PORT ANGELES — The state Department of Transportation has announced that final paving work on the U.S. Highway 101 widening project between Port Angeles and Sequim will begin next month.

Starting in early April, crews will perform paving work on the highway between Shore and Kitchen-Dick roads, according to a news release.

Department of Transportation spokesperson Doug Adamson said Monday that the exact start date for the work had not yet been established.

Drivers can expect single-lane closures during daytime hours Mondays through Fridays while paving work is underway.

The work is weather-dependent and will only occur during dry days when temperatures exceed 45 degrees.

Depending on progress, paving could also occur during the day on weekends. Specific work hours will be announced as the work is scheduled.

In addition to final paving and striping, crews are finishing drainage and shoulder work and installing landscaping.

Access to area businesses will be maintained during the project.

Diabetes Alert Day

PORT ANGELES — Today is National American Diabetes Association Alert Day.

It is designed to inform the public about the seriousness of diabetes, a common but dangerous disease, according to the American Diabetes Association. If left untreated, it can cause heart disease, stroke, blindness and kidney problems. It can lead to foot and leg amputations and even death.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 11 adults in the United States have diabetes and a quarter of people who have diabetes don’t know they have it. Furthermore, CDC estimates that one in three adults have prediabetes.

“Studies in 2010 suggest that one in 10 Clallam County residents have been told they have diabetes. This rate is higher than for the state and is 50 percent higher than what was estimated for Clallam County in 2004-2006. These trends are troubling,” Dr. Jeanette Stehr-Green, Clallam County health officer, said

To determine risk, Clallam County Health and Human Services suggests “taking the diabetes risk test.”

The test is available at www.tinyurl.com/PDN-risktest.

Newcomers Club slates luncheon

PORT ANGELES — The Newcomers Club of the Olympic Peninsula will hold their April luncheon meeting at the Red Lion Hotel, 221 N. Lincoln St., on Tuesday, April 7.

Socializing begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch.

Barbara Paschal, retired physical therapist and educator, will show how to improve abilities to heal and manage stress, chronic diseases and hypertension.

Election for the club’s board of directors will also be held at this meeting.

Please RSVP to 360-­504-­2522 by April 3 at noon.

Membership award

PORT ANGELES — Carlee J. Wilson, a senior at Port Angeles High School, has been selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.

This recognition goes to students demonstrating outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.

She is the daughter of Stephanie Wilson.