Mayor’s report: July's holiday festivities

The Fourth of July activities here in Town were absolutely stupendous! It is amazing how many people come to Eatonville to watch the fireworks show and the 4th of July Parade. These kinds of functions do not happen without hard work from many different people and organizations, and we would like to take a moment to recognize those who make these events happen successfully.

First, thanks to the Eatonville Business Association for taking the lead on both of these events, especially Karen Woodcock, Nathon Smith and Becky Crocker, who were responsible for all organizational and cat herding activities as well as setting everything up, tearing everything down and all tasks in between. This year’s pre-fireworks musical entertainment was phenomenal! A huge thank you to Shaken for providing all the music this year.

Thanks to the Eatonville School District for allowing the EBA to use the school facility for the 3rd of July fireworks show and thanks to the Eatonville Police Department and South Pierce Fire and Rescue for monitoring the festivities as well as participating. Other organizations who donated either their time or money include Ohop Mutual, Sunrise Auto, Eatonville Auto, Best Kept Secret, Arrow Lumber, Rainier Connect, Town of Eatonville and the Lions Club.

There were also many volunteers including a large group from the Church of Latter Day Saints as well as the local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. The EBA always does a great job of ensuring there are activities for kids at the 3rd of July celebration. Thanks to Integrity Medicine, Kirks Pharmacy and Gypsy Wagon for sponsoring the bouncy houses and other activities keeping our kids entertained.

It is always difficult to include everyone when dealing with such large activities which have so many people involved. Apologies to anyone we may have missed and thanks to all for the hard work and dedication!

Mayor David Baublits can be reached at mayor@eatonville-wa.gov.