Category Archives: Eatonville News

Paula Morris: July 4th and the Mountain Community Cooperative

Posted on July 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

Driving into Eatonville on the 4th of July, my first impression was: what a quaint little All-American town.

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4th of July celebrated in glorious Americana style in south Pierce County

Posted on July 5, 2011 by brucesmith49

The celebration of Independence Day – the 4th of July – was conducted in its full Americana glory in south Pierce County this weekend, from the magnificent summer sunshine to wondrous fireworks displays, and capped by the Eatonville parade.

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Large numbers of local educators are retiring; some concerned about looming pension cuts

Posted on June 22, 2011 by brucesmith49

Nearly fifty staff members from the Bethel and Eatonville School Districts are retiring this year, and some claim it is due to fears that pensions will be cut by the Washington state legislature in the near future.

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Identity of Eatonville man killed on Mt. Hwy released; cause of crash still a mystery

Posted on June 17, 2011 by brucesmith49

The identity of the 57-year old Eatonville man who died on Mountain Highway Thursday when his Ford pick-up crashed into a utility pole at about 255th St, has been made public; his name is Ronald E. Herron.

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County re-districting bodes well for Graham, Frederickson and Spanaway

Posted on June 10, 2011 by brucesmith49

Pierce County is undergoing a reconfiguration of its seven council district boundaries due to changes in population, and the proposed changes – if approved by the current County Council – will strengthen the political voice of Graham, Frederickson, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Eatonville News, Frederickson, Graham News, Orting, Parkland, Politics, Roy News, South Hill, Spanaway | 7 Comments

Bethel school bus involved in accident – no students injured

Posted on June 1, 2011 by brucesmith49

A Bethel School District bus was involved in a motor vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Roy. None of the ten students on board or the driver was injured, according to Krista Carlson, Director of Communications for BSD.

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Cedar Creek Treehouse – a gem in the Ashford woods

Posted on May 21, 2011 by brucesmith49

Peering out from the canopy of Douglas firs thickly splayed across the Nisqually River valley near Ashford perches the Cedar Creek Treehouse, a unique one-room hotel that soars fifty feet above the forest floor. The handiwork of Bill Compher … Continue reading →

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Nature grows organic – taking a tour of an organic vegetable farm in Eatonville

Posted on May 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

By Judy Spiers Two years ago, Requel and Bob Roos started Organic by Nature Farm and Garden, a six-acre parcel in Eatonville where they sell heirloom plants, seeds and fresh organic produce. For now, most of their crops are … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Nature, People Profiles, Self Reliance | 3 Comments

Gentleman Gardening

Posted on April 25, 2011 by brucesmith49

by Judy Spiers My husband and I originally planned to grow three things in our garden this year: spuds, beans and squash. But we’re having trouble getting started.

Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Graham News, Nature, Self Reliance | 7 Comments

Men Who Dance – strengthening health and friendships in Graham

Posted on April 21, 2011 by brucesmith49

Like a quiet magnet, the Graham Jazzercise program is drawing a small cadre of men to its daily work-out classes. Seeking to keep fit or needing to shed pounds, these men, all 50 years and older, are “doin’ the … Continue reading →