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In Washington state, a major effort is under way to raise academic standards in public schools and to improve student achievement.

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An environmental group opposed to a proposed trade of public land, much of it in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, to the Plum Creek Timber Co. have set up two platforms high in the branches of an old-growth forest on Watch Mountain, near the small logging town of Randle. They vow to stay in those trees, defying the company to cut them down. Seattle-PI story

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School WEB Sites:

Eatonville High School

EHS Alumni Website

Eatonville Middle School

Eatonville Elemantary School

Columbia Crest School

Weyerheauser Middle School

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EatonvilleLions.com

Eatonville Lady Lions

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Eatonville Middle School Sports Schedule

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Eatonville Youth Sports:

Basketball Schedule Click here

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Public Schools emergency Communications System Click Here

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Nature of the Northwest

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT...

I was gratified to find the Eatonville website and thankful that someone is considering alternatives for Mill Town. You have many members in your community that heartfelt stories to tell about ol' Mill Town. My mother and grandmother used talk for hours about the workings of the mill and the people of the time. My grandmother worked in the mill during WW2 while my grandfather was a railroad engineer, using the now old tracks to haul the logs to the mill pond. I took many photos of the "old" mill, just before they started tearing everything down.

I would like to see Eatonville apply for an historical grant to preserve the burner, pond and a substantial amount of acreage for a park. However, knowing how difficult it has been for the city to caretaker just the small "entrance park" near the high school, it is also necessary that cost of upkeep be factored into this preservation. Eatonville citizens have always shown great pride in the community, but a large park could be a burden rather than an asset if the "cost of care" factor is not worked into the picture.

What about the roads around Mill Town? It has been 2 years since I have seen them. Do they need resurfacing and if so, who will be responsible their care and upgrading?

It is an exciting time for our little community. I compliment the citizens of Eatonville. I love coming home and each time I note more improvements in the our garden at the base of beautiful Mt. Rainer.
Eatonville is truly a home to be nurtured, not only because of its unique placement on this incredible ball in the universe, but because of the loving hearts of its' citizens. I am very thankful that I was raised in Eatonville and it was a gift knowing so many people of the community.

With a Sincere Heart,
Bobbie (McCarty)

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The economy here really is locally based

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TidePool: News for the rainforest coast