Throwback Thursday to that strange and somber year when we had to cancel Duvall Days due to the pandemic.
But even in the quietest times, Duvall’s heart kept beating. One community member had the sweetest idea—to bring a little joy to the woman who carried the torch for Duvall Days for so many years: Kim Piira.
When the call went out to do a surprise parade past her house, I didn’t hesitate for a second. I took the top off my Jeep, buckled in a giant inflatable giraffe (love it or hate it—you’ve got to respect the spotted ungulate for finding its way into our town’s heart), and joined the celebration.
That drive-by wasn’t just about saying thank you. It was a reminder that even when events get canceled, community doesn’t 
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Amy McHenry for Duvall Mayor 