Judy Spiers’ column: To the one percent – do you feel me?

Posted on October 16, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Judy Spiers

I visited a young family this week I hadn’t seen since spring.  The husband had been unemployed, but the wife had a job so they cut expenses and kept going.  Now, the toddler is starting to talk – a couple words.  Continue reading →

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Tacoma “occupied” as hundreds protest corporate greed, unemployment and poverty

Posted on October 16, 2011 by brucesmith49

 

Tacoma joined the ranks of cities nationwide – and globally – to witness a home-grown protest movement that included downtown street marches and an overnight encampment in a city park.

Continue reading →

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Tacoma Film Festival delivers for movie lovers and Rainier Connect

Posted on October 14, 2011 by brucesmith49

 

The 6th Annual Tacoma Film Festival concluded this week, and early reports indicate that the fete was a success both for film buffs and industry professionals.  107 films were shown at the festival, and about half had principals from the production on site at their showings.  Plus, attendance by movie goers increased from last year, added in part by festivarians receiving free tickets from the Rainier Connect phone company. Continue reading →

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Former NTCC church worker convicted on child rape charges

Posted on October 12, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith 

Michael Fontenot, a former lay minister of the New Testament Christian Church in Graham, and also a part-time choir leader and the former publisher of the church’s pamphlet, The Trumpet, has been convicted on child rape charges, his ex-wife Christina Growder and other principals involved in the case announced recently. Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Graham News, NTCC, Spirituality | 53 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 Northwest. 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 SR 702/Tanwax Highway.  This crossroads is reported by state officials as the 16th most-dangerous in Washington, and state legislators, from past pols Campbell and Rasmussen to the current triumvirate of Senator Randi Becker and Representatives Jim McCune and JT Wilcox, have pushed the funding through to completion despite the budget crunches. Continue reading →

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Freddie Fest delivers a world of fun in Frederickson

Posted on October 1, 2011 by brucesmith49

 

Under darkened and damp skies, the 1st Annual Freddie Fest burst forth with plenty of family fun Saturday, and even ended with sunshine streaming through the racing clouds. Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Frederickson, Pets and livestock | 4 Comments

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 week. Continue reading →

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Freddie Fest coming to Frederickson this Saturday, Oct 1

Posted on September 26, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith

Reflecting the imagination and grit of the Frederickson-Clover Creek Community Council to create a free, fun-filled day for local families when circumstances dictate otherwise, the 1st Annual Freddie Fest will be held this Saturday at the Le May Refuse headquarters on 192nd St. Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Frederickson | 4 Comments

Gov Gregoire uninjured in car accident on I-5 as wind plays havoc on area roads

Posted on September 26, 2011 by brucesmith49

 

Governor Chris Gregoire was involved in a traffic accident this afternoon, but was not injured, the Washington State Patrol has announced. Continue reading →

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