Dispatch News 3-1-2023

Podium parade: Cruiser wrestlers finish year at state

By Skip Smith Contributing writer

The Eatonville Cruiser wrestlers who competed at Mat Classic XXXIV State Championships Feb. 18-19 at the Tacoma Dome all landed on the podium and finished within the top 10 in their weight classes.

Sophomore Ashlynn

Kistenmacher battled her way through and took home a fourth-place finish in the 120-pound weight class.

Kistenmacher received a bye in the opening round due to her winning the regional championship the week before. In the quarterfinals, she wrestled Jayde Coleman from Naches Valley and lost by an 8-6 decision, which dropped her into the consolation rounds.

In her first match in the consolation bracket, she defeated Life Christian's Tebisi Wright in an ultimate tiebreaker, 6-5.

She then received a victory via a medical forfeit in her next match when Mary Walker's Serenna Swiger could not compete after dislocating her elbow in her previous match.

In the consolation semifinals, Kistenmacher

faced Afton Wood from Okanogan High School. She defeated Wood by decision, 8-6, putting her in the thirdplace match.

In her last match, she again went up against

Coleman, who defeated her for the second time, in a 12-6 finish.

Senior Carsen Pero wrestled in the 285-pound weight class and came away with a fourth-place finish.

In the opening round, Wapato’s Angel Leyva pinned Pero, dropping him into the consolation bracket.

In round 1 of the consolation bracket, Pero received a bye directly to

the next round. He took on Gavin Chaffee of Medical Lake and pinned him to advance.

In his next match, Pero

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Historical society receives Heritage League Diversity and Access Award

Courtesy South Pierce County Historical Society

The Heritage League of Pierce County recently presented its Diversity and Access Award to the South Pierce County Historical Society for its work in restoring the Tofu House.

The ceremony was Feb. 4 at the Lewis Army Museum in DuPont.

As stated on the award certificate: “This is the only remaining structure from the days when young Eatonville

was a booming mill town, with the help of Japanese Americans who worked the mill. This building will help the Eatonville of today, and its visitors, to remember and appreciate the time when our Japanese American citizens helped this town to become a prosperous little community.”

While there are other historic buildings in Eatonville's downtown that pre-date the establishment of the Eatonville Lumber Company’s massive sawmill and planning mill

complex, this building, from the mill farm, is perhaps the only remaining building from that operation.

The farm’s milk house was moved across town in 1950, after the farm operation was curtailed. Learning about its location in 2005, the historical society began planning funding efforts for the eventual acquisition and move of the historic little building back across town, to the organization's leased property at Mill Pond Park, and placement on a

new foundation next to the Thomas Cobb Van Eaton Cabin, Eatonville’s first home, which was also moved to this site, in 1995. It had served for many decades as the dining room for the Snow Hotel, which had been built around it.

During the Eatonville Centennial Celebration in 2009, parade watchers cheered, and some cried, as a former resident of the Eatonville Japanese American community, William

Photo by Gayle Pero

Eatonville wrestlers Kasey Whitney, Carsen Pero and Ashlynn Kistenmacher pose for a photo following their successful day at the state wrestling tournament in Tacoma.

Cruiser winter athletes receive All-League honors

By Skip Smith Contributing writer

e Eatonville Cruisers were well-represented at the end of the winter sports season, receiving multiple 1A Evergreen Conference All-League Awards.

• e boys basketball team had four players named to the all-league team, all of whom helped the Cruisers claim their second straight league title and advance to the district playo s.

Senior guard Shay Brannon was named a rst team AllLeague selection; senior guard Walker Bruun was also named to the rst team; senior post player Kyle Cox received second-team honors; and junior guard Gri n Clevenger picked up a second-team selection, as well.

• Four members of the EHS girls basketball team, which nished in third place in the Evergreen Conference and quali ed for the district playo s, received all-league honors.

Sophomore guard Bailey Andersen was a rst-team selection; senior Brooke Blocker was named to the rst team, as well; junior post Sara Smith and sophomore post Lillian Bickford both picked up honorable mention nods for their play down low.

• e EHS wrestlers earned the most All-League slots, with six selections. How wrestlers fare at the league tournament, also called sub-regionals, determines the All-League team. e top three nishers in each weight class at the tournament pick up the honors, with a rst-place nish garnering a rst team AllLeague selection, a second-place nisher named to the second team, and third-place nisher receiving an honorable mention.

Ashlynn Kistenmacher received rst-team honors. She not only captured the league title in the 120-pound division, but she claimed the regional title, as well, then a fourth-place nish at state.

Kasey Whitney was a rstteam selection for the boys a er capturing the league title in the 138-pound weight class. Whitney went on to record a sixth-place nish at state.

Carsen Pero was named to the second team a er his second-place nish at the league tournament. Pero went on to nish in fourth place at state in the 285-pound division.

Riley McFadden picked up a second-team selection in the130-pound weight class and was an alternate at the state tournament.

Jacob Ostendorf, 160-pound division, and Logan Shipman, 170 pounds, received honorable mentions.

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faced Tenino's Andres Capilla-Zamudio, who defeated Pero in the regional championship match the week prior. is time, Pero came out on the winning end, as he took down CapillaZamudio in a 4-3 decision and advanced to the consolation semi nals.

In that semi nal match, Pero pinned Omak High School's Noah Bigboy-Gribble to set himself up for a possible third-place nish.

In that last match, Pero fell to Toppenish High School's Miguel Camacho via a sudden victory in overtime, giving Pero a fourth-place nish.

In the 138-pound weight class, Eatonville's Kasey Whitney took home a sixth-place nish.

Whitney pinned Klahowya's Kano Clare in the opening round and advanced to the quarter nals.

In his quarter nal match, Whitney fell to eventual champion Marcos Torrez from Toppenish High School. e loss dropped him into the consolation rounds where he defeated Omak's Jesse Garcia. He then pinned Blaine High School's Cal Fitzgerald in the next round, before falling to another Toppenish wrestler, Ruben Rios.

at put Whitney in the match for h/sixth place where he lost to King's Way Christian's Ashton Baker by a 5-4 decision.

Both boys coach Mario Ragazzo and girls coach Trinity Potter were proud of their wrestlers who made it to state.

"Our wrestlers represented the community with pride,” Ragazzo said. “ ey le it all on the mat and overcame adversity all tournament long. I'm very proud of their nish and the amount of heart they wrestled with.”

Potter said Kistenmacher worked hard to get to state, and her perseverance paid o .

“Placing fourth as a sophomore only allows her to shine over the next two years of her wrestling career,” Potter said. “We all look forward to her growth and achievements that lie ahead. It is an honor to coach our kids at EHS, and these kids make it so worth it.”

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FRIENDS OF EATONVILLE LIBRARY ACCEPTS BOOK DONATIONS

The Friends of Eatonville Library thanks the community members who attended and supported the book sale, Feb. 10 and Feb. 11. The event helps the library better serve residents.

Residents are invited to check out the Eatonville Library lobby for books, CDs and more provided by the Friends of the Eatonville Library to aid the programs the library offers the community. 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.

ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS MEETINGS

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Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the corner of Carter and Rainier.

ALANON HELP

Alanon is available to help people struggling with a loved one’s drinking. Call 425-830-0314.

County Council amends Conservation Futures program ordinance

By Brett Davis | Contributing writer

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The Pierce County Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending the county code related to the Conservation Futures program, established in 1991, which preserves open space, wetlands, wildlife habitat, timber land and agricultural lands.

The ordinance clarifies the Conservation Futures application process and procedures, imposes specific timelines intended to complete conservation futures transactions within 24 months of selection, addresses equity and carbon sequestration, and provides general pilot program

modifications to include code updates.

“I’m really grateful for the thoughtfulness that has gone into the update,” Councilmember Ryan Mello said at the Feb. 21 council meeting. “Many of the updates, I think, streamline the administration of the Conservation Futures code, make it easier to use, and I’m looking forward to which programs come forward.”

• In other business, the council unanimously approved the appointment of two new members to the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources Advisory Board: Andrew Martin and Katherine Legge.

Nisqually Land Trust hosting educational workshop in Eatonville

The Nisqually Land Trust is looking for volunteer site stewards to help take care of the wild places people love. To educate the public about the organization and its volunteer site steward program and conservation initiatives, the Nisqually Land Trust will host a free, informational workshop for community members from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Eatonville Community Center.

Visit nisquallylandtrust.org/ calendar for the link to register.

The Nisqually Land Trust is a nonprofit organization that

protects and stewards lands to permanently benefit the water, fish, wildlife and people of the Nisqually River Watershed.

Each volunteer steward “adopts” one of the Nisqually Land Trust’s protected areas and monitors it periodically for changes, reporting their observations back to Land Trust staff.  Site stewards provide the Land Trust with information that can inform future stewardship efforts, while exploring natural sites throughout the Nisqually Watershed.

Contact Emily Simroth, emily@ nisquallylandtrust.org, for more information.

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Lemon pound cake brings sunshine to the table

Courtesy Metro Creative

Cooking at home enables anyone to customize ingredients and gain control of the foods they eat. Too o en commercially processed items are contain ingredients that compromise consumers' overall health. is recipe for "Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake" is made from pantry staples.

Whether baking alone or with the family, try this recipe, courtesy of " e Pampered Chef® Stoneware Inspirations" ( e Pampered Chef®, Ltd).

Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

Makes 1 cake or 6 mini pound cakes

Akiyoshi, was honored with a "Welcome Home" sign on his parade vehicle. "Willie" was in eighth grade in 1942 when members of the

1 ½ cups all-purpose our

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

2 tablespoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup (11⁄2 sticks) butter, so ened (do not substitute margarine)

4 ounces cream cheese, so ened

4 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon Pantry Double Strength

Vanilla

Powdered sugar (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Spray Stoneware Fluted Pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine our, granulated sugar, lemon zest, poppy

Japanese community were taken by bus to internment camps. He had later reconnected with some of his former classmates. Akiyoshi passed away in 2013. Soon other former

Taking care of each other is what community is all about.

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residents were located — Tosh Kirihara, of Spokane, who rst learned to milk a cow working at the mill farm, and David Sakura of New Hampshire, who, many years ago, attended the Yo Yo Ma Silk Road Storytelling Workshop. ere he developed a story from his memories as a 5-year-old in Eatonville that involved the Tofu House. He has been presenting this childhood tale about life right before mass incarceration to large audiences of all ages throughout the New England area.

Sakura was feted by the town and the Eatonville School District in 2015, when he presented the story of e Tofu Man to elementary students and gave a much broader-themed presentation to a packed high school auditorium, about

seeds, baking powder, and salt in a stainless, two-quart mixing bowl; mix well. In a stainless four-quart mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese on high speed of handheld mixer for 1 minute, or until blended (mixture will form a sti paste).

2. In a small batter bowl, whisk eggs, milk and vanilla until blended. Add egg mixture to cream cheese mixture in four additions, beating 2 minutes a er each addition. (Do not undermix).

3. Pour batter into pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until cake tester inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes. Loosen cake from sides of pan; carefully invert onto a stackable

the life-changing internment, and how his family dealt with life in subsequent years.

e Tofu House was moved to Mill Pond Park in 2016, a er a successful drive for funding, which included grants from the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Ben B. Cheney Foundation, Korum For Kids Foundation and over $6,000 in individual contributions through a GoFundMe campaign.

ese e orts, along with volunteer labor, in turn provided the match needed to be awarded a Washington State Heritage Capital Projects Fund grant for improvements at restoration, including a new roof, storm retention system, power, new paint, access ramps and a deck.

SPCHS also

cooking rack, keeping pan over cake. Cool completely.

4. Place cake on serving platter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or prepare glaze, if desired.

For glaze: Combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make a thick frosting. Spread glaze over top of cake.

depends on the project management skills of trustee Don Johnstone, who has shepherded the restoration process through the more stringent state funding and reporting requirements.

e Tofu House is still a work in progress,

and there is much work to be done on the inside, such as painting, lighting, installation of period milk house xtures, and interpretive exhibit design and development. It will be available for a closer look in the coming months.

Photo by Metro Creative

Courtesy South Pierce County Historical Society The Tofu House was moved to Mill Pond Park in 2016, following a successful drive for funding, which included grants and more than $6,000 in individual contributions through a GoFundMe campaign. The building is still a work in progress.

Mayor’s report:

to help shape goals, plans

By Mayor David Baublits

One of the goals of the community-based Eatonville Vision Team is to assist the town with growth opportunities.

e team’s vision is to innovatively focus the creative energy of community organizations to champion economic opportunities and align resources for the betterment of the greater Eatonville area. is team exists to help ensure that Eatonville growth happens in a controlled manner and promotes the quality of life that we all enjoy and wish to protect. One of the issues the team is currently addressing is the potential implementation of a town theme.

e team is soliciting input on issues like this from the residents of Eatonville as well as the greater Eatonville area.

Your input on these kinds of issues will help clarify how the community will grow as we develop our 10-year strategic and comprehensive plans.

Eatonville has been struggling with the lack of businesses (and subsequent tax revenues) since the early ’50s, when the Eatonville Lumber Company shut down.

e answers you provide, if you should decide to ll out the online survey, will help this team assist other organizations in town pursue

activities that will protect our quality of life while building a strong and varied business sector as well as promoting increased tourism.

e link for the online survey is wss.poll sh.com/ link/b984215d-a84d-4e169ea0-6de59f16cb4d.

Another opportunity for quality-of-life improvements here in Eatonville is through updates to the comprehensive plan, which guides our policy decisions and goals regarding the town’s vision for the future. is plan must address critical areas, land use, housing, transportation, utilities, parks and recreation, economic development, capital facilities and public infrastructure.

e town needs resident volunteers willing to provide input to the rewrite of this comprehensive plan.

e town also needs volunteers to assist with the development of our a ordable housing goals. is team would assist us with developing a plan and exploring various options and policies to ensure that Eatonville has a ordable housing for all.

If you would like to be a member of either of these teams, please email the town planner at planner@ eatonville-wa.gov.

ank you for taking the time to help us as we work to make Eatonville an even better place to live!

Legal Notices

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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on March 31, 2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by March 20, 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 March 20, 2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the March 20, 2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire 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 current Beneficiary, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS DALLAS C LOGAN 4961 MAIN STREET #314, TACOMA, WA 98407 by both first class and certified mail on October 18, 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 October 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

EHS announces graduation date for class of 2023

Submitted

e Eatonville High School class of 2023 graduation ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. June 17 at St. Martin’s

University Marcus Pavilion, 5000 Abbey Way Southeast, Lacey. e event will have open seating, and there is no limit to the number of guests who can attend. No tickets are needed.

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: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: November , 2022 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 87412, Pub Dates: 3/1/2023, 3/22/2023, EATONVILLE DISPATCH

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