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Lewis County, $1.75 West Region to Mid-Week Edition Remain in Phase 2 Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 / Main 11 Serving our communities since 1889 — www.chronline.com Attorney: ‘I Think That Our Concerns Were Heard’ Man County Allocated 2,000 Vaccine Doses BOOST: Local Officials Lewis County received con- lagging behind the rest of the in the first place, or how alloca- Facing firmation Tuesday that it will state in terms of how many resi- tion decisions are being made. Receive Doses, But Few receive 2,000 first-dose vac- dents have received COVID-19 “It could be that those were Answers After Learning cines, allocated by the state De- vaccinations. It was a report equations that made sense to Homicide partment of Health (DOH). that garnered the attention of somebody, but that was nev- Lewis County Was Last The doses are expected to the district’s state lawmakers. er anything that was shared in Distribution arrive by the end of this week. But while Lewis County is with us,” Lewis County Public Charge The announcement comes getting vaccines, it’s yet to re- Health Director J.P. Anderson By Claudia Yaw after The Chronicle reported ceive answers about why so few for Crash [email protected] Saturday that Lewis County is doses were sent from the state please see DOSES, page Main 16 Might Airport Selected as Test Site for Have Had Seizure Electric Aircraft Feasibility Study LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT: Ray J. Gleason Faces Charges for Death Following October Crash By Emily Fitzgerald [email protected] One of the drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash that killed a 20-year-old Castle Rock man on U.S. Highway 12 in October has been charged with vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. Ray J. Gleason, 43, of Olym- pia, was allegedly driving a Toyota Prius westbound on the highway at a speed of 103 miles per hour when he crossed into the eastbound lane, driving in an “S” motion, and crashed into the passen- ger side of an eastbound Nis- Ray Gleason san Altima that charged in death had swerved to try to avoid a collision, according to Lewis County Superior Court docu- ments. Jared Wenzelburger / [email protected] The Washington State troop- Brandon Rakes, Chehalis-Centralia Airport’s operations coordinator, is hopeful that the airport’s inclusion as a test site for an electric aircraft study will better position er who was the first to respond it for the future. to the incident reported that the damage to the passenger side of the Nissan was “extensive” CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA: The Washington State De- ment of the Chehalis-Centralia The WSDOT Electric Air- and that the vehicle’s passenger, partment of Transportation Airport as an electric aircraft craft Feasibility Study, complet- James Smith, would not respond Airport Operations (WSDOT) Aviation Division site is looking years into the ed in November 2020, provides to him “in any way.” Smith was Coordinator Says selected the Chehalis-Centralia future as WSDOT is still in the an assessment of the trans- pronounced dead at the scene. Airport Municipal Airport as beginning stages of the project. portation network, workforce Program Could Better one of the six electric aircraft Brandon Rakes, Chehalis- consideration, planning and in- please see CRASH, page Main 16 Position Twin Cities beta test sites in the state after Centralia Airport’s operations frastructure requirements and conducting an electric aircraft coordinator, said that it’s im- environmental and economic Airport for the Future feasibility study late last year. portant to have conversations impacts. Follow Us on Twitter Although there are electric about electric aircraft early and The study also outlined the @chronline By Celene Fitzgerald aircraft prototypes being flown to begin getting prepared for [email protected] in the state today, the develop- the future of aviation locally. please see AIRPORT, page Main 16 Find Us on Facebook www.facebook.com/the- centraliachronicle Prep Volleyball 2A Soccer Deaths Subscriber mailing label below this line Haily Rochester Lusk, Betty Jean, 91, Gresham, Oregon Murray Warriors Neves, Julia, 91, Chehalis Fuels Slip Past Win for Centralia for Napavine Frist Victory Tigers of Season / Main 13 / Main 12 Banking made easy! For home, construction, business…or just a smile.

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But the Meals on Wheels program, awarded on contract by the regional Area Agency on Aging, has been controlled by a much larger organization — Catholic Community Services — for several years. Now, LCS wants it back. Executive Director Glenda Forga says LCS used to operate the program, and much more, before things were “slowly frag- mented off” throughout the years. Jared Wenzelburger / [email protected] “This was a very large op- Meals are prepared by staffers at the Twin Cities Senior Center as numbers of meals served sit written on boards on Wednesday in Chehalis. eration in Lewis County in one point in time,” she said. “And when I was hired in October of this July. And with all the work control. definitely done that.” will fund it. If so, LCS could 1999, all the pieces were togeth- they’ve done during the pan- “Part of it is proving ourselves Because of the COVID-19 build a larger kitchen — a proj- er.” demic, they’re fairly confident to them,” Pe Ell site manager emergency, LCS is allowed to ect likely to cost near a million LCS will bid on the contract they’ll be able to wrestle back Nora Davis said. “And we’ve deliver meals to seniors’ homes dollars — and dedicate two to or through delivery drop points three staff members to produce despite not holding the Meals Meals on Wheels food. on Wheels contract. Since last Increased freezer capacity ' March, the program has explod- means they could have a back- ed, with meals served more than log of frozen meals to deliver to Judy s quadrupling — it’s given LCS seniors. 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I know this county said, they would be “working like the back of my hand,” she our fingers to the bone.” said. According to Davis, the situ- If LCS is not awarded the ation would be similar to the contract, they’ll have to turn first few months of the pandem- over their homebound clients to ic, when operations ramped up Catholic Community Services exponentially with too few sets as soon as it’s safe for seniors to of hands. She remembers some return to congregate sites. Their staffers working 21 long days in chances of regaining control of a row. the program will be boosted if But even with the grim pos- they’re awarded money from the sibility on the horizon, LCS is Building Community Fund, a optimistic about their future. grant funded through the state They have plans for things like that could finance a larger kitch- a joint senior/child daycare — a en at the Twin Cities senior cen- growing trend of intergenera- ter to serve as a production hub tional care that can improve out- for the nonprofit. comes for Alzheimer's patients A larger kitchen in the works and young kids. could show that LCS is already “The sky’s the limit. 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Glenda Forga, Lewis County Seniors executive director, talks about meals as they 521 Adams Ave., Morton MyArborHealth.org are prepared in Chehalis on Wednesday. • Main 3 LOCAL The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 Measures Looking to Limit Executive Powers Die in Legislature By Patric Haerle appropriate use of the office’s nonpartisan institute based in Washington State Journal emergency powers and not on Portland, Maine, advocated for “It’s not about the current the real source of people’s frus- a consistent process, with the It’s been one year since Gov. tration, the pandemic,” said the executive branch presenting its Jay Inslee declared a state of governor. It’s not about the current Governor’s Office in a statement. findings to the legislature, sub- emergency in response to the “We look forward to continued mitting to questioning and re- COVID-19 pandemic, and calls legislative majorities in my mind. discussions with those who have ceiving a favorable vote to have for a special legislative session This is a constitutional issue, and serious ideas for how to improve an emergency extended. and cries of the state’s COVID response.” The center recently released executive over- we need to restore constitutional Some Republicans view the a report scoring all 50 states on reach have Rep. Jim Walsh balance between the branches.” governor’s actions as a potential the concentration of executive been constant R-Aberdeen constitutional crisis. powers during emergencies. The ever since. “It's not about the current gov- report ranked Washington near A special ernor. It's not about the current the bottom of governor-legislator session was legislative majorities in my mind. balance, with only two states never called, The bills limited the scope of been better with legislative input. This is a constitutional issue, and ranking lower. and emer- executive declarations, required “Anytime that an executive we need to restore constitutional The ranking does not take Jay Inslee gency orders state emergencies to be defined consults with the legislative balance between the branches. into account recent emergency governor were extended, more specifically and required branch regularly, the end prod- And I will run this bill or some- orders, only the existing laws prompting a input from the Legislature after a uct in terms of policy is superior,” thing very much like it until we governors are required to follow flurry of bills set amount of days. Walsh said. get it into law as policy,” Walsh when issuing emergencies. from Republicans calling for Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, The Governor's Office, how- said. “The constitutional principles a limit on executive power in and the prime sponsor of House ever, does not view the Repub- At the public hearing for HB of separation of powers and co- emergencies. Bill 1029, the only one of these lican complaints of executive 1029, the bill drew support from equal branches of government All of those bills are now dead, bills that was heard in commit- overreach as legitimate. outside the state. are simply too valuable to be dying without a single floor vote tee, is confident the state’s coro- “The legislation was misguid- Nick Murray, a policy ana- cast aside, even in an emergency,” in the state Legislature. navirus response would have ed as it focused on the governor’s lyst with Maine Policy Center, a Murray said. Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Ready to Juggle Vaccinations, Jury Selection and Community Events RELIEF: Events Now Being Scheduled After Nearly a Year of Tight Restrictions By Claudia Yaw [email protected] After a quiet start to 2021, Southwest Washington Fair- grounds staffer Pat Slusher Jr. says the fairgrounds might be busier than ever this year despite the pandemic. Lewis County an- nounced this week that the fair- grounds can begin scheduling events again under Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan. “I think we’re going to have more (events) than we’ve ever had, because we’re getting calls from out of county,” Slusher said Tuesday. “People are dying to do things.” The announcement means that bookings can resume, but it’ll be a week or so before Slush- er and other fairgrounds staff have a clear picture of the 2021 events schedule. “Everybody can’t turn it on a dime. Everybody’s got to contact all their vendors and go through all those things,” he said. Shoppers walk across the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds carrying a variety of antiques they purchased at the Country Chicks Fall Fair in Chehalis in this 2016 Per state guidelines, fair- Chronicle file photo. ground events can resume at 25% capacity or 200 people (ex- cluding staff), whichever is few- er. For “very large venues” over 100,000 square feet, events will ‘‘I think we’re going be capped at 300 people. to have more (events) First, the fairgrounds has to bring back its staff after several than we’ve ever had.’’ months of virtually no events. The pandemic and subsequent Pat Slusher Jr. cancelation of the 2020 fair in- Southwest Washington Fair duced major economic decline for the facility, which ultimately led to the county laying off its that purpose. Another clinic is fair and events manager. planned for next week. What’s clear so far, Slusher County officials also submit- said, is that the Country Chicks ted a proposal at the state’s request market — with over 100 vendors detailing how the fairgrounds selling “shabby chic” home goods could be used as one of the state- — will likely be back in June, and run mass vaccination sites. the gun show is set to return. A full-time, state-run vac- He noted that residents cination clinic would certainly should not take the recent can- throw a wrench into the fair- celation of the Spring Youth Fair grounds’ plans for events. But it as an indication of what the fair- doesn’t seem to be in the cards, grounds’ schedule will look like according to Anderson. Weeks in coming months. after submitting their proposal, In a normal year, the fair- county officials have yet to hear grounds are activated for events back, and are unsure if the state about 200 days out of the year. still has plans for more mass vac- Now, events will have to be cination sites, which have been scheduled alongside jury selec- criticized by some local officials tion — still being held at the fa- as being inaccessible and hinder- cility to maintain social distanc- ing local efforts. ing between jurors — as well as Slusher says the level of call- mass vaccination events. Slusher, ers expressing interest in hosting along with Public Health Direc- events is likely due to other event tor J.P. Anderson, said the mass spaces being converted into full- vaccination events and fair- time vaccine sites. The Benton ground events will not interfere County Fairgrounds and the with each other. Clark County Fairgrounds, for “It will be coordinated and example, host two of the state’s vaccine work will not be inhib- four mass clinics. Wenatchee’s ited,” Anderson said via text. Town Toyota Center and the Spo- Slusher said it’ll be like put- kane Arena host the other two. ting together a puzzle, and that “There are other facilities he’s not majorly concerned about where they’re taking them over scheduling around vaccine full-time, and that’s not the case events. here … it won’t hinder anything,” Lewis County helped Provi- Slusher said. “The thing about dence set up the community’s the fairgrounds, and a lot of CH609958rc.cg first COVID-19 mass vaccina- people don’t realize, is it’s really tion clinic in late January, later a multi-use type of facility. We finalizing an agreement to con- can accommodate a lot of differ- tinue using the fairgrounds for ent things going at one time.” Main 4 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 LOCAL Local Rivers Recede After Flood Watches and Warnings

Jared Wenzelburger / [email protected] Heavy rain and melting snow helped push the Newaukum, Chehalis and Skookumchuck rivers out of their banks on Monday and Tuesday, prompting a flurry of flood watches and warnings from the National Weather Service in Seattle. Rivers have since receded, and there was no major damage from minor flooding. This photograph was taken Tuesday afternoon above state Route 507 and and the Skookumchuck River facing Centralia.

More Veterans, Seniors, People With Disabilities Could Qualify for Property Tax Exemptions Under House Bill

LEGISLATURE: 20th Legislative District Rep. Ed Orcutt Sponsors ‘‘I said, ‘who has the Bill to Ease Financial real need? Who has Burden for Many the greater expenses By Maya Leshikar coming out of their The Seattle Times income that are A bill to provide property tax relief to low-income seniors, related to their age or veterans and people with dis- abilities cleared a pivotal House their disability?’’ committee Monday and is on its way to the Rules Committee. Rep. Ed Orcutt The Republican-sponsored R-Kalama bill would expand eligibil- ity for the Property Tax Exemp- tion Program, Legislature which spon- that real situation," Drew said at 2021 sors say does a Feb. 11 hearing. not account for The bill would be the equiv- the substantial alent of raising the income costs that med- threshold by several thousand ical issues can Chronicle File Photo dollars for those with medical present. Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, speaks in September 2019 at the dedication for the Regina Clark Bridge at Schaeffer County Park. HB 1438 expenses, he said, and "level the would allow playing field." people with be calculated and applied as de- the most — people just above for those who have costs." The Legislature raised the an income ductions, thus bringing the per- the line with large medical costs. Steven Drew, who adminis- household income threshold above the vari- son below one of three income "I said, 'who has the real need? ters the tax exemption program with bipartisan support in 2019 ous thresholds thresholds in each county. The Who has the greater expenses as Thurston County Assessor, to adjust for regional differences in Washington state to qualify income thresholds vary based coming out of their income that said he watches people "unfairly" in the cost of living. for the exemption by deduct- on the cost of living. are related to their age or their drop out of the tax exemption Orcutt is also spearheading ing medical expenses from their Already deductible are things disability?'" Orcutt said. program every year because of two more bills, HB 1247 and 1248, combined disposable income. like hearing aids and adult nurs- "It's some of the medical costs health issues. aimed at allowing more property The bill would cover a range ing home costs. they have, with supplemental " ... They have to draw more tax exemptions for seniors, veter- of common expenses like in- Sponsor Rep. Ed Orcutt, R- insurance, with ongoing costs money out of savings or retire- ans and disabled people leasing sulin, prosthetics, Medicare Kalama, has been part of the ef- of oxygen and other items like ment that is taxable income in land in a mobile or manufactured supplemental insurance policies, fort to raise the income thresh- that," he said. "It seems like a order to pay for medical ex- housing community. cost-sharing, copays, prescribed old for the program for years, better way to go than to con- penses. And they fail out of the According to Orcutt, the bill oxygen and electronic wheel- but said he realized it would not tinually move that income level program right when they are in will now head to the Rules Com- chairs. Those expenses could cover some of those struggling up — to allow more deductions financial difficulty because of mittee. News in Brief ing asymptomatic. He has since antined. The deputy is back to after the isolation period is com- invest in the Lacey area by hir- COVID-19 Outbreak been cleared by a doctor and has work and the inmates are back pleted per CDC guidance." ing 70 more warehouse workers at Thurston County not experienced any residual in the area." Snaza said he has not tested in 2021,” said Branch Manager symptoms, he said. The last round of testing oc- for COVID-19 again since he Aaron Francis in a statement. Jail Improves "Even though I was positive, I curred Feb. 8 and no further test- first tested positive. Anyone Uline will host a hiring event By The Olympian didn't have the effects," Snaza. "I ing is planned unless incarcerat- who has tested positive for CO- on Saturday at 3131 Hogum Bay didn't lose taste or smell. I didn't ed persons or staff begin to show VID-19 may still test positive for Road NE in Lacey. The second COVID-19 out- feel ill or anything like that ... I symptoms, according to Johnson. about three months despite not Warehouse positions will break at the Thurston County don't even like saying I had it be- She added no individuals are still being contagious, according to offer competitive hourly rates jail may officially come to a cause, you know unfortunately, in isolation or quarantine. the CDC. starting at $25 per hour or high- close this week as no new cases a lot of people have been very Anyone who appears symp- er, which includes $5 per hour have occurred since Jan. 28. sick because of it. I don't want tomatic or tests positive is placed essential worker pay premium, Thurston County Public to downplay the effects of what in isolation while those who Need a Job? Thurston and annual bonuses of more Health and Social Services clos- COVID-19 is." may have had contact with such County Warehouse than $7,000 paid in December, es outbreaks if there have been Snaza said the situation at people are placed in quarantine, according to a news release. no new positive cases for 28 days. the county jail has improved Snaza said. The Centers for Dis- Operator Is Hiring Those who are interested The current outbreak has been over the last month. He said ease Control and Prevention rec- must register online at uline. By The Olympian ongoing since Jan. 13, resulting there are no active cases and an ommends individuals remain in jobs/lacey to secure an inter- in 24 incarcerated persons and affected dorm has resumed to isolation for 10 days. Uline, a distributor of pack- view slot. State health and CDC five staff testing positive for the operate as it did before the out- "For the majority of individu- aging materials, is looking to guidelines will be followed, in- virus, wrote county spokesper- break. als who test positive for CO- hire for its warehouse in Lacey, cluding mask requirements, son Megan Johnson in an email "They were all out of one cer- VID-19, they isolate for 10-days the company announced. temperature checks and fre- statement. tain dorm and then there was following onset of symptoms “Since moving our Washing- quent cleaning. At the time, county sheriff one deputy who had been affect- or from the test date if they are ton operations to Lacey in 2019, Socially-distanced inter- John Snaza also tested positive ed that was in that dorm as well," asymptomatic," Johnson wrote. we have hired over 120 employ- views will take place from 8-3 for the virus but reported feel- Snaza said. "They were all quar- "No additional testing is needed ees, and we are continuing to p.m. The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 • Main 5

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BACK ISSUES its first case in March 2020, 339 The death toll stands at 42. people have been hospitalized at Of those 24 additional CO- Limited copies of back issues of The Chronicle are VID-19 cases, eight were people some point in their illness and In Loving Memory Of available at $1.75 per copy. Back issues greater than 6,402 cases have been catego- younger than 20, three in their two weeks old are $2 per issue. 20s, seven in their 30s, five in rized as either recovered or re- THE NEWSROOM covering. their 40s, four in their 50s, five Betty Jean Lusk in their 60s, five in their 70s and For news tips, corrections or story ideas, please con- Hospital capacity for the west tact the appropriate person listed below. region, which includes Thur- two 80 or older. 1929 ~ 2021 Full details can be found Editor-in-Chief ston, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Betty Jean (Correll) Lusk of Eric Schwartz ...... 807-8217 Lewis Counties, is at 89.3% per- at https://phsscovid19.lewis- countywa.gov. Gresham, Ore., died peacefully in [email protected] her sleep Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, Sports Editor Death Notices after a long illness. She was 91 Eric Trent ...... 807-8227 years old. [email protected] • BETTY JEAN LUSK, 91, Gresham, Oregon, died Feb. 18 at home. Arrangements are Betty was born Dec. 7, 1929, under the care of Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel. Centralia and Chehalis City Government, in Cimarron, Kansas to Lyle and Schools, South and West Lewis County • JULIA NEVES, 91, Chehalis, died Feb. 21 at home. No service is planned at this time. Communities Arrangements are under the care of Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel. Anna Lois Correll. At the age of six, she traveled from Kansas with Celene Fitzgerald ...... 807-8245 her family, in a homemade car [email protected] In Loving Memory built by her father from scavenged Lewis County Government, South Thurston parts, to their new home in Dodson, Ore. She attended Bonneville County Communities Clyde Miller Grade School, and graduated from Cascade Locks High School Claudia Yaw ...... 807-8230 (CLHS) in the Class of 1948. [email protected] 1937 ~ 2020 Betty briefly attended Oregon State University before Crime, Courts and Emergency Services marrying Phillip Cahill (CLHS Class of 1949) in December of Emily Fitzgerald ...... 807-8208 He enjoyed hunting, being [email protected] outdoors, and tinkering in his 1949. They raised their three children, Ken, Patty, and Janet, in Cascade Locks until 1961, when their family moved to Gresham. Staff Photographer machine shop on Woodard Jared Wenzelburger ...... 807-8224 Road, for over 40 years. Betty and Phil were later divorced, and Betty remarried Wert “Buck” Lusk in 1973. They enjoyed just being together in the [email protected] Clyde lost his wife, Design Barbara, in 2010. He was beautiful creekside home Buck built on a wooded acreage near Pe Ell, Wash., and they also shared many driving trips together Daniel O’Neil ...... 807-8210 also preceded in death by his [email protected] to various U.S. destinations. Buck died in 2003; Betty remained sister, Margaret, who passed Contributing Reporters away in 2001. in the Chehalis, Wash., area until 2012, when her children moved her to Gresham to help care for her. Rick Bannan Clyde leaves behind Eric Rosane his son, Dale and wife, Betty was easy going, kind, and loving; many described her as a “saint”. She enjoyed going for walks, attending church, and Paul Dunn Marti Miller; as well Cameron Kast Clyde Ray Miller passed as four grandchildren, visiting friends. Her daughter, Patty Findlay, said, “She was humble. She didn’t know how great she was. She was a real Send News Tips To: away peacefully on his 84th Brittany (Skyler) Voie, [email protected] birthday in Arizona. He was Colby Miller, Nicole (Dayce) prayer warrior for her kids and grandkids”. born in Asheville, N.C., to Childress, and Makenli Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Buck; brothers, ADVERTISING AND SIGN PRO Joseph Correll, and Richard Correll (twin brother of Robert), Charlie and Mellie Miller. Miller. Clyde had 2 great- Sales Manager Clyde enlisted in the grandchildren, Owen and who died at nine months of age. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Sharon) Correll of Brian Watson ...... 807-8215 United States Army and Hank. He also leaves behind [email protected] Gresham, Ore.; sister, Lillian Keller of Cascade Locks, Ore.; son, served stateside, and was two sisters, Patsy who resides Sign Pro also sent to Germany. He in Michigan and Dixie who Kenneth (Daylene) Cahill of Corbett, Ore.; daughters, Patricia 736-6322 served from 1963 to 1965. resides in California. (Pete) Findlay of Portland, Ore., and Janet (Lee) Dougherty of [email protected] Clyde was stationed at Fort Clyde appreciated the Lacey, Wash.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lewis and enjoyed what support he received from the The family will hold an outdoor graveside service at FAX NUMBERS Washington had to offer. congregation of Napavine 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at Dryad-Doty (Sylvan) Advertising Fax ...... 736-1568 Clyde married Barbara Fay Assembly of God when Cemetery, 376 Chandler Rd., Chehalis, WA 98532. Classified/Circulation Fax ...... 807-8258 Miller and eventually settled he was a widower and he "I will cling to the Old Rugged Cross, Obituaries ...... 807-8258 in Napavine, Wash., where resided in Chehalis. A private and exchange it someday for a crown." Newsroom Fax ...... 736-4796 they raised their one and ceremony with only family To view the obituary, please go to 132nd VOLUME, 96th ISSUE only son, Dale Miller. Clyde will be held. 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He does not The 14-year-old victim re- want to be assaulted,” said Tiller, ported that Joel Fredrick Kiss- who commented that the victim’s ner had assaulted him on Feb. 21 actions resembled a “tantrum.” after he failed to clean Kissner’s The victim reportedly contin- semi-truck “well enough,” ac- ued to struggle within Kissner’s cording to the affidavit of prob- hold, and at one point, the pair able cause filed in Lewis County fell to the ground, which Tiller Superior Court. Joel Fredrick Kissner makes a virtual appearance in Lewis County Superior Court. said may have caused the bruis- The victim stated that Kiss- ing documented by Lewis Coun- ner “threw him to the ground, ty Sheriff’s Office deputies. and then got on top of him and pressure on his neck,” according sibling called their mother, who Kissner recounted a different “I don’t know if you would get struck him with his hat.” to court documents. reported the incident to police version of events, stating that he bruises on your back and your The altercation then moved As the altercation continued, the next day. had the victim in a “bear hug” forehead by falling to the ground,” to the bedroom, where Kissner Kissner allegedly put his foot Responding deputies noted to prevent the victim from hit- Judge Joely A. O’Rourke said. allegedly grabbed the victim in a on the victim’s neck “while he photographs of the victim’s inju- ting him, holding his right arm O’Rourke set bail at $10,000 chokehold. was on the ground to hold him ries taken the day of the incident around the victim’s and holding unrestricted, meaning that Kiss- “(The victim) said he could down.” The victim eventually that show bruising around his the victim’s back to his chest. He ner will be released and does not not breathe and tried to cough, got away and ran into the bath- neck, forehead, nose, chest and stated that he did at one point have to pay the bail amount unless but could not because of the room and locked the door, and a back. put his knee on the victim’s back he misses a court date, at which to hold him on the ground in or- time he will be liable to the full bail der to prevent the victim from amount. She issued a no-contact In Loving Memory Of hitting him. protection order for the victim. “I don’t think the whole pic- “I would impose higher bail Michele Birley ture is here in the probable cause,” if there was no request for a no- said defense attorney Rachael 1947 ~ 2021 contact order and if I did not be- Tiller at Kissner’s preliminary lieve the defendant would follow her children’s schools and was a director and spent many hours hearing on Feb. 23. that,” O’Rourke said. member of Junior Women as well with students at Cispus and Fort The victim reportedly had Kissner has an arraignment as volunteering at the Ellensburg Flagler. a deal with Kissner to regularly hearing scheduled for 3 p.m. on Crisis Line. Michele was a very vivacious clean his vehicle for $100 per March 4. In 1982, Michele was hired to and outgoing person who enjoyed teach junior high school English meeting new people. She loved and Social Studies at Mossrock, to read and was very interested News in Brief Wash. While at Mossyrock, she in American history, especially the same treatment and access to married Rex Birley and they the Civil War. She also loved to Herrera Beutler, Porter life-saving organ transplants.” Michele Birley, 74, of enjoyed many years together travel and over the years, she Reintroduce Anti- Woodward has previously Mossyrock, Wash., passed away socializing with family and visited several Civil War sites championed the bill as one to en- Feb. 10, 2021, in Olympia, Wash. friends. on college sponsored tours. Her Discrimination Organ sure people with disabilities have She is survived by sons, Chad Michele taught in the same love of history and of talking the same opportunity for lifesav- Rugh of Ellensburg, Wash., Matt classroom for over 25 years. with people, led her to volunteer Transplant Bill ing care that she was given in 2012. Rugh of Sammamish, Wash., and Michele took pride in her teaching at the Lewis County Historical By The Chronicle staff Last year, the bill was intro- Zak Rugh of Redmond, Wash.; and was compassionate about Museum. Michele also loved cats Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler duced in December and referred her two sisters, Melody Bussey of helping all students, especially and had three cats at the time of and California Democrat Katie to the House Committee on En- Rathdrum, Idaho, and and Cindy those who were struggling with her passing. Porter reintroduced their Char- Lee of Palmer, Alaska; as well as problems outside the classroom. Remembrances may be ergy and Commerce. “I’m proud lotte Woodward Organ Trans- to renew my push with Con- former husband and good friend, Over the years, many students donations to either the Lewis plant Discrimination Prevention Rex Birley of Mossyrock, Wash. commented about how Michele County Historical Museum, 599 gresswoman Herrera Beutler to Act this week after the bill made prevent discrimination against Michele was born in went the extra mile in helping NW Front Way, Chehalis, WA little progress in the 116th Con- Cashmere, Wash., Jan. 22, them become successful adults. 98532, or the Lewis County Americans with disabilities in get- gress, which ended last January. ting necessary transplants,” Por- 1947. She graduated from high Michele was also an adjunct Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 367, Named after advocate Char- school in Anchorage, Alaska. professor for Centralia College, Chehalis, WA 98532. ter said. “Discrimination has no lotte Woodward, who has Down place in our healthcare system.” After graduation, she moved to teaching adult English classes in A celebration syndrome and Ellensburg, Wash., where she Morton, Wash. of life will be received a heart married Paul Rugh. She earned her Michele was also the junior planned for early transplant in Daryl Lund Selected teaching certificate from Central high volleyball coach and founded June. 2012, the bill Washington State College and the Mossyrock Knowledge Bowl would prohibit to Serve as Chehalis spent several years as a substitute team, which always did well in discrimination Mayor Pro-Tem teacher, while raising their three county competitions. She was based on mental boys. Michele was very active in assistant outdoor education or physical dis- By The Chronicle staff To view the obituary, please go to chronline.com/obituaries. ability for organ The Chehalis City Council Jaime Herrera Beutler transplants. voted to appoint Daryl Lund to congresswoman “If an indi- serve as the city’s mayor pro-tem at In Loving Memory Of vidual needs Monday evening’s council meeting. access to a life-saving organ Lund’s current term ends on transplant, they shouldn’t be Dec. 31, 2023. He served on the denied based on their disabil- council representing district 4 Harold Cooper ity — either physical or mental,” from 1984 to 1987 and has rep- 1927 ~ 2021 Herrera Beutler, a Republican resented his current district, dis- from Battle Ground, said in a trict 2, since 2004. maintained a good work-life Morton community. press release. “I’m proud to re- Lund was unanimously se- balance. He was an active Harold is survived by and introduce this important legisla- lected by his fellow councilors member and historian of the will be greatly missed by his tion today named after Charlotte to serve as mayor pro-tem. The Morton community. He was a sons, David Cooper of Portland, Woodward, a relentless advocate position was left vacant after for- longtime member of the Lewis Douglas Cooper of Seattle, against discrimination who has mer mayor pro-tem Chad Taylor, County Farm and Forestry, and Keith and Linda Cooper Down syndrome, to help ensure who bought The Chronicle, re- Morton Masonic Lodge, Morton of Olympia; grandson, Keith people with disabilities receive signed earlier this month. Methodist Church, Morton Husky Owen Cooper of New York; and Harold Cooper was born in Club, Morton Senior Center, numerous nephews and nieces. Morton, Wash., April 28, 1927, Fire Mountain Arts Council, He was preceded in death to Harry and Katherine Cooper. Lewis County Historical Society, by his parents; wife; brother; ROCHESTER LUMBER He graduated from Morton High Cowlitz Valley Historical Society, and several aunts and uncles; CHECK OUT OUR PRICE FOR 3’ 29 GAUGE METAL ROOFING! School in 1945. Harold married Lewis County Shrine and of the nephews and nieces. Marj Cooper, April 3, 1954, and WE ALSO STOCK A LARGE SELECTION OF POLE BUILDING SUPPLIES The family will hold a they established their home in Afifi Shrine in which he rode 3’ Painted 40 year Armor Tech for the Shriners Mounted Patrol private graveside service, due to Insulation • Vapor Barrier • Screws • Bolts Morton where they raised their 18 colors $ 45 in parades for several years. COVID-19 concerns. Harold will 3 /lf three sons. Sliding Door Hardware • 24’ Trusses 3’ Painted 40 year Armor Tech He was a founder and lifetime be laid to rest at Brown Mortuary If anyone ever lived a full and Blueprints • and of course all the lumber White, Green, Red, & Brown member of the Morton Gun in Morton, next to his beloved $ 35 happy life it was our Dad, Harold 8’, 10’ & 12’ in stock 3 /lf Club as well as a founder of the wife, Marj. They know everyone SELLING POLE BARN KITS SINCE 1988 CH609577 Cooper. He started working in 19523 Sargent Rd SW Lewis County Hospital District who knew Harold will be there in Check out our website: rochesterlumber.net Rochester, WA the logging business at a young Foundation. He served six years spirit. The family would like to Open Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm Sat 7am-5pm Closed Sundays age. Harold started hauling ties 360.273.5213 on the Morton City Council and extend a special thank you to the during the war while still in two terms with Marj as Worthy doctors, nurses and staff at Arbor high school. After high school, Patron and Worthy Matron of Health, Morton Hospital, for the he continued hauling ties until the Order of Eastern Star. He loving care and comfort they 1948, when he started logging provided, and the many friends with his dad and Jack Winslow. was an avid fisher and hunter of everything from grouse to bear, that helped him when he needed He was a gyppo logger the next and spent many years in elk camp it. 25 years, partnering with Oak and on the Green River. He and Marj We would also like to Tuff Forrest, Bob Weber and his travelled extensively throughout acknowledge and extend a brother, George Cooper. In 1973, the world visiting over 30 SPECIAL THANKS to the he retired from logging and was countries, numerous states, and friends, churches, and neighbors Lewis County Commissioner six continents. for their expressions of love, for 13 years, retiring again in After 55 years of marriage, 1986. Not long after, he went sympathy, prayer, flowers, Marj passed away in 2009. In comfort and support during this back to logging in the summers 2010, Harold found his second time of our bereavement. You are with his youngest son, Keith. all very much appreciated. May They worked together for nine significant other and loving companion, Frances Wood. They you all continue to be blessed for years, with Harold running his 1162 NW State Ave. spent almost eleven years happily your caring expressions and acts beloved John Deere skidder and together enjoying each other’s of kindness. CHEHALIS, WA 98532 Keith cutting timber. For many company. Memorials may be sent to of those years, they worked on He was extremely proud of the Husky Scholarship fund, 360-748-3805 his 120 acre tree farm logging, his family, especially his three Lewis County Historical Society,

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He loved his To view the obituary, the finest tree farms in the state. family, neighbors, friends and the please go to Throughout his life, he chronline.com/obituaries. www.moerkeandsons.com • Main 7 LOCAL The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 State Patrol Looking to Hire 60 New Troopers This Year EMPLOYMENT: Agency may help a candidate secure promotions or pay raises further Seeks to Increase down the road, Villanueva said Diversity, Build he wants to assure potential re- cruits that neither are necessary Community Trust to have a successful career in the By Emily Fitzgerald state patrol. “Some people think they [email protected] might not have what it takes, but The Washington State Patrol I think until you actually get out (WSP) has made changes to its there and try, you won’t actually recruitment program in an effort know,” he said. to increase diversity within the Originally from West Vir- agency. ginia, Villanueva moved to Cen- With a goal of hiring 60 tralia with his wife and baby and troopers from a round of acad- joined WSP after finishing his emy classes starting in July, the four years in the Navy in 2018. state patrol is encouraging any- “There’s a lot of kids who one interested in joining the live in poverty (here) and that’s agency to reach out to a recruiter where I came from,” he said, — regardless of their background adding that one of the things he or experience. likes most about being a recruiter “We’re not looking for the is being able to inspire local kids. perfect individual, but we are “It doesn’t matter where you come looking for an individual who’s from, you can become a law en- the right fit for WSP, because at forcement officer in general and the end of the day, we know that Photo Courtesy Washington State Patrol you can become a Washington there are qualified individuals The 113th Trooper Basic Training Class graduated Sept. 30 in Shelton. Four Lewis County residents were among the gradu- State Trooper … Just being able who have a diverse background ates. to go out and give people a little and we’d love to see all of them bit of motivation and just show apply,” said trooper and recruiter ence in their community, bring a According to WSP, commis- WSP and the hiring process. them that we’re human at the Bryan Villanueva, who is one of little bit of positivity in the com- sioned troopers who are people From there, the recruit goes end of the day, I believe that’s 10 active WSP troopers currently munity,” Villanueva said. of color grew slightly from 12.6% through a four-phase hiring what really put my heart in it to working in Lewis County. New this year, WSP has cen- in 2011 to 14.4% in 2020, but the process, starting with a writ- actually recruit,” he said. WSP was among the law en- tralized its recruiting program numbers are still far from reflec- ten exam and a physical fitness Historically, only 4-6% of all forcement agencies put under so recruiters all report back to tive of the state’s population. exam. If they pass, the recruit applicants make it through the scrutiny this summer due to the main hub instead of separate “We want to send a clear mes- completes a polygraph and back- full hiring and training process national protests against police districts and also hired three sage to the community at large ground check, and if those come and become troopers. brutality and institutional rac- new recruiters, two on the west and to our potential candidates back clear, they have an oral WSP had 42 troopers gradu- ism, and WSP made headlines side and one on the east side of that we are hiring and that we board interview and finally a ate from the training academy in regard to troopers’ response to the state. Recruiters have also strive to be a diverse and inclu- psychological and medical exam. in March 2020 and another 49 Seattle protests. The agency has been specially-tasked with work- sive agency,” Puri said. If the recruit successfully gets graduate in September. since put forward official state- ing with various minority com- To qualify, applicants must be through the hiring process, then After the upcoming course ments condemning the use of munities with the goal of build- at least 19-and-a-half years old, they’re accepted into the WSP begins in August, the next round unnecessary force and support- ing long term relationships. have graduated high school or Training Academy. of training classes won’t start un- ing peaceful protests, but troop- “They are working hard to completed an equivalency pro- “Once you make it through til February 2022. ers expect that it will take a lot build connections using many gram, be a U.S. citizen or a lawful the hardest part, which I would Villanueva encourages any- more work to build trust across creative ways,” said Amandeep permanent resident with a valid say is the hiring process, they’re one who has questions about the state. Puri, who was hired in August driver’s license, and have no past going to give you all the tools joining WSP or is interested in “Sometimes law enforcement 2020 as a diversity, equity and felonies or DUI’s. Anyone who that you need and they’re going applying to reach out to him at gets a bad rap, and I’d love to see inclusion officer and tasked with meets these base requirements to teach you everything you need 360-485-8753 or bryan.villanue- some of the people who think reviewing WSP’s employment and is interested in applying to know in the academy,” said [email protected]. they can make a change and practices and developing strate- should start by getting to know Villanueva. More information is avail- want their voice to be heard to gies for hiring and retaining a a recruiter such as Villanueva, While a college degree or able online at https://www.wsp. actually apply and make a differ- diverse workforce. who can answer questions about previous military experience wa.gov/be-a-trooper. Bill Requiring Police to Intervene When an Officer Uses Excessive Force Passes Senate

By Laurel Demkovich tent statewide policy to intervene Supporters say this bill is a The Spokesman-Review but thought some areas needed step forward, but more needs to better definitions. be done to fully address the insti- OLYMPIA — The Washing- “What a police officer doesn’t need is ambiguity.” Sen. Jeff Holy, R-Cheney, said tutional racism in the state. ton Senate passed a bill Tuesday the bill puts everybody at risk "One too many times Black that would require police officers Sen. Phil Fortunato and "scares cops." people are faced with intense, to intervene and report when R-Auburn "It's going in the wrong direc- fast-evolving situations involv- they see another tion," he said. ing law enforcement," Sakara Legislature officer use ex- Democrats argued in the Remmu, of the Washington 2021 cessive force, floor debate that the bill does Black Lives Matter Alliance, told part of Demo- sional standards or ethical rules," ficers, said Sen. Phil Fortunato, provide enough guidance for law the Senate Law and Justice Com- crats' sweeping according to the bill. R-Auburn. enforcement officers, and requir- mittee last month. police account- If the bill passes the House, "What a police officer doesn't ing a statewide training system Remmu said it is "absolutely ability package. the Criminal Justice Training need is ambiguity," Fortunato would help alleviate some of the necessary" for officers respond- The bill Commission, the Washington said. ambiguity. ing to intervene and stop exces- passed on party Association of Sheriffs and Police Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spo- Dhingra said she has worked sive use of force. lines, despite Chiefs, and other law enforcement kane Valley, introduced an with law enforcement agencies Both chambers will vote Republican op- organizations will be required to amendment that would have cre- on this bill, and it would give on other police reform bills position to the adopt written policies on the duty ated a "clear, objective standard" good officers the "tools to stop throughout the coming weeks, bill's "ambigu- to intervene and ensure all of- for excessive force in attempt to the bad apples." before the house of origin cutoff ity." ficers receive training on it. The give better guidance to law en- Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Se- on March 9. Other bills involve "This is about empowering of- Criminal Justice Training Com- forcement officers. attle, said many officers are put limiting the use of certain police ficers," Sen. Manka Dhingra, D- mission has already identified the "Without them, we have anar- in positions where they feel like tactics, such as chokeholds, and Redmond, said during the floor training course it plans to use and chy," Padden said. "That is a con- they can't do anything to con- giving more transparency and debate. "It's about making sure given it to some officers, Dhingra cern of mine where we're headed." front another officer. This bill civilian oversight in the police that when they intervene, they told Senate Ways and Means Ambiguity in the bill was a would help fix that, he said. collective bargaining process. have the training that allows Committee members. concern brought forth by law en- them to do it well." Republicans had concerns forcement organizations in com- The bill, which heads to the about the language of the law mittee hearings as well. Repre- House, requires a peace officer to being too broad and introduced sentatives from the Washington intervene when they see another amendments that would have Association of Sheriffs and Po- The Books of Lewis County officer use excessive force and further defined certain portions lice Chiefs, the Washington report another officer's wrong- of the bill, and specified which Council of Police and Sheriffs Available now! doing to the officer's supervisor. law enforcement officers would and the Washington State Patrol A Simple Song Wrongdoing is defined as "con- be required to intervene. Troopers Association testified in by Russ Mohney duct that is harmful or contrary The amendments would have the "other" category. They were to law or a violation of profes- offered more clarity for police of- in support of creating a consis- News in Brief veterinarian Dr. Kristin Mans- ing tool. $ 99 WDFW: Leave Bird field. Discontinuing feeding of 28ea Feeders Down Until The department first asked wild birds will not leave them $ 99 + Tax 12 ea residents to remove or clean feed- without food supplies during the + Tax April 1 to Protect ers in February in response to a winter and spring months. Wild birds From die-off of finches, such as pine "Birds use natural food sourc- Our Hometowns Volume 1-3 siskins, as well as other songbirds. es year-round, even while also Salmonellosis Salmonellosis, a common and using backyard bird feeders, so usually fatal bird disease caused they should be fine without Book Only By The Chronicle staff by the salmonella bacteria, is to the feeders for another month," $ 99 9ea $ 95 Continued reports of sick or blame. When birds flock together Mansfield said. + Tax ea dead birds at backyard feeders in large numbers at feeders, they If people do not choose to 12 DVD Only + Tax across Washington and other can transmit the disease through remove bird feeders, WDFW $ 99 northwest states are prompting droppings and saliva. asks that they clean them daily 3ea + Tax Tales the Washington Department The first signs that a bird by first rinsing well with warm The from Saturday’s Child of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) may have salmonellosis is often a soapy water, then dunking in a Flood DVD & A collection of columns by Gordon Aadland to recommend people continue seemingly tame bird on or near solution of nine parts water and of 2007 Book Combo A special publication of The Chronicle $ 98 to leave their wild bird feeders a feeder. Birds infected with sal- one part bleach. Finish by rins- Book & 13ea Tales from Saturday’s Child down another month, or take ex- monella become very lethargic, ing and drying before refilling. DVD + Tax by Gordon Aadland tra steps to maintain them. fluff out their feathers, and are Also, WDFW says to reduce the CH609142rb.cg “You can help to stop the easy to approach. Unfortunately, number of feeders to a number Stop in today to one of these spread of salmonellosis by dis- at this point there is very little you can clean daily, as well as locations and get your copy!! continuing backyard bird feed- people can do to treat them. The using feeders that accommodate ing until at least April 1, to en- best course is to leave these birds fewer birds (such as tubes rather Lewis County courage birds to disperse and alone and report them, and dead than platforms) and spreading Historical Museum forage naturally,” said WDFW birds, to WDFW’s online report- out feeder locations. Main 8 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021

Columnists, Our Views, Chad Taylor, Publisher Eric Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief Opinion Letters to the Editor Coralee Taylor, CEO Franklin Taylor, Vice President Legislators Must Drop Hasty, Flawed Capital-Gains Tax By The Seattle Times Editorial Board Other Views account.” repercussions of the pandemic, the real driver is political mo- A capital-gains tax bill mov- Education deserves stout inadequate transportation in- mentum, not stewardship. ing toward a state Senate vote is challenges. funding — but what exactly frastructure, policing reforms, a The state constitution pro- too flawed and should be aban- Sponsored by Sen. June Rob- would this pay for? What are the rising population of homeless hibits income tax. The current doned. The Democratic leader- inson, D-Everett, the bill would deliverables by which to judge people and a two-year budget Supreme Court may decide a tax ship’s rush to create this tax even create a 7% tax on capital gains effectiveness? These remain to write, among others. Yet law- on capital gains is acceptable. If as the state’s revenue picture is — that is, income or profits from unanswered. The “taxpayer makers are using precious time this tax passes, the inevitable expected to continue improving, stock sales, business sales and relief” portion is also suspect. hustling a new tax into place litigation would delay collection coupled with its disingenuous other transactions — of more Committing $200 million a year before meeting the high bar of for months, perhaps years. Even use of the Legislature’s emergen- than $250,000 in a year per tax to offsetting regressive sales, justifying it. without the courts, the revenue cy power, further signals a need filer. It exempts real estate trans- property or gasoline taxes might Senate Bill 5096 presently sits would not begin coming in until for voter skepticism. actions, much of the farming have merit. But this money seeds in the Rules Committee, where 2023. Though toned down from sector and retirement accounts. a fund the Legislature can easily it can be pulled for Senate ap- Yet, on its last page, this bill Gov. Jay Inslee’s inflated pro- Inslee had proposed 9% tax on raid. proval rapidly by the Democratic comes with an “emergency” posal, Senate Bill 5096 amounts gains that would start as low It is not “reforming” unfair majority during this week’s ex- clause saying it is needed “for to taxation for taxation’s sake in as $25,000 for individuals and taxes to burden the comfortable pected floor votes. This should immediate preservation of the a half-baked attempt to help the $50,000 for joint filers. The gov- without aiding the afflicted. It is not happen. public, peace, health or safety, state. ernor’s version also included real simply taxing more. The rush is also problematic. or support of the state govern- This bill’s deficiencies are estate profits. True, this editorial board Washington’s revenue forecast is ment.” That misapplication of numerous. There is no clear jus- But even the diminished bill supported a capital-gains tax in due March 20. The Legislature “immediate” is a flat-out abuse of tification for raising the money, is unacceptable. 2015 as the Legislature struggled created a bipartisan group in authority. It precludes the right because there are few specifics The tax would raise $550 to meet its constitutional re- 2019 to study how to make the of voters to challenge the tax by available for what it will go to- million a year, including $350 quirement to fully fund basic state’s tax structure more fair referendum. ward. It is virtually certain to tie million for unspecified educa- education, under the 2012 Su- and stable. That group is to hold More than 40 other states the state up in court litigating tion funding. Robinson says the preme Court McCleary ruling. public meetings on its findings tax capital gains. Washington whether it’s a constitutionally money will go to child care and That crisis is no longer upon and potential reforms after this may someday join that list, but prohibited income tax. And it early learning — certainly wor- lawmakers. legislative session. Moving for- this ill-conceived legislation perpetuates the Legislature’s thy causes — but that’s not writ- This year’s Legislature is lad- ward when the state is sorting would be a bad way to get there. troubling misuse of emergency ten into the bill. The rest would en with high-priority problems out both cash projections and Voters’ backlash would be well- clauses to thwart potential voter go into a new “taxpayer relief to solve: economic and health structural inequities suggests deserved. Stop SB 5096 now. COMMENTARY: I Was Just Thinking ... A Wandering Mind Is Activated Again All right, it was bound to first days in 1960 when plays happen: television’s closed cap- were presented in the ballroom tioning changed “COVID” to of the Lewis & Clark Hotel. “Covered.” Don’t we wish! And My working schedule at thus we enter into yet another KELA didn’t allow me to join 600 words based on items I just the action until just before the can’t get out of my head. present building was purchased As I write this, it’s the morn- 12 years later. Those early days ing after we watched the land- were fun, such as when I direct- ing of the latest space probe on ed my first play, “Arsenic and Mars. The landing was perfect Old Lace,” about two old but with little or no dust being de- sweet ladies who get rid of un- picted, a marvelous example of pleasant people by killing them what science is able to do these with poisoned elderberry wine days. But even that episode is and then having their nephew eclipsed by yet bury them in the cellar! another feature It’s a comedy of course. of that landing. The stars of that production How did the were two Playhouse founders, guy working Ann Caldwell and Margaret the camera ar- Oliver. From then on, love of rive ahead of the place kept me active and Gov. Inslee, Please Explain How Distribution time to film the involved in all aspects of the theater, from acting and direct- event? It sort of By Bill Moeller gives credence ing for the next 48 or so years all of the COVID-19 Vaccine Is Determined the way to my final appearance to the unbeliev- Editor’s Note: ers who claimed the moon land- on stage — not too long ago This letter ing was all filmed on the backlot — as an old delivery man who from local lawmakers Rep. Peter of a Hollywood movie studio, couldn’t speak a word after car- Abbarno, Rep. Ed Orcutt and doesn’t it? rying heavy boxes up five flights Sen. John Braun was sent to Gov. Now that you’ve stopped of stairs. Jay Inslee after The Chronicle re- smiling inwardly, let’s take a True, the increase in size and ported Lewis County was in last look at the advances in anima- activities has taken away the among counties when it comes to tion in children’s television. It feeling that it once had of be- vaccine distribution. See an up- boggles my mind to watch it. It ing more like a family. But the date on today’s front page. more closely resembles filmed number of presentations and images rather than those hand- the variety of them has made Dear Governor Inslee: drawn films of the past where the transition — from there to We write to express our sig- From left, Rep. Peter Abbarno, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Sen. John Braun. 20 or more pictures had to be the point where its operation is nificant concerns for the process drawn to merge into one second now — more of a community by which your administration is counties. This is despite Lewis are distributed; of animation. activity. And, I can’t complain distributing vaccines to counties County having a senior popula- • The methodology your ad- It is amazing how these when a photo accompanying and communities in the state of tion 5% higher than the state- ministration uses to determine modern cartoon characters The Chronicle story had — on Washington. In particular, the wide average. who receives the vaccine doses emerge without someone having a wall in the background where Daily Chronicle in Centralia To better help us and the distributed; and to draw umpteen images just to it belonged — a picture of me as reported only 6.76% of Lewis public understand your admin- • The person, people, or or- depict raising a finger or blink- an old man wearing a white suit. County residents have initiated istration’s process for vaccine ganizations your administration ing an eye. Real or not, modern The thought comes to me vaccination, compared to 11.73% distribution, we write to ask that consulted with or relied upon techniques beat the old ones in that I could fill several columns statewide. Only 1.70% of resi- you provide the following infor- for selecting the methodology every way. But even with those bragging about the fun I had, dents have received both doses, mation: used to determine where and modern techniques employed, but who’d read it? compared to 4.10% statewide. • A full accounting of the who receives the vaccine doses it’s hard to better the response — In closing, don’t forget that At first, it was surmised this vaccine doses received to date by distributed. and bring more moisture to our you can consider yourself to be might be the result of personal your administration for distri- Distribution of vaccine doses eyes — than our reaction when an old-timer when you remem- choice by the residents of Lewis bution; should be open and transparent; Bambi realized his mother was ber when gas stations had rest County. However, after consult- • A full accounting of the and equally important, the pro- dead. Do you agree? rooms and you didn’t have to ing the Lewis County Depart- vaccine doses being held by your cess must be fair. The health and pump your own gas — and they I was pleased with the article ment of Health, the county administration for future distri- safety for residents in rural coun- checked your tire pressure as in last Thursday’s Chronicle received only .5% of allocated bution; ties, such as Lewis County, must well. about the steps taken by The Ev- dosages, despite representing • A full accounting of the vac- be treated equally by this admin- ••• ergreen Playhouse to make sure 1% of Washington’s population. cine doses your administration istration. Unfortunately, that fair Bill Moeller is a former enter- that they’ll be able to run at full tainer, mayor, bookstore owner, city Additionally, over the past three anticipates receiving over the distribution of the vaccine is not speed when restrictions caused council member, paratrooper and weeks, Lewis County received next six months for distribution; evidenced by the data available. by COVID-19 are lifted com- pilot living in Centralia. He can be only .1% of the allocated vaccine • The “pro-rata” methodol- We, and residents of the State pletely. It is certainly a different reached at bookmaven321@comcast. doses. The fact is Lewis County ogy your administration uses to of Washington, look forward to operation than it was in those net. is receiving less doses than other determine where vaccine doses receiving your response. Editorial Mission Statement Letters Policy To Send Your Letter Questions n We will strive to be the voice of reason for the n Please type and email opinions, if possible, and n Address letters and commentaries to “Our n For questions on a letter call Editor-in-Chief Eric peaceful settlement of conflict and contention limit letters to 500 words. Letters are typically Readers’ Opinions.” Please sign them and include Schwartz at 360-807-8217. your full address and daytime telephone number on key local issues. 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Inslee’s ‘Clean Buildings’ Proposal Stalled in House Committee

By Sara Getzler “Those making money under the The bill can still be consid- McClatchy News Service existing system are always going ered next session. And there are to resist. It’s just not enough to ways for bills and the ideas they A bill aimed at curbing green- “Obviously the governor is disappointed that have cost-effective, large solu- contain to stay alive even dur- house gas emissions from homes this did not progress But, he is undaunted and tions to technical problems. We ing the current session: Some and commercial buildings in already have those, we’ve had can be immune to the deadlines Washington state stalled ahead still very committed to this policy.” those for some time. It takes if they’re deemed “necessary to of a Monday deadline for law- courage and political will.” implement the budget,” or pieces makers to pass bills out of fiscal The bill, which was sponsored could become part of other legis- committees. Tara Lee spokeswoman for Gov. Jay Inslee by 26 democrats and supported by lation or the budget. The “Healthy Homes and environmental organizations, re- Opponents Monday after- Clean Buildings” bill was re- ceived vocal pushback from mul- noon emphasized a desire to quested by Gov. Jay Inslee to help tiple angles, including from the give more input in future itera- the state meet in one-fifth of the state’s emis- The original proposal would natural gas industry, labor unions, tions. The scaled-down version Legislature 2030 green- sions. have required fossil fuel-free and the construction industry. of the bill had retained its “cen- 2021 house gas limits Washington’s 2021 Energy space and water heating in new Opponents argued the proposal tral thrust” of electrification and set in state law. Strategy includes that buildings construction under the 2027 would eliminate jobs for people elimination of natural gas, Dan It was scheduled require a “10-year market trans- state energy code and set a who work on natural gas pipe- Kirschner with the Northwest for a vote in the formation approach that com- course for eliminating fossil fuels lines and restrict “energy choice,” Gas Association said in a phone House Appro- bines transitioning from fossil from existing buildings. Among among a slate of other critiques. interview with McClatchy. priations Com- gas to electrification, with deep other details, it would have also A scaled-back substitute bill “What concerned us most is mittee Monday, levels of efficiency for new and created a “heat pump and electri- made it out of the House Envi- the message we got is, ‘You’re not but that vote ul- existing buildings, and smart fication program” with an aim to ronment & Energy Committee a valued partner in our clean en- timately didn’t building demand management.” create a workforce and expertise along party lines. Now, even that ergy future but you’re an impedi- happen. “Obviously the governor is while supporting low-income en- less-ambitious version seems ment to it,’” he said. “That wasn’t Lawmakers disappointed that this did not ergy users in the transition from to be out-of-play for the current going to work for us.” are still con- progress,” spokesperson Tara gas to electricity. 105-day legislative session. Mon- Caleb Heeringa with the Si- sidering other major pieces of Lee wrote in an email Monday. The clean-energy nonprofit day was the deadline for law- erra Club pointed out that the is- climate-related legislation, in- “But, he is undaunted and still Rocky Mountain Institute ear- makers to pass bills out of fiscal sue was still a little new to many cluding cap-and-trade and low- very committed to this policy. lier this month called the bill committees in the state Senate legislators, and it’s tough to get carbon fuel standard proposals “The governor believes that “the most comprehensive legisla- and House of Representatives. everything that needs to be done requested by Inslee. The 105-day cleaner, healthier buildings are tion to date in the United States Prime sponsor Ramel said across the finish line in a busy legislative session is scheduled to essential to meeting our state’s aimed at getting fossil fuels out that, while he’s not part of the session. adjourn April 25. climate goals. We recognize that of buildings.” Appropriations Committee, he “We’re certainly hopeful,” he According to the governor’s this is all part of the legislative “We know that confront- office, buildings are the second- partly credits a “campaign of said. “There’s absolutely no way process and that it doesn’t always ing the climate crisis is going largest source of greenhouse gas misinformation” from groups we can tackle the climate prob- emissions in the state and result go the way we hope. But, we will to be hard,” prime sponsor Rep. opposing the bill and the remote lem without addressing building pursue this again.” Alex Ramel of Bellingham said. nature of this session. emissions.” Bill to Prohibit Schools' Use of Native Names, Symbols as Mascots Passes House

By Laurel Demkovich said. "It was always done with The Spokesman-Review honor and pride." The Office of the Superin- OLYMPIA — A bill that tendent of Public Instruction would prohibit public schools estimates that more than 30 from using Native American high schools currently use Na- names, symbols or images as tive American names or symbols mascots or logos passed the state for their mascot or team name. House of Representatives. These schools would be required The bill, which passed 92-5, to bear the fiscal impact of the now heads to the Senate for fur- bill, having to replace uniforms, ther consideration. If it passes, equipment, signage, letterheads public schools would have to and supplies. change their mascot, logo or team The bill does allow for a name beginning Jan. 1, 2022. It phased-in approach for school dis- does not apply to school names. tricts that may need to change their "Native Americans are Ameri- name, giving them some time to cans," Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D- purchase all of the new materials. Bow, said. "We are not animals. Spokane-area students and We are not those you make a school leaders testified in favor of mockery of." the bill while it was in committee. The bill exempts some pub- Rep. Debra Lekanoff is the prime sponsor of House Bill 1356 to prohibit "the inappropriate use" of Native imagery at public Ivy Pete, a junior at North lic schools if they are located on schools. Central High School, said the bill tribal land or in a county adjacent would begin to mend the broken to tribal land, or if the school has relationships between tribes and he said is "grounded in respect consulted with the tribe to de- The district is currently use Native American names and school districts. North Central's termine the best use of the name, working with the Spokane Tribe and a source of pride for Native symbols. The Indians currently mascot, currently the Indians, symbol or image. In committee, of Indians to find ways to imple- American students." have a uniform in Salish and would change if this bill passed. Eric Sobotta, superintendent of ment Salish and make other Lekanoff praised the Spo- honor tribal culture throughout "The picture we paint of these Reardan-Edwall School District, changes to its K-12 curriculum. kane Tribe for working with their stadium. mascots is not of a real human, asked committee members to The district's current mascot is schools and teams, such as the Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane, group of humans or culture," consider allowing districts adja- the Indians, and Sobotta said Spokane Indians baseball team said the issue was addressed "in a Pete said. "It is a selection of pre- cent to tribal land to be exempt- he wants to work with the tribe and the Spokane Chiefs hockey very positive manner" in the city. conceived notions and ideas that ed from the bill. to discuss their mascot, which team, to find a respectful way to "The outcome was right," he must be set straight." News in Brief State Supreme Court case, the superior courts ruled the rights of workers and deprive conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, the men and women of DEA rou- the Foundation failed to meet a working families of a voice.” according to the release. Hernan- tinely demonstrate as they carry Throws Out Think 10-day deadline required by the The Freedom Foundation ar- dez and Ortiz were each charged out their mission of enforcing FCPA and, accordingly, entered gued in a press release that it filed with three additional counts the federal narcotic laws of the Tank's Attack on Union judgment for respondents. We two citizen actions “against labor of fentanyl distribution, while United States. Political Activity agree and affirm.” unions in Washington state and Stubbs is charged with posses- “We must continue to focus The court was dealing with one against a national union for sion of fentanyl with intent to our valuable resources and lever- By The News Tribune an old version of the law. The citi- failure to disclose millions of distribute and unlawful posses- age our much needed and well The Freedom Foundation zen actions were filed in 2017 and dollars in political spending, and sion of a firearm. established partnerships with failed to meet a deadline in 2018, before changes the Legisla- one against the state of Wash- All three were scheduled the United States Attorney’s Of- several campaign finance law- ture made to the Fair Campaign ington for illegally assisting in to make their first appearance fice and local, state, county and suits it brought against unions, Practices Act. Those changes union political fundraising.” The Tuesday or Wednesday in U.S. federal law enforcement agencies the Washington State Supreme require the Public Disclosure news release said “the justices District Court in Seattle. to stem the tide of the systemic Court ruled in a recent 5-4 deci- Commission to have a chance threw out the Freedom Founda- “This undercover investiga- and widespread abuse of opioids sion. to review the complaint before a tion’s remaining citizen action tion revealed these defendants in our communities.” The conservative nonprofit member of the public can bring a cases on a technicality based on were responsible for the distribu- Law enforcement executed think tank alleged to the attor- lawsuit, among other things. an unprecedented and indefensi- tion of thousands of pills tainted eight search warrants on Tues- ney general and prosecutors that The high court’s opinion ble interpretation of the decades- with potentially deadly fentanyl,” day, according to the release, the unions had violated Wash- explains the foundation “de- old process, effectively letting the U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran which led to the seizure of more state and unions off the hook for ington’s Fair Campaign Prac- veloped a ‘Union Transparency said in the release. “A recent anal- than 5,000 fentanyl pills. their violations.” tices Act by not reporting money and Reform Plan,’ which seeks ysis by the King County Medical Over the course of the inves- to ‘enforce campaign finance Examiner’s Office showed a sig- spent on political activity. tigation, law enforcement seized laws against unions through nificant drop in overdose deaths After the government didn’t DEA Investigation “thousands” of fentanyl pills and take enforcement action, the investigations, complaints, and following large law enforcement lawsuits.’” It filed citizen actions seizures in federal drug cases. “pound quantities” of heroin and Freedom Foundation filed so- Leads to Seizure of methamphetamine, the release called “citizen actions,” in Su- against Teamsters Local 117 and “I am pleased our federal part- the Service Employees Interna- 5,000 Fentanyl Pills ners worked closely with What- stated. perior Court, but not within a Due to the amount of fentan- deadline required by state law at tional Union Political Education com County law enforcement and Arrests of Three yl, Hernandez, Ortiz and Stubbs the time, a majority of the state’s and Action Fund. It also filed a and other local authorities to re- all face a mandatory minimum high court ruled. citizen action against Gov. Jay Washington Men duce the flow of dangerous pills Inslee and the Department of into our communities.” 10-year sentence if convicted, ac- “... the FCPA allows private By The Bellingham Herald citizens to alert the government Social and Health Services, and Last week, the Washington cording to the release. of potential violations and, in Service Employees International A DEA undercover investiga- State Department of Health re- The investigation was part limited circumstances, to bring Union 775. tion led to the arrest and indict- leased data showing that What- of an Organized Crime Drug enforcement actions — known Teamsters 117 secretary- ment of three Whatcom County com County saw eight overdose Enforcement Task Forces op- as ‘citizen’s actions’ — against treasurer John Scearcy said in a men Tuesday, Feb. 23, and the deaths related to fentanyl during eration, according to the release, suspected violators in court,” statement Monday: “We agree seizure of more than 5,000 fen- the first half of 2020 after the and was conducted by the DEA Justice Debra L. Stephens wrote with the Court’s ruling in the tanyl pills, according to a U.S. county had three in all of 2019. High Intensity Drug Trafficking for the majority in the Thursday case. But ultimately the issue is Department of Justice news re- “Saving lives is a priority of Area Bellingham Resident Of- opinion. “These consolidated ap- not whether the Freedom Foun- lease. the Drug Enforcement Admin- fice, which is comprised of DEA, peals have one central question dation adhered to statutory Jamie Hernandez Hernandez, istration,” DEA Special Agent the Whatcom County Sheriff’s in common: whether the Free- timelines. They clearly did not. 21 of Ferndale; Gorge Ortiz, 23 in Charge Frank Tarentino said Office, Washington State Patrol, dom Foundation satisfied the Instead, the case represents an- of Lynden; and Stanley Stubbs, in the release. “Today’s enforce- Homeland Security Investiga- FCPA’s prerequisites before filing other failed attempt by an anti- 51 of Bellingham, were each ar- ment action illustrates the com- tions, and U.S Customs and Bor- these citizen’s actions. In each union organization to strip away rested and indicted on charges of mitment and sense of urgency der Protection and more. Main 10 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 LOCAL / NORTHWEST Candidates Lining up to Take on Herrera Beutler for Congress GEARING UP: Candidates when our representatives exhibit true strength of character and Position Themselves to a commitment to return to the the Right of Incumbent values that made this nation great," St. John said. After She Voted to The most recent post to St. Impeach Former John's blog elevated the claim that the election was stolen from President Trump Trump. She called Joe Biden's By Calley Hair 2020 victory "the greatest vote heist in American history" per- The Columbian petrated by "the left," a claim The next election is 21 that's been refuted over months months away, but three South- of court battles that affirmed west Washington Republicans the election's results. have already announced con- "Soon, they'll come for our gressional campaigns to chal- national identity and our history. lenge embattled GOP incum- Now that we know they can do bent Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler it, I hope we guard it with our for the 3rd District seat. lives," St. John wrote. The challengers — a former St. John's position on the staffer in Donald Trump's ad- election results stands in op- ministration, a pro-Trump mili- position to that of Herrera Beu- tary veteran and a Christian au- tler, who did not join the 147 thor — appear to be positioning congressional Republicans who themselves to Herrera Beutler's sought to overturn the election. right by aligning themselves U.S. Representative Jamie Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, speaks with Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza following a round- Following the Capitol breach, with the former president. table discussion in Morton in this April 2017 Chronicle File photo. Herrera Beutler also called on "I'm running to push back her colleagues and constituents against the status quo, the far left to accept the outcome as legiti- and the establishment in their the attack. mate. effort to halt the progress made Her secondhand account of The third challenger to de- by President Trump for the great the call was admitted to the for- clare a campaign is Wadi Yak- working men and women of this “I’m running to push back against the status mal impeachment trial record. hour, a Brush Prairie resident district," said Joe Kent, a mili- She also called upon her col- who filed his candidacy with the tary veteran from Battle Ground quo, the far left and the establishment in leagues to come forward if they Federal Elections Commission who announced his campaign their effort to halt the progress made by had any more information about on Feb. 16. in a video on Feb. 18. Trump's state of mind during While Yakhour hasn't put "Since the 2020 election, we've President Trump for the great working men the siege — no Republicans took out an official statement an- seen conservatives and Trump her up on it. nouncing his candidacy, his re- supporters labeled as insurrec- and women of this district.” Immediately after her im- sume and social media presence tionists and terrorists by the far peachment vote, rumblings in would also seem to align him left and the mainstream media," Joe Kent the Clark County Republican with Trump. Kent said. Republican from Battle Ground Party (CCRP) pointed toward Yakhour previously served as Heidi St. John, an author and an inevitable primary challenge special assistant to the Secretary speaker on family values — and for Herrera Beutler. While some of the Interior under the Trump a blogger with a Facebook fol- constituents lauded her back- administration. lowing of 330,000 people — an- bone, CCRP Chair Joel Matilla On his Facebook page, he de- nounced her campaign Sunday. Herrera Beutler, the six-term brighter national spotlight dur- wrote that her support for im- scribes the current status of his In a media release, St. John congresswoman from Battle ing the impeachment trial when peachment placed her in "lonely campaign as in the "prelaunch" cited the "controversial deci- Ground, drew condemnation she publicly described a phone political waters." stage. sions" made by Herrera Beutler, from many in her party when conversation between Trump In her campaign announce- The page also includes a adding that they "jeopardized she voted to impeach Trump and GOP leader Rep. 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Improving Of the four counties, Lewis County has the highest case rate By The Chronicle staff per 100,000 at 290.6, the highest Lewis County’s West region percentage of tests coming back appears safe to stay in Phase 2 as positive at 11% and the highest the state prepares to announce hospitalization rate at 15.1 per Friday whether any regions will 100,000. It was also recently re- be demoted back to more firm ported that Lewis County’s vac- restrictions on businesses and cination rate is severely dragging gatherings. behind the rest of the state. A closer look at the West Re- In terms of its testing rate, gion, however, shows that of all Lewis County is second to last four counties, Lewis County’s This graph from the state Department of Health was generated using the COVID-19 Dashboard and shows cases over time in the region, at 177.2 tests per lagging metrics may pose the in Lewis County since the start of the pandemic. 100,000 residents. Thurston biggest risk to the region’s future County boasts 237.5, Grays Har- reopening. West Region’s Promising Metrics falling behind all seven other re- state average, while test positiv- bor is at 261.2, and Pacific is at Phase 2 most notably allows gions. With every other region ity sits right at the state average 150.5. bars and restaurants to reopen at In order to remain in Phase seeing a decline in cases at 30 to of 7%. Weekly data reports from 25% capacity and lifts some re- 2, each region must meet three 40%, the West Region is seeing a It’s a good sign for local busi- Lewis County Public Health and strictions on entertainment ven- out of four reopening metrics: decline of 28%. When it comes nesses and organizations that Social Services provide more ues such as movie theaters, bowl- decreasing case rate, decreasing to hospitalizations, however, the have been enjoying more relaxed optimism, showing a decline in ing alleys and other businesses. hospital rate, ICU capacity be- West Region represents the sec- restrictions meant to curb the weekly cases, which skyrock- There are currently no met- low 90% and test positivity below ond-fastest decline in the state spread of COVID-19. eted in November and peaked rics or detailed public plan for 10%. at 31%, behind North Central’s in December. After months of Phase 3 of the “Healthy Wash- While the West Region’s case staggering 60% decline. triple-digit caseloads, the county ington” reopening plan put in rates are decreasing far more ICU capacity for the West County by County finally dipped below 100 cases place by Gov. Jay Inslee. than the required 10%, it’s still Region, 82%, falls just above the A more detailed look at the per week in its last report. Chehalis Council to Submit Letter Opposing WDFW’s Acquisition of TransAlta Land

DISCUSSION: Centralia dustrial, manufacturing and The Centralia city councilors the state and TransAlta, made Johnston called for more com- commercial development. heard from Duncan and from almost a decade ago. In April of munication and transparency Council Decides to Draft Lewis County commission- Kessina Lee, Brian Calkins and 2011, then-governor Chris Gre- from WDFW and TransAlta New Letter ers have expressed their concern Cynthia Wilkerson with WDFW, goire, TransAlta executives and moving forward. with the proposed project sti- as well as from Lewis County members of the environmental After discussions, the Centra- By The Chronicle staff fling future economic develop- Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer and and labor communities signed lia city councilors voted to direct Both the Chehalis and Cen- ment. 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Follow Us Online! Tigers Tame Bearcats Golfers Top Tigers FACEBOOK.COM/LCSports Loggers W.F. West’s Camryn Bostwick Takes Medalist Sports editor: Eric Trent Honors Monday Phone number: 807-8227 e-mail: [email protected] CHRONLINE.COM/SPORTS << Napavine Volleyball Sweeps Onalaska.. See More on A13 See More on A15>> 1A Girls Soccer: Beavers Beat Hoquiam to Open League Play UNBEATEN: Dell, Letts Each their win streak to five games “We played well and moved as Tenino’s first three goals were Severe, who moved out of and remain undefeated, re- the ball well,” Tenino coach from midfielders. goal in the second half to play Score Two in 7-1 Win ceived goals from five different Kevin Schultz said. “We want- Letts knocked in the first left wing, scored in the 55th By The Chronicle staff players, while Abby Severse and ed to be quicker and move the goal of the night, unassisted, minute on an assist from Kayla Brieanna Dell and Megan Grace Vestal each dished out ball direct since the field was so in the 24th minute. Senior Iris Feltus. Dell scored her foals in Letts scored two goals a piece two assists on the night. muddy.” Campesino scored in the 33rd the 57th and 64th minute, while and Tenino girls soccer romped With Dell’s two goals against The Beavers, which out- minute on an assist from Ves- Letts scored her second goal of to a 7-1 road victory over Ho- Hoquiam, she has 10 on the sea- shot the Grizzlies 36-3, which tal. Vestal notched a goal of her the night in the 62 minute on an quiam Tuesday in the Beavers’ son and inches closer to 100 ca- included 22 goals on target, own in the 42 minute, while Ho- assist from Severse. first league game of the season reer goals, sitting at 96 now after wanted to get their midfield in- quiam answered with its own Tenino hosts Hoquiam again The Beavers (5-0), who ran Tuesday’s match. volved in the scoring. It worked goal in the 50th minute. on Thursday at 6 p.m. 2A Soccer: Warriors Slip Past Centralia, 3-2 SWEET VICTORY: Kaylei Clark Nets Two Goals as the Warriors Find Their Groove in First Win By Eric Trent [email protected] Sophomore forward Kay- lei Clark found the back of the net twice as Rochester netted its first win of the season in a 3-2 defeat of Centralia at home Tuesday night. The Warriors, who moved to 1-4 on the season, started the scoring in the 10th minute on a goal from sophomore forward Emma Wiss, who was assisted by senior midfielder Megan Haury. Haury was named the Woman of the Match by Roch- ester. “A nice reward for the girl’s hard work,” Rochester coach Ken Matthews said. “We make progress every time we step on the field.” The Tigers, who are still searching for their first win and drop to 0-4 on the season, scored their first goal of the year in the 13th minute on an unassisted goal from freshman forward Anahi Corona. Rochester answered back with back-to-back goals by Kay- lei Clark later in the first half, unassisted in the 22nd minute and again in the 31st minute on an assist from Haury. Centra- lia’s senior defender Lola Mon- tee capped the scoring off for the night in the 74th minute. Eric Trent / [email protected] please see 2A SOCCER, page 14 Rochester Amerika Jones (15) kicks the ball downfield against Centralia on Tuesday. 2B Volleyball: Rainier Edges Winlock in Five-Set Thriller

DOWN TO THE WIRE: The first loss of the season, a sweep by Kalama, Adna rebounded for Mountaineers Picked a huge league win over a tough Up Their Second Win Wahkiakum team (26-24, 19-25, 27-25, 25-17) in Cathlamet Tues- in Consecutive Nights day. With Five-Set Victory “I am really proud of the girls Over Cardinals for pushing through after the loss in the second game,” Adna By The Chronicle staff coach Wendie Dotson said. Just one night after Rainier “The games were pretty tight at nabbed its first win of the sea- times. It has been a long time son, the Mountaineers kept the since we have won a match at momentum churning in an in- Wahkiakum and it was a good tensity-fueled, five-set road vic- win. It was good to see the tory (25-21, 26-24, 26-24, 18-25, girls bounce back after our loss 15-13) over Winlock Tuesday. against Kalama yesterday. We “It was nice to see the girls will just keep focusing on im- smile,” Rainier coach Shauna proving every day.” Carpenter said. “To see the girls Maddie Kleemeyer was 30- put into place the things you for-33 from the service line with taught them and win two games six aces. She served 14-straight back to back, it’s huge.” points in the fourth game to Victoria Wadsworth led the help give the Pirates a comfort- attack for the Mountaineers able lead. with a team-high 12 kills, while Ali Davis served 100% from freshman Haleigh Hanson tal- Jared Wenzelburger / [email protected] the service line, while contribut- lied 11. Setter Amanda Knutz Rainier’s Kaeley Schultz (9) makes contact during a game against the Cardinals Tuesday night in Winlock. ing 21 digs for the match. Paige set 99 sets and only had four er- Wagner served 100% and was rors on the night. ly came together as a team. The also solid on the service line. For Winlock, which drops to communication was there. I’m Emma Eko notched up 18 digs 0-5 on the season, it wasn’t ide- “It was nice to see the girls smile. To see the girls very proud of them. I’m super on the night, and Elisha Geise al to lose on Senior Night, but excited. Our future is looking put a few balls away from the coach Chastity Pennington said put into place the things you taught them and brighter and brighter.” front row in the fourth set. she couldn’t be more happy with win two games back to back, it’s huge.” Winlock travels to Onalas- “It was a good atmosphere how her team battled. ka on Thursday, while Rainier in the gym and it feels good to “The last rally was really the hosts Wahkiakum on Thursday. walk away from Wahkiakum endless rally,” Pennington said. Shauna Carpenter The Mules lost in four sets to with a win,” Dotson said. “They “It just kept going. It’s disap- Rainier volleyball coach Adna on Tuesday. are well coached and Jansi Merz pointing being Senior Night, but is a really good hitter. They the girls had to walk out of there also cover the court well, which feeling proud.” Adna Topples Wahkiakum makes it difficult to get a high Cardinals’ senior Karlie Freshman Raegan Lester had 22 “Things are clicking,” Chas- number of kills against their Jones was on fire, tallying a successful serves and junior Ad- tity said. “It’s pretty awesome to on the Road team-high 19 kills on the night. dison Hall had eight kills. see things take effect. They real- One night after taking its please see 2B VOLLEYBALL, page 13 • Main 13 SPORTS The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 2B Volleyball: Haily Murray’s Big Night Fuels Napavine ON FIRE: Napavine Moves to 3-1 on the Season as Haily Murray Serves 16-Straight Points in Second Set Explosion Against Onalaska By Eric Trent [email protected] Haily Murray went off on Onalaska, serving 16 straight points during one stretch in the second set and fueling Napavine’s sweep of the Log- gers (25-22, 25-6, 25-19) at home Monday. “She was just on and hitting her spots, keeping Onalaska on their toes,” Napavine coach Monica Dailey said. “I was very happy with her.” Napavine wins its second straight and moves to 3-1 on the season, with its lone loss coming from Toutle Lake last week. Dailey praised Rae Sisson and Jordan Wilson for playing smart, knowing which team- mates to set and when to set them. Dailey also commended blockers Keira O’Neill, Tanner Simpson, Jesse Lee and Skyla Ettner for tough performances at the net. Jared Wenzelburger / [email protected] Murray, who also served six Napavine’s Haily Murray (6) rises to spike the ball at home against Onalaska on Monday. consecutive points in a row dur- ing the third set, added a team- Dotson said is probably the best 25-14, at home on Monday. high seven kills on the night, team in the Central 2B League. Chloe Kelly led the Timber- along with Sydney Purvis. Van- The Chinooks have multiple wolves with 18 kills and four nie Fagerness served 100%. players who compete for high- digs, while Katie Salguero add- Onalaska, which falls to 1-4 level club teams and it showed ed nine kills and four aces. on the season, was led by Mor- on Monday. “We worked on a new lineup gan Hamilton’s seven kills, 11 “They’re smart and they take and our serve-receive was bet- digs and one block. Dakota ter,” MWP coach Tammy Kelly Hamilton added seven kills and advantage of your weaknesses,” said. “We just struggled to fin- a block, while junior Andi Oli- Dotson said. “We knew coming ish plays.” ver notched four kills and four into this week that it would be The Mountaineers move to blocks while playing strong at challenging for us.” the net. Hannah James served Maddie Kleemeyer led the 1-2 overall while the Timber- 100% on the night and added way for the Pirates, serving 13- wolves drop to 0-3. seven digs. of-14 with four aces. Alyssa Da- Rainier traveled to Winlock “Our serve-receive killed us,” vis was 100% on serving and on Tuesday, while MWP trav- Hamilton said. “We have to have contributed 14 digs. Emma Eko eled to Stevenson. our girls be more aggressive… had a team-high 15 digs, while we did really good the first and Madison Fay was 6-for-7 serving 1B Volleyball: Trojans Swept by last game.” with an ace, nine digs and three Onalaska’s Hannah James (2) makes contact during a game played in Napavine Three Rivers Christian Napavine traveled to take kills. on Monday. Pe Ell couldn’t keep momen- on a formidable Kalama team, “There were a lot of good the back row and they played tum going in a three-set loss which might be the best in the things I saw,” Dotson said. “The Winlock drops to 0-4 on the sea- fantastic,” she said. “Our dig- (25-17, 25-22, 25-18) to Three league, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. girls played with a lot of confi- son with the loss. Rivers Christian Monday in a Onalaska hosts Winlock at 7 dence that first game. I felt the “We definitely expected more ging has improved tremendous- p.m. Thursday. girls did a good job.” success against them,” Winlock ly and is the highlight of our suc- non-league matchup. Adna had another tough test coach Chastity Pennington said. cess this season.” Senior Claire Cleveland led Winlock junior Addison Winlock stays at home Tues- the way for the Trojans, serving Adna Takes First Loss of the Year when it traveled to Cathlamet Tuesday to take on Wahkiakum. Hall led the Cardinals offensive- day when it hosts Rainier at 7 9-for-10 with five kills. Junior Adna finally met its match. ly with 14 kills on the night. Se- p.m. Abby Cox was 5-for-5 serving The Pirates couldn’t contain Winlock Falls in Three nior middle blocker Karlie Jones with three kills, while Annika a red-hot Kalama team as the Sets to Toutle Lake led the team in serve-receive Rainier Nabs First Win Mason, Kennedy Kephart and Chinooks swept Adna 25-18, and paired well with Madison of the Season Sadie Howard each served 100% 25-13 and 25-15 in Kalama on The Cardinals are still Vigre in the middle with block- on the night. Monday. searching for their first win of ing. Senior Kaitlynn Mitchell Rainier finally got one in Pe Ell drops to 0-4 overall Adna falls to 3-1 overall and the season after getting swept performed well serving, Pen- the win column, in convincing with the loss and is 0-3 in league. 3-1 in league play after facing by Toutle Lake (25-9, 25-10, 25- nington said. fashion, nonetheless, sweeping The Trojans traveled to face Wil- what Pirates’ coach Wendie 15) on the road Monday night. “We put some freshmen in Morton-White Pass 25-10, 25-14, lapa Valley on Tuesday.

2B Volleyball 1B Volleyball: Mossyrock Outlasts Naselle Continued from page 12 By The Chronicle staff team.” Mossyrock ran its win streak Adna improves to 4-1 on the to five games with a five-set victo- season and hosts Toutle Lake ry (25-23, 17-25, 19-25, 25-18, 15-6) on Thursday. over Naselle on the road Tuesday. Caelynn Marshall served 21- for-22 with a team-high 12 as- Napavine Swept by sists while Payton Torrey was 13- Chinooks on the Road for-14 serving with 24 digs and a A night after sweeping team-high 10 kills. The Vikings Onalaska, the Tigers couldn’t struggled with serve-receive but get things going against a rebounded from a 2-1 game set tough Kalama squad, falling in deficit to come out with the win. straight sets (25-17, 25-13, 25- “They’re a pretty good little 17) on the road Tuesday. team,” Mossyrock coach Alex “We just didn’t play that Nelson said. “Their libero is very great,” Napavine coach Monica strong. We battled back and I Dailey said. “We had a hard was proud of our girls for that. It time getting an offense going. was good for us. We need to see a They’ve got some great hitters.” challenge and respond to it.” Napavine was led by Haily Mossyrock (5-0) hosts To- Murray’s team-high 10 kills ledo Wednesday. and Rae Sisson’s team-high 10 assists. Sisson, Vannie Fager- Pe Ell Loses in Four ness and Jessica Lee all served 100% on the night. Pe Ell is still searching for its “Kalama is a really good first victory after taking Willapa team but they’re beatable,” Dai- Valley to four sets (22-25, 20-25, ley said. “We didn’t play our 25-25, 22-25) on the road Tuesday. game. I don’t think we played to Annika Mason led the Tro- our potential. It was a learning jans with six kills, while Kennedy experience.” Kephart added six kills and Sadie The Tigers fall to 3-2 overall Howard seven digs. Dani Shannon and host Toledo at 7 p.m. Tues- came off the bench to serve 100%. day. Jared Wenzelburger / [email protected] Taylor Briggs and Abby Cox were Winlock setter Kaitlynn Mitchell (24) gets a dig against Rainier at home Tuesday. praised by coach Holly Briggs for Timberwolves Get First Win in being competitive at the net. “We, as a team, had so much Five-Set Victory Stevenson on the road Tuesday. added 17 assists, four kills and Tammy Kelly said. more energy,” Briggs said. “That Morton-White Pass Senior Katie Salguero domi- two blocks. The Timberwolves improve was a huge improvement all around. snatched its first win of the nated at the net, registering “It was nice to travel all the to 1-3 on the season and host We want to pull off a win so bad.” season, a five-set victory (20-25, a team-high 14 kills and five way down there and get a win,” Kalama at 7 p.m. Thursday in Pe Ell travels to Mossyrock 25-23, 25-19, 17-25, 17-15) over blocks. Sophomore Chloe Kelly Morton-White Pass coach White Pass. on Thursday. Main 14 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 SPORTS 2A Soccer

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“We had a lot of good things happen,” Centralia coach Hen- ry Gallanger said. “We had a lot of shots on goal, which is not typical for us. We’ve been working on moving the ball downfield and we saw that to- night.” Gallanger praised sopho- more Sarah Robbins for her per- formance in the middle of the field, and Corona for scoring the first goal of the season for the Tigers. “It wasn’t what we wanted but we fought in the second half,” Gallanger said. Centralia hosts Tumwater at 7 p.m. Friday. Rochester travels to Black Hills at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Tumwater Hands Bearcats First Loss, 2-0 The Thunderbirds came out on top in a matchup of the top two girls soccer teams in the Ev- ergreen 2A Conference on Tues- day night, blanking the Bearcats 2-0. Tumwater’s Makayla Mc- Gilvrey scored on a breakaway in the 14th minute, and Riana Geathers added the game’s final goal in the 67th minute. W.F. West coach Allen An- derson called the match a good test for his team. Both squads entered Tuesday’s game with 3-0 records. “We struggled a little bit han- dling the physicality of Tum- water,” he said. “They came out really physical, right off the bat, and I think it kind of got to us.” The Thunderbirds held a 6-2 advantage in on-target shots. “We didn’t get as many shots off tonight as we would have liked,” he said. “But today was a great learning experience for us, and it’s the kind of game that’s only going to make us get better.” Midfielder Cameron Sheets played a solid game, Anderson added. W.F. West (3-1) plays at Aber- Eric Trent / [email protected] deen on Thursday night. Centralia’s Taylor Smith fights for possession with Rochester’s Staysha Fluetsch on Tuesday. 2A Volleyball: Tigers Sweep Warriors at Home Tuesday

KEEP ON ROLLING: 5 kills, while Maddie Stoeck- ester, and the team has been swer for a Tumwater squad that briah Simper and sophomore ler was 12-for-14 servings with averaging between 93-95% each has strengthened as the season’s Saige Brindle each served 100% Centralia Improves to a team-high 36 assists. Faith game. progressed, taking a straight- on the night. 3-1 on the Season With Waterfield added eights kills “As a whole, everyone con- set sweep to the Thunderbirds “We had some moments of Sweep of Rochester and two blocks, Lilly Miller tributed and played together (25-20, 25-14, 25-20) in 2A Ev- really strong volleyball and re- registered nine kills and Hailey and it was good to see,” Smith ergreen Conference action Tues- ally strong communication,” at Home Tuesday Brann tallied five kills and two said. “They’re buying in and it’s day on the road. Mora said. “Those moments exciting to see.” By The Chronicle staff blocks. “Tumwater’s a strong team,” didn’t last, and a team like Tum- “I felt we had good energy Centralia improves to 3-1 on W.F. West coach Emily Mora water is going to take advantage Centralia notched its second the season and travels to Tum- straight win with a straight-set and played to our level and were said. “We had a lot of unforced of your mistakes.” steady,” Centralia coach Marti water on Thursday and to W.F. errors and didn’t take care of W.F. West falls to 2-2 over- sweep of Rochester (25-13, 25- West on Friday in back-to-back Smith said. “We’ve got to find a the ball offensively.” all and 2-2 in conference. The 14, 25-11) at home Tuesday. games. Junior Evie Rooklidge led steady rhythm when we’re play- Ava Olson led the Bearcats’ Bearcats host Aberdeen at 7 p.m. the way for the Tigers, serving ing.” attack, finishing with a team- Thursday. 20-for-21 with four aces and 18 Centralia’s serving, which Bearcats Swept by Thunderbirds high six kills, while Morgan Rochester falls to 0-5 on the digs. Junior Jaydyn Hawley was the Tigers use as part of their of- It just wasn’t W.F. West’s Rogerson had a team-high three season and hosts Black Hills at 7 8-for-8 serving with 11 digs and fense, was spot on against Roch- night. The Bearcats had no an- blocks. Rogerson, junior Kam- p.m. Thursday.

2B Girls Soccer: Adna Remains Perfect With Shutout 1A Volleyball: UNDEFEATED: The Pirates ond assist, then Jalynn Burdick Junior Rose Dillon scored little things,” Tarabochia said. Hoquiam Sweeps scored the final goal in the 73rd two goals of her own, while ju- “This is a year where our goal is Past Tenino Move to 3-0 on the minute on an assist from Karlee nior Jazzy Zarate and junior growth. We’re really liking the By The Chronicle staff Season After Blasting VonMoos. Keylin Plancarte each scored one progress we’re seeing.” The Grizzlies stayed Through Forks on the “It was similar to the Ocosta goal a piece. The Tigers host Forks at 6 game, but we made our shots,” “The first half, we had control p.m. on Friday. Forks is coming just ahead of Tenino for three straight sets on Tues- Olympic Peninsula Malunat said. “We shot about but Toutle pressed us,” Vazquez off a 6-0- loss to Adna on Mon- day to pick up a 25-16, 30%. I’ll take six goals. We fin- said. “The second half, we put day. By The Chronicle staff ished a lot better. The girls did a high pressure on them, tiring 25-9, 25-15 1A Evergreen A four-hour bus ride up State good job.” them out and picking them apart League volleyball victory. Route 101 to the remote outpost The Pirates host South Bend little by little.” Loggers Edge Rival “It seemed like we of Forks wasn’t enough to deter at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Pirates Toledo travels to Stevenson Chinooks in Shootout couldn’t quite put it all Adna girls soccer in a 6-0 shutout beat South Bend 10-0 in the sea- on Wednesday. together,” Tenino coach Onalaska held on tight league victory over the Spartans son opener. Wanda Blanksma said. “I Monday. Presley Smith scored against a tough Kalama team thought the girls really Napavine Gets Shut Out at home Monday, taking a 2-1 two goals and Keaton Dowell Toledo’s Smith Explodes for came back and battled well notched two assists, both on by Ocosta shootout win over the Chinooks in that third game. We excellent corner kicks, as Adna 4 Goals, 3 Assists Napavine was no match for a in a 2B Central League battle. actually had the lead for stayed undefeated on the season Toledo didn’t take kindly to hardened Ocosta squad, falling Junior Cierra Russ scored the quite some time, but we at 3-0. getting shut out by Onalaska in 10-0 in a muddy, rainy matchup first goal for the Loggers half- just couldn’t maintain.” “It was a slow start with a a 4-0 loss last week. The Indians in Grays Harbor Monday. way through the first half. Ka- Kaylee Reddekopp, a four-hour bus ride and getting took their frustrations out on The Tigers fall to 0-2 overall lama came firing back before the 6-foot senior, tallied three our legs adjusted,” Adna coach Toutle Lake Monday, erupting and 0-1 in league play. In what game went to a shootout, with blocks and served 8 of 9 for Horst Malunat said. “It was our for an 8-1 victory over the Ducks. is a rebuilding year for the Ti- Onalaska winning 5-4. the Beavers. first game on turf.” “The biggest thing is we gers, Napavine assistant coach “Credit goes to the girls for “She really played a great Joey Swenson started the went back and looked at the 4-0 Chris Tarabochia said the team working really hard,” Onalaska game on the net,” Blanks- scoring off in the 18th minute for loss and wanted to turn things is showing signs of improve- coach Chris Van Clifford said. ma said, noting that Red- dekopp joined the team the Pirates on an unassisted goal. around,” Toledo coach Noel ment, even if they aren’t winning “Kalama put a lot of pressure on Smith notched her first of two Vazquez said. matches yet. this season with minimal us and we spent a lot of time de- goals in the 30th minute on an Junior Marina Smith was on He praised junior forward experience. “It’s starting to assist from Dowell. In the 34th fire, draining four goals and as- Natalya Marcial for her strong fending. We worked really hard come together for her.” minute, Lydia Tobin scored on sisting in three others as the In- performance in the mud, while and got rewarded for it.” Courtney Backman an assist from Kaylin Todd. dians dominated the game and Emma Stewart and Haley Gal- The Loggers move to 2-1 added a 9-of-10 serving After holding a 3-0 lead at improved to 3-1 on the season. lagher also played tough at their overall and 2-0 league in league performance for Tenino. the half, Smith scored her sec- “She took her shots and moved centerback positions, he said. Se- play. They host Toutle Lake at 7 The Beavers (0-4) ond goal, this time unassisted. the ball around,” Vazquez said. nior keeper Rissa Luurs tallied p.m. on Wednesday. The Ducks play at Hoquiam (2-3) on Sadie Burdick blasted one in at “End of the day, she’s going to 10 saves on the night. are coming off an 8-1 loss to To- Thursday. the 59th minute on Dowell’s sec- take her shots.” “We’re getting better at the ledo on Monday. • Main 15 SPORTS The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 2A Boys Golf: Bearcats Best Tigers in Season Opener Monday TWIN CITY BATTLE: W.F. Holmkvist was happy with his team’s work in their season- West Took the Dual opening match Tuesday after- Matchup With Camryn noon. Bostwick Winning Rochester came up short, 223-278, against Aberdeen in Medalist Honors Evergreen 2A Conference boys By Eric Trent golf action at a chilly Grays [email protected] Harbor Country Club. Senior Luke Barth led the For the first time in over a Warriors with a 49, which was year, the W.F. West and Cen- about three strokes better than tralia boys golf teams smashed his average last season, Holm- some golf balls in a league kvist pointed out. match Monday at Newaukum Valley Golf Course. “We had a lot of new guys The Bearcats won the dual out, and our scores were better match, 233-271, with W.F. than I would have expected,” West’s Camryn Bostwick win- the coach said. “It’s definitely ning match medalist, carding a sign of good things to come. a 42 for the day. It was a rough There was a lot of improvement outing for both teams, which are over last year’s scores for a lot of used to playing during a normal those guys.” fall season when the remnants That included Brady Moen, of summer are still showing. who shot a 51 — nearly 12 “The conditions were brutal strokes better than his previous with the wind, rain and cold,” Jared Wenzelburger / [email protected] average. W.F. West coach Matt Klovdahl A ball zooms through the air as W.F. West’s Evan Tornow swings his club at the Newaukum Valley Golf Course on Monday in Xavier Mendez shot a 58 for said. Chehalis. the Warriors, with Rowdy Ed- Bostwick led the Bearcats, minster and Ethan Eyer each while teammate Dirk Plakinger Klovdahl said he was happy ing varsity last year,” Klovdahl travel to Tumwater to take on carding 60s. shot a 46, Brock Bunker a 47, with his team’s performance said. “It was good for them to Black Hills at 3:30 p.m. Wednes- Nolan King earned med- Jacob Douglass a 48 and Tuk- after such a long time off from get back on the course and they day. ker Rosbach with a 50. For the competing. All the regular sea- did pretty well considering the allist honors with a 37 for the Tigers, Jesse Kuykendall led son matchups are gearing the conditions. Learning to play in Bobcats. Charlie Ancich added Warriors Squeeze in First Match a 42. the way with a 45, while An- two teams for districts, which weather is difficult to deal with.” at Grays Harbor drew Mitchell shot a 52, Brady will be held March 18 and 19. The Bearcats (1-0) are back Rochester played against Sprague a 56, Wyatt Barmel a 58 “I’ve got an experienced in action at 3:30 p.m. Wednes- The Warriors may not have Tumwater on Wednesday at and Sawyer Terry a 60. squad with most of my five play- day in Shelton. The Tigers (0-1) picked up a win, but coach Eric Riverside Golf Course.

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Continued from the front page The driver of the Nissan suf- fered fractures and contusions in his arm from the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment. Gleason, who was also trans- ported to the hospital after the crash, reported that he may have been having a seizure at the time of the collision. “He doesn’t recall what hap- pened,” said Gleason’s attorney, Paul Strophy, at Gleason’s pre- liminary hearing in Lewis Coun- ty Superior Court on Tuesday. Medical personnel indicated that he was “showing signs of suffering from a seizure” dur- ing his transport to the hospital, and an investigation into the incident found that Gleason suf- fered from seizures and was on medication for them — but was reportedly “not amenable” to a doctor’s advice to increase his dosage, according to the affida- vit of probable cause. He was medically cleared to drive at the time of the crash. The incident occurred Oct. 29, 2020, and criminal charges Emily Fitzgerald / [email protected] were filed Jan. 29, 2021. Glea- Ray Gleason, left, appears in Lewis County Superior Court Tuesday facing a charge of vehicular homicide. son was never arrested. He was asked to appear in court for his Feb. 23 preliminary appearance Due to Gleason’s lack of fel- pay any money unless he misses However, due to the sever- provision not to drive, she was via a court summons. ony history and his voluntary a court hearing, in which case ity of the charges, Judge Joely A. going to add it as an official pro- Since the incident, Gleason has appearance via a court sum- he will be required to pay the O’Rourke decided to set bail at vision to his release conditions. been working with his doctor to mons, both the defense and full bail amount — instead of a $100,000 unsecured. “I don’t want this to happen figure out his seizure medication prosecuting attorneys requested secured bail that would require “I do have a lot of concerns again,” she said. and has voluntarily not driven a a $10,000 unsecured bail — him to be taken into custody for the safety of the community,” Gleason is scheduled for an motor vehicle “because of con- meaning that he will remain until he paid the bail amount in she said, adding that while she arraignment hearing at 3 p.m. cerns about the risk,” Strophy said. out of custody and not have to cash or via a bail bond. appreciated Gleason’s voluntary on March 3.

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Sourcing ingredients from the Pacific Northwest is a top priority for Shane and Marin Marlantes, who own Nea’s Ice Cream in the Fairway Center in Centralia. The duo purchased the shop in 2014 when it was a part of the Baskin-Robbins franchise. When the business was closing, they jumped at the opportunity to go independent, opening in July 2019 — calling the shop “Nea’s,” a play on the popular Neapolitan ice cream flavor. Jared Wenzelburger / [email protected] There’s no shortage of options Shane and Marin Marlantes smile as they pose for a photo outside Nea’s Ice Cream Wednesday morning in Centralia. at Nea’s with over 40 ice cream “We just kind of bumped we go through, but this has been back from customers and col- flavors — sold by the scoop, pint, along, I mean, it’s been a rough really hard to predict. It’s harder laborate to create new flavors. For MORE INFORMATION half-gallon and gallon — along example, a regular customer said with milkshakes, smoothies, ice year,” Marin said. to staff the store.” The new business missed out Nea’s employs a lot of local he has never been able to find ON NEA’S ICE CREAM cream cakes, sundaes, coffee and cinnamon ice cream, so Marin other sweet treats available every on a chunk of their most popular students and has created a fun, Owners: Shane and Marin and Shane had one made. The Marlantes day of the week. seasons — spring and summer — family-friendly environment for and said they are still working to a young person’s first job. most popular flavors are the clas- Website: neasicecream.com Nea’s was open for less than sics — chocolate, cookie dough, Phone: 360-736-0310 a year before they had to close get business back up to pre-pan- Nea’s sources their ice cream demic levels. from a dairy in Oregon, their cookies and cream and birthday Hours: Winter: Sunday- for a few months due to the CO- Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., “This is a very weather-sensi- espresso is made in small batches cake. They also have sherbets VID-19 pandemic in March 2020. and sorbets. and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. tive business. We are people that from coffee that is roasted at Bat- The ice cream shop has a drive- “We have pretty loyal custom- to 10 p.m.; Summer hours: through window, but Marin said eat ice cream year-round before dorf & Bronson in Olympia and ers that are excited and say, ‘we Sunday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to that there just weren’t enough we had an ice cream shop,” Marin their cakes come from the Bread are so glad you guys are here.’ Of 10 p.m. people out and about for it to said. “We have also known that Peddler, a bakery in Olympia. course, every business wants a lot make much of a difference. as a business, we have cycles that The couple loves to get feed- of people coming, but we have a core group of people that are very The Marlantes said that if they loyal, and it’s really nice,” Shane have room, they are always open Find answers to the puzzles in the to adding in new local products. next edition. said. Puzzles The Marlantes learned how They enjoy the freedom and abil- to make espresso since going ity to be more nimble with their Crossword independent and use it in their products and business than was espresso shakes — made with allowed when they were operat- just vanilla ice cream and espres- ing as part of a franchise. so. Marin said they focus on us- “We want people who come to ing simple, high-quality ingredi- our store and leave feeling a little ents in all of their products. bit better — a friendly smile or a “We couldn’t do that as a little chit-chat — that is my ulti- franchise so it was nice to bring mate goal,” Marin said. “Customer in those kinds of things, which service is a lost art anymore … Just I think are kind of hard to find,” something pleasant during the day Marin said. makes us all feel a bit better.” Sudoku B2 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 COMICS

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ASK . b would have 3 years flatbed together. 360-669-0679 for Thursday's paper. generator & I have a CUSTOMER experience & must be able \ Friday, 11:00 a.m. for to go to Canada. Home on Professional aircraft sheet portable tank. On disability SERVICE Saturday's paper. weekends. Canada route metal technician, must & marijuana for pain. I PLACE YOUR 117231 Public Notice ABOUT ADDING drivers pay to be 55¢ per have rivit tools, short job PET AD HERE! COLOR! attend Westminster Pres- To place your ad, mile plus drop. We offer but good pay, $35-$45 per byterian Church in Cheha- A board seat on the Lewis 360 h 807 h 8203 competitive pay, profit call 360-807-8203! hour. 360-864-6370 or lis. 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Get Involved Tab. Applica- Market Blvd, Chehalis WA be held on March 18, and April 117355 NTC: L. Orcutt & (4) months after the date of tions (found on the Conser- 98532 up until 2:00 p.m. on 15, 2021. J. Orcutt first publication of the notice. If vation Commission website Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Additionally, the Water Con- the claim is not presented At that time, the sealed bids servancy Board may receive IN THE SUPERIOR COURT within this time frame, the Get Involved Tab) and will be publicly opened and written comments or informa- OF THE STATE OF claim is forever barred, except FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 supporting materials must read. A contract will be awar- tion through April 12, 2021 at WASHINGTON FOR as otherwise provided in RCW ded or all bids rejected within LEWIS COUNTY PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) be received by the Com- PO Box 1345 Chehalis, WA 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This 30 days after the bid opening. 98532-1318. IN THE MATTER OF bar is effective as to claims Don’t be afraid; show your feelings and mission no later than A pre-bid conference will be THE ESTATE OF March 31, 2021. against both the decedent's let others know what you want. Taking held at the City of Chehalis Published: The Chronicle LORRAINE C. ORCUTT, probate and nonprobate assets the high road and being honest with office listed above on March 3, February 25, 2021 & and JON B. ORCUTT, of the decedent. yourself and others will help you come Published: The Chronicle 2021 at 2:00 PM. March 4, 2021 Deceased. DATE OF FIRST to terms with your life. No. 21-4-00055-21 PUBLICATION: February 13, 16, 20, 25 & PROJECT DESCRIPTION 117360 Notice of Public PROBATE NOTICE February 25, 2021. ARIES (March 21-April 19) 27, 2021 Project will include approxi- Hearing TO CREDITORS GAIL K. ALEXANDER Call on your allies to ensure that you mately 1,600 LF of 8-inch 117359 SBP: LaFourche [RCW 11.40.030] Personal Representative get the support you require to reach ductile iron water main and The Personal Representative ATTORNEY FOR approximately 750 LF of 8-inch your goal. Expect to face opposition Jennifer Berger #15996 NOTICE OF PUBLIC named below has been ap- PERSONAL PVC sewer main. The project if you want to bring about change. 712 S. Kansas Ave., HEARING BEFORE pointed and has qualified as REPRESENTATIVE: will also resurface 27,000 SF Spend quality time with a loved one. Suite 400 THE CENTRALIA Personal Representative of LARRY W. FAGERNESS of existing pavement, 800 LF Topeka, KS 66603 PLANNING COMMISSION this Estate. Any person having ADDRESS FOR MAILING TAURUS (April 20-May 20) of new concrete curb and PH (785)233-1700 a claim against the decedent AND SERVICE OF CLAIMS: Take better care of your health, well- gutter, twenty concrete drive- [email protected] Purpose: The Planning Com- must, before the time the claim Fagerness Law Office ways and reconnect existing being and important relationships. ATTORNEY FOR mission will take public testi- would be barred by any P. O. Box 88 water and sewer services. Uncertainty will loom if you are PETITIONER mony regarding a 15-lot resi- otherwise applicable statute of 3508 Galvin Road indecisive or you let your emotions dential subdivision proposal limitations, present the claim in Centralia, WA 98531 IN THE DISTRICT This project is a Public Works override practicality. Stubbornness will with infrastructure improve- the manner as provided in (360) 736-7400 COURT OF SHAWNEE Project funded by the City of ments. The site is located at RCW 11.40.070 by serving on COURT OF PROBATE stand in your way. COUNTY, KANSAS Chehalis. Contractor will be 1509 N Pearl Street and or mailing to the Personal PROCEEDINGS AND required to and shall pay each GEMINI (May 21-June 20) DIVISION 10 includes tax parcel #'s Representative or the Personal CAUSE NUMBER: employee an amount not less Temptation will lead to excessive In the Matter of 021009-001-000, Representative's attorney at Lewis County Superior Court than the State Prevailing Rate behavior. Focus on opportunities that the Marriage of: 021028-000-000, the address stated below a #_21 4 0006021 of Wage, as specified by will help you get ahead and maintain VANESSA LAFOURCHE, 003449-120-003 and copy of the claim and filing the Washington State. original of the claim with the a comfortable lifestyle. Align yourself Petitioner, 003449-120-002. Published: The Chronicle and court in which the probate February 25, 2021 & with people who have your best The issuing office for Contract SEAN LAFOURCHE, Case #: 2020 0064 proceedings were com- March 4 & 11, 2021 interest at heart. Respondent. Documents is RB Engineering, menced. The claim must be Inc., 91 SW 13th Street, PO CANCER (June 21-July 22) Case No. 2020 DM 1823 Applicant: Scott Horner, presented within the later of: 117362 Ordinance No. 1016-B Box 923, Chehalis, Washing- Use your imagination. Structure your IN THE DISTRICT COURT Horner Family Limited (1) Thirty days after the ton 98532, telephone number Personal Representative day to encourage success, peace OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, Partnership City of Chehalis KANSAS DIVISION 10 (360) 740-8919. Contract served or mailed the notice to Ordinance No. 1016-B of mind and happiness. Learn from Documents including drawings ORDER FOR NOTICE Permits Required: SEPA, the creditor as provided under Revising permit processing to experience, and protect meaningful will be issued electronically BY PUBLICATION Civil Plan, Fill/Grade, RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) establish permit types, a devel- upon payment of non- relationships. Romance is in the stars. Pursuant to K.S.A. 16-1402(b) Subdivision. four months after the date of opment review committee, and LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Counsel shall cause the follow- refundable fee of $25.00 or first publication of the notice. If review and appeal procedures; $75.00 for the CD and one full ing legal notice to be published Date, Time And Place: the claim is not presented repealing and replacing chap- Get your facts straight before you in the Chronicle in Lewis size set of contract plans. March 11, 2021, at 6:00 PM within this time frame, the ter 17.09 of the Chehalis indulge in rhetoric that can taint your County, Washington in the Credit Card, Cash or Check is Legal News section, once a Cisco Webex Meetings claim is forever barred, except municipal code; repealing all reputation. Refuse to let anyone acceptable payment. Checks week for three consecutive Meeting number/access code: as otherwise provided in RCW ordinances in conflict herewith; shall be payable to RB Engi- push you around or involve you in an weeks pursuant to K.S.A. 187 018 0815 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This providing severability; and es- unhealthy situation. 60-1402(b) and K.S.A. neering. bar is effective as to claims tablishing an effective date. A 60-307(e). Meeting password: 24MuPRFgns3 against both the Decedent's copy of the complete text of VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) IN THE DISTRICT COURT Technical inquiries regarding Join by phone: probate and nonprobate as- said ordinance will be provided You’ve got control, so stop wasting OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, the project will only be accep- 1-408-418-9388 sets. without charge to anyone time. Make a promise, do your KANSAS DIVISION 10 ted via email to the office of the DATE OF FIRST making a request thereof at the thing, shoot for the stars and follow In the Matter of the Divorce of Project Engineer, RB Engi- Staff Contact: To view the PUBLICATION: office of the city clerk. Vanessa and Sean LaFourche. neering, Inc., 91 SW 13th through with your plans. Refuse to proposed development docu- February 25, 2021. Caryn Foley, City Clerk let uncertainty get in the way of your Vanessa LaFourche has filed Street, PO Box 923, Chehalis, /S/ in Shawnee County District ments, or to request copies of Washington 98532, email Nancy Thordarson, Published: The Chronicle goals. Court prayinq for a decree of documents, please contact [email protected]. Personal Represntative February 25, 2021 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) divorce from Sean LaFour- Hillary Hoke, Asst. Director 118 W Maple Street ATTORNEYS FOR Tidy up loose ends before someone che; said petition will be All bid proposals shall be Centralia, WA 98531 ESTATE: 117371 Public Hearing heard by the Court at 200 SE accompanied by a bid proposal steps in and takes charge. Don’t 360-330-7662, or via email at Erin Hillier Notice 7th Street, Division 10 in deposit in cash, certified WSBA #42883 leave yourself open for criticism or Topeka, Kansas, on the 12th [email protected] complaints. Concentrate on stabilizing check, cashier's check or Hillier, Scheibmeir, Kelly & NOTICE OF PUBLIC day of April, 2021 at 10:00am surety bond in an amount A previous SEPA Threshold Sutterfield, P.S. HEARING During your position and relationships with via zoom at meeting ID equal to five percent (5%) of Determination of Nonsignifi- 299 N. W. Center Street The Toledo City loved ones. 86312149256 passcode the amount of such bid propos- 823786. cance was issued on May 21, P.O. Box 939 Council Meeting al. Should the successful bid- SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) IT IS SO ORDERED ON THE 2020. Citizens with disabilities Chehalis, WA 98532 der fail to enter into such Stop wasting time. Look around, size FILED STAMP DATE HERE- requiring special accommoda- Phone: (360) 748-3386 SUBJECT: TO CONSIDER A contract and furnish satisfacto- up your situation and make a dent in ON. tion at the hearing should call REQUEST FROM DAVID ry contract bond within the time Prepared By: 360-330-7662, by 10AM, at Published: The Chronicle PYLES AND SHAWN SMITH ƋĘåÏĬƚƋƋåųţFƋűŸƋĜĵåƋŅĀĹÚŞå±ÏåŅü stated in the specifications, the /JenniferBerger/ least 3 days in advance of the February 25, 2021 & FOR A VACATION OF A mind and to set goals that will help you bid proposal deposit shall be Jennifer Berger #15996 hearing. Anyone interested March 4 & 11, 2021 PORTION OF THE ALLEY- get on with your life. forfeited to the City of Cheha- ATTORNEY FOR may appear and be heard at WAY LOCATED BETWEEN lis. 117264 NTC: Lien SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) PETITIONER the hearing, or submit com- LOTS 4-6 AND 7-9 BLOCK 11 Spend less time dealing with ments in writing to the Staff KELLOGGS SECOND ADDI- Published: The Chronicle The City of Chehalis requires IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Contact. Please refer to the TION, TOLEDO, WA. manipulative people and more time February 25, 2021 & E-Verify compliance on all OF THE STATE OF Case # in all correspondence. picking up information and skills that March 4 & 11, 2021 public works contracts with a WASHINGTON The Planning Commission will PURPOSE: can help you get ahead. It’s time to do contract amount equal to or IN AND FOR 117350 Bids for Surplus hear testimony and make a To Receive Public Input your own thing. greater than $1,000, per City THE COUNTY OF LEWIS Motorized Apparatus recommendation to City Coun- Ordinance No. 857-B. Awar- In the Matter CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) cil. The recommendation will LOCATION: ded contractors shall have 30 of the Estate of An exciting prospect will grab your NOTICE: Accepting sealed be mailed to all those who Toledo Senior Center calendar days after the execu- MARY JUNE LIEN, bids for surplus motorized submit comments, testify at the 150 Coal Street attention. A change in the way you tion of the contract to register Deceased. apparatus hearing or request the recom- Toledo, WA 98591 ʱĹÚĬåƼŅƚų±ý±ĜųŸƵĜĬĬĬå±ÚƋŅ±ÆåƋƋåų and enter into a Memorandum NO. 21-4-0005121 mendation in writing. Written lifestyle. Embrace the future with of Understanding (MOU) with PROBATE NOTICE The Riverside Fire Authority comments will be accepted DATE: Toledo City Council the Department of Homeland TO CREDITORS optimism, and you’ll gain peace of will accept sealed bids at the until 5 PM the day of the Meeting mind. Headquarters Station - 1818 Security (RCW 11.40.030) Monday, March 01, 2021 Harrison Ave Centralia WA., hearing. The personal representative AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) until 4:00pm on March 10, The City of Chehalis hereby named below has been ap- Published: The Chronicle TIME: 6:02 p.m. Take the high road. Refuse to let 2021 for the following surplus notifies all bidders that it will pointed and has qualified as others’ actions bother you. Set your assets. February 25, 2021 affirmatively ensure that in any Personal Representative of A copy of the draft can be sights on what’s essential and on contracts entered into pursuant this estate. Any person having 1988 White/GMC Fire Engine 117361 Notice of Special reviewed at City Hall. The those who mean the most to you. Ask to this advertisement, minority a claim against the decedent public is invited and encour- business enterprises will be Meeting must, before the time the claim questions and adapt to change. 1978 Mack Water Truck aged to attend and give input afforded full opportunity to would be barred by any in writing or in person. submit bids in response to this Notice of Special Meeting otherwise applicable statute of Call Stephanie Slorey The Chehalis City Council will invitation and will not be limitations, present the claim in Attest: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 360-736-3975 for an appoint- discriminated against on the conduct a special meeting on the manner as provided in ment to inspect the apparatus Monday, March 1, 2021, at /s/ Michelle Whitten grounds of race, color, creed, RCW 11.40.070 by serving on City Clerk/Treasurer PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) and minimum bid information. sex or natural origin in consid- 5:00 pm in the Chehalis City or mailing to the personal Call on your resources, and help will Hall Council Chamber located representative, or the personal Published: The Chronicle eration for an award. Published: The Chronicle come your way. Your accomplishments at 350 N Market Blvd. The representative's attorney, at February 25, 2021 & purpose of the meeting is to February 25, 2021 ƵĜĬĬĵ±ĩåƼŅƚųĬĜüåĵŅųååþÏĜåĹƋ±ĹÚ March 4, 2021 The City of Chehalis reserves the address stated below, a less stressful. A promise you make the right to reject any and all conduct interviews and appoint copy of the claim and filing the 117086 Summons bids or waive any informality in a replacement for the At-Large original of the claim with the 117285 Termination will be taken seriously. Romance is No. 2 vacant City Council encouraged. the bidding and make the Court. The claim must be Carter SUPERIOR COURT OF award as deemed to be in the position. presented within the later of: ARIES (March 21-April 19) Caryn Foley, City Clerk WASHINGTON best interest of the Port of (1) Thirty (30) days after the SUPERIOR COURT Size up your situation, and make COUNTY OF LEWIS Chehalis and the U.S. Depart- personal representative served NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE ment of Commerce, Economic Published: The Chronicle or mailed the notice to the OF WASHINGTON ÏʱĹčåŸƋʱƋĀƋƼŅƚųÆƚÚčåƋţ„ŅĵåŅĹå February 25, 2021 ƼŅƚĩĹŅƵƼŅƚϱĹųåĬƼŅĹƵĜĬĬŅýåų±Ĺ LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER , Development Administration. creditor as provided under COUNTY OF LEWIS RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four exciting solution. Weigh the pros and Plaintiff, JUVENILE COURT v. Published: The Chronicle 117273 NTC: Hawkins (4) months after the date of In re the cons, and get on with your plans. SECURITY STATE BANK; February 18 & 25, 2021 first publication of the notice. If TAURUS (April 20-May 20) MAYFIELD COVE ESTATES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT the claim is not presented Welfare of: Fix up your place, but don’t go over HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIA- 117363 LEWI 20-01 OF LEWIS COUNTY within this time frame, the AUSTIN CARTER budget. A better space to work or TION; AND ALL OTHER ESTATE OF claim is forever barred, except D.O.B.: 02/20/2019 BEFORE THE LEWIS HAROLD DEAN as otherwise provided in RCW to entertain will give you something PERSONS OR PARTIES UN- No. 20-7-00189-21 KNOWN CLAIMING ANY COUNTY WATER HAWKINS, 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This to look forward to when it’s safe to RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR CONSERVANCY BOARD Deceased. bar is effective as to claims NOTICE AND mingle. Love is in the stars. INTEREST IN THE REAL LEWIS COUNTY, No. 21-4-00047-21 against both the decedent's SUMMONS BY GEMINI (May 21-June 20) PROPERTY COMMONLY WASHINGTON PROBATE NOTICE probate and nonprobate assets PUBLICATION Notice of Application to TO CREDITORS. Think twice before you share your KNOWN AS 135 VIRGINIA of the decedent. (Termination) (SMPB) LEE LANE, MOSSYROCK, Change Water Right and add RCW 11.40.030 DATE OF FIRST feelings. Someone will be eager to WASHINGTON 98564, Point of Diversion The personal representative PUBLICATION: TO: TO WHOM IT MAY distort your words and cause a ruckus Defendants. TAKE NOTICE: That on De- named below has been ap- February 18, 2021 CONERN, UNKNOWN BI- between you and a loved one. When in Case No. 20-2-00200-21 cember 18, 2020, the City of pointed as personal represen- DAVID CLARK OLOGICAL FATHER, OR doubt, go directly to the source. SUMMONS Chehalis, Washington filed un- tative of this estate. Any Personal Representative ANYONE EXPRESSING A der Application for Change person having a claim against ATTORNEY FOR CANCER (June 21-July 22) TO DEFENDANTS ALL OTH- PATERNAL INTEREST IN ER PERSONS OR PARTIES Number LEWI-20-01 with the the decedent must, before the PERSONAL Use your skills creatively to make a UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY Lewis County Water Conserv- time the claim would be barred REPRESENTATIVE: THE ABOVE-NAMED ÚĜýåųåĹÏåţ‰ĘåÏʱĹčåŸƼŅƚÆųĜĹč RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR ancy Board to add an addition- by any otherwise applicable LARRY W. FAGERNESS CHILD: about will be impressive. Make a INTEREST IN THE REAL al point of diversion under statute of limitations, present ADDRESS FOR MAILING A Petition to Terminate water right certificate the claim in the manner as AND SERVICE OF CLAIMS: gesture that will bring you closer to a PROPERTY COMMONLY Parental Rights was filed loved one. Fix up your residence. KNOWN AS 135 VIRGINIA SWC1185 (S2-00889) provided in RCW 11.40.070 by Fagerness Law Office LEE LANE, MOSSYROCK, That said water right certifi- serving on or mailing to the P. O. Box 88 on November 30, 2020; A LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) WASHINGTON 98564: cate, City of Chehalis Certifi- personal representative or the 3508 Galvin Road Fact Finding hearing will Don’t be too quick to make a change. You are hereby summoned to cate of Water Right SWC1185 personal representative's attor- Centralia, WA 98531 be held on this matter on (S2-00889), under priority date ney at the address stated Bide your time and consider the appear within sixty days after (360) 736-7400 March 18, 2021 at 1:30 pm the date of the first publication of May 12, 1923, authorizes below a copy of the claim and COURT OF PROBATE consequences of your actions. Look for at Lewis County Superior an amicable way to move a partnership of this summons, to wit, within the diversion of ten (10) cubic filing the original of the claim PROCEEDINGS AND feet per second continuous with the below court in which CAUSE NUMBER: forward. Be willing to compromise. sixty days of the first date of Court, 345 W. Main St., publication and defend the from a diversion located within the probate proceedings were Lewis County Superior Court Chehalis, Washington the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of commenced. The claim must VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) above entitled action in the #_21 4 0005121 98532. YOU SHOULD BE Stop waiting for something to above entitled court, and an- Section 20, Township 14 N, be presented within the later PRESENT AT THIS happen or to come to you and start swer the complaint of the Range 1E. That said certificate of: (1) Thirty days after the Published: The Chronicle authorizes water to be used for personal representative served putting your plans in motion. It’s up plaintiff 1NATIONSTAR February 18 & 25, 2021 & HEARING. Municipal purposes in the or mailed the notice to the March 4, 2021 to you to take action if you want to MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. The hearing will deter- COOPER , and serve a copy Chehalis Water System serv- creditor as provided under mine if your parental get something done. Broaden your of your answer upon the ice area RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) 117NTC: Schwartz horizons. undersigned attorneys for the The applicant proposes to add four months after the date of rights to your child are LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) plaintiff, Shannon K. Calt, at an additional point of diversion first publication of the notice. If IN THE SUPERIOR COURT terminated. If you do not his office below stated; and in to a location within the NW1/4 the claim is not presented OF THE STATE OF appear at the hearing, Consider the changes you want to 1 case of your failure so to do, of SE /4 of Section 31, within this time frame, the WASHINGTON the court may enter an ĵ±ĩå±ĹÚƋĘåĵŅŸƋ±ýŅųÚ±ÆĬåƵ±ƼƋŅ judgment will be rendered Township 14 N, Range 2 W, claim is forever barred, except IN AND FOR get things done without going broke. against you according to the on the Chehalis River. The as otherwise provided in RCW THE COUNTY OF LEWIS order in your absence Focus on what’s essential, and do your demand of the complaint, applicant proposes to add a 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This In the Matter terminating your parental ÆåŸƋƋŅĀĹĜŸĘƵʱƋƼŅƚŸƋ±ųƋţ which has been filed with the point of diversion, however the bar is effective as to claims of the Estate of rights. place of use shall remain the against both the decedent's KENNETH J. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) clerk of said court. The com- To request a copy of the plaint is for judicial foreclosure City of Chehalis Water System probate and non-probate as- SCHWARTZ, Don’t be afraid to lean on someone and alleges that the record service area. sets. Deceased. Notice, Summons, and De- ŅýåųĜĹčŸŅƚĹÚ±ÚƴĜÏåţ¥ŅƚʱƴåĵŅųå owner of the property is Any protests or objections to DATE OF FIRST NO. 21-4-0006021 pendency Petition, call options than you realize, and with Security State Bank. approval of this application PUBLICATION: PROBATE NOTICE DCYF at 360-807-7081 or ±ĬĜƋƋĬåĘåĬŞüųŅĵŸŅĵåŅĹåŅýåųĜĹč ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP may be filed with the Depart- February 18, 2021 TO CREDITORS 1-800-562-6926. To view ment of Ecology and must Personal Representative: (RCW 11.40.030) intuitive input, good options will unfold. Attn: SHANNON K. CALT, information about your WSBA#44472 include a detailed statement of Carol F. Hawkins The personal representative SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) 111 SW Columbia Street, the basis for objections; pro- Address for Mailing or Service: named below has been ap- rights, including right to a Don’t share personal information, Suite 950 tests must be accompanied by Law Office of Tonya Hebert, pointed and has qualified as lawyer, go to www.atg.wa passwords or possessions. Trust in Portland, OR 97201 a fifty dollar ($50) recording fee PLLC Personal Representative of .gov/TRM.aspx. and filed with the Department c/o Carol F. Hawkins, this estate. Any person having yourself, your experience and what (858) 750-7600 DATED this 17th day of you know is factual. Walk away from Of Attorneys for Plaintiff of Ecology, Cashiering Unit, 411 NE First Street, a claim against the decedent PO Box 47611, Olympia, WA P.O. Box 69, must, before the time the claim February, 2021 ƋåĵŞƋ±ƋĜŅűĹÚƱÚĜĹāƚåĹÏåŸţ Published: The Chronicle 98504-7611 within thirty (30) Winlock, WA 98596, would be barred by any SCOTT TINNEY, CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) January 28, 2021 & February days from March 12, 2021. Court of probate proceedings otherwise applicable statute of County Clerk Please include Department of and cause number: limitations, present the claim in Relax and enjoy life and what you have 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2021 & March By: Yolinda Hipp, worked so hard to achieve. Spend time 4, 2021 Ecology application number Lewis County Superior Court, the manner as provided in CS2 SWC 1185 with any 345 W Main Street, RCW 11.40.070 by serving on Superior Court with people who brighten your life 117204 Invitation to Bid correspondence. Chehalis, WA 98532 or mailing to the personal Deputy Clerk and bring you joy. A romantic gesture Any interested party may also Cause No.: 21-4-00047-21 representative, or the personal will be welcome, and a joint venture is City of Chehalis Project submit comments, objections, representative's attorney, at promising. No. Y008 Snively Ave and other information to the Published: The Chronicle the address stated below, a Published: The Chronicle February 25, 2021 & AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Road and Utility board regarding this applica- February 18 & 25, 2021 & copy of the claim and filing the Improvement Project tion. The comments and infor- March 4, 2021 original of the claim with the March 4 & 11, 2021 Don’t limit what you can do or take on mation may be submitted in Court. The claim must be more than you can handle. How you NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR writing or verbally at any public presented within the later of: choose to spend your time and whom Sealed proposals for furnishing meeting of the board held to (1) Thirty (30) days after the you associate with will determine how all materials, labor and equip- discuss or decide on the personal representative served 屟ƼŅųÚĜþÏƚĬƋĜƋƵĜĬĬÆåƋŅčåƋƋĘĜĹčŸ ment for the following descri- application. This application or mailed the notice to the done. bed work will be received by will be on the board agenda creditor as provided under the Chehalis City Hall, 350 N during its regular meetings to RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four