Lady Cruisers dominate on senior night
By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
The Eatonville Lady Cruisers basketball team put on a dominant display this past week, securing three decisive victories and further cementing their place atop the 2A SPSL standings.
Tuesday night’s matchup against Steilacoom was not just another game—it was a chance to celebrate seven dedicated seniors who have been instrumental to the Cruiser program.
Players Bailey Andersen, Lillian Bickford, Hailey Hall, Alayna Meyer, Ashley Peterson, Tia Schanbeck, and manager Sydney Wolf were honored before tip-off, receiving gifts and applause from the home crowd.
“Some of the seniors I have had since early elementary school, and it’s a great feeling to see them grow into amazing adults that also play basketball pretty well,” Head Coach Deanna Andersen said.
Once the ceremony ended, the Lady Cruisers got down to business, completely dismantling the Sentinels in a 71-17 victory.
Eatonville’s defense suffocated Steilacoom, forcing 28 turnovers— including 15 steals—and dominating the boards with 49 rebounds. Hall led the way on the glass with 15 rebounds, followed closely by Schanbeck with 13.
Bailey Andersen was unstoppable offensively, pouring in a game-high 28 points, including 13 in the opening quarter. The Cruisers stormed out to a 27-8 lead behind her scoring and relentless defensive pressure. By halftime, Eatonville was in complete control, leading 46-11.
The Cruisers took their foot off the gas in the third quarter but still
maintained a comfortable 53-13 lead.
In the final period, Meyer came alive, scoring eight of her season-high 16 points as Eatonville cruised to victory.
Alongside Andersen’s 28-point performance, Meyer added 16, Hall chipped in six points and 15 rebounds, and Schanbeck stuffed the stat sheet with seven points, 14 rebounds, six assists, and a block. Bickford contributed 10 points, six
rebounds, and two blocks.
“Great team ball tonight,” Coach Andersen added.
On Wednesday, Eatonville played its final regular-season home game, welcoming the Foss Falcons. Much like their first meeting, where the Cruisers rolled to a 70-13 win, Eatonville dominated once again, securing a lopsided 78-27 victory.
An 11-point first-quarter explosion
from Bailey Andersen helped the Cruisers race out to a 27-8 advantage.
Bickford and Hall took over in the second quarter, each scoring four points while pulling down key rebounds. Andersen added five more to give Eatonville a 52-15 halftime lead.
The Falcons managed nine points in the third, but Eatonville still stretched the lead to 68-24. A stifling
defensive effort held Foss to just three free throws in the final period as the Cruisers closed out another commanding win.
Head Coach Deanna Andersen applauded her team’s great team work, “We came out aggressive and set the tone early. The girls did a great job moving the ball and finding
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Eatonville boys basketball struggles on road
By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
The Eatonville Cruisers faced a tough road stretch last week, dropping both of their matchups against Steilacoom and Franklin Pierce. Despite strong efforts from multiple players, the Cruisers were unable to overcome early deficits in both games.
Eatonville opened the week on Jan. 28 on the road
at Steilacoom, where they fell to the Sentinels, 55-36. After a turnover on their opening possession, the Cruisers surrendered the first basket of the game. Michael Stogsdill quickly responded with a steal and a three-pointer to give Eatonville their only lead of the night at 3-2. However, Steilacoom answered with a 9-0 run and never looked
back, leading 19-6 at the end of the first quarter.
The Sentinels extended their lead with a 7-0 run in the second quarter, capitalizing on eight Eatonville turnovers. Despite a fivepoint effort from Lowell McWright and six points from Amari Samuel in the quarter, the Cruisers trailed 41-19 at halftime.
Eatonville’s defense
showed improvement in the third quarter, forcing eight Steilacoom turnovers and holding them to just nine points. However, the Cruisers struggled to capitalize offensively, scoring only eight points themselves, which left them trailing 50-27 heading into the final period.
Eatonville outscored the Sentinels in the fourth quarter, led by three-pointers from McWright and Kai Rose, but the deficit proved too large to overcome.
McWright led the Cruisers with 10 points, while Isaiah Whatley contributed a career-high seven points off the bench. Samuel added six points and five rebounds in the effort.
“There was a lot going wrong for us in that first half,” head coach Josh Bennett said. “The group that played most of the third quarter kept us in the game and did an amazing job at executing. As a coach, you love when your team responds to your challenges and when the kids are coachable.”
The Cruisers wrapped up their week with a tough matchup against Franklin Pierce on Friday Jan. 31st, suffering an 83-24 defeat. Both teams opened the game by exchanging threepointers, but Franklin Pierce quickly took control with a
dominant 26-2 run, capitalizing on 13 Eatonville turnovers to take a commanding 27-5 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Cardinals continued their relentless defensive pressure in the second quarter, forcing another 10 Eatonville turnovers while opening the period with a 21-3 run. The Cruisers managed 11 points in the frame, with McWright scoring six of them, but they trailed 5316 at halftime. Franklin Pierce maintained their dominance in the second half, outscoring Eatonville 30-8
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Eatonville senior players Tia Schanbeck, Hailey Hall, Lillian Bickford, Alayna Meyer and Bailey Andersen walk off the court arm in arm on Senior Night. The Cruisers would defeat the Steilacoom Sentinels 71-17.
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Learn about Friends Of Eatonville Library
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.
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
During a special study session on Monday, Jan. 6, Pierce County councilmembers and Executive Ryan Mello presented the council’s legislative priorities to state lawmakers, emphasizing the structural budget challenges faced by the county. It was noted that county expenditures are rising faster than revenue growth, and that there is a need for $20 million in state support to help maintain essential public services locally. The council and executive also discussed the behavioral health needs in the community, challenges related to proposed caseload standards for indigent defense, and other topics of local interest.
our community has the resources, infrastructure, and support needed to thrive.
A summary of the council’s 2025 legislative agenda can be found at tinyurl.com/ mtrnwpre.
Counties face growing challenges in funding critical services due to structural revenue limitations. Current funding mechanisms are insufficient to meet present and future demands for public safety and other essential services.
The council supports legislative efforts to provide local governments with stable and sustainable financial resources to fulfill constitutionally and statutorily mandated programs and services.
behavioral health system requires additional state investment and policy reform. This includes reestablishing Trublood funding for jail diversion programs, supporting a pilot program for first responders to administer buprenorphine for pain and opioid use disorders, increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates, and providing flexibility in funds for outpatient and inpatient detox programs, among others.
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Looking ahead to this year’s legislative session, the council is focused on key priorities that ensure
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Pierce County faces critical shortages in key areas of the justice system. The council supports state funding and policy initiatives to address shortages of interpreters, law enforcement officers, public defenders and prosecutors, increase jury duty pay, and reduce gun violence, including youth and intimate partner gun violence, among other focus areas. Numerous capital projects and infrastructure requests have also been identified including upgrades to Sprinker Recreation Center. Go to TacomaWeekly. com to learn more.
Driving with dementia and knowing when to stop
Dear Savvy Senior,
When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well.
Concerned Daughter
Dear Concerned,
Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel, but in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, driving performance should be the determining factor of when to stop driving, not the disease itself.
With that said, it’s also important to realize that as your dad’s driving skills deteriorate over time from the disease, he might not recognize he has a problem. So, it’s very important that you work closely with his doctor to monitor his driving and help him stop when it is no longer safe for him to drive. Here are some additional tips that can help you.
Watch for Warning Signs
The best way to keep tabs on your dad’s driving abilities is to take frequent rides with him and watch out for warning signs. For example: Does he have trouble remembering routes to familiar places? Does he drive at inappropriate speeds, tailgate, drift between lanes or fail to observe traffic signs? Does he react slowly or make poor driving decisions? Also, has your dad had any fender benders or tickets lately, or have you noticed any dents or scrapes on his vehicle? All of these are red flags.
If you need some assessment help, hire a driver rehabilitation specialist who’s trained to evaluate older drivers. See Myaota.aota.org/driver_search or Aded.net to locate one in your area.
Transition Tips
Through your assessments, if you believe it’s still safe for your dad to drive, you should start recommending some simple adjustments to ensure his safety, like driving only in daylight and on familiar routes, and avoiding busy roads and bad weather. Also, get him to sign a dementia “driving contract” that designates someone to tell him when it’s no longer safe to drive. Go
to Alz.org/driving and click on the “Download” button to print one.
You may also want to consider getting a GPS car tracking device (like Bouncie.com or MotoSafety.com) to help you monitor him. These devices will let you track where he’s driving and allow you to set up zones and speed limits that will send you alerts to your smartphone when he exits an area, or if he’s driving too fast or braking harshly.
Time to Quit
When your dad’s driving gets to the point that he can no longer drive safely, you’ll need to talk to him. It’s best to start having these conversations in the early stages of the disease, before he needs to quit driving so he can prepare himself.
You also need to have a plan for alternative transportation (including a list of family, friends and local transportation options) that will help him get around after he stops driving.
For tips on how to talk to your dad, the Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence offers a helpful guide called “At the Crossroads: Family Conversations About Alzheimer’s
Disease, Dementia and Driving” that you can download at TheHartford. com/Publications-on-Aging.
Refuses to Quit
If your dad refuses to quit, you have several options. First, suggest a visit to his doctor who can give him a medical evaluation, and prescribe that he stops driving. Older people will often listen to their doctor before they will listen to their own family.
If he still refuses, contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to see if they can help. Some states will automatically revoke a license when a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, while many others require retaking a driving test.
If these fail, consider hiding his keys or you may need to take them away. You could also disable his vehicle by disconnecting the battery, park it in another location so he can’t see it or have access to it, or sell it.
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.
A tasty take on a beloved side dish
By MetroCreative
When making a meal, be it an intimate dinner for two or the main course for a dinner party, the entree often gets the bulk of the attention. But as any cook knows, the side dishes can make just as big an impression as the main course.
Few side dishes are as versatile and beloved as mashed potatoes. When making your next feast, consider the following recipe for "Irresistible Basil Mashed Potatoes" from Marlena Spieler's "Yummy Potatoes" (Chronicle Books).
Irresistible Basil Mashed Potatoes
Serves 4 to 6
2 pounds floury, baking-type potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Salt
2 to 3 cups fresh basil leaves of any type (2 to 3 ounces -- a nice big bunch)
2cups heavy (whipping) cream or half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter
Black pepper
1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and fill with water to cover. Add a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender. Drain, return to the heat and shake for a few minutes to dry them out; turn off the heat, cover the pan and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, blanch the basil. Plunge it into a saucepan of boiling water, cook a moment or two until the leaves wilt and slightly change color and lift out of the pot using a slotted spoon, then plunge into a bowl of ice water. Leave for about five minutes or until it turns brightly colored, then lift from the ice water.
3. Heat the cream in a saucepan until bubbles form around the edge of the pan.
4. Squeeze the basil in your hands gently to rid it of excess water from cooking. Place in a food processor and whirl to puree. Slowly pour the hot cream into this pureed basil and whirl until it forms a fragrant, pale green cream.
5. Coarsely mash the potatoes with a masher, then add the basil cream and mash it in; work in the butter, and season to taste with salt and pepper. If you're serving duck or lamb, serve the potatoes with a drizzle of the port reduction around the edge.
Irresistible basil mashed potatoes.
Hunting org sues WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife over delay in releasing public records
By Brett Davis The Center Square
The Columbus, Ohio-based Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has filed a lawsuit in state superior court against the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife. The lawsuit alleges the agency violated the state’s Public Records Act by slow-walking a public records request for 16 months.
The nonprofit organization that defends the rights of hunters, anglers, trappers, and sport shooters initially sought public records
in September 2023 regarding documents related to a meeting of the WDFW Commission.
“The department has yet to deliver even a tiny fraction of the documents it identified as relevant to the Sportsmen’s Alliance’s request,” SAF said in a news release.
Dr. Todd Adkins, SAF senior vice president, provided some more specifics.
“Over 500 days have passed, and we’ve received less than 0.01% of the documents the department identified as relevant to our request,” he said in the news release. “Instead,
we’ve been consistently strung along, with delivery promised by ever-extending deadlines. Which begs the question – what is the agency hiding? It’s no wonder the state’s sportsmen and women have little confidence in this process.”
The news release goes on to say, “At its current rate in processing our request, the department will take 1,975,034 days, or over 5,411 years, to produce the responsive records.”
The Center Square reached out to WDFW for comment on the lawsuit.
“WDFW has received the complaint, and we are not able to comment on active litigation at this time,” Sam Montgomery, acting WDFW communications and public engagement director, said in an email.
The documents sought by the SAF pertain to a Nov. 18, 2022, WDFW Commission meeting that resulted in a vote to cancel spring bear hunts. The SAF contends the vote came as a surprise to the organization and Washington hunters because there was no indication on the agenda that a cancellation vote would be considered.
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over the final two quarters to secure the victory.
“Franklin Pierce is a matchup nightmare for us and really any team in our league,” Bennett said.
“Their size and athleticism is something special. Coach Barbee has a great team, and I hope they
McWright and Colton Herbrand each finished with nine points for the Cruisers, while Whatley added four points. Nash Sherrard chipped in two points.
Bruce made his peaceful journey to Heaven on January 20, 2025. He is survived by his wife Vicky, daughters Jill (Curtis) and Susy (Loren), and son, Rich (Morgan), and 5 grandchildren: Christian, Walker, Colston, Elly, and Brody. He is also survived by his sisters Bev (John), Belinda, and brother Bart (Nancy). Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce and Harry, and brother Brent (Laurie).
Bruce called Ashford home for all of his life. As a kid, he enjoyed sports and being outdoors. He married Vicky in 1973 and together, they raised 3 children. Bruce worked in the timber industry as a faller for most of his life. Anyone who knew him, knew that he was truly in his happy place in the big timber and was well known for his tree-falling talent and work ethic. He also worked on the road crew at Mount Rainier National Park for 10 years.
He spent many years coaching his children’s sports teams and helping others whenever he could. Bruce spent as much time outdoors as he could hunting, fishing, camping, picking berries, mushrooms, and cones. He always included his children and later on, his grandchildren, in his adventures. A family who spends time together in the great outdoors makes memories to last a lifetime.
make a run in the playoffs and represent the 2A SPSL league well.”
Despite the tough losses, Bennett expressed pride in his team’s effort.
“I am extremely proud of how hard our guys played,” he said.
Bruce Anderson
September 14, 1952 - January 20, 2025
“Forever in the
Being a Papa was the highlight of his life and he loved his grandchildren fiercely. Bruce would often race Vicky to the door to be able to hold a new grandbaby first. He enjoyed watching them grow, play sports, and was so proud when they all followed in his hunting and fishing footsteps.
Big Timber”
As his family, we would like to extend our gratitude to all of the friends, family, and community members who supported him and each of us over the past few years.
A celebration of Bruce’s life is being planned for a later date.
“That is the one thing with this group – no quit. No matter the opponent, they love playing hard and competing.”
Eatonville will close out their season with two final games next week. They will travel to Fife on Tuesday, Feb. 4, for a 7 p.m. tip-off
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the open looks. Defensively, we were disruptive, and that really fueled our offense. It was great to see so many players contribute tonight.”
Bailey Andersen finished with 25 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Bickford added 13 points and seven boards, while Meyer chipped in 12 points. Morgan Laird had a career night, scoring 10 points. Schanbeck and Jordyn Green dished out five assists apiece.
The Lady Cruisers capped off their stellar week with a road game against Franklin Pierce on Friday. Playing in the nightcap of a boysgirls doubleheader, Eatonville wasted no time putting the game out of reach, rolling to a 75-30 victory.
Andersen continued her hot streak, scoring eight first-quarter points as Eatonville jumped out to a 27-9 lead. A smothering defense forced seven Cardinal turnovers, fueling a 22-0 firstquarter run.
Eatonville kept up the pressure in the second, opening with a 12-0 run led by Andersen’s nine points and Bickford’s five. The Cruisers' relentless defense forced nine more turnovers, limiting Franklin Pierce to just three points in the quarter. By halftime, the game was effectively over, with Eatonville up 46-12.
The Cardinals briefly showed signs of life after the break, scoring two quick baskets, but a 10-0 Eatonville run snuffed out any comeback hopes. Hall led the charge in the third, scoring four points as the Cruisers took a 61-21 lead into the final period.
Another 11-0 run to start the fourth sealed the deal, with Andersen leading the way with four more points. Green added three in the final minutes as Eatonville coasted to the 75-30 win.
Andersen led all scorers with 26 points and an impressive 11 assists. Hall and Bickford each
before returning home for Senior Night on Friday, Feb. 7, against the Clover Park Timberwolves, also at 7 p.m. The senior recognition ceremony will take place right after the junior varsity game, which is scheduled to be played before the varsity game.
finished with 13 points, with Hall grabbing six rebounds and Bickford collecting four.
"We wanted to start strong and set the tone early, and the team did just that," Coach Andersen said. "Our defensive pressure created easy scoring opportunities, and we moved the ball well.”
With a 16-3 overall record and a perfect 12-0 mark in the 2A SPSL, Eatonville sits firmly atop the standings with just two regular-season games remaining. The biggest test will be Tuesday, Feb. 4, when the Cruisers travel to Fife for a pivotal league matchup. The Trojans’ only league loss this season came against Eatonville, and a second defeat would all but clinch the league title for the Cruisers.
Tip-off for Tuesday’s game is set for 5:15 p.m. as part of another boys-girls doubleheader. Eatonville will then close out the regular season on the road against Clover Park on Friday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m.
After the regular season, the District 3 seeding committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 10, to determine placements for the 12 teams advancing to the district tournament. Eatonville is in strong contention for one of the top two seeds, which would grant them a first-round bye and a home game in the second round. Seeds 5-8 will host first-round matchups, with winners advancing to face the top four teams.
Coach Andersen on the upcoming playoffs, “We’ve worked hard all season to put ourselves in this position, and now it’s about staying focused and playing our best basketball when it matters most. The girls have shown great chemistry and resilience, and I’m confident that if we keep up this level of intensity, we can make a deep run in the playoffs.”
With their dominant performances this past week, the Lady Cruisers have put themselves in prime position for that deep postseason run.
Eatonville's Isaiah Whatley scores two points against a Cardinal defender in the Cruisers loss to Franklin Pierce. Whatley would score a career-high six points in a game earlier in the week against Steilacoom.
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Sea-Tac airport broke its passenger volume record in 2024
By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
Passenger levels at SeattleTacoma International Airport were at an all-time high in 2024, a sign that the Pacific Northwest’s largest airport has fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic of five years ago.
Passenger volume at SeaTac reached a record 52.6 million last year.
That 52.6 million number is also a 2% increase from 51.8 million in 2019, which was the previous record high.
The record year in 2024 was expected by the Port of Seattle, which forecasts another 2% increase in passenger traffic this year to a total of 53.5 million total passengers.
Prior to the pandemic, Sea-Tac was the fastest growing airport in the country for the five previous years. The airport had nine consecutive years of record volumes through 2019.
Sea-Tac’s growing rate of travelers indicate more people are frequenting the western Washington region.
Port of Seattle Senior Media Relations Manager Perry Cooper said the passenger volume is a “mirror of the growth of the region.”
“Our region is one of the fastest growing in the country and we’ve seen that
in passenger and operations growth occur in tandem,”
Cooper told The Center Square in an email.
The Port of Seattle is able to track projected traffic with airline estimates. That is how 2024 was forecasted to be the year in which the airport would exceed 2019 numbers.
“Forecasts see the region’s growth continuing for 2025 and basically we’re going right back to the growth trend we had before the pandemic,” Cooper said.
“It’s like the pandemic was the bump in the road and we’re back to record breaking years and see that continuing.”
From 2020 through 2024, the Port of Seattle’s capital spending totaled $2.3million with the included projections for 2024, as the final numbers are still being tallied for the year.
Construction costs will drastically increase over the next five years, with the Port of Seattle being budgeted $4.9 billion in capital spending. The Port of Seattle aims to complete key projects ahead of Seattle hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup events.
Airport funding comes from user fees, mostly airline landing fees, along with rents from airport tenants like dining and retail locations.
County Council receives committee assignments
By The Tacoma Weekly
The Pierce County Council took its final step to get legislative operations back up and running for 2025 by establishing the council’s standing committees and assigning members at its Tuesday, Jan. 14, council meeting.
Review the council’s standing committees and committee assignments here.
One significant change from 2024 is the sunsetting of the Select Committee on Homelessness. The Select Committee was established to focus solely on homelessness. The committee had a nearly twoyear run time and focused heavily on implementing the county’s Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness. Its major legislative achievement was procuring a consultant to assist the county in establishing a unified regional approach to address homelessness,
identified in the CPEH.
“As we continue working toward solutions to homelessness, it's essential to create dedicated time for leaders across the County to collaborate, learn, and take action together,” said Council Chair Jani Hitchen (District 6). “There is strong interest among city and town leaders, as well as councilmembers, to continue this important work, and I fully intend to bring it back – though it may take a slightly different form.”
Chairs were assigned as follows: Rules and Operations Committee, Jani Hitchen (meets Mondays in council chambers); Community Development and Environment Committee, Robyn Denson (meets on first and third Mondays in council chambers); Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee, Dave Morell (meets on second and fourth Tuesdays in council chambers); Health and
Human Services Committee, Jani Hitchen (meets on first and third Tuesdays in council chambers); Public Safety Committee, Paul Herrera (meets second and fourth Mondays in council chambers).
The Rules and Operations Committee is comprised of the council’s leadership and sets the agenda of the council and is the only committee that convenes weekly, convening on Mondays at 10 a.m.
Nearly all legislation the council considers is reviewed, refined, and deliberated through one of the council’s standing committees. If you’re interested in shaping a policy or law the council is considering, attend the committee meeting the legislation is referred to. This is a great starting point to share your thoughts and perspectives that help determine the amendments introduced and the recommendations made to the council.
$45 million EV rebate program exhausted by high-income earners
By Carleen Johnson The Center Square
Washington state’s $45 million Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program for buying or leasing electric vehicles fell far short of promises to deliver environmental results and help middle-income people buy EVs, concluded a Washington Policy Center policy brief released on Wednesday.
According to the Washington State Department
of Commerce, the program provided up to $9,000 off a new EV lease for low-income drivers at the point of sale. The state agency claimed this translates into lease payments under $200 a month, well below the average gas-powered automobile payment of more than $700 a month.
“Now that the data for vehicle registrations are in for the two-and-a-half months that it was working, we wanted to know did it
work and did it achieve the goals?” queried WPC Vice President for Research Todd Myers during a Wednesday interview with The Center Square. “The answer is it fell far short of the promises that were made.”
Myers said the rebates were supposed to increase EV or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales by about 8,700, but they only accounted for about half of that – or 4,800 cars.
“The CO2 emissions were absolutely minuscule,” Myers
noted. “For $45 million, we reduced emissions by .03%; that’s it, so virtually nothing for $45 million in taxpayer money.”
The program, announced by then-Gov. Jay Inslee last year on April 22 – Earth Day – promised to open the door to EVs for people with modest incomes.
“We found that’s not really true at all,” Myers said. “Before the subsidies went into effect, in April the average income of ZIP codes where
cars were purchased was $122,000.”
The rebates began on Aug. 1 and were gone in less than three months
“During the period the rebates were being offered, that fell to about $118,000,” Myers said. “So, it’s basically much the same people who were buying electric vehicles before the subsidies who were buying them during the rebates – and they’re certainly not poor.”
WPC’s policy brief notes
through October that “EVs and plug-in hybrids accounted for 21.8% of new vehicle sales in Washington, only slightly above the 2023 level of 20.5% and well below the 35% level that will be required in 2026.” Myers explained that those purchasing vehicles during the rebate period could take advantage of large subsidies through the purchase or leasing of vehicles. He gave the example of someone with a 36-month lease.
Paul Herrera will chair the Public Safety Committee.
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW 46.55.130) EATONVILLE TOWING #16157 WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER VEHICLES ON February 11, 2025, 2025 AT 12:00 p.m. PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 8:00 a.m. UNTIL 11:00 a.m. THE SALE LOCATION IS: 820 STATE ROUTE 161, EATONVILLE. For a list of vehicles call Eatonville Towing 360-832-4524. Published in the Dispatch February 5, 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 February 11, 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 February 5, 2025
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON February 11, 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 February 5, 2025 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (rcw46.55.130), GRAHAM TOWING #5124 WILL SELL ABANDONED VEHICLES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON February 12, 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 February 5, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs. KURT MCKIBBEN; ET AL., Defendant(s). Cause No. 24-209050-4 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: KURT MCKIBBEN (IN REM), Judgment Debtor(s). The Superior Court of PIERCE County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pierce County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. If developed, the property address is 16615 36TH STREET CT E, BONNEY LAKE, WA 98391. The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 A.M. Date: Friday, February 28, 2025 Place: 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402 2nd Floor Entry Plaza The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $237,101.68 together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below: Dated at Tacoma, Washington, January 21, 2025. KEITH SWANK SHERIFF OF PIERCE COUNTY. By: Christine A Eaves, Deputy Civil Section, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room, 1B 203, Tacoma, Washington, 98402 (253) 798-7520 See legal description below or reverse: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 3 OF PIERCE COUNTY SHORT PLAT 80-235, AS PER PLAT RECORDED MAY 15, 1980, IN VOLUME 41 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGE 98, WHICH SUPERSEDES PIERCE COUNTY SHORT PLAT NO. 78-125, AS PER PLAT RECORDED FEBRUARY 17, 1978, IN VOLUME 30 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGE 62, RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. PARCEL NO.: 0520176039 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP, ATTORNEYS GRACE CHU, ATTORNEY 108 1ST AVE S, STE 300 SEATTLE, WA. 98104 (206)596-4856
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE SUMMIT FUNDING, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. BRIAN CHIBOLE; ET AL., Defendant(s). Cause No. 24-2-07471-1 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: BRIAN CHIBOLE (IN REM), Judgment Debtor(s). The Superior Court of PIERCE County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pierce County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. If developed, the property address is 2906 S PROCTOR ST, TACOMA, WA 98409. The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 A.M. Date: Friday, February 28, 2025 Place: 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402 2nd Floor Entry Plaza The judgment debtor
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can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $386,359.78 together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below: Dated at Tacoma, Washington, January 16, 2025. KEITH SWANK SHERIFF OF PIERCE COUNTY. By: Christine A Eaves, Deputy Civil Section, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room, 1B 203, Tacoma, Washington, 98402 (253) 798-7520 See legal description below or reverse: LEGAL DESCRIPTION UNIT 3, BUILDING 5, HUNTINGTON HILL TOWNHOUSES, PHASE I, A CONDOMINIUM, RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 9912305003, DECLARATION RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 9912300251, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL NO.: 9002850030
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP, ATTORNEYS GRACE CHU, ATTORNEY 108 1ST AVE S, STE 300 SEATTLE, WA. 98104 (206)596-4856
In the Superior Court of Washington for the County of Pierce Case No. 242-11986-3 Stacy Lemmon, Plaintiff, Vs. Kory Farmer, Defendant. The State of Washington to the said KORY FARMER. 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 22nd day of January, 2025, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff STACY LEMMON, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff HENRY A. RYMER, Esq., at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of the action outlined above includes: a breach of a verbal contract, a breach of an express contract, negligence, and a violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act. CAMPBELL & BISSELL, PLLC HENRY A. RYMER, WSBA #61725 Attorney for Plaintiff 820 West 7th Avenue Spokane, WA 99204 County of Spokane Published in the Dispatch January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 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 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 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 abovedescribed 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 RCW 61.24.031, RCW 61.24.040 AND RCW 61.24.163, IF 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 45-day 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: 1-877-894-HOME (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
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF DOÑA ANA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE I. JEAN GROSE BULLARD LIVING TRUST Cause No. D-307-PB-2024-00180
Judge: Arrieta, Manuel I. NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION FOR TRUSTEE INSTRUCTIONS UNDER SECTION 46A-2-201 OF THE NEW MEXICO UNIFORM TRUST CODE
To: CHARLES KISER
You are hereby notified that FIRST AMERICAN BANK (the “Petitioner”), in its capacity as Trustee of the I. JEAN GROSE BULLARD LIVING TRUST, dated June 26, 2006, as amended (the “Trust”), has filed in the Third Judicial District Court of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, an Amended Petition for Trustee Instructions Under Section 46A-2201 of the New Mexico Uniform Trust Code to have the Court issue an order giving instructions to Petitioner as to how to proceed with future administration of the Trust given its current situation.
Petitioner is bound by statutory and common law fiduciary duties to administer the trust in good faith in accordance with its terms and purposes and the interests of the beneficiaries and in accordance with the New Mexico Uniform Trust Code. You must file an answer or responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the publication of this notice or judgment will be entered and the relief requested in the Petition will be granted.
Dated: January 29, 2025
Respectfully Submitted By: Alan D. Gluth Gluth Law, LLC 2455 E. Missouri, Ste. C Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 556-8449 Telephone Attorney For Petitioner Published in the Dispatch February 5, 12 & 19, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY ELAINE JUDD, an individual, Plaintiff, vs. PACIFIC LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT, LLC, a foreign corporation, and EW LSI TRANSITION, INC., dba EARTHWORK LANDSCAPING SERVICES, a Washington profit corporation, and WILLIAM D. HODGE and JANE DOE HODGE, a marital community. Defendants. NO. 24-213253-3 SUMMONS TO: WILLIAM D. HODGE, IV, Defendant GREETINGS:
A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled court by Elaine Judd, Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons.
In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by plaintiff within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, excluding the day of service, or within sixty (60) days if this Summons was served outside of the State of Washington, or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the plaintiff is entitled to what he asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a Notice of Appearance on the undersigned attorney, you are entitled to notice before a default judgment may be entered. If not already filed, you may demand that the plaintiff file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the plaintiff. Within fourteen (14) days after you serve the demand, the plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on you of this Summons and Complaint will be void.
If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.
This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. DATED this 14th day of January, 2025. JACOBS & JACOBS /s/ Jason Johnson, WSBA #46430 Attorney for Plaintiff jjohnson@jacobsandjacobs.net File Answer With: PIERCE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT County-City Building 930 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98402 Serve Copy of Answer upon: JACOBS & JACOBS 114 East Meeker Avenue P.O. Box 513 Puyallup, WA 98371 (253) 845-0577 Published in the Dispatch January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 & March 5, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR COWLITZ COUNTY Estate of DORIS M. ROONEY, Deceased. No. 25-4-00017-08 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this Estate. Persons having
claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or the attorney of record at the address below stated and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four (4) months after the date of filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later, or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and non-probate assets of the decedents. DATE OF FILING NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH CLERK OF COURT: 1/17/2025. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION:1/22/2025. KELLY J. ROONEY Personal Representative c/o Attorney for Estate: Darrel S. Ammons Address: 871 11th Ave Longview, WA 98632 Telephone: (360) 501-8090 /s/ Darrel S. Ammons DARREL S. AMMONS, WSB# 18223 ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE Published in the Dispatch January 22, 29 & February 5, 2025
Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce CHRISTINE LYNNE JASON Petitioner vs. LYNSAY RENEE JUSTICE Respondent No. 19-2-021573 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (SMPB) Summons By Publication The STATE OF WASHINGTON to: (Respondent) LYNSAY RENEE JUSTICE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear on the 27th day of February 2025 at 1:00 p.m., at Pierce Court, 930 Tacoma Ave. S, Rm 127, Tacoma WA 98402 and respond to the petition. If you fail to respond, an order of protection will be issued against you pursuant to RCW 7.105.310 for a minimum of one year from the date you are required to appear. A temporary order of renewal protection has been issued against you, restraining you from the following: (contact the court for a complete copy of the Temporary Order) [x] Do not cause any physical harm, bodily injury, assault, nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration, and do not harass, threaten, or stalk the protected person or any minor children residing with the protected person. [x] Do not attempt or have any contact, including nonphysical contact, directly, indirectly, or through third parties, regardless of whether those third parties know of the order, except for service of court documents with the protected person or any minor children residing with the protected person. [x] Do not return to or enter the protected person’s residence, workplace, school, vehicle and/or other location: [x] Do not knowingly come within, or knowingly remain within, 1,000 feet of the protected person and the protected person’s residence, school, workplace, vehicle or other location: [x] Do not harass, follow, monitor, keep under physical or electronic surveillance, cyber harass (as defined in RCW 9A.90.XXX), or use phone, video, audio or other electronic means to record, photograph, or track locations or communication, including digital, wire, or electronic communication, of the protected person. A copy of the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary renewal of the order for protection order has been filed with the clerk of this court. Date: 1/9/2025 CHRISTINE LYNNE JASON Published in the Dispatch January 22, 29 & February 5, 2025
Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): Jennifer L. Carez And Respondent/s (other party/ parties): Young D. Hawkins No. 24-303846-8 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): Young Denail Hawkins I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Jennifer Carez vs. Young Denail Hawkins. 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: February 5, 2025. 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 Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage. 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
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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: /s/ Jennifer L. Carez 11/11/2024
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): 12540 Springbrook Ln. S.W. Lakewood, WA 98499 (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 February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5 & 12, 2025 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE LAKELAND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Washington State nonprofit corporation, Plaintiff, vs. CASSAUNDRA CARROLL AND JOHN OR JANE DOE CARROLL, a Washington Marital or Quasi-Marital Community, Defendants. NO. 25-2-05062-4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (60 DAYS) RCW 4.28.100, CR 4(d)(3) TO THE DEFENDANTS: CASSAUNDRA CARROLL AND JOHN OR JANE DOE CARROLL, a Washington Marital or Quasi-Marital Community
A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by Plaintiff LAKELAND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is served on you with this Summons. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 5th day of February, 2025, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a copy on the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff at their office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action being to collect unpaid assessments and foreclose a lien for the same.
If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.
This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Dated January 30, 2025. PERYEA SILVER TAYLOR By: /s/ Chawisa Laicharoenwat Chawisa Laicharoenwat, WSBA #60882 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1550 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 403-1933 E-mail: claicharoenwat@pstlawyers.com Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5 & 12, 2025
NOTICE CITY OF PUYALLUP
City of Puyallup, Kelton Parker, 333 S Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371-5904, is holding a Public Hearing and seeking comments on the 2023 Comprehensive Storm Plan Update.
The proposed 2023 Comprehensive Storm Plan Update will update the City’s 2012 Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan, Characterize the City’s stormwater infrastructure, identify system deficiencies, and will estimate future project costs.
Any persons desiring to be present at the March 11th City Council meeting may present their views at this meeting. Questions and comments can be sent prior to the meeting as well. Please send comments or questions to Kelton Parker, P.E., Stormwater Engineer at KParker@puyallupwa.gov. Comments and Questions can also be mailed to City of Puyallup Attn Kelton Parker, City Engineer 333 S Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 5, 2025
NOTICE OF COMPLETE LAND USE APPLICATION(S)
The City of Puyallup Development Center hereby announces that the following complete land use application(s) have been submitted for processing.
Planning Case No. PLCUP20240123:
Applicant: Amy Donlan
Location: 212 TODD RD NE, PUYALLUP, WA 98372; Zoning: RM-20
Request: Conditional use permit application for the conversion of an existing single-family residence to a professional office in the RM-20 zone. Project includes SEPA, landscaping, storm, and other reports and site requirements as required.
Comment Due Date: Written comments will be accepted if filed with the Development and Permitting Services Department on or before 3:00PM on February 19, 2025.
SEPA status: The City may issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) or Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance (MDNS) for this proposal under the optional DNS SEPA process, provided in WAC 197-11-355. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the proposal may be obtain upon request. Consistent with WAC 197-11-545 regarding consulted agencies, other agencies and the public, comments must be received on this notice to retain future rights to appeal the subject Determination. Environmental mitigation measures under consideration: None identified as of the date of this notice. Staff is reviewing SEPA checklist.
Public Comments: Please be advised that any response to this letter will become a matter of Public Record. The public, consulted agencies and other agencies are encouraged to contact the staff listed below to become a ‘Party of Record’ on the subject permit application(s). The public may review contents of the official file for the subject proposal, provide written comments, participate in public hearings/meetings for the subject permit(s), and request a copy of the final decision. General application information is available for public review at www.cityofpuyallup. org/ActivePermits. The application file is available for review at https://permits. puyallupwa.gov/portal/. Please click on the ‘ Application Search’ button under the ‘ Planning Division’ header. Once you have navigated to the Planning Division Application search page, you can search by the case number or site address. The file can also be viewed in person at Puyallup City Hall during normal business hours (9:00am - 3:00pm) at the Development and Permitting Services Center at 333 South Meridian, 2nd floor, Puyallup, WA 98371).
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The City of Puyallup in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Michelle Ochs at michelleo@puyallupwa.gov, by calling (253) 253-841-5485, writing us via mail (333 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371) or by visiting the Development and Permitting Services Center at 333 South Meridian, 2nd floor, Puyallup, WA 98371). Staff contact: Nabila Comstock, Associate Planner - (253) 770-3361 | NComstock@PuyallupWA. gov Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 5, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Puyallup - Hearing Examiner
NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Puyallup Hearing Examiner will conduct a hearing at 10:00 AM, February 27, 2025 via Zoom video conference call and in person on the following: 1. Case Type: Conditional Use Permit Case #: PLCUP20240081
Applicant: Brian Devereaux Location: 601 7TH AVE SW, PUYALLUP, WA 98371; Project Description: The existing Sparks Sports Stadium facility proposes to expand the onsite parking area by adding additional parking stalls, widening an existing driveway curb cut, and improve the existing alley to provide an additional access point to the site. The parking lot will be expanded from 148 parking stalls to 209 stalls. The project will include landscaping, stormwater facilities and additional parking lot lighting.
Case Planner/ Staff Contact: Rachael N. Brown, Associate Planner (253) 770-3363 | RNBrown@PuyallupWA. gov
Hearing Date & Time: 02/27/2025
10:00 AM
Hearing Location: Public Hearing will be Hybrid - Attend in Person or on Zoom In Person Address: Puyallup City Hall, 5th floor (City Council Chambers), 333 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Virtual Meeting ID: Zoom 864 3568 5478
Virtual Meeting Passcode: 780803
Phone Call-In #: +1 253 215 8782
For information and questions on how to participate in the hearing remotely, please contact Michelle Hannah at michelleo@puyallupwa.gov or at (253) 841-5485. Persons who would like to participate in the hearing remotely that require auxiliary aids/services, or other disability or language accommodation services, please contact Michelle Hannah, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Written comments may be submitted to the City of Puyallup at 333 S. Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 (attn: Michelle Hannah) or via email to planning@puyallupwa.gov in advance of the hearing by 3:00 pm February 26, 2025. The Hearing Examiner gives equal weight to submitted written comments and spoken testimony. Any person may attend the public hearing and offer oral or written testimony regarding this case, which will become part of the public hearing record. Copies of
the staff report and the permit file that will be considered by the Hearing Examiner at the public hearing can be viewed after February 20, 2025 by visiting https://permits.puyallupwa.gov/Portal/Planning/Status?planningId=2138. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 5, 2025
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the 5th Avenue SW and Garden Way Utility Improvements be received at QuestCDN until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Bids will be opened, read, and tabulated immediately following via a Microsoft Teams meeting. Bids will not be accepted by the on-line bidding system after 2:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted only in the format accepted by QuestCDN, and all bids must be accompanied by a bid bond submitted electronically, using the form supplied in the bid documents. The bid bond shall have a value not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. The Microsoft Teams meeting can be accessed with the code: 13279-1697, ID: 768 771 198#, and the plan holders will be sent an invitation via email in the event they would like to see the opening along with audio. The improvements for which bids will be received are described as follows: Project Description: These Contract Documents describe the Work in its entirety. The Work includes the replacement of the water main and sewer main along 5th Avenue SW and Garden Way, west of 18th Avenue SW within two schedules of work. Schedule A provides for the replacement of approximately 900 LF of existing 8-inch diameter concrete sewer pipe with 8-inch PVC sewer pipe. In addition, the work will include the installation of four manholes and approximately 14 sewer services to the edge of the right-of-way. Schedule B provides for the replacement of approximately 1,000 LF of existing 1.5-inch and 2-inch diameter galvanized iron water pipe with new 4-inch and 8-inch DI water pipe in a similar location to the existing. Both schedules include associated street repair as required along 5th Avenue SW and Garden Way. Replacement will include trench patching. All work shall be completed within sixty (60) working days of receiving a Notice to Proceed. Time extensions may be granted for rainfall days that prevent work that is already in progress. The City of Puyallup reserves the right to accept a proposal of the lowest responsible bidder, reject any or all bids, and to waive irregularities in the bid or in the bidding. Pre-Bid Site Visit: Bidders are allowed to visit the site at any time. Though not mandatory, it is highly encouraged that any respective bidders visit the site prior to submitting a bid.
All bidders shall download the digital plans as indicated below, Online Access/Bidding. Hard copies WILL NOT BE SOLD for this project. No plans will be available for viewing in person. Online Access/Bidding: Complete digital Project Manual is available online for viewing at: www.QuestCDN.com. Plan holders shall register and download the digital plan documents at this website for $42. Reference Job No. 9439287 on the website’s Project Search page. There is no additional charge to submit a bid.
Financing of the Project has been provided, and payment to the Contractor by regular monthly payments for labor and materials furnished will be by City check. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive minor informalities.
The Engineer’s estimated range for this project is between $1,000,000 and $1,250,000.
For technical information, contact Ryan Rutkosky, P.E., (253) 841-5473,RRutkosky@PuyallupWA.gov.
Dates of publication in the Tacoma Weekly: February 5, 2025 and February 12, 2025.
Dates of publication in the Daily Journal of Commerce: February 5, 2025 and February 12, 2025. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The City of Puyallup in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Michelle Gehring at mgehring@puyallupwa.gov.
Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 5 & 12, 2025
Pearson Metal Salvage, Michael Pearson, 10403 Portland Ave. E., Tacoma, WA 98445-5239, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Vessel Deconstruction NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed deconstruction activities may be located across waters of Washington State. These projects involve the deconstruction of vessels. Wastewater may be discharged to waterways of Washington State. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this no-
tice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology, ATTN: Vessel Deconstruction, Water Quality Program, PO Box 47696, Olympia, WA 985047696 Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 5 & 12, 2025
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 3314
City of Puyallup, Washington On the 28th day of January 2025, the City Council of the City of Puyallup passed Ordinance No. 3314. A summary of the content of said Ordinance,
consisting of the title, is provided as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY PUYALLUP , WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 14.01.030 OF THE PUYALLUP MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE ESTIMATED WASTEWATER FLOW USED TO CALCULATE SEWER USAGE CHARGES. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DAN VESSELS JR. CITY CLERK FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: January 29, 2025
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: January 28, 2025
PUBLISHED: February 5, 2025 - Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch EFFECTIVE February 10, 2025 ORDINANCE NO.: 3314
