Wed, Sep 30, 2009
Tickets still on sale for OMC gala
Tickets still are available for "An Evening in Barcelona," the 2009 Harvest of Hope Winemakers Gala sponsored by Olympic Medical Center Foundation in conjunction with the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Sorensen says signs vandalized
Sue Sorensen, a board commissioner for the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center, reported last week that several of her campaign signs were vandalized.
Sequim Avenue's face changing
While the new façade under construction at Town Square on the northwest corner of Sequim Avenue and Washington Street may be the most visible change, it's just one of several new or expanding businesses along Sequim's major access from U.S. Highway 101.
Purple lights focus on violence
Healthy Families of Clallam County is recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October by supporting Purple Light Nights.
Police blotter
P.A. festival gets crabby Oct. 10-11
Taste the bounty of the Olympic coast at the eighth Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival sponsored by the Elwha River Casino and Westport Shipyards.
Now there are 2
Sequim city councilors will meet behind closed doors at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, to evaluate the qualifications of city manager candidates.
KONP offers advertising workshops
A series of educational advertising workshops will be held Oct. 5-7 in Port Angeles.
Future Builders start 10th new house
The North Peninsula Building Association Future Builders program marked the beginning of House No. 10 on Sept. 14 at the new home site.
Funeral home fined for late filings
The Sequim funeral home owner who tried to establish a Carlsborg crematory has been fined by the state for not filing death certificates with the state health department within the required three days.
Free legal forum
Senior Information and Assistance is sponsoring an all-day forum covering a variety of legal issues senior citizens are likely to face.
Driving Mrs. Daisy crazy
Observations
Day of Caring kicks off U.W. annual fundraising campaign
With President Barack Obama declaring 9/11 a national day of service, it was decided to combine the United Way Day of Caring with the new event.
Committee seeks Public Health Heroes
Every year, individuals, groups and businesses contribute to the good health of Clallam County residents.
Clallam County Superior Court
Clallam County PUD sets annual solar tour
The fourth-annual Clallam County Solar Tour will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3.
City pursues prosecution diversion
The council will review a pre-prosecution diversion contract for nonviolent offenses at its Oct. 12 meeting that could save the city at least $400 per case.
Candidates forum set for Oct. 8
A candidates forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St.
Business briefs
Boys & Girls Clubs adds 3 to board of directors
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula has added three members to its board of directors.
A drum roll, please, for Belly Kicks
Belly Kicks, a new maternity clothing store, is set to open Thursday, Oct. 1.
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
What's new at the market
Like Sequim, our community market is unique.
Van De Wege 'telephone town hall' scheduled Oct. 1
On Oct.1, households across the 24th Legislative District - which includes Clallam, Jefferson and parts of Grays Harbor counties - will receive a phone call from state Rep. Kevin Van De Wege at around 6 p.m.
Truck marks a million miles
Pick most experts' brains about 1950s pickup trucks - heck, a 1950s anything - and they'll tell you where you can get it restored, refurbished or repossessed.
The ultimate athlete
Strength. Speed. Agility. Flexibility. Concentration. These are some characteristics often associated with ultimate athletic performance. But the foundation of all athletic qualities is durability.
Teachers learn more science and math
During summer vacation, some teachers took time away from sipping lemonade to plan for the now-here school year in a special way.
Sunnier times for food bank
Beginning Oct. 1, the Sequim Food Bank will move its Monday night opening to 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays for the winter and spring.
Sofa Cinema
The movies selected for review are the choice of the reviewer Suggestions for DVD titles are welcome. Enjoy the movies.
Snapping the photographer
If it's in Sequim, Bob "Coop" Cooper has snapped it.
Shootings anniversary passes without fanfare
Sunday's one-year anniversary of the death of U.S. Forest Service officer Kristine Fairbanks of Forks and recent California retiree Richard Ziegler of Sequim passed quietly and that was by design.
Sequim court still an option
A Clallam County District Court in Sequim might be preferable to a Sequim municipal court but the options need to be analyzed, City Attorney Craig Ritchie told the council at its Sept. 14 meeting.
School Briefs
Renaissance couple share passions
DJ and Magdalena Bassett planted a small field of wheat on their Happy Valley property, and when harvest time came, DJ sharpened his scythe.
READING THE SUMMER AWAY
The Sequim Library's Summer Reading Program ended with big smiles for two lucky readers.
Priest Road Center re-emerges
A redesigned Priest Road Center site plan will be reviewed by the Sequim Planning Commission at its Oct. 6 meeting, said Sequim associate planner Joe Irvin.
Pizza, pasta and Sasquatch
The Dish on Dish
ONP waives fees for Public Lands Day, schedules Ken Burns film
Celebrate America's Best Idea and National Public Lands Day on Sat., Sept. 26, with Olympic National Park.
One driver cited, 2 hurt in 3-car wreck on U.S. 101
Two people were evaluated at Olympic Medical Center following a three-vehicle wreck that tied up traffic for about an hour Thursday afternoon at U.S. Highway 101 and Louella Road, two miles east of Sequim.
Obituaries
Get shot for seasonal flu - health officials
Seasonal influenza vaccinations are available through medical providers or local pharmacies.
From the police blotter
Foster families receive computers, clothing
Computers keep rolling in and out the door for OlyPen's Computers for Community Program.
Flying Fish soar like birds
More than 30 unique salmon have found their way onto the Dungeness River Audubon Center's roof.
Episcopal bishop blesses new 24-hour chapel
Blessings came in Sunday, Sept. 13, as St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim, opened the doors officially on their new chapel.
Economist to keynote college foundation dinner
Internationally recognized economist Jeremy Rifkin will be featured at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, when the Peninsula College Foundation presents its American Conversations.
Dinner opens Harvest Week
Clallam County's annual Harvest Celebration Week starts with the 100-Mile Harvest Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Guy Cole Convention Center, Carrie Blake Park, Sequim.
Community News Briefs
Clallam County Superior Court
Candidates tackle city manager issue
The first city councilor debate since sexual harassment allegations arose against city manager candidate Vernon Stoner provided an opportunity for two candidates to point fingers over the firing of the last city manager, Bill Elliott.
Business Briefs
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