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Speaking of Music...

                                                                                                (photo by Bob Walter)

     Jackie McTee and her daughter Cindy in Eatonville New Year's Eve 2004. Jackie, Cindy and Cindy's sister, Christy, all were valedictorians in their Eatonville High School graduating classes. Cindy is a Regents Professor of Music Composition at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, Texas, but managed to come home for the Christmas holidays to spend time with her family. 
     And speaking of parks, at age 12 Cindy entered a town contest to name the "new" park being developed near the cemetery. Cindy's entry, "Glacier View Park," was the winner. (That park land was also donated to the town by T. C. Van Eaton.)

Works Performed at Carnegie Hall 

     by Dixie A. Walter
     March 13, 2005

     The world debut of Dr. Cindy McTee's "Einstein's Dream" will be performed from March 31 through April 2 by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Cindy recently gave an interview to LeAnn Binford from the Juilliard School's Playbill Arts publication. To read Cindy's insights, and humorous thoughts, about the world's most famous genius please see PlaybillArts: Features: A Dream of Music and Technology
   Dr. Cindy McTee's works have been performed at dozens of prestigious symphony halls and centers, among them, two invitations, in 2002 and 2003, from the famed Carnegie Hall in New York City. A few of the other performances of Cindy's compositions are the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington D. C. (2002), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, (2003), Seattle Symphony Orchestra (2001), and Pacific University Symphony Orchestra (2003). Her compositions have been performed by orchestras, bands and chamber ensembles in America, Japan, South America and Europe. For a complete list of Cindy's past performances please see Cindy McTee Past Performances
     Cindy's mom, Jackie, who taught first grade in Eatonville her entire teaching career, describes her daughter as being creative in many areas, and said she could have been an excellent artist too. And, although Jackie denies any creativity of her own, this is belied by her own musical abilities. Both Cindy's parents, Jackie and Chuck McTee, were musicians when Cindy was growing up. Chuck was a trumpet player and Jackie played both clarinet and tenor sax. Not wanting to leave their child with baby sitters, the McTees took her along as their small band rehearsed. Cindy grew up hearing the music from the 40's and 50's. 
     When asked at what age she started hearing music in her mind, Cindy remembered hearing a whole symphony in her head at age six. It was also at that age she started piano lessons with a teacher who encouraged improvisation. A few years later Cindy began studying the saxophone with her Mom.
     During the mid-1970's as a junior at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) Cindy met celebrated Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki. She accepted his invitation to study with him in Poland in exchange for teaching his children English. Cindy spent a year in Poland with his family. She took the opportunity in Poland to study with Marek Stachowski and Krystyna Moszumanska-Nazar.
     She also studied with David Robbins and Thomas Clark at PLU, Bruce MacCombie and Jacob Druckman at the Yale School of Music, and with Richard Hervig at the University of Iowa.
     Cindy taught for three years at PLU and joined the University of North Texas College of Music Faculty in 1984, was promoted to Full Professor in 1995 and to Regents Professor in 2000. She is presently an elected member of the Board of the American Music Center in New York City, a position she has held since 2003.
     The Eatonville High graduate who made her mark in the world of music has received too many awards to list here. Among the more notable are two awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2002 and 1992; a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2001; a Fulbright Fellowship in 1990; and a Composers Fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts in 1994.
     For a complete list of Cindy's awards please see Cindy McTee Awards
    To hear snippets of Cindy's wonderful music please go to Cindy McTee Music

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A Day of Music Celebrated  Andy Parker's Life...

                                                                                              (photo by Bob Walter)

     Becki Sue and her Big Rockin' Daddies were one of five bands who practically blew the roof off the Eatonville Eagles Hall Sunday, March 6. This band was rated "the Best Blues Band" in Washington State by the Washington Blues Society, and also named the Best Blues Band in Seattle by Seattle Weekly. The hall was packed with Andy supporters as they danced the day away in a happy celebration of Andy's life, and courage fighting Stage IV brain cancer. He was diagnosed in mid-December 2004. The Randy Oxford Band, Six Pack of Blues, Lynch Creek and Louis Isom bands all entertained the crowd. Lynch Creek donated the use of their sound system. A donation of $10 was suggested. There was a lot of fun and a lot of love all around.
     Andy's attitude is wonderful. He says the chemo therapy will be over soon and he feels great. Andy is also back at work. Obviously deeply touched by the five-band day, Andy said, "I've been to benefits for others and never thought there would be one for me. You just never know what life is going to bring." He added firmly,"I'm a fighter, I've done Karate for years. I'm going to fight this and beat it." 
     Andy has always enjoyed excellent health and taken good care of himself. For more about Andy and his family please visit his Web site  Welcome toCureAndy.com
     According to local businessman Tim Patterson, the day of music for Andy came about when, "I saw Randy Oxford in Puerto Vallarta one evening and mentioned Andy's situation to him. I asked if he would put on a benefit concert. Randy organized the bands and coordinated the advertisement flyers which were donated by Graphics by Guardino. The Eagles graciously donated the hall. Tammi Bratholm and my wife, Yvonne Patterson, coordinated the raffle items which were generously donated by local businesses and individuals. John Bratholm handled the mike and together we raised $4867.01. Cure Andy!!!!"

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Town Meetings Canceled

                                                                         (photo by Dixie A. Walter)

     
      by Dixie A. Walter
      March 4, 2004

     Both the Eatonville Planning Commission and Eatonville Town Council meetings have been canceled according to the town's reader board. The planning commission meeting was scheduled for Monday, March 7 and the council meeting date was Monday, March 14.
     Evidently the town has no business to discuss ten days from now. How can a community ignore the facts that there is always business needing to be addressed? Especially when there is a hot button issue - sale of Van Eaton Park - perhaps to a developer, in the works.
     Or, as many citizens have suggested to ENN, is the council meeting canceled because town government doesn't want another show of display of  Democracy like the one which happened four days ago, when approximately 100 people attended the council meeting to observe, dissent, agree and ask for some intelligent recommendations from the town's council. 

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Mount St. Helens Burps and the World Takes Notice...

     March 8, 2005

     While many Eatonville area residents focused on the local view of Mount Rainier, her sister, Mount St. Helens, captured international attention again, about 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, when the 8,364-foot volcano sent a soaring plume of ash skyward. The plume was estimated to reach 36,000 feet as it grabbed headlines and made for great photo ops. Mount St. Helens has been relatively calm since last fall.
     There are about 500 active volcanoes on Earth. Although scientists say this latest activity from St. Helens doesn't mean another major eruption like 1980, they also say a "more explosive" eruption can happen at any time. 
     Most experts view Mount Rainier as one of the most dangerous volcanoes on the planet and certainly the most dangerous in the Cascade Range.
     Mount Rainier is considered a young volcano, being about ten million years younger than the mountains surrounding it. Rainier also has the distinction, one out of sixteen, of being named a "Decade Volcano." Decade volcanoes are part of a United Nations program intended to take better advantage of science and emergency management to lessen the severity of natural disasters. Which is one reason we see volcano evacuation signs in Eatonville and environs.
   

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Cottage Merchants Project Will Entice Tourists
And Promote Local Businesses...

                                                                           (photo by Bob Walter)

     February 28, 2005: The Cottage Merchants, under the guidance of Nancy Iams, put together a beautiful book featuring local businesses of interest to tourists. Thirty-four of the books were scheduled to be placed in all rooms of the Mill Village Motel as well as the lobby. The books cover, above, was created by Nancy Iams who is an artist in her own right. 

A Peek Inside the Book...

                                                                                             (photo by Bob Walter)

     The eighteen to twenty loose leaf book is full of beautiful photographs taken by Cindy Holshouser. Nancy Iams said it took three months to organize and build the book. Nancy said she and her best friend, Phyllis, travel frequently and use similar books which they find in motels. This is what inspired Nancy to begin the project. 

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Developer vs. Developer
Nobody Wins...
Lawsuit Claims and Counterclaims Involve "Dangerous Condition"

                                                                                                                   (photo by Bob Walter)

      The shear face of this cliff was manmade according to court documents in the case of Jerry Nybo Construction, Inc., vs. Randles Family LLC (Limited Liability Company). The cliff is located at Hamner Springs/Rath Addition where a large development is being built on a mapped hazardous landslide area. 

     by Dixie A. Walter
     February 10, 2005

     Pierce County Superior Court Judge Linda Lee "dismissed with prejudice" (meaning the action can't be started again) a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Randles Family LLC by Jerry Nybo Construction, Inc. November 12, 2004. 
     A court document dated March 22, 2003 states in part, "...that Randles Family LLC will buy out Jerry Nybo Construction, Inc. of the purchase and sale agreement dated 3-5-03 between Bruce and Patty Rath as sellers and Jerry Nybo Construction, Inc., as purchaser. Property description as follows: Rath addition lots 1-24, 27-98, excluding lots 25 and 26 which will remain with Bruce and Patty Rath, resulting in 96 lots to Randles Family LLC, buyer.
     "In exchange for the purchase and sale agreement, Randles Family LLC will pay Jerry Nybo Construction, Inc. a sum of $100,000.00 cash, to be paid at the time of signing of this agreement. Also, Randles Family LLC agrees to hire Jerry Nybo Construction, Inc. to develop all the said lots for the sum of $13,375.00 per lot, totaling $1,284 million to be paid in monthly progress payments." The document goes on to say, "This price excludes any import/export of materials, secondary power, power engineering, staking, surveying, bonds or permits or any offsite work. This offer will expire on April 4, 2003 at 12 p.m. if not completed." The paper bears the signature of Amy B. Randles.
     The lawsuit stems from a dispute about an agreement in April 2004 in which Nybo claimed Randles Family hired a different contractor to develop Phase II of Hamner Springs/Rath Addition. Nybo maintained he had been hurt financially. Nybo Construction worked on Phase I of the project.
      Randles Family LLC, in their counterclaim, admits to, and denies, some of the charges brought about by Nybo. Randles Family LLC admits "...defendant refused to allow plaintiff to complete Phase II of the work to be performed after plaintiff [Nybo Construction, Inc.] repudiated the contract by demanding modifications of the contract price and refusing to perform the contract according to its terms. Defendant admits that it hired another contractor to complete the project and allowed this new contractor to begin work at the subject site."
      The counterclaim also states, "5. Plaintiff breached the contract with the defendant [Randles Family LLC] as follows: A. In performing the contract, plaintiff cut into a hillside creating a shear cliff adjoining several lots. The County determined that this action created a dangerous condition that did not conform with the existing plans which were approved by the County and which were incorporated into the contract between the parties. The County required substantial repair and reinforcement of the hillside before approval of the final plat. 
      "B. In the process of cutting, filling and grading the lots and roadways, plaintiff buried installed power B. In the process of cutting, filling and grading the lots and roadways, plaintiff buried installed power requiring additional excavation and repair."
       In the plaintiff's answer to defendant's counterclaim, Nybo Construction denies fault regarding these claims. On January 27, 2005 the case was dismissed with prejudice and without costs or attorney's fees.
     

Detail of the Cliff in Question...

                                                                           (photo by Bob Walter)

      February 10, 2005 - My View - by Dixie Walter: What used to be a "hillside" is now a  shear cliff. A cliff which is which is a constant cause of concern among informed citizens. This huge block of earth is largely composed of clay, and leaks water even during the driest months of summer.
      The above photograph was taken February 5, as was the photograph leading into the Nybo/Randles lawsuit report. There have already been small, but significant slumps on the cliff. Neither photo shows signs of  "substantial repair and reinforcement" required by the "County" before Hamner Springs/Rath Addition was given "approval of the final plat," as is stated in court documents. If repairs and reinforcements were done they certainly have been hidden well. The naked eye sure can't pick them out.
      Approval of the final plat did not come from the "County." The "final plat" approval for this large housing development, close to 100 houses, was given a thumbs up by the Eatonville Town Council soon after Bruce Rath was appointed mayor by the council March 8, 2004. The final plat had previously been denied due to numerous problems which needed to be addressed. (For more information please see the January 12, 2004 memo Rath Plat )
      During the final plat public hearing, which was video and audio taped, no one, elected or civilian, brought up the issue of "repair or reinforcement" about the above dangerous area. The public hearing took place with a "new appointed" mayor, Bruce Rath, in the driver's seat. This means the mayor was overseeing discussions, and votes, on the final plat of a project he had been involved with for many years.
     Rath's disclaimer at the time of the final plat vote was that he had no interest in the development,  not even a "single nut or bolt." Which appears he meant that (allegedly) millions of dollars spent wouldn't  benefit him or his family. Did the "new" mayor have anything to gain financially by the speedy approval of the final plat?  Will anyone else on the council benefit financially from their decisions?
     Jerry Nybo denies his construction caused the "dangerous conditions" mentioned in court papers relating to turning the hillside into shear and dangerous cliff.
     Some locals, who asked to remain anonymous, allegedly saw Bruce Rath, and/or his equipment, working on the hillside in question. 
      Could the stereotype of small towns really be true? Could the good ol' boys get themselves into positions of influence, then influence the community and elected officials so they benefit financially? Nah. Not in our little town. We aren't stupid. Are we?

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Bobbi Allison Appointed to County Commission...            

     Press release
      February 7, 2005

      Pierce County Law & Justice Commission
      930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 946
      Tacoma, WA 98402

      The Pierce County Cities and Towns Association at their rescheduled regular meeting held February 3, 2005 approved the appointment of Bobbi Allison, Eatonville Town Council Member, to be the Association’s representative to the Pierce County Law & Justice Commission.
   Mayor Barbara Skinner announced her request for a replacement at the previous meeting of the Association.

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Old Water Line Breaks...

                                                                                                              (photo by Dixie A. Walter)

      February 9, 2005: An old water line began leaking late Wednesday morning at the corner of Washington Avenue and Lynch Street. Water had to be shut off to several businesses and homes in the area. The town is supposed to notify people when they will be without water. This they didn't do to the businesses which lost water.
      Above Town Administrator Gary Armstrong, in white, looks over the situation, while Water Superintendent Mike Tiller points out where the damage was done. Water was turned back on after about two hours. According to one town staffer water is like "gold" in Eatonville and we can't afford to lose it. Much of Eatonville's water infrastructure is outdated and in need of replacement. 
      Another water leak at 213 Pennsylvania Avenue, took four hours to repair January 26.

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Descendent of First Settler Honored on 90th Birthday

                                                                                  (photo by Bob Walter)

     December 19, 2004:L Looking splendid, Evelyn Guske accepted congratulations and well-wishes from many friends and family members Sunday, Dec. 19, at her ninetieth birthday celebration, held in the Eatonville Methodist Church basement. Her daughter, Sharon Aguilar, joins her for a birthday photo. Evelyn and Sharon are descendents of the first white settler in this part of Pierce County. 
     Robert Fiander filed a homestead claim at Swan Lake in 1874, fifteen years before Thomas Cobb Van Eaton came to what is now Eatonville. In 1871 Fiander came to America from Dorcetshire, England and lived for two years with a brother, Richard, who came to Washington in 1851 working for the legendary Hudson Bay Company. 
     After graduating from Eatonville High School in 1934  Evelyn married the late Fred, "Fritz," Guske, on  December 12  of the same year. They farmed the 160 acres of land where Evelyn still makes her home. The couple have three children; Sharon, Jack and Tom. Sharon, pictured above, teaches Spanish at Eatonville High School.
    Evelyn has always been an active, and involved, citizen. She is a member of the United Methodist Church, a member of the Ohop Grange for over 50 years, Mountain Star, Dog Wood Garden Club, Loggerettes Bowling Team. Silver Lake Club and the South Pierce County Historical Society. 
     She was the principal leader of Silver Lake 4-H for about 30 years. In that capacity Evelyn and her "kids" were instrumental in taking care of the Indian cemetery on the Mashell Prairie. Among their activities at the Shaker Cemetery where "Indian Henry," Soo-Too-Lick, is buried was the building of a rock monument. Evelyn put a stone from the Pyramid of the Moon in Mexico City in the monument.  
     Evelyn was a "mainstay" in helping to put together A History of Pierce County Washington - 1990," a beautiful history book published by the Heritage League of Pierce County in 1990. 
    

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Childhood Dream 
Comes True...

                                                                                             (photo by Diana Carew)

     December 12, 2004: Pictured is 1957 Eatonville High graduate, and Valedictorian, Gary Carew on the Great China Wall. He attended all twelve grades in Eatonville schools. His late  parents, Mark and Ruby, were Eatonville residents for 52 years.
     According to Gary, "This trip was a second grade dream." An avid student of Ancient Egypt he added, "Now on to the Pyramids someday."  Gary and and his wife, Diana, spent two weeks in Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai during last summer.

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Eatonville Post Office
 Fouled by Feces...

                                                                (photo by Denny Kolb)

      Someone rubbed what appeared to be human excrement into the post office carpeting. The carpet was cleaned and sanitized upon discovery of the filthy vandalism. 

     by Dixie A. Walter
     December 28, 2004

     The post office in Eatonville was the target of a disgusting  incident which was discovered Monday morning. The perpetrator, or perpetrators, smeared feces inside the lobby which is left open for the convenience of  box holders. According to Postmaster Denny Kolb, the professional cleaners he called believe the excrement was human. Kolb said he closed the lobby upon discovering the repugnant vandalism. Kolb called in the professionals who cleaned the carpet as well as the feces soiling the windows and stamp machine and disinfected the area for health purposes.
    Whoever did the repulsive act did some of it in the area of the post office where the glass doors face the town hall across the street. One box holder who went to the post office to buy stamps was unable to do so because the stamp machine was fouled by the feces too. He said the stench was awful. The culprit(s) weren't able to get into the back of the building where mail is sorted.
     If you have any information about this revolting defacement of federal property please contact the post office 360.832.6613 or contact the Eatonville police, 360.832.6111.

Feces Smeared on Stamp Machine 

                                                                                (photo by Denny Kolb)

The post office vandal(s) rubbed excrement on the coin slot of the stamp machine.

 

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Three Seats Vacant on 
    Planning Commission...

      November 20, 2004

      Richard Ames, James King and Barbara Samora have served their terms on the Eatonville Planning Commission. Their commission seats expire December 31, 2004 leaving three empty seats on the board. Planning commissioners are appointed and meet twice monthly. 
      The commission is a nine-person panel and the usual term is for six years, unless a person is appointed to fill the remainder of a term. The remaining commissioners and their terms expiration date are: Philip Beach, December 31, 2008, Christ Bertram, December 31, 2007, Steve Lind, December 31, 2006, Tom Smallwood, December 31, 2005, Mike Williams, December 31, 2005 and Grins Pierce, December 31, 2006.
       Eatonville's Municipal Code states the duties of commissioners as follows...

      To read RCW 35.63 defining planning commissioners and their duties please see Chapter 35.63 RCW - The Washington State Legislature

       If you are interested in serving on the Eatonville Planning Commission there is a simple form which can be obtained at town hall. During the last council meeting the mayor said there was one volunteer so far. Town Hall phone number - 360-832-3361.

 

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Clash of the Titans?

          December 10, 2004

       The Business Examiner newspaper reported, December 6, that a civil case, "Jerry Nybo Construction Inc. vs Randles Family LLC" has been filed in Pierce County Superior Court. The quarrel stems from an agreement in April 2004 which said Randles Family LLC would "buy out" Nybo Construction's "ownership rights to 96 residential building lots in Rath Addition Phase II for $1.284 million," according to the newspaper. The Rath Addition/Hamner Springs development has long been a subject of controversy in Eatonville for several reasons, including the fact that the large development is being built on a mapped hazardous landslide area.
          Nybo claims Randles Family has hired a different contractor to develop the land in preparation for building houses, and as a result he's been damaged financially. The case is in Pierce County Superior Court with the estimated two-day trial set for May 12, 2005, with judge Linda CJ Lee presiding. For more information about this case please see Pierce County Superior Civil Criminal Case 04-2-13557-1

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Busy Weekend in this
Little Town...

The Essence of Love...

                                                                                                  (photo by Bob Walter)

     December 6, 2004: Susie Robinson gives Jamie Hill a warm hug of thanks, on a cold day, for her tireless efforts organizing the sidewalk sale and other benefits for the Robinson family during Susie's cancer ordeal. Despite the cold weather customers remained steady all day thanks to the efforts of Butch and Betty White and others who made sure there was a tent, and awnings, covering the sale items. Jamie, 20,  was the first employee hired at the Robinson's popular Mountain Take Out Restaurant.
     A spaghetti dinner and auction, also benefiting Susie Robinson, will be held at the Eatonville Eagles Hall   January 15. The Eagles have graciously donated the use of their hall for the event. The evening will begin with a silent auction from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction at 7. John Bratholm of John & Tammi's Pizza Place will be the auctioneer.  Always exceedingly generous, the Bratholms are donating the dinner.

Sidewalk Sale for Susie...

     At Saturday's sidewalk sale benefiting local cancer patient and Mountain Take Out co-owner Susie Robinson, there were books, clothing, housewares, pies, furniture and custom-made cedar planters and bird houses, among the items offered. A spaghetti dinner and auction, also benefiting Susie Robinson, will be held at the Eatonville Eagles Hall on January 15. The evening will begin with a silent auction from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction at 7. John Bratholm of John & Tammi's Pizza Place will be the auctioneer.  The generous Bratholms will also provide the dinner.

Red Hatter Knows Quality...

     At Saturday's benefit sidewalk sale for Susie Robinson, local Red Hatter Linda Hoeglund picks out a custom, cedar bird house that will grace her yard. 

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Historical Society and Boy Scout Working Together...

     Mrs. Santa accepts payment from Ryan for a holiday basket, while Zach Ingalls arranges mugs of Snowman Soup at the Historical Society's annual Holiday Basket Sale, held each December to raise funds for the Society's planned Stage Stop Museum. 

Mrs. Ingalls and Mrs. Santa...

     "Mrs. Santa" Audrey Roley prompts a laugh from Monica Ingalls at the South Pierce County Historical Society's annual Holiday Basket Sale at the Plaza Market on Saturday, December 4. Monica's son, Zach, was also present, selling mugs of "Snowman Soup" to raise money for his Eagle Scout Project. Zach will restore Indian Henry's gravesite at the Shaker Church Indian Cemetery on Mashell Prairie Road west of Eatonville.

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Jenny Baker Named to High School All-American Team
    

                                                                                                  (photo by Tony Sirgedas)

Only One of Six Chosen in the Nation

       by Rolle Arthur
       December 5, 2004

      Jenny Baker has been selected to the NSCAA/Adidas HS Girls’ All-America soccer team. Jenny is one of six juniors selected for this honor in the entire country and only the second Eatonville student to named an All-American since Brandon Jumper in 1987. Seventy-five girls were chosen to the All-American team nation-wide. Baker was Eatonville High School’s leading scorer this past season with 35 goals and 13 assists and helped lead the Cruisers to a 6th place finish in the state playoffs. Jenny has a total of 98 career goals and 49 assists, which leads all Eatonville soccer players. She is also a member of the FC Royals soccer club, who has won five state championships. Jenny is the only girl in Washington state to be awarded this honor this year.

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Hamner Springs-Rath Plat Begins Phase Two...

                                                                                                  (photo by Bob Walter)

     November 10, 2004: Phase Two of the Hamner Springs-Rath Plat started early this month. Numerous more houses are to built on the hill above the initial building site. These homes are being built on a mapped, hazardous landslide area, and there have been several small slides in the past few months. Note the lenticular clouds over Mount Rainier.

 

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Skateboard Park Keeps Plugging Along...

                                                                                              (photo by Bob Walter)

     November 21, 2004: The perpetually controversial skateboard facility being built at the Alder Street Park has been slow going. On August 30 the town held a small groundbreaking ceremony attended mostly by town staff. At that time Councilmember Ray Harper, chair of the skateboard park committee, stated that it will take "five weeks" to complete the skate court and kids should be able to be using the facility in "six weeks." That didn't prove accurate.
     According to Harper, speaking at the October 25 council meeting, the park was about half finished. The ever-changing completion date is now projected to be December 1, about nineteen weeks after the start of the facility. The bowl is finished now. The park is funded, in part, by a grant from Pierce County with matching funds from the town.
     During the council meeting of November 8 Mayor Bruce Rath said the Lions Club would be storing their equipment in town buildings and the Lions building behind the skateboard facility would be removed. 

Skateboard Bowl as Art...

                                                                                                                            (photo by Bob Walter)

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Veterans Day 2004

                                                                (photo by Bob Walter)

     Eatonville always represents the veterans of World War I in the annual Fourth of July Parade. Veteran's Day began as Armistice Day to honor America's "Doughboys" after the end of WW I on November 11, 1918. World War I was labeled "The Great War" because no one believed any future war would be as terrible until December 7, 1941 and World War II split the world. 
    On June 1, 1954 Congress, prompted by veterans groups, changed the word "armistice" to "veterans" in order to include the men and women who served during WW II. Schools and government offices are closed on November 11 to honor those veterans who have fallen in war and those who survived the fight  for basic human freedoms. 

 

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ENN Readers Say "No" to Government Change...

     October 15, 2004

       ENN readers have said they do not favor a change in town government, 60 percent to 30 percent. To see poll results and reader's comments please see Voting Booth  

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Orthopedic Christmas Bazaar Busy Success...

                                                                                                            (photo by Dixie A. Walter)

     Marlayne Elliff sparkles for the camera during the Dr. A.W. Bridge Orthopedic Country Bazaar last weekend. Linda Schier and Diana Jumper are co-presidents of the guild which raises money for the children's hospital in Tacoma. Dr. A. W. Bridge came to Eatonville on a bicycle in 1909. In 1915 he built what is now Kirk's Pharmacy at 104 Mashell Avenue North. The upstairs was a hospital for many, many years. At one time the hospital had ambulance service and was staffed by three nurses. 
     The women of the guild have an especially close feeling toward the children's hospital because of Dr. Bridge's role in the history of the community. Their bazaar is beautifully presented each year and is a great fundraiser. Diana Jumper said there wasn't really a bazaar coordinator  since "...everyone knows what needs to be done and does it." She also noted, "We were busy all day." Her daughters, Shelby, 11, and Riley, 9, have worked the bazaar for years. These girls really know the "business" of the bazaar and are a huge help to members of the Orthopedic. 

 

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Mountain Fitness Now Open

                                                                      (photo by Bob Walter)

       by Bob Walter
       October 27, 2004

      Mountain Fitness opened its doors to customers this week. The bright, new building blends well with others in Eatonville’s business core on Mashell Avenue, having the look and architectural style that harkens back to the early years. Out back is a newly paved parking lot, making club member access more convenient. Upstairs, construction of two, three-bedroom apartments is nearly finished. Each is 1,250 square feet, featuring spectacular views of Mount Rainier.
     But downstairs is where the action is. The main exercise room is ringed with both upper and lower body exercise machines, personally selected and positioned by Mettler for an effective, user-friendly workout, interspersed with recovery boards, which can be used to moderate heart rate in between 30-to 60-second workouts at the machines. Nancy has interspersed the lower and upper body machines, to give users a more complete workout without overworking one end or the other. 
      Mettler is quick to point out that it’s not just about weight loss. She explained that some women want only to lose weight, then find that after exercising for a time their weight has not changed significantly. The proof is in the muscle. The inches will begin to come off, and fat in the body will begin to be replaced by muscle, which is denser, so even though weight may not be dropping , the body is becoming healthier, and the muscles more toned. She offers special rates for mother/daughter teams. 

                                                                                                                                                   

 

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