Category Archives: Culture

Judy Spiers: On the road of Day One of the Open Studio Tour

Posted on November 4, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Camera, tablet, pencils and a full tank of gas and my husband Mark and I were off to the Open Studio Tour of Pierce County.  We decided to follow the directions mapped out in the brochure and see how well they … Continue reading →

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Eatonville hosts arts tour, crafts bazaar and wine festival this weekend

Posted on November 3, 2011 by brucesmith49

  As the hard frosts of fall come roaring into south Pierce County, area residents are also basking in the glow of a cornucopia of art festivals, wine tastings and crafts fairs this weekend.

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Artist’s Open Studio Tour this weekend features artists from Graham, Eatonville and Puyallup

Posted on October 31, 2011 by brucesmith49

  By Judy Spiers                                                                                     At this time each year, we have in south Pierce County a wealth of amazingly talented artists who provide opportunity for the public to visit and see them work right in their own studios.  … Continue reading →

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The Men of Honor of Unity House – Chapter Two

Posted on October 30, 2011 by brucesmith49

 The following is an excerpt from the novel, The Men of Honor of Unity House, and it is based upon my experiences working with foster care kids in a residential facility.  To access all the excepts, click on “Categories” in … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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