Stories for May 2019

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Tuesday, May 28

Eight little red wolf pups need names, and members of the public can help

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Eatonville youth compete at State Shooting Sports Championships

Eatonville youth placed well in the Washington 4-h State Shooting Sports Championships.

Remembering a local outdoors writer

Funeral services will be held June 8 for Robert Brown, a freelance writer for nearly 30 years who contributed to the Dispatch.

Paradise Inn expected to host visitors for another 100 years after $24M renovation

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Friday, May 24

Make “Bear Tracks” at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park!

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px 'Minion Pro Semibold'} span.s1 {font: 18.0px 'Minion Pro'} Black and grizzly bears; plus bear crafts, forage walks, teddy bear check-ups and more at new event May 17-18.

Wednesday, May 15

Cruiser Baseball Season Comes To A Close

The Cruisers run to the state tournament came to an unfortunate end on Wednesday, May 8th as they dropped their loser out district game to North Kitsap 6-3. The Cruisers took the lead early when Andrew Wiklund hit a double to left to drive in Zach Smith who led off the game with a walk to put the Cruisers up 1-0. Eatonville would extend that lead in the 2nd to 3-0. After Jacob Lucht singled and Caden Jumper reached on an error, Brandon Storm laid down a bunt single to score Lucht. With Jumper and Storm on base, Wiklund would draw a walk to load the bases. Jarod Humphrey would then draw a bases loaded walk scoring Jumper to extend the Cruisers lead.

Cruiser Tracksters Head To League Championships

Eatonville sent 22 athletes to the SPSL 2A League Championship meet this past Friday. The meet was held at Franklin Pierce Stadium. The boys would finish second overall to Steilacoom, while the girls would take home an 8th place overall finish. A few highlights for the boys were 1st place finishes for Trent Lewis in the High Jump, Jahmai Judah and Dylan Watters would tie in the pole vault, and Cameron Hatler would break a 12 year old school record in the 3200M race.

Long Ball Powers Lady Cruisers To Victories

The Lady Cruisers used the long ball to help propel them to victories over Franklin Pierce and White River last week. By virtue of having the best record in the SPSL 2A division, the Cruisers were the #1 seed heading into the 2019 SPSL 2A League Championship tournament. Due to securing that #1 seed, they would enjoy a bye in the first round before taking on the #8 seed Franklin Pierce Cardinals in the 2nd round on Wednesday May 8th.

30 grand 30 days fundraiser

Great turn out of over 80 plus runners, with sun, friends and fun! The Eatonville Family Agency is having its annual fundraising event this month. The event, 30 Grand 30 Days, features a number of fundraising events through the month of May and includes fundraising support from local businesses.  “The community really pulls together and raises money for our fundraiser so we can support those in need throughout the year.” said Alana Smith. “It’s pretty amazing for a little town like Eatonville, everybody jumps on board.”

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