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Warrior Combat Sports to open in Eatonville
By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
Residents of Eatonville will soon have access to local martial arts training with the opening of Warrior Combat Sports on
March 3. Located at 205 Center St. E, adjacent to Plaza Market, the new gym aims to provide comprehensive martial arts education to both youth and adults.
The facility is the brainchild of Trey Sta.Rosa, a senior at Eatonville High School, and his father, Gerry Sta.Rosa. Trey boasts a notable record in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, having recently
secured first place in the adult intermediate division at the Revolution tournament, despite being a teenager. He is also an accomplished wrestler and has three cage-fighting victories
against adult opponents. Gerry brings over 30 years of experience running his own martial arts gym, offering a wealth of knowledge in
Council names ‘Athletic Ambassadors to Pierce County’
By The Tacoma Weekly
The Pierce County Council named the 2024 Sumner High School football team “Athletic Ambassadors to Pierce County” at its Tuesday, Jan. 28, council meeting.
The Sumner High School Spartans football team made history last year by bringing home the first 4A state football championship the school has had since 1977. This honor is to help celebrate the team’s impact beyond the scoreboard, recognizing their contribution to the community’s spirit and pride.
“The Council congratulates the Sumner High School football team, coaching staff, and community on this incredible accomplishment and expresses its gratitude for their contribution to the spirit and pride of Pierce County,” states the proclamation. “This championship victory marks a significant achievement in Sumner High School’s athletic history and inspires future generations to strive for excellence.”
The team’s success was built on skill, determination, and teamwork, with players demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship
both on and off the field. Their journey to the championship was fueled by hard work, resilience, and an unbreakable team spirit, bringing immense pride to the Sumner community and all of Pierce County.
Head Coach Keith Ross and his coaching staff played a focal role in leading the Spartans to this historic win. Their leadership and commitment to excellence not only shaped a championship team but also inspired young athletes across the county. Coach Keith Ross and football captains Taylor R., Mason T., Jaden C., and Luke R. came to receive the proclamation on behalf of the team.
“Sumner is an incredible community,” Ross said. “When you get on that winning streak near the end, you start getting people from all over. We’ve had really good teams in the past, but the difference was that this team was grittier than other teams.”
The Spartans’ championship win is more than just a trophy – it’s a testament to perseverance, dedication, and the power of teamwork. Their legacy will inspire future generations of Sumner athletes to strive for greatness, both in sports and in life.
Head Coach Keith Ross (second from left) and Sumner Spartans’ four captains (right) received the council’s proclamation.
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Alcohol Anonymous meetings offered Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol. Meetings begin at noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the American Legion Hall/ Lions Club, 123 Rainier Ave. N.
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Graham-Kapowsin Community Council's Center at Evergreen on the Graham Hill has Ted Brown's Music on the first and third Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in addition to Taichi at 10 a.m. and Exercise with Fay at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday for free. Taichi is also from 2-3 p.m. at Benston Hall for free.
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Pierce County's new warming center aids homeless population during cold spell
By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
Pierce County’s new centralized shelter hub has taken in over 60 homeless people per night less than a month after opening.
Alanon is available to help people struggling with a loved one’s drinking. Call 425-8300314.
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.
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The Parkland Warming Center opened on Jan. 25 as part of Family Promise of Pierce County’s mission to help homeless and low-income families through a variety of services, including shelter. The opening comes as colder temperatures have hit western Washington starting last month.
Pierce County’s cold weather response system activated on Jan. 19. It has remained activated since, making this the longest duration the cold weather response system has been in place in Pierce County history.
According to the city of Tacoma, the weekly operating cost of a single warming center is approximately $18,000, meaning warming centers in Pierce County have cost operators roughly $72,000 going into the current week.
The Emergency Management Department activates its cold weather response system once temperatures reach the threshold of 32 degrees Fahrenheit for one day or a wind chill of below 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
There have been 10 National Weather Service advisories regarding cold weather this year in Pierce County. The department relies heavily on their street outreach teams to inform unhoused people of warming centers being available and Pierce County Transit being free to help them travel to shelter in response to cold weather hitting the region.
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The Pierce County Public Safety Committee was briefed on the region’s cold weather responses during a meeting on Monday. The warming center has hosted over 60 people each night since it first opened during the lingering cold spell hitting the Western Washington region.
When the cold weather response system eventually ends as temperatures increase, the Emergency Management Department said it will bring in all of its partnering coordinated entry providers to help get people into the Coordinated Entry system. Coordinated Entry is the "front door to the homeless crisis response system. It is the first step in receiving support for people experiencing homelessness and is designed to quickly and effectively connect people to housing solutions."
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Family Promise of Pierce County has been able to connect unhoused people with housing and job opportunities. Since Jan. 19, seven people have been placed in housing and three people have found jobs through Family Promise of Pierce County.
This story has been updated to state that the Parkland Warming Center has supported up to over 60 people each night, instead of over 800 people, which was incorrectly stated during the Public Safety Committee meeting.
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Athletic Commission uplifts generations of youth
The Tacoma-Pierce Athletic Commission to this day remains as the most unique and committed supporter of local sports players and teams whether it’s high schoolers, college students or adults. Its history reaches back to the World War II era and ever since that time, the TAC has moved along with the times thanks to its dedicated leadership and loyal members, yet never straying from its devotion to amateur sports and civic betterment in Pierce County. An active membership drive is underway for TAC to make even more of an impact.
The TAC honors male and female athletes equally and inspires them to do great things on and off the field. When an athlete has been successful in his or her sport and they get an opportunity to come to a banquet or luncheon and be recognized, their families feel pride as well which encourages young athletes to be better people says past TAC president Willie Stewart.
“Citizenship is part of it – to have a desire to be a better citizen and impact other people. It’s a motivator for them to keep their grades up which can lead to these student athletes getting opportunities for higher education through scholarships and other supports,” he said.
“TAC’s only narrow focus is that it’s for sports but beyond that, it’s inclusive and it builds community pride and the economics of the community too.”
AN ILLUSTRIOUS PAST
In 1941, local community
recreation programs were encouraged to promote a healthy lifestyle and wholesome activities to ensure servicemen being able to perform their military duties. Lincoln High School graduate and University of Washington student Clay Huntington approached Tacoma Mayor Harry Kane to arrange a football game in Stadium Bowl between teams of military troops.
The decision to create the Tacoma War Athletic Commission was made and it officially formed on Dec. 30, 1942. Local businessmen, coaches, sports reporters and broadcasters were encouraged to join, and the membership grew quickly. Many sports events were inaugurated or sponsored by the Tacoma War Athletic Commission during the war years. Some were designed to fund athletic equipment for the military and others were geared toward efforts to assist local schools.
After the war ended, the name was shortened to the Tacoma Athletic Commission and a new headquarters was secured with the purchase of the Top of the Ocean, a
restaurant shaped like a cruise ship and “docked” in the harbor along Ruston Way. Over the ensuing years, the TAC hosted or sponsored a wealth of events across a wide range of sports – from baseball and softball, golf and badminton, to hockey, football and bowling.
A most notable sport that the TAC has supported for 76 of its years is boxing with the annual Tacoma Golden Gloves still drawing big crowds. Olympic gold medalists “Sugar” Ray Seales, Leo Randolph, Davey Armstrong, and Johnny Bumpus are among Tacoma boxers who went on to claim National Golden Gloves championships after winning a title in Tacoma.
To this day, perhaps the most significant evidence of the TAC’s impact is the Tacoma Dome. The TAC led a campaign to convince Tacoma voters to support a $28 million bond measure and the “A Dome of Our Own” campaign was successful. The fundraising campaign left a surplus in the Athletic Commission’s funds and were put in a trust for a sports museum.
Funding was topped off by local businessman Fred Shanaman, Jr. The Shanaman Sports Museum opened its doors in the Tacoma Dome to the public in 1994. Changes at the Dome caused the museum to close, but all its artifacts are safely in storage for the future.
The giving of scholarships has long been a TAC tradition. The Clay Huntington Scholarship Award assists local high school and college students in their pursuit of broadcasting or journalism, and the Stan Naccarato Sports and Civic Betterment Award supports local students committed to sports and community service.
TAC gives awards as well including the Dick Hannula Amateur Athlete of the Year, the Doug McArthur Lifetime Achievement Award, the Frosty Westerling Excellence in Coaching Award, the First Family of Sports Award, and the Excellence in Officiating Award. Athlete of the Year awards recognize outstanding males and females alike. The TAC has been involved with the
Sports Hall of Fame since its inception in 1942.
A PROMISING FUTURE
In 2025, the TAC maintains a full board of executives and directors, some with decades of dedication to the organization. To better reflect the breadth of its work in this 21st century, “Pierce” was added to its name recently. Community pillar, educator, youth advocate and TAC board member Willie Stewart joined up with the TAC in 1970. He served as president 1989-1990 and is chair of TAC’s Athlete of the Year recognition.
“When I saw that it impacted the lives of children, that was immediately why I developed that interest. I saw it changing lives,” he said. “Everything the TAC does is for support and to help students have a good experience.”
According to Stewart, all it takes is to come to a membership meeting and witness the excitement for what the TAC is doing.
“We don’t have to recruit them; they see the value
of it,” he said. “Once they do, the program sells itself. You don’t have to convince anyone. All they have to do is just come and the rest is history.”
Jim Merritt has been on the TAC board for seven years and served as president from 2020-2023. He is eager for the TAC membership to increase so that more good things can happen to uplift young athletes especially.
“The core of saving highprofile sports in Tacoma rests with the TAC. That’s why I’m a strong believer,” he said “We have to grow our membership. We need to reengage that so people can reflect, support our young athletes of today, and have a good time and fellowship. That’s really what it’s all about.”
After serving as board secretary, vice president and now TAC president, Gil Quante added the TAC to his list of volunteer activities about four years ago.
“Since I’ve retired, it gives me such a blessing to be able to help others,” he said.
A prime example is how the TAC Youth Sports Fund benefited the football team at Truman Middle School. None of the school’s helmets would fit one of the players so a new one was purchased for him, and every player’s helmet was fitted with a cap to help reduce the risk of concussion.
“There were zero concussions for their football players last year,” Quante said.
When asked to speak of the benefits to becoming at TAC member, Quante replied that the best benefit is that memberships support
Pierce County Council's community plan for 2025
The Pierce County Council’s Community Development and Environment Committee (CDEC) and Health and Human Services Committee (HHS) convened on Monday, Feb. 3, and Tuesday, Feb. 4, marking the first time this year that a committee other than the Rules and Operations Committee has convened.
Both CDEC and HHS members spent time
discussing their committee work plans for the year, with the CDEC focusing its early efforts on program updates, amendments to development regulations, and early planning efforts for sustainability and land conservation.
In addition, there are several legislative actions anticipated in the CDEC this year, which include the Commute Trip Reduction plan, an update to the Transfer of Development Rights code, regulations addressing Agricultural Tourism, and a section on Conservation Futures properties.
CDEC’s workplan includes monitoring the Sustainability 2030 Plan; expanding
urban tree canopy coverage and enhancing carbon credit opportunities; and overseeing parks capital improvement projects, land acquisitions, and property maintenance initiatives.
For HHS, the committee conducted a public hearing on Resolution No. R2024253, the Affordable Rental Housing Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Funding Recommendations. Following deliberation, the measure received a Do Pass recommendation, advancing it to the full Council for consideration on February 11.
The work committee members will focus on in the near-term include a review of affordable rental housing
programs, HIV testing, homelessness services and funding, and aging and developmental disability services.
More discussion is needed to finalize the committee’s work plan to update the Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness (CPEH), rental assistance programs,
and supportive housing initiatives; to review aging and disability services, HIV services and testing, and updates from the Washington State Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB); and to review workforce challenges, opioid treatment options, mental health services, and crisis
response coordination with 988/911.
Virtually all legislation that comes before the Council goes through one of the Council’s standing committees for review, amendments, a public hearing, and a recommendation before the Council will consider it.
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF EATONVILLE
On January 27, 2025 the Eatonville Town Council voted to approve Ordinance 2025-1. An Ordinance of the Town of Eatonville, Washington, amending the 2025 budget of the Town of Eatonville, as adopted by Ordinance 2024-11. Ordinance 20251 may be found on the Town’s website at www.eatonville-wa.gov or at Town Hall.
Published February 19, 2025.
By The Tacoma Weekly
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TAC President Gil Quante presents Steilacoom High School swimmer Ava Field with a 2024 Fall Athlete of the Year Award. RIGHT: Tacoma Athletic Commission's 1997 Golden Gloves Committee. From left: Stan Farber, Brian Hendricks, TAC Chairman Greg Plancich, Scott Nordi and Morris McCallum. The TAC has been an active Golden Gloves franchise for the past 76 years.
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A delicious French dessert
By MetroCreative
French cuisine is known for many things, including dessert. Those who want to emulate their favorite French chefs for a loved one this Valentine's Day should consider the following recipe for “Clafoutis,” a French baked custard, from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).
CLAFOUTIS
Makes one 10-inch custard
■ 2 cups whole milk
■ ¾ cup sugar
■ ½ vanilla bean
■ Pinch of salt
■ 3 large whole eggs
■ 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
■ 2 cups cherries, pitted
■ ¼ cup sugar for topping
Preheat the oven to 425 F. Butter a 10inch ceramic quiche mold or pie dish. In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, vanilla bean, and salt. Place over medium heat and heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, to just under a boil. While the milk mixture is heating, break 1 egg into a heatproof mixing bowl, add the flour and whisk until the mixture is free of any lumps. Add the remaining 2 eggs and whisk until smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Slowly ladle the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Pour the mixture into the prepared mold and add the fruit, making sure that the fruit is evenly distributed.
Norma Reichel, resident of Eatonville for over 60 years, passed away on January 11, 2025 in Chehalis after a brief battle with cancer. Her children were not far from her side during her illness.
Norma was born on December 13, 1934 in Yakima, to Elmer and Helen Walters. She grew up in Tacoma, Washington and graduated from Clover Park High School in 1954. She then married her husband Duane (Sam) Reichel on March 25,1955 after his discharge from the Army. After living for a short time near Lacamas, Norma and Sam moved to Eatonville in 1957 where she made many lifelong friends. All five of her children were graduates of Eatonville High School and she took pride in raising them and living in Eatonville most of her adult life. She was a longtime member of the Dogwood Garden Club and Eatonville PTA, and school volunteer.
Norma’s greatest joy came from watching her four sons play baseball each summer while her husband Sam coached the Eatonville Eagles and the Babe Ruth league in town. She kept score and sat through countless innings of baseball as Eatonville principally played teams from Lewis County such Morton, Randle, and Mossyrock. Sam and her would load up their station wagon full of ball players and head off to away games all over the local area. She took great pride in supporting her children and no matter what they were doing, she would be there encouraging them.
Another fond memory of the Reichel family were the amazing camping trips they took each summer touring much of the northwest where Norma organized much of each one. Every summer the Reichels
Bake until just set in the center and slightly puffed and browned around the outside, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the custard from the oven and turn up the oven temperature to 500 F. Evenly sprinkle the sugar over the top of the clafoutis. Return the custard to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes to caramelize the sugar. Watch carefully, as it will darken quickly. Let the custard cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Far Breton Variation: Omit the cherries. Soak 2 cups pitted prunes in equal parts water and brandy for about 1 hour; the timing will depend on how dry the prunes are. Drain off any remaining liquid before adding the prunes to the custard.
Note: You may use any fruit that is well balanced with acidity and sweetness, such as raspberries, apricots, or peaches. Sauteed apples or pears are delicious variations in fall.
loaded their station wagon with all seven family members and their camping gear destined for either Thomas and Curlew Lake in NE Washington, somewhere on the coast, the Olympic Peninsula, Banff, or Yellowstone. This love of the outdoors was a gift to all her children. Later in life, she and Sam would travel all over the western United States on their motorcycles having visited Yellowstone numerous times as well as many other National Parks and scenic destinations. She and Sam fostered a love for the outdoors including camping, fishing and hiking in their kids which they all possess still today. She also had a passion for flower/vegetable/fruit
Fish passage project in Olympic Peninsula not impacted by federal funding freeze
By Spencer Pauley The Center Square
So far, federal funding remains intact for a major project to remove four fish barriers within the Olympic Peninsula.
The project will remove and replace three outdated culverts under U.S. 101 in the Port Angeles area and one along State Route 116 in Port Hadlock-Irondale. These sites were identified by the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife as barriers to salmon migration and other resident fish species.
The Washington State Department of Transportation will replace the outdated culverts at these locations with new structures that intend to help improve fish migration.
The $146 million project includes federal funding. There are no signs that
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gardening that she received from her parents and subsequently passed on to her children.
Norma was preceded in death by her husband Sam, son Steve, and grandson Andrew. She is survived by her three sons, Ronald, Perry, (Deborah) and Dave; her daughter Patricia (David), Grandsons Alfred, Tyler and John, granddaughters, Dianna, Michaela, Danielle and Megan, and her numerous greatgrandchildren who were very special to her.
A memorial service is planned for March 15th at 1:00 p.m. at the Eatonville Eagles in Eatonville.
The Reichels would really appreciate it if you would please come and share your memories.
money will be rescinded by the administration of President Donald Trump.
The state is still processing a recent memo from Trump that directs federal departments to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance.”
Last week, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. warned that the federal funding freeze could impact wildlife preservation work and culvert replacement projects.
The fish barrier removal project was awarded in August 2023 to Kiewit Infrastructure West.
The three culvert locations being corrected under U.S. 101 are funded through the Connecting Washington and Move Ahead Washington transportation packages, which were approved by the state legislature.
Tacoma and Pierce County athletics and the youth in our community.
“There are a lot of good athletes that don’t have funding or need equipment to continue on to tournaments or go out of state,” he said. A program is being developed so that when school or college athletic directors sign on as members, all the coaches are as well and for one price. More perks for TAC member cardholders include discounts at businesses like Ice Cream Social and Griot’s Garage, and reduced admission to college sports games. Membership also contributes to TAC’s robust scholarship program, adding funding to major supporters like the Names Family Foundation.
Great opportunities to explore the TAC come with its public events. The 2025 Winter Athlete of the Year luncheon is on March 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the McGavick Conference Center on the Bates Technical College Campus, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood. The Spring Athlete of the Year dinner is on June 12. Again this year, the TAC will help sponsor the WIAA/Gesa Credit Union 3A and 4A Basketball State
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both stand-up and grappling disciplines. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday, with sessions tailored to different age groups and disciplines. On Mondays and Wednesdays, Brazilian jiujitsu classes for ages 6 to 14 will run from 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m., followed by adult sessions from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays will feature kickboxing classes for the younger age group at the same times, with adult classes also following from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuition is set at $99 per month.
Susan Sanders, Trey's mother, highlighted the motivation behind establishing the gym: “Trey is the one who came up with the idea of opening a gym. He's been training martial arts since he was a young child and wanted to fill a need he saw here in Eatonville.” She added, “His experience of us driving 45
The SR 116 culvert location is funded by a mix of state and federal America Rescue Plan Act funds.
WSDOT Communications Manager Cara Mitchell told The Center Square that the ARPA funds are considered fully obligated and are “as certain and committed as they can be at this point.”
“We continue to work with and seek clarity from federal officials about funding,” Mitchell said in an email.
Construction on the culverts is set to begin on Feb. 24. Completion of the four culvert removals and replacement is expected to take two years. Work along Chimacum and Tumwater Creeks will only take one year. However, there will be long-term road closures with detours to shorten the overall timeline of the project.
Championship tournament coming to the Tacoma Dome next month, March 5-8. TAC will be sponsoring and hosting the Gonzaga men’s team. More events bring the Tribute to Champions and Salute to Sports honoring outstanding athletes from across Pierce County and recognizing the winners of TAC scholarships. The year winds up with the Doug McArthur Golf Classic this summer.
In looking at the big picture of what the TAC has done for 83 years, Quante said that one key aspect getting youth off the streets and into athletics for something positive, giving them an activity so they don’t get distracted into things that may not benefit them.
“Athletes get good values in life and that produces leadership locally and even larger – leaders in family and community which means that we’ll have good business and community leaders, great fathers and daughters that want to benefit their children….” he said.
“If you help others, once you help one will help three or four more. It’s that ‘plant a seed, they’ll grow and produce a crop’ kind of theory. That’s what I enjoy about it.”
To learn more about the TAC, visit tacomaathletic.com.
minutes to Spanaway for his own training over the years made him start thinking it would be a benefit, especially for youth, to have a gym here in town.”
Reflecting on his decision to open the gym, Trey stated, “As a teenager growing up here in Eatonville, I can tell you there's really not much for kids to do in Eatonville.”
To introduce the community to the new facility, Warrior Combat Sports has planned a soft open house on Saturday, March 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Residents are invited to drop in, say hello, and get more information about classes and training opportunities.
For more details, those interested can call Warrior Combat Sports at 253-406-5090.
The Sta.Rosa family hopes that Warrior Combat Sports will become a valuable addition to the community, providing residents with opportunities to learn selfdefense, improve physical fitness, and build discipline through martial arts training.
Norma Reichel
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Eatonville School District is requesting sealed bids for 55 Microsoft Surfaces. Bids will be received until Wednesday March 5th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
The specs on the purchase are as follows: 55 qty Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15” Touchscreen Copilot+ PC Notebook - Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - 16 GB-512 GB SSD - Windows 11 Pro.
It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to see that the bid document is delivered to the Eatonville School District office located at 200 Lynch St W Eatonville, WA 98387 prior to the time set forth above. The district mailing address is PO Box 698 Eatonville, WA 98387. Each bid must include a signature page signed in ink by the individual bidding or in the case of a partnership by at least one partner. In the case of a corporation, the corporate name shall be inscribed and signed by an authorized agent or managing officer. All bids must be in a sealed envelope marked with ESD Surface bid. Any bid received after 2:00 p.m. on March 5th, 2025 will receive no consideration from the district. Entities that are suspended or debarred or whose principals are suspended or debarred are prohibited from the bidding process. Notification of bid award, to both successful and unsuccessful bidders shall occur within 30 days. A bid award may be withdrawn within 30 days for financial reasons if a purchase order has not been issued. The school board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. Published in the Dispatch February 19 & 26, 2025
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW 46.55.130) EATONVILLE TOWING #16157 WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER VEHICLES ON February 25, 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 360-8324524. Published in the Dispatch February 19, 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 25, 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 19, 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 25, 2025 AT 11:00am. PRIOR INSPECTION WILL BE FROM 10:00am UNTIL 11:00am. THIS COMPANY CAN BE CONTACTED AT 253-262-2869. FOR QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE AUCTION. THE SALE IS LOCATION IS: 10015 213TH ST E GRAHAM, WA 98338 Published in the Dispatch February 19, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of MACK ALVIN PAYNE, Deceased. NO. 25-4-00395-4 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) 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(1)(c); 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 FIRST PUBLICATION: February 12, 2025 ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Andre Payne 18227 80th Ave. Court E Puyallup, WA 98375 ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR: Christopher Small CMS Law Firm LLC. 811 Kirkland Avenue, Suite 201 Kirkland, WA 98033 206.659.1512
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NUMBER: 25-4-00395-4 SEA Published in the Dispatch February 12, 19 & 26, 2025
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In Re the Estate of: VENUS L. ABOZED, Deceased. No. 25-4-00097-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person 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
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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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. 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(1)(c); 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 First Publication: 2/19/25 /s/ Lawrence M. Sonnenberg Lawrence M. Sonnenberg, Personal Representative /s/Bis Pierce Bis Pierce, WSBA #56755 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: Lawrence M. Sonnenberg, Personal Representative 19403 99th St CT East Bonney Lake, WA 98391 Published in the Dispatch February 19, 26 & March 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. 24-2-09050-4 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 80235, 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 Washington for the County of Pierce Case No. 24-2-11986-3 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 OF COMMERICAL LOAN PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ.
GRANTOR: ARRQ Legacy, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company CURRENT BENEFICIARY(S) DONALD W. FOX, a single person CURRENT TRUSTEE: BURNS LAW, PLLC ABBREV. LEGAL: PTN NE/SE 35-22-1W PARCEL NO.: 0022354012 TO: ARRQ Legacy LLC 11010 Harbor Hill Dr. #B107 Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8953 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested; and Via First Class Mail ARRQ Legacy LLC Registered Agent 11010 Harbor Hill Dr. #B107 Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8953 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested; and Via First Class
Mail ARRQ Legacy LLC 11674 Jacobs Lane SE Port Orchard, WA 98367 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested; and Via First Class Mail Jesse Quidachay 11674 Jacobs Lane SW Port Orchard, WA 98367 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested; and Via First Class Mail UNKNOWN 104th St. Ct. NW Gig Harbor, WA 98329 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested; and Via First Class Mail(This Notice is accompanied with the statutorily
required Notice of Foreclosure as well as a copy of the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust and is being mailed via regular and certified mail only to the Grantor, as prescribed by statute). I. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned trustee sale will be on 21st day of March, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock a.m., outside the entrance of the Pierce County Superior Court, 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, Washington, to sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to-wit: Tax Parcel No.: 002235-4012 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 26, 2021, and recorded on October 28, 2021, under Pierce County Auditor No. 202110280235, between ARRQ Legacy, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, as Grantor, to TICOR TITLE COMPANY, a corporation, as Trustee, and DONALD W. FOX, a single person, original Beneficiary(s), to secure an obligation in favor of Beneficiary(s), all beneficial interest under that certain deed of trust. BURNS LAW, PLLC, was subsequently appointed as Successor Trustee by instrument dated March 11, 2024.
II. THERE ARE NO LEGAL ACTIONS PEND-
ING
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.
DEFAULTS
The defaults for which this foreclosure is made, failure to pay when due the following amounts which are in arrears:
MONETARY DEFAULTS
Principal $625,000.00
Default Interest $163,674.61
Payments ($32,812.59)
Total Owed $755,862.02
OTHER DEFAULTS:
Failure to pay 2022, 2023 and 2024 Real Property Taxes
IV.
SUM OWING ON THE OBLIGATION
The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $625,000.00, together with interest and payments and advanced fees and late fees in the amount of $130,862.02 totaling $755,862.02 as provided in the Note or other instrument and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.
V. ACTS REQUIRED TO CURE DEFAULT
The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 21st day of March, 2025. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 10th day of March, 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 10th day of March, 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 10th day of March, 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. PRIOR NOTICE OF DEFAULT TRANSMITTED
A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: ARRQ Legacy LLC 11010 Harbor Hill Dr. #B107 Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8953 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested; and Via First Class Mail ARRQ Legacy LLC Registered Agent 11010 Harbor Hill Dr. #B107 Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8953 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested; and Via First Class Mail ARRQ Legacy LLC 11674 Jacobs Lane SE Port Orchard, WA 98367 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested; and Via First Class Mail Jesse Quidachay 11674 Jacobs Lane SW Port Orchard, WA 98367 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested; and Via First Class Mail ANY AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS 104th St. Ct. NW Gig Harbor, WA 98329 Via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested, and Via First Class Mail by both first class and registered and certified mail on the 26th day of March, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and was posted on the 22nd day of March, 2024, with said written Notice of Default 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. STATEMENT OF COSTS AND FEES
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. EFFECT OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
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.
RESTRAINT OF SALE BY LAWSUIT
Anyone having any objections 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 twentieth (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 twentieth (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. DATED this 13th day of December, 2024. BURNS LAW, PLLC By: Martin Burns, Successor Trustee BURNS LAW, PLLC 3711 Center Street Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 507-5586 STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PIERCE ))) ss On this 13th day of December, 2024, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Martin Burns, to me known to be the member of BURNS LAW, PLLC, that executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said professional limited liability company, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he is authorized to execute said instrument. GIVEN under my hand and official seal this 13th day of December, 2024. NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington Print Name: Kimberly Weathers Residing at: Kent, Washington My Commission expires: 06/22/2025 Published in the Dispatch February 19 & March 12, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE Camp Arnold, Aaron Baumgartner, 33412 Webster Rd E Eatonville, WA 98328-8685, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General Permit jointly with AquaeTechnex, Kyle Langan, P.O. Box 118, Centralia, WA 98531. We are seeking coverage because we decided to use chemical methods to manage aquatic plants, algae, or to perform phosphorus sequestration, and a permit from Ecology is required for this discharge. Our proposed project to treat with chemicals as conditionally authorized by the general permit, includes the following geographical area: Trout Lake. Ecology has made a SEPA determination of significance with the adoption of an existing environmental document for this proposal. Any person desiring to present their views to Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Public notice will be published on 2/12/25 and 2/19/25. Comments must be submitted to the Department of Ecology to be considered. Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments on our proposal may be emailed to aquaticpesticideperm@ecy.wa.gov or mailed to: Department of Ecology, Water Quality Program, Attn: Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 985047600. Published in the Dispatch February 12 & 19, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF EATONVILLE
On January 27, 2025 the Eatonville Town Council voted to approve Ordinance 20251. An Ordinance of the Town of Eatonville, Washington, amending the 2025 budget of the Town of Eatonville, as adopted by Ordinance 2024-11. Ordinance 2025-1 may be found on the Town’s website at www.eatonville-wa.gov or at Town Hall. Published February 19, 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. D307-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-2-201 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. 24-2-13253-3 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 KING COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN EDWARD DUOOS, JR., Deceased. Case No.: 25-4-00622-8 KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING ))) ss. 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 non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 19, 2025 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: SUSAN ADAIR EARLEY ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 2320 130th Ave NE, Suite 230 Bellevue, WA 98005 Published in the Dispatch February 19, 26 & March 5, 2025 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEF KUPFERLING, Deceased. Probate No. 25-4-00284-2 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) 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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. 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(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented
Published Since 1893
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 first publication: February 12, 2025
Personal Representative: /s/ Josef Markus Kupferling Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Henry W. Grenley, WSBA #1321 MULLAVEY, PROUT, GRENLEY & FOE, LLP 2401 NW 65th P.O. BOX 70567 SEATTLE, WA 98127-0567 (206) 789-1511 FAX, (206) 789-4481 Published in the Dispatch
February 12, 19 & 26, 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. 24-3-03846-8 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 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 TS No: 24-12038 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Loan No: **1283 Pursuant To The Revised Code Of Washington Chapter 61.24 RCW Grantor: Donald E Leigh Jr. and Anita L. Cox and Anita L. Leigh Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for Igloo Series IV Trust Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: SN Servicing Corporation 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: 200704030527 Parcel Number(s): 7000400200 AKA 700040-0200 Abbr. Legal Description: Lt 20, Calistoga Place, Phase I I. Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned Trustee will on 3/21/2025, at 10:00 AM at At the second floor entry plaza outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma 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 20, Calistoga Place, Phase I, According To The Plat Thereof Recorded February 17, 1994 Under Recording No. 9402170243, Records Of Pierce County, Washington. Commonly known as: 508 Belfair Court SW Orting, WA 98360 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/14/2007, recorded 4/3/2007, under Auditors File No. 200704030527, in Book —, Page — records of Pierce County, Washington, from Donald E Leigh Jr. And Anita L. Cox Also Appearing Of Record As Anita L. Leigh Husband And Wife Each As To A Separate Estate, as Grantor(s), to Rainier Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Wells Fargo Financial Washington 1, Inc, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to SN Servicing Corporation. 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 4/1/2024
Thru No.Pmt Amount $1,766.68 Total
$14,133.44 Beneficiary’s Advances, Costs And Expenses Description 11/4/2024 Foreclosure Fees Advance Amount $2,884.15
Description 11/4/2024 Late Charges Amount $1,697.02 Estimated Foreclosure Fees & Costs 11/4/2024 Trustee’s Fees
$577.50 11/4/2024 NOD Posting Fee
$125.00 11/4/2024 T.S.G. Fee $741.00
11/4/2024 Mailing Service Fee $50.40
11/4/2024 Trustee’s Fees $952.50
11/4/2024 Notice of Default Mailings
$112.92 Total Due As Of: 11/4/2024
$21,273.93 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $143,754.97, together with interest as provided in the Note from 4/1/2024, 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 3/21/2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/10/2025, (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 3/10/2025 (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 3/10/2025 (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 Anita L. Cox 508 Belfair Court Southwest Orting, WA 98360 Anita L. Cox 508 Belfair Court SW Orting, WA 98360 Anita L. Leigh 508 Belfair Court Southwest Orting, WA 98360 Anita L. Leigh 508 Belfair Court SW Orting, WA 98360 Donald E Leigh Jr. 508 Belfair Court Southwest Orting, WA 98360 Donald E Leigh Jr. 508 Belfair Court SW Orting, WA 98360
Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Anita L Cox 508 Belfair Court Southwest Orting, WA 98360 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Anita L Cox 508 Belfair Court SW Orting, WA 98360 Unknown
Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Anita L Leigh 508 Belfair Court Southwest Orting, WA 98360 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Anita L Leigh 508 Belfair Court SW Orting, WA 98360 Unknown
Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Donald E Leigh Jr 508 Belfair Court Southwest Orting, WA 98360 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Donald E Leigh Jr. 508 Belfair Court SW Orting, WA 98360 by both first class and certified mail on 10/1/2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 10/1/2024 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 tenant-occupied 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 and faxed to (949) 427-2732. If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280. Sale Information Can Be Obtained Online At https://mkconsultantsinc.
com/trustees-sales/ For Automated Sales Information Please Call: (877) 440-4460 This Is An Attempt To Collect A Debt And Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose. Dated: 11-11-24 Michelle Ghidotti, Esq. 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236 Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 Phone: (206) 331-3280 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 11/11/24 before me, Robin Lynn Storey, 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/ Robin Lynn Storey (Seal) Notary Public My Comm. Expires Oct 3, 2028 Published in the Dispatch February 19 & March 12, 2025
CITY OF PUYALLUP
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
INFORMATION PACKET
CIP #24-006 Meeker Street Project Submittal Due Date: March 19, 2025 @ 2PM
INTRODUCTION:
The City of Puyallup (“City”) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide design engineering services and construction management services for the Meeker Festival Street project. All services are to be performed or supervised by persons appropriately licensed or registered under state laws governing the practice of engineering and surveying. Consultants should also have a minimum of 5 years of public works design experience and should have the ability to demonstrate completion of at least one project related to a pedestrian-oriented urban street design. Consultants must be experienced in construction drawings, bid specifications, construction cost estimates, as well as construction management services associated with public works projects utilizing WSDOT Standard Specifications. Interested firms shall either submit one (1) electronic copy (PDF) via email or submit four (4) hard copies to the City Clerk’s Office of their Statements of Qualifications and shall be clearly titled “Consultant Name - Meeker Street Project SOQ.” Consultants are encouraged to submit concise and clear responses to the Request for Qualifications. Responses of excessive length or complexity are discouraged. Statements of Qualifications should be limited to ten (10) 8 ½” x 11” singlesided pages, including cover letter and resumes, with font size no smaller than 10-point Times New Roman. Please include a statement to the effect that the consultant’s project lead and key members, as well as sub-consultants, will not be replaced without prior authorization of the City.
The selected consultant shall anticipate entering into an A&E Professional Services, Cost Plus Fixed Fee Consultant Agreement. Financing of the project has been provided and payment to the Consultant by regular monthly payments for time and materials furnished will be by City check. The city reserves the right to award other applicable phases of the project to the selected consultant.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Puyallup is proposing a nonmotorized, pedestrian-oriented, festival street located along East Meeker between S Meridian and 3rd Street SE. Construction of the roadway will support recurring temporary closures to vehicle traffic for the purpose of pedestrian-oriented activities and the connection to the downtown core. The City has conducted preliminary community outreach and developed a 30% design concept for the festival street, which has been preliminarily approved by City Staff and the City Council. The services required for this project are to take the preliminary concept to the final design plans and specifications for construction bidding. The anticipated design elements include, but are not limited to, surveying, sidewalk and urban street design, utility upgrades/extensions/undergrounding, stormwater mitigation, landscaping, street lighting, traffic control signal modifications and street furnishings. The consultant tasks are expected to include: survey, geotechnical investigations, NEPA/SEPA environmental planning and permitting, cultural resources review and permitting, preparation of preliminary and final engineering plans and specifications including bid documents, construction cost estimates, preliminary ROW plan preparation and estimating, utility accommodation and planning, stormwater mitigation design meeting the 2019 Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, structural design and street lighting and traffic control signal design. The Design Phase is anticipated to begin April 2025 and is required to be completed no later than September 2026 to align with funding commitments. The Consultant will be held to the ADA and Civil Rights language of the City of Puyallup. The project is anticipated to utilize Federal
Funds and a mandatory goal of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) participation of twenty-five percent (25%) is required. The DBE goal will be confirmed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ANTICIPATED SELECTION SCHEDULE:
The anticipated schedule for consultant selection, contract execution, and work is shown below: Feb 19, 2025 - Advertise for SOQs (1st Ad Date) Feb 26, 2025 - Advertise for SOQs (2nd Ad Date)
Mar 19, 2025 - Statements of Qualifications Due Mar 28, 2025 - City Review of RFQ Submissions
Apr 2, 2025 - Notify Selected Consultants of Interview, if applicable
Apr 11, 2025 - Final Selection Apr 25, 2025 - Final Scope and Contract Negotiations Completed
May 2025 - City Council Authorizes City Manager to Sign Contract Sept 2026 - Design Complete/Bid Package Ready for Ad Aug 1, 2027 - Construction Complete RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: At a minimum, your response to the RFQ must include the following information:
1. General qualifications of the firm to perform the work as described in this RFQ.
2. Representative List of Projects - list all relevant, successfully completed, including but not limited to roadway projects including the following elements of design: Multimodal design, Stormwater Management and Mitigation, Non-Motorized and Motorized Transportation Improvements, Utility Main Extensions, Electrical Power Undergrounding, Street Lighting, Signal Design and ADA Accessibility. Project description shall include the firm’s project team members, their assignments and year(s) of the project.
3. Include references for each project listed above identifying the owner, contact person’s name, title, address, and telephone number.
4. Provide the name, phone number, and office address of the project manager who will direct the work for your firm.
5. Describe the project manager’s experience with Multi-modal transportation urban design, specifically a curb less, pedestrianoriented, festival streetscape.
6. Identification of proposed team members for the City’s project with organizational chart and qualifications of the project manager, project engineer, and all key personnel proposed for this project. Identify similar projects on which the proposed team members have jointly worked and discuss their availability to work on the City’s project.
7. Describe your firm’s experience with federally funded projects and use of the WSDOT Standard Specifications, WSDOT LAG Manual, Construction Manual, DBE website. Discuss your firm’s approach to construction management and documentation on federally funded projects.
8. Describe the firm’s ability to obligate staff and meet DBE goals. A mandatory DBE participation goal for this project is twentyfive percent (25%). Final approval will be by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the contract award process.
9. Provide the firm’s experience with the NEPA and environmental permitting process.
10. Discuss and quantify your firm’s past performance regarding contract change orders, in terms of the number, dollar amount, percentage of the contract on similar projects, and independent justification requirements. Have you had projects that have had protests that have moved into claims and if so, what is your firms approach.
11. Provide the Team’s experience with Construction Management delivering a project for a local municipality. Describe the firm’s experience in meeting a high-priority project deadline and schedule.
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:
Interested firms shall either submit one (1) electronic copy (PDF) via email or submit four (4) hard copies to the City Clerk’s Office of their Statements of Qualifications and provide a title of “Consultant Firm Name - Meeker Street Project SOQ.” Email submissions shall be directed to Anthony Hulse at Ahulse@PuyallupWA.gov and Robyn Buck at Rbuck@PuyallupWA. gov. Hard copy submissions shall be submitted in a sealed package clearly labeled “Consultant Firm Name - Meeker Street Project SOQ” and addressed to: City of Puyallup City Clerk’s Office, 4th Floor 333 South Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 Statements of Qualifications should be limited to ten (10) 8 ½” x 11” single-sided pages, including cover letter and resumes. The Statement of Qualifications must be delivered, as stated above, to the City of Puyallup no later than 2:00 PM on March 19, 2025 to be considered. Submittals received after this date and time will automatically be rejected and will not receive further consideration by the City. Postmarks will not be accepted as proof of submittal. Deliveries in person (or by service) will only be accepted by the City Clerk, 4th Floor, City Hall, 333 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA. No submissions will be personally accepted or received in any other office. For specific questions, please contact Anthony Hulse, EIT at (253) 841-5553 or email at Ahulse@PuyallupWA.gov
EVALUATION OF SUBMITTALS:
1. A City evaluation committee will review the responses to this RFQ for the purpose of identifying and recommending those firms offering, in total, the highest qualifi-
cations and experience with this type of project.
2. The City will evaluate the RFQ submissions based on the criteria referenced in Items 1 - 11 above. All submittals will be reviewed and ranked according to competence and professional qualifications as well as a demonstrated ability to perform the work.
3. On the basis of the information submitted the City will select a shortlist of firms for interviews. The lead members of the project team will be expected to attend any interviews scheduled with the City.
4. Final selection of a consultant will be based on submitted materials, the interview conducted, and responses from any references solicited.
5. The selection of a consultant and the execution of a contract, while anticipated, are not guaranteed by the City. The City reserves the right to determine which submittal is in the City’s best interest and to award the contract on that basis, to reject any and all submittals, waive any irregularities of any submittal, and negotiate with any potential consultant if such is deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
The City makes no commitment to any respondent to this request for Statements of Qualifications beyond consideration of the written response to this request. Preparation of materials in response to this RFQ are totally the responsibility of the consultant.
The City of Puyallup is an equal opportunity employer and encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned consultant firms to respond.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The City of Puyallup in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing. Dan Vessels, Jr. at dvessels@ puyallupWA.gov or by calling collect (253) 435-6856
Title VI Statement
The City of Puyallup, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.”
Published in the Tacoma Weekly/Dispatch and the Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) February 19th, 2025 and February 26th, 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 QuasiMarital 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
Request for Qualifications: Underground Injection Control Stormwater Management Plan (UIC-SWMP) RFP Due: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 2pm
Scope: Provide consulting and engineering services related to the Underground Injection Control Program Rule, Section 1-4 UIC Program Guidelines of the 2024 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington.
Owner: City of Puyallup, 333 South Meridian, Fourth Floor, Puyallup WA 98371
Contact: Kelton Parker, P.E., Stormwater Engineer, (253) 435-3649, kparker@puyal
February 19, 2025
lupwa.gov
For full information on the Request for Qualifications, please visit our website at: http://www.ci.puyallup.wa.us/rfq
The City of Puyallup in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.
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 Barbara Lopez @ BLopez@ puyallupwa.gov Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 12 & 19, 2025
Request for Qualifications: Valley Trunk Upgrade
RFP Due: Wednesday, March 12th at 2:00PM
Scope: The City of Puyallup’s Comprehen-
sive Sewer Plan has evaluated the capacity of a 24” trunk line, which will need to be upgraded to at least a 36” diameter pipe. The first portion of the project is identified as 14A and 14B in the City’s Sewer Plan which will upsize the trunk line along 9th Ave SW between 14th St SW and 5th St SW. Project 14C identified as the trunk line north along 5th St SW between 9th Ave SW and 7th Ave SW as well as the section along 7th Ave SW between 5th St SW and S Meridian will also need upgraded. Additional modeling/ capacity analysis will be required. The total project trunk line replacement is approximately 5,655’ in length. A robust sewer bypass and traffic control plan will be required. This project will be designed altogether, however will be phased and constructed in four separate sections. The City’s Sewer Comprehensive plan can be found here: https://www.cityofpuyallup. org/151/Comprehensive-Sewer-Plan
Owner: City of Puyallup, 333 South Meridian, Fourth Floor, Puyallup WA 98371
Contact: Anthony Hulse, EIT, CIP Engineer. Email: ahulse@puyallupwa.gov Phone: (253) 841-5553.
For full information on the Request for Qualifications, please visit our website at: https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/bids.aspx
The City of Puyallup, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.”
The City of Puyallup in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Dan Vessels at dvessels@puyallupwa.gov. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 12 & 19, 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 individual 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 Fabulich Center, 2nd Floor, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma, WA 98424 at 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 7, 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 February 19 & 26, 2025
First Western U.S. college food locker now open
By The Tacoma Weekly
On Jan. 23, Pierce County marked a significant milestone by becoming home to the first climate-controlled, 24-hour access food locker on a college campus in the Western United States that provides healthy, locally sourced food to students who struggle to afford meals due to school costs.
The food locker is located at the Bates Technical College South Campus in Tacoma and provided by GoodRoots Northwest, a local non-profit organization addressing food insecurity by connecting rural and underserved areas with fresh, locally sourced food through a climate-controlled locker network.
GoodRoots Northwest has seven food lockers in six cities and towns in East Pierce County, most operating in food deserts, which are communities – especially those with limited transportation options – struggling to access nutritious food consistently.
The food lockers operate like a PO Box, only the box is a network of climate-controlled lockers where people can pick up their food orders. People can order food from the website or app, select a location near them for pick up, and pick it up once it’s delivered.
The Bates Technical College location is the first closed ordering system, only available to students.
“When we talk about coming out of the pandemic better than we went into, this is what we’re talking about,” said Pierce County Council Chair Jani Hitchen (District 6).
“This innovative thinking about how we create better systems is at least one good thing that has come out of the pandemic.”
The first food locker opened in 2023, right in front of The Market at the Bonney Lake Food Bank –which later became GoodRoots Northwest – providing 24-hour access to food from a food bank.
“I started my job at the Bonney Lake Food Bank 10 days before the [COVID-19] pandemic hit, 10 days before the lockdowns. I spent a lot of hours inside that building in the first two months cleaning and sterilizing and, you know, dumpsters upon dumpsters of expired food,” said Crnich. “I started noticing that people were circling the building at all hours, and I started thinking more of just like the psychology of being without a basic human need and how it changes who you are and your actions and your behavior.”
During those pivotal times, Crnich and her forward-thinking Board of Directors envisioned a radical solution. Within six months, the Bonney Lake Food Bank transitioned from a traditional food bank to a farm-totable location in the most literal sense, growing food there on the
campus and then putting it into circulation.
The food bank also partnered with local farmers during this time, expanding its reach and impact and supporting farmers’ ability to get their products to people. The customer service team at GoodRoots Northwest used texting to communicate with customers about food availability.
The food locker concept came shortly after that, but it was met with skepticism. A chance encounter with Pierce County Councilmember Dave Morell (District 1) helped Crnich secure $174,000 through the Pierce County Council to fund a pilot program and show its potential.
“The access these lockers provide is critical,” said Morell. “For a single mother who can’t leave work to get to the food bank between 1 and 4 on a Wednesday, it makes a big difference. Having access 24-7 is a game changer for those in need.”
In a 2022 letter to the U.S. Congress Committee on Appropriations, Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) requested $2 million for the Food Bank, writing, “This program will invest in greenhouse infrastructure to allow for year-round food production, which will lead to lower food purchasing costs and increase food security resilience. Additional investments in smart lockers will keep food fresh and safe for family pickups.”
The Bonney Lake Food Bank received that $2 million grant.
GoodRoots Northwest later amended the budget to buy from growers, essentially guaranteeing they could pay for their own greenhouses.
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, a food locker opened in front of that same Rainier Fresh Country Store. In what was described as a community-centered move by community members, the owners agreed to install a GoodRoots Northwest Food Locker in front of their store.
Crnich and the Browns hope to foster greater resilience in Buckley and surrounding areas by offering an alternative that integrates directly with local infrastructure. What that looks like is still to come.
“The partnership between
The climate-controlled food locker opened at Bates Technical College’s South Campus in Tacoma.
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