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Tumwater Historical Society (THA) board members and friends pictured at a Tenino event in 2011.
Team of four struggles to save local historical society in Tumwater – help them!
What is the big deal about cities having historical societies? Well, this writer favors historic preservation for all communities and associations to promote and preserve history for all. But it is … more
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George Sharp (center) was named Economic Development Advocate of the Year Washington Economic Development Association, 2019. Shown on the right side of this photo is Michael Cade, executive director of the Thurston Economic Development Council.
If you’ve been to a major festival around here, you likely have George Sharp to thank for it
Happy and exciting community events enrich our lives, whether we are young, old, or in between! What we may not realize or even consider is how these events come about. They take creative minds, … more
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Don Trosper in costume with the Heritage Builder slide at the Daughters of the American Colonists presentation in Tumwater.
Say hi to Don Trosper
Don Trosper is retired, but he doesn’t know it! He works hard at his hobby, but I guess that it’s not really working, as he loves it. Don Trosper is a well-known personality in the local … more
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President Julien Bancroft-Connors, Washington State Society Children of the American Colonists with drummer Jan Lemmer. of the Washington State SAR/DAR Fife and Drum Corps in Seattle. Julien holds a wreath from the Children of the American Colonists.
The American Revolution Experience here, for a limited time
The American Battlefield Trust and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution have collaborated to create the American Revolution Experience. With a limited number of engagements, it is touring the US, through the end of 2025. more
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Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, Peggen Frank, sculptor Haiying Wu and Willie Frank III unveil the Billy Frank, Jr. maquette on January 10, 2024.
Billy Frank, Jr. statue unveiled last week
Like the salmon, Billy Frank, Jr. swam against the stream, leading fish-ins and other demonstrations. And as with the salmon, the challenging journey upstream led to success. more
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Lauren Howard, center, is shown with her friend and employer, Katie McMurray, left, at an event featuring Sensory Tool House.
Green Beret Foundation Spouse of the Year
Bloom where you are planted. That is what Lauren Howard did, helping those near her, first her family and then those around her, throughout 21 years as an Army wife of a Green Beret soldier. She … more
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"Where did my travels around the county take me? From people helping veterans to others tending historic gardens, from recognizing teenage volunteers to honoring an inspirational centenarian, the stories are all over the map, literally and figuratively."
A retrospective look at Surely Goodness, 2023
One of the priorities of The JOLT is to tell stories no one else is telling, stories about the great things people are doing here in Thurston County. Neglected and untold stories are my specialty, … more
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Graduates Future Zhou (left) and Monique McGee (right), service members finishing their last six months in the U.S. Army, are both graduating in Server and Cloud Application. Future has started work with Boeing and Monique will move to Florida and seek work there. Dec. 15, 2023.
Vets2Tech, 1,000 graduates in 10 years
Shirley Stirling, of Lacey, writes about good things people in Thurston County are doing. If you’d like to nominate someone to be profiled, contact her at  shirley@theJOLTnews.com … more
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Altrusa members Toni Demme (left) and Lois Simko (right) present a classroom grant to Amanda Ryle, a first-year teacher at Garfield Elementary School in Olympia, WA, who teaches a split of first and second-grade classes, 2023.
Quintessential Altrusa
Sunshine Shirley Shirley Pearsall is the quintessential Altrusa member, devoted to bettering her community. But in her life, she has found many ways to give back. She and her husband Bob first … more
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Gary with visitors at the Centennial Rose Garden.
Saving the roses
Our rose garden We might have lost our Centennial Rose Garden, which has been maintained by volunteers from the Olympia Rose Society (ORS) since 1988. Have you ever visited the rose garden? It … more
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Franida Maudsley 2nd Vice Regent (vice president) of the Sacajawea Chapter DAR led the event. November 11, 2023.
To separate the war from the warriors and honor their service
It lasted 20 years, November 1, 1955 – April 30, 1975, and is being commemorated for 13 years. That’s a long commemoration.  Can you guess what “it” is? The National 50 … more
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Tammy and three young people preparing for a fundraiser: Tammy Levario, Destiny Hooks, Karina O’Neil Knight, and Mason Leigh. Tammy cared for these young adults when they were teens in foster care. “I’ve known them all a decade or more :) We’re still close! I want to bring them on when funding comes in, as peer counselors.” 2022
BrenRose founder Tammy Levario seeking paths to helping the youth she helps to have brighter futures
What do you do when, in six months, you’re losing your house? Ordinarily, you would just get busy and find another one. But it’s not always that straightforward, especially when your … more
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Gabi’s store with the 30th-anniversary banner. It’s a place full of goodies, light, and love! 2023.
The fabulous Gabi, owner of Olympic Cards and Comics
In the beginning Gabrielle “Gabi” Shephard. She came to this area at age five and they stayed here after her father retired from Fort Lewis. She basically grew up at Olympic Trading … more
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Dr. Thelma Jackson, Thurston County Historian of the Year, shares her "Blacks in Thurston County, Washington, 1950-1975: A Community Album." The book documents the historical experiences of Black people in the area and fills a gap in the historical documentation.
Happy Heritage Day and happy birthday to Thurston County!
The Thurston County Historic Commission (TCHC) just celebrated its 4th Annual Heritage Day last Saturday, honoring our diverse local heritage. This event morphed from a previous one … more
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Suffrage marker, “Washington Women Win the Vote”, by the Daughters of the American Colonists at the old Capitol building, across from Sylvester Park, 2016.
Bite-sized bits of history include Olympia locations
J.J. Prats was here - right here in Olympia - doing what he is known for, documenting history! Mr. Prats, a computer programmer turned history nerd, is the creator of the nonprofit Historical Marker … more
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Sept. 10, 2023. Pictured here at home, in his 415-pound electric wheelchair and his all-terrain chair. Out of view were two cats who provide levity, Patches and Scooby. This laminate floor replaces his old wall-to-wall carpet. “Look at that floor,” Darin commented. “It’s beautiful… I was here most of the time and watched everything… very friendly [SPSHH] volunteers and good communicators. They always let me know what was going on with the project.” Sept. 10, 2023.
A courageous veteran who remains undaunted
Accidents can happen, terrible accidents. They can literally happen to anyone. It’s a matter of chance -- and risk management. The chances, however, are greater in some places than others, and … more
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Photo of Ben with the choir during their first practice of the season, as he leads a vocal warmup and breathing exercises. 2023.
Masterworks Choral Ensemble Under New Artistic Direction: Ben Luedcke Ushers in the autumn with “Fall Festival - Turn, Turn, Turn!”
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, Masterworks Choral Ensemble brings autumn to Olympia with its Fall Festival performance at the  Washington Center for the Performing Arts .     As … more
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South Puget Sound’s Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse, Boston Harbor, Thurston County, WA. From the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, taken as part of an employee's official duties.
Dofflemyer Point lighthouse history revealed
You can't go inside it, and you can't even walk around outside it. It’s a historic lighthouse, #93001339, on the National Historic Register of Historic Places , but still active in the US … more
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Pictured at last year's award celebration, left to right: SAN President Marilyn Jamison; Amy Degon, 2022 Community Caregiver Award recipient from MyMedSupplies; and Lynessa Stone of Advanced Health Care who is the co-chair of the SAN Caregiver Awards. Note: Photographer Clair Ferris is the owner of Funeral Alternatives and a SAN member
Share an outstanding caregiver story
Do you know an Outstanding Caregiver who serves from their mind and heart? Caregivers work behind the scenes and the Senior Action Network (SAN) is looking for a number of local stories to recognize … more
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Gabe and his daughter Mallory geocaching at Margaret McKenny Park, Olympia, WA.
Treasure hunting with Gabe Shanafelt and friends
It’s a free treasure-hunting game, with the world as its game board. The goal is to get you outside to explore the world around you and have a great time doing it! Whether you want to travel … more
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