Rob Fuller was a man widely known and respected in the Twin Cities and across Lewis County.
Before his death in 2011, he worked quietly and constantly to improve the lives of many, whether through his business pursuits or donations to countless causes and scholarships for area youths.
The legacy of the former Chehalis City Council member remains today in many forms, one of which is the annual Rob Fuller Scholarship Lunch hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.
The annual event, set for May 9 at the Great Wolf Lodge, acts to provide recognition and scholarship money to the top 25 students at both Centralia and W.F. West high schools.
Businesses and individuals have an opportunity to help the worthwhile cause by supporting the event, and the students, with sponsorships.
Those interested can sponsor a student for $25, donate a $25 gift card, attend the luncheon for $25 or donate money to the scholarship fund.
To support one or more of the students, call the Chamber at (360) 748-8885 or email thechamber@chamberway.com by May 2.
The top 25 students from Centralia High School include Hayden Blaser, Kristina Bolt, Alexa Cabrera, Madison Crews, Jeremiah Demaris, Andrea Eacker, Joseph Evans, Morgan Fast, Lauren Frost, Amber Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Kaitlynn Johns, Kelsi Mack, Julianna Mettler, Brandon Orr, Christian Peters, Payton Pocklington, Leticia Ramirez, Rose Robbins, Lujan Rodriguez, Megan Shelley, Joshua Towle, Marrissa Van Puymbrouck, Paul Ward and Melissa Zion.
The top 25 students from W.F. West High School include Nathan Anglin, Rafael Arceo, Niko Bhagwandin, Nathaniel Birchard, Veronica Braun, Jared Chung, Hannah Cummings, Hannah Freeman, Abby Guerrero, Dane Hannum, Madeline James, Elijah Johnson, Kendra Kostick, Mary Lalone, Emma Lund, Adam Schwarz, Alexander Schwiesow, Rory Slattery, Tomi Tanaka, William Toynbee, Samantha Turner, Alexandria Wahl, Blake Wichert, Garrett Yarter, and Matthew Zylstra.
Good Riddance to ‘Church’
It’s no surprise that the backers of a supposed church near Mineral offering hallucinogenic experiences to followers for a price tag of more than $2,000 has closed up shop and left town (see the story on page Main 9).
From the start, the enterprise seemed an obvious attempt to rake in money with the false promise of spiritual awakening. Now, organizers are telling those who have already paid for the retreats to head to Peru to cash in their investment.
Yeah, right.
The Ayahuasca Healings Church appears to have been a clear scam, no matter what you’re smoking.
