Category Archives: Nature

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 →

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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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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

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.

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Local film maker gives charming show on pandas

Posted on April 12, 2011 by brucesmith49

Perils of the Great Pandas by Judy Spiers South Hill documentary filmmaker Becci Crowe presented her multi-media show, “The Giant Pandas of China,” at the Knutzen Family Theater in Federal Way, Sunday, and performed to an enthusiastic and … Continue reading →

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Update from Japan – the emotional strain

Posted on April 2, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: The following letter is an update on the situation in Japan that was written by a Baptist missionary named John Armagost. His message comes to The Mountain News via Carol Wright of Graham, who received it through … Continue reading →

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Learning from Japan – embracing the seven tasks of self-reliance

Posted on March 28, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: After Japan, people are asking what they can do to prepare for emergencies. In the media we see that millions near the epicenter are struggling with obtaining the basics of life – food, water and adequate shelter, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Environment, Nature, Self Reliance | Tagged Self-Reliance | 6 Comments

Letters from Japan

Posted on March 20, 2011 by brucesmith49

The following two letters come from a pair of Baptist missionaries stationed in Japan who traveled north to the stricken areas near Sendai. They are part of an on-going exchange of information and prayers within this faith community, of … Continue reading →

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More prayers for Japan

Posted on March 17, 2011 by brucesmith49

My prayer for Japan by Judy Spiers I am so grateful to know, dear Father, that – despite the fact that we aren’t always fully able to grasp your entire goodness – you are omnipotent, supreme, a very present … Continue reading →