Roaring to 60 Three cheers for Sequim crew
In this issue
Lions celebrate serving Sequim
A-12
B-5
SEQUIM GAZETTE Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015
www
Sequim’s Hometown Newspaper
com
75 CENTS
Vol. 42, Number 38
School advocates eye bond support as district sets forums Superintendent talks immediate needs by ALANA LINDEROTH Sequim Gazette
On track to propose a multimillion dollar construction bond to benefit the Sequim School District in November, district officials and
advocates with Citizens for Sequim Schools are reaching to out expose voters to the reasoning behind the $49.3 million request. Despite the failure of two previous bond measures since April 2014, in early August the Sequim
School District Board of Direcbut still fell short of tors — president Bev Horan, vice the 60 percent super president Heather Jeffers, Michael majority needed to Howe and Walter Johnson — opted pass. to pursue a slightly reduced bond This time around request; board director John Bridge “it’s going to pass,” was absent. Gary Neal, Sequim NEAL The last bond proposal in FebruSchool District suary for $49.5 million received more perintendent, said. “I guarantee it.” than 57 percent supportive votes, Consistent with the nature of
learning and the evolving world – in the field of education “there is no finish line,” Neal said. Thus, the ability to transition and meet the needs associated to change among education and technology is one force driving the need for a bond. “When technology moves so fast, we need to have the flexibility to
See BOND, A-8
We’ve got Sunshine (back) Veterinary officials warn of salmon poisoning disease, a potentially deadly illness specific to canines caused by a microorganism dogs can contract while consuming raw anadromous fish. Sequim Gazette photo by Alana Linderoth
Spawning salmon pose potential dog illness Owners advised to keep dogs on leash Dianne and Allen Drake plan to reopen the Sunshine Cafe at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, three months after they began replacing their cooking area’s hood and fire suppression system due to new fire code regulations. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash
Sequim downtown Cafe reopens with new kitchen by MATTHEW NASH Sequim Gazette
After a three-month layoff, the Sunshine Cafe, 135 W. Washington St., serves its classic breakfasts and burgers once again starting Friday morning. Owners Allen and Dianne Drake reopen from
7 a.m.-3 p.m. three months to the day that they received a notice from the City of Sequim that code violations from their grill’s hood and fire suppression system were deemed dangerous and could not be operated until they were replaced. Allen, who has worked almost daily on repairs, said they are eager to get back in the kitchen.
“This is what we do,” he said. “Cooking in the kitchen and serving people is what it’s all about. It’s a good feeling to see steam rising up over the plate as they get into it.” The closure followed a recent effort from the City of Sequim and Clallam County Fire District 3, with whom the city contracts services, to increase inspections.
See SUNSHINE, A-2
Walk to cure Alzheimer’s at fourth annual Sequim event by ALANA LINDEROTH
Carrying “Promise Garden” flowers of four different colors to represent the varying connections to Alzheimer’s disease, 215 walkers participated in last year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s North Olympic Peninsula walk, raising more than $38,000. Sequim Gazette file photo by Alana Linderoth
Sequim Gazette
An often isolating disease is being pulled from the shadows and into the light on Saturday, Sept. 26, as hundreds of individuals gather in support of the Alzheimer’s Association. “This is one of the most horrific diseases because it robs us of our minds,” Sherry Niermann said. “When we lose our memory and our stories — we don’t know who we are anymore.”
See WALK, A-9
by ALANA LINDEROTH Sequim Gazette
A potentially deadly risk to dogs is on the rise as salmon end their journey to spawn up local waterways. The disease specific to canines is known as “salmon poisoning disease” and can occur if a dog consumes an infected raw salmon or other species of anadromous fish. “Salmon poisoning disease is a serious and often fatal disease of dogs, coyotes and foxes of the Pacific Northwest,” Emily Fecso, veterinary assistant at Olympic Veterinary Clinic, said. Although the disease is more closely associated with slow moving rivers and streams, local veterinary clinics “absolutely get cases around here and it’s something to be aware of,” Fecso said. The disease, unique to areas stretching from northern California to British Columbia, derives from a microorganism called Neorickettsia helminthoeca, Fecso said. The microorganism is the disease agent that lives in parasitic flatworms known as flukes.
See ILLNESS, A-9
Sports B-5 • Schools B-8 • Arts & Entertainment B-1 • Opinion A-10 • Obituaries A-12 • Classifieds C-1 • Crossword Section C
weather outlook: THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
▲65 ▼50
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
▲62 ▼46
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
▲62 ▼46
The 2015 Volkswagen
Golf SportWagen
1.9
% APR
For Up To 72 Months* OFFER ENDS 9/30/2015
*APR offer good on new 2015 Golf SportWagen models. Example: For 1.9% APR, monthly payment for every $1,000 you finance for 72 months is $14.71. APR offered to highly qualified customers On Approved Credit by Volkswagen Credit. Down payment may be required. Not all customers will qualify for lowest rate. See Wilder Volkswagen for details. 53 Jetta Way, Port Angeles 1-800-927-9395 • 360-452-9268
591375627
WILDER VOLKSWAGEN You Can Count On Us!