Celebrating Town Founder's Birthday in June

     Jackie Van Eaton Parnell was one of the historical society members serving tea and cake at the "birthday" party for T. C. Van Eaton at the end of June. The party was held in the Van Eaton cabin, the first home in Eatonville which was built by Van Eaton and Nate Williams, his brother-in-law.
     The black top hat on the left belonged to the town founder and was worn when he was a member of the state legislature from 1893 to 1895. The sheared beaver hat is 116 years old and in excellent condition.
     Van Eaton also served on the Eatonville School Board several times and was postmaster for 18 years. He died in October 1951 at age 89. He is buried in the Eatonville Cemetery along with other family members.
    Jackie's father, Frank, was the first pioneer child born in what is now the Town of Eatonville.

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Centennial Committee Supports Census 2010

   The Eatonville Centennial Committee supports the United States Census 2010 and is a census partner. Our celebration consists of people, from the past, present and future, their stories and their role in making Eatonville what it is today, after 100 years of incorporation.
    Accurate recording of the history of our town and surrounding community depends in part on the cooperation of all of its citizens in responding to each census taken.
    Census reports are very often a vital part of genealogical research. When you receive your Census 2010 form in the mail next spring, we urge you to please fill it out and send it in promptly! Be counted!

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Centennial Classic Golf Tourney Details

There are only a few days left to register for the Eatonville Centennial Classic Golf Tournament, Saturday, August 8, from 7:00 a.m. until noon. This is a benefit tournament to help support the Eatonville Centennial Celebration. The deadline to register is July 20. You are welcome to register anytime after July 20 but we can't guarantee a Centennial tee shirt in your size.

This is a four-person scramble or best ball tournament. While you are encouraged to form a team, any individual entries are welcome, and will be combined with other individual entries to make a team.

Payment in advance is required, unless prior arrangements have been made. Make check payable to Eatonville Centennial and mail with entry form to Centennial Classic, P.O. Box 1966, Eatonville, WA 98328. Entry fee may be paid in one check (team) or four individual checks (one from each team member).

Entry fee of $220 ($55 per person) includes exclusive Centennial Classic T-shirts, free beverages while playing, lunch after the tournament at the Eatonville Art Festival sponsored by the Eatonville Lions Club, and many great prizes!

Rules...

*This will be a four-person scramble or best ball, shotgun start. Each player plays his or her ball from the position of the team's best previous shot, from tee to green.

*Must use at least one drive per player, for each nine holes (2 drives total).

*Poison ball will rotate between all four players. This ball is to be played from tee to green.

*Two-putt max per hole, meaning each player takes a first putt. If one makes it, the hole is scored. If no one sinks the first putt, you pick up your ball and count it as a two-putt.

PRIZES for lowest team score, second place team, consolation prize for highest team score. Prizes also for closest to the pin (men's and women's), and longest drive (men's and women's). Take advantage of these options to lower your score: buy some “birdies on a string” and mulligans! Enter the putting and chipping contests!

Call the course at 360.832.8400 if you'd like to reserve one of 20 motorized, two-man golf carts, or clubs. Fee extra, to be paid the day of. First come, first served. No food or beverages may be brought onto the course. Any food consumed must be purchased at the clubhouse. Driving range will be open prior to the start of play, fee extra.

Tanwax Greens Golf Course is at 36510 Mtn. Hwy E. - Call Bob Walter at 253.988.0904 with any questions, or for directions.

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Centennial Logo Created by David Craig

Local artist David Craig designed and produced the official Eatonville Centennial logo. The logo appears on shirts, mugs, letterhead, shot glasses, lapel pins, postcards, magnets and a large banner which has been making the rounds of various local events.

Centennial Banner For All to Enjoy

Centennial Banner on display at David Craig's gallery located at 127 Washington Ave. N. in Eatonville - phone - 253-985-0059. The gallery carries originals, limited editions, wall sculptures, cards, prints, and jewelry.
The banner has been used in two parades so far, several community booths and at other community events. When not being displayed at other events this is where the banner stays for all to appreciate.

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Centennial Fourth Of July

    Eatonville celebrated July 4th with a great parade! Shown is the Centennial float depicting town founder T. C. Van Eaton's log cabin, the first home built in town. The cabin was built by T. C. and Nate Williams, a brother-in-law who came to the area with him.
    This float was also featured in the Grand Floral Daffodil Parade in April and will be included in the Centennial Parade Saturday, October 17, 2009.
    Thanks to Cindy Siminiar and her crew who designed and built the float and everyone else who helped. Eatonville's young songbird Emily Randolph, 11, sang "Eatonville is a Small Town" to the tune of John Mellencamp's song "Born in a Small Town."
   Emily wrote the lyrics with a little help from her grandmother Carol Slevett. See below for lyrics. (photo by Bob Walter)

Eatonville is a Small Town

Eatonville is a small town
We were raised in this small town
100 years of history is celebrated this year
Great people live in our small town
we help each other in our small town
It's our tradition, our heritage
We don't know any other way...Hey!

All kinds of people came to this small town
They had a part in our small town
Norwegian farmers, Pioneers and Loggers
Japanese people lived here too
They all brought their traditions
They all made their contributions
They had a May Day Celebration
We still have it today...Yeah!

Now let's not forget...Soo Too Lick
Also known as Indian Henry
He helped T. C. Van Eaton
found this town on a hill
which was later known as Eatonville

Eatonville was a timber town
Lots of logs came to our town
Used to be a saw mill in our town
Lots of good folks worked there too
Old growth fir trees were all around
Timber everywhere did abound
Timber fallers cut some down
That's why we're called the little Cruiser town. Yeah!

Go Cruisers! Yeah...yeah...Yeah...GoEatonville
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Centennial Shirts are Here

Nancy Iams of the "shirt committee" shows off a T shirt as artist Craig looks on.

      The first batch of Centennial sweat and T shirts arrived, are being sold and are beginning to be seen on townspeople. Help promote the Centennial by becoming part of the walking advertisement for our Centennial. The shirts come in a choice of sizes and colors and are emblazoned with local artist David Craig's Centennial logo.

      Shirts will be for sale in many businesses soon. For the present you may purchase one, two or more at the Holly Hut, Four Winds Studio & Art Gallery, The Wood Box, Kirk's Pharmacy and Hometown Sports & Apparel. Shirts cost $15 for the T and $28 for hoodless sweatshirts.

      Show your colors and support for the Centennial by proudly helping advertise this important, historic, milestone in Eatonville's history. Sale of the shirts are one of the fundraising efforts of the Centennial Committee to help the community produce a great Centennial celebration.