Category Archives: People Profiles

NPS Ranger – with ties to Margaret Anderson – becomes agency whistleblower, writes book

  By Bruce A. Smith  Rob Danno, the former Chief Ranger at Bryce Canyon National Park who gave Margaret Anderson her first ranger job in the National Park Service, has written an account of his whistle blowing activities within the … Continue reading

Posted in Book reviews, Cops and courts, Culture, Environment, Mount Rainier, Nature, People Profiles, Remarkable men and women | 8 Comments

The Hunt for DB Cooper – A basket of cheer for Sheridan

by Bruce A. Smith  I found Sheridan Peterson, sort of, but he defintely got his basket of cheer.

Posted in Culture, DB Cooper, People Profiles, Remarkable men and women, Spirituality | 4 Comments

Profile: Anthony Latoski and his efforts to heal a heart attack with focused thought

by Bruce A. Smith  In March 2006, Yelm resident Anthony Latoski suffered a heart attack.  He was 42 years old.

Posted in Culture, People Profiles, Remarkable men and women, Science and Technology, Self Reliance, Spirituality, Yelm News | 3 Comments

Profile: Eldora Sloan and her Readers are Succeeders program

By Judy Spiers The bell rang and school was out at Graham Elementary when I recently visited Portable 5 to check on the progress of the Readers Are Succeeders after-school program, conducted by Eldora Sloan and a number of enthusiastic … Continue reading

Posted in Bethel News, Culture, Graham News, Judy Spiers, People Profiles, Remarkable men and women | 8 Comments

Profile: Gloria Peach, hypnotherapist and hand-writing analyst

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

Orting volunteers step-up to feed the hungry

  Orting: The best volunteer community I have ever known By Pat Wilson I have lived in a great many places throughout my life (70+ years) and seen a lot of people who give their all for their community, but … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Events, Orting, People Profiles, Recipes, Self Reliance | 4 Comments

Profile: Edwin Ravina, Master of Tai Chi

  Residents of southern Pierce County are blessed to have Edwin Ravina, one of the masters of the venerable art of Tai Chi, offering classes in our area.

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Profile: The Acorn and Rose Puppet Theater and its founder Molly Piper

  Molly Piper has worked as an artist and children’s author since the 1980’s, and in 2009 she created the Acorn & Rose Puppet Theater in Yelm.  She has given shows and workshops for libraries, schools, museums and homes throughout … Continue reading

Posted in Bethel News, Business, Culture, Entertainment, Folk tales and stories, People Profiles, Remarkable men and women, Yelm News | 16 Comments

Profile: Jan LeBaron – proprietress of the Healthy Harvest

Editor’s Note:  I have just been informed this evening, Monday, September 19, 2011, that Jan LeBaron passed away this morning due to complications encountered during surgery. My sincere condolences to her family and to all those that were inspired by … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Graham News, Nature, People Profiles, Recipes, Self Reliance | 5 Comments

A one-woman animal sanctuary – the Deer Haven Ranch story

  Over the past several years, there have been many proposed systems of caring for unwanted and abused animals, especially horses, in Pierce County.  A slew of controversial and problematic efforts were put forth by private rescue organizations, such as … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Environment, Nature, People Profiles, Pets and livestock, Remarkable men and women | 3 Comments