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The active-duty staff sergeant is a mom to two young sons (ages 2 and 11) and is also raising her young nephew (also 2). Like many families, Provencio and her fiancé work hard to maintain work life and care for the children. She doesn't mind being busy and having an
Arts
History is the greatest teacher. It teaches us how to start conversations, creates understanding and awareness and motivates change. Most of all, history teaches us to connect to each other in meaningful and poignant ways through ideas, dialog and the human experience. One Tacoma man believes deeply in all the teachings history
Recreation
One of the many things that stand out in today's female roller derby scene are the clever derby names the skaters give themselves. For JBLM Bettie Brigade roller derby participant Candace Magill, her name was derived in an unusual way; the moniker and her player number depictinteresting coincidences "My derby name is Dis-Orient-Her and my number is twelve,"
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One of the most beautiful things about studying history is finding new discoveries along familiar and well-traveled paths. It is that discovery process that makes history so rich and vibrant. Even better: having these terrific discoveries right in one's own backyard. This is especially true for Lakewood authors Steve Dunkelberger
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On the cusp of its first anniversary, this Best of Tacoma retail store has a lot to celebrate. Compass Rose, a dreamy little gift shop in Tacoma's Proctor District, offers pretty and unique personal and home accessories, locally produced artisan jewelry, home décor, stationary, cool kitchen gadgetry and sweet-smelling lotions
Recreation
Candice White is one busy gal. By day, she's a busy military spouse, mother to two young children, pet mom of a dog and cat and runs a household. By night, she's Mia Gravedigger, a dedicated member of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Bettie Brigade, the all-female, player-run, fast-track roller derby team
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There's a community brewing in Tacoma, and it's not beer. Tacoma's fashion-loving Gritizenry are roaming our urban streets looking for the next fix in the form of crazy-good vintage shoes, jeans that are pure perfection and lovingly worn concert tees that just beg to be snapped up. The best part? We
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One of the most beautiful things about studying history is finding new discoveries along familiar and well-traveled paths. It is that discovery process that makes history so rich and vibrant. Even better: having these terrific discoveries right in one's own backyard. This is especially true for local authors Steve Dunkelberger and
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Oh, Tacoma. You are so weird and so wonderful. I've been here a long time, old friend, and I so get you, you little charmer, you! Why the sweet emotion, T-town? Well, you've made it kiddo. People like you from near and far. We long-timers knew the day would come when
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The classic 1980s television commercials for the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! margarine product featured characters literally falling head over heels in love with its taste. I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! was deemed just as tasty as real butter in the ad, but without all the fat and
Recreation
For military spouse and Lakewood resident Abigail Rael (aka "Sgt. Severe"), it's about roller derby love in every sense of the word. Rael skates for the spirited Joint Base Lewis-McChord Bettie Brigade, an all-female, player-run, flat-track roller derby league and nonprofit organization, which is comprised of women directly from the military
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The team of teams was assembled into one special place for an evening of sharing, bonding, connecting and planning with an eye toward the future. The Mount Rainier Chapter of the Red Cross, AUSA, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and community leaders came together for the second annual "Sip & Sign" event
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Enjoying a great movie with the whole family is a terrific summertime activity, but who says you have to be cooped up in a dark movie theater to do it? Wouldn't it be more fun to catch a flick under the stars on a balmy and beautiful summer evening and
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Getting back to nature on a camping adventure doesn't have to be all about bugs, smelly old sleeping bags, wonky tents and soggy bland eats. There's a new camping choice in town (and throughout the world!) that takes the "rough" out of "roughing it," and boy, does it mean it! Welcome
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The Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Community Connector Program, which was developed by the I Corps Commanding General's program, has been connecting local Puget Sound communities with specific units from JBLM since March 2000. The key goals of the program are to increase interaction between JBLM and local communities, create awareness
Arts
Teddy Haggarty is unstoppable. To say the longtime nationally and locally renowned artist, actor, filmmaker, designer and South Sound resident is very busy man is an understatement. He's painting up a beautiful storm, with a positively prolific collection of new works complete with a gallery opening in the near future; he's
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South Puget Sound resident, Ms. Wheelchair America 2014 titleholder, motivational speaker, disability advocate, author and businesswoman Jennifer Adams is positively unstoppable. Born only with partial limbs, Adams has been an inspiration, a beacon of hope and an energetic advocate and educator in the disabled community and beyond. Her accomplishments are awe-inspiring. Adams
Family
Military kid Caylee Taylor, in some respects, is a typical 8 year old. The Clarkmoor Elementary second-grader, who lives on Joint Base Lewis-McChord with her family, loves the same things as most other children her age do. Favorite school subjects include science, studying animals and art. She likes to have
Benefits
According to a recent article in TIME magazine, there has been a dramatic shift in urban versus suburban living in the United States. Since 2011, the rate of urban population growth has outpaced suburban growth; in some areas, this growth was substantial. Urban hubs and downtown living offer much in
Military Life
It was the stuff of a childhood adventure and coming of age in a bygone era - well before the Internet, cell phones and video games. Nature was a young boy's wonderland: sticks became swashbuckling swords, climbing trees were sport and campouts under the stars were routine. It was a
