Category Archives: Politics

Old-fashioned “Grazing in Graham” proves to be a huge success

  by Bruce A. Smith  At the end of May, the Graham Business Association held its first “revival” of an old tradition, the Grazing in Graham shin-dig that – unlike the past two years – was closed to the public.

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Bill Cosby and I are tired, but for different reasons

by Bruce A. Smith Today I received a pithy email from a friend, extolling the virtues of a charismatic conservative.  It was one of many, and usually I just delete them and smile, but not today.

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Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park hold 2nd Annual Spaghetti Feed fundraiser

by Bruce A. Smith  Nearly 200 friends, family and guests attended the 2nd Annual Spaghetti Feed fundraiser Friday evening at Liberty Junior High in Frederickson to support the efforts of the Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park in generating … Continue reading

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Eatonville Mayor Ray Harper embroiled in “Trail Funds” controversy

  by Bruce A. Smith  Eatonville’s mayor Ray Harper found himself squarely on a political hot seat Wednesday, April 18, when renowned conservative radio talk show host Dori Monson railed about the Town’s mis-use of funds donated for the purpose … Continue reading

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Anatomy of a heart attack – a love letter to all of you

by Bruce A. Smith  Part 1, in a series. One phone call is all it took to save my life.  “911,” said the calm, even, female voice on the other end.  “I’m having chest pains,” I replied.  “I’m 62 years … Continue reading

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Presidential politics heats up – canines take action nationwide

by Bruce A. Smith  Yes, I had a heart attack about two weeks ago and someday I’ll get around to telling y’all about it, but suffice to say I am getting healthier and stronger, and for the past week or … Continue reading

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Smoke from debris burning fills the skies of Pierce County causing death and suffering to many

  by Bruce A. Smith  Although our area has been graced this month with several days of sunshine and cloudless skies, it has spelled doom and suffering for many residents of Pierce County as the air – particularly on weekends … Continue reading

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Rick Santorum speaks in Tacoma

 by Bruce A. Smith  If you believe you’re part of the “Real America,” you probably would have enjoyed the 45-minute speech Rick Santorum delivered Monday night in downtown Tacoma.

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Mountain Community Co-Op celebrates 7th anniversary, and looks to the future

by Bruce A. Smith  Shoppers this week at the Mountain Community Co-op in Eatonville were treated to a little extra gaiety from the volunteers and staff.  “Happy Birthday,” one volunteer shouted out to me as I walked into the cozy little … Continue reading

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A piece of remarkable history, courage and truth – a letter from a former slave to his former master at the end of the Civil War

Columnist Tari Parker has sent the Mountain News the following article, excerpted from a larger Huffington Post story. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/01/in-recently-discovered-le_n_1247288.html?ref=mostpopular It is a letter from a former slave, Jourdon Anderson to his former master, Colonel P.H. Anderson, of Big Spring, Tennessee, … Continue reading

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