Kinder Swimmer in Spanaway reaches out to all kids

Posted on September 23, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith

Kinder Swimmer, the brainchild of Leona Day and Carrie McCarthy, is offering specialized swimming lessons to area residents at its indoor pool in Spanaway, along with regular swim sessions.  Continue reading →

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Two GK soccer players injured in car crash, one fatally

Posted on September 23, 2011 by brucesmith49

 

Two members of the Graham-Kapowsin Girls Soccer team were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon on the way to a game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Bethel School District Communication Director Krista Carlson announced today.  Continue reading →

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Breaking news in the Powell case

Posted on September 22, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  The following press release from the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office has just been received by the Mountain News.  It reveals that Steven Craig Powell has been charged with fourteen counts of child pornography and other crimes.  Steven Powell is the father of Joshua Powell, whose wife Susan has been missing from her home in Utah since 2009 and is the subject of a massive investigation by law enforcement that has become a nation-wide story. Continue reading →

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A deeper look at the South Hill – Graham homicide: a profile of Cori Lewis

Posted on September 22, 2011 by brucesmith49

 

Although the homicide of Cori Lewis has triggered an enormous interest in the life of her confessed murderer, Kelly Merz, very little is actually known about the deceased. Continue reading →

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The New Testament Christian Church of Graham: an overview

Posted on September 19, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith 

A look inside the “church behind the fence”

 Across a sloping field along the Orting-Kapowsin Highway in Graham sprawls the world headquarters of the New Testament Christian Churches of America, Inc.  Embracing an old-fashioned style of religion that follows strict Biblical interpretations, the faithful of NTCC keep to themselves and are known to Graham residents as members of the “church behind the fence.” Continue reading →

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Update on Lewis homicide: Shooter had strong ties to Graham

Posted on September 17, 2011 by brucesmith49

 

While very little information is known about Cori Lewis, the woman whose body was found last Monday buried in a shallow grave in Graham, more is known about her assailant, Kelly Merz and much of it is disturbing. Continue reading →

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Body of homicide victim found in a shallow grave on 86th Ave in Graham; local residents provide critical information to police

Posted on September 14, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith

Andy Anderson, the well-respected Graham historian and author of In the Shadow of the Mountain, is also a vigilant member of the 86th Ave community and provided vital information to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department this week, helping deputies locate the body of 33-year old Cori Lewis buried in a shallow grave in the 22700 block of 86th Avenue. Continue reading →

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Remembering 9-11 — Our stories

Posted on September 11, 2011 by brucesmith49

 

A few days ago, one of my cousins in New York City, Justin, sent me a photograph he had recently taken aboard a power boat sailing in New York Harbor.  It featured an American flag fluttering over the stern, with the cityscape behind. Continue reading →

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Profile: The Acorn and Rose Puppet Theater and its founder Molly Piper

Posted on September 9, 2011 by brucesmith49

 

Molly Piper has worked as an artist and children’s author since the 1980’s, and in 2009 she created the Acorn & Rose Puppet Theater in Yelm.  She has given shows and workshops for libraries, schools, museums and homes throughout Washington.  Here, she shares some of the adventure. 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. Continue reading →

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