Dispatch News 7-19-2023

Council discusses capital improvements

By Hannah Saunders Contributing Writer

Eatonville Town Council discusses 2024-29 Capital Improvement Plan with water supply as a priority.

The 2024-29 Capital Improvement Plan was a hot topic at the July 10 Eatonville Town Council meeting. The planning document outlines projects, some of which will be implemented next year, and will continue to refine the projects over the next five years.

“It’s more projects than we can probably get done,” said Seth Boettcher, Eatonville town administrator.

A collaborative exam for Fern and Benton

Black bears Fern and Benton are long-time residents of Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. And the veterinary teams at Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium have a long-standing history of joining forces.

So, when it was time for the bears’ triennial wellness exams, Northwest Trek head veterinarian Dr. Allison Case invited Zoo intern veterinarian Dr. Cassidy Soehnlein to participate.

THE EXAMS

Routine wellness exams are a critical component of animal wellbeing. With regular check-ups, the

veterinary staff (veterinarian) can monitor the health of Fern and Benton. They can also act quickly if any concerns arise.

Both black bears received vaccines, dental cleanings, blood and urine collection, grooming and ultrasounds in these exams. Dr. Case oversaw Fern’s exam and allowed Dr. Soehnlein to facilitate various tasks. This partnership fosters learning opportunities and facilitates growth for our intern veterinarians.

While Dr. Soehnlein performed the dental cleaning, Northwest Trek keepers Haley and Carly gave each bear a nail trim and groomed their coats. Veterinary technician Tracy also collected the needed blood samples. Dr. Case continued

leading the team and the bears’ overall progress and health.

Veterinary technician Tracy also took some time to practice blood draws through Benton’s paw with Keeper Haley. The bears are trained to voluntarily give keepers their paws as active participants in their healthcare.

THE PARTNERSHIP

This is not the only time the two sister zoos’ veterinary teams have come together. They have collaborated on exams for polar bears, tigers, moose and other large animals. During these collaborations, they may be filling in for a vet, tag teaming the exam, lending equipment or sharing their expertise.

Boettcher said that the projects — 42 in total — are largely dependent on the town receiving grants, which he said the town has had previous success in.

“If a project is listed with grants, then if we don’t get the grants then obviously we’re not going to be able to move forward with the project,” Boettcher said.

Types of projects are separated by category, and include street projects; water projects; electric; stormwater; parks; solid waste; sewer; facilities; and airport. The Street West Eatonville Sidewalk Improvements project, known as S5, is categorized as a level four priority, meaning that it needs to be rehabilitated prior to any additional deterioration. If the rehabilitation does not take place now, it will soon become a greater issue, according to the 2024-29 Capital Improvement Plan document.

The goal of S5 is to address sidewalk deficiencies that are nonconforming with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), within one mile of Eatonville High School and within one mile of the downtown area.

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By Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Special to the Dispatch

Courtesy Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Northwest Trek head veterinarian Dr. Allison Case invited Zoo intern veterinarian Dr. Cassidy Soehnlein to participate in wellness exams for Black bears Fern and Benton.

Savvy Senior: Tips and tools for coping with vision loss

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources for seniors with vision loss?

My husband was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, which has deteriorated his central vision, and he’s become very discouraged.

Worried Wife

Dear Worried,

I’m very sorry to hear about your husband’s eye condition. Unfortunately, there are about 20 million Americans living with macular degeneration today. Over time, this progressive disease can rob people of their central vision, making everyday tasks like driving a car, reading a magazine or watching television extremely challenging. Here are some tips and resources that can help.

LOW VISION HELP

If your husband hasn’t already done so, he needs to see a lowvision specialist for a comprehensive examination. Low-vision specialists are ophthalmologist or optometrist with additional credentials or specialization

in low vision testing, diagnosis, and treatment.

A low vision exam, which is much di erent from a typical eye exam, will explore how your husband’s eye condition is a ecting his day-to-day life, how he’s adapting emotionally and prescribe solutions to help him regain as much day-today functioning as possible.

Your next step is to get your husband to a nearby vision rehabilitation service. ese services, which are run by state or nonpro t organizations, or private eye care clinics, help people with all types of uncorrectable vision impairments. Most state and nonpro t services are free or low-cost, while private clinics typically charge a fee or may accept

Medicare.

While vision rehabilitation does not restore lost sight, it does help people maximize their existing sight, or, if they have no vision, it can equip them with techniques and tools to help them maintain an independent lifestyle. Services include counseling, along with training on how to perform daily living tasks with low vision, and how to use visual and adaptive devices and assistive technologies that can help improve quality of life.

ey also o er guidance for adapting your home that will make it safer and easier for your husband to maneuver and can help him locate low-vision support

groups. Some agencies will even send their specialist out to work with him in the comfort of your own home.

To nd a vision rehabilitation service near you ask your husband’s eye doctor for a referral, or you can locate services yourself by calling the American Printing House (APH) Connect Center at 800-2325463.

ONLINE TOOLS

Another convenient place to get help for your husband is online at VisionAware (VisionAware.org). is free website that’s part of the APH Connect Center is speci cally designed for older adults new to vision loss.

It provides information on eye diseases and disorders, along with dozens of practical tips, information and instructional videos on living with vision loss.

ese include concepts for adapting your home to make it easier to navigate, techniques for traveling safely outside the home, and various tips on how to manage things like nances, medications, and other tasks such as cooking, cleaning,

grooming, reading, writing, doing hobbies and more.

VisionAware also provides a comprehensive list of more than 2,000 low vision agencies and organizations across the country that’s searchable by state or category.

Another terri c low vision resource that’s available to your husband is Hadley (Hadley.edu), which is a nonpro t organization and partner of the National Eye Institute and the National Eye Health Education Program.

Hadley o ers online discussion groups, audio podcasts and dozens of free online workshop videos to help empower the blind and visually impaired. With Hadley, your husband will learn new ways to do things that have become more di cult due to his vision loss and connect him with a network of peers who understand what he’s going through.

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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EATONVILLE MAJOR BOOK SALE AUG.

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e bi-annual Major Book Sale for the Eatonville Library is scheduled for Aug. 4-5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be a “Bag Sale.” Cost is $3 per bag if you bring your own bag and $4 if you use one provided by the Friends of the Eatonville Library Group. Articles for sale at the August Eatonville Book Sale will be books, magazines, CDs, “books on tape,” and miscellaneous other items. During the last hour of the sale on Saturday, all bags of books will cost $1.

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.

OBITUARY

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CLASS OF 1963 REUNION IS AUG. 3

Eatonville Class of 1963 Reunion is Aug. 3. For information contact, Bill Noe 360-832-6678 or LaNorma 360832-3441 or Donna 360-832-6584 or Edwinna 360-832-3251 and Eileen 253-677-7592.

EATONVILLE LIBRARY GROUP SEEKS MEMBERS

e Friends of the Eatonville Library Group is currently operating with only two members — in contrast to 10-13 members in the pre-Covid era. e group seeks members and volunteers. Contact Mike Eaton at 253-310-7709.

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.

Mike was born in Puyallup to Mike and Mona Ewashean and was later adopted by Jack Hessler. Mike graduated from Eatonville High School in 1986. He worked as a logger. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Mike is survived by a daughter, Halie and a grandson Davin. Siblings…Butch, Lori, Randy, Kevin, Jeanelle, Darrin and Ben, as well as many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.

There will be a celebration of life for Mike on July 30, 2023 at noon, at Sunny Beach Park on Alder Lake. Food will be provided, but please feel free to bring a dish and what you wish to drink. Please bring lawn chairs.

Michael Dennis Hessler 12/26/67 – 11/17/22

Salad days of summer: spotlight on couscous

e star of this summer salad is Moroccan couscous. Couscous is o en referred to as a grain, but this is a misnomer. ese tiny morsels are grainy in appearance, but they are made from semolina and water and rolled into tiny granules. So, in fact, couscous is a type of pasta (and not gluten-free).

To confuse matters further, there are several types of couscous. Israeli or pearl couscous consists of larger globules, about the size of small pearls or peppercorns. ey are toasty and chewier. Lebanese couscous is an even larger variation and less commonly found in the supermarkets.

Moroccan or North African couscous is the nest and easiest to cook, due to its size. It merely needs to steam or steep in hot water for several minutes to so en. It has a mild and slightly nutty taste that provides a blank slate for absorbing avor.

Couscous is also notable for its versatility. Add a smattering of spices to the hot water in which it steeps, and the couscous will obligingly absorb the aromatics and drive deep avor into a dish. Use it as an accompaniment

to stews, such as North African tagines, or as a side dish in pilafs and a neutral substitute for rice.

Couscous is delicious served warm or at room temperature and is a hearty base for salads. Top with cooked chicken, feta cheese or roasted vegetables. In this salad, the couscous is infused with Mediterranean spices and lemon and tossed with a generous amount of fresh green herbs. It provides a bright and aromatic bed for roasted onions and tomatoes, which blanket the couscous and infuse the grains with their pan juice.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES AND RED ONIONS

Active time: 15 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

1 pint grape tomatoes

8 to 10 baby red onions, halved, or 2 to 3 small red onions, cut in wedges

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

COUSCOUS:

1 1/2 cups couscous

1 1/3 cups boiling water

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons extra-virgin

olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Eatonville Lions Club Arts Festival set for Aug. 4-6

By Lynda Balslev Sta Report

e 53rd annual Eatonville Lions Club Arts Festival o ers ne arts and cra s, food, drink and live entertainment for the whole family in the scenic foothills of Mt. Rainier. Held Aug.4-6, the Eatonville Arts and Music Festival o ers artisans from across the country, top-notch live entertainment, as well as food and a beer garden.

All proceeds from the Eatonville Arts Festival help the Lions Club

provide eye glasses and hearing aids for those who cannot a ord them, donations to the American Diabetes Association and the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF), school scholarship fund, and many others.

Admission is free.

Hours are noon to 11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.

e event will take place at Glacier View Park, 285 Fir Ave. N.

1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves and tender stems, nely chopped

1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, nely chopped

1/2 teaspoon nely grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish

Chopped fresh mint leaves for garnish

Lemon wedges for serving

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Toss the tomatoes, onions and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl to coat. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast in the oven until the tomatoes collapse and release their juices, and the onions are lightly charred and tender, about 30 minutes.

While the vegetables are roasting, combine the couscous, water, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne in a bowl. Cover the bowl and let stand until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 15 minutes. Flu the couscous with a fork, then stir in the parsley, cilantro and lemon zest. Taste for seasoning. Spread the couscous on a serving platter. Top with the tomatoes, onions and pan juices. Garnish with the mint, additional lemon zest, and lemon wedges for squeezing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, cookbook author, and recipe developer based in northern California. Visit TasteFood at TasteFoodblog.com.

Courtesy Lynda Balslev

Couscous salad with blistered tomatoes and red onions.

20% of state population impacted by TacomaPierce County Health Department data breach

By Timothy Schumannn e Center Square

Anyone who’s worked in food service in Washington state prior to 2019 may have had their personal data exposed due to unauthorized access to the Washington State Food Worker Card online training system database.

Last Friday, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, or TPCHD, announced in a mailer that at some point in the past, an “unauthorized person” accessed a database containing the user account information for 1.5 million individuals and posted that data to an online forum.

e Department of Justice noti ed TPCHD on June 1 of this year that the breach occurred a er it was discovered by the federal government sometime in late 2022.

Data posted consisted of a database copy from November 18, 2018, including name, date of birth, email address and ZIP code. e size of this data breach accounts for approximately 20% of Washington’s population.

“ e reason it’s such a large number is because we do the food worker cards for pretty much everybody in the state,” said Kenny Via, public information o cer and content manager for TPCHD.

at means the data breach impacted the entire state.

By TJ Martinell e Center Square

In a recent media interview, Gov. Jay Inslee argued that Washington state's nation-high fuel costs were due not to a new cap-and-trade program implemented in January, but "price gouging" by oil and gas companies, claiming they make 80 cents of pro t on every gallon.

"I think the Legislature needs to look at this issue to prevent some of this price gouging," he said. " e author of these prices are the oil and gas companies."

When asked for clari cation on Inslee's comment, Communications Director Mike Faulk wrote in an email to e Center Square that "there are a number of potential options to discourage fossil fuel companies from gouging Washingtonians at the pump." at includes a potential "pro ts penalty" recently enacted in California.

However, Washington Policy Center Environmental Director Todd Myers says the 80 cents per gallon pro t statistic isn't telling the whole story. In a recent blog post, he said that

the statistic taken from the Oil Price Information Service, or OPIS, "does not measure pro t and is not about the oil industry."

Washington's gas prices rank the highest in the nation, even above California. Drivers lling up their vehicles in Washington state pay $.678 per gallon in combined state and federal taxes.

According to Myers, the 80 cents per gallon pro t margin is derived from the OPIS's Retail Fuel Watch, "which compares the gross margin between the price of gasoline sold at the wholesale terminal (known as the "rack") and the retail price at the pump."

However, he writes that this represents a gross margin, similar to a gross pro t, in which expenses such as credit card fees per transaction are not accounted for in the gure.

Additionally, the 80 cents per gallon margin was as of December 2022, Myer writes. Further, he says that margin doesn't apply to oil or gas companies, but to gas stations.

Myers writes: "Remarkably, even if that 85 cents represented

pro t, it is still less than Washington is taking between the gas tax of 49.4 cents per gallon, and the about 44.3 cents per gallon from the tax on CO2 emissions – 93.7 cents per gallon. Complaining about the 'rapaciousness' of the oil companies when the state of Washington takes more per gallon than anyone else is pretty brazen."

OPIS launched a new program in February to track the cost of Washington's cap-and-trade and low-carbon fuel standard program.

In a February statement, OPIS's Head of Climate and Carbon Markets Lisa Street, said that "according to our analysis, cap-and-invest compliance costs for gasoline and diesel fuel could reach $1.2 million this year alone, but the lack of standardization in how suppliers re ect compliance costs poses a challenge for fuel buyers. It is imperative that entities operating in Washington have access to accurate and reliable price assessments so they can strategically manage costs and risks, and ensure policy-related expenses are applied fairly."

On June 26, the health department also learned that 9,500 of those records contained drivers license numbers.

In 2018, when the breach occurred, the law was written such that only those 9,500 individuals would need to be noti ed.

State law has since been updated for more rigorous data disclosure requirements.

In the interest of transparency, the TPCHD decided to notify all 1.5 million individuals as well as the state Attorney General’s O ce, not just those people whose driver's license numbers were leaked.

Since that time, Washington has implemented a new numbering system for its drivers licenses, and it’s likely most or all of those users have a new license.

e breach occurred under the tenure of a former so ware vendor TPCHD no longer uses.

“Our new support vendor transitioned our system from a legacy Adobe Flashbased website to a modern cloud hosted HTML5 application with cloud hosted database,” Via told e Center Square.

“We’re con dent everything is secure now in this new system,” he added.

e news release announcing the breach said it did not pose "a high risk for identity the . However, if you’re a ected, we encourage you to protect your information and review your credit reports.”

More information can be found at the department's website.

Is price gouging responsible for Washington state’s nation-high fuel costs?

Space industry launches $4.6B

into Washington state annually

By Spencer Pauley e Center Square

When mankind is set to explore Mars and the Moon in the future, the Washington state space industry will play a big role, while potentially generating astronomical dollars in economic impact.

According to the Puget Sound Regional Council, the State of Washington’s space industry has an economic impact of $4.6 billion annually and supports 13,103 jobs within the state.

e industry is continuing to grow in the state as there are more than 1,000 open space industry jobs in the Seattle area, as of May 2023. “We can see here today that many companies in the State of Washington are providing growth and opportunity for space jobs,” U.S. Senator and chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Maria Cantwell (DWA) said in a statement. “[Washington’s space industry] is providing a booming economy, and it has helped maintain America's position of leadership in space exploration.”

e state is considered to be well-positioned to lead in satellite manufacturing and operations, launch vehicles, and commercial space stations, with Washington companies expected to help place the U.S. on stronger footing to go to Mars and return to the Moon. Equipment used during future space exploration will stem from Washington. For instance, NASA’s Artemis program to return to

Oregon Legislature approves $1 billion for I-5 bridge replacement

By Logan Washburn e Center Square

e Oregon Legislature has passed $1 billion in funding for a bistate project to replace the aging Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington.

e project’s funding comes courtesy of House Bill 5005, a budget bill that passed on June 25, the last day of session.

e bill funds the bridge replacement in increments, budgeting just more than $250 million at the time of passage, allowing the spending of additional amounts of $250 million in 2025, 2027 and 2029.

“S5 only goes up to Emeral Ridge, but what we’re trying to do is extend and eliminate the ADA barriers up to the mile from the school,” Boettcher said. “We’ve had some people that are trying to use their carts down Emeral Ridge, so we have some issues. is is not a replacement of the sidewalk, but xing those handicap ramps to try to extend those out to Emeral Ridge.”

To make these improvements,

the Moon has 42 suppliers in Washington state. ree years ago, Blue Origin opened the O’Neill Building in the City of Kent.

In May 2023, NASA selected Blue Origin as the second builder of a human landing system for the Artemis program. e contract is projected to support more than 1,000 jobs in the state, according to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

e next Artemis mission is scheduled to launch in November 2024. e ight will send a crew of four astronauts around the Moon. Following that, the Artemis III mission is scheduled for December 2025, in which humans will land on the lunar surface for the rst time in over 50 years.

SpaceX has also leased a 125,000 square foot building in Redmond, WA to expand its Starlink facilities. According to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, SpaceX builds more than 30 Starlink satellites per week at the facility.

e company estimates that over 180,000 people in Washington rely on Starlink for highspeed broadband access.

e investment banking companies UBS and Morgan Stanley estimated that the value of the space economy could reach $900 billion to $1.1 trillion by 2040. e estimations are linked to a substantial increase in satellite broadband internet service providers, which are expected to dominate space-related services over the next 20 years.

the town is requesting a total of $260,000 from 2024 to 2029. e town is requesting $13,000 from the REET 1 fund. In January of this year, Washington state real estate property sales became subjected to a graduated real estate excise tax (REET) rate. e remaining $247,000 is being requested from the TIB, or Transportation Improvement Board.

Another major initiative includes conducting a deep aquifer study to locate an alternative and new water supply source. e town is seeking

“I think it sets a terrible precedent,” said state Sen. Fred Girod, R-Stayton, during a June 20 meeting of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Capital Construction. “We are basically obligating the next three biennium to come up with $250 million.”

During that same meeting, House Speaker Dan Ray eld, D-Corvallis, noted the bill's limitations.

“ is bill gives us a framework to be competitive for grant dollars on the federal level, but it does not commit us to this funding mechanism,” he said. “ is Legislature will still have to come back and approve expenditure limitation for that I-5 bridge.”

Operating and maintaining the span between Portland and Vancouver costs $1.2 million annually, split evenly between the transportation departments of the two states.

“ is important step moves this critical infrastructure program forward, which will positively impact our region’s transportation system and economy for generations,” notes the website of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, as the project is known.

e cost estimate for the bridge replacement jumped to somewhere between $5 billion to $7.5 billion total in December. Both state departmetns of transportation applied for a potential of more than $2 billion in federal funds for the replacement.

e Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5765 in April, approving tolling on the I-5 bridge to help fund the project. Clark County, which hosts the Vancouver entrance to the bridge, had opposed tolls.

“ is is not the last time this Legislature will be talking about the bridge,” Ray eld said.

to conduct a study of the deep aquifer, which is an underground rock layer containing water that can be pumped or owed from the ground.

e project document states that the town needs to begin design and permitting to expand it’s water supply in order to meet the needs of the future. In the past, the town has experienced di culty with maintaining the Mashell River supply that comes directly from the river, and the Mashell River intake system exceeds 30 years of age.

“Additionally, the long-term goal of the Town and Nisqually tribe is to transfer the water rights to a deep aquifer for a more reliable water source and to guard the instream ows of the Mashell for salmon,” stated the document.

e study portion of this project, estimated to cost $80,000, will involve geo-hydrology research and recommendations on test sites. Eatonville hopes to collaborate with resource agencies and the Nisqually Tribe to gain approvable for longterm water supply solutions.

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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 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. 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/ offi ces/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webL

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Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce Eric Watson and Sarah Watson, plaintiff(s) v. Lisa Kurtz and David Kurtz, Defendant(s). No. 22-2-08513-0 SUM-

MONS (20 DAYS) TO THE DEFENDANT:

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by Eric Watson and Sarah Watson, plaintiff(s). Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense in writing, and by serving a copy upon the person signing this Summons within 20 days after the service of this Summons, excluding the day of service, or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice.

A default judgment is one where plaintiff is entitled to what he asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before a default judgment may be entered. You may demand that the plaintiff file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this Summons. Within 14 days after you serve the demand, the plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on you of this summons and complaint will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court

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Dated August 31, 2022 Signed at Graham, Washington. Submitted by: Eric & Sarah Watson Signature of Plaintiff Eric & Sarah Watson

Printed Name of Plaintiff 7807 Kapowsin Hwy E Graham. WA 98338 Address of Plaintiff 253-380-0720

Telephone Number of Plaintiff Published in The Dispatch July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2023.

Ecology wants public comment on proposed state refrigerant restrictions

By Glenn Minnis e Center Square

e Washington State Department of Ecology wants public input on newly proposed restrictions on hydro uorocarbons, or HFCs, that are common in air conditioners and refrigeration equipment.

HFCs are made up of hydrogen, uorine and carbon. ese greenhouse gases — commonly referred to as “super pollutants” — are thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide in terms of contributing to climate change.

“ e new refrigerant management program will address the approximately 3.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent that leak into the atmosphere every year,” Len Machut, who leads Ecology’s HFC unit, said in a ursday news release. “ at’s equivalent to what comes out of the tailpipes of about 740,000 cars. While HFCs pose a real risk to the climate, the good news is that safer alternatives are readily available. Many manufacturers have already made the switch.”

e new guidelines would also create a refrigerant management program to establish how businesses and industries across Washington maintain existing equipment.

In 2021, the state Legislature passed a bill — which Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law — requiring manufacturers to use safer refrigerants and prevent the accidental release of HFCs from existing equipment.

e law, which e ectively bolsters federal requirements to transition to more environmentally-friendly refrigerants, is part of an e ort to reduce Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050.

e public is invited to comment through August 31.

To comment by mail, write to Linda Kildahl; Department of Ecology, Air Quality Program; P.O. Box 47600; Olympia, WA 98504-7600.

To comment online, go to https://aq.ecology.commentinput. com/?id=trCUMYBx2G

Ecology will host an online public hearing at 10 a.m. on ursday, August 24.