GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Scott Sticha, who formerly worked at Olympic National Park, will retire Jan. 2 from his post as the chief of interpretation and partnerships at Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.
His National Park Service career began as a volunteer at ONP and spanned 31 years.
He also worked at Fort Bowie National Historic Site in Arizona, the Florida Keys and Biscayne National Park, California’s Kings Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah.
“What a long, strange and wonderful trip it has been, and it has truly been my pleasure and privilege to live and work in some of the most interesting and unique places in this country,” Sticha said.
“Thanks to all I have worked with for some really great memories.”
Store closes briefly
PORT ANGELES — Iron Apparel, 123 E. First St., is closed temporarily until Friday.
Its hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from noon to 8 p.m. Fridays through Saturdays. It is closed Sundays.
For more information, phone 360-452-1919.
Sequim spa moving
SEQUIM — Lavish Day Spa is relocating to 115 N. Sequim Ave. (formerly the Sequim Spice and Tea Shop next to Hurricane Coffee) as of Jan. 5.
The spa has outgrown its current space located within the Sequim Gym. It is still operating at its current space during the transition.
Gift certificate-holders will be able to redeem them at the current location until Dec. 30 and at the newly renovated location next year.
In the course of the spa’s first year of operation, it has expanded its services to include microdermabrasion services, cupping therapy and hot stone massage.
A full list of services and more information can be found at www.lavishinsequim.com.
Sample pet food
SEQUIM — Best Friend Nutrition, 680 W. Washington St., Suite B-102, will host a demo party for KLN-brand foods for dogs and cats from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Regional Manager Kelly Dietz will share samples of Nutrisource, PureVita and Natural Planet Organics foods along with coupons, discounts and a door prize.
Holiday treats for dogs and humans also will be included.
For more information, phone 360-681-8458 or email hope@bestfriendnutrition.com.
Realtors recognized
PORT ANGELES — Under the direction of Master of Ceremonies Brent Powell, the Port Angeles Association of Realtors recently held its annual officer installation and awards banquet at the Red Lion Hotel, during which the group’s newly elected officers were sworn in to office by U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor.
Kilmer, whose congressional district includes the North Olympic Peninsula, administered the oath of office to state Director Glenn Franko, Treasurer-Elect Linda Kepler, state Director Dick Pilling, local Director Amy Powell, Treasurer Brooke Nelson and Past President Patti Morris.
Realtors singled out for special recognition were Patti Morris, Realtor of the Year; Jennifer Felton, Joe Melton Spirit Award; Magan Waldron, Community Service Award; Britney Martin and Linda Kepler, Rookie(s) of the Year; Dick Pilling, Realtor Achievement; Cherry Creek Mortgage, Affiliate of the Year; and Debbi Szabo, President’s Award.
Officers and recipients of the awards were recognized for taking “a leading role in building a thriving community through active involvement in public policy and civic engagement.”
PA KOA honored
PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Peninsula/Port Angeles KOA Campground, 80 O’Brien Road, was honored at the recent Kampgrounds of America International Convention in Charleston, S.C.
The campground, owned and operated by Martin and Lalana Adickes, was one of two “most improved” campgrounds in the area-of-service scores received from guests staying at the campground.
The other campground recognized was the Tulsa/Will Rogers Downs KOA in Oklahoma.
“We had two very different campground operations with one very same result,” KOA Senior Vice President Jef Sutherland said.
“They both increased the service to their guests through hard work. They have taken a very low guest ‘Net Promoter Score’ and raised it substantially to a level that warrants this and other awards.”
For more information, phone the campground at 360-457-5916.
Lavender association gives
SEQUIM — The Sequim Lavender Growers Association, which produces and manages the annual Sequim Lavender Festival, this holiday season picked Toys for Tots and the Sequim Food Bank for its 12th annual Holiday Bazaar Raffle.
Tickets could be purchased for $1, or participants could bring a food item or toy for a raffle ticket.
Eight baskets filled with products from SLGA members, a doll and a fully decorated tree were raffled off Nov. 29.
The association gave each organization a check for $500, as well as toys and food collected during the two-day event.
Dealership raises $6,000 for school
PORT ANGELES — Price Ford Lincoln of Port Angeles recently conducted its annual “Drive One 4 UR School” fundraiser for Port Angeles High School.
The event raised $6,000, which will go to the high school’s choir program directed by Jolene Gailey.
Joel Elliot, sales manager and event coordinator for Price Ford, said a record number of people, 384, came out to take a new Ford or Lincoln for a test-drive.
He noted that the auto dealership has raised more than $42,000 for Port Angeles and Sequim schools through the Drive One 4 UR School campaigns.
KONP talk guests
PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1:05 p.m. to 2 p.m. local talk show segment on KONP radio, at 1450 AM, 101.7 FM and www.konp.com on the Internet outside the Port Angeles area.
Station General Manager Todd Ortloff hosts the Monday through Thursday segments.
This week’s scheduled lineup:
■ Monday: To be announced.
■ Tuesday: Port Angeles School District.
■ Wednesday: Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce report with outgoing chamber President Todd Ortloff, new President Jim Moran and Executive Director Russ Veneema.
■ Thursday: Clallam County commissioners.
