Lewis County News September 16, 2020

Lewis County News

September 16, 2020

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Why Suicide Prevention Month is important Joel McEntire running for 19th District State Representative

By Melanie something. That something “have it good,” doesn’t at all Langley September is Suicide Prevention Month, but what does that really mean? It means that we should take the month to observe the people around us, look for warning signs, and educate ourselves on how to cope with several different mental health issues that can lead to suicide.

This is a topic that’s very important to me, as I almost lost a close friend to a suicide attempt. I’m not here to tell that story though, as it’s not my story to share. What I do want to share with you is some starting information about the prevention of suicide and urge you to do your own research in your free time.

There are people who don’t take this topic as seriously as I do, and it’s time to change that.

You can’t ignore the prevalence of mental health issues in today’s society, anybody you know could be struggling with

could be depression, anxiety, eating disorders, personality disorders, among many others.

The most common of those is depression, and that’s what I’m gonna focus on. Symptoms of depression include extreme irritability, anxiety and restlessness, trouble with anger management, loss of interest, a fixation on the past or mistakes that have been made, irregular sleeping patterns, fatigue, weight gain or loss, indecisiveness, and of course thoughts of death or suicide.

If you or a loved one experiences many of those symptoms, please seek professional help. You can’t win this fight without help. Please don’t elect to ignore any warning signs, being cautious can save a life.

Another thing to note is just because someone seems to have it all together, or that they

mean that it isn’t worthwhile to check up on them. Recent times have been hard for us all.

Someone who looks well put together could actually be the one falling apart. Symptoms can be difficult to notice and easy for your loved ones to conceal.

My final message is to look out for each other. No one deserves to suffer in silence. Make sure you are educated enough to know how to deal with a friend or family member who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

I urge all of you to research different disorders that are often associated with depression or suicidal thoughts.

It’s really good to be aware of those things, especially if you’re a parent caring for your children.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-2738255. There is NO shame in seeking help.

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ation, they leave on time and they are able to travel at 55 mph. This is your opportunity Lewis County, it’s time to show King County how we do things.

The idea is to have vehicles join along the way. There will be runners ahead of the convoy to make sure everyone has a flag. Even if you can’t drive to King County, feel free to participate as long as you can.

If you can’t be in the convoy yet want to participate, there are freeways overpasses.

Let’s line the overpasses with people and flags, showing support for the convoy. Please remember to use all caution getting to and from while standing on the overpass.

Loren Culp, candidate for Governor provided a quote directly to the Lewis County

Culp creating a convoy to King County

By Lynnette Hoffman Loren Culp, Lewis County’s choice for governor, is planning a vehicle convoy to announce his arrival into King County this Saturday, September 19th. Culp, who is the Republican front runner has been very active on the campaign trail, holding rallies he now calls “protest” with at least 1000 people now attending.

It’s been quite the campaign season, Culp has started a grassroots movement here in Washington and now he has set up the biggest convoy Washington has ever seen.

There is to be an anticipated 1,000 vehicles that will start in Vancouver at Macy’s at the Vancouver Mall at 10:30 a.m. on the 19th of September, driving 55 mph along I-5.

They will start lining up at

10:00 a.m. and hit the road at 10:30 a.m. They will be flying flags for Culp, in fact, runners will be there with flags for newcomers who do not have a flag to fly.

It's approximately 66 miles from Vancouver to the Winlock-Toledo exit 63, traveling at 55 mph, the convoy will be going by the exit at approximately 11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. taking into consider-

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By Lynnette Hoffman The race in the 19th Legislative District has heated up, Joel McEntire is running for State Representative against Brian Blake, the incumbent.

McEntire is a 4th generation resident of SW Washington, his family have roots in the Lewis and Wahkiakum area.

He is a program mentor with Western Governors University, a Marine Corp reservist, a husband and a father of three. He is running to make this state a better place for everyone, including his children and their future.

McEntire ran in 2016, unfortunately he was deployed so he was unable to campaign except at the very end. He lost to Blake but received 46% of the vote. This did not discour-

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age McEntire. In fact, it encouraged him to run again. In the 2020 primary, he won with 53% of the vote.

Joel McEntire was raised in Cathlamet and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 2006. He went on to serve a two-year mission in Cleveland, Ohio which included cleaning up flood damage and other humanitarian services.

Joel married Margaret Jean Kaufman in 2010.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps one year later. He was deployed 6 months to Qatar in 2015.

He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Evolutionary Ecology, Spring of 2016. Joel began working as a full-time teacher at John C. Thomas Middle School, where he attended as a boy. Joel also achieved a Master’s degree in Mathematics in January 2018.

McEntire stated, “Seattle’s politicians have an agenda, and it’s hurting our community. Seattle has waged war against our fishing, forestry and farms.

Seattle even voted to underfund our local schools.

Seattle has blocked Millennium and too many other job sites. Now Seattle is See MCENTIRE Page 4

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What a week we had in Lewis County! Hard to believe we were forced indoors and it was not due to COVID. The smoke this past week was a bit too much for most of us. Many of us locals are used to the smoke from the old slash burning days, but this was different.

Mark your calendars, Winlock is going to get to see the Kopa Cruisers on the 26th of September. They will be rolling through Winlock at about 5:30 p.m., then land at the Winolequa Park. This is the first time Winlock has hosted the Kopa Cruisers, thank you to those who spoke with Steve Kopa to make it happen. The Lewis County Quarter Milers will also be rolling through. We will let you know the route as it gets closer.

Morton is having it’s 2nd Annual Firearms Festival this weekend at the Morton Rifle Club. The event is on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will be vendors and others there for a great day out in Morton.

Lowe’s is coming to Winlock, let’s start talking now about better wages than they offer nationally. Currently, Lowe’s pay 10% below market average for their distribution centers. We want to help the citizens of Winlock obtain better employment so they are not forced to work 2-3 jobs each to raise a family. We need to make sure our residents have an opportunity, not just a job.

The Cowlitz Prairie Grange is having their breakfast this Saturday. They are having pancakes and eggs or biscuits and gravy for $6. They are located at 5184 Jackson Highway and the hours are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Please consider attending the breakfast. Fundraising has been impacted by COVID and every organization needs help.

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Toledo was blanketed in smoke just like the rest of the county and the residents always take care when they are told to. I went over to Toledo and there were few residents out, they were being cautious. As many know, I live in Winlock and Seattle. I had been hearing on the news how bad Seattle was, it was not nearly as bad as we have in Lewis County. Lewis County folks are tough, not complaining but just being safe.

Toledo is such a unique community, now you have wild goats. The best part is, people in the community are actually trying to help these wild goats on S. Jackson Highway. Julie B has been going out and feeding these babies and she is doing an awesome job. Toledo is such a great community.

Please read the “Letter to the Editor” about the Toledo Airport. Several have asked me why I have not written about it, and it’s because I was involved in the third runway for the SeaTac airport. The third runway was a 20+ year process and it was only an additional runway, it was not an entire airport. The important thing to remember is, the infrastructure is not in place nor is the population. I have heard a group is being formed, which is always good. I could be wrong, but after my involvement with the third runway, I just don’t see it happening here.

Love driving by the high school and seeing all the changes. The high school may not be all new but it is going to far exceed what is currently there. The students deserve to have the best building and resources to learn, we owe it to our future generations. Do we all like paying property taxes? No, but if we want our kids to be successful then we have to give them the roadmap to success with a newer school, Toledo residents are doing just that!

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CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $21.85-$25.50 per month and business services are $30.00-$37.00 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon request.

CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program (Lifeline) to make residential telephone or broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families.

Eligible customers are those that meet eligibility standards as defined by the FCC and state commissions. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs.

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In re: CASSANDRA A. BEAUREGARD, Petitioner, and NICHOLAS R. AMOS, Respondent.

No. 16-3-00226-21 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION: NOTICE ABOUT A PETITION TO CHANGE A PARENTING PLAN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE RESPONDENT: NICHOLAS R. AMOS: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of first publication of this Summons, to-wit: within sixty days after the 26th day of August, 2020, and defend the above-entitled action in Lewis County Superior Court, which action seeks to modify the permanent parenting plan presently on file with the Court.

The person filing this Summons and Petition asked the Court to change a parenting plan. You must respond in writing for the Court to consider your side.

Your response must be served on the other party within 60 days after the 26th day of August, 2020, which will be deemed the date of service upon you of this Summons by statute.

If you do not serve and file your response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline, no one has to notify you about other hearings in this case and the Court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (Default Judgment).

Read and respond to this Summons as specified within the paragraphs above. Fill out the Response to Change a Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule or Custody Order and serve upon counsel for CASSANDRA A. BEAUREGARD at the address specified below, in care of her counsel, BUZZARD O’ROURKE, P.S. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve your Response, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5.

File your original Response with the Court Clerk at Lewis County Superior Court, 345 W. Main Street, Second Floor, Chehalis, Washington 98532.

Before the Court will have a full hearing or trial on the Petition to Change a Parenting Plan, Petitioner will have petitioned the Court to decide whether there are valid reasons to allow the case to move forward (adequate cause). That request of the Court to find adequate cause will already have been made by the Petitioner at the time this Summons is published.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR LEWIS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate ofRAYMOND C. BARCLAY, Deceased. No. 20-4-0026121 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

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Date of First Publication: September 2, 2020 Personal Representative: STEPHANIE HEMENWAY

Address for Mailing or Service: c/o Buzzard O’Rourke, PS 314 Harrison Avenue P.O. Box 59 Centralia, WA 98531

DATED this 20th day of August, 2020.

BUZZARD O’ROURKE, P.S. SHANE M. O’ROURKE, WSBA No. 39927 Attorney for Petitioner c/o BUZZARD O’ROURKE, P.S. 314 Harrison Ave. – PO Box 59 Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 736-1108

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Next clue for the scavenger hunt The first scavenger hunt ended with two winners, Emmalyn and Nami Hunter. Emmalyn and Nami are students at Winlock Miller Elementary Grade School.

They won a $50 Visa gift card.

The idea of the scavenger hunt is to get people out and about and we understand last week was a little difficult with the smoke.

This week it is supposed

to improve and you don’t have to turn in your results until Saturday. The Facebook page, South Lewis County Scavenger Hunt is there for you to upload your actions.

Are you ready for another one? This time the clue is: The Lady that owns this multi faceted business is more than sweet. Come on in and have an Italian soda or coffee for a treat

and pick up your scavenger hunt list.

This is for all cities to participate in, have fun and we look forward to your next adventure.

Letters to the Editor

I did as suggested and was informed Toledo Airport Does by a commissioner that the Toledo AirNot Qualify For port area has land limitations, lacks the Regional Airport required population density, transportation To the Editor, A recent ad in this newspaper suggested voting against two incumbent county commissioners. It further suggested and provided the phone number for the county commissioners' office and recommended readers call regarding theToledo Airport being considered for a SeaTac regional airport.

capability and infrastructure. Given these limitations it likely will not be considered for a regional airport because there are other areas that meet the requirements for a SeaTac regional airport.

Being on the list for consideration will help Toledo obtain funding for future upgrades.

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Unless you prepare and file a Response to Petitioner’s Motion for Adequate Cause within 60 days after the date of first publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a finding of adequate cause and move forward with final disposition without further notice to you.

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preventing us from defending our shellfish growers.”

McEntire stated on Saturday at a Meet the Candidates about COVID, “I know that we true red blooded American’s can rise above this hardship, we can rise above it and make something stronger. We can take these hardships, but we have to keep our small businesses alive.

Keep your small businesses alive. … Don’t let them die, support your small businesses.” He continued, “we are there for each other like other places are not..”

Jim Walsh, who is currently a Representative with the 19th Legislative District was with McEntire on Saturday, stated, “Joel McEntire is simply an amazing guy. Like something out of a superhero movie! After high school, he chose to be a US Marine because he considered it the toughest and most challenging branch of the military.

After his time in the Marines, he decided to become a teacher - and pursued that with awesome focus. After teaching kids for a few years, he decided to become a college instructor. And he made that happen. He did all these things while starting a family with his wife.

Together, they are people who get things done.”

Walsh continued, “Joel says he wants more opportunity for people in our corner of Washington. He wants to restore business and commercial activity here, so our kids don't have to leave to find solid work. I've seen his focus on issues first-hand. When he talks to people in LD19, he's intent on rebuilding jobs and opportunity here. Real commerce, not just government programs and welfare. He gets that everything flows from that.

Reviving our schools. Our communities. Our local tax base. These are the things LD19 needs. And Joel McEntire gets it.”

By Lynnette Hoffman In the Lewis County District 1 County Commissioner race, Sean Swope is challenging the incumbent County Commissioner Edna Fund. It was time we found out a little about Candidate Swope, so I sat down and talked with him.

It is important to remember he is a newcomer to politics, so his experience is limited.

The best that can be said is that he is young, energetic and has a desire to make Lewis County a better place to live. However, there is nothing in his education or job history that has prepared him for a position of county commissioner.

His work history is scattered, going from youth ministry to insurance sales and now graphic artist. His employment as a graphic designer for Twin Transit

has nothing to do with running the county. He has not managed people which is a big part of a commissioner job. He has never developed a complex budget, especially now when our county faces a Covid shortfall. Swope also does not have government policy experience.

Basically, nothing in his career over the past decade has prepared him for the most important job in the county, Lewis County Commissioner.

His campaign is largely financed by his in-laws and adversaries of Commissioner Fund. Adversaries such as a former commissioner who lost to Commissioner Fund and Centralia Port administration. Many have known for years that the Port of Centralia has not worked well with the County Commissioners. Is this the Port’s way of making their own

Car Cruise coming to Winlock

We thought why should the Twin Cities of Centralia and Chehalis have all the car cruises, why can’t south Lewis County? Well, we can! On September 26, 2020, the Centralia Car Cruises is coming to Winlock. Winlock is hosting a car cruise and Freedom Rally at the end of the month.

Steve Kopa will be bringing the car cruisers to Winlock on September 26. They will leave the Veterans Memorial at 5:00 p.m. and arrive 20 minutes later, cruising through Winlock and ending up at Winolequa Park.

There are plans to bring in a few speakers, maybe some music and just enjoy the beautiful Winolequa Park which is nestled on the Olequa. The fields will be open for car parking, so bring your barbeque to have a little meal with the family.

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rules by putting their own candidate in?

So what do we have in candidate Swope? A young and inexperienced man who wants to be in the business of government.

Swope needs experience, but not on the taxpayers’ dimes. He needs to garner a job that will allow him to learn the aspects of government, get familiar with the needs of Lewis County and attend the commissioner meetings.

He needs to spend more time in the county, get to

know the people and what they want.

No one can fault a family for supporting a family member. It is easy to understand the opposition of those whose plans may have been frustrated by Commissioner Fund. But none of this is a reason for Lewis County to elect a commissioner who is clearly unprepared for the job.

The job is too important to elect someone on the basis of needing a job. Now is not his time.

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News, he stated, "I'm very excited to see so much support from Washington citizens who are ready to help me send common sense to Olympia. Together we will lead Washington's comeback and return individual freedom and liberty to our State!"

Culp has appeared in the Lewis County News

several times, as he has continually provided quotes when asked. We have reached out to Governor Jay Inslee’s office in the past, with no response.

Even though we are a community newspaper, Culp has always made each article better by providing quotes for our readers to enjoy.

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