Dispatch News 5-31-2023

From walks on the beach, to scenic parks, West Seattle offers array of outdoor things to do

By Jessica Keller Pacific Publishing editor

Located approximately five miles from downtown and easily accessed by multiple routes, including the rebuilt West Seattle Bridge, West Seattle features many things to do, especially for people who enjoy spending time outdoors.

According to the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce website, www.wschamber.com, each of West Seattle’s neighborhoods and business districts has distinct and evolving communities. Interspersed throughout West Seattle, however, are hidden and well-known parks, beaches, viewpoints and outdoor opportunities.

Seattle Chinese Garden: “A hidden gem”

Eatonville Businesses Association, School Board host first high school job fair

By Allison Burslem Eatonville School District

Eatonville Business Association partnered with the Eatonville School Board to host their first ever Job Fair, May 22 at the Eatonville High School Commons. The job fair was an opportunity for 30 local businesses to connect with over 200 high school students looking for summer employment or a career opportunity upon graduation.

The EBA is a non-profit organization that aims to promote and support local businesses in the Eatonville area. The organization has been working closely with the Eatonville School District to create a platform for businesses to showcase their job openings and for students to learn about the various career opportunities available in the area.

"The very best thing about this job fair is that it was student driven,” Eatonville School Board

Director Ronda Litzenberger said. “Mayor {David} Baublits and I spent two days in March presenting to all EHS juniors, seniors and leadership classes about the value of student voice in town and school district civic issues. It was there that senior Matthew Moran told us that EHS had hosted college fairs, but that was not what he or his friends needed. He needed a job fair that would help him retain a job as soon as he graduated and wanted to know why that had never been done. His idea became a reality, thanks to the outstanding community support of Eatonville Business Association, local businesses, trade unions and town and state agencies."

Becky Crocker, Eatonville Business Association president, thanked the local businesses who supported the students with their job opportunities.

“It was inspiring to watch students connecting and engaging with employers,”

she said. “Employers were taking student resumes, scheduling interviews and even interviewing and hiring on the spot. We’d also like to thank the Eatonville School district for partnering to provide this opportunity for both local businesses and students.”

The job fair was met with tremendous support from a diverse range of employers from different industries that came ready to hire. Students came armed with resumes thanks to Mrs. Powell and polished interview skills; some left with scheduled job interviews.

The job fair is just one of the many initiatives that the EBA has planned to support local businesses and promote economic growth in the Eatonville area. They would like to thank the following companies and agencies for partnering in this event that amplified student voice and helped fill the need of employers and students alike.

In the Delridge area of West Seattle is South Seattle Community College and the Seattle Chinese Garden. According to the Seattle Chinese Garden Society, the mission is to “showcase the rich heritage of Chinese arts and culture by building, operating and sustaining a Sichuan-style Chinese Garden that serves as a bridge of friendship between our region and Chinese people around the world.” The 4.6-acre

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The Seattle Chinese Garden is a five-acre Sichuanese-style garden that offers a number of features such as the Song Mei Pavilion, above, Knowing-the-Spring Courtyard, Chan Education Center, Luoyang Peony Garden and a bamboo grove. The Song Mei Pavilion was the first project completed at the Seattle Chinese Garden in 1999, and the pavilion’s tiles and woodwork were crafted in Chongqing and the stone quarried from along the Yangtze River.

Photo courtesy Eatonville School District MetroParks Tacoma staff represented Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo at the inaugural job fair at Eatonville High School, May 22.

Photo courtesy Seattle Chinese Garden

Savvy Senior: How Medicare covers physical therapy services

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide?

My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to help keep him moving.

Worried Wife

Dear Worried, Yes, Medicare does indeed pay for physical therapy along with occupational and speech therapy too, if he needs it, as long as it’s prescribed by his doctor. You’ll also be happy to know that Medicare has no limits on how much it will pay for therapy services, but there is an annual coverage threshold you should be aware of. Here’s what you should know:

OUTPATIENT THERAPY

To get Medicare Part B – which covers outpatient care – to help cover your husband’s physical therapy, it must be considered medically necessary and will need to be ordered by his doctor. e same holds true for occupational and speech therapy.

He can get these services

as an outpatient at a number of places like a doctor or therapist o ce; in a hospital outpatient department; at an outpatient rehabilitation facility; at skilled nursing facilities if he is being treated as an outpatient; and at home through a therapist connected with a home health agency when he is ineligible for Medicare’s home health bene t.

For outpatient therapy, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the Medicare-approved amount a er you meet your Part B deductible ($226 in 2023). You will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent unless you have supplemental insurance.

But be aware that if his therapy costs reach $2,230 in a calendar year (2023), Medicare will require his provider to con rm that his therapy is still medically necessary. Medicare used to set annual limits on what it would pay for outpatient therapeutic services, but the cap was eliminated a few years back.

You also need to know that treatment recommended by a physical therapy provider but not ordered by a doctor is not covered. In this situation,

the therapist is required to give your husband a written notice, called an Advance Bene ciary Notice of Noncoverage or ABN, that Medicare may not pay for the service. If he chooses to proceed with the therapy, he is agreeing to pay in full.

INPATIENT THERAPY

If your husband happens to need physical therapy at an inpatient rehabilitation facility like at a skilled nursing facility or at your home a er a hospitalization lasting at least three days, Medicare Part A – which provides hospital coverage –will pick up the tab.

To be eligible, his doctor will need to certify that he has a medical condition that requires rehabilitation, continued medical supervision, and coordinated care that comes from his doctors and therapists working together. Whether you incur out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and coinsurance, and how much they are, will depend on the setting for the treatment and how long it lasts. For more information on inpatient therapy out-of-pocket costs see Medicare.gov/coverage/ inpatient-rehabilitationcare.

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE COVERAGE

If your husband is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), these plans must cover everything that’s included in original Medicare Part A and Part B coverage. However, some Advantage plans may require a person to use services from physical therapy practices within an agreed network. If he has an Advantage plan, you’ll need to contact his speci c plan before selecting a physical therapy provider to con rm they’re within the network.

MORE QUESTIONS?

If you have other questions about coverage and costs for therapeutic services, call Medicare at 800-633-4227 or contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free Medicare counseling. Visit ShipHelp.org or call 877-8392675 to connect with a local SHIP counselor.

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 “ e Savvy Senior” book.

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During the May 24 School Board meeting, Student Representatives

Dylan Norman and Hannah Kralik were recognized for their dedication by Superintendent Fountain and Board Chair Paulett Gilliaridi. The students have been School Board student representatives this school year, attending meetings and reporting on behalf of the Eatonville High School student body.

Also, during the meeting, Jay Brower, the next Eatonville School District superintendent, was sworn in. His first day is July 1.

Doloris Hanawalt

August 14, 1932 – May 4, 2023

Doloris Hanawalt, aged 90, passed away on May 4, 2023, in Tacoma, WA. She was born on August 14, 1932, in Seattle, WA, to Irving and Bonnie Elmlund. Doloris was the proud mother of seven children, Larry Stevens, Nancy McNabb, Gary Stevens, Jackie Sloan, and Mark Washington, all of whom survive her. Doloris’s oldest son, Ron Stevens, her daughter Suzanne Johnson and her twin sister, Doris Sladky preceded her in death. She was also a grandmother to 12 grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren. Doloris is also survived by her lifelong best friend of 72 years Peggy Dummitt. Both Peggy and Mom had 6 children and they found that they could always rely on each other as they raised their children. Mom taught Peggy to drive and Peggy taught Mom how to grocery shop. Life was not easy for either of them but together they managed the challenges and remained best friends for all these years. Jeremiah Shaffer adopted Doloris as his Gramdma and watched over her for many years and we were all very grateful to him. He helped her up to the time she reluctantly had to move to A Helping Hand Care in Tacoma WA where the owner, Rahab provided her loving and tender care with the support of Doloris’s two daughters, Nancy and Jackie. We are grateful to all those who were there for Mom, especially the two times her Grandson, Chase saved her life twice after surgery.

Doloris was born an identical twin,

raised in Eatonville, WA, and attended Eatonville High School. She was very proud of her father, Irving Elmlund, who is known for being the first-string running guard of the infamous 1923 Eatonville Basketball team and earned a basketball scholarship to the University of WA. Doloris grew up in Eatonville, riding horses, and driving out of necessity at age 10. Although she had moved to CA for a period of her life, she returned to Eatonville at age 55 and loved to watch the Moose in the pasture out her back door. She was an accomplished businesswoman, having owned Frontier Guns in Eatonville, WA. Earlier in life, she worked for Laidlaw School Buses, in CA as a school bus driver for 17 years before retiring. She worked for many years at Walnut Creek Sheet & Metal, where she was one of the first women hired to run the bandsaw and make elbows. An indomitable spirit, Doloris always strode forth, carving her way in a world ruled by men.

In her free time, Doloris loved to bake cakes, particularly lemon and chocolate cakes. She was also known for making the best raspberry and blackberry jam, which won 1st place at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair. She would often surprise people with one of her famous cakes just to say thank you.

Doloris Hanawalt was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

Graveside service will be at the Sumner Public Cemetery, on June 2, 2023, at 11:00 am

Photo by Allison Burslem

Dessert is as easy as apple pie

The phrase “as American as apple pie” may lead one to believe that this classic dessert originated somewhere in the Americas. But this beloved dessert actually traces its origins to Europe. In fact, apples aren't even native to North America, according to experts.

Apple pie is categorized alongside baseball and Coca-Cola as truly American, but even though it was brought over to the colonies with settlers, it wasn't until the 20th century that the treat was established as a symbol of national pride. By then, this apple- lled pastry had cemented itself in popular cuisine, and has since been replicated and reimagined in more ways than one might imagine.

Most families have an apple pie recipe that they love. is recipe for "Grandma’s Apple Pie," courtesy of the Vancouverbased food recipe blog, Spend with Pennies, by

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Holly Nilsson is one to add to your culinary repertoire.

GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE

Servings: 8 slices

Double Crust Pie Pastry (see note below)

1 large egg, beaten

6 to 7 cups apples, peeled and sliced, about 2 pounds

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons our

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Peel apples and cut in quarters. Remove the core and slice apples into 1/4inch to 1/8-inch thick.

3. In a large bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, sugar, our, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss well to combine and set aside.

4. Roll half of the dough into a 12-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry dough. Fill with apple lling.

5. Roll the remaining crust

garden, 5640 16th Ave. Southwest, is at the college’s north entrance and the garden grounds are open from dawn until dusk daily. e courtyard is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. It is also open Tuesdays and ursdays, weather and sta availability permitting. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

According to its website, the Seattle Chinese Garden is one of the largest Chinese gardens outside of China. e garden features the four traditional elements of a Chinese garden: plants, stone, architecture and water. Since construction began in the garden in 1999, several projects have been completed, including the Song Mei Pavilion and bamboo grove, the Chan Education Center, the Knowing the Spring Courtyard, Chongqing Entry Gatehouse and the Luoyang Peony Garden. e Seattle Chinese Garden Society hosts many educational and cultural events throughout the year, including peony, lantern and kite festivals.

People interested in strolling the garden at their own pace can take self-guided tours or arrange for a private tour. According to the tourguide map, the garden begins with the entry path, which is aligned the

and gently place it over the apple mixture. Seal the edges by gently pinching the top and bottom crusts together. You can fold or decorate the edges by crimping or pressing with a fork. Remove any excess dough.

6. Beat the egg and 2 teaspoons of water or milk. Cut 4 to 5 slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush with egg mixture and sprinkle with sugar (optional).

7. Place the pie plate on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. is is optional but will catch any drips or spills.

8. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375 degrees, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.

9. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce if desired. Note: You can use a premade refrigerated pie crust for this pie, or try making a homemade pastry with the recipe below.

Flaky Homemade Pie Crust

Makes a double pie crust

3 cups all-purpose our

1 teaspoon salt

7 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

7 tablespoons shortening, cubed

1/3 to 2⁄3 cups ice cold water

1. Combine our and salt in a large bowl with a whisk.

2. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles the size of peas.

3. Add ice cold water a

tablespoon at a time to one area of the dough and mix with a fork. Move to one side of the bowl and continue adding water just until dough is moistened (you don’t want it to be sticky).

4. Once mixed, use your hands to quickly and gently fold over the dough a couple of times. Divide into two balls.

5. Roll each of the balls into a 12-inch circle on a lightly oured surface. Use as needed in your recipe, or wrap and refrigerate to use later.

Seattle Space Needle. e ridge-top site open to the south is protected by a greenbelt to the north and east, and people can also see views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains. Knowing the Spring Courtyard is the entry to the garden and is used for social and cultural activities, celebrations and festivals. e Song Mei Pavilion was the rst structure built in the garden, nished in 1999. According to the Seattle Chinese Garden self-tour guide, the pavilion’s tiles and woodwork were cra ed in

Chongqing and the stone quarried from along the Yangtze River. e garden is a work in progress, with the next project planned a teahouse on a lotus pond. Go to www. seattlechinesegarden.org, or call 206934-5213, for more information.

BACK TO NATURE

According to the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce website, people can walk from residential neighborhoods to business districts using the peninsula-wide trail

system. Alki Beach, Lincoln Park, Schmitz Preserve Park, Camp Long, Duwamish Access Terminal 107, MeKwa-Mooks and Westcrest Park all have trails in the system. Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, 4503 Beach Drive SW, is across the street from Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook and is next to the Me-Kwa-Mooks Natural Area. According to the City of Seattle Parks Department, most of the park is undeveloped and the dense trees provide homes for

PIXABAY

Photo courtesy Seattle Chinese Garden Hamilton Viewpoint Park in West Seattle is another place people can visit to see an excellent view of Seattle from across Elliott Bay.

When exploring Seattle, Georgetown has plenty of options for tasting to making beer

By Laura Marie Rivera Contributing writer

e Rainier Brewing Company looms guratively and historically over the Georgetown neighborhood, just 10 minutes south of downtown Seattle.

Georgetown was once home to Seattle’s rst brewing company, when Washington was still a U.S. territory. It has seen many incarnations of industrialization and revitalization through the years and is currently enjoying a sweet spot.

Greg Ramirez, chair of the Georgetown Community Council, has lived in the neighborhood his entire life. “ e community here is the cool thing,” he said. “We have a really friendly vibe. And then you throw in the food and nightlife. Even with all of the challenges, it’s still the place I want to live and raise my family.”

He highlights the growing number of families and businesses in the area. And says that it’s great to see people able to walk around the neighborhood and enjoy all that Georgetown has to o er.

Georgetown Brewing Company, 5200 Denver Ave. S., is the largest independent brewery in Washington state and ranked as one of the Top 50 Producing U.S. Craft Brewing Companies last year. It was started in the early 2000s by Manny Chao and Roger Bialous brewing their famous Manny’s Pale Ale in the

original Rainier Brewery. They now have their own facility with a tasting room that serves over 20 different beers on tap. The tasting room is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily and offers beers that you can’t find anywhere else. Beer drinkers can get a pint of their favorite, try a flight of the tasting size ales, or pick up a growler to go. They don’t serve food at the brewery, but customers are welcome to bring food from neighboring restaurants or even have it delivered. And they always have a non-alcoholic offering on the menu.

General Manager Dave Forrester said that the original Manny’s is still their most popular dra beer, but Bodhizafa IPA is their top seller because it is also available in cans. He has a few personal favorites and said “the fun part is always making more beers and trying things that you wouldn’t usually get to try.”

Paul Hero is the owner of Georgetown’s Sound Homebrew Supply, 6505 Fi h Place S. He bought the business shortly a er the pandemic shutdown and has seen a steady stream of business as people try their hand at brewing beer. He said it’s pretty easy and interested people should give it a try.

“If you can cook or you can bake, you can brew,” he said.

ey o er classes to learn how to brew your own beer, or you can buy a kit and be on your way. ey also

animals and birds, such as screech owls. Across the street, below Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook, MeKwa-Mooks Park has a rocky beach that people can visit during low tide.

People can also visit Schmitz Preserve Park, a 53.1-acre park and nature preserve, 5551 S.W. Admiral Way. e park features one of the last stands of old-growth forest in the city and is largely untouched.

West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails is Seattle’s largest contiguous forest and features several miles of trails, spreading over 550 acres in West Seattle from the tip of Pigeon Point to Westcrest Park. In addition to hiking, there are restoration and community group opportunities,

sell all of the ingredients, including Yakima hops and malt from Europe.

In addition to the many local breweries, people will nd shops, restaurants and businesses steeped in local history.

Martin Imbach, owner of Georgetown Records, 1201 S. Vale St., said he loves the neighborhood because it feels the most like the Seattle that he remembers. He moved to Georgetown in 2000 and opened up a record shop when space became available in the prominent location on Airport Way South. He shares space with Larry Reid of Fantagraphics Bookstore, who sells and publishes comics and

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BEACH AND WATER

A popular spot in West Seattle is Alki Beach Park, which o ers more views of the mountains, Puget Sound and Elliott Bay, as well as shopping, dining and outdoor opportunities. People use the beach for SCUBA diving, rollerblading, cycling, beach volleyball and more.

People can also visit Seacrest Park and Seacrest Boathouse for kayaking, shing and SCUBA diving. According to the Chamber of Commerce, shing is also popular at Lincoln Park and Lowman Beach. Swimming is available at Alki Beach and Colman Pool at Lincoln Park.

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN

graphic novels.

“I like the history of the neighborhood and the blue collar, Bohemian

WEST SEATTLE INCLUDE:

Constellation Park in the 6300 block of Beach Drive Southwest, which has 13 images embedded in the park walkway, with each representing one of the 13 constellations visible in the Western Sky.

e Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, 4705 W. Marginal Way S.W., is a woodpaneled gathering place for events and exhibits related to traditional Northwest Native culture. It features a museum, art gallery, gi shop and more. Go to duwamishtribe.org for more information. Go to wschamber.com for more information on the di erent districts and places to visit in West Seattle.

arts

vibe,” Reid said. “ is building is the original hub of the Georgetown artist community.”

Photo by Laura Marie Rivera

Paul Hero bought Sound Homebrew Supply, 6505 Fifth Place South, in Georgetown shortly after the pandemic began and has experienced a stream of customers trying their hand at home brewing since then. Sound Homebrew Supply offers classes on home brewing to the public and sells everything needed to brew beer at home, from home brewing kits to ingredients.

Photo by Laura Marie Rivera Georgetown’s Oxbow Park, 6480 Corson Ave., features Lewis Nasmyth’s Hat ’N Boots piece of 1950s Americana that was relocated to the park.

Photo courtesy Seattle Chinese Garden The Seattle Chinese Garden’s Knowing the Spring Courtyard features stones from the mountains outside of Chongqing that are arranged to symbolize a mountain.

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by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on June 30, 2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by June 19, 2023, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before June 19, 2023 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the June 19, 2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by 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 current Benefi ciary, U.S. Bank, N.A., Successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank, N.A. on behalf of the Holders of Bear Stearns

Asset-Backed Securities I Trust 2007-HE6, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-HE6 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS MARK PRAY 18415 ELKHORN BLVD E, ORTING, WA 98360

MARK PRAY 6821 UDAL PL SE APT G204, AUBURN, WA 98092 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARK PRAY 18415 ELKHORN BLVD E, ORTING, WA 98360 by both fi rst class and certifi ed mail on January 26, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place January 26, 2023 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below 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 above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this 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 Trustees’ 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 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY.

CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR

AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHING-

TON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might 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: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819

Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287

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LEARN MORE ABOUT FRIENDS OF EATONVILLE LIBRARY

e 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.

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

ALL RESIDENTS CAN RECEIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

All Eatonville School District residents can receive regular news from Eatonville Schools, including monthly newsletters, by signing up with the school district. People can get added to the community district communications email list to receive all newsletters and district announcements. Parents with children registered in the district already receive the communications. To sign up, go to https://bit.ly/ESDcommunications.

EATONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT BEGINS STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

Eatonville School District is beginning a strategic planning process for the purpose of de ning the decisions and actions that shape and guide the future direction for the school district over the next several years. e planning process will include targeted and prioritized action steps to move the district forward. One of the most important components to making this a successful e ort is community input – before the plan is developed.

Residents are invited to complete a survey, approximately 15-20 minutes, that will assist in providing the community’s thoughts on public education for the district. is information will be provided to a Strategic Planning Team as it works to develop a blueprint for progress for Eatonville Schools.

e survey will be open to all stakeholders (employees, citizens, parents, business members and secondary students) now through May 26.

Visit this link to take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/EatonvilleS23

ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS MEETINGS OFFERED

Alcoholics Anonymous is available for people who have a problem with alcohol.