed to
dwindle. It's not that Jefferson County was always patriotic.
The “Old School” 4th of July celebration at Fort Worden State Park aims to amp up the summer holidays and celebrate the spirit of community and our American roots. “It's of, by and for the people of Port Townsend,” said Thunderbull Production's Danny Milholland of the third annual event. The homegrown event that's become one of the biggest parties in Jefferson County is produced by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Thunderbull Productions. It offers a range of events and activities, from old-school traditions like a watermelon-eating contest and tug-ofwar competition to miniature golf and birdhouse making, and is filled with live music, food, including 1,000 free root beer floats, face-painting and fun. “This is the biggest party that we do that is really for the community,” said Milholland. And of course, no Independence Day
QUEEN’S JUBILEE In the first year chosen for a glimpse into the past, there was a whiff of political indignation: “Wind and Wave,” was the main headline on the front page in 1897 and then four smaller headlines followed, including “American vessels did not float the Stars and Stripes on Fourth,” “Lessons in Loyalty,” and “British Vessels were decorated for the Fourth as for Queen's Jubilee.” The thrust of the story was that there was “little evidence” of Port Townsend Bay showing off an American spirit on the Fourth of July. “In fact, it looked much more like a British holiday, for of all the vessels in the harbor, none were decorated except the British, which were just as gaily bedecked as they were recently, See PAST, page 6▼
celebration would be complete without fireworks: A display culminates the day at 10:10 that evening. The day at Fort Worden is made even more festive with Centrum's 40th annual Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, which is presenting two performances at McCurdy Pavilion on Tuesday. VENDORS A host of vendors offer food and drinks throughout the day. Local food vendors include Paella House, Java Gypsy Coffeehouse, Mo-Chilli BBQ, Barbarian Fine Cuisine, Pane D’Amore, Fiddlehead Creamery, La Crepe de Quimper, Flutter By Pizza Pie, Candice’s Donuts, The Seafood Spot and 4th of July barbecue and beer, wine and cider garden hosted by the Fort Worden PDA. Additional vendors include Sacred Skin Henna, Face Painting by Alexa Rose, the Amazing Time Stopping Contraption Photo Booth and James Jackson Massage Therapy. Custom T-Shirts are available. See ‘Old School’, page 3▼
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Three Bs of fireworks safety
Chris Tucker ctucker@ptleader.com Colorful fireworks will burst throughout the sky as the U.S. marks its 241st year of independence July 4. As many households light fireworks this year, officials want the public to exercise common sense and follow the law to minimize risk of injury and fire. Here are some basics: No fireworks in Port Townsend: Possession, discharge or sales of any fireworks is illegal within Port Townsend city limits without the appropriate license or permit. Not in parks: Fireworks are not allowed in city, county, state or national parks or forestlands. Major fireworks show to be at Fort Worden: A large “Old School” public fireworks show is to be held for the third year in a row 4-10 p.m. at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, in Port Townsend. About 3,000-5,000 people are expected to attend, according to Megan Claflin, public relations director for Fort Worden. Attendees are encourage to carpool, bicycle or walk to the event. Disabled people should bring their ADA pass for a closer parking spot. The event will be at the park’s large parade grounds and is to feature live entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, a hot air balloon, field games, free root beer floats, miniature golf, tug of war and a glorious display of fireworks. The show is hosted by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Thunderbull Productions, The City of Port Townsend, East Jefferson Fire and Rescue, Fort Worden Public Development Authority, Washington State Parks, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and 1st Security Bank. An employee at the Port Ludlow Fire Department said she did not think there were any public fireworks shows scheduled for that area. LEGAL IN COUNTY Jefferson County follows state law when it comes to fireworks. Sales of consumer fireworks, where allowed, begin June 28 and end at 9 p.m. July 5. According to state law, fireworks (where legal) may be ignited between these hours:
People are reminded of the three B’s of fireworks safety: • Be prepared: Have water nearby, keep fireworks out of children’s reach and put pets indoors. • Be safe: Only adults should light fireworks. Do not hold fireworks in your hand. • Be responsible: Clean up fireworks debris and soak spent fireworks in water.
Fireworks are not allowed in the City of Port Townsend and that includes in all parks in Jefferson County. But those old-fashioned sparklers are not allowed. See story below for details.
noon to 11 p.m. on June 28; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 29 through July 3; 9 a.m. to midnight on July 4; and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 5. Legal fireworks suitable for use in Jefferson County’s unrestricted areas include novelty and smoke items, sparklers, flitter sparklers, cone fountains, mine/shells, smoke-device wheel cakes (up to 500 grams), aerial spinners, ground spinners, helicopters, cylindrical fountains, illuminating torches, Roman candles and reloadable mortars (up to 1.75 inches). Bottle rockets, missile-type rockets, firecrackers and chasers are legal on tribal lands only. Federally illegal explosive devices that are not legal to possess or discharge anywhere include M-80s or larger, cherry
bombs, tennis ball bombs and altered fireworks. Do not light fireworks indoors or near dry grass. Purchase of fireworks over the internet is illegal. In Washington state, fireworks must be purchased from a licensed retail fireworks stand during the legal sales period. Orders for fireworks cannot be placed over the internet or posted on websites. “I’d remind people that even though our summer has been mild so far, we’re forecasted to experience sunny, dry weather over the next 10 days or so and area grass and brush will dry out fast, increasing the chance of accidental fire from fireworks,” said Bill Beezley, public information officer for East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
FIRE SAFETY According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), a bureau of the Washington State Patrol, most fireworksrelated fires and injuries occur on July 4. Some illegal fireworks can be as powerful as a stick of dynamite and can ignite accidentally or prematurely and produce shrapnel that can cause amputations or eye injuries. In 2015, there were 481 fireworksrelated emergency incidents in Washington resulting in $627,080 in property loss, 241 injuries and 240 fires according to the OSFM. Of the 241 injuries in 2015, 72 were second-degree burns, 58 were trauma, 41 were multiple injury, 39 were first-degree burns and 19 were amputations. Most injuries were to the head, arms and hands. The two most common causes of the injury was being too close to lit fireworks and holding fireworks in hands. There were no fatalities involving consumer fireworks in 2015, but there was one fatality that involved a homemade pipe bomb that blew up as it was being built. MOST INCIDENTS ON 4th Injury data show that men 36 years and older were most often injured by fireworks. The majority of incidents occur on July 4. Most of the dollar losses in 2015 were to residential structures ($527,650) followed by commercial property ($48,000). At the national level, fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires, according to EJFR. These fires caused an average of three deaths, 40 civilian injuries, and an average of $43 million in direct property damage.
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Kids have fun at the Old School 4th of July event. Leader file photo
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4:15 p.m. National Guard Dixieland Jazz Band. 5:15 p.m. Selena Espinoza sings the National Anthem. 5:30 p.m. Stars of Tomorrow winners. 6 p.m. Caribe Steel Band. 8 p.m. Uncle Funk and the Dope Six. Centrum's 40th annual Festival of American Fiddle Tunes also presents “Fiddles on the Fourth” at 1:30 p.m. and “Fiddles and Fireworks” at 7 p.m. Both performances take place at the historic McCurdy Pavilion. More information at centrum.org.
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In effort to support the return of the 4th, all guests are invited to participate in a 50/50 raffle. For $1 people can enter to win 50 percent of the all raffle contributions or a week at a condominium at Kauai, Hawaii, airfare not included. The winning ticket will be pulled from the hat at 10 p.m. If the winner is not present during the raffle, the ticket number is to be published in the Leader on July 12. The winner will have one week to claim the prize. Tickets are available at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, 2409 Jefferson St. B in Port Townsend. Tickets also are to be sold at the event.
4-7 p.m. BIRDHOUSE MAKING The Port Townsend School of Woodworking will be hosting free birdhouse making for kids and families.
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HOT AIR BALLOONS Third-generation hot-air balloonist Morning Star Balloon Co. owner Captain Crystal Stout will have one or two balloons going up for viewing between 4 and 7 p.m. The balloons are for viewing only. No rides can be offered.
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Note on parking and trafic flow Event parking on the Parade Grounds is available for a suggested donation of $5 per vehicle. Discover passes will not be required to park in the Parade Grounds parking area but will be required in all parking areas managed by Washington State Parks. Follow the signs and instructions as you enter Fort Worden. Carpooling, bike riding and walking are encouraged for local residents. Drivers who park inside the Fort are encouraged to exercise their patience when exiting following the Fireworks as it may take up to and hour clear out of the fort. Courtesy image
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6 p.m. THE TUG OF WAR Registration deadline is July 1. Weigh-in will take place at 11 a.m. on July 4 at the Fort Worden Parade Grounds flag pole. The contest begins at 6 p.m. A $1,000 grand prize for tug of war will be a feature at this year's event, led by international Tug of War Champion Richard Walcome, and sponsored by Aquor Water Systems and the American Legion Hall. Olympic Tug of War rules apply: 60-foot rope, 1,500-pound maximum per team combined weight, single elimination, no sitting down, 15 minute time limit on matches. The contest entry fee is $100; 12 teams maximum. Sign up a team by contacting Daniel Milholland, event coordinator for Thunderbull Productions, 360-385-0519 or daniel@ thunderbullproductions.com.
Immediately following the watermelon eating contest, all guests are invited to pose for a picture taken by David Conklin on a ladder, on the stage. The family photo is scheduled be published in the July 12 edition of The Leader. Because the holiday falls on a Tuesday, the event takes place after The Leader's holiday deadline for the issue of July 5.
7:50 p.m. PIE IN THE FACE Well-known members of the community have donated their face to take a pie for the 4th to support the event. Tickets are $1 each. One ticket will be drawn to see who wins the opportunity to toss a pie at each of 15 “pie takers. “Ticket sales help support the “Old School” 4th. “Pie takers” include Dave Stanko, David Timmons, Mike Kenna, Stephen Sklar, Lloyd Mullen, Mike Evans, Heather Dudley Nolette, Denise
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Pie in the face: Community personalities help raise funds Katie Kowalski arts@ptleader.com Ever wanted to throw a pie in someone's face? Well, you just might get your chance at the third-annual “Old School 4th of July” event that's taking place at Fort Worden on Independence Day. “Pie in the Face” is one of the many community-focused events that's part of the 4th of July festivities at the fort, and it's an event with a purpose: to help raise funds for one of the “biggest and best parties” in Jefferson County so that it can keep going for years to come. So far, 15 illustrious
community members – from Sheriff Dave Stanko to Key City Public Theatre Artistic Director Denise Winter – have stepped up to donate their faces to the cause. Community members can buy tickets ($1 each, the more you buy, the better your chance at being a pie thrower, and the more you'll be supporting the event.) A ticket will be drawn to see who wins the toss opportunity for each of the pie takers. The piethrowing is set to happen at 7:50 p.m. “It's a fun way to get people involved in raising money for a timeless, joyful, community event,” said Leader marketing specialist and
Chamber ambassador Jen Clark, who organized a similar event in the past and called it was a big hit. It's a way for the community to help support an event and have fun at the same time, said Clark. All ticket sales help support the Old School 4th of July event. Those who have stepped forward to get a (whipped cream) pie in the face include David Timmons, city manager; Mike Kenna of the Printery; Stephen Sklar of Edward Jones; Lloyd Mullen, Leader publisher; Mike Evans, police chief; Heather Dudley Nolette, Hastings Estate Project Manager; Ariel Speser,
attorney, 2018 city council member; George Eubanks, Sirens bartender; Dominic Svornich, co-owner, Cellar Door; Dave Robison, executive director Fort Worden PDA; Todd Carlson, Jefferson Healthcare physician, Amy Howard, The Boiler Room executive director; Barb Trailer, Wooden Boat Festival director; Dave Stanko, sheriff; and Denise Winter, Key City Public Theatre artistic director. “Huge gratitude to these people for donating their faces,” said Clark, who said the pies will be carefully guarded before thrown. “We want people to have fun,” she said, noting that one pie in particular will be especially
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kept safe – “I promised Timmons sugar-free whipped cream,” she said, noting he'd requested one. Denise Winter Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is still looking for sponsors and individuals to help cover the remaining cost of fireworks as well as event coordination, porta potties, music, marketing, insurance and miscellaneous event expenses. Barb Trailer “We are in the final stages of trying to hit our fundraising goal. Your dollars and support will help us make this year a success as well as ensure that we can bring it back again next year,” stated Teresa Verraes director of the Chamber of Commerce.
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What’s your favorite freedom? Folks in downtown PT speak out on eve of 4th of July
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Bellingham’s Lauri Burke she not only sees the freedom of the press as essential to America, but she also worries about its continued well-being. “I think moves are being made to control the press,” Burke said. “You have to have a functioning press for democracy to work. Everyone’s voices have to be heard, and especially after the recent election, I think I lot of people’s stories are not being told.” Rather than relying of social media, Burke recommended traditional news media for accuracy.
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Port Townsend residents Ethan Rousch and Diane Tourville were reading in the sun together when they agreed that freedom of speech is the freedom they value most. “We’re both progressive liberals and ACLU members,” Rousch said. “We don’t agree with what the KKK has to say, but they should still have the freedom to say it.” “It’s important, regardless of what you believe, that you have a right to voice your opinion,” Tourville said. “I was disappointed when Berkeley decided they didn’t want to host that far right speaker [Milo Yiannopoulos]. I think of Berkeley as this very liberal campus.” “He’s a horrible human being,” Rousch said. “He is, but he still has a right to speak,” Tourville said.
Tyson Villa and Kirk Bradley happened to be visiting from Sacramento, but their opinions echoed the Pacific Northwesterners who identified freedom of speech as their favorite freedom. “If you don’t like your leadership, you can express that view without being arrested or thrown in prison,” Villa said. “Many of us are not fond of President Trump, but we can share our concerns and unhappiness about the decisions that he’s made.” “We really are blessed to live in a country where we can be independent and voice our opinions,” Bradley said.
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Lee Brown has lived in Port Townsend for 17 years, but it was only recently that he was able to use his minister’s license to marry two women in Bellingham. “The freedom of gay people to get married is so important,” said Brown, himself a gay man who prefers not to give his age, but admits to being older than he looks. “I’ve lived long enough to see things change a great deal. My own life is more settled, but I like that younger people can have those freedoms. They’re more free to be who they are, and more likely to be respected by their families and friends.”
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As the Fourth of July approaches, The Leader went out onto the streets of downtown Port Townsend and asked passersby: What are your favorite freedoms, and why?
Oak Harbor’s Nicole Brown is no relation to Lee Brown, but as a selfproclaimed “lesbian who owns guns,” she can relate to at least part of his situation, and agreed with him about the importance of gay rights. “It’s nice to be able to love who you love,” said Brown, who’s served in the U.S. Navy for the past two years, and who grew up around guns. “I’ve been a gun-owner since forever, living in the middle of nowhere when I was a kid, so the right to bear arms also ranks pretty highly for me.”
While “the freedom to skateboard” might not be an enumerated right within the U.S. Constitution, Oak Harbor’s Jeff Lombard offered a well-reasoned defense for it nonetheless, as he and his friends enjoyed slices from Waterfront Pizza. “It’s like surfing on the concrete, and you’re not bound by as many restrictions as the rest of traffic,” Lombard said. “It’s a little bit rebellious, but it’s also a way of expressing yourself, like an artist. When you try to do tricks, over and over, and you fail to get it, it feels like a great success when you finally land it.”
Kalan Hatton lives in Quilcene, but pays regular visits to Port Townsend, where he can be found playing his guitar. It’s perhaps no surprise that he rates freedom of speech quite highly, although he credits one former high school world studies teacher in particular with using that freedom to broaden his horizons. “When people have the ability to speak how they feel, regardless of how it might be received, you can be exposed to perspectives you might not encounter otherwise,” Hatton said. “When my other teachers were telling me what a great guy Captain Cook was for sailing around the world, my world studies teacher was showing us films like Hotel Rwanda, and giving us the perspectives of other countries and cultures.”
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California native Daniel Jeffrey has been exercising his freedom to travel, stopping by Port Townsend just recently, after spending his Christmas and New Year’s in Ireland. “As long as I have the money to do it, I make a point to travel where I’ve never been before, just to see new things,” said Jeffrey, who estimates he’s been to about 40 of the 50 states. “It makes me thankful for what I have at home, and it makes me appreciate how people are different in different areas. Traveling just makes me happy to be human and alive.”
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BOAT TO IRONDALE Thirteen years later, in 1910, The Leader’s front page featured a “Grand July Clearance Sale.” An ad for The Toggery noted you could buy a suit for $15.95 or fine coat for $9.50 or a silk one-piece dress for $12.50. All-wash dresses were $3.75. As for the 4th of July events, a smaller-thanin-1897 headline promoted “Two excursion boats are coming from Seattle Monday.” And the day was said to be not in Port Townsend, but in Irondale where “the celebration of our national holiday will be the most extensive ever witnessed in this section and the people of that city have prepared to entertain all who come.” “The various events have been arranged to the best advantage and every detail looking into the comfort and enjoyment of visitors has been carefully and systematically planned,” a story in The Leader said. “There will be two excursion steamers from Seattle on Monday, and the City of Everett and the Iroquois. The fare for the round trip on both boats will be $1, which will insure [sic] a large number from the Queen City, as people are anxious to have an outing and at the same time visit the steel plant.” Even people from Port Townsend were headed to Irondale back then. It cost 25 cents for a round-trip. Celebrations fell out of favor somehow in 1916 and 1917, according to a check of past headlines. World War 1 might have had an impact on spirits. In 1918 The Leader reported Chimacum was the only community to celebrate since the county commissioners had banned firecrackers.
IN THE HEADLINES Excerpts from the July 6, 1950 issue indicate the Fourth of July was generally quiet with no fires. There was “picnicking, fishing trips and just plain loafing were the general order of the day.” The annual fishing derby was going on “despite no other celebrations.” Headlines also told the stories succinctly in later years: “No fireworks in the city on July 4” – 1955 “Beckett Point headquarters for 4th derby” – 1956 “Bells of city to ring on July 4” – 1966 “Holiday activity in Point Hudson 4th of July” – 1970 “4th at the Fort, Folk art, music feature of holiday weekend fare” – 1975 “Brinnon celebrates 4th,” “Production of 'And they say nothing ever happens in Brinnon'” – July 1989 “City briefs: July 4th fireworks hinge on donations” – 1992 “Dripping wet Indian Island celebrates 4th,” with photos by Fred Obee – 1994 (See his perspective in the A section in this issue.) “Bring family together for 4th of July at Fiddle Tunes” – 2001 So there you have it – headlines of celebrations in the forgotten past and in the not-so-distant past. And in this issue of The Leader – how to celebrate what’s happening here and now.
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CHIMACUM PITCHES IN John D. Phillips of Chimacum announced that upon a vote from that community, $50 was donated to Port Townsend's big celebration. “Such co-operation and help as this has been the thing that is putting the celebration over,” The Leader reported, adding later that according to Bob Beatty and Roy Dale, there are 15 floats already promised. “Not so many decorated cars have been promised and many more are wanted,” the paper said. “Another feature of the parade which has been kept dark until now is the fact that Mayor (“Doe”) Bangerter will ride in official splendor on a white horse.” And down from that was mention that three bands would be playing.
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on the occasion of the queen's jubilee celebration,” according to The Leader’s account. And on the queen's jubilee, apparently, the American vessels were not decorated and “American residents on shore felt heartily ashamed of the fact.” Imagine that. Politics on Page 1 of The Leader more then 100 years ago.
‘BIGGEST IN HISTORY' By 1929 Port Townsend was ready to party hard for the Fourth of July. A headline promised, “July Fourth Program is now complete with many new features scheduled,” with a follow-up headline, “Plans ready for biggest July Fourth celebration in the history of this city.” By then, the city was celebrating with a band concert at Fort Worden, a parade on Lawrence Street, “kiddies sports events” and tug-of-war, much like is now being planned for Fort Worden State Park. There were also water sports and prizes for swimming. The boy between the ages of 5 and under who won the 50-yard dash got 50 cents. There was a second-place prize of 25 cents. And there were the exact same prizes for girls who won their age-bracket races. “Action has been the watchword of the July Fourth celebration committee during the past week and its efforts are being brightly reflected in the many accomplishments toward a successful celebration,” The Leader reported. “As time for the big day has drawn closer, more and more help has been forthcoming from all parts of the city as well as from the rural districts.”
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SSNW provides 24/7, 365 coverage for residential, business, commercial and industrial properties. We have offices in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Notable customers include CenturyLink Field, Foss, Shell and Fred Meyer. SSNW security personnel have a proven record of preventing theft and even performing quick, life-saving first aid. At a construction site in Bothell, a SSNW officer prevented an attempted theft of equipment and supplies. Ultimately, the incident led law enforcement to make an arrest to stop an alleged theft ring. In another incident, a SSNW employee assigned to a Fred Meyer store in Renton was recently honored by the President of Fred Meyer for performing life-saving first aid on a stabbing victim who came to the store for help.
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Our SSNW Dispatch Center has more than 75 clients. Among our customers are six municipal utilities, including Jefferson County PUD, taxi companies serving Jefferson and Clallam counties, and medical offices in multiple states.
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Security Services Northwest, Inc. is a multi-dimensional security company headquartered in Jefferson County, Washington. Joe D’Amico, a 4th generation Jefferson County native and a 1985 graduate of Port Townsend High School, has been company President since 1986. Founded in 1977, SSNW offers professional and complete security services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. From providing armed and unarmed security officers and patrol services to the installation and monitoring of burglar alarms and camera systems, SSNW is dedicated to providing customers with the highest level of service. As an employer, SSNW employs 147 people and generates more than $1.8 million dollars in wages annually.
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Shepherd Shield is a mobile app for use on Apple and Android phones. Shepherd Shield is to debut in Washington State this fall, with a future expansion to more states, and other countries. This app has worldwide capabilities intended to keep citizens, employees and students safe and clear of danger areas and current threats. When a Shepherd Shield subscriber is in an area, familiar or not, the Shepherd Shield alert system provides a real-time threat assessment based on four warning levels: green, yellow, orange and red, the highest. In the worst-case emergency, such as an active shooter, the app would issue an alert warning.
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The public is welcome to attend our annual Unity of Effort picnic on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 am to 6 pm, at our headquarters, 3501 Old Gardiner Road. Unity of Effort showcases and honors the men and women who protect our communities and our nation: emergency first responders, law enforcement, park rangers, military personnel, and more. Unity of Effort includes interactive displays of equipment and gear, children’s games, food and entertainment. Kids enter free; adults are asked for a donation. Please join us in recognizing the people who put their lives on the line to help others.
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SSNW has recently been approved by NoaNet to provide high-speed internet service; we are gearing up to do so.
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SSNW now has Unmanned Aircraft System (drones) capability. A commercial drone equipped with a thermal imaging camera has many uses, including utility companies and for search and rescue. Our commercial drone is handy for survey work and property inspection.
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT DIVISION
SSNW’s alarm staff keeps busy with the installation of limited low-voltage monitoring systems (up to 50 volts) for residential, commercial and industrial properties. The primary products are alarm and video monitoring systems and access control (key card entry). The benefit to having smoke detectors and alarms from SSNW is that your property is monitored 24/7. A typical residential customer needs four to 16 cameras. A business retail or commercial site may need 20-30 cameras. Please call us for a free quote on cost of service.
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SSNW’s Alarm and Camera Division has become a statewide leader for businesses in the regulated industry that has arisen since voter-approved I-502. An I-502 compliant business (marijuana producers and processors) may need 50 to 130 cameras, or more. SSNW uses only commercial-grade camera equipment with a three-year manufacturer’s warranty.
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Patrol officers are on duty seven nights a week in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Officers are responsible for noticing the “little things,” such as a homeowner’s garage door not been fully closed to the ground. If your home or business needs a security boost, please call us for a free quote on cost of service.
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