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Sunday program set for OUUF

Joseph Bednarik will present “Revenge” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1033 N.… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for weekend services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Power of Soul and Presence” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity speaker set for weekend

M.E. Bartholomew will present “Radiate Acceptance” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Bartholomew is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E.… Continue reading

Apply for county preservation grants

The Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board is accepting applications for historic preservation grants. According to state law, funds are collected to be… Continue reading

Photo.  Andrew May.   The snowdrops that where in bloom before our winter weather and artic blast are doing well as of Friday!  Only the snow gave them reason to claim their name as they dropped down somewhat due to its weight upon them.

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t give snow the cold shoulder

AND JUST LIKE that, we are back to temperatures in the high 40s with no frost at night and going up to 50 degrees in… Continue reading

Photo.  Andrew May.   The snowdrops that where in bloom before our winter weather and artic blast are doing well as of Friday!  Only the snow gave them reason to claim their name as they dropped down somewhat due to its weight upon them.

Inspirational weekend set for Peninsula

Tickets are on sale for the Olympic Peninsula Women’s Fellowship’s Seventh Inspirational Weekend, which is set for Friday and Saturday, March 8-9. The… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Records of family a blessing

RECENTLY, A GOOGLE calendar notification reminded me that, on that day in 1994, I had first met my wife. It’s been 30 years. Incredible! You… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for weekend services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Power of Intention and Prayer” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Bacon

Sequim’s Bacon opens Legislative session in song

Sequim resident Amanda Bacon performed the National Anthem to open the state legislative session in Olympia earlier this month. Bacon was nominated by… Continue reading

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By Karen Griffiths
Marissa uses Freesia, 6, a Paisley Desert HMA Oregon BLM Mustang,   Liberty training to instruct her to lift her left leg up.

HORSEPLAY: Trust, kindness are keys to training wild horses

TO QUOTE THE Glen Campbell song, “You Got to Try a Little Kindness” when training an unbroken or wild horse to willingly accept human touch… Continue reading

By Karen Griffiths
Marissa uses Freesia, 6, a Paisley Desert HMA Oregon BLM Mustang,   Liberty training to instruct her to lift her left leg up.
Photo Andrew T. May.    With the advent of cold weather arriving,  I made sure to protect Beth and Cappy's cherished dahlias with a covering of mulch. Now off to prune !!

A GROWING CONCERN: For great gardens, bring on the cold

REPEAT AFTER ME: This cold weather is GREAT … This cold weather is great … This cold weather is great! That’s right —I am sooooo… Continue reading

Photo Andrew T. May.    With the advent of cold weather arriving,  I made sure to protect Beth and Cappy's cherished dahlias with a covering of mulch. Now off to prune !!

Community dinners resume in Port Angeles

Port Angeles First United Methodist Church will resume its Friday Night Community Dinners at 5:30 p.m. tonight. The meal will be served… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Ayin tov — the good eye

AS JEWS BEGAN reading the book of Exodus last week, we started the story of the Hebrews’ suffering under the Egyptian pharaoh and eventual escape… Continue reading

OUUF speaker scheduled

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “Love Beyond Belief” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be… Continue reading

Prayer gathering for world peace slated

Bahá’is of Clallam County East will host “Prayers for World Peace” from 1:14 p.m. to 2:45 p.m Saturday. The community gathering is… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana

Program scheduled for OUUF on Sunday

The Rev. Cindy Akana will present “The Practice of Play” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Akana is the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for weekend services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Power of Oneness and The Christ Within” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Marc Lassen
A 1918 Cadillac Type 57 owned by Marc Lassen of Gardiner is on display at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich.

Historic Cadillac featured at The Henry Ford

Gardiner owner features vehicle that served in WWI

Marc Lassen
A 1918 Cadillac Type 57 owned by Marc Lassen of Gardiner is on display at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich.
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BACK WHEN: The dangers of starting a new life in the pioneer age

LAST MONTH I wrote about Daniel Webster Pullen and his family. By 1870, Pullen had bought a trading post in La Push and was prospering.… Continue reading

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Andrew  May/For Peninsula Daily News       
Photographed this last Monday,  a witchhazel is seen in full bloom at my oldest and dear client’s yard. Normally Karen would not see this beautiful winter blooming shrub in color until mid-February, but our record-breaking warm temperatures of late have all our yards sprouting early this year.

A GROWING CONCERN: Hit the snooze button on too-early plants

AS PROMISED, HERE is my warning and worry about our way too warm seasonal weather of late! Witch hazel (the must have, spider like blooming… Continue reading

Andrew  May/For Peninsula Daily News       
Photographed this last Monday,  a witchhazel is seen in full bloom at my oldest and dear client’s yard. Normally Karen would not see this beautiful winter blooming shrub in color until mid-February, but our record-breaking warm temperatures of late have all our yards sprouting early this year.