Pizza Wednesday Club brings youth, community together
By Merrick Parnell
Contributing Writer
The Pizza Wednesday Club is a popular afterschool event that offers all school-aged youth in the Eatonville School District the chance to enjoy a free slice of pizza, a fountain drink, and an opportunity to connect with local community leaders. Held monthly at Myles Pizza Depot, the event serves as a social gathering where students can interact with their peers and community members.
In addition to the monthly meetings, the club hosts Pizza Wednesday Field Trips at local schools, where Varsity Pizza delivers dozens of pizzas for large pizza parties. These events allow students to engage with local law enforcement officers, school board members, and other community figures while enjoying their pizza.
The Pizza Wednesday Club was founded in 2022 by Emy Lay, a local businesswoman and real estate agent. She wanted to create a welcoming space where students felt supported by the community.
“I had an idea to provide an environment where everyone felt like they belonged and had positive influences from the community,” said Lay. “I told my kids to invite their friends to share a pizza after school at Myles Pizza Depot, right across the street from the schools.”
What started as a small gathering quickly grew as more students from the Eatonville School District joined in. The name "Pizza Wednesday Club" came about when a local Eatonville High School student commented that the group was the “Pizza Wednesday Club.”
“I could see right away
it would continue to grow exponentially week after week,” Lay said. “Kids loved having a place to stop by right after school, visit with friends, have a free slice of pizza, and mingle with community leaders.”
The club’s popularity led to donations from local businesses, private citizens, and organizations recognizing the value of providing a positive space for youth.
The Pizza Wednesday Club is open to all students in the Eatonville School District, and Lay, along with the organizing team,
works to bring the program to as many students as possible. In addition to Myles Pizza Depot, the club
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There are plans to expand the program to Eatonville Elementary and Eatonville High School. At each school-day event, the club holds PIZZA, 4
By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
Eatonville High School’s fall sports teams have made a significant impact on the 2A SPSL in their first season back, with a multitude of athletes earning recognition on the All-League team. From the gridiron to the pool, track to the court, Eatonville’s dedicated athletes have showcased exceptional talent, hard work, and sportsmanship, bringing pride to their school and community.
CROSS COUNTRY
In cross country, Grace Coonrod earned a spot on the first team, while Bridget Stumph, Hannah Bieker, Colton Rush, and Benjamin Bernt were named to the second team.
SWIM
The swim team also had a successful season, with Kaylee Bernt and Gracie Forsman making the first team. Annika Howard was named to the second team, and Nicole Tomyn, Charlotte Stumph, Lily Hays, and Jane Morrish received honorable mention. Additionally, the team was awarded the All-League Sportsmanship Award.
FOOTBALL
On the gridiron, the football team had several players recognized. Cole Fowler was named firstteam quarterback, while Ky Nation and Riley Hill were first-team wide receivers. Jacob Simons was a second-team wide receiver, Aaron Tozier was a second-team offensive lineman, and Ethan Rogers was a second-team defensive lineman. Honorable mention went to offensive linemen Nick Shipman and Hebron Leasiolagi, wide receivers Oscar Garcia and Michael Stogsdill, defensive backs Ky Nation and Riley Hill, linebackers Logan Shipman and Jameson Beckord, and defensive lineman Aaron Tozier.
TENNIS
In tennis, Brody Thirtyacre earned a first-team singles spot, while Nate Goode and Carl Lucas were named first-team doubles. Jacob Golding was a second-team singles player.
GIRLS SOCCER
The girls soccer team had several players recognized. Haley Courson was a first-team forward, Mary Van Eaton was a first-team midfielder, and Hannah Hanson was a first-team defender. Lily Lightfoot was a second-team forward, Tagen Amaral and Caedy Dunn were second-team defenders, and Tierney Amaral was named Keeper of the Season. Head Coach Max Van Eaton was named the Coach of the Year.
VOLLEYBALL
In volleyball, Tia Schanbeck received honorable mention as a setter.
The Pizza Wednesday Club is a popular after-school event that offers all school-aged youth in the Eatonville School District the chance to enjoy a free slice of pizza, a fountain drink, and an opportunity to connect with local community leaders.
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Savvy Senior: How to choose a memory care unit for a loved one with dementia
Dear Savvy Senior, My dad has dementia and has gotten to the point that he can’t live at home any longer. I need to find a good memory care residential facility for him but don’t know where to turn. Any suggestions?
Only Daughter
Dear Only, Choosing a good memory care residential unit for a loved one with dementia is a very important decision that requires careful evaluation and some homework.
Most memory care units, sometimes called special care units, are housed within assisted living or nursing home facilities. At their best, they offer staff extensively trained in caring for people with dementia, individualized care that minimizes the use of dangerous psychotropic drugs, a home-like environment and activities that improve resident’s quality of life. But at their worst, they can offer little more than a locked door. Here are some steps that can help you find a good facility and avoid a bad one.
Make a list: To identify some good memory care residential units in your area ask your dad’s doctor for a referral or use an online search tool like Caring.com. Make sure the facilities on your list are close to family members and friends who can visit often, because residents with frequent visitors usually get better care.
Research your options:
Once you’ve made a list, call your local long-term care ombudsman (see LTCombudsman.org for contact information). This is a government official who investigates assisted living and nursing home complaints and can tell you which facilities have had problems in the past.
If you’re looking at a memory care unit within a nursing home facility, use Medicare’s nursing home compare tool (Medicare.gov/ care-compare), which provides a 5-star rating system.
Call the facilities: Once you’ve identified a few good facilities, call them to find out if they have any vacancies, if they provide the types of services your father needs, what they charge and if they accept Medicaid.
Tour your top choices:
During your tour, notice the cleanness and smell of the facility. Is it homey and inviting? Does the staff seem responsive and kind to its residents? Also be sure to taste the food, and talk to the current resident’s family members, if available.
Also, ask about staff screening and training procedures, their turnover rate, and their staff-to-resident ratio. Make sure they provide quality activities to keep your dad engaged and find out how they respond to residents who may wander or become aggressive.
Because transitions can be unsettling for dementia suffers, make sure that your dad will be able to remain at the facility for the foreseeable future. And find out what, if any, health conditions might require him to leave the facility or move to a higher and more expansive level of care.
It’s also a good idea to make multiple visits to the facility including an unscheduled visit in the evening or weekend when the staff is more likely to be stretched thin.
To help you choose a good facility, the Alzheimer’s Association offers a list of questions to ask at CommunityResourceFinder.org/ Alz/Tips – click on “Tips for choosing a residential care facility” under Housing Options.
Paying for care: The national average costs for memory care within an assisted living facility is over $6,000 per month, and over $8,500/month for nursing home care, but costs can vary widely depending on location and services.
Since Medicare does not cover long-term care, most residents pay for care from either personal savings, a long-term care insurance policy or through Medicaid (if available) once their savings are depleted. Or, if your dad is a veteran, he may be able to get funds through the VA’s Aid and Attendance benefit. To learn more, ask the facility director or contact the regional VA benefit office at 800–827–1000.
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.
The future of misdemeanor prosecutions in Washington state
By TJ Martinell The Center Square
In recent years, there has been a push among some advocates and policymakers to handle certain types of offenses different in favor of diversion and “restorative” justice that differs from the current system.
It’s a concept that might garner support among state lawmakers and lead to potential legislation, though some local prosecutors stress the need to balance it with reducing crime affecting their cities.
“Public safety is…the number one issue for people from the city of Seattle,” Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison told the House Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee at a Monday work session.
Davison was among several individuals to address the committee on how to handle misdemeanor cases, which constitute roughly 80% of all criminal cases, should be handled based on what they believed to be the root cause of the criminal behavior.
Washington Sentencing Guidelines Commission Chair J. Wesley Saint Clair, a former judge, told the committee that "I want to push the boundaries of ... what I think restorative practices are. Restorative justice can provide ... in transforming our judicial system into a true justice system, one that is humane, evidencebased and focused on healing.”
He added that “our current system is deeply entrenched in a retributive framework” that “not only fails our communities but perpetuates harm. We measure the effectiveness of almost every other governmental service by its outcomes and cost efficiency. Yet when it comes to the criminal legal system, we rely on outdated gutbased reactions and approaches. This has to change.”
However, Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, wasn’t convinced. “Could you give me one example of how somebody could have restorative justice and accountability? What I'm seeing is very little accountability in Washington State, because everybody wants to get to the restorative justice point before we figured it all out.”
Although Saint Clair clarified that “restorative justice doesn't mean that people don't go to jail,” Harvard Law Professor Alexandra Natapoff touted the results of her 2021 study, which examined Suffolk County misdemeanor prosecutions going back to 2004. The study concluded that defendants who were ultimately not prosecuted for misdemeanor cases were 53% less likely to face a criminal complaint in the next two years compared to those prosecuted.
The study noted that “these local average treatment effects are largest for defendants without prior criminal records, suggesting that averting criminal record acquisition is an important mechanism driving our findings.”
“Many people interpreted the results to mean we should decriminalize non-violent misdemeanor offenses,” Natapoff told the committee. “That is not how I interpret our results. Having your case dismissed during the arraignment hearing does help you avoid a criminal record and future punishment, but it doesn't mean you faced no consequences for your crime.”
Natapoff told the committee that “sometimes, the temptation is to underestimate misdemeanors as petty or minor, but they are, in fact, central to the identity and the integrity of our entire criminal system."
She added misdemeanors are “the way that most Americans will encounter our criminal system, typically,
almost by definition based on minor conduct for crimes of poverty and offenses related to substance abuse.”
Natapoff also emphasized the cost of prosecuting cases for both the justice system.
“It can be devastating for the individual defendant who may lose their liberty, their job, their car, their wealth, their money, their resources, their credit, their government benefits, their immigration status," she said. "These burdens in turn affect people's families and their communities.”
While favoring custodial and community behavioral treatment to help reduce misdemeanor recidivism, Davison noted to the committee that Washington state ranks number one in the nation for retail theft, saying if “we don't address misdemeanor property crime” then “it is shifting over into just the general society" and would lead to "the increase cost of goods and ... the loss of jobs and retail employers and our locations.”
Although not considered a violent crime and classified as a misdemeanor, Davison said that theft “it is driving up costs of goods, is driving away employers, and it is making workplace unsafe for those employees that work in retail. It is significant when we're talking about where is the shifting of costs from a monetary standpoint. It is to me one of the main reasons why we've had a large exodus of downtown retailers in the city of Seattle.”
Pierce County seeks community support for 2025 PIT Count
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Pierce County Human Services is recruiting volunteers and donations to support the 2025 PIT Count.
During the count, human service professionals and volunteers survey people experiencing homelessness. Pierce County uses the survey data to better understand why people become homeless, guide a strategic response in addressing the issue, plan programs and services and track trends over time.
Volunteers can help by attending events during the PIT Count or through surveying people experiencing homelessness from Jan.
30-31, 2025. Volunteers must be over 18 years old, have access to a smartphone and commit to attend a training.
Volunteers can apply online at https://piercetacoma.pointintime. info/ and sign up for two-or fourhour shifts. Eligible participants must attend one of the following inperson or virtual trainings: In-person trainings (locations to be determined):
■ Thursday, Jan. 9: 9-10:30 a.m.
■ Monday, Jan. 13: 12:30-2 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.
■ Thursday, Jan. 16: 2-3:30 p.m.
■ Saturday, Jan. 18: 10-11:30 a.m. or 2-3:30 p.m.
■ Thursday, Jan. 23: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL TRAININGS:
■ Wednesday, Jan. 8: 2-3:30 p.m.
■ Friday, Jan. 17: 12:30-2 p.m.
■ Tuesday, Jan. 21: 9-10:30 a.m.
■ Wednesday, Jan. 22: 5:30-7 p.m.
■ Thursday, Jan. 23: 5:30-7 p.m.
Those who are unable to volunteer can help by donating new items such as space blankets, hats, socks, gloves, hygiene kits and hand warmers to the PCHS office, located at 3602 Pacific Ave., Suite No. 200 in Tacoma. Donations must be dropped off during business hours by Monday, Jan. 27.
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raffles for students, offering prizes like new bikes, arts and crafts sets, and sports equipment — gifts donated by community members.
“We’ve also held special events for elementary and middle school-aged special education students,” Lay said. “During these personalized events, the kids get to make their pizza, do an art project, and visit one-on-one with local law enforcement. They even play arcade games at the restaurant and tour law enforcement vehicles.”
The club hosts Pizza Wednesday in the Park in the summer, a familyfriendly event featuring playground time, organized sports, and raffle prizes. The event also partners with a local ice cream truck, offering kids a free dessert.
In Spring 2024, the Eatonville Family Agency officially adopted the Pizza Wednesday Club as part of its youth programs. Despite this, the club continues to rely on local donations and volunteers to keep the program running while exploring additional funding sources, including grants.
Volunteers come from various community groups, including the Eatonville Police Department, Eatonville School District Superintendent Jay Brower, and local businesses like Myles Pizza Depot and Varsity Pizza. Youth volunteers, such as Dillan Mead and Anthony Peterson from Eatonville Elementary, assist with event tasks and build confidence through their involvement. Additionally, local organizations like the Lions Club and Washington State Patrol have contributed to the program, with the State Patrol even providing volunteers for a special event. Myles Pizza Depot and Varsity Pizza offer discounts and logistical support, making the program possible. The results of the Pizza
Wednesday Club have far exceeded expectations. Hundreds of youth attend the monthly events, and the community has embraced the program through regular donations and volunteer efforts. The excitement among students is palpable, with many talking about the event throughout the school day as they eagerly await the final bell.
The Pizza Wednesday Club has proven that even a simple idea — like sharing a slice of pizza — can have a lasting and meaningful impact on youth and strengthen bonds within a community. Lay hopes the program will inspire other communities to develop similar initiatives, demonstrating the power of community engagement and support.
a timeout with
Asliced
steaming bowl of nourishing soup is the perfect antidote to a hectic holiday season punctuated by social evenings and heavy meals. At this time of year, it's also a welcome and efficient way to use any leftover turkey that may be lurking in your refrigerator. If you manage to eat all the turkey (kudos to you), chicken works just as well. And if you don't have a chicken to roast, a store-bought roasted chicken will do in a pinch. This is a simple and restorative soup. Its ease of preparation belies its inherent comfort and depth of flavor. The broth is rich and hearty, yet the ingredients are clean and straightforward. Silky, umami-rich shiitake mushrooms impart an earthy, smoky flavor to a vegetable-studded broth swirling with nutty farro. Farro is a nutrient-dense ancient grain. It's available in various forms, which can affect flavor and cooking
time. Whole-grain farro imparts a notable earthy flavor and is the most nutritious because it hasn't been stripped of its bran. The trade-off is an exceedingly long cook time, best preceded by an overnight soak. Semi-pearled farro is partially stripped of its bran, and thus retains some of its nutrients, fiber and flavor, while it requires about 30 minutes to cook. Pearled farro is the least nutritious, since all the bran is removed, which diminishes its flavor and can lead to mushiness when the grain is cooked. For this soup, a semi-pearled farro is ideal. It provides flavor and heft with a satisfying chewiness to each slurpy bite.
Turkey Soup With Shiitakes and Farro
Active Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
■ 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
■ 1 large yellow onion, chopped
■ 2 medium carrots,
■ 1 medium celery stalk, sliced
■ 8 ounces small shiitake mushrooms, ends trimmed
■ 1/2 cup semi-pearled farro, rinsed
■ 6 cups turkey or chicken stock
■ 2 to 3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
■ 1 bay leaf
■ 2 cups shredded cooked turkey (or chicken) breast
■ 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
■ 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
■ 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
Heat the oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until slightly soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
Toss in the carrots, celery and mushrooms. Saute until the carrots brighten in color and the mushrooms begin to release their juices, 3 to 4 minutes more. Add the farro; stir to coat and lightly toast the grains, about 30 seconds. Add the stock, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Partially cover the pot and simmer the soup until the farro is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Add the turkey or chicken. If the soup is too thick, add additional stock to your desired consistency. Simmer the soup, partially covered over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste the broth and season with the salt and black pepper, adjusting to your taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve garnished with parsley.
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Skyway Towers, LLC recently constructed a 150-foot-tall monopole communications tower/structure with an overall height of 155 feet, including appurtenances. No anticipated lighting. The Site location is 2709 304th Street S, Roy, Pierce County, WA 98580, Lat: 46-58-54.4, Long: -12228-7.1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1303233.
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS - Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/ asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. Published in the Disaptch November 27, 2024 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In the Guardianship of: HARLEY COOPER Respondent/s (minors/ children) No. 24-4-02369-3 Summons Served By Publication Summons Served by Publication To: Denise Chapin and John Doe. 1. The Petitioners has started a case asking for guardianship of the above-named children under RCW 11.130.185. If the Minor Guardianship Petition is approved, the rights of the parents or legal custodians could be substantially restricted. 2. You must respond to this summons and petition by serving a copy of your written response on the person signing this summons, any other party, and by filing the original response with the clerk of the court. You may respond with either of the following forms: 1. GDN M 301 Objection to Minor Guardianship 2. GDN M 304 Parent’s Consent to Minor Guardianship Both forms are available at the Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts. wa.gov/forms, or Washington Law Help: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or the Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). File your response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County, 2nd Floor 930 Tacoma Ave. S. Tacoma, WA 98402. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: November 20, 2024. If you do not serve your written response by the deadline, exclusive
of the day of service, the court may enter an order of default against you and the court may, without further notice to you, enter an order and approve or provide for the relief requested in the petition. If the petition has not been filed, you may demand that the petitioner file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this summons. Within 14 days after you serve the demand, the petitioner must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on you of this summons and petition will be void. 3. If you wish to seek the advice of a lawyer in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. 4. This summons is issued pursuant to rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Important! Read the Notice of Hearing for information about your rights and how to respond. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: Kenneth S. Chapin III, Petitioner 11/12/24 Susan Chapin, Petitioner, 11/12/24 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): 25321 154th St. Ct. E. Buckley, WA 98321 (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. Published in the Dispatch November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2024 TS No WA07000089-24-1 TO No 240154355-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JAJUAN COUCH, AN UNMARRIED PERSON AND REGINA BROWN, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association dba HomeLoanServ Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 202210120418 Parcel Number: 6905002754 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 6, 2024, 09:00 AM, 2nd Floor Entry Plaza Outside the County Courthouse, Pierce County Superior Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98402, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will 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: Abbreviated Legal: EXHIBIT A REF.: WA07000089-24 THAT PORTION OF LOTS 31 THROUGH 34, BLOCK 17, PLEASANTVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 18, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 31; THENCE SOUTH 89°59’01” EAST 78.25 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°21’16” EAST 99.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°59’49” WEST 77.61 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 31; THENCE SOUTH 00°00’41” WEST 99.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. (ALSO KNOWN AS PARCEL A OF BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 251102, RECORDED FEBRUARY 03, 1998 UNDER RECORDING NO. 9802030113, IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON.) NOTE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE FOLLOWING MAY BE USED AS AN ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON THE DOCUMENTS TO BE RECORDED, PER AMENDED RCW 65.04. SAID ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION WITHIN THE BODY OF THE DOCUMENT. PTN LOTS 31-34, BLK 17, PLEASANTVILLE, VOL. 5, P. 18, PIERCE COUNTY” APN: 6905002754 More commonly known as 805 116TH ST S, TACOMA, WA 98444 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 11, 2022, executed by JAJUAN COUCH, AN UNMARRIED PERSON AND REGINA BROWN, AN UNMARRIED PERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for BANNER BANK, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded October 12, 2022 as Instrument No. 202210120418 and the beneficial interest was assigned to IDADO HOUSING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION and recorded March 26, 2024 as Instrument Number 202403260013 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pierce County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ), the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation se-
cured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. 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: DELINQUENT PAYMENT IN-
FORMATION From May 1, 2023 To July 25, 2024 Number of Payments 1 $50,836.23 Total $50,836.23 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION May 1, 2023 July 25, 2024 $1,559.52 $1,559.52
PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION
Note Dated: October 11, 2022 Note Amount:$441,289.00 Interest Paid To: April 1, 2023 Next Due Date: May 1, 2023
Current Beneficiary: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Contact Phone No: (800) 526-7145 Address: 565 W Myrtle St., Boise, ID 83702 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $438,735.90, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on December 6, 2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by November 25, 2024, (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 November 25, 2024 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 November 25, 2024 (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 entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS REGINA BROWN 805 116TH ST S, TACOMA, WA 98444 REGINA BROWN 1800 S 340TH ST, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980036834 REGINA BROWN 6727 RAINIER AVE S APT 112, SEATTLE, WA 98118
JAJUAN COUCH 805 116TH ST S, TACOMA, WA 98444 JAJUAN COUCH 1800 S 340TH ST, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003-6834 JAJUAN COUCH 6727
RAINIER AVE S APT 112, SEATTLE, WA 98118 by both first class and certified mail on May 30, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place May 30, 2024 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any 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 Trustees’ 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. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide
foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 6064819 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: July 26 , 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 98032-5744 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 104120, Pub Dates: 11/06/2024, 11/27/2024, EATONVILLE DISPATCH
CITY OF PUYALLUP PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CIP 25-004 ON-CALL SURVEY SERVICES FOR 2025-2026 SUBMITTTAL DUE DATE: December 18th, 2024
GENERAL SCOPE: The City of Puyallup is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for Consultants interested in providing On-Call Survey Services for various city projects and tasks. The selected Consultant(s) shall be responsible for the following: temporary construction staking, boundary survey, property or right-of-way delineation and/or staking, boundary line adjustments, topographic survey, legal descriptions, research or analysis of recorded documents, and other survey project related tasks. All services are to be performed or supervised by persons appropriately licensed or registered under state laws governing the practice of engineering and surveying. The City’s ideal candidate will be a consulting team with on-call surveying experience in Washington State. The selected Consultant(s) shall be available on an as-needed basis from February 2025 to December 2026. ***Please note, the City may enter into only one on-call contract per firm per year. Selected Consultant(s) will be ineligible for any other on-call contracts through the City for the duration of this contract, but will be eligible for project specific contracts***
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RE-
QUIRED: It is the intent of the City of Puyallup that the selected Consultant(s) will have experience in accomplishing similar work for municipal clients. There is no limit to the number of projects which may be assigned to the selected Consultant(s). Annual on-call aggregate contract expenditures, including amendments, will be capped at $50,000 per year per firm for the life of the contract. The total value of all work performed under each firm’s contract will not exceed $100,000 for the life of the contract. The selected Consultant(s) will negotiate rates and markups with the City as a part of Professional Services Contract execution. The selected Consultant(s) will be required to annually update price information, qualifications, prevailing wages (if any). As a part of the annual update, the City will require that the Consultant(s) confirm that they are not debarred from performing work and that they are up to date in quarterly workers compensation premiums according to the Washington Department of Labor and Industries.
SOQ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Consultants must submit one (1) electronic copy (PDF) of their Statements of Qualifications in an email titled “Consultant Name - On-Call Survey Services 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” single-sided pages, including cover letter and resumes, with font size no smaller than 10-point Times New Roman. The SOQ’s will be reviewed by a selection committee. The committee may select up to three Survey Consultants to be included on an on-call roster. A master contract will be signed with each Consultant selected, and task orders will be issued under these master contracts on an as needed basis. The selection committee will use the following criteria for Consultant selection:
1. Consultant’s experience in performing on-call surveying services for local government similar in size to Puyallup. (15 points)
2. Include the number of Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) on staff that are licensed in the State of Washington. (5 points)
3. List a minimum of three (3) previous (the last five years) or current on-call contracts, including the project team members, their assignments, and year(s) of the on-call contract. The proposal document should list work experience specific to the Consultant’s staff members who would work for the City under this contract. (15 points)
4. Strength of references for the three previous on-call contracts listed. Each reference includes the owner, contact person’s name, title, address, and telephone number. (5 points)
5. Demonstrated ability to perform work in a timely manner, meeting project goals, project schedules and deadlines. (10 points)
6. Demonstrated ability to meet budget expectations by staying at or below agreed upon scope and fee. (10 points)
7. Basic knowledge, past experiences and familiarity of the City. (10 points)
8. Location of office and travel time to Puyallup. (10 points)
9. Identification of proposed team members for the City’s contract with organizational chart and qualifications of the project manager and all key personnel proposed for this on-call contract. Identify similar projects or on-call contracts on which the proposed team members have jointly worked and discuss their availability to work with the City. (15 points)
10. Ability to follow required RFQ submittal requirements, effective use of limited space, professional presentation, grammar, spelling, and is easy to follow and read. (5 points)
Failure to address Items 1 through 10 (100 possible points) in detail will be sufficient reason to eliminate a submittal from consideration.
Oral interviews may be added to the evaluation if deemed necessary by the City. Consultants must submit an electronic copy (PDF) of their Statements of Qualifications via email clearly titled, “Consultant Name - On-Call Survey Services SOQ.” (Hard copy submission of Statement of Qualifications submitted to the Engineering Department at City of Puyallup, City Hall will not be accepted.) The Statement of Qualifications must be submitted to the City of Puyallup no later than 2:00 PM on December 18th, 2024 to be considered. Submittals received after this date and time will automatically be rejected and will not receive further consideration by the City.
To be considered, please submit qualifications to Kelton Parker using the following email: kparker@puyallupwa.gov
The email subject line shall be titled the following, “Consultant Name - On-Call Survey Services SOQ.”
For specific questions, please contact Kelton Parker at (253) 435-3649 or by email at kparker@puyallupwa.gov. 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 (253) 435-3641.
Title VI Statement
The City, 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 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 a proposal 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. For more information on Title VI, contact Michelle Gehring at mgehring@puyallupwa. gov or at (253) 841-5579. Therefore, all prospective consultants and vendors are advised that federally funded projects will be held to Federal EEO requirements, Title I and Title V of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch(TW) and the Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) November 27, 2024 and December 4, 2024
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, PAYETTE COUNTY; MIGUEL HERRERA, Petitioner vs. TRAVIS DEAN, Respondent CASE No. CV38-23-0624 SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: TRAVIS DEAN. You have been sued by MIGUEAL HERRERA in the District Court in and for Payette County, Idaho, Case No. CV3823-0624. The nature of the suit is a Civil Complaint. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 1130 3rd Ave Payette, Idaho 83661, (208) 6426000 and served a copy of your response on the Petitioners’ attorney Quentin W. Lackey, of Lackey Law Group, 921 7th St. S. Nampa, Idaho 83651, (208) 4663753. A copy of the Summons and Civil Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Petitioners. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED 08/01/2023. PAYETTE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, By Marla McCall Deputy Clerk. Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch November 13, 20, 27 & December 4, 2024
