Category Archives: Culture

Freddie Fest coming to Frederickson this Saturday, Oct 1

Posted on September 26, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith Reflecting the imagination and grit of the Frederickson-Clover Creek Community Council to create a free, fun-filled day for local families when circumstances dictate otherwise, the 1st Annual Freddie Fest will be held this Saturday at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Frederickson | 4 Comments

Gov Gregoire uninjured in car accident on I-5 as wind plays havoc on area roads

Posted on September 26, 2011 by brucesmith49

Governor Chris Gregoire was involved in a traffic accident this afternoon, but was not injured, the Washington State Patrol has announced.

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Nature, Politics | 1 Comment

Breaking news in the Powell case

Posted on September 22, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: The following press release from the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office has just been received by the Mountain News. It reveals that Steven Craig Powell has been charged with fourteen counts of child pornography and other crimes. Steven Powell … Continue reading →

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A deeper look at the South Hill – Graham homicide: a profile of Cori Lewis

Posted on September 22, 2011 by brucesmith49

Although the homicide of Cori Lewis has triggered an enormous interest in the life of her confessed murderer, Kelly Merz, very little is actually known about the deceased.

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Graham News, NTCC, South Hill, Spirituality | 1 Comment

The New Testament Christian Church of Graham: an overview

Posted on September 19, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith A look inside the “church behind the fence” Across a sloping field along the Orting-Kapowsin Highway in Graham sprawls the world headquarters of the New Testament Christian Churches of America, Inc. Embracing an old-fashioned style of religion … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Graham News, NTCC, Politics, South Hill, Spirituality | 49 Comments

Update on Lewis homicide: Shooter had strong ties to Graham

Posted on September 17, 2011 by brucesmith49

While very little information is known about Cori Lewis, the woman whose body was found last Monday buried in a shallow grave in Graham, more is known about her assailant, Kelly Merz and much of it is disturbing.

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Graham News, NTCC, South Hill | 21 Comments

Remembering 9-11 — Our stories

Posted on September 11, 2011 by brucesmith49

A few days ago, one of my cousins in New York City, Justin, sent me a photograph he had recently taken aboard a power boat sailing in New York Harbor. It featured an American flag fluttering over the stern, … Continue reading →

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Profile: The Acorn and Rose Puppet Theater and its founder Molly Piper

Posted on September 9, 2011 by brucesmith49

Molly Piper has worked as an artist and children’s author since the 1980’s, and in 2009 she created the Acorn & Rose Puppet Theater in Yelm. She has given shows and workshops for libraries, schools, museums and homes throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Business, Culture, Entertainment, Folk tales and stories, People Profiles, Remarkable men and women, Yelm News | 16 Comments

Permaculture explained to Graham Self-Reliant Community

Posted on September 8, 2011 by brucesmith49

Before a rapt audience of forty members of the Graham Self-Reliant Community this week, Sumner-based environmental activist Kelda Miller described the concept of permaculture – the notion of living in a healthy, sustainable manner.

Posted in Business, Culture, Environment, Graham News, Self Reliance, South Hill | 4 Comments

Graham News: Self-Reliant Community to meet; Graham man dies in SR 161 car crash

Posted on August 31, 2011 by brucesmith49

The ever-expanding Graham Self-Reliant Community will hold their monthly meeting on September 7 as concerns mount over developments in the world, such as continued economic unrest and high unemployment, but the G-SRC also has internal challenges.