Centralia Pledges $10,000 for Local Review of FEMA Flood Maps
By The Chronicle
The Centralia City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a $10,000 contribution from the Wastewater Department reserve to go toward the local FEMA Working Group.
City staff have been participating with the group, along with Lewis County, the city of Chehalis, Port of Chehalis, the Chehalis-Centralia Airport Board and the Chamber of Commerce as they take a skeptical look at proposed new maps of floodplains and floodways in the Chehalis Basin. The group has been focused on the review and revision of updated FEMA maps. The group has negotiated a charter agreement with all stakeholders.
To date, the city of Centralia has been a partner in the effort, but had not contributed financially. Contributions by other partners have netted $98,000, and the group estimates about $120,000 will be needed this year to continue the process.
Cardiology Associates Joins Providence Medical Group
By The Chronicle
Cardiology Associates of Olympia has joined the Providence Medical Group, Providence Health and Services officials said Wednesday.
Providence Cardiology Associates, of Olympia, also has satellite clinics in Centralia, Shelton and Aberdeen. The group’s goal is to provide quality heart care in Southwest Washington.
As part of the Providence system, the cardiology practice also strengthens its ties with the Providence St. Peter Hospital Regional Heart center, providing patients with a range of heart services, including diagnostics and treatment, prevention and rehabilitation.
Physicians at Providence Cardiology Associates now include Dr. William P. Brennan, Dr. William A. Gavin, Dr. Richard P. Kennedy, Dr. Qiang Li, Dr. Robert S. Wark, and Dr. Craig J. Wehrli.
AARP Volunteers Ready to Help Prepare Your Taxes
By The Chronicle
AARP volunteers will prepare your taxes free of charge at several locations in Lewis County. Appointments are required for each site.
Bring last year’s tax forms, 2010 information and social security cards for each individual. Let the site know if you are filing long form (schedule A) or if you are claiming business or education credits or have stocks or bonds.
Following are the locations, dates, hours and telephone numbers:
• Twin City Senior Center — Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12; 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 736-0061
• Centralia Timberland Library — Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13; noon-6 p.m.; Patricia, 736-0115
• Chehalis Vernetta Smith Library — Feb. 3, 10, 12, 17, 24, 26; March 3, 10, 12, 17, 24, 26; April 2, 7, 14, 16; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 748-3301
• Salkum Timberland Library — Feb. 5, 19; March 5, 19; April 9; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 985-2148
• ROOF, Rochester — Feb. 7, 21; March 7, 21; April 4, 18; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 273-6375
