Halloween in the park was a huge success again this and is continuing to
grow. Just shy of two hundred goblins came trick or treating with their parents
and scored lots of treats. Terri Randahl, Brandi Howell and Cub Scouts #307
set up games of skill for prizes, as did Bob Gibson and the Boy Scouts. The
Rainier Lions were there, handing out apples (so large you only needed three to
make a pie). Main Street Cookies baked a special batch of cookies, which were
bagged and ready to go. We even saw a few adults trick or treating, at that
table.
Janie from Yelm Prairie Soccer made kids test their soccer skills and
score a goal for a treat. Monarch Sculpture Park, on Waldrick Rd, passed out
bags with pencils and treats. What makes Monarch and Myrna very special is that
they are supporting the Rainier community while experiencing difficulties being
able to re-open to the public. Paula, of Market Watch Realty in Rainier, was
again there this year with a pop up - welcoming the tricksters with treats.
Market Realty shows up ever year and never needs a reminder. Jennica, with
Rainier Community Cares, passed out trick or treat shopping bags, pens and
candy. Everett Gage, from RCC and the Rainier City Council, supplied cocoa and
cider. Nancy, Phyllis and Danny, from The Rainier food Bank, passed out full
bags of treats, kind of like one house was all you needed to stop at. Jeannine,
of Rainier Community Garden, passed out apples and garden seeds for the
upcoming season. They went fast.
The South Thurston Fire came with a fire truck and parked at the entrance
to the park, to welcome all. Art Runyan supplied candy and pots of hot water
for cocoa and cider. Lastly I want to thank the Mayor, Randy Schleis and City
Hall , because without their help this would never have happened.
PLEASE support these business’s and groups throughout the coming year. They
all go out of their way for the children of Rainier, so they can have a safe and
fun Halloween. Maybe you may want to join them next year. THANK YOU AGAIN, I
cannot say it often enough to all those people who could have stayed warm and
cozy at home, but cared enough to come out in the rain, for the kids. These
people make me proud to say that I live in Rainier.
Thank you all for what you do.
George Johnson
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| Jennica with Rainier Community Cares |
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| Jennica with Rainier Community Cares |
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| Main Street Cookies! |
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| Jeannine Pia with Rainier Community Garden |
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| Jeannine Pia with Rainier Community Garden |
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| Everett Gage brought cocoa & cider. Art provided hot water and coffee. |
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| Rainier Emergency Food Center volunteers handing out treats. |
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| Rainier Emergency Food Center volunteers handing out treats. |
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| Busy Halloween Trick or Treaters! |
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| Happy Halloween in Boo-Kowski Park! |
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| Mayor Randy Schleis comes to visit with our parents and children! |
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| Chris Fanton, volunteer with Rainier Emergency Food Center. |
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| Danny Kruse - volunteer at Rainier Emergency Food Center. |
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| Soccer Game - play to win! |
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| Teri Rendahl - with the Rainier Cub Scouts, Rainier Lions Club & Rainier Senior Center! |
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| Lucky Duck! |
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| Phyllis - volunteer at Rainier Emergency Food Center. |
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| Danny Kruse - volunteer at Rainier Emergency Food Center. |
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| Rainier Lions Club - a cauldron of apples! |
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| Safe Streets Rainier booth. |
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| Main Street Cookies! YUMMM... |
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| Market Watch Reality Group. They come every year! Thank you both! |
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| Market Watch Reality Group. They come every year! Thank you both! |
