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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.
Posted in Business, Graham News, Politics
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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.
Posted in Politics, Uncategorized
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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
Posted in Frederickson, Politics
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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
Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Eatonville News, Politics
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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
Posted in Culture, Health, Politics
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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
Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Frederickson, Graham News, Parkland, Politics, Spanaway, Weather
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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.
Posted in Culture, Events, Politics
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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
Posted in Business, Culture, Eatonville News, Politics, Self Reliance
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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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