By Olympia Franklin, Vital Roots Booth Services The benefits of midwifery care include safety and continuity of care. Midwives view pregnancy and childbirth as normal biological events. Training programs vary, but most certified midwives are knowledgeable in human reproduction, anatomy and physiology, fetal development, prenatal care, use of diagnostic testing, risk assessment in pregnancy, management of normal labor, emergency techniques, newborn assessment, use of medications, and birth   Full Story

Longtime local resident, Evelyn Rusk (shown here on her 98th birthday) celebrated her 100th birthday on March 8. Evelyn lives in Patterson, Calif., now, near family members. She would be delighted to have cards from her friends, especially if you can send a picture of yourself and write a brief story of some experience you shared with her.   Full Story

Shelter Cove’s Chapel-By-The-Sea welcomes its new Pastor, Bruce Willis, pictured here with his wife Joyce. Both are lifelong residents of Southern Humboldt. Rev. Willis has previously been a pastor, an evangelist, and a missionary.   Full Story

Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice announced it will present a series of four monthly caregiving workshops, beginning Saturday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hospice building in Garberville.   Full Story

Happy birthday this week to: Meghan Rotbergs, Cody Swithenbank, George Bushnell, Wade Smith (Mar. 9); Kenzy Harrison, Zaine Moore (Mar. 10); Tracy Hostetter, Tim Cory, Janice Zaugg, Corey Smith (Mar. 11); Lisa Cyrek (Mar.   Full Story

Scott “Q” Marcus At the local coffee house-slash-bakery, father and toddler daughter enter. Taking a break from my warmed over cup o’ Joe and perusal of the newspaper, I observe as the scene unfolds.   Full Story

Standing Wave offers a discussion about practical life tools that will help find a different perspective about the challenges life brings and allow more love into your ordinary, every day life. “Tools for Enlightened Living” is a six-week series beginning Monday, March 8.   Full Story

By Scott “Q” Marcus They say, “Eat less and exercise more; the weight will practically fall off.” They also say, “getting started is the hardest part.” Of course, garrulous as They are, They make sure to point out you shouldn’t have waited so long before taking care of yourself.   Full Story

Last September, local midwife Avi Livingstone died suddenly in a single-car motor vehicle accident. Her death left a void in the hearts of family and friends, but also in the midwifery community. As a licensed midwife, she provided prenatal care and delivery services for women and families in our community.   Full Story

Happy birthday this week to: Westley Drewry (Mar. 2); Sabrina Miclette, Richard Gienger (Mar. 3); Ted Madsen, Tina Byerley, Jeffrey Miller, Laurie Barnes Moulton (Mar. 4); Darren Olsen, Peter Miclette Jr.   Full Story