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With an increasing production of vehicles that bridge the gap between powerful, gas-hungry SUVs and compact, limiting coupes, perhaps more can enjoy diverse road adventures without sacrificing pocket lining or space. Frank Kersul, general manager of Hanson Motors - Subaru, Volkswagen, KIA, spoke of the popularity of the 2010 Subaru Outback,
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When the air cools and the days darken to dreary desolation, trade the dissonance of city noise for the cozy solitude of a winter cabin. The season offers a peaceful beauty among snow covered hills and crystallized pines, an oasis for the soul. The warm fireplaces beckon while backyards become
Military Life
Many tears and uninterruptable cries of hunger, thirst and dissatisfaction may cause less frustration when mother and baby communicate through sign language. Shelly Kouchnerkavich attempts to bring parents peace by offering baby American Sign Language classes every other Thursday, switching start times - a morning session, then a 5 to
Operation Family Support
Thirty-five kids sat at tables stamping, glittering, gluing and writing Merry Christmas messages on folded green or red paper at a local daycare to honor deployed parents and 5th Stryker Brigade soldiers. Gavin, spelled out "honored," repeating letters with marker as a volunteer named their order. Nearby, Nan, addressed her
Military Resources
"Parents are most effective when they have up-to-date information, communication, and community resources," according to the www.washington.edu, but sometimes this information is hard to find. Various internet sites find blogs from military families relocating to the area, looking for help as to what schools to choose for their children. Moving
Resources
Isabella Benitez was born a healthy 8 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches long at 1:16 p.m. on Nov. 5 to the joy of her onlooking parents, Sgt. John Benitez, stationed in Iraq, and Christina, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia. With tears, Benitez welcomed his third child via Webcam
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Attorney and associate professor at West Point Lt. Col. Margaret Stock declared immigrants “Essential to the Fight” in a recent report released by the Immigration Policy Center, or IPC. Her report stated that as of June 30, 2009, there were 114,601 foreign-born individuals serving in the armed forces, representing 7.91
Veterans
Why join the American Legion - the oldest and, with nearly 3 million members worldwide, largest veterans group? Old veterans may dominate Legion meetings, but with increasing numbers of new recruits, appeal reaches a second generation. Robert Donaldson, Rainier Post commander and recruiter for the fourth district, which covers much of
Business News
Buy a new car at Toyota of Puyallup before Dec. 17 and General Manager Kerry Bivens will donate a turkey dinner with all of the trimmings to a military member. “Dressing, mashed potatoes, the infamous bean casserole, salad, rolls, pumpkin pie,” Bivens said. Enough to feed a family of four. This idea
