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Raymond Bunk prides himself on being a blue-collar guy. But like so many others in his shoes, Bunk has been affected personally with the downturn of the real estate market, and he's also felt what it's like to take a pay cut - all while feeling that the middle class in
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Washington Center for the Performing Arts Olympia - Downtown. An Acoustic Evening with Derik Nelson & Family. All Ages. 8 pm. Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Feed253 presents 2nd Annual ThanksGIVING Benefit Concert featuring Robert Becker, Kye Alfred Hillig, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Gina Belliveau and The
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About 33 spouses of airmen assigned to the 4th Airlift Squadron at McChord Field boarded a C-17 Globemaster III recently for the flight of their lifetime. During the one-and-a-half hour flight - which took them on a scenic tour of along the coast and over the Puget Sound - the spouses,
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Evan Essex has a generosity of spirit that far exceeds his 13 years. When faced with the challenge of completing a project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, he knew immediately that he wanted to do something to help others. During a brainstorming session with his parents on the way home
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Between them, Ginny Venable and Loretta Olson have about 85 years of volunteer service with the American Red Cross. Venable, now 88, began as a volunteer who went door to door requesting donations while her husband, Ben Venable (now deceased), who retired as a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and served
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KanDee Childers with Operation Homefront-Washington presented 2,000 high-quality bath towels to the 4th Stryker Brigade Wednesday at the Ranger newspaper office in Lakewood. The donation is part of AUSA-Meriwether Lewis Chapter's efforts to support returning single soldiers from the war zones with the comforts of home. Operation Homefront-Wa donated over
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There were 11 soldiers, two sailors and one Coast Guardsman standing on the helicopter landing deck on the stern of the USS Port Royal. A part of the Seafair Parade of Ships last week, the ship and its crew were pleased to witness the naturalization of fellow service members. "As we
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Close your eyes and imagine a world where children are encouraged to learn about science, instead of being chastised for participating in it. In this world, there are no "dorks," "geeks" or "dweebs," but a population of future doctors, engineers, manufacturers and geniuses with the education, brainpower and motivation to
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About five years ago, the base realignment committee voted to combine Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base into a joint installation in an effort to save taxpayer money and improve operations efficiency. Since the process began in February 2010, visible signs of the transition have been implemented, including police cars
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This Saturday a historic rally of 1,000 Black Men will take place at People's Park on Hilltop Tacoma. Inspired by a general void in consistent leadership, the need for empowerment and the general crisis of community apathy - the rally will include guest speakers and will be hosted by
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord officials inducted three members of the local community into the installation's Civilian Hall of Fame Aug. 5 in a ceremony at the American Lake Community Center. Vicky Mohler, Michael Fried and Denise Dhane were selected by senior I Corps and installation officers for induction due to their outstanding
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On Monday morning, hundreds of servicemebers lined up outside the Carey Theater on Joint Base Lewis-McChord to attend an all-call conducted by Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During the meeting, which was conducted in a town hall format, Mullen discussed such issues as veteran homelessness, dwell
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If Brig. Gen. Lloyd "Milo" Miles has his way, the soldiers assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord will be dancing under the lights. Alluding to boxing great Muhammad Ali, Miles made it clear that greatness comes only through hard work and preparation. "Before the next fight - before we dance under the lights
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For about 500 loved ones and friends, the hours long wait at Sheridan Fitness Center for their soldiers last Friday morning was worth it. To while away the time, individuals checked text messages, kids bounced and kicked beach balls and babies did the only smart thing - sleep. But finally the wait
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Bua. All Ages. 8 pm. $10-$15. McMurray School Vashon. Holly Daze Holiday Bazaar, with live music. All Ages. 10 am. NC. Matrix Coffee House Chehalis. Rickshaw & Friends. All Ages. 7 pm. $5. BLUES Doyle's Public House Tacoma
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A quick definition of letterpress printing: Sharp metal letters are pressed with great force into thick paper, resulting in three-dimensional relief type with touchable, handmade charm. One of Tacoma's print studios, The Arts & Crafts Press, began as a publishing house concerned with the historic Arts and Crafts movement, working
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We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE NOW Molly Hatchet Tacoma Aug.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. Burton Church Vashon. Vashon Free Range Folk Choir. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Dave's of Milton Milton. Blues Jam, hosted by Doug McGrew. 7:30 pm. NC. Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by
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It's a new week, which means it's time for a new installment of Bobble Tiki's South Sound music news and notes column. Without further ado, let's get rolling... As they say, some like it hot. Bobble Tiki on the other hand, well, he doesn't like it hot. In fact, Bobble
