Category Archives: Culture

Harriott Balmer honored for scholarship work in Bethel

Posted on May 14, 2011 by brucesmith49

Kapowsin resident, Harriott Balmer, was honored this week by the Northwest Regional Chapter of Dollars for Scholars for her three decades of effort raising scholarship monies for college-bound students from the Bethel School District.

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Mother’s Day Tea and Jewelry, Feathers and Cats

Posted on May 13, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Judy Spiers Mother’s Day came a day early this year – Saturday – for those who attended Karen Lucas’ annual Mother’s Day Tea at the Gallery on the Hill, in Graham.

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Reflections on Mother’s Day – “Connections”

Posted on May 12, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Paula Morris Connections I have been reflecting lately on how it came to be that “relationships” have been supplanted in our psyche by “things.”

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Celebrating Mother’s Day with a story – The Ghost of Frenchtown Creek

Posted on May 8, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: Of all the stories I have told, my mom says this is her favorite. So, as a kind of tribute to her, Olveria Frances Smith, I’d like to share The Ghost of Frenchtown Creek with Mountain News readers. The … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Mother’s Day Weekend

Posted on May 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

A variety of pastoral places suitable for a Mother’s Day Weekend stroll or visit exist in our area, most notably Chase Gardens, Old Goat Farm and Nursery, and a relative newcomer – the Mother’s Day Tea on the top of Graham … Continue reading →

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Nature grows organic – taking a tour of an organic vegetable farm in Eatonville

Posted on May 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

By Judy Spiers Two years ago, Requel and Bob Roos started Organic by Nature Farm and Garden, a six-acre parcel in Eatonville where they sell heirloom plants, seeds and fresh organic produce. For now, most of their crops are … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Nature, People Profiles, Self Reliance | 3 Comments

Rebuild of Sprinker ice rink receives praise from professional skaters and public

Posted on May 4, 2011 by brucesmith49

The proposed $6.1 million rebuild of the ice rink at Sprinker Recreation Center in Spanaway is receiving enthusiastic support from the ice skating community, including several local professionals who use it as a training facility.

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Puyallup Aglow a place of comfort and fellowship

Posted on May 3, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bev Marshall, Orting correspondent to the Mountain News Women, and some men, too, come to Puyallup Aglow meetings from areas beyond the city boundary, such as Graham, Orting, Sumner, Eatonville; even as far away as Vashon Island. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Congressman Dennis Kucinich holds fundraiser in Tacoma

Posted on May 2, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Paula Morris Former Graham resident Dennis Kucinich, now a Democrat from Ohio in his 8th term as a U.S. Congressman, spoke at a fundraiser in his honor at the IBEW hall in Tacoma Friday evening.

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Spaghetti Feed in Frederickson raises money for Cross Park

Posted on April 30, 2011 by brucesmith49

A neighborly crowd of Frederickson residents, estimated to be 300-400, came to the Frederickson Elementary School Friday night for a fundraising spaghetti dinner. The goal was to raise money to begin development of the Stan and Joan Cross Park, … Continue reading →