Category Archives: Self Reliance

Top Mountain News Stories of 2011

Posted on December 28, 2011 by brucesmith49

~ 1.  The Mountain News-WA launches on February 7, 2011 After months of planning and preparations, the Mountain News-WA flickered into life upon our computer screens with our first posting on February 7.  Eleven months later we’ve reached 100,000-plus hits and posted 230 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Business, Cops and courts, Culture, DB Cooper, Eatonville News, Environment, Frederickson, Graham News, Judy Spiers, Newbie in Graham, NTCC, Paula Morris, Pets and livestock, Politics, Self Reliance, South Hill, Spanaway, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Profile: Anthony Latoski and his efforts to heal a heart attack with focused thought

Posted on December 9, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  In March 2006, Yelm resident Anthony Latoski suffered a heart attack.  He was 42 years old.

Posted in Culture, People Profiles, Remarkable men and women, Science and Technology, Self Reliance, Spirituality, Yelm News | 3 Comments

Orting volunteers step-up to feed the hungry

Posted on November 4, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Orting: The best volunteer community I have ever known By Pat Wilson I have lived in a great many places throughout my life (70+ years) and seen a lot of people who give their all for their community, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Orting, People Profiles, Recipes, Self Reliance | 4 Comments

Wall Street protests trigger local demonstrations, commentary and concerns

Posted on October 9, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  The protests that have been occurring in New York City for the past few weeks, known as “Occupy Wall Street,” have ignited a global surge of demonstrations that include a growing number of communities in the Pacific … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Paula Morris, Politics, Self Reliance, Tari Parker | 13 Comments

Eatonville News: new traffic light, co-op has fundraiser, free movie tickets, self-reliant community launches

Posted on October 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

  A number of events are occurring in Eatonville this week that give cause for special notice.  Perhaps the most visible is the installation of a traffic signal on Mountain Highway at the intersection of the Eatonville Cut-Off Road and … Continue reading →

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Central Pierce firefighters go pink!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Starting Saturday, October 1, members of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue – from support staff to firefighters to chiefs – will be donning pink shirts to their show support for breast cancer awareness, Assistant Chief Randy Stephens announced this … Continue reading →

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Permaculture explained to Graham Self-Reliant Community

Posted on September 8, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Before a rapt audience of forty members of the Graham Self-Reliant Community this week, Sumner-based environmental activist Kelda Miller described the concept of permaculture – the notion of living in a healthy, sustainable manner.

Posted in Business, Culture, Environment, Graham News, Self Reliance, South Hill | 4 Comments

Graham News: Self-Reliant Community to meet; Graham man dies in SR 161 car crash

Posted on August 31, 2011 by brucesmith49

  The ever-expanding Graham Self-Reliant Community will hold their monthly meeting on September 7 as concerns mount over developments in the world, such as continued economic unrest and high unemployment, but the G-SRC also has internal challenges.

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Profile: Jan LeBaron – proprietress of the Healthy Harvest

Posted on July 28, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  I have just been informed this evening, Monday, September 19, 2011, that Jan LeBaron passed away this morning due to complications encountered during surgery. My sincere condolences to her family and to all those that were inspired by … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Graham News, Nature, People Profiles, Recipes, Self Reliance | 6 Comments

Pierce Conservation District to fill board position – volunteer needed

Posted on July 27, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  The following press release from Pierce County may be of great interest to many Mountain News readers.  The Pierce Conservation District needs a new volunteer board member.

Posted in Eatonville News, Environment, Frederickson, Graham News, Nature, Orting, Parkland, Roy News, Self Reliance, South Hill, Spanaway | Leave a comment