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$1 Early Week Edition Tuesday, Reaching 110,000 Readers in Print and Online — www.chronline.com May 19, 2015 Ghost Hunters Volcanic Memories Team of Paranormal Researchers Descend Survivors Gather to Tell Stories at Mount St. on Lewis County Historical Museum / Main 3 Helens on 35th Anniversary of Blast / Main 14 State: Greenwood Cemetery Considered Abandoned NO OFFICIAL DECLARATION: vort’s family members, includ- have a big family and lot of them grounds, the cemetery is only Licensing, considers Greenwood ing both of his parents and his are buried out there. This is a getting worse. He was planning abandoned. Plot Owners Will Have son, are buried at Greenwood horrible mess. I don’t know who on purchasing a plot for himself, According to DOL spokes- Access, Officials Say Memorial Park, one of the oldest to contact or to talk to about the but he is not allowed to because woman Christine Anthony, be- cemeteries in Centralia. condition of the cemetery.” of the issues surrounding the fa- cause the cemetery is private By Dameon Pesanti For many years, he volun- Although he’s disabled, cilities. property, the DOL doesn’t have [email protected] teered to help maintain the Vandervort does what he can to Now, the Washington State the authority to declare it an grounds. maintain his family plots, but Funeral and Cemetery Board, a Many of Richard Vander- “I love that place,” he said. “I without a person to care for the subsidiary of the Department of please see CEMETERY, page Main 9

Big Splash at Hell’s Run in Onalaska First Female Fire Chief in Lewis County Takes Over at Boistfort IN CHARGE: Gwen Turner Began Volunteering Following the Flooding of 2007 By Natalie Johnson [email protected] On May 11, Gwen Turner be- came the first female fire chief in Lewis County. “I didn’t think about it,” she said. “That wasn’t the goal. It was doing what I could for my fire district and my community.” Turner said she enjoys serv- ing the com- munity while Jesse Smith / For The Chronicle volunteering A runner splashes into a large pool of muddy water during the Hell’s Run endurance race in Onalaska on Saturday. See more photos at www.chronline.com. her time as chief of Lewis County Fire District 13 in the Boistfort Valley. “It’s the com- Gwen Turner munity. It’s re- District 13 ally a family,” fire chief she said. “The people I work with here are the people who are my friends. The people we help are our friends and family.” please see CHIEF, page Main 9 State Supreme One of the obstacles at Hell's Run included two logs placed across a pond, test- A 100-foot slip and slide was a favorite for young and old participants. Water ing runners’ balance. and dish soap had runners sliding out of control into a mud pit at the bottom. Court Boosts Cost of Traffic Tickets Steam Train Season Delayed by Engine Rebuild SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court is STALLED: Chehalis- was Mother’s Day, now Father’s holidays. regularly scheduled rides have boosting the base cost of traffic Day isn’t looking so good either. Currently, the museum’s Centralia Railroad & been canceled. tickets in the state by $12 to help Although the Chehalis- Locomotive No. 15 is being The railroad sent plans to re- pay for a badly needed new com- Museum Plans Must Centralia Railroad & Museum’s rebuilt to stay compliant with build their 99-year-old Baldwin puter system for district courts Be First Approved 2015 steam train season was set Federal Railway Administra- steam locomotive to the FRA — a decision that four justices to begin next week, it is current- tion requirements. The engine for approval, but they're still blasted as unfair to low-income by Federal Railroad ly on indefinite hiatus. is torn apart and crews have waiting for a response. residents who can least afford Administration Typically, the steam train been working on it for several “(He) has a bunch of things the fines. takes passengers on short ex- weeks, but certain repairs to ahead of him before he can Effective July 1, most traf- By Dameon Pesanti cursions through the country- the train’s boiler can’t be done get to our request,” said Mike fic infractions, as well as some side on the weekends between until the plans are approved by [email protected] Beehler, vice president of the boating, camping and public late May and mid-September a mechanical engineer. As a re- First it was Easter, then it and offers special rides for the sult, many of the the railroad’s please see TRAIN, page Main 9 please see TICKETS, page Main 9

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News Daily Outtake: Courthouse Canine of the Weird cades, instilling legal precepts Squatters Evicted: along with some pithy tenets of 40,000 Bees Removed his own, such as “Never drop your briefcase and run.” From NYC Home He marked a milestone — his NEW YORK (AP) — It 100th birthday — with a gather- wasn’t a monster making a ruck- ing of colleagues and friends us under the floor of a New York Monday at the law school where City bedroom. But it was still a he’s been a student, librarian bit scary. and professor since 1944. Crea, An expert called to find the whose birthday was last month, source of a loud, buzzing noise taught until September and still found about 40,000 bees in a advises faculty members, sits on Queens home. the admissions committee and Retired NYPD Detective An- attends faculty meetings. thony Planakis, known as Tony His secret to a long career? Bees, was the man for the mis- “Stay well,” he said by phone. sion. “And make sure they don’t want It took him more than two to kick you out.” hours to extract the unwanted Crea’s career interest dawned Natalie Johnson / [email protected] residents on Monday night. when he found a pile of aban- Oak plays with a toy at the Lewis County Prosecutor’s Oice last week. The Labrador is a common sight at the Lewis The Daily News says honey doned law books on a roadside in the 1930s while delivering County Courthouse, where he helps comfort children, witnesses and employees. The story, published in Saturday’s dripped off the massive honey- edition, remains available to subscribers at www.chronline.com and www.lewiscountywatch.com. comb as it was pulled piecemeal bread in his Brooklyn neighbor- from beneath siding and ply- hood. Reading one of the books, wood. about railroad reorganizations, The colony is getting a new he was struck by the fees lawyers Notable Quote residence upstate. earned for Depression-era work, he told the law school’s maga- zine for a 1998 profile. Disney World Tells After going to Brooklyn Col- “It’s like going to Reno and hitting three sevens. Riders to Stop Using lege and serving in the Army during World War II, he went We hit the jackpot that day by making it out alive. Selfie Sticks to Brooklyn Law School and worked in its library after his ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — It was the experience of a lifetime.” 1947 graduation. He started Disney World is looking to crack teaching the next year. down on guests who use selfie Crea taught some 22 differ- Mark Dahl sticks on rides at the park. ent classes over the years but witnessed 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption The Orlando Sentinel report- came to focus on banking and (see page Main 14 for the full story) ed a spokesman said Monday corporations law, the latter his guests can bring selfie sticks on favorite: “That’s where you learn the rides but must securely store what’s going on in society,” he them. says. Disney policy forbids visitors One of his standout courses Editor’s Pick from using the sticks, which can was on commercial paper, or the be used to extend cameras out law surrounding payment obli- Cemetery Problem up to 3 feet. One ride, Thunder gations such as promissory notes Mountain, has had a number of The continuing crisis at bureaucracy. It’s hard enough to It should go without saying, and checks. Another highlight, Greenwood Memorial Park in bury a loved one. Doing so with but I’ll say it anyway — the cov- incidents in which the ride had he told the school magazine, was to be stopped because of selfie- Centralia has sweeping conse- the added weight of operating erage doesn’t reflect the newspa- teaching tax law in the 1950s quences for many. within an abandoned cemetery is per’s belief in the paranormal. stick use. to a class full of accountants We’ve heard unfair and reprehensible. When we provide time and On Friday, Disney World and treasury agents. Professor from a number Read the story on the front ink to such matters, we’re at- workers posted a “No Selfie and students learned from each Sticks” sign at the Magic King- other as they debated whether of you who have page, and consider shooting us tempting to tell the stories of dom’s Thunder Mountain Rail- expenses were tax-deductible: been forced to a quick note if you have been those who do hold such beliefs. road. “Deduct!” “Disallow!” deal with more affected personally. We’re work- Having said that, the open- Outside the classroom, Crea than the stan- ing on a larger story putting the ing story shared in Reporter Professor Marks 100th has written a legal research guide dard amount cemetery situation within the Dameon Pesanti’s story about and served on a mayoral com- of struggle and context of the people forced to ghost hunters at the Lewis Birthday at Brooklyn mittee for selecting marshals, heartache as deal with it. County Historical Museum was among other achievements. one of Centra- Eric Schwartz terrifying. Law School But his most prized accom- lia’s oldest offi- editor IN THE PAST WEEK, we’ve re- If in the course of my du- NEW YORK (AP) — When plishment is “the memory of cial cemeteries ported on Sasquatch and ghosts ties here at The Chronicle I am Brooklyn Law School professors students who recognize me and continues to (see page Main 3). ever approached by an apparent and alumni refer to an “institu- I recognize them, to this day,” lack any sort of leadership. I’m halfway expecting one ghost inquiring about the next tion,” they might very well be said Crea, who counts 13 of the Imagine trying to bury a rela- of our fine reporters to pitch a available train, I will waste no talking about Professor Joseph school’s trustees as former stu- tive with those who have passed story about mounting reports time finding that train myself. Crea. dents. before and learning that doing so of the Chupacabra in East Lewis I will then ride that train hun- He’s taught generations of “I left my mark on the stu- will require navigating a twisted County, or the Mothman’s pres- dreds of miles away and never students over more than six de- dents,” he said. and undefined maze of uncertain ence in Mossyrock. return. The Weather Almanac

5-Day Forecast for the Lewis County Area River Stages National Map Gauge Flood 24 hr. Forecast map for May 19, 2015 Today Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Height Stage Change Chehalis at Mellen St. 110s L 51.10 65.0 0.00 100s H Skookumchuck at Pearl St. 90s 80s 73.44 85.0 0.00 70s L Cowlitz at Packwood 60s 2.94 10.5 +0.01 H 50s Cowlitz at Randle L Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy 40s 5.43 18.0 +0.02 30s 70º 52º 68º 50º 70º 50º 70º 49º 68º 49º Cowlitz at Mayield Dam 20s 3.08 ---- 0.00 10s 0s This map shows high temperatures, type of precipitation expected and location of frontal systems at noon. Almanac Regional Weather Sun and Moon L H Cold Front Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure Data reported from Centralia Sunrise today ...... 5:31 a.m. Temperature Bellingham Brewster Sunset tonight ...... 8:44 p.m. Yesterday’s High ...... 73 Moonrise ...... 7:07 a.m. National Cities Yesterday’s Low ...... 46 70/54 83/53 Moonset...... 10:24 p.m. Normal High ...... 69 Port Angeles Today Wed. Normal Low...... 47 66/51 City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx Record High ...... 90 in 1956 Seattle Anchorage 62/43 pc 61/46 s Record Low...... 33 in 2003 73/54 Boise 70/54 t 65/52 t Precipitation Olympia Ellensburg First Full Last New Boston 67/56 t 69/51 s Yesterday ...... 0.00" 72/52 77/52 5/25 6/2 6/9 6/16 Dallas 83/71 t 82/67 t Month to date ...... 0.62" Tacoma Honolulu 86/71 s 86/70 s Normal month to date ...1.53" Centralia 73/53 Pollen Forecast Las Vegas 81/64 s 83/65 s Year to date...... 17.14" 70/52 Yakima Nashville 81/56 t 80/58 s Normal year to date ....21.94" Chehalis Allergen Today Wednesday Phoenix 85/61 s 90/63 s 80/55 Longview 69/51 Trees Low None St. Louis 69/51 s 64/50 sh Salt Lake City 63/53 sh 69/54 t AreaWe Want Conditions Your Photos 68/51 Grass None None Vancouver Shown is today's Weeds Very High Very High San Francisco 59/51 mc 59/51 pc Yesterday weather. Temperatures Mold None None Washington, DC 87/62 t 79/56 s Portland 67/51 The Dallesare today's highs and CitySend in your weather-related Hi/Lo Prcp. photo- graphs to The Chronicle for our Voices 67/53 76/54 tonight's lows. World Cities page. Send them to voices@chronline. com. Include name, date and descrip- Today Wed. Today Wed. tion of the photograph. Regional Cities City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx Today Wed. Today Wed. Baghdad 106/82 s 109/82 s New Delhi 111/86 s 111/84 s City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx Beijing 82/61 s 86/63 s Paris 59/43 pc 55/41 sh Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; pc/partly Bremerton 73/51 s 68/51 mc Spokane 77/47 s 78/48 s London 55/41 sh 59/41 pc Rio de Janeiro 73/66 pc 73/68 s cloudy; r/rain; rs/rain & snow; s/sunny; Ocean Shores 55/50 pc 58/49 mc Tri Cities 79/55 pc 79/54 s Mexico City 77/57 s 77/55 pc Rome 82/61 s 77/61 pc sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms Olympia 72/52 s 68/50 mc Wenatchee 82/56 pc 82/56 s Moscow 54/45 cl 66/46 s Sydney 70/59 pc 72/61 pc

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‘Ghost Hunters’ Search for Paranormal News in Brief Commissioners Clues at Lewis County Historical Museum Approve Additional Funds to Expand A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: Mental Health Visit by South Sound Alternative Program Paranormal Research By The Chronicle Raises Money for Facility A program that aims to By Dameon Pesanti reduce recidivism in offend- ers with mental health issues [email protected] was approved for expansion It was a night of supernatural Monday. sleuthing at the Lewis County The Board of County Historical Museum. Commissioners approved the On Saturday night, a team of Lewis County Mental Health self-proclaimed ghost hunters Alternative program to spend and a group of amateur enthu- an additional $96,210 annu- siasts teamed up to investigate ally from the one-tenth of 1 a possible haunting at the mu- percent sales tax designated seum. According to Executive for people with drug or alco- Director Andy Skinner, the mu- hol dependency and mental seum has a long and storied past health issues. of ghostly encounters. The money will allow the A notorious event involves program to add two Cascade a former employee from years Mental Health Care workers, ago. As the story goes, the em- one transition coordinator ployee was working late and and one case aid employee. turning off all the lights when a “This is the treatment woman dressed in Victorian-era Dameon Pesanti / [email protected] portion of the Mental Health clothing came up and asked for Katie Montana Jordan of South Sound Paranormal Research examines an item during a paranormal investigation in the attic Alternative that we’ve a train. The employee told her of the Lewis County Historical Museum on Saturday. worked so hard to establish,” there was no train to catch and Prosecutor there hadn’t been for years, and Jonathan the woman politely thanked her, Meyer said walked off and vanished. at the com- Skinner himself even had a ‘‘Some people can missioner’s ghostly encounter a few years sense (a ghost’s meeting. ago. Five in- “A few years ago we were tak- presence) on a deeper mates are ing pictures of the museum with currently a full spectrum camera — you level than others. Jonathan Meyer involved in basically can see in the dark. I Personally I’m very prosecutor the program picked it up and turned around using exist- and there was a figure standing skeptical… Proof to ing resources. The additional between the hallway and door- me is an audible voice.’’ funds will allow up to 20 ways. I just froze. It was a little people to be in the program. freaky,” he said. The program was started Skinner is also a member of Jay Verbug Members of South Sound Paranormal Research watch a live video feed from infra- in August of last year by the the local ghost hunting group, paranormal researcher red cameras placed in strategic locations during a paranormal investigation at the county sheriff’s office, prose- South Sound Paranormal Re- Lewis County Historical Museum on Saturday. cutor’s office, Cascade Mental search. The group has investi- Health, Lewis County Superi- gated the museum before, along donation to the facility. or Court and 911 dispatchers. asked someone else. about them all the time and on In 2014, about 43 percent with a number of other local The sleuths broke off into They stood mostly still, but every TV show. It’s just a light homes and buildings. teams and investigated the at- of Lewis County Jail inmates called out to mark when an ill- anomaly. We can’t tell you what reportedly had unmet men- In fact, Skinner says, they’ve tic, the loft and the ground floor placed step caused the floor to they are. We can’t definitively captured some strange things for clues of paranormal activity. tal health needs. groan. tell you what ghosts are.” Often, mentally ill offend- during their investigations. Ghosts, they theorized, might Valdez said the group has So what does it take to prove “One of the most famous not only be attached to the build- ers get stuck in a cycle of go- done multiple investigations at there is a haunting? ing to jail and court hearings stories is a video they caught a ing itself, but any of the historical the request of property owners The answer is subjective. couple years ago. It comes down objects featured within. to Western State Hospital and around the region. They don’t Part of the difficulty, and then back to jail and court like a ‘Beam me up, Scottie’ kind To document any possible charge for their services, and they where the electronics come in of light in ‘Star Trek.’ It comes subliminal activity, the group before being released. While offer up hours of video and audio handy, is tearing apart when the out, they often stop using down, you see movement on the set up DVR video cameras, high footage, notes and an explana- mind is playing tricks and when left hand side and it disappears,” fidelity voice recorders and elec- their medication or offend tion of what they’ve found. Some- something strange might actu- again. The program identifies he said. tromagnetic frequency detec- times, like at the museum, they ally be happening. Saturday night was the first tors around the building. One of mentally ill offenders while find what they believe is evidence, “It’s tough,” said Jay Ver- they are jailed. The offender time South Sound Paranormal the speciality tools on hand was but other times there’s nothing. burg, one of the researchers and Research has invited members “ghost box,” a piece of equipment works with the courts, pros- One of the running gags also a former cast member of ecutor’s office, attorneys and of the public to help in an inves- that scans through radio stations circling around the room were the “Ghost Mine,” a paranor- tigation. Initially, they were only to create white noise through mental health providers to be “orbs,” the dots of light that some- mal show on the Sci-Fi Channel. released on conditions that going to allow 10 people to join which ghosts can communicate times show up on film or video. “Some people can sense (a ghost’s in, but because the demand was via electromagnetic imprinting. include approved housing, People often attribute the orbs to presence) on a deeper level than mental health care, follow-up so high, they allowed 14. It was Or so the theory goes. a ghostly presence. others. Personally I’m very skep- all for the greater good, since the Wearing glowsticks on neck- court dates and medication “Orbs, that’s just basically tical … Proof to me is an audible monitoring. money raised went to the muse- laces, the groups spread into vari- dust,” Valdez said. “You hear voice.” um. Several came from as far as ous parts of the darkened building. Portland and Puyallup. They spoke little to one another. “We had calls this evening With equipment running, they Come In wanting to know if anyone can- called out into the room they oc- celed,” said Patty Valdez, the cupied with various questions to Come In & Save! leader and founder of South prod the spirits into action. Sound Paranormal. “I’m going to sing the ‘ABCs.’ & Save! 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Saturday ...... 7:30 a.m. Control of City’s Water The county took ownership of Missed papers will only be credited up to 2 weeks, “We’re grateful to the county Vader’s water system more than a PLEASE call us immediately Monday - Friday at System After 10 Boil 360-807-8203 or leave us a message on our after hours officials for their efforts to upgrade year ago after several main water line at 360-807-7676 Water Advisories breaks and pressurization issues Tuesday ...... 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Between 2007 and 2010 and improve the city of Vader and caused 10 boil water advisories Thursday ...... 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. between 2007 and 2010. Saturday ...... 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. By Kaylee Osowski Enchanted Valley water system.” Before ownership of the sys- [email protected] tem was transfered, Smith said, TO SUBSCRIBE Vader wasn’t in a financial posi- Lewis County is trying for a Ken Smith To start a new subscription or to schedule a vacation Vader mayor tion to pursue grant funding. stop or restart, visit www.chronline.com or call cus- third time to get a state grant to Smith said city officials want tomer service at 807-8203 or (800) 562-6084, ext. fund a new water tank for Vad- to get the system back under city 1203. Monday - Friday ...... 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. er’s water system. control at the earliest possible TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING The county is seeking The water system’s existing to frequently backwash the water time. To do so the city must get a Call 807-8203 or (800) 562-6084, ext. 1203, or visit $171,000 for a second tank with 250,000-gallon tank was built to reach quality standards. With second clean audit. It got its first www.chronline.com. programming, pumps, meters in 1979, and a 2013 inspection a second tank, the additional one in December 2014. Monday - Friday ...... 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and piping to provide additional found that the interior needs to storage would allow the plant to If the county is unsuccessful Classified / Legals / Obituary Manager storage. Shirley Kook, senior en- be recoated. go offline during times of high in getting grant funding before Amanda Curry ...... 736-3311 ext. 1277 gineer with Lewis County Public “There’s a little bit of a need, turbidity reducing the frequency the system is transferred back [email protected] Works, said the county previous- but it’s not like it’s going to fail of backwashes. to the city, Smith said, the city OFFICE LOCATION AND HOURS ly applied for the grant last year tomorrow or anything,” Kook Vader Mayor Ken Smith said would apply for grant funding 321 N. Pearl St., Centralia and in 2012. said. having a single storage tank is a because it is expected to be in a Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. “So we’re hoping the third The new tank would save in weakness of the system, and it’s more financially sound position time’s the charm,” Kook said. some operational costs, especial- an issue that has been a priority in the next two to three years. SUBSCRIPTION RATES The grant is through the ly during times of high turbidity, for the city to resolve for the last “We’re grateful to the county Newsstand weekday rate ...... $1 Community Development Block which occurs from heavy rain or about eight years. officials for their efforts to up- Newsstand weekend rate ...... $1 Grant program administered by discharges from Tacoma Power “It was one of those issues that grade and improve the city of Va- Home delivery the state Department of Com- operations on the Cowlitz River. we put on as a priority because der and Enchanted Valley water One month ...... $12.90 Three months ...... $35.15 merce. High turbidity requires the plant there isn’t a lot of … ability to system,” Smith said. Six months ...... $65.15 One year ...... $122 By mail to Washington and Oregon/Other States Commissioners Sign Interlocal Law Enforcement One month ...... $17.05 / $19.60 Three months ...... $50.50 / $58.80 Six months ...... $99.15 / $115.40 Agreement to Protect Against Lawsuits, Mitigate Risk One year ...... $194 / $227.45 Online subscriptions to chronline.com DEAL: Agreement Includes Wes Rethwill said the contract is flexibility, Senior Civil Deputy which will save officials’ time. One day ...... $2 a “base-umbrella agreement” be- Prosecuting Attorney David Other local governments One month ...... $8 Sheriff’s Office and tween the sheriff’s office and the Fine said. whose law enforcement agen- One year ...... $84 two cities’ police departments. “It sets out a framework for cies want partnerships with the Print subscribers always have full access to chronline.com. Chehalis, Centralia Subscriptions are non-refundable but the printed sub- “This is basically for partner- allocation of risk and benefits interlocal to create a special unit scriptions can be started and stopped for vacations or Police Departments ships with those agencies on and then at the operational level, could sign onto the contract with when extended breaks in service are requested. Balances combined efforts,” Rethwill said. the sheriff’s office can enter into 75 percent of the interlocal agen- may be held on account or can be donated to Newspapers By Kaylee Osowski “One is for the swift water rescue operational agreements as ap- cies’ consent. in Education. [email protected] team that we have with Cheha- propriate under the overall um- Amendments to the contract BACK ISSUES Local law enforcement agen- lis and the other is for the anti- brella,” Fine said. can only be made with a 75 per- Limited copies of back issues of The Chronicle are avail- crime unit with Centralia Police While the agreement would cent approval. able at $1 per copy. Back issues greater than two weeks cies are formalizing handshake Department.” not completely alleviate a lawsuit “It’s something that we’re go- old are $2 per issue. agreements to mitigate legal The agreement is only for if one was filed, it would help ing to continue to work on and risks and liability. THE NEWSROOM partnerships, not for contracted protect the agencies, Rethwill refine our processes,” Rethwill For news tips, corrections or story ideas, please contact The Board of County Com- paid services such as providing said. said. the appropriate person listed below. missioners on Monday approved policing to Vader. After county and city offi- Rethwill said the interlo- EDITOR a resolution for an interlocal law The contract addresses risk cials sign the document, then the cal agreement is something the Eric Schwartz ...... 807-8224 enforcement agreement between mitigation and liability factors sheriff and police chiefs can en- agencies have been working on [email protected] Lewis County and the cities of and safeguards financial and le- ter working agreements without roughly since Sheriff Rob Snaza Sports Editor Centralia and Chehalis. gal interests of the county. having to come back to elected took office at the beginning of Aaron VanTuyl...... 807-8229 [email protected] Lewis County Undersheriff It also allows for operational government officials each time, the year. Visuals Editor Pete Caster ...... 807-8232 News in Brief [email protected] Police, Fire, Courts, Environment, Canyon Road, which will link district, and $4 for those living Christmas Tree Association West and Central Lewis County Communities Red Cross Blood Drives the park’s east and west districts. outside the school district. is the nation’s largest regional Natalie Johnson ...... 807-8235 [email protected] Planned for Twin Cities The fees will support over $1 Starting June 5, the pool will Christmas Tree association and Centralia/Chehalis Government, Health, be open Wednesday through By The Chronicle million in projects each year that is composed of growers, suppli- East Lewis County Communities directly benefit the park’s visi- Sunday from noon to 7 p.m., ers and retailers from Washing- Dameon Pesanti ...... 807-8237 The American Red Cross tors, according to a press release. weather permitting. The pool ton, Oregon, California, Idaho [email protected] is seeking eligible donors to The increases, which were will remain open through Sept. 6. and British Columbia. Education, Business, South Thurston County give blood in honor of World first announced in November, To register for the event, go to Communities, Napavine Blood Donor Day June 14, and were open for public comment pnwcta.org/news-events/events/ Justyna Tomtas ...... 807-8239 throughout the summer to help Summer Meeting, Farm [email protected] until the end of last year. The summer-meeting-farm-tour. Lewis County Government, Legislature, ensure a sufficient blood supply implementation timeline was ad- Tour Scheduled for The event is open to members Tourism, Religion, for patients in need. justed based on public comments. only, and membership informa- South Lewis County Communities In early June, there are three Park officials say recreation fee Northwest Christmas tion can be obtained by calling Kaylee Osowski ...... 807-8208 American Red Cross blood revenue is an important compo- (503) 364-2942. [email protected] Tree Growers Sports, News and Photography drives planned for the Twin Cit- nent of the park and the National By The Chronicle Brandon Hansen ...... 807-8227 ies. On June 3, a blood drive will Park Service’s overall financial [email protected] be 1-6 p.m. at Westminster Pres- health. The funds restore historic The annual summer meet- Death Notices, What’s Happening, byterian Church, 349 N. Market facilities, build new visitor stations, ing and farm tour for the Pacific Opinion, Letters to the Editor, Voices Blvd., Chehalis. and protect sensitive habitats. Northwest Christmas Tree Asso- Doug Blosser ...... 807-8238 On June 4, drives are planned With the exception of a few of ciation will be held at the Lucky [email protected] for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pace Ed- the national parks, entrance fees Eagle Casino and Hotel in Roch- May 15 - May 21 [email protected] wards, 2400 Commercial Blvd., have not increased since 2006. ester June 19-20. [email protected] and 12:30-5:30 p.m. at First The two-day event brings Cinderella Church News Mount Rainier was made the [email protected] ...... 807-8217 Christian Church, 1215 W. Main nation’s fifth national park in Christmas Tree growers from $4 • PG • 11:00 & 2:00 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. Only) Senior Media Developer St. Both sites are in Centralia. 1899 and was the first to have a Washington and Oregon togeth- Brittany Voie ...... 807-8225 Donors of all blood types vehicle fee in 1907. er. It will include educational ses- Insurgent [email protected] — especially those with types sions on Friday with seminars on $4 • PG13 • 5:30 &9:00 pm THE CHRONICLE CH539969cz.cg O negative, A negative and B Christmas Tree growing ideas PUBLISHER Early Bird Passes from Denmark, pest control op- (Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Wed., hurs., negative — are needed. To make No Tuesday) Christine Fossett ...... 807-8200 an appointment to give blood, tions, disease management, weed Available for Tenino Tuesday, May 19th: [email protected] download the Red Cross Blood identification made easy, a genet- Family Friends Night Regional Executive Editor Quarry Pool Chehalis Farmers Market 5:00 pm-Close Michael Wagar ...... 807-8234 Donor app, visit redcrossblood. ic trial and more. FREE MOVIES 6:00 pm & 9:00 pm [email protected] org or call 1-800-RED CROSS By The Chronicle On Saturday, growers will $3 Dollar Tuesdays: All movies, minor Sales Director (1-800-733-2767). Early bird rates for family tour Hedlund Christmas Trees with parent at or before 6:00 pm and Tillman Christmas Trees. $13 Beer, Burger, Movie: Wednesday Brian Watson ...... 807-8219 season passes are currently avail- [email protected] Field demonstrations and a bar- Minor with parent before 7 pm only Mount Rainier Fee able for the Tenino Quarry Pool, $4.00 All Ages • Under 11 - $2 Circulation Manager becue lunch will be provided. 112 N. Tower Ave. • Centralia Anita Freeborn ...... 807-8243 which is scheduled to open for (360) 736-1634 Increases Start Friday the 2015 season on June 5. The Pacific Northwest [email protected] Specialty Publications Manager, Family By The Chronicle The Tenino City Council ad- opted the early bird rates. Pur- Chantel Wilson ...... 807-8213 It’s about to get more expen- chases must be made by the end [email protected] sive to visit Mount Rainier Na- Design Director of May to receive the discounted Kelli Erb ...... 807-8211 tional Park. rate. The passes allow a family of The park will start increasing [email protected] up to two adults and four children camping fees on Friday. to access the pool for the season. LAFROMBOISE COMMUNICATIONS, INC Annual passes, which are Passes can be purchased at PRESIDENT, COO good for one year, will rise, first Tenino City Hall during regular Check out our Christine Fossett ...... 807-8200 to $40 Friday, then to $50 in May business hours or by sending a [email protected] 2016. Business Manager check payable to the city of Teni- Mary Jackson ...... 807-8207 Single vehicle fees will rise to no postmarked by June 2. $20 this month, then to $25 next [email protected] The application form is avail- FHA Director of Production and IT May. able at City Hall, located at 149 S. Jon Bennett ...... 807-8222 Walk-ins or bicyclists will pay Hodgden St., or at www.ci.tenino. [email protected] $10 this year. wa.us. Back to Work Printing and Distribution ...... 807-8716 Motorcyclists will pay $10 The early bird rate is $80 for FAX NUMBERS this May and $20 for admission a family living inside the Teni- Program next May. no School District and $140 for Advertising Fax ...... 736-1568 Single site campgrounds a family living outside of the Becky Carver NMLS: 185042 CH539698cbw.sw Classified/Circulation Fax ...... 807-8258 Obituaries ...... 807-8258 will cost $20 per night as of this All loans subject to credit approval. Rates and fees subject to change. 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Columnists, Our Views, Richard Lafromboise, Publisher, 1966-1968 Christine Fossett, President J.R. Lafromboise, President, 1968-2011 and Publisher Opinion Letters to the Editor Jenifer Lafromboise Falcon, Chairman Diversity of Government Bodies Promotes Progress Last week, the Centralia City often unvoiced as elected of- has filed for a seat on the council large and diverse pool of can- Council voted narrowly against Our Views ficials seek to present a unified largely due to her disappoint- didates as well, with heavily providing more time for a non- promising to see an open debate front to constituents. ment with the council when it contested races for the Centralia profit group to raise money for over an important issue in the That makes for smooth oper- comes to its decisions on the School Board, among others. the Pearl Street Pool in hopes of council chambers. ations, but it’s not always in the pool. We’re pleased with the num- the city agreeing to operate it. As detailed in Thursday’s best interest of transparency. We live in a conservative ber of people who have decided The council was split 4-3, front page story, councilors dif- It’s healthy for government region, but the Centralia City to take active roles in their own with Mayor Bonnie Canaday officials to discuss the issues in Council represents one of the government. The Chronicle will fered widely on the issue, pre- and councilors Ron Greenwood a public forum. It allows voters most politically diverse groups continue to provide as much and Lee Coumbs voting in favor senting those in attendance with to see the true beliefs and inten- of elected officials in the county, information as possible on the of an extension, and councilors detailed reasoning. tions of those who hold office, and that’s a good thing. candidates between now and the Bart Ricks, John Elmore, Pat The public debate was re- therefore providing important Group-thinking might be August primary. Gallagher and Gabe Anzelini freshing. information when it comes to good for making speedy prog- Follow our coverage closely, voting no. Often, local governments filling out a ballot. ress, but that doesn’t always and you’ll likely be able to iden- While everyone is entitled seek to come to a consensus It can also promote civic in- make it the best way to move tify those who closely align with to their own opinions on the away from the public. That volvement, as shown by former forward. your own beliefs in a diverse merits of reviving the pool, it’s means individual concerns are city councilor Joyce Barnes, who Filing week has brought a pool of candidates. COMMENTARY: Highlighting Lewis County Kids Entertainment Capital of NW Here? After working through spring break, I decided to splurge for my daughter’s 14th “ We are ideally birthday by treating her and three friends to a day at the situated halfway Great Wolf Lodge water park. between Portland and I didn’t expect a large crowd on a Sunday before school, but I Seattle with plenty was wrong. It turns out Monday was Victoria Day, a Canadian of available land.” holiday that brought throngs of families south from Canada to Grand Mound. I couldn’t help thinking how Contest Judges nice it would be if undeveloped Speaking of writing, I’m freeway exits grateful to many Lewis County south of the authors and readers who helped Twin Cities judge entries in the Oregon could someday Christian Writers Cascade host more fam- Writing Contest. As contest co- ily entertain- chairwomen, Marilyn Rhoads Letters ment venues and I needed to find three — perhaps a Soldiers Attack Family up story told in 1919. There was the poor. He tried to give me the Bullwinkle’s judges to review each of the 250 no “violent clash on Centralia bum’s rush off the phone. When Family Fun By Julie McDonald entries — articles, devotionals, After 1919 Shootings streets,” no “firing from both I asked him if he cared, he said Center, Wild poems, memoirs, nonfiction In reference to the article/ sides of the street,” and no “un- that the governor didn’t initiate Waves or even a Six Flags amuse- and children’s books, as well obituary of Dorothy M. Smith suspecting veterans,” since bills. ment park. We are ideally situ- as contemporary, historical, on May 9, I send my sincere con- the upcoming raid had been I said I understood that, ated halfway between Portland speculative and young adult fic- dolences to her family. I didn’t planned prior to Nov. 11, even but the governor could either pass or veto a bill. I guess he and Seattle with plenty of avail- tion books, both published and know Mrs. Smith but I’m sure articles in the newspaper. thought I was either stupid or able land. With Great Wolf to unpublished. My thanks go to the lifelong memory of “un- The building owner and ill-informed. Besides, I’m sure the north, Centralia’s new sports Janet Corwin and Linda Fast, known men” coming to their union men had notified the the governor’s people think gov- hub and the planned Discover! Centralia; Fay Ternan, Elizabeth home searching for her father sheriff, who refused to help ernment largess will solve the Children’s Museum in Chehalis, Far and fellow columnist Brian on Nov. 11, 1919, must have been them. Flyers had been printed problems caused by tax increas- we could become the North- Mittge, Chehalis; Kyle Pratt, of and distributed in hopes the terrifying to a 7-year-old child. es that hurt those living on the west’s kid entertainment capital. Adna; Sandy Crowell, of Olym- My family lived in the camp people of Centralia would put a pia (author of “The Land Called stop to it. margins. Who wants to be in at Kopiah, where my father the position of asking, “Please, Lewis”); Cindy Kresge, Terri worked in the mine. A mob The union hall had been Pearl Street Pool Van Vleck and Tammy Dorothy, raided, union men beaten and sir, may I have another bowl of of about 30 soldiers arrived to porridge?” Of course, cheap entertain- of Winlock; Barbara Stone, of search the homes looking for run out of town just two years ment for children — like visits Napavine; Linda Sitton, Kay before. No one was “unsuspect- Anyone who thinks new union men. My brother was 2 taxes will hurt only the rich may to an outdoor swimming pool I Lyon and Sue Hill of Toledo; years old when his mother an- ing.” Perhaps Justyna Tomtas enjoyed as a child in Colorado Pete and Nita Bergman, of Sal- was confused about who led the be surprised. The rich might cut swered the door, holding him in back on a latte or dinner out. Or — doesn’t appear to be in Cen- kum; and Chronicle Editor Eric her arms. A soldier slammed her “well planned ambush” when she tralia’s future. The City Council Schwartz. It takes many willing wrote this article. they may hire what is politely with the back of his arm, knock- known as an undocumented decided those who want to save hearts and minds to judge a ing them and the door into the I was fortunate to know the Pearl Street Pool have run writing contest. some of the prisoners and/or worker. The rest of us will be wall while several other soldiers pushed harder to make ends out of time to raise money. As rushed inside, guns drawn and their children. I learned this sto- a parent, I find it sad to see the New Governor? ry from the people who were ac- meet. crouching against the walls run- The next time I hear some- pool closed forever. But as a ning from room to room. tually there. I added years of re- taxpayer, I understand why the I’m glad to see Bill Bryant, a search to have documented facts, one complain about the high Seattle port commissioner, en- When they found no men cost of living, I’ll ask if he con- council doesn’t want to spend they began destroying every- pictures, letters and legal papers. money to repair and run it. trepreneur and Lewis County “Ripples of a Lie” is the only tacted his state representatives native, announce his campaign thing in the house. They used or the governor’s office. If he or their sabers to slash through book written by a family mem- River Journey to unseat Gov. Jay Inslee in next ber of those involved. The book she hasn’t, I’ll know I’m hearing year’s election. Although Bry- the mattress, pillows and cur- the plaintive bleating of a sheep. tains, and used knives and an is available at the Lewis County I read with interest The ant has already been targeted Historical Museum, but I would Chronicle’s plan to send reporter by many left-wing groups, he ax to smash furniture and walls. Dolores Blanck They even tore the railing off the be happy to send Tomtas a copy Toledo Dameon Pesanti and photogra- seems articulate and smart of the truth. pher Pete Caster on a sojourn enough to rise above petty porch. down the Cowlitz River. When politics. It takes guts to run for My brother was too young to remember the trauma of that Esther Barnett Goffinet Pastor Stands Behind I worked at The Daily News in statewide office as a Republican Lewiston, Idaho Longview, we embarked on a in Washington, where King day but he did remember that Middle School Principal his father was taken away and similar project chronicling the County’s heavily Democratic To anyone who may be fol- Columbia River’s role in the vote often determines election didn’t come home again until Tax Boosts Will Hurt he was 14. (see pictures on pages lowing this story I would like to Northwest. I was assigned the results. Bryant has a record share my support and faith in 119-120 in my book “Ripples of Everyone But the Rich Columbia River Gorge, still of winning elections in King Centralia Middle School Prin- a Lie.”) Recently I was notified of an wondering why we’d write County, so I’m hoping that may cipal Gregory Domingos. I have My father was not involved estimated $100 billion in pro- stories about a river. But as I prove beneficial. known Gregory for over 7 years in the riot of 1919 but he was a dug into its history as a navi- It would be good to have a posed new taxes. The tax pro- and stand by him all the way. gable river for trade, commerce, politician with a background union man and an eyewitness posals ranged from increased I pray that all of us will put fishing and recreation (Hood in business running this state to the raid on the hall. He could gas/tab taxes, cap and tax, state the best construction on every- River’s the windsurfing capital rather than yet another former not be allowed to become a wit- income tax, etc. These taxes will one who is willing to do the best of the world), I found it fasci- government employee seeking ness for the defense, so he was raise the cost of gasoline, heat- for the people they serve in less- nating. In fact, the series won a election to yet another govern- framed and buried in prison ing, food, everything you buy. than easy-situations. C.B. Blethen Memorial Award ment position. with seven other innocent union Alarmed, I called my state for Distinguished Newspaper ••• men. representatives and the gover- Paul Hermansen Reporting. I wish Pesanti and Julie McDonald, a personal his- Unfortunately, there is very nor’s office. The governor’s rep- pastor Caster safe travels on their river torian from Toledo, may be reached little truth in this article, which resentative didn’t want to hear Immanuel Lutheran Church journey. at [email protected]. repeats the 95-year-old cover- that these new taxes would hurt Centralia

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Items submitted are subject to editing and be sent to [email protected]. n Editor Eric Schwartz can be reached at (360) discussion of vital issues and events affecting will become the property of this newspaper. Po- 807-8224, or by e-mail at eschwartz@chronline. the quality of life in Lewis County and adjoining etry is not accepted. com. regions. When necessary, we will be willing to take a tough, definitive stance on a controver- sial issue. • Main 7 LOCAL / NORTHWEST The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Lost Service Dog Reunited With Terminally Ill Man By The Chronicle Patti said the dog was discov- in tears,” Patti said of her hus- After 12 days, an East ered by chance on Sunday when band’s reunion with his service Wenatchee couple’s missing Chi- a lady stopped on the side of the dog. “God has answered our huahua has been reunited with its road to rest from her bike ride. prayers.” owners. As she looked into the ditch, she Although the dog was dehy- Misty, a 4-pound Chihuahua, noticed a small dog curled up drated and appeared thinner, Pat- in a pile of leaves. After getting went missing in the Onalaska area ti said she was in good health. on May 7 when Patti and Bruce a neighbor’s attention, the two “It really is a blessing … God Armitage were visiting family. caught Misty with a fishing net Bruce, who has been diagnosed and took her to a local animal just put his arms around her and with stage four pancreatic cancer, hospital. took care of her,” Patti said. relied on the dog for comfort and Staff at the hospital later con- The Wenatchee couple picked Courtesy Photo companionship as doctors gave tacted the Armitages. the dog up on Sunday and have Bruce Armitage is seen with Misty, in this photograph provided by his family. They him until December to live. “He was just elated and almost not let her out of their sight since. were reunited this week. Onalaska Schools to Offer Free Summer Meals to Kids 19 and Under SERVICING A NEED: Last months, an effort made possible when there is no food (made program during the school year. similar to what students would through the Free Meals for all available) I know a lot of people’s Last October, Onalaska Ele- receive during the school year. July 836 Breakfasts, 1,284 Kids Summer Food Program. cupboards are empty,” he said. mentary School had a 63 percent Breakfast will be served from Lunches Were Served Last year under the program, “There are a lot of single parents rate of participants in the free 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and lunch will 836 breakfasts and 1,284 lunches and there’s also families who are and reduced meal program. The be served from noon to 12:30 Through Program were served in July, Food Servic- making minimum wage, and it’s program aims to direct benefits p.m. June 23-26. In the month of es Director Jerry Carlson said. just not enough to feed a family.” to children with the most need July, breakfast and lunch will be By Justyna Tomtas That number was close to Carlson said the program and guidelines are based on the served Monday through Thurs- [email protected] what was served in previous would help even more children if federal income poverty guide- day from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and For parents struggling to years, showing a large need in it wasn’t for the barrier of trans- lines. lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 the Onalaska community for the portation. During the summer Onalaska Middle School had p.m. July 6-30. feed their children, the summer service. months often it’s harder for kids 60.5 percent of its student body The program is open to any- months are often a time of hard- The summer food program is to get access to the meals because participate in the free and re- one under the age of 19, and the ship as kids do not have access made possible through the U.S. they do not have a way to get to duced meal program, while the kids do not have to attend the to meals through their schools. Department of Agriculture, and Onalaska Elementary School to high school sat at 50 percent. Onalaska School District during One program in Onalaska is Carlson said it provides a vital utilize the program. The free meals will be served the school year to participate. aiming to solve that problem. service to kids in the area. The program provides free at Onalaska Elementary Din- The USDA’s Summer Food The Onalaska School District “During the school year so meals to anyone under the age ing Hall, located at 551 Carlisle Program serves more than 200 will once again provide kids with many families depend on us of 19, including children who Ave. in Onalaska. Breakfast and million free meals to children at free meals during the summer and then in the summer months utilize the free and reduced meal lunch is served, and meals are approved sites. Washington Among States Getting Heroin Antidote to Regular Folks ADDICTION: Proposed Federal Regulations ‘‘You never know when Would Extend Availability Nationwide there could be an BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — At incident. You never the front of a classroom, health can tell.’’ worker Cheryll Moore demon- strates "the nod" — a jerk of the head forward and then quickly Diane Colby back — a telltale sign of heroin casino worker use, though not necessarily of an overdose. "In that scenario, they can go Associated Press the increase was either way," she said. "I would not due to more expensive raw mate- leave them alone." rials, energy and labor. After an hour or so of in- State officials in New York struction that includes spotting and Ohio have negotiated dis- signs of a life-threatening over- counts of $6 per dose off the dose, the class of ordinary people Amphastar price but fears that — couples, co-workers, parents, retirees and others — leaves higher costs could hinder access. with two vials of the prescription "It worked very much as ad- heroin antidote naloxone, better vertised," said Shannon Curry- known by its brand name, Nar- Izzo, who found herself admin- can. Carolyn Thompson / The Associated Press istering Narcan on a bathroom It's part of an effort to make In this May 13, the contents of a drug overdose rescue kit is seen at a training session in Bufalo, N.Y., on how to administer floor after having just assisted at naloxone available to more peo- naloxone, which reverses the efects of heroin and prescription painkillers. an April training session in Buf- ple than just police, paramedics falo. and the addicts themselves. one to laypeople. Proposed fed- for life-threatening allergies. because there was no basis to "It took about a minute for Because of naloxone's effec- eral legislation would extend the They will join the ever-grow- early fears that better access to them to come to. They woke up tiveness in nearly instantaneous- protections nationwide. ing ranks of "community re- naloxone would increase heroin very groggy, very confused," said ly bringing overdose victims New York also is among sponders" to the unceasing opi- use or stop people from calling Curry-Izzo, who manages a sy- back from near-death, New York states no longer requiring a pa- oid abuse seen in their various 911. ringe exchange program. "This and a handful of other states are tient-specific prescription for the walks of life. Nationally, there were 188 was my first time. I'm very glad making the lifesaving drug avail- drug, instead allowing drug-pre- Deaths from prescription known community-based nal- that I was able to be there." able to virtually anyone willing vention programs to share nalox- painkillers quadrupled from oxone distribution sites in 15 In Buffalo, Erie County's to be trained to use it, hoping to one with trained recipients. 1999 to 2010. In 2013, nearly 2 states and the District of Co- first few training sessions filled better the odds it will be there Since making the change last million Americans either abused lumbia in 2010, the most recent so quickly, generating wait lists, when needed. year, New York state says it has or were dependent on opioids, year available, a CDC report that officials scheduled a dozen "Just in case," said casino trained 10,000 laypeople on the and more than 16,000 people published in 2012 said. Together, more classes for between May use of the drug, sending them worker Diane Colby, as she left died from the prescription vari- the programs trained more than and October. the class with her Narcan. "You home with a rescue kit contain- ety, according to the Centers for 53,000 addicts, their families Among the lessons in class never know when there could be ing Narcan and a nasal atomizer Disease Control and Prevention. and friends and recorded more an incident. You never can tell." used to spray it in an overdose More than 8,000 other deaths than 10,000 overdose reversals, are assembling the atomizer Like some others in the class, she victim's nose. The state Health involved heroin, to which many according to the report, which and depressing the plunger with said she doesn't know any ad- Department pays the $50 to $60 addicts migrate after becoming endorsed community training as enough force to create a mist, dicts, but wouldn't necessarily be cost of the kits. addicted to legal drugs. part of broader drug-prevention with the goal of spraying half surprised to come across drug "We want as many people Communities around the strategies. a dose up each nostril. Narcan use where she works. to have it as possible," said Dan country responded by equipping But cost has been a concern, can also be injected. Trainees New York, California, Illinois, O'Connell, a director at the De- police and other first responders, especially with the price of nal- also learned they should leave New Mexico and Washington partment of Health, adding as well as addicts and their fami- oxone doubling over the past some space between themselves are among the states that have the state also is moving toward lies, with naloxone. Officials said year or so. In March, Amphastar and the patient after giving the passed laws to provide legal pro- stocking high school health of- the effort to expand the reach of Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Rancho dose because a drug user could tections for prescribers who work fices with the drug, in the same the drug was due to its effective- Cucamonga, California, which become combative while in with- with programs providing nalox- way they keep EpiPens on hand ness and lack of side-effects, and makes the nasal version, told The drawal, or physically ill. News in Brief

rollment and healthy liquidity volve light modernization of the to district voters. Portlandia and HBO Comedy Chehalis School and reserves,” the press release building. The remainder of the bonds Fest. Rice will be joined by co- District Receives stated. The plans were made possible are scheduled to be sold in De- medians Jerry Percio and Mike The district plans to build a after a $36 million bond was ap- cember. Wally Walters for the event that Strong Bond Rating new elementary school, replac- proved by voters in the Feb. 10 will raise proceeds for the Family By The Chronicle ing both Cascade Elementary special election. In all, the proj- Comedy for a Cause Support Center of South Sound. The Chehalis School District and R.E. Bennett Elementary. ect comes with a state match and The nonprofit has a goal of has received an A1 bond rating The new building will create a is estimated at approximately to Benefit Thurston working together to strengthen from Moody’s Investors Service, unified campus for kindergarten $56 million. families, and provides services showing a strong investment through eighth-grade students The Chehalis School District County Families including parent education, su- grade rating. and will be built on 43 acres do- also recently sold $26.5 million By The Chronicle pervised visitation and homeless A press release stated the rat- nated by the family of Gail Shaw, in bonds, generating project Are you ready to laugh while family services, among others. ing was needed so the district a longtime Chehalis community funds. The bonds were sold on supporting families within Tickets for the event are avail- can proceed to secure reasonable leader. May 12 through Piper Jaffray & Thurston County? able at brownpapertickets.com financing for the construction of The new building will house Co. This year’s Comedy for a and are $40 for an individual, a new school and for the reno- third, fourth and fifth grades, Favorable market conditions Cause will be held at the Lucky or $360 for a table of 10 people. vations of Olympic Elementary and the district also plans to ex- and a strong rating allowed the Eagle Casino at 6:30 p.m. on Sat- Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner School. pand Olympic Elementary with district to receive a low interest urday, June 13. begins at 6 p.m. and the comedy The rating was received “for the addition of a wing that would rate for borrowing at 3.71 per- The featured headliner for show will take place at 7 p.m. having consistently balanced fi- hold the kindergarten classes. cent, and attained the $1.11 per the event is Susan Rice, a come- A raffle will also be held dur- nancial performance, stable en- The expansion would also in- $1,000 tax rate that was projected dian seen on the television show ing the event. Main 8 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Sirens, Court Records, Records Lotteries, Commodities Sirens CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT legal street racing was reported Car Prowler Reported tralia at 10:25 p.m. Monday. Po- Centralia, was issued a sum- in the 2000 block of Kresky Av- lice have known suspect infor- mons to appear in court for Seven Chehalis Shoplifters • At 12:26 a.m. on Saturday, a enue. The incident allegedly in- mation and are investigating the fourth-degree assault, domestic Arrested Over Weekend caller in the area of Sixth Street volved a Green Volkswagen Jetta - case. violence. The report was filed • Leona L. Sweet, 41, of and a White Honda Civic. No and Washington Avenue report ed a person walking down the from the 200 block of Yew Street Rochester, was arrested on sus- arrests were made. at 2:48 p.m. Friday. picion of second-degree bur- street shining flashlights in cars. Not the IRS No arrests were made. glary and second-degree theft Possible Burglary on • A caller in the 200 block DUI at 11:59 a.m. Friday in the 1600 McFadden Avenue of West Oakview Avenue at 4 - block of Northwest Louisiana CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT p.m. Friday reported a telephone • William M. Eaton, 37, Cen Avenue. Sweet allegedly shop- • At 5:08 p.m. Friday, a resi- - tralia, was arrested and released - Throwing Rocks, Stealing Booze scam. A caller claimed to repre lifted $898.63 in clothing in a dent in the 700 block of South sent the Internal Revenue Ser- for allegedly driving under the - • Bryan M. Morford, 32, shopping cart. west McFadden Avenue report vice and demanded money. Po- influence at about 12:10 a.m. Ashford, was arrested at about • Jessica T. Allison, 46, of ed his garage door was damaged lice remind residents to call the Friday at the intersection of 9:46 p.m. Sunday in the 500 Chehalis, was arrested at 6:29 in a possible burglary attempt. IRS directly if there are doubts Rock and Pine streets. block of South Tower Avenue p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of as to a caller’s identity. • Dennis L. Duncan, 79, Northwest Louisiana Avenue on One Arrested, One on the for two separate alleged crimes. Centralia, was arrested and At 9:10 p.m., he allegedly threw suspicion of shoplifting items Loose After Traffic Stop Domestic Violence Arrests booked into the Lewis County valuing $3.18. a rock through the window of Jail for hit and run and alleg- • Chehalis police arrested - • Christopher A. Hall, 30, of a car in the 1400 block of South • Derek S. Keeling, 27, Cen edly driving under the influence Uriah W.C. Osborne, 18, of Lacey, was arrested at 1:08 p.m. Gold Street. According to police, tralia, was arrested for alleged at about 10 a.m. Sunday in the Centralia, on suspicion of ob- he admitted to the crime after fourth-degree domestic violence Saturday in the 1700 block of - 1300 block of Rose Street. Northwest Louisiana Avenue on structing a police officer, resist being arrested for shoplifting at abuse at about 11 p.m. Friday in - ing arrest, possession of drug - • Bruce V. Zillmer, 64, Cen suspicion of shoplifting items a business in the 500 block of the 1400 block of Harrison Av tralia, was arrested and booked valuing $499. paraphernalia and attempting South Tower Avenue less than enue. • Joshua A. Loney, 21, of to harm a police dog at 1:02 a.m. an hour later. • Tammra L. Cheever, 48, please see SIRENS, page Main 9 - Chehalis, was arrested at 2:42 Saturday near the intersection of On Monday, police ar - - p.m. Saturday in the 1600 block Ninth Street and Market Boule rested Morford again for alleg vard. According to the Chehalis edly shoplifting alcohol and ob- of Northwest Louisiana Avenue - make this the year you Pre-Plan on suspicion of shoplifting. Police Department, when offi structing a public servant in the • Calee F. Anderson, 34, of cers attempted to stop a vehicle 1000 block of Harrison Avenue - - Funeral Planning ahead of ime means: Chehalis, was arrested at 3:33 Osborne was in, the two occu in Centralia at 7:29 p.m. Mor • Your family knows your wishes pants ran. Officers did not find p.m. Saturday on suspicion of ford was booked into the Lewis • Your loved ones are relieved of inancial issues the second occupant of the car. County Jail. stealing $145.89 in batteries • Emoional, costly decisions are avoided from the 1100 block of South Egg-Thrower Eludes Police K-9 Helps Capture • You have peace of mind knowing you have Market Boulevard. given your family a loving git • Nakisha J. Richardson, • At 10:06 p.m. on Satur- Fleeing Suspect 19, of Winlock, and Britney N. day, a person in the 100 block Call Gary to schedule a Pre-Planning appointment or for Bailey, 19, of Chehalis, were ar- • Chehalis K-9 Reign and advice on how to start the conversaion about inal wishes of Northeast Greenwood Ter- his police handler assisted in lo- rested at 3:59 p.m. Saturday in race reported a person driving the 1600 block of Northwest cating Darren L. Fullerton, 48, around the area egging cars. of Centralia, after he allegedly Louisiana Avenue on suspicion No damage was reported. The CH539983cz.cg of shoplifting. fled the scene in the 500 block Our Lewis COunty egg thrower was reportedly in a of East Main Street in Centralia ArrAngement OffiCe pickup. No arrests were made. 1126 S. Gold St., Suite 208 Juvenile Arrested for Taking at 12:54 a.m. Tuesday. The K-9 Centralia, WA 98531 tracked Fullerton and located $340 From Purse Teen with Knife Arrested him a short distance away. Ful- for Appointments Call 360-807-4468 Available 24/7 • A 16-year-old Onalaska for Assault lerton was arrested and booked for a felony protection order vio- boy was arrested at 12:11 p.m. on • A 16-year-old Centralia girl Friday in the 300 block of South- lation. was arrested 4:26 p.m., Sunday west 16th Street on suspicion of In Remembrance in the 400 block North Mar- theft after allegedly taking $340 ket Boulevard on suspicion of Phones and Meds Stolen from a purse. fourth-degree assault, domestic • Officers receive a report of Charles E. Gift violence. The girl allegedly in- stolen cellphones and prescrip- Charles E. Gift, 79, of Illegal Street Racing Reported jured a man with a knife while tion medication in the 1400 Chehalis, Washington, • At 4:18 p.m. on Friday, il- trying to slash his car’s tires. block of Johnson Road in Cen- passed away April 28, 2015 at home of cancer. He is survived by his wife, Norma; children, Ted, Andi Death Notices www.NewellHoerlings.com Curt, Rick and Alan; and lots • KATHRYN F. ESTUP, 70, Chehalis, died of grandchildren and great- Wednesday, May 13, at home. No ser- Creating celebrations as special as the people they honor grandchildren. vices are planned. Arrangements are Chuck was preceded in under the direction of Fir Lawn Funeral death by sons, Bill and Larry. Chapel, Toledo. A celebration of life will be • BARBARA SANDERS, 83, Clatskanie, Or- May 23, 2015 at 12:00-Noon egon, died Wednesday, May 13, at Hos- pice Care Center, Longview. A service at Onalaska First Church of will be held at a later date. Arrange- God, 133 3rd Ave., Onalaska ments are under the direction of Sticklin WA 98570. Funeral Chapel, Centralia. To view the obituary, please go to • GENE EARL GROSHONG, 85, Centralia, chronline.com/obituaries. died Wednesday, May 6, at home. No services are scheduled at this time. Ar- rangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary, Centralia. 205 W. Pine St. Centralia, WA 98531 • ROBERT K. SNIDER, 86, Winlock, died In Remembrance Friday, May 15, at Providence Centralia Hospital. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Westminster Pres- ELLA COUNTRYMAN MONFORT byterian Church, Chehalis. A luncheon reception will follow at the church. Ar- rangements are under the direction of Since 1907 Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary has helped families celebrate life. Whether Brown Mortuary Service, Chehalis. burial, cremation, or simple gathering of friends & family, we are committed to making every celebration the perfect, heartfelt experience regardless of budget... • DONALD KENNETH CLEVENGER, 64, Win- lock, died Friday, May 15, at home. A T.360-736-3317 www.NewellHoerlings.com celebration of life will be at the chapel at Cattermole Funeral Home, Winlock, at CH538426rc.cg 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30. Arrangements are under the direction of Cattermole. 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plots until someone takes control violations of state laws regarding Hill said he hasn’t heard any up- Orcutt said the state is trying Cemetery of Greenwood. use and care of cemetery funds dates, but that the matter is in the to balance the immediate need Currently, no one is employed and authorized investments. The state’s hands. to fix the situation at Greenwood Continued from the front page or designated to perform mainte- charges stated that Duncan used “The system was a little flawed while not setting a precedent nance work at the cemetery and $6,000 of the cemetery’s endow- in how it was established. If you that could impact private prop- abandoned property. However, by there is no clear-cut provision for ment money to buy a lawnmower ask me, that cemetery is a poster erty rights, but he said there isn’t considering it abandoned, they operation of a private cemetery in October 2010, and that she child for how flawed it is,” Hill a definite timeline as to when it can warn members of the public after someone has been removed also moved a granite base from said. will all be resolved. looking to bury someone. from authority. one grave site to another earlier On Monday, DeBolt said Or- “We’ve got a really bad actor “Considering it abandoned means people can hopefully do In the meantime, local fami- that year. She has also been ar- cutt has taken the lead role in here, but do we want to throw things in the cemetery that they lies are maintaining their plots. rested in the past for violating a addressing the cemetery, but it’s everybody’s property rights out?” might not have been able to do,” “We are going to be talking to protection order that prevented proving difficult. he asked. “We want to make sure Anthony said. “They can visit the local funeral homes and law her from coming within 1,000 “It’s actually a very compli- if we do something along those their loved ones, place markers at enforcement down there to let feet of any grave owned by a man cated issue,” DeBolt said. “We lines (of taking control of the a grave or bury someone if they’ve them know since it’s considered named Troy Houghtaling. The haven’t figured it out yet.” cemetery) we’ve got really strong previously purchased a plot.” abandoned … in case families Funeral and Cemetery Board had Orcutt said he’s spoken with sideboards. That’s what makes Anthony recommends that need help,” Anthony said. also barred Duncan from operat- the state Funeral and Cemetery legislation so difficult, we want to anyone who already owns a plot Greenwood Memorial Park ing or owning the cemetery. Board and thinks there’s a path make sure it’s a last resort.” and would like to bury someone has had issues for several years The cemetery is still techni- to deal with the cemetery to avoid Greenwood is one of the old- get in contact with a funeral di- involving its former sextons Jen- cally owned by Baker, who has legislation. est official cemeteries in the city. rector who can help make the nifer L. Duncan and, before her, no role in its operation. “There’s a lot of moving parts Some of its graves date back to the arrangements. Funeral direc- John Baker. Duncan took over Last year, Centralia City Man- to this, a lot of different aspects. 1890s and it includes some of the tors should have access to the operations when Baker was sen- ager Rob Hill spoke with Rep. Ed We may not need to do anything city’s most prominent historical necessary resources for a burial. tenced to prison in 2010. Orcutt, R-Kalama, and Richard legislatively, but there is a group figures. Veterans from numerous However, because the cemetery Members of the state Funeral DeBolt, R-Chehalis, about find- that’s going to look at this issue conflicts, as far back as the Span- is considered abandoned, people and Cemetery Board charged ing a solution for the troubled on a more global scale than the ish American War, are buried will not be able to purchase new Duncan in February 2014 with cemetery. Since that conversation, Greenwood itself,” Orcutt said. there.

p.m. Saturday. Graffiti was also Trespassing positive for methamphetamine. used for storage. The total loss is reported near the intersection Withrow was booked for posses- $379. Sirens • Ryan Knutz, 24, Centralia, of Woodland and Alder streets sion of narcotics by a prisoner. was arrested for alleged criminal Continued from page Main 8 at about 7 a.m. Sunday. About Teen Stops Trains With Crash trespassing after a homeowner 15 minutes later, graffiti was re- DUI Arrest into the Lewis County Jail for in- ported in the 300 block of East found him in his yard in the 700 • A 16-year-old Centralia vestigation of driving under the Summa Street. block of South Pearl Street at • Deputies arrested Kelly M. driver was cited after he hit a influence. He was stopped near about 7:36 p.m. Sunday. Rice, 40, of Toledo, for suspicion guardrail and lost control of the the 500 block of South Tower Av- Burglary of driving under the influence. 2002 Saturn Station Wagon he enue at about 2:41 p.m. Sunday. Rice was arrested in the 1200 was driving before it stopped on • Someone kicked in the door LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BNSF railroad tracks. The wreck Joanna’s Secret block of state Route 505 in To- Slashed Tires of a home in the 900 block of B ledo at 9:49 p.m. Saturday. occurred at Rogers Road near Street and ransacked the house, • While a corrections officer Shorey Road in Chehalis on May • Someone slashed the tires according to a report at 4:20 p.m. at the Lewis County Jail was do- Furniture Stolen 13 just before 4 p.m. The teen was of a rented truck parked in the Saturday. ing a strip search of a Winlock cited for a learning permit viola- • Two chairs and a loveseat 800 block of Woodland Avenue, woman at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, the tion, not having insurance and were stolen from JJ Berry Furni- according to a report at 9:10 a.m. officer allegedly found a glass speeding too fast for conditions. ture in the 2100 block of Jackson Saturday. Damaged Vehicle pipe that fell from the woman’s The boy was not injured. Dam- Highway in Chehalis between age to the car is unknown. The • A vehicle was damaged in bra. Deputies responded to the 6:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. crash stopped train service and Graffiti the 800 block of South Street, ac- jail and the woman, Joanna M. Saturday. The furniture was sto- the tracks had to be inspected, • Gang-style graffiti was re- cording to a report at 12:37 p.m. Withrow, 29, told them she didn’t len from a semi truck trailer and costing about $10,000. ported on a building in the 900 Sunday. know the pipe was there. The a bread truck that were being block of Kresky Avenue at 1:30 contents of the pipe field tested In Remembrance training and become a firefighter. “It’s about knowing this is a Chief “I had book knowledge. It good thing for the community,” wasn’t very hard to transition,” she said. “My family supports me LINDA A. ALLEN Continued from the front page she said. “I always liked learning 100 percent.” Linda Allen of Winlock, Kay (Jerry) Pratt of Toledo, new things.” However, Turner said the Washington, passed away Washington; brother, Neal Turner, 41, started volunteer- Turner was promoted to train- whole district isn’t on her shoul- May 12, 2015 at Riverside (Sally) Allen of Onalaska, ing with the district during the ing officer, and the rank of cap- ders alone. She gave other volun- Nursing Home. While she was Washington; two nephews, Milo devastating floods of 2007. tain, in 2012. She has also been the teers credit for working with her at Riverside, she made many “We saw a big upswing in the and Dalton Allen of Onalaska, district’s safety officer for three to help run the district. friends among the residents and Washington. number of volunteers coming in years. “It’s all just about teamwork,” staff. She was born in Chehalis, after the flood,” she said. A graveside service will be “She’s been active in the com- she said. Washington on July 1, 1954. May 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at During that time, many peo- munity and active in the fire de- Turner said she hopes to main- She grew up in Winlock and the Salkum Cemetery. ple’s lives were affected by the partment and has set up a lot of tain the district’s high standards spent most of her life there, she The family would like actions of volunteers in local fire programs up there,” Peterson said. by keeping recruitment numbers graduated from Mt. St. Helens districts. “She really raised the bar out there.” up and maintaining service levels to thank Dr. McElhaney for High School in 1973. She was taking care of Linda and the “It spoke to a lot of people,” she Fire District 13 commission and district equipment. a member of both garden clubs. staff at Riverside Nursing and said. Chairman Dave Finn said Turn- She said she also plans to con- Linda also enjoyed going to the Rehab Center for all of the care After the floodwaters subsided, er’s “enthusiasm” made her a good tinue the district’s public educa- library, spending time with her that they gave her. It is much Turner continued volunteering in choice for chief. tion program. family, vacationing at the beach the administration of the district, “She’s been very interested and Each October, the district and camping. Linda was an avid appreciated. working to straighten out district involved in the department,” he works with the Boistfort School stamp collector. Arrangements are under records damaged during the flood. said. District to put on Fire Prevention Linda was preceded in death the care of Cattermole Funeral Turner later helped set up fire- Fire District 13 has no paid po- Week educational programs. by her parents, Cliff & Betty Home. fighter training events and sat in sitions. Even as chief, Turner vol- The district also plans to work Allen of Winlock; niece, Katie. To view the obituary, please go to on the training. unteers all of her time spent at the with the school to have a summer She is survived by her sister, chronline.com/obituaries. She said former Fire District district. Balancing volunteering time child-safety event on May 28. 13 Chief Gregg Peterson, now and training with work, family “This department has been chief of Fire District 5 in Napavine, and other aspects of life can some- providing public education … for encouraged her to participate in times be challenging, she said. 20 years at least,” she said. In Remembrance ERNEST (ERNIE) SORENSEN rial manufacturing and testing group began running passenger Train enabled the FRA to stretch out rides over the former Milwaukee and timber industry. In his rebuilds to every 15 years. Road track in Lewis County. The younger years he worked Continued from the front page “Automatically you have to tear organization later changed its in lumber mills. He drove (the boiler) apart, take the tubes name to the Chehalis-Centralia log truck for Ben Thomas in Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & out and fix anything that needs Railroad & Museum, to reflects Woodland and was truck boss Museum. “So until we get the fixing,” Beehler said. its railroad preservation mission. and truck driver for Roy Filla. approval, we can’t estimate when Even after the railroad gets While the railroad waits for a He later went into business we’ll be back in operation again.” the approval, they’ll still need up decision on its repair plans from for himself as owner/operator The FRA requires locomotive to 60 days to repair and reassem- the FRA, they have other work of his own log truck. After boilers be rebuilt every 15 years ble the locomotive. The Baldwin they can do on the locomotive, retiring from his own business, or every 1,472 days of operation. “Mikado” type steam locomotive but they’re growing impatient he worked for his nephew Jerry Before they rewrote the rules in was built in 1916 and used in log- and summer is coming. Sorensen and brother Harold 2000, steam engine boilers had ging operations. It sat in a park in “I understand how the FRA is Sorensen. Ernie always had to to be rebuilt every five years, but Chehalis for 30 years before being busy, but we’re frustrated. We’d be busy and worked part time those regulations were based on repaired and restored by the Che- like to be able to run so people until he was 82 years old in Harold’s shop. steel and welding technology halis-Centralia Railroad Asso- can have the experience,” Beehler Ernest “Ernie” Sorensen, of from the 1920s. Modern mate- ciation in the late ‘80s. In 1989 the said. A sunny day was always Toledo, passed away peacefully Ernie’s favorite kind of day. on May 7, 2015 at Logan He loved working in the yard financially unable to pay.” trict courts handling immense Street Manor in Centralia, and gardening with his wife, Tickets That answer wasn’t good caseloads that include domestic Washington. He was born in Freda. He also spent time out enough for Justices Sheryl Gor- violence protection orders, as- Wagner, South Dakota, May in his shop organizing his work Continued from the front page don McCloud, Steven Gonzalez, saults, drunken driving cases and 24, 1929. He moved to the bench and tools. He was always Mary Yu and Charles Johnson. other criminal charges. The cur- Toledo area in 1939. willing to lend a hand to help park violations, will increase. It’s McCloud wrote in her dissent that the first boost since 2007, and rent system is basically obsolete, Ernie is survived by his any of his family to get a task courts around the country are McCloud said. wife, Freda of 66 years, accomplished. the money will go partly to the starved for money, and the Justice new computer system and partly “A new computer system that daughters, Kathy (Glenn) Ernie loved music and had Department’s recent investigation can properly track district court Brack of Toledo, Tanya (Tom) his own set of words to many to provide legal services for poor of the legal system in Ferguson, people. cases statewide, and that can pro- Prigmore of Chehalis and Sonja songs much to the amusement Missouri, following the police vide access to a party’s record in (Kim) Bickel of Chehalis; of his family. He would show Chief Justice Barbara Madsen shooting of 18-year-old Michael said in a news release Monday other cases including other prior brother, Harold Sorensen; six the grandchildren different Brown last summer showed the convictions, protection orders, or grandchildren and 16 great- ways of whistling and enjoyed that raising the cost of the tickets trouble with using fines and fees prohibitions, is not a luxury — it grandchildren. showing them how to whistle was a tough decision, because the to pay for basic court operations: is a necessity for public safety,” His parents, ive brotherstoo. He loved his family and operations of the court system It creates an incentive to fine should not depend on fines and McCloud noted. and one sister preceded him in spending time with them was people, rather than to seek justice, death. what he enjoyed the most. fees, which disproportionately and “unfairness results,” she said. That said, she concluded, “The hurt low-income people. majority’s position is consistent Ernie was the youngest child A celebration of Ernie’s life Most of the money collected of Danish immigrants, Nels will be held on Friday, May Nevertheless, she added: “A from infractions comes not from with past practice and the na- majority of the court believes tional standard. But that system is and Anne Sorensen. He was as 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. the initial tickets but from pen- Pauls Lutheran Church, 379 the modest increase is reason- broken.” comfortable speaking Danish alties added when a payment is State Route 505, Winlock, able, and is less than the state’s Justices Susan Owens, Charles as he was English and delighted missed, McCloud wrote. That fur- Washington. fiscal growth factor would allow. Wiggins, Mary Fairhurst and in throwing out a Danish phrase ther hurts those least able to pay Memorial contributions may We will continue to work with and has a disproportionate impact Debra Stephens joined Madsen to his family to make them in approving the increase, which wonder what he was talking be made to an organization of the Legislature and local courts on minorities, she said. your choice. to take active steps to reduce the The dissenters said the need was proposed by the state Office about. potential harmful consequences for the new computer system is of Public Defense and the Judicial Ernie spent his entire To view the obituary, please go to for low-income persons who are unquestionably critical, with dis- Information System Committee. working career in the lumber chronline.com/obituaries. Main 10 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Nation/World Nation in Brief World in Brief Investigators Uncertain UK Police Arrest 7 in Anything Hit Train Major Jewel Heist Case Before Derailment LONDON (AP) — More PHILADELPHIA (AP) — than 200 British police swooped Federal authorities said they are down on suspected jewel thieves uncertain if anything struck the today, making arrests in the no- windshield of an Amtrak train torious Hatton Garden heist that before it derailed in Philadelphia took place in London over the last week, but they have not ruled Easter weekend. out the possibility. Triumphant police, whose Investigators, however, said early work on the case had been they are certain a gunshot did criticized because of the failure not strike the train before the to respond to an alarm, said they May 12 derailment, which killed believe some of the stolen loot eight people and injured more has been recovered. than 200 others. Scotland Yard said seven FBI agents performed foren- British men, ranging in age from sic work on a grapefruit-sized 48 to 76, are being questioned in fracture on the left side of the Jerry Larson / The Associated Press a London police station after the Amtrak locomotive’s windshield, People load motorcycles onto a trailer in front of the Twin Peaks restaurant Monday in Waco, Texas. About 170 members of morning raids. The men were ar- and the National Transportation rival motorcycle gangs were charged with engaging in organized crime Monday, a day after a shootout at the restaurant rested in north London and in Safety Board said they found killed nine people and wounded 18. Kent, southeast of the city. no evidence of any damage that could have been caused by a fire- Cannes Steps Into arm. The developments came Trouble With High- Monday as trains began running 170 Facing Charges in Heels Dress Code to New York again for the first time in nearly a week. CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival is coming under scrutiny for its Coast Guard: Girl, strict dress code after women not Motorcycle Gang Brawl wearing high heels were turned 10, Drowns in Pool away from a premiere. Aboard Cruise Ship Many are criticizing the fes- RIVAL GANGS: Nine Killed, tival after Screen International By The Associated Press 18 Wounded in Clash at reported that several middle- A 10-year-old girl drowned “They were not here to drink and eat barbecue. aged women were refused entry in a swimming pool aboard a Texas Restaurant Sunday to Sunday’s premiere of Todd Norwegian Cruise Line ship off They came here with violence in mind.” By Nomaan Merchan and David Warren Haynes’ ’50s lesbian romance the Carolinas and the ship im- “Carol” for wearing flats. Today, The Associated Press mediately sailed to a nearby port W. Patrick Swanton actress Emily Blunt called the in Florida, the U.S. Coast Guard WACO, Texas — About 170 Waco police sergeant report “very disappointing, obvi- said Monday. members of rival motorcycle ously.” Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate gangs were charged with engag- Peterson also performed in- to the restaurant, which opened “Everyone should wear flats, Littlejohn told The Associated ing in organized crime Monday, to be honest, at the best of times” Press that the girl drowned Sun- quests on the nine dead bikers in August. a day after a shootout at a Texas but declined to identify them Company spokesman Rick said Blunt, who was there to day afternoon aboard the Nor- restaurant that killed nine peo- premiere the Mexican drug war wegian Gem while it was in At- pending notification of family. Van Warner said in a statement ple and wounded 18. Peterson says all nine were from that the management team chose thriller “Sicario.” “You kind lantic waters some 75 miles east The crowd of suspects was so of think that there’s these new of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Texas. to ignore warnings and advice large that authorities opened a Police acknowledged firing from the company, and did waves of equality.” Littlejohn said ship’s officials convention center to hold them Director Denis Villeneuve reported the death to the Coast on armed bikers, but it was un- not establish the “high security all before they were arrested, po- joked that he and his male stars, Guard and that the vessel then clear how many of the dead were standards” that the company re- lice said. Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin, sailed to Port Canaveral, Florida, shot by gang members and how quires. Sunday’s melee at the Twin would wear heels to the evening arriving about noon Monday. He many were shot by officers. The Texas Alcoholic Bever- Peaks restaurant in Waco drew premiere of “Sicario” in protest. didn’t identify the child or give Swanton said the Waco Con- age Commission on Monday is- a broad police response that further details of circumstances vention Center was used to hold sued a seven-day suspension of included placing officers atop surrounding the death. the suspects temporarily as po- the restaurant’s liquor license, Iraqi Troops Repel buildings and highway overpass- lice rushed to secure many parts but owners had the option of re- es to watch for other bikers rush- of the city amid reports of rival opening to serve meals. Islamic State Attack Feds Propose Multi- ing to the scene to retaliate. bikers going elsewhere to con- Police and the restaurant on Anbar Town Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick tinue the fight. Those at the con- operators were aware of Sun- Pronged Plan to Counter Swanton said that authorities vention center were later taken to day’s meeting in advance, and BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi Decline in Bees had received threats from biker jail. 18 Waco officers in addition to forces and allied Sunni tribes- groups against law enforcement state troopers were outside the men repelled an Islamic State at- WASHINGTON (AP) — The “throughout the night” after IT’S TOO EARLY to determine restaurant when the fight began, tack overnight on a town west of federal government hopes to re- the shooting and that authori- how many motorcycle gang Swanton said. Baghdad, a tribal leader said to- verse America’s declining hon- ties stood ready to confront any members will face murder McLennan County Sheriff day, as the government renewed eybee and monarch butterfly more violence. He told The Dal- charges, Swanton said. Parnell McNamara, whose of- its commitment to arm anti-mil- populations by making more las Morning News a retaliatory Five gangs had gathered at itant Sunni tribes following the federal land bee-friendly, spend- fice is involved in the investiga- threat remained high on Mon- the restaurant as part of a meet- loss of the key city of Ramadi. ing more money on research and tion, said the nine dead were day. IS militants routed Iraqi considering the use of less pesti- ing to settle differences over turf members of the Bandidos and McLennan County Justice troops and seized Ramadi, the cides. and recruitment. Prior meetings Cossacks. However, Swanton has of the Peace W.H. Peterson Anbar provincial capital, over Scientists say bees — crucial had been held at the restaurant, repeatedly declined to identify set bond at $1 million for each the weekend in their most sig- to pollinate many crops — have and managers there had dis- which gangs were involved in a suspect. He defended the high nificant advance since a U.S.-led been hurt by a combination of missed police concerns over the fight that began with punches amount, citing the violence that gatherings, he said. then grew to include chains, coalition began airstrikes against declining nutrition, mites, dis- the extremists last summer. ease and pesticides. The federal quickly unfolded in a shopping “They were not here to drink knives and then guns. market busy with a lunchtime and eat barbecue,” Swanton said. “I am not about to give them The Cabinet said today that plan is an “all hands on deck” the Sunni tribesmen in Anbar strategy that calls on everyone crowd. “They came here with violence in the respect of mentioning their “We have nine people dead, mind.” names,” Swanton said. province would be armed in co- from federal bureaucrats to citi- ordination with the local govern- zens to do what they can to save because these people wanted to Twin Peaks — a national Many men detained in the come down and what? Drink? chain that features waitresses in hours after the shooting were ment. The move is apparently bees, which provide more than aimed at winning the Sunnis in $15 billion in value to the U.S. Party?” Peterson said. “I thought revealing uniforms — on Mon- seen wearing leather vests that it was appropriate.” day revoked the franchise rights read Bandidos or Cossacks. embattled Anbar ahead of deci- economy, according to White sive offensive to retake Ramadi. House science adviser John Islamic State militants Holdren. launched an attack shortly be- “Pollinators are struggling,” fore midnight Monday to try and Holdren said in a blog post, cit- Fall of Ramadi Raises Doubts capture the town of Khaldiya, ing a new federal survey that which lies between Fallujah and found beekeepers lost more Ramadi, Sheikh Rafie al-Fah- than 40 percent of their colonies About U.S. Strategy in Iraq dawi said. last year, although they later re- The extremists first captured covered by dividing surviving By Robert Burns bring victory. They counseled Officials have said contain- a small village outside Khaldiya, hives. He also said the number of The Associated Press Writer patience and said periodic set- ment might become an option he said, adding that no troops or monarch butterflies that spend backs are to be expected in con- but is not under active discus- tribal fighters were killed in the the winter in Mexico’s forests WASHINGTON — The Is- fronting the Islamic State. sion now. clashes. is down by 90 percent or more lamic State group’s capture of But anything close to a vic- Gen. Martin Dempsey, chair- over the past two decades, so the Ramadi, a key provincial capital tory appeared far off. In gain- man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. government is working with in western Iraq, calls into ques- ing control of Ramadi over the issued a written statement Mon- Flood, Mudslide Mexico to expand monarch hab- tion the Obama administration’s weekend, Islamic State fighters day that suggested Ramadi will Sweep Away Homes in itat in the southern part of that strategy in Iraq. killed as many as 500 Iraqi ci- trigger no change in the U.S. ap- country. Is there a Plan B? vilians and soldiers and caused proach. Colombia, Killing 58 The current U.S. approach 8,000 people to flee their homes. “Setbacks are regrettable SALGAR, Colombia (AP) — is a blend of retraining and re- On Monday the militants did a but not uncommon in warfare,” An avalanche of mud and debris Justices Make It Easier building the Iraqi army, prod- door-to-door search looking for Dempsey said. “Much effort will roared through an alpine town to Sue Over 401(k) ding Baghdad to reconcile with policemen and pro-government now be required to reclaim the in western Colombia before the nation’s Sunnis, and bomb- tribesmen. city.” dawn Monday, killing at least 58 Retirement Plans ing Islamic State targets from the One alternative for the Obama It seems highly unlikely that people in a flash flood and mud- WASHINGTON (AP) — The air without committing Ameri- administration would be a con- President Barack Obama would slide triggered by heavy rains. Supreme Court ruled unani- can ground combat troops. tainment strategy — trying to take the more dramatic route of Residents were stirred from mously Monday in favor of par- But the rout in Ramadi re- fence in the conflict rather than sending ground combat forces bed in the dead of the night by ticipants in employee retirement vealed a weak Iraqi army, slow push the Islamic State group out into Iraq to rescue the situa- a loud rumble and neighbors’ plans who object to companies’ reconciliation and a bombing of Iraq. That might include a tion in Ramadi or elsewhere. A shouts of “The river! The river!” investment decisions that eat campaign that, while effective, is combination of airstrikes and U.S. White House spokesman, Eric as modestly built homes and into retirement savings. not decisive. special operations raids to limit Shultz, said Monday the U.S. will bridges plunged into the Libor- The justices revived claims by On Monday, administration the group’s reach. In fact, a Delta continue its support through air- diana ravine. Survivors barely current and former employees of officials acknowledged the fall Force raid in Syria on Friday killed strikes, advisers and trainers; he had enough time to gather their energy company Edison Inter- of Ramadi, the capital of Anbar an IS leader known as Abu Sayyaf pointed to an intensified series of loved ones. national. The employees argued province, as a “setback.” They who U.S. officials said oversaw the coalition air assaults in the Ra- “It was rocks and tree trunks that the company chose mutual still maintained, however, the group’s oil and gas operations, a madi area, which included eight everywhere,” Diego Agudelo funds with excessive fees. campaign would ultimately major source of funding. strikes overnight Sunday. told The Associated Press. • Main 11 LOCAL The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Mock Crash, Airlift Provides Training for Emergency Services PREPARATION: Eleven Alternate Helicopter Landing Sites in Place as Responders Prepare for Possible Disaster By Natalie Johnson [email protected] When people are critically injured in a car accident or other emergency, airlifts to trauma centers such as Harborview Medical Center in Seattle can be the difference between life and death. However, local first respond- ers rarely have the opportunity Evelyn Daily, left, and Chuck Verdon, of to train using a real helicopter. Centralia Amateur Radio Emergency “It doesn’t occur as often as Services, prepare Monday evening for we’d like,” said Chief Mike Kytta, an emergency airlift training exercise of the Riverside Fire Authority. Monday night at the Port of Centralia. “It’s a pretty big undertaking.” They sat inside a Centralia Police De- On Monday night, personnel partment bus outitted with the group’s from the Riverside Fire Author- Natalie Johnson / [email protected] radio equipment. Members of the radio ity, the Centralia Police Depart- An Airlift Northwest helicopter lands at the Port of Centralia Monday night as part of an emergency airlift training exer- team joined personnel from the Riv- ment, Centralia Amateur Radio cise. The Riverside Fire Authority, the Centralia Police Department, Centralia Amateur Radio Emergency Services and Lewis erside Fire Authority, Centralia Police Emergency Services and Lewis County Dispatch participated in the exercise. Department and Lewis County Central County Central Dispatch par- Dispatch in coordinating the landing of ticipated in a training exercise an Airlift Northwest Helicopter. involving a mock car crash and a real landing and take-off of an Airlift Northwest helicopter ‘‘This is something EMTs practiced treating the at the Centralia Industrial Park. victims at the scene of the crash, More than 40 Lewis County we’ve been working then transported them to the first responders and amateur toward about designated helicopter landing radio operators participated in site at Centralia Industrial Park. the event, along with one Airlift five years.’’ Kytta said the event provided Northwest nurse and a helicopter a good opportunity to train with pilot. agencies that would work togeth- Bob Willey er in a real emergency. Normally, Airlift Northwest emergency coordinator and other medical helicopters Excluding himself, Kytta said can land at Providence Centralia all of the Riverside Fire Author- Hospital. However, in the event ity personnel at the training were of a devastating earthquake or Until last night, they had nev- volunteer firefighters and EMTs. other natural disaster, that might er tested one. After the helicopter landed, not be an option, said Bob Willey, with coordination from the “We’ve had them in place for Airlift Northwest nurse Heidi Johnson, right, gives irst-responders a tour of the emergency coordinator for Cen- years, but we’ve never had the ARES team, first responders tralia Amateur Radio Emergency helicopter Monday night after she and her pilot landed at the Port of Centralia. had a chance to talk with Airlift opportunity to have a helicopter The helicopter crew participated in an emergency airlift training exercise along Services. Northwest nurse Heidi Johnson, come in,” he said. “It’s perfect with four local emergency-response groups. “If we had a large earthquake training for us.” tour the helicopter itself, and — a 9.0 — your city becomes … The Centralia Amateur Ra- practice using equipment on the multiple small islands,” he said. dio Emergency Services team is a ternet and other communication The two-vehicle collision left helicopter, such as its compact Collapsed bridges and free- volunteer program supported by methods might also fail. four injured victims — played by stretcher. The Airlift Northwest way overpasses could make get- the Centralia Police Department. “In a disaster, we become the volunteers. crew coached emergency person- ting a patient from an accident “This is one of the most active communication for a city,” Wil- “Two of them are new recruits nel and radio operators on their site to the helipad at the hospital volunteer groups we have in the ley said. to our organization,” Kytta said. performance during the training difficult, if not impossible, he police department,” said retiring As members of the radio “They just finished up some of and gave them pointers for the said. Centralia Police Chief Bob Berg. team set up the helicopter land- their basic firefighting academy.” future. With that in mind, ARES has “Exercises like this are just criti- ing zone, firefighters and EMTs The other two volunteer vic- “This is something we’ve been helped set up 11 alternate land- cal to build up their skill set.” responded to a mock crash scene tims were Centralia High School working toward about five years,” ing sites in Lewis County. In such a disaster, phones, In- in the Lincoln Creek area. students. Willey said.

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