EatonvilleNews

Pies For a Purpose...

(photo by Dixie A. Walter)

     November 25, 2004: Dawn's Floral at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Center Street in Eatonville is participating in raising money for the Susie Robinson Fund by selling a large variety of Plush Pippin Pies from her floral and gift shop; Some of the pies are huge and ready to eat, others will need to be baked. The pies cost $10 and will be available for months, and maybe longer. Dawn suggests keeping them available for people who need assistance in the future. Above is an apple pie with cinnamon and its bouquet filled the shop while the pie posed for this photo.
     Susie Robinson, diagnosed with colon cancer recently, underwent surgery November 18 and was given the good news that the cancer was "contained" and her prognosis is very good. Susie was able to come home Wednesday, November 24, so she was home for Thanksgiving. After a stop a Wendy's, a few of Susie's supporters gathered at the corner by Jan's Salon and cheered Susie as she was driven by the salon. Susie was greeted by balloons festooning the fence, and a "Welcome Home" sign in front of Mountain Take Out, the business she runs with husband Mike.
      More fundraisers are being planned to assist Susie and Mike. Among some of the items already donated for a mid-January dinner and auction are quilts, Fred Oldfield print, bird houses, picnic tables, pool table, pinball machine and a myriad of other items. New items are being donated rapidly.

First Susie Fundraiser a
Triumph at Blue Moon...

(photo by Bob Walter)

November 19, 2004: Spurred by Louie Isom, an employee at Mountain Take Out, the first of a number of fundraisers to help Susie Robinson was held at the Blue Moon tavern Friday night. As the photo shows, the pub was packed for music by the band Lynch Creek, Louie and Josh, and a fun raffle.
Susie is the owner of Mountain Take Out. She had surgery late Thursday. Initial reports say she is doing very well. The doctors feel the cancer was contained and has not spread. Good news, and a sigh of relief, to all the Susie supporters in our area. For details of Susie's difficulty please see story below.

Pub as Colorful Art...

(photo by Bob Walter)

On Saturday Kurt Peck, Blue Moon co-owner with Colleen Chamblee, said, "We were able to raise $1,058 last night, through donations and the raffle. I haven't even met Susie yet, but it feels good to come together with friends to help someone."

Townspeople Rally for Susie

(photo by Bob Walter)

Susie Robinson laughs during the July grand opening of Mountain Take Out, the local business she and husband Mike own in Eatonville. The eatery is located in a home built by the famous Dr. A. W. Bridge. Susie was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery Thursday, November 18. Susie's good friend Rella Schaffer, of the Schaffer Gallery, visited Susie Thursday morning and reported that Susie was in good spirits and vows to beat the cancer. This small community has circled the wagons to protect, and assist, Susie and Mike during this trying time.

by Dixie A. Walter
November 18, 2004

   Eatonville has always rallied around community members during difficult times, and Susie Robinson's situation is no different. Immediately upon hearing that Susie had colon cancer, townsfolk came together in a hurry to help her and husband Mike. A group met at their place of business Tuesday evening to continue planning fund raisers to assist with medical bills. As is the case with millions of other Americans, the Robinsons, who have been in business for several years here, have no medical insurance. They have put everything into their business.
     In early July the Robinsons moved their business from a small building near the Eagles Hall to a refurbished historic home at 106 Washington Avenue South, across the street from Plaza Market. They operated Mountain Take Out for a number of years near the Eagles. The couple worked hard for a very long time to enlarge their business and four months later they were hit by the specter of cancer.
     There are many fund raisers planned for the next few months to lend a hand to the Robinsons who have their rural home on the market. Louie Isom, an employee at Mountain Take Out, got the first fundraiser going at the Blue Moon Tavern Friday, November 19, beginning at 9 p.m. There is a $3 cover charge and there will also be a raffle. The Lynch Creek Band will play and so will Louie and Josh. The Blue Moon is located at 119 Mashell Avenue.
     There will be a "garage sale" Saturday, December 4 in the parking lot of Venture Bank from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and a bake sale is tentatively scheduled for that day or the following Saturday. A bank account was opened at Venture Bank by Jamie Hill who also works with the Robinsons. The Catholic Church has already donated $500 which went to the hospital to insure Susie could have surgery. If you wish to donate, drop by Venture Bank and tell them you want to help Susie. They will take care of you.
    Sometime during January there is a spaghetti dinner/auction planned. John and Tammi Bratholm, owners of The Pizza Place, will donate the food for the dinner and hilarious John will be the auctioneer. Bratholms are always there when a neighbor needs them. One of the finer elements of small town living is the fact that one eatery is happy to donate food and their time to help the friendly competition.
     If you are hungry for great pies keep your eye on Dawn's Floral. Hopefully by sometime next week Dawn Newkirk will be selling Plush Pippin Pies from Kent to raise funds. The pies will be available throughout the holidays.
    The Daybreak Lions and Eatonville Lions Clubs are discussing a pancake breakfast perhaps in January.. And sometime early next year a wine and cheese tasting event is tentatively planned. There is also an effort aimed at asking citizens if they will pledge to eat the delicious food at Mountain Take Out once a week or more often for a month or two or more to keep the business going.
     Mountain Take Out offers a great menu with everything from burgers, egg rolls, chili, fish and chips, chicken strips, sundaes, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, fish, chicken, hot dogs, eight different salads, kids' servings, soft drinks, shakes, floats, juice, tea and coffee. Forms for pledges will be offered in different places around the area. For a complete menu please see Mountain Take Out Menu
     Big-hearted Susie has always pitched in to help others in need. Last year, a week before Mountain Take Out's grand opening, busy Susie took time to participate in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life held at the Eatonville Cruisers football field.
     The Robinsons and their Jack Russell terrier, Dobie, named for the comical house elf in Harry Potter, will stay above their restaurant while Susie recuperates from surgery. In a couple of months or so they will stay at the Schaffer Gallery until they find a place to live.
     Last year Susie walked to help raise money for cancer research. Next summer she will do the same only this time Susie will be walking in the Survivor's Lap
     Jamie Hill, a graduate of Eatonville High School a couple of years ago, stepped up to the plate when she was told about the cancer working against Susie. If you are interested in helping please contact Jamie Hill at Mountain Take Out - 360.832.8646.
      See open letter below for Karen Woodcock's praise of the community and the people who came together to help Susie and Mike.

What's Right About
Our Town...

(photo by Bob Walter)

Many wonderful, generous people live in and around Eatonville. When anyone in the community needs help, that help is given without a second thought. This kindness flowing from the good hearts in town has deeply touched Karen Woodcock, prompting her to write the open, loving letter below. Karen is a local businesswoman who is in partnership with Jan Burgess at Jan's Salon. She is active in the Fourth of July festivities, the Relay For Life and is always there to lend a helping hand.

by Karen Woodcock
November 12, 2004

     Eatonville, we have all had our ups and downs living here, whether it is something the town has done, one of the schools, or maybe your neighbor, we shake our heads. We can't understand. Why would they do this or that? Then something happens to one of our own! And before you know it this town, our town, has come together to support and help in anyway we can.
     Then you realize this town, our town, is a great place to live. Stop for a moment and think about it. How many times have you gone into a local business looking for something for your cold, and before you know it there is a tall, gentle man standing with you asking, "What are your symptoms?" You answer, and within seconds he hands you something and explains how to take it, then he walks away. Does he want thanks? No, he does it because he cares.
      Maybe you are having a bad day, so you go get a mocha. You are always guaranteed there is a smiling face on the other side of the window. Go to our local store; they always say, "Hi, is there anything I can help you find?" If they don't have it, just ask; they may be able to get it for you. Because that's how it is in our town.
      What about a local restaurant? When he and his wife are not hard at work they are at one of their kids' sports or school functions. Oh, and if that alone isn't enough, anytime there is a fundraiser he is always the first person we ask for help. I could tell you about all the wonderful people here in our town, but there is a point to all this.
       It's time, once again, to come together and help one of our own. She is a wonderful person, she always has a smile on her face, and she is always willing to help whenever she is needed. And now she needs us. As you read this, she is preparing to have surgery to remove the cancer. When she told me she had cancer my heart broke for her. I knew something had to be done. Come to find out there are many people in our town that feel the same way.
       I was talking to one of her employees who also knew something had to be done, but not sure how, or what to do. So we are putting together fundraising ideas, and talking to many others who want to help. I mentioned above about a man trying to juggle his own business, and family, when he was told about one of his competitors he didn't have to think about it. He just said, "My family and I will do whatever it takes to help. I know he means every word.
      You may have noticed I have not used any names. Because it doesn't matter what our name is, or if we are rich or poor, this is our town. And we will, like we have so many time in the past, put our differences aside and come together and help one of our own!
      So when I come knocking on your door for a donation (It does not have to be big; every dollar, or hour, you can help with will mean a lot.), remember, this is our town, our family, and someday your family, you may need help and our town, and this family will come together to help.



	Pies For a Purpose... (photo by Dixie A. Walter) November 25, 2004: Dawn's Floral at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Center Street in Eatonville is participating in raising money for the Susie Robinson Fund by selling a large variety of Plush Pippin Pies from her floral and gift shop; Some of the pies are huge and ready to eat, others will need to be baked. The pies cost $10 and will be available for months, and maybe longer. Dawn suggests keeping them available for people who need assistance in the future. Above is an apple pie with cinnamon and its bouquet filled the shop while the pie posed for this photo. Susie Robinson, diagnosed with colon cancer recently, underwent surgery November 18 and was given the good news that the cancer was "contained" and her prognosis is very good. Susie was able to come home Wednesday, November 24, so she was home for Thanksgiving. After a stop a Wendy's, a few of Susie's supporters gathered at the corner by Jan's Salon and cheered Susie as she was driven by the salon. Susie was greeted by balloons festooning the fence, and a "Welcome Home" sign in front of Mountain Take Out, the business she runs with husband Mike. More fundraisers are being planned to assist Susie and Mike. Among some of the items already donated for a mid-January dinner and auction are quilts, Fred Oldfield print, bird houses, picnic tables, pool table, pinball machine and a myriad of other items. New items are being donated rapidly. First Susie Fundraiser a Triumph at Blue Moon... (photo by Bob Walter) November 19, 2004: Spurred by Louie Isom, an employee at Mountain Take Out, the first of a number of fundraisers to help Susie Robinson was held at the Blue Moon tavern Friday night. As the photo shows, the pub was packed for music by the band Lynch Creek, Louie and Josh, and a fun raffle. Susie is the owner of Mountain Take Out. She had surgery late Thursday. Initial reports say she is doing very well. The doctors feel the cancer was contained and has not spread. Good news, and a sigh of relief, to all the Susie supporters in our area. For details of Susie's difficulty please see story below. Pub as Colorful Art... (photo by Bob Walter) On Saturday Kurt Peck, Blue Moon co-owner with Colleen Chamblee, said, "We were able to raise $1,058 last night, through donations and the raffle. I haven't even met Susie yet, but it feels good to come together with friends to help someone." Townspeople Rally for Susie (photo by Bob Walter) Susie Robinson laughs during the July grand opening of Mountain Take Out, the local business she and husband Mike own in Eatonville. The eatery is located in a home built by the famous Dr. A. W. Bridge. Susie was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery Thursday, November 18. Susie's good friend Rella Schaffer, of the Schaffer Gallery, visited Susie Thursday morning and reported that Susie was in good spirits and vows to beat the cancer. This small community has circled the wagons to protect, and assist, Susie and Mike during this trying time. by Dixie A. Walter November 18, 2004 Eatonville has always rallied around community members during difficult times, and Susie Robinson's situation is no different. Immediately upon hearing that Susie had colon cancer, townsfolk came together in a hurry to help her and husband Mike. A group met at their place of business Tuesday evening to continue planning fund raisers to assist with medical bills. As is the case with millions of other Americans, the Robinsons, who have been in business for several years here, have no medical insurance. They have put everything into their business. In early July the Robinsons moved their business from a small building near the Eagles Hall to a refurbished historic home at 106 Washington Avenue South, across the street from Plaza Market. They operated Mountain Take Out for a number of years near the Eagles. The couple worked hard for a very long time to enlarge their business and four months later they were hit by the specter of cancer. There are many fund raisers planned for the next few months to lend a hand to the Robinsons who have their rural home on the market. Louie Isom, an employee at Mountain Take Out, got the first fundraiser going at the Blue Moon Tavern Friday, November 19, beginning at 9 p.m. There is a $3 cover charge and there will also be a raffle. The Lynch Creek Band will play and so will Louie and Josh. The Blue Moon is located at 119 Mashell Avenue. There will be a "garage sale" Saturday, December 4 in the parking lot of Venture Bank from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and a bake sale is tentatively scheduled for that day or the following Saturday. A bank account was opened at Venture Bank by Jamie Hill who also works with the Robinsons. The Catholic Church has already donated $500 which went to the hospital to insure Susie could have surgery. If you wish to donate, drop by Venture Bank and tell them you want to help Susie. They will take care of you. Sometime during January there is a spaghetti dinner/auction planned. John and Tammi Bratholm, owners of The Pizza Place, will donate the food for the dinner and hilarious John will be the auctioneer. Bratholms are always there when a neighbor needs them. One of the finer elements of small town living is the fact that one eatery is happy to donate food and their time to help the friendly competition. If you are hungry for great pies keep your eye on Dawn's Floral. Hopefully by sometime next week Dawn Newkirk will be selling Plush Pippin Pies from Kent to raise funds. The pies will be available throughout the holidays. The Daybreak Lions and Eatonville Lions Clubs are discussing a pancake breakfast perhaps in January.. And sometime early next year a wine and cheese tasting event is tentatively planned. There is also an effort aimed at asking citizens if they will pledge to eat the delicious food at Mountain Take Out once a week or more often for a month or two or more to keep the business going. Mountain Take Out offers a great menu with everything from burgers, egg rolls, chili, fish and chips, chicken strips, sundaes, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, fish, chicken, hot dogs, eight different salads, kids' servings, soft drinks, shakes, floats, juice, tea and coffee. Forms for pledges will be offered in different places around the area. For a complete menu please see Mountain Take Out Menu Big-hearted Susie has always pitched in to help others in need. Last year, a week before Mountain Take Out's grand opening, busy Susie took time to participate in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life held at the Eatonville Cruisers football field. The Robinsons and their Jack Russell terrier, Dobie, named for the comical house elf in Harry Potter, will stay above their restaurant while Susie recuperates from surgery. In a couple of months or so they will stay at the Schaffer Gallery until they find a place to live. Last year Susie walked to help raise money for cancer research. Next summer she will do the same only this time Susie will be walking in the Survivor's Lap Jamie Hill, a graduate of Eatonville High School a couple of years ago, stepped up to the plate when she was told about the cancer working against Susie. If you are interested in helping please contact Jamie Hill at Mountain Take Out - 360.832.8646. See open letter below for Karen Woodcock's praise of the community and the people who came together to help Susie and Mike. What's Right About Our Town... (photo by Bob Walter) Many wonderful, generous people live in and around Eatonville. When anyone in the community needs help, that help is given without a second thought. This kindness flowing from the good hearts in town has deeply touched Karen Woodcock, prompting her to write the open, loving letter below. Karen is a local businesswoman who is in partnership with Jan Burgess at Jan's Salon. She is active in the Fourth of July festivities, the Relay For Life and is always there to lend a helping hand. by Karen Woodcock November 12, 2004 Eatonville, we have all had our ups and downs living here, whether it is something the town has done, one of the schools, or maybe your neighbor, we shake our heads. We can't understand. Why would they do this or that? Then something happens to one of our own! And before you know it this town, our town, has come together to support and help in anyway we can. Then you realize this town, our town, is a great place to live. Stop for a moment and think about it. How many times have you gone into a local business looking for something for your cold, and before you know it there is a tall, gentle man standing with you asking, "What are your symptoms?" You answer, and within seconds he hands you something and explains how to take it, then he walks away. Does he want thanks? No, he does it because he cares. Maybe you are having a bad day, so you go get a mocha. You are always guaranteed there is a smiling face on the other side of the window. Go to our local store; they always say, "Hi, is there anything I can help you find?" If they don't have it, just ask; they may be able to get it for you. Because that's how it is in our town. What about a local restaurant? When he and his wife are not hard at work they are at one of their kids' sports or school functions. Oh, and if that alone isn't enough, anytime there is a fundraiser he is always the first person we ask for help. I could tell you about all the wonderful people here in our town, but there is a point to all this. It's time, once again, to come together and help one of our own. She is a wonderful person, she always has a smile on her face, and she is always willing to help whenever she is needed. And now she needs us. As you read this, she is preparing to have surgery to remove the cancer. When she told me she had cancer my heart broke for her. I knew something had to be done. Come to find out there are many people in our town that feel the same way. I was talking to one of her employees who also knew something had to be done, but not sure how, or what to do. So we are putting together fundraising ideas, and talking to many others who want to help. I mentioned above about a man trying to juggle his own business, and family, when he was told about one of his competitors he didn't have to think about it. He just said, "My family and I will do whatever it takes to help. I know he means every word. You may have noticed I have not used any names. Because it doesn't matter what our name is, or if we are rich or poor, this is our town. And we will, like we have so many time in the past, put our differences aside and come together and help one of our own! So when I come knocking on your door for a donation (It does not have to be big; every dollar, or hour, you can help with will mean a lot.), remember, this is our town, our family, and someday your family, you may need help and our town, and this family will come together to help. Back to Top Back to Front Page





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