Feb. 7, 2024
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Eatonville wrestlers shine at 1A Evergreen League sub-regionals By Skip Smith | Contributing Writer
Eatonville's boys and girls wrestlers showcased their talent at the 1A Evergreen League Sub-Regionals held at Elma and Hoquiam High Schools on Feb. 3. In the overall team scoring for the boys, Elma claimed the top spot with 361 points, closely followed by Montesano with 354 points. Eatonville secured the third position with 333 points, Hoquiam amassed 170 points for fourth place, and Tenino rounded out the standings with 77 points. Eatonville's boys had two wrestlers earning first-place finishes and 14 wrestlers landing in the top three of their respective weight classes. Kasey Whitney at 132 pounds and Trey StaRosa at 150 pounds clinched firstplace victories for Eatonville. Other notable finishes included Ethan Taylor (126 pounds), Ryder McFadden (130 pounds), Jacob Ostendorf (157 pounds), Jameson Beckord (165 pounds), Taylor Beer Holland (215 pounds), and Aaron Tozier (285 pounds) all secured
Trinity Potter The Eatonville High School wrestling team poses for a photo following their outstanding performances at the sub-regional tournament. second-place finishes, while Mark Devera (113 pounds), Justen Koch (130 pounds), Cody Taylor (138 pounds), William Evans (144 pounds), Ethan Rogers (175 pounds), and Logan Shipman (190 pounds) all took home third-place finishes.
The girls' team was represented by Brooke Ostendorf, who took secondplace finish in her weight class. The outstanding showing at the sub-regionals has earned Eatonville a ticket to the regional tournament, where a total of 18 wrestlers,
comprising 17 boys and 1 girl, will compete. The boys' regional tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 10, at Hoquiam High School, while the girls' tournament will take place simultaneously at Centralia High School.
Eatonville School District hoping for passage of replacement levies on February ballot By Rick Stedman
Eatonville School District has two levies that are set to expire at the end of 2024. As such, two proposed replacement levies will appear on the ballot for the Feb.13 election. The Replacement Educational Programs and Operations and Capital Projects Levies are critical to maintaining programs at our local schools, according to ESD Superintendent Jay Brower. The levies fund continued investment in programs, staff and student resources that are not fully funded by state funding. To ensure student achievement, the District has spent the past year collaborating with community members and collecting input from more than 1,500 students, staff and
local citizens. These efforts were critical in crafting a new strategic plan that will steer ESD over the next 5-7 years, and drive student academic achievement and well-being. The superintendent summarized their efforts to set levy priorities: “We solicited input from community members through surveys, and forums as well as from students, staff, and professional consultants. The Board wanted to ensure that the levies on the ballot are both conservative and fair to taxpayers, as well as financially responsible in allowing the district to maintain its facilities and educational programs.” Jay adds, “This transparent outreach effort was strongly embraced by more than 300 residents filling out the survey. We are so much stronger when our community engages in the process.”
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ESD Superintendent Jay Brower with the new TK program. If it passes, the proposed new for approximately 18 percent of the district’s budget. four-year replacement Educational Benefits to local schools Programs and Operations Levy According to the School District, will assess taxpayers at a rate of funds generated by the replacement $2.05 per $1,000, while the six-year Educational Programs and Operations replacement Capital Projects Levy Levy will provide for basic operating will come with a 45 cent per $1,000 expenses, and also all activities tax assessment. Jay points out that that take place for students after the total annual cost to a homeowner school hours. This replacement levy with a $400,000 property would be approximately $1,000. Levies provide BALLOT Page 4Æ