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Garden Plants Available:  Florence Bucierka’s garden is overflowing.  Perennials, bulbs and corms available. Ready to be dug up by you.  E-mail her at florenceb@wavecable.com to discuss and/or arrange a mutually convenient time to gather plants.

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION 

Submitted by Dani Casey
4-27-2026

If you are exploring end-of-life options, you might consider Earth Funeral, a Washington-based provider headquartered in Auburn.

They offer a process called natural organic reduction (often referred to as human composting). After death, the body is respectfully transported to their facility and placed in a vessel with organic materials such as plant matter. Over the course of several weeks, this process transforms the body into nutrient-rich soil.

Families have the option to receive a portion of this soil to use in gardens or for planting, while the remainder can be donated to conservation efforts, including reforestation projects in areas like Olympic National Forest.

Many people are drawn to this approach because it avoids embalming chemicals and reduces impacts on land, air, and water, while supporting the regeneration of new life.

Earth Funeral also offers informational seminars online throughout the year. Those who have attended often find them clear, helpful, and thoughtfully organized, and the staff are frequently described as compassionate and supportive.

For more information, you can contact them at 1-253-802-8299.

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NON-OUUF SPONSORED EVENTS; MEMBER INVITATIONS TO SHARE PERSNAL EVENTS 

From time to time, OUUF members host activities, gatherings, or celebrations that are not sponsored by the Fellowship but may be of interest to friends and members. These personal invitations are shared here as a courtesy to help connect our community.

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RE-HOME ITEMS

Do you have items in your home that are taking up space and gathering dust, because you no longer use them? Re-home them to someone who can use them. Send your name, the name of the item, and your contact information to Dianne Whitaker and Dianne will submit the items to the Weekly Newsletter each Monday. Contact DianneWhit@aol.com.

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OUUF TRADE REFERALS

A list of contractor and handyperson referrals (for hire only – not volunteer).

Trade Referrals 10-10-2025_

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LOST and FOUND

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