Category Archives: Remarkable men and women

DB Cooper researcher looking for a Cooper $20 in ciculation

Posted on May 14, 2020 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News Editor’s Note: Eric Ulis, noted DB Cooper researcher, is initiating a project to locate any DB Cooper $20 bills that may still be in circulation, or “hiding in Aunt Sally’s attic in Kansas City,” as … Continue reading →

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Security questions abound on how a plane was stolen from Sea-Tac airport

Posted on August 12, 2018 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Serious security questions have arisen in the wake of a commercial airliner being stolen from Sea-Tac on Friday evening, August 10. Richard Russell, a “ground services employee” of Horizon Air, entered the cockpit of a twin-engine … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, DB Cooper, Events, Remarkable men and women, Science and Technology | 48 Comments

DB Cooper World loses a sleuth – remembering Bob Sailshaw

Posted on January 27, 2018 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Bob Sailshaw passed away early this morning. I just received an email announcement from his wife, Michele. For those of us who knew him and interacted with him, we knew Sail as a passionate, cantankerous-but-kindly, and … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 7, 2018 by brucesmith49

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The Donald and Me, and Salma

Posted on January 18, 2017 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith If the 2016 election wasn’t shocking enough, I was stunned even further when I read in the media aftermath that Donald J. Trump had tried to date the same woman that I had attempted to in … Continue reading →

Posted in Folk tales and stories, Politics, Ramtha, Remarkable men and women, Resistance and Justice, Spirituality | 9 Comments

DB Cooper is coming to Graham – Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Posted on November 2, 2016 by brucesmith49

DB Cooper is coming to Graham! At least a local expert and author, Bruce A. Smith is coming to the Graham Library to present his findings on the famous skyjacker. DB Cooper is the only sky pirate in the history … Continue reading →

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Fran and the Volvo

Posted on October 29, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Barbara Jean Heller Behind the heavy double wooden doors, in its dark chamber resides a Volvo, a four-door sedan, circa 1992, locked. The garage is connected to the brick Tudor at 84 Jeff Street, Garden City. Behind its double … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbara Jean Heller, Family, People Profiles, Remarkable men and women | 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 →

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Climber lost on Mount Rainer

Posted on June 12, 2015 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith A climber became separated from his group and lost Thursday night while descending from the summit of Mount Rainier. Kyle Bufis, 23, was in the company of two mountaineering companions, according to Information Specialist Patti … Continue reading →

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People are suffering – how should we respond?

Posted on June 8, 2015 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: The following essay is from a young woman named Gayle Tice. A few words about her and our relationship are in order before you read her story about encountering a homeless vet in Seattle. Gayle is originally from Graham, WA, … Continue reading →