Dispatch News 2-14-2024 by Pacific Publishing Company

IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Lady Cruisers fall short despite Andersen's milestone

By Skip Smith | Contributing Writer

Despite a valiant effort that saw the Eatonville Cruisers rally from a double-digit deficit to tie the game, foul trouble and a late surge from the Seton Catholic Cougars sealed Eatonville's fate in a 70-57 loss this past Saturday night.

The Cruisers, trailing early in the first quarter, suffered a setback when Bailey Andersen, their leading scorer, exited the game due to injury to her nose. This opened the door for the Cougars to orchestrate a 13-0 run. Despite Andersen's return late in the quarter, Seton Catholic maintained a lead of 21-14 after the first quarter.

Eatonville found their footing in the second quarter, staging an impressive 11-0 run to knot the score at 34-34 going into halftime. However, foul trouble plagued the Cruisers in the third quarter, with Lillian Bickford fouling out midway through the quarter. Her presence down low forced the Cougars to rely on their outside

Eatonville High School's Bailey Andersen shoots and scores in the Cruisers

Rockets in the opening round of the district playoffs.

shooters. With Bickford out of the game, this allowed the Cougars to rely more on their post player, Riley Seymer, who scored most of her 24 points in the paint. Despite their efforts, Eatonville trailed 5349 heading into the final frame.

The final quarter proved to be the Cruisers' downfall, as poor shooting and a decisive 7-0 run from the Cougars dashed their hopes of a comeback.

Despite the loss, Andersen achieved a personal milestone,

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recording her 1,000th career point on a free throw in the fourth quarter. Andersen led the Cruisers with an impressive 24-point performance, including her 1,000th

Eatonville's Kasey Whitney claims regional title

By Skip Smith | Contributing Writer

Eatonville High School wrestlers secured their place in the state tournament over the weekend.

Hundreds of wrestlers battled it out looking to finish in the top 3 of their weight class to earn a trip to the state tournament, while a 4th place finish would send you to the state competition as an alternate.

In the boys' division, competing at the 1A Regional Tournament held at Hoquiam High School, Eatonville wrestlers delivered commendable performances against tough competition.

Kasey Whitney emerged as a standout, claiming the regional title in the 132lb weight class with a narrow 4-2 victory over Landon Fulton of

Castle Rock. This marked Whitney's third consecutive year qualifying for the state tournament.

Joining Whitney on the podium were Mark Devera (113lb), Trey StaRosa (150lb), and Jacob Ostendorf (157lb), all securing 3rd place finishes, while Justen Koch (120lb) and Ethan Rogers (175lb) clinched 4th place spots. Despite the fierce competition, Eatonville managed to clinch 4th place overall out of the 11 teams competing.

Meanwhile, in the girls' division, Eatonville's sole representative, Brooke Ostendorf, delivered a commendable performance at the 1B/2B/1A/2A Regional Tournament hosted by Centralia HS. Ostendorf secured a 3rd place finish in the 135lb weight class, earning herself a spot at

the state tournament.

Eatonville High School will be wellrepresented at the upcoming WIAA Mat Classic XXXV, with a total of five wrestlers set to compete, and two alternates.

The state tournament is scheduled to take place on February 16-17 at the Tacoma Dome.

In line with the WIAA's transition to paperless ticketing, fans are encouraged to purchase their State Tournament tickets digitally through GoFan, the WIAA’s ticketing partner. While online purchases are preferred, limited paper tickets will be available for purchase onsite using mobile devices.

Andrea Stammen

62-34 victory

the Castle Rock

Courtesy Becky Whitney

Eatonville's Kasey Whitney proudly stands atop the podium after clinching the regional title in the 132 pound weight class.

Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover weight-loss treatments?

DEAR SAVVY SENIOR, Does Medicare cover any weight-loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare can help.

Overweight Owen

DEAR OWEN,

Yes, traditional Medicare does indeed cover some weight-loss treatments like counseling and certain types of surgery for overweight beneficiaries, but unfortunately it doesn’t cover weight-loss programs or medications. Here’s what you should know.

WHO’S ELIGIBLE

For beneficiaries to receive available Medicare-covered weight-loss treatments your body mass index (BMI), which is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight, must be 30 or higher. A BMI of 30 or above is considered obese and increases your risk for many health conditions, such as some cancers, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and sleep apnea. To find out your BMI, the National Institutes of Health has a free calculator that you can access online at nhlbi.nih.gov/health/ educational/lose_wt/BMI/ bmicalc.htm.

WHAT’S COVERED

If you find that your BMI is 30 or higher, Medicare Part B will cover up to 12 months of weight-loss counseling conducted by a medical professional in a primary care setting (like a doctor’s office).

Most counseling sessions entail an initial obesity screening, a dietary assessment and behavioral therapy designed to help you lose weight by focusing on diet and exercise.

Medicare also covers certain types of bariatric and metabolic surgery for morbidly obese beneficiaries who have a BMI of 35 or above and have at least one underlying obesity-related health condition, such as diabetes or heart disease. You must also show that you’ve tried to lose weight in the past through dieting or exercise and have been unsuccessful. These procedures make changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight and improve the health of your metabolism.

Some common bariatric surgical procedures covered include Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, which reduces the stomach to a small pouch that makes you feel full even following small meals. And

laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, which inserts an inflatable band that creates a gastric pouch encircling the top of the stomach.

WHAT’S NOT COVERED

Unfortunately, original Medicare does not cover weight-loss programs such as fitness or gym memberships, meal delivery services, or popular weight-loss programs such as Jenny Craig, Noom and WW (formerly Weight Watchers).

Medicare also does not cover any weight-loss drugs, but it does cover FDA approved diabetes drugs that have unintentionally become very popular for weight loss.

Medicare Part D plans cover Ozempic and Mounjaro for diabetes only, not for weight loss! So, your doctor will need to prescribe these medications for diabetes in order to get

them covered.

Medicare also does not cover Wegovy or Zepbound because they’re approved only for weight loss.

The reason behind the weight-loss drug omission is the Medicare Modernization Act, which specifically excluded them back when the law was written 20 years ago. They also excluded drugs used for cosmetic purposes, fertility, hair growth and erectile dysfunction.

Without insurance, weightloss medications are expensive, often costing $1,000 to $1,300 a month. To help curb costs, try websites like GoodRX.com or SingleCare.com to find the best retail prices in your area. Or, if your income is limited, try patient assistance programs through Eli Lilly (LillyCares. com) which makes Mounjaro and Zepbound, or Novo Nordisk (NovoCare.com)

the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy.

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

If you happen to be enrolled in a private Medicare Advantage plan, you may have coverage for gym memberships and some weight loss and healthy food delivery programs. These are considered expanded supplemental benefits and have gradually been added to some plans to provide coverage for nutrition, health and wellness. Contact your plan to see what it provides. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Join us Sunday at Home Spun Ministries

Where church is the way it should be! 10:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 37117 103rd Ave Ct E, Eatonville, WA

www.homespunministries.com (360) 832-4315

Pastor Larry Dorothy

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS MEETINGS OFFERED

Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at the corner of Carter and Rainier.

ALANON HELP

Alanon is available to help people struggling with a loved one’s drinking. Call 425-830-0314.

LEARN ABOUT FRIENDS OF EATONVILLE LIBRARY

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

Christ Episcopal Church 210 5th St. SW Puyallup, WA 98371 253-848-2323 www.episcopallup.com

The Friends of the Eatonville Library operates as a fundraising group to assist the Eatonville community. Primarily, it does so by accepting books and other donations and conducting book sales during the year. All of the funds are used to supplement the various library programs that enrich the local community.

Reverend Dominic Chikankheni 253-875-6630 ext. 127

229 Antonie Ave. N. 360-832-6363 or 253-875-6630

Reverend Dominic Chikankheni 253-875-6630 ext. 127 229 Antonie Ave. N. 360-832-6363 or 253-875-6630

229 Antonie Ave. N. 360-832-6363 or 253-875-6630

Reverend Dominic Chikankheni 253-875-6630 ext. 127 229 Antonie Ave. N. 360-832-6363 or 253-875-6630

229 Antonie Ave. N. 360-832-6363 or 253-875-6630

Saturday Mass...........4:00 p.m.

Wednesday.................6:30 p.m.

Saturday Mass...........4:00 p.m.

Wednesday.................6:30 p.m.

R T S O P E N M I N D S Eatonville United Methodist Church Worship Service 10:30am 185 Mashell Ave N. Church: 360.832.4021 Home: 360 832 4562 Cell: 361 330 9666

Pastor Bernard Preston Ritchea

Sunday Services 8am & 10am 10 am also livestreamed on Facebook All are Welcome!! OPEN DOORS OPEN TABLE

To learn more about the group, contact Mike Eaton at 253-310–7709 or reach him in person at the library any Friday. There is no obligation. Application forms to join the organization are available at the library.

Also, The Friends of the Eatonville Library Group is currently operating with only two members — in contrast to 10-13 members in the pre-Covid era. The group seeks members and volunteers. Contact Mike Eaton.

(253) 846-1276 SUNDAY 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE

EHS Knowledge Bowl Team places 2nd in Regionals

The Eatonville High School Knowledge Bowl team competed against 12 other schools in our region. After four rounds and a semifinal round the Cruisers competed for the top three spots. Working through 30 tough questions in the finals, Eatonville took second place in regionals.

The team will be headed to state in March.

Team members are Ben Morrish, Emma Marsh, Kate Marsh, Clara Chabot, Titus Lowe, Meghan Blake, Tireny Ameral, Tameron Thompson. Coaches Alex Christensen and Kirsten Anderson.

Courtesy

Columbia Crest GROW Program

Columbia Crest A STEM Academy has Growing Real Organic Wonders classes (GROW) teaching students a wealth of life skills!

Recently, the classes learned more about milk products and the composition of cow milk.

Each student successfully made butter by shaking cream in a pint jar (agitating fat globules to make them stick together). They learned to wash and salt their jars of butter, and taste test!

They also uncovered all the hoops and removed the frost cloth and then pulled weeds. The plants not eaten by mice have overwintered well.

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career point as mentioned above. Andersen is only the 8th member of the elite 1,000 point club at Eatonville High School. Those members include Jordan Osborn (1,463 points), Erik Swartout (1,350), Liz Clark (1,262), Becca Schrimpsher (1,249), Mike Schaub (1,153), Sammie Swartout (1,114), and Hailey Rath (1,074). With Andersen only being a junior, she has a great chance at breaking the school record for girls that Liz Clark set in 2001.

Rounding out the scoring highlights for Eatonville was Bickford who contributed 11 points before her early departure and Hailey Hall who fell just short of another double-double performance, scoring 10 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.

The loss drops the Cruisers into the consolation bracket of the double-elimination tournament, where they will face the #2 seeded Kings Way Christian Knight's in a loser-out game on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at Montesano High School’s Bo Griffith Memorial Gymnasium.

Earlier in the week, the Lady Cruisers opened up district play on Thursday by welcoming in the Castle Rock Rockets. Eatonville asserted their dominance with a commanding 62-34 victory.

The game began with a tightly contested first quarter, with Eatonville holding a narrow 13-10 lead. However, the Cruisers seized control in the second quarter, employing an unyielding press defense that flustered the Rockets and resulted in 9 turnovers in the quarter. This defensive prowess fueled a 13-0 run for the Cruisers, culminating in a halftime lead of 32-15.

Maintaining their momentum, Eatonville extended their advantage in the third quarter thanks to an 8-0 run midway through to give them a 25 point advantage heading into the final period up 46-21.

Although the Rockets played a much better game in the final quarter, only allowing Eatonville to outscore them 16-13, the game was already decided and Eatonville would come away with a 62-34 win.

Leading the charge for the Cruisers was Andersen, who scored a game-high 18 points. Sara Smith and Hailey Hall both notched double-doubles, with Smith scoring 13 points (10 in the second half) and pulled down 10 rebounds, while Hall added 12 points and grabbing 10 boards. Bickford narrowly missed a double-digit scoring performance, finishing with 9 points.

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The Lady Cruiser Seniors pose with a couple of their coaches during Senior Night. From left, Head Coach Deanna Andersen, Ella Gendreau, Chloe Patterson, Kyleigh Backlund, Ryan Stammen, Sara Smith, and Assistant Coach Robyn Wright.

BASKETBALL

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Katie G. Cotterill/ Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Hudson the beaver.

Meet Hudson: Chip the beaver’s new buddy

By Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park’s female beaver, Chip, has a new buddy just in time for Valentine’s Weekend! Hudson, a 7-yearold male beaver from New York, has been “courting” Chip behind the scenes for the last few weeks, hoping she takes to him. Fortunately, she did! Now, guests can see them together in their habitat in the wildlife park’s Wetlands area.

“We are overjoyed with how well the two beavers are getting along,” said keeper Wendi. “They enjoy snuggling together in their den and grooming each other.”

Beavers are social animals, and in the wild, they work together to construct elaborate dams and lodges to create ponds or wetlands.

“We expect Chip and Hudson to rearrange their den and move logs together,” said Wendi. Keepers provide fresh logs that the beavers will chew to create their bedding. Sometimes, they also offer grass hay, which Chip has been known to rearrange to her preferred placement.

At 17 years old, Chip is the third oldest beaver in human care at an Association of Zoos & Aquariums facility. The median life expectancy for wild beavers is 10-15 years, so she’s doing exceptionally well.

“Chip has strong opinions about everything, particularly who she lives with,” said Wendi. “Fortunately, Hudson has lived with bossy older females before and has skills for that.”

Keepers say Hudson is very interactive with and vocal with them.

“They are the perfect match,” said Wendi.

How to tell them apart

Chip has dark brown fur. Hudson has lighter brown fur. He’s named after the broad Hudson River for his size and is larger than Chip. Chip weighs 39 pounds, while Hudson weighs 44.

BEAVER FUN FACTS

• Beavers are engineers, second only to humans in their ability to alter their environment.

• They’re expert swimmers, building their lodges with underwater entrances.

• They have swimming superpowers like a paddle tail and can hold their breath for up to 15 minutes underwater.

• They are active anytime but are usually nocturnal around humans.

• When alarmed, a beaver slaps its tail on the water’s surface, creating a loud warning for others.

• Their massive front teeth grow throughout their lives – perfect for chewing branches as they build.

WDFW proposing to reclassify gray wolves from ‘state endangered’ to ‘sensitive'

By Randy Bracht The Center Square

By state standards, should gray wolves in Washington be designated endangered, threatened or simply sensitive?

To weigh in on that question, the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife this week opened a public comment period that continues through May 6.

Currently, gray wolves fall under two separate classifications. By state designation, they are considered endangered across Washington. However, under federal standards, the animals are considered endangered in the western twothirds of the state but threatened – a lower risk threshold – in the eastern third of Washington. And their numbers have been increasing over the past decade.

“Wolves in Washington have made significant progress toward recovery since their original state endangered listing in 1980, when there were no known breeding wolves in

the state,” said Julia Smith, WDFW’s Endangered Species Recovery Section manager, in a news release Wednesday.

In its rule-making process, WDFW is proposing to change the wolves’ state conservation classification from “endangered” to “sensitive.”

“This recommended reclassification to sensitive reflects that progress and most accurately describes the current status of wolves in Washington, while also recognizing that wolves are not yet established in western Washington and should remain protected,” said Smith.

According to the department, the state’s wolf population has grown by an average of 23% annually since the agency conducted an initial survey in 2008. In 2022, WDFW and tribes counted 216 wolves in 37 packs, including 26 successful breeding pairs. Many of the animals are found in the timbered, mountainous northeast corner of the state.

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costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after February 12, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Ar-

chie N. Blakely a/k/a Archie Blakely 3323 South 10th Street Tacoma, WA 98405

Archie N. Blakely a/k/a Archie Blakely 606 East 32nd Street Tacoma, WA 98404 Jane

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606 East 32nd Street Tacoma, WA 98404

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aka Jean Amy Dahl 3323 South 10th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Estate of Jean A Dahl

aka Jean Amy Dahl c/o Joe L. Snyder PO Box 758 Shelton, WA 98584 Hubert J. Nichols, Personal Representative for the Estate of Jean A. Dahl, deceased 390 East Sandy Lake Road Shelton, WA 98584

Estate of Jean A. Dahl 3323 S 10th St Tacoma, WA 98405 Estate of Jean A. Dahl 606 East 32nd Street Tacoma, WA 98404 Occupant(s) 3323 S 10th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 by both first class and certified mail on September 15, 2023 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on September 18, 2023 with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The declaration by the beneficiary pursuant to RCW 61.24.030(7) (a) was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the above addresses on September 15, 2023, proof of which is in possession of the Trustee. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth above, and whose telephone number is (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants, who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.60. XI. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 90 calendar days BEORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee’s Sale. If an amended Notice of Sale is recorded providing a 45day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee’s Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone (Toll-free): 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www. dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone (Toll-free): 1-800-569-4287 or National Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListA ction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc= dfc. The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone (TollFree): 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear XII. FAIR DEBT

COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT NOTICE: AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings, this shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or to hold you personally liable for the debt. DATED this 24th day of October, 2023 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Inna D. Fabyanchuk President 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 ADDRESS

FOR PERSONAL SERVICE Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS. COUNTY OF CLARK ) This instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of October, 2023, by Inna D. Fabyanchuk, President. Kira Lynch Notary Public in and for the State of Washington My Commission Expires: 10/6/2024 KIRA LYNCH Notary Public State of Washington License Number 188037 My Commission Expires October 06, 2024 3323 S 10th Street TACOMA, WA 98405 NPP0442441 To: DISPATCH (PIERCE) 01/24/2024, 02/14/2024

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF THURSTON IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: SUSANNE BLYT CLEVENGER, Deceased. Case No.: 24-4-00140-34 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise application statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in Section 11 of this Act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: day of February 14, 2024. Administrator of the Estate: MICHAEL S. GROSSMANN ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE: LACEY LAW GROUP, PLLC 1415 College Street SE Lacey, Washington 98503 Telephone: 360-491-6666 Published in the Dispatch February 14, 21 & 28, 2024

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY Estate of BEVERLY JEAN BLEASDALE, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00060-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: February 7, 2024 John Richard Bleasdale, Personal Representative John Richard Bleasdale 3901 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98443 (253) 651-3892 Published in the Dispatch February 7, 14 & 21, 2024

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PIERCE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of NANCY ANN SMITH, Deceased. No. 23-4-00241-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 7, 2024 SOCIAL SECURITY NO. OF DECEDENT: ***-**-7920 DATE OF BIRTH OF DECE-

DENT: July 3, 1944 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Bryce Smith ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Holly Shannon, WSBA #44957 Francis Huguenin, WSBA #47098 Hunter Helms, WSBA #60066 Carson Law Group, PLLC 3113 Rockefeller Ave. Everett WA 98201 (425) 493-5000 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Holly Shannon Carson Law Group, PLLC 3113 Rockefeller Ave. Everett WA 98201 Published in the Dispatch February 7, 14 & 21, 2024

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF: LOUISE HOWARTH TOCHTERMAN, Decedent. No. 24-4-00668-8

SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 7, 2024

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Tiffany Ann Tochterman aka Tiffany Harmon ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Kenneth A. Bloch, WSBA #410

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Keller Rohrback LLP 1201 Third Ave., Ste. 3200 Seattle WA 98101-3052 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSE

NUMBER: King County Superior Court Cause No. 24-4-00668-8 SEA Published in the Tacoma Weekly & Dispatch February 7, 14 & 21, 2024

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON

PIERCE COUNTY APPC INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. RAYMOND M. RODGERS and NOLA F. RODGERS, husband and wife, Defendants. NO. 24-2-05448-6

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The State of Washington to the said Defendants: RAYMOND M. RODGERS and NOLA F. RODGERS, husband and wife You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 31st day of January, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

QUIETING TITLE OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME, and such sums as may be proven at trial. DATED this 24th day of January, 2024. BURNS LAW, PLLC By /s/ Martin Burns, WSBA No. 23412 Attorney for Plaintiff 3711 Center Street Tacoma, WA 98409 253-507-5586 Published in the Dispatch January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 & March 6, 2024

Superior Court of Washington, County of Mason In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): OTIS DAHMAN And Respondent/s (other party/parties): KATHLEEN DAHMAN N0. 24-3-00019-23

Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): KATHLEEN DAHMAN I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for Divorce You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: February 7, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on form FL Divorce 211. Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at • The Washington State Courts website: www.courts. wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org. or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail return receipt requested For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Mason County Superior Court Mailing: P.O Box 340, Shelton, WA 98584 Physical: 419 N. 4th, Shelton, WA 98584 Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your

Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Otis Dahman 1/26/24 OTIS DAHMAN I agree to accept legal papers for this case at the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 1113 Turner Ave. Shelton, WA 98584 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 & 13, 2024

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of:

Child(ren): ALAYAH MICHELLE SCOTT

Petitioner/s: SADE SIMONE DANIEL

And Respondent/s: DOMINIC DESHUN

SCOTT No. 20-3-01034-0 Summons

Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): SADE SIMONE DANIEL I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR MODIFICATION You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published (Publisher enter date of first publication here): January 10, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Modify 602, Response to Petition to Change Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Order You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts. wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110, Tacoma WA 98402 Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Dominic Deshun Scott 01/04/2024 DOMINIC DESHUN

SCOTT I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 16624 EAST MISSION AVENUE, APT. EE206 SPOKANE VALLEY WA 99016 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 & 14, 2024

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of: Child(ren): DANI’RAE SHEILA HALLSMITH Petitioner/s: MICHELLE JOANNE HALL And Respondent/s: DANIEL RAY SMITH No. 23-3-04218-1 Summons

Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): DANIEL RAY SMITH I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: January 17, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Parentage 332, Response to Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve

(give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110, Tacoma WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /a/ Michelle Joanne Hall 01/11/2024 MICHELLE JOANNE HALL I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): c/o PIERCE COUNTY JUVENILE COURT 5501 6TH AVENUE, TACOMA WA 98406 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14 & 21, 2024 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce In re the Parenting and Support of: Child(ren): SERENITY KAYLYNN ROBINSON Petitioner/s: AMANDA KAYLENE HODGE And Respondent/s: MICHAEL LAURENCE VALBUSH No. 23-3-03592-4 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): MICHAEL LAURENCE VALBUSH I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: PETITION FOR MODIFICATION You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published (Publisher enter date of first publication here): January 10, 2024. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): [X] FL Modify 602, Response to Petition to Change Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Order You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts. wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 110, Tacoma WA 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below: /s/ Amanda Kaylene Hodge 01/04/2024 AMANDA KAYLENE HODGE I agree to accept legal papers for this case at (check one): [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 4965 55TH LANE SE, APARTMENT N103 LACEY WA 98503 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) Note: You and the other party/ies may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington. Published in the Dispatch January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 & 14, 2024

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WALK IN LOVE

By The Rev. Mike Mayor

“Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.” – Ephesians 5:2

One of my favorite quotes from the Christian author Brian McLaren is, to paraphrase, that the way of Jesus is to make manifest faith as love. This is, I believe, what St. Paul is getting at in the quote above.

What does such a love look like, however? Well, if we are to take the shape of the life of Jesus seriously, such love is not simply affection. In fact, affection is a fickle thing that can come and go. No, the love of which St. Paul speaks and which Jesus made manifest is much more than simply affection.

Jesus was rooted in his own faith tradition. Jesus was a Jew and familiar with the writings of what we call the Old Testament. A core concept of the Jewish scriptures is that of “chesed.” Chesed is a Hebrew word which is usually translated as “steadfast love and faithfulness.” In it is embodied the idea that God cares for and does not abandon his people. In it is made real that nothing can separate us from God’s love.

When we look at how Jesus lived that out, he marked his love with a commitment to respect, mutuality, faithfulness, and sacrifice. He went beyond mere affection and engaged those around him with his whole person. It is this kind

of love, marked with grace, that transformed the lives of those Jesus touched.

Christians are called to walk in the way of Jesus and not simply believe certain things about him. We are called to be a people of love. To mark our relationships with the same qualities as Jesus’. We are called to seek and serve Christ in all persons and love our neighbor as ourselves. We are called to respect the dignity of others and to work for justice, freedom and peace.

To do so will take us places we might not expect and will challenge our faith even as it deepens. But with God’s grace it will also, if we allow it to manifest in us, help to transform the world in which we live.

If such a faith sounds interesting and appealing, I invite you to come and experience a warm, welcoming, and affirming community of faith at Christ Episcopal Church of Puyallup. There you will find a safe place to explore your faith and to journey ever deeper into the love of Christ. We welcome you come and explore and be Christ’s hands and heart in this broken and hurting world.

To learn more about Christ Church, visit us on the web at www.episcopallup.com, or come to worship some Sunday at 210 Fifth St. SW in Puyallup.

The Rev. Mike Mayor is at Christ Episcopal Church of Puyallup