Ludlow couple wins ‘Supermoon’ quilt

Judy and Alden Johnson, a Port Ludlow couple, bought one raffle ticket hoping to win the “Supermoon Regatta” quilt made by Port Townsend’s Lynn Boettcher with help from her husband, Karl Boettcher.

The quilt raffle raised $3,000, which went to the Jefferson Healthcare Hospital Auxiliary awards.

The auxiliary awards was founded by Dorothy Plut, a former nurse at Jefferson Healthcare, along with six women in the 1970s with the goal of helping people pursue higher education in health care.

During that 40-year history, the fund has raised more than $800,000 for hospital equipment and is now investing in the scholarship fund.

The “Supermoon Regatta” quilt is the second quilt donated by Lynn Boettcher.

This year’s scholarship awards, of $1,500, went to Emily Wallner and Erica Mayatte, who are attending Peninsula College, and Alyssa Hamilton, who is attending Central Washington University, according to hospital official Betsy Clapp.

Genealogical Society presents seminar

Jefferson County Genealogical Society presents a seminar featuring genealogist Mary Roddy on Saturday, Sept. 16. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The event takes place at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum. The morning session is 10-11:40 a.m., followed by an afternoon session, 12:30-2 p.m.

Of the first session, “A Decree of (Temporary) Divorce: My Life Without Ancestry.com,” Roddy said, “My temporary ‘divorce’ forced me to examine my genealogy from a different viewpoint with a fresh perspective. You, too, can recharge your genealogy, and save a few pennies as well.”

The second session focusing on FamilySearch.org and how to use that database’s catalog.

Suggested donation for the seminar is $10. Coffee and tea are provided. Genealogy books from Heritage Quest are to be available for purchase at the seminar.

Mary Roddy, a certified public accountant, earned a certificate from the genealogy and family history program at the University of Washington. She is an active member of the Seattle Genealogical Society and speaks frequently in the Seattle area.

QUUF offers free fall courses

Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (QUUF) is offering free events, courses and groups from September through January as part of its Fall 2017 Adult Learning Programs (ALP).

One-day offerings include a workshop on how to deal with insulin resistance; evening lectures and discussions on racial inequality, immigration, electric bikes; and a daylong birding trip to the Sequim area. Weekly courses include building a personal theology, journaling, spirituality and social justice, integrating art and science, collage art and a conscious movement practice called Soul Motion. Course brochures are to be available beginning Monday, Sept. 18, at QUUF, the Port Townsend and Jefferson County libraries, and the Port Townsend Community Center, or can be downloaded at

quuf.org under “Adult Programs.” There is no fee. All are welcome to attend. Scholarships are available to help defray costs of books, materials and travel.

Child care is available on request for programs during after-school hours. Sign up at tinyurl.com/ALPs2017Fall.

Drug prevention coalition to meet

The Chimacum Prevention Coalition holds an orientation meeting from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock.

The coalition is the Chimacum School District’s drug and alcohol prevention coalition.

AAUW seeks nominations for Woman of Excellence

AAUW Port Townsend invites community members to submit nominations for its annual Woman of Excellence Award, honoring a woman who has contributed significantly to the local community through paid or volunteer work in Jefferson County.

To be eligible, nominees must have resided or worked in Jefferson County for three years and meet the criteria for consideration, according to a press release. The award is to be given at the AAUW Port Townsend holiday event in December.

The Woman of Excellence nomination form and criteria are available through the “Honoring Women” link at

pt-wa.aauw.net. Submissions, which may include as many as three letters of recommendation, must be received on or before Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Email submissions to liebe.crackers@gmail.com or mail to: Carol Andreasen, 115 Kruse St., Port Townsend, WA 98368.

YMCA seeks volunteers

The YMCA of Jefferson County’s Building Futures Program is looking for volunteers. Volunteer mentorship involves committing to one hour a week with a student “buddy” at the student’s school or at one of the after-school program sites. Commitments are renewed annually, and all volunteers are interviewed, prescreened and trained by YMCA staff.

Anyone 16 years of age and older is encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact the YMCA or come to a Building Futures open house, planned for 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the YMCA, 1925 Blaine St.

During a recent interview, when a student was asked, “Do you like school?” the student responded, “Only on the days that I meet with my mentor.”

One of the current high school volunteer mentors said, “It is easy to get caught going through the motions of life and school. Every week with my mentee is different, and we are constantly learning new things about each other.

“Mentoring is such a fun and amazing experience.”

Scholarships available for PTHS grads

Port Townsend High School graduates are invited to apply for PTHS Scholarship Foundation awards for continuing education. Students must be enrolled in their second year or beyond of a degree or certificate program. Visit thewashboard.org or text 360-643-1077.

The foundation has $20,000 to hand out for scholarships, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, depending on the number of applications received.

The deadline to apply is Oct. 31. Recommendations from teachers are required, so early application is suggested.

Compiled by Leader staff writer Katie Kowalski.