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Toledo-Winlock on New Ground Adair Garibay Leading United Into Soccer Playoffs / Sports 1 Top Graduates Honored at Rob Fuller Luncheon / Main 4 $1 Early Week Edition Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Reaching 110,000 Readers in Print and Online — www.chronline.com Landslides the Focus Fatal Fight of Timber Salkum Residents Mourn Meeting After a Deadly Shooting REVIEW: State Forest Practices Board Met Monday, Days After Lands Commissioner Sets New Rules for Logging Slopes By Kyle Spurr [email protected] OLYMPIA — Timber practices across the state, including in the Willapa Hills of West Lewis County, were held under scrutiny Monday as state officials met here to discuss the history and current rules surrounding landslide haz- ards in the state following the Oso mudslide that killed 41 people two months ago. The state Forest Practices Board, an independent state agency, held a day-long meeting Mon- day focused on landslide science and regulatory protections, including a 2013 study that detailed landslides on the Willapa Hills leading up to and during the 2007 flood. Aaron Everett, chairman of the forest practices board, said the meeting was meant to “review

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Candidates Stephanie Schendel / [email protected] Top: Candles, an open beer and a photo of Travis Shive comprised a makeshift memorial to the Salkum man during an informal gathering of friends and family Sunday night. Above: Friends of Travis Shive mourn his death during a candlelight vigil Sunday night in Salkum on the 200 block of Stowell Road. A neighbor Line Up for shot and killed Shive during a ight Saturday night. First Day of FATAL ENCOUNTER: 28-Year-Old Travis Filing Week Shive Was Killed by ‘‘He had sent our a Neighbor After an CAMPAIGNS BEGIN: No mother flowers for Altercation That Began Mother’s Day and he Surprises on First Day With a Dog Being Shot By Kyle Spurr was very excited for By Stephanie Schendel [email protected] [email protected] them to arrive. That The first day of filing week bouquet of flowers brought few surprises Monday. SALKUM — Gunfire First-day filings included can- erupted in this quiet East is all we have left didates who had all previously an- Lewis County town Saturday nounced their intentions to seek night after a neighborhood of Travis.’’ office. As of Monday evening, 27 dispute — which reportedly started when a dog was shot candidates had filed in 21 offices. Amanda Shive-Stanton The most — ended with the death of a sister of Travis Shive heated race thus 28-year-old man. Election far appears to Investigators are still de- be that off the termining whether or not the Lewis County man who 2014 fatally shot black labrador retriever, Tuff, assessor. Travis Shive in its leg. Dianne Do- When Shive learned that rey, Lewis Coun- shortly after 8 p.m. Satur- his dog, which survived, had ty assessor for been shot, the Salkum man the past 16 years, day acted in self-defense. went to a neighbor’s house on will face two the 200 block of Stowell Road, challengers. The shooter’s name has about a block away from the Candy Hallom, an administra- Salkum Super Market, where Travis Shive not been re- tive assistant for the Lewis County he thought the shooter lived. Commission and the administra- shot and killed leased. Saturday Accord- Shive began shouting and tor of the Lewis County Board of pounding on the front door. Equalization, and Martha Hunt, a ing to wit- ness accounts and law en- Shive, however, was ap- Realtor at Coldwell Banker Kline & Pete Caster / [email protected] forcement, the incident began parently at the wrong house. Associates, will run against Dorey. Lewis County Sherif's Oice deputies talk with personnel from the Lewis County when someone — it is still The man who lived at the Prosecutor’s Oice at the scene of the shooting on the 200 block of Stowell Road unclear who — shot Shive’s please see FILING, page Main 9 please see FATAL, page Main 9 in Salkum Saturday night.

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Editor’s Best Bet Calendar Trekker to Talk About Journey in Nepal persons, (360) 736-2073 Steve Caskey will be speaking people he encountered. WHAT’S HAPPENING? Al-Anon, Fellowship in Unity, 6 p.m., Unity at Morton’s Roxy Theater at 7 p.m. Caskey’s talk, “Trekking with the Center, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, (360) 736-8104 Wednesday about his three-week jour- Snow Leopard,” speaks of his initial If you have an event you would like or (360) 736-6439 ney through the Dolpo region of Nepal. interest in this journey, which was included in the Community Calendar, His trek took him close to the Tibet- sparked by reading “The Snow Leop- please email your information to an border, across the Himalayan crest to ard,” by Peter Matthiessen. The book [email protected]. Include a Wednesday, May 14 the Tibetan plateau. The trek involved describes Matthiessen’s spiritual jour- daytime telephone number where the physical and mental challenges as- ney through the Himalayas. Now, 21 you can be reached. Students to Talk About There is no charge for these listings. sociated with hiking across nine passes years after reading the book, Caskey For questions about calendar items, Students of Color over 15,000 feet elevation and two over will share his own journey. call Doug Blosser at The Chronicle, 18,000 feet. Donations will be accepted for the (360) 807-8238. Conference In addition to the breathtaking Centralia College East Scholarship Centralia College students who scenery, Caskey will share his insights Awards and the Fire Mountain Arts attended the 24th annual Students of into the Tibetan culture through the Council. Today Color Conference will be sharing their Bingo, Chehalis Moose Lodge, doors open experiences at the conference during Public Agencies incorporates survivor accounts to create a at 4:30 p.m., game starts at 6:30 p.m., food avail- the Lyceum presentation at Centralia Riverside Fire Authority Governance Board, 5 p.m., contemporary impassioned story of the lives able, (360) 736-9030 College Wednesday. Fords Prairie station, 1818 Harrison Ave., Centralia, of the people persecuted under Nazi rule. In Health and Hope Medical Outreach, free The 1 p.m. Lyceum program is free (360) 736-3975 this production, Frank emerges from history medical clinic, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Northwest Pedi- and may also be taken at Humanities as a living, animated young girl who con- atrics, 1911 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, for those 286, one credit. Classes are held in fronts her rapidly changing life and the in- whose income is less than 200 percent of the Libraires poverty level, (360) 623-1485 WAH 103 or, if more space is needed, creasing horror of her time with astonishing Corbet Theatre. Mountain View (Randle) library closed, staff training honesty, wit and determination. For more information, call Jody Preschool Story Time, for children 3-6 years, 10:15 Show times are 7 p.m. Tickets can be pur- Public Agencies Peterson, (360) 736-9391, ext. 209 or a.m., Tenino chased at the door for $7 for adults and $5 Toddler Story Time, for children age 2, 11 a.m., Centralia City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 118 W. email her at [email protected]. Centralia for students. All proceeds go to support the Maple St., Centralia, (360) 330-7670 LEGO Club, for children, 3 p.m., Tenino Centralia High School Drama Department. Napavine City Council, 6 p.m., Napavine City Hall, 407 Birch St., (360) 262-3547, ext. 213 Centralia College Talk to Open mic, 6:30 p.m., Matrix Coffeehouse, Chehalis, Lewis County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Organizations (360) 740-0492 Lewis County Courthouse, workshop on re- Focus on Developmental “Let’s Grow a Garden,” 10-11:30 a.m., 4162 Jackson Friendly Neighbors Garden Club, 11 a.m., call for zone request, (360) 740-1284 Highway, free, (360) 262-0525 Disabilities meeting location, (360) 278-3377 Lewis County Fire District 2 (Toledo) Board “Quilters,” 7 p.m., Wickstrom Theatre, Centralia Col- Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 10:15 a.m., Assembly of of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Toledo Main Station, Meja Handlen, the chemical de- lege, $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens. (360) 864-2366 pendency and developmental disabili- God church, 702 SE First St., Winlock (360) 736-9391, ext. 525 Lewis County Public Facilities District Board, ties programs coordinator at Lewis Napavine American Legion Post 71, 7 p.m., CC Grow, farmers market, noon-3 p.m., Centralia meeting canceled County Public Health and Social Ser- Napavine City Hall, (360) 295-3559 College, across from Health & Wellness Center, (360) Lewis County Beekeepers Association, 7 p.m., 736-9391, ext. 650 vices, will be discussing developmen- Washington Hall, Room 103, Centralia College, (360) tal disabilities during a presentation Rummage sale, noon-5 p.m., Matrix Coffeehouse, Libraries 740-1212 Chehalis, $10 per space for vendors, (360) 740-0492 Preschool Story Time, for children 3-6 years, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Centralia Cowlitz Prairie Grange, potluck dinner 6:30 p.m., 11 a.m., Centralia College. meeting 7:30 p.m., (360) 864-2023 Pizza and Paperbacks, for teens, 3:30 p.m., Handlen’s talk will be in the Wal- Good Sam Tri-Mountain Wanderers, 10 a.m., Judy’s Public Agencies Tenino ton Science Center, room 121. Country Kitchen, 3210 Galvin Road, Centralia, (360) Twin Transit board, 8:15 a.m., Twin Transit office, 212 Teen Writing Group, for teens, 5 p.m., Handlen will be discussing forms 785-4139 E. Locust St., Centralia, (360) 330-2072 Centralia of developmental disabilities, legal Hungry for Change, for adults and teens, and ethical factors when working in Support Groups Libraries how bodies use sugar for energy, by Kate the DD arena, common philosophies Moore, 6 p.m., Winlock Domestic violence support group, 5:30-7 p.m., 125 Family Story Time, for children age 3-third grade, of service to individuals with DD, and NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, sponsored by Human Re- what local services and agencies are 11:45 a.m., Randle sponse Network, (360) 748-6601 Junior PageTurners, for children grades 1-3, “The Organizations available for persons with develop- Loss of a Child Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Provi- World According to Humphrey,” by Betty G. Birney, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2200, 7 p.m., mental disabilities. dence Professional Center, (360) 748-4347 3:30 p.m., Winlock American Legion Hall, 111½ W. Main, Centralia, She will explain in common lan- Widows and Widowers Lunch, 11 a.m., The Res- PageTurners Book Discussion, for adults, 5:30 p.m., (360) 736-6852 guage what developmental disabilities taurant, 1757 N. National Ave., Chehalis, presented by “Room,” by Emma Donoghue, Centralia Senior Song Birds, 9:50 a.m., Twin Cities Se- are and how we currently serve per- Sticklin Funeral Chapel and Brown Mortuary Service, (360) 736-1388 nior Center, 2545 National Ave., Chehalis, (360) sons with them. A strong focus will Organizations 740-4199 be on how to make connections to the Rainy Daze Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., Cooks Hill agencies at different stages in a per- American Legion Post 508, potluck and meeting, 6 Community Church, Centralia, (360) 262-3877 Thursday, May 15 p.m., Onalaska First Church of God son’s life. Centralia Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., Unity Onalaska American Legion Post 508, 6 p.m. potluck, Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, (360) 748- For more information, call Joan 7 p.m. meeting, Onalaska First Church of God, (360) 1753, [email protected] Meister, (360) 736-9391, ext. 385, or Centralia High School to Present 978-5368 email her at [email protected]. ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ Chehalis-Centralia Cribbage Club, 6:30 p.m., Che- halis Moose Lodge, 1400 Grand Ave., Centralia, (360) Support Groups Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 From the original stage play by 485-2852 Survivors of sexual assault/abuse, 5:30-7 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Goodrich and Hackett and newly adapted by Chehalis p.m., 125 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, spon- Wendy Kessleman, Centralia High School Support Groups sored by Human Response Network, (360) Young Professionals Lewis County Network- is presenting “The Diary of Anne Frank“ 748-6601 ing Social, 5-8 p.m., Riverside Golf Club Roof Thursday through Saturday at the high “Up From Grief,” for those grieving the loss of a loved NAMI Lewis County Connections Support Top Bar, Chehalis, (206) 293-6126 one, 1-2:30 p.m., Assured Home Hospice, 2120 N. Park Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, Games Night, 5:30-9 p.m., Matrix Coffee- school auditorium. St., Centralia, (360) 330-2640 (360) 880-8070 or [email protected] house, Chehalis, free, (360) 740-0492 This adaptation, directed by special guest Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Immanuel NAMI Support Group, 2-3:15 p.m., Centralia Winlock Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Win- director Danielle Rivers, utilizes newly dis- Lutheran Church,1209 N. Scheuber Road, Centralia, Timberland Library, for families of mentally ill lock Events Plaza on Kerron Street, (360) 785-4817 covered writings from Frank’s diary and (360) 736-9268 The Weather Almanac

5-Day Forecast for the Lewis County Area River Stages National Map Gauge Flood 24 hr. Forecast map for May 13, 2014 Today Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Height Stage Change Chehalis at Mellen St. 110s 52.60 65.0 -0.17 100s Skookumchuck at Pearl St. 90s L 75.62 85.0 -0.18 80s Cowlitz at Packwood 70s H 3.87 10.5 -0.08 60s Cowlitz at Randle 50s Mostly Sunny Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Showers Likely 8.62 18.0 -0.10 40s 30s 81º 48º 85º 44º 85º 51º 73º 48º 63º 46º Cowlitz at Mayield Dam 20s 14.67 ---- 0.00 10s This map shows high temperatures, 0s type of precipitation expected and Almanac Regional Weather Sun and Moon location of frontal systems at noon. L H Cold Front Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure Data reported from Centralia Sunrise today ...... 5:38 a.m. Temperature Bellingham Brewster Sunset tonight ...... 8:37 p.m. Yesterday’s High ...... 78 Moonrise ...... 7:40 p.m. National Cities Yesterday’s Low ...... 42 70/50 79/50 Moonset...... 5:07 a.m. Normal High ...... 68 Port Angeles Today Wed. Normal Low...... 46 69/49 City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx Record High ...... 87 in 1939 Seattle Anchorage 64/42 pc 62/39 s Record Low...... 30 in 1985 77/53 Boise 73/46 s 80/49 s Precipitation Olympia Ellensburg Full Last New First Boston 56/46 mc 63/56 mc Yesterday ...... 0.00" 82/48 78/45 5/14 5/21 5/28 6/5 Dallas 65/51 mc 68/48 pc Month to date ...... 2.19" Tacoma Honolulu 85/72 ra 85/72 s Normal month to date ...1.05" Centralia 78/51 Pollen Forecast Las Vegas 83/66 s 88/70 s Year to date...... 23.77" 81/48 Yakima Nashville 86/63 t 75/48 t Normal year to date ....21.46" Chehalis Allergen Today Wednesday Phoenix 91/65 s 93/67 s 78/49 Longview 80/48 Trees Low Low St. Louis 66/53 sh 58/46 sh Salt Lake City 63/46 s 69/51 s AreaWe Want Conditions Your Photos 82/49 Grass None None Vancouver Shown is today's Weeds Very High Very High San Francisco 91/59 s 93/58 s Yesterday weather. Temperatures Mold None None Washington, DC 90/60 t 75/66 t Portland 83/53 The Dallesare today's highs and CitySend in your weather-related Hi/Lo Prcp. photo- graphs to The Chronicle for our Voices 84/57 83/51 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 93/70 s 91/71 s New Delhi 95/75 pc 98/76 s City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx City Hi/Lo Wx Hi/Lo Wx Beijing 86/57 pc 76/48 pc Paris 59/44 t 63/43 pc Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; pc/partly Bremerton 78/51 s 80/50 s Spokane 73/48 s 76/50 s London 62/45 sh 65/45 s Rio de Janeiro 79/63 s 80/66 pc cloudy; r/rain; rs/rain & snow; s/sunny; Ocean Shores 71/53 s 68/53 s Tri Cities 78/48 s 84/54 s Mexico City 82/57 t 73/53 t Rome 67/52 sh 71/51 s sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms Olympia 82/48 s 83/46 s Wenatchee 81/53 s 82/57 s Moscow 71/49 t 70/50 s Sydney 72/52 s 73/52 s

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A Profile in Pot Business Centralia Marijuana Lottery Winner Looks Forward ‘TRIAL BY FIRE’: Stay-at- Home Mother Casey Reyes Wants to Open a Shop in Centralia, but Her Plans Depend on Centralia Council’s Decision, Among Other Factors By Dameon Pesanti [email protected]

Stay-at-home mother Casey Reyes never planned on opening a small business, especially a marijuana store, but she was one of the handful of people selected to do it in Lewis County. “It’s trial by fire,” Reyes said. “This isn’t something I’ve ever done. I have no background in it whatsoever. But it seemed like a good opportunity.” Of the 1,174 statewide appli- cants to enter the lottery for one of the 334 retail licenses, Reyes Pete Caster / [email protected] was one of four businesses ap- Casey Reyes poses for a portrait inside the building where she hopes to start a marijuana dispensary on the 1600 block of South Gold Street in Centralia. proved in Centralia for a license. But she can’t open up shop just yet. She and the other three ap- The Liquor Control Board, she’ll hang onto her license for plicants will have to meet several meanwhile, has continued issu- the foreseeable future, and un- additional requirements. The lot- “I don’t feel like I should force the city council ing licenses and preparing for like the potential marijuana tery is based off of a point system. the legal sale of pot, which is processor — David Kois — she Whoever meets the requirements if they don’t feel they want to vote for it at this likely to begin this summer. doesn’t plan on suing the city. closest will receive the lowest Some businesses around the “It’s not something I have in score and thus be awarded one of point. But I do understand it’s coming.” state aren’t waiting to get started. my plans,” she said. “I don’t feel the two licences to open a store The Kitsap Sun reported that like I should force the city coun- this summer, potentially. Casey Reyes David Comeau of Bremerton cil if they don't feel they want to To earn a license the Liquor plans to open marijuana business in Centralia drew the second-lowest score vote for it at this point. But I do Control Board requires the loca- in the lottery and recently sold understand it’s coming.” tion have video surveillance, an his business, Better Buds, for alarm system and proof that the tions in town that fit zoning re- to contend with. $150,000. He’ll also receive 10 shop’s marijuana can be tracked quirements for retail marijuana. In April, the city of Centralia percent of the monthly net prof- from seed to sale, in addition to One applicant applied for the voted to extend the marijuana its, or $10,000 a per month if the other requirements. So far, the space next door. moratorium until October. revenue is lower than that, for Liquor Control Board has not yet But even if Reyes winds up The council, like other gov- as long as the store is open. He started investigating Centralia with her license to sell, she says ernment bodies, is at a standstill hasn’t received a license yet. City Reporter lottery winners. it’s going to be a long process be- after the state Attorney General’s “I spoke with a couple people Reyes signed a lease on a rent- fore she opens up shop. Office issued an opinion stating at the city office who told me al property on the 1600 block of Her location still needs some that municipalities and counties it’s like Prohibition,” Reyes said. South Gold Street in Centralia, but work, she’ll need to find a dis- have the right to ban marijuana “Everybody that jumped in at she scouted locations and started tributor, and she has to install a businesses in their jurisdictions, the beginning stood to make so Dameon Pesanti talking to potential landlords long security system. Even after that despite the legality of recreation- much of an amount of money.” [email protected] before. There are very few loca- is all completed, she has the city al marijuana. Reyes said if she is chosen,

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MIKE E. WINFIELD SAMMY OBEID & Stephanie Schendel / [email protected] People take photos and enjoy the Mima Mounds near Littlerock Saturday afternoon for Prairie Appreciation Day. Wednesday, May 14 • 7 p.m. Corbet Theatre in Washington Hall (Centralia College campus) FREE for students • $5.00 for non-students Prairie Appreciation Day Brings Crowds CH519824ca.jd For more information, 360.736.9391, ext. 224 By The Chronicle partment of Natural Resources’ only about 3 percent of it exists, [email protected] • www.centralia.edu LITTLEROCK — Hundreds Mima Mounds Natural area, Snyder said. Centralia College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in of people visited the Mima which are two of the largest re- Prairie Appreciation Day admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to the Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Afairs, Centralia College, Mounds near Littlerock Saturday maining remnants of the endan- is sponsored by the Friends of 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531, or call 360.736.9391, ext. 671, or 360.807.6227/TTY. to enjoy the nice weather and the gered prairie ecosystem in the Puget Sound Prairies. beautiful scenery for the 19th area. annual Prairie Appreciation Day. While people can visit the While there are dozens of Mima Mounds year round, the prairies in Thurston County, the best months to visit the area are Tire recycling Mima Mounds provides visi- April and May, said Cliff Snyder, tors an easy, 2-mile-long walk a volunteer site steward. through what is considered to be Later in the season, visitors one of the most pristine prairies are more likely to see butterflies, in the South Sound area. he added. 2014 Prairie Appreciation Day There used to be about took place at Thurston County’s 200,000 acres of prairie land in Glacial Heritage and the De- the South Sound area but now May 16, 17 • 9am-3pm: 2600 West reynolds ave, centralia News in Brief College to Discuss students from community col- • Passenger & Light truck tires leges throughout Washington • On Or OFF the riM accePteD FOr FREE Students of Color state the opportunity to learn • resiDentiaL custOMers OnLY Conference at Lyceum about resources, networking and learning opportunities. NO BUSINESS CUSTOMERS, on Wednesday Several students from Cen- tralia attended, and they will NO SEMI-TRUCKS OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT TIRES ACCEPTED By The Chronicle share their experience at the Ly- OPEN TO ALL LEWIS COUNTY RESIDENTS Centralia College students ceum event, Wednesday at 1 p.m. who attended the recent Students in Washington Hall Room 103. lewis counTy solid wasTe uTiliTy: of Color Conference in Yakima The event will be moved to Cor- will share what they learned with bet Theatre if necessary for space. (360) 740-1452 or 1-800-749-5980 the public during the college’s The event is free and open to H jd.cz 0 3 6 1 2 CH5 next Lyceum event Wednesday the public. For more information Sponsored by the Centralia Police Department, Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, afternoon. on the Lyceum series, visit www. Lewis County Code Enforcement & the Washington State Department of Ecology The conference was held in- centralua.edu/news/lyceum- April in Yakima and provided schedule.html. Main 4 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 LOCAL Crash in Toledo Kills Onalaska Man POLICE: Alcohol and Speed Saturday morning near Toledo it appears he lost control going medics responded to a 911 call side of the road, said Wiltbank. as 42-year-old Bruce Larson. into a curve. The car went into a that reported a woman scream- The woman was transported and Believed to Be Factors Alcohol and speed are be- ditch and traveled back onto the ing and what had sounded like later airlifted to a trauma center lieved to be factors in the crash, road before it went off the oppo- a car accident, said Toledo Fire for non-specific injuries. By Stephanie Schendel said Chief Deputy Stacy Brown, site side of the road and crashed Department Chief Grant Wilt- Medics pronounced Larson [email protected] spokeswoman for the Lewis into a tree, Brown said. He was bank. County Sheriff’s Office. wearing a seat belt. Medics responded to the dead at the scene. His autopsy is The Lewis County coroner The Onalaska man was driv- The crash occurred about scene and found a 39-year-old scheduled for Tuesday. has identified the driver who ing a 1991 Toyota Corolla on the 5 miles northeast of Toledo at Morton woman, who was a pas- It is unclear if the woman was died in a one-car collision early 700 block of Tucker Road when about 3:20 a.m. Deputies and senger in the car, sitting on the wearing a seat belt, Brown said. Chamber Honors Top 25 Seniors at Twin Cities High Schools ROB FULLER SCHOLARSHIP: Four Awarded $750 Top 25 Students in Centralia and Chehalis Scholarship in Honor of Late Businessman, Centralia High School: W.F. West High School: Alex Cowin Anna Detray Philanthropist Anna Scheibmeir Anthony Painter By Christopher Brewer Ashley Phelps Austin Yao Christopher Martin Becca Monge [email protected] Ciara Pedersen Camren Richards Fifty of the Twin Cities’ Collin Westenhaver Colten Gray brightest high school seniors Cory Richardson Dakota White were honored Monday at Great Edith Almanza Fuerte Hayden Brame Wolf Lodge at the Rob Fuller Elizabeth Essert Joshua Belaval Scholarship Luncheon. Heidi Elwanger Keesha Matz The Centralia-Chehalis Israel Contreras-Maldonado Kyle Chaney Chamber of Commerce awarded Kassidy Spittle Larissa Lindsay Lillian Albright Lauren Wade Christopher Brewer / [email protected] its annual Rob Fuller Scholar- Students from W.F. West High School take turns introducing themselves at the ship to four local students: Kyle Mckailey Fast Lindsey Giffey Michaela Hall Lyndsay Lawrence 2014 Rob Fuller Scholarship Luncheon at Great Wolf Lodge at Grand Mound on Chaney and Rachel Tennant Monday. of W.F. West High School, and Nicholaus Martin Molly Russell brothers Christopher and Nich- Rachel Mecham Nathan Sherfey olaus Martin of Centralia High Rilee Kostick Nathan Wilks School. Each scholarship netted Shayna Woods Nicole Bach the recipient $750 toward their Taylor Canfield Noelle Bedford ‘Our community needs college expenses. Taylor Winsett Rachel Tennant Summer The Rob Fuller Scholarship Tyler Beairsto Raegan Nelson new ideas, new blood is named after Fuller, the presi- Tyler Stedham Tabitha Moyer dent and owner of local grocery Westley Hunter Victoria Weeks and new people to Special! Zane Wakefield Zoe Sayler store chain Fullers. Fuller was contribute.’’ at Thorbeckes a member of the Chamber of Fitlife Centers! Commerce Board who quietly donated and supported several Richard DeBolt, up in and the people who helped sort of adversity during their col- state representative youth activities, including the them succeed in life. He encour- lege years, and even went so far Single Paid in full Centralia skate park. He was also aged them to return from college as to say he hoped they encoun- a member of the Chehalis City and bring fresh perspective to tered failure so they learn to be- 3 Month Council. He died of cancer in Lewis County. come stronger from that experi- is completely up to them, as no 2011. “Think about your family and ence as life goes on. one will be forcing them to go to Membership State Rep. Richard DeBolt, think about your community,” He also encouraged the stu- class or pushing them to get their R-Chehalis, spoke during the DeBolt said. “Our community dents to live in each moment, homework done. luncheon and encouraged the needs new ideas, new blood and press hard and put initiative into “Enjoy where you go. Soak it 99 students in attendance to not new people to contribute.” their next educational adventure up,” DeBolt said. “Keep your in- only work hard in college, but to DeBolt told those present he — a time in which he reminded ternal pride, and I know you’ll $99 + tax remember the cities they grew hoped they encountered some them their educational success do well.” Expires 5/31/2014 *Must be 18+years Tenino School District Announces Three Finalists for Superintendent *Must have valid local address By Christopher Brewer bond measures failed to receive a to Longview, where he worked as at the University of Portland in [email protected] 60 percent supermajority while an assistant middle school prin- 2005. Scholl has worked in sev- each still being accepted by more cipal from 1999 to 2001. He has eral school districts, teaching in The Tenino School District than 50 percent of people who since worked there as an assis- the Oregon communities of Siu- will introduce three finalists to voted. tant high school principal before slaw, Scappoose, West Linn and replace outgoing superintendent Just days before the April moving up to high school prin- St. Helens. He served as prin- Russ Pickett. 22 special election for Tenino’s cipal then executive director of cipal of Vernonia High School School board president Tri- Centralia 360 school district, Pickett accepted leadership and learning. from 2003 to 2006, then moved sha Claridge said board mem- a job as superintendent of the 736-1683 • Curtiss Scholl is the princi- on to the West Linn/Wilsonville bers and an interview panel took Monroe, Oregon, School District. Chehalis 360 pal at Sprague High School in Sa- School District to serve as assis- time Saturday to interview six Pickett will begin there July 1. 748-3744 candidates for the position. The Claridge said the Tenino lem/Keizer, Oregon. He received tant principal from 2006 to 2009 CH520689bw.db committee chose three finalists School Board is currently on his administrative credential before moving to Salem. and will introduce them in a se- track to make a decision on the ries of open forums beginning new superintendent May 27, but this evening. that date could change. Chron The finalists are as follows: Visit line.com Joseph Belmonte, assistant su- About The Candidates perintendent, elementary edu- • Joseph Belmonte serves & check out these advertisers cation at the North Thurston as assistant superintendent, el- School District; Christopher ementary education, at the Fritsch, assistant superintendent North Thurston School District of the Longview School District; in Lacey. He received his prin- and Curtiss Scholl, principal at cipal certification from Central Sprague High School in the Sa- Washington University in 1995. lem/Keizer, Oregon, School Dis- Since then, he has worked as a trict. elementary school teacher in Forums are scheduled for North Thurston from 1985 to 6 p.m. today, Wednesday and 1995, then moved up to become Thursday at Tenino Middle a principal from 1995 to 2005 be- School’s library for the com- fore being promoted to his cur- munity to meet each candidate. rent position. Belmonte will be introduced to- • Christopher Fritsch is the night, Fritsch on Wednesday and assistant superintendent of the Brand Names Scholl will meet the community Longview School District, the Big Savings TYLER RENTAL Thursday. district in which he has worked Members of Tenino’s school since 1999. He received his su- board have kept exceptionally perintendent credential from busy this year, having run two Washington State University in campaigns for a $38 million 2013. He began working in the bond to overhaul a number of fa- North Beach School District Sharon Care cilities in the district. Those two from 1998 to 1999 before moving Center Centralia City Council to Review Panhandling Ordinance Tonight By The Chronicle highways or Interstate 5. An ordinance that would sig- Under the second draft of the nificantly restrict panhandling ordinance, a first-time offender Van Cleve within Centralia city limits will would be charged with a civil in- be considered during a second fraction and a fine of up to $250. reading by the Centralia City After three or more violations, a panhandler could be charged Council on Tuesday. with a gross misdemeanor and The newest version of the or- fined up to $5,000 and sentenced dinance includes some additions to up to a year in jail. CH519955bw.cg and a change to the penalty, but The council will also hold a is largely the same as the one public hearing to extend the rec- passed by the council on April reational marijuana moratorium 22. extension. If finalized, the mora- The ordinance would pro- torium will last until October Interested in advertising on Lewis County’s most hibit panhandling at 23 of Cen- 2014. tralia’s busiest intersections and The Centralia City Council traficked website? Call (360) 807-8219 for details. at the on and off ramps of a state meets at 7 p.m. tonight. • Main 5 LOCAL The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Owner of Birdwell Auto Sales Pleads Guilty The Chronicle is published Tuesday and Thursday evenings and PROSECUTOR: Keith Saturday mornings by Lafromboise Communications, Inc. Birdwell Faces a Year in MISSED OR LATE PAPER? 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Pearl St., Centralia counts of unlawful issuance of a Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. bank check on Monday in Lewis Pete Caster / [email protected] County Superior Court, Deputy SUBSCRIPTION RATES Keith Birdwell, left, talks with his wife, Lorinne, during a brief recess in a Lewis County Superior Court hearing where Keith Prosecutor Eric Eisenberg said Birdwell changed his plea to guilty on several counts of theft on Monday morning at the Lewis County Law and Justice Newsstand weekday rate ...... $1 two counts will be dropped at Newsstand weekend rate ...... $1 Center in Chehalis. the July sentencing hearing if Home delivery Birdwell is able to pay an undis- One month ...... $12.90 closed amount of restitution to aggravators, the judge who sen- theft or just bad business. did not pay back flooring loans Three months ...... $35.15 Sterling Bank. tences Birdwell can issue a sen- Keith and his wife, Lorinne, from the bank used to purchase Six months ...... $65.15 If he pays it, the prosecutor tence outside the standard range were charged in January 2012 used cars. One year ...... $122 will recommend the judge sen- and up to the maximum penalty with several felony counts after Lorinne was originally By mail to Washington and Oregon/Other States tence Birdwell to 12 months in of five years in prison. a police investigation revealed charged with the same crimes One month ...... $17.05 / $19.60 prison. If he does not, the charg- Eisenberg said Monday while their business had allegedly as her husband, but a judge later Three months ...... $50.50 / $58.80 es will not be dropped and Eisen- the total restitution amount ripped off Sterling Bank by writ- dismissed the five counts of un- Six months ...... $99.15 / $115.40 would need to be determined ing bad checks and not paying One year ...... $194 / $227.45 berg said he will recommend a lawful issuance of a bank check Online subscriptions to chronline.com sentence of 18 months in prison. after the sentencing, he believes back flooring loans taken out by as there was no evidence that she One day ...... $2 On Monday, Birdwell also Birdwell wrote about $160,000 in the used car dealership to pur- was involved in the specific act of One month ...... $8 pleaded guilty to the aggravating bad checks to the bank. chase vehicles. writing the checks. One year ...... $84 factors tacked onto the counts The deputy prosecutor said When asked by Brosey on Eisenberg told the judge Print subscribers always have full access to chronline.com. that allege the crime was one of a the bank sustained a total loss of Monday to explain what he Monday he has also been in ne- Subscriptions are non-refundable but the printed sub- high-degree of sophistication and about $1 million, but added it is did, Birdwell admitted he wrote gotiations with Lorinne’s attor- scriptions can be started and stopped for vacations or was a major economic offense. not clear how much of the loss checks he did not have money for ney to reach an agreement before when extended breaks in service are requested. Balances may be held on account or can be donated to Newspapers Since he pleaded guilty to the is attributed to the widespread on at least three occasions and her trial set for later this year. in Education. BACK ISSUES Chronicle Reporter Named New Journalist of the Year Limited copies of back issues of The Chronicle are available at $1 per copy. Back issues greater than two weeks By The Chronicle Year in the Edward Murrow Col- to receive the award. It will be accurate reporting and passes old are $2 per issue. Chronicle reporter Stephanie lege of Communications in 2011 presented to her Saturday at the the benefits of that access on to THE NEWSROOM and earned the Graduate of the annual SPJ gala in Seattle. Schendel has been named New the public. Those are qualities For news tips, corrections or story ideas, please contact Journalist of the Year by the West- Year honor in 2012. "I am very excited and hon- shared by her coworkers as well." the appropriate person listed below. ern Washington chapter of the Last year, she won both first- ored to be recognized with an Schendel is among six current REGIONAL EXECUTIVE EDITOR Society of Professional Journalists. and second-place honors in the award like that," Schendel said. and former Chronicle journalists Michael Wagar ...... 807-8234 Schendel, 24, has reported spot news category at the annual Chronicle Editor Eric who will be honored at Saturday's [email protected] on crime, court Society of Professional Journal- Schwartz nominated her for the gala. Sports reporter Brandon Editor ists Gala in Seattle. Eric Schwartz ...... 807-8224 proceedings honor. He said she reflects the Hansen, Visuals Editor Pete Cast- She'll share the New Journal- work ethic and journalistic in- [email protected] and emergency er and news reporter Kyle Spurr ist of the Year honor with fellow tegrity prevalent throughout the Sports Editor responses since have each been notified of win- WSU graduate Rikki King, who rest of the newsroom. Aaron VanTuyl ...... 807-8229 her arrival at reports for the The Daily Herald "We're thrilled for Stepha- ning entries, though the specific [email protected] The Chronicle in Everett, and Taylor Soper of nie and thankful to have her on results will not be released until Visuals Editor in May 2012. GeekWire. our staff," Schwartz said. "She's the ceremony. Former Chronicle Pete Caster ...... 807-8232 She gradu- "All of them are not only mak- one of the many reasons why reporters Amy Nile and Lisa [email protected] ated from ing an impact in their respective The Chronicle remains the best Broadt have also won awards. Police, Fire, Courts, Environment, Stephanie Schendel Washington In 2013, The Chronicle won East Lewis County Communities organizations, but they are creat- source for local crime and court Stephanie Schendel ...... 807-8208 New Journalist of State University ing stories that have an impact news. She reports without an a total of 19 awards from the the Year with degrees in [email protected] on their audiences," SPJ Presi- agenda and truly understands Western Washington SPJ chapter, Centralia/Chehalis Government, Health, communica- dent Breanne Coats wrote while that what she does is important including the General Excellence West and Central Lewis County Communities tions and Spanish. Schendel was announcing the winners. for our readers. She gains the Award acknowledging the news- Kyle Spurr ...... 807-8239 named Undergraduate of the Schendel said she was excited trust of her sources through fair, paper as the best in its category. [email protected] Business, Education, Tourism, Religion, South Lewis County Communities Chris Brewer ...... 807-8235 News in Brief SirenS [email protected] Sports, News and Photography Brandon Hansen ...... 807-8227 whose family qualifies as low- Port of Chehalis Plans [email protected] income status can apply for the Death Notices, What’s Happening, Special Meeting, Public scholarship. Requirements are a chronline.com Opinion, Letters to the Editor, Voices Hearing for Today desire and commitment to study, Doug Blosser ...... 807-8238 support of a parent or guardian, [email protected] By The Chronicle proximity to an LCMTA teacher, [email protected] The Port of Chehalis has access to an instrument and a [email protected] called a special meeting and need for financial assistance. Church News public hearing for 4 p.m. today The LCMTA is affiliated May 9 - May 15 [email protected] ...... 807-8217 at the Port of Chehalis office, 321 with the Washington State Mu- he Lego Movie $4 • PG Senior Media Developer Maurin Road. sic Teachers Association and the 12:00 pm (Sat. & Sun.) Brittany Voie ...... 807-8225 The public hearing entails a Music Teachers National As- 6:00 pm (Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., hurs.) [email protected] presentation on a proposed land sociation. The group hosts two 12:30 pm (Wednesday Early Bird Matinee) THE CHRONICLE sale, a description of the site pro- honor recitals, the Piano Play- Muppets Most Wanted $4 • PG PUBLISHER posed for sale and a public com- A-Thon and the Ribbon Festival, 3:00 pm (Sat., Sun.) Christine Fossett ...... 807-8200 ment session. in addition to a piano adjudica- [email protected] The proposed land sale is tion. Non-Stop $4 • R 21+ Sales Director 9:00 pm (Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., hurs.) Brian Watson ...... 807-8219 related to the purchase agree- Applications are due by June CH520393ca.db 30. Call Barbara at (360) 736- $3 Dollar Tuesdays: All movies, minor [email protected] ment recently entered between CH520544sl.cg the Port of Chehalis and the Eu- 2180 for more information. with parent at or before 6:00pm Circulation Manager gene, Oregon-based Willamette For more info about the Lew- $12.25 Beer, Burger, Movie: Wednesday Anita Freeborn ...... 807-8243 Minor with parent before 7 pm only [email protected] Valley Co. Under terms of the is County Music Teachers Asso- $4.00 All Ages • Under 11 - $1 112 N. Tower Ave. • Centralia Specialty Publications Manager, Family, LIFE ciation, visit www.lcmta.org. (360) 736-1634 agreement, the company has a Chantel Wilson ...... 807-8213 six-month due diligence period [email protected] to determine whether or not the Design Director site would be feasible for opera- God’’s Love Answers All Your Needs Kelli Erb ...... 807-8211 tions. [email protected] Today’s meeting at the Port A free lecture open to the public of Chehalis also entails findings LAFROMBOISE COMMUNICATIONS, INC and determination of the advis- Ricardo Saldivar is the son of a Mexican PRESIDENT, COO ability of making the sale, ac- national and a US citizen. He was raised along the border in Christine Fossett ...... 807-8200 cording to an official agenda. south Texas. His childhood included a rich blend of cultures. [email protected] Business Manager For more information on the Growing up with the best of both dynamic heritages, it opened meeting, call (360) 748-9365. Mary Jackson ...... 807-8207 his thought to the possibility of expressing ideas in different ways. [email protected] In 2004, Ricardo’s desire to help others through Director of Production and IT Lewis County Music Christian Science treatment led him to full-time work as Jon Bennett ...... 807-8222 [email protected] Teachers Association a Christian Science practitioner. This public practice has Printing and Distribution ...... 807-8716 Offering Student Grant become his life’s work, and he says that words can’t express the heartfelt joy he feels in helping others in this wonderful way. FAX NUMBERS By The Chronicle Ricardo will speak at First Church of Christ, Advertising Fax ...... 736-1568 The Lewis County Music Classified/Circulation Fax ...... 807-8258 Scientist, 89 NE Park Street in Chehalis (across from the Ricardo Saldivar Obituaries ...... 807-8258 Teachers Association is once th again offering the Dorothy Park- Chehalis Library) on Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 pm. All are Newsroom Fax ...... 736-4796 er Memorial Grant to students warmly invited to attend and childcare will be provided. 125th VOLUME, 128th ISSUE wanting to study music in the THE CHRONICLE (USPS - 142260) upcoming school year. 2:00pm, Sunday, May 18, 2014 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chronicle, Any student in first grade First Church of Christ, Scientist |89 NE Park Street, Chehalis 321 N. Pearl St., Centralia, WA 98531. through a senior in high school The Chronicle is published three times a week at 321 N. Pearl St., Cen- CH521348.cz.jd tralia, WA, 98531-0580. Periodicals postage paid at: Centralia, WA. Main 6 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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 Chehalis Approach to Education is Laudable There are several ways to of the positions that require to high school is responsible for much of the react when presented with trou- Our Views bachelor’s degrees in Wash- • Make sure that all of the renewed push, having paid the bling statistics. the Mint City, and more impor- ington are filled by those who district’s students who are $42,000 needed to bring in the For one, they can be ignored tantly the steps needed to drive graduated within the state. eligible enroll in the state’s Col- well-respected BERC Group as business is allowed to con- improvement. Now, the district has a set lege Bound program in seventh to analyze the district from el- tinue as usual. A second option Titled collectively as the Stu- of goals that would help its stu- grade ementary through high school. would be to manipulate the data dent Achievement Initiative, the dents become ready to fill such These changes and more will The consulting firm will re- in a way that brings forth a more movement entails a 10-year plan positions. help to improve not only the main for another two-and-a-half Among the lofty expectations district, but the community that years, monitoring the district’s favorable result. to increase the number of stu- The third and most effective the district has set for itself are comprises it. More college-ready progress and helping to guide it course of action is to accept the dents ready to attend four-year the following: students mean better options for along the way. results and attack the problems institutions of higher education • An increased graduation local businesses and an overall Parents of children in Che- they present in a calculated and right after high school. rate, from the current 87 percent change of the area’s culture. halis would be wise to attend a efficient manner. A central focus of the district, to 90 percent The district has seen its chal- community forum focused on The final option has been the led by Superintendent Ed Roth- • Increase college eligibility lenges and is attacking them the drive for improvement. The choice of the Chehalis School lin, focuses on filling the state’s rates from 36 to 60 percent in head-on, an approach that will Chehalis School District Com- District, which on Wednesday high-paying jobs with graduates the next few years lead to permanent improvement munity Forum will be held 6 will present the initial findings from Washington, specifically • Ensure that half of the dis- in wide-ranging facets of life in p.m. Wednesday at the W.F. and results of a consulting firm’s the Chehalis School District. trict’s eighth-graders pass an Chehalis and beyond. West High School library in investigations into education in Data show that only 25 percent algebra exam before moving on The Chehalis Foundation Chehalis.

COMMENTARY: Highlighting Lewis County County Needs Family Entertainment Center For my daughter’s 13th gested an organic farm would birthday, she wanted a party fit better. Maybe so, but I at the place where we’ve cel- believe we have such a family- ebrated many times with her focused community it would brother, cousins and friends — be nice to capitalize on that Bullwinkle’s Family Fun Center with more activities for young in Wilsonville, Ore. and old — perhaps even places We packed seven teenage where older and younger gen- girls into two cars and drove erations could connect. south for a pizza party and evening of go-karts, laser tag, bumper boats and miniature Centralia Officer golf. We invited siblings, cous- It floors me that Centralia ins, grandchildren, aunts and must rehire a police officer who uncles so the 24 of us nearly was fired for overzealously us- took over the ing a Taser on people for longer place. periods than required — and I squealed even Tasing people arrested for while zipping nonviolent offenses. If Phillip around the Reynolds poses a hazard to the racetrack with public, he shouldn’t be wearing Letters to the Editor my 3-year-old a uniform that gives him au- step-grand- thority over citizens. the money or power to compete throttle your service to keep you daughter, who FCC Plan Would End By Julie McDonald At the very least, he should with existing services, and they quiet. kept shouting, be kept behind a desk, pushing Neutrality of Internet would simply die out, discarded “Faster! Faster! Aric Catron papers. If he’s given authority Citizens of Washington, Rep. Jai- like a Starbucks cup on the side Chehalis Faster!” Well, this grandma to patrol the streets and injures of the information superhigh- kept the gas pedal to the floor- me Herrera Beutler and Sen. Ma- anyone, the person would have ria Cantwell and Patty Murray: way. board and never touched the every right to file a lawsuit, In short: It is a world where Pornography: Bad for brake until the end, so faster Federal Communication and the likely target of such a Comcast, Verizon, Time-War- wasn’t an option. Commission Chairman Tom the Minds of Kids, Adults suit would be the city of Cen- Wheeler, a former cable indus- ner, CenturyLink and other ISPs After the fun, we said our To the editor: tralia. Were that to happen, the try lobbyist, recently announced get to decide what you, the pay- goodbyes and piled into cars Pornography: What is it? It is city should turn around and plans that would put the neu- ing customer, can do on the In- for the long drive home, kept the imagery that stimulates the sue the union and the arbitra- trality of the Internet to bed and ternet. awake by the stories shared by sexual part of the brain. There’s tor who insisted Reynolds be lay the groundwork for a future What if those rules were ap- one of my daughter’s friends. no denying or hiding it; every- rehired. where the Internet is run like plied to phone service? A sub- Afterward, I kept thinking television, with your only reli- scriber of Verizon decides to one at some point in time has how nice it would be if Lewis Where is common sense in seen porn. union protection? Are danger- able access being to sites that call AT&T to see about switch- County had a Bullwinkle’s ing services. Verizon recognizes The main reason for this let- ous officers protected simply be- have the money to pay for the Family Fun Center, especially the number and purposefully ter is that children can have easy cause they belong to the union? best connection. since we live in a family-friend- degrades the call so they can’t access to it. This can happen if It appears so. Wheeler’s plan to go along ly county located halfway be- with Verizon’s version of the In- understand the customer service parents leave magazines lying tween the Bullwinkle’s in Tuk- ternet, where ISPs can charge ex- representative. AT&T is having around or leave the porn account wila and the one in Wilsonville. Bucoda Museum tra fees to websites to insure the a dispute with your parents over up. All it takes is a few seconds With the Great Wolf Lodge fastest and most reliable speeds, hidden fees. To try to force the and a kid could be scarred for I’m eager to see the establish- awhile. at Grand Mound, the North- ment of a museum to archive is a threat to freedom of speech issue, it degrades your parents’ west Sports Hub at Centralia This can be prevented, by the historic treasures of a com- and information. phone service until they can’t and the soon-to-be Discover! It’s a future where Comcast call you or even 911. picking up after yourself, not Children’s Museum at Chehalis, munity that once flourished buying or watching porn, and in southern Thurston County. could open its own version of It is for these reasons, and it seems like a perfect fit to put Netflix, charge whatever it wants, more, that the FCC classified probably teaching them sex at in a Bullwinkle’s south of Che- Don Montgomery, who like his slightly younger age when the brother Norm has been active put on only shows it wants, and telephone companies as “com- halis at Napavine or exits 68, 63 mon carriers” — preventing hormones first start kicking. in the Tenino Depot Museum, prevent Netflix from being a or 60. companies from practicing dis- Sex texting is also bad, not is spearheading efforts to open viable option to its Internet us- Several months ago, I re- crimination in fees or services. just for kids but for adults as well. a museum in the historic Odd ers. A user would be faced with member suggesting to Lewis a choice of low-quality, stutter- There was a push for the FCC It puts impure thoughts into the County Economic Develop- Fellows Community Center in to do the same with ISPs. For a minds of those who do it; mind Bucoda. ing streams on Netflix, or high- ment Director Dick Larman quality streams run by Comcast, while, it looked like it could hap- you, they do it for the pleasure, or that an 80-acre parcel along The 1922 two-story build- at a steeper price. pen. when they’re feeling alone and Jackson Highway near Toledo ing has been remodeled during It is a future where Century- Then Verizon and other com- need comfort. would be perfect for a Still- the past decade in part due to Link could decide it didn’t like panies took the FCC to court and Pornography is not a disease, waters or Cooks Hill Landing a $120,000 donation from the a news story that was critical of their lawyers won, forcing the but it’s addictive like nicotine. type of retirement center, espe- families of Harold and Hugh its services, so it throttles the FCC’s hand. Wheeler’s response It’s one thing for a person to cially with the opening of the O’Neill, former Bucoda resi- speeds coming from that news was to avoid a fight, avoid doing make pornos in his or her house new Valley View Health Center dents. Harold’s son, Bob O’Neill, company’s websites, making it his job, and give in. for only their eyes, but when he in town. hired me to write a history of impractical for its users to see People, representatives, I urge or she posts it on the Internet for The Toledo area offers excel- Bucoda, which was published the critical stories. you to fight back against Wheel- the whole world to see is just sick lent opportunities for fishing, in 2010. It is a world where Microsoft er’s apathy and push towards and wrong. boating, hiking and hunting, a ••• could pay Verizon to give pref- classifying ISPs as common car- I’m not saying porn is illegal, fabulous senior center, an art Julie McDonald, a personal erential treatment to Bing, thus riers. The Internet has become as but it should not be used to the galler, and soon a community- historian and former journalist forcing users to switch from much a part of daily life as the extent of children obtaining a run library. We’re close to skiing who lives in Toledo, owns Chap- Google if they want fast search telephone, the highways, elec- memory that will last a lifetime. in the mountains, clam digging ters of Life, a company dedicated results. tricity and water. Porn is the one thing that should at the ocean and cultural activi- to preserving family stories. She It is a world where startups And citizens, don’t wait for not be taken lightly. ties in Portland and Seattle. may be reached at memorybooks@ like Netflix once was, or Face- someone else. Stand up and let Cody Soldan At the time, Larman sug- chaptersoflife.com. book, or Spotify, wouldn’t have your voice be heard before they Chehalis

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The A Publication oflaze The Chronicle for Centralia College Since 2012 • www.centraliablaze.com frost named College President NEW ERA: Frost to Replace James Walton, Who Will Retire By Courtney Simmons The Blaze CONNECTION After months of search- ing for a new college president following Dr. James Walton’s announcement of retirement, the Centralia College Board of Trustees has voted unanimously for Dr. Robert Frost to take his place, effective July 1 of this year. “We are very happy to wel- come Dr. Robert Frost to Cen- tralia College as our new president,” said Stu Halsan, board chairman. “We know he will be a good fit for the college, both respecting our history and leading us into the future.” Dr. Frost recently served as interim superintendent/ president of the College of the Siskiyous, before which The Blaze / File Photo he was the Robert Frost gestures as he answers a question from the audience at Minnie Lingreen Auditorium on the campus of Centralia College during a public forum Tues- James Walton college’s vice day evening. Frost was one of three candidates for president of Centralia College. He was selected unanimously by the Board of Trustees. retiring president of student learn- degree in English from Wichita the challenges societies face in daughter is a student and Mt. committee, and the many who ing. His quali- State University, Kansas. an era of rapid globalization. Shasta High School. submitted comments during fications include a doctorate in Frost is fluent in Spanish, Frost has been married to “The selection process has the selection process. With- higher education from the Uni- which he has taught as a ten- LaDona Martin-Frost for 26 taken many months, and we out participation and support versity of Illinois at Urbana- ured community college pro- years, and together they have would like to thank all those Champaign, a master’s degree fessor, along with history and two daughters. The couple’s who participated,” Halsan from everyone, we wouldn’t in history/international rela- humanities. He is well-known eldest daughter is currently at- said. “Those who took part in have been able to find such a tions from Webster University as a speaker on rural colleges, tending Humboldt State Uni- the campus and community highly qualified candidate as in St. Louis, and a bachelor’s international education, and versity, and their youngest forums, served on the search Dr. Frost.” B Centralia Robotics

Show Building CAMPUS Blocks of Program By The Blaze The Centralia College Robotics program invited middle schools throughout the region to attend the Blazer Bot 2014 competition on Saturday, April 19. The event consisted of a friendly competition where each school's team would create robots of their own, primarily out of Lego building blocks, to compete in three different categories: Sumo Bot, Follow the Line and Drag Race. The event lasted nearly four hours and was met with great success. The event was held with the idea in mind to get students an early start on passions for robotics and a possible interest in Centralia College's Electronics, Robotics and Automaton (ERA) workforce education program. Students compete in a Sumo bots competition, during which two robots must autonomously locate each other, and both attempt to push each other of of the arena during the two-minute timed event. CONNECTION

Edward Riley / Centralia College Members of team GS2.0 from Washington Elementary School were awarded the Sportsmanship Award, which was voted on by the A student prepares for the Sumo bot competition. E-Club members and judges.

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CAMPUS Your Look at Centralia College Life CAMPUS NEWS Contact us at [email protected] Walton Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Retiring College President Receives Phi Theta Kappa Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award

By Courtney Simmons The Blaze The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society, with ‘‘I’m proud of Centralia College, our PTK 1,285 chapters on college cam- students, and the many achievements these puses across all 50 states as well as multiple other countries and students have made to the college and the CONNECTION U.S. territorial possessions, is community over the years. They each have a the largest honor society in higher education. More than tremendous commitment to involvement in 2.5 million students have been inducted into the society since our college and community.’’ it was formed in 1918, and ap- proximately 135,000 students James Walton are inducted annually. In April, college president PTK honored Centralia Col- lege’s president, Dr. James Wal- ton, with the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award. tralia College, Dr. Walton has convention. The award, named for the been an advocate for and sup- “It’s an honor to receive late Dr. Michael Bennett, presi- porter of the honor society, this award,” Walton said. “I’m dent of St. Petersburg College which has a large presence on proud of Centralia College, our in Florida, is presented to a col- campus and annually sends PTK students, and the many lege president or campus CEO two students to the All-Wash- achievements these students at either a two-year or senior ington Academic Team event. have made to the college and institution who has both been He will be retiring this year. the community over the years. a supporter of PTK and is retir- The award was presented dur- They each have a tremendous ing from his or her career. ing a ceremony in Orlando, commitment to involvement in Since beginning at Cen- Florida, during PTK’s annual our college and community.” Bachelor Degree of Applied Science in Diesel Technology Receives NWCCU Accreditation By Courtney Simmons approved the program. industry standards. It is our as the first community college will have management skills The Blaze “We have worked extreme- goal to provide the industry to offer a program of this kind. that are a key ingredient in a ly hard to make sure that we with quality graduates they The college offers a two- successful business environ- Beginning this fall, Cen- have a quality diesel program,” want to hire.” year program in diesel tech- ment,” McGee said. tralia College will be offering a Larry McGee, associate dean of Accreditation from the nology, and the new BASD is ... new bachelor degree program: For more information on the the Bachelor of Applied Science bachelors programs, said. “As NWCCU was the final goal designed for student who have we developed the program, we the college needed to meet, earned that degree and wish to BASD program, contact Larry Mc- B in Diesel Technology (BASD). Gee at [email protected] or The Northwest Commission worked with diesel profession- and now Centralia College is further their education. visit the Centralia College website on Colleges and Universities als such as Pape Machinery, among only four colleges in the “Graduates of our program at http://bachelors.centralia.edu/. (NWCCU), the agency respon- NC Machinery, and Cummins nation offering a bachelor of will have higher level skills in sible for ensuring that accredi- Northwest, making sure that diesel technology. It is the first dealing with technical com- CAMPUS tation standards are met, has we not only met but exceeded one on the West Coast as well plexities in the diesel field, and Tweet Espectaculo Latino, a Latino Music & Dance Event with us! FREE: Cultural Event Library to present “Espectá- emonies. Olympia-based group of musi- culo Latino,” a performance of The program will include: Will Be Presented at cians who play a popular form Latino music and dance. The • Argentine Tango with Ta- of urban instrumental music event is free and intended for coma’s Luis Perez and Sumiko the Corbet Theatre at with an emphasis on improvi- audiences of all ages. Webb of studio Backstreet Centralia College The performance will take Tango who will dance various sation. By Courtney Simmons place at Centralia College’s forms of the tango from the • Mexican Folk Dancing Corbet Theatre on Friday, May rhythmic to the contemporary (Baile folklórico) by a local The Blaze 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and a style from the Golden group of children from age 6 to Latinos Unidos, a Centra- Pan dulce (Mexican sweet Age of Tango in the 1940s and 12 with traditional costumes lia College club dedicated to bread) will be offered in the 50s @ChronAVT educational, cultural, social lobby for free, courtesy of La- • Cuban Conga Drums by ••• and political representation tinos Unidos. Tony Anaya, Tristian Gallegos, a local musi- For more information contact for Latinos as well as commu- Pastor at the Iglesia Cristiana cian the Centralia Timberland Library nity service, will be teaming up Resurrección Church in Cen- • Brazilian Choro Music at (360) 736-0183 or visit www. with the Centralia Timberland tralia, will act as master of cer- with Choro Tomorrow, an TRL.org. CONNECTION Centralia College Theater Presents ‘Quilters’ @ChronBrandon TWO MORE SHOWS: musical, “Quilters,” the story their journey. It depicts every Tony Award nominations. of a pioneer woman and her six phase of life on their journey Thursday’s performance Tickets Available for daughters. westward, from marriage and will begin at 7 p.m., and Fri- Thursday, Friday The show opened on May childbirth to illness and death. day’s will begin at 8 p.m. in 8, and it will return to the stage “Quilters” was written by the Wickstrom Studio The- By Courtney Simmons Thursday, May 15, before clos- Molly Newman and Barbara ater. Regular tickets are $10, For The Blaze ing on Friday, May 16. Damashek. It was first per- senior and student tickets are The Centralia College The- “Quilters” is a series of in- formed at the Denver Center $8. Tickets may be purchased ater Department is currently terrelated scenes, following Theater and in 1984 had a brief in advance by calling (360) 736- between performances of the the pioneer women through life on Broadway, earning six 9391, ext. 301.

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Contact us at [email protected] CAMPUS NEWS Your Voice, Your Views No Gains for 12th-Graders on National Exam WASHINGTON (AP) — Department's National Center sponses to a survey about their seniors are not. poorly on international assess- Got Handing out dismal grades, for Education Statistics. educational experiences offered "This is one of the great ments compared to many for- the Nation's Report Card says Wednesday's results are some clues about their perfor- mysteries of education today is eign peers. Skills? America's high school seniors likely to embolden support- mance. why are we not seeing the same Education Secretary Arne lack critical math and reading ers of the Common Core stan- Among the findings: improvements at the 12th- Duncan noted that despite the skills for an increasingly com- dards that are being rolled out • Students who reported grade level as the fourth- and good news related to gradua- petitive global economy. in 44 states and the District of rarely or never discussing read- eighth-grade level," Petrilli said. The Blaze is always tion rates and scores in younger accepting submis- Only about one-quarter Columbia. Designed to develop ing interpretations in class av- One speculation is that high grades, high school achieve- are performing proficiently critical thinking skills, they eraged lower scores than those school seniors simply aren't sions from Centralia ment has been flat in recent College students for or better in math and just 4 in spell out what math and Eng- who had such discussions daily motivated when they take this years. 10 in reading. And they're not lish skills students should mas- or almost daily. exam. More ominously, anoth- the opinion page, "We must reject educational improving, the report says, re- ter at each grade. • An overwhelming majori- er thought is that students are photos of events, or inforcing concerns that large There have been political ty reported that reading was en- taking watered-down classes stagnation in our high schools, even comics. Think numbers of today's students are storms in many states over the joyable. Students who strongly and "all we've done is put them and as a nation we must do bet- you’ve got what it unprepared for either college or standards, which were pushed disagreed with that idea had in courses with bigger titles," ter for all students, especially takes to write for the workplace. by governors who were con- scores much lower than those said Mark Schneider, the vice for African-American and La- The Blaze? Email Scores on the 2013 exam cerned about the skill levels of who strongly agreed. president at the American In- tino students," Duncan said in Editor-in-Chief in both subjects were little their high school graduates. • Math scores were higher, stitutes for Research. He is the a statement. Courtney Simmons changed from 2009, when the Opponents say the standards on average, for students who former commissioner of the Community colleges and at editor@centra- National Assessment of Educa- have a federalist bent and are took calculus and lowest for National Center for Education four-year institutions have been liablaze.com, or call tional Progress was last given to untested. students who had not taken a Statistics. trying to improve their reme- The Blaze World 12th-graders. The new results, Bob Wise, president of the math course beyond Algebra I. At all levels, there continue dial education programs, given Headquarters at released Wednesday, come Alliance for Excellent Educa- • Math scores were higher to be racial disparities. that only about one-quarter (360) 807-8250. from a representative sample tion and a former governor of for students who reported math Among high school se- of students who take remedial of 92,000 public and private West Virginia, said the new was their favorite subject, be- niors, white and Asian students classes end up graduating. school students. national results speak to a "des- lieved it would help them in scored higher on average in the It's estimated that more The report follows the just- perate need for the aggressive the future or thought their class recent results in both reading than one-third of all college B released and seemingly more implementation" of the stan- was engaging. and math than black, Hispanic students, and more than one- encouraging research that U.S. dards. Even as 12th-grade scores and American Indian students. half in community colleges, In reading, the 38 percent have stagnated, fourth- and Asian students scored higher high school graduation rates in need some remedial help, ac- THE 2012 reached 80 percent, a re- share of students performing at eighth-grade students have than white students in math cording to research from the BLAZE cord. or above the proficient level was made slow but steady progress but did not do significantly bet- STAFF One possible explanation lower than when the assessment on the exam since the early ter in reading. As in past years, Community College Research is that lower-performing stu- was first given in 1992, when it 1990s; most progress has come male students did better than Center at Teachers College, Co- Editor-in-Chief: dents who in the past would was 40 percent. Scores have re- in math. female students in math, but lumbia University. Courtney Simmons have dropped out of school are mained similar since 1994. Michael Petrilli, executive females outperformed males in In addition to the national now remaining in the sampling Past comparisons in math vice president at the Thomas B. reading. scores released Wednesday, 13 Web/Print Design: of students who take the exam, date only to 2005. Scores had Fordham Institute, said it's un- The new results did not in- states voluntarily participated Dakota Rakestraw said John Easton, acting com- increased from 2005 to 2009. clear why younger students are clude global comparisons, but at a greater level and had scores missioner of the Education's Student participants' re- doing better while high school U.S. students historically do reported. Sports: Luke Kilgore

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Pete Caster / [email protected] Follow us on Face- A vendor walks her supplies out the door after the Centralia College Job Fair at book, “Centralia Above: Job seekers and vendors ill the Michael W. Smith Gymnasium in Centralia. Blaze” and the Michael W. Smith Gymnasium on Twitter, “ on the Centralia College campus @CentraliaBlaze.” for the 2014 Job Fair on Wednes- Look for our Saturday day, April 30, in Centralia. commentary by John McCroskey Left: Douglas McClure, 18, Che- halis, ills out an application as he Want to submit your walks around the Centralia College letters to the editor? Job Fair on Wednesday, April 30, at Contact us at “edi- the Michael W. Smith Gymnasium tor@centraliablaze. in Centralia. com,” or call The Blaze World Head- quarters at (360) 807-8250 May 14 Named Student Employment Day for Students at Centralia College

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For The Blaze CH520505ca.db vice and maintain programs tential this year. Dr. James Walton has signed is enhanced by employing stu- We are proud of our team of a proclamation announcing dents at Centralia College. student workers, as well as our that May 14 is Student Employ- This year, we have placed dedicated student employee su- @ Online More Read ment Day at Centralia Col- over 300 student workers on pervisors. lege. The proclamation affirms

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Your Look at Centralia College Athletics TRAILBLAZER SPORTS Contact us at [email protected] Moore Offense Key for Blazers STANDOUT: Castle Rock teacher and my dad works at a paper mill. My whole family Product’s Hefty Batting works hard, so I'm sure that's Average Leading West where my work ethic comes from." Division-Champion Moore's advice to younger Lady Blazers athletes seeking success? Con- fidence and hard work are the By Luke Kilgore keys. For The Blaze "I think it's just about stay- From Castle Rock High ing confident up there and School-prospect to breakout knowing that you can actually two-sport athlete at Centra- do it," Moore said. "Putting in lia College, sophomore Megan reps and having confidence in Moore has been full of surpris- yourself are probably the most es — especially to coach Matt important things, not only as

Read More Online @ Bajo and the Lady Blazer soft- an athlete, but as a person." ball team. This year's Lady Blazer soft- "She was by far the biggest ball squad has already made history with a first-ever West Centralia College Student News on the Web the on News Student College Centralia surprise we've had," Bajo re- called. "I knew she was going Division title, but the women don't plan on stopping there.

centraliablaze.com to have to get back into it, but I never expected it would hap- They have the ultimate goal in pen so quickly. My expectations mind of going all the way and have been well surpassed." winning the NWAACC Cham- With a whopping .508 bat- pionships, which begin Friday ting average — the third-best in and run through Monday at By The the entire Northwest Athletic Delta Park in Portland. Association of Community "We come out every year College — Moore's bat has been and we want to win it all. Our Numbers crucial in leading Centralia expectation is to be as competi- to an 18-2 final West Division tive as possible and bring new league record and the team's traditions and add another Pertinent statistics in chapter to the history of Cen- the Centralia College first-ever league title. Moore's road to Centralia tralia College softball," Moore world of sports was one that wasn't originally said. in the cards for the Castle Rock As a coach, there is some- Centralia Baseball alumni. Graduating from a thing Matt Bajo sees out of the softball program that finished former Rocket that is more Record: 15-25 first and third in Moore's soph- meaningful than her efficiency League: 9-16 (fourth) omore and senior years, respec- on his softball team. tively, Moore originally had "The biggest part that I'm Team Leaders thoughts of attending Lower happy and proud about is that Batting Average Columbia Community College she is having fun and enjoying — and, once she got to Centra- it out there," Bajo said. "It's a re- 1. Brennan Casteel .333 ally special thing to see." 2. Connor Perry .300 lia, she wasn't planning to play softball. 3. Justin Wilson .290 Have a Moore was invited by best mobile phone? 4. Sam Gillenwater .277 friend and fellow Castle Rock 5. Justin Rinta .237 graduate Maddi Klingberg to attend a Centralia College open chronline.com/mobile RBIs gym for volleyball. As the open Brandon Hansen / [email protected] 1. Brennan Casteel 23 gym concluded, head coach Su- Megan Moore, from Castle Rock, leads Centralia College’s softball team with a 2. Justin Wilson 18 san Gordon offered both wom- .508 batting average. en a spot on the team. 3. Justin Rinta 11 Moore played on the court 4. Connor Perry 9 at the libero position for the 5. Sean Harris 9 Blazers. Wanting to keep a Hot Bat focus on schoolwork with- Sophomore Megan Moore has mae a big impact for Centralia this West Division out overloading her schedule, season. Here are her statistics through the regular season. Standings Moore opted not to play soft- G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG Lg Ov ball her freshman year, much to Bajo's dismay. 38 130 41 66 7 2 2 28 10 6 22 .508 Pierce 22-3 27-11 "What's neat is I always Tacoma 20-5 35-6 thought she was a better softball L. Columbia 17-8 30-13 player," Bajo said. "I watched an unorthodox style. Naturally "They're always there for me For Kids For Parents For Families Centralia 9-16 15-25 her throughout high school a right-hander for throwing and they help me through a lot E E CH520997cf.sw Green Riv. 6-19 9-31 and was surprised she wasn't and daily use, Moore steps up if I need anything," Moore said. Free at newsstands all over or online Grays Har. 1-24 3-34 playing softball in college. We to the plate batting as a lefty. "They are the ones that got me SWWFamily.com couldn't get her the first year "When I was younger, one of involved in sports since before but when she came to play the my coaches had us all bat left- I can remember. My mom is a second year, she just picked up handed and I was one of the few Centralia Softball where she left off." that actually stuck to it," Moore Bajo stayed persistent, and Record: 26-13 said. "I'm so used to it that bat- when this season rolled around, League: 18-2 (first) ting right might be pretty ugly." he asked the 5-foot-7 sopho- When asked about what more to come out and play. makes her team unique, Moore Team Leaders Moore accepted this time, and remarked on the overall chem- Batting Average the Blazers softball squad wel- istry between her and her fellow 1. Megan Moore .508 comed her with open arms. Blazers. 2. Lauren Fisher .424 "My first love would proba- "We are all such great bly be softball," Moore said. "It's 3. Caitlyn Paul .400 friends and that really helps a hard decision. I went with vol- us come together as an actual What an 4. Emma Brattain .370 leyball my first year and I really team and work together well," 5. Haley Graham .368 enjoyed it. But this year, softball Moore said. "We're either on has been a very good experi- the field together or you can RBIs ence." find us hanging out at each 1. Erika Brower 37 The team had high hopes opportunity! other's house. We're always to- Summer session at Centralia College, 2. Haley Graham 37 coming into the spring season. gether and we love each other. "We knew we had a pretty 3. Caitlyn Paul 34 We're like a big family." the chance to learn, grow and do good group and that it was go- 4. Megan Moore 28 Bajo praised Moore for ex- something that makes a ing to be better than it ever emplifying the teams mantra 5. Emma Brattain 27 has," Moore said. "During the of chemistry and camaraderie, preseason, we were struggling saying that Moore doesn't lead diference in your life. West Division a little bit but we were also vocally, but through her ac- Standings playing pretty good teams. We tions. Lg. Ov. ended up coming together as "She has this great positive a team and we actually ended Centralia 18-2 26-13 attitude and she is always out up beating Chemeketa one day there smiling no matter what Pierce 16-4 24-17 after they killed us the past is going on and it's very infec- Highline 12-8 18-18 two times, so we knew that we tious," Bajo said. "She leads by Grays Har. 9-11 9-23 could do it." her actions alongside her effort Green Riv. 5-15 7-23 As for her current success, and hard work, and she sets the S. Puget So. 0-20 0-32 Moore didn't expect it in the example which her teammates • Begin your college degree, advance your career. slightest. follow right behind her." • Study the stars (Astronomy series) "I never expected to be do- In whatever spare time Summer • Begin your business (Intro to Business) ing so well, especially since I Moore may have, she spends classes Want More took a year off," Moore said. "In it with her friends, teammates • Word, Excel (part of the Microsoft package) Blaze Sports the first alumni game, I asked and family. She enjoys hiking begin July 1 • Intro to Criminal Justice (a new career?) Coverage? myself, 'Wow, should I be here and loves to sing (though she • Women's Literature (writing by women) right now?' But since then, it claims to not be very good at ENROLL NOW! • has gotten way better. We've it). She also works out in the Health & Wellness (ight for itness) Check us out with gotten a lot of practices in as off-season to keep her body in • Biopsychology (what we are inding out about us) your phone well, so I think that's helped a athletic condition. lot." As a two-sport athlete, Me- Jumping from high school gan currently holds a 3.41 GPA competition into the college at Centralia and plans to trans- Take advantage of this summer opportunity! level has proven to be a chal- fer to Eastern Washington Uni- lenging adjustment for many versity to work towards a mas- players. Moore has risen to the ter's degree in Communication Visit us at www.centralia.edu challenge and actually boasts a Disorders. Centralia College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, better batting average now than Moore's family has served genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in she did in high school, adding as her main supporters and in- employment. All inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should CH521107cz.sw be directed to the Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Afairs, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Or, go to: 28 RBIs and two home runs in spiration throughout the years. Centralia, WA 98531, or call 360.736.9391, ext. 671, or 360.807.6227/TTY. centraliablaze.com the Blazers' 38 games. They still come down to watch Moore's success comes with her games often. Main 7 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Nation/World Nation in Brief World in Brief Pedophile Teacher German Foreign Abused Scores as U.S. Heads for Lowest Minister to Help Broker Clues Were Missed Dialogue in Ukraine By The Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ger- He was one of the most be- many’s foreign minister today loved teachers in the world of in- Budget Gap Since ‘08 tried to broker a quick launch of ternational schools that serve the talks between Ukraine’s central children of diplomats, well-off DEFICIT DECLINE: In First Those deficits reflected a deep the deficit will fall to $469 bil- government in Kiev and the pro- Americans and local elites. He recession. The downturn re- lion in 2015 before rising again Russia separatists who declared was often the first to arrive in the Seven Months of Fiscal duced tax revenue and increased and topping $1 trillion annually independence a day ago in two morning, and last to leave. He Year, Deficit Down 37 government spending to stabi- starting in 2023. The increases eastern regions. led student trips to exotic places lize the financial system and pay will be driven by spending on Speaking at Kiev’s main air- and gave out cookies and milk at Percent From Year Ago benefits for people who had lost the government’s major benefit port, envoy Frank-Walter Stein- bedtime. WASHINGTON (AP) — The jobs. programs, including Social Se- meier said Germany supports That was the public persona U.S. government ran a big sur- So far this budget year, rev- curity and Medicare, as baby Ukraine’s efforts to arrange for a of William Vahey until a maid plus in April, thanks to a flood enue totals $1.74 trillion, up 8.2 boomers retire. dialogue between the central gov- stole a memory drive from him of tax payments that helped keep percent from the same period in Republicans have accused ernment and its opponents in the in November. It held evidence the budget on track for the low- 2013. Revenue has been boosted Obama of failing to propose sig- eastern Donetsk and Luhansk re- that Vahey had molested scores est annual deficit in six years. by a stronger economy, which nificant cost-cutting measures to gions that form the nation’s indus- of adolescent boys, possibly more The Treasury Department means more people working and reduce soaring entitlement costs. trial heartland. during a four-decade teaching said Monday that April’s sur- paying tax