Author Archives: brucesmith49

Frederickson fete helps build Cross Park

Posted on October 29, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Nearly 200 Frederickson residents flocked to the Sportsmen Club on Canyon Road on Saturday October 22 for an elegant, catered dinner and live auction fundraiser to support the development of the County’s latest recreational project:  the Stan and Joan … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Frederickson | 2 Comments

The Men of Honor of Unity House – Chapter One

Posted on October 28, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  The following story is an excerpt from the novel, The Men of Honor of Unity House, and is based upon my experiences working with foster kids.  Day One, 9:58 a.m.  First came The Flash, a luminous glow so … Continue reading →

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Brandon is looking for his mom and brother

Posted on October 28, 2011 by brucesmith49

  For the past eight years I have received a phone call every month or so from Brandon.  The calls come in “collect” via the auspices of an organization called Zeroplus Dialing, Inc., and they are timed at ten minutes … Continue reading →

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Judy Spiers’ column: Writers’ Salon on Sunday

Posted on October 27, 2011 by brucesmith49

By Judy Spiers                                                                                     This Sunday there will be a free writers’ event called Current Publishing Trends this Fall to help emerging authors learn firsthand the tricks and traps lying in the world of commercial book publishing. 

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Bev’s recipes: Sauerkraut with pork

Posted on October 26, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  Orting resident Beverly Marshall is an award-winning cook and baker, with accolades ranging from national recognition by Betty Crocker to honors gained in regional competitions.  She has also published a book of recipes, and from time-to-time she shares … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Orting, Recipes | 5 Comments

DB Cooper case heats up again with controversy over parachutes

Posted on October 25, 2011 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith  The investigation of DB Cooper, the famed skyjacker who disappeared into the night skies of November 24, 1971 by parachuting from his Northwest Orient flight with two-hundred grand strapped to his body, has a new mystery – … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, DB Cooper | 17 Comments

Judy Spiers’ column: Occupy Wall Street – Cut, Spend and Educate

Posted on October 24, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Occupy Wall Street participants appear to be clear on what they don’t want – things like theft, greed and corruption.  Protesters stand to accomplish something substantive by coming together to share ideas, negotiate and forward solutions. 

Posted in Culture, Events, Judy Spiers, Politics | 11 Comments

Profile: Edwin Ravina, Master of Tai Chi

Posted on October 23, 2011 by brucesmith49

  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.

Posted in Culture, People Profiles | 9 Comments

Paula Morris’ Column: Occupy Puyallup

Posted on October 20, 2011 by brucesmith49

October 20, 2011 By:  Paula Morris  The group “Occupy Together” http://www.occupytogether.org, in support of “Occupy Wall Street,” has now occupied Puyallup. 

Posted in Business, Cops and courts, Culture, Events, Paula Morris, Puyallup | 10 Comments

Trip to Paradise

Posted on October 18, 2011 by brucesmith49

  A pair of the founding pillars of the Mountain News – Anuttama and Billy Budd – have left the area, but they have taken us in their hearts and have sent these recent pictures of a day trip to the Mountain … Continue reading →

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