Dispatch News 10-23-2024 by Pacific Publishing Company

Eatonville falls to Washington in offensive shootout, 45-40

In a relentless downpour at Franklin Pierce Stadium on Friday night, the Eatonville Cruisers came up just short in a highscoring thriller, falling 45-40 to the Washington Patriots. The rain and wind, which persisted throughout the game, did little to slow the offensive fireworks from both

teams, who traded blows from the opening whistle.

Both squads scored on their first two possessions, setting the tone for a game dominated by offense. Eatonville (5-2, 3-2 2A SPSL) found the end zone on six of their 11 possessions, but missed opportunities and costly penalties proved pivotal. The Cruisers were hindered by a series of untimely

penalties that stalled key drives, and several no-calls on potential infractions against Washington allowed the Patriots to capitalize on crucial plays.

Despite the weather, Eatonville’s offense showed resilience.

“Even with the bouts of heavy rain and wind, we were able to play our style of ball,” Eatonville offensive coordinator Jazel Riley

Celebrating 40 years of service

Eatonville School District honors food service manager Terry High

students daily.

The Eatonville School District proudly celebrated a significant milestone this week, honoring Food Service Manager Terry High for her 40 years of dedicated service to the district.

High’s remarkable journey began in 1984 when she started as a bus driver, ensuring the safe transportation of students to and from school. Her commitment to the district soon led her to transition into food services, where she took on the role of assistant cook and cashier. In 1990, High was appointed head cook at Eatonville Middle School, a position in which she served for 25 years, preparing nutritious meals for hundreds of

Five years ago, High took on the role of district-wide Food Service Manager, overseeing the district’s meal programs and ensuring that students across all schools continue to receive healthy, balanced meals. Her leadership has been instrumental in maintaining the high standards that have long defined Eatonville’s approach to student nutrition.

In her 40 years with the district, High has been a pillar of dedication, commitment, and service. Her colleagues, students, and the entire community have felt the impact of her work, and her influence can be seen in the many improvements and initiatives she has brought to the district’s food services.

“Terry’s passion for her work and her commitment to the well-being of our students is truly inspiring,” said Superintendent Jay Brower.

“Her 40 years of service have shaped the district in so many ways, and we are incredibly grateful for all she has done.”

As High reflects on her four decades of service, she looks forward to continuing her work with the district and contributing to the health and well-being of Eatonville’s students. Her legacy of dedication will undoubtedly serve as an inspiration for future generations of district staff.

said. “The O-line gave Cole [Fowler] all the time he could ask for, and he was able to take advantage for another really good night.”

Fowler finished with 27 completions on 48 attempts, racking up 438 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception.

The Eatonville School District congratulates High on this monumental achievement and thanks her for her outstanding service to the community.

By Skip Smith

Contributing Writer

By Eatonville School District

Eatonville's Nick Shipman (#55) is all smiles after recovering a Washington fumble inside the Cruiser red zone and thwarting a Patriot score.

COURTESY TRINITY POTTER

Join us Sunday at Home Spun Ministries

Where church is the way it should be! 10:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE

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 are on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. It's free to members or $5.

Alanon help

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

Learn about Friends Of Eatonville Library

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OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

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.

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

CATHOLIC CHURCH

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Reverend Dominic Chikankheni

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Reverend Dominic Chikankheni

253-875-6630 ext. 127

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253-875-6630 ext. 127

229 Antonie Ave. N.

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.

229 Antonie Ave. N.

360-832-6363 or 253-875-6630

229 Antonie Ave. N.

360-832-6363 or 253-875-6630

229 Antonie Ave. N. 360-832-6363 or 253-875-6630

360-832-6363 or 253-875-6630

Saturday Mass...........4:00 p.m.

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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.

Lady Cruiser soccer split week with bounce-back win

By Skip Smith

Contributing Writer

The Eatonville High School girls soccer team had a rollercoaster week, starting with a tough 5-0 loss to the first-place Fife Trojans on Tuesday night. Hosting the top-ranked Trojans, the Cruisers struggled to find their footing as Fife dominated play throughout the match.

However, Eatonville rebounded in commanding fashion on Thursday night, securing a 5-0 win over the Washington Patriots on the road. Mary Van Eaton and Haley Courson each netted two goals to lead the Cruisers, while Lily Lightfoot added the fifth and final goal in the closing minutes. Goalkeepers Tierney Amaral and Savannah McCandless combined to record the shutout.

Next up, the Cruisers face a packed schedule with three consecutive matches this week. They hosted the Foss Falcons on Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. at Eatonville Middle School, followed by a home game against the Clover Park Warriors on Oct. 22 at B.W. Lyon Field. They will wrap up the week on the road against the Franklin Pierce Cardinals.

Eatonville cross country posts solid performances

By Skip Smith

Writer

A few members of Eatonville boys' cross country team competed against 10 other schools on Oct. 16 at Ft. Steilacoom, delivering solid performances in both varsity and junior varsity races.

In the varsity 5,000-meter race with 62 competitors, Ben Morrish placed 55th, finishing with a time of 20:11.0.

In the junior varsity 5,000-meter race, which featured 153 runners, Ethan Carter set a personal best with a time of 20:30.15, earning 46th place. Jasper Beck finished 118th with a personal best of 23:49.28, while Reed Monroe placed 120th with a

time of 24:05.02. On Oct. 17 the Eatonville’s boys and girls teams competed against 15 other schools at the Tacoma Twilight on Thursday, where several runners posted personal bests.

FOR THE BOYS:

■ In the 2-mile Novice JV (above 15 minutes) race, Reed Monroe finished 19th with a time of 14:40.66, while Jasper Beck followed in 20th with a personal best of 14:42.39.

■ In the 2-mile Sophomore JV (below 15 minutes) race, Titus Lowe finished 2nd out of 49 runners, clocking an impressive 11:13.05. Tytus Goode placed 30th in

15:25.70.

■ In the 2-mile Junior/Senior JV (sub 15 minutes), Corey Demsey led Eatonville with a personal best of 11:40.27, finishing 15th. Joey Callon and Ben Morrish also set personal bests, placing 21st in 11:57.09 and 24th in 12:00.70, respectively.

■ In the 2-mile Varsity (sub 11 minutes) race, Colton Rush finished 24th with a personal best of 10:36.82. Freshman Gabriel Kolsrud followed in 27th with a personal best of 10:39.41, and sophomore Benjamin Bernt finished 32nd in 10:58.95, also a personal best.

FOR THE GIRLS:

■ In the 2-mile Sophomore JV (below 17 minutes) race, Hannah Bieker placed 2nd with a personal best of 13:01.80.

■ In the 2-mile Junior/Senior JV (sub 15 minutes) race, Cheyanne Price placed 15th with a time of 14:54.79.

■ In the 2-mile Varsity (sub 13 minutes) race, Grace Coonrod claimed 3rd place with a personal best of 11:55.43.

Next Up: The Eatonville cross country teams will compete in the 2A SPSL League Championship on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Ft. Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, WA.

■ In the 2-mile Novice JV (above 17 minutes) race, Savanna Price placed 32nd in 20:15.43, and Alice Alexander finished 34th in 22:19.18.

Contributing

Eatonville's Mary Van Eaton dribbles the ball upfield in the Cruisers match against Washington. Van Eaton would score twice in the game to help her team come out on top, 5-0.

COURTESY HEATHER QUIRIE

Eatonville girls swim team triumphs over Steilacoom

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville High School girls swim team delivered a powerful performance on Senior Night, defeating Steilacoom 91-62 in a meet packed with excitement and emotional moments. The victory was the perfect sendoff for Eatonville’s four seniors — Shyla Brown, Kaylee Bernt, Bella Wolters, and Gracie Forsman — who were honored during the meet.

The Cruisers dominated from the start, consistently finishing 1-2 in several key events. Senior captain Kaylee Bernt led the charge in the 200-yard freestyle, taking first place with a lifetime-best time, while sophomore Jaliah Vinson followed closely to secure second place with her own personal-best, improving by over 10 seconds.

The 200-yard individual medley saw junior captain Annika Howard claim first place with a strong swim, while sophomore Lily Hays took second, contributing to Eatonville’s impressive streak of top finishes.

Howard continued her success in the 100-yard butterfly, where she easily secured first place. Freshman Jane Morrish swam a tight race, narrowly missing out on first but finishing in a strong second place to complete another 1-2 finish for Eatonville.

The most thrilling race of the meet came in the 500-yard freestyle, where Bernt faced off in a rematch against a Steilacoom swimmer who had bested her earlier in the season. In an extremely close race, Bernt came out on top, edging her opponent in the final stretch. Both swimmers achieved lifetime-best times in the race.

In the 100-yard breaststroke, senior captain Gracie Forsman and freshman Jane Morrish dominated

the field, taking first and second place, respectively. This 1-2 finish further solidified Eatonville’s lead in the meet.

Eatonville capped off the night with a sweep in the 400-yard freestyle relay, securing the top two spots and sealing their victory over Steilacoom. With the win, Eatonville continues to build momentum as they head into their final regular-season meet against Foss High School on Oct. 22.

FOOTBALL

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“In a game where the defense seemed especially focused on Ky Nation, Riley Hill was able to make some big plays for us even while fighting through some bumps and bruises,” Riley said.

Hill hauled in five catches for 104 yards and three touchdowns, while Jacob Simon added five catches for 102 yards. “Jacob did what Jacob does,” said Riley.

Amari Samuel made an impact in his first game with the team, recording three catches for 99 yards and a touchdown. “Amari had a huge night in his first game with us,” Riley said. “And I cannot say enough about the effort of Oscar Lopez making some huge plays to help make up for the loss of Michael Stogsdill.”

Lopez stepped up with seven catches for 67 yards and a score. Despite Eatonville’s struggles with their run game, Wyatt Weichsler carried the ball seven times for 23 yards and a touchdown.

Despite Eatonville’s offensive output, Washington controlled the game on the ground, exploiting

the Cruisers' inability to stop the run. The Patriots sealed the game late, facing a 3rd and long with less than a minute remaining. Eatonville's defense sold out on an inside run, only for Washington to bounce the play outside for a gameclinching first down.

The Cruisers two blocked PAT attempts also proved to be crucial in the tight contest. Even with the disappointing result, Riley remains focused on the bigger picture for the season.

“We didn’t get the result we wanted, but we did do some good things that we will continue to build on,” he said. “Good news is that we are still in a position where we get to chase some of the goals we had at the start of the season. This one hurts and we’ll take that pain for the next 24 hours, then take another opportunity to go 1-0.”

Eatonville now sits in a three-way tie for third place in the 2A SPSL standings with Washington and Steilacoom. On Friday, the Cruisers will host Steilacoom in a crucial league matchup, where they will honor the teams 21 senior players and managers. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Eatonville’s four seniors pose for a photo after being honored on Senior Night.

COURTESY

your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud. gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: June 24, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee

By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 3678456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 103361, Pub Dates: 10/23/2024, 11/13/2024, EATONVILLE DISPATCH

TS No. 241009676 Notice Of Default And Foreclosure Sale

U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development Recorded in accordance with 12 USCA 3764 (c) APN 747003-1470 Property Address: 3617 Tacoma Avenue S Tacoma, WA 98418 Whereas, on 12/19/2007, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Carole L. Miller as trustor in favor of Twin Capital Mortgage as beneficiary, and LSI, a Division of Fidelity National Financial as trustee, and was recorded on 12/28/2007, as Instrument No. 200712280865, in the Office of the County Recorder of Pierce County, Washington; and Whereas, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and Whereas, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an Assignment of Deed of Trust dated 3/14/2016, recorded on 4/27/2016, as instrument number 201604270013, in the Office of the County Recorder, Pierce County, Washington; and Whereas, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that the payment due on 9/8/2024, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and Whereas, the entire amount delinquent as of 12/6/2024 is $429,579.92; and Whereas, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; Now Therefore, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of Mortgage Lender Services, Inc. as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 5/18/2017 as instrument number 201705180168, notice is hereby given that on 12/6/2024 at 10:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Legal Description: Beginning 170 Feet South Of The Northwest Corner Of Block 95, Amended Map Of First School Land Addition To The City Of Tacoma, According To Plat Recorded In Book 7 Of Plats, Page 77, In Pierce County, Washington; Thence East 142 Feet; Thence South 50 Feet; Thence West 142 Feet To The West Line Of Said Block; Thence North 50 Feet Along Said West Line To The Point Of Beginning. Situate In The County Of Pierce, State Of Washington. Abbreviated Legal: PRTN BLK 95, Amended Map Of First School Land Addition To The City Of Tacoma Commonly known as: 3617 Tacoma Avenue S, Tacoma, WA 98418 The sale will be held at At the Second Floor Entry Plaza Outside Pierce County Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid an estimate of $429,579.92. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $42,957.99 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $42,957.99 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD Field Office representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD field office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered

by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $429,579.92, as of 12/5/2024, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Date: 10/9/2024 Mortgage Lender Services, Inc.U.S. Dept. of HUD Foreclosure Commissioner By: Rachel Seropian 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA, 92121 Phone: 866535-3736 Fax: 866-242-8599 A notary public or other officer 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 CA County Of San Diego On 10/10/2024 before me, Kimberly Alise Lokey, a notary public personally appeared, Rachel Seropian 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. Kimberly Alise Lokey (Seal) Published in the Dispatch October 23, 30 & November 6, 2024

District Court- CLARK COUNT NV CASE NO: D-24-684259-D DEPT: A TIFFANY INGRAM PLAINTIFF vs QURAN INGRAM DEFENDANTNOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND IN WRITING WITHIN 21 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW VERY CAREFULLY. To the Defendant named above: The plaintiff has filed a civil complaint or petition against you. Read that document (or get a copy at the court listed above) to find out the specific relief requested. The subject of this case is: Divorce. If you want to defend this lawsuit, you must do all of the following within 21 days after this summons is served on you (not counting the day of service) 1. File a formal written answer to the complaint or petition with the clerk of court (address listed below) 2. Pay the required filing fee to the court, or request a fee waiver by filling out an application to proceed in formal pauperis. 3. serve a copy of your answer to the plaintiff whose name and address is shown below. If you do not respond, Plaintiff can request a default against you. The court can then enter a judgment against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

STEVEN D GRIERSON CLERK OF COURT BY: ASHLEY ALLEN DATE 2/29/2024 FAMILY COURTS AND SERVICES CENTER 601 N. PECOS RD LAS VEGAS, NV 89155 ISSUED ON BEHALF OF PLAINTIFF: TIFFANY RENE INGRAM ADDRESS: 8053 RETRIEVER AVE LAS VEGAS, NV 89147. Forms are available for free of charge at the family law self-help center at 601 N. Pecos Rd. Las Vegas, NV, and at www.familylawselfhelcenter.org Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch October 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2024

NOTICE CITY OF PUYALLUP PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Puyallup, Washington

Notice is given that the Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing for the 2025 Property Tax Levy. This public hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers located on the 5th floor of City Hall at 333 S. Meridian. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and can be viewed in person or via livestream ( city website, Zoom, or YouTube). Information on how to access the meeting virtually will be added to the agenda and published on the City’s website by 3:00 p.m., on the Thursday preceding the meeting. Written comments will be accepted at info@ puyallupwa.gov until 5:30 p.m. on October 29 and distributed to the City Council before the meeting.

For additional information please contact the City Clerk by phone at 253-841-5480 or email at Dvessels@puyallupwa.gov.

DAN VESSELS JR. CITY CLERK Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch October 16 & 23, 2024

NOTICE CITY OF PUYALLUP PUBLIC

HEARINGS City of Puyallup, Washington Notice is given that the Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing for the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. This public hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers located on the 5th floor of City Hall at 333 S. Meridian. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and can be viewed in person or via livestream ( city website, Zoom, or YouTube). Information on how to access the meeting virtually will be added to the agenda and published on the City’s website by 3:00 p.m., on the Thursday preceding the meeting. Written comments will be accepted at info@ puyallupwa.gov until 5:30 p.m. on October 29 and distributed to the City Council before the meeting.

For additional information please contact the City Clerk by phone at 253-841-5480 or email at Dvessels@puyallupwa.gov.

DAN VESSELS JR. CITY CLERK Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch October 16 & 23, 2024

NOTICE CITY OF PUYALLUP PUBLIC

HEARINGS City of Puyallup, Washington Notice is given that the Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing on the formation of a Transportation Benefit District. This public hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The public hearings will be held in the City Council Chambers located on the 5th floor of City Hall at 333 S. Meridian. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and can be viewed in person or via livestream ( city website, Zoom, or YouTube). Information on how to access the meeting virtually will be added to the agenda and published on the City’s website by 3:00 p.m., on the Thursday preceding the meeting. Written comments will be accepted at info@ puyallupwa.gov until 5:30 p.m. on October 29 and distributed to the City Council before the meeting. For additional information please contact the City Clerk by phone at 253-841-5480 or email at Dvessels@puyallupwa.gov.

DAN VESSELS JR. CITY CLERK Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch October 16 & 23, 2024

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PIERCE In re the Estate of: Diane Davis Deceased. NO. 19-4-00645-8 NOTICE

TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative Jodi Tempi has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of the above estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorney of record in the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four (4) months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and the non-probate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with the Clerk of Court: 10/18/2024 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 23, 2024 /s/ Donald N. Powell, WSBA #120555 Attorney for Jodi Tempi, Personal Representative DONALD N. POWELL Attorney and Counselor at Law 818 S. Yakima, 1st Floor Tacoma, Washington 98405-4865 (253) 274-1001 (253) 383-6029 FAX Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch October 23, 30 & November 6, 2024

Savvy Senior: How to find a cheaper Medicare prescription drug plan

Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to find and sign up for a cheaper plan.

Shopping Around

Dear Shopping, I’m happy to hear you’re comparing your Medicare coverage options this fall! Research shows that many Medicare beneficiaries with Part D coverage can lower their prescription drug costs by shopping among plans each year during the open enrollment season, which runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

There could be another Part D plan in your area that covers the drugs you take with fewer restrictions or with lower costs. You never know until you look.

You’ll also be happy to know that thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, in 2025 annual outof-pocket costs will be capped at $2,000 for all Medicare Part D beneficiaries.

Here are some tips and tools to help you shop and compare Part D plans.

PLAN FINDER TOOL

If you have internet access and are comfortable using a computer, you can easily shop for and compare all Medicare drug plans in your area and enroll in a new plan online, and it only takes a few minutes.

Just go to Medicare’s Plan Finder Tool at Medicare.gov/ find-a-plan. You can do a general search on the right side of the page, under the title “Continue without logging in.” If you wish to save your drugs and pharmacy information, you can log into or create your Medicare account on the left side of the page.

Next, type in your ZIP code and choose the type of coverage you’re looking for, enter the drugs you take, choose the pharmacies you use, and indicate whether you are interested in a mail order option.

The plan finder will then display results for plans in your area. Be aware that a plan may

not cover all the drugs you take, but it may cover alternatives. It will also tell you if the plan has a deductible and how much the monthly premium is.

Initially, the plans will be sorted by “lowest drug + premium costs.” This is the closest estimate to what you may pay out of pocket for your Part D coverage for the year. You can select “plan details” to find out more specifics about coverage, including any coverage restrictions that might apply to your drugs.

Before enrolling, it is a good idea to call the plan directly to confirm any information you read on plan finder, as information may not be completely up to date.

If you need help, you can call Medicare at 800-633-4227 and they can do this for you over the phone. Or contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. To find a local SHIP counselor call 877-839-2675 or see ShipHelp.org.

Any changes to coverage you make will take effect Jan. 1, 2025. If you take no action during open enrollment, your current coverage will continue next year.

EXTRA HELP

If you’re lower-income and having a hard time paying your medication costs, you may be eligible for Medicare’s “Extra Help” program. This is a federal lowincome subsidy that helps pay Part D premiums, deductibles and copayments.

To be eligible, your annual income must be under $22,590 or $30,660 for married couples living together, and your assets (not counting your home, personal possessions, vehicles, life insurance policies or burial expenses) must be below $17,220 or $34,360 for married couples. For more information or to apply, call Social Security at 800-7721213 or visit SSA.gov/medicare/ part-d-extra-help.

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.