Lewis County News May 3, 2023

Lewis County News

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Celebrate Vader May Day this weekend

first summer festivity in south Lewis County with several more to come.

Vader May Day is a take on the day when May Day flowers used to be left on doorknobs back in the day. As young kids, we made May Day baskets, put flowers in them and hung them on all our neighbors' doors, a tradition that is long past.

Erik Gaylor, wins 2nd in competition

Erick Gaylor, a junior at Winlock High School, recently competed in a welding competition held at Lower Columbia College on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. It was a team event and they needed two students, but Erick was allowed to go solo and garnered the title of sec-

ond place against Kelso that has one of the best programs and other larger schools.

Ryan and Martha Gaylor are the parents of Erick. Ryan has been encouraging his son to weld and he currently

By LynnEttE Hoffman

Vader May Day is this

weekend, May 6, and the City of Vader is ready for their big event. This is the

Vader May Day is a tradition that has continued for over a century. They have been working all year round with a small group of volunteers to

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the beginning of summer fun

By LynnEttE Hoffman

It’s the beginning of the festival season for all of us in south Lewis County. Each of our small cities has their own festivals to celebrate something unique about our cities.

Napavine has the FunTime Festival, Winlock has Egg Days, Toledo has Cheese Days and Vader has May Winlock Dance Center showing off a routine for the parade crowd in 2022.

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Erik Gaylor

Lewis County Veterans march in last year's Vader May Day Parade.

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The Vader May Day Committee does not have royalty this year, but Kelly Schey stated “Sadly we won't have royalty this year, however, we do have a volunteer who will have a booth set up at or near the old jail located in Werden Park, that will feature Past Vader May Day Queens and Royalty along with a sign up sheet for any youth who would be interested in running for next years Vader May Day Court! They will also have a limited number of Vader history books available for a $25 donation that will go back into the Vader Parks.”

They have a few new events planned for this year, Kelly continued, “We can expect an ‘Out

of this World’ experience! Awaken Coffee will be one of many new vendors joining us this year. We have heard that some community members are interested in creating a new local car show group!” A nice coffee drink to walk around with sounds like the start of a great day!

There are some events that the kids can enjoy, Kelly stated, “As for our free kids games, you'll see alot of our classics made new with our space theme. This year we'll see Alien Knock Down, Moon Rock Toss and more!”

There are so many wonderful things to enjoy during this special day, Kelly continued, “There are so many things going on!

We have the parade that

starts at 11:00 a.m. Parade entries and winners will be announced and awarded at the MC Table on A Street as they walk by. The Winlock Dance Center will be performing the May Pole Dance. We'll have a live band, Stormin Norman playing at Werden Park. As for May Day Fundraisers there will be this year's new May Day Buttons ($1 each) and t-shirts featuring winning artwork by Ron Gaul, and will also be selling last year's shirts and buttons. There will be ticket sales for two cords of wood and vendor donated items. And of course, the cake walk will all be there. All of this helps to pay for the event costs.”

Vader is a unique little city. They know they don’t

always have the resources, but they aren’t afraid to go outside their community to ask for help. Kelly continued, “We are very thankful for the help we have received from all of our community members from Vader, Ryderwood, Toledo, and Winlock. We will be accepting cake and baked goods donations on the day of the event for the cake walk. Foodwise, in addition to the coffee stand, Little Crane Cafe will be set up along with a taco truck and icecream food vendors. And of course there will be a girls and boys bike raffle happening over by The Little Crane area.”

May Day Secretary

Kirstyn Miller stated, “that she's looking for-

Special Yard Waste Recycling Event

Now through May 13 (except for Sunday, May 7), Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton will offer a special yard waste collection event.

CENTRALIA

1411 S. Tower Ave.

Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Gates close at 5:15 p.m.

In Centralia, yard waste material will need to be separated into two different areas. Grass clippings and leaves will be dropped off in a collection container in the recycling area. Chippable wood debris, such as branches, will be dropped off in a different area. The scale attendant will direct customers to the appropriate drop-off areas.

MORTON

6745 US Hwy 12

Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gates close at 4:45 p.m.

In Morton, yard waste will be dropped off all in the same container. It doesn’t need to be separated. The scale attendant will direct customers where to drop off the material.

ward to seeing the community come together to celebrate the start of the summer season and getting to check out the local vendor booths.“

Mayor Joe Schey stated, “The biggest of thank yous to the May Day Committee must be given for the work they've done this year. This small group of volunteers is composed of people that live both inside and outside of Vader. They represent the true definition of community and we are grateful for their service. Please

come and enjoy the great day they have planned and say thank you to them if you get a chance!”

There are many new people in our area, if you have not been to Vader May Day, please stop by. It’s a fun day filled with a lot of happy people walking around being kind to each other, it’s a community day where everyone is happy to be there. Take the time to check out Vader May Day, you will be happy you did!

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Noxious weeds, such as blackberries and Scotch Broom, are not accepted in the yard waste collection programs at the transfer stations. Noxious weeds must be disposed of in the regular garbage. Additional information on noxious weeds can be found at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/weed-control/identification/weed-list/.

Sponsors: Lewis Co. Department of Public Works, and Solid Waste Utility Division. Funding provided in part by Department of Ecology. Have questions? Call 360-740-1451 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.

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Worship Service: Sundays @ 10:30 am

Sunday School: Sundays @ 9:15 am

Thursday morning Bible Studies:

Men: 9-10 am

Women: 11-12 am

Vader May Day schedule

• Vader Post Office on A Street

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Vender check-in at the

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9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Parade line up

• 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Judging of parade en-

• tries

• table open

10:30 a.m. - Vendors open, May Day Festival Raffle

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06

• Noon - Cake Walk near post office on A street, and

11:00 a.m. - Parade begins

• kids games in the field

12:15 p.m. - Parade Awards at MC Booth

• 1:00 p.m. - Kids Bike and May Day Festival Raffle

• Drawing (must be present to win)

3:00 p.m. - Festivities close

• 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Clean up

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“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, And saying, repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 3:1,2). The question might get asked, why was John having to preach in the wilderness and not closer to where the people were worshiping?

“Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan, and were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins” (V. 5,6). The temple was known to be in Jerusalem, but here we see those round about Jordan and all Judea more interested in what was being taught in the wilderness. Like today, the professed church was losing its influence. It is perceived, only the church has the authority to baptize, and that priests must be involved in the forgiveness of major sin. But in the example of John the Baptist, he was baptizing and offering the forgiveness of sin through the One he called the Lamb of God (John 1:29) none of which was sanctioned by the Sanhedrin, this, the highest ruling power in the church. John was presenting to the people present truth as it related to the coming Messiah. The church at Jerusalem had not studied into the recent events of the past that pointed to their nation’s Deliverer. A slumbering congregation will prepare a church to think lightly of present-day truth, but when inquired of, causes division and eventually persecution. “And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days” (Revelation 12:6). These prophetic words have been fulfilled. “Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them…And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and half a time, from the face of the serpent” (v.12-14). The serpent and the dragon are one, Satan is the author of all persucution. To avoid persucution, the wilderness affords a sanctuary where truth and righteousness, in a nourishing way, provides spiritual fortitude. “And they overcame him by the blood of

the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death” (v.11). All this took place soon after Christ’ ascension, the true church was feeding upon the Lamb, the lamb represented and supplied at each Passover. Hundreds of years later, the wilderness provided a refuge for true believers when the early Christian church, or the mother church, transitioned to what we see today. Today’s Catholic faith reflects little of the teachings of that early Christian church. Instead, what the Catholic church does reflect, is the garb worn and acted out in the priesthood of the Old Testament, similar to the Jewish faith. There has been a transition, it happened when Christ came to this earth and took the place of the lamb, this did away with the need for priest and their extravagant synagogues. When truth is no longer allowed a place within the four walls of the church, the wilderness provides a place where the Word of Inspiration may be published and stored in receptive hearts. The storehouse of truth is the place where truth will be heard, that it might be stored in each inquiring mind. This is why the church provides pews, so the people can sit and listen to God’s word. We’ve all heard the saying, you can’t give what you don’t have. This is what that saying is referring to. In other words, the church is no longer the storehouse if the peculiar faith once delivered to the saints is no longer a part of its teaching platform, its impossible for the church to present what it doesn’t cherish. Truth is to transform practitioners into the likeness of what Eden lost. Before sin, Adam and Eve represented the righteousness of their Creator perfectly. This same righteousness is being offered to each one of Adam’s descendants in the gift of God’s Son. Jesus came to this world that He might present to His created the perfect love of His Father’s righteousness. For this, Jesus was persecuted. Nothing has changed, righteousness will always be persecuted while a pretense will always be advocated for, even praised. Righteousness will be found in the true church, while a pretense is found promoting, pretending to be what it is not, today we call this behavior politics. Politics always presents the pretense of right doing.

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What a gorgeous weekend we just had, many of us were out doing our yard work getting ready for the summer months. It’s hard to believe we saw temperatures close to 80 degrees. Unfortunately, it is not looking like this weekend will be a repeat.

Cinco De Mayo

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All You Can Eat Taco Bar

Beef or chicken, Mexican rice, refried beans, Nonalcoholic Margarita punch

Suggested donations 12 yrs and over $10

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May 5th 4:30-7:00 p.m.

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Winlock City Council's next meeting is May 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Winlock City Hall. The last meeting per those who attended were called names for asking about sidewalks, see the Letter to the Editor in this week's edition.

Winlock Seventh Day Adventist Church is having their class on “How to Reverse Diabetes Naturally on May 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information please call 360-749-3121.

Don’t forget the Boy Scout Troop is still looking for donations for their rummage sale. Please contact Audrey Herschberger at Winlockfundraiser324@ gmail.com

Letters to t he Editor Letters to t he Editor

Winlock Mayor Brandon

Svenson and City Council: A Vacuum of Professional Decorum

To the Editor, The [Winlock] mayor opened last Monday’s council meeting by insulting everyone who couldn’t find the council meeting agenda

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We had a beautiful week here in south county. The river was busy and it was wonderful to see so many people out enjoying the beautiful weather.

Donna’s Place is open. She had temporarily closed but she is back open for all of us. Donna makes one of the best burgers around, nothing like a fresh hamburger patty to start your lunch off right.

Toledo is having another Basic Self Defense Class for Adult Women and Young Ladies. One of the instructors is Tiffan Schuman, who owns Steamboat Expresso, was a combat instructor in the Army and trained with several Elite Force Groups. The other instructor is Bill Garrison, he has a black belt in Aikido and a brown belt in Jujitsu. The class is May 4 at Toledo New Life Church and begins at 6:00 p.m. and goes to 8:00 p.m. If interested, contact bill.linn@toledowa.us.

The Stein Family Bargain Barn is now located in Winlock at the Craft Building, right across from the Plaza which is the big parking lot across from the railroad tracks downtown. Hope to see Toledo folks cross the freeway and continue to support the Stein Family.

Toledo Elementary PTO is having the Mothers Day Bazaar on May 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Head on down to the school for bingo, crafts and a book fair. You will be glad you did!

This weekend is the St. Frances Mothers Day Boutique with hand crafted goods only. Lunch will be available to purchase. This is your opportunity to support the St. Francis Mission on Spencer Rd.

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link on the Winlock website calling those people “challenged.” I couldn’t find the link. My wife couldn’t find the link. Neither could our Winlock friends and neighbors. We all must be “challenged.” Maybe that’s why the meeting was so poorly attended. Only one person spoke, me.

The mayor then turned to instructing the public to boycott local Winlock businesses: Don’t do business with any businesses that

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Continued from page 1 Day. This year Ryderwood is having their centennial so all of our small cities have a reason to celebrate!

May Day is this weekend, the next festival will be Winlock Egg Day in June, the third weekend. This is the weekend that Winlock celebrates its history as being one of the largest egg producers in the world. Friday night they crown the Egg Day Queen and then there is the day of festivities on

Public Notice • Public Notice

Legal Public Notice

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that City of Napavine has received a Land Use application packet, SEPA Checklist, and Variance Application from GMD Land Company LLC for the following development proposal:

Project Proposal: The project will construct a travel center facility including a convenience store with an internal fast-food restaurant, drive-thru, and amenities including showers and laundry. The travel center will include an auto fueling canopy and parking area, truck fueling canopy and truck parking area, a detached vehicle maintenance building, and platform scale. Utility services, stormwater management, and landscape and wetland buffer enhancements are proposed. The travel center proposes three driveway entrances to Hamilton Road. The project site is 14.0 acres.

Project Location: 121 Hamilton Road; Napavine, Washington - Tax Parcel #018050005002

Hearing Date and Location:

May 10, 2023. 10:00 AM

Napavine City Hall - Council Chambers

407 Birch Ave SW

Napavine WA 98565

Saturday, starting with the parade usually around 11:00 a.m. Then there will be a car show, vendors and usually live music downtown.

The next event is Toledo Cheese Days, which is July 6-9, three days of different activities. They have the celebration that includes a parade, classic car and motorcycle show, pancake breakfast, wine tasting, arts and crafts and many more events throughout their three days. If you

City Contact:

Bryan Morris, Director of Public Works

Phone: (360) 262-9344

Email: bmorris@cityofnapavine.com

Mail: PO Box 810, Napavine, WA 98565

View the complete application online: https://www.cityofnapavine.com/communitydev/page/public-notices

Date Application Received: December 15, 2022

Date of Complete Application: January 9, 2023

Date of Notice of Application: January 10, 2023

Date SEPA Comments Due: March 21, 2023

Anyone interested may appear and be heard. The decision of the Hearing Examiner will be sent to all those who submit comments, testify at the hearing, or request the decision in writing. Any aggrieved party of record can file an appeal with Lewis County Superior Court. Written comments about this application must be submitted to Bryan Morris at the listed address above. If you have any questions, please visit the website or call.

**WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 9:30 AM ON May 10, 2023**

Publish: May 3, 2023

have not been to Cheese Days, you are missing out. It is the largest event in south Lewis County and it shows!

Napavine FunTime Festival is also in July, usually the second weekend. The FunTime festival also starts with a parade about 11:00 a.m. and then they have vendors, arts and crafts, and many other events at the Napavine Shopping Center. Last year they had live music. It was another fun event.

The last event will be the Ryderwood Centennial which will be on July 28 - 30. Since this is the centennial, they will be celebrating 100 years which will include a loggers breakfast, quilty show, boat races, parade and much more.

It’s the beginning of our summer of fun. I hope to see everyone out and about during these festivities, celebrating your local community and all of those who live in it!

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Continued from page 1 works at Winlock School District in the Metal Shop helping students get their CTE credits. CTE is where students earn Career and Technical Education such as welding and other technical types of education.

“Kelso’s welding program led by Lance Ganieany is almost in a league of their own,” said Ryan. “So coming in second place to them is as good as taking first in my eyes, especially coming within 10 points of them. Ericks ambitions as an adult are unclear at the moment. He likes welding and has considered a career in welding. But something that he’s even better at than that is teaching. Many of his fellow students come to him seeking advice, instruction and approval, especially from the underclassmen. They really look up to him. I myself am a capable welder, but even my abilities have grown exponentially by his instruction. So the father in me is trying hard to encourage him into a career in education. What could be more satisfying than being able to continue doing something you enjoy all the while helping shape the minds and careers of hundreds of students? With the shortage of CTE teachers in this day and age, I don’t think it would take him long to find a place to plant roots. There are a lot of positive changes coming to Winlock schools and I look forward to what next year brings. Perhaps we can unseat the current champs and when we

show up to welding competitions other schools will be like ‘uh oh, Winlock’s here, this is going to be tough!’”

Erick enjoys welding and “seeing the finished product of something I built,” he said. He was very happy with winning 2nd place, he continued, “It felt good considering I had less than 24 hours to prepare for very specific events. If I had more time to practice I feel like I could have won 1st.”

There is a lot to do when going to another school for a tournament,

Erick stated his biggest challenge is, “There’s a lot to unpack in that question because there are so many variables. I would say that knowing what sort of amperage and welding style to use with the type and thickness of metal you are welding together.”

Erick is involved in helping other students but what would he say to a student that is not involved, we got him to answer that question, he stated, “The options in the welding industry are almost limitless and the

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Public Notice • Public Notice

CALL FOR BIDS

City of Napavine PO Box 810 Napavine, WA 98565

Date of Bid Opening: NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:

Bid Submittal: Sealed bids will be received by the City of Napavine at the PO Box 810, Napavine Washington, 98565.

The Bid Form will be received up to 10:00 a.m. on May 12th, 2023. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the date and hour above stated will not receive consideration.

Project Description: The project includes the following work:

The purpose of this contract is to facilitate the execution of Chip Seal, Scrub Seal, pavement repair, and Crack Seal on specific sections of roadways in multiple cities and towns. The scope of work includes the implementation of various construction activities such as pavement repair, temporary erosion control measures, installing permanent pavement markings, conducting traffic control, and other related work.

Engineer’s Estimate: $ 1,700,000

Questions: Questions about this project should be directed to: Jackson Civil Engineering Devin Jackson, P.E. 360-723-0381 devin@jacksoncivil.com

Bid Documents: Bidders may obtain or access plans/maps, specifications, and addenda for this project at: kwilliams@cityofnapavine.com

Rejection of Bids: The TIB will have the right to reject any and all bids and in particular to reject a bid received after the deadline for bids due or bids that are not accompanied by the required Bid Security or Non-Collusion Affidavit or a bid in any way incomplete or non-responsive to the bid package.

Date of First Publication: Monday, April 24, 2023

Publish: April 24 and May 3, 2023

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Lewis County PUD #1

Come join our Dynamic team!

Staff Accountant I: The Staff Accountant I will provide accounting services relating to the District’s Electric and Fiber Systems, as well as to the Cowlitz Falls Hydroelectric Project. Duties involve all facets of communication, planning and accounting for the District’s operations and programs.

For a complete listing of qualifications and how to apply, visit www.lcpud. org.

Valley View Health Center is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant for our Raymond and Pe Ell Clinics.

F/T, 4 (10)’s. $21.01-$24.90 per hour, DOE. Send resume to HR@vvhc. org or drop off at the Raymond Clinic.

Deputy District Court Clerk North Pacific District Court has an opening for a full-time Deputy District Court Clerk.

Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with an alternate work schedule available, with lunch and breaks in accordance with State law. This is a Grade 15, 367-C Union position.

Applicants should

possess the ability to work in a stressful environment, be well organized, have good communications skills, be punctual, and have basic knowledge of general office procedures.

Minimum qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent with three years related office experience or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, formal training and/or experience that provides the applicant with the attributes defined in Section 6.0 of the job description. Must pass a criminal background check.

Salary range is $3,467.00 - $4,571.00, plus medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in a deferred compensation plan as well as the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. During the initial sixmonth probationary period, employees will accrue 24 hours of annual leave after 3 months and 24 hours of sick leave after six months; beginning in the 7th month annual leave will accrue at 9.34 hours per month. Sick leave will accrue at 8 hours per month. Employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.

Applications and a full job description are available at www. co.pacific.wa.us/ employement. A cover letter, resume, and a completed county job application can be mailed to North Pacific District Court at the above address, emailed to khamilton@co.pacific. wa.us or dropped off at North Pacific District Court 300 Memorial

Drive in South Bend, Washington.

This position will remain open until filled.

Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe

Job opening for: Housing Maintenance Laborer, Entry Level. Starting pay: $25/ hour, full-time, with benefits.

SUMMARY:

Works with housing maintenance Supervisor in maintaining Tribal housing units by performing the following duties: General maintenance of varied housing units including single family residences and duplexes. Assists in repairs and upkeep of homes as directed. Assists in maintaining maintenance equipment in clean, safe, and operable condition. Assists in maintaining maintenance supply rooms in a clean, organized, and safe manner. Painting (interior and exterior), drywall, plumbing, electrical, flooring, and carpentry duties including framing and finishing carpentry. Maintenance and home rehabilitation tasks. Transports small equipment or tools between departments. Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

For full job description and to apply go to our webpage at https:// www.shoalwaterbaynsn.gov

Or contact Brenda Somero, Human Resource Director at 360-267-8109.

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Continued from page 5 income is good but it’s a lot of hard work at first so do not get discouraged when your first welds look bad. Everyone’s first welds look terrible.”

Even though the entire event was fun for Erick, he had his favorite moment, he stated, “Definitely the FCAW (flux-core arc welding) which I had never done prior to the competition. So I guess to amend my answer to your second question about winning 2nd place, I was also proud of myself considering that I had never done any FCAW.” For not doing any to win 2nd place is quite an accom-

plishment. We took a few minutes out to ask Ryan, Erick’s Dad some questions. It is interesting that his son is into welding, Ryan stated, “Erick sort of stumbled into it. He was in love with FFA and needed an Ag class to be in it. So welding was the first thing that crossed his path and he was a natural at it and so he kept with it.” How did dad feel after his son took 2nd place, Ryan continued, “To say I was proud would be an understatement. Some of the other schools that were there have welding programs that could easily rival the local colleges. To

come in second to them is as good as first in my book. Especially considering the short notice we had.”

To any parent who is interested in getting their child involved in welding, Ryan had this advice, “To be encouraging and teach them patience. The first thing welding students will do is what we call stacking beads. And it’s very tedious but makes the difference between a weld that holds and one that fails. The reward is worth the work as there are so many fields that need welders. There's much more than just welding pipe and broken metal together. I have

a friend who welds on research equipment down in Antarctica and Greenland that requires a unique skill set and he easily brings home a year's worth of pay in 4 to 6 months time. He also gets bragging rights about having been to Antarctica.”

Erick was able to go to a competition, go solo, which is usually a team sport, and take 2nd place against a school that has an outstanding program. I would say this young man has quite the future in welding. Congratulations Erick, you made Winlock proud!

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advertise in the local newspaper. Imagine sinking the entire ship just to be captain, because that is what he is basically asking, not to support any business in Winlock. A newspaper is the voice of the people and that is exactly what it has been doing, speaking for us! The mayor wants a state sponsored newspaper, where he can tell you what he wants you to read.

I asked the mayor and council why the city contradicted their promise of sidewalk safety and comfort for Winlock families (Chronicle Feb 16, 2022). Don’t the thirty-two Oak Street development families deserve the safety of sidewalks? He responded by calling me a jackass. Maybe he should be more concerned about the safety of the citizens than name calling. The argument is lost when name calling begins.

If you can find the audio link, you’ll be able to hear the mayor and council for yourself. And why Oak Street doesn’t have sidewalks.

My Winlock friends and neighbors, you deserve better.

Eric Bernard, Winlock Community

“I wasn’t born here but I got here as fast as I could.”

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Announcing Winlock Egg Days Royal Court

The Winlock Egg Days Royal Court is a group of individuals who are selected through a pageant competition to represent the community of Winlock, and serve as ambassadors for the Egg Days Festival throughout the year. The members of the royal ccourt typically include an Egg Days Queen or King, as well as several attendants or princesses.

The Royal Court is an important part of the Egg Days Festival, and members of the court often participate in parades, community service projects, and other events leading up to the festival. The goal of the Royal Court is to promote community involvement and engagement, and to provide a positive experience for contestants and their families.

Egg Days Jr Royalty Court member Riley Morton

My name is Riley Morton and I am 7 years old. My parents are Shasta and Andrew Morton. I attend 2nd grade at Winlock Miller Elementary. I love the outdoors, horses and my home town of Winlock and being able to represent it in a big way.

Winlock Egg Days buttons are now available for sale from any of the court members. Check out future Lewis County News issues for information on the Winlock Egg Days Royal Court.

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Health & Wellness Fairs Health is Wealth

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Sat May 6 Chehalis

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Winlock celebrates Egg Days on June 17 this year. The royal court is (front) Kimber Lang, and Riley Morton; (back) Eva Ming, Katrina Hamilton, Kailie Lang, Claire Pinkerton, Grace Tover, and Charlotte Rosenstier. Buy your Egg Days button from a court member.

Riley Morton

Egg Day Royalty Court member

Claire

Pinkerton

Hello! My name is Claire Pinkerton, and I am running for 2023 Egg Days Queen. I am 14 years old and have had the pleasure of calling Winlock home since I was three. What I love most about living in Winlock is my family heritage and our long ties here to the community. I am proud to say that I am the sixth generation to live here on my family’s farm. I am an artist and a musician. I play the flute in the Winlock Concert Band and I am also a section leader in the Winlock Middle School Choir. I participate in the after school play program hosted by Mrs. Schwarz in middle school.

As the 2023 Egg Days Queen, I plan to be an outspoken advocate for our local animal rescue non-profits. I am very passionate about the wellbeing of animals in our community. When I was five years old, I rescued

and tamed a feral cat. It breaks my heart that there are animals in our community without homes.

As the spokesperson for Winlock Egg Days, I look forward to making an impact on the homeless animals in our community by helping with spay and neuter clinics and participating in fundraisers for our animal shelters.

Egg Days Royalty Court member Katrina

Hamilton

My name is Katrina Hamilton and I am 11 years old, born August 2, 2011. My parents are Linzie and Jeremy Hamilton. I am a 6th grader at Winlock Middle School where I wrestle and play softball. My ambitions include attending college to become a school counselor. Beside being involved with Egg Days, I enjoy Celebrate Recovery at the Jackson Prairie Church. My hobbies and talents include drawing, knitting, dancing, cooking and taking care of my little brother.

Claire Pinkerton

Katrina Hamilton