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Graham’s EXPO 2011 a sweet success

Posted on March 5, 2011 by brucesmith49

     The 8th annual Graham EXPO was a stellar success, with a well-attended festival Saturday that showcased many solid performances from local musicians, along with high-quality art from south Pierce County artists and artisans.

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“I Shall Not Hate” – a book review

Posted on March 3, 2011 by brucesmith49

A book review by Judy Spiers: “I Shall Not Hate – A Gaza Doctor’s Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity”    by Izzeldin Abuelaish Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian obstetrician who, despite witnessing the death of his three daughters … Continue reading →

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Graham Fire honors its hero – Aaron Tang

Posted on March 1, 2011 by brucesmith49

  The Graham Fire and Rescue Department lauded one of its own Monday evening when it bestowed its highest award, the Medal of Honor, to fire fighter Aaron Tang for his bravery in rescuing a wheelchair-bound woman from her burning home … Continue reading →

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The Oscars – a commentary

Posted on February 27, 2011 by brucesmith49

  For reasons I don’t fully understand, I’m drawn to watch the Academy Awards show tonight.  Perhaps it is a combination of factors – one, I don’t have a TV so I tend to watch a lot of movies.  But … Continue reading →

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Snow and Sun reveal the Mountain in its full glory

Posted on February 26, 2011 by brucesmith49

  The sun and clear skies that thawed-out the frozen slush on our roads Friday, also brought out the splendor of Mount Rainier.  About a foot of snow now graces the lower elevations of Mt. Rainier National Park, creating superb … Continue reading →

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Record cold turns roads treacherous

Posted on February 25, 2011 by brucesmith49

  A record-setting cold has turned two day’s worth of snow and slush on our roadways into dangerous slabs of ice.   Olympia Airport recorded a record-low of 8 degrees at 6:54 am on Friday morning.  The previous low had been … Continue reading →

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Snow blankets area

Posted on February 24, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Maybe the snow stuck to the road in your neighborhood, or maybe it didn’t – or most likely it did both – but where ever you live the Great White Stillness probably descended upon you over the past two … Continue reading →

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Roy group looking for increased police protection

Posted on February 23, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Lynn Brewer, a community activist from the Roy area, has announced several pieces of action by her group, the Roy Watch Dogs, that show some promise in gaining increased police protection for the troubled neighborhoods of rural southwest Pierce … Continue reading →

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Kucinich speaks at Peace Rally in Olympia

Posted on February 23, 2011 by brucesmith49

  US Congressman Dennis Kucinich spoke before 800 enthusiastic supporters – and hundreds more standing outside in the streets – Monday, at the Capitol Theater in Olympia.  Kucinich was the featured speaker at a Peace Rally sponsored by the Olympia … Continue reading →

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Beautiful music scheduled for Bethel

Posted on February 23, 2011 by brucesmith49

  As the Graham reporter for the Eatonville Dispatch I learned that the music programs in the Bethel School District, particularly at Graham-Kapowsin High School and Frontier Junior High, are superb.  Many concerts that I heard were at professional levels, and I … Continue reading →

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