Despite their efforts, the Cruisers couldn’t seal the win when they headed to Morton-White Pass Dec. 19 as they tried to make up for their earlier loss to the Timberwolves. Unfortunately, the T-Wolves had the Cruisers' number again as they downed Eatonville 95-70 in a non-league affair.
The Eatonville Lady Cruiser basketball team kept up its winning ways taking down the Timberwolves for the second time this season, this time by a score of 57-47.
I hope everyone has had a great 2022! We have had a significant increase in community activity during the year, and there are several new organizations that are pursuing exciting improvement activities for the town. The following organizations were created in 2022:
The Washington State Department of Health is informing Washingtonians that the flu is spreading at a high rate in Washington state right now. The current flu season is early this year, and flu deaths are at higher rates than usually seen at this point in the year. As of Dec. 10, 40 people have died from the flu in Washington including three children.
The Coalition Against Graham and Eatonville-Roy Airport is hosting a town hall meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 13 at Graham- Kapowsin High School, 22100 108th Ave. E., Graham . Community members are invited to attend and participate in the dialog regarding a proposal to build an airport in the Graham and Eatonville area. Pierce County Councilmember Amy Cruver will be in attendance. Visit the Coalition Against Graham and Eatonville-Roy Airport, https://fb.me/e/2smVF42cB, for more information.
The late-night revelry of New Year's Eve has made New Year's Day brunch a go-to tradition for millions of people. Staying up until the calendar officially turns from one year to the next at the stroke of midnight can make it harder to get out of bed on the morning of Jan. 1, so there may be no better day to plan a brunch than the first day of the calendar year.
What tips do you recommend to Medicare beneficiaries dealing with hefty medical bills? My husband recently had open heart surgery and is recovering slowly, but the medical bills are coming in fast and furious and they’re putting us in medical debt.
I’m all about efficiency, which is a kinder way of saying I like to avoid extra work, from my hairstyle and clothes to the garden. I adore coming home to a colorful entryway filled with seasonal color but am less excited about overhauling thickly planted containers every four months.
Behind the shooting of seniors Shay Brannon and Walker Bruun, the Eatonville Cruisers put their season-opening loss to Morton-White Pass behind them and took down the defending SWW1A district champions, the Castle Rock Rockets, 70-57, last Thursday night at Rainier Connect Arena.
The Lady Cruisers extended their winning streak last week when they welcomed the Castle Rock Rockets to Rainier Connect Arena. The Cruisers weren’t very gracious hosts as they dismantled the Rockets 58-26 to improve to 3-0.
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend for long-distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86-year-old mother who still lives at home about 150 miles from me. — Need Advice
Applications are now being accepted for the Pierce County Art Grant program. The program is designed to increase access to the arts, develop educational programs, provide support for unincorporated and underserved areas of Pierce County, and celebrate cultural diversity.
The Pierce County Council voted to continue discussions on a one-tenth of 1 percent sales tax increase — meant to fund housing — until its March 7 meeting.
The Eatonville Town Council closed out business for 2022 and prepared for 2023 at its Dec. 12 regular meeting.
A Pierce County jury last week found Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer not guilty of false reporting and making a false or misleading statement to a public servant after an early morning encounter with a newspaper carrier in 2021.
Washington ranked No. 9 in terms of states that face the most cyberattacks in the country, according to a recent study by San Francisco-based software company RudderStack.
When the calendar turns to 2023, Washington will have a new pay transparency law requiring employers to list salary information in job listings takes effect. According to one expert, it could be a good thing if used right.
People preparing for festivities this season are urged to plan for winter weather and expect delays while traveling on state highways, waterways or railways.
Cookies garner a lot of fanfare come the holiday season. They’re given as gifts, left out for Santa and shared with family and friends. Rolled and cut cookies get the bulk of the attention, especially when frosted and decorated to perfection. But plenty of classic cookies are equally at home on holiday cookie plates or nestled in cookie jars.
A Pierce County jury last week found Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer not guilty of false reporting and making a false or misleading statement to a public servant after an early morning encounter with a newspaper carrier in 2021.
The Eatonville Cruisers ran into a buzzsaw Saturday night in their season opener when they hosted the Morton-White Pass Timberwolves. The T-Wolves torched the Cruisers, 103-61.
After having their season opener against the Morton-White Pass Wolves postponed and rescheduled because of the recent snowstorm, the Eatonville Lady Cruiser basketball team finally got their season underway last week when they hosted Foss High School in a non-league matchup, with the Cruisers trouncing the Falcons, 75-31, to give first-year head coach Deanna Andersen her first win.
Dear staff, parents, guardians and community members —
Swartout announced last March that he was stepping down from a program he had guided for 24 years, handing the reins over to T.J. Cotterill.
The 2022 Evergreen League announced its All-League awards for this past fall sports season, and there were many Cruisers on the list.
The Pierce County Council unanimously adopted the 2023-28 Transportation Improvement Plan and the 2023-36 14-Year Ferry Program at its last meeting before Thanksgiving.
