Wed, Mar 4, 2009
Schools must face deep cuts
Bill Bentley has a word for staffers when he talks to them about the Washington state budget crisis, potential program and staffing cuts, and the rather gloomy economic outlook Sequim schools face in early 2009.
School Calendar
School Briefs
Rayonier talks set in Carlsborg
Prevention Works! to meet on Monday
Prevention Works! A Community Coalition of Clallam County will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday in the lower level of Olympic Medical Center to discuss state and federal legislation related to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, and violence.
Pow! Bam!! Wham!!!
A new exhibit, "Superman and American Comic Books," opens Friday at the Jefferson County Museum, 540 Water St., Port Townsend.
PFOA gives spay/neuter surgeries
OMC to take up 1-1000 tonight
When the Olympic Medical Center's board of commissioners meets tonight to vote on adopting Initiative 1000, or the "Death with Dignity" law, they probably will hear from both sides of the debate, although neither side is saying so explicitly.
OAAA offers classes on avoiding falls, managing medications
"Staying Independent through Fall Prevention"
NPBA Expo to fill SHS
The North Peninsula Building Association hosts its 12th annual Building, Remodeling and Energy Expo this weekend, March 7-8, at Sequim High School, 601 N. Sequim Ave.
National forest seeks proposals for its projects
Olympic National Forest is soliciting proposals for Title II projects to be implemented in 2009 and 2010. Title II projects must provide a direct or indirect benefit to resources on national forest lands.
Multimedia artist pursues creative passions
At 61, Cynthia Thomas has more energy and enthusiasm toward her career than most women half her age. Retirement isn't even a word in the California transplant's vocabulary.
Missing Sequim woman found safe in garage
The Clallam County Sheriff's Office announced the husband of a missing Sequim woman found her Monday in a garage near their home after he and officials searched the North Olympic Peninsula for two days.
Midnight in Paris will support family services
First Step Family Support Center will hold a Midnight In Paris fundraising dinner and auction at C'est Si Bon in Port Angeles on Saturday, March 21.
Artist, chocolatier aim for sweet success
What do you get when you combine the talents of a chocolatier, photographer and businesswoman?
Master Gardener will present all that grass
Master Gardener Janet Oja, at left, will present a class on growing ornamental grasses from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 19, at the Master Gardener demonstration garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim.
Lions angle an easier path
The Sequim Valley Lions Club recently built a wheelchair accessible ramp for Lyle Strand, a 90-year-old Sequim resident. Five men worked two days on the ramp. Local club president Arndt Lorenzen said the request came from Lennart Anderssen, a former Lions Club member, who also helped with the project.
Irrigation Festival 2009 honorary pioneer died Feb. 17
The Irrigation Festival "curse," as some people are calling it, continues.
Immigrants follow the long road to citizenship
On Feb. 28 the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers in Port Angeles hosted 28 legal, permanent resident immigrants working toward their U.S. citizenship.
Heart health luncheon raised $26,000
A crowd of women - and a few men - gathered at the SunLand Golf and Country Club last week to recognize and raise money for the No. 1 killer of women: Heart disease.
From the police blotter
From Clallam County Superior Court
Food bank dedicates sign to founders
It's been 27 years since a Sequim couple opened their garage to community food donations and free pick-ups, and a new sign in front of the food bank honors their commitment.
Disabled woman homeless for years in Sequim
While the snow posed an inconvenience for some on the North Olympic Peninsula last week, it made a bad situation even worse for Beverly Bennett.
County prosecutors looking to give away money
Getting about 37 percent of an investment back from a debunked firm isn't bad, unless it takes nearly 18 years to do.
Community News Briefs
Community music warms up again
Take off those earmuffs and let the warming sound of community music fill your body as the Sequim City Band strikes up fiery melodies this March.
Church News
Business Briefs
Boxes send love and memories overseas
Remembering those who fight for freedom is one way Gardiner Community Church members practice their beliefs.
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