Category Archives: Culture

Lakewood cop arrested for stealing from memorial fund for slain police officers

Posted on February 8, 2012 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News Editor’s Note:  The Mountain News received the following press release today from the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office describing the theft of funds from a memorial fund established to care for the children and families of … Continue reading →

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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

Big crowd enjoys Sprinker ice rink’s opening day

Posted on January 30, 2012 by brucesmith49

 Special to the Mountain News More than 400 skaters of all ages and abilities tried out Sprinker Recreation Center’s new-and-improved ice rink on Jan. 28, which opened to the public after an eight-month renovation.

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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 →

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Snowshoer missing at Paradise; area closed to visitors due to ongoing search effort

Posted on January 15, 2012 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News Yong Chun Kim, a 66 year-old Tacoma man, has gone missing this weekend while snowshoeing on Mount Rainier in the Paradise area, Lee Taylor, Chief of Interpretative Services at Mount Rainier National Park announced today.  … Continue reading →

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Entrance fee waived this weekend at Mount Rainier National Park

Posted on January 13, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  As part of a nationwide program of periodically waiving entrance fees at national parks, Mount Rainier National Park will be free to all this weekend, the three days of the Martin Luther King holiday weekend.

Posted in Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Mount Rainier, Nature | 3 Comments

Thousands honor NPS Ranger Margaret Anderson with a formal law enforcement funeral

Posted on January 11, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  As befitting her status as a licensed police officer, Ranger Margaret Anderson received a stately and precise funerary service on Tuesday, January 10.  Held at Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland, the memorial was attended by dozens of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Eatonville News, Mount Rainier, Parkland, Spanaway | 4 Comments

Candlelight Vigil draws hundreds in Eatonville to honor NPS Ranger Margaret Anderson

Posted on January 8, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  On a little hill east of Eatonville and silhouetted by a rosy sunset on a crystal-clear evening, hundreds gathered Sunday, January 8 to light candles and honor fallen Mount Rainier Ranger Margaret Anderson.

Posted in Ashford, Cops and courts, Culture, Eatonville News, Events, Mount Rainier | 2 Comments

Mount Rainier National Park staff and locals grieve for slain Ranger

Posted on January 8, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  A press conference held in Ashford, Thursday, January 5, to discuss Mount Rainier National Park’s response to the fatal shooting of NPS Ranger Margaret Anderson on January 1, revealed the profound depth of grief caused by … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 7, 2012 by brucesmith49

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 | 8 Comments