PUD crews recognized for lending a hand during January storms
The Grays Harbor PUD has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in restoration efforts in Clark County following the President’s Day weekend ice storm in February.
“A fundamental part of the utility business is the respect we all share for our highly specialized line workers,” said Clark Public Utilities CEO/General Manger Lena Wittler. “In times of emergency, mutual aid can be the difference between hours, days or even weeks of recovery as our crews work around the clock to restore power. We are grateful to Grays Harbor PUD for their assistance.”
After working for nearly two days to restore power to almost 10,000 Grays Harbor PUD customers impacted by freezing rain, snow and ice, two volunteer Grays Harbor crews were dispatched to the area north of Vancouver Washington following a request for mutual aid from Clark Public Utilities. For two days, the Grays Harbor crews assisted Clark crews with restoration efforts related to the same storm, which knocked power out to 50,000 customers.
“They were great! — excellent attitudes, helpful and hard-working. I would put them on the top of the list for any mutual assistance in the future,” said Gene Morris, Clark Public Utilities director of operations .
“This is a great example of the dedication, skill and professionalism of our crews,” said Grays Harbor PUD General Manager Schuyler Burkhart. “After working in the cold, snow and freezing rain here, they answered the call for aid from a neighboring utility. That demonstrates a dedication to service. I am so proud of the way our crews responded and the reputation they have earned in our region and throughout the industry.”
Raymond boutique launches new app
Willapa Printing Boutique has announced the development and launch of its new sales application. The app offers push-button purchasing and is convenient and easy to shop from.
Available in app stores and available for both Android and Iphone, users can search ‘Willapa Printing’ to find the easy and free download. Users will find all the boutique’s offerings categorized by style, candy, accessory, etc. Users can also search by their size, narrowing their search.
User’s will also find an easy, one-button purchase option during LIVE Facebook sales. User’s can simply push a button on the video to add an item to their cart. Shoppers will also find an area for adding items to a wait list and a spot to save their favorites. Most styles also have fit videos attached so shoppers know how to choose the perfect fit for their body style.
Boutique owner Michelle Layman and manager Danielle Settlemyre are live with new styles every Thursday night at 6 p.m. on Facebook and in the new app. They have added a line of shoes, a line of self-care products and have expanded their section of denim to include shorts.
New app users can use code APP25 to receive a 25% discount on their first in-APP purchase. Shoppers are encouraged to stop by the store where the ladies will be happy to help new users download and navigate the app.
Willapa Printing Boutique is located at 422 Franklin St. in downtown Raymond. The phone number is 360-942-5580
