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Family Bonds Bearcats Sweep Tigers in the Great W.F. West Wins Big Against Rival Centralia / Sports Outdoors Life 1 $1 Midweek Edition Thursday, April 24, 2014 Reaching 110,000 Readers in Print and Online — www.chronline.com Port Prevails in Centralia Station Ruling STRUCK DOWN: Director process for the Centralia Station filed a formal appeal of the project, but that victory carries a port’s determination, challeng- Says Port Has Spent hefty price tag. ing a traffic study conducted by “These needless delays and wastes of taxpayer $166,000 Battling County Attorney Gary McLean an engineering firm hired by signed and dated a ruling the Port of Centralia. money have to stop. We’re going to move By Christopher Brewer Wednesday morning that up- In short, the county believed forward the best we can.” [email protected] held the Port of Centralia’s the traffic engineer’s analysis mitigated determination of non- understated the projected num- The Port of Centralia has significance for the proposed ber of vehicles traveling through Kyle Heaton prevailed in fighting a Lewis Centralia Station project. executive director of Port of Centralia County appeal of the permitting Lewis County officials had please see STATION, page Main 12 Plans for Fire Centralia City Council Merger Steadfast Against Pot on Hold, for Now FUTURE: Despite Recent Setbacks, Elected Officials Remain Hopeful About Riverside and the Chehalis Fire Department Continuing to Work Together By Stephanie Schendel [email protected] Despite the bleak economic situation of the Riverside Fire Authority, as well as the impend- ing departure of its chief officer, elected officials remain optimis- tic about the possible future con- solidation of the fire authority and the Chehalis Fire Depart- ment. For now, as Riverside continues to struggle with massive bud- Pete Caster / [email protected] get reductions Dave Kois stands in front of the property he has purchased at 1905 Johnson Road in Centralia on Friday morning. He hopes to start producing marijuana at the site, and the resig- but is currently prevented from doing so by the Centralia City Council. nation of Chief Jim Walkowski, DECISION: before the Centralia City Coun- Councilors John Elmore, fied business people, concerned Jim Walkowski Marijuana elected officials cil officially decides to allow or Patrick Gallagher, Bonnie with the same things that the outgoing chief of Business Owner further ban recreational sales Canaday and Bart Ricks voted city would be.” Riverside representing both agencies Continues Plea as within city limits. down approving pot sales. Gallagher said the mora- mutually decided to put the pur- Council Extends Reaffirming their deci- Kois tried to convince the torium was put in place so the suit of an annexation on hold. sion from two weeks prior, the council to vote otherwise, say- state could resolve conflicting They will, however, continue Moratorium council voted 4-3 Tuesday to ing that his interests are legiti- laws and so Centralia could see to work together as one in the By Dameon Pesanti keep the current moratorium mate. how other cities handle similar functional consolidation phase in place and extend it an addi- “The Liquor Control Board situations. [email protected] of the merger in hopes of one tional six months after a public has intentionally taken a lot Neither one of those scenar- day bringing the issue before Recreational marijuana hearing on May 13. of time weeding out who ios has happened. voters. producer and processor David State law requires a public shouldn’t be in this business,” Mayor Canaday voted Kois of Olympia will have to hearing to be held 60 days after Kois said. “I’m hoping you’ll please see FIRE, page Main 12 wait until at least next month a moratorium is issued. understand that we’re quali- please see POT, page Main 12 The Chronicle, Serving The Greater Weather Change Deaths Lewis County Area Since 1889 TONIGHT: Low 42 Council Hames, Richard James, Follow Us on Twitter TOMORROW: High 58 83, Morton @chronline Showers likely Approves see details on page Main 2 Tighter Find Us on Facebook Rules for www.facebook.com/ Weather picture by Christopher thecentraliachronicle Michael Dugas, Grand Mound Panhandlers / Main 3 CH518640cd.cg Main 2 The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, April 24, 2014 COMMUNITY CALENDAR / WEATHER Community Editor’s Best Bet Centralia College Vocal Ensembles to Present Disney Music The Centralia Col- of the children will be lege Vocal Ensembles will dressed as their favor- Calendar present a short concert ite Disney characters. of Disney music for chil- The program will include Today dren and residents of local the Disney classic “When WHAT’S HAPPENING? retirement homes 1-1:30 You Wish Upon a Star;” Open mic, 6:30 p.m., Matrix Coffeehouse, Cheha- p.m. Thursday at Centralia lis, (360) 740-0492 If you have an event you would like “Friend Like Me,” from Alad- Chris Guenther, 7:30 p.m., PJ’s Pizza, included in the Community Calendar, College’s Corbet Theatre. 1232 Alder St., Centralia, (360) 736-0101 please email your information to About 125 first grad- din; “Under the Sea” and “Kiss “Let’s Grow a Garden,” 10-11:30 a.m., [email protected]. Include a ers from Edison Elementary the Girl,” from “The Little Mer- 4162 Jackson Highway, free, (360) 262-0525 daytime telephone number where you School in Centralia are ex- maid”; “You’ve Got a Friend Composting With Red Wiggler Worms, 6-8 p.m., can be reached. pected to attend. They have in Me,” from “Toy Story;” United Methodist Church of Randle, 116 Kindle There is no charge for these listings. Road, no charge, free worm bin for those who For questions about calendar items, been practicing so that “Let it Go,” from “Frozen;” preregister at [email protected], they can sing along. and “I See the Light,” (360) 740-1212 call Doug Blosser at The Chronicle, (360) 807-8238. About 12 college from “Tangled.” Public Agencies vocalists will be There is no Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Ag- dressed in cos- charge for ad- ing, Council of Governments, 2 p.m., 2404 Heri- tume, and tage Court SW, Olympia, (360) 664-3162, ext. 112, mission. The Rollerdrome is located at 216 W. many (888) 545-0910, ext. 112, or email Rebecca.Holmes@ Maple St. dshs.wa.gov Relay for Life is a community-based Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging, Council of Governments, 2 p.m., LMTAAA office, fundraiser of the American Cancer Society. 2404 Heritage Court SW, Olympia, 1-888-664-3162, ext. 112, or email [email protected] Organizations a special guest this year, will offer expertly Church Women United grown vegetables, herbs, perennials, shrubs, Libraries Skookumchuck I.O.O.F. Lodge 129, 7:30 p.m., Plan ‘Summit’ Meeting Odd Fellows Hall, Seventh and Main streets, Bucoda trees and unusual plants. Baked goods and Book Babies, children birth-24 months, 10 a.m., Lewis County Writers critique session, pie by the slice will be available for purchase. Chehalis, 11 a.m., Centralia The Church Women United Leaders 5:30 p.m., Matrix Coffeehouse, Chehalis, Local craftsmen will have their art for sale. Organizations Council “summit” meeting will be held at http://lewiscountywriters.wordpress.com/ Joining the event will be Heavenly Hog the Chehalis United Methodist Church be- Bucoda Rebekah Lodge 144, 7 p.m., Bucoda Support Groups BBQ, Olympia, which will be in the church ginning at 2 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday. parking lot serving barbecue with local fla- Oddfellows Community Center, 202 S. Main, Bu- H.O.P.E., all addictions, 7:30-9 p.m., Heritage coda, potluck, (360) 273-9724 Women of all ages and denominations vors of the Northwest. are and welcome to attend. Baptist Church of Tenino, 1315 Sussex Ave. E., Chehalis-Centralia Cribbage Club, 6:30 p.m., Tenino, (360) 480-0592, [email protected] This event is sponsored by the Episcopal Chehalis Moose Lodge, 1400 Grand Ave., Centralia, Those attending will participate in ecu- Churchwomen. Proceeds go to various lo- menical fellowship to learn about working Life Recovery Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dayspring (360) 485-2852 cal community programs. together in service projects such as helping Baptist Church, 2088 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, Lewis County Writers, critique session, 5:30-7:30 (360) 748-3401 For more information, contact p.m., Matrix Coffeehouse, Chehalis, http://lewis- women and children in need. Attendees countywriters.wordpress.com are asked to bring diapers, toiletries for Nancy Simms, (360) 748-6510, or email Lewis County Republican Club, lunch served at men and women, underwear, laundry de- Saturday, April 26 [email protected]. noon, Woodland Estates, Chehalis, (360) 740-9868 tergent or books for kids at a shelter St. Timothy Episcopal Church is Lewis County Democrats, 6 p.m. general mem- To register, call June Butler, located at 1826 SW Snively. bership, 7 p.m. presentation by Washington Alli- Kids’ Fishing Derby Coming ance for Gun Responsibility, Carpenter Hall, 417 N. (360) 748-9658, or email her at juneb2@ Pearl, Centralia, (360) 623-2768 earthlink.net. For more information. to Fort Borst Park Talent Show Set call Jeannie (360) 652-9227, or email Support Groups [email protected] The annual Centralia Lions Club Fish- for Fox Theatre ing Derby will get underway at 9 a.m. Sat- “Up From Grief,” for those grieving the loss of a The Chehalis United Methodist The 2014 Talent Show, sponsored by loved one, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Morton Commu- Church is located at 16 N. Market Blvd. urday at Fort Borst Park in Centralia. nity Methodist Church, Fourth and Main, Morton, Registration begins at 9 a.m., and it is the Centralia-Chehalis Soroptimists and (360) 330-2640 Chehalis Oregon Trail music and dancing, open mic with requested that the young anglers be accom- Centralia-Chehalis Kiwanis clubs, will Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Im- Side Kicks Band, 7 p.m., Cowlitz Prairie Grange, (360) panied by an adult.