Early Week Edition $1 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 Reaching 110,000 Readers in Print and Online — www.chronline.com Babe Ruth Exhibit Boat Patrol Historical Museum Celebrates Local Baseball History on Mayfield / Main 6 Lake / Main 3 $28.2 Million for Flood Relief Funding ‘AN AMAZING RIDE’: Budget lion for catastrophic flood relief throughout the “Lewis see partisan fighting instead of in the Chehalis Basin. basin. County has problem solving,” DeBolt said. Includes $9.2 Million The Legislature’s award Rep. Rich- been devastated “On this issue all 12 legislators for Study and Design matches the full request made in ard DeBolt, R- by floods twice whose districts the Chehalis River of Potential Dam on November by the Chehalis Work Chehalis, and in the past de- runs through came together with Group, a policy-making body Sen. John Braun, cade,” Braun a unified voice to get this done.” Chehalis River that acts as a liaison to Olympia. R-Centralia — said in a release. Centralia Flood Authority With the state funding, the Lewis County “Today we took Representative Ron Averill said By Lisa Broadt he was pleased but not surprised; Chehalis Work Group and the lawmakers who Rep. Richard DeBolt a meaningful Sen. John Braun [email protected] Chehalis River Basin Flood Au- were instru- step forward a confident position he’s main- R-Chehalis R-Centralia tained over the last seven months. The Washington State Legis- thority will be able to continue mental in gar- toward our goal their work, including long-term nering support of flood protec- “We basically had assurances lature over the weekend passed all along it was coming,” Averill and short-term projects to miti- for flood relief at the state level — tion for the communities in the and delivered to Gov. Jay Inslee said. “We’ve had a couple threats for signature a State Capital gate damage and provide relief on Saturday applauded the Legis- Chehalis River Valley.” Budget that includes $28.2 mil- from flooding for communities lature’s decision. “Too often in government we please see FLOOD, page Main 9 Chehalis Cooler Weather Expected Outdoor Pool After Three Days of Awarded Heat Relief 90-Degree Temperatures $500,000 in State Grants BOOST: Awarded Grant Money Allows Renovation Project to Expand With Added Attractions By Kyle Spurr [email protected] What a difference a year can make. Last October, the city of Che- halis and the Chehalis Founda- tion had about $200,000 to re- place some pipes and keep the Chehalis Outdoor Community Swimming Pool operating. This past weekend, the city learned it qualified for two $250,000 state grants, which combined with donations and fundraising, gives the city and foundation $2 million for the outdoor pool. “The reality is that this project has changed so much and so fast,” Connie Bode, a Chehalis Founda- Pete Caster / [email protected] tion member, said. “We were able to Tyler Ackerman, 17, Centralia, jumps of a rope swing into the Chehalis River at Fort Borst Park in Centralia on Monday afternoon. On Monday afternoon, the National expand this project now to where it Weather Service had issued a heat advisory after temperatures in the regions topped 90 degrees. Forecasts predict cooler temperatures as the week progresses. is going to create an amazing out- Along with the heat advisory, the National Weather Service has warned people living in the area to be aware that rivers are still cold enough to be hazardous and that door aquatic center for our area.” the currents are still quite strong this time of year. The outdoor pool was al- ready scheduled for construc- By The Chronicle July 1 in Centralia was 103 de- tion after Labor Day, but now The heat is expected to be- grees in 1942. with an additional $500,000 gin easing today across Western According to the National Weather Service, today’s high from the state grants, the scope Washington after temperatures will be about 85 degrees as the of the project has expanded. spiked across the region Mon- Bode said the city and foun- heat tapers off. By Thursday, a day, according to the National high of 75 degrees is expected. dation are planning to add a Weather Service. zero depth pool, or a beach-en- In Centralia, the thermom- please see HEAT, page Main 9 try style pool, connected to the eter topped out at 93 degrees original swimming pool with on Monday, marking the third People stand on the shore and look multiple slides and water toys. straight day of temperatures The outdoor pool will also on as Tyler Ackerman, 17, Centralia, higher than 90 degrees in the have new fencing, concrete lings himself into the Chehalis River Twin Cities. to cool of at Fort Borst Park in Centra- please see POOL, page Main 9 The record temperature for lia on Monday afternoon. 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Community Farmers Market, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., downtown Chehalis, (360) 740- If you have an event you 1212 or email info@communityfarmers- would like included in the market.net. Community Calendar, please Bingo, Chehalis Moose Lodge, doors email your information to open at 4:30 p.m., game starts at 6:30 [email protected]. p.m.; food available, (360) 736-9030 Include a daytime telephone Public Agencies number where you can be Chemical Dependency-Mental reached. Health-Therapeutic Court Sales Tax Ad- For questions about visory Committee, 2:30 p.m., conference calendar items, call Doug room, Lewis County Public Health & So- Blosser at The Chronicle, (360) Taylor Gearhart, in the No. 13 car, and Ashley Brown, the No. 17 car, vie for irst cial Services Department, (360) 740-1148 807-8238. place in a heat race at the 2012 Summerfest Demolition Derby at the Southwest Libraries Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis. Reptile Man, all ages, Scott Peterson, (360) 664-3162, ext. 112 zoologist and educator, 1 and 3 p.m., Libraries Summerfest Celebration for Independence Day Centralia The Rowdy Referees Fan FUN Game Dig Into Art, for all ages, all day, drop- Scott White, who has been • Hot dog lunch, $1 donation, Show, all ages, 2 p.m., show with stunts in art activity, Winlock overseeing the restoration of 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Shelter 1 and contests, Randle Dig It Up Scavenger Hunt and Dig Centralia’s Fox Theatre, will be Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Into Art, for all ages, all day, find three Organizations the grand marshal of the Sum- are free entertainment, games, hidden pictures, win small prize, art ac- merfest parade in downtown trolley rides, hay rides, a crib- NAMI Lewis County educational pro- tivity, Centralia gram, 6-7:30 p.m., Vernetta Smith Che- Dig It Up Scavenger Hunt: Ancient Egypt, Centralia on the Fourth of July. bage tournament, horseshoes halis Timberland Library, (360) 880-8070 for all ages, all day, find three hidden pic- Theme for the parade, which and historical military display. or [email protected] tures, win small prize, art activity, Winlock starts at 4 p.m., is “Honoring Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Senior Song Birds, 9:30 a.m., Moun- Wacky Wednesday, for children, all History to Create the Future.” will be tours of the historic Borst tain View Baptist Church, Centralia, (360) day, find three wacky things in library All of the Summerfest day- Home and One-Room School- 273-3231 and win small prize, Tenino time activities are held at Fort house. Southwest Washington Mycological Family Story Time, for children 3-6 Borst Park. It all starts with a Tickets for a destruction Society, 6 p.m., WSU Lewis County Ex- years, 1- a.m., Tenino tension conference room, Lewis County Dig Into Art, for all ages, 1 p.m., art free pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. derby go on sale at 5 p.m. at the Courthouse, (360) 740-1212 activity, Salkum in Kitchen 1, under the sponsor- Southwest Washington Fair- Louie Foxx Magic, Comedy, Juggling, ship of the Sierra Pacific Foun- grounds. Admission is $9 for Support Groups for all ages, 2 p.m, Salkum dation. adults, and $7 for kids age 5-15, Survivors of sexual assault/abuse, Organizations Other daytime events in- senior citizens and active-duty 5:30-7 p.m., 125 NW Chehalis Ave., Che- clude: military. Children under age 5 halis, sponsored by Human Response Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 10:15 a.m., • Kids’ Fishing Derby, 7 a.m.are free. There is no presale. The Network, (360) 748-6601 Assembly of God church, 702 SE First St., Support for mothers, 9:15-11:15 a.m., Winlock • SWAT Challenge, 8:30 a.m.,destruction derby is at 7 p.m.