March 19, 2025
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2A SPSL announces winter sorts All-League honors By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
The 2A South Puget Sound League (SPSL) has announced its All-League honors for the 2024-25 winter sports season, recognizing standout athletes and coaches across basketball and wrestling. Girls Basketball Dominates with Top Honors Bailey Andersen was named the league’s Most Valuable Player, leading a strong group of honorees for girls basketball. Andersen’s dynamic performances throughout the season helped cement her status as one of the premier players in the league.
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EHS seeks to upgrade athletic stadium
Mill Haus Makers’ Markets bring arts, crafts and shoppers together By Merrick Parnell
The renovation plans include installing high-quality turf identical to that of Husky Stadium, repositioning the grandstand to the 50-yard line for optimal viewing, and expanding seating capacity from 750 to 1,150. The new design emphasizes safety and ADA accessibility, ensuring an inclusive environment for all attendees. Additionally, the upgraded facilities aim to bolster school spirit, provide a venue for major events, and stimulate local economic growth.
For the past several years, Mill Haus Cider Company has hosted the Mill Haus Makers' Markets twice a month on Sundays year-round, from 12-4 p.m. during the fall, winter, and spring months. The market features 15 to 20 vendors, including several local Eatonville merchants and artisans from Pierce County and even Seattle. “Our Mill Haus Makers' Markets provide a fun way for our community and travelers from all over to enjoy handmade, local products while indulging in our handcrafted cider and full menu. The markets are free to attend and are both family- and dog-friendly,” said Bree Anderson, the event coordinator at Mill Haus Cider Co. According to Anderson, in the three years of hosting the markets, the turnout has consistently seen steady foot traffic, even when the sun isn't shining or the temperatures drop. Mill Haus appreciates the resilience of both their vendors and the Pacific Northwest customer base, who dress accordingly and remain loyal to shopping local.
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By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
Eatonville High School is embarking on a comprehensive renovation of its track, field, and stadium facilities, aiming to enhance safety, accessibility, and community engagement. The project, estimated at $6.8 million, has secured $6.25 million in funding, leaving a $550,000 gap that the school hopes to bridge through community fundraising efforts.
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Mill Haus Cider Company hosts Mill Haus Makers' Markets twice a month on Sundays year-round, from 12-4 p.m.