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A GROWING CONCERN: Spring into action with gardening chores

NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 20, at 2:24 p.m., Spring officially begins here on the Peninsula! What this translates to is a tremendous to-do list needing to… Continue reading

Sequim Equestrian Team won 1st place in 10 events at its second of three Washington High School Equestrian Team meets, held Feb. 24-26, at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds indoor area. Competing with borrowed horses in Showmanship were Katelynn Sharp, left, with Nikki (coach Keri’s horse) and Celbie Karjalainen with Pistol.Sequim Equestrian Team won 1st place in 10 events at its second of three Washington High School Equestrian Team meets, held Feb. 24-26, at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds indoor area. Competing with borrowed horses in Showmanship were Katelynn Sharp, left, with Nikki (coach Keri’s horse) and Celbie Karjalainen with Pistol (Coach Katie’s horse). (Photo courtesy of KATIE SALMON-NEWTON)

HORSEPLAY: Cold weather for Washington High School Equestrian Meet

ARE Y’ALL TIRED of the freezing cold temperatures? March 20 is officially the first day of Spring. I think I speak for most of us… Continue reading

Sequim Equestrian Team won 1st place in 10 events at its second of three Washington High School Equestrian Team meets, held Feb. 24-26, at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds indoor area. Competing with borrowed horses in Showmanship were Katelynn Sharp, left, with Nikki (coach Keri’s horse) and Celbie Karjalainen with Pistol.Sequim Equestrian Team won 1st place in 10 events at its second of three Washington High School Equestrian Team meets, held Feb. 24-26, at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds indoor area. Competing with borrowed horses in Showmanship were Katelynn Sharp, left, with Nikki (coach Keri’s horse) and Celbie Karjalainen with Pistol (Coach Katie’s horse). (Photo courtesy of KATIE SALMON-NEWTON)
Pictured is David Whitney, ECHHO board chair, presenting the award to Gormly.

ECHHO volunteer honored

The Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization (ECHHO) recently presented the Bruce and Jeanette Travis Award to Margie Gormly, who was the organization’s 2022 volunteer of… Continue reading

Pictured is David Whitney, ECHHO board chair, presenting the award to Gormly.
The DAISY Foundation has recognized Marie Flanagan with its DAISY award.

Flanagan recognized with DAISY award

The DAISY Foundation has recognized Marie Flanagan with its DAISY award. Flanagan is a registered nurse on the medical/surgical unit at Olympic Medical Center. The… Continue reading

The DAISY Foundation has recognized Marie Flanagan with its DAISY award.

Guest speaker set for Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “In Quest of Living Religion” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

Holden service set Wednesday

There is a Holden evening prayer service at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The services will be conducted Wednesday evenings throughout March at Holy… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding meaning and healing in the questions, not just the answers

SINCE THE FIRST century, when Jews were executed for converting others, Judaism has not been a religion interested in seeking converts. Although we know many… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Principles of Hope, Part I” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Unity speaker scheduled in Port Angeles

The Rev. Lynn Osborne will present “Reflections of St. Patrick” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Osborne is the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

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‘Nitrogen in the Garden’ topic of Green Thumb presentation

Soil, sun and water … we know the basics of what plants need to grow. But the nutrients in soil are extremely… Continue reading

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Clallam Mosaic selects new executive director

Clallam Mosaic’s board of directors have named Julia Montagnet the organization’s new executive director. Montagnet’s background working with nonprofits and serving on… Continue reading

Julie Montagnet

Medicare advisory clinic Friday

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors will be on hand to answer Medicare questions from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. The free clinic,… Continue reading

Bob Cain will present “Nitrogen in the Garden” at noon Thursday.

Green thumb lecture set Thursday

Bob Cain will present “Nitrogen in the Garden” at noon Thursday on Zoom. The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb… Continue reading

Bob Cain will present “Nitrogen in the Garden” at noon Thursday.
With 2022 Princess Hailey Palmer, left, and 2023 Princess Paige Govia, right, looking on, the newly crowned 2023 Rhody Queen Melody Douglas accepts the cloak of office from 2022 Princess Hailey Hirschel during a coronation at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Sunday.

New Rhody Queen crowned

With 2022 Princess Hailey Palmer, left, and 2023 Princess Paige Govia, right, looking on, the newly crowned 2023 Rhody Queen Melody Douglas accepts the cloak… Continue reading

With 2022 Princess Hailey Palmer, left, and 2023 Princess Paige Govia, right, looking on, the newly crowned 2023 Rhody Queen Melody Douglas accepts the cloak of office from 2022 Princess Hailey Hirschel during a coronation at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Sunday.
Shelley Stratton will present “How Well are You Aging?” at 2 p.m. Wednesday as a part of WOW! Working on Wellness Radio Forum series, broadcast on KSQM radio, 91.5 FM.

Wellness forum set Wednesday

Shelley Stratton will present “How Well are You Aging?”at 2 p.m. Wednesday as a part of WOW! Working on Wellness Radio Forum series,… Continue reading

Shelley Stratton will present “How Well are You Aging?” at 2 p.m. Wednesday as a part of WOW! Working on Wellness Radio Forum series, broadcast on KSQM radio, 91.5 FM.

North Olympic Land Trust renews accreditation

The North Olympic Land Trust has renewed its land trust accreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. “Renewing our accreditation shows our… Continue reading

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A GROWING CONCERN: Time to get hopping before Spring arrives

we had a couple of days last week of my hometown weather! But… Continue reading

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A notice which was sent to dentists around the country regarding the murder and related dental work.

BACK WHEN: Part 2: “The Lady of the Lake” murder mystery

LAST MONTH I started telling the story surrounding the “Lady of the Lake.” A woman’s body had been found floating on Lake Crescent. The body… Continue reading

A notice which was sent to dentists around the country regarding the murder and related dental work.
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Sequim flamingo fundraiser begins Sunday

Flocks of plastic flamingos will begin to appear on Sequim yards beginning Sunday. Parents of Sequim High School seniors are raising funds for… Continue reading

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Soil testing workshop planned

Planners from Clallam Conservation District will present a workshop on soil testing and spring pasture management at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The free… Continue reading