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Feb 52025 column
The Sage Connection:
Dementia. The word alone can fill us with fearful dread. Normal forgetfulness can sometimes be confused with a more serious condition …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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2/4/25
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I picked up Erik La Prade’s book, "Ancient Light," at Last Word Books this weekend. Last Word Press is the ...
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Just in time for Black History Month 2025, Jarvis Harris and Joe Foss are telling local audiences about their five-week, 4,600-mile tour of Black historical sites across the United States last fall. …
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This recipe represents a modern twist on the traditional Arroz con Pollo. The flavors are much the same, but it uses turkey; cauliflower “rice” is a healthier alternative as it lowers the …
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By Shannon Beigert
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2/3/25
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Artificial intelligence, or AI, is integrating into every part of our lives, including special education. At the same time, many of us have had visions of robots taking over the world, or less …
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By Shannon Sankstone
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1/31/25
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Hello JOLT readers,
My name is Rachel Benton and I am beyond excited to be a part of this incredible news platform that connects us all in Thurston County.
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On Friday, Jan. 24, the Washington Center for the Performing Arts hosted the Trinity Irish Dance Company on their tour of “JIG.”
Fiddling around with traditional and modern …
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By Rachel Benton
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1/30/25
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February is just a few short days away and brings with it my favorite holiday of the year — the Random Acts of Kindness Week. The week runs from Feb. 9 through Feb. 15 and culminates with …
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Our new president’s first week of science-impacting executive orders calls for comments from your local medical columnist. They constitute a drastic, unprecedented, and direct attack on …
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Last Sunday was a beautiful blue-sky day, inspiring an afternoon walk at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. So many people shared this inspiration that the parking lots …
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Dear Advocate,
I’m thinking of writing a special education community complaint. My eighth grader is a student in Yelm. He has ADHD and gets distracted easily, which is in his IEP …
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Recently, Thom was visiting with his friend Alex and their conversation turned toward their furry companions.
While Alex regaled Thom with his latest stories of his faithful Chihuahua to …
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The afternoon sunshine of the past two days has been most welcome, and a lovely contrast to the chilly mornings that preceded them. So far, we have avoided the snow that has blanketed areas that are …
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Rebuilding Together is hosting its annual “Build It Breakfast,” a fundraising event that highlights the nonprofit’s commitment to making essential home repairs for folks who are …
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Greetings from snowy Vermont! Dogs are running in and out of the house shedding snow, and I am ready to come home to the Pacific Northwest.
I’ve been thinking about Thom Jones and his …
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As you may know, I originally hail from Memphis, Tennessee.
When growing up, there was a large Italian-American community in the area, and cooking was a highly regarded specialty.
Both home cooks and …
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By Shannon Beigert
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1/20/25
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Last week, I provided free parent training on Special Education Community Complaints (SECC) for the Benton-Franklin Counties Special Education PTA. This column follows the presentation.
The most …
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By Shannon Sankstone
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1/17/25
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The sign in front of Luck Dental Center says, “January is like a Monday only longer.”
Rachel Feintzeig goes even further; in a guest column in The New York Times, she …
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Talk about good feedback. Todd Monohon, Olympic Rental & Landlord Services , 115 State Ave NE, has won two awards in two months. The first from the Thurston Chamber as 2024 Boss of the Year and …
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By Shirley Stirling
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1/17/25
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This week in Thurston’s Birds we are again featuring some of Liam Hutcheson’s recent photographs. I so much appreciate having Liam’s photos for this weekly column because they …
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