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A relay exchange between EJ runners Audrey Matthes and Kaida Rodrigues in the girls 4x100-meter relay.
Rivals track and field athletes compete at West Seattle
Saturday, March 16, saw the East Jefferson track and field teams travel to West Seattle Stadium to compete in the 25-team Seattle Academy Relays. While largely set as a relay format meet, many … more
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Like Saturday Night Live’s Hans and Franz, Katy O’Brian and Kristen Stewart will pump you up in Rose Glass’ “Love Lies Bleeding.” Courtesy photo
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ makes neon-hued magic
I somehow missed "Saint Maud," the 2019 debut film by writer-director Rose Glass, but after seeing "Love Lies Bleeding," which Glass directed and co-wrote with Weronika Tofilska, I'm definitely … more
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Sidonie’s Gluten Free Sourdough. Courtesy Photo.
Spring cleaning and no-knead sourdough
Sidonie Maroon, Culinary Educator for the Food Co-op   My inner spring cleaning happens while at the sink with soapy hands, hanging up a pot, or grabbing the milk bottle from the … more
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Eleventh-grader Sitka Vicha describes her project to Kathryn Lamka and history and journalism teacher Brian MacKenzie. On March 13, members of the Chimacum School Board toured the shop and learned about the Chimacum Schools Construction Trades Program. Courtesy photo
Building toward the future: Students in Chimacum learn practical trade skills
By James Robinson   Students in the Chimacum Schools Construction Trades Program are learning valuable trade skills while giving back to the community. “What we do at the … more
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County Conservation District offers sustainable landscaping courses
Registration is now open for the Jefferson County Conservation District’s spring natural landscaping courses. The interactive, three-classroom, two-field trip course emphasizes native plants, … more
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Children’s Advocacy Center Director Jessica Lowe
YMCA and partners aim to open Children’s Advocacy Center in Jefferson County
The Olympic Peninsula YMCA and its community partners are engaged in efforts to establish a Children’s Advocacy Center in Jefferson County, one of the only counties in Washington state … more
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Interview famous people?  No thanks …
You want disillusionment? Work at a major daily.  I’ve been a newspaper columnist for more years than some of you have been here. And part of the job — maybe the most attractive … more
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Engage and clarify
During Port Townsend’s State of the City event earlier this month, city manager John Mauro and mayor David Faber urged citizens to explore EngagePT (cityofpt.us/engagept), the city of Port … more
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Port Townsend singers perform in Threshold Choir
By Kirk Boxleitner   The Threshold Choir of comfort singers was started by Kate Munger in Northern California around the turn of the millennium, and has since expanded into more than … more
OCEAN K-12 students rehearse their Shakespeare production, which is live for five dates this month at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Courtesy photo
Student Shakespeare production comes to Fairgrounds
Special to The Leader   The month will see more than two dozen Port Townsend students show off their dramatic talents, through a five-night presentation of William Shakespeare’s … more
Gage Pacifiera accepts the Port Townsend Main Street Program’s Volunteer of the Year award from Board President Nathan Barnett as PT Main Street Executive Director Mari Mullen looks on. Pacifiera was acknowledged for his dedication and commitment to the Soundcheck Arts Festival, which showcases local artists and helps supports Creative District efforts. Photo courtesy of Port Townsend Main Street
Main Street honors and appreciates their volunteers
Special to The Leader   The Port Townsend Main Street Program recently hosted its annual membership meeting and volunteer appreciation event, with 65 guests attending at Sterming Place … more
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
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
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