Sequim Citizen of the Year finalists revealed

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SEQUIM — The Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced four finalists for its 2014 Citizen of the Year award.

A committee of past recipients of the honor has chosen David Blakeslee, Melissa Murray, Judy Reandeau-Stipe and Cliff Vining as finalists.

Blakeslee works with the Sequim Valley Lions Club, serving as project manager in building handicapped-accessible ramps for disabled Sequim residents and helping with the biannual veterans dinner. Blakeslee also is active on the Sequim Irrigation Festival board, according to Shelli Robb-Kahler, chamber executive director.

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Murray is volunteer coordinator for the Lavender Farmers Organization and the Lavender Farm Tour and Fair, and also volunteers with numerous other community groups.

Reandeau-Stipe, a member of a pioneer family, works toward the preservation of local history and the long-term health of the Sequim Museum & Arts Center as its volunteer executive director.

Vining has performed many duties at the Sequim Food Bank, where his volunteer work dates back to the 1980s.

The winner will be honored at an award luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 24 at the Sunland Golf & Country Club, 109 Hilltop Drive.

The public is welcome, and the cost is $20 for lunch. Coffee or tea only will be available for $3.

Those interested must RSVP for the luncheon by Friday to office@sequimchamber.com or 360-683-6197.

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