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In tribute to Father’s Day – a story about a stepfather’s love

by Bruce A. Smith   I hesitated at the curb, then stepped off.  For a moment I felt strange, standing on a spot of pavement I had been watching others walk on for the previous few hours.  Looking around, I … Continue reading

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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

Friday Night Funnies – “Nice Guys”

by Bruce A. Smith I didn’t see their arrival when the three Colorado cowboys entered the Steamboat Springs aprés-ski bar.  Nor did I hear my friend whisper, “Who let those damn cowboys in?”

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Identity of Eatonville man killed on Mt. Hwy released; cause of crash still a mystery

  The identity of the 57-year old Eatonville man who died on Mountain Highway Thursday when his Ford pick-up crashed into a utility pole at about 255th St, has been made public; his name is Ronald E. Herron.

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Another car accident on local highways; crash on Mountain Hwy claims life of Eatonville man

  Editor’s Note:  For the second time this week, Officer Guy Gill of the Washington State Patrol has announced a serious automotive accident on the highways of southern Pierce County.  Unlike the one yesterday on SR 507 in McKenna, this crash was … Continue reading

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Head-on collision injures two on SR 507 near McKenna

  Washington State Patrol public information officer Guy Gill sent the Mountain News the following press release and photo concerning a very serious car crash on SR 507 between McKenna and Roy Wednesday afternoon:

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Mother Earth News Fair in Puyallup a big success

  The Mother Earth News Fair, held at the Puyallup Fair grounds on June 4-5, was a huge success according to most vendors and attendees.

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2nd LD Democrats hold fundraising picnic at Spanaway Lake

  Under cloudy skies struggling to let some summer sun shine forth, the 2nd Legislative District Democrats met in Spanaway on Saturday to feast on grilled salmon, talk politics, and raise some cash for organizational expenses.

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County re-districting bodes well for Graham, Frederickson and Spanaway

  Pierce County is undergoing a reconfiguration of its seven council district boundaries due to changes in population, and the proposed changes – if approved by the current County Council – will strengthen the political voice of Graham, Frederickson, and … Continue reading

Posted in Bethel News, Eatonville News, Frederickson, Graham News, Orting, Parkland, Politics, Roy News, South Hill, Spanaway | 7 Comments

Founder of Tea Party speaks to Republicans in Parkland

  Keli Carender, the young Seattle woman widely acknowledged as the founder of the Tea Party movement, spoke to about 30 members of the 2nd LD – 29th LD Republican Club last week in Parkland.

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