Wed, Apr 8, 2009
Marian Birch will speak at Prevention Works!
Prevention Works! A Community Coalition of Clallam County, will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, in the lower level of Olympic Medical Center to hear Marian Birch, D.M.H., an expert in children's mental health.
Many ways to help
Do you like car racing? Would you like to support the American Legion 76 Freedom car?
Makah artist featured at longhouse gallery
A reception honoring Makah tribal artist Kenny Jimmicum will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Peninsula College Longhouse, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.
Local foods: Just what the doctor ordered
Kitchen Korner
Listening for symptoms of diabetes
The numbers are staggering. Nearly 17.9 million of the 23.6 million children and adults living with diabetes in the U.S. are undiagnosed.
10-year-olds win Earth Day poster contest
The "Sequim Earth Day 2009" poster contest may have produced better results than the national event's official placard.
Police Blotter
OMC hires part-time doctor to bolster Sherwood clinic
Olympic Medical Center has hired a part-time physician to help handle the patient load at Sherwood Medical Center.
Jake's Group helps children remember 'Life is good'
Jake's Crew is an organization dedicated to putting a smile on sick children's faces.
Float rollout a breeze for royalty
In one of the chilliest float rollouts ever, the Sequim Irrigation Festival royalty braced themselves in whipping winds for their inaugural float photos April 2.
First Step to turn earth for new facility
First Step Family Support Center, a United Way partner agency, will hold its official public groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, at 323 E. Sixth St., Port Angeles.
Fire district settles out of court with terminated employee Peter Craig
An out-of-court settlement between Clallam County Fire District No. 3 and former employee Peter Craig earlier this month ended a legal battle that began more than 21/2 years ago.
Community Photo to close downtown
If you plan to be in the Sequim Community Photo to be taken April 11, you might want to practice your penmanship as well as double-checking your outfit.
Community News Briefs
Clallam County Superior Court
Church news
Carlsborg PI turns to tracking fraud
Sequim now has two certified fraud examiners.
Business briefs
Bridging the gap
If you have to ship packages off the North Olympic Peninsula, the upcoming six-week closure of the Hood Canal bridge shouldn't be a problem, according to delivery services.
Advisory boards seek volunteers
Clallam County residents are invited to apply for positions on advisory committees to the county commissioners.
Wed, Apr 1, 2009
Lady Washington stories sought for anniversary video
The Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority is calling on everyone with stories about the tall ship Lady Washington, the Official Ship of the State of Washington, to share those stories during her 20th anniversary year.
Joyfully toy-fully
Christmas is starting early in Sequim. A new toy store, Tiny'z Toy Chest, opens its doors to the public today at 149 W. Washington St., Sequim, next to the Sunshine Cafe.
Irrigation Festival kickoff dinner sells out
The Sequim Irrigation Festival kickoff dinner attracted 166 guests and raised more than $14,000.
Irrigation Festival buttons big hit for fifth-graders
Winners for the fifth-grade Irrigation Festival button contest were announced on March 26.
Helen Haller students release 500 salmon into Dungeness River
Sharle Osborne's fourth-grade class at Helen Haller Elementary led the annual salmon release March 24 at the Hurd Creek Fish Hatchery. The class received 500 eggs from the hatchery, which they raised in an aquarium in their classroom.
From the police blotter
Free clinic welcomes new director
Several dozen volunteers gathered March 24 at the Dungeness Health & Wellness Clinic to meet and greet their new director, Rose Gibbs, R.N., and say farewell to outgoing director Jamie Goodwin.
For the love of birds
It's a plane! It's a balloon! Actually, it's a peregrine falcon, a powerful and fast-flying bird of prey that was once almost exterminated from North America by pesticide poisoning.
First Step gala event exceeds expectations
First Step Family Support Center held its first Midnight In Paris fundraising dinner and auction at C'est Si Bon in Port Angeles on March 21.
Fairbanks fund online
Earth from Space poster exhibit at MAC
The Museum and Arts Center, 175 West Cedar St., Sequim, presents the Smithsonian Institution poster exhibit, "Earth from Space," April 1-30.
Curtis named AAUW's top student for March
Kali Curtis, a Sequim High School senior, is Student of the Month for March as picked by the Clallam branch of the American Association of University Women.
Community Photo set for April 11
Comb your hair and put on your Sunday best. The newest Sequim Community Photo is set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the intersection of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue.
Community news
Community News Briefs
Coldwell Banker Town & Country forms exclusive partnership with RealtyTrac
Clallam Democrats join Jefferson party to seek hiatus in Border Patrol activity
The Clallam County Democratic Central Committee on March 21 adopted unanimously the same resolution that Jefferson County's Democrats drafted regarding the Border Patrol, according to Clallam County Democratic Party Chairman John Marrs.
Clallam County Superior Court
City scales back police manager post
The city has decided to search for a half-time administrative position in the police department rather than the full-time "police manager" position advertised in December.
Church News
Creating harmony at home
Walking into Penny Mulcay's house is like thumbing through an issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
Castillo is P.C's 2009 writer-in-residence
Author Ana Castillo, Peninsula College's ninth Writer-in-Residence, visits the Port Angeles campus, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, from April 20-22.
Business News
Burglar dines in at Jean's Deli
A drink of juice at Jean's Deli costs much more if the Second Avenue restaurant is closed.
Bond will pay off Keeler family
New financing for the Keeler property approved at the March 23 city council meeting will pay off the Keeler family and take some pressure off the city's general fund.
Council could see public works hopefuls April 2
Finalists for the city's public works director position could be presented to the city April 2 after Waldron & Co. finishes interviewing the seven semifinalists this week.
Auxiliary offers boating safety class
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 47, will offer an "About Boating Safety" course 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 18 at the Point Wilson Lighthouse, Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend.
'Mi Familia' opens 2009 PC film series
The first film in the four-part series, "Mi Familia" or "My Family," will be shown at 7 p.m. April 10 at Peninsula College's Little Theater, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.
Youth of the Year
Sixteen-year-old Kayleigh Luther has a desire to help Sequim. Luther's dedication to volunteering led her to being chosen the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula's Youth of the Year.
Water limousine sails Sequim seas
Capt. Charles Martin is living his dream driving a limousine on the water. Martin doesn't own a submersible car, but pilots a 26-foot yacht for his business, The Water Limousine.
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