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Birds Eye View of Eatonville 2003


                                                                                                                    (photo by Donny O'Brien)

     September 30, 2003

     On a perfect autumn day last week, local pilot Steve Van Cleve took to the air with photographer Donny O'Brien. Between the men ENN has very interesting aerial photographers for you to enjoy. Above is the mill pond and burner, all that remains at the site of the Eatonville Lumber Company which kept the town booming in the early days. The pond is home to various wildlife -  beavers and otters have been spotted in the old wetland and, of course, numerous migratory birds visit during the fall and spring months. The Van Eaton Cabin can be seen on the corner near the highway. And the town sewer "pond" is across the highway.  

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December 25, 2011

Obituary Woodrow "Woody" Wilson - Obituaries Page Four

Small Town, Big Heart - 76 Biked Donated for Local Kids -  Local Interest Page Nine

December 7, 1941 - The Nightmare Begins -  Local Interest Page Nine

Christmas Parade a a Cold Success - Christmas Parade 2011

Death on the Mountain - Rainier News Two

Research on Rare Cascade Fox - Rainier News Two

Auditor's Certification - Final Election Results - Election 2011

Councilmember Jim Valentine Thanks Supporters and  ENN - Election 2011

 Carrots and Toilet Paper Bring Laughs at 3/50 Meeting - Local Interest Page Nine

Toilet Paper as Art? - Local Interest Page Nine

Sun Disguised as Moon in Fog - Moments of Beauty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 7, 2011

First 3/50 Project Meeting Enthusiastic Success - Local Interest 2011

Nisqually Land Trust Acquires Historic Van Eaton Homestead - Local Interest 2011

Kevin Valentine Installed as Master of Masonic Lodge - Local Interest 2011

Scat Detection Dogs at Pack Forest Featured on KING 5 - Local Interest 2011

Dr. A.W. Bridge Christmas Bazaar "Excellent " Success - Local Interest 2011

Yep, It Snowed - First Snow of the Season - Local Interest 2011

 

 

 

 

 

November 10, 2011

All About the November 8 Elections - Election 2011
Eatonville's New Daffodil Princess -  Local Interest Page Nine

Madeline Potts Honored by Ohop Grange -  Local Interest Page Nine

Eatonville Family Agency Focuses on Hope -  Local Interest Page Nine

Randy King Named Superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park - Rainier News Two

Council Votes Unanimously to Keep Elected Treasurer - News at a Glance

Obituary Charles Matheny - Obituaries Page Four

Is Eatonville's Unique Money Tree Dying? - Money Tree

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2011

Jebinos Closes after Four Years on Mashell Avenue  - Local Interest Page Nine

Obituary Bernice Sjoblom -  Obituaries Page Four

Homecoming Royalty - Local Interest Page Nine

Dog Days in the Park - Dog Days 2011

Medic Jeremy Brewer Receives Firefighter Badge - Local Interest Page Nine

 

 

 

 

September 4, 2011

Town Hit with $2.5 Million Claim in Hamrick Child Sex Abuse Case - Names Police Department - Police

Fired Police Officer Files $2 Million Claim Against Town for Wrongful Termination -  Police
Arne Haynes Obituary  -
Obituaries Page Four

Controversy at Council - Bob Schaub Refuses to Recuse - Council 2011

Heritage Happens - Pioneer Farm

Letter to Editor  - Possible Scam - Letter

Letter to Editor  - Fire/EMS Transport Fees Explained - Letter

World Trade Center Beams in Eatonville - Twin Towers Beams

Historic Chinook Pass Arch Restored - Rainier News Two

Camel Drinks from Plastic Bottle in Petra - Animals Page Four

 

 

 

 

August 18, 2011

My View: Town in Significant Financial Trouble - My View

Vince Troccoli and Fred Oldfield Honored at 40th Art Festival - Festival Honors
Art Festival History - Festival at 40 Years
Drew Hamrick Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse Charge - Local Interest Page Nine
Eatonville Police Under Investigation for Failure to Report Child Sex Abuse Case - Local Interest Page Nine
New Curbs and Old Curbs Present Concerns - Local Interest Page Nine
Chamber Wine And Cheese Event - Local Interest Page Nine
Elliff's Buick Wins Another Big One - Beautiful Buick
Van Eaton Cabin Gets Mini-Makeover - Historical Society
 
Mountain Co-op Annual Garden Tour - Garden Tour 2011
Relay For Life 2011 - Fun Photos - Relay Photos
Council Meetings Summaries - News at a Glance
Moment of Beauty - Beautiful Photos

 

July 18, 2011

Small Town American Celebrates Independence Day -  July 4 Parade

Kevin Wade Named Police Chief - More Local Interest

Eatonville General Hospital Circa 1900 - Historical Society
Historical Society Members Give Old Log Cabin Mini-Facelift - Historical Society
Mashell Avenue a Dirt Road Again, For Awhile -
More Local Interest
Town Money Woes - Spending More than its Taking In - Budget Retreat Report
All Quilts Tell a Story - Quilts, Quilts, Quilts
Elliff '57 Buick Wins Another Big Prize - Buick Big Winner
Rod Knocker Show and Shine Car Show - Rod Knockers 2011

 

 

 

 

 

June 24, 2011

Planning Commission Agenda - CenterPoint Church CUP  - Planning Commission June Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

June 19, 2011

Search for Missing Climber Suspended at Mount Rainier - Rainier News Two

Meet Tony 's Birds - Tony's Birds

 

 

 

 

 

June 12, 2011

Memorial Day Photos and Story 2011 - Memorial Day 2011

Liquor Store Changes Management - Liquor Store

Brian Rice Obituary - Obituary Page Four

Beginning of Extreme Makeover on Mashell Avenue - Mashell Avenue

Dave Uberuaga Named Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park - Rainier News Two

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 15, 2011

85th Annual May Day Celebration Photos and Video -  May Day 85

Mother's Day Celebrated with One Woman's Story - Emilia Troccoli - Mother's Day

Moment of Beauty - Moment of Beauty

News at a Glance - May 9 Council Meeting Summary - News at a Glance

La Grande Post Office in Danger of Closing -  Post Office in Dangers

EHS Ladies Alumni Lunch at Ohop Grange - More Local Interest

Eatonville Becoming Green Showplace for Rain Gardens - More Local Interest

Let's Talk Trees - Arbor Day - My View -  Arbor Day Trees

 

 

 

 

April 30, 2011

Old and Only Shade Tree in Mill Pond Park Killed. - My View - Trees

Letter to Editor Thanking Councilmember Jim Valentine - Council Valentine

Jim Valentine Busy Public Servant - Council Valentine

School History Project - School Page Four

Red-Winged Blackbird Still Waiting for Spring - Moment of Beauty

Nisqually Stream Stewards Offer Free Stewardship Training June and July - The Waterfront

Salmon Recovery Funding Available In Watershed - The Waterfront

Delighted Anglers Enjoying Kid's Fish Pond Opening Day - Kids Fishing

All About Fireworks Laws - Fireworks 2011

 

 

 

 

 

March 15, 2011

Obituary Willett Palmer - Obituaries Page Four

Ernestine Cox - Obituaries Page Four

Jackie Parnell - Obituaries Page Four

Historic Van Cleve Building Demolished - Van Cleve Building

Chris Bivins with Remnants of Old Eatonville - Historical Society

 

 

 

 

 

February 2011

School Board President Bob Homan Letter to Editor - School Page Four

"Van Eaton Park" Lawsuit - Lawsuit

New Sign for Mountain Community Co-op - Local Interest 2011

Community Comes Together for Needy Families at Christmas - Local Interest 2011

Proposed Sign Directs Traffic Away from Washington Avenue Businesses - Local Interest 2011

In the Market for a '90s Era McMansion? Rath House to be Auctioned in April - Local Interest 2011

Dead Fish Fling for Salmon Restoration - Dead Fish Fling 2011

 

 

 

 

 

January 1, 2011

Total Lunar Eclipse on Winter Solstice, First Time in 456 Years - More Local Interest

 

 

 

 

December 26, 2010

Vote For Emily Randolph on KING TV - Emily 's Got Talent

December 13 Council Agenda and Actions  - December 13 Council Actions

 

 

 

 

 

December 19, 2010

Kind Treatment of  Japanese Community by Eatonville Dispatch Publisher Compared to Other Newspapers after Pearl Harbor Attack -  Jessica Erickson

Meet Doug Beagle, New Town Administrator - More Local Interest

Meet Roger Andrasik, Newest School Board Member - School Page Four

Christmas Parade 2010 - Christmas Parade

Obituary - Frank Allister Mahler - Obituaries Page Four

Paradise Webcam for Winter Travel Tips and Weather - Rainier News Page Two

Washington National Park Fund Wins Boeing Grant for Free Summer Shuttle Service - Rainier News Page Two

Historical Society News - Fundraising Letter from President Bob Walter - Historical Society News and  Letter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 5, 2010

Too Much Snow - More Local Interest

Volunteers Help Restore Salmon Habitat after Decades of  Destruction - The Waterfront

Interim Town Administrator Out - Doug Beagle to Begin Work December 1 - Doug Beagle

Tofu Man - A Charming Story by David Sakura - Tofu Man

Crue Woodard Heading to Afghanistan - More Local Interest

My View - Ila Campbell Memorial Fountain  Destroyed - My View

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 19, 2010

Jebinos and Fred Oldfield Best of Western Washington Winners - More Local Interest

Interim Town Administrator - Mark Hoppen

Remembering Veterans - Veteran's Day

Halloween Scenes 2010 - Halloween 2010

1996 Sheila Kearns Murder at Longmire Still Unsolved - $30,000 Reward  - Murder at Longmire

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 9, 2010

Great Documentary about Fred Oldfield's Life - More Local Interest

Fred Matthews Memorial - Obituaries Page Four

Masons Install New Officers - Masons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 1, 2010

Pumpkin Party to Watch Growing the Big One by Diane Mettler - Giant Pumpkins

All About Growing the Big One Hallmark Movie - Giant Pumpkin

Animal Control Update  - Kennels Damaged Need Repair - Animals Page Four

Samson 's the black Lab has a Moment of Fun in the pond - Animals Page Four

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 24, 2010

Seasonal Changes Continue at Mount Rainier National Park - Mount Rainier News

Town Administer Gone - Mayor's Update
Low-cost ($10) Catnip Package for Feral Cats - Coalition: HUMAnE Spay & Neuter Clinic! - Animals Page Four

Eatonville Middle School Rededication - School News Page Four

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 18, 2010

Local Pharmacist Launches New Wellness Program in Eatonville - More Local Interest

Centennial Sam  Returns Home after Being Murdered Last Year - Bring Scarecrow Family - More Local Interest 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 14, 2010

Tim Patterson Resigns from School Board - School News Page Four

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 10, 2010

Homecoming Royalty 2010 - School News Page Four
Fall Fest Scenes, Photos and Video -
Fall Fest 2010

 

 

 

 

October 6, 2010

Carl Langberg Dies at Age 100 - Obituaries Page Four

Animal Control Update - More Local Interest

Dogs' Day in the Park - Photos and Video - Dogs' Day 2010

Pierce County Students Break Arm Wrestling World Record - More Local Interest

Eatonville Lions Reminisce About Art Festival Beginnings - More Local Interest

Property Tax Pie Chart - Where Do Your Property Taxes Go? - More Local Interest

Chamber Seeking Volunteers for Visitor's Center - More Local Interest

Your Moment of Beauty - More Local Interest

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2010

September 27 Council Agenda and Actions - September 27 Council Agenda

 

 

 

 

September 13, 2010

September 13 Council Agenda and Actions -  September 13 Council Agenda

Joint Fire and Rescue Drill at High School - Keeping Us Safe

Carl Langberg Celebrates 100th Birthday - Happy 100th Birthday

Dog Helps Endangered Orcas -  Animals Page 4

Town Council Budget Retreat - Money Woes, Next Year Looking Gloomy - Council Budget Retreat

No OSHA Law Against Animals in Police Vehicles - OSHA and Animal Transportation

ACE Member Patti Fuchs Speaks Her Mind About Animal Control Issue - More Local Interest

Historic Arch Renovation at Mount Rainier National Park - Mount Rainier News

Reconstruction Begins on Nisqually Road Near Longmire - Mount Rainier News

Here's Looking at You Tony - Vulture Photos - Animals Page 4

Tony is Moonstruck! - More Local Interest

More Habitat for Salmon Restoration on Mashel River - Animals Page 4

My View: Animal Control Problems? Call the Police, 360.832.6111 - Animal Control Mess

Kindermusik - All About Kindermusik

 

 

 

 

 

August 24, 2010

Who Owns the Dispatch? Answering Your Question - Dispatch News

August 9 Council Agenda and Actions - August 9 Council Meeting

August 23 Council Agenda and Actions - August 23 Council Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 23, 2010

Animal Control Officer, Tera Pine, Laid Off Suddenly - Developing Story - Animal Control

After Mayor Moves to Eliminate Animal Control Officer Chief of Police Weighs In -  Developing Story - Animal Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 19, 2020

Happy 80th Birthday to Delores Divelbiss Chappell -  More Local Interest

Art Festival 2010 Photos - Festival 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 11, 2010

Art Festival History - How it All Began 39 Years Ago - Art Fest History

Save Pets from Heat - Animals Page 3

July 26 Council Agenda and Actions - July 26 Council Meeting

Public Notice: Proposed Urgent Care Facility on Washington Avenue, Diagram -  More Local Interest

New Deputy Police Kevin Wade -  More Local Interest

RAMROD Biker Ride Around Mountain in One Day - Tony Sirgedas Photo Story - RAMROD

Lucky Baby Swallows - Saved from Raccoons - Animals Page 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 4, 2010

Rare Historic Photo of T. C. Van Eaton's Real Estate Office on Mashell Avenue - Rare Photo

ACE (Animal Care Eatonville) Represented at 2010 Dog-A-Thon in Tacoma - Animals Page 3

 

 

 

 

August 2, 2010

Climber Dies in Fall on Mount Rainier - Rainier News

 

 

 

 

July 26, 2010

Change Comes to Dispatch Newspaper - New Dispatch Editor

 

 

 

 

July 21, 2010

Community Center Gets Outstanding Review - More Local Interest

July 12 Council Agenda and Action -  July 12 Council Meeting

Cabin Sign Unveiled by Pat Van Eaton and Cowlitz - Historic Sign

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 16, 2010

Local Businesses Help Fight Cancer - Sponsorships - Relay 2010

Letter to the Editor - Relay For Life Planning Committee Thanks Communities - Relay 2010

Fourth of July Photos by Three Photographers - Caleb Hagen - Stan Shore - Bob Walter

 

 

 

 

 

July 12, 2010

Purple Power Unites Town in Fight Against Cancer - Relay For Life Purple Ribbons

One Homeless Man in Town Activates Rumor Mill - Shawna Baublit's Letter to Editor - Homeless Chris

Lack of Common Courtesy Concerns Citizen - Patty McHatton Letter to Editor - Letter to Editor

June 28 Council Agenda and Actions - June 28 Council Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 7, 2010

New Superintendent Takes the Helm at Eatonville Schools - More Local Interest

Councilmember Jim Valentine Makes History, Now on Association of Washington Cities Board - More Local Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 6, 2010

Search for Missing Climber Called Off - Rainier News

Search for Missing Climber Unsuccessful - Rainier News

Search for Missing Mount Rainier Climber - Rainier News

Dead Cougar Found in River by Smallwood Park - Animals Page 3

Rod Knockers Decorated Town - More Local Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 1, 2010

New Superintendent Rich Stewart Addresses Chamber - More Local Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 27, 2010

Auditor Delivers Animal Neglect Case to Prosecutor -  Animals Page 3

Tony Sirgedas Shares His Perfect Rainbow with Us - More Local Interest

Council Agenda and Actions June 14 - June 14 Council Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 23, 2010

Woman Rescued after Fall at Mount Rainier - Rainier News

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 21, 2010

Introducing Baby Troy Bromund - More Local Interest

ACE Members Finishing Work on Town Animal Shelter - More Local Interest

Camping Adventures at Mount Rainier - Rainier News

Join Mount Rainier Junior Rangers and Earn "Extra" Rewards - Rainier News

Mount Rainier Free Visitor Shuttle Service Began Friday, June 18 - Rainier News

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 16, 2010

Obituary - Sharon Norberg Van Hoof - Obituary 4

Retirement Reception for Superintendent Ray Arment - Arment Retires

Eatonville Celebrates Cancer Survivors' Day - Relay For Life

EHS Seniors Prepared for Senior Surprise Journey - More Local Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 10, 2010

Bethel Students Learn about Eatonville's Japanese Community - Japanese Graves.

Tony Sirgedas Mountain Photo - Search Called Off for Man Missing in Avalanche - Rainier News

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 6, 2010

Town Square Dedication June 5 - Local Interest B

Remembering Those Who Gave Their All - Memorial Day 2010

Poison Hemlock can Kill You, Your Kids and Your Animals - Beware - Poison Hemlock

Six New Rain Gardens in Town - Local Interest B

Spring Cleanup - Local Interest B

Kindermusik - Kindermusik

Gulf Disaster in Real Time - Local Interest B

 

 

 

 

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