Stories for October 2023

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Thursday, October 26

Town Council allocates funds for police department technology

The Eatonville Town Council met Oct. 9, approving several resolutions to support the department.

Voting begins in all Washington counties for 2023 general election

Ballots must be returned to a county drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. Nov. 7, or postmarked by Nov. 7.

Savvy Senior: Top TV remotes for elderly seniors

Advice, tips, and tools for seniors looking to live a healthy, full life.

Wednesday, October 25

Cruisers celebrate Senior Night with a big win over Elma

Eatonville shuts out Eagles, 44-0, to wrap up a spot in the District 4 playoffs.

Receipe: That's a wrap

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.

Local author, 90, writes first book

Dorthea B. Jacobsen once wrote petry for the Dispatch newspaper when it had a poetry section.

Sports shorts: EHS tennis, volleyball updates

A roundup of Cruisers’ team results and individual marks.

Soccer: Cruisers split in eventful week

Regular season winds down with two final matches.

Eatonville cross country shines at 1A Evergreen Championships

The Cruisers' boys and girls teams secured second-place team finishes.

Wednesday, October 18

Mayor’s report: Eatonville fire and emergency services update

Assuming we do not come to an agreement on a new contract, there will be no changes in services from 2023 to 2024, other than SPFR’s decision on where they house equipment and personnel.

Soccer: Cruisers riding four-game win streak

Eatonville in second place in 1A Evergreen League as regular season finishes up with four more games.

Commentary: He is holy and awesome

Dispatch opinion submission: It’s impossible for us to fully grasp God’s complex nature.

Savvy Senior: Protecting your pets after you’re gone

Advice, tips, and tools for seniors looking to live a healthy, full life.

Cardinals spoil Cruisers' homecoming, 24-12

Eatonville's seven-game winning streak against their rival comes to an end.

Sports shorts: Tennis, volleyball updates

A roundup of Cruisers’ team results and individual marks.

Thursday, October 12

Day of Service: 120 volunteers serve community

Continuing a tradition from 2002, individuals from across the community came together to honor local first responders and military men and women.

ESD: A message from the superintendent

Updates on new academic year, athletics, and the transportation issues.

Eatonville girls soccer snaps losing streak

The Cruisers claimed back-to-back wins without giving up a goal.

Recipe: Elevating the chocolate chip cookie

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.

Wednesday, October 11

Sports shorts: Tennis, XC and volleyball

A roundup of Cruisers’ team results and individual marks.

Cruisers struggle against Montesano, drop to 3-3

No. 3 Bulldogs takes advantage of Eatonville turnovers.

Savvy Senior : Do you need life insurance after you retire?

Advice, tips, and tools for seniors looking to live a healthy, full life.

Wednesday, October 4

ESD provides updates on bus cancellations

District looking to hire 10 additional drivers, brainstorming other solutions.

Locals Sobczyk and McEver team for fishing state championship

The winning team, representing Eatonville, hauled in a total weight of 12.50 pounds.

Recipe: Southwestern spices deliver bold flavors in vegetarian tostadas

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.

Football: Cruisers fight through penalties for 23-12 win

Cruisers improve to 3-2; undefeated Montesano up next.

Cruiser soccer has tough week; league season next

After 3-0-1 start to season, Cruisers drop three straight matches.

Hoot ‘N’ Howl set for two weekends

The event will take place on Friday and Saturday nights on both Oct. 13-14 and Oct. 20-21.

Three vaccines seniors should consider getting this fall

Advice, tips, and tools for seniors looking to live a healthy, full life.

Sports shorts: Tennis, swimming, XC and more

A roundup of Cruisers’ team results and individual marks.