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Brandon Mack appointed Judge of Jefferson County Superior Court

Clallam County Commissioner Brandon Mack has been appointed by State Governor Jay Inslee as the Superior Court Judge of Jefferson County. He replaces former judge Keith Harper. Commissioner Mack’s last day as a Clallam County Commissioner is scheduled to be January 13, 2023.

As of December 28, 2022, there is no person designated to replace Commissioner Mack. The Clallam County Superior Court will begin the process of advertising for and selecting a replacement. Until a replacement is selected and trained, one of the three Clallam County Superior Court judges will handle family law, protection orders, juvenile, truancy, dependency, Youth At Risk , and settlement conference matters on the calendars/schedules they are normally held.

Judge Harper took the bench as Superior Court Judge on January 14, 2013, and is retiring at the end of January, 2023.

Brandon Mack obtained his bachelor’s degree at the University of Vermont, and his law degree at Seattle University School of Law. Prior to his appointment as the Clallam County Family Court Commissioner in 2019, he worked since 2009 as a deputy Attorney General for the State of Washington.

Prior Jefferson County Judges

Craddock D. Verser, 2004-2013
Thomas J. Majhan, 2000-2004
William E. Howard, 1982-2000
Gerald B. Chamberlin, 1981-1982
Tyler C. Moffett, 1974-1980

Clallam Resilience Project: NOHN, the Olympic Peninsula’s community health center: a vision for resilience

Why are community health clinics a model for resilience? 

Is it the ability for “upstream” engagement? 

Or addressing the social determinants of health? 

Come learn about North Olympic Health Network (NOHN) from Carlos Osorio, Community Outreach and Navigation Department Manager.  He will speak to how NOHN serves our community by connecting residents with resources, like the mobile clinic, that help them get and stay healthy. 

Meeting details

January 3, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Hosted by Carlos Osorio, North Olympic Health Network

Join Zoom Meeting

  • Meeting ID: 899 2819 4489  Passcode: HOPE  
  • Dial in by phone: +1 253 215 8782     Phone Passcode: 706561

Hosted by the the Clallam Resilience Project, a United Way of Clallam County project.

For more information, contact Sydney Crowe, program manager for the Clallam Resilience Project, [email protected].

District Court I defense lawyer list

The Clallam County District Court I (Port Angeles) provides a list of lawyers who practice criminal misdemeanor work in the county. To be on the list, simply send your contact information to the District Court Administrator, Lisa Hardy.

Lisa is at 223 E. 4th Street, Port Angeles WA 98362. Her email address is [email protected].

There is no fee for being on the list.

CLE: Ethics issues and conflict of interest analyses in a small legal community

Jeanne Marie Clavere will host an ethics CLE on December 9, 2022, at 12:00PM (Noon) at Kokopelli Grill, 203 E. Front St., Port Angeles, WA 98362. Lunch will be available, ordering from the restaurant menu.

Ms. Clavere’s presentation is titled “Ethics Issues and Conflict of Interest Analyses in a Small Legal Community.” She invites you to send to James Rodriguez any particular issues that you would like her to address. If you have situational questions for Ms. Clavere, please send them to him by Monday, December 5, and he will compile them for her. She will also be taking questions during her presentation.

This will be an ethics credit for CLE purposes and there is a suggested donation of $30 to the Clallam Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers. Donations can be made at www.cjcpbl.org or by mail to P.O. Box 901, Port Angeles, WA 98362.

Clallam Resilience Project: Creating new pathways to healing with the R.E.A.L. team

Join us on December 6th from 10-11:30 at the Clallam Resilience Project’s monthly Community Meeting to learn from the R.E.A.L team about their mission: to improve the lives of people they serve through Recovery Empowerment Advocacy & Linkage, while promoting dignity, health, and self-sufficiency.

Come learn about available support systems and materials including:  Substance Abuse resources, and behavioral health resources.  Perhaps you have someone in your life who is struggling and could use extra support? In this presentation you will learn about the wide range of services available through the REAL Program and how you can connect someone you care about to services in our community.

  • Join Zoom Meeting
  • Meeting ID: 899 2819 4489  Passcode: HOPE  
  • Dial in by phone: +1 253 215 8782     Phone Passcode: 706561

Prevention Works! November newsletter 2022

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Prevention Works!Mission: Prevention Works! is a coalition that promotes
positive childhoods in Clallam CountyPW! Update November 22, 2022
Announcements
Wednesday, November 30th: FREE Parenting Class!This is the 2nd of two classes, but there will be a brief overview and you’re welcome to attend (even if you didn’t go to the first one!)
Register Now! >>
Port Angeles Annual Community Awards – Nominate a business, Emerging business, Organization, Educator, Young Leader, or Citizen of the Year! >>
Calendar & Events
Wednesday, Dec 14 – FREE Online Broadcast
“If you have not attended the two previous classes – it is not too late to attend this one. I must say the information previously presented has been very thought provoking – I personally have learned SO much – I will definitely attend this session.” Tracey Hosselkus
December 14, 2022 – 7-9pm Online Porn, Radicalization, Shaming & DisinformationDespite all the good online, it would be negligent not to acknowledge the fact that there is concerning content that both parents and youth need to know about from an emotional, psychological, physical, social and cognitive standpoint. This webinar covers the categories of major concern that both parents and youth should be alive to, and how parents can talk about these concerns in an enlightening and not frightening way.
Parenting
The most wonderful time of the year can also be one of the most stressful times of the year, but it doesn’t have to be!Even for those holiday humbugs who do not like to recognize the holiday until the day before, you’d be doing yourself a big favor by wrapping your head around wrapping presents sooner rather than later.With Thanksgiving right around the corner, and the winter holidays coming up soon after that, we’ve laid out 11 steps to a less stressful and more enjoyable holiday season.
Read more here…
100+ fun family games and activitiesFrom board games to scavenger hunts to indoor activities, check out this super list of fun things to do together as a family.
Click here for ideas!!
News and Research
Check out this site for supporting parents! Great resources!!!Building stronger communities, one family at a time. – Parenting JourneyParents know what is best for their families.Parenting Journey believes resilient parents are a catalyst for social change, and that all of us have a role to play in harnessing that power to build strong communities.
Tips to help lower the risk of contracting viruses, spreading illness, or needing hospital care in the coming months:Although masks are no longer required for the public except in healthcare settings and correctional facilities, DOH recommends you consider wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated settings to reduce the chance of getting sick or spreading viruses.Note – DOH had planned to update current masking requirements by mid-November. It is continuing its review and plans to issue an update in the coming weeks.DOH recommends everyone 6 months and older be vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 to lower risk of transmission and serious illness. If you have already been vaccinated against COVID-19, make an appointment now to receive your booster. People ages 5 years and older who had their last COVID-19 shot at least two months ago can get the updated booster. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines can be safely given at the same time. There is currently no approved vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).If you or a member of your family are sick, stay home and use the appropriate level of care necessary. Call your healthcare provider or pediatrician for advice or to make an appointment. Consider going to an urgent care or check if telehealth is an option. For emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose, which are where viruses commonly enter the body.Consider taking a COVID-19 test prior to gathering, especially if you are getting together with people who are older, immunocompromised, or at risk for severe disease.Practice food safety by washing your hands, keeping foods at the correct temperature, preparing foods correctly, and disinfecting surfaces.Simple but important steps can help keep all of us healthy and safe this holiday season!The DOH website is your source for a healthy dose of information. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for the DOH blog, Public Health Connection.
Employment Opportunities
Employment | Peninsula CollegeEarly Childcare Specialist 1——————————First Step Family Support CenterParents as Teachers – Parent Educator Full-Time (pdf)Behavioral Health Specialist (pdf)Drop-In Center Coordinator – Port Angeles (pdf)Drop-In Center Coordinator – Forks (pdf)——————————Lower Elwha Klallam TribeChild Care Assistant – On-call SubstituteChild Care Infant Lead TeacherChild Care Lead Teacher ToddlerChildrens House of Learning CookEarly Education CoachFamily and Community Partnership ManagerHead Start Floating Teacher AideHead Start Part Time Shadow TeacherHead Start Shadow TeacherTeacher – Bus AideBus Driver Teaching AssistantHead Start Floating Teacher AideHEAD START PART TIME SHADOW TEACHERSUBSTITUTE KITCHEN ASSISTANT——————————OlyCAPTeacher Assistant (Port Angeles)Teacher Assistant (Sequim)——————————Quileute TribeEarly Childhood Education:Head Start Director – Open Until FilledLead Teacher Childcare – Open Until FilledHealth Family Services Manager – Open Until Filled
Grants & Funding Opportunities
Do you know someone who is interested in working in Child Care or starting their own Family Child Care business?Prevention Works!, Peninsula College, and United Way of Clallam County have created financial support to assist interested persons to meet the requirements for working in Child Care! Funds are available for TB test, Food Handler’s card, MME vaccinations, and First Aid/CPR.For more information contact Anna King at Peninsula College: [email protected]
For those working with middle school students!!!Apply now for the 2022-2023 Dennis Watson Spirit of Team Grant! Your project or organization can be awarded up to $1,500! The Spirit of Team Grant seeks to support youth leaders, teachers and those who are engaged in developing programs or projects for middle school students. Apply online today at:https://www.olympicpeninsulaymca.org/spiritofteamgrant

For rent: Port Angeles office space

John Doherty has two newly remodeled offices available for rent. They are 1/2 block to the courthouse and include a reception area, shared deposition/conference room. The address is 210 East Fifth St. 

Call John Doherty, 360-460-8446.

Parenting with ASD and ADHD: Peace Discipline training

Karen Quail is offering two 2-hour Zoom training classes on how to apply her Peace Discipline parenting techniques with children who have an autism spectrum disorder or ADHD diagnosis. Each class is $20.

Karen Quail’s mission is to help parents raise healthy children with the best parenting techniques. Her 5-year research study uncovered the best techniques identified with high quality scientific studies. She is a kind and excellent teacher who offers useful real-world examples, and CCB.com highly recommends her classes. Karen is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The classes start at 7:00 p.m. South Africa time, which is conveniently at 9:00 a.m. Seattle time. (Double check the time with Google after the switch to daylight savings.)

The two workshops below are focused on applying Peace Discipline techniques, so bring your questions.

Free legal advice Saturday December 3 2022

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will provide a free legal aid clinic from 10-noon, by phone or zoom.

It helps the pro bono office if clients register in advance, but it is not necessary. Contact information is below.

Legal topics which can be discussed in these pro bono sessions may include:

  • Divorce, custody, child support and other family law matters
  • Landlord-tenant issues
  • Domestic violence and sexual assault
  • Creditor issues and bankruptcy
  • Estate planning
  • Employment
  • Foreclosure

Registering in advance is required by calling 360-504-2422, or emailing [email protected].

This is the last free legal clinic of the year offered by CJCPBL. Free sessions will resume in 2023.

CLE Bonanza 2022

The Clallam pro bono annual fall CLE is Friday, November 4, 2022. The CLE is hosted by and supports the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers. The registration fee for the all day training program is $225. Attendance can be in person or by Zoom.

CLE speakers and topics

Justice Susan Owens, Washington State Supreme Court, keynote speaker: “You be the judge.”

Copyright Mark Baumann 2022 Mt. Rainier fall alpine meadow

Phil Talmadge, Talmadge Fitzpatrick (former state senator and justice): “Brief writing and oral argument: pet peeves.”

Leanne Martinez, Victoria Chhagan, and AMy Gilbrough, Douglas, Drachler, McKee & Gilbrough: “Social Security Disability overview.”

Jeanne Marie Clavere, WSBA Senior professional responsibility counsel: “Common ethical dilemmas and revisory opinions.”

Judge Dave Neupert, Clallam County District Court I: “All about mental health court.”

Ted Howard, Housing Justice Project, and Cherish Cronmiller, OlyCAP: “Navigating eviction.”

To register or for more information, contact [email protected] or call 360-504-2422.

COVID protections: Seating will be socially distanced and masks suggested while indoors. Virtual appearance by Zoom is available.

All proceeds benefit CJCPBL.