'A Taste of Celebration' Cookbook by Holland America Line Master Chef Rudi Sodamin Now Available in Bookstores

Holland America Line's Master Chef Rudi Sodamin has written his third cookbook, "A Taste of Celebration," which is now available for purchase in bookstores and aboard the line's ships. Â The new cookbook completes the Holland America Line Culinary Signature Collections cookbooks, published by Rizzoli.

Community News Briefs

"Let's Get the Spirit" - a pairing of wine and cheese, is the motto of the Clallam County Democratic Club meeting on Sept. 8. It will be an opportunity to meet candidates Larry Freedman, who is running for the prosecutors office, and John Miller, incumbent, who is running for re-election as the director of the Clallam County office of Community Development.

Needles in brief - a collection of area events.

NEEDLES - The Needles Regional Museum and Thrift Shop was set to open yesterday for the season across from the historic El Garces Train Depot and Santa Fe Park at 929 Front St.

Around Jonathan Street

Memorial Recreation Center concluded its summer program with a last splash at the pool.

REGION: Family, friends remember Shawn Muscat

Hundreds of mourners gathered Friday on the sun-soaked grass atLake Poway to remember Shawn Peter Muscat, a 27-year-old father oftwo, described by family members as "really good on a tractor andreally loving towards people."