Category Archives: Health

Fears of the Resistance – What will Trump and the Republican Juggernaut do to the country?

Posted on November 13, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith As the country ends its first week as Donald Trump as President-elect, fears of the coming Trump administration remain and the protests continue. Adding to this tension is the realization that the Republican Party now controls … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Environment, Family, Health, Paula Morris, Politics, Ramtha | 48 Comments

The Project to Fix a Bad Road – the Graham Hill Section of SR 161

Posted on October 12, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith First of a series. The Accident, Thursday October 6, 2016, 6:30 pm: As I crested over the top of Graham Hill I could see a line of three cars stopped in front of me. I slammed … Continue reading →

Posted in Graham News, Health, Politics, Wayne Cooke | 3 Comments

Don’t Feed the Ghosts

Posted on July 24, 2016 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: The following article is controversial, disturbing, and thought-provoking, for it explores deeper levels of consciousness. Specifically, it examines how our thoughts interact with a greater reality, and asks if our negative thoughts attract negative beings, such as disturbed … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Science and Technology, Spirituality, The New Physics | 6 Comments

SCHOOL’S OUT! OH, OH…WHAT TO DO ABOUT FOOD FOR KIDS DURING SUMMER?

Posted on June 22, 2016 by brucesmith49

~ Special to the Mountain News-WA by Paula Morris There are many after school programs in the Pierce County area that offer food and snacks to kids during the school year. But what happens when summer vacation starts? Carol Wright, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Eatonville News, Graham News, Health, Newbie in Graham, Paula Morris, Recipes, Self Reliance | Leave a comment

Elana Freeland to present on chemtrails and electromagnetic health dangers

Posted on May 22, 2016 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: Elana Freeland is a local author who will be sharing her 10-year research on the harmful effects of “chemtrails” and electromagnetic energies at the Traditions Café in Olympia on Tuesday, May 31 at 7pm. Elana recently delivered a … Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews, Culture, Environment, Events, Health, Nature, People Profiles, Politics, Science and Technology, Self Reliance, Weather | 2 Comments

Graham’s Raymond Cool loses 300 pounds – and keeps it off with his “baby steps”

Posted on January 25, 2016 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith Always a big man, Graham resident, Raymond Cool, lost 300 pounds in an inspiring manner – he did it all with small adjustments to his diet that he calls his “baby steps.” Perhaps more importantly, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Graham News, Health, Remarkable men and women | 3 Comments

Region in full Burn Ban – Stage 2

Posted on November 27, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith ~ The “Greater Pierce County Area,” a new legal and environmental designation for those parts of Pierce County east of the Tacoma Narrows and north of the South Pierce Fire District, is now under a full … Continue reading →

Posted in Eatonville News, Environment, Frederickson, Graham News, Health, Kapowsin, Politics, Spanaway, Weather | Leave a comment

First Burn Ban of season hits south Pierce County

Posted on November 26, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith ~ The first burn ban of the 2015 wood stove season is about to descend upon south Pierce County. For the first time, the Puget Sound Air Quality Agency is issuing a burn “warning,” as a prelude … Continue reading →

Posted in Eatonville News, Environment, Frederickson, Graham News, Health, Kapowsin, Nature, Politics, Weather | Leave a comment

Alder Lake Fire continues despite rains – Update Monday August 31, noon

Posted on August 29, 2015 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Update: Monday August 31, noon: The National Forest Service announced today that the Alder Lake fire continues to “smolder” even after torrential rains passed through the area over the week. But the fire did not spread … Continue reading →

Posted in Eatonville News, Environment, Health, Nature, Uncategorized, Weather | 1 Comment

Updates – Smoke and fire threaten southern Pierce County

Posted on August 23, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith Concern is mounting in Eatonville and surrounding communities as our skies become smoke-filled and many local residents are staying indoors to protect themselves from unhealthy air. The culprits seem to be two-fold – first an 100-acre fire … Continue reading →