Dec. 13, 2023
ISSUE 50
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IT'S IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Hunting for a job? In the market for a new home? Have something to sell? Turn to the Classifieds in The Dispatch and at dispatchnews.com
2023 EATONVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE
The 2023 Annual Christmas Parade in Eatonville took place over the weekend.
2 local funding measures on February ballot Submitted
During the Nov. 29 school board meeting, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve two local funding measures for the special election ballot on Feb. 13. The proposed measures include: 1. Replacement Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy, which provides funding for educational programs, supplemental programs, and basic operating expenses that aren’t fully funded by the state. This includes, but not limited to the following: ■ Music and Arts ■ Athletics and Extracurricular Activities ■ Staffing ■ Educational Materials ■ Technology ■ Transportation
■ Food Services ■ Operation expenses This levy replaces the existing EP&O levy which expires at the end of 2024. 2. Capital Projects Levy to provide funding for major repairs and upgrades to facilities districtwide, including but not limited to: ■ Major roof and gutter repairs ■ Major repairs to aging heating/ cooling systems ■ Major repairs to the swimming pool and other athletic facilities ■ Major technology purchases such as staff/student devices ■ Improvements to technology infrastructure ■ Playground improvements ■ Replacement track and field ■ Ongoing safety and security BALLOT Page 3Æ
Janet Mark
Eatonville United Methodist Church Celebrates 120 years
Please join us December 17th in Celebration Church Service 10:30 – 11:30 Open House 12:00 – 3:00