Bulletin Board: ‘Wine and Weeds’ look at Fresh Waterways

Annual meeting of Fresh Waterways Corp.

October 9, 2016 1:30 am
North Coast News: Doug Dorling, right, of Northwest Aquatic Ecosystems gives a presentation on the health and treatment of the Ocean Shores system of Fresh Waterways.
North Coast News: Doug Dorling, right, of Northwest Aquatic Ecosystems gives a presentation on the health and treatment of the Ocean Shores system of Fresh Waterways.

The Ocean Shores Fresh Waterways Corporation (OSFWC) invites the public to join members on Saturday, Oct. 15 for the second installment of its “Wine and Weeds” gathers, along with the group’s annual meeting.

The event begins at 5 p.m. at the Ocean Shores Inn & Suites on Ocean Shores Blvd.

“This will be a great opportunity to learn what’s being done to preserve the water quality of our lakes and canals, how you can take even better care of your own property, and how you can get involved with our group,” a public invitation said.

“The Ocean Shores Fresh Waterways Corporation is comprised of your friends and neighbors that incorporated as a non-profit in 1991 for the purposes of not only preserving but improving the quality and safety of our 23 miles of lakes and canals. This need continues as our environment and climate changes, our population grows, and even more people discover the benefits of our freshwater lakes and canals.”

The guest speaker will be Doug Dorling of Northwest Aquatic Ecosystems. He will be discussing the 2016 weeds survey results and treatment, 2015 vs. 2016, safety of the materials used, what owners can do to maintain water quality, and what can be do in the future.There also will be a question-and-answer session along with information tables.

Hydrant flushing

The Ocean Shores Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants in the southwestern areas of the city in October. Work will be conducted from Butterclam Street SW to Marine View Drive on Oct. 25-26. The city recommends you do not use hot water during the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the days of service. If you experience discoloration of your water, please run the COLD water tap for a few minutes until it clears. If you must use hot water during flushing operations, the city recommends flushing your hot water tank after operations are complete.

A map of the work area can be viewed at www.osgov.com. If you have any questions or require additional information, contact 289-4210 or email mtobert@osgov.com.

Interpretive Center meeting

The annual membership meeting of the Coastal Interpretive Center is scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct.15 at the VFW hall in Ocean Shores, 953 Trent Ct SE.

Members will hear annual financial and activity reports from the Board and Center staff. The primary business of the meeting will be to elect members to the Board of Directors and act on a proposed amendment to the Bylaws.

The Annual CIC Board of Directors Meeting will follow immediately after the membership meeting. The primary business of this meeting will be the election of Board officers.

You may contact Board President, Nancy Eldridge at (360) 589-7189 or neldridge@interpretivecenter.org; or our new Center Executive Director, Darlene Roselle at management@interpretivecenter.org with any questions.

North Beach Singers

The North Beach Singers are practicing for the upcoming Christmas Concerts, “That’s Christmas to Me,” on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Galilean Lutheran Church. New members are always welcome: Call (360) 289-4499.

Spay/Neuter clinic

A North Beach PAWS free spay/neuter clinics for pets of low-income North Beach residents will be on Oct. 22. Clinic sign ups will be held at the North Beach PAWS dog house on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Provide verification of address, yearly income, and pet information, including: breed, age, and weight at sign-up. Do not bring your pet. There is a limit of two pets per household. Call Debby at 289-0586 or Vicki at 289-7990 for more information.

Master Gardeners

The WSU Master Gardeners First Saturday in November class will be: Native Plants — A Natural for Water-Wise, Easy-Care Gardens. The session is at 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at the WSU Extension office at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma.

This class is free, and there is no preregistration required. Come to to learn more about the advantages of integrating plants native to the Pacific Northwest into your landscape. Master Gardener Jude Armstrong, a native-plant expert and enthusiast, will lead this session. For questions about this class or other upcoming First Saturday classes, contact Cindy Burton at cindyaburton@comcast.net

Great ShakeOut drill

Tsunami warning sirens on coastal Washington will be activated Oct. 20 in a special test that is part of the statewide Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake drill. This test, which begins at 10:20 a.m., will include the real sound of the siren – along with messages indicating it is a test. Register online for the Washington Great ShakeOut drill, obtain drill resources, and more information about earthquake preparedness, at http://www.shakeout.org/washington/.

Treatment Plant

Ocean Shores’ wastewater treatment plant was recently listed as one of the state’s top-performing facilities by the state Department of Ecology. The agency has recognized 119 wastewater treatment plants across Washington, including the Ocean Shores plant, that achieved full compliance with their water quality permits in 2015. That’s about a third of the wastewater treatment plants operating in the state.

“We appreciate the extraordinary level of effort plant operators demonstrated throughout 2015. Talented and proficient operators are critical to successful plant operations and protecting the health of Washington’s waters,” said Heather Bartlett, who manages Ecology’s Water Quality Program.

In picking the winners, Ecology evaluated all of the plants in Washington for compliance with meeting pollution limits, monitoring and reporting requirements, spill prevention planning, pretreatment, and overall operational demands of their water quality permit.

Ongoing

• Toastmaster Club No. 3942026, North Beach Speech Masters, meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean Shores Elks Lodge, 199 Ocean Lake Way SE, Ocean Shores. Visitors and potential future members always welcome. An opportunity to learn to feel comfortable and confident speaking in public while getting your point across. Phone: (360) 209-2143; Email: northbeachspeechmasters@gmail.com; Website: http://3942026.toastmastersclubs.org.

• Answers for All (AFA), meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Shores Elks Lodge, 199 Ocean Lake Way SE. Join for coffee and conversation about Ocean Shores, the North Beach and the county.

• Bingo at the Elks: Ocean Shores/North Beach Elks Lodge No. 2581 hosts Bingo every Sunday at 1:30 p.m., with lunch at noon; 199 Ocean Lake Way SE, 360-289-2581.

• Ocean Shores Lions Club meets at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays in the Lions Club building, 832 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW.

• Ocean Shores Kiwanis meet Tuesdays at noon at Alec’s by the Sea, 131 E. Chance A La Mer NE in Ocean Shores.

• The North Beach Senior Center and Thrift Store is located at 885 Ocean Shores Blvd. Coffee and dessert every Wednesday at 2 p.m.

• The Ocean Shores Food Bank at 848 Anchor Ave. NW provides regular distributions of food on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 1:30 until 5 p.m. Emergency food is available Monday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. by requesting assistance at the Anchor Avenue Thrift Store.

• The Copalis Community Church Food Bank is at 3140 State Route 109. Open every Wednesday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

• VFW 8956 of the North Beach meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at 953 Trent Court SE, Ocean Shores.

• North Beach Senior Resource Center and the Olympic Area Agency on Aging have a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor every Thursday, noon to 2 p.m. at Ocean Shores United Methodist Church, 557 Point Brown Ave. NW.

• Women Helping Women – Women alone, sharing resources, information, support and friendship – meets at noon on the second Friday of each month at the Shilo Inn on the fourth floor. No-host lunch and speaker. Call 289-3880.

• Brookdale Ocean Shores, formerly Emeritus at Harbour Pointe Shores, is offering SAIL (Staying Active and Independent for Life) exercise classes for Seniors, with instructor Daniela Werner. Classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at 1020 Catala Ave. SE, Ocean Shores. Public welcome, call (360) 289-9663.

• PAWS volunteers. If you love animals and have an hour and a half to spare each week helping at the shelter taking care of dogs or cats, call Lorna at (360) 289-2924.

• The Ocean Shores Animal Shelter needs volunteers a few hours a month to care for lost, stray or abandoned animals. Stop by the police station for an application.

• The Wednesday Men’s Christian Breakfast Group meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. in the lounge at the Shilo Inn. Members are from at least 10 Harbor-area churches, and the group welcomes visitors. Contact Leon Cooke, (360) 289-5735 or 500-5242.

• There are now two Bridge sessions per week in Ocean Shores. Duplicate Bridge is 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Ocean Shores Inn & Suites. Party Bridge starts at noon every Tuesday at the Community Club, 1016 Catala Ave. S. For more information, call Glenda Reade at (360) 289-2327.

• Pickleball: Learn to play, have fun at Damon Park on Monday, Wednesday Friday, 10 a.m.