Steve Klein addresses current issues impacting Yelm and vicinity and provides a meeting place for anyone with an interest in this area to provide their ideas and opinions
“Michael Sussmann, a cybersecurity lawyer who represented the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign in 2016, leaves federal courthouse in Washington, Monday, May 16, 2022.” Credit: Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP via CNBC.
Editor’s note: After three years and millions of dollars expended, former AG Barr’s special prosecutor expanded a mysterious review into origin of Russia investigation, and has been dealt the first courtroom blow. But John Durham’s three-year-long probe has not uncovered explosive evidence of wrongdoing by the FBI. Instead, in this case, “the FBI was cast as a victim.”
“Former Trump economic adviser Peter Navarro said he has been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury later this week and turn over documents related to the Jan. 6 riot, including “any communications with formal President Trump and/or his counsel or representative.”
“Navarro made the claim in a draft copy of a lawsuit he’s planning to file this week against the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The suit, which Navarro shared with NBC News, says the committee’s own subpoena to him is “unlawful and unenforceable” and should be thrown out by a judge.
“The House voted to refer Navarro to the Department of Justice on a criminal contempt of Congress charge last month after he snubbed the House committee’s subpoena for testimony and documents.
“In his 88-page draft lawsuit, first reported by The New York Times, Navarro said that last week “two FBI special agents banged loudly on my door in the early morning hours to present me with a fruit of the poisonous tree grand jury subpoena” commanding that he testify before and hand documents over to a grand jury on Thursday.”
“Liv Coverdale, 16, will be the youngest female student to receive two degrees from Pacific Lutheran University.
“‘It all went by really fast,’ said Coverdale, who earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a minor in business.“
“At three she was in MENSA, the “High I.Q. Society.” At five she enrolled in second grade. Coverdale started taking math classes at South Puget Sound Community College at age 11.”
“Coverdale does plan on going to graduate school to get a master’s in computer science, but like a lot of teens, she likes the idea of taking a gap year to enjoy a break away from school.”
Caisson enters Arlington National Cemetery across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. Photo from Arlington National Cemetery website. Credit: Andrew V. McMaster, May 2006.
– This Memorial Day story has been posted annually since May 28, 2007: This weekend is our Memorial Day holiday when America pauses to honor those that have given their lives in service to their country. The Yelm Community Blog host appreciates and honors all of those who have served to defend, protect, and preserve our country from outside invaders.
“Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it expanded to include those who died in any war or military action,” quoting Wikipedia.
The wars have left their mark on this area, as we are reminded of one of the first from this area to give the ultimate sacrifice in the Iraq War, Rainier’s Justin Norton, who was killed in June 2006:
Rainier’s fallen son, Justin Norton
–Justin Norton Scholarship Fund honoring Rainier, Washington’s fallen soldier in Iraq, June 24, 2006. About Sgt. Norton
– Delta Airlines honors our military on their last flights home (February 13, 2013). “A group of Delta Air Lines employees has made a commitment to honor and recognize members of the military who have made the ultimate sacrifice. A solider and his military canine who both died in action return home, their remains arriving on U. S. soil in Atlanta in this video. “The Delta Honor Guard, which has been operating since 2005, is composed of approximately 30 men and women who volunteer their time to honor fallen troops whose remains come through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport aboard Delta flights, according to Brian McConnell, coordinator of the Delta Honor Guard. Click here for this moving ceremony, which occurs plane-side in the rain, and all weather conditions.”
Memorial Day 2022
+ The Olympian: Memorial Day Ceremony: Hosted by the Thurston County Veterans Council, this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Capitol Rotunda on the state Capitol Campus, 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW, Olympia. The Olympia American Legion Band will perform.
+ Al Jazeera via MSN: There is a sickness in America – There is a sickness in America that is unique to America. No other country convulses with such premeditated violence so often against so many innocents at school, at work, at church and what seems like just a moment ago, at a grocery store in Buffalo.
+ The Washington Post: What rational society lets children buy guns? “Why do we let children buy guns? They can’t purchase alcohol or cigarettes in this country until age 21. But deadly weapons?“
+ Daily Kos: Here’s a reminder of the GOP senators taking the most NRA money to turn a blind eye to dead children – Precisely because of such people, the United States actually is at risk of civil war — more than at any point in recent history. As I have noted, the Trump presidency and the Capitol insurrection caused the country to lose its status as a “full democracy” for the first time since 1800, according to an index used by the CIA to track instability and political violence abroad. A partial democracy, which the United States now is, faces three times the risk of falling into civil war.Read more
+ The Washington Post: No evidence of exploitation of Dominion voting machine flaws, CISA finds – The federal government has found no evidence that flaws in Dominion voting machines have ever been exploited, including in the 2020 election, according to the executive director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Yelm Rotary Club’s 10 Weeks of Summer food program supporting our disadvantaged school kids, join us for a virtual 5K run/walk, Stampede.Support our “I Run for Food” to help support the youth in the Yelm / Rainier Community.
“Uvalde is a town of 16,000, smaller than Tumwater, and a low economic area. Before this week, most people never heard of Uvalde unless you were driving Highway 90 between San Antonio and Del Rio, it’s about the halfway mark.”
“The following funds have been established to support the families. [Mary Beth Harrington, CVA,has] worked for or with all of these organizations and know them to be good and reputable.
First State Bank of Uvalde – https://www.fsbuvalde.com/
Make checks payable to “Robb School Memorial Fund”
Checks can also be mailed to 200 E. Nopal St., Uvalde, TX 78801
Catholic Charities is providing emergency financial assistance for family members who need to travel to Uvalde. All services provided to those affected by the school shooting are free to everyone regardless of religious affiliation.
Bexar (pronounced bear) County District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced his office is working with the San Antonio Area Foundation to establish two funds that will turn over 100% of the proceeds to families directly impacted by the shooting or provide long-term assistance to the Uvalde community.
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County – www.uwsatx.org/
The United with Uvalde Fund has been established to support the victims’ families and the community saying 100% of the fund will support the Uvalde community with immediate and long-term mental health resources.
Established the Uvalde Strong Fund to support victims, their families, and others affected by the mass shooting incident.
Checks can be made out to Uvalde Strong Fund and mailed to: Uvalde Strong FundCommunity Foundation of the Texas Hill Country241 Earl Garrett StreetKerrville, Texas 78028
“All donations to these organizations are tax-deductible and by indicating that your donation is for the families in Uvalde, 100% of your donation will go to supporting them. Thank you for your generosity.”
“Lots of stuff to do this Memorial day weekend at the Yelm City Park!
“Saturday at 10am we have the grand opening of our Fitness Court, season opener for the Splash Pad & Yelm Farmers Market and there’s a Mystical Enchanted Garden Fest going on, all at the same time.
“That gravel parking lot is going is being fixed up but will be open this weekend for use and will be paved most likely on Tuesday May 31st. We are also completing a sidewalk that will finally connect all of Yelm City Park in a big loop.
“Really excited for this weekend at the park, I hope to see you there!”
