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When Ukrainian musical group Kommuna Lux played at the Palindrome recently they met up with Paradigm Sporthorse Trainer Rebecca Cushman to see her two Ukrainian Warmblood imports Tux (shown) and Artist. From left Sergei Zhuravel, Volodymyr Gitin, Bagrat Tsurkan, Oleg Vasianovych, Sergei Poltorak and Yaroslav Besh. They’re currently touring the U.S. and Cananda to raise money to aid their fellow citizens affected by Russian’s military attacks.

HORSEPLAY: From inhuman to humane

THIS FEBRUARY WILL mark the third anniversary of Putin’s large-scale war on Ukraine. His warring atrocities have proven his flagrant disregard for human and animal… Continue reading

 

A GROWING CONCERN: Deck the halls by trimming the trees

A GREAT WAY to enhance your yard and entrance-way is to incorporate evergreen displays around your house and/or business. And since November is the perfect… Continue reading

 

ISSUES OF FAITH: In trying times, hold fast to values

THIS WEEK, JEWS turn their attention to the Torah portion of Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22-24). This portion is comprised of several dramatic events from which we… Continue reading

 

Sunday program set for OUUF

Candace Brower will present “Empiricist Mind, Humanist Heart” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Brower will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Blessed and Blessing” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Rev. Asha Burson-Johnson

Unity speaker scheduled in Port Angeles

The Rev. Asha Burson-Johnson will present “The Journey” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Burson-Johnson, a member of the Center for Spiritual Living —… Continue reading

Rev. Asha Burson-Johnson
From left, Mercedes Sunshine Shimko and Hudson Soelter.

Club grows local scholarships

The Port Angeles Garden Club awarded five area students with $1,000 scholarships. Port Angeles High School (PAHS) students receiving awards are Mercedes… Continue reading

From left, Mercedes Sunshine Shimko and Hudson Soelter.

A GROWING CONCERN: Be the brightest bulb in the box with holiday lighting

NOW THAT IT is the beginning of November and darkness has truly descended upon us, what can we do to beat back the dark? This… Continue reading

A bellwether is traditionally the leading sheep of a flock, which has a bell to lead the others.

BACK WHEN: Is Olympic Peninsula the bellwether?

HERE WE ARE. Just days away from another Presidential election. There is a certain level of weirdness that comes with presidential elections. Clallam County has… Continue reading

A bellwether is traditionally the leading sheep of a flock, which has a bell to lead the others.

ISSUES OF FAITH: The invitation to feast belongs to everyone

WHILE YOU MIGHT be reading this today, I needed to write it last week to meet the logistic requirements of publishing a newspaper. I have… Continue reading

Prayer gathering scheduled Tuesday

There will be a Election Day prayer gathering at noon Tuesday. All are welcome to the non-political, non-denominational gathering at Holy Trinity… Continue reading

Prayer vigil set for Sequim election eve

An Election Eve prayer vigil is set for 5 p.m. Monday. The vigil will be at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Grace and Gratitude” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
A line of colorful witches hats is strung between autumn trees in the 300 block of west 10th street in west Port Angeles.  dlogan

Autumn magic in Port Angeles

A line of colorful witch hats is strung between autumn trees in the 300 block of west 10th street in west Port Angeles.… Continue reading

A line of colorful witches hats is strung between autumn trees in the 300 block of west 10th street in west Port Angeles.  dlogan

A GROWING CONCERN: Grow vendor relationships for greater gardening

AS NOVEMBER DESCENDS upon us and the days are now far shorter, damper and cooler, many garden chores are in need or will be done… Continue reading

Photo by Emily Bishop

Cutline: Suzanna Bishop’s horse Dru happily walks away after head butting the scary “Giant Chicken Monster” at a fun-filled obstacle course hosted by JeffCo’s 4-H Horse Club.

HORSEPLAY: Scaring is caring. Halloween is for horses, too.

HIGH WINDS BLOWING debris wildly through the air on an overcast day can be scary to a horse, especially when asking him to walk through… Continue reading

Photo by Emily Bishop

Cutline: Suzanna Bishop’s horse Dru happily walks away after head butting the scary “Giant Chicken Monster” at a fun-filled obstacle course hosted by JeffCo’s 4-H Horse Club.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding hope in dark times

HOPE HAS BEEN on my mind for the past few days. What a contrast between hope and despair. One recognizes sunlight among dark clouds, and… Continue reading

Preschool celebration slated at Holy Trinity Lutheran on Sunday

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will bid a Fun Farewell to its pre-school following its 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday. The farewell will… Continue reading

 Christina Baldwin

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

Christina Baldwin will present “Spiritual Practices for These Times” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Baldwin is the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

 Christina Baldwin

Unity speaker set for Sunday service

Munir Peter Reynolds will present “A Revelation in Just Noticing” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Reynolds, a sheikh in the Sufi Ruhaniat International… Continue reading