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The 91st Infantry Division occupies a slender chapter in the 100-year history that characterizes Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Built in 1917, Camp Lewis cost the least to build and was constructed in the least amount of time. A Congressional subcommittee investigating war expenditures wrote that Camp Lewis "was the cheapest, best, and
Schools
Students at two elementary schools on Joint Base Lewis-McChord will welcome new principals when the school year starts on Sept. 7. Paula Gayson, previously the assistant principal at Pioneer Middle School in DuPont, has taken over the reins at Clarkmoor Elementary, located near the I Corps Headquarters, and Diana Dix has
News
There aren't many people in the world with the nickname "midwife of the soul." If you narrow that number down to people who actually live up to the nickname, you're left with a precious few. Lucky for residents of the Pacific Northwest, spiritual teacher Kim Lincoln is one of those
Tacoma Week In Review
Tacoma City Council strikes hard in billboard battle After months of debate, feet dragging and indecision the Tacoma City Council took action Tuesday evening, passing an ordinance requiring the hasty removal of roughly 190 Clear Channel billboards. The new ordinance also bans message-cycling electronic billboards and potentially invites Clear Channel Outdoor
Arts
Seattle artist Katlyn Hubner is well known in the Emerald City and, if she is not equally well known in Tacoma, she should be, and hopefully will be soon after the opening of her show "Codependent Menagerie" at Feast Arts Center. A menagerie is usually thought of in reference to
Operation Family Support
Finding a job in the current dismal economy can be nearly impossible, even for those who are educated, trained, qualified and experienced. For military spouses, many of whom relocate every few years and might have difficulty maintaining career continuity, finding work can be even more challenging. But the Heroes at
Music
Years ago, the folks at the Weekly Volcano sent me on a dubious assignment to attend a live production of Yo Gabba Gabba!, a beloved children's show that ran for four seasons. Even though I was given two tickets, none of my friends were willing to wake up early enough on a Saturday
Business News
Denise Dhane, vice president of the blossoming DuPont AUSA subchapter, recently got 100 pounds of coffee beans direct from Starbucks' corporate offices, and she instantly knew where to head for help with shipping. "Community 1st Credit Union was ready to do something and was asking for ideas," Dhane said. "So this
Focus
Hats off to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Combatives Team. During the three-day 2011 U.S. Army Combatives Championship held last week at Fort Hood, Texas, the JBLM team took fifth place out of ten teams. Fort Hood's team took first place for the second year in a row. More than 400 Soldiers
News Articles
After much buildup over the last year, the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) formally signified its arrival to Joint Base Lewis-McChord from Alaska during a ceremony Monday at Gray Army Airfield. During the hour-long ceremony in front of about 500 Soldiers and invited community members, the brigade uncased its unit colors,
South Sound Cinema
For all of its problems -- and, truly, there are many -- the 1985 James Bond outing, A View to a Kill, has its interesting points: Christopher Walken and Grace Jones going all gonzo wackadoo as the villains; Roger Moore blessedly coming to terms with being too old for Bond, once
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Dutch had an avalanche of to-dos present themselves out of town this week. Hey, life happens, which is why Jackie is flying solo to discover a delightful little nook full of fresh flavors and loads of charm at Tibbits@FernHill. JACKIE: If you blink, you might miss it. Nestled in the petite
Features
If there's one thing that folks in the food and beverage industry know, it's food and beverage. Many South Sound establishments elevate the traditional dining experience by partnering with winemakers and brewers to present a matrimony of flavor profiles specifically cultivated to best complement both the dish and the drink.
Health
The Defense Health Board met in Tacoma earlier this week to discuss health concerns facing servicemembers, but the board members didn't stick to briefs and slideshows. The group also took the time to get information from actual Soldiers. The board, which meets about four times a year, makes
News
As the nation's economy continues to improve and unemployment rates continue to drop, job opportunities abound. To help connect veterans with this economic rebirth, AMVETS Alvah R. Dravis, Post 1, is hosting an American Veterans Hiring Event. This is the 17th year that the post, located at 5717 South Tyler St.
Concert Alert
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Archives
The missus and I are big fans of “West Side Story” even though it is sort of quaint and predictable no matter how a director stages it. Theaters have to assume that everyone in the audience has seen the show and know what they like since, well, everyone in the
News Front
The rain and snow were no impediment to golfers on a mission. Approximately 175 golfers showed up at Eagles Pride Golf Course to participate in the 17th Annual Turkey Shoot and Holiday Support Golf Tournament Nov. 3. America's Credit Union sponsored the event, which assists Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemembers during the holiday
News Front
The United Service Organizations, or USO, continually works to strengthen America's military members by keeping them connected to family, home and country. To that end, the USO Northwest will soon open the new Camp Lewis USO Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The site is scheduled to be dedicated Monday, Nov. 20, at
News
One of the most unique war memorials in the United States is the Stonehenge Memorial in Goldendale, Washington. This full-scale replica of the ancient Neolithic structure in Wiltshire County, England, honors 13 young Klickitat County men who lost their lives in World War I. Samuel Hill, a Quaker pacifist and patron
