Category Archives: Culture

Profile: Margaret Franich and the Mountain Community Co-op of Eatonville

Posted on March 14, 2011 by brucesmith49

   Nestled on an Eatonville side-street, just off the main thoroughfare of Washington Ave, sits a diminutive but charming icon of healthy living – the Mountain Community Co-op.

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And now, a bit of humor…

Posted on March 10, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Editor’s note:  The term “flying saucer” was coined in 1947 by local media when Yelm aviator Kenneth Arnold announced that he had just seen seven disk-shaped craft flying near Mount Rainier. This story is dedicated to Mr. Arnold and … Continue reading →

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The Mountain inspires Rainier Arts Festival

Posted on March 9, 2011 by brucesmith49

By Candace Brown    Mount Rainier arouses our fascination in the way certain women fascinate certain men, by combining irresistible beauty with a sense of potential danger.  Probably no other mountain has been painted, drawn, and photographed more than this icon … Continue reading →

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Frederickson – Clover Creek Community Council parlays in force with County Council

Posted on March 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Over a dozen members of the Frederickson-Clover Creek Community Council attended last week’s in-district Pierce County Council meeting held at the recently constructed Pierce County Skills Center on Canyon Rd.

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Graham’s EXPO 2011 a sweet success

Posted on March 5, 2011 by brucesmith49

     The 8th annual Graham EXPO was a stellar success, with a well-attended festival Saturday that showcased many solid performances from local musicians, along with high-quality art from south Pierce County artists and artisans.

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“I Shall Not Hate” – a book review

Posted on March 3, 2011 by brucesmith49

A book review by Judy Spiers: “I Shall Not Hate – A Gaza Doctor’s Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity”    by Izzeldin Abuelaish Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian obstetrician who, despite witnessing the death of his three daughters … Continue reading →

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The Oscars – a commentary

Posted on February 27, 2011 by brucesmith49

  For reasons I don’t fully understand, I’m drawn to watch the Academy Awards show tonight.  Perhaps it is a combination of factors – one, I don’t have a TV so I tend to watch a lot of movies.  But … Continue reading →

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