Category Archives: Business

Mother Earth Farm in Orting prepares for spring planting with draft horse plowing

Posted on March 21, 2012 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News What is one of the first steps required to get 150,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce to local food banks? Plowing the soil, of course!

Posted in Business, Culture, Environment, Events, Orting | 1 Comment

Mountain Community Co-Op celebrates 7th anniversary, and looks to the future

Posted on February 3, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith Shoppers this week at the Mountain Community Co-op in Eatonville were treated to a little extra gaiety from the volunteers and staff. “Happy Birthday,” one volunteer shouted out to me as I walked into the cozy little … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Eatonville News, Politics, Self Reliance | 3 Comments

Calling all Chocoholics! – Orting to host 1st annual “Chocolate Stroll”

Posted on January 26, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith Orting will certainly be the place to satisfy your chocolate cravings at the first annual Orting Chocolate Stroll, scheduled for Saturday, February 11, from noon until 3 pm, and from all accounts it sounds like it … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Orting | 3 Comments

DB Cooper – Boeing clams up on employment record of skyjacking suspect

Posted on December 15, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith Boeing seems to be pulling the curtains closed over Dewey Max Cooper’s employment record at the aircraft manufacturer. Dewey Cooper is reportedly an accomplice in the 40-year old DB Cooper skyjacking case, as announced by his … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, DB Cooper | 10 Comments

Profile: Gloria Peach, hypnotherapist and hand-writing analyst

Posted on December 5, 2011 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith One of the advantages of advanced age is that one has had the time to experience many aspects of life – multiple careers, marriage, motherhood and a spiritual quest.

Posted in Business, People Profiles, Remarkable men and women, Yelm News | 4 Comments

After the Occupation, what? – A road map for change

Posted on November 21, 2011 by brucesmith49

An Op-Ed piece by Bruce A. Smith Although the Occupy Tacoma protesters are currently ensconced in their encampments, the critical question remains: When they decide to move, in what direction should they go? How can we actually create the change … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Events, Politics | 12 Comments

Day Three of the “Open Studio Tour” art extravaganza

Posted on November 10, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Judy Spiers Our first stop on Day Three of the Pierce County Open Studio Tour was at oil painting artist, Linda Jacobus. On our way, I told Mark – my husband and chauffer – that I had a hunch … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Events, Judy Spiers, Puyallup | 10 Comments

The Graham Self-Reliant Community discusses “Slow Money” and agricultural financing

Posted on November 8, 2011 by brucesmith49

The Graham Self-Reliant community delved into an exciting new topic at last week’s monthly meeting by inviting Tim Crosby, the director of Slow Money North West, to speak about his organization’s efforts to assist small and mid-sized farms in … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Environment, Graham News, Nature, Orting | 2 Comments

Artist’s Open Studio Tour this weekend features artists from Graham, Eatonville and Puyallup

Posted on October 31, 2011 by brucesmith49

By Judy Spiers At this time each year, we have in south Pierce County a wealth of amazingly talented artists who provide opportunity for the public to visit and see them work right in their own studios. … Continue reading →