Dispatch News 3-27-2024

Cruiser soccer soars with 3-game winning streak

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville Cruisers boys soccer team embarked on an impressive journey last week, igniting their season with a remarkable three-game win streak.

Their quest for victory began on March 18, as they clashed with the Forks Spartans. The match started with a burst of energy as Ignacio Sanz swiftly notched an early goal just a minute into the game. However, the Spartans quickly equalized just four minutes later, signaling the onset of a fiercely contested battle. Despite numerous scoring opportunities, including four scoring chances in the second half, regulation time concluded with the score deadlocked at 1-1.

Overtime proved equally intense, with neither side able to break the deadlock. It was in the ensuing penalty shootout that the Cruisers truly shone, with goalkeeper Nate Goode showcasing nerves of steel and Sanz, Bennet Cole, Trent Cressman, and Nick Holder all displaying clinical precision scoring on their kicks to secure a hardfought victory.

March 20 saw the Cruisers continue their ascent as they faced off against Hoquiam. Led by the defensive trio of Trent Cressman, Nick Holder and Victor Pena, along with the commanding presence of keeper

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Smith's home run ignites Lady Cruisers

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville Lady Cruisers fastpitch team experienced a whirlwind week on the diamond.

The week kicked off with a doubleheader showdown against the Morton-White Pass Timberwolves on March 19. The Lady Cruisers secured victory in both games, each ending in a mercy-rule shortened three innings.

In game 1, Eatonville delivered a resounding 23-1 win over the Timberwolves. Sara Smith emerged as a standout performer, going 3-for-4 at the plate with a double, home run, and an impressive seven runs batted in. Smith's contributions extended beyond offense, as she also dazzled

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Courtesy Jen Smith Eatonville's Sara Smith poses with her home run ball following the Cruisers

Courtesy Heather Quirie

The Eatonville Cruisers celebrate the shootout win over the Forks Spartans, notching their first win of the season.

Savvy Senior: Who should be screened for lung cancer?

Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how it’s covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if I need to be tested.

Just Turned 65

Dear Just Turned,

Even if you haven’t touched a cigarette in decades, you could still be due for an annual lung cancer screening, based on new recommendations from the American Cancer Society (ACS).

The new guidelines state that adults ages 50 to 80 who currently smoke or used to smoke the equivalent of one pack a day for 20 years should get an annual low-dose computed tomography scan (also called a CT scan), no matter how long ago you quit.

ACS guidelines previously said that those who quit 15 or more

years ago were in the clear. But new studies have shown that expanding screening eligibility saves lives, even among people who quit smoking years earlier.

EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 234,580 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2024, and about 125,070 Americans will die from the disease.

While lung cancer can occur in anyone at any age, cigarette smoking is the top risk factor and is linked to about 80 to 90 percent of lung cancer deaths, and most people diagnosed with the disease are age 65 or older.

What makes lung cancer especially tricky is that it’s often symptomless

until it’s at an advanced stage, when it’s harder to treat. Early detection can lead to a 20 to 25 percent improvement in survival rates, resulting in fewer deaths from lung cancer.

But a 2022 report from the American Lung Association found that only 5.8 percent of people eligible for lung cancer screening in the U.S. get screened, and the screening rate is as low as 1 percent in some states.

SCREENING & COVERAGE

If you fall into the population eligible for a lung cancer screening, start by speaking with your doctor, even if it’s been a long time since you smoked.

Medicare Part B will cover lung cancer screenings with a low-dose CT scan once a year for people ages 50 to 77 who are current smokers or

quit in the last 15 years and have a 20-pack-year history. Patients must have an order from their doctor or health care provider and should not have symptoms of lung cancer.

A low-dose CT scan is a noninvasive test where you lie down and hold your breath while being moved through a doughnut-shaped X-ray machine. The scan takes several X-ray images of the lungs and can help to identify possible abnormalities in the lung tissue.

There are some potential risks with this screening, including the possibility of false positives, which can lead to more scans or invasive procedures. According to the American Lung Association about 12 to 14 percent of lung cancer screening scans will have a false positive, which is about the same rate as with mammograms.

COLD STATIONS:

SPRING FRUIT PLATTER

Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Pineapple, Strawberries, Blueberries

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Baby Spinach, Sliced Strawberries, Orange Segments, Diced Avocado, Sliced Cucumber, Shaved Red Onions, Feta Cheese Crumbles, Pecans, Sunflower Seed, and Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

WASHINGTON WALDORF SALAD

Apples, Grapes, Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Walnuts, Celery and Diced Grilled Chicken Breast with a Creamy Apple Cider Dressing

EASTER DEVILED EGGS

Smooth Blend of Whipped Egg Yolk, Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Dusted with Smoked Paprika, and Chive

SWEET BREADS & TREATS

Lemon Pound Cake, Coffee Cake, Assorted Muffins, Cookies and Danish Pastries

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN OPTIONS:

TOFU SCRAMBLE (Vegan Option Available)

VEGAN BACON

STEAMED RICE

PLAIN PASTA & MARINARA SAUCE

VegetarianVegan

*Consuming

CARVING STATIONS:

HAND CARVED BARON OF BEEF *

Slow Roasted Herb Crusted Bone-In Beef

HOT STATIONS:

CHEF’S QUICHE LORAINE

Savory Egg Custard, Gruyere Cheese, Smoky Bacon, Baked in a Pastry Shell

SPINACH QUICHE

Savory Egg Custard, Spinach, Red Onion, Goat Cheese Crumbles, Baked in a Pastry Shell

EGGS BENEDICT*

Poached Egg, Ham, Toasted English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce

SCRAMBLED EGGS

SAUSAGE & BACON

BEECHER’S MAC N’ CHEESE

MASHED POTATOES

BEEF PAN GRAVY

SAUTÉED HARICOT VERTS

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.

‘Field and Fins’ April 27

The Upper Nisqually communities of Ashford and Mineral present, "Fields and Fins," scheduled for April 27.

This family friendly event will celebrate the opening day at Mineral Lake alongside an array of farm-based activities throughout the valley. From pony rides and live music at EZ Times Ranch, to a farmers market at Frey Family Farm, the event promises fun and adventure for all ages. Visitors can also enjoy a petting zoo at Elbe Market and Country Store and live wood carving demonstrations at Old Calico Wood Shop.

Anglers can look forward to the fishing derby at Mineral Lake, with food trucks and vendors adding to the festive atmosphere. A beer garden and live music ensure there's never a dull moment. Participants can collect stamps in their "Fields and Fins Passport" to earn a treat at Basecamp Bar and Grill.

"Fields and Fins" celebrates community, nature, and rural life, offering something for everyone, whether it's fishing, farm adventures, or enjoying live entertainment.

Additional information is at www. mt-rainer.com.

ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS MEETINGS OFFERED

Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the corner of Carter and Rainier.

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

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

Reverend Dominic Chikankheni 253-875-6630 ext. 127

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

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

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

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The Friends of the Eatonville Library operates as a fundraising group to assist the Eatonville community. Primarily, it does so by accepting books and other donations and conducting book sales during the year. All of the funds are used to supplement the various library programs that enrich the local community.

To learn more about the group, contact Mike Eaton at 253-310–7709 or reach him in person at the library any Friday. There is no obligation. Application forms to join the organization are available at the library.

Also, The Friends of the Eatonville Library Group is currently operating with only two members — in contrast to 10-13 members in the pre-Covid era. The group seeks members and volunteers. Contact Mike Eaton.

Butterfly your meat for ease and flavor

By Lynda Balslev

This simple yet elegant lamb recipe is a wonderful way to ease into spring. The lamb is butterflied, a method that prepares meat for easy roasting or grilling. Butterflying involves making small cuts in the flesh of the meat and opening it up, a bit like a book, into a wider, flatter piece of meat. Since it will be slightly irregular in thickness, it ensures a cut of meat for everyone's taste, whether rare or more well-cooked, while it also reduces the overall cooking time. Not only that, but once spread out, there is a greater surface area exposed to the heat or fire, guaranteeing brown and crispy cooking. And who doesn't like the crispy bits?

Begin marinating the meat the night before to tenderize and drive in flavor. This will also lighten your workload before the meal. Serve with any collected juices and, if you like, a sauce on the side, such as the minty yogurt sauce below.

This recipe specifies oven roasting. If you prefer to grill, then sear the lamb over direct medium heat, fat side down first, then flip. Once evenly browned on both sides, continue to grill the meat, fat side up, over

indirect heat until it reaches your desired temperature.

BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB WITH YOGURT MINT SAUCE

Active time: 15 minutes

Total time: about 1 hour, plus marinating time

Yield: Serves 6

Lamb:

▶ 1 boneless leg of lamb, about 3 1/2 pounds, butterflied, trimmed of excess fat

▶ 2 teaspoons kosher salt

▶ 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

▶ 4 garlic cloves, minced or pushed through a press

▶ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

▶ 1 tablespoon olive oil

▶ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

▶ 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

▶ 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Yogurt Sauce:

▶ 1 1/2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt

▶ 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

▶ 2 garlic cloves, minced or pushed through a press

▶ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

▶ 1/2 teaspoon finely grated

lemon zest

▶ 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

▶ 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

▶ Dash of hot sauce, such as Sriracha, or more to taste

Evenly season the lamb with the salt and black pepper. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Smear the mixture all over the lamb and in any folds or crevices. Cover the meat with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or preferably overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting.

Heat the oven to 425 degrees.

Place the lamb in a roasting pan. Roast in the oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat reaches 125 to 130 degrees for medium-rare, about 40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the lamb (the internal temperature will increase slightly while resting). Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.

While the lamb is roasting, combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Carve the lamb in thick slices. Serve with the yogurt sauce.

Lynda Balslev is an award-

Seattle to spend $3.5M expanding citywide preschool program

By Spencer Pauley The Center Square

Seattle will spend $3.5 million to expand its Seattle Preschool Program, which focuses on advancing educational equity and reducing race-based opportunity gaps in kindergarten readiness.

With the $3.5 million, the city will build 16 new preschool classrooms, nine of which are in brand new Seattle Preschool Program locations. Five of the classrooms will be at existing locations, and two classrooms are graduating from a Seattle Preschool Program Pathway classroom to full implementation models, according to a press release.

The funds stem from the seven-year Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy. Seattle property owners would pay a rate of $0.37 per $1,000 of assessed value in property taxes, according to the city. A homeowner in Seattle with the median home value of $847,419 would pay approximately $314 a year.

“Providing affordable and highquality education programs for our city’s kids ensures they are set up for success as they embark on their academic journey,” Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in a news release. “By continuing to invest in more Seattle Preschool Program classrooms with inclusive curriculum and dedicated educators, we will reach even more families next school year.” The Seattle Preschool Program plans to have 27 partner organizations in 2024-2025. Through these organizations, there will be 97 preschool sites and 151 classrooms that can serve nearly 2,500 children citywide. That is approximately 7% of the Seattle population under the age of 5, according to data from Neilsberg Research.

When the program first launched in 2015, it served 283 children in 15 classrooms. The program has expanded every year since then.

The Seattle Preschool Program model funds preschool tuition for families on a sliding scale based on household income. It also accommodates children with behavioral or developmental needs.

According to the city, nearly 70% of families that are part of the program pay no tuition.

Courtesy Lynda Balslev

Tips for containers that last

Do you, like me have some windowboxes that need refreshing?

With the rising cost of plants, it can be pricey and time-consuming to replant main containers every few months. First you find and purchase new plants –which, for me is fun, but it may not be for everyone. This also includes picking a color scheme, but more on that later. Then it’s time to remove any sad, withered former plants to the compost, and topdress with either new potting mix or compost to give the old soil a little boost of nutrients. That plus the cleanup could take several hours every few months.

Most people think of annuals for long-lasting container color – and it’s true, they will keep their flowers longer than other plants. However, they also need to be replaced when the weather stops suiting them.

So what’s the answer? Read on.

I had the pleasure of working for several years with a container master, Ravenna Gardens designer Barbara Libner and gleaned a fraction of her techniques, if not her artistry. To learn much more, check out her online course in container design with Fine Gardening magazine (finegardening. com).

One thing Libner does to create four-season interest with less hard work is focus on perennials and evergreen foliage over short-lived annuals. She will often start with a centerpiece or backdrop that is an evergreen or persistent plant with winter interest. Depending on the size and location of the design, some examples might be a small upright Euonymous, a dwarf conifer, a Japanese maple, a lavender, rosemary, or evergreen sedge (Carex).

Supporting cast members can include other perennials that keep their leaves all winter, like Heuchera (coral bells), sedges, creeping sedums, or a prostrate rosemary. Seek out ones with beautiful or unusual foliage, which lasts much

longer than flowers.

For eye-popping design look for elements that match and contrast. Pick a narrow color palette, ideally two colors and stick with it. Use leaf veins and stems as well as flowers to create color echoes, like a calibrachoa with gold foliage and a lemon eye can be paired with a chartreuse carex. Add spice with some strong contrasts too – if your palette is reds, add sultry burgundy or black foliage to create depth.

Try to contrast shape of blooms, plant habit, and foliage. A white ranunculus looks a bit too much like a geranium to be neighbors – they’re both globes. But spiky grape hyacinth looks great with ranunculus.

Yes, you can still do the popular “thriller-spillerfiller” formula – which translates to a vertical or splashy accent, a trailing plant on the edge, and filler for the middle ground.

Cram the plants much tighter together than you’re used to doing in flower beds. They won’t mind. Once you’ve got your palette of nicely contrasting longlasting foliage, you can add the sparkle – one or two annuals in your chosen palette. In early spring (and fall), the first available will be pansies and violas, followed by geraniums, petunias and calibrachoas, then snapdragons and a host of specialty annuals in early summer. These are mainly plants thriving in full or partial sun — 4- 6 hours of direct sun.

If you’ve got a shady container, your best bets for annuals are pansies and violas, then begonias and/ or fuschias. For the coolest

foliage, look to perennial hostas and heucheras, or annual caladium and coleus. You can find nearly every color in the rainbow among these – and the color lasts for months. In winter, consider annual ornamental kale in a trippy purple or warm white.

Most fuchsias for sale are annuals for hanging baskets, but did you know there are perennial and nearly perennial fuschias? The true perennials tend to be large shrubs, but a favorite upright fuchsia for containers in partial shade is Fuchsia ‘Gartenmeister Bonstedt’ which has amazing dark gray-green foliage with bronzy veins and coral flowers. This one can bloom for months, and with protection (indoors or possibly wrapped), has a chance of making it through the winter in Seattle.

One container winner that has amazed me is a

tiny native Gilia capitata, growing in a windowbox style planter near my front door. It doesn’t get more than 5” tall even in bloom, but its basal rosette stays evergreen through the winter. It creates little buttons perhaps a ¼” wide in the richest blue-purple starting in March. I should probably fill the whole box with them – or perhaps with a line of gold carex in the back, for the contrast.

If you enjoy starting plants from seed and don’t mind some gaps in your containers occasionally, you could use half-hardy annuals to provide some flower power. With deadheading, calendula flower a long time in spring, often repeating the performance when weather cools down again in September. Another choice are fast-growing annuals like alyssum, which makes a frothy, fragrant edging or skirt for other plants. I am

winter-sowing some now in recycled containers outdoors for that very purpose.

I like to add slow-release organic fertilizer at planting, and if they need some help mid-season, supplement with liquid organic fertilizer whose nutrients are available to the plants instantly. Containers need much more water than their in-ground counterparts, and if you are growing perennials and mini-shrubs as we just discussed, they’ll need regular watering for at least two years to become established. In hot summer weather that can mean daily. Mulching or growing groundcovers can help preserve moisture in your pots.

There are as many strategies for containers as color preferences, but these will get you started to a fussfree relationship with your windowboxes and entry containers.

Courtesy Erica Grivas Ravenna Gardens container shows contrast in foliage and flower, with a narrow palette of green, silver and white. The tall euphorbia, lemon cypress and ajuga are reliably perennial in Seattle. The zinnia, flowering euphorbia corollata and possibly the Senecio 'Angel Wings' would need replacing in winter.

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AL West Preview: Rangers looking for repeat; Mariners will depend on rotation

By The Associated Press

Capsule previews for the Seattle Mariners and the rest of the American League West:

SEATTLE MARINERS

2023: 88-74, third place.

Manager: Scott Servais (ninth season).

Opening Day: March 28 vs. Boston.

He's Here: 2B Jorge Polanco, 3B Luis Urías, OF/1B Luke Raley, DH Mitch Garver, RF Mitch Haniger, C Seby Zavala, RHP Gregory Santos, RHP Austin Voth, RHP Ryne Stanek.

He's Outta Here: INF Jose Caballero, 3B Eugenio Suárez, LF Jarred Kelenic, RF Teoscar Hernán-dez, RHP Chris Flexen, LHP Marco Gonzales, RHP Justin Topa.

Top Hitters: CF Julio Rodríguez (.275, 32 HRs, 103 RBIs, .818 OPS), SS J.P. Crawford (.266, 19, 65, .818 OPS), DH Mitch Garver (.270, 19, 50, .870 OPS in 87 games with Rangers), 2B Jorge Polanco (.255, 14, 48 with Twins), C Cal Raleigh (.232, 30, 75).

Projected Rotation: RH

Luis Castillo (14-9, 3.34 ERA, 219 Ks in 197 innings), RH George Kirby (13-10, 3.35, 172 Ks, 19 walks), RH Logan Gilbert (13-7, 3.73), RH Bryce Miller (8-7, 4.32 in 25 starts), RH Bryan Woo (4-5, 4.21 in 18 starts).

Outlook: Hamstrung by ownership not wanting to spend in free agency for a variety of reasons, Seattle's front office had to get creative in an attempt to improve a team that finished two games out of a playoff berth. The Mariners may be marginally better than a year ago, but that might not be enough to topple Texas and Houston in the AL West.

Rodríguez seems determined not to let last year's playoff miss happen again. He'd be helped if Garver and Haniger can avoid injuries and if Ty France can rediscover his swing after a miserable 2023. Seattle has one of the best rotations in baseball — led by Castillo, Kirby and Gilbert — so a ton of runs on offense might not be needed.

But the Mariners must cut down on strikeouts and be better situationally. The bullpen could be a concern with several key arms slowed during spring training, but the Mariners have shown an ability in recent years to find hard throwers to fill key spots in relief.

HOUSTON ASTROS

2023: 90-72, first place, lost to Texas in AL Championship Series.

Manager: Joe Espada (first season).

Opening Day: March 28 vs. New York Yankees.

He's Here: LHP Josh Hader, RHP Dylan Coleman, RHP Oliver Ortega, C Victor Caratini.

He's Outta Here:

Manager Dusty Baker, LF Michael Brantley, C Martín Maldonado, RHP Héctor Neris, RHP Ryne Stanek, RHP Phil Maton.

Top Hitters: DH/LF

Yordan Alvarez (.293, 31 HRs, 97 RBIs, .990 OPS), 2B Jose Altuve (.311, 28, 57), RF Kyle Tucker (.284, 29, AL-leading 112, 30 SBs, .886 OPS), 3B Alex Bregman (.262, 25, 98), 1B José Abreu (.234, 18, 90).

Projected Rotation: RH

Justin Verlander (13-8, 3.22 ERA, 144 Ks for Mets and Astros), LH Fram-ber Valdez (12-11, 3.45, 200 Ks, 2 CGs, including no-hitter), RH Cristian Javier (10-5, 4.56), RH José Urquidy (3-3, 5.29), RH J.P. France (11-6, 3.83) or RH Hunter Brown (11-13, 5.09).

Outlook: After coming within one win of reaching their third straight World Series last season, the Astros are again one of the top contenders to reach the Fall Classic in 2024. They've got the 41-year-old Verlander back after he returned in a trade with the Mets last July.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner will start the season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, but the Astros expect it to be a short stint before he's back to lead a rotation that also features Val-dez and Javier.

The lineup remains largely intact from last season, with Alvarez leading the group and Tucker, Altuve, Bregman

and Abreu also providing power. Gone is Brantley, the vet-eran left fielder who was limited to 15 games because of injury in 2023 before retiring this off-season. Chas McCormick can play left when Alvarez is the DH, with Jake Meyers in center. With Maldonado gone to the White Sox, Yanier Diaz should add punch to the offense by taking over as Houston's everyday catcher after a stellar rookie season.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

2023: 73-89, fourth place. Manager: Ron Washington (first season).

Opening Day: March 28 at Baltimore.

He's Here: RHP Robert Stevenson, LHP Matt Moore, RHP Luis García, 1B Miguel Sanó, OF Aaron Hicks.

He's Outta Here: Manager Phil Nevin, DH/RHP Shohei Ohtani, 1B Mike Moustakas, INF Gio Urshela, OF Randal Grichuk, INF Eduardo Escobar, 1B C.J. Cron, LHP Aaron Loup, C Max Stassi, SS David Fletcher.

Top Hitters: CF Mike Trout (.263, 18 HRs, 44 RBIs in 82 games), 3B Anthony Rendon (.236, 2, 22 in 43 games), 2B Brandon Drury (.262, 26, 83), OF Taylor Ward (.253, 14, 47).

Projected Rotation: LH Tyler Anderson (6-6, 5.43 ERA), LH Patrick Sandoval (7-13, 4.11), LH Reid Detmers (4-10, 4.48), RH Griffin Canning (7-8, 4.32), RH Chase Silseth (4-1, 3.96).

Outlook: After losing Ohtani to a $700 million deal from the Dodgers, the Halos feel like they're starting over yet again. Their streaks of eight straight losing seasons and nine consecutive nonplayoff seasons are the majors' longest, and now they'll be without the best hitter and best pitcher on their 73-win team in 2023. Los Angeles didn't make any major additions, only re-stocking its bullpen and taking low-cost flyers on Sanó and Hicks. At least Trout and Rendon are healthy for now after injuries sidelined either or both sluggers for more than 60% of the Angels' games over

the past three seasons. The 71-year-old Washington should bring defensive exper-tise, charisma and a winning mentality to a team that needs all of it. And not everything is bleak: For the first time in many years, the Angels have a crop of young talent breaking through in the majors, led by shortstop Zach Neto, catcher Logan O'Hoppe, first baseman Nolan Schanuel and outfielder Mickey Moniak.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS

2023: 50-112, fifth place.

Manager: Mark Kotsay (third season).

Opening Day: March 28 vs. Cleveland.

He's Here: LHP Alex Wood, LHP Scott Alexander, RHP Ross Stripling, RHP Trevor Gott.

He's Outta Here: INF/OF Tony Kemp, RHP Trevor May, RHP Drew Rucinski.

Top Hitters: DH Brent Rooker (.246, 30 HRs, 69 RBIs, .817 OPS), 1B Ryan Noda (.229, 16, 54, .770 OPS), 2B Zack Gelof (.267, 14, 32, .840 OPS), C Shea Langeliers (.205, 22, 63), RF Seth Brown (.222, 14, 52).

Projected Rotation: RH Paul Blackburn (4-7, 4.43 ERA), LH JP Sears (5-14, 4.54), LH Alex Wood (5-5, 4.33 for Giants), RH Ross Stripling (0-5, 5.36 for Giants), RH Joe Boyle (2-0, 1.69 in 3 starts).

Outlook: The A's enter another season in limbo with little hope of competing after losing a league-high 112 games last season. The franchise has approval to move to Las Vegas in 2028 and is entering the final year of a stadium lease in Oakland, leading to uncertainty about where the team will play in the near future. The club added some pitching depth this offseason but appears to be a long way from building a winner. The A's lost at least 100 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1964-65 and are in danger of doing it three years in a row for the first time since 1919-21.

TEXAS RANGERS

2023: 90-72, second place,

World Series champions. Manager: Bruce Bochy (second season).

Opening Day: March 28 vs. Chicago Cubs.

He's Here: RHP David Robertson, RHP Tyler Mahle, RHP Kirby Yates, C Andrew Knizner, INF Matt Duffy, 1B/OF Jared Walsh.

He's Outta Here: LHP Jordan Montgomery, C/DH Mitch Garver, LHP Aroldis Chapman, LHP Mar-tín Pérez, LHP Will Smith, OF Robbie Grossman.

Top Hitters: SS Corey Seager (.327, 33 HRs, 96 RBIs), RF Adolis García (.245, 39, 107, 175 Ks), 2B Marcus Semien (.276, 29, 100), C Jonah Heim (.258, 18, 95), 1B Nathaniel Lowe (.262, 17, 82, 93 BBs).

Projected Rotation: RH Nathan Eovaldi (12-5, 3.63 ERA), RH Dane Dunning (12-7, 3.70), LH An-drew Heaney (10-6, 4.15), RH Jon Gray (9-8, 4.12), LH Cody Bradford (4-3, 5.30).

Outlook: Coming off the franchise's first World Series title, Texas didn't re-sign deadline-acquisition Montgomery and will open the season with Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer on the injured list. Those right-handers, both with multiple Cy Young Awards, could be the midseason additions this year. If the rest of the starters can stay healthy, the Rangers still have a solid ro-tation led by Eovaldi, an All-Star last year in his Texas debut. Veteran relievers Robertson and Yates bolster the bullpen after Leclerc and Sborz were impressive through the playoffs. The Rangers return the bulk of a lineup that hit 233 homers and scored an AL-high 5.4 runs per game last year. But World Series MVP Seager (sports hernia), Gold Glove-winning Lowe (oblique strain) and third baseman Josh Jung (calf) missed significant time in the spring. ALCS MVP García avoided salary arbitration with a two-year deal. The Rangers could have two le-gitimate Rookie of the Year candidates in their outfield: Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford.

Sneaky ways to get more veggies

There’s a new diet introduced every three minutes. I made that number up, but watching the news and social media it seems that way. There have been swings in protein, carbs and fats, but vegetables are usually a constant.

After writing several books on the food and diet industry, writer Michael Pollan summed up his simple recommendation for healthy eating in “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manifesto”: “Eat foods, mostly plants, not too much.” Meaning unprocessed foods, mainly plants.

A new study in the journal Science says that city-dwelling humans are losing their ability to digest vegetables, contributing to a decline in metabolic and gut health. The scientists measured levels of bacteria needed to break down cellulose, which were only discovered in 2013. They found the highest levels in nonhuman primates, followed in order by Paleolithic humans, current hunter-gatherers, rural societies, and the lowest in urban industrialized ones. The evidence showed Paleolithic humans and modern non-human primates share comparable levels of the bacteria at 30-40 percent. Hunter-gatherers like the Hazda of Northern Tanzania and people living in rural areas who eat higher fiber diets showed a 20 percent frequency of the bacteria, while industrialized countries measured at under 5 percent.

People have long questioned how humans digested cellulose without a specific system to do so. This study indicates the body employs bacteria some borrowed from ruminants over time to help break down that fiber.

The abstract concludes, “Collectively, these species are abundant and widespread among ancient humans, hunter-gatherers, and rural populations but are rare in populations from industrialized societies thus indicating potential disappearance in response to the urban lifestyle.

Diversity in your diet breeds diversity in your gut bacteria – this was not an issue for ancient humans because of the way they lived.

For centuries, before supermarkets, humans foraged and ate seasonally based on the plants

available at any time of year. They had berries in summer, nuts and tubers in winter. Think back to the vegetables you buy each week, and I think you’ll see they are remarkably similar from month to month. On the plus side, commerce gives us greater availability of popular plants yearround, but after being trucked or flown across the world, they are likely not as nutritious as locally grown versions. With the explosion of artisanal food, some markets offer unique choices, like dandelion greens or nasturtium blossoms, but they are still the exception.

Nutritionist Dr. Megan Rossi, author of “How to Eat More Plants and Love Your Gut,” recommends eating 30 unique plants a week to increase the diversity in your gut microbiome. She suggests focusing on six super groups: whole grains (such as quinoa or fresh sourdough bread), nuts/seeds, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and spices.

I’ve tried counting for a few days, and spices really helped put me over the top (of course the dosage in a shake of “Everything Bagel” spice is miniscule. Here are some other strategies that might help you.

START WITH THE THREE S’S

Nutritionists and parents love the three S’s: soups, salads, smoothies, which easily absorb a multitude of plants. When my kids were young, they would run from the table at the sight of a visible mushroom atop a pizza, but diced in a lasagna or a stew? No problem.

I shoot for having a green smoothie at least twice a week, especially when traveling, when foraging for unprocessed food at hotels and airports or on the road is more difficult. My smoothie cheat is using a green juice powder. Mine is Green Juice by Organifi, and many recommend Athletic Greens’ AG-1. It’s flavored with mint, monk fruit, lemon and coconut water, which help counter the earth/grass/ sea notes of ashwagandha, moringa, spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, red beet, matcha green tea, and turmeric. I can drink it solo with water or

coconut milk, but I prefer to add banana, vanilla, and cinnamon (three more plants!).

You can also incorporate a lot of vegetables in homemade broth. Simmer leftover onions, carrots, and greens with spices in water and make a vegetable or bone broth with chicken. Blend and freeze in an ice cube tray for an easily incorporated flavor-fest for future meals.

To these three I would add a fourth “S” – stirfries. Bitter and spicy greens like chard, kale, and mustard greens that might be a bit much raw become intriguing when gently cooked in soy, ginger, and garlic (more plants).

Pesto is another great equalizer of vegetables. Blend up almost anything with some oil and salt and serve up on pasta or with some bread or crackers, and yum. You don’t have to wait for your basil harvest – you can make pesto with beets, arugula, and stinging nettles.

THINK OUTSIDE THE (BIG) BOX WHILE SHOPPING

To expand your horizons, find new ingredients to play with. Asian supermarkets offer a world of spicy mustard greens, roots, and brassicas to try. Bok choy and Chinese broccoli are two of my favorites. Farmers’ markets – which we are lucky enough to have year-round – will have a true seasonal rotation of locally grown food. Have you ever cooked fiddleheads?

Another region to explore is safely foraging the “weeds” in your yard, like nutrient-packed dandelions. Of course, only do so if you can identify the plants 100% and you know they haven’t been impacted by chemical herbicides or toxins.

Trying new foods will broaden your palate, enrich your daily experience, and feed your metabolism and immune system.

What will you try this week?

SOURCE

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/ human-gut-bacteria-that-can-digest-plantmatter-probably-came-from-cows/?fbclid= IwAR03mw78teEkCxhegxilhsb9MMcWJl_ zB9YsEw6PhS83DgJX0ZHjz9HJCms

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https://fortune.com/well/2023/03/20/improvegut-health-diversity-diet-eat-30-plants-a-week/

Ahead of spring, gas prices on the rise in Washington state

By Carleen Johnson The Center Square

Washington state drivers may have noticed an increase in the price at the pump recently.

On Monday, the average cost for a gallon of gas in the Evergreen State increased to nearly $4.31 per gallon — up 40 cents compared to a month ago, according to AAA.

The national average is $3.46 a gallon.

There are several factors at play when it comes to rising

gas prices in Washington, including the fact that Tuesday marks the official start of spring. Historically, March and April bring higher gas prices as demand rises due to milder temperatures that bring about more road trips this time of year, a precursor to the summer driving season. Increasing geopolitical instability in Eastern Europe, a persistent global supply crunch, and workforce constraints also impact gas prices, per the American Petroleum Institute.

U.S. refineries have also been less active so far in 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In fact, BP's 435,000 barrel-per-day Whiting, Ind., refinery just recently returned to normal operations for the first time since a February plantwide power outage.

Then there's the impact of the 2021 Climate Commitment Act that created a market-based cap-and-trade program to require the state's largest polluters to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Carbon auctions started in 2023 and have brought in more than $2 billion so far.

CCA opponents argue carbon auctions have driven up gas prices as much as 50 cents a gallon, costing drivers hundreds of dollars a year.

Critics contend Gov. Jay Inslee was less than truthful when he predicted the CCA's impact on gas prices would be "pennies" per gallon, even though there seems to be some evidence he knew long before the CCA became a reality that it would significantly hike the

cost of gas.

Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, D-Spokane, is a supporter of the CCA. He told The Center Square the 50-cents-a-gallon figure is not accurate and that Washingtonians support the environmental goals of the CCA.

“What affects my constituents is climate change," Billig said. "I mean six or seven years ago, there was no wildfire smoke and now it’s one of the biggest public health and negative events that we have each year.”

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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. Dated: December 21, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed

RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY AUDITOR; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 7816200170 More commonly known as 22202 44TH AVE E, SPANAWAY, WA 98387 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 25, 2021, executed by ETHAN DOUGLAS BROWNING, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY

LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded September 29, 2021 as Instrument No. 202109290439 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) and recorded October 23, 2023 as Instrument Number 202310230331 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 secured 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 INFOR-

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dress: 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 $420,386.11, 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 April 26, 2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by April 15, 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 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 ETHAN DOUGLAS BROWNING 22202 44TH AVE E, SPANAWAY, WA 98387 by both first class and certified mail on November 10, 2023, 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 November 9, 2023 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

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Cruiser track teams continue strong showings Cruiser girls tennis extends winning streak to 4

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville Cruiser track teams showcased their prowess in the 1A Evergreen League meet held on March 21, with the boys claiming first-place while the girls were second.

In the boys' division, Ky Nation continued to dazzle, clinching first in the 100m event for the third consecutive meet. Colton Rush took the top spot in the 1600m race. The formidable quartet comprising Riley Hill, Jacob Simons, Keith Smith, and Nation triumphed once again in the 4x100m relay, extending their winning streak to three meets. Ethan Carter soared to victory in the pole vault, clearing an impressive height of 11-feet 6-inches.

On the girls' side, Hannah Hanson stood out, claiming first in both the 100m and 200m events. Additionally, the 4x100m relay team consisting of Nikia King, Jenae Roulst, Kennedy Noble, and Hanson secured the top spot for the third consecutive time this season. The 4x200m relay team, comprising Roulst, Kelani Monserrate, King and Noble took first place for the second straight meet. Ryan Stammen exhibited excellence in the pole vault, reaching a height of 7-feet, while Roulst leaped to victory in the long jump with an impressive jump of 14-feet 6-inches.

Looking ahead, the Eatonville Cruiser track teams will host their first meet of the season on March 28.

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

The Eatonville Cruiser girls tennis team secured victories in all three of their matches last week, while extending their winning streak to four.

Their week commenced on Monday with a 6-0 win over Black Hills, a 2A school. No. 1 singles player Bailey Andersen led the charge, clinching her match with a 6-0, 6-1 win. Notably, Isabel Volk at No. 2 singles battled through three sets to secure 4-6, 6-2, 10-3 win. In No. 3 singles Amelia Ferreira won 6-3, 2-6, 7-6.

The doubles pairs proved equally formidable, with #1 duo Lillian Bickford and Alayna Meyer sealing their victory in straight sets (7-5, 6-1), and No. 2 pairing Jessie Zumwalt and Jennavieve Smith commanding a 6-0, 6-0 win. Tam Thompson and Megan Blake rounded off the success with a 6-4, 6-1 triumph in their doubles match.

Tuesday marked the team's home

opener and first league match against Hoquiam, where they continued their winning streak with a convincing 5-0 win. Andersen, Volk, and Ferreira maintained their stellar form, each securing straightset victories. The doubles combinations of Lillian Bickford/Alayna Meyer and Jessie Zumwalt/Jennavieve Smith mirrored their previous performance with dominant straight-set wins.

In their final match of the week on Thursday against Tenino, Eatonville clinched a 4-1 victory in another league encounter. Andersen's remarkable form persisted as she secured yet another straight-set win, conceding only one game throughout the week. Ferreira secured victory in three sets. The doubles pairings of Bickford/Meyer and Zumwalt/ Smith maintained their winning ways, securing victories to contribute to Eatonville's triumph.

Looking ahead, Eatonville braces for a challenging week against Montesano at home on March 26 followed by a journey to Columbia/White Salmon on March 28.

Cruisers stumble against wolves in non-league showdown

By Skip Smith Contributing Writer

In their sole game of the week, the Eatonville Cruisers baseball team faced a setback on Wednesday. The non-league matchup against the Black Hills Wolves ended with a 9-2 loss for the Cruisers.

The Wolves seized an early lead in the opening inning as Blake Klinger's single brought in Chase Chandler, who had earlier tripled. Eatonville's tied the game in the second inning with Will Sepich capitalizing on an error to allow Santiago Ruvalcaba to score. However, the Wolves quickly regained the lead in the subsequent inning on Klinger's double, bringing Truman Wimsett home. Eatonville retaliated in the bottom of the inning, with Michael Stogsdill stealing home on a passed ball, knotting the score at 2. However, that marked the extent of the Cruisers' scoring for the game.

The Wolves broke the deadlock with a strong offensive surge, tallying 5 runs in the fifth inning and adding 2 more in the sixth.

Offensively, Eatonville struggled, mustering only two hits throughout the game. Stogsdill went 1-4 with a double and a run, while Payton Hanly also managed a 1-4 performance at the plate.

On the pitching front, Owen Archer started for Eatonville, pitching 4.1 innings and conceding 7 runs on 9 hits, along with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts. Brody Thirtyacre took over in relief, pitching the final 2.2 innings and giving up 2 runs on 3 hits, while walking one batter and striking out 3.

Looking ahead, the Cruisers are scheduled for two games this week. They hosted the Elma Eagles in a league game on March 26 before hitting the road for a nonleague matchup against the Orting Cardinals on March 27 at 4 p.m. at Orting High School.

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Nate Goode, the team delivered a masterclass in defensive solidity, clinching their first clean sheet of the season in a resounding 3-0 triumph. Ignacio Sanz's brace, complemented by a stunning goal from freshman Nathan Christensen, underscored the Cruisers' offensive prowess and collective determination.

March 22 marked a memorable night for the Cruisers as they hosted Ilwaco in their home opener. Fueled by the fervent support of

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from the mound, pitching a one-hitter and striking out four batters. Morgan Laird and Grace Field also made notable offensive contributions, with Laird going 2-for-4 with two RBI, and Field notching a double and an RBI in her 1-for-2 performance. Ava Twedt showcased her versatility, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and drawing two walks.

Game 2 mirrored the dominance of the first, with Eatonville clinching a decisive 16-0 victory over MortonWhite Pass. Twedt continued her offensive onslaught, going 2-for-3 with six RBI, while Smith maintained her stellar performance with a double and two RBI in her 1-for-3 outing. Field added to the offensive barrage with a triple and two RBI in her 1-for-3 performance. Pitchers Sara Smith and Zoe Burns combined forces to throw a perfect game, keeping the

their fans, the team unleashed an offensive onslaught, storming to a commanding 10-0 victory.

Looking ahead, the Cruisers are primed to build on their recent successes as they prepare for a series of pivotal home matches. On March 25, they faced the Tenino Beavers in a 1A Evergreen League showdown, seeking to extend their winning streak and solidify their position atop the league standings. This will be followed by a non-league clash against the formidable Raymond Seagulls on March 27.

Timberwolves at bay with no hits, no walks, and two strikeouts.

However, Thursday's matchup against the River Ridge Hawks proved to be a tougher challenge for the Lady Cruisers, as the Hawks would snap the Eatonville’s three-game win streak, handing the Cruisers an 8-4 loss. Despite a valiant effort at the plate, including a 3-for-4 performance by Smith, and notable contributions from Field and Twedt, the team couldn't overcome the Hawks' offensive prowess.

With a record of 3-3, the Lady Cruisers now set their sights on 1A Evergreen League play. Their upcoming schedule includes a home matchup against the Tenino Beavers on March 25, followed by an away game against the Beavers on March 28. The week concludes with a nonleague showdown against the Rainier Mountaineers back on their home turf, scheduled for 4 p.m.

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