Dispatch News 1-25-2023

Cruisers girls (11-3) pick up 3rd league win

Lillian Bickford scores career-high 16 points in win over Elma

By Skip Smith Contributing writer

After getting off to a slow start, the Lady Cruisers basketball team turned the offense on and ran away from the Elma Eagles in a 1A Evergreen Conference match-up on Jan. 17.

Eatonville sophomore Lillian Bickford scored a career-high 16 points as she helped her team pick up its third league win, 53-31.

It took Eatonville until midway through the first quarter before recording the first bucket of the night. Once the Cruisers scored that basket, the offense started flowing through Bickford as she scored 11 of the team’s 14 points. The Eagles didn’t have an answer for the sophomore center down low.

“Lillian stepped up and found her groove early,” coach Deanna Anderson said. “She is putting in lots of work and gaining confidence.

“Her strength and positioning are improving as the season progresses,”

Cruiser boys improve to 4-0 in league play

Taylor has career night, records first double-double

By Skip Smith Contributing writer

The Eatonville Cruiser boys basketball team lost a close nonleague match-up against The Northwest School on Jan. 16 before bouncing back Jan. 18 in a crucial Evergreen Conference game to defeat the Elma Eagles.

The week before, Eatonville ran

Community hosting fundraisers to help local woman in Costa Rican hospital

Concerned community members are raising money to benefit a local woman stranded in Costa Rica and in a coma after a dental procedure.

According to an announcement, Michelle Mackey and her husband, Jack, traveled to Costa Rica for Michelle to receive dental treatment. She had an adverse reaction to the anesthesia and suffered cardiac arrest followed by complications. According to the release, Mackey is currently being treated in a private medical center in Costa Rica, which has cost over $75,000 as of Jan. 16. The family’s financial resources have been depleted, and they are seeking help from the community.

Once Michelle is stable, she will be moved to a state facility which, though still costly, will cost much less.

To help raise money, residents are hosting two fundraisers. The first is a lasagna feed and silent auction at 4 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Ashford Lion’s Hall, 27726 State Route 706 East, Ashford.

The second event is a spaghetti feed and silent auction at 4 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Eatonville Eagles, 100 Weyerhaueser Road North, Eatonville.

into a sharpshooter in Hoquiam’s Michael Lorton-Watkins but overcame his 42-point performance to grab the win. Unfortunately, the same couldn’t be said about Miles Nelson of The Northwest School. Nelson scored a game-high 36 points, and the Cruiser comeback fell short as Northwest defeated Eatonville, 68-66, last Monday evening.

Eatonville fell behind early, and Northwest School would extend the lead in each of the next two quarters. Entering the final quarter, the Cruisers trailed by 14, at 57-43.

The Cruisers then mounted a comeback. They went on a 10-2 run to start the quarter and pulled within two points behind Shay

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Friend Lindsay Fillman has also set up a Go Fund Me under the name “Michelle Mackey’s medical expenses,” and cash donations are being accepted at Michelle’s business, Rise and Grind in Ashford, as well as several other businesses between Ashford and Chehalis.

Photo by Cheryl Taylor Eatonville’s Lillian Bickford scores over a defender in a game earlier in the season. Bickford scored a career-high 16 points in the Cruisers’ 53-31 win over Elma on Jan.17.

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Savvy Senior: What happens if you work while receiving Social Security?

Dear Savvy Senior, I started drawing my Social Security retirement bene ts back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested going back to work part-time. Will this a ect my bene ts, and if so, how much?

— Back to Work

Dear Back, You can collect Social Security retirement bene ts and work at the same time but, depending on how old you are and how much you earn, some or all of your bene ts could be temporarily withheld. Here’s how it works.

SSA EARNING RULES

Social Security says that if you’re under your full retirement age and are collecting bene ts, then you can earn up to $21,240 in 2023 without jeopardizing any of your Social Security if you don’t reach your full retirement age this year. But if you earn more than the $21,240 limit, you’ll lose $1

in bene ts for every $2 over that amount.

Full retirement age is 66 for those born between 1943 and 1954, but it rises in two-month increments every birth year to age 67 for those born in 1960 and later. You can nd your full retirement age at SSA.gov/ bene ts/retirement/planner/ ageincrease.html.

In the year you reach your full retirement age, a less stringent rule applies. If that happens in 2023, you can earn up to $56,520 from January to the month of your birthday with no penalty. But if you earn more than $56,520 during that time, you’ll lose $1 in bene ts for every $3 over that limit. And once your

birthday passes, you can earn any amount by working without your bene ts being reduced at all.

Wages, bonuses, commissions, and vacation pay all count toward the income limits, but pensions, annuities, investment earnings, interest, capital gains and government or military retirement bene ts do not. To gure out how much your speci c earnings will a ect your bene ts, see the Social Security Retirement Earnings Test Calculator at SSA.gov/ OACT/COLA/RTe ect. html.

It’s also important to know that if you do lose some or all of your Social Security bene ts because of the

earning limits, they aren’t lost forever. When you reach full retirement age, your bene ts will be recalculated to a higher amount to make up for what was withheld.

For more information on how working can a ect your Social Security bene ts see SSA.gov/ bene ts/retirement/planner/ whileworking.html.

BE MINDFUL OF TAXES, TOO

In addition to the Social Security rules, you need to factor in Uncle Sam too. Because working increases your income, it might make your Social Security bene ts taxable.

Here’s how it works. If the sum of your adjusted gross income, nontaxable interest, and half of your Social Security bene ts is between $25,000 and $34,000 for individuals ($32,000 and $44,000 for couples), you have to pay tax on up to 50 percent of your bene ts.

Above $34,000 ($44,000 for couples), you could pay on up to 85 percent, which is the highest portion of Social

Security that is taxable. About a third of all people who get Social Security have to pay income taxes on their bene ts.

For information, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of publication 915 “Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Bene ts,” or you can see it online at IRS.gov/pub/irspdf/p915.pdf.

In addition to the federal government, 12 states — Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia — tax Social Security bene ts to some extent, too. If you live in one of these states, you’ll need to check with your state tax agency for details.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “ e Savvy Senior” book.

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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY APPLICATIONS

Eatonville School District kindergarten enrollment coming up

Eatonville School District parents or guardians who have a child entering kindergarten in the 2023-24 school year can enroll beginning in February.

Enrollment packets are available online with the child’s home school. To enroll, students must be 5 on or before Aug. 31, 2023. Parents or guardians need to provide a child’s birth certi cate, proof of residency and medically veri ed immunization record.

Please contact these churches to see if there are any service changes while the COVID-19 statewide restrictions are in place

CENTERPOINT

P.O. Box 900 Eatonville, WA 98328

(360) 832-4253

Pastor Jonathan & Jennie Cross

Pastor Adam & MaryBeth Orellana

Join us Sunday at Home Spun Ministries

Where church is the way it should be!

10:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 37117 103rd Ave Ct E, Eatonville, WA www.homespunministries.com

(360) 832-4315

Pastor Larry Dorothy

LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

Reverend Dominic Chikankheni

253-875-6630 ext. 127

229 Antonie Ave. N. 253-875-6630

Saturday Mass...........4:00 p.m.

Wednesday.................6:30 p.m.

e district recommends families register kindergarteners starting Feb. 1 and in the month of February to help with sta ng projections. Families who register by March 1 will receive a kindergarten readiness incentive.

Families may register virtually or at the child’s school. Enrollment packets may be completed online by going to the ESD website: eatonville.wednet.edu.

e enrollment form will open in a new window. Hit “Print” and “Save as PDF” a er lling out the form to retain personal information. Email completed forms to the building secretary.

• Columbia Crest: e.davis@eatonvilleschools.org

10515 269TH ST. E., GRAHAM, WA 98338 www.livingwordlutheranchurch.com

(253) 846-1276

SUNDAY 9:30 AM

WORSHIP SERVICE

To add your church Call 253-254-4972

• Eatonville Elementary: t.roebuck@eatonvilleschools.org

• Weyerhaeuser Elementary: k.agnew@eatonvilleschools.org

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FRIENDS OF EATONVILLE LIBRARY HOSTING INFORMATIONAL MEETING, BOOK SALE

e Friends of Eatonville Library is hosting an informational meeting at 2 p.m. Jan. 27.

ere will also be a book sale Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 at the library. Residents are invited to check

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Cash donations accepted at:

Olympia Roof Doctor 8120 Old Hwy 99 SE, Olympia, WA

Chehalis Roof Doctor 1522 Bishop Rd Chehalis, WA

Milhaus Cidar Co. and Taproom 303 Center St. E Eatonville, WA

out the Eatonville Library lobby for books, CDs and more provided by the Friends of the Eatonville Library to aid the programs the library o ers. Book donations are accepted during the week, with Fridays the preferred day. Application forms to join the Friends of the Eatonville Library are also available and welcomed.

Rise and Grind Co ee Stand

29716 SR 706 E Ashford, WA

Cedar Village IGA

206 East Walnut St Winlock, WA

GoFundMe: gofund.me/c70eaf95

People can also donate to the upcoming fundraisers by contacting Kimmy Weise, 253-3446420.

Use a slow cooker to create game-day pick-me-ups

on the bu et table.

• 4 green onions, chopped

No matter which teams fans support, they're sure to get hungry watching the action play out. at's why game day hosts need to plan for various foods to keep guests satiated as they follow the scores.

Dips, small bites and other nger foods are staples when the game is on because they can be eaten easily in front of the big screen. Utilizing one or more slow cookers to prepare such items creates more time to watch the game, stock the cooler with refreshments and ready the home theater. Slow cookers also can keep meals warm

ese recipes for “Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Breadstick Dippers” and “Big Al's Hot and Sweet Sausage Sandwich” from “Crock*Pot 365 Year-Round Recipes” (Publications International, Ltd.) from the Crock*Pot Kitchens make great game day meals. Adjust as needed for the game-day crowd.

PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP WITH BREADSTICK DIPPERS

Serves 8

• 1 jar or can (14 ounces)

pizza sauce

• ¾ cup chopped turkey pepperoni

• 1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced black olives, drained

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, so ened

DIPPERS

• 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated breadstick dough

• 2 teaspoons melted butter

• 2 teaspoons minced fresh Italian parsley

1. Combine pizza sauce, pepperoni, green onions, olives, and oregano in a 2-quart slow cooker. Cover; cook on low 2 hours or on high 1 to 1/2 hours or until mixture is hot.

2. Stir in mozzarella and cream cheese until melted and well blended. Serve with warm Breadstick Dippers.

3. For dippers, bake breadsticks according to package directions. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley.

BIG AL'S HOT AND SWEET SAUSAGE SANDWICH

Makes 8 to 10 servings

• 4 to 5 pounds hot Italian sausage links

• 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce

• 1 large Vidalia onion (or other sweet onion), sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced

Mayor’s report: Personnel changes abound

ere are lots of exciting things happening around Eatonville, but I thought I would update you on a few personnel issues relating to the town.

DAN SHARP RETIRES

Dan was rst hired by Eatonville on Dec. 29, 1999. He has been

supervising the electrical department for the last 13 years and has always managed to make our world a brighter place (in many ways). Dan’s last day at Eatonville will be Feb. 1. We wish Dan the best of luck in his retirement. We will miss him.

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JESSE CARROLL PROMOTED TO LIGHT SUPERINTENDENT

Jesse has worked for Eatonville multiple times over the past 10 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the town. He was already employed by the town and was promoted to light superintendent due to his vast knowledge of municipal electrical systems, his problem-solving skills and his ability to positively interact with other town personnel, as well as town residents.

CLAY KISTENMACHER HIRED AS ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICE

Robert (Rob) Lee Mettler

Fondly “Papa Rob”

December 11, 1953 - January 1, 2023

Robert (Rob) Lee Mettler of Ashford was born December 11, 1953, to Frank and Rose (Suter) Mettler, the youngest of five boys and passed January 1, 2023, at the age of 69. He was very proud of his Swiss heritage, enjoying many family events at the Swiss Park in Bonney Lake. He grew up in Elbe, Washington. Rob was a graduate of Eatonville High School, Class of 1972, where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball.

He is survived by his wife Donna Mettler and together they had two children, Ryan Lee Mettler (Katie) and Sarah Jean Turner (Joel). They blessed them with three grandchildren, Waylan Mettler (19), Bodie Turner (15) and Sadie Mettler (14). Rob idolized his grandchildren and was the best Papa ever. He was so proud of each of their accomplishments, and would do anything for them. He is also survived by three brothers, Frank (Linda), Jim and Punk Mettler, as well as many special nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins. Brother David predeceased him in 2017.

Rob enjoyed growing up in a small-town community. He had long-kept ties to the people he grew up with and the generations to follow. He and Donna did not miss a football, volleyball, or basketball game once his grandkids started playing sports. They loved watching the grandkids and their friends from an early age through high school, and now college. Rob enjoyed driving his dump truck, especially after his retirement from Washington State Department of Transportation. Families from the Ashford, Elbe, and Eatonville areas would wave as he drove his Mettler Trucking dump truck to deliver rock to his local customers. Of his many fine qualities, Rob was always willing to help anyone, and did so with a smile. He spent nearly 40 years involved with the Morton Loggers Jubilee, as Assistant Jubilee Arena Director and enjoyed working with brothers Sonny and Punk, and son Ryan each year. The Jubilee is truly “Mettlerized”.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Columbia Crest STEM School, 24503 State Route 706 East, Ashford, WA, at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Eatonville Dollars for Scholars, P. O. Box 1155, Eatonville, WA 98328. He would be very pleased for future EHS graduates to benefit through this worthy scholarship program.

With the retirement of Dan Sharp and the promotion of Jesse Carroll, the light department needed a new electrician. As an administration, we try to provide advancement opportunities for town employees. Clay was working in our water and sewer departments but has always had the desire to be an electrician. He applied for the opening in the electrical department, and we hired him into the apprenticeship program. is program takes three to four years, and once completed, Clay will be a journeyman lineman. We have always enjoyed having Clay as part of the team and are excited about having him as a major player in our electrical department.

JJ JUSTMAN HIRED AS EATONVILLE’S NEW PATROL OFFICER

Patrol o cers are not always easy to nd in today’s world, especially o cers who t well with our existing team. Fortune was smiling on us when JJ accepted our o er of employment. He comes to Eatonville with wonderful experience and, more importantly, is a great t for our police

• ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar

• Italian rolls, cut in half

• Provolone cheese, sliced (optional)

1. Combine sausages, spaghetti sauce, onion, bell peppers, and brown sugar in slow cooker. Cover; cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 6 hours.

2. Place sausages in rolls. Top with vegetable mixture. Add provolone cheese, if desired.

Tip: Instead of large Italian rolls, use slider buns or medium kaiser rolls to stretch the sausage mixture further and make it easier to eat while watching the game.

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department. We are very proud of the high quality of our police o cers, and JJ will t right in.

NICK MOORE HIRED AS TOWN PLANNER

Nick comes to town with a rather unique set of experiences that will add tremendous value to our planning department. He has a Bachelor of Science in public policy, work experience as a project manager and permit tech for MainVue Homes, a land planner for Beyler Consulting and a commercial real estate valuation analyst for Kidder Mathews.

Rather than working in a municipality, Nick has worked the other side of the table, as an individual trying to get things accomplished from the customer side of the counter. He has experienced rst-hand the frustrations that come with dealing with planning departments and how those frustrations impact the timely and on-budget completion of projects. In the few weeks Nick has been here, he has shown tremendous motivation and understanding of the challenges we have ahead of us. We couldn’t be more excited about what Nick brings to the team.

BOB THOMAS RESIGNS FROM THE TOWN COUNCIL

Bob was rst elected to the Town Council in January of 2016. He has always been a dedicated council member doing his research and allocating signi cant time to his council responsibilities. Bob quickly became known as the “tax” watchdog on the council and protected town residents from many tax increases. Bob helped to bring a fair and

Brannon’s 11 points; senior guard/ forward Shane Taylor came o the bench to score eight points during the push.

With 9.2 seconds le on the clock and with the ball, Eatonville needed to run the full length of the court to tie it up or win it. Brannon got a good look at a 3-pointer from the top of the key, but it was o the mark. Taylor was there for the rebound, but his putback also missed as time expired.

LEAGUE ACTION

Following the loss to e Northwest School, the Cruisers regrouped.

Missing Brannon due to an illness, the Cruisers headed to Elma for another Evergreen Conference match-up. Eatonville came into the game with an unblemished 3-0 record in league play and went up against a 2-1 Eagles team looking to force a tie for rst.

With Brannon out sick, coach TJ Cotterill turned to Taylor to start. Taylor rose to the occasion. He nished the night with his rst career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. He hit three crucial 3-pointers late in the game and blocked ve Eagle shots.

“Shane has had a tough go this season,” Cotterill said. “It’s been a roller coaster between his wrist injury, some nasty illnesses and an ankle injury. When he’s at full strength he’s such a spark for us. We can plug him in at any position, and he’s always ready to give you his best.”

Tied at 14 a er the rst quarter, Elma came out strong in the second quarter. e Eagles went on a 10-0

run and took a 12-point lead late in the quarter before the Cruisers trimmed the lead to nine at the half, trailing 36-27.

“Tonight, we needed rebounds, contested shots, and Shane added his trademark unwavering con dence and knocked down his shots,” Cotterill said. “What was great was he never forced anything. When you’re open, we tell guys to tell themselves, ‘Heck yes, I’m shooting.’ Shane did that tonight, and I’m sure we’ll see it again.”

Midway through the third, Eatonville closed the gap to four before Elma extended it back out to nine. e Cruisers battled back to trim it down to three points with the help of Gri n Clevenger’s nine in the period as the third quarter ended.

Walker Bruun nailed a crucial 3-pointer at the 4:45 mark to give the Cruisers their rst lead of the game at 57-56. Bruun nished the game with 28 points.

With just under 4 minutes to play, Elma’s AJ Holmes scored to put Elma up 58-57; that was the last time the Eagles scored the rest of the game.

Eatonville tied the game on a Kyle Cox free throw on the next possession and began a 10-0 run, highlighted by two back-to-back 3-pointers by Taylor to close out the game and take a 68-58 victory.

TOUGH SCHEDULE

e Cruisers’ tough non-league schedule to start the season has started to pay dividends in many of their wins in close games, Cotterill said.

“We’ve played a lot of close, tough games, and we talked earlier in the year that those could de ne us, for either good or bad,” Cotterill said. “We’ve chosen to respond with it de ning us for good and getting tougher and closer as a team because of it. We’ve got a long way to go, but we’re understanding the play we have to come out with one day, one practice, one game at a time.”

e Cruisers headed to Montesano on Tuesday to nish o their two-game series with the Bulldogs (results were not available at press time). ey come back home for a tough re-match with the second-place Tenino Beavers on ursday at Rainier Connect Arena at Eatonville High School.

Eatonville will nish the week by heading to Cardinal country to take on longtime rival Orting in a nonleague game Friday. Tip-o for both games is at 7 p.m.

NORTHWEST SCHOOL 68, EATONVILLE 66

Eatonville 13 15 15 23 — 66

Northwest 17 20 20 11 — 68

Eatonville: Shay Brannon 27, Walker Bruun 12, Hunter Klumpar 9, Kyle Cox 8, Shane Taylor 8, Gri n Clevenger 2.

Northwest School: Miles Nelson 36, Seth Horn 23, Ariya Sethi 4, Soren Traina 3, Mehkai Parmer 2.

EATONVILLE 68, ELMA 58

Eatonville 14 13 22 19 — 68

Elma 14 22 16 6 — 58

Eatonville: Walker Bruun 28, Shane Taylor 19, Gri n Clevenger 14, Kyle Cox 5, Michael Stogsdill 2

Elma: Gibson Cain 23, Traden Carter 12, AJ Holmes 10, Cason Seaberg 9, Carter Studer 4.

Anderson added. “She is determined to be one of our biggest threats in the future. Her height makes her a target. erefore, learning the mental side is as challenging as the physical.”

e Cruisers enjoyed an early 14-5 lead heading into the second, which saw Brooke Blocker’s jump shot heat up. She scored six points in the quarter to help the Cruisers extend their lead to 15, at 2813, at the half.

e Elma o ense got rolling a bit in the third quarter. e Eagles scored 10 points to the Cruisers’ 12, giving Eatonville a 17-point cushion entering the nal quarter.

Bailey Andersen, who only had seven points at the half, started to heat up. She dropped in 10 points in the nal frame

to help li the Cruisers to their 11th win of the season and third in league play. Andersen led the team in scoring with 19 points.

e Lady Cruisers now sit at 11-3 overall and 3-1 in Evergreen Conference play and have a rm grip on second place.

e Cruisers will now gear up for their big rematch with rstplace Montesano. Eatonville will host the Bulldogs at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

EATONVILLE 53, ELMA 31

Eatonville 14 14 12 13 — 53

Elma 5 8 10 8 — 31

Eatonville: Bailey Andersen 19, Lillian Bickford 16, Brooke Blocker 6, Sara Smith 4, Ryan Stammen 3, Hannah Kralik 3, Saide Mettler 2.

Elma: Emmie Spencer 9, Aubrey Moore 8, Aaleigha Weld 6, Mia Monroe 4, Karly Rambo 2, Malia Sibbett 2.

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Photo by Cheryl Taylor Eatonville senior Shane Taylor pulls down one of his 10 rebounds against Elma last week. Taylor recorded his first career double-double as he helped the Cruisers down the Eagles, 68-58.

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balanced view to council decisions, and we appreciate his many years of concern for town residents as well as his public service.

MIKE SCHAUB APPOINTED TO VACANT COUNCIL SEAT

With the resignation of Mr. omas, we had four very quali ed citizens apply for the vacant position: Colin Stephens, Nathon Smith, Joe Hagen and former Mayor Mike Schaub. e Town Council decided to appoint Mr. Schaub to the open position. Mike comes with many years of municipal and nancial experience and has administrative experience as well. We are looking forward to working with Mike as he helps to improve the town from his new council seat.

WASHINGTON AVENUE UPGRADE PROJECT MOVING ALONG

Our contractor is wrapping up the sidewalks and curbing on the east side of the road over the next two weeks, and then they will be patch paving the east side of the roadway. A er the asphalt patch paving and the installation of the banner pole foundation, the contractor will be able to move the two-way tra c to the east side of the road so that the reconstruction e ort can begin on the west side of the road. e tra c switch is expected around the last week of January. Keep an eye on the project update information on the upper right of the town’s website for updated information on progress. e work they have done looks great so far!

e project is targeted for completion in early May (except for installation of the street light poles). Due to supply chain issues, we have to wait for delivery of the street light poles, which will be the nal step in completion the project. We expect this to happen sometime in June but are dependent on the supplier’s production schedule.

Merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JASMIN AXLEN 1014 IRIS

ST, MILTON, WA 98354 JASMIN AXLEN 308 L ST SE, AUBURN, WA 98002-5729 JASMIN AXLEN 930

TACOMA ACE S ROOM 1046, TACOMA, WA 98402

UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JASMIN AXLEN 1014 IRIS ST, MILTON, WA 98354 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JASMIN AXLEN 308 L ST SE, MILTON, WA 98354

UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JASMINE AXLEN 308 L ST SE, MILTON, WA 98354 by both fi rst class and certifi ed mail on May 19, 2022, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place May 18, 2022 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE

FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission:

in Book , Page records of Pierce County, Washington, from Casey T. Crumb, A Married Man, as Grantor(s), to First American, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

Solely As Nominee For Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc., A Colorado Corporation, Its

David Baublits is the mayor of Eatonville

Rec 9707090107, Pierce County This Notice Is The Final Step Before The Foreclosure Sale Of Your Home. You have only 20 Days from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. Do Not Delay. Contact A Housing Counselor Or An Attorney Licensed In Washington Now to assess you situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. Seeking Assistance Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following:

The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/homeownership.post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: http://www. hud.gov/offi ces/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAc

tion=search&searchstate=WA&fi lterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys

Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: http://nwjustice.

Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay

The sum owing

obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $302,753.32, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from

and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 2/24/2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/13/2023, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 2/13/2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certifi ed checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 2/13/2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, or Grantor or any Guarantors or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Benefi ciary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) at the following address(es):

7201 E 200th Street Ct Spanaway, WA 98387-5712 by both fi rst class and certifi ed mail on 9/9/2022, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 9/23/2022 the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Granter of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. Notice To Occupants Or Tenants - The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. Service of Process should be sent to: Michelle Ghidotti, Esq., c/o Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 and faxed to (949) 427-2732. If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280. Sale Information Can Be Obtained Online At https://www.servicelinkauction.com For Automated Sales Information Please Call: (866) 539-4173

This Is An Attempt To Collect A Debt And Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose Dated: 10-132022 Michelle Ghidotti, Esq. 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236 Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 Phone: (206) 331-3280 Fax: (949) 427-2732 /s/ Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq., as Trustee A notary public or other offi ce completing this certifi cate verifi es only the identity of the individual who signed the document, to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California ) )ss County of Orange ) On 10/13/2022 before me, Merna Wessa, Notary Public personally appeared, Michelle R. Ghidotti-Gonsalves, Esq who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in her authorized capacity, and that by her signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under Penalty Of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. Witness my hand and official seal. Signature /s/ Merna Wessa (Seal) Notary Public My Comm. Expires Mar 2, 2026 Published in the Dispatch January 25 & February 15, 2023