Jan. 17, 2024
ISSUE 3
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Lady Cruisers dominate against Tenino By Skip Smith
Contributing Writer
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RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY A celebration of Eatonville School District’s newly remodeled Special Education Support Center took place last week. Last spring it was determined that the district needed to expand the facility footprint to house the growing special education population. The cost of a new portable caused then Interim Supt, Lucy Fountain to search for another solution. She and Maintenance Supervisor, Brandon Jumper chose to move a double portable with bathroom capabilities to a site that could be shared near EES and EMS. The very talented maintenance
team have brought this facility to a “like-new” status. Whereas the previous classroom did not have easily accessible restrooms and running water and was not in close proximity to the playground or cafeteria, the new space has all of this as well as a brighter, welcoming setting. It cost the district about $170,000 to relocate the portable from the high school, connect it, and refurbish it for use. The district was able to save $150,000-$200,000 on the project. Impact fees were used to pay for this project.
In a dominating performance before the snowfall blanketed the area, the Eatonville Lady Cruisers showcased their prowess on Tuesday, Jan. 9, in a league game against the Tenino Beavers. The Cruisers left no room for doubt as they clinched a resounding 54-18 victory, leading by as much as 39 in the final quarter. The early momentum for the Lady Cruisers was set by Bailey Andersen, who contributed 11 first-quarter points. This stellar performance helped Eatonville establish a commanding 19-5 lead at the end of the opening quarter. The Beavers, however, displayed defensive resilience in the second quarter, limiting the Cruiser offense to only 6 points. Lillian Bickford managed to score 4 of those points, and the Beavers outscored Eatonville 7-6 in the quarter, heading into halftime with the Cruisers maintaining a 13-point lead. Despite Tenino's efforts to stay in the game, the third quarter proved decisive as the Lady Cruiser offense embarked on an impressive 18-0 run. This run propelled them to a 30-point lead heading into the final quarter, firmly establishing their dominance. The fourth quarter mirrored the previous ones, with Eatonville extending their lead to 39 points before securing the victory with a final score of 54-18. SPORTS Page 5Æ
Courtesy Kahla Hall The Eatonville Lady Cruiser basketball team huddles up prior to a game earlier in the season.