Stories for October 2018

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Monday, October 29

Wednesday, October 24

She lost several loved ones to cancer, now she is using her pageant skills to help others suffering too

Eatonville native, Cierra Nalani Richards, uses her title as Miss Queen for a Cure to support finding a cure for breast cancer

Tuesday, October 23

Mountain Country Bazaar at Eatonville Baptist Church

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Fire Chief hopeful local residents will vote in upcoming election

Propositions 1 and 2 Seek to Restore Funding for Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Friday, October 19

Savvy Senior Which Flu Shot Is Right for You?

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been reading that there are a bunch of different flu vaccines for seniors this flu season. Which flu shot is right for me? Flu-Conscious Carol

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill set for Oct. 18

Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:18 a.m. on October 18* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills! with 1.1 million articipantsin the United States and counting!

Students grow pumpkins to feed the animals at NW Trek

The Weyerhaeuser Elementary students had a marvelous time last Friday at Northwest Trek, harvesting pumpkins they'd grown at school from starts and then hiding them for animals to find Animals such ass as wolves, bears and otters - So fun

Pioneer Farms Founders Day Celebration

Pioneer Farm Museum had their 9th annual Founders Day Celebration on Sunday, October 14. The Pioneer Farm Museum is located at: 7716 Ohop Valley Road East just out of Eatonville.

Wednesday, October 10

Evergreen Elementary has been named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School.

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Bethel School District: ‘Our schools are full’ – Overcrowding demands boundary changes

Bethel has been experiencing a population boom in the last decade, including 717 new students who have joined us in the last two years alone.

Michelle LaRue featured in South Sound Business '40 under 40 to watch'

Michelle LaRue, a 2001 Eatonville High School graduate from Eatonville High was chosen as one of the 40 under 40 to watch by South Sound Business

Goals for Healthy Kids

As stated in our ESD WCI (Eatonville School District Whole Child Initiative) Goal for Healthy Kids

'Whole Child Initiative' to inspire lifelong learners

As part of our focus this year, we are highlighting specific programs from the Eatonville Schools SEL Whole Child Initiative this year.

Tuesday, October 9

Savvy Senior - Choosing a Continuing-Care Retirement Community?

Can you give me some tips on picking an all-inclusive residential retirement community that offers independent housing along with assisted living and nursing care? My husband and I are looking to downsize and simplify, but we want our next move to be our last. 

The Five Hundred Pound Vampire in the Room

As the country goes wild over the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh

Is Recreational Marijuana Harmless?

On November 6, 2018 the general election will occur.

Please Vote Yes for quick response times

My husband and I are concerned citizens of South Pierce Fire and Rescue District (SPFRD).

After school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs and summer fitness camps

After school and summer and fitness camps were implemented as a non-profit 501c3 by Carol Victoria Wright, founder and leader of the after school program for students and President of the Graham Kapowsin Community Council.

Cruisers clinch Homecoming Victory 23-20

Homecoming was celebrated in a big way as Eatonville racked up another win. 

Leota “Skip” Anderson

April 14, 1919 - July 17, 2018

Patricia Lou McHatton

June 2, 1947 - July 20, 2018

Joseph Patrick Richardson Dorn

May 2, 1974 - August 1, 2018

Dale Norman Olden

July 3, 1940 - July 17, 2018

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Steven Miller

October 28, 1974 - September 7, 2018

9th annual Founders Day Celebration next Saturday

9th annual Founders Day Celebration next Saturday The Pioneer Farm Museum located at: 7716 Ohop Valley Road East Eatonville, WA 98328 is having their annual Founders Day Celebration Saturday, October 14, 2018

Friday, October 5

Tuesday, October 2

The EHS Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2017-2018 year.

They include a member of the 1923 basketball team that traveled to Chicago to play in a national tournament, a three sport star who played on the basketball team that placed 5th at the state tournament in the 1962 state tournament, a three sport standout who was voted to all-league teams six times, and a high school All-American soccer player who made the all-league team in division I college soccer.

Eatonville Elementary/Eatonville School District 404 Honored Among 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Education Director Louisa Koch, Director of the Campaign for Environmental Literacy James L. Elder, and Director of the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council Anisa Heming joined Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Frank Brogan today to congratulate Eatonville Elementary/Eatonville School District 404 on their achievements at a ceremony at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.

Come Join Our Team

We are searching for team players to join our innovative and collaborative environment. If you have a passion to work with children with a larger vision in preparing today's youth to be successful in their future endeavors we want to hear from you. Eatonville School District is looking for self motivated, dedicated professionals to fill open positions.

Reykdal Announces Finalists for National Teaching Award

Four elementary educators are finalists for national math and science teaching honor

National Park Service announces decision to implement a fish management plan at Mount Rainier National Park

ASHFORD, Wash. - The National Park Service (NPS), has issued its decision and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Mount Rainier National Park's Fish Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA).

Pierce County Libraries invite community to talk funding at ‘Coffee with your Librarian’

Open houses to discuss Nov. 6 restored levy ballot measure will run into October

11th annual Fall Fest is here Saturday, October 6th and it’s free with something for everyone

Grab your fresh grown produce, family, and money and be prepared to have some fun at the 11th annual Fall Fest located at Eatonville Middle School located at: 207 Carter Street East Eatonville, WA 98328. From 11 am to 3 pm the event will take place and there will be something for everyone.