Category Archives: Remarkable men and women

Profile: Margaret Franich and the Mountain Community Co-op of Eatonville

Posted on March 14, 2011 by brucesmith49

Nestled on an Eatonville side-street, just off the main thoroughfare of Washington Ave, sits a diminutive but charming icon of healthy living – the Mountain Community Co-op.

Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Graham News, Nature, Remarkable men and women, Self Reliance | Tagged Local economies | 1 Comment

“I Shall Not Hate” – a book review

Posted on March 3, 2011 by brucesmith49

A book review by Judy Spiers: “I Shall Not Hate – A Gaza Doctor’s Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity” by Izzeldin Abuelaish Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian obstetrician who, despite witnessing the death of his three daughters … Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews, Culture, Entertainment, Remarkable men and women | Tagged Peace | 1 Comment

Graham Fire honors its hero – Aaron Tang

Posted on March 1, 2011 by brucesmith49

The Graham Fire and Rescue Department lauded one of its own Monday evening when it bestowed its highest award, the Medal of Honor, to fire fighter Aaron Tang for his bravery in rescuing a wheelchair-bound woman from her burning home … Continue reading →

Posted in Graham News, Remarkable men and women | Tagged Heros in Graham | 1 Comment

Beth Rossow – Woman of the Mountain, Siren of the Sound

Posted on February 18, 2011 by brucesmith49

Beth Rossow is well-known to many of us who live in the shadow of Mount Rainer as the long-time office manager of the Pierce County Fair, having served in that capacity for 37 years.