Category Archives: Culture

Jimi gets 61 years

Posted on August 11, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Olujimi “Jimi” Blakeney, 26, last week received the maximum sentence of sixty-one years and five months for his drive-by shooting in July 2010 that killed Lisa Melancon.

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Politics | 16 Comments

Eatonville Arts Festival a pastoral treasure

Posted on August 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

The 34th Annual Eatonville Arts Festival is in full swing this weekend, delighting artisans and visitors alike with its high-quality artistry held in the pastoral setting of Glacier View Park.

Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Entertainment, Events | 3 Comments

Recent drownings are tragic reminders about the importance of water safety – free use of life jackets available

Posted on August 4, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: The Mountain News received this press release about summer safety from the Washington State Department of Health today, and two  facts jumped out that make this compelling information. 

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Environment, Frederickson, Parkland, Spanaway | 1 Comment

Man repays favor to Washington State Patrol after 35 years

Posted on August 2, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Editor’s Note:  This press release has just come to the Mountain News from Guy Gill, the public information officer for the Washington State Patrol.  Trooper Gill thought we would like to hear some “good news” from his department, and … Continue reading →

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Column by Paula Morris – Paving Paradise

Posted on July 29, 2011 by brucesmith49

By Paula Morris What if I told you that they were going to pave Paradise and put up a parking lot?  No, not the Paradise in the Joni Mitchell song and not the Paradise of the Bible, but the Paradise … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Environment, Nature, Paula Morris, Politics | 4 Comments

Profile: Jan LeBaron – proprietress of the Healthy Harvest

Posted on July 28, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  I have just been informed this evening, Monday, September 19, 2011, that Jan LeBaron passed away this morning due to complications encountered during surgery. My sincere condolences to her family and to all those that were inspired by … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Graham News, Nature, People Profiles, Recipes, Self Reliance | 6 Comments

3rd Annual Eatonville Garden Tour glistens in summer sun

Posted on July 23, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Under gorgeous summer skies, the 3rd Annual Eatonville Garden Tour displayed some of the finest flower, vegetable and landscaping gardens in the Pacific Northwest, with visitors coming from as far away as Tacoma, Lake Tapps and Olympia.

Posted in Business, Culture, Eatonville News, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Nature, Self Reliance, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Remembering Jimi

Posted on July 21, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  I just received a press release from the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office today announcing the conviction of Olujimi Awbah Blakeney in the shooting death of Lisa Melancon, the well-liked Tacoma city employee who was killed on her … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Cops and courts, Culture, Graham News, Spanaway | 10 Comments

Fifth Annual Graham Jam delivers family fun – and a message

Posted on July 16, 2011 by brucesmith49

  After dodging an early morning deluge this Saturday, Graham Jam, the annual mid-summer romp at Frontier Park unfolded under pleasant, sunny summer skies.

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Court postpones sentence review in Darlene Wilson horse abuse case

Posted on July 15, 2011 by brucesmith49

  The saga of Darlene Wilson – and the fate of her abused horses – continued today in District Court as she appeared for the 90-day court review of her compliance with sentencing.

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