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Who We Are Jefferson Healthcare

What We Do Primary Care Clinics

Community Health Services

Who we are

A comprehensive array Offering family of health care services. practice, internal medicine, A hospital pediatrics, and Offering outpatient obstetrics.

We are: services, surgical and Jefferson Healthcare A comprehensive array Specialists inpatient acute care of health care services and emergency Offering general A Hospital Offering outpatient services, services. surgery, orthopedics, surgical and inpatient acute-care services gynecology and urology.

Primary Care Clinics

Offering Home Health, Hospice, Anticoagulation services, Exercise for Health and a variety of Wellness Programs, Seminars, and Support Groups.

Surgery Sleep Medicine Family Birth Center Laboratory Services Primary Care Clinics Diagnostic Imaging Anticoagulation Services Home Health Services Hospice

Wellness Programs

Professionals

Specialists

Offering excellence with compassion and innovation.

We’re here – where you live – when you need us!

Community Health Services Offering Home Health, Hospice, and wellness programs

834 Sheridan, Port Townsend • 360-385-2200

www.jeffersonhealthcare.org

Professionals

Offering excellence with compassion and innovation

We’re here – where you live – when you need us.

Emergency Medicine

Gynecology/ Women’s Health

Offering family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics

Offering general surgery, orthopedics, and urology

Hospital in-patient & Acute Care

Find a full description of our services on our website.

Physical, Speech & Occupational Therapy Sports Medicine Orthopedics Urology Medical Short Stay, Outpatient Infusion, Wound Care, Chemotherapy

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Open 7 days a week Parking Right Out Front Haircuts: $12 Men & kids $10 Seniors Mon~Fri 9-5:30 • Sat & Sun 9~3 530 Kearney Street ~ Port Townsend 360~385~4893 www.victorianclipper.com

Extensive Wine & Beer • Ohana Sushi Marketplace Deli • Indoor Mini Storage 940 Lawrence Street Port Townsend, WA, 98368 360.385.0500 • info@aldrichs.com

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Port Townsend Aero Museum 19 airplanes on display Large collection of models Aviation art

Open 9-4, Wed. through Sun. $10 General Admission $9 Seniors, $6 Youth 7-12 105 Airport Road • 360-379-5244 The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

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Switch banks. Switch priorities.

Most banks return profits to shareholders. Since we’re a mutual organization, we have the freedom to make you and our community our top priorities. When you switch your checking account to First Federal, funds are reinvested into all kinds of community endeavors that make this peninsula great. There’s no cost to you; it’s just a great way for us to make a difference in our community - together. For a more meaningful checking relationship, switch to First Federal.

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Member FDIC

CENTRUM

John MacElwee, executive director. . . . . . . . . . . 385-3102 centrum.org

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS

Don White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-6833 dwhite@olympus.net

NORTHWIND ARTS ALLIANCE

Susan Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-0869 northwindarts.org

PORT LUDLOW ARTISTS’ LEAGUE

Barbara Adams, president. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-2680

PORT LUDLOW ARTS COUNCIL

Ron Dawson, president. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-4167 plvc.org/music0708.htm

PORT TOWNSEND ARTS COMMISSION

Stanley Rubin, chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2757 olympus.net/community/ptarts

PORT TOWNSEND ARTS GUILD

P.O. Box 246, Port Townsend, WA 98368 379-3813 (message)

PORT TOWNSEND FILM FESTIVAL

Janette Force, executive director. . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-1333 ptfilmfest.com

QUIMPER ARTS

Karen Huguley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-1827

• Dance THE DANCE STUDIO

Joan O’Meara, Erin Little. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4951

LING-HUI’S DANCE

Ling-hui O’Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-0282 linghui@waypoint.com

• Music ANDY MACKIE MUSIC FOUNDATION

Andy Mackie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316-9556 evergreen@olypen.com

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY/YOUTH MUSIC FUND

Leah Hammer, president. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4599 chambermusicsocietyofporttownsend.org

COMMUNITY CHORUS OF PORT TOWNSEND & EAST JEFFERSON COUNTY

Peggy Albers, president. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4180 ptchorus.org

Olympic Music Festival

Events

Event listings, both weekly, monthly and special festivals and other attractions, are published in the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader’s print edition, e-edition and on ptleader.com. Consult our Community Calendar section. Also, look for an events listing in our 2010 Getaway visitor guide.

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Alan Iglitzin, executive director . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4800 olympicmusicfestival.org

PENINSULA SINGERS peninsulasingers.org

PORT TOWNSEND COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA

Pat Kenna, president. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2048 olympus.net/community/ptorchestra.org

RAINSHADOW

Helen Lauritzen, president . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-7514 olympus.net/community/rainshadow

PORT TOWNSEND SUMMER BAND

Karl Bach, conductor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-3658 flam@cablespeed.com ptsummerband.org

SWEET ADELINES

Germaine Arthur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2233

TURTLE BLUFF

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Gwendolyn Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3626

WASHINGTON OLD TIME FIDDLERS

John Marrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-928-3300 olympus.net/community/oldtimefiddlers/news.htm

Business

• Table of Contents • Arts........................................5 Business.................................5 Chambers of Commerce.........5 Economic Development.........7 Community Services Community Aid. ...................7 Community Centers..............9 Religious Organizations. .....22 Education K-12.....................................9 Continuing......................... 11 Emergency/ Medical Services Crisis Lines.........................13 Fire. ..................................13 Law Enforcement................13 Medical: Public/Emergency....13 Employment........................15 Government Federal..............................15 State.................................15 Jefferson County. ...............15 City of Port Townsend. ........19 Independent Districts. ........21 Libraries...............................21 Maritime..............................23 Museums.............................23 Parks Olympic National Park.........25 Olympic National Forest......25 Washington State Parks.......27 Parks, County.....................29 Recreation...........................29 Senior Services...................33 Support Groups..................35 Transport.............................37 Visitor Centers . ..................39

WILD ROSE CHORALE

Leslie Lewis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-0223 wildrosechorale@olympus.net

• Theater BRINNON COMMUNITY THEATRE

Marji Mueller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-4666

CHAMELEON THEATER

Joey Pipia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-1068

KEY CITY PUBLIC THEATRE

Denise Winter, artistic director administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-0195 show information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-7396 keycitypublictheatre.org

POETIC JUSTICE THEATRE ENSEMBLE

Marc Weinblatt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-3435 mandalaforchange.com

THE PARADISE THEATRE SCHOOL

Pattie Miles Van Beuzekom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 643-3493 theparadisetheatreschool.org

PORT TOWNSEND CHILDREN’S THEATER & SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ACTORS

Joey Pipia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-1068

Business

• Chambers of Commerce JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Serves Port Townsend, Port Hadlock/Tri-Area and Port Ludlow.

Member lunch meetings Mondays noon-1 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., Port Townsend. Public is welcome. Chamber office located at the Port Townsend Visitor Information Center at Haines Place Park-andRide, 440 12th St., Port Townsend, WA 98368.

(See Visitor Center category for more chamber information.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-7869 Jennifer Wells MacGillonie, executive director director@ptchamber.org Janice Whrel, administrative assistant admin@ptchamber.org Kris Nelson, 2010 president ptchamber.org jeffcountychamber.org

NORTH HOOD CANAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(Formerly called the Quilcene/Brinnon Chamber of Commerce) General meeting is 8-9 a.m. on second Wednesday each month. Meeting locations alternate between Quilcene Community Center and Brinnon Community Center; visit website for complete list. Also represents Dabob Bay/Coyle communities. P.O. Box 774, Quilcene, WA 98376 fax 765-3895. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4999 visitorcenter@embarqmail.com Mike McFadden, president, 765-3312 lelandlakehouse@wildblue.net WHO’S WHO 5

EDC Team Jefferson

EDC Team Jefferson was designated in 2007 by Washington State Community Trade and Economic Development and Jefferson County to coordinate local economic development programs. Focus is innovation, education and entrepreneurship. EDC Team Jefferson’s strategic priorities include technical assistance, coaching, access to capital, mentoring for new business start-ups, business development, local business expansion/retention and recruitment.

It intends to energize entrepreneurship and aid in collaboration, innovation and training – all with a goal of creating a vibrant, sustainable local economy. WSU Entrepreneur and Business Development Center, 201 W. Patison, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 379-5610, ext. 222 L. Katherine Baril, director, WSU Jefferson County Extension kbaril@wsu.edu Bill Wise, chairman, EDC Team Jefferson billwise@jefferson.wsu.edu

CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TOURISM/ MARKETING

Christina Pivarnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-3378 christina@enjoypt.com

JEFFERSON COUNTY LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE

County administrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9100

PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND

(See port district details under Independent District category.)

PORT TOWNSEND MAIN STREET PROGRAM

This nonprofit organization has focused on revitalization efforts uptown and downtown since 1985. Its mission: strengthening the economic climate of the commercial historic districts uptown and downtown within the context of historic preservation, while maintaining Port Townsend’s small-town quality of life. Facilitates community events, business support and recruitment, retail promotions, marketing activities, and beautification and cleanup projects. “Main Street” is a comprehensive approach to commercial district revitalization created by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Call to volunteer. 211 Taylor St., Suite 1, Port Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . 385-7911 Mari Mullen, executive director director@ptmainstreet.org Kate Driehaus, administrative assistant admin@ptmainstreet.org ptmainstreet.org

WSU SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Provides one-on-one business counseling on all management issues. Services are confidential and free of cost. Counseling is by appointment. Satellite offices located in Port Angeles (360-417-5657) and Bremerton (same number as Port Townsend). Main office located in Mount Baker Block Building, 211 Taylor St., Suite 402A. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1849, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Send all mail to Port Townsend office. fax 344-3079. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-3078 The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

tance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-980-9180

• Community Aid

JEFFERSON COUNTY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Provides subsidized rental assistance to low-income individuals and families. Office hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed noon-1 p.m.) Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only and inspections. P.O. Box 2109, 5210 Kuhn St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 Michelle Bernardi, housing specialist/inspector fax 379-2561. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-2565 CHURCHES & RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS See weekly listing in the Leader, and the ad on page 22 info@hacc-housing.org jeffersonhousing.org of this publication.

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Business

• Economic Development

Kathleen Purdy, center director and certified business adviser kpurdy@olympus.net wsbdc.org

Community Services

Other chamber officers/directors for 2010: Joy Baisch, Joy McFadden, Bud Schindler, Debbie Williams, Le Rude and past president Lisa Hames quilcene.com, brinnon.com emeraldtowns.com

This nonprofit association is run by volunteers and supported by Northwest Harvest, the USDA commodities program and private donations to provide food Provides 24-hour support and emergency assistance to those in need. Storage and weekly distribution orchestrated by Olympic Community Action Programs to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual (OlyCAP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-0383 violence through counseling, support groups, legal olycap.org advocates, crisis intervention and safe houses. All client services are free of charge. P.O. Box 743, Port Food distributed at the following locations and times.

Townsend, WA 98368 (Addresses for community centers listed below.)

Cheryl Bozarth, executive director Brinnon Booster Club 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday Administration and 24-hour crisis line. . . . . . . . 385-5291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .796-4647, 796-4366 Coyle (Laurel B. Johnson) Community Center fax 385-2338 (Toandos) dvsa@dvsajeffco.org 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3613 dvsajeffco.org Mountain View Commons (1925 Blaine St.), Port DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES Townsend (DSHS) Provides food, cash, childcare and medical assistance; noon-3 p.m. Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531-0275 vocational rehabilitation; division of developmentally Quilcene Community Center disabled; and home and community services. Receives 1-4 p.m. Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3663 its funding from government sources. (More informa- Tri-Area Community Center tion under Senior Services.) 915 Sheridan St., Suite 201, noon-3 p.m. Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-0383 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Louise Huntingford, community service office admin- JEFFERSON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES istrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-886-8101, 379-4305 Provides mental health services to residents of East Jefferson County. All residents are eligible for crisis dshs.wa.gov walk-in services from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A 24(Apply for services at onlinecso.dshs.wa.gov.) hour crisis line is available at 385-0321 (after hours, Children & Family Services Provides child protection press 1). Counseling, psychiatric care, medication, and short- and long-term foster care, and offers family day treatment and case-management services are reconciliation services. To report suspected child available to eligible residents. Access to all services is abuse or neglect, call toll-free 888-437-6167 (weekavailable by calling 385-0321 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 days) or 800-562-5624 (nights and weekends). 915 p.m. weekdays and asking for an intake worker. Private Sheridan St., Suite 201, Port Townsend, WA 98368 insurance, Medicaid and sliding-fee schedules are accepted. P.O. Box 565, 884 W. Park Ave., Port Townsend, Carla Montgomery, social work supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-801-6627, 379-4330 WA 98368 Developmental Disabilities Offers support services Janet Polley, executive director to persons with developmental disabilities. 915 Sheri- fax 379-5534. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-659-0321, 385-0321 dan St., Suite 201, Port Townsend, WA 98368 general@jeffersonmhs.org Tobias Clawson, case manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4322 jeffersonmhs.org Home & Community Services Provides services to (Also listed in Emergency/Medical Services category.) disabled adults and elderly who cannot manage their OlyCAP (OLYMPIC COMMUNITY ACTION personal care. (Adult Protective Services: To report potential abuse or neglect of disabled adults and the PROGRAMS) elderly, call 877-734-6277.) 915 Sheridan St., Suite 201, This multiservice, nonprofit organization coordinates a variety of social services for low-income people, Port Townsend, WA 98368 with an emphasis on helping people to become Cherie Perry, social worker. . . . 800-280-9991, 379-4326 self-sufficient. Local and private sources provide 25 Vocational Rehabilitation Assists people with dispercent of OlyCAP’s funding; 75 percent of its fundabilities to prepare for, obtain and retain employment. ing comes from state and federal sources. About 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-637-5627 (state DVR office) percent of OlyCAP’s income goes directly to program Iris Wehrle, rehab counselor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-3009 support. 803 W. Park Ave., Port Townsend, WA 98368 Rebecca Jensen, rehab technician. . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4328 Timothy Hockett, executive director fax 385-5185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2571 DSHS Customer Service Center Designed for DSHS action@olycap.org clients to get information about a case or to report changes and apply for childcare and medical assisolycap.org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

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fax 765-4183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3363 David Andersen, superintendent The agency has an annual fundraising drive and is davida@qlsd.wednet.edu the largest single source of private contributions for Pamela Mack, district secretary nonprofit health and human service agencies in Jefferson County. Member of United Way of Washington. pmack@qlsd.wednet.edu P.O. Box 595, 718 Washington St. (basement of Bishop Jim Betteley, principal Hotel), Port Townsend, WA 98368 jimb@qlsd@wednet.edu Bob Peden, executive director Gary Hitt, transportation director fax 385-4178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3797 gmhitt@qlsd.wednet.edu ugnjeffco@waypt.com quilcene.wednet.edu unitedway-wa.org/jefferson/index.html Quilcene School Closure Information In case of severe weather, check for up-to-date school closure notices by visiting the Quilcene link at quilcene. wednet.edu or schoolreport.org.

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• Community Centers

151 Corey Lane, Brinnon QUILCENE CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .796-4444 Alternative high school program for grades 9-12 affiliated with Quilcene School District. Meets Tuesday BRINNON COMMUNITY CENTER through Thursday on the bottom floor of the high 306144 U.S. Highway 101, Brinnon. . . . . . . . . . . 796-4350 school building.

GARDINER COMMUNITY CENTER Phil Davis, director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3363, ext. 244 980 Old Gardiner Road, Gardiner. . . . . . . . 360-797-8235

LAUREL B. JOHNSON (TOANDOS) COMMUNITY CENTER

QUILCENE HOMESCHOOL EXPLORATION PROGRAM (HEP)

Alternative learning homeschool program for home923 Hazel Point Road, Coyle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4366 school students grades 1-12, affiliated with Quilcene School District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3363 PORT TOWNSEND COMMUNITY CENTER Jim Betteley, director/principal 620 Tyler, corner of Lawrence & Tyler, PT Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9007 jimb@qlsd@wednet.edu Nick Parks, student learning plan (SLP) coordinator/ QUILCENE COMMUNITY CENTER 294952 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene. . . . . . . . . . . 765-3321 teacher nparks@qlsd.wednet.edu TRI-AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Pamela Mack, enrollment & registration/district 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4822 secretary pmack@qlsd.wednet.edu Jefferson County’s strength is the effort given by Rose Marschall, coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-808-2662 residents through a wide variety of service clubs. For marschall7@msn.com a master list, call the Port Townsend Visitor Center at Marcia Weicht, program assistant coordinator 385-2722. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360-471-6528 ptchamber.org weicht@waypoint.com

• Community Service Clubs

Education: K-12

• Brinnon School District 46

• Chimacum School District 49

Enrollment K-12 as of January 2010: 1,103 students.

School board directors Ted Friedrich, Quentin Goodrich, Kevin Miller, David Robocker and Cammy Enrollment preK-8 as of January 2010: 40 students.

Brown meet for work/study on the second WednesSchool board directors Bill Barnet, Diane Bressler, day of each month, 7 p.m., and for business meeting Wendy Ryan-Hogan, Valerie Schindler and Jim Watson on the fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. in high school meet on the third Monday of each month, 6 p.m. in library. P.O. Box 278, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum, school library. 46 Schoolhouse Road, Brinnon, WA WA 98325-0278 98320 fax 732-4336. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4090 fax 796-4113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-4646 Mike Blair, superintendent, ext. 222 Nancy Thompson, superintendent Art Clarke, executive director of business & operations, nthompson@bsd46.org ext. 225 Dalila Dowd, district secretary Stephanie McCleary, executive secretary/HR, ext. 222 dalila@bsd46.org Diana Post, transportation supervisor. . . . . . . 732-4040 (All email addresses are firstname_lastname@csd49. org.) csd49.org Enrollment as of January 2010: 314 students. School Chimacum School Closure Information In case of board directors Shona Davis (chair), Bonnie Hitt (vice severe weather, check for up-to-date school closure chair), Gary Rae (WIAA rep), Katie Williams (legislative notices by visiting the Chimacum website at csd49. rep) and Lorna Ward (director) meet on the fourth org or the link at the public schools emergency comWednesday of each month, 6 p.m. (10 a.m. July/Aumunications website. psecs.wednet.edu. gust) in the Learning Center/administration building.

P.O. Box 40, 294715 Highway 101, Quilcene, WA 98376

• Quilcene School District 48

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313 Nesses Corner Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4090 Mark Barga, principal

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P.O. Box 278, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4090, ext. 3 Mark Barga, principal

CHIMACUM MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8)

P.O. Box 278, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4090, ext. 2 Whitney Meissner, principal Frank Delgado, assistant principal/athletic director

CHIMACUM HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)

P.O. Box 478, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4090, ext. 1 Whitney Meissner, principal Dave Porter, assistant principal/athletic director

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P.O. Box 278, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4090, ext. 254 LaVonne Grimes, director

CHIMACUM PI PROGRAM

Alternative school program for grades K-12, affiliated with Chimacum School District. This flexible program involves students’ families; classes can be taken on campus, at home or a combination of both, following individual learning plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4090, ext. 229 (message) Jan Hobart, Marci Van Cleve, Nancy Gurneé, Nita Wester, Stan Berdinner, Kit Pennell, teachers

CHIMACUM FOCUS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

Alternative high school program affiliated with Chimacum School District for students who have dropped out or are too far behind to attend regular classes.

Certified classes are conducted after school; students still graduate or earn GED. Janine Sanford, teacher. . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4090, ext. 367

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Enrollment K-12 as of January 2010: 1,380 students.

School board directors Holley Carlson, Jennifer JamesWilson, Beth Young, Bobby DuBois and Anne Burkart meet on the second and fourth Mondays each month, 6 p.m. in Lincoln Building, 450 Fir St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 fax 385-3617. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4501 Thomas A. Opstad, superintendent Rosanne Butler, secretary Chuck Main, director of special education. . . . 379-4503 Diana Post, bus garage/routes office. . . . . . . . 732-4040 (All email addresses are first initial last name[no space]@ptsd50.org.) ptschools.org Port Townsend School Closure Information In case of severe weather, check for up-to-date school closure notices by visiting the public schools emergency communications website at psecs.wednet.edu.

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1637 Grant St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 fax 379-4261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4535 Steve Finch, principal WHO’S WHO 9

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Creative, personalized education, including music, Spanish and the arts, since 1983. Preschool through 3939 San Juan Ave., Port Townsend, WA 98368 fax 379-4548. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4540 grade 6 in multi-age classrooms. 2345 Kuhn St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-7340 Mark Decker, principal Russ Yates, director PORT TOWNSEND HIGH SCHOOL (grades 9-12) Loida Robles-Santana, Marcy Stewart, Karen Akins, 1500 Van Ness St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 Melinda Pongrey, teachers fax 379-4505. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4520 info@swanschool.net Carrie Ehrhardt, principal swanschool.net Patrick Kane, assistant principal SUNFIELD FARM AND SCHOOL 379-0202 Early childhood-grade 6 (through grade 7 for 2010-11

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PORT TOWNSEND ICE PROGRAM

Education: Continuing

Port Townsend School District–sponsored Individualized Choice Education (ICE) for grades K-12. Meets on Grant Street Elementary School campus, 1637 Grant St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4251 JEFFERSON EDUCATION CENTER (JEC) Darlene Quayle, Marci Van Cleve and Daniel Molotsky, Provides post-secondary education and training opporteachers tunities as well as academic and career counseling for area residents. Located in Shold Business Park in Port PORT TOWNSEND OPEPO PROGRAM Alternative multi-age-learning, family/school experi- Hadlock, the JEC hosts graduate and undergraduate degree programs from a variety of public and nonprofit ence for grades 1-6 within Port Townsend School District. Meets on Blue Heron campus, 3939 San Juan colleges and universities. Ph.D programs are available Ave., Port Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4540 in community college leadership, and occupational and technical education. Master’s degrees include teacher Lisa Olsen, Karmen Meier, teachers education, psychology, special education, nurse educator, nurse leader, nurse practitioner, community health, and engineering management. Undergraduate proCEDARBROOK ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL grams are available in business, education, computer State-accredited school for grades 1-8 with statescience, engineering technology, health sciences, huaccredited teachers, low student-teacher ratio. P.O. man services, RN to BSN program, occupational/techniBox 150, 461 Kennedy Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 cal studies and more than 20 majors. Associate degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4610 classes include French, early childhood education, drug and alcohol counseling, and more. Both bachelor and Greg Reseck, principal associate degrees are available. Classes are conducted preschool/daycare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-2271 year-round. JEC sponsors the Jefferson Education Center Academic Programs, a group of higher educaJEFFERSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL tion providers including Peninsula College, Washington An independent middle and high school whose mission is to establish a thriving learning community State University, Old Dominion University, City University, Chapman University, Western Washington Univerwith a common purpose: to refine the mind and sity, Troy University, Port Townsend School of Massage, expand the heart of each student. Through a global curriculum that is integrated, experiential and expedi- Pacific Northwest Hair Academy, Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, Centrum, Goddard College, Unitionary, students embark on a rigorous and reverent versity of Washington and the Port Townsend Marine learning journey to know themselves and discover their interconnections with the world. JCS emphasizes Science Center. JEC assists individuals with personal academic advising and planning, and filing for student small group instruction, individualized education financial aid online using the Federal Application for and engaged academics. 280 Quincy St., Suite I, Port Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0622 Free Student Aid (FAFSA). JEC also operates an annual College Night for high school students each fall. 209A Linda Maguire, head of school West Patison, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 jcshead@olympus.net fax 344-3455. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4034 jcs@olympus.net Matt Lyons, director jeffersoncommunityschool.com matt@jecdirect.org QUIMPER ACADEMY info@jecdirect.org Associated with Academy Northwest of Seattle. jecdirect.org Homeschooling teacher/consulting program, K-12; NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN offers Washington state high school diploma with BOATBUILDING transcript. P.O. Box 57, Nordland, WA 98358 (See Maritime category.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385-1159 PENINSULA COLLEGE (EAST JEFFERSON Marci Van Cleve, head teacher COUNTY EXTENSION SITE) fidlersg@olympus.net Residents can earn a degree in East Jefferson County.

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Local programs include an associate in arts transfer degree as well as a number of degrees and certificates in a variety of technical programs. Basic skills, community education, and business training/job certification programs are also offered. Advising available by appointment. School House at Fort Worden State Park, 298 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368 fax 385-4570. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4605 pt@pcadmin.ctc.edu pc.ctc.edu

PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL OF WOODWORKING

Offers instruction in furniture-making, cabinetmaking, hand tools, building gypsy wagons, turning, finishing and historic preservation. Hands-on classes taught for beginners to professionals. Summer programs offered for kids and teens. Building 315 (the old Powerhouse), Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA 98368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-4455 info@ptwoodschool.com ptwoodschool.com

Education K-12

SWAN SCHOOL

Education: Continuing

BLUE HERON MIDDLE SCHOOL (grades 4-8 & OPEPO)

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY JEFFERSON COUNTY EXTENSION

201 W. Patison St., Port Hadlock, WA 98339 fax 379-5617. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5610 jefferson.wsu.edu WSU Extension Links university research to local community issues and offers community programs for all ages. Local education and volunteer community service programs include: 4-H leadership and youth development, including after-school and youth challenge programs; food and farm programs; local economic development; community leadership and development policy seminars; natural resource development and environmental stewardship classes; professional development and workforce training; and volunteer community services such as Beach Watchers, Shore Stewards and Master Gardeners.

Katherine Baril, director of Community and Economic Development. Offices hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MondayThursday. Closed Fridays. . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5610, ext. 202 kbaril@wsu.edu Pat Pearson, water quality coordinator/natural resources education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5610, ext. 204 pearsonp@wsu.edu Pamela Roberts, 4-H youth leadership and entrepreneurship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5610, ext. 207 proberts@jefferson.wsu.edu WSU South County Office, Quilcene Joy Baisch, community education coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3363 EDC Team Jefferson Designated by the state and Jefferson County to coordinate local economic development. (See Business category for more EDC Team Jefferson information.)

Bill Wise, chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5610, ext. 222 billwise@jefferson.wsu.edu WSU North Olympic Peninsula Learning Center Facilitates local access through distance learning to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social sciences, business, human development, agriculture and other areas. Also offers noncredit enrichment courses.

Robert Force, Learning Center coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379-5610, ext. 212 force@wsu.edu Kris Raikes, technology and computer education 379-5610, ext. 213 kraikes@wsu.edu WHO’S WHO 11

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JEFFCOM 911 Dispatch Center, 81 Elkins Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 fax 385-9357. . . . . . . . . . business phone 385-3831, ext. 1

ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE HOTLINE

24-hour crisis line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-562-1240

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM

24-hour crisis line local. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-5291 state. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-562-6025 national. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-799-SAFE (7233)

JEFFERSON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

24-hour crisis line. . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-659-0321, 385-0321 Suicide hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-273-TALK (8255)

OTHER ABUSE/NEGLECT SITUATIONS

(For reporting other situations, see Community Services.)

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• Law Enforcement

• Fire Departments

East Jefferson Fire Rescue’s area of service includes Port Townsend, Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale, Marrowstone Island and Cape George/Kala Point.

Commissioners Jess L. Bondurant Jr., Richard Stapf Jr. and Zane Wyll meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Station 1-5, 35 Critter Lane, Port Townsend Administration: 40 Seton Road, Suite A, Port Townsend, WA 98368 fax 344-4604. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2626 Gordon Pomeroy, fire chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2626 gpomeroy@ejfr.org ejfr.org

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Emergencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 John Ebner, membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3652 info@jsar-wa.org http://jsar-wa.org

JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Emergency Operations Center 81 Elkins Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Bob Hamlin, program manager . . . . . 385-3831, ext. 528 BHamlin@co.jefferson.wa.gov

• Medical: Public/Emergency JEFFERSON HEALTHCARE

Commissioners David Ward, Michael K. Whittaker and Julie McClanahan meet on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Station 21, P.O. Box 433, 70 Herbert St., Quilcene, WA 98376 Bob Low, fire chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3333

834 Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 Administration fax 379-2242. . . . . . . . 800-244-8917, 385-2200, ext. 2001

JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 3

385-2200, ext. 4223

(Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue) Commissioners Bob Pontius, Gene Q. Carmody Jr., David L. Wheeler, William Hansen and Ron Helmonds meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Station 31, 7650 Oak Bay Road, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Ed Wilkerson, fire chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-2236 ed@plfr.org Port Ludlow Station 31 fax 437-9184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-2236 (business office) South Point Station 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-2899 plfr.org

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SOUTH COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC

(Operated through Jefferson Healthcare.) Family medicine and primary care by family care provider Merrily M. Mount, MSN, ARNP, Monday-Thursday; Jefferson JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 5 Healthcare Drs. Hong, Carlson, Bickling or Mattern As of September 2009, Discovery Bay and Gardiner fall staff the clinic on Friday. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. P.O. under the protection of Clallam County Fire District 3. Box 8, 294843 Highway 101, Quilcene, WA 98376 323 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim, WA 98382 fax 765-3811. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3111 fax 360-683-6834. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-683-4242 MADRONA HILL URGENT CARE clallamfire3.org Madrona Hill Urgent Care offers two walk-in medical clinics in the area, one in Port Townsend and the other in Port Ludlow. Both take minor emergencies and JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF illnesses. Insurance is accepted and payment plans are 79 Elkins Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 available.

Tony Hernandez, sheriff Port Townsend clinic: 2500 W. Sims Way, Suite 1, Port fax 379-0521. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3831 Townsend, WA 98368. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. MondayFriday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday ahernandez@co.jefferson.wa.us fax 344-3664 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-3663 jeffersonsheriff.org Port Ludlow clinic: 9481 Oak Bay Road, Suite A, Port PORT TOWNSEND POLICE Ludlow, WA 98365. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MondayMountain View Commons, 1925 Blaine St., Suite 100, Wednesday and Friday-Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-9990 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Jim Blair, PA-C Conner Daily, chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2322 Jimcblair3@aol.com cityofpt.us/police rollinrollin.com/porttownsend/madrona_hill.htm

24-hour poison help line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-222-1222 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL wapc.org Dispatch officer on duty 24 hours a day, 4811 Werner Road, Bremerton, WA 98312 Administration/highway information . . . 360-478-4646 In an emergency, call 911.

Emergency only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-283-7808, 911 (Listed phone numbers are for business calls.) wsp.wa.gov

EAST JEFFERSON FIRE RESCUE

10 a.m. and 9 p.m. in order to be guaranteed Express Care service.) 834 Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2200, ext. 4223

Emergency Services Home Health and Hospice 385-0610

Wellness Programs

385-2200, ext. 2012 jeffersonhealthcare.org (More hospital information listed in Independent Districts & Senior Services categories.)

EXPRESS CARE

Express Care, a service of the Jefferson Healthcare Emergency Department, serves patients who have medical conditions that may not be life threatening but still need immediate medical attention. No appointment is necessary. Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

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Emergency Services

Emergency/ Medical S ervices

and Meril E. Smith meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Brinnon Fire Hall, P.O. Box 42, 272 Schoolhouse Road, Brinnon, WA 98320 Robert Herbst, fire chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-4450 bobh@brinnonfire.org brinnonfire.org

JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Community Health: Programs include communicable disease prevention; family planning clinic and home visits to families with babies; nutrition education program for women, infants and children (WIC); substance abuse and tobacco prevention; immunization clinics; school classroom presentations; school-based clinic primary care in Port Townsend and Chimacum High Schools; foot care for seniors; and international travelers clinic.

Jean Baldwin, JCPH director Julia Danskin, public health supervisor Dr. Tom Locke, health officer fax 385-9401. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9400 info@co.jefferson.wa.us jeffersoncountypublichealth.org Tobacco Prevention & Control Program: This program provides outreach and education to increase public awareness of harmful effects of tobacco use and secondhand smoke, and connects tobacco users with resources to help quit tobacco.

Washington State Tobacco Quitline Services 800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) quitline.com.

Karen Obermeyer, program coordinator. . . . . 385-9400 kobermeyer@co.jefferson.wa.us Developmental Disabilities Program: County and state funds are used to plan, pay for and monitor employment/day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, early intervention services for children from birth to age 3 and programs related to community information/education activities.

Programs and/or grants advocate and assist individuals to work, to participate in community life and to contribute to their community; programs/grants also educate the community about disabilities.

Anna Mc Enery, DD county coordinator . . . . . . 385-9410 amcenery@co.jefferson.wa.us (See County Government category for Environmental Health listing, and Support Groups for outreach clinics.)

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Pictued from L: Dick Morris, Suzanne Wildman, Jane Kopriva, Karen Putterman, Gene McCutchin, Wanda Smith, Shelia Smith, Dave Harrah, Corinne Welfelt, Helen Cleveland, Richard Boyles, Jennifer WellsMacGillonie, Carol Giffen, Karyl Pagel, Harriet-Joan Small, Ron Brantner, Karen Anderson, Janice Wrhel.

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(Medical Advocacy & Services Headquarters) Free medical assessments, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in basement of Marvin G. Shields Memorial American Legion Hall, 209 Monroe St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 Joan Cole, clinic manager/patient advocate. . . . . 385-4268 JoanCole@jcmash.com jcmash.com

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20510-4704 fax 202-224-0238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202-224-2621 murray.senate.gov (email through website) Seattle office: 2988 Jackson Federal Building, 915 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98174 fax 206-553-0891. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206-553-5545 866-481-9186

hargrove.jim@leg.wa.gov sdc.wa.gov/senators/hargrove Port Angeles office: P.O. Box 2496, 535 East First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-457-2520 Out of session: P.O. Box 427, Hoquiam, WA 98550 360-533-9477

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P.O. Box 40600, 339A Legislative Building, Olympia, WA 98504-0600 fax 360-786-7873 (specify Kessler). . . . . . . 360-786-7904 kessler.lynn@leg.wa.gov housedemocrats.wa.gov/members/kessler Port Angeles office: 535 East First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-457-2520 Out of session: 62 Kessler Lane, Hoquiam, WA 98550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360-533-1944

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REP. KEVIN VAN DE WEGE (D-Sequim)

511 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Provides mental health services to residents of East 20510 Jefferson County. All residents are eligible for crisis walk-in services from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 884 W. fax 202-228-0514 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202-224-3441 cantwell.senate.gov (email through website) Park Ave., Port Townsend, WA 98368 24-hour crisis line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0321 Seattle office: 915 Second Ave., Suite 3206, Seattle, WA 98174 jeffersonmhs.org fax 206-220-6404. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206-220-6400 (More information listed in Community Services cat888-648-7328 egory.)

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2467 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 WORKSOURCE, JEFFERSON COUNTY AFFILIATE fax 202-226-1176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202-225-5916 207 W. Patison, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 800-947-NORM (800-947-6676) WorkForce Investment Act, Employment Security house.gov/dicks (email through website) Department Offers services to Jefferson County resiPort Angeles office: 332 E. Fifth St., Port Angeles, WA dents ages 18 and older who meet required criteria.

98362 Services include career counseling, job search assisfax 360-452-3502. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-452-3370 tance, skills upgrade training and support services. fax 379-5035. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5024 Bremerton office: 345 Sixth St., Suite 500, Bremerton, WA 98337 Deb Simonen, WorkSource specialist fax 360-479-2126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-479-4011 dsimonen@esd.wa.gov U.S. NAVY • NAVAL MAGAZINE INDIAN ISLAND Employment Security Department Provides both Navy property since 1939, Indian Island has become employment and unemployment services for Jefstrategically important in terms of shipping and ferson County. Free job posting for employers, with receiving explosive ordnance for U.S. military needs interviewing space available. Internet resources around the world. A variety of surface ships and available for job searches (go2worksource.com). Job submarines come into Port Townsend Bay. 100 Indian seekers can file for unemployment by calling direct, Island Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339-9723 toll-free, 800-318-6022 or TDD 800-365-8969, or by applying online at go2ui.com. The Port Hadlock office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5827 offers assistance for job seekers who need help in ac- CDR Mark Loose, commanding officer cessing online or toll-free services. Veterans’ services Mona Arcorace, command secretary offered; call for appointment.

U.S. COAST GUARD fax 379-5035. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5036 A continual presence in Jefferson County since 1854.

Lori Lloyd, WorkSource specialist The 87-foot cutter Osprey, moored at the Port of Port WorkFirst Designed as a re-employment program Townsend Boat Haven, is the latest in a long line of for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) patrol boats stationed here. Its crew conducts search recipients. and rescue and law enforcement activities, escorts fax 379-5035. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4402 high-profile vessels entering and leaving Puget Sound, and promotes maritime safety and homeland Phil Libott, coordinator security. The U.S. Coast Guard is working in 2010 to Pathways to Success Provides educational support, replace its building at the end of Benedict Street in the career guidance and training for employment for Port of Port Townsend Boat Haven. During construcyoung adults ages 16-21 through the WorkForce tion, the station will temporarily operate from 2410 Investment Act, a federally funded WorkForce Devel- Washington St., P.O. Box 582, Port Townsend, WA opment program. Pathways can provide assistance 98368-0582 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3070 with earning credentials, support services for tools, BMCM John Litzenberger, officer in charge (until July clothing, transportation, career planning and guid2011) ance, job search and work experiences. fax 379-5035. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-337-4744 j.m.litzenberger@uscg.mil Troy Smith, executive petty officer BM1 (through 2010) Katherine Hamner, youth services counselor troy.smith@uscg.mil khamner@esd.wa.gov

Government

• Washington State Government

REP. LYNN KESSLER (D-Hoquiam)

P.O. Box 40600, 316 John L. O’Brien Building, Olympia, WA 98504-0600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-786-7916 vandewege.kevin@leg.wa.gov housedemocrats.wa.gov/members/vandewege District office: 123 W. Bell St., Suite 100, Sequim, WA 98382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-582-9830

LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION CENTER

For questions about bills, legislative schedules, daily reports and legislative history, or to reach a member, contact: Gerry Sheehan, coordinator 106 Legislative Building Olympia, WA 98504-0600. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-786-7573 support@leg.wa.gov (This email account cannot accept attachments.)

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LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE

Call to leave brief messages for legislators from a caller’s district or for the governor or lieutenant governor. Constituents also may order bills and publications. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday during the legislative session. In the interim, call 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday only.

TTY 800-635-9993. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-562-6000

WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE WEBSITE For current information on the Legislature, visit leg.wa.gov.

• Jefferson County Government JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

P.O. Box 1220, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 fax 385-9382. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9100 jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us co.jefferson.wa.us (Email addresses for all county employees are found at this website.)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. every Monday (except for holidays and fifth Mondays) in the Commissioners’ Chambers, lower level of the Courthouse. When a holiday falls on a Monday, commissioners meet the 24th DISTRICT STATE LEGISLATORS following Tuesday. Voice mail can be left for commissioners at Courthouse number listed above; email for U.S. Capitol switchboard:. . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-220-0044 SEN. JIM HARGROVE (D-Hoquiam) P.O. Box 40424, 411 Legislative Building, Olympia, WA commissioners can be sent to the Courthouse email SEN. PATTY MURRAY (D-Seattle) address listed above or to individual commissioners 98504-0424 173 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. fax 360-786-1323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-786-7646 as follows:

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Juvenile Services: Responsible for supervising juvenile probation, truancy, community service work and diversion unit; it also administers guardian ad litem program for dependent children, CHINS (Child in Need of Services), youth at risk and Proctor Home, an alternative detention facility. fax 385-9191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9190 Barbara Carr, administrator bcarr@co.jefferson.wa.us

DISTRICT COURT

Resolves and adjudicates infractions, criminal traffic and criminal non-traffic violations, and processes small claims, civil action, name changes, anti-harassment orders and domestic violence. By contract with the City of Port Townsend, the court also serves as the COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR municipal court for the city.

Chief administrative officer of the county who serves fax 385-9367. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9134 as chief executive for departments that report Jill Landes, judge directly to the board of commissioners. Assists the commissioners in developing policy and directs its Tracie Wilburn, administrator implementation through the continuing delivery of tracie@co.jefferson.wa.us services to the community. Oversees the implementaProbation Department: Provides adult probation tion and administration of board-established policies. services for offenders charged with and/or convicted Is responsible for administrative functions that cross of misdemeanors in Jefferson County District Court departmental lines, such as safety and risk manage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9123 ment. Oversees the management of the following deWashington State Corrections Department provides partments: Community Development, Public Works, probation services for some post-conviction felony Health & Human Services, and Central Services. cases tried in Jefferson County Superior Court. 11696 Central Services includes Facilities Management, Rhody Drive, Port Hadlock, WA 98368; 379-5032. which oversees management and maintenance of Friendship Diversion Services provides pre-conviction county-owned buildings; Information Services, which services in some cases. 686 Lake St., Port Townsend, maintains computer network for all county departWA 98368;. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-9482 ments; Integrated Data Management System (385PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 9148), which develops and implements countywide Represents the state in all felonies within Jefferson geographic information system (GIS), a computer County as well as gross misdemeanor and misdesystem capable of storing and using data describing meanor prosecutions that occur outside of municipal places on the earth’s surface to produce maps; and or federal jurisdiction, and juvenile offender prosecuER&R, which manages purchasing and maintenance of county equipment, including county cars and road tions. Because of a recent grant award, the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office now also handles domestic repair equipment.

Philip Morley, county administrator. . . . . . . . . . 385-9383 violence cases that occur within the city, whether they are gross misdemeanors or felonies. Provides civil pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us legal advice to all county offices and departments, Central Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9141 and represents the interests of the state in enforcing child support obligations. Serves as county coroner, (Position of director currently vacant.) investigating all unexpected deaths that occur within COUNTY CLERK the county. Administers County Drug Fund and Crime Responsible for all Superior Court records; receivVictims Fund, and contracts with Victim/Witness ing and disbursing statutory fees for litigation and Advocate and Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault costs and court-ordered fines, restitution and civil Program. The prosecuting attorney is also the coroner judgments; jury processing for Superior and District courts; and providing Courthouse Facilitator services for Jefferson County and responds to all unattended deaths in the city and the county. to litigants without legal counsel in family law cases. fax 385-9186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9180 fax 385-5672. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9125 Juelanne Dalzell Ruth Gordon, county clerk jdalzell@co.jefferson.wa.us rgordon@co.jefferson.wa.us ASSESSOR Responsible for real and personal property asSUPERIOR COURT Handles hearings and proceedings covering civil, pro- sessments, mapping, senior citizen/disabled tax bate and domestic matters, all juvenile matters, Drug exemptions and deferrals, open space agricultural and Court and criminal felonies. Also maintains the county designated forestland programs, approval of continuance within all current use and forestland programs. law library and administers guardianship of minors (Community Development Department handles new and incapacitated persons. fax 385-5672. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9360 applications for open space and open space timber on parcels smaller than 20 acres.)

Craddock Verser, judge fax 385-9197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9105 Michelle Moore, court administrator Jack Westerman III, assessor mmoore@co.jefferson.wa.us jwesterman@co.jefferson.wa.us (Washington State Corrections Department provides probation services for adults charged and/or convict- AUDITOR Responsible for elections, motor vehicle and vessel ed of felonies or misdemeanors in Jefferson County Superior Court. 11696 Rhody Drive, Port Hadlock, WA licensing. Custodian of public records such as deeds, mortgages, liens and releases, military discharge 98368; 379-5032) The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

papers, plats and surveys, name changes and UCCs. Prepares and administers the county budget, prepares financial reports, processes and audits all financial claims for and against the county, administers the county payroll and personnel benefit programs. fax 385-9228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9115 Donna Eldridge, auditor deldridge@co.jefferson.wa.us Karen Cartmel, chief deputy auditor karenc@co.jefferson.wa.us Voter registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9119 Marriage licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9116 Motor vehicle licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9354

TREASURER

Responsible for property tax and assessment (road, water, sewer, etc.) billing and collection, excise tax processing and affidavits, mobile home relocation permits, tax foreclosures, fire patrol refunds from DNR, warrant redemption, the disposal of surplus property, revenue deposits and distribution, foreclosures and distraints, and investment of public funds for county and junior taxing districts. The treasurer chairs the Finance Committee, which meets quarterly to review fiscal status, policies and projections. fax 385-9149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9150 Judi Morris jmorris@co.jefferson.wa.us

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

79 Elkins Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 fax 379-0521. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3831 Anthony Hernandez, sheriff info@jeffersonsheriff.org jeffersonsheriff.org Responsible for patrol, criminal investigations and response to 911 emergencies, Also operates the jail, provides Courthouse security, serves civil processes and provides search and rescue services as well as animal services. Maintains a substation in Clearwater and an annex in Quilcene.

Animal Services: Provides shelter for lost or homeless animals and an adoption service to place homeless animals with humans; investigates complaints about animals; licenses domestic animals; endorses city and county animal control ordinances. Mailing address: Humane Society of Jefferson County, P.O. Box 845, Port Hadlock, WA 98339-0845. 112 Critter Lane, Port Townsend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3292 jcas@co.jeffferson.wa.us

Government

District 1: Phil Johnson (home). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-1570 pjohnson@co.jefferson.wa.us District 2: David Sullivan (home). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-2755 dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us District 3: John Austin (home). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-5175 jaustin@co.jefferson.wa.us Lorna Delaney, clerk of the board/human resource manager and public records officer (ldelaney@ co.jefferson.wa.us). Staff provides administrative support for BOCC, county administrator, Board of Equalization, Civil Service Commission and Veterans (aka Soldiers and Sailors) Relief. Also manages official records for the commissioners and accepts all employment applications for advertised county positions.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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CITY COUNCIL

Meets for regular business sessions on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 540 Water St., second floor. If

Monday is a holiday, council meets on the following Tuesday. Workshop meetings are on the second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, with fourth and fifth Monday meetings optional.

COUNCILORS

The seven council members can be reached by mail at City of Port Townsend, 250 Madison St., Suite 2, Port Townsend, WA 98368 or by email at citycouncil@ cityofpt.us. Message phone is 379-5047. Personal phones are listed below.

Michelle Sandoval, mayor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9344 George Randels, deputy mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-3848 Catharine Robinson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-0630 Laurie Medlicott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6755 Mark Welch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0718 Kris Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-1904 David King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4755

CITY COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

Community Development/Land Use: Sandoval, Randels, Nelson Finance/Budget: Welch, Sandoval, King General Services: Robinson, Medlicott, Welch Special Projects: Randels, Medlicott, King

ADMINISTRATION

Public records, civil service, meetings scheduling, City Council information, website, claims, dispute resolution, human resources, citizen concerns, reservation of city facilities.

250 Madison St., Suite 2, Port Townsend, WA 98368 fax 385-4290. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5047 David Timmons, city manager dtimmons@cityofpt.us Pamela Kolacy, city clerk pkolacy@cityofpt.us John Watts, city attorney jwatts@cityofpt.us

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fax 385-9401. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9400 Jean Baldwin, director Dr. Tom Locke, health officer info@jeffersoncountypublichealth.org jeffersoncountypublichealth.org Community Health: See Emergency/Medical Services category.

Environmental Health: Reviews water availability to meet building permit requirements; inspects water supply systems and provides technical assistance for public water systems operators; monitors performance of solid waste facilities and investigates illegal JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC dumping; reviews and permits onsite sewage systems; certifies septic system installers, pumpers and operaWORKS tions and monitoring specialists; provides classes for 623 Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 homeowners on septic system operation and maintefax 385-9234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9160 nance; monitors water quality and provides technical Frank Gifford, director assistance for onsite sewage systems that may have an adverse impact on water quality; licenses and inspects publicworks@co.jefferson.wa.us Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. food service establishments, educates food workers and issues food handler permits; inspects public pool to 5 p.m. facilities for compliance with sate code; investigates Engineering Services: Engineers, architects, design- disease outbreaks resulting from food or water ers and transportation specialists review public infra- .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9444 structure needs and then design and manage projects Illegal dumping hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9178 to meet those needs.

Water Quality Division: Oversees water quality Monte Reinders, P.E., county engineer sampling, shellfish closures and safety, and watershed Parks & Recreation: Oversees management and planning, and monitors salt water and fresh water. maintenance of county-owned parks; coordinates youth and adult athletic and recreation programs and Neil Harrington, program supervisor. . . . . . . . 385-9444 nharrington@co.jefferson.wa.us summer camps.

Matt Tyler, P&R manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9129 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS mtyler@countyrec.com Board of Equalization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9100 countyrec.com Board of Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9400 Roads: Roads and bridge maintenance. Ice and snow Civil Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9100 control. Port Hadlock Shop, P.O. Box 1200, 371 Chima- Conservation Futures Advisory Board. . . . . . . . 385-9100 cum Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. . 385-9400 fax 385-3408. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0890 Ferry Advisory Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-7869 Jack Reid, operations manager Flood Control District Advisory Board. . . . . . . . 385-9160 Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors Solid Waste: Municipal solid waste collection, self. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-797-7311 haul disposal and recycling Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-2565 solidwaste.wordpress.com LEOFF I Disability/Retirement Board. . . . . . . . . . 385-9100 Al Cairns, solid waste coordinator Larry Scott Memorial Park Advisory Board. . . . 385-9160 acairns@co.jefferson.wa.us Library District Board of Trustees. . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6544 Jefferson County Transfer Station, 325 Landfill Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9100 Road, off Jacob Miller Road, Port Townsend Marine Resources Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5610 Dennis Bates, operations coordinator Noxious Weed Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5610 dbates@co.jefferson.wa.us Olympic Area Agency on Aging (O3A) Advisory Phone 385-3194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0404 Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5064 Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open Space Advisory Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9105 Recycling Center (operated by Skookum EnvironParks Advisory Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9160 mental Services), 301 Landfill Road, off Jacob Miller Peninsula Regional Support Network Advisory Board Road, Port Townsend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-7678 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-337-7185 Port Townsend Biosolids Composting Facility Planning Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-7908 Public Infrastructure Fund Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9100 Moderate Risk Waste Facility, 282 10th St. (inside Solid Waste Advisory Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9160 PT Industrial Park). Open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FridaySubstance Abuse Programs Advisory Board. 385-9445 Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-6911 Tourism Coordinating Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9100 Quilcene Dropbox Site, U.S. Highway 101 south of Water Utility Coordinating Committee. . . . . . 379-4450 Quilcene. Open 1-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3051 (D.M. Disposal, 385-6612, contracts with Jefferson County for trash collection and recycling.) cityofpt.us current planning – is responsible for implementation of state and county regulations in conjunction with project application review. Projects include but are not limited to shoreline review, subdivision review, zoning review, current use tax, some forest practice application review and review for the presence of critical areas.

Building Department: Responsible for building permit review and issuance, including plan check, inspection and providing technical guidance consistent with building, mechanical and plumbing codes. Public services include reception, intake, and responding to building questions from citizens and applicants.

FINANCE

Business licenses, accounts payable, payroll, utility billing. fax 379-4440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4409 Michael Legarsky, director mlegarsky@cityofpt.us

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING

Permit center, planning and land-use applications, new water service outside city limits, inspections, building permits.

Comprehensive planning, zoning changes, plan and code development.

Rick Sepler, director rsepler@cityofpt.us Judy Surber, planning manager jsurber@cityofpt.us

PUBLIC WORKS

fax 385-7675. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5096 For water or sewer emergencies during business hours, press 0 for the receptionist; if after business hours or rotary phone, dial 385-3831, ext. 1.

Ken Clow, director kclow@cityofpt.us Engineering: Reviews city infrastructure needs. Designs and manages projects to meet city’s needs. fax 385-7675. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-3058 Dave Peterson, city engineer dpeterson@cityofpt.us WHO’S WHO 19

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International Airport. Commissioners meet on second and fourth Wednesdays each month in the commission chambers, Administration Building, 375 Hudson St. Second Wednesday meeting is at 3:30 p.m.; fourth Wednesday meeting is at 6:30 p.m., preceded by a 3:30 p.m. workshop.

Port commissioners District 1: John Collins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 643-1410 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL District 2: Dave Thompson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 643-2050 DISTRICT 2 District 3: Leif Erickson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-2066 Commissioners Jill Buhler, Anthony DeLeo, Mari Administration, P.O. Box 1180, 375 Hudson St., Port Dressler, Marc Mauney, Chuck Russell. Commission Townsend, WA 98368 meetings are the first, second and third Wednesdays fax 385-3988. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0656 of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the hospital auditorium.

Jefferson Healthcare Hospital, 834 Sheridan St., Port Larry Crockett, executive director Townsend, WA 98368 Jim Pivarnik, deputy director fax 379-2242. . . . . . . . 800-244-8917, 385-2200, ext. 2001 Don Taylor, finance director Suzy White, executive assistant Sue Nelson, executive assistant, public records officer jeffersonhealthcare.org info@portofpt.com (More hospital district services listed in Emergency/Medi- portofpt.com PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL POOL cal Services category.)

Mountain View Commons, 1919 Blaine St. Haulout/yard, 2790 Washington St. fax 385-7675. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-POOL (7665) JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT Doug Lockhart, yard manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6211 (See Libraries category.)

Jeremy Bubnick, parks and recreation director Maintenance/construction, 607 Eighth St. Nancy Speser, pool manager JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Larry Aase, maintenance manager . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2847 DISTRICT 1 PORT TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Boat Haven moorage, 2601 Washington St. Commissioners Jillian Greenwoods, Richard Hull, Larry Police services, special event permits.

Tami Ruby, harbormaster . . . . . 800-228-2803, 385-2355 Robinson, Dennis Schmidt, Laron Williams.

Laurel Mountain View Commons campus Point Hudson Marina/Resort, 103 Hudson St. B. Johnson Community Center (Toandos), 923 Hazel 1925 Blaine St., Suite 100 Point Road, Quilcene, WA 98376 Tami Ruby, harbormaster . . . . . 800-228-2803, 385-2828 fax 379-4438. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2322 765-4366, 765-3613 PORT LUDLOW DRAINAGE DISTRICT Emergency only: 911 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 1 Commissioners Leland Amundson, Walt Cairns, Jim Conner Daily, chief Laker. P.O. Box 65261, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Commissioners Wayne King, Ken McMillen, Barney cdaily@cityofpt.us Burke. Commission meets first and third Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .437-9201 (message) of the month at 5 p.m. at the district office. P.O. Box pldd.org PORT TOWNSEND PUBLIC LIBRARY 929, 230 Chimacum Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 1220 Lawrence St. PORT LUDLOW VILLAGE COUNCIL fax 385-5805. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3181 fax 385-5945. . . . . . 800-700-7152, 866-874-9605 (online The council acts as a unifying force in the community; billing),. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-5800 all Port Ludlow property owners elect its board of Theresa Percy, director Jim G. Parker, manager directors. The council identifies important issues and tpercy@cityofpt.us works toward consensus among residents, merchants info@jeffpud.org PTTV STATION, CABLE CHANNEL 47 & 48 and developers. It represents community interests to jeffpud.org Gael Stuart Building, Port Townsend High School public and government entities. Its website links vilJEFFERSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 1 campus, 1610 Blaine St. lage, clubs and associations, and archives information.

Commissioners Roy Carlson, Raelene Rossart, Calvin P.O. Box 65012, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 pttv@olympus.net White. 170 West Spruce, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Tony Simpson, president. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-8220 porttownsendtv.blogspot.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-9492 ausimpson@msn.com CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 2 plvc.org COMMITTEES & TASK FORCES Commissioners Wayne Schlaefli, Barbara Schurman, Arts Commission; Civil Service Commission; Design Fred Stern. P.O. Box 196, Brinnon, WA 98320 Review Advisory Committee; Historic Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-4684, 796-4847 Committee; Library Advisory Board; Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; Non-Motorized Transportation JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 3 JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Advisory Board; PEG (Public, Education, Government) Commissioners Troy Breitenfeldt, Mike Hayward, Bill RESEARCH CENTER Thomas.

60 Willow, Quilcene, WA 98376 Access Coordinating Committee; Parks, Recreation & Historic photographs, newspapers, maps, ledgers, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

765-4195, 765-0211 Tree Advisory Board; Planning Commission; Alternadiaries, scrapbooks, correspondence, governmental tive Electric Management Committee; Housing Action NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA RESOURCE records, reference books, genealogical society rePlan Network Committee; Climate Action Committee CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL sources and historic properties survey. Hours: 11 a.m.Officers Mike Doherty, Linda Rotmark, David Sullivan, 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday except third Saturday of the Rachel Hagaman. 1601 E. Front St., Suite A, Port Ange- month, noon-4 p.m. Admission: $4 adults, $1 younger les, WA 98362 than 12, free for JCHS members. 13692 Airport Cutoff JEFFERSON COUNTY CEMETERY DISTRICT 1 Commissioners Myrtle Corey, Scott Loring, Karl fax 360-452-5088. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-452-8994, ext. 105 Road, Port Townsend; mailing address: 540 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-6673 Springer. P.O. Box 100, Brinnon, WA 98320. . . 796-4634 Clea Rome, coordinator Bill Tennent, executive director JEFFERSON COUNTY CEMETERY DISTRICT 2 clea.rome@wa.usda.gov Marsha Moratti, archivist Commissioners Ann Knox, Marjorie Schafer, Don Ward.

P.O. Box 65, Quilcene, WA 98376. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3336 PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND jchsrescntr@olympus.net A countywide public taxing district with a legal obliJEFFERSON COUNTY CEMETERY DISTRICT 3 gation to encourage economic development, the port Searchable database at jchsmuseum.org Commissioners Jim Hueter, Diane Martin, Richard is responsible for a shipyard (330-ton hoist), workyard JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY Quinnell. 225 Orchard View Lane, Gardiner, WA 98382 (75- and 70-ton hoists) and boat haven in Port P.O. Box 990, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock, WA 98339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-797-7515, 360-681-2786 Townsend, marina in Quilcene, Point Hudson Marina fax 385-7921. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6544 & RV Park, several boat ramps and Jefferson County

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Supervisors Julie Boggs, John Boulton, Lige Christian, Glen Huntingford, Roger Short. 205 W. Patison St., Port Hadlock, WA 98339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4105 Al Latham, manager al@jeffersoncd.org jeffersoncd.org

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Parks: Oversees management and maintenance of city-owned parks.

Jeremy Bubnick, parks and recreation director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5005 Water Quality & Distribution: Manages wastewater, water quality and water operations. 5210 Kuhn St. fax 379-0910. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5001 Bob LaCroix, water quality management Wastewater Treatment Facility: Manages wastewater, stormwater and biosolids. 5300 Kuhn St. (Biosolids Composting Facility is located at Jefferson County Transfer Station, 301 Landfill Road, off Jacob Miller Road; 385-7908. It creates compost for city and public use.) fax 379-4442 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4432 John Merchant, wastewater manager (DM Disposal, 385-6612, contracts with the city for trash collection and recycling.)

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religious organizations Baha’i Faith

“Love ye all religions and all races with a love that is true and sincere and show that love through deeds.”

–Abdu’l-Bahá 1-800-22-UNITE • www.usbahai.org Children’s classes - 385-0157 Jr. Youth classes - 379-4936

Beacon Light Center of the Assemblies of God

1820 Irondale Road, Port Hadlock PO Box 134, Chimacum, WA 98325 360-301-3356 Pastors: R. Wolff & N. Wolff Service Times: Sunday, 10am and 6pm Wednesday, 7pm: Prayer Sunday, 10am: Children’s Classes

Bet Shira

PO Box 1843, Port Townsend, WA 360-379-3042, betshira@yahoo.com

First Baptist Church

Loving God & Loving Port Townsend.

1202 Lawrence St. (Uptown) 385-2752, pffirstbap@netscape.net Pastor Skip Cadorette A relaxed come-as-you-are, blend of contemporary and traditional music, prayer and honest Biblical teaching, nursery care provided.

Sunday Worship: 9:30am.

Sunday, 10:45am: Classes for kids and youth; sermon discussion and coffee hour for adults.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Port Townsend Church and Sunday School are at 275 Umatilla Ave., near Discovery and San Juan, 531-2719.

Sunday services 10 am Wednesday noon: testimony meetings Reading Room is downtown at 633 Water St., 379-1139. Open 11am-3pm daily except Wed. and Sun.

First Presbyterian Church

We are a welcoming community, sharing the spirit of

Christ. Loving generously, serving selflessly, living justly.

1111 Franklin Street, Port Townsend • 385-2525 Website: www.fpcpt.org.

Email: firstpres@cablespeed.com Pastor: Rev. Robert E. Slater, D. Min. Fall through Spring: 8:15am & 11am Worship & Children’s Church. Professional nursery care provided throughout the morning.

Grace Christian Center

Solid, Spirit-filled Bible teaching. “Loving Jesus and loving each other.”

Meeting at 200 Olympic Place (Port Ludlow Conference Center) 821-9680 Kevin Hunter, ThD 821-9684 Pastor Sherri Barden, PhD 821-9684 Karl Barden www.gracechristiancenter.us Sunday service: 10am Wednesday, 6:30pm: Grace Gathering

Grace Lutheran Church ELCA 1120 Walker St., Port Townsend 385-1595, www.GraceLutheran.us Elizabeth A. Orling, Interim Pastor Sundays, 9:10am: Christian Education for Children & the Adult Forum; 10:30am; Worship with Holy Communion.

Mondays, 10am: Quilting for Lutheran World Relief Wednesdays, 10am: Bible Study on next week’s texts Fridays, 6:30am: Bible & Breakfast for Men at the Bayview Café For current schedules and information please call or check our website at www.GraceLutheran.us. Visitors welcome!

New Song Worship Center

“Advancing the Kingdom in Port Townsend.”

3918 San Juan Ave., Port Townsend 385-7132 Saturdays, 7:00pm Sundays, 10:30am

Port Ludlow Community Church Where Everybody is Somebody and Jesus is Lord.

9534 Oak Bay Road, Port Ludlow 437-0145, email: plcc@olympus.net Dennis LaMance, Pastor Sunday Adult Christian Education: 9am Sunday Worship: 10:30am Nursery/Pre-School

available 10:30am 10:30am, Worship Service (childcare provided); Alternate Tuesdays: Home Studies 5pm, Bible Study & Prayer Group.

Thursday, 10am: Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays: 7:00pm, Youth Group.

Jan. 31 - 6:30pm. Port Ludlow Community Church’s Plus home Bible studies & special events.

5th Sunday Productions.

All welcome.

Quakers

Religious Society of Friends 385-7070 • www.quaker.org/port-townsend

Meet at PT Community Center, corner of Lawrence and Tyler Sts. Sundays, 9:30am: Worship with singing 10am: Silent worship

Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Christian Church

Orthodox Church in America, Diocese of the West Come and experience the worship of the ancient church in modern times.

All services in English.

1407 30th St., Port Townsend • 360-385-0585 www.orthodoxporttownsend.com Rev. Nicholas Kime, Rector Sunday,9:30: Divine Liturgy (preceeded by Hours) Saturday, 7pm: Great Vespers We celebrate All Major Feasts and selected weekly services from the Liturgical Calendar. Please see website for further information.

Every other Wednesday, 7pm: Inquirers’ Class

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church

In historic Port Townsend – worship with us in Washington’s oldest Episcopal church building in continuous use. www.stpaulspt.org

Corner of Jefferson & Tyler, 385-0770 The Rev. Elizabeth A Bloch, Rector Sunday: 8 & 10am Holy Eucharist 10am Children’s Program (nursery available) Wednesday, 10am: Holy Eucharist & Healing Service “We welcome everyone without exception to God’s table.”

San Juan Baptist Church

The Church on Discovery & home of the R.O.C.K. San Juan Baptist Church (SBC) is a warm, Bible-believing fellowship of folks who care about YOU! 385-2545 • www.sanjuanbaptist.org 1704 Discovery Rd., Port Townsend Jon Beard, Interim Pastor Dave Knowles, Music & Youth Pastor Sundays: 9:15am, Sunday School for all ages;

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church

One of the oldest Catholic Churches in the Pacific Northwest 1335 Blaine St. (Corner of Harrison and Blaine), 3853700, st.maryss@qwestoffice.net Rev.John Topel, S.J. Pastor Mass Schedule Saturday, 9am: Hispanic Mass ; 5:30pm, Vigil Mass Sunday, 8:15am and 10:45am Monday, Thursday, Friday, 12:05pm Wednesday, 6:30pm Communion Service, Tuesday 12:05pm Confession one half hour before mass.

Children and adult religious education programs.

Trinity United Methodist Church We are a friendly, welcoming, caring congregation.

Gospel choir, child care available and handicap accessible. Everyone is welcome to all services. Come hear our 19th century tracker pipe organ.

609 Taylor Street, Port Townsend www.trinityumcpt.org Rev. Wendell Ankeny: 385-0484 Sunday Service: 10am

Unitarian Universalist A Welcoming Congregation

Quimper UU Fellowship 2333 San Juan Avenue, 379-0609 quuf@olympus.net, www.quuf.org Sunday Services & Religious Education 9:15am & 11:15am

Unity

Authentic Transformative Spiritual Community 385-6519, www.unity.org Masonic Hall, Jefferson & Van Buren The Divine Path 2010: World Traditions Rev. Pamela Douglas-Smith Sundays, 11am: Inspirational Service & Children’s Circle

Ray Serebrin, director rserebin@jclibrary.info Tom Hagen, Marilyn Mitchell (chair), Peter Newland, Tom Riggs, Susan Whitmire, board of trustees jclibrary.info

rowing club, fleet of historic rowing boats, big boat seamanship, special programs for school groups, annual racing series, maritime library, wooden boat chandlery store and the annual Wooden Boat Festival.

The 2010 Wooden Boat Festival takes place Sept. 1012. 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE Stan Cummings, executive director. . . . . 385-3628, ext. 105 SERVICES stan@nwmaritime.org Monday: Gardiner, Coyle (second & fourth Mondays nwmaritime.org only) Kaci Cronkhite, managing director, Wooden Boat Tuesday: Quilcene Wednesday: Cape George, Paradise Bay, Port Ludlow Festival director fax 385-4742. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3628, ext. 106 Thursday: Brinnon kaci@nwmaritime.org, festival@woodenboat.org Saturday: Brinnon, Quilcene (Seasonal changes to schedule may apply.). . . . 385-6544 woodenboat.org jclibrary.info NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN

century. Admission: $4 adults; free for 12 and younger; $6 passport includes admission to two of three museums staffed by the Jefferson County Historical Society (Commanding Officer’s Quarters, Jefferson County Historical Society Museum and Rothschild House); $9 passport includes admission to all three. Open May-September, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; March-April, weekends noon-4 p.m.; December-January closed.

Group tours and special openings can be arranged, including during the off-season, by calling in advance.

Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend. . . . . 344-4452 jchsmuseum.org

FORT FLAGLER STATE PARK MUSEUM

Museum explains history of Fort Flagler (est. 1899); 14-minute video available for viewing; guided tours of historical gun emplacement grounds (MaySeptember); actively collecting relevant artifacts, PORT TOWNSEND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOATBUILDING photographs, documents. Adjacent gift shop sells 1220 Lawrence St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 Offers vocational and recreational boatbuilding books about local history and wildlife, T-shirts, gifts. fax 385-5805. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3181 and maritime skills courses that vary from one-day Admission by donation. Northern tip of Marrowstone workshops to 12-month associate degree programs.

Theresa Rini Percy, director Island, 10541 Flagler Road, Nordland, WA 98358 Students of all ages come from around the world to Ken Dane, Benjamin Dow, Wes Eng, Caitlin Harrison, learn fine wooden boatbuilding skills. The school is lo- Mike Zimmerman, park manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-1259 William Maxwell (chair), Fran Post, Eileen Price, board cated on the Port Hadlock Heritage Campus, a six-acre JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY of trustees waterfront site. Self-guided tours are available for the MUSEUM ptlibrary@cityofpt.us general public Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Prospec- Exhibits focus on the history of Port Townsend and cityofpt.us/library tive student tours by appointment. 42 N. Water St., Jefferson County. Admission: $4 adults; $1 for 12 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 and younger; $6 passport includes admission to two Bill Mahler, executive director of three museums staffed by the Jefferson County Historical Society (Commanding Officer’s Quarters, John Lynch, board president Jefferson County Historical Society Museum and PORT TOWNSEND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER Katie Whalen, business manager Rothschild House); $9 passport includes admission Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) is Debra Swanson, student services administrator to all three; free to members of Jefferson County devoted to understanding, preserving and teaching fax 385-5089. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4948 Historical Society. First Saturday of every month is free about marine and shoreline environment for a susfor Jefferson County residents. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. tainable future. Located on the beach at Fort Worden info@nwboatschool.org Saturday-Sunday in January-February and daily the State Park, the PTMSC offers two public exhibits: nwboatschool.org rest of the year. Port Townsend City Hall, 540 Water St., the Marine Exhibit (ME) on the pier and the Natural PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND Port Townsend, WA 98368 History Exhibit (NHE) on the shore. The ME features (See details under Independent Districts category.)

William Tennent, director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-1003 large tide pools where sea creatures can be viewed SOUND EXPERIENCE and touched, glass fish tanks and wall displays. It’s jchsmuseum@olympus.net also home to the Foss Maritime Discovery Lab, a fully This nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization delivers unique jchsmuseum.org hands-on environmental education and leadership equipped lab where students and adults participate JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY experiences for children, teens and adults aboard in research, addressing nearshore environmental issues. The NHE is the result of a partnership with the the historic schooner Adventuress. P.O. Box 1390, Port RESEARCH CENTER (See details under Libraries category.)

Burke Museum in Seattle and Washington State Parks. Townsend, WA 98368 It houses natural history displays with artifacts and KELLY ART DECO LIGHT MUSEUM Catherine Collins, executive director specimens on loan from the Burke Museum, fossils fax 379-0439. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-0438 The only known American art deco lighting museum and full wall exhibits of cliff geology, glaciers, diving in the world is open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. On exhibit mail@soundexp.org birds and sands from across the globe. The center at the free museum are rare, one-of-a-kind art deco soundexp.org offers interpretive programs and beach walks, and fixtures selected from a 30-year collection of more classes by special arrangements. Admission to both than 2,000 fixtures. Free guided group tours offered.

BOATING SAFETY buildings: $5 adult, $3 youth, members free. 532 BatSecond floor of the Kelly Building, 2000 Sims Way, Port U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary tery Way at Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-9030 Port Townsend Flotilla 47 WA 98368 Jim Zard, commander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6692 thedecomuseum.com Anne Murphy, executive director ptaux13@gmail.com PORT TOWNSEND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER fax 385-7248. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-566-3932, 385-5582 Port Ludlow Flotilla 41 (See details under Maritime category.) info@ptmsc.org Joe Langjahr, commander PORT TOWNSEND AERO MUSEUM ptmsc.org langjahr@cablespeed.com A center for interpretation of and education about NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER & WOODEN U.S. Power Squadron historic aviation in the Pacific Northwest, housed BOAT FOUNDATION Point Wilson Sail and Power Squadron in a building opened in 2008. Provides work-based The Northwest Maritime Center was formed to build Gary Nelson, commander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-9949 opportunities for youths and young adults. Restores, a new maritime educational and cultural facility in gnelson@zynrgy.com, ptwilson.squadron@gmail.com flies and displays antique aircraft at Jefferson County downtown Port Townsend. A 290-foot pier with floatInternational Airport. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 ages http://pointwilson.org ing docks was built in 2004 and provides moorage for 7-12. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

(Local yacht clubs listed in Recreation category.) educational program vessels. Two buildings totaling Larger groups should call ahead. Mailing address: P.O. 27,000 square feet opened in 2009 as a new waterBox 101, Chimacum, WA 98325. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5244 front venue for hands-on education, recreation and Jerry Thuotte, director/founder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531-0252 on-the-water adventure. Since its founding in 1978, ptam@olypen.com the member-supported Wooden Boat Foundation COMMANDING OFFICER’S QUARTERS thuotte@waypoint.com has been celebrating maritime traditions and culture This 1904 house was built for Fort Worden’s comthrough education and community participation, manding officers and reflects how a senior officer and ptaeromuseum.com with programs in sailing for youths and adults, active his family lived on an army fort at the turn of the 20th

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QUILCENE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

History of Quilcene community, including farming, logging, mining, schools and stores; actively collecting relevant artifacts, photographs, documents.

Admission by donation. Hours: 1-5 p.m. FridayMonday, April 17-Sept. 19; occasional hours during special events such as the Quilcene Alumni reunion on the fourth weekend in June or the Quilcene Fair, Sept. 18, 2010. Limited winter visits or research may be arranged by calling ahead. P.O. Box 574, 151 East Columbia St., Quilcene, WA 98376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . message 765-4848 Mari, 765-0688; Jim or Carol, 765-3274; Bob or Winona, 765-3192

ROTHSCHILD HOUSE

Historic home with original furnishings of Rothschild family (1868-1954) is owned by Washington State Parks and staffed by the Jefferson County Historical Society. Admission (includes private tour): $4 adults; $1 ages 3-12; $6 passport includes admission to two of three museums staffed by the Jefferson County Historical Society (Commanding Officer’s Quarters, Jefferson County Historical Society Museum and Rothschild House); $9 passport includes admission to all three; free to members of Jefferson County Historical Society. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, May through September. Jefferson & Taylor streets, Port Townsend 379-8076, 385-1003 jchsmuseum.org/Rothschild/house.html

Parks

• Olympic National Park

Recreational opportunities abound in Olympic National Park, which divides Jefferson County into two geographically separate portions: East Jefferson County and the sparsely populated, oceanside West End. The park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, although some roads, campgrounds, trails and other visitor facilities close in winter. Emergency situations, including flooding, blow-downs or wildland fire, also may close areas temporarily.

See nps.gov/olym for extensive park information.

Click on Quick Links “Operating Hours and Seasons” for complete and up-to-date listings, with opening and closing dates of park roads, campgrounds, visitor centers and ranger stations.

Access recorded road and weather information, including winter Hurricane Ridge Road conditions. (A large landslide in January 2010 closed that road for approximately six weeks. Repairs are expected to be completed in March.) Visitors are encouraged to call for the latest park road and trail information The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

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• Olympic National Forest

April. Road may close on short notice due to severe weather, unsafe road conditions or if the ridge parking lot is full. (For downhill skiing conditions, call 360-5653131. Visit hurricaneridge.com for snow recreation information, lift rates, ski and snowboard school information, and ski team details.)

Hoh Rain Forest: Southeast of Forks on Highway 101, take Upper Hoh Road east for 18.5 miles. Hoh Visitor Center/Ranger Station, 18113 Upper Hoh Road, Forks, WA 98331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-374-6925 Kalaloch: Information at the ranger station at milepost 157 on Highway 101, about 40 miles southwest of Forks, limited staffing off-season. 156954 Highway 101, Forks, WA 98331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-962-2283 Forks: Olympic National Park/Olympic National Forest Recreation Information Center is located at the Forks Transit Center. Visitor center is also a backcountry permit issuing station. 551 S. Forks Ave., Forks, WA 98331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360-374-7566

CAMPING

Olympic National Park has 16 campgrounds with a total of 910 sites located from the coast to the mountains. Most campgrounds provide water, toilets and garbage containers when open. Some are primitive, with pit toilets and no water in winter. No reservations required for individual campsites; available on a first-come, first-served basis with the exception of Kalaloch, which accepts reservations either by phone or online. Group campgrounds provided at Sol Duc and Kalaloch. Park entrance fee of $15 per vehicle for a seven-day pass does not include camping fees, which range from $10 to $18, depending on location and season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-365-CAMP (2267) recreation.gov (for camping reservations, specify Kalaloch)

PARK PASSES & FEES

A single-visit vehicle permit is $15, which allows all persons traveling with the permit holder in one single, private non-commercial vehicle to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during a seven-day period from the date of purchase. The Olympic National Park Annual Pass is $30 and good for one year from month of purchase. A seven-day $5 permit allows entrance for people on foot or those on horseback, motorcycles or in a vehicle owned by a

HOOD CANAL RANGER DISTRICT

Headquarters in Quilcene, Jefferson County. Olympic National Forest Service campgrounds in the Hood Canal district include Dungeness Forks, Falls View and Seal Rock. Most are open for use during warmer months, at a cost range of approximately $10-$18, with a limit of 14 days’ stay. Fees subject to change.

Hood Canal Ranger District also has cabins in three locations available for rent year-round. Some forest service facilities might be affected by severe weather.

Call ahead for up-to-date conditions or check the website by clicking on “current conditions.” (For reservations call 877-444-6777 or log on to recreation. gov.) Ranger station offers visitor information, pass sales and more. Open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (shares office with the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce).

P.O. Box 280, 295142 U.S. Highway 101 S., Quilcene, WA 98376. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-2200 fs.fed.us/r6/olympic

PASSES & PERMITS

Northwest Forest Passes: Vehicles parked at most Olympic National Forest trailheads must display a Northwest Forest Pass year-round. Passes are $5/day or $30/year. Northwest Forest Passes are good for 12 months from the time of issuance and are available at the headquarters office in Olympia, ranger stations in Quilcene and Quinault, and the Forks visitor center. Passes also available at local vendors, including Swain’s stores in Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend. Day passes may be purchased ahead of time for those not wanting an annual pass. Passes and maps may be purchased from forms available on the Hood Canal Ranger District website, fs.fed.us/r6/ olympic. For information call 765-2200 or email via the website; specify the Hood Canal Ranger District.

Interagency passes: Visitors with new interagency passes, such as the America the Beautiful–National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass (see Olympic National Park entry) do not need a Northwest Forest Pass to park a vehicle at a national forest trailhead.

These passes are accepted on all federal lands where entrance fees are charged, e.g., entrance to a national park or monument.

Forest product permits: Forest product permits for firewood gathering, personal and commercial mush-

Museums

Military history of Fort Worden (est. 1902) and U.S. Army coast artillery harbor defenses. Nonprofit, volunteer-staffed museum open year-round. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with extended hours Friday and Saturday in June, July and August. Admission: adults and teens $3, ages 6-12 $1, families $7, ages 5 and younger and active military are free. Tours by appointment. Harbor entrance control post (on Artillery Hill) tours offered Saturdays, 11a.m.-4 p.m. in summer, by donation.

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• Washington State Parks

Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-902-8844 parks.wa.gov Reservations: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. In Jefferson County, reservations for Fort Flagler and Dosewallips state parks are made through this number; Fort Worden handles its own reservations (see below). Reservations can be made by phone or online nine months in advance of a required date. Specific campsite numbers, if known, may be requested. An $8.50 nonrefundable reservation fee is charged when using the phone reservation system; online reservation fee is $6.50.

888-CAMP-OUT (888-226-7688) infocent@parks.wa.gov

FORT WORDEN STATE PARK

Perched at the northern entrance to Puget Sound on the Olympic Peninsula, at the northernmost point of Port Townsend, Fort Worden is a gathering place for visitors and locals. With a 360-degree panorama of the Olympic and Cascade mountains, the fort’s 434 acres are bordered by pristine wetlands and miles of sandy beaches. Included and available on the grounds are woods, trails, coast artillery defense concrete emplacements, picnic tables, fishing, kitchen shelter, boat ramp, camping, full facilities, conference center, museums, Port Townsend Marine Science Center, Centrum, McCurdy Pavilion, Joseph Wheeler Theater, Point Wilson Lighthouse and Fort Worden Commons food services. Nearly a dozen learning-focused partner organizations call the park home, offering many educational experiences. The fort provides a variety of accommodations, meeting rooms, dining and camping opportunities year-round for conferences, workshops, classes, family reunions and weddings.

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laborative.org Goddard College: 344-4100, ptoffice@goddard.edu, goddard.edu Madrona MindBody Institute: 344-4475, info@ madronamindbody.com, madronamindbody.com Olympic Hostel: 385-0655, olympichostel@olympus. net, olympichostel.org Peninsula College: 385-4605, pt@pcadmin.ctc.edu, pc.ctc.edu Port Townsend Marine Science Center: 385-5582, info@ptmsc.org, ptmsc.org Port Townsend School of Woodworking: 344-4455, info@ptwoodschool.com, ptwoodschool Third Ear Project: 385-5929, alex@thirdearproject. org, thirdearproject.org Reservations To reserve a house or campsite, visit fortworden.org. Reservations are accepted online one year in advance. Information on procedures, permits, fees and charges is available online for all facilities and dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-4400 Friends of Fort Worden, as stewards of Fort Worden, strive to enhance visitors’ experience and enjoyment of the park, providing financial and volunteer help for park improvements and programs. The nonprofit group works closely with the park manager to identify key projects that support the park, raising money through various means, including the gift shop located in Building 300 (the Guardhouse); the Fort-toFort bike ride – this year scheduled for June 6 – and other fundraising efforts. All proceeds support and aid park projects.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-4458 fwfriends.org Fort Worden Visitor Center Located in the Guardhouse with the gift shop. Members of Friends of Fort Worden are available for all queries about the park, providing park information, park and trail maps, brochures, information on upcoming events and more.

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coast artillery defense post to Fort Worden and Fort Casey. Beach, fishing, boat ramp, in-season clamming, trails, picnic tables, shelter, concrete gun emplacements, seasonal campsites, and year-round conference facilities and vacation houses. Volunteer docents staff the refurbished museum open daily in summer, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends in off-season. Call ahead for hours. Gift shop located in the museum. Campsites open March 1-Oct. 31. Of 116 campsites available, 59 are standard sites, 57 offer water, sewer and electric hookups, and two are primitive group camps. There is one dump station. Camping fees (subject to change): May 15-Sept. 15, $33 per night for premium hookup campsites, $24 per night for premium standard campsites, $21 per night for non-premium standard sites, $28 for non-premium hookups. Off-season rates: $28 per night for all hookup campsites, $21 per night for all standard campsites. $10 for extra vehicle. 10541 Flagler Road, Nordland, WA 98358 . . . . . . . . . . . 385-1259 Reservations Campsite reservations are recommended and can be made as early as nine months prior to a visit for camping dates May 15-Sept. 15. Reservations prevail during this period, then sites are on a firstcome, first-served basis; other times of the year are always first-come, first-served. Call 888-CAMP-OUT (888-226-7688) or visit parks.wa.gov. Conference facilities and vacation housing: 385-3701 (information only) or 800-360-4240 (reservations).

Friends of Fort Flagler Aids in the restoration, renovation and preservation of the historic park.

Volunteers are welcome as tour guides, museum and hospital docents, historical researchers and to assist in building preservation. Group activities sponsored by the Friends include an annual shellfish seminar and by-donation walking tours of the fort at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, May 15-Sept. 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-1259, 385-3701 friendsoffortflagler@yahoo.com groups.yahoo.com/group/friendsoffortflagler

DOSEWALLIPS STATE PARK

A 425-acre, year-round camping park located on the Dosewallips River in Brinnon, along Hood Canal.

State park contacts Located four miles south of Port Townsend off State Formerly called Dose Meadows, the flat fields were fortworden.net Route 20, Fort Townsend is open year-round for day old homestead sites prior to their acquisition as a Conference planning and special events: 344-4435, use and has more than a mile of beach, more than 600 park 50 years ago. Of the 140 campsites available, 40 acres of natural forested areas, miles of picturesque fwinfo@parks.wa.gov offer hookups; 20 are partial hookups. Three platform trails, a new picnic shelter, picnic areas, play area, tents and two group camps available; three cabins Food services: 344-4440, catering-fortworden@ amphitheater, restrooms and showers, campfire also available by reservation. Trails, beach, shellfish, cafebonappetit.com programs and nature walks/interpretive programs on wildlife-viewing platform. Wildlife viewing includes Accommodations: 344-4434, fwhousing@parks. summer weekends. Campsites open April 1-Oct. 31. elk herd and returning salmon. Some interpretive and wa.gov The park has 26 reservable campsites, 14 first-come, natural history programs during summer months.

Camping: 344-4431, fwcamping@parks.wa.gov first-served campsites and four primitive (hiker/biker) Ranger-led nature walks and presentations available Park area manager: 344-4401, fwmanager@parks. campsites. Trailer dump station. Camping fee (subject to groups upon request. Open year-round (check wa.gov to change), $19-$26 per night for as many as eight months for shellfishing); year-round reservations.

Conference programs supervisor: 344-4406, fwad- people. Park open year-round for day use. 1370 Old Premium camping sites are $33; regular sites $28; Fort Townsend Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368 min@parks.wa.gov partial hook-ups $27; standard sites without hookups $21; platform tents $50 plus tax. Water may not be Volunteer opportunities: 344-4442, fwvolunteers@ 344-4400 available after Nov. 30. (Camp fees subject to change.) parks.wa.gov Reservations Camping reservations can be made P.O. Box 969, 306996 U.S. Highway 101, Brinnon, WA up to 12 months in advance: email Fort Worden State Partners 98320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-4415 Park, fwcamping@parks.wa.gov, mail request to 200 fortworden.net Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368 or fax to 385- dosewallips@parks.wa.gov Centrum: 385-3102, info@centrum.org, centrum.org 7248. To reserve the picnic shelter or the group camp:. Reservations . . . . . . . . 888-CAMP-OUT (888-226-7688) Coast Artillery Museum: 385-0373, coastartillerymu- 344-4431. parks.wa.gov. seum.org Friends of Fort Townsend Maintains trails, supports Commanding Officer’s Quarters: 344-4400, comspecial events and projects to promote the use of the DAY-USE-ONLY PARKS Anderson Lake State Park: 1.5 miles from Chimamandingofficersquarters.org park and educate park visitors about its history and cum; fishing, hiking trails. (For current information its plant and animal life, plus assists with campground Copper Canyon Press: 385-4925, poetry@coppercanhospitality. Nancy Steinberg, 32 Pinewood Court, Port about potential park closure due to occasional toxic yonpress.org, coppercanyonpress.org Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2998 algae in the lake, call Jefferson County Public Health, Friends of Fort Worden: 344-4459, infocenter@ 385-9444, or visit jeffersoncountypublichealth.org or fwfriends.org, fwfriends.org FORT FLAGLER STATE PARK parks.wa.gov.)

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JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION

Comprehensive community-based parks and recreation services for East Jefferson County. Offers local and regional attractions. All parks are open for day use. Oak Bay Campground still has overnight campsites available. Day-use parks include H.J. Carroll Park, Rhody Drive, Chimacum; Larry Scott Trail, Port Townsend (managed by the Jefferson County Roads Division); Gibbs Lake, off West Valley Road, Chimacum; Memorial Athletic Field, Port Townsend (to be cared for by a coalition of volunteers); Hicks Park and boat ramp, Shine Road; Lake Leland Park, between Discovery Bay and Quilcene (campground is closed); Upper Oak Bay Campground, southeast of Hadlock; Lower Oak Bay Park, also southeast of Hadlock; Quilcene Park, next to Quilcene Community Center (campground is closed); North Beach Park, Port Townsend; Jefferson County Courthouse Park; Port Townsend Community Center and grounds; Irondale Community Park; Irondale Beach Park; East Beach Park, Marrowstone Island; and Indian Island Park. Camping season is April 1-Oct. 31. Call or visit countryrec.com for current fees and schedules. 623 Sheridan, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Matt Tyler, manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9129 mtyler@countyrec.com countyrec.com Camping Upper Oak Bay Campground is located on 5 acres southeast of Port Hadlock, north of Mats Mats Bay and above the Lower Oak Bay park: playground, limited electrical hookups, 24 campsites and two picnic sites. Lower Oak Bay Park, on 26 acres along saltwater, offers several campsites right on the beach: boat ramp, water, picnic tables and toilet area.

Beausite Lake County Park and Northwest Kiwanis Camp There is no public access, but this retreat and conference facility in Chimacum is available by reservation for family reunions, business retreats, etc. Call 732-7222 or visit kiwaniscamp.com.

Adopt-a-Park Program All county parks, with the exception of H.J. Carroll Park and Irondale Community Park, are maintained by volunteers. Visitors are asked to aid in keeping parks clean and free of litter.

In an emergency, call 911. For maintenance issues, call 385-9129.

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Offers building rentals; RV, boat and car storage; and a campground. Campground includes restroom with showers, trailer sump station, 18 full (power/water/ septic) hookups, 40 sites with power and water and 22 dry tenting sites available on a daily basis, $15-$20.

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• Facilities ALL-WEATHER RUNNING TRACK Blue Heron Middle School, PT

BALLFIELDS

Blue Heron Middle School, PT Bob Bates Field, Chimacum Chimacum High School Fort Worden State Park Grant Street Elementary, PT H.J. Carroll Park, Chimacum Irondale County Park Memorial Athletic Field, PT Mountain View Commons, PT Quilcene School

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Courthouse Park H.J. Carroll Park, Chimacum Irondale Park Quilcene Community Center PT, Chimacum, Quilcene and Brinnon schools

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Bobby McGarraugh Park, PT Brinnon School Chetzemoka Park, PT Chimacum Creek Primary School Chimacum Elementary School Grant Street Elementary, PT H.J. Carroll Park, Chimacum Irondale County Park Mountain View Commons, PT Oak Bay County Park Pope Marine Park, PT Port Townsend Community Center Quilcene Community Center Quilcene School

Port Townsend Municipal Pool at Mountain View Commons: exercise classes/lessons/lap swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-POOL (7665) cityofpt.us

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Chimacum High School (4) Courthouse Park, PT (1) Fort Worden State Park (2, lighted) Port Townsend High School (4) Quilcene Community Center (2)

TRAILS

Cape George Trailhead City of Port Townsend Trail System Fort Flagler State Park Fort Worden State Park Gibbs Lake County Park (bike, walk, equestrian) H.J. Carroll Park, Chimacum Larry Scott Memorial Trail (bike, walk, equestrian; access at Thomas Avenue, Mill Road or Port of Port Townsend waterfront) Fort Townsend State Park Port Ludlow Trail System

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Jefferson County 4-H is the youth “arm” of WSU Jefferson County Extension and is the largest youth development program in our county. 4-H is federally subsidized and is led by WSU faculty and staff, who serve youth throughout Jefferson County. The 4-H partnership between WSU and Jefferson County has resulted in more than 100 local adult volunteers, trained and background-checked as 4-H leaders. 4-H clubs and activities are free for youths in grades K-12.

Year-round, these clubs explore computers, rocketry, animals, home arts, expressive arts, gardening, leadership, video production, government, public speaking, photography, entrepreneurship, mechanical science, engineering and more. 4-H also sponsors after-school, in-school and international exchange programs, as well as special events, summer camps and teen workGIBBS LAKE CHALLENGE COURSE force programs. 201 W. Patison, Port Hadlock, Set in Gibbs Lake County Park, the course is a colWA 98339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5610, ext. 207 laboration of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Pamela Roberts, 4-H coordinator and WSU 4-H Jefferson County. To reserve the course, contact WSU 4-H.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-5610, ext. 207 proberts@jefferson.wsu.edu jefferson.wsu.edu

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Island; part of the Cascadia Marine Trail System for kayakers, canoeists.

Mystery Bay State Park: .25 mile past Nordland on Marrowstone Island; boat ramp, marine park, picnicking.

Pleasant Harbor State Park: 2 miles south of Dosewallips State Park, at Pleasant Harbor; boat-in only, overnight moorage available.

Shine Tidelands State Park: adjacent to west side of Hood Canal Bridge; boat ramp, picnic tables.

Triton Cove State Park: 7 miles south of Dosewallips State Park; picnic areas and boat launch. Future plans include possible camping facilities.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

After-school and summer programs for elementary through high school ages and beyond, managed by the YMCA for the City of Port Townsend. Programs serve PT and Chimacum students and include sports such as volleyball, golf, fencing and tennis; arts and crafts, including pottery, puppets, drawing and painting; and enrichment activities, including yoga, cooking, model airplane building, science workshops, and American Red Cross baby-sitting/first aid training.

A wide variety of adult classes also offered. Also sponsors licensed childcare after school and on teacher in-service days at the Y’s Mountain View Commons facility. Mountain View Commons, 1919 Blaine St., P.O. Box 1637, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Bill Kush, director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-5811 billkush@hotmail.com jeffymca.org

JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY

Weekly story times, homework and reading assistance for kids and teens, seasonal programming, Teen Advisory Board and the Summer Reading Program, which includes stories, crafts, special events and great books for children and teens. 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock, WA 98339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-6544 Martha Ashenfelter, youth services librarian mashenfelter@jclibrary.info Rachel Adams, teen librarian radams@jclibrary.info

JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION

Provides sporting, health, wellness, arts and cultural programs and events year-round for all ages. Program offerings include yoga, Pilates, weight lifting, aerobics, early-childhood enrichment, teen wilderness adventure, science and art classes, cooking classes, African dance, drumming, concert series, environmental education, day camps, adult sports leagues, kids’ soccer and basketball leagues, basketball and pickleball open gyms, family fun runs, luminaria festival, afterschool programs, fencing and more.

Matt Tyler, parks and recreation manager. . . . 385-9129 mtyler@countyrec.com Chris Macklin, assistant recreation manager. . . . . 385-2221 Carrie Lennox, recreation aide supervisor . . . . 385-2221 countyrec.com

SWIMMING

Swim teams, lessons, rehabilitation, aqua aerobics, synchronized swimming, lap swims, recreation swims.

Port Townsend Municipal Pool at Mountain View Commons, 1919 Blaine St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 Nancy Speser, pool manager. . . . . . . . . 385-POOL (7665) cityofpt.us/publicworks/pool.asp

TWISTERS GYMNASTICS & TUMBLING

Nonprofit organization provides gymnastic opportunities to youths. Program aims to increase skills, improve self-esteem and promote physical fitness. Offers classes for children of all ages as well as private classes and birthday parties. 1322 Washington St. (second floor, post office building), Port Townsend, WA 98368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531-0748 twistersgymnastics@hotmail.com twistersgymnastics.wetpaint.com

• Youth Sports EAST JEFFERSON LITTLE LEAGUE

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JEFFERSON COUNTY POOL LEAGUE

Darrell McFarland, president. . . . . . . 379-1202, 531-2209

PORT TOWNSEND LIBRARY

Adult book discussion group, Fiber Frenzy fiber arts group, computer classes, Ask a Librarian, online resources and databases, Friends of the Library local author series, speakers, film programs, special events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3181 cityofpt.us/library

PORT TOWNSEND MARATHON ASSOCIATION

12K Rhody Run XXXII, Sunday, May 16, 2010 Rhody Run hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (message) 379-3595 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .877-463-9786 raceinfo@rhodyrun.com rhodyrun.com

PORT HADLOCK YACHT CLUB

John Collins, secretary/treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 643-1410 collinsj37@cablespeed.com

(Tri-Area) Teresa Dukek, information officer info@ejll.org eteamz.com/eastjefferson

PORT LUDLOW YACHT CLUB

EAST JEFFERSON T-BALL

PORT TOWNSEND YACHT CLUB

Commodore Peggy Kulm comcurr1@plyc.us plyc.us

Sandy Eldridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-7054 Commodore Harry Dudley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-1368 porttownsendyachtclub.org JEFFERSON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

(See Youth Activities above.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-5811 RAT ISLAND ROWING & SCULLING CLUB Sally Giesler, president. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-8054 JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION (See Youth Activities above.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9129 sallygiesler@msn.com Kate Franco, membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3705 JEFFERSON COUNTY SOCCER CLUB unamuno@aol.com LeAnne Ryweck, president ratislandrowing.citymax.com president@jcsoccerclub.org WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH & jcsoccerclub.org

PORT TOWNSEND LITTLE LEAGUE

WILDLIFE

Outdoor recreation and activity information, includHeidi Canda, president. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9651 ing fishing, shellfishing, hunting, hunter education, ptll.org salmon recovery, wildlife viewing, online license sales, sports shows, boat launches OLYMPIC YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE/ Region 6 (Coastal Washington). . . . . . . . . . 360-249-4628 PORT TOWNSEND YOUTH FOOTBALL Poaching/dangerous wildlife hotline. . . . 800-477-6224 ptbraves.org TeamMontesano@dfw.wa.gov SOUTH JEFFERSON LITTLE LEAGUE wdfw.wa.gov/about/regions/region6/index.html (Quilcene, Brinnon) Cleone Telling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-4130 telling@olypen.com

• Special Kids

• Adult Activities COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE

EAST JEFFERSON RECREATION CLUB

Janet Ramsey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-1195

NORTHWEST KIWANIS CAMP

Jefferson County Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9129 Summer camp for individuals with physical, mental and/or developmental challenges. Campers enjoy COMMUNITY CENTER GAMES PORT TOWNSEND LIBRARY nature trail activities, games, arts and crafts projects, Preschool story hour, baby story time, Wobblers pro- Party bridge, duplicate bridge, bingo, pinochle and recreation, talent shows, evening campfires, fishing, gram, teen writers group, summer reading programs, mah jong; call for more activities. swimming and horseback riding.

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385-9007 young adult programs and book discussions, holiday fax 732-4222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-7222 programs, special programs, Children’s Book Week Tri-Area Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4822 nwkc@earthlink.net activities, homework help and more. 1220 Lawrence GOLF LEAGUES kiwaniscamp.com St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3181 Discovery Bay Golf Club ...................................385-0704 SPECIAL OLYMPICS cityofpt.us/library discobaygolf.com John Burke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-7535 SEA SCOUTS Port Ludlow Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-0272 SWIMMING (ages 13-21) portludlowresort.com Group meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Port Townsend Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4547 Exercise classes/lessons/lap swimming; Port Townsend Municipal Pool at Mountain View ComMaritime Center. porttownsendgolf.com mons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-POOL (7665) Kim Aldrich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-1901 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMUNITY TENNIS cityofpt.us/Publicworks/Pool.asp Norm Stevens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-6960 ASSOCIATION seascoutfalcon@cablespeed.com Julie Jablonski, president.................................. 385-5373 admin@jeffersoncountytennis.com The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

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• Special Adults

medical/dental assistance. OlyCAP also manages the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). 803 W. Park GATHERINGPLACE PROGRAM Ave., Port Townsend, WA 98368 Art, music, fitness, peer interaction for adults with Timothy Hockett, executive director . . . . . . . . . 385-2571 developmental disabilities action@olycap.org Linda Ferris, director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4172 olycap.org gathering@olympus.net AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES gppt.org

ADMINISTRATION (DSHS program)

(See entry above.)

Placement assistance for adult family homes; assisted living facilities, nursing home care and in-home care; financial and Medicaid information; food benefits. 915 Sheridan, Suite 201, Port Townsend, WA 98368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379-4300, 379-4326 Adult protective services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-734-6277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTY 800-672-7091

• Senior Activities

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE

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S enior S ervices

A division of Olympic Area Agency on Aging that BRINNON COMMUNITY CENTER provides information and referral for all services availOffers senior nutrition program, card-playing groups, able to seniors in Jefferson County: general advocacy pool, darts, craft days, footcare, Internet service, to help with red tape and applications at social service library and monthly brunches. Meals on Wheels agencies; information on in-home care options, adult available; call 796-4647. Summer office hours: 9 a.m.-5 family homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilip.m. Monday-Friday; winter office hours: 10 a.m.-4 ties; home visits to talk with seniors and their families p.m. Senior meals served at 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. about issues; referrals for reduced-cost dental care 306144 Hwy. 101, Brinnon, WA 98320. . . . . . . . 796-4350 and Meals on Wheels; information on transportation options and medical equipment; Senior Legal Advice Sandy Peterson, manager Clinic for a free consultation with a lawyer regarding speterson@olycap.org civil issues; Statewide Health Insurance Benefits AdviQUILCENE COMMUNITY CENTER sors (SHIBA) program for assistance with Medicare and Offers food bank, computers available to public, health insurance questions; and the Long-Term Care footcare on second Tuesday of the month and a wide Ombudsman program, which protects and promotes variety of activities. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondaythe rights of residents in long-term care facilities. 915 Friday. Food bank open 1-4 p.m. Wednesday. P.O. Box Sheridan St., Suite 202, Port Townsend, WA 98368 281, 294952 Hwy. 101, Quilcene, WA 98376 . . . 765-3321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-801-0050, 385-2552 Bob Rosen, manager o3a.org brosen@olycap.org

TRI-AREA COMMUNITY CENTER

Hosts a variety of activities for seniors, including senior nutrition program, food bank, Meals on Wheels, card-playing groups, garden club and quilters’ club meetings, computer classes, blood pressure clinics and footcare. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Senior meals served at 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For Meals on Wheels, call 732-4433. Food bank open noon-3 p.m. Wednesday; call 732-0383. P.O. Box 207, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-6335, 732-4822 George Woodriff, director gwoodriff@olycap.org

PORT TOWNSEND SENIOR ASSOCIATION

• Legal Services Free information for seniors:

STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER CONSUMER HOTLINE

Provides assistance with all types of insurance – auto, life, disability, Medicare, long-term care, health or homeowners/renters insurance. Help with disputes with insurance companies or agents, finding health coverage and information on government programs to help with costs of prescription drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-562-6900 insurance.wa.gov

• Health and Health Insurance Services ALZHEIMER’S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-848-7097 alz.org/alzwa

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-227-2345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTY 866-228-4327 cancer.org

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-223-2732 waparkinsons.org State Information and Referral Center. . . 206-277-5516 apda@u.washington.edu ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-283-7800 Pacific Northwest chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-542-0295 arthritis.org/chapters/pacific-northwest

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisory (SHIBA) provides senior health counseling, advocacy, education, and health insurance, Medicare and Medigap assistance through the Washington State Health InsurLegal assistance for seniors 60 years of age and older, ance Commissioner’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-562-6900, 385-2552 weekdays 9:15 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

TTY 888-201-9737. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-387-7111 stewame@dshs.wa.gov SHIBAhelpline@oic.wa.gov nwjustice.org MEDICAID DSHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4300 SENIOR LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC MEDICAID HOTLINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-562-3022 385-2552

NORTHWEST JUSTICE PROJECT COORDINATED LEGAL EDUCATION ADVICE AND REFERRAL (CLEAR*Sr.)

NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS LAW CENTER

MEDICARE: ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICARE

washingtonlawhelp.org/WA/index.cfm (select “Aging/ Social Security representative. . . . . . . . . . . . 800-772-1213 Offers free blood-pressure checks, exercise classes, Elder Laws”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTY 800-325-0778 footcare, card-playing groups, 55 Alive driving classes, medicare.gov/MedicareEligibility/home.asp bingo, table pool and more. Meals on Wheels availMEDICARE: PRESCRIPTION CARD DISCOUNT able; call 385-0385. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayPENINSULA COLLEGE PROGRAM Friday. Senior meals served Monday-Thursday except Special classes for seniors at Port Townsend branch, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-MEDICARE (633-4227) holidays at 4:40 p.m. P.O. Box 359, 620 Tyler St. (LawFort Worden State Park, 298 Battery Way, Port rence and Tyler streets), Port Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTY 877-486-2048 Townsend, WA 98368 385-9007 fax 385-4570. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4605 medicare.gov

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• Senior Services

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OLYMPIC COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS (OlyCAP)

fax 800-223-8164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-447-8477 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTY 800-377-4950 HHSTips@oig.hhs.gov oig.hhs.gov/fraud/hotline/

For a lot of information/help in one place, seniors can contact the following three agencies:

Provides senior nutrition services – such as Meals on Wheels and congregate meals – home care services, and emergency and supportive services for eligible seniors. These include energy assistance, emergency food, clothing, shelter, public transportation and The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

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Recreation & Activities

(See entry above.)

Information on state legislation and opportunity to give feedback to legislators. . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-562-6000 support@leg.wa.gov leg.wa.gov/lic

Senior Services

JEFFERSON COUNTY RECREATION

LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION CENTER & HOTLINE

MEDICARE/MEDICAID FRAUD AND ABUSE HOTLINE

• Government Contacts SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-772-1213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTY 800-325-0778 ssa.gov WHO’S WHO 33

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Dinners for seniors served weekdays at local community centers. Make reservations 24 hours ahead of time; small donation requested. Home-delivered meals for homebound seniors also available (Brinnon, Port Townsend, Tri-Area). Information: Brinnon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-4647 Port Townsend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0385 Quilcene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3321 Tri-Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-4822

QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM

jeffersonhealthcare.org

Licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9115

HOME HELP CHORE SERVICES

MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION

Household assistance with shopping, transportation, etc.

State-run providers: Eligibility information, DSHS. . . .

379-4300 COPES: In-home personal help as alternative to nursing home care, providing assistance with bathing, dressing, eating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2552 Independent providers: Listing of private providers of home assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2552 Senior Respite: Relief for unpaid caregivers of disabled or older adults; sliding scale . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2552

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND INC.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-295-4050 guidedogs.com

JEFFERSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

Sue Ammeter, president. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-7916 sueammeter@cablespeed.com

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

ENERGY CRISIS INTERVENTION

(through OlyCAP) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2571

• Tax Assistance PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS

VOLUNTARY INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

From February to mid-April. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9007

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

Large-print books, books on tape or records or in Forms and publications. . . . . 800-TAX-FORM (829-3676) Braille delivered through the mail Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-829-1040 TTY 206-615-0418 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-542-0866 irs.gov wtbbl@secstate.wa.gov wtbbl.org

• Hospice & Chore Services HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

Medical care provided for both homebound and those in care facilities; physician referral required.

Jefferson County has two Medicare-certified organizations: Assured Hospice 1201 Hancock, Port Townsend, WA 98368 fax 344-3260. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-609-4963, 344-3258 assured.org Hospice of Jefferson County 834 Sheridan, Port Townsend, WA 98368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0610 The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

BOEING BLUEBILLS

Boeing retirees volunteer help with chores, household tasks and repairs.

Ed Berthiaume, chair, Olympic Peninsula Chapter. . . . . .

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ECHHO

• Housing

For seniors/disabled: Jefferson County Courthouse, Assessor’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9105 Rehabilitation and training information. 800-552-7103 http://dor.wa.gov dsb.wa.gov

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• Volunteer Organizations

(Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization) Volunteers help with chores, transportation for medical appointments outside county, errands and companionship by referral through social agencies, EMERGENCY SHELTER medical professionals and pastors. 1110 Jefferson St., Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) deForest Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2571 Port Townsend, WA 98368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-ECHO (3246) HOME REPAIR GRANTS echho@olypen.com Or low-interest loans for income-eligible seniors through USDA Rural Development. . . . . . 360-452-4726 http://echhojc.org

Assistance for low income through DSHS HOUSING AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-886-8101, 379-4300 Subsidized rental assistance to low-income families and individuals; one-to-one housing counseling. . . . . .

NURSING HOME CARE 379-2565 Assistance with complaints or concerns of nursinghome residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2552 http://jeffersonhousing.wordpress.com Nursing home abuse hotline: To report abuse in as- SENIOR HOUSING sisted living facility, adult family home, nursing home Information on licensed adult family homes, assisted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-562-6078 living facilities and other senior housing available at Pre-placement screening, assistance with Medicaid Senior Information and Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . 385-2552 nursing home placement: DSHS Home & Community UTILITIES Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-4326 Senior discounts for utility fees, City of Port Townsend, Finance Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2700

• Vision

Paratransit Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-756-5438

• Transportation

COUNTYWIDE BUS SERVICE

Connections to Kitsap County, Mason County, Seattle, Clallam County through Jefferson Transit. . . . 385-4777

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

(AARP 55 Alive) Scheduled periodically at local community centers.

Call centers for information.

DIAL-A-RIDE

Door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities in East Jefferson County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4777 info@jeffersontransit.com

RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

(through OlyCAP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2571

VETERANS INFORMATION

TDD 800-829-4033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-827-1000 va.gov

S upport Groups

Jefferson County is fortunate to have a broad range of nonprofit support groups providing county residents with health and medical support as well as legal, educational and human services support.

This list of support groups can also be found on the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader website, ptleader. com, where it is updated throughout the year as needed.

To add or change a support group listing, contact the Leader newsroom at news@ptleader.com or 385-5100, ext. 103.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) meets daily in Port Townsend and Port Hadlock; for time and place, call 24-hour hotline, 385-0266. In South County, it meets at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Quilcene Community Center, noon Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays at Brinnon Community Center, and 7 p.m. Thursdays (AA Book Study) at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1.5 miles Dosewallips Road.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) meeting for gay, lesbian, bisexuals and transgendered people is open to the public on Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. at Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St.; 379-6943.

AL-ANON for family and friends of alcoholics meets in Port Townsend on Mondays, noon-1 p.m. at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave. (open to gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered, and their friends and families), 379-0411; Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1202 Lawrence St. (lower level); Wednesdays, 7 a.m. at Alano Club, 1102-B Water St., 385-7098; Wednesdays (Al-Anon Book Study), 10-11:30 a.m. at Port Townsend Community Center, Tyler & Lawrence, 385-0240; Thursdays, noon at Alano Club; Saturdays, 9 a.m. at Alano Club. Port Hadlock meetings are at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Community United Methodist Church, 130 Church Lane, disability accessible. Call 24-hour helpline, 866-452-6973; waal-anon.org.

Senior Services

Call to investigate complaints about quality of care received. No billing questions. Language interpreter available free of charge.

TTY 877-486-2048. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-633-4227 For appeals, if patients are believed to be discharged too soon or are still hospitalized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .877-290-4346, 206-364-9700 qualishealthmedicare.org/beneficiaries/complaints. cfm

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AL-ANON FOR WOMEN meets noon-1 p.m. Thursdays at Port Townsend Community Center, Tyler and Lawrence, for a meeting, study and discussion group.

Disability accessible, fragrance free; 385-1696.

ALATEEN for teens and adult sponsors meets on the first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1202 Lawrence St. (lower level), Port Townsend; 732-7118.

ALS (LOU GEHRIG DISEASE) Olympic Peninsula support group meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month at Sunland in Sequim. Persons with ALS, their caregivers and supporters cooperate on local needs, such as transportation and equipment, and share problems and solutions. Wes, ALS Association Evergreen Chapter, 425-656-1650, ext. 15, wesc@ALSA-ec.org.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER telephone support group “meets” the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30-9 p.m., for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also providing care to a person with dementia. The toll-free teleconference group is facilitated by Barbara Bridges; contact Linda at 800-848-7097 or linda.whiteside@alz.org.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT group, for family members coping with loss, meets the first and third Tuesday each month, 2:30-4 p.m., Jefferson Healthcare outreach and support facility, second floor sunroom. Facilitator is Karrie Cannon, 385-2200, ext. 4645.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP IN PORT LUDLOW meets 2:30-4 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the library of Port Ludlow Community Church, 9534 Oak Bay Road. Facilitator is Karrie Cannon of Jefferson Healthcare, 385-2200, ext. 4645.

BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT group, for people with lung and breathing problems, meets third Tuesday each month, 1-3 p.m., Jefferson Healthcare Hospital Auditorium. Facilitator is Hilary Metzger, 385-2200, ext.

1220.

BIRTH TO THREE PROGRAM provides information and developmental screening for children between the ages of birth to 3. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s development, call for appointment.

In Port Townsend School District call 379-4539. In Chimacum, Quilcene or Brinnon school districts, call 379-1315 or 888-493-8190.

BOUNDARIES (How to Say Yes & When to Say No), a 13-week support group that discusses how to take control of your life, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at New Life Church, 1636 Hastings Ave., Port Townsend. Call Bill Wolfe, 302-0046.

BREAST & CERVICAL HEALTH PROGRAM (BCHP) provides free women’s health exams, with mammogram and Pap test, for women older than 40 with limited income. Jefferson County Public Health, 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.

CANCER SUPPORT group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 1:30-3 p.m. in Jefferson Healthcare outreach and support facility, second-floor sunroom, Building 29. Facilitator is Karrie Cannon, 3852200, ext. 4645.

CARDIAC SUPPORT group meets second Wednesday each month, 10-11 a.m., Jefferson Healthcare Hospital, Olympic Room, on first floor by physical therapy. Facilitator is Judy King, 385-2200, ext. 1230.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT group (combined meeting with Alzheimer’s support), for family, friends and caregivers of people with memory loss or medical debility, meets first and third Friday each month, 10:30 a.m.noon, Jefferson Healthcare outreach & support facility, second floor sunroom. Facilitator is Mark Cherniack, 385-2200, ext. 2015, mcherniack@jgh.org.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY, an alcohol and substance

abuse support group, meets at 7 p.m. at New Life Church, 1636 Hastings Ave., Port Townsend. Call Danny Barnes, 531-2409.

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP meets each Wednesday, 8:30-9 a.m. for a reading, 20 minutes of silence and a brief sharing at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St. This ecumenical experience is a simple, ancient practice rooted in the tradition of silent contemplation.

Open to all; 385-6190.

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS PROGRAM provides free service coordination and resource referrals for families of children with chronic health conditions. Jefferson County Public Health, 3859400, jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.

CHRONIC ILLNESS/FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT group meets first and fourth Wednesday each month, 2:30-4 p.m. in Jefferson Healthcare outreach and support facility, second-floor sunroom, Building 29. Facilitator is Judith Wolfe, 385-2200, ext. 4647; leave message with Ed. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CoDA), a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships, meets Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at PT Community Center, Larence & Tyler St.; 360-379-2850, coda.org.

CONSUMER CREDIT & DEBT COUNSELING SERVICES is a nonprofit agency offering free budget/debt consolidation, credit report advice and consultations.

Laura Piper, 385-0555 or 888-862-2327, ccdcs.com.

CPAP USERS SUPPORT group for patients and their families meets on first Wednesday each month, noon1:30 p.m. in Jefferson Healthcare Puget Room, 834 Sheridan St. Facilitator is Judith Wolfe, 385-2200, ext.

4647; leave message with Ed. DIABETES SUPPORT group meets for brown bag lunch, noon-1:30 p.m. on fourth Tuesday each month, Jefferson Healthcare Hospital Auditorium. Facilitator is Amber Benner, 385-2200, ext. 1240.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV) service office helps veterans resolve issues with the Veterans Administration. Denny Gregg, service officer, Senior Information & Assistance office, 915 Sheridan St., No. 202, Port Townsend; 385-2552 or dennygregg@gmail.com.

DIVORCE CARE & DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS This 13week support group for adults and kids suffering the pains of divorce meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at New Life Church, 1636 Hastings Ave., Port Townsend. Divorce Care: Gail McClane, 301-0888; Divorce Care for Kids: Tracy Reinhart, 360-286-8113.

DOVE HOUSE ADVOCACY SERVICES of Jefferson County provides services to victims of sexual and domestic violence and their families. Services include 24-hour crisis line, advocacy-based counseling, support groups, children’s advocacy, information/referral, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, emergency shelter, public education and lending library; 385-5291, dvsa@ dvsajeffco.org, dvsajeffco.org.

FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC, by appointment, provides women’s exams, birth control information and supplies, pregnancy testing and counseling, STD screening and treatment. Emergency contraception is available Monday through Friday at Jefferson County Public Health and from noon to 4 p.m. each Wednesday at Quilcene clinic. Call for appointment, 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.

FAMILIES OF LOVED ONES WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES are invited to take part in two local groups. Parent to Parent meets regularly to share materials, resources and education as well as friendship and support. Parent Coalition is an advocacy group made

up of groups of parents who have children or adult children with disabilities. Both are facilitated by Jenell DeMatteo, 379-8934 or jenell@arckj.org.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS is a 12-step program for overeating, bulimia and anorexia, offering support and safe assistance; there are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Meetings are on Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1202 Lawrence St., Port Townsend; 379-2781 or 385-1137.

FOOTCARE PROGRAM is for individuals 60 and older who can’t manage their own footcare, and those of any age with diabetes. Those younger than 60 with handicapping conditions may receive services at the discretion of the nurse. Cost is $20; call for appointment: Brinnon, 796-4350; Quilcene, 765-3321; Port Townsend, 385-9007; Tri-Area, 732-4822.

GATHERINGPLACE meets noon-2 p.m. Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at 430 Hudson St. to enrich the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through art and music activities, fitness, peer interaction and baking dog biscuits. Linda, 385-4172, gppt.org.

GED, ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND ENGLISH as a second language classes are offered in morning sessions at Peninsula College, 385-4605.

GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA, Kitsap/Olympic branch, provides support for those with celiac disease through meetings and sharing of gluten-free recipes. Deborah, 344-4331, celiac.dkh@olympus.net, gluten.net.

GRIEF SHARE, a 13-week grief recovery group, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at New Life Church, 1636 Hastings Ave., Port Townsend. Call Marian Gilliland, 301-5433.

GUDLIFE.COM, network for the Homo/Bi/Trans community of the Olympic Peninsula. Features general information about our community, events and support, and an e-List for members to post and request information. Chris Hawley, 385-0149, gudlifept@gmail.com.

HIV/AIDS COUNSELING & TESTING provides anonymous and confidential HIV testing/counseling for those at high risk. Call for appointment, Jefferson County Public Health, 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth. org.

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, East Jefferson chapter, is dedicated to education, advocacy and self-help for hard-of-hearing people. It meets monthly at PT Community Center to offer information and support for people who do not hear well, their families and friends; 379-4978 or mandelbaum@ olympus.net.

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS Walk-in immunization clinics take place at Jefferson County Public Health on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. TB testing available only on Tuesdays. Sliding fee scale. Children not denied services due to inability to pay. Parent-signed consents required for children; 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS CLINIC provides immunizations and travel health recommendations, by appointment. No sliding fee scale. Make appointment at least one month prior to departure. Jefferson County Public Health, 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth. org.

JEFFERSON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES offers help with animal bites, stray and unwanted animals, adoption, animal licenses and public education. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 112 Critter Lane, Port Townsend; 385-3292, jcas@co.jefferson. wa.us.

JEFFERSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, a membership organization for blind and visually im-

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days. Services include exchange of used syringes for new, secondary exchange, education/supplies for safer injecting, disease prevention and health-care referrals; 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.

TEA PARTY FOR PREGNANT & BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS meets Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. at Jefferson County Public Health. Women meet and provide support for one another. Drop-ins are welcome, as are nursing infants and children; 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.

TOBACCO PREVENTION & CONTROL PROGRAM Tobacco is the number one preventable cause of premature death in the United States. This program provides outreach and education to increase public awareness of harmful effects of tobacco use and secondhand smoke, and connects tobacco users with resources to help quit tobacco. The program also promotes free Washington State Tobacco Quitline Services: 800-QUIT-NOW and quitline.com. Jefferson County Public Health, 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 1393 of Chimacum meets at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Evergreen Coho Resort Club House, 2481 Anderson Lake Road, Chimacum; 765-3164.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) of Port Townsend meets 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays at Church of Christ, Cherry and A streets. Call Ella, 385-3719, or Mary, 385-3110.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 1108 of Quilcene meets every Friday at Quilcene Community Center.

Weigh-in starts at 8:45 a.m.; meeting begins at 9:20.

VASECTOMY REFERRAL PROGRAM is free for income-qualifying men who must be at least 21 years old and without insurance that covers vasectomy.

Jefferson County Public Health, 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.

VETERANS SUPPORT group meets 10-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays in Port Townsend. Call Jan, 301-5424.

WOMEN, INFANT, CHILD (WIC) is a nutrition education and supplemental food program for low-income and nutritionally at-risk pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under age 5. Services provided at Jefferson County Public Health and satellite clinics in Chimacum and Quilcene. Call for appointment, 385-9432, jeffersoncountypublichealth. org.

WSU 4-H JEFFERSON COUNTY builds youth leadership through community service and hands-on learning in technology, animals, arts, farming, leadership, alternative sports and forestry, and facilitates involvement of children with special needs. All programs are free to county youths in grades K-12. Pamela Roberts, 4-H coordinator, 379-5610, ext. 207.

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Support Groups

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) meets at 7 p.m. seven days a week as well as at noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 711 Nesses Corner Road (at D Street) in Port Hadlock, below the T-shirt shop, around back. In Port Townsend, NA meets at 7 p.m.

Sundays at 385 Benedict St., Suite B, and at 8 p.m.

Fridays at Gray Wolf Ranch, 4148 Hastings Ave. (men only; call first, 385-5505). In Quilcene, NA meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Quilcene Community Center. Call 24-hour helpline, 877-861-6156, wpsana.com.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) meets on the first and third Wednesday each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jefferson Mental Health, 884 W. Park Ave., Port Townsend, offering support, education, advocacy and respect to those with mental illness, their families and friends. In the first monthly meeting, those with a mental disorder meet with families and friends; in the second monthly meeting, those with a mental disorder meet together while families and friends meet separately; 385-1716, namijeffco@yahoo. com, nami.org.

OLYMPIC MOUNTAIN PET PALS provides financial assistance to qualified applicants for spay/neuter of pet cats and dogs and feral cats (trap, neuter and return), emergency care for needy pets, and outreach programs including Pets to People and the READ program; 437-9085, ompetpals.org.

OLYMPIC PENINSULA SATSANG is a community of people who practice the teachings of Mata Amritanandamayi, or Amma, and who find joy in singing together and sharing the gift of service. The group meets on Saturdays at various locations; 385-9525, nwseva.com/olypen.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step group meets in Port Townsend at 5 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St., at 9 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Alano Club, 1102 Water St., and at 10 a.m. Saturdays at Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St. All compulsive overeaters are welcome, no dues or fees; 379-1513, oa.org.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT group for patients and their families meets the third Monday of each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Jefferson Healthcare Puget Room at 834 Sheridan St. Facilitator is Mark Cherniack, 3852200, ext. 2015.

PORT TOWNSEND/WEST SOUND TEAM SURVIVOR NORTHWEST meets weekly for walking and talking; place and time change with the season. Team Survivor Northwest is a nonprofit organization providing physical activities and sports-centered adventures for women cancer survivors. All fitness levels are welcome; see schedule at tsnw-pt.org.

PRAYER FOR OUR COMMUNITY, an ecumenical group, meets on the first Wednesday of each month for a brown bag lunch at noon followed by an hour of prayer from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Meeting location rotates among three local churches: March at Irondale Evangelical, April at San Juan Baptist, May at First Presbyterian, etc. Call 385-0233.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PROGRAM provides confidential services for men and women at risk, including diagnosis and treatment, prevention education, partner notification, and referrals. Sliding fee scale. Jefferson County Public Health, 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.

SUNDAY SOUP is provided free each Sunday by community supporters, 3-4:30 p.m. at The Boiler Room, 711 Water St., Port Townsend; 379-8247.

SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM provides anonymous walk-in syringe exchange clinics at Jefferson County Public Health, 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednes-

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paired persons and those interested in working with the blind, meets noon-1:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday each month. Affiliated with Washington Council of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind. Sue Ammeter, 437-7916.

JEFFERSON COUNTY FOOD BANKS include Port Townsend at Mountain View Commons, 1925 Blaine St., noon-3 p.m. Wednesdays, 531-0275; Tri-Area at Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum, noon-3 p.m.

Wednesdays, 732-0383; Quilcene at Quilcene Community Center, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, 765-3663; Toandos at Coyle Community Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, for home delivery call Pat, 765-3613; Brinnon at Brinnon Booster Club, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, 796-4647, 796-4366; Hoh Tribe at Tribal Center, Forks, varied hours, 360-374-6582, ext. 5821; Queets Nation at Tribal Center, varied hours, 360-962-2051 or 2061.

JEFFERSON COUNTY MASH CLINIC offers free medical assessment and referrals, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in basement of Marvin G. Shields Memorial American Legion Hall, 209 Monroe St., Port Townsend; jcmash. com.

KIDS’ PLACE offers supervised visitation and transfers, by appointment only, 3-5 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, and Saturdays by request, at Community United Methodist Church in Port Hadlock, for children whose parents are involved in divorce and custody disputes.

Call 379-5776, 437-0505, 385-2155.

LA LECHE LEAGUE, breastfeeding support group for pregnant and nursing mothers, meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Newcomers welcome; bring your baby! Call for location, 385-5815.

LITERACY COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY offers free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring to those wishing to improve their reading or math skills. GED preparation and English for non-English readers also available. Jefferson County Library, 385-6544.

LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER helps women dealing with the physical side effects of cancer treatment.

Sponsored by American Cancer Society, it provides assistance with skin, hair, nutrition, wigs and head wraps on the first Monday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Jefferson Healthcare Hospital Auditorium. Register at 800-ACS-2345.

MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES is a health promotion program for expectant parents and their young children, providing pregnancy testing and counseling, health and parenting education, support and referrals for services, including childbirth education classes. Jefferson County Public Health, 385-9400, jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.

MEDICARE, MEDICAID HELP is provided by volunteers with Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA), 10 a.m.-noon on second and fourth Tuesdays each month at Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum. Call Margie Stewart or Mark Harvey, 800-801-0070.

MEDITATION GROUP based on the teaching of Paramahansa Yogananda meets at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month. Free and open to all adults and teens; 379-0719.

MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS LINE provides help with mental health issues, from coping with everyday pressures to serious emotional problems, and psychiatric and medical consultation and evaluation. Outreach services, sliding scale fees; 800-659-0321, 385-0321.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT group meets first Tuesday each month except July and December, 10 a.m.-noon at Port Townsend Community Center. New members welcome. Call JoAnna, 765-4443, or Bonnie, 344-3221.

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OLYMPIC PENINSULA GATEWAY VISITOR CENTER

Visitor information, brochures, hiking trails information and maps for Jefferson County and the Olympic Peninsula. Some regional information available. Also the home of a small museum display of artifacts from the Jefferson County Historical Society’s collection.

Public pay phone and Sani-Kan. Open Memorial DayLabor Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; off-season 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Staffed by volunteers. P.O. Box 65478, 93 Beaver Valley Road (State Route 19), Port Ludlow, WA 98365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437-0120 Bill Roney, director gatewayvcr@olympus.net website portal through olympicpeninsula.org

PORT TOWNSEND VISITOR CENTER

Provides services for visitors and local residents 362 days a year (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Local and area business brochures, local and regional maps, telephone books, up-to-date information on Port Townsend and Jefferson County activities and services, recommendations and referrals on where to stay, eat and what to see and do, and how to get there. Located at the Haines Place Park-and-Ride.

440 12th St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 . . . . . . . 385-2722 Karen Anderson, manager info@ptchamber.org enjoypt.com

QUILCENE VISITOR CENTER

Visitor center for the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce (formerly called the Quilcene-Brinnon Chamber of Commerce) shares an office with the Olympic National Forest’s Quilcene Ranger District, offering extensive visitor information, including brochures and maps for local, Jefferson County and Olympic Peninsula services and attractions. Visitor center volunteers also help staff the ranger station and answer visitor questions about Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park. P.O. Box 774, Quilcene, WA 98376 fax 765-3895. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4999 visitorcenter@embarqmail.com emeraldtowns.com quilcene.com

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vanpools. Dial-A-Ride fare: $1. 1615 West Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368 ISLAND AIR Mike Pollack, interim general manager. . . . . . . 385-4777 Offers custom, on-demand charter service based in info@jeffersontransit.com Friday Harbor, and serves Jefferson County International Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-378-2376, 888-378-2376 jeffersontransit.com PENINSULA TAXI SERVICE info@sanjuan-islandair.com Provides 24-hour service in East Jefferson County sanjuan-islandair.com and to Bainbridge Island, Sea-Tac Airport and other PORT TOWNSEND AIRCRAFT SERVICES destinations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-1872 Offers aircraft charters, scenic flights, flight instruction, aircraft rentals, aerial photography, and aircraft service and maintenance. Located at Jefferson WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES County International Airport, 191 Airport Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-7770 Recorded information available about routes (including Port Townsend-Keystone to Whidbey Island and flyporttownsend.com cross-sound routes from the Olympic Peninsula to the RITE BROS. AVIATION Seattle area), fares, reservations, departure times, tide Based in Port Angeles, it offers charters, scenic tours, cancellations and added sailings. More information rentals and flying lessons, and serves Jefferson County available on the WSDOT website.

International Airport. . . . . 800-430-7483, 360-452-6226 Travelers are advised to allow extra time before ferry ritebros.com sailings, especially on summer and holiday weekends.

JEFFERSON COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT A ferry information link can be accessed through The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader website, Five miles southwest of Port Townsend off State ptleader.com.

Route 19 (Rhody Drive), administered by Port of Port Townsend: aircraft maintenance, flight services, flight 800-843-3779. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-808-7977 instruction, charter services, 100LL aviation fuel, Bridge, highway and ferry reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . call 511 Tailspin Tommy’s 24-hour fuel operation, FBO, hangars wsdot.wa.gov/ferries and airplane tie-downs, restaurant. P.O. Box 1180, PUGET SOUND EXPRESS Airport Cutoff Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Seventy-passenger Glacier Spirit operates March 19 Larry Crockett, Port of Port Townsend executive directhrough Oct. 16. It departs Point Hudson at 9 a.m. for tor and airport manager Friday Harbor, returns to Port Townsend by 5 p.m. fax 385-3988. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-2323 Friday Harbor layover is 12:30-2:30 p.m. Reserved info@portofpt.com seating. Boat tours include whale watching, San Juan portofpt.com Islands sightseeing, wildlife tours. Half-day whalewatching tours also offered, departing at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Low- and high-season fares. Low season March 19-May 20 and Sept. 13-Oct. 16; high season HOOD CANAL BRIDGE The floating bridge on State Route 104 links Jefferson May 21-Sept. 12. Hudson Point Marina, 227 Jackson St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-5288 County and the Olympic Peninsula with Kitsap County. The bridge may close to traffic to allow pasinfo@pugetsoundexpress.com sage of a vessel or submarine. Marine traffic openings pugetsoundexpress.com usually last about 10 minutes; associated traffic delays can last as long as 30 minutes – longer depending on BLACK BALL TRANSPORT INC. traffic volume. The bridge is also closed to vehicle traf- Connects Port Angeles, Wash., to Victoria, B.C. The fic should wind speed reach a sustained 40 mph for 15 car and passenger ferry Coho makes between one and four 90-minute crossings daily, year-round; more minutes with gusts up to 65 mph. crossings typical in peak season. Online reservations Live traffic information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-419-9085 recommended. Proof of citizenship is required Bridge, highway and ferry reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . call 511 to enter or depart the United States by sea. Acwsdot.wa.gov/traffic/hoodcanal cepted are U.S. passports; U.S. passport cards; a travel program card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST; an To receive a text message traffic alert, select “email enhanced driver’s license; U.S. permanent resident updates” on hoodcanalbridge.com. card (green card); U.S. military ID with military travel JEFFERSON TRANSIT AUTHORITY orders; or U.S. merchant mariner document with ofProvides a wide range of transportation services. ficial maritime business. For more information, consult Fixed-route buses serve the city of Port Townsend, the U.S. Customs and Immigration website, cbp.gov, the Tri-Area, Port Ludlow, Quilcene and Brinnon. On or the Coho website. Black Ball ferry dock is at 115 E. the west Olympic Peninsula, the fixed route travels the Railroad Ave. in downtown Port Angeles off Front area between Forks and Amanda Park at Lake Quinault. Street, P.O. Box 1928, Port Angeles, WA 98362.

Additionally, fixed-route service runs west to Sequim, fax 360-457-4493. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-457-4491 where it connects with Clallam Transit for service to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (TTY) 711 or 800-833-6388 Port Angeles and points beyond. Heading east, the fixed route connects with Kitsap Transit in Poulsbo for ferrytovictoria.com cohoferry.com service to Bainbridge, Bremerton, Silverdale, Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. To the south, VICTORIA RAPID TRANSIT INC. fixed-route service goes as far as Brinnon, connecting Operating with two boats, it connects Port Angeles, with Mason Transit, allowing for trips south to Shelton Wash., to Victoria, B.C. At least two crossings are and Olympia. Fixed-route fares include an all-day pass offered daily May 28-Sept. 19. At peak season, July with each fare paid: adults, $1.50; reduced fare for 12-Aug. 29, four crossings from Port Angeles and seniors, youths ages 6-18 and disabled, $1. three trips from Victoria are scheduled daily. Summer service to Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands also Other services include paratransit (Dial-A-Ride) offered, June 20-Sept. 7. Proof of citizenship is service for people with disabilities, and commuter

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