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I was fortunate to attend a Joe Kent for the Third Congressional District event in October 2022 held in Bucoda with guest speaker Tulsi Gabbard.   It was very crowded in the park that … more
An article I found online recently was responsible for an increase in the heartbeat of this old duffer.   It was a notice of the plays that will be appearing in The Evergreen Playhouse this … more
Prior to stepping down earlier this year, I had the privilege of serving as House Republican leader in the Washington state House of Representatives for five years. In that role, I worked closely … more
Growing up in the 1960s, our parents blamed everything on “The Beatles.”   According to them, they were “the punks” from Liverpool who caused all the teenagers to go … more
More than 80 years ago, when the Japanese attacked U.S. battleships at Pearl Harbor, men throughout the nation rushed to enlist in the military to fight the nation’s enemies. But to win that … more
In an era marked by the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions, Lewis County stands poised to make a groundbreaking stride toward a cleaner future. The proposal for a hydrogen facility in our … more
I organized the June meeting with Joe Kent, with the hope that my friend Julie McDonald would come away with a favorable opinion of the man. While the meeting didn’t accomplish all of that, by … more
Napavine’s Funtime Festival recently celebrated 50 years of providing entertainment in Lewis County. The organizers have been responsible for Easter egg hunts, logging shows, mud bogs, … more
Do you remember being a child and running across something inappropriate? Maybe a porn magazine or your parents spooning in the bedroom? Do you remember that confused feeling you got and that funny … more
I understand that prayer has been banned in the Lewis County senior centers. You may not talk about politics either, according to an article written by Carol Brock. I’m offended by that. I hear … more
I attended a town hall in Packwood on Aug. 10 with Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. I think she is doing a great job for her district. I like the way that she is making a big effort to hear … more
I hope you all nominated candidates for The Chronicle’s annual “Best of Lewis County” competition. The voting round will come next, beginning Aug. 24. In a homespun spinoff, … more
This week, our community learned about a troubling situation involving the management of centers by the Lewis County Seniors Board. It’s a bit complicated and has left many people in our … more
I was intrigued by the front page story in The Chronicle about the trial of a guy named Two Dogs Fasaga (mostly the Two Dogs part), the apparent gruesomeness of the crime he was charged with and the … more
You can’t please everyone. Why do we even try to please others?   Because we like being liked. If we are honest with ourselves, we do not like it when people do not like us. It … more
If there is one figure in America who stands above politically based criticism or politics of any kind, it's Dolly Parton. You don't even have to be a country music fan to admire her. The … more
I am writing in support of the decision to curtail prayer and political discussion at Lewis County senior centers. I am a senior and a churchgoer. Overt and audible prayer in a public, … more
I just read Chronicle Publisher Chad Taylor’s commentary about the ban of prayer and politics at the senior centers. I do agree that these places should be inclusive and make the people … more
Regarding the policy on religion and political speech at our senior centers, I agree with the policy of the Lewis County Seniors Board of Directors.   Seniors of all faiths, agnostics and … more
It's hot out there, or at least it will be. Summer is here and I heard on the news the other day that this summer is set to be the hottest on record.     Fossil fuels and our over … more
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