Category Archives: Culture

Living on a low or fixed income – a major community issue

Posted on April 27, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: Several days ago, “Newbie in Graham” columnist, Paula Morris, wrote an article that has touched a nerve in the community, namely, the difficulty of living on a low or fixed income, such as Social Security, Disability or … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, People Profiles, Self Reliance | 2 Comments

Good Samaritan in Graham saves three lives

Posted on April 26, 2011 by brucesmith49

Updated Friday, April 29, 2011 Early Saturday morning, an unknown Good Samaritan saved the lives of three Graham residents who were sleeping unaware of an intense fire consuming their house.

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Events, Graham News, Remarkable men and women | 1 Comment

Gentleman Gardening

Posted on April 25, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Judy Spiers My husband and I originally planned to grow three things in our garden this year: spuds, beans and squash. But we’re having trouble getting started.

Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Graham News, Nature, Self Reliance | 7 Comments

Sound Life’s Easter Egg Hunt a huge success in Frederickson

Posted on April 24, 2011 by brucesmith49

Under splendid spring-time sunshine, 6,000 Pierce County residents enjoyed the 25th Annual Eggstravaganza at the Sound Life Church on 176th St in Frederickson.

Posted in Business, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Frederickson, Spirituality | 7 Comments

Friday Night Funnies – A Full Moon and Fig Newtons

Posted on April 22, 2011 by brucesmith49

I saw her first at the Chaco Canyon Ranger Station. Lean, dark haired, and replete with a harelip, her visage cut to my deepest longings. My knees went weak and I clutched the ranger’s counter for stability. Why haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews, Culture, Entertainment, Friday Night Funny, Yelm News | 3 Comments

Men Who Dance – strengthening health and friendships in Graham

Posted on April 21, 2011 by brucesmith49

Like a quiet magnet, the Graham Jazzercise program is drawing a small cadre of men to its daily work-out classes. Seeking to keep fit or needing to shed pounds, these men, all 50 years and older, are “doin’ the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Culture, Eatonville News, Graham News, Remarkable men and women | 1 Comment

Pierce County launches imaginative contest to commemorate Earth Day

Posted on April 20, 2011 by brucesmith49

Happy Earth Day, Everyone – The Mountain News received a press release today from Pierce County that initiates a wonderful community-oriented contest to highlight the environmental needs of Puget Sound and ways of keeping it clean. The following is … Continue reading →

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Newbie in Graham – old ways, new ways

Posted on April 18, 2011 by brucesmith49

In my last column, I suggested that we cling to our old ways of doing things because we need to feel comfortable. I questioned whether new, unfamiliar ways of doing things might be threatening. I thought about these suppositions … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Graham News, People Profiles, Self Reliance | 6 Comments

Hill and Dale Garden Club commemorates Arbor Day at Frontier Park

Posted on April 16, 2011 by brucesmith49

Despite the cold and rain Wednesday, six members of the Hill and Dale Garden Club planted a cherry tree at Frontier Park to commemorate Arbor Day.

Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Graham News, Nature | 3 Comments

Thousands enjoy Easter Egg Hunt at Wilcox Farm

Posted on April 16, 2011 by brucesmith49

Over two-thousand children and their families came to the 2nd Annual Wilcox Family Farm Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, and enjoyed the day-long festivities under gradually clearing skies.