Stories for January 2023

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Wednesday, January 25

Eatonville girls improve to 11-3

Lillian Bickford scores career-high 16 points in win over Elma.

Community hosting fundraisers to help local woman in Costa Rican hospital

Money is being raised to benefit a local woman stranded in Costa Rica and in a coma after a dental procedure.

Cruiser boys improve to 4-0 in league play

Eatonville's Shane Taylor has career night, records first double-double.

Savvy Senior: What happens if you work while receiving Social Security?

Depending on how old you are and how much you earn, some or all of your benefits could be temporarily withheld.

Eatonville School District kindergarten enrollment coming up

ESD parents who have a child entering kindergarten in the 2023-24 school year can enroll beginning in February.

Friends of Eatonville Library hosting informational meeting, book sale

The Friends of Eatonville Library is hosting an informational meeting at 2 p.m. Jan. 27.

Mayor’s report: Personnel changes abound in Eatonville

As 2023 opens, Eatonville has many faces in new places.

Use a slow cooker to create game-day pick-me-ups

Dips, small bites and other finger foods are staples when the game is on because they can be eaten in front of the big screen.

Wednesday, January 18

Cruiser boys take over top spot in Evergreen Conference

Wins over Tenino and Hoquiam vault Eatonville into Evergreen lead at 3-0.

EHS students lead sheep brain dissection at board meeting

Student learning, behavioral and social-emotional data was presented at the meeting, along with a highlight of student work.

Friends of Eatonville Library hosting informational meeting, book sale

Book donations are accepted during the week, with Fridays the preferred day.

Former mayor appointed to Eatonville council

Schaub was selected from a field that included Joe Hagen, Nathon Smith and Colin Stephens.

Pierce County Council leadership elected

Pierce County Councilmember Ryan Mello was unanimously elected council chair for 2023.

Cruiser girls get back on track with two wins

Wins over Tenino and Hoquiam lifts Eatonville to 10-3 overall and 2-1 in 1A Evergreen Conference games.

Eatonville schools hosting family nights

Three Eatonville schools are inviting students and their families to upcoming family nights.

Recipe: Slow cooking creates free time

Slow cookers enable home chefs to set their ingredients to simmer early in the day and then head to work, school, or whatever else.

Wednesday, January 11

Eatonville boys riding three-game win streak

After being idle for nearly a week, the Cruisers scored wins over Montesano and Rainier.

Eatonville-based historical society joins Washington Main Street Network

Town Hall meeting scheduled for Jan. 18 to gather ideas.

Hospital district enters negotiations with CEO candidate

Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 has offered the district’s superintendent/CEO position to Kyle Kellum of Valentine, Neb.

School Board approves interim superintendent

The Eatonville School Board approved Lucy Fountain as its new interim superintendent at its Jan. 4 meeting.

News Next Door: Airport opponents hosting town hall

The town hall meeting is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Graham-Kapowsin High School.

County council swears in new, returning members

Robyn Denson, who served on the Gig Harbor City Council since 2020, was sworn in as the newest member of the council on Jan. 3.

McKenna states case against Washington’s capital gains income tax

Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna detailed the legal case against the tax during a recent seminar.

Gluten-free bagels for breakfast — or anytime

Some also enjoy bagels as the “bread” in breakfast sandwiches or as sandwiches filled with cold cuts later in the day.

Eatonville School District superintendent report for January

ESD students returned to the classroom on Jan. 3.

Cruiser girls start week off strong, then drop two

The Eatonville girls basketball team also reached the championship game of the Centralia Holiday Classic tournament to end the year.

Savvy Senior: What to do when a loved one dies

The death of a loved of can bring about a host of different tasks and responsibilities.

Wednesday, January 4

Cruiser boys have rough start at Alaska tournament

Turnovers plague Eatonville in opening-day OT loss

Fresh off a satisfying 70-33 whooping of the Orting Cardinals, the Eatonville High School boys basketball team hopped on a plane last week and headed to Ketchikan, Alaska, to take on the Lathrop Malemutes in the first round of the 2022 Clarke-Cochrane Christmas Classic, Dec. 28.

Eatonville residents share New Year's resolutions

With the start of every year, some residents set New Year’s resolutions, outlining their goals they wish to achieve. While some people choose not to set any, some Eatonville residents shared theirs with the Dispatch.

Savvy Senior: Simple home safety solutions for aging-in-place

Dear Savvy Senior, Falls and fires are the two things I worry most about for my elderly father who lives alone. Do you have any suggestions on what we can do to help keep him safe, and keep an eye on him from afar? Concerned Daughter

News Next Door: Books, more available to buy at Eatonville Library

Residents are invited to check out the Eatonville Library lobby for books, CDs and more provided by the Friends of the Eatonville Library to aid the programs the library offers the community. Book donations are accepted during the week, with Fridays the preferred day. Application forms to join the Friends of the Eatonville Library are also available and welcomed. A full book sale is also planned for this month, with dates to be announced.

WSDOT to end grace period for unpaid toll fees in March 2023

The Washington State Department of Transportation will end the grace period for the suspension of late fees, civil penalties and registration holds for unpaid tolls on March 1, 2023.

Inslee’s office worried about ‘increased threats to our utilities’

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is one of many people concerned about what appears to be the intentional sabotage of several electric substations in his state, cutting off thousands of people from electricity during extreme winter weather events.

Washington lawmakers to take another crack at emergency powers reform next session

After failing to pass emergency powers reform during this year’s legislative session, lawmakers look to make another attempt next year in the form of pre-filed Senate Bill 5063, cosponsored by Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, and Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah.

New labor laws take effect in Washington

Significant changes went into effect this month that impact workers around the state. They include: minimum wage and minimum salary for overtime-exempt employees are increasing; agricultural overtime eligibility is expanding; rideshare drivers are gaining access to minimum trip pay and other rights; and job-seekers will see wage transparency in job postings.

Proposed Washington law would hold carriers responsible for knowingly transmitting robocalls

Washington state elected officials have proposed changes to state law that would make it a criminal offense for voice service providers to knowingly facilitate illegal robocalls.

Add oats to any meal

A typical pantry contains a host of staples, including oatmeal. Oats long have been portrayed as simple comfort food that can feed a crowd for less. But there’s nothing simple about the recipes that can be created when oats are in the mix.

What Seattle read in 2022: The Seattle Public Library’s most checked-out books

Curious about which books Seattle’s insatiable readers turned to in 2022? Need a little inspiration for that 2023 book list?