Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner forever shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

(Written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 and performed below by Lucy Monroe in 1941)

During last week’s Sequim School Board meeting, directors and staff reviewed plans for reopening instruction next month amid uncertainties and concerns about the status of the virus.  Meeting remotely over the internet, they heard from two teachers who had submitted written comments during the public comment period, urging caution. School Board President Brandino Gibson read this comment from teacher Carol Harms.

GIBSON:  “Over one half of the teachers who responded to the Sequim Education Association survey preferred remote start over an in-school start. We know that under normal circumstances that every teacher would prefer to be in the classroom.  This indicates a serious concern among school staff regarding safety, and should be a series consideration to the school board.”

Sequim Middle School teacher Susan Dwyer, submitted these comments:

DWYER:  “The only way to guarantee student and staff safety is to be completely remote until the 5 criteria set by Superintendent Reykdal are achieved. Even one preventable death is a travesty and any COVID related complications would be asking too much of our community. It will be inconvenient. It will be difficult.  It will be tiresome. But it will be safety. I’ve taught for 34 years, 14 of those with the Sequim School District and I ask you to follow the well thought out criteria set by our state superintendent and keep our students and staff safe.”

Sequim Superintendent Dr. Rob Clark says the issue that scares him is Labor Day weekend.

CLARK:  “If you look around the country, when the spikes have come they’ve all – many of them – I don’t know about all of them. But many of them have happened after two weeks after the holiday. Memorial weekend. Fourth of July. We have Labor Day coming up here in approximately four weeks.”

The Board is scheduled to take a final vote on a reopening plan on August 17th.  Reopening options are posted on the Sequim School District website.

Two more positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Clallam County yesterday, bringing to 104 the number since March in the county. The newest cases are believed to have been contracted from family and friends from both in-county and out-of county sources. 

Even with the new cases, County Health Officer Dr. Allison Unthank says overall case rates seem to be moving toward a plateau. Clallam is about 30 cases per 100,000 people for the past two weeks.  She told the PDN “That’s good news.  We’re not continuing to skyrocket upwards. The next step is to actually turn those cases back downwards.”

I'll give it a 95.  It's got a great beat, and it is very easy to dance to.

In fact, if you are in the gunsights of a P-47, you literally MUST dance to it!

On Friday, May 8th, we celebrated the 75th anniversary of V-E Day!

That was the final Victory over the Nazi rule of Europe.

And yes,...we did it!

VERY talented duo!

They sing.

They dance.

They play the Ukulele and eat fresh pineapple!

Is there just no end to their entertainment value?

See below for a snippet of their hoofing-ability.

And much thanks to Dorothy for providing the guffaws!

T. REX sure does! See the video below:

(Can you name any of these moveez)?

Jamestown S’Klallam tribal officials unveiled their initial design concept for a planned medicine-assisted treatment – or MAT – clinic during an invitation-only gathering last Thursday.  The Peninsula Daily News says Tribal Chairman Ron Allen told the 200 or so supporters of the project that the clinic to help North Olympic Peninsula residents battle opioid addiction is moving forward.

Acknowledging there are people in the community who oppose the facility, he said “we firmly believe this project works.”  He said the MAT clinic is about healing, about getting people healthy again. As he spoke, dozens of people were staging a protest outside the tribe’s Jamestown Family Health Clinic where the presentation was being held.  

Tribal health services director Brent Simcosky said the tribe plans to file its application for the clinic with the City of Sequim next month. The preliminary design concept envisions a building expected to be 17,000 square feet.  The facility will be located on a 20 acre parcel purchased by the tribe in May of 2018 on South 9^th Avenue adjacent to Highway 101 near the Costco store in Sequim.  

The clinic has drawn the anger of a number of area residents, expressing concerns that such a facility would draw criminal activity to the area. Simcosky says tribal officials have addressed those concerns a number of times.  He said the tribe’s MAT application to the city will include a Community Response Plan to address community concerns such as safety. The project, says tribal chairman Ron Allen, “is about getting people healthy.”

Well...if you haven't, (as yet)...then keep reading.  All the way to the bottom.  (We'll have a short film and a quiz immediately afterwards).

As to the definition of "Tickety-Boo"...

We believe that Danny Kaye said it best.  On a Bicycle, no less!

See the video below and decide for yourself!

Then call us at 360-681-0000 and make a contribution that is nothing less than "Tickety-Boo"!

The Klallam word of the week is  "DOOR". 

In Partnership with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, KSQM brings you the Klallam Word of the Week.

“Word of the Week” is a short educational feature spotlighting a Klallam language word by pronunciation, definition and use.  Vocal talents provided by Mary Norton, Charlene Dick and Loni Greninger and Timothy O'Connell. 

Music performed by Jonah LittleSunday.

“Word of the Week” is heard on KSQM every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 12:30 and 5PM, and is made possible through the support of The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.

“Word of the Week” is also heard on KPTZ 91.9 FM every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:15PM. 

Visit their website: www.kptz.org.

Yep.  Betcha didn't know that Bugs Bunny was an honorary Marine. He was given the rank of honorary Marine master sergeant for his performance in "Super-Rabbit", (Warner Bros-1943). 

Actor and comedian Bob Hope, famous for his work with the USO, was named an honorary brigadier general of the Corps.

See the clip below and learn about some other famous Marines.

And by the way, Happy 246th Birthday, Marine...

"Sempre Fi" !