Dispatch News 07-24-2024 by Pacific Publishing Company

Eatonville cheer squad triumphs at NCA Camp

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville High School cheer team returned home after a whirlwind week of learning, growth, and triumph at the NCA Cheer & Leadership camp held at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. Led by Coach Rylea Foehl, the squad not only honed their technical skills but also emerged as true leaders throughout the five-day camp.

“This camp was truly amazing

for these ladies,” Coach Foehl said.

“We learned a tremendous amount of new material, from stunting techniques and choreography to valuable tips and tricks that will be instrumental if we decide to compete in the future.”

While the technical aspects were important, the camp's emphasis on leadership resonated deeply with the Eatonville cheerleaders.

“The bond these girls formed over the past five days was incredible to witness,” Foehl shared.

“The word ‘leader’ is right there in

the title ‘cheerleader’ and these young women truly embodied that spirit.”

The Eatonville squad wasn't just one of the few teams to receive a leadership award every single night of camp — a testament to their consistent display of kindness, helpfulness, respect, and positive attitudes — they dominated the spirit stick competition as well. They brought home the coveted stick a staggering four out of five nights, culminating in earning it permanently for their final day at camp.

The team's dedication extended to their performances. Their hard work paid off in a big way as they secured three blue

Pierce County Council frustrated with lack of progress on homeless site

By Spencer Pauley The Center Square

Frustrations are growing among Pierce County councilmembers after Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier’s office requested a shift of funding for a proposed $2.5 million homeless stability site.

The county has struggled to find a low-barrier homeless stability site outside the City of Tacoma to increase homeless services to other parts of Pierce County. The site would provide emergency shelter with an emphasis on providing private space for guests.

The Pierce County Finance Department briefed the county council on Monday about its proposed supplemental budget. The county has $86.1 million remaining in federal American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funds to spend through 2026. Out of that $86.1 million, $36.9 million must be committed in accordance with programmatic requirements by the end of this year.

The proposed $2.5 million homeless stability site is at risk of not fully utilizing its dedicated ARPA funds, according to the presentation. Last month, Pierce County councilmembers were looking to submit requests for proposals, but the latest presentation indicated that has yet to be done.

Pierce County Councilmember Marty Campbell pointed out that the council was previously told that the notice of fund availability and request for proposals for the homeless stability site had been ready for some time but has not been put out yet.

Chris Cooley, strategic advisor for the Pierce County Executive’s Office, said the request for proposals is around 85% drafted, but that the office is hesitant to put it out due to the supplemental budget being unclear on what funding for the project will look like going forward. This was not the response that councilmembers wanted to hear. Campbell and fellow County Councilmember Ryan Mello voiced

Courtesy Rylea Foehl

The Eatonville High School Cheer squad posed for a photo while at cheer camp. Back row from left: Madison McChesney, Kaydence Tatum, Coach Rylea Foehl, Trinity Woods. Front row from left: Bridget Laurent, Jenae Roulst, Lila Mahon, Alyssa Jacob’s. Squad members not at the camp: Peyton Linquist, Elizabeth Jacobsen and Makayla Wood.

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ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS MEETINGS OFFERED

Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol. Meetings begin at noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the American Legion Hall/ Lions Club, 123 Rainier Ave. N.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Graham-Kapowsin Community Council's Center at Evergreen on the Graham Hill has free exercise Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Ted Brown’s Music Therapy on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 12:30 p.m. and karaoke at 12:30 p.m. on the last Thursday each month plus line dancing at 12:45 p.m. for $3 every Thursday. Benston Hall has Taichi on Tuesday at 2 for $4. Both locations have $7 lunches for members or $10 for non members. RSVP to 253-921-2914 at least 24 hours before.

ALANON HELP

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

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

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SUNDAY 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE

The Friends of the Eatonville Library operates as a fundraising group to assist the Eatonville community. Primarily, it does so by accepting books and other donations and conducting book sales during the year. All of the funds are used to supplement the various library programs that enrich the local community.

To learn more about the group, contact Mike Eaton at 253-310–7709 or reach him in person at the library any Friday. There is no obligation. Application forms to join the organization are available at the library.

Also, The Friends of the Eatonville Library Group is currently operating with only two members — in contrast to 10-13 members in the pre-Covid era. The group seeks members and volunteers. Contact Mike Eaton.

Savvy Senior: Kitchen ideas for aging-in-place

Dear Savvy Senior, My 77-year-old mother, who loves to cook has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. What tips can you recommend for making a kitchen safer and more practical for seniors, without doing a big expensive remodel.

Inquiring Daughter

Dear Inquiring, There are a number of small improvements and simple modifications you can do that can make a big difference in making your mom’s kitchen safer and easier to maneuver. Depending on her needs, here are some tips for different aspects of her kitchen.

Lights: If the lighting in your mom’s kitchen needs improvement, replace the old overhead fixture with a bright new ceiling light, and add LED lighting under upper kitchen cabinets to brighten up her kitchen countertops.

Floors: If she has kitchen throw rugs, to reduce tripping or slipping, replace them with non-skid floor mats or consider gel mats, which are cushiony and

more comfortable to stand on for long periods. GelPro. com and WellnessMats.com offer a nice selection.

Cabinets and drawers: To reduce bending or reaching, organize your mom’s kitchen cabinets and drawers so that the items she most frequently uses are within comfortable reach. You can also make her lower cabinets and pantry easier to access by installing pullout shelves or lazy susans. And, by installing pull-down shelves in her upper cabinets (see Rev-a-shelf.com) so she doesn’t have to get on a stool to reach things on high shelves. I also recommend replacing her cabinet and drawer knobs with “D” or

“C” shaped pull-handles because they’re more comfortable for arthritic hands to grasp than knobs.

Faucet: If your mom has a twist-handle kitchen faucet, replace it with an ADA compliant single handle faucet, or with a touch, motion or digital smart faucet. They’re easier to operate, especially if she has hand arthritis or gripping problems. And, for safety purposes, set her hot water tank at 120 degrees to prevent possible water burns.

Microwave and cooktop safety: If your mom’s microwave is mounted above her stove, consider moving it, or get her a

small microwave for the countertop so she doesn’t have to reach over a cooktop to insert or remove food.

And if you’re worried about your mom forgetting to turn off the stove there are automatic shut-off devices you can purchase and install to prevent a fire.

iGuard-Stove (iGuardFire. com) makes one of the best smart shutoff devices for gas and electric stoves. And to guard against microwave fires, there’s the SmartMicro microwave shutoff made by Pio-neering Technology (PioneeringTech.com).

SHOPPING FOR APPLIANCES

If you’re looking to upgrade some of your mom’s appliances, here are some different features to keep in mind.

Refrigerator: French-door refrigerators that open in the middle are great for seniors because it makes it easier to see and reach what’s inside. Pullout adjustable height shelves and a water/ice dispenser on the outside of the door are also very convenient. Stove or cooktop: Look for one with controls in the front so your mom won’t have to reach over hot burners to turn it off,

and make sure the controls are easy to see. Flat surface electric or induc-tion burners, or continuous grates on gas stoves are also great for sliding heavy pots and pans from one burner to the next. And ask about automatic shut off burners.

Oven: Self-cleaning ovens are a plus and consider a side-swing door model. They’re easier to get into because you don’t have to lean over a hot swing-down door. Also consider a wallmounted oven, installed at your mom’s preferred height to eliminate bending.

Dishwasher: Consider a drawer-style dishwasher that slides in and out for easier access and, if possible, have it installed on a raised platform 12 to 24 inches above floor level so it can be loaded and unloaded without bending over. Washer and dryer: Frontload washers and dryers with pedestals that raise the height around 24 inches are also back-savers and easier to access.

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 “The Savvy Senior” book.

Washington State Supreme Court leaves high-capacity magazine ban in place

By Carleen Johnson The Center Square

Washington's ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines will remain in effect after a Monday decision by the state Supreme Court.

A majority of justices denied a request to modify an order from Supreme Court Commissioner Michael Johnson issued back in April that kept the ban in place, despite a lower court ruling that determined the law was unconstitutional.

Monday’s decision will keep the ban in effect until the court hears arguments, possibly in September, in the state’s appeal of the lower court's ruling.

Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Gary Bashor ruled on April 8 that the ban on the sale of magazines

that hold more than 10 rounds violated the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and part of the Washington Constitution granting individuals a right to bear arms for selfdefense.

The order came at the request of state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

The case goes back to a dispute between the state and firearms retailer Gator’s Custom Guns in Kelso and owner Walter Wentz.

Gator’s Custom Guns filed a legal challenge against the ban – the result of Senate Bill 5078, passed by the Legislature and signed into law in 2022 – months after it too effect, and Ferguson then filed legal action alleging the store was violating the ban by continuing to sell highcapacity magazines.

When the judge in Cowlitz County ruled the ban unconstitutional back in April, Gator's Custom Guns immediately opened it’s store – on a Monday when it would typically be closed – to long lines of customers eager to purchase highcapacity magazines.

As previously reported by The Center Square, Johnston placed the emergency stay order within a matter of hours of that ruling, meaning the gun store had to turn dozens of customers away.

Wentz told The Center Square that he was initially upset at the state Supreme Court's Monday decision.

“It gave me pause, but then it was explained to me by counsel that this was not unexpected,” he said.

Wentz is represented by The Silent Majority

Foundation and lead counsel Pete Serrano, who is running to be Washington's next attorney general.

The order keeping the stay in place reads in part:

“The Court concludes the Petitioner will suffer an injury should the stay not be imposed. The Respondent contends that imposing the stay imposes irreparable injury on the constitutional rights of Washington residents by preventing them from purchasing constitutionally protected large capacity ammunition magazines.

As the constitutionality of ESSB 5078 has not yet been determined, this injury is speculative. Now, therefore, it is hereby ORDERED:

That the Respondents’ motion to modify the Commissioner’s Ruling

granting the stay is denied.”

Wentz said he remains fully committed to seeing the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, adding he was buoyed by this month's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court ordering lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions following the high court's upholding a law that bans people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.

Wentz noted his case hasn’t bypassed any steps along the way, so he believes he is on good legal footing for the battle ahead.

“Every single day our customers come in and tell me to keep up the fight,” he said. “And they donate for the legal fight, so I’m not giving up.”

WA Tribes getting tens of millions for flood recovery, relocation

By Carleen Johnson

The Center Square

Native American tribes across Washington state are set to receive tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to address flood risk and other issues related to climate change.

This week, at a remote meeting in Taholah, Wash., staff members from the Washington Department of Commerce and Gov. Jay Inslee announced $52 million for native tribes, including the Quinault Indian Nation on the Pacific coast of the Olympic Peninsula.

The Quinault plan to use a large portion of the money they will receive to relocate tribal community members in Taholah and Queets living with the increasing threat of flooding and the consequences of prior floods.

“The cost of doing that work is monumental,” said Guy Capoeman, president of the Quinault Indian Nation.

The Quinault ceded millions of acres to the U.S. government more than 150 years ago in exchange for a roughly 200,000-acre reservation on the coast.

“The world is changing. We here at the Quinault nation are at ground zero,” Capoeman said. “We have inherited a legacy to protect our land, to protect our resources, to protect our people.”

The money is coming from profits from the Climate Commitment Act,

frustrations with the county executive’s office for struggling to get the homeless stability site project running.

“We’re in the same tough spot we’ve been in since we first authorized this last fall. Why are we in mid-July and just now realizing that we’re in a tough spot,” Campbell asked at Monday's Committee of the Whole meeting. “Why is something that this council asked for very clearly failing to be done?”

“We get one answer one day and often crickets for weeks and often told something totally different a month later,” Mello continued. “We’re incredibly frustrated at the executive’s office.”

The county executive’s office is now proposing shifting $1.85 million from the stability site funding to the Aviva Crossing Project as part of its proposed supplemental budget changes. This is due to the project having recently been flagged for $11 million in increased infrastructure costs by the Tacoma Housing Authority. The agency identified a funding gap of $1.85 million as a result.

which took effect in 2023. The CCA charges the state’s carbon emitting businesses for greenhouse gas emission credits.

Profits from the CCA piled up quickly in the first year. and state lawmakers during this year's legislative session funneled huge amounts of CCA money into programs and projects that supporters of the program argue will be in jeopardy if the CCA is overturned by voters this fall. Initiative 2117 on this November's ballot would repeal the climate law. Supporters of the initiative argue the carbon market is nothing more than a cash grab for the state and has resulted in higher prices for gas and utility

bills, without doing much to help the environment.

Relocating the tribal villages of Taholah and Queets to higher ground is no small undertaking.

Part of Taholah is below sea level, separated from the Pacific Ocean by a seawall that had four feet added to its height in 2014 by the Army Corps of Engineers

Still, high tides and storm surges continually flood homes and government buildings.

Taholah is expected to see a sea level rise of between one to twoand-a-half feet by the year 2100, according to a 2018 Washington Coastal Resilience Project report, compiled by The College for the Environment, at the University

Approximately $635,000 would be redirected to homeless and housing services and the remaining $140,000 to youth diversion programs.

The Pierce County Council will have to adopt the supplemental budget by Aug. 27.

of Washington.

The tribe published a relocation plan in 2017. The new location is on a site about a half-mile away and 130 feet above sea level, but federal money for the project – estimated to cost hundreds of millions of dollars – has been held up in recent years in a lengthy process of documenting and approving plans and designs.

Twenty-eight federally recognized tribes in Washington are receiving funding for projects that range from relocating communities to restoring salmon to adding solar panels.

The Legislature made the $52 million available in the 202325 budget, and the Department Commerce is working with tribes to figure out how they want the money used.

The Skokomish Tribe north of Olympia plans to use $2 million to weatherize homes.

The Makah Tribe on the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, wants to spend $620,000 to install solar panels and battery backup at a community warming center.

The Spokane Tribe in eastern Washington is looking to improve energy efficiency.

If I-2117 is passed by voters in November, then future funding sources for tribal projects becomes unclear. What is clear is that pledges to help tribes were made long before implementation of the CCA.

ribbons and two red ribbons, showcasing their polished routines and impressive skills. But the real highlight came in the form of individual recognition. Five Eatonville cheerleaders received prestigious All-American nominations, with Madison McChesney achieving the ultimate honor of being named All-American.

“These girls deserve all the recognition they're getting,” Coach Foehl said with pride. “They put in the hard work, and it truly showed. Their growth over the past five days has been incredible, and I can't wait to see what they accomplish this year, not only for our school but for the entire Eatonville community.” Foehl concluded with a rallying cry, “Go Cruisers!” capturing the collective excitement for the upcoming season. The Eatonville cheer squad has returned home not only with a collection of awards but also with a renewed sense of purpose and an unbreakable bond, ready to take their school spirit to new heights

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format accepted by QuestCDN, and all bids must be accompanied by a bid bond submitted electronically, using the form supplied in the bid documents. The bid bond shall have a value not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid.

The improvements for which bids will be received are described as follows:

Project Description: This project includes work to replace approximately 340 linear feet of sanitary sewer main located between 2nd Street NW and 3rd Street NW on 5th Ave, and the replacement of sidewalk ramps that do not meet ADA compliance including:

1. Installation of all required temporary erosion and sedimentation control measures.

2. Temporary Sewer Bypassing and replacingin-place 12-inch PVC gravity sewer main and existing sewer services. Includes connections to existing manholes.

3. Construction of all demolition and site restoration, including but not limited to HMA paving, sidewalks, and driveways.

4. Providing all associated work as shown on the Plans and within these specifications, for a complete and finalized workable system.

All work shall be physically complete within 25 working days of receiving a Notice to Proceed. Time extensions may be granted for rainfall days that prevent work that is already in progress.

The City of Puyallup reserves the right to accept a proposal of the lowest responsible bidder, reject any or all bids, and to waive irregularities in the bid or in the bidding.

Pre-Bid Site Visit: Though not mandatory, it is highly encouraged that any respective bidders visit the site prior to submitting a bid.

All bidders shall download the digital plans as indicated below, Online Access/Bidding. Hard copies WILL NOT BE SOLD for this project. No plans will be available for viewing in person.

A. Online Access/Bidding: Complete digital Project Manual is available online for viewing at: www.QuestCDN.com. Plan holders shall register and download the digital plan documents at this website for $22. Reference Job No. 9186090 on the website’s Project Search page. Bidding will cost the registered plan holder an additional $20 to submit a bid.

Financing of the Project has been provided, and payment to the Contractor by regular monthly payments for labor and materials furnished will be by City check. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive minor informalities.

The Engineer’s estimated range for this project is between $900,000 to $1,500,000.

For technical information, contact - Bryan Schermerhorn at 253-770-3348 bschermerhorn@puyallupWA.gov.

Dates of publication in the Tacoma Weekly and Daily Journal of Commerce: July 17, 2024 and July 24, 2024.2 This project may involve Federal Funding, local match dollars, and/or other funding sources.

The City of Puyallup in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Therefore, all prospective consultants and vendors are advised that federally funded projects will be held to Federal EEO requirements, Title I and Title V of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Puyallup in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Dan Vessels Jr. at dvessels@puyallupwa.gov or by calling collect (253) 841-5480. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch July 17 & 24, 2024

NOTICE - Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Issued for Public Comment Puyallup Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

The City of Puyallup has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Permit #PLSSP20230091

Applicant: City of Puyallup Location: City-wide SEPA Lead Agency: City of Puyallup Lead Agency Contact: Kendall Wals, Senior Planner, 253-841-5462, KWals@PuyallupWA. gov

Proposal: The City of Puyallup proposes to review and update its Comprehensive Plan, consistent with the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA), Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 36.70A. The Puyallup Comprehensive Plan is the long-term vision and plan for managing the built and natural environment in the City of Puyallup. The proposed major update of the Comprehensive Plan will set the vision for the city for the next 20 years (i.e., now until 2044). The changes must be adopted by December 2024. The major topics to be considered in the update will include: population and job growth, transportation, environment and sustainability, housing, land use, and equity. In addition to the policy amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the City will also review the implementing development regulations (Titles 18, 19, 20, & 21 PMC) and propose modifications consistent with the policy changes. It is anticipated that these code amendments will be adopted by July 2025.

Comments Due Date: August 19, 2024

Public Comment Meeting: August 14, 2024 SEPA Status: Draft Environmental Impact State -

ment issued for comment Draft EIS Availability

To obtain a copy of the DEIS, please visit https:// bit.ly/Puyallup2044. Hardcopies are available for public viewing at the Development and Permitting Services Center, Puyallup City Hall (333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371), during business hours (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.), or the Puyallup Public Library (324 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371), during normal business hours. Paper copies of the document are available for purchase (see Lead Agency Contact).

Comments & Public Meeting

Comments on this Draft Environmental Impact Statement must be submitted within 30 calendar days of Issuance or by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024.

Comments on the Draft EIS will be accepted at a public meeting with the Puyallup Planning Commission on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Puyallup City Hall (333 S Meridian), Council Chambers, 5th Floor. Written comments may be sent to Puyallup2044@PuyallupWA.gov or mailed to Michelle Hannah, Administrative Assistant, 333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA, 98371. Publish- Wednesday, July 24, 2024 and Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

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Contact: Michelle Hannah, (253) 841-5485: City of Puyallup

Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch July 24 & 31, 2024

Request for Qualifications: CIP #23028: Puyallup Moves - Downtown Destination - Planning Study

RFP Due: Thursday, August 8th , 2024 at 2pm INTRODUCTION

The City of Puyallup (“City”) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide consulting, design, and engineering services for the Puyallup Moves - Downtown Destination Planning Project. All services are to be performed or supervised by persons appropriately licensed or registered under state laws governing the practice of engineering and surveying. Consultants must be experienced in construction drawings, construction cost estimates, and right of way acquisitions associated with public works projects utilizing WSDOT Standard Specifications as well as familiarization with FHWA requirements. Interested firms must submit four (4) complete hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (PDF) of their Statements of Qualifications in a sealed package clearly labeled, “Consultant NamePuyallup Moves - Destination Downtown: Planning Project SOQ.” Consultants are encouraged to submit concise and clear responses to the Request for Qualifications. Responses of excessive length or complexity are discouraged. Statements of Qualifications should be limited to ten (10) 8 ½” x 11” single-sided pages, including cover letter and resumes. Please include a statement to the effect that the consultant’s project lead and key members, as well as subconsultants, will not be replaced without prior approval of the City.

The city reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm for any subsequent phases associated with this project.

BACKGROUND:

The focus of this planning project is the Northwest section of the city, with the intent to encourage and facilitate non-motorized trips from the Riverwalk Regional trail, residential areas, and adjacent jurisdictions toward the downtown area, transit hub, commercial establishments, schools, and the Washington State Fair grounds. This project will expand upon the bike facilities on W. Stewart Ave. and 4th St. NW, currently in design and funded for construction in 2024 using city and Sound Transit development funding.

This project will evaluate bike routes selected from the Active Transportation Plan, Puyallup Moves, to facilitate safe biking and nonmotorized routes into the Puyallup Downtown Regional Growth Center and transit facilities (Sounder) in the City’s northwest neighborhoods. This planning study is necessary to advance the long-range bike plans into a prioritized list inclusive of estimates and scoping needed to implement each project. The project will develop 30% design deliverables as well as a high level of review of right-of-way needs; an inventory of existing non-motorized facilities and illumination traffic data collection; public engagement activities including stakeholder meetings, open houses, and surveys for each of the following routes:

1. 4th/5th St. NW - W. Stewart Ave. to 15th Ave. SW

2. 11th St. NW - Riverwalk Trail connection to W. Stewart Ave.

3. W. Main Ave. - 5th St. NW/SW to 3rd St. SE 4. W. Pioneer Ave.- Woodland Ave. E. to S. Meridian

5. 7th Ave. SW - Fruitland Ave. E. to 7th St. SE

This project has a mandatory DBE participation goal of twenty-one percent (21%).

ANTICIPATED SELECTION SCHEDULE:

The anticipated schedule for consultant selection, contract execution, and work is shown below:

July 17 & July 24, 2024 - Advertise for SOQs

August 8, 2024 - Statements of Qualifications

Due August 8 - 29, 2024 - City Review of RFQ

Submissions

August 29, 2024 - Notify Selected Consultants of Interview

September 5, 2024 - City Interviews Selected Consultants

September 10, 2024 - Final Selection

September 11, 2024 - Final Scope and Contract Negotiations

October 29, 2024 - City Council Authorizes Contract Execution RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS:

At a minimum, your response to the RFQ must include the following information:

1. General qualifications of the firm to perform the work as described in this RFQ.

2. Representative List of Projects - list all relevant, successfully completed, multi-modal

facility design, installation, and/or implementation infrastructure projects including the firm’s project team members, their assignments, and year of the project.

3. Include references for each project listed above identifying the owner, contact person’s name, title, address, and telephone number.

4. Provide the name, phone number, and office address of the project manager who will direct the work for your firm.

5. Describe the project manager’s experience with developing and/or managing projects and their commitment to this project.

6. Identification of proposed team members for the City’s project with organizational chart and qualifications of the project manager, project engineer, and all key personnel proposed for this project. Identify similar projects on which the proposed team members have jointly worked.

7. Describe your firm’s experience with federally funded projects and use of the WSDOT LAG Manual. Discuss your firm’s approach to construction management and documentation on federally funded projects.

8. Ability to obligate staff and meet the project schedule, and ability to perform services for subsequent funded phases, if necessary, and ability to meet DBE goals.

9. Discuss and quantify your firm’s past performance regarding contract change orders, both design and construction, in terms of the number and dollar amount on similar projects. 10. Approach to meet DBE goal (DBE Participation Plan). A 21% DBE goal has been established for this project. Note: a DBE goal for future project phases may be required.

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:

Interested firms must submit four (4) complete hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (PDF) of their Statements of Qualifications in a sealed package clearly labeled “Consultant Firm Name Puyallup Moves - Destination Downtown: Planning Project SOQ.” Statements of Qualifications should be limited to ten (10) 8 ½” x 11” single-sided pages, including cover letter and resumes. Respondents shall submit a digital copy in addition to the printed copies. The Statement of Qualifications must be submitted to the City of Puyallup no later than 2:00 PM on 1 August 2024 to be considered. Submittals received after this date and time will automatically be rejected and will not receive further consideration by the City. Postmarks will not be accepted as proof of submittal. Statements of Qualifications are to be addressed to: City of Puyallup City Clerk’s Office, 4th Floor 333 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371. Deliveries in person (or by service) will only be accepted by the City Clerk, 4th Floor, City Hall, 333 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA. No submissions will be personally accepted or received in any other office. No email or facsimile submissions will be considered. For specific questions, please contact Bryan Schermerhorn at (253) 770-3348 or by email at bschermerhorn@PuyallupWA.gov. EVALUATION OF SUBMITTALS:

1. A City evaluation committee will review the responses to this RFQ for the purpose of identifying and recommending those firms offering, in total, the highest qualifications and experience with this type of project.

2. The City will evaluate the RFQ submissions based on the criteria and weighting referenced in Items 1 - 10 above. All submittals will be reviewed and ranked according to competence and professional qualifications as well as a demonstrated ability to perform the work.

3. On the basis of the information submitted and the project’s federal funding requirements, the City will select a shortlist of firms for interviews. The lead members of the project team will be expected to attend any interviews scheduled with the City.

4. Final selection of a consultant will be based on submitted materials, the interview conducted, and responses from any references solicited.

5. The selection of a consultant and the execution of a contract, while anticipated, are not guaranteed by the City. The City reserves the right to determine which submittal is in the City’s best interest and to award the contract on that basis, to reject any and all submittals, waive any irregularities of any submittal, and negotiate with any potential consultant if such is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City makes no commitment to any respondent to this request for Statements of Qualifications beyond consideration of the written response to this request. Preparation of materials in response to this RFQ are totally the responsibility of the consultant.

The City of Puyallup is an equal opportunity employer and encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned consultant firms to respond.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

INFORMATION

The City of Puyallup in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Dan Vessels at dvessels@ puyallupwa.gov or by calling collect (253) 4353641. TITLE VI STATEMENT

The City of Puyallup, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Published in the Tacoma Weekly and the Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) 17 July 2024 and 24 July 2024

Owner: City of Puyallup, 333 South Meridian, Fourth Floor, Puyallup WA 98371

Contact: Bryan Schermerhorn, Senior Project Manager. Email: bschermerhorn@puyallupwa.

gov Phone: (253) 770-3348. For full information on the Request for Qualifications, please visit our website at: http://www. ci.puyallup.wa.us/rfq

Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch

July 17 & 24, 2024

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF Petitioner Janet Rae Cruz and Respondent George Richard Cruz Publication Summons [x] Divorce - 40101 Case No. 2024FA000397 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RE -

SPONDENT:

You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce or legal separation against you. You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first date of publication. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Winnebago County Courthouse, Address 415 Jackson Street City Oshkosh WI, 54901 and to Petitioner Name Janet Rae Cruz c/o Attorney Hannah E. Smet Address 5553 Waterford Lane, Suite A Appleton, WI 54913 It is recommended, but not required, that you have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law.

A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/ or imprisonment: If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under §49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under §767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court.

You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in §767.105, Wis. Stats. §767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner.

(2) Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451:

(a) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced:

1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action.

2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action.

3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties.

4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders.

(b) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-236-4791 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

Signature Attorney Hannah E. Smet 5553 Waterford Lane, Suite A, Appleton, WI 54913 hsmet@grievelaw.com 920-857-0018 07/08/2024

Date State Bar No. (if any) 1095401 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch July 17, 24 & 31, 2024

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce

In re: Petitioners: Robbyn Martin, Danny Martin, Respondent: Chloe Anne Louden John Doe No. 24-3-01976-5 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To: John Doe. I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for De Facto Parentage. You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: July 17, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): FL Parentage 342, Response to Petition for De Facto Parentage You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts. wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www. washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County 930 Tacoma Ave. S, Rm 110, Tacoma WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or their lawyer fills out below: /s/ Abigail Jackson, WSBA #62050 for Donna Person Smith. #23859 Date 7/5/24 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at Lawyer’s address: 3708 14th St Pl SW, Puyallup WA 98373 Email (if applicable): donna@donnapersonsmith.com

This Summons is issued according to Rule 4. 1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14 & 21, 2024 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In the Guardianship of: Joyce Anne Martin, and Isaac Edward Martin, Respondent/minor child No. 24-4-01026-5 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To: John Doe. I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for Minor Guardianship and Petition Appointing Emergency Minor Guardian. You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: June 26, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side ( called a default judgment). Follow these steps:

1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: The Washington State Courts’ website: www. courts.wa.gov/forms Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp. org, or The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee).

3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County 930 Tacoma Ave. S, Rm 110, Tacoma WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one.

Person filing this Summons or their lawyer fills out below: Signature Donna Person Smith #23859 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at Lawyer’s address: 3708 14th St Pl SW, Puyallup WA 98373 Email (if applicable): donna@donnapersonsmith.com This Summons is issued according to Rule 4. 1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2024 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce. In the Guardianship of Zoee Lynn Watkins, Respondent. Summons No. 24-4-01296-9. To: The parents, child, and person with courtordered custody: The Petitioner has started a case asking for guardianship of the abovenamed children under RCW 11.130.185. If the Minor Guardianship Petition is approved, the rights of the parents or legal custodians could be substantially restricted. You must respond to this summons and petition by serving a copy of your written response on the person signing this summons, any other party, and by filing the original response with the clerk of the court. If you do not serve your written response within 20 days after the date this summons was served on you (or 60 days if you are served outside of the state of Washington), exclusive of the day of service, the court may enter an order of default against you and the court may, without further notice to you, enter an order and approve or provide for the relief requested in the petition. If the petition has not been filed, you may demand that the petitioner file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this summons. Within 14 days after you serve the demand, the petitioner must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on you of this summons and petition will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of a lawyer in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. This summons is issued pursuant to rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Important! Read the Notice of Hearing for information about your rights and how to respond. Dated: May 28, 2024. Signature of Petitioner or Lawyer: Patrice A. Justice. File original of your response with the clerk of the court at: Superior Court of Washington-Pierce, 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 110, Tacoma, WA, 98402. Serve a copy of your response on Petitioner, Patrice A. Justice, 18216 212th Ave. E., Orting, WA, 98360. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 & 14, 2024

Help Wanted

St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, WA seeks Medical Technologist. Requires BS in Medical Technology, or BS in Chemical/physical/biological or other life science w/ MLT certification; and ASCP, AMT or Cert w/ U.S. Dept of DHHS. Salary range $32.22 to $40.32/ hour. Benefits incl med, vis, dental, life ins, 401(K) plan, PTO, pd sick leave, holidays, pat/mat leave, tuition asst, EAP, etc. Apply to erin.davis@commonspirit.org

A cut of meat you need to meet

By Lynda Balslev Special to the Dispatch

The top sirloin cap is a cut of meat that you may not be familiar with. It's also called coulotte and is known as picanha in Brazilian churrasco cuisine. It's a tender cut of meat that sits on top of the sirloin, with a large fat cap that is essential to its flavor, especially when grilled.

Top sirloins come in large triangular pieces, 2 to 2 1/2 pounds in weight. You can cube them into large chunky pieces and thread on a skewer, or, better yet, cut them the Brazilian churrasco way by thickly slicing the cap. Bend the slices in a "C" shape with the fat cap on the outside of the "C." Then thread the meat through the "C" from top to bottom on metal skewers. This will expose the fat to the fire on the grill and allow it to crisp.

Serve the meat with an herbaceous green sauce, such as Argentinian chimichurri, Portuguese sofrito or Puerto Rican refogado. The essence of these Latin and Caribbean sauces is similar. They are fresh, vibrant salsas, laced with citrus and mildly spiced. Their brightness perfectly complements the rich, flavorful meat.

GRILLED TOP SIRLOIN SKEWERS, PICANHA-STYLE

Active time: 30 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes, plus standing time

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

Salsa:

▶ 3 scallions, white and green parts coarsely chopped

▶ 2 garlic cloves, chopped

▶ 1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped

▶ 1 small poblano pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped

▶ 1 cup packed Italian parsley leaves and tender stems

▶ 1 cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems

▶ 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

▶ 2 tablespoons lime juice

▶ 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

▶ 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

▶ 1 top sirloin cap (picanha) with fat cap, about 2 1/2 pounds

▶ Coarse kosher salt

Make the salsa:

Combine the scallions, garlic, onion, poblano, parsley and cilantro in a food processor and pulse to chop. Add the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper and pulse to achieve a thick salsa consistency. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until use.

Prepare the meat:

Let the steak stand at room temperature 30 to 60 minutes before grilling. Score the fat cap in a crosshatch pattern without piercing the meat. Generously season the steak on all sides with the coarse salt. Cut the steak with the grain in even slices, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Bend each slice into a C-shape, with the fat cap running the length of the "C." Run a skewer through the top and bottom of the "C," with 2 pieces of steak on each skewer. Lightly season the cut sides of the steak with additional salt.

Sear the skewers over direct heat until the meat is well marked, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once. Move the skewers to indirect medium heat and cook to your desired doneness, 7 to 9 minutes for medium rare. Slide the meat off the skewers and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut in thick slices against the grain. Serve with salsa.

Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in northern California. Visit TasteFood at TasteFoodblog.com.

Courtesy Lynda Balslev