Dispatch News 12-28-2022

Cruiser boys defeat rival Cardinals, head to Alaska next

By Skip Smith

Contributing writer

Despite their efforts, the Cruisers couldn’t seal the win when they headed to Morton-White Pass Dec. 19 as they tried to make up for their earlier loss to the Timberwolves. Unfortunately, the T-Wolves had the Cruisers' number again as they downed Eatonville 95-70 in a nonleague affair.

The 13 three-pointers

Eatonville hit were not enough to counter Morton-White Pass’s Josh Salguero, who dominated in the paint with 34 points on the night. Despite Hunter Hazen's 21 and Jake Cournyer's 18 points, the Cruisers just didn’t match up well against the T-Wolves.

Salguero scored 24 of his

Lady Cruisers stay perfect at 6-0

By Skip Smith | Contributing writer

The Eatonville Lady Cruiser basketball team kept up its winning ways taking down the Timberwolves for the second time this season, this time by a score of 57-47.

The Timberwolves kept the game close in the first quarter with Eatonville leading 16-15 after the first period.

The Cruisers began to pull away in the second quarter, taking a 4-point lead into the half.

In the third, both teams matched each other bucket for bucket, and Eatonville held a 1-point lead entering the final quarter, where Bailey Andersen scored 11 points to help give the Cruisers a 57-47 victory.

Andersen led all scorers with 23 points. Brooke Blocker added a season-high 13 points as well.

The Cruisers finished up the week before Christmas by taking on their longtime rivals, the Orting Cardinals, at Rainer Connect Arena for a non-league matchup.

Eatonville grounded the Cardinals, 60-49, to keep the Cruisers’ three-game winning streak in their rivalry series perfect behind Andersen’s game-high 23 points.

It was a tight ball game through the first three quarters as each team traded the lead many times. Eatonville trailed by one at the half and then took a 1-point lead

Photo by Cheryl Taylor

Eatonville boys basketball coach TJ Cotterill instructs the Cruisers during their game against Morton-White Pass, Dec. 19.

Photo by Amy Wilson

The 2022-23 Lady Cruiser basketball team poses for a team photo.

Top row, from left: Ryan Stammen, Bailey Andersen and Sara Smith.

Bottom row, from left: Alayna Meyer, Ella Gendreau, Hanna Kralik, Brooke Blocker, Hailey Hall and Lilian Bickford. GIRLS Page 4Æ

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Mayor’s Notes: Exciting things happening in Eatonville

By David Baublits

Special to the Eatonville Dispatch

I hope everyone has had a great 2022! We have had a signi cant increase in community activity during the year, and there are several new organizations that are pursuing exciting improvement activities for the town. e following organizations were created in 2022:

Eatonville Community Service Alliance

It was recognized earlier this year that Eatonville needed a more comprehensive and inclusive volunteer network, and the Eatonville Community Service Alliance was born! Its mission statement is: “Together, we will strengthen our community and build bridges of understanding through service opportunities.” Its goal is to develop positive working partnerships among Eatonville community members, schools, churches, clubs and businesses residing within the Eatonville School District boundaries. Members are also striving to restore and enhance Eatonville area community spaces. If you would like to become involved with this organization, please send an email to kjpower101@yahoo.com.

Eatonville Business Association

e Eatonville Chamber of Commerce was dissolved in 2021 and several individuals stepped up and created the new Eatonville Business Association. EBA's mission is to unite businesses, industries and civic organizations into a common voice to promote commerce in the town of Eatonville. roughout the year, the EBA will host annual events that bring thousands of people to our wonderful town and shine a spotlight on our local businesses. If you would like to become a member, you can submit your membership application at admin@ eatonvillebusinessassociation.org.

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communities surrounding Mount Rainier. With the world's largest comprehensive collection of logging locomotives, the organization will promote and provide historical steam age experiences telling the stories of those that lived, worked and were impacted by the railroads. By utilizing its travel corridor, MRSR will o er inclusive recreational opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, interests and abilities. MRSR Executive Director Bethan Maher can be contacted at Bethan.Maher@w m.org.

ensure that Eatonville growth happens in a controlled manner and minimally impacts the quality of life that we all enjoy and wish to protect.

Mainstreet/Mashell Avenue

Revitalization Team

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad is organization was reinstated to take control of the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad assets and bring the stream train to Eatonville. MRSR’s mission is to cultivate an understanding of the history and culture of the railroad and logging operations while promoting environmentally respectful tourism and economic opportunity. Its vision is to serve as a physical and cultural link between the urban and rural

Eatonville Steering Committee is team was created with the goal of assisting the town with growth opportunities. Its mission 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. Its vision/ goals are to cultivate organizational connectivity, use collective networks to gather ideas and prioritize opportunities. ey will motivate implementation of targeted activities, assist with funding opportunities and monitor performance with milestone checks. is committee exists to help

is team is just being organized with the goal of creating a strategic plan for Mashell Avenue that will increase foot and vehicular tra c in Eatonville’s old town district. is has been a goal of the Eatonville comprehensive plan for more than 20 years, and this team feels it is time to get serious about making changes that will produce positive economic returns for the business owners on Mashell Avenue. e team has not yet developed its mission and vision statements but will be working with the Mainstreet America program, https://www. mainstreet.org/mainstreetamerica/ theprograms. If you would like to be involved with this team, send an email to senemaat@rainierconnect.com. Exciting times! anks to all the individuals involved in the organizations for their volunteer e orts and desire to improve the town we all love so much!

David Baublits is the mayor of Eatonville.

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Flu cases very high in Washington

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e Washington State Department of Health is informing Washingtonians that the u is spreading at a high rate in Washington state right now. e current u season is early this year, and u deaths are at higher rates than usually seen at this point in the year. As of Dec. 10, 40 people have died from the u in Washington including three children.

DOH strongly recommends everyone aged 6 months and older get the u vaccine as soon as possible. It can help keep individuals from getting severe illness or spreading the disease and prevent hospitalizations in an already strained healthcare system. If someone does get the u when they are vaccinated, it’s typically milder with fewer complications. e vaccine also lowers the risk of needing medical care.

e most common strain of u seen so far this year is in uenza A (H3N2). is strain typically causes more severe disease. All available u vaccines provide protection against H3N2.

Flu can be especially dangerous to people who are under 5 years

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Shay Brannon led the Cruisers with 22 points, 18 of them coming from beyond the three-point arc.

Following that loss, the Cruisers welcomed their rivals, the Orting Cardinals, Dec. 21, and they snapped their twogame skid by thrashing the Red Birds, 70-33.

"We grew so much playing such a competitive team as Morton-White Pass,” head coach TJ Cotterill said. “It's hopefully an experience we'll continue to look back on throughout the season in terms of what playing tough, relentless, together basketball must look like.”

old, aged 65 or older, pregnant, immunocompromised or have chronic health conditions.

e u vaccine is available at most pharmacies, healthcare provider o ces and clinics.

In addition to the u, other respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and RSV are making both children and adults sick and overloading hospitals.

DOH recommends:

• Get up to date on any vaccines that are due. is includes the yearly u vaccine and any COVID-19 boosters for those 6 months and older. Vaccination is the best defense against many serious diseases.

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer when soap is not available, and hands are not visibly soiled.

• Consider wearing a mask in crowded or indoor settings.

• Sneeze or cough into the crook of arms or a tissue so germs aren’t put onto hands or in the air.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home when feeling sick. Find out more at KnockOutFlu.org.

points of their own to take a 39-19 lead into the locker room at the half.

Eatonville came out inspired in the third period and embarked on a 14-0 run to put the Cardinals in the rearview mirror and held the Cardinals to single-digit scoring in the third and fourth quarters to cruise to the victory.

"It fueled us tonight,” Cotterill said a er the game. “We know the competitiveness we must bring each night if we're hoping to achieve our goals and be where we want to be by February.”

Box Score

MORTON-WHITE PASS 95, EATONVILLE 70

Eatonville: 16 19 19

16 - 70

MWP: 21 26 26 22 - 95

Eatonville: Shay Brannon 24, Walker Bruun 13, Kyle Cox 9, Shane Taylor 6, Hunter Klumpar 6, Gri n Clevenger 5, Michael Stogsdill 5, Logan Taylor 2

MWP: Josh Salguero 34, Jake Cournyer 18, Hunter Hazen 21, Judah Kelly 12, Jace Peters 6, Carter Dantinne 4

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A er a close game early on where the Cruisers took a 6-point lead into the second quarter, they turned up the energy a notch and limited their rivals to six points in the quarter while putting up 21

e Cruisers currently have a 2-3 record and will travel to Anchorage, Alaska, to compete in the Clarke Cochrane Christmas Classic tournament this week, where they will play three games. eir rst game against Lathrop High School out of Fairbanks, Alaska. eir other two games will depend on how they fare in the rst.

A er the Cruisers return from their trip, they will head into conference play when they host the Montesano Bulldogs at 7 p.m., Jan. 6.

Box Score

EATONVILLE 70, ORTING 33

Eatonville: 18 21 16 12 - 70

Orting: 12 7 6 5 - 33

Eatonville: Shay Brannon 22, Kyle Cox

11, Hunter Klumpar 10, Walker Bruun 10, Gri n Clevenger 9, Mark Nueva 4, Shane Taylor 2

Orting: Mason McCall 12, Divin Mbuyamba 5, Tanner Peavler 5, Gavin Mangold 3, Cashis LaFountaine 3, Christian Cline 3, Gannon Greenan 2

A perfect dish for New Year's Day brunch

Mushroom Sautee

1 ¼ ounces mixed dried mushrooms

mushrooms.

e late-night revelry of New Year's Eve has made New Year's Day brunch a go-to tradition for millions of people. Staying up until the calendar o cially turns from one year to the next at the stroke of midnight can make it harder to get out of bed on the morning of Jan. 1, so there may be no better day to plan a brunch than the rst day of the calendar year.

Many restaurants o er brunch specials on New Year's Day, but people need not leave home to ensure their rst meal of the new year is delicious. is recipe for “Pan-Fried Eggs and Mixed Mushroom Sautee on Toasted Sourdough Slices” from “Sunday Brunch” (Chronicle Books) by Betty Rosbottom can be just the dish to begin a new year.

Pan-Fried Eggs and Mixed Mushroom Sautee on Toasted Sourdough Slices

Serves 4

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into the nal period of play.

1 ½ cups boiling water

3 tablespoons olive oil

8 ounces sliced brown mushrooms

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary (see tip)

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Toast and Eggs

4 1/2-inch thick sourdough slices

Olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 eggs

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper Rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)

1. For the Mushroom Sautee: Place the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with the boiling water. Let stand until so ened, 20 minutes. Strain in a sieve lined with a double thickness of paper towels and reserve the soaking liquid. Coarsely chop the

Not happy with how her team played in the rst half, head coach Deanna Andersen made a few changes at hal ime.

"We played OK in the rst half and then made adjustments during

2. Heat the olive oil in a medium, heavy frying pan set over medium heat. When hot, add the brown mushrooms and sautee, stirring o en, for 6 minutes. Add the reserved mushrooms, garlic, rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir for 1 minute. Add the mushroom liquid and cook, stirring, until it has evaporated, 4 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and several grinds of pepper. Remove the frying pan from the heat and cover with foil to keep warm. ( e mushrooms can be prepared 1 day ahead; cool, cover and refrigerate. Reheat, stirring, over medium heat.)

3. For the toast and eggs: Brush both sides of the bread slices generously with olive oil. Set a 10- to 11-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, and, when hot, add the bread and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the toast and cover loosely with foil. When pan is cool enough to handle, wipe it out with clean paper towels.

hal ime to slow down their perimeter game," she said. “We had a few girls struggling with stopping Orting's outside shooters getting their shots o , so we adjusted. Brooke Blocker and Sara Smith then started to dominate down in the paint, and we were able to get the turnaround we needed."

e Lady Cruiser defense held the

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF EATONVILLE

On December 12, 2022 the Eatonville Town Council voted to approve Ordinance 2022-8. An Ordinance of the Town of Eatonville, Washington, amending the 2022 budget of the Town of Eatonville, as adopted by Ordinance 2021-12 and amended by Ordinance 2022-4. Ordinance 2022-8 may be found on the Town’s website at www.eatonville-wa.gov or at Town Hall.

Published December 28, 2022.

VACANCY ON THE TOWN COUNCIL

The Town of Eatonville has a vacancy on the Town Council and is inviting applications from interested residents to fill the vacancy.

To qualify for the appointment, applicants must be a registered voter and have lived in the Town of Eatonville for a minimum of one year prior to appointment. It is anticipated that the appointment will be made at the January 9, 2023 Town Council Meeting. The appointment will be through the certification of the next general election, December 31, 2023.

Interested residents must submit a completed Application for Appointment to the Town of Eatonville at 201 Center St W, Eatonville, WA 98328. Application for Appointment can be found at www.eatonville-wa.gov.

In order to be considered for the appointment, Applications for Appointment are due to the Town of Eatonville by 1:00pm on January 4, 2023.

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4. Add the butter to the frying pan and set it over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam, break an egg into a saucer, being careful to remove any shell fragments., and gently slide it into the frying pan. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Immediately reduce the heat to low and cook, basting the eggs with some of the butter in the pan frequently, until the whites are rm and the yolks are still so and runny, 3 minutes.

5. While the eggs are cooking, arrange a toasted bread slice on each of four plates. Mound the mushrooms evenly over the toast.

6. Remove each egg with a spatula and arrange on top of the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and, if desired, garnish each serving with a rosemary sprig. Serve immediately.

Tip: If you can't nd dried crushed rosemary, crush regular dried rosemary in an electric spice mill, or place it in a self-sealing plastic bag and roll over it with a rolling pin.

Cardinals to only seven points in the fourth quarter while the o ense scored 17 to gain distance from the Cardinals to seal the victory at 60-49. Eatonville's record now sits at 6-0, one of the best starts the team has had in recent years. e Cruisers will next head to Centralia to compete in the Centralia Tigers Classic tournament ursday at Centralia High School. ey will only play two games in the tournament. In their rst game, the Cruisers face the Centralia Tigers at 6:30 p.m. at game will be livestreamed on the NFHS Network. Whether they win or not will determine who and when they play their second game.

A er the tournament, the Lady Cruisers will head to Rochester to take on the Warriors in a non-league matchup Jan. 2 before diving into 1A Evergreen Conference play when they head to Montesano, Jan. 5.

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Airport opponents hosting town hall meeting

e Coalition Against Graham and Eatonville-Roy Airport is hosting a town hall meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 13 at Graham- Kapowsin High School, 22100 108th Ave. E., Graham . Community members are invited to attend and participate in the dialog regarding a proposal to build an airport in the Graham and Eatonville area. Pierce County Councilmember Amy Cruver will be in attendance. Visit the Coalition Against Graham and Eatonville-Roy Airport, https:// .me/ e/2smVF42cB, for more information.

EATONVILLE 60, ORTING 49

Eatonville: 13 11 19 17 - 60

Orting: 11 14 17 7 - 49

Eatonville: Bailey Andersen 23, Brooke Blocker 9, Alayna Meyer 8, Lilian Bickford 8, Ryan Stammen 5, Sara Smith 4, Hannah Kralik 3

Orting: Lily Catlett 19, Emma Copeland 9, Abby Depping 8, Mahela Visperas 5, Ka'iulani Visperas 4, Rian Aten 4

Box Score

EATONVILLE 57, MORTONWHITE PASS 47

Eatonville: 16 11 10 20 - 57

MWP: 15 8 10 14 - 47

Eatonville: Bailey Andersen 23, Brooke Blocker 13, Sara Smith 7, Alayna Meyer 4, Hailey Hall 4. Lilian Bickford 4, Hannah Kralik 2

MWP: McKenzee Mays 17, Natalia Armstrong 11, Amy Martinez 5, Ana Gonzalez 5, Karah Fairhart 5, Malia Armstrong 2, Katelyn Gilstrap 2

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF EATONVILLE

On December 12, 2022 the Eatonville Town Council voted to approve Ordinance 2022-7. An Ordinance of the Town of Eatonville, Washington, adopting the budget for the Town of Eatonville, Washington for the calendar year 2023. Ordinance 2022-7 may be found on the Town’s website at www.eatonville-wa.gov or at Town Hall.

Published December 28, 2022.

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