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Wed, Jun 3, 2009 

 

School Briefs

Program steers students from driving while drunk

As an act of symbolism, Death showed his face to Sequim High School juniors and seniors last month.

Port Ludlow couple opens Sequim pizza place

When commercial pilot school didn't meet his expectations, Tanner Stephens decided to fly solo and start his own business.

Politics stunting forests' growth?

Robert "Bob" Schramek, 77, of Port Townsend, believes the U.S. Forest Service has been given a bad rap.

No longer just Lighthouse Latte

On the east side of town is a small tan and red espresso stand with a lighthouse mounted on the top.

News briefs

New OMC vehicles powered by charity

The Olympic Medical Center Foundation has replaced the hospital laboratory's aging courier fleet with two locally purchased Toyota Scions.

Meetings Calendar

Marunde moving on

Sometime after her bigger-than-life Strongman spouse had died, perhaps in her slumber or in her waking hour, perhaps in a vision or glancing at a picture of the tall, smiling behemoth with the wide, toothy grin, the thought slowly crept into Callie Marunde's consciousness.

Marine Raider marches on

Pfc. Charles "Chuck" Meacham, 83, saw a lot of action in World War II. Serving in 1942 as a U.S. Marine Raider, a member of a Marine Corps commando unit, Meacham fought for two years on Bougainville, Emirau, Guam and Okinawa.

Lamb puts spring into your mealtime

There are many spring lambs in the fields on the outskirts of town. It is a favorite meat of my family. Many say they do not like lamb, but in questioning, I find they have never eaten it or else they have had mutton.

Kennel club hosts trials

The Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club, based in Sequim, is the largest dog club on the Northern Olympic Peninsula, currently with 93 members.

Hospital Guild gives $26,000 to OMC

At its annual luncheon and style show May 27, the Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild presented more than $26,000 to three organizations making a difference in the community.

Grey, Moser get city band scholarships

The Sequim City Band awards scholarships of $1,000 to college bound students each year. The recipients must play in the Sequim City Band and be interested in furthering their interest in music during their time at college.

Fund to rebuild family's home

A recovery and rebuild fund has been established for Steve and Debra Reynolds, who lost most of their home and belongings in a May 20 fire in their 1976 doublewide mobile home on Barnes Road.

From the police blotter

Olympic Cellars lauded for corporate philanthropy

The Puget Sound Business Journal named Olympic Cellars to its 2009 list of top corporate philanthropists.

Five Turner Brothers 'druther play as one

When music and family blend, the result can be harmonious.

First baccalaureate degrees highlight P.C. graduation

More than 330 Peninsula College graduates receive their degrees and certificates at graduation ceremonies set for 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in the college gymnasium, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.

Old-fashioned road tour provides family vacation

The Clallam County Historical Society is participating in Mr. Carnegie's Grand Tour of Washington this summer.

Decline in children's oral health prompts statewide campaign

Dentists, physicians and oral health professionals are raising renewed concerns about the increasing rate of oral disease in Washington's children.

Community news briefs

Bring a pencil on pathways through the petals

On Saturday, June 27, the Petals and Pathways Home Garden Tour will be a focus on the gardening diversity within our valley. The tour is sponsored by the Master Gardener Foundation of the Olympic Peninsula. As visitors meander through the seven gardens, they might well find answers to their own gardening questions.

Boy Scouts earn 34 merit badges

Boy Scout Troop 1492 held a Court of Honor on May 19 at Sequim Community Church, the troop's sponsor. Thirty-four merit badges were awarded and six Scouts advanced in rank.

Behind the scenes, Medicare changes are evolving

This is usually the quiet time of year as far as anything related to Medicare goes.

Auditors to probe possible public theft

Potential theft of public funds involving a Clallam County Treasurer's Office employee are being investigated by the Clallam County Sheriff's Office, Port Angeles Police Department and state Auditor's Office.

Anundson files again for council

The first day of candidate filing on Monday drew 18 hopeful people, according to Clallam County Auditor Patty Rosand.

Wed, May 27, 2009 

 

Police volunteer buckles up for safety

Sequim has a car seat problem. According to Sequim Police volunteer Fernellyn Brown, 95 percent of car seats in Clallam County are installed incorrectly.

Librarian turns page in her autobiography

Even after 30 years of service, Sequim Middle School librarian Jo Chinn can't get enough of children's literature.

Stenson execution awaits 2 challenges

Additional DNA testing of 10 pieces of evidence from the murder trial of former Sequim resident Darold R.J. Stenson could occur as soon as June 8 with results available sometime afterward, said Clallam County Prosecutor Deb Kelly.


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