Lady Cruisers dominate Trojans in pivotal victory
By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
The Eatonville Lady Cruisers had a whirlwind week of basketball, notching two impressive wins before narrowly falling in their third matchup. The week was highlighted by a commanding 55-39 victory over Fife on Friday, where a combination of dominant rebounding and stellar individual performances propelled the team.
Eatonville's matchup against Fife on Friday showcased their resilience and ability to control the boards, a key focus for Head Coach Deanna Andersen. Despite a slow start, the Cruisers rebounded—literally and figuratively—to secure a decisive win.
The game opened with both teams trading baskets, but a late free-throw surge put Fife ahead 14-13 after one quarter. Eatonville struggled with turnovers, committing eight in the opening period, but strong rebounding from Hailey Hall and Lillian Bickford kept the Cruisers within striking distance.
In the second quarter, Eatonville turned the tide with a 9-0 run, sparked by Bailey Andersen's seven points. By halftime, the Cruisers led 30-21, thanks in part to aggressive play in the paint, with Bickford and Tia Schanbeck combining for 11 rebounds.
Although the third quarter saw Eatonville commit seven turnovers, their defense and Hall's six rebounds helped them maintain an 11-point advantage. In the fourth,
Andersen exploded for eight points, sealing the 55-39 win. Andersen’s 23 points led the charge, while Hall recorded her second double-double with 11
points and 12 rebounds. Bickford dominated the paint, pulling down a season-high 14 rebounds alongside seven points. Contributions from Alayna Meyer and Jordyn
Green added five points each, and Schanbeck grabbed 11 boards to complement her two points.
Eatonville boys shine at Hill Climber Tournament
Girls battle tough field at Kelso
By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
The Eatonville wrestling teams showcased their talents this past weekend, with the boys competing at the Hill Climber Tournament in Tumwater and the girls participating in the Kelso Girls Invite – Braided 64 at Kelso High School.
The Eatonville boys turned in a strong performance on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Hill Climber Tournament, hosted by Black Hills High School. Facing tough competition from 17 teams spanning all classifications, from 4A to 2B, Eatonville claimed an impressive fifth-place overall finish.
The Cruisers saw 14 wrestlers place in the top five, with three earning first-place honors.
Trey Sta Rosa dominated the varsity 157-pound division, taking home first place. In JV competition, Bryan Boers won the 122-126-pound bracket, and Taylor BeerHolland triumphed in the 228-233-pound division. Other standout performances included Ethan Rogers, who took second place in the varsity 190-pound division; Nevada Bryarly and Justen Koch, each securing third-place finishes in the varsity 106-pound and 126-pound divisions, respectively; and Aaron Tozier, finishing fourth in the varsity
285-pound division. Phillip Buchholz earned second place in the JV 126-127-pound division, with third-place finishes for Carter Dietche (JV 104-112 pounds), Eli Rivera (JV 135-136 pounds), and Charles Emery (JV 180-185 pounds). Fourth-place finishes were achieved by Jarin Ragazzo in the varsity 165-pound division and by Kaelic Stecker (JV 136-138 pounds) and Preston Ruark (JV 171-174 pounds) in JV competition.
The Eatonville girls' wrestling team competed in the prestigious Kelso Girls Invite – Braided 64 tournament on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10-11. With 103 schools represented across all classifications, the Cruisers finished 95th overall in a highly competitive field.
Eatonville brought four wrestlers to the tournament, highlighted by Makenzie Ball in the 170-pound division. Ball delivered the team's best performance, winning two of her matches. She pinned Julia De Souza of Cottage Grove and earned a decision victory over Morgan Folwick of Tahoma. In the 100-pound division, Olivia Cole won one of her three matches, pinning Liylla Carlile of Ilwaco. Meanwhile, Khloee Young (100 pounds) and Jillian Mitchell (125 pounds) each battled hard
Eatonville's Lillian Bickford (left) and Hailey Hall (right) battle for rebounding position against two Trojan defenders during the Cruisers 55-39 victory over Fife.
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Eatonville's Trey Sta Rosa stands atop the podium after clinching first place in the 157 pound division at the Hill Climber tournament at Black Hills HS.
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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.
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Oldest state employee, from Monroe, calls it a day at age 91
MONROE — Gloria Hopkins knew a small celebration would happen for her retirement, but was wowed by how big a deal it would become.
At age 91, she was the state’s oldest classified employee, verified by the state’s human resources division within its Office of Financial Management.
On Dec. 31, Hopkins clocked out for the last time, concluding 27 years of working in accounting at the Monroe Correctional Complex for the state Department of Corrections (DOC).
Her blue eyes widened to see colleagues and family members filling a small conference room in the Twin Rivers Unit of the prison.
“The Legend Has Retired,” a sign declared.
This was her second wind. Before this, Hopkins co-founded and ran a nonprofit recreation center for teens in downtown Monroe for 25 years. She was also the bookkeeper of her husband’s landscaping and excavation business.
The DOC hired her at age 63 in 1997. The job was meant to tide her over before she became eligible for Medicare at age 65, she said.
But the commute was just a mile or so, and the camaraderie couldn’t be beat.
Like all her close friends, her coworkers know her as “G.,” as in gee. They watch out for her, daughter Debra Kolrud said.
Manager Marks Khalmuratov said the tight-knit business office has 15 people. The conference room overflowed with more than 40.
“It’s not a retirement I wanted to do. I love these people, but the
body said it was time,” Hopkins said.
All three of her surviving four children came, as did her younger brother Paul, 75, who she goes to lunch with frequently.
“It’s been fun for me and you guys gave me a paycheck besides,” Hopkins told DOC Secretary Cheryl Strange and the DOC deputy secretary in a brief phone call. She was impressed they’d called.
The state gave her a thank-you letter signed by the governor and a plaque.
“She was not one to sit around,” son Mark Hopkins said.
In 1972, Gloria Hopkins cofounded the Monroe Youth Club, a drop-in afterschool center for teens who didn’t fit in.
It was at 212 E. Main St., in the building Pacific Power Batteries uses today. The place had pool tables, foosball, couches and a television. Maybe most importantly, it charged no fee to enter.
In an average year, 700 area teens would sign their names to enter.
The Police Department helped establish it, Hopkins said. Officers would visit to hang with the teens, and for many years the department brought in an annual Thanksgiving dinner.
“The kids I was dealing with were a different clientele” than typical youth centers, she said. Some were working through issues such as teen pregnancy and strained family relations, she said.
Critics falsely thought the Monroe Youth Center was a den of troublemakers, Hopkins said. It was a dirty misperception.
“I was real strict with the kidsthey obey the rules or they’re out” on suspensions, Hopkins said.
The club funded itself through community support, for instance with bingo fundraisers three days a week at the former Oddfellows Hall.
The local economy softened in the mid-1990s and it zapped people’s extra spending money. This loss of income at the bingo
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Property tax relief bill proposed by WA lawmaker as majority considers increase
As Washington Democrats consider potential tax increases to fill a massive projected budget deficit over the next four years, some lawmakers are pitching tax-saving proposals to help struggling Washingtonians.
Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane, has prefiled legislation to protect the most vulnerable from being taxed out of their homes.
The bill he is offering would provide a property tax evaluation freeze for seniors and disabled veterans.
“In my day job, I’m Chief Deputy Treasurer for Spokane County, and we collect property taxes, so we’re the villain sometimes,” said Volz in a Thursday interview with The Center Square. “We remind people we don’t set them; we just collect them within the laws.”
Volz said despite current laws that allow some seniors and disabled Washingtonians to receive exemptions or deferrals on property taxes based on income, his bill would further extend help by freezing the current property tax amount owed and only adjusting if that rate goes down.
“More and more we’re hearing from seniors on fixed incomes or a disabled veteran that they have their house paid for and they still can’t keep up with property taxes and a lot of them are paying more in property taxes than they ever paid for their mortgage years ago,” said Volz.
According to a news release emailed to The Center Square, Zillow's county-wide housing report, showed the average home price in Spokane County has increased from $188,871 in 2016 to $407,157 by the end of 2024.
In checking with the county assessor in Spokane, Volz said there are currently about 3,000 people out of 230,000 tax parcels who are helped by DOR rules that allow exemptions and deferrals.
“But you have to be incredibly low-income, and a lot of people fall
outside of that range,” said Volz. “This is trying to pick up the folks who fall outside of that program, because there’s still plenty of people struggling.”
The measure would include income thresholds, such that those who are elderly, but wealthy would not qualify.
Even as this bill seeks property tax relief, Democrats are considering potential increases in property taxes and other revenue generating proposals with the state facing a projected deficit of anywhere from $10 to $16 billion over the next four years assuming current spending levels remain in place.
“Democrats are going after this again and plan to raise property taxes even though clearly what we have is not a revenue problem, it’s a spending problem for the state causing this,” said Volz. “You can’t tax people into poverty and expect it to somehow benefit the state.”
As reported by The Center Square, Republicans were successful during the 2024 legislative session in getting Democrats to withdraw a property tax increase proposal.
"There is no magic bullet to make life more affordable for everyone in our state," continued Volz. "But we can implement strategic, targeted policies that bring financial relief. We need to prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our seniors and disabled veterans. This property tax evaluation freeze is less than budget dust to Olympia's $72 billion budget.”
The Center Square reached out to House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, DTacoma, and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, for comment on the proposal but received no response.
The Department of Revenue did not respond to questions emailed by The Center Square.
The 2025 legislative session begins on Monday, Jan. 13, and is scheduled to run 105 days.
Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover talk therapy services?
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist.
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Dear Annie, Medicare actually covers both outpatient and inpatient mental health care services and programs to help beneficiaries with anxiety, depression and many other mental health needs. Here what you should know.
OUTPATIENT COVERAGE
If you’re enrolled in
original Medicare, your Part B coverage will pay 80 percent (after you’ve met your annual $257 Part B deductible) for a variety of counseling and mental health care services that are provided outside a hospital, such as in a doctor or therapist’s office, hospital outpatient department or community health center. These services can also be received via telehealth. You, or your Medicare supplemental (Medigap) policy, is responsible for the remaining 20 percent coinsurance.
Medicare also gives you the expanded option of getting treatment through a variety of health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical nurse specialists,
clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors.
To get this coverage, you’ll need to choose a participating provider that accepts Medicare assignment, which means they accept Medicare’s approved amount as full payment for a service.
If you choose a nonparticipating provider who accepts Medicare but does not agree to Medicare’s payment rate, you may have to pay more. And if you choose an opt-out provider that does not accept Medicare payments at all, you will be responsible for the entire cost.
To locate a mental health care professional in your
area that accepts Medicare, go to Medicare.gov/carecompare, click on “doctors & clinicians” and type in your location, followed by “clinical psychologist” or “psychiatry” in the Name & Keyword box. You can also get this information by calling Medicare at 800-633-4227.
INPATIENT COVERAGE
If you happen to need mental health services in either a general or psychiatric hospital, original Medicare Part A covers this too, after you’ve met your $1,676 Part A deductible. Your doctor should determine which hospital setting you need. If you receive care in a psychiatric hospital, Medicare covers up to 190 days of inpatient
care for your lifetime. And if you use your lifetime days but need additional care, Medicare may cover additional inpatient care at a general hospital.
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE
In addition to the outpatient and inpatient mental health services, Medicare also covers yearly depression screenings that must be done in a primary care doctor’s office or clinic. Annual depression screenings are covered 100 percent.
And if you have a Medicare prescription drug plan, most medications used to treat mental health conditions are covered too.
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If you get your Medicare
benefits through a private Medicare Advantage plan, they too provide the same coverage as original Medicare does, but may impose different rules and will likely require you to see an in-network provider. You’ll need to contact your plan directly for details. For more information, call Medicare at 800-6334227 and request a copy of publication #10184 “Medicare & Your Mental Health Benefits,” or you can read it online at Medicare.gov.
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.
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By Carleen Johnson The Center Square
Gloria Hopkins, second from the right with green scarf, speaks during the party Dec. 31 in the Twin Rivers Unit of Monroe Correctional Complex.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL WHITNEY.
Eatonville Cruisers suffer back-to-back defeats
By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
The Eatonville Cruiser boys’ basketball team faced a tough week on the court, dropping two games in league play that exposed issues with consistency and execution. A blowout loss to Franklin Pierce on Tuesday, Jan. 7, followed by a collapse against Fife on Friday, Jan. 10, left the Cruisers still searching for answers.
Franklin Pierce 73, Eatonville 26
In Tuesday’s matchup, the Cruisers struggled to contend with Franklin Pierce’s speed, aggressiveness, and length. The game spiraled out of control early, with Eatonville shooting just 4-for-12 from the field in the opening quarter and finding themselves down 18-9 at the buzzer. Colton Herbrand paced the Cruisers with four points in the period, but turnovers and an inability to secure rebounds allowed the Cardinals to control the game.
The second quarter was disastrous for Eatonville.
Franklin Pierce opened with a 10-0 run and later added a 14-0 burst to extend their lead to 54-15 by halftime. The Cruisers’ offense faltered, connecting on only three of 12 shots while committing nine turnovers in the frame.
Eatonville showed a brief spark in the third quarter, opening on a 7-2 run, but Franklin Pierce
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“We talked about controlling the boards, being scrappy, and playing a clean game,” said Coach Andersen. “I feel we accomplished that, and it was a real key.”
Earlier in the week, Eatonville cruised to a 67-22 victory over Franklin Pierce on Tuesday, showcasing stifling defense and a balanced offensive effort that saw all players in the lineup score.
After falling behind 8-2 early, Eatonville unleashed a 15-0 run to seize control, leading 19-8 by the end of the first quarter. The Cruisers forced eight turnovers in the opening frame, setting the tone for the night. Their defensive pressure only intensified in the second quarter, as Eatonville forced 11 more turnovers and closed the half on a 9-0 run to lead 3614. Freshman Josie LaVergne showed great promise in her varsity debut, contributing six points and four rebounds.
The Cruisers' dominance continued in the second half, with an 8-0 run to start the
responded with nine unanswered points to quash any momentum. Entering the fourth quarter trailing 70-26, the Cruisers were completely stifled, failing to score a single point in the final period.
Lowell McWright led Eatonville with eight points, followed by Colton
Herbrand’s six. Michael Stogsdill and Nate Goode each added five, while Amari Samuel, the team’s leading scorer this season, was held to just two points—a season low.
Fife 65, Eatonville 42 Friday’s matchup against the Fife Trojans offered hope for the Cruisers, as
third quarter and a 10-0 run to close it, effectively putting the game out of reach. The defense held Franklin Pierce scoreless in the fourth, cementing a dominant win.
Bailey Andersen led with 15 points and six rebounds, while Jordyn Green hit a careerhigh with 11 points, including three three-pointers. Hall added eight points and seven rebounds, and Meyer matched her season-high with eight points and six boards.
“To get all girls minutes is one thing, but to have all of them score and contribute is even better,” said Coach Andersen.
Eatonville’s week ended on a tough note with a narrow 5248 loss to Black Hills on Saturday. Despite holding a lead for most of the game, the Cruisers faltered in the final quarter as fatigue and key injuries took their toll.
The game was tightly contested early, with the teams tied at 13 after the first quarter.
Andersen’s eight points in the second helped Eatonville to a 26-22 halftime lead, which they extended to 39-33 by the
end of the third behind six points from Bickford.
they battled closely through three quarters before an offensive collapse in the fourth sealed their fate.
The game started ominously, with Fife opening on an 11-0 run, but Eatonville clawed back with an 8-0 spurt to make it 11-8. The Trojans finished the quarter on a 6-2 run to lead 17-10
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However, a sprained ankle sidelined Schanbeck late in the second quarter, and Eatonville struggled to maintain their dominance in the paint without her. Black Hills capitalized on a few late turnovers and surged ahead in the closing minutes.
Andersen led all scorers with 24 points, matching her season-high, while Bickford added eight points. Hall contributed six points, and Meyer and Green chipped in three apiece.
“Losing Tia really hurt us,” said Coach Andersen. “She’s a crucial part of what we do. Playing back-to-back games was tough on the girls, and they ran out of steam.”
Eatonville will look to bounce back with two home games next week. They face Clover Park on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and rival Orting on Friday, Jan. 17, with both games tipping off at 7 p.m.
“We made a few untimely errors in the Black Hills game, but we’ll address those,” Andersen said. “We’re ready to regroup and come out strong next week.”
heading into the second. Eatonville responded with a 5-0 run to start the second quarter, pulling within two points. The teams traded baskets and momentum swings throughout the period, ultimately tying at 24 before Fife closed the half on a 7-2 run to lead 3126 at the break.
fundraisers was the Monroe Youth Club’s undoing, Gloria Hopkins said. The center closed in 1997 after a 25year run.
“To this day, I miss it, I love those kids,” she said.
In her spare time, Hopkins volunteered in the local League of Women Voters and the Lions Club, and had a stint on the city planning commission.
Mark Hopkins said his childhood included his mom taking them to Paine Field’s runway in Everett to watch the jets taking off and landing, eating a packed lunch while sitting on the tailgate of the Ford Country Squire station wagon.
Or, they’d go off in their ex-military Willys M38 jeep with her tooling around in the wilderness areas near
The third quarter saw Eatonville surge ahead with a 7-4 run, followed by an 8-0 streak to claim a 41-35 lead. Fife, however, closed the quarter strong with a 6-1 run, leaving Eatonville clinging to a slim 42-41 advantage heading into the final frame.
The fourth quarter was a nightmare for the Cruisers. Their offense went ice cold, failing to score a single point as Fife unleashed a relentless 24-0 run to close out the game. Eatonville was out-rebounded 12-4 in the period, and their inability to generate scoring opportunities doomed them to a 65-42 loss.
Amari Samuel led the Cruisers with 13 points, while Jeremy Osborn Jr. contributed nine. Lowell McWright added seven, and Colton Herbrand grabbed a team-high eight rebounds alongside his four points.
Looking Ahead
The Cruisers will look to bounce back with two road games next week. They travel to Lakewood on Tuesday, Jan. 14, to face the Clover Park Timberwolves, followed by a rivalry showdown at Orting against the Cardinals on Friday, Jan. 17. Both games are scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip-off.
Eatonville will need to regroup quickly if they hope to turn their season around and find success in the challenging league schedule ahead.
Sultan and Startup, or take road trips. (Decades later, Mark Hopkins conducted a three-year, frame-up restoration of the same jeep.)
Born in Redmond, and one of five siblings, Gloria Hopkins married and started a family. They spent a winter or two in Fairbanks, Alaska before moving back to the Seattle area.
The family came to Monroe in 1967, Kolrud said.
When they arrived, Main and Lewis streets had the town’s only stoplight, Hopkins said.
“I knew I was the oldest in (the) DOC” but not the state, Hopkins said at her party.
She wasn’t wanting a big party. It seems it just happened that way. A boss of hers set it up.
The DOC has only one other employee over 80 years old among its more than 9,000 employees, DOC spokesman Chris Wright said.
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but were unable to secure victories in their respective divisions.
Both Eatonville teams will return to action on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in a 2A SPSL league dual match at Clover Park High School. The Cruisers are set to take on Clover Park and Foss as they continue their season.
The Eatonville boys and girls are showing promise, with standout individual performances and a strong work ethic, setting the stage for continued growth and success in the weeks ahead.
Eatonville's Amari Samuel lays it up and in to score two of his team high 13 points in the Cruisers 65-42 loss to Fife this past Friday night.
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Budget deficit may mean protecting, not expanding, substance abuse treatment programs
fentanyl, which The Center Square asked Dhingra about.
A prominent state senator indicated that fiscal reality could mean prioritizing and protecting substance abuse recovery programs that are already working over any plans to expand them.
Washington state is facing a projected operating budget deficit of between $10 billion and $16 billion over the next four years.
“I want to be realistic, but I am also optimistic and have faith in my fellow legislators and for me, success really means that we are protecting the programs that are already in play,”
Sen. Manka Dhingra, DRedmond, said at a Monday morning virtual meeting of the Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, that included legislative priorities for the upcoming session.
“I’m not optimistic enough to talk about expansion.”
According to the Washington Health Care Authority, SURSAC includes a panel of individuals with lived experience, legislative representation, and subject matter expertise related to behavioral health community needs, harm reduction, outreach, treatment and recovery support services. The committee provides policy recommendations to the Legislature.
Rep. Travis Couture, RAllyn, has pre-filed House Bill 1092 that would protect children from parents abusing illicit drugs, including
She said she would not comment without having read the legislation.
In response to a question about the use of empirical data regarding the effectiveness of substance abuse recovery programs, Dhingra pushed back.
“This is sounding like a press conference,” she said, “but we are always wanting to be data-driven and evidence-based in what we do, and that is not going to change.”
SURSAC member Malika Lamont also took issue with the way the question about measuring substance abuse recovery program effectiveness was phrased to include terms "addict" and "clean and sober."
“As a member of this group, I just want to bring it forward that it’s unfortunate that we experienced what we just experienced,” she said in reference to The Center Square’s query. “Somebody coming into this meeting and using really discriminatory language against people that have experienced SUD [substance use disorder] … I’m hoping we can do a better job managing the conversation.”
In a chat message during the virtual meeting, she provided a link to a personfirst language website that advocates for things like using “someone who uses substances” in place of “addict.”
“We had a practice in the past where we had a practice of using peoplefirst language and being respectful in our language, and so I would ask that we get back into that practice because there are people who are joining us who are not familiar with that and brought in really disrespectful language,” Lamont continued. “So I would ask we make an effort to have a culture of respect so far as the language we use when we’re talking about people.”
The committee expressed a desire to fully implement Senate Bill 6109, which was passed during the 2024 legislative session. SB 6109 expands the reach of Child Protective Services by allowing CPS to further intervene in cases where parents or caregivers struggle with substance use disorders.
Couture told The Center Square that the legislation did not go far enough, and he will try once again to clean up House Bill 1227, which was passed by the Legislature and signed into law in 2021 and is known as the “Keeping Families Together Act.” HB 1227 raised the legal standard for removing a child from the home after a report of abuse or neglect.
Couture contends HB 1227 “allows parents to abuse hard drugs while the state does not remove those children from the home.”
The 105-day legislative session convenes on Jan. 13.
CA fires a good reminder for WA homeowners to check their insurance policies
Devastating fires continued to burn across Southern California Wednesday, with homes and other buildings destroyed in Los Angeles County. Five people have been confirmed dead so far, with hundreds injured as they race to flee the flames.
Making matters even worse, some families who have lost their homes will not be reimbursed through homeowners insurance policies. That’s in part due to the exodus of insurance companies from California due to the rising losses from wildfires in the state.
As reported by Newsweek, several private insurers cut coverage in at-risk areas in California in the last couple of years as state regulators prevented companies from raising premiums to match their growing risk.
The Center Square contacted the Office of the Washington State Insurance Commissioner to ask about wildfire coverage for homeowners in the Evergreen State.
Aaron VanTuyl, a
communications manager with the agency’s Public Affairs office, said anyone with a basic homeowner’s policy in Washington is covered for fire risk but cautioned policyholders should review their coverage.
“That’s a very sad thing we saw after the Gray and Oregon Road Fires with a lot of people who just didn’t have enough insurance coverage hitting their policy limit,” VanTuyl explained.
He was referring to the August 2023 fires in Spokane County, which destroyed hundreds of structures, burned tens of thousands of acres, and claimed the lives of two people.
“We recommend you talk to your agent or broker once a year to check everything out, and make sure you have enough coverage, including additional living expense coverage,” VanTuyl added.
He noted many policies do not include coverage for extended stays in another location if your home is destroyed, or for debris removal after a fire, so that’s another thing to check on.
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VanTuyl noted the price of building materials and labor has gone up so much in recent years, advising homeowners to check their policies to make sure they are covered enough to rebuild.
“It’s the value to rebuild your home that you have to look at, and it’s good to make sure you’ve got coverage that updates to align with whatever new building codes there are if you have to rebuild,” he continued.
Given western Washington’s earthquake risk – the second highest in the nation – standard policies do not cover earthquake damage.
“It’s separate and expensive, so most people don’t have it,” VanTuyl pointed out.
According to Insurify. com, earthquake coverage typically has a high deductible of 10% to 25% of the structure’s policy limit. Some insurers require an inspection of the property, expensive upgrades like bolting a home to the foundation, and strapping in fixtures like water heaters to obtain earthquake coverage.
On November 25, 2024 the Eatonville Town Council voted to approve Ordinance 2024-10. An Ordinance of the Town of Eatonville, Washington, amending the 2024 budget of the Town of Eatonville, as adopted by Ordinance 2023-8 and amended by Ordinance 2024-4. Ordinance 2024-10 may be found on the Town’s website at www.eatonville-wa.gov or at Town Hall.
Published January 15, 2025.
By Carleen Johnson The Center Square
By Carleen Johnson The Center Square
AD Towing & Transport located at 5633 S. Durango St, Tacoma, WA 98409 will auction vehicles Friday the 17th of January 2025. Viewing begins at 9am, bidding at 10am. PH #: 253-298-9958
In compliance with the revised code of Washington State Law 46.55.130 Published in the Dispatch January 15, 2025
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW 46.55.130), READY SET TOW #11850 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON January 21, 2025. VIEWING STARTS AT 9:00 AM AND AUCTION STARTS AT 10:00 AM. FOR A LIST OF VEHICLES OR QUESTIONS CALL 253-290-8479. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, READY SET TOW TACOMA, THE FRIDAY PRIOR, TO VIEW THE AUCTION LIST. THE SALE LOCATION IS: 2253 LINCOLN AVE TACOMA, WA 98421 Published in the Dispatch January 15, 2025
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON January 21, 2025 AT 11:00am. PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 10:00am UNTIL 11:00am. THIS COMPANY CAN BE CONTACTED AT 253262-2869. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE AUCTION. THE SALE IS LOCATION IS: 10015 213TH ST E GRAHAM, WA 98338 Published in the Dispatch January 15, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ERIC G NOLF, CHRISTINE R NOLF; Defendants. Case No.: 24-2-11518-3 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To: ERIC G NOLF, CHRISTINE R NOLF, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 11th day of December, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, default and an order allowing entry of the premises for the purposes of preservation of property will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is an injunction to preserve the property located at the address of 16819 119TH AVE CT E, PUYALLUP, WA 98374, Pierce County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: December 4, 2024 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu WSBA No. 51256 David Swartley WSBA No. 51732 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Dispatch December 11, 18, 25, January 1, 8 & 15, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In re the Estate of: CHRISTINE LOUISE SWANSON, Deceased. Case No.: 24-4-08607-0 KNT NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (a) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.040(3); or (b) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 8, 2025 ADMINISTRATOR: WILLIAM M. SWANSON ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR Frank C. DeMarco, WSBA # 13107 ADDRESS FOR MAILING 860 SW 143rd Street OR SERVICE: Burien, WA 98166 Linn, Schisel & DeMarco, PS 860 SW143rd Street Burien, WA 98166 P: 206.242.9876; F: 206.431.5713 E: Law@Lsand.com Published in the Dispatch January 8, 15 & 22, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN
ESTATE OF ENOCK M. RABIETH De-
Legal Notices
ceased. NO. 24-4-08808-1 KNT PRO-
BATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administrator named below has been appointed as administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the administrator or the administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors January 8, 2025 Date of first publication January 15, 2025 /s/ ELIAS N. MAINA ELIAS N. MAINA Administrator for the Estate of ENOCK M. RABIETH c/o Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777 /s/ Erik Wise Erik Wise, WSBA #49800 Attorney for the Estate of ENOCK M. RABIETH Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777
Published in the Dispatch January 15, 22 & 29, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN THE ESTATE OF PAMELA KAY GULLING
Deceased. NO. 24-4-08823-4 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing: January 9, 2025 Date of first publication: January 15, 2024 /s/ JOYCE LYNN WEBLEY JOYCE LYNN WEBLEY Personal Representative for the Estate of PAMELA KAY GULLING c/o Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777 /s/ Renee Roman Renee Roman, WSBA #17728 Attorney for the Estate of PAMELA KAY GULLING Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777
Published in the Dispatch January 15, 22 & 29, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN THE ESTATE OF SPENCER D. WHELESS
Deceased Case No.: 24-4-08820-0
KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors December 30, 2024 Date of first publication January 8, 2025 /s/ STEVEN D. WHELESS STEVEN D. WHELESS Personal representative for the Estate of SPENCER D. WHELESS c/o Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th
Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA
98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777 /s/ Erik Wise Erik Wise, WSBA #49800 Attorney for the Estate of SPENCER D. WHELESS Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777
Published in the Dispatch January 8, 15 & 22, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN THE ESTATE OF VIORENE S. WOMACK, Deceased Case No.: 24-4-08664-9 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors
December 31, 2024 Date of first publication January 8, 2025 /s/ CYNTHIA L. WOMACK CYNTHIA L. WOMACK
Personal representative for the Estate of VIORENE S. WOMACK c/o Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 878-8777 /s/ Renee Roman Renee Roman, WSBA #17728
Attorney for the Estate of VIORENE S. WOMACK Marine View Law & Escrow PLLC 22021 7th Avenue South Suite 6 Des Moines, WA 98198 Tel: (206) 8788777 Published in the Dispatch January 8, 15 & 22, 2025
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Grantor: ADAM FISHER Current Beneficiary of the deed of trust: WASHINGTON FEDERAL BANK FKA
WASHINGTON FEDERAL SAVINGS
Current Trustee of the deed of trust: WASHINGTON SERVICES, INC. Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: WASHINGTON FEDERAL BANK Reference number of the deed of trust: 200701080446 Parcel number(s): 051923-401-8
I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Successor Trustee, NANCY K. CARY, will on January 24, 2025, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the front of the Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: Lot 2, Pierce County Large Lot Subdivision, as recorded February 12, 1987 under Recording No. 8702120147, records of Pierce County, Washington. Situate in the County of Pierce, State of Washington. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust described as follows: Dated: December 28, 2006 Recorded: January 8, 2007 Recording No.: 200701080446 Records of: Pierce County, Washington Trustee: WASHINGTON SERVICES, INC. Successor Trustee: NANCY K. CARY Beneficiary: WASHINGTON FEDERAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON FEDERAL SAVINGS
II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Monthly payments in the amount of $1,680.89 each, due the first of each month, for the months of February 2024 through August 2024; plus advances; plus any unpaid real property taxes, plus interest.
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal balance of $141,687.16, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from January 1, 2024, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.
V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on January 24, 2025. The Default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by January 13, 2025, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued
and terminated if at any time on or before January 13, 2025, the defaults as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after January 13, 2025, and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance 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 Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Adam Fisher 15619 223rd Ave. East Orting WA 98360 by both first class and certified mail on June 27, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and Borrower and Grantor were personally served on June 27, 2024, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above and the Trustee has possession of proof of such 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 objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.
X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS. The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 days from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing Counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission, Telephone: 1-877-894-4663, Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Telephone: 1-800569-4287, Web site: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm? webListActon=search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys, Telephone: 1-800-6064819, Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear DATED: August 21, 2024. /s/ Nancy K. Cary ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS: NANCY K. CARY, Successor Trustee NANCY K. CARY, Trustee Hershner Hunter, LLP Law Offices PO Box 1475 1223 Commercial Street Eugene OR 97440 Bellingham WA 98225 Telephone: (541) 686-0345 Telephone: (360) 715-1218
TS #15148.31140 Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lisa M. Summers, Paralegal, at (541) 686-0344. FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT NOTICE This communication is from a debt collector. Published in the Dispatch December 25, 2024 & January 15, 2025
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 172372 Grantor: Jerry L. Brown and Betty C. Brown, husband and wife Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Current trustees of the deed of trust: Prime Recon LLC Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 202104050077 in Book xx, Page xxParcel number(s): 0619282037 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will, on 02/14/2025, at the hour of 9:00 AM At the 2nd Floor Entry Plaza Outside the County Superior Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma,
WA 98402 in the City of Tacoma, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2, LARGE LOT 3321, VOL. 34, PG 21, NW NW SEC. 28, TWP. 19N, RG. 6E. The postal address of which is more commonly known as: 16313 279th Avenue Ct E, Wilkeson, WA 98396, which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated March 24, 2021, recorded April 5, 2021, under Auditor’s File No. 202104050077 in Book xx, Page xx, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Jerry L. Brown and Betty C. Brown, husband and wife, as Grantor, to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Quicken Loans, LLC, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned, under an Assignment recorded 09/11/2023, under Auditor’s File No. 202309110205 of official records in the Office of the Auditor of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $59,634.80; IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $488,784.58, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 05/01/2023, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 14th day of February, 2025. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 3rd day of February, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 3rd day of February, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 3rd day of February, 2025 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance 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 Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Current Occupant 16313 279th Avenue Ct E Wilkeson, WA 98396 All Unknown Persons, Parties, or Occupants 16313 279th Avenue Ct E Wilkeson, WA 98396 Jerry Brown 16313 279th Avenue Ct E Wilkeson, WA 98396Betty Brown 16313 279th Avenue Ct E Wilkeson, WA 98396 Jerry L. Brown 16313 279th Avenue Ct E Wilkeson, WA 98396 Betty C. Brown 16313 279th Avenue Ct E Wilkeson, WA 98396 Jerry L. Brown 1925 135th SE Tacoma, WA 98445 Betty C. Brown 1925 135th SE Tacoma, WA 98445 Jerry L. Brown PO Box 242 Wilkeson, WA 98396 Betty C. Brown PO Box 242 Wilkeson, WA 98396 Susan Evans 16313 279th Avenue Ct E Wilkeson, WA 98396 Susan Evans PO Box 242 Wilkeson, WA 98396 Susan Evans 1925 135th SE Tacoma, WA 98445 by both first-class and certified mail on the 26th day of March, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 26th day of March, 2024, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the 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 ROW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. Prime Recon LLC 1330 N. Washington Street, Suite 3575 Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (888) 725-4142 COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE: For owner-occupied residential real property, before the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is recorded, transmitted, or served, the beneficiary has complied with RCW 61.24.031, RCW 61,24.040, and, if applicable, RCW 61.24.163. Prime Recon LLC
Dated: 10/14/2024Adriana Durham, Vice President   THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale to be referred to mediation. It this is an Amended Notice of Trustee’s Sale providing a 45day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Amended Notice of Trustee’s Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission. Telephone: 1-877-894HOME (4663) Website: https://dfi. wa.gov/homeownership/mortgage-assistance-programs The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Telephone:1-800-225-5342 Website: https://www.hud.gov/program offices/housing/sfh/fharesourcectr The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys. Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https:// nwjustice.org/get-legal-help 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 tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. A-FN4826827 01/15/2025, 02/05/2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF EATONVILLE
On November 25, 2024 the Eatonville Town Council voted to approve Ordinance 2024-10. An Ordinance of the Town of Eatonville, Washington, amending the 2024 budget of the Town of Eatonville, as adopted by Ordinance 2023-8 and amended by Ordinance 2024-4. Ordinance 2024-10 may be found on the Town’s website at www. eatonville-wa.gov or at Town Hall. Published January 15, 2025. Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of: Child(ren): RYKER JOSEPH JERMY Petitioner/s: VALARIE MARIE JERMY And Respondent/s: DEVERETTE JAUDON TOOMER No. 24-303153-6 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): DEVERETTE JAUDON TOOMER I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT and PETITION TO MODIFY SUPPORT 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 (Publisher enter date of first publication here): December 18, 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): [X] FL Parentage 332, Response to Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support 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 County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 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 with-
out one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Valarie Marie Jermy 12/12/2024 VALARIE MARIE JERMY Print name and WSBA No., if any I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 8319 31ST STREET WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE WA 98466 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.)
Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch December 18, 25, January 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025
Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re: Guardianship of Ashlyn Mae Stuns Petitioner/s: Carrie Breeze And Respondent/s: John Doe No. 244-02257-3 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: Minor Guardian Petition 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: December 11, 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: [X] Other (specify): Minor Guardian 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 his/her lawyer fills out below: Signature: Carrie Breeze Date: 12-9-2024 I agree to accept legal papers for this case at: [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 6509 208th St. S.W. Apt. K-8 Lynnwood, WA 98036 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL Al Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL Al Family 001] if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch December 11, 18, 25, January 1, 8 & 15, 2025
TS No: 24-11593 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Loan No: ******0859 Pursuant To The Revised Code Of Washington Chapter 61.24 RCW Grantor: Sandra A Rollins Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Subservicer for Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq. Trustee’s address is 1920 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (206) 331-3280 If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: 200706180501 Parcel Number(s): 7245000130 Abbr. Legal Description: Lt 13, Blk 1, Rody’s Subdivision I. Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned Trustee will on 1/24/2025, at 10:00 AM at The 2nd floor entry plaza outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: Lot 13, Block 1, Rody’s Subdivision, According To Plat Recorded In Book 18 Of Plats At Page 90, In Pierce County, Washington. Commonly known as: 6009 85th St E Puyallup Washington 98371-6460
which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/8/2007, recorded 6/18/2007, under Auditors File No. 200706180501, in Book —, Page — records of Pierce County, Washington, from Sandra A Rollins, As Her Separate Estate, as Grantor(s), to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Option One Mortgage Corporation, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Subservicer for Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Payment Information From 2/1/2024 Thru 3/1/2024 No. Pmt 2 Amount $1,301.71 Total
$3,840.96 From 4/1/2024 Thru 5/1/2024 No.Pmt 2 Amount $1,301.71
Total $3,937.02 From 6/1/2024 Thru 6/30/2024 No.Pmt 1 Amount $1,301.71
Total $1,945.81 From 7/1/2024 Thru No.Pmt 3 Amount $1,301.71 Total
$5,832.45 Beneficiary’s Advances, Costs And Expenses Description
8/28/2024 Corp Advance Advance Amount $5,880.18 Description
8/28/2024 Accrued Late Charges Advance Amount $260.36 Description 8/28/2024 Accrued NSF Advance Amount $25.00 Description 8/28/2024 Anticipated Fee Advance Amount
$150.00 Estimated Foreclosure Fees & Costs 8/28/2024 Trustee’s Fees $577.50 8/28/2024 NOD Posting Fee
$125.00 8/28/2024 Record Substitution of Trustee $18.00 8/28/2024 T.S.G. Fee $1,000.00 8/28/2024 Mailing Service Fee $8.40 8/28/2024 Trustee’s Fees $952.50 08/28/2024 Notice of Default Mailings $18.82 Total Due As Of: 8/28/2024 $24,572.00 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $245,684.37, together with interest as provided in the Note from 2/1/2024, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 1/24/2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 1/13/2025, (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 1/13/2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 1/13/2025 (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 principal and interest, 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 Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) at the following address(es): Name Address Sandra A Rollins 6009 85th St E Puyallup, WA 98371 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Sandra A Rollins 6009 85th St E Puyallup WA 98371 by both first class and certified mail on 7/20/2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 7/20/2024 the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Granter of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. Notice To Occupants Or Tenants - The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If
you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. Service of Process should be sent to: Michelle Ghidotti, Esq., c/o Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100. If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280. Sale Information Can Be Obtained Online At www.Xome.com For Automated Sales Information Please Call: (844) 4009663 This Is An Attempt To Collect A Debt And Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose Dated: 9.11.24 Michelle Ghidotti, Esq. 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236 Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 Phone: (206) 3313280 Fax: (949) 427-2732 /s/ Michelle R. Ghidotti, Esq., as Successor Trustee A notary public or other office completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document, to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California ) )ss County of Orange ) On 9-11-24 before me, Tina Suihkonen, Notary Public personally appeared, Michelle R. Ghidotti-Gonsalves, Esq who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/ her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under Penalty Of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. Witness my hand and official seal. Signature /s/ Tina Suihkonen (Seal) Notary Public My Comm. Expires Jul 15, 2027 Published in the Dispatch December 25, 2024 & January 15, 2025
NOTICE CITY OF PUYALLUP
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Development Agreement of a three-phased proposal for the construction of a mixed-use multifamily residential building, a food hall and brewery, and townhomes on City-owned Property located at 115 2ndSt. SE, known as the Cornforth Campbell Property. For more information about the proposed project, please visit https://bit.ly/CornforthCampbellor scan the QR below. This public hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers located on the 5th floor of City Hall at 333 S. Meridian. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and can be viewed in person or via livestream (city website, Zoom, or YouTube). Information on how to access the meeting virtually will be added to the agenda and published on the City’s website. Written comments must be submitted before the public hearing to the City Clerk’s Office by emailinginfo@puyallupwa.gov, or you may submit written comments or verbal testimony at the hearing. For further information contact Dan Vessels Jr., City Clerk, at 253-841-5480 ordvessels@puyallupwa.gov.
DAN VESSELS JR. CITY CLERK
Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch January 15 & 22, 2025
The State of Washington, Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is acquiring property and/or property rights for the SR 509 Corridor Completion Program, Clear Creek Restoration project. Negotiations to acquire the property described below have reached an impasse so WSDOT is preparing to submit this acquisition to the Attorney General’s Office to pursue the acquisition through a condemnation action. This is to assure that the rights of the induvial property owners and the rights of all the taxpayers of the state are equally protected. The final action meeting at which the State as condemner will decide whether to authorize the condemnation of the property will be made at a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9:30 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2025. The property owners may provide information prior to the meeting for the State to consider at this meeting. Information may be submitted in writing to the State of Washington, Department of Transportation Attn: John H. White, Puget Sound Gateway, Deputy Program Administrator, 999 Third Avenue., Suite 2300, NB82-509, Seattle, WA 98104, or by phone at 206-805-2966, prior to the meeting.
Assessed Owner: Troutlodge, Inc. Property Address: 4008 Pioneer Way E, Tacoma, WA 98443 Tax Parcel Numbers: 0320133013, 0320133051, 0320133053, 0320133057, 0320133060,
0320133061
Brief Legal Description: Ptn SW¼, Section 13, T20N, R3E, W.M., Pierce County, Washington Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch January 15 & 22, 2025
