Dispatch News 09-18-2024 by Pacific Publishing Company

Eatonville cruises past Black Hills

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville Cruisers improved to 2-0 on the season Thursday night with a commanding 28-0 shutout victory over the Black Hills Wolves at B.W. Lyon Stadium. While the offense was less explosive than in their previous outing, a dominant defense and steady offensive execution led the way to victory.

Eatonville started strong, scoring on their first two possessions. After receiving the opening kickoff, the Cruisers put together a methodical 70-yard, 14play drive. Quarterback Cole Fowler connected with Michael Stogsdill for a 14-yard touchdown pass to make it 6-0. Riley Hill then ran in a twopoint conversion from the “Swing the Axe” formation, extending Eatonville’s lead to 8-0.

Following a Wolves punt, Eatonville drove 65 yards on 12 plays. A key block by Hebron Leasiolagi helped Wyatt Weichsler punch it in from 5 yards out. Colton

Herbrand added the extra point, putting Eatonville up 14-0 early in the second quarter.

The first half ended with Eatonville driving deep into Black Hills territory but turning it over on downs at the Wolves' 29-yard line. The Cruisers carried their 14-0

lead into halftime.

Offensive Coordinator

Jazel Riley admitted the slippery field conditions made things challenging for the Cruisers’ offense.

"The slippery field made things a little tougher for us offensively. We had a couple of drops and miscues in the

passing game that caused us to leave some points on the field," Riley said.

Despite the conditions, Fowler led several long drives, finishing the game 21 of 38 for 175 yards and a touchdown.

“Cole didn’t have the Madden numbers he’s

capable of this week, but he was patient and accurate, spreading the ball around during some very long drives. Great QBs have the ability to do both when needed, and I think he’s on his way,” Riley added.

Olson and Courson shine as Cruisers start season

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville Cruisers girls soccer team kicked off their season with a strong start, securing a 5-1 victory over Rochester in their opener on Tuesday, followed by a 1-1 draw against Tenino in their second match. In the opener, Eatonville’s attacking duo of Kalli Olson and Haley Courson put on a clinic, with Olson contributing two goals and three assists while Courson netted a hat trick. Olson struck first, scoring off

a long pass from Mary Van Eaton. Although Rochester quickly equalized, Olson and Courson combined twice to give Eatonville a 3-1 lead by halftime. Olson later added a goal from distance, and Courson sealed the win with her third of the game. In their second match, the Cruisers struggled to break down Tenino’s defense, eventually falling behind in the 61st minute. Tenino's Callie Mickleson scored off a pass from Chloe Grayless. However,

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Eatonville's Haley Courson fights for possession with Rochester's Harley Frahman in the Cruisers opening match of the season. Courson would start off the season recording a hat trick in the match.

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Eatonville's Isaiah Whatley (#30) and Cole Bamford (#41) wrap up Black Hills quarterback Jaxsen Beck on the Cruisers 28-0 shutout of the Wolves this past Thursday night.

Join us Sunday at Home Spun Ministries

Where church is the way it should be! 10:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 37117 103rd Ave Ct E, Eatonville, WA www.homespunministries.com (360) 832-4315 Pastor Larry Dorothy

ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS MEETINGS OFFERED

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

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Graham-Kapowsin Community Council's Center at Evergreen on the Graham Hill has a new free Taichi class from 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday that is especially good for balance. It also could lengthen your life, it's healthy for your heart, can boost your immunity and helps your brain function faster than other exercises. In addition the line dance classes start up again on Thursdays 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.

ALANON HELP

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

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Saturday Mass...........4:00 p.m. Wednesday.................6:30 p.m.

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.

Saturday Mass...........4:00 p.m. Wednesday.................6:30 p.m.

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.

County Council adopts summer supplemental budget

By The Tacoma Weekly

The Pierce County Council adopted its summer supplemental to the 20242025 Biennial Budget on Tuesday, Sept. 10 on a 4 to 3 vote. This is the second time the summer supplemental has been adopted by the Council after it was approved for reconsideration by the majority of the legislative body on Tuesday, Sept. 3, and continued to the Sept. 10 Council meeting.

The summer supplemental budget remains largely the same, with three exceptions: Requires the Finance Department, in consultation with the County Prosecuting Attorney, to train Human Services staff contracting laws, policies and practices within 60 days of the effective date of the ordinance. Requires the Human Services Department, like all other county departments, to notify the Council of any contract revisions that total $250,000 or more.

Provides $150,000 to implement the recommendations of the Performance Audit

Committee’s review of the Human Services Department procurement and contracting process. This performance audit was authorized in the original Biennial Budget and recommendations are due Dec. 31, 2024.

According to Council Vice Chair Marty Campbell (District 5), the changes to the original summer supplemental budget were made because of ongoing contracting mishaps in the Human Services Department that resulted in Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier declaring a State of Emergency on Sept. 3 to prevent the collapse of the County’s Coordinated Entry

(CE) system.

“Contracting and procurement of services in the Human Services Department has been an ongoing area of concern. This is just the latest and most visible example,” said Campbell.

The CE system is often referred to as the “front door” of the County’s Homeless Crisis Response System because of its role in connecting individuals with emergency shelters, safe parking sites, day shelters, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing. Contracts with CE service providers expired Aug. 31, 2024. The service contracts

could not be extended under existing County Code and procurement rules.

Executive Dammeier does have the option to veto the summer supplemental budget, which would require a twothirds Council majority – or five councilmembers – to overturn.

A majority of the Council and the Executive have been in a public debate over a $2.5 million appropriation in the summer supplemental budget for non-congregate temporary micro shelter communities – such as tiny homes – for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. On Aug. 27, the Council adopted amendments to prohibit the funding from being used for individual tents for sleeping shelters, limit community occupancy to 60, limit the number of non-congregate shelters to be funded to no more than three, and require residents to adhere to a code of conduct that prohibits on-site use of alcohol and illicit drugs – all in response to concerns raised by the County Executive.

“We included this investment because non-

congregate shelter, like tiny homes, is an identified strategy in the County’s Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness and a proven transitional housing intervention to be that bridge between someone living unsheltered and getting ready to transition to permanent supportive housing,” said Council Chair Ryan Mello (District 4). “We need temporary shelter, affordable housing, and permanent supportive housing. It is not an either/or decision we can afford to make, because history shows that people will die if we wait the two or more years for affordable and permanent supportive housing options to come online.”

Not all Councilmembers agreed with the summer supplemental budget, with three of the seven councilmembers voting in opposition to it. They cited the need to use limited and temporary funds for housing options that would remain in the community for years to come, such affordable housing and permanent supportive housing.

Savvy Senior: Health insurance options for early retirees

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m going to retire in a few months and need to get some temporary health insurance until I can enroll in Medicare at age 65. What are my options?

Early Retiree

Dear Early, There are several places early retirees can find health insurance coverage before Medicare kicks in, but the best option for you will depend on your income level, your health care needs and how long you’ll need coverage for. Here’s where to look.

Affordable Care Act: For most early retirees who aren’t yet eligible for Medicare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplace, also know as Obamacare, is the best option for getting comprehensive health coverage. And you won’t be denied coverage or charged extra for preexisting health conditions.

And, if your income falls below the 400 percent poverty level after you retire – anything below $60,240 for a single or $81,760 for a couple in 2024 – you’ll also be eligible for a subsidy that will reduce your monthly premiums. The ACA also ensures that at least through 2025, households with incomes above that 400 percent poverty level will not have to pay more than 8.5 percent of their income for a benchmark policy.

To see how much subsidy you may be eligible for, use Kaiser Family Foundation subsidy calculator at KFF.org/ interactive/subsidy-calculator.

To shop for ACA plans in your state, visit HealthCare. gov or call 800-318-2596. Or, if you want some extra help, contact a certified agent or broker at HealthCare.gov/findassistance.

COBRA: Another temporary health insurance option you may be eligible for is the Consolidated Omnibus

Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Under this federal law, if you work for a company that has 20 or more employees, you can remain on your employer’s group health plan for at least 18 months – but could last up to 36 months. But be aware that COBRA isn’t cheap. You’ll pay the full monthly premium yourself, plus a 2 percent administrative fee.

To learn more, talk to your employer benefits administrator or contact the Employee Benefits Security Administration (Askebsa.dol. gov; 866-444-3272).

If, however, the company you work for has fewer than 20 employees, you may still be able to get continued coverage through your company if your state has “mini-COBRA.” Contact your state insurance department to see if this is available where you live.

Short-Term Health Insurance: If you can’t find an affordable ACA plan and COBRA is too expensive,

another possible option is short-term health insurance. These plans, which are not available in every state, are cheaper, bare-bones health plans that provide coverage for up to 3 months with a one-month extension available. But be aware that short-term plans don’t comply with the ACA so they can deny sick people coverage, they don’t cover preexisting conditions and they can exclude coverage essentials like prescription drugs.

To find and compare shortterm health plans, try sites like eHealthInsurance.com or PivotHealth.com.

Healthcare sharing ministries: If the previously listed options don’t work for you, another temporary solution could be healthcare sharing ministries (HCSM). These are cost-sharing health plans in which members –who typically share a religious belief – make monthly payments to cover expenses

of other members, including themselves.

HCSM’s are cheaper than paying full out-of-pocket costs for traditional health insurance but be aware that HCSM’s are not health insurance. They don’t have to comply with the consumer protections of the ACA, and they can also reject or limit coverage for having pre-existing health issues and limit how much you’ll be reimbursed for your medical costs. Preventive care typically isn’t covered either.

To look for these plans, comparison shop at the three largest providers – Samaritan Ministries (SamaritanMinistries. org), Medi-Share (MyChristianCare.org), and Christian Healthcare Ministries (Chministries.org). Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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The budget now heads to Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier for his signature.

Election Preview 2024: Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer

By The Tacoma Weekly

With the 2024 General Election coming this Nov. 5, the Tacoma Weekly will be featuring interviews with candidates now until election day. These interviews are not intended to take sides or advocate for any individual candidates but rather to incite a sense of involvement among voters and help encourage participation in our country’s democratic process on election day.

In the race for Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer, Marty Campbell and Kent Keel will face off in the General Election.

MARTY CAMPBELL

Among the three candidates for assessor-treasurer on the Primary ballot, Campbell received the greatest number of votes at 41 percent.

“I think that people really looked at all our qualifications and experience and used that for how they decided,” Campbell said. “At the end of the day, I think everyone, with it being a non-partisan race, weighed each of the candidates on their merit. I was happy to come out in first place with 41 percent.”

As why he is running for assessortreasurer, “It’s because we need good leadership in this office and the way it falls right now, I have the opportunity to take on that role,” Campbell said, emphasizing that customer service will be his top priority.

“Number one is building communication and trust across the entire county, making people know that we are giving fair and transparent assessments and making sure that we’re running top-notch customer service. When people come into our office, I want them to feel that government is serving them.” Campbell’s first election to public office came in 2009 when he won a seat on the Tacoma City Council. There, he served until 2017, and with a term as deputy mayor, then was elected to the Pierce County Council in 2019 where he currently serves as council vice chair.

“I’m the only candidate in the race that has experience with balancing county budgets and working on a countywide level,” he said. “It does prepare you well for a position like this, getting to understand how county government works – not just our human resources systems and general policies but the how and the why of the assessor-treasurer’s office,” he said.

Campbell has served on neighborhood councils and numerous boards and commissions including the Crystal Judson Family Center, Pierce County Commission Against Domestic Violence, Tacoma Arts Live and WorkForce Central, among others.

He says that these experiences, coupled with being a former small business owner of Buzzards Discs and Stadium Video for just under two decades, gave him the opportunity to learn and grow as an elected representative for the people of Pierce County.

Supporting first-time homebuyers is important to Campbell, as he explained that new homeowners must be provided with opportunities to get educated on their investment from purchase to longevity in homeownership that includes paying property taxes on time.

“Supporting first-time homebuyers is making sure that they have this understanding…to stay in their homes and making sure our assessments are fair and accurate. Homeownership is a clear path to generational wealth and opportunities. I want to help people as much as possible to stay in their house.”

He noted that renters as well are impacted by county taxing. “For many people, particularly with a small independent landlord, the increases in rent may be what the increases in taxes and utilities are,” Campbell said. “Our assessments trickle down to the renter so those who rent in our community should pay close attention to who’s in the office.”

and six tackles for loss.

As assessortreasurer, Campbell pledges to have an open door to people from all walks of life.

“I have a strong background of having a front door that isn’t just open to everyone but that feels open to everyone,” he said. “I am the only candidate in this race who has looked at local taxing systems and actually proposed and adopted tax cuts. I think our campaign resonates with voters and I have a proven track record that people see.”

Learn more at electmartycampbell. com.

KENT KEEL

Kent Keel’s elected experience in Pierce County spans 22 years. He served on the University Place School Board from 2002-2011, including as school board president, and on the University Place City Council from 2012-2023, two of those years as mayor. He also served for seven years on the board of Sound Transit, three years as board chair.

Now, he said he is running for assessor-treasurer to be part of the solution to “the pandemic of not enough housing, homelessness, of all kinds of things around the cost of living. I feel that I have the background and experience to make a positive difference for folks.”

Keel points out that the assessortreasurer is an executive position and that he is the only candidate in this race with senior executive level experience.

“I have been a real life executive in a Fortune 100 company, a large retailer in Seattle, and I have supervised hundreds of people on very large projects,” he said. “I had my own international business where I had work in 99 different countries supervising hundreds of people there and in my own company as well. I can bring that real executive knowledge to the work.”

Keel says his 30 years of leadership

in the field of technology makes him the only candidate with experience delivering leading edge technology that improved customer service and employee productivity in large organizations. As assessor-treasurer, his first priority will be to provide data and information to taxpayers to bring understanding of how their property is assessed and how it’s being taxed.

“I’m a technology guy and…I want to bring that to the assessor’s office and allow people at their kitchen table or home office or wherever they happen to be to get access to information about their property tax, whatever they need.”

He sees himself as an advocate for the taxpayer, but not in the “no taxes, we hate taxes” sense as he put it.

“What I’m talking about is from the standpoint of making sure that when a city, Sound Transit or the state legislature offer legislation that is going to impact property tax, that we have a good understanding of what all the implications are of that piece of legislation,” Keel said. “Oftentimes, folks won’t know. Something will get passed and people will say, ‘Hey, they just raised the price of homes by $2,000!’ There has been a series of those that have happened.”

Further emphasizing his experience, Keel noted that he is past president of the Association of Washington Cities and was on the National League of Cities board where he chaired the Information Technology and Communications Committee. He was also co-chair of the 2015 U.S. Open Task Force.

When voters are casting their ballot in the General Election, Keel hopes that they consider the resumes of candidates “as opposed to the name or party affiliation or the picture they see,” he said.

“It’s not the eighth county council position as some people think of it, that if you have county council experience then you automatically can be the assessor-treasurer. It’s a different set of skills. On the county council, you’re making laws. As assessor-treasurer, as an executive, you are implementing the laws that people have passed. That’s what I can bring to the table.”

Learn more at kentkeel.com.

group of new starters at linebacker.

“Logan did a great job communicating and leading a brand new group of starters at linebacker this year,” Norris said. “We limited them to 69 yards rushing on 22 carries. We also finished +2 in the turnover margin. All of those factors were key to the win.” FOOTBALL from Page 1Æ

Eatonville’s defense shone in the second half, stifling a Black Hills offense that had posted over 400 yards the previous week. The Wolves managed just 174 total yards, including 69 rushing yards on 22 carries. Eatonville’s defensive front, led by senior Aaron Tozier, was relentless, combining for four sacks

“We held their passing game to 148 yards (11 of 25) by adding pressure and mixing up the coverages,” said head coach Rex Norris.

“Aaron Tozier led a young group of defensive linemen (sophomores Rogers, Hutchings, Whatley) in a much-improved effort from week 1, resulting in 4 sacks and 6 tackles for loss.”

The defense’s standout play came late in the third quarter when Wolves quarterback Jaxen Beck underthrew a pass intended for Tristan DeVille. Eatonville defensive back Ky Nation intercepted it and returned it 84 yards for a touchdown. Herbrand’s extra point extended the lead to 22-0.

Senior linebacker Logan Shipman anchored the defense, communicating effectively with a

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Kent Keel

Marty Campbell

Ferguson, Reichert exchange jabs during gubernatorial debate

By Carleen Johnson The Center Square

The two candidates to be Washington state's next governor faced off in their first televised debate Tuesday night, trading jabs on a variety of topics, including public safety, the drug crisis, climate change and abortion.

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, and Republican Dave Reichert, a former congressman and the former King County Sheriff wasted no time going at each other from the confines of KING 5 television's studio in Seattle.

Both candidates agreed on one thing: that public safety is the top issue this election cycle.

“I think it’s clear that I’m the only public safety candidate in this race," Reichert said. "I have a clear record in my 33 years in the Sheriff’s Office. I find it interesting that all of a sudden Mr. Ferguson recognizes that there is a crime problem when he’s been the attorney general for 12 years.”

Ferguson fired back, directly facing Reichert.

“Dave, I’m sorry, but I’m going to take no lectures from you when you are voting for and supporting a convicted felon,” said Ferguson, referencing former President Donald Trump, which prompted a response from Reichert that generated some criticism from conservative voters on social media.

“I hate to disappoint you Bob, but I am not supporting Mr. Trump, and I am also not supporting Mrs. Harris,” Reichert retorted.

Ferguson interrupted to say

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In the fourth quarter, Eatonville’s Wyatt Weichsler recovered a fumble by Black Hills running back Jaxon Simons, setting up a final scoring drive. Cole Bamford followed strong blocks from linemen Christian Clay and Nick Shipman for a 17-yard touchdown run, sealing the 28-0 victory.

With their defense forcing another turnover on downs in the final minutes, Eatonville lined up in victory formation to close out the win.

Norris was pleased with how his team handled the challenge of playing two Thursday night games to start the season. “Starting off the season with two Thursday games is a challenge, and we have been able to meet that challenge as well as grow and improve. That was our goal,” Norris said.

Looking ahead, Eatonville will face their first road test of the

Reichert told supporters he will vote for Trump, bringing up a report from The Seattle Times that said at a GOP event months ago, Reichert nodded his head – but did not answer out loud – when he was asked if he would vote for Trump.

“You’ve got to tell the truth, Mr. Ferguson, and I’m going to interrupt you every time you lie,” Reichert said.

Ferguson responded, “You may think it’s okay to interrupt people like you did back in Congress, but it’s not okay here and I will not let you do it.”

Debate moderators regained control and moved to the next topic: the homeless crisis.

“The homeless crisis is really a drug and substance abuse crisis,” said Reichert. “He [Ferguson] supported the legislation that legalized drugs on the streets of our cities across this state.”

Ferguson said the issue was more complicated than that.

“We agree that the issue of homelessness is complex,” Ferguson noted. “Mental illness, chemical dependency and affordability all play a key role.”

Ferguson said that as attorney general he went after powerful corporations that have fueled the opioid epidemic, generating large settlements that are funding treatment programs.

The candidates then sparred over the issue of climate change, specifically the Climate Commitment Act and Initiative 2117 that would repeal portions of the CCA and end the state's carbon auctions.

“I believe that the Climate Commitment Act needs to be

season against the Clover Park Timberwolves at Harry E. Lang Stadium in Lakewood on Friday, Sept. 20.

“Clover Park always has good athletes with a lot of size and physicality,” Norris added. “Going on the road next Friday will be our first road game. We hope Cruiser Nation will travel to come see us play in our first league game in the SPSL.”

Key Performances:

Cole Fowler: 21/38, 175 yards, 1 touchdown

Cole Bamford: 5 carries, 39 yards, 1 touchdown

Wyatt Weichsler: 6 carries, 20 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 recovered fumble

Michael Stogsdill: 3 catches, 50 yards, 1 touchdown

Ky Nation: 84 yard interception returned for touchdown

Eatonville moves to 2-0 with the win and looks to carry their momentum into the league opener next week.

adjusted,” Ferguson explained. “For example, farmers are entitled to an exemption and that hasn’t happened yet. We’re going to make sure the state follows through on its promise to make sure those farmers get the exemption they’re entitled to.”

Reichert said Washingtonians were lied to about the impact of the CCA.

“We were told it was going to be pennies,” Reichert said, a reference to Gov. Jay Inslee's prediction on how much the CCA would increase the cost of a gallon of gas. “It’s way more than pennies; it’s up to 50 cents, and in some cases we’re competing with California for who has the highest gas tax. I say let’s vote 'yes,' pay less, and then let’s have a discussion with members of the Legislature to find a way forward that’s not placing the cost of a clean, green energy effort on the backs of Washingtonians.”

On abortion, an issue that Ferguson’s campaign ads have attacked Reichert over, the debate heated up.

“When I am governor, I will support and protect the abortion laws of Washington state,” Reichert stated.

Ferguson pushed back.

“You said to an extreme pro-life group that seeks to ban abortion nationwide that you would seek to unravel abortion laws in Washington," he said. "You do not support a woman’s right to choose. You say one thing when you’re speaking to the people of Washington in a forum like this, and you say something else entirely when you think you are behind closed doors."

While in Congress, Reichert voted for three bills that would have banned abortion after 20 weeks, with exceptions to save the life of the mother, rape and incest.

Following the debate, Reichert posted on X, “As a street cop, I kept abortion clinics open while protestors attempted to block them. I will protect access to abortion in Washington – it’s the law.”

Ferguson and Reichert will meet again for another debate later this month. The Association of Washington Business and Greater Spokane Inc. will host the two candidates at 6 p.m. on Sept. 18 in Spokane. The debate will be broadcast on TVW.

Ballots for the Nov. 5 general election will be mailed out starting Oct. 18.

Phone and Internet Discounts Available to CenturyLink Customers

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes.

CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $32.00 per month and business services are $48.50 per month. Speciﬁc rates will be provided upon request.

CenturyLink participates in the Lifeline program, which makes residential telephone or qualifying broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families.

Eligible customers may qualify for Lifeline discounts of $5.25/month for voice or bundled voice service or $9.25/month for qualifying broadband or broadband bundles. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal beneﬁts if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or qualifying broadband service per household, which can be either a wireline or wireless service. Broadband speeds must be at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload to qualify.

A household is deﬁned as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Services are not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in these programs. Consumers who willfully make false statements to obtain these discounts can be punished by ﬁne or imprisonment and can be barred from these programs.

If you live in a CenturyLink service area, visit https:// .centurylink.com/aboutus/community/communitydevelopment/lifeline.html for additional information about applying for these programs or call 1-800-201-4099 with questions.

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Sports Shorts: Volleyball team splits games

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

Volleyball

The Eatonville High School volleyball team had a busy week, starting with a dominant 3-0 victory over Rochester on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

However, Eatonville faced a tougher challenge the next night against Tenino. In a tightly contested match, the Cruisers fell 3-2, narrowly missing out on a second win. Despite the loss, the team displayed resilience and skill, pushing Tenino to five sets.

Next Up: Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Foss HS.

Cross Country Eatonville’s cross country team competed in the Olympia XC Classic this past Saturday, with 15 athletes running in the 2-mile event. Several athletes posted notable finishes across various grade levels.

Freshman: Gabriel Kolsrud finished 16th in the boys' race,

while Paisley Ashcroft placed 27th for the girls.

Sophomore: Ben Bernt led the boys with a 13th-place finish, followed by Titus Lowes in 36th and Tytus Goode in 49th. For the girls, Hannah Bieker finished 26th, and Savanna Price placed 76th.

Junior: Grace Coonrod delivered an impressive performance, finishing 4th among the girls, while Bridget Stumph secured 16th and Alice Alexander finished 79th. On the boys’ side, Corey Dempsey placed 73rd, and Jasper Beck came in 114th.

Senior: Joey Callon placed 86th in the boys’ race, followed by Ben Morrish in 98th.

Next Up: Thursday, Sept. 19 at Rainier HS.

“Disaster Preparedness Training”

FALL TRAINING SESSION

September 21st and 28th, 2024

South Pierce Fire & Rescue invites citizens who live or work in the Eatonville & Roy communities to attend our next session of “Disaster Preparedness Training” classes. Aimed at preparing our local citizens to be ready when disaster strikes, the classes will follow a model developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and offered in cities across the United States.

This long-trusted model is designed to teach you and your family & friends how to help each other in the first few minutes, hours, or days following a disaster – before emergency responders are able to get to you and render professional help.

In the classes, each student will gain hands-on skills and knowledge in Incident command structure, How to use a fire extinguisher properly and put out small fires, How to perform Triage & render first aid in a disaster situation, How to perform light search and rescue, along with other topics.

The series of classes will be held on Two consecutive Saturdays, from 8:30 am – 5:00pm

Classes will be held at Home Spun Ministries, 37117 103rd Avenue Court East. Eatonville WA 98328.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st

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Addressing emergency preparedness, suicide prevention

By The Tacoma Weekly

Among raising awareness on issues dedicated to the month of September, emergency preparedness and the prevention of suicide are high on the Pierce County Council’s agenda.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH

Prevention Month in Pierce County to encourage community members to raise their awareness about the warning signs of suicide, educate themselves and their communities on the importance of mental health care, and encourage those in need to seek help without shame or hesitation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in Washington State and the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14. It is the 3rd leading cause of death among those aged 15-24 and the 12th leading cause of death overall in the United States.

We will accept up to 25 students in this series of classes. There is no prerequisite, other than a desire to learn and help others. It is important that if you enroll, you be available to attend all sessions to receive a certificate of completion. To enroll, go to www.SPFR.Org/DisasterPreparedness or contact South Pierce Fire & Rescue, Chaplain Larry Dorothy at (253) 888-2563 or LDorothy@SPFR.Org The classes are free!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th #5

The Pierce County Council proclaimed September 2024 Emergency Preparedness Month in Pierce County to encourage community members and neighborhoods to take time to prepare for emergencies and disasters. The Council encourages everyone to sign up for PCALERT at piercecountywa.gov/921/ Pierce-County-ALERT, take the time to understand hazards, evaluate readiness, create or update emergency preparedness plans, and begin developing or updating their two weeks ready kit. The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management (PCDEM) has tips to create a kit at piercecountywa.gov/ buildakit.

The PCDEM is hosting an open house on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center (2501 S. 35th St., Suite D in Tacoma) for the community to learn more about emergency operations.

SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

The Pierce County Council proclaimed September 2024 Suicide

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline implemented the 9-8-8 dialing code system in July 2022 to provide direct, life-saving services. People can call or text 9-8-8 if they or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or suicide-related crisis. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Pierce County Crisis Line is 1-800-576-7764, the Veterans Crisis Line is 1-800-273-8255, and the Washington Recovery Help Line is 1-866-789-1511. Teens can also access help through the Teen Link at 1-866-833-6546.

The Attorney General’s Office also recently launched “Hear Me WA” at hearmewa.org, a program for young Washingtonians up to age 25 who are experiencing stress, anxiety, violent threats, sexual abuse – or anything that makes life hard. Youth can get secure, free support any time from professionals who are ready to listen.

Courtesy Tacoma Weekly

A community open house will be held at the Emergency Operations Center in Tacoma on Sept. 28.

Eatonville boys tennis team splits first two matches of the season

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville High School boys tennis team experienced a mixed start to their season last week, dropping their first match against Franklin Pierce on Tuesday before bouncing back with a commanding victory over Foss High School on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Cruisers faced a tough 3-2 loss in their season opener at Franklin Pierce. Despite their experience, Eatonville struggled in doubles, managing to secure wins only in the singles matches. First singles player Brody Thirtyacre gave Eatonville its first win of the season, defeating Aries Romos in a hard-fought 7-5, 6-3 match. Thirtyacre showed resilience, minimizing errors and

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strengthening his serve after a closely contested first set.

In the second singles match, sophomore Jacob Golding defeated Brandon Liwanag 6-2, 7-5. Golding capitalized on his opponent's unforced errors in the first set, using it to refine his approach shots and baseline play. The second set was far more competitive, but Golding’s steady play prevented a third set, securing the second win for Eatonville.

The doubles teams, however, had a tougher time. First doubles pair Nate Goode and Steven Haas, a new combination for the Cruisers, struggled to find their rhythm against Franklin Pierce’s Allen Tren and Houston Boler, losing 0-6, 1-6. Despite their individual experience, communication issues and

secure the draw.

Courson responded in the 72nd minute, finding the back of the net after a pass from Linnea Lofgren to

inconsistent play plagued their performance.

The second doubles team of Carl Lucas and Dana Bazan also faced a difficult outing, falling 0-6, 3-6 to Eden Lee and Harrison Ha. Unforced errors and double faults were the main culprits in their loss. Meanwhile, sophomores Jackson Rockey and Gavin Campbell showed promise but were defeated 1-6, 5-7 by Colin Ryle and Jacob Banke in the third doubles match. After a shaky start, the duo improved in the second set but couldn’t close the gap.

Despite the loss, the Cruisers rebounded strongly in their home opener on Thursday, defeating Foss High School 4-1 to secure their first win of the season. Playing on their home courts, the team honored staff members by naming

The Cruisers were originally scheduled to play two matches this week, but Tuesday’s game against Foss was canceled due to the Falcons

courts after them in a longstanding Eatonville tradition.

Sophomore Jacob Golding led the charge on the Travis Collins Court, defeating Eman Alegre 6-4, 6-1. Golding’s dominant serve and ability to set up winning points against the left-handed Alegre proved crucial in his win. On the Alex Christensen Court, the first doubles team of Goode and Haas turned their previous struggles around, winning 6-0, 7-6 against Riley Brunk and Jaydin Oln. The pair avoided a third set by edging out Foss in a tense second-set tiebreaker, 7-5.

The second doubles team of Carl Lucas and Dana Bazan also redeemed themselves with a decisive 6-2, 6-0 victory over Marculus Broughton and Randy Brown on the Erik

being unable to field enough players. Eatonville will now shift focus to their upcoming clash against the Fife Trojans on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., as they open up 2A SPSL

Swartout Court. Lucas and Bazan’s experience shone through as they displayed stronger communication and consistency.

Rounding out Eatonville’s doubles dominance, Rockey and Campbell cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win, also on the Erik Swartout Court, taking full advantage of their experience to easily overpower their Foss opponents.

In the first singles match, Thirtyacre faced a challenging opponent in Kevin Thai on the Dr. Ian Vaughn Court. Thai’s consistency forced Thirtyacre to push himself, particularly in the second set, but Thirtyacre ultimately fell 1-6, 4-6.

With a 1-1 record, the Eatonville Cruisers are looking to build on their momentum as they head into the next week of the season.

League play.

After a strong start to the season, Eatonville will look to build on their momentum as they prepare for tougher competition ahead.

September 18, 2024

allup.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: Chris Beale, Senior Planner (253) 841-5418 | CBeale@ PuyallupWA.gov Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch September 18, 2024

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

The City of Puyallup, as lead agency on the following described project, has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Permit # PLPSP20240062

Applicant: Sierra Baker - Barghausen Consulting Engineers Location: 2200 N MERIDIAN, PUYALLUP, WA 98371 Staff Contact: Nabila Comstock, Associate Planner, 2537703361, NComstock@PuyallupWA.gov Request: Proposal for driveway modifications and addition of a new guard shack at the northwest driveway of the existing Fred Meyer Distribution Center located on 7th St NW. Improvements include the removal of the existing asphalt driveway to be replaced with heavier duty concrete pavement, striped lanes, signage, 80SF guard shack. Project will include site improvements as required. SEPA Status: SEPA Determination Issued

After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file, the City of Puyallup has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. To obtain copies of the DNS, please visit https://permits. puyallupwa.gov/portal/ , select ‘ Application Search’ from the ‘ Planning Division’ section to navigate to the Planning Division Permit Application Search page. Enter the permit #PLPSP20240062 into the search field and select the permit number from the search list to navigate to the permit status page for this permit. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view a list of all documents associated with the permit file, including the SEPA DNS.

Comments

Consistent with WAC 197-11-355, the Lead Agency issued a Notice of Application on July 3, 2024 with a single integrated comment period to obtain comments on the notice of application and the likely threshold determination for the proposal. Therefore, consistent with the ‘ optional DNS process’ outlined in WAC 197-11-355, there is no comment period for the subject DNS.

Appeals

Consistent with WAC 197-11-545 regarding commenting parties and agencies, an appeal of the subject DNS may be filed via a written request with the SEPA Responsible Official by applicable parties and agencies within 10 days of the issuance of this DNS, or by 3:00 pm on September 23, 2024.

Please call the case planner listed above prior to submission of an appeal to make arrangements for submittal of the appeal documents. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch September 18, 2024

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic bids for the PUYALLUP LIBRARY TEEN ZONE REMODEL, CIP 2023021 will be received at QuestCDN until 2:00 p.m., October 30, 2024. Bids will be opened, read, and tabulated immediately following via 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 Teams meeting can be accessed by calling 213-279-1697, phone conference ID is 860 500 229#, 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: The Work includes tenant improvement for interior renovation to expand the teen area of the existing Puyallup Library located at 324 S. Meridian; Puyallup, WA 98371. All work shall achieve substantial completion within 85 calendar 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 Visits: A pre-bid conference and walk-through of

shall meet at the front doors of the library, adja -

cent to the playground, at 11:00 AM to gain entry to the library. All companies intending to submit a bid as the prime Contractor are encouraged to attend this conference and identify themselves and their company on the sign-in sheet.

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. 9321307 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 Architect’s estimated range for this project is between $325,000 and $350,000.

For technical information, contact Ryan Rutkosky, (253) 841-5473. rrutkosky@puyallupwa.gov Dates of publication in the Tacoma Weekly: September 18 and September 25, 2024.

Dates of publication in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce: September 18 and September 25, 2024.

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.

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 program’s 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 September 18 & 25, 2024

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY RENE M COURNOYER

Petitioner VS. MEGAN IRENE COURNOYER

RUNG Respondent No. 22-2-01929-3 Order

Setting Hearing on Renewal and Extending Order until Hearing (ORPRTR) Clerk’s

Action Required: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Next Hearing

Date/Time: 10/24/2024 @ 8:30Am At: 930 Tacoma Ave S Rm 117 Tacoma, WA 98402 or via Zoom Order Setting Hearing on Renewal and Extending Order until Hearing 1. The Protected Person filed a Motion for Renewal of Protection Order for an order which expires on 10/26/2024 Warning to Restrained Person: The court will renew the protection order unless you prove by a preponderance of the evidence that there has been a substantial change in circumstances and you will not resume acts of: [X] domestic violence against the protected person/s when the order expires. 2. Hearing. 3. [X] The Court sets a hearing. The parties shall appear on: October 24, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. See How to Attend at the end of this order (section 8). At the hearing, the court will decide whether or not to renew the protection order. 4. Continuation. 5. [X] Extension (ORPRTR). The court temporarily extends the order until the hearing date listed above. Clerk’s Action. The court clerk shall forward a copy of the motion for renewal, this order, and any order to surrender and prohibit weapons on or before the next judicial day to the agency and/or party checked above. The court clerk shall also provide a copy of these orders to the protected person. [X] Alternative Service Allowed. The court authorizes alternative service by separate order (specify): Publication Ordered. Dated August 29, 2024 at 2:25 p.m. /s/ Judge/Court Commissioner Print Judge/ Court Commissioner Name PROTECTION ORDER REMOTE HEARING INSTRUCTIONS Civil Protection Order Hearings are conducted in person or by Zoom. You decide if you want to appear in person or by Zoom. Before your hearing on Zoom, get prepared: Make Sure you have good internet connection.

Download Zoom. http://zoom.us/download Practice with the Zoom App so you are familiar and comfortable with the App.

Make sure your screen name is your first and last name.

Remember you are still in Court and should act appropriately. Charge your computer or mobile device. Use earbuds or headphones if you can. This frees up your hands and improves sound.

Find a quiet place where you will not be interrupted by children or others.

Have all your paperwork ready including a list of what you would like to say to the judge. Day of the Hearing

The first page of the Order for Protection will advise which docket your case is on. Be on time for the hearing. Failure to timely appear could result in the case being dismissed.

Morning Court opens at 8:30 am and the docket starts at 9:00 am.

Afternoon Court opens at 1:00 pm and the docket starts at 1:30 pm.

There may be a delay in admitting you into the remote hearing as participants are identified. When Hearing Starts Zoom: http://zoom.us/join Type in “Meeting number” and ‘’Passcode” found below. Call-in Number (253)215-8782 Type in “Meeting number” and “Passcode” found below. Phone controls: *6 - Toggle mute/unmute. *9 - Raise hand. PROTECTION ORDER CASES DVPO/CPO Hearings - Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 PM Zoom Meeting ID number/Passcode Meeting ID: 946 9606 6209 Passcode: 824851

What should you do if you have trouble logging on or calling in?

Contact Commissioner Services at (253)7986890 or email at SUPCSD@piercecountywa. gov How Do I ask for an interpreter or other accommodations?

Ask for an interpreter or accommodations as soon as possible. Do not wait to the day of hearing.

Contact Commissioner Services at (253)7986890 or email at SUPCSD@,piercecountywa. gov FINAL

ORDERS:

You can download and print a copy of the final order using your LINX account, or by going to Room 11OE at the courthouse in the County City Building.

You can get a LINX Account at https://www. co.pierce.wa.us/95/Clerk-of-the-SuperiorCourt. Click on the “eFiling” tab to learn how to establish an account. There is no cost to establish this account. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9 & 16, 2024