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You may have noticed we theater critics often spend much of our allotted word count telling you the story of a play. To be honest, we sometimes do this to get out of writing mean things about hapless actors or directors. Other times, we can't think of much to say
Schools
At a recent Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors meeting, the names of three new elementary schools, two of which are on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, were announced. According to a press release from the office of CPSD superintendent Debbie LeBeau, each school had a committee made up of parents,
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The guide at Twisted Waters Guide Service is not just a military veteran, he is also a fishing veteran - so who better to take you out and show you where to cast your line? Marc Bush, who owns the company with his wife Chris, has been fishing all of his
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Mother, Mum, Mom, Mama, Mamacita, whatever you call your mommy dearest, one thing is certain: she's done a lot for you in life. Like what? Well, for starters giving you life, and putting up with you in general, guiding you through life's tough lessons and probably loving you more than
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With the mission to disarm roadside bombs and to train Afghan military, nearly 50 soldiers from the 787th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 3rd EOD Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, will soon be heading to Afghanistan for a nine-month assignment. This morning, a ceremony was held for the deploying soldiers from
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Oh sure you have your giant floating laughing lips and your hissing Mad Max-ish funny cars shooting flames 400 feet into the air and improvised kitchen-sink costumes and requisite body painting and sword fights and psychedelic light show like you're entering another planet, as if you have stepped out of
Military Life
The crack of the bat, the magical "pop" of a 95-mile-per-hour fastball finding the catcher's glove, that first view of the field as you find your seats. These things signal the arrival of spring and the hopes that come with a new baseball season. In Tacoma, it also means the renewal
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The conclusion of the 2014 legislature session in Washington saw the passage of some major bills that will benefit the state's growing veteran population, which is reportedly over 600,000, as well as active duty military families. It seems that the number will only continue to climb; according to Defense Manpower Data
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Mary’s Burger Bistro has opened at 23rd and Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. >> Primo Grill hosts The Savory Flavors of Spain cooking class Saturday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. The $65 fee includes recipes, instruction, lunch, wine and tax. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000. >> Xinh Dwelley leads a
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If you were born before 1975, you most likely will remember the old Burger King jingle, “Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce, special orders don’t upset us, all is that we ask you let us serve it your way.” That was a simpler time, when “H.R. Pufnstuf” was on the
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At Thee Barber Shop, a guy briskly shines the shoes of the customer sitting in the chair. A seated customer nervously leafs through magazines as he waits for barber Pete Lira to squeeze him in. The barber himself, attired in his gray suit, spins a yarn about his fighting days;
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On my days off from work I head to the Tacoma Mall, and my first stop is always a little store called D.E.M.O located in front of the food court right next to Finish Line. They have all the designer brands in this store including my favorites — Apple Bottom,
