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Members of the Port Townsend Heritage Association pose in historic garb while promoting last year’s Victorian Heritage Festival. Tickets for the 2024 event are now available online. Courtesy photo
Victorian Heritage Festival events already selling out
By Kirk Boxleitner   The Port Townsend Victorian Heritage Festival runs April 26-28 this year, but tickets went on sale online March 1, and festival co-chairs Kathleen Knoblock and … more
 By James Robinson   Local 4-H clubs are gearing up for another busy fair season and Anji Scalf, Jefferson County’s new 4-H coordinator, is here to help. “My role is to support and empower our volunteers and youth who are the real leaders,” Scalf said. “I think that is a big part of why 4-H is such a trusted and respected organization nation wide – leadership and programming stem from the skills and knowledge of our community and our programs reflect that. My role is to support existing programs and grow where people have expressed interest.” Although much can be learned about creating a local club by visiting the 4-H website, Scalf encourages people to contact her directly for guidance. “I like to meet with folks and show them what it entails, and give them the power to do what they want to do, because the clubs are up to leader,” Scalf said. “I’ll talk your ear off about 4-H because I’m obsessed with it.” The notion of 4-H began in the late 1800s, when researchers discovered adults in farming communities were reluctant to accept new agricultural developments taught on university campuses. They also learned that young people were open to new ideas and experimentation, and would share their experiences with adults. In this way, they realized that hands-on rural youth programs could introduce new agriculture technology to farming communities. Fast forward, to 1902 when A. B. Graham started a youth program in Clark County, Ohio. This event is considered the official birth of 4‑H in the United States. More after-school agricultural clubs popped up that same year, and by 1910 the 4-H clover pin was developed. By 1912, the clubs were formally called 4‑H clubs. Currently, with six million members nationwide, 4-H is the country’s largest youth development organization. Local 4-H clubs operate under the umbrella of a local university extension office. The four H’s stand for head, heart, hands and health. Scalf, a third-generation county resident, took the club’s helm in August 2023. “Just in time for the fair,” Scalf said. “At first I was a little nervous and thought I had bit off more than I could chew.” But Scalf said when she saw so many familiar local children and families participating at the fair, she felt right at home and her worries faded. “I’m really thrilled about returning to Jefferson County, and how 4-H reflects the community it is in,” Scalf said. “I’ve loved farming, agriculture, and animals since I was a child, and getting to work with kids and animals was a no-brainer for me. 4-H is about leadership, education, citizenship and teaching kids valuable skills to navigate this world we live in.” Most recently, Scalf said she supported the launch of two new 4-H clubs – one focused on llamas, the other reptiles. “Right around May and June is about the time people get the bug to be in the fair, and June is the time to register your 4-H project,” Scalf said. In addition to serving as the county’s 4-H coordinator, Scalf also sits on the Jefferson County Fair’s board of regents. “The fair needs 4-H and 4-H needs the fair,” Scalf said. “It’s a symbiotic relationship. We’re coming out of lean times and we want to get more people involved.” Beyond 4-H clubs and members, Scalf said the fair needs superintendents for the arts and photography building, horticulture building, and the floral and agriculture building. Volunteers and 4-H are the lifeblood of a dynamic, thriving county fair, Scalf said. For more information, email Scalf at anji.scalf@wsu.edu, or visit Jeffcofairgrounds.org/join-us online.                         
Head, heart, hands, and health: 4-H coordinator supports youth development
 By James Robinson   Local 4-H clubs are gearing up for another busy fair season and Anji Scalf, Jefferson County’s new 4-H coordinator, is here to help. “My role … more
The upcoming “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Me and My Cat.” Courtesy Photo
Leader columnist’s ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ story receives reprint
By Kirk Boxleitner   Familiar now to readers of The Leader as the author of its “Aging in Good Spirits” column, Carole Marshall has traversed a long road toward becoming a … more
Chimacum 8th Grader Aiden Glenn has his Port Angeles opponent Riley Arnold locked up tight in a cradle. Glenn gained valuable experience this winter as a manager with the wrestling team, and is currently undefeated this middle school season with a record of 5-0. Photo by Grace Liskee
Middle school wrestlers tackle second meet of the season
The East Jefferson Rivals middle school wrestling team recently completed their second meet of the season in Port Angeles on Wednesday, March 6. The 26 wrestlers competed with three other North … more
Rosella M. Bates
The memorial service will be held on March 23, 2024 at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend, Wa 98368 at 12:00 pm. There will be a pot lock after the services. She and her … more
Melinda Anne Bryden
Melinda Anne Bryden passed away suddenly on the evening of Monday, October 16, 2023, at Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, WA. We were completely unprepared for this unexpected loss and miss her … more
Susan (Sue) Sidle
Susan (Sue) Sidle passed away on February 20th in Pleasant Hill, California. Sue was a long-time resident of Port Townsend and moved to California a year ago to be near family. Sue was born on … more
Daniel "Pete" Stenger
Daniel "Pete" Stenger, 54, died February 8, 2024, surrounded by his family at his Port Townsend home. Daniel was born on April 29, 1969, in Edmonds WA.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman; … more
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Demonstrators at the Chimcum Corner Farmstand show solidarity with Gaza. Leader photo by Kirk Boxleitner
Demonstrators demand change in U.S. response to Palestine, Israel
By Kirk Boxleitner   Since November, groups of demonstrators between 23 and 84 years old have been holding signs at the Tyler Street Plaza and Chimacum Corner Farmstand. Every Friday, … more
Before and after: The Jefferson County Conservation District used Natural Resource Investment funding to help 15 landowners restore salmon habitat in Chimacum Creek through removal of reed canary grass. Registered as a noxious weed, the overgrowth of grass choked stream flow and contributed to flooding, pollution, and low oxygen levels. Photos courtesy Washington State Conservation Commission
Public invited to focus group on Chimacum Creek improvements
By James Robinson   Local government and environmental management agencies have teamed up to identify and find solutions to Chimacum Creek drainage issues, and the public is invited to … more
The Wild Art Portal dispenses miniature artworks at Reveille Cafe. Leader photo by Kirk Boxleitner
‘Wild Art Portal’ vending machine sells miniature artwork 
By Kirk Boxleitner   The next time you visit the Reveille Cafe at Fort Worden State Park, turn to your left as soon as you enter the cafe, and you’ll find a square, blocky, … more
Letters
Connecting through the arts   This letter is to express my praise for all the ways we make connections in our community. Through music concerts at Centrum, as well as art exhibitions … more
Briefs
County library district receives $10k grant   The Jefferson County Library District has been selected as one of 240 libraries nationwide to participate in an American Library … more
Port Townsend Library Friends President Deb Vanderbilt, left, discusses the organization of the Friends’ bookshop at the library’s “Pink House” Learning Center. Leader photo by Kirk Boxleitner
PT Library Friends present March 16 Book sale
By Kirk Boxleitner   The Friends of the Port Townsend Library invite the public to their first book and media sale of 2024 on Saturday, March 16, at the Uptown Community Center at the … more
Sunrise at North Beach
Poetry from our readers
Each dawn a fresh start Sunrise in a mud puddle Where will your path lead?    — Melissa Layer   more
Tony Furtado races to arrive at Port Townsend in time for his March 30 concert. Courtesy photo
Tony Furtado returns to PT with two musical partners in tow
By Kirk Boxleitner   Rainshadow Recording’s concert series on Saturday, March 30, will showcase both a veteran artistic partnership and a relatively newfound musical … more
A variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers can thrive in a straw bale garden. March is a good time to begin conditioning bales to prepare them for spring planting. Photo courtesy of Barbara Faurot
From straw to table: Gardening with straw bales
For generations, straw bales have been used to grow a steady supply of fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Like other traditional gardening practices, they’re enjoying a resurgence as … more
Where is the body
Carole Marshall It was there just yesterday, saw it with my own eyes. Pretty sure it was yesterday, but time can get away from me if I don’t pay attention. Time notwithstanding, the … more
Here’s what happened last week
Ned Luce Yes, read on, for this is another edition of current news and ignorable drivel from the geography south of QFC (the one in Port Hadlock), revealing but a few of the exciting and … more
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