Stories for September 2023

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Wednesday, September 27

Eatonville Hall of Fame adds Fitzer brothers

The two legends of Eatonville sports history will be celebrated during halftime at the Eatonville-Tenino football game on Sept. 30.

Football: Cruisers crush Vikings, 36-6, move to 2-2

Ky Nation scored from 95 yards out on the game's second play, setting the tone for Eatonville's rout.

Washington officials remove heat pump mandate in new homes

Washington’s building industry has opposed the new code.

Cruiser soccer stays unbeaten at home

Eatonville girls soccer team takes 1-0 win over the 3A-level Yelm.

Savvy Senior : Does Medicare cover second opinions?

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

Sports shorts: Tennis, volleyball, XC and more

A roundup of Cruisers’ team results and individual marks.

Wednesday, September 20

Superintendent’s message about bus driver shortage

First and foremost, I apologize for the impact that the bus driver shortage has had on our Eatonville students and families. The Eatonville School District is diligently working to address this issue, as is almost every other school district in Washington. Despite our extensive efforts, we still find ourselves lacking sufficient bus drivers to cover all routes, resulting in route cancellations and rerouting efforts. However, our determination remains unwavering and we are committed to finding viable solutions to alleviate this problem.

Eatonville Cruisers maintain undefeated streak with a 3-1 victory over Onalaska Loggers

The Eatonville Cruisers continued their undefeated run this season with a commanding 3-1 victory over the Onalaska Loggers in an action-packed soccer match. The Lady Cruisers displayed their prowess on the pitch, and Alayna Meyer emerged as the star of the evening with a stellar two-goal performance.

Savvy Senior: Best stair lifts of 2023

Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good companies?

Roundup: Cruiser volleyball team drops three matches

Last week was a challenging one for a few of the Eatonville Cruiser sports teams. The Eatonville Cruiser volleyball team faced a tough set of matches and unfortunately dropped all three of them.

Cruisers struggle against Cougars, drop to 1-2

In a challenging matchup this past Saturday, the Eatonville Cruisers found themselves on the wrong side of a 26-0 score against the #10 ranked Cascade Christian Cougars. The Cruisers faced a relentless Cougar defense that kept them on their toes throughout the game and showed why they deserve that top 10 ranking in the state in the 1A classification.

Cruiser cross country had impressive showing last week

The Eatonville Cruiser cross country team had an impressive showing at the 1A Evergreen League meet, held at Hoquiam High School on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The boys' team put on a strong performance and secured second place overall in the meet. The girls also demonstrated their dedication and skill throughout the race.

Fall festivities all October long at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

It’s time for “spooky” fall fun at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park! From exploring the forest at night to watching animals enjoy fall offerings like pumpkins, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The park will be decorated with eerie spider webs and pumpkins everywhere. We encourage guests to wear their Halloween costumes for both events below (we ask that adults leave their scary masks and face paint at home, please).

Thursday, September 14

Eatonville schools open with emphasis on safety

The five Eatonville schools now have upgraded security at main entrances.

Local climber becomes oldest woman to summit Mt. Rainier

78-year-old Rose Vanderhoof summited Mt. Rainier for the ninth time during the summer.

Wednesday, September 13

Northwest Trek, partners return northern leopard frogs to wild

Since spring, the frogs have grown from egg masses to tadpoles to froglets at Northwest Trek and Oregon Zoo.

Eatonville rolls past Centralia, 44-21

Cruisers improve to 1-1, give Norris first coaching win.

AgWest grant helps support Eatonville School District

Eatonville was awarded a total of $44,200 to fund commercial-grade refrigerators that can support the needs of the food service program.

Girls soccer: Cruisers pickup first win of the season

Eatonville beats Adna, 2-1, for coach Eric Burkevics' first win at the high school level.

County library offers tools for students

Tools for Students is a suite of online tools to help with reports, science experiments, languages and more.

ESD: A message from the superintendent

August was a busy month for staff members, who dedicated time and effort to prepare for the return of our nearly 2,000 students.

Roundup: Eatonville boys tennis falls to Vashon

A roundup of Cruisers’ team results and individual marks.

Thursday, September 7

Get Growing: Eat and drink your garden

A delightful byproduct of growing flowers is eating (or drinking) them — if you choose the right ones.

Hoedown for History on Sept. 16

Proceeds will benefit the South Pierce County Historical Society.

Wednesday, September 6

State receives $23M in funding to bolster energy grid resilience

Funding will be distributed over five years based on population size, land area, and probability and severity of disruptive events.

Recipe: Never too many tomatoes

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.

State seeks help for likely blood shortage

The Pacific Northwest Region of the Red Cross does not expect to have enough blood to meet patient needs this month without an increase in donations.

Savvy Senior: How to save on prescription drug costs

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

State officials field questions over proposed refrigerant program

Ecology is tasked with regulating hydrofluorocarbons, which are considered “super-pollutants” that can contribute.