Herbrand Scores Career-High 26 as Cruisers Fall to Clover Park in Season Finale High-Speed Internet
Coming to Eatonville
Residents in Eatonville and surrounding communities will soon see construction crews at work as Astound begins a major high-speed internet expansion project in partnership with Pierce County.
The project will extend broadband access to more than 3,500 homes across the Nisqually region, bringing symmetrical internet speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second once construction is complete. Over the coming months, Astound will build approximately 113 miles of new infrastructure, using a mix of aerial and underground fiber installation.
Construction will focus on key corridors near Eatonville. Along Highway 702, work will run from the junction of Highway 507 in McKenna to Highway 161 near Clear Lake. Main roads impacted include Harts Lake Road South, Allen Road South, 8th Street South, Eatonville Cutoff Road and Jensen Road East, along with smaller side streets in those areas.
Additional work will take place along the Highway 7 corridor from 304th Street East, known locally as Johnson’s Corner, south to Cranberry Lake. Roads in this stretch include 340th Street East, Christensen Muck Road East and 320th Street East, as well as nearby neighborhood streets.
Residents can expect temporary traffic impacts during construction, including certified flaggers, signage, shoulder closures and occasional lane shifts. Drivers are urged to slow down in work zones and follow posted instructions to help keep crews and motorists safe. Construction is expected to wrap up later this year.
The expansion is funded through a $13.3 million public-private partnership. Pierce County is contributing $7.97 million from federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, while Astound is investing $5.33 million toward the project.
County leaders say the investment is part of a broader effort to expand broadband access in underserved areas. Reliable high-speed internet has become essential for everything from remote work and online education to telehealth and small business operations. In rural and semi-rural communities such as Eatonville and the Nisqually region, limited connectivity has historically posed challenges for residents and businesses alike.
By combining county funding with private broadband providers, Pierce County aims to improve quality of life and expand economic opportunity in areas that have not previously had access to robust internet infrastructure.
Once completed, the network will provide significantly faster upload and download speeds than many existing services. The new broadband service will allow households to stream, work, learn and connect simultaneously without lag. It will also also support future growth in digital services. Residents interested in tracking construction progress or learning when service will become available in their area can visit Astound’s project webpage at www.astound.com/washington/ pierce-county. Additional information about Pierce County’s broadband expansion initiative is available at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/ BoostingBroadband.
For Eatonville-area families, students and businesses, the coming months may bring some temporary road inconveniences, but county officials say the long-term benefit will be faster, more reliable connectivity that better meets modern needs.
By Skip Smith
The Eatonville Cruisers knew the challenge that awaited them Monday night.
Facing the first-place Clover Park Timberwolves on the road, the Cruisers were looking to close out their season on a high note. The last time the two teams met on Jan. 16, Clover Park claimed a 64-41 victory. This time, the stakes were final. Eatonville’s season hung in the balance.
Behind a career night from senior Colton Herbrand, the Cruisers battled but ultimately fell 98-52 as Clover Park’s pressure, depth and rebounding proved too much to overcome.
For Herbrand, the loss did little to overshadow a memorable finish to his high school
Eatonville Honors Seniors Before Falling to Timberwolves in Season-Ending Loss
By Skip Smith
On Monday, Feb. 2, the Eatonville Lady Cruisers hosted the Clover Park Timberwolves at Rainier Connect Arena at Eatonville High School on Senior Night, hoping to strengthen their case for one of the final two berths into the district playoffs.
The last time the two teams met, Clover Park came away with a 53-39 victory. This time, Eatonville looked determined to change the outcome.
Before tipoff, the Cruisers recognized their five seniors, Sadie Mettler, Dakota Montgomery, Savanna Price, Emma Johnson and Bailey Eden, honoring them for their hard work and dedication to the program over the past four years.
Eatonville came out with energy and purpose. The Lady Cruisers jumped out to an early lead, but the Timberwolves slowly worked their way back. What had been a nine point advantage dwindled to just one by halftime. A decisive 17-7 rebounding advantage by Clover Park in the third quarter helped swing the momentum, and the Timberwolves took control en route to a 70-53 victory.
Eatonville struck first in the opening quarter when Montgomery sank a pair of free throws for a 2-0 lead. Clover Park answered with back to back three pointers to go ahead 6-2. The teams traded baskets until late in the period. Trailing 10-8, the
Cruisers went on a 6-0 run to move in front 14-10. Eatonville carried that momentum through the closing minutes and led 18-13 at the end of the first quarter.
Montgomery, Morgan Laird and Josie Lavergne each scored four points in the period.
The Cruisers extended their lead early in the second, opening on a 6-2 run to go up 24-15. Clover Park responded with a 13-0 run to flip the score and take a 28-24 lead. A Jordyn Green three pointer sparked a 7-2 Eatonville run, allowing the Cruisers to regain control and head into the locker room with a 31-30 advantage. Green scored seven points in the quarter to pace Eatonville.
Clover Park opened the third quarter with another three pointer to reclaim the lead. The teams exchanged the lead
several times before Eatonville went up 40-36 with just under four minutes remaining. The Timberwolves then took over, closing the quarter on a 13-2 run to build a 49-42 lead heading into the final period. Lavergne led the Cruisers with four points in the third. Eatonville scored first in the fourth quarter, but Clover Park seemed to match every bucket. The Timberwolves outscored the Cruisers 21-11 in the final eight minutes to secure the 70-53 win. Delaney Livernash scored five of her seven points in the quarter to lead Eatonville down the stretch. Green finished with 13 points leading the Cruisers. She added four rebounds and two steals.
Eatonville seniors Emma Johnson, Savanna Price, Dakota Montgomery, Sadie Mettler and Bailey Eden pose together on the court after being honored prior to the Cruisers’ game against Clover Park.
Eatonville senior Colton Herbrand drives the lane and scores over Clover Park’s Trey-David Lunnie during a previous meeting between the teams. Herbrand poured in a career-high 26 points in the Cruisers’ 98-52 loss to the Timberwolves on Monday night.
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Dear Savvy Senior,
What are the rules regarding inherited IRAs? My brother and I recently inherited our father’s IRA when he passed away late last year and would like to know what we need to do to handle it properly.
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Dear Oldest,
’m sorry to hear about the loss of your father, but you’re smart to be planning ahead. Inheriting an IRA from a parent comes with a unique set of rules. Understanding them can help you make the most of the money you inherit and avoid an unpleasant surprise at tax time. Here are some basics you should know.
SETTING IT UP
Many people assume they can roll an inherited IRA into their own IRA, but that’s not allowed for most beneficiaries. If you inherit an IRA from a parent, sibling, or anyone other than a spouse, you cannot treat the account as your own. Instead, your share must be transferred into a newly established inherited IRA, properly titled in the deceased owner’s name—for example, John Smith, deceased, for the benefit of Jane Smith.
If your father named multiple beneficiaries, the IRA can be split into separate inherited accounts. This allows each beneficiary to manage withdrawals independently, as if they were the sole beneficiary.
You can open an inherited IRA at most banks or brokerage firms, although the simplest option is often to set it up with the firm that already holds your father’s account.
THE 10-YEAR WITHDRAWAL RULE
emptying the account within 10 years. If he had not yet started RMDs, annual withdrawals aren’t required, as long as the entire IRA is withdrawn by the end of the 10-year period.
You may take withdrawals faster if you choose, but distributions from a traditional IRA are taxable as ordinary income in the year taken. Roth IRA withdrawals, however, are usually tax-free, provided the account has been open at least five years.
If you fail to take a required RMD, or don’t withdraw enough, the penalty is 25 percent of the amount you should have taken. That penalty can be reduced to 10 percent if the mistake is corrected within two years.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE
Several beneficiaries are exempt from the 10-year rule, including a surviving spouse, a minor child, a disabled or chronically ill beneficiary, or someone who is within 10 years of age of the original IRA owner. These beneficiaries may be allowed to stretch withdrawals over a longer period.
MINIMIZE YOUR TAXES
As tempting as it may be to cash out an inherited IRA in a lump sum, or take large withdrawals over just a few years, proceed carefully. Doing so could trigger a hefty tax bill. Withdrawals from a traditional IRA are generally taxed as income at your regular tax rate.
For many heirs, spreading distributions over the 10-year period can help manage taxes and reduce the risk of being pushed into a higher tax bracket. Other strategies may make sense if your income fluctuates or you’re nearing retirement.
To help navigate these decisions, consider working with a financial advisor. If you don’t have one, you can find a fee-only, fiduciary financial planner through the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors at napfa. org.
Under the SECURE Act, signed into law in December 2019, most nonspouse beneficiaries must withdraw all the money from an inherited IRA by the end of the 10th year following the original owner’s death. This rule applies if the owner died in 2020 or later.
If your father had already begun taking required minimum distributions (RMDs), you generally must continue taking annual RMDs while also
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Pierce County Launches Sustainability 2030 Board to Advance Local Climate Action
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Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello launched a new, internal board last week focused on reducing the County’s greenhouse gas emissions and increasing operational resilience to the impacts of climate change.
The Sustainability 2030 Board’s work will accelerate implementation of the County’s Resilience and Climate Action Plan: Sustainability 2030, which calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 45% below 2015 levels by 2030. County emissions have started to flatten despite population growth. However, meeting the 2030 goal will require accelerating our efforts and focusing on the largest sources of emissions. As the second largest county in Washington state, Mello is bullish about Pierce County’s opportunity to be a leader in local climate action.
“At a time when the federal Administration is retreating from international climate agreements and rolling back crucial clean air policies, state and local climate action is more important than ever,” Executive Mello said. “Pierce County is all-in on doing our part to reduce pollution, keep our neighbors safe from the effects of climate change, create clean energy jobs, and reduce our long-term energy costs.”
The board is a continuation of Pierce County’s ongoing climate work, which includes regional partnerships such as the Alliance for Sustainable Climate Action that bring together tribes, cities and towns, and other public agencies in Pierce County to drive climate action. The county has already achieved 70 actions since 2021.
Pierce County’s Office of Resilience and Climate Action facilitates this countywide
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Laird contributed 10 points, four steals and two rebounds.
Lavergne also scored 10 points, pulled down seven rebounds and recorded a blocked shot. Montgomery added nine points and grabbed a team high 12 rebounds. Livernash chipped in seven points.
With the loss, Eatonville finished the season 4-16 overall and 3-11 in league play, placing sixth in the 2A SPSL. The record was not enough to persuade the seeding committee to award the Cruisers one of the final two at large berths
collaboration, creating opportunities for shared learning, partnership-building and collective action.
SUSTAINABILITY 2030 PLAN: USING DATA TO DRIVE CLIMATE ACTION
The County’s recently updated Sustainability 2030 Plan emphasizes land conservation, climate resilience, expanded partner relationships and growing the green economy. The Plan targets the largest sources of Pierce County’s greenhouse gas emissions: the built environment, transportation and land use change.
• Buildings produce about 34% of local emissions, primarily from electricity and natural gas use.
• Transportation accounts for roughly 31%, driven largely byonroad vehicles.
• Land use change contributes approximately 27% of emissions due mainly to tree loss from development, with smaller sources including refrigerants (4%) and solid waste and wastewater (about 3.5%).
To address these emissions, the County will prioritize electrifying buildings and transportation, expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure at County facilities, reducing waste and food loss, and protecting and growing tree canopy to reduce heat, manage stormwater and store carbon.
The plan also advances floodresilient infrastructure design, urban forestry planning, extreme heat mitigation, and salmon recovery coordination. Lastly, this initiative supports land conservation efforts aligned with the County’s goal of conserving 100,000 acres of working farms, forests and habitat by 2044.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW IN PIERCE COUNTY
Pierce County is already experiencing the impacts of a changing
into the district playoffs, bringing the season to an end.
Head coach Chelsea Caramandi reflected on her departing seniors and the impact they made on the program.
“Sadie served as a natural team organizer this season, stepping into a leadership role and supporting her teammates both on and off the court,” Caramandi said.
“Dakota’s improvement this year was evident in her rebounding, defensive presence, and overall confidence on the court. She put in the work, and it showed.”
climate. In recent months, recordsetting storms caused flooding along the Puyallup and Carbon rivers, inundating neighborhoods, damaging roads, and threatening communities like Orting, Fife and the Puyallup Valley. These events highlight the importance of levee improvements and floodplain investments in protecting homes, farms and key transportation routes that support the county’s economy. These events are not isolated, with heavier rainfall and flooding becoming more frequent.
Extreme heat is also becoming a growing public health concern, particularly in areas like Tacoma, Puyallup, Fife and Parkland. Some Pierce County neighborhoods experience temperatures up to 14 degrees hotter than others during heat waves due to limited tree canopy and extensive pavement. These “heat islands” overlap with communities that already face higher rates of air pollution, chronic illness, and economic stress. The number of days above 82°F in Pierce County has spiked by more than 50% since 1980, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and premature death, especially for seniors, outdoor workers, and people with heart and lung conditions.
Wildfire risk is also rising, particularly in forested and rural areas near Mount Rainier and eastern Pierce County, threatening homes, public health, air quality, and emergency response systems. Smoke from wildfires already contributes to dangerous air pollution episodes that increase respiratory and cardiovascular illness. Reports from the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Department of Public Health have identified South and East Tacoma and Northeast Puyallup as areas in Pierce County that experience earlier deaths linked to climate and air pollution impacts.
“Savanna grew tremendously this year, attacking the boards and embracing her role with confidence. Her positive energy and sense of humor were a gift to our team.”
“Emma approached her time with our team with appreciation and a willingness to give what she could. Her gratitude did not go unnoticed, and we wish her the very best moving forward.”
“Bailey contributed on the boards for our JV team this season, and we wish her the best in what’s ahead.”
CROSSWORD
Washington Blood Shortage
By Conor Wilson Washington State Standard
Center late Thursday morning, Meg Hall is thrilled to see a full parking lot out front. A half dozen patients are already inside the small office building, a couple miles from St. Michael Medical Center, ready to donate their blood and platelets.
Amid a severe shortage of blood and thousands of unfilled donation appointments, Bloodworks NW issued a “Code Red” alert, encouraging donations. The alert indicates a one to two-day supply of critical blood types and platelets, with type O blood and platelets in particularly high demand.
“One donation can save up to three lives,” Hall said. “[Donating] takes such a small amount of time and it makes a huge impact.”
Nearly every hospital in Western Washington and Oregon receives donations from Bloodworks NW, one of three blood banks in Washington. Hospitals use blood and its components for transfusions, surgeries and treating conditions like anemia, blood disease or cancer.
Red Alerts are determined primarily based on the number of unfilled donation appointments, Hall said. Everyday a transfusion specialist at Bloodworks NW projects blood supply demands, based on things like scheduled surgeries, and determines upcoming need.
As of 2/1, Bloodworks NW has
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about 38,000 open slots through the end of February, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Nearly 23,000 of those must be filled by Feb. 14 to stabilize the blood supply.
Bloodworks NW and The American Red Cross have both been bringing in blood from other regions of the country into Washington to meet the local need. It is a standard, but unsustainable practice. While collaboration among blood banks nationally is common, particularly during traumatic events like storms, Hall says each bank remains accountable for local needs first. That, she said, makes it important for Washington to have its own healthy supply of blood donations.
A total of 400 blood drives were impacted by winter weather in December, causing thousands of donations to go uncollected, according to the Red Cross. They reported 500 had been canceled since Jan. 23. Bloodworks NW canceled at least ten drives in Washington due to the atmospheric river and subsequent floods.
“This time of year is always challenging for blood collectionbut right now, the perfect storm of a long holiday season, record flu activity and winter weather are all impeding donation efforts,” Dr. Courtney Lawrence, executive medical director for the Red Cross, said in a press release.
Larry Bleich, a community
career. After scoring a career high in his previous game on Senior Night, he surpassed that mark again Monday, pouring in 26 points in his final appearance in a Cruiser uniform.
The Timberwolves set the tone early. An 8-0 opening run immediately put Eatonville in a hole it never escaped. A basket from Colton Herbrand finally stopped the surge, but the damage was already building. Eleven first-quarter turnovers allowed Clover Park to stretch its lead into double digits before the period ended.
The Herbrand brothers accounted for much of Eatonville’s offense in the opening eight minutes. Colton scored 10 points in the quarter, while his brother Ryder added four. Still, Clover Park’s pace and pressure carried it to a 29-16 lead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter followed a similar script. Clover Park opened with another decisive run, outscoring the Cruisers 14-0 to widen the gap. Once again, the Herbrand brothers responded. Colton knocked down a pair of buckets and Ryder added a layup as part of a 6-0 burst that briefly steadied Eatonville. By then, however, the Timberwolves had already built a 21-point advantage at 43-22 midway through the quarter.
To Eatonville’s credit, the Cruisers dug in defensively over the final stretch of the half. They limited Clover Park to just four points the rest of the quarter and closed on a 9-4 run. Sam Twedt led the late push with five points in the period, while Colton Herbrand and Jeremy Osborn Jr. chipped in four apiece. At halftime, Clover Park’s lead stood at 47-33.
The rebounding margin was narrow through two quarters, with the Timberwolves holding a slight 15-13 edge. Turnovers told a different story. Eatonville committed 17 first-half turnovers compared to 10 for Clover Park, and the Timberwolves converted many of those extra possessions into points.
The third quarter proved decisive. Clover Park opened the half on a 13-2 run, pushing its lead to 23 points at 60-37 midway through the period. The Timberwolves then limited Eatonville to just four points over the next four minutes, outscoring the
volunteer leader for the Red Cross’ South Puget Sound and Olympics chapter, said Washington does not appear to be as impacted as other parts of the country. But he cautioned there was still a need to increase the local blood supply, noting the impacts it has on physicians’ decision-making.
“If there’s not blood available, doctors have to make decisions about who gets blood transfusions and who needs to wait,” he said. “They’ll triage people.”
Bleich, who is from Gig Harbor, runs about 30 to 40 blood drives per year in Pierce County. That includes regular drives held at the Gig Harbor Civic Center. Those events, he said, have helped grow
the base of donors in the area. Individuals can donate blood every 56 days and having residents who donate regularly is tremendously important, he said, because blood has a shelf life. Whole blood and red cells can each be stored for about a month, according to the Red Cross. Platelets, used more commonly for chemotherapy treatments, last only about five days. Fewer people, though, are donating blood regularly than they have in previous generations, said Hall, the Bloodworks Director. Overall, only about 3% of the population donates blood each year, according to the Red Cross. Many people still donate regularly, she said.
Shannon Stone, a 42-year-old
who works as a hairdresser in Silverdale, is one of them, donating for close to 20 years. At 19, Stone was in a serious car accident near Sumner. She was 38-weeks pregnant with her son, Robert. With type O-negative blood, Stone’s body can only accept her own blood type. After making a recovery, Stone said the thought of not being able to get the blood she needed encouraged her to donate.
“It always weighed on me,” she said. “Someone is going to need this one day. Someone like me will need this.”
Individuals looking to donate blood can visit donate.bloodworksnw.org or redcrossblood.org/give.
Cruisers 16-4 to stretch the margin to 35 heading into the fourth quarter at 76-41. Eatonville did protect the ball better in the third, turning it over just three times. But rebounding swung heavily in Clover Park’s favor. The Timberwolves controlled the glass 15-3 in the quarter, repeatedly creating second chances and preventing the Cruisers from establishing any rhythm. Colton Herbrand paced Eatonville with four points in the third.
Clover Park kept the pressure on in the final quarter. The Timberwolves forced seven more turnovers, outrebounded Eatonville 14-7 and knocked down shots from the perimeter. In all, Clover Park connected on 12 three-pointers in the game.
Herbrand added nine points in the fourth, finishing with a game-high 26. He fell just short of matching his first-quarter scoring outburst but capped his career with another standout effort.
Ryder Herbrand contributed seven points and four rebounds. Nash Sherrard added six points and two rebounds. Twedt finished with five points, two rebounds and three steals. Osborn Jr. totaled four points and four rebounds.
Clover Park’s final statistical edge was significant. The Timberwolves forced 27 Eatonville turnovers and dominated the boards 44-23.
With the loss, the Cruisers closed the season 4-16 overall and 3-11 in league play, finishing seventh in the 2A SPSL league standings. Their record and placing were not enough to earn one of the final two at-large berths into the district playoffs, bringing Eatonville’s season to an end.
Despite the final score, head coach Josh Bennett emphasized the progress his program made throughout the year.
“Our team and program made significant strides this year, and I am deeply grateful for the commitment, resilience, and effort from each player this season,” Bennett said.
He pointed to growth that extended beyond the stat sheet.
“Our culture took an important step forward this season, and our team truly began to connect and find its identity. We will continue to invest deeply in our culture, knowing it is the foundation that drives
meaningful and lasting success. We are equally committed to developing our skills and strengthening the bonds that make us stronger together,” Bennett said.
For a team that battled through adversity and leaned on senior leadership down the stretch, the foundation laid this winter may matter more than the final standings.
“I am forever grateful for this season and for the success, growth, and valuable lessons
it brought to the Cruiser basketball program. The future is bright, and we are excited to continue building, improving, and growing together,” Bennett said.
On a night when the scoreboard favored the Timberwolves, Eatonville’s seniors walked off the floor having left their mark. For Colton Herbrand, it meant back-to-back career highs and a final performance that reflected the fight his team carried all season.
INVITATION FOR BIDS
TOWN OF EATONVILLE
Eatonville Hwy W Overlay
Sealed Bids will be received by the Town of Eatonville until 2:00 pm (as determined by the clock in the Clerk’s office) on February 25, 2026. Bids may be delivered to Town Hall, 201 Center Street West, Eatonville, Washington 98328 or mailed to the mailing address of P.O. Box 309, Eatonville, Washington 98328. Bids mailed to the address set forth for delivery of Bids will not be delivered by the postal service. Any Bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
The Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:10 pm on February 25, 2026 at the Visitor’s Center, 130 Mashel Avenue N, Eatonville Washington 98328.
The work to be performed within 25 working days following the Notice to Proceed Date is described below: The project provides pavement repairs, grinding, and asphalt overlay of the roadway from Emeral Ridge Dr. to Cedar Ave N along Eatonville Highway W.
Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, and “Town of Eatonville”. This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “SelfRegistered Bidders List”. Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration.
All bid proposals must be on the form provided and must be accompanied by Bid security in the form of certified check, cashiers check or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid proposal. Should the successful Bidder fail to enter into the Agreement and furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds within the time stated in the Contract Documents, the Bid Security shall be forfeited to the Town of Eatonville.
The Bidder shall guarantee the total Bid price for a period of 60 calendar days from the date of Bid opening. All communications relating to the Project shall be directed to the following PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE prior to the opening of the Bids:
Terry Wright, Project Manager, 2502 Jefferson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402, terry.wright@psomas.com
The Town of Eatonville hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contracts entered pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award.
The Town of Eatonville reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process. The Agreement will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it may best serve the interest of the Town of Eatonville.
Publication dates: Daily Journal of Commerce: February 11, 2026 and February 18, 2026
Eatonville Dispatch: February 11, 2026 and February 18, 2026
