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Found Property — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:07:49 -0700

Found Lewis County Jail. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C2881.

BOCC MEETING 5/13/2013

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:14:42 -0700

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xLtFV49UgU&list=PLUCwfOzT8PPTd9xYYRY4e-m02aX80-Qee&index=1

BOCC MEETING 5/06/2013

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:13:46 -0700

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdQArSzUs6w&list=PLUCwfOzT8PPTd9xYYRY4e-m02aX80-Qee&index=2

NOTICE OF HEARING: PROPOSED VACATION OF PORTION OF BOISTFORT-WINLOCK ROAD #118

Inter-locals — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:18:11 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY

Inter-locals — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:17:19 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:48:22 -0700

Please click here for a list of our active cases.

Small Works Roster Members Only - Adna Levee Improvement Project

Public Works Blog — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:59 -0700

In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster.

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due May 30, 2013 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Small Works Roster Members Only - Adna Levee Improvement Project

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In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Small Works Roster Members Only - Adna Levee Improvement Project

${post.Blog.Title} — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:59 -0700

In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

No Food Worker Class on May 28, 2013

Public Health Blog — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:43:59 -0700

Notice: The Food Worker Class scheduled for May 28, 2013 has been canceled.

BOCC MINUTES 5/06/13

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:33:43 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 4/29/13

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:33:01 -0700

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Shoes & Cell Phone

Found Property — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:09:34 -0700

Found 05-09-13 Chehalis area. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C4961.

Call for Bid - New Truck Cab & Chassis

Public Works Blog — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:58:03 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due May 14, 2013 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

BOCC Meeting 4/29/2013

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:44:26 -0700

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfQ7AIS7pAE&list=PLUCwfOzT8PPTd9xYYRY4e-m02aX80-Qee&index=1

BOCC MEETING 4/22/2013

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:43:29 -0700

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD9HCQ7zn0w&list=PLUCwfOzT8PPTd9xYYRY4e-m02aX80-Qee&index=2

BOCC MEETING 4/15/2013

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:42:38 -0700

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZKEb8XIfdU&list=PLUCwfOzT8PPTd9xYYRY4e-m02aX80-Qee&index=3

No Food Worker Class on July 4, 2013

Public Health Blog — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:47:14 -0700

There will not be an evening food worker class on July 4, 2013. Instead, the evening class for July will be held the second Thursday of the month, July 11, 2013, at 6:00 pm.

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RENTON

Inter-locals — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:04:23 -0700

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS COUNTY CEMETERY DISTRICT #1

Inter-locals — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:02:48 -0700

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NOTICE: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF AIRPORT ROAD TO ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:05:39 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: FOUR (4) NEW 2013 OR 2014 TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS.

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:04:48 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 4/22/13

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:03:46 -0700

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BOCC MEETING 4/08/2013

BOCC Meetings — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:32:00 -0700

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bou4PWNT4c

Wallet with contents

Found Property — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:58:40 -0700

Found 04-27-13 Seminary Hill Rd, Centralia. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C4258.

BOCC MINUTES 4/15/13

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:13:26 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: CLOSEOUT FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE ENCHANTED VALLEY WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:12:43 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: MAY 2013 AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:11:33 -0700

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Notice of Sheriff's Sale of Personal Property

News Releases — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:42:48 -0700

The Lewis County Superior Court has directed the Lewis County Sheriff to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment. The sale will be held on May 31, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., at Main Street Storage, 201 East Main Street, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, 98531.

Click here for property list.

Click here for Notice of Sheriff's Sale of Personal Property.

TAKE 25 RESOURCES

911 Recent News — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:55:36 -0700

911 Bookmark - Español

Child ID Kit - English

Child ID Kit-Español

Conversation Starters -Español

Emergency Contact Sheet For Parents/Guardians-English

Emergency Contact Sheet For Parents/Guardians -Español

911 Mini Lesson for Kids (Grades K-8) -English

911 Mini Lesson for Kids (Grades K-8) -Español

25 Ways to Make Kids Safer - English

25 Ways to Make Kids Safer -Español

Printable Kids Activity Book - English

Money

Found Property — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:20:24 -0700

Found Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C3867.

NOTICE OF HEARING: PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE FRED MOHORIC ROAD

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:41:06 -0700

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COMPLETION OF 2012 COUNTY FORCES PROJECTS

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:39:53 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: AIRPORT LEVEE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:31:48 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: COUNTY LEGAL PRINTING

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:27:02 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 04/08/13

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:22:34 -0700

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Firearm

Found Property — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:36:57 -0700

Found Centralia Alpha Rd, Chehalis area. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C3117.

Firearm

Found Property — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:35:52 -0700

Found Hwy 12, Napavine area. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C1471.

Call for Bid - Airport Levee Improvement Project

Public Works Blog — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:20:26 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due May 7, 2013 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Annual County Government Open House

BOCC News — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:00:58 -0700

Come one, Come all to an Annual County Government OPEN HOUSE April 23, 2013 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the Historic Courthouse Foyers

Have you ever wondered how bones are determined to be human or animals?
Learn about our Recycle/Reuse Programs.
Check our mobile command unit.
There will be many departments available to answer questions about a variety of County public services.
Before you leave…you will also be able to adopt an adorable kitten.

Please join us for a “Walk through the County” and enjoy some refreshments also.

The Historic Courthouse is located at 351 NW North St., Chehalis, WA 98532. For more information, call: (360) 740-1419.

Invite your family and friends, everyone is welcome to attend!

Download the Open House Flyer

Active Cases

Active Cases — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:27:30 -0700

Please click here for a list of our active cases.

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Community Development Blog — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:33:31 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 2013 BUDGET AMENDMENT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:05:12 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: INPUT ON PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR CONSIDERATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:04:34 -0700

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ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE SWOFFORD ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:03:31 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:02:20 -0700

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Backpack w/Contents

Found Property — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:20:35 -0700

Found 04/09/13, Onalaska area. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C3601.

BOCC MINUTES 04/01/13

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:06:29 -0700

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PRESS CONFERENCE

911 Recent News — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:20:48 -0700

May 22nd, 2013; 1590 Rice Rd., Stan Hedwall Park, Chehalis, WA 98532 1:30PM to 2:30PM

On May 22nd, 2013, Lewis County 911 Communications plans to hold a press conference to highlight the Take 25 program. Take 25 is a program developed through National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The program emphasizes necessary safety conversations to have with children to improve their safety on the internet, walking to school, and in other public environs. At the conclusion of the press conference we will conduct a balloon release as a reminder of the children missing from Washington State families. PLEASE JOIN US. Please contact LC911 if you have any questions.

April 2013 Declared Public Health Month

Public Health Blog — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:50:14 -0700

The Lewis County Board of Health Proclaimed April 2013 as Public Health Month. Lewis County Public Health & Social Services strives to promote, enhance, and protect the health and well-being of our community through partnerships, education, and prevention services.

APHA honors National Public Health Week 2013 with a video outlining the return on investment of prevention and public health funding

View a short Public Health Video

BOCC Meeting 4/1/2013

BOCC Meetings — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:47:30 -0700

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Interlocal agreement with the City of Mossyrock

Inter-locals — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:56:52 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 3-25-13

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:55:31 -0700

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BOCC Meeting 3/25/13

BOCC Meetings — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:53:15 -0700

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Found Property — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:55:06 -0700

Found 03/26/13, Chehalis area. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C3156.

Call for Bid - 2013 Gravel Proposal

Public Works Blog — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:34:19 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due April 9, 2013 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Call for Bid - Countywide Stabilization Project

Public Works Blog — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:33:40 -0700

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Public Hearing before the Planning Commission

Community Development Blog — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:19:20 -0700

Public Benefit Rating System (Open Space)

NOTICE OF HEARING: 2013 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:15:20 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: 2013 COUNTYWIDE BASE STABILIZATION PROJECT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:14:42 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: 2013 GRAVEL PROPOSAL

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:13:49 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 03/18/2013

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:13:00 -0700

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Public Notice of Sale of Real Property

News Releases — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:18:21 -0700

Notice of sale of real property located at 3148 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington.

The sale of the property is to take place:

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Date: May 10, 2013

Place: Main Entrance Lobby, Old Lewis County Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA.

Click here for additional information.

BOCC Meeting 3/18/2013

BOCC Meetings — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:32:10 -0700

BOCC Meeting

NOTICE: ACCEPTING A BID ON TAX TITLE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1132 RIVERSIDE RD. WEST, CHEHALI

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:38:04 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 03/11/2013

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:36:33 -0700

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BOCC MEETING 3/11/2013

BOCC Meetings — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:36:46 -0700

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRpZiRzOzjo&list=PLUCwfOzT8PPTd9xYYRY4e-m02aX80-Qee&index=2

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF BIG HANAFORD RD

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:24:04 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: CONSTRUCTION OF A MAINTENANCE BUILDING AT THE SWW FAIRGROUNDS

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:22:42 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: TOLEDO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:21:38 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 3/04/13

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:20:40 -0700

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BOCC MEETING 3/04/2013

BOCC Meetings — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:06:51 -0800

http://vimeo.com/61020414

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LCFD#8 FOR RADIO REPAIR MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Inter-locals — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:03:40 -0800

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CEMETERY DISTRICT #1 REGARDING WORK BY LEWIS COUNTY

Inter-locals — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:59:28 -0800

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CALL FOR THE OPENING OF THE ON CALL CONSULTANT ROSTER FOR ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND/OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ASSISTANCE NEEDS FOR COUNTY PROJECTS

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:55:37 -0800

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REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS TO DEVELOP A REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN AT COUNTY MOTOR POOL

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:54:26 -0800

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CALL FOR BIDS: COUNTY LEGAL PRINTING

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:53:36 -0800

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Notice of Hearing: Open Space

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:52:52 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 2/25/13

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:52:03 -0800

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Invasive Pests, Weeds & Insects Workshop

Weed Control Blog — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:04:32 -0800

Invasive Pests, Weeds & Insects Workshop

Hold the date for the upcoming workshop on weed & insect pest management.

The program will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2012 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. The session will start at 8:30 AM and will wrap up at 12:30PM.

Topics will include: management of woody plants and noxious weeds utilizing selective herbicides, new invading weeds and insect’s pests to Southwest Washington and refining your Integrated Pest Management Program.

There is no cost for the program sponsored by the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and WSU Lewis County Extension.

We would prefer that you pre-register by calling 740 1212 or emailing wamsleyb@wsu.edu

WSDA Licensed Pesticide Applicator credits will be offered for the program.

More information at Invasive Pests

Request for Qualification Statements to Develop a Remedial Action Plan at County Motor Pool

Public Works Blog — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:30:42 -0800

A new RFQ has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Firms desiring consideration shall submit three copies of a complete packet to Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Ave,Chehalis, WA, 98532, by 5pm March 18, 2013.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Active Cases — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:30:43 -0800

Please click here for a list of our active cases.

Earring

Found Property — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:41:29 -0800

Found, Lewis County Jail. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C1368.

Earring & Stud

Found Property — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:40:58 -0800

Found, Lewis County Jail. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C1343.

Earring

Found Property — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:40:13 -0800

Found, Lewis County Jail. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C1327.

Ring

Found Property — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:39:35 -0800

Found, Lewis County Jail. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C1318.

Cap

Found Property — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:38:30 -0800

Found, Lewis County Jail, Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C1115.

Small Works Roster Members Only - Contract Pipe Arch Culvert, Material Purchase Only

Public Works Blog — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:05:01 -0800

In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster.

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due March 12, 2013 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

This bid is only for the material purchase of the culvert. Lewis County forces will be used for installation of the culvert. Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Small Works Roster Members Only - Wildwood Material Purchase Only

Public Works Blog — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:02:59 -0800

In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster.

This bid is only for the material purchase of the culvert. Lewis County forces will be used for installation of the culvert. Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Small Works Roster Members Only - Godfrey Material Purchase Only

Public Works Blog — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:00:09 -0800

In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster.

This bid is only for the material purchase of the culvert. Lewis County forces will be used for installation of the culvert. Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Request for Proposal for Groundwater Monitoring Services for the County Central Shop and Mossyrock Police Station

Public Works Blog — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:52:13 -0800

A new RFQ has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Firms desiring consideration shall submit three copies of a complete proposal packet to Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Ave,Chehalis, WA, 98532, by 5pm March 11, 2013.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

BOCC MEETING 2/25/2013

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:43:14 -0800

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NOTICE: OPENING OF SMALL WORKS ROSTERS FOR LEWIS COUNTY PROJECTS LESS THAN $300,000.00

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:42:09 -0800

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: GROUNDWATER MONITORING SERVICES AT COUNTY ROAD CENTRAL SHOP AND MOSSYROCK POLICE STATION

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:41:14 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 2/11/13

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:29:30 -0800

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Bicycle

Found Property — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:53:29 -0800

Found, 2/21/13, Morton area. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C1921.

Gift Card

Found Property — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:52:37 -0800

Found, 2/1/13, Law & Justice Bldg, Chehalis. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C2048.

Small Works Roster Members Only - 2013 Snow Sand Proposal

Public Works Blog — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:29:54 -0800

In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credit

Weed Control Blog — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:27:14 -0800

WSU Lewis & Cowlitz County Extension will be hosting the Small Farm School and will be offering WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credit for two of the six programs. The program will be held at Centralia College on March 16, 2013 form 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The details of the half day program can be viewed at: http://county.wsu.edu/lewis/Pages/default.aspx Licensed Pesticide Applicators can receive one credit for attending the Pasture Management and one credit for the Alternative Methods of Weed Management program.

No Pre-Registration Required

Doors open at 8:30

Location: Centralia College – Washington Hall

Moles, Alpacas, Septic Systems and Hugelkulture will be the other topics for the day.

The program is delivered by WSU Lewis & Cowlitz County Extension Programs and Centralia College. Phone: 360-740-1212 for more information. WSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported to your local WSU Extension office

LCSO Recognizes Many at Annual Meeting

News Releases — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:28:48 -0800

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office held its annual meeting Friday afternoon, February 8^th, at the Bethel Church in Napavine. For the past 18 years, the Sheriff’s Office has been holding annual meetings to recognize employee service and present goals and objectives for the year ahead.

“I was able to recognize some really important people this year from my office and the community. We have excellent employees but there were several that really stood out in their performance this past year. In addition, I was able to recognize some members of this community that have really stepped up and gone above and beyond in their commitment to help make Lewis County a better place to live, work, and play,” said Sheriff Steve Mansfield.

Those recognized:

Employee of the Year Awards for 2012 – Recognizing an employee from each Bureau who performed throughout the year in an exemplary manner:

Services Bureau – Tonja Matchett

Corrections Bureau – Kevin Dickey

Operations Bureau – Bruce Kimsey

Meritorious Service Medal – Bestowed upon an employee for action performed in the line of duty wherein the employee endangers himself/herself or performs an act of exemplary service.

Recipient: Deputy Christopher Rubin

Sheriff’s Awards – Bestowed upon an employee whose single action or overall performance merits the Sheriff’s special recognition.

Recipients: Deputy Tim English, Sergeant Alan Stull, Deputy Kevin Engelbertson, Deputy Brady Taylor, Detective Dan Riordan, Deputy Tyson Brown.

Warrior of the Year 2012 – Detective Tom Callas

Top Performer Operations – Deputy Jeremy Almond

Top Performer Corrections – Corrections Officer Dave Rodkey

Swearing In – Corrections Officer Clayton Davis, Corrections Officer Jamie Rees, New Class II Reserve Deputy Michael Mohr.

Promotion to Class 1 Reserve – Deputy Smokey Padgett

Retirement Outstanding Volunteer Service – Al Fryer

Citizen Recognition – Lynn Ford, Growing Places Farm

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BOCC MEETING 2/11/2013

BOCC Meetings — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:26:38 -0800

http://vimeo.com/59509160

Notice of Sale of Surplus Property

Public Works Blog — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:10:11 -0800

Notice is Hereby Given that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus will be held at 8:00am, March 5, 2013, at Ritchie Brothers Auction, 104 Avery Road W., Chehalis, WA 98532. Items my be previewed Monday thru Friday beginning February 25, 2013 from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Items will be sold as is - where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available fromt the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532 or available to download below:

Sale of Surplus Property - March 5th List

Community Development Blog — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:26:43 -0800

Notice of Public Hearing and Intent to Adopt

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:23:16 -0800

Boundary Line Adjustments, LCC 16.02.040(8)

NOTICE OF HEARING: RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT #1 FOR THE EAST LEWIS COUNTY TRANSFER STATION IN MORTON

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:32:48 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT #1 FOR FACILITIES AND STRUCTURES LOCATED AT THE CENTRAL TRANSFER STATION IN CENTRALIA

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:31:44 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 6TH 2012 BUDGET AMENDMENT

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:30:05 -0800

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NOTICE: DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:28:53 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 2/04/13

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:27:42 -0800

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BOCC MEETING 2/04/2013

BOCC Meetings — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:10:17 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 1/28/2013

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:14:24 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: ORDINANCE 1243 REPEALING LCC 16.02.040 (8) LANGUAGE OF COUNTY CODE AND SUBSTITUTE NEW LANGUAGE FOR BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:13:45 -0800

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Personal Property eFile available for 2014 filings

Assessor's Blog — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:40:40 -0800

eFile IS NOW AVAILABLE! The E-file system was recently unavailable to those that were attempting to file their Personal Property listings online. The error has been corrected and the system is now up an running. Please contact the Lewis County Assessor's office at 360.740.1410 if any additional errors occur or if you should have any problems when filing online.

Click HERE to be directed to the eFile site.

Thank you for being patient!

Spiral Notebook

Found Property — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:58:50 -0800

Found, December 2012, Onalaska area. Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office to describe and claim, 360-740-1470, Case #13C1143.

Change in Business Hours

Assessor's Blog — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:42:46 -0800

Effective February 1, 2013, the Lewis County Assessor's office will be open from 8:00 am to 5:00 and will no longer close during the lunch hour. There are certain services that are staff specific and a wait may be inevitable. Most questions will be handled immediately by a staff member.

Paperless Tax Statements

Treasurer's Blog — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:01:18 -0800

The Lewis County Treasurer has implemented a new opportunity for the taxpayers to receive paperless tax statements and send electronic payments at no cost. The process is entirely free. To check this out go to www.doxo.com/LewisCounty. The 2013 statement will arrive in the mail but future statements would be transmitted to you through your doxo account.

Call for Bid - 2013 Chip Rock Proposal

Public Works Blog — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:23:29 -0800

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Feb. 12, 2013 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF AIRPORT ROAD

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:19:46 -0800

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CALL FOR BIDS: 2013 CHIP ROCK PROPOSAL

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:18:55 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 1/14/2013

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:15:21 -0800

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BOCC MEETING 1/28/2013

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:14:31 -0800

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Appointments Added to the CPL Application Process

News Releases — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:50:27 -0800

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Dear CPL Applicants:

As many of you are aware, my office, along with many agencies throughout the United States, has recently experienced a major increase in Concealed Pistol License Applications and gun transfers.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office works very hard to provide quality service to the citizens of Lewis County. In spite of the challenging workload this trend has created, my goal remains to provide each and every citizen that comes to my Office with professional, friendly, effective, and efficient service.

The impact of the increase in CPL applications and gun transfers on my staff and resources is significant and requires a change in our current process. To give some perspective, activity in this area has increased from 8 permits a day to 44 on some days. As you can imagine, this has caused long back-ups and wait times at our front counter, which has led to frustration not only among citizens, but also my staff who are dedicated to giving outstanding customer service.

Beginning Friday, February 1, 2013, my office will implement an appointment system for processing CPL applications. Appointments will be available for scheduling Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (2:30 p.m. being the last appointment). Walk-ins will be accommodated as the situation allows; however, citizens need to understand that scheduled appointments will take priority. Appointments can be made in person or by calling 360-748-9286.

The processing of CPL applications and gun transfers is an important service provided by my Office that requires attention to detail and time. I believe an appointment system will result in more efficient use of your time by preventing long waits in line as well as that of my staff by reducing the potential for errors. Applicants will also have the opportunity to download the CPL application from our website and fill it out ahead of time, saving everyone time at the counter.

Applicants will be given a 5-minute grace period from the time of their appointment before it is given to a walk-in, if one is waiting.

I sincerely appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we strive to continue to provide quality service to the citizens of Lewis County.

Sincerely,

Steve Mansfield, Sheriff

Sheriff Mansfield's Position Regarding the Topic of Gun Control & Second Amendment Rights

News Releases — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:01:21 -0800

See below for Sheriff Mansfield's position regarding the topic of gun control and Second Amendment Rights.

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Appointment to the Lewis County Public Facilities District Board

BOCC News — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:21:02 -0800

PRESS RELEASE

Lewis County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a local resident to represent Lewis County on the Public Facilities District Board (PFD).

The appointee will fill an unexpired term of which end August 13, 2013.

Anyone interested in serving should submit a letter of interest and an application (located at www.lewiscountywa.gov) to Karri Muir, Clerk of the Board, either by email – bocc@lewiscountywa.gov or by mail - 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532. Applications are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013. If you have any questions please feel free to contact 360-740-1419.

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:04:13 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 1/07/2013

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:23:21 -0800

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CALL FOR BIDS: PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY ON RAY ROAD

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:22:11 -0800

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BOCC MEETING 1/14/2013

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:18:32 -0800

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Sheriff's Office Rolls Out New Mobile Command Unit

News Releases — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:08:58 -0800

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office recently obtained, through Federal Surplus at no cost, a 1995 Freightliner Truck originally built for the US Navy and outfitted as a mobile dental office. The truck is 40 feet long, equipped with a 15KW generator, has only 7,500 miles, and is in great condition.

Over the past three months, Sheriff’s Office staff and inmate laborers have worked on getting the truck operational. The vehicle replaces two aging vans the Sheriff’s Office has used for the past 20 years. The multipurpose vehicle is equipped to respond to search and rescue missions, crime scenes, and any major incident or event in Lewis County.

Approximately $15,000 of grant and seizure funds have been used to outfit the vehicle. Additional grant funds in 2013 will be used to purchase other necessary equipment for the vehicle.

An open house is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., for the public and media to tour our new command vehicle. It will be parked in the Motor Pool parking lot at the intersection of West Main Street and Chehalis Avenue in Chehalis.

Sheriff Mansfield said, “This mobile command vehicle fulfills a critical need that has existed for several years. We have been actively searching for options that we could afford and would meet our current and future needs. Our staff did an outstanding job in procuring, retrofitting, and converting this truck into an extremely functional mobile command and response vehicle.”

Additions to 2013 Weed List

Weed Control Blog — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:34:27 -0800

The Washington State Noxious Weed Board adopted the 2013 State Noxious Weed List at their November 7, 2012 meeting. The 2013 list includes a number of changes from 2012, including a few new species. All of the changes are detailed on the “What’s New” page of the Washington State Noxious Weed Board website http://www.nwcb.wa.gov/. Some of the new weed additions include:

French broom, Genista monspessulana, as a Class A noxious weed. French broom is an invasive shrub with green, ridged stems, small, three-parted leaves covered in fine hairs, and bright yellow, fragrant flowers. Currently listed as a noxious weed in Oregon, California, and Hawaii, French broom spreads rapidly and displaces native vegetation. Climate change seems to be expanding its range. Once used as an ornamental plant, it does not appear to be sold through the horticultural industry anymore. To the best of our knowledge, there is only one known escaped population of French broom on the University of Washington campus. A Class A listing would mean that all known French broom populations would need to be eradicated.

Tall hawkweed, Hieracium piloselloides, as a Class B noxious weed. Tall hawkweed is a non-native, perennial plant that has been found growing in Washington State. Presently, it appears to have limited distribution in Washington although more populations may exist due to the difficulty of differentiating between Hieracium species. Hieracium species in general can be fast growers, invading a variety of habitats, and out compete native and desirable plants.

Common teasel, Dipsacus fullonum, as a Class C noxious weed. Common teasel is a monocarpic herbaceous plant that has been a common weed of roadsides and other disturbed areas and recently has begun to invade valuable agricultural lands in Washington. Due to the present management practice of mowing, common teasel seed heads that contain viable seed are being spread widely along roadways and into various habitats. Listing common teasel as a Class C noxious weed will allow county noxious weed control boards the option of selecting this plant for mandatory control at the local level.

County Weed List Hearing

Weed Control Blog — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:03:27 -0800

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing will be held to adopt rules and regulations for the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and to adopt the 2013 Lewis County Noxious Weed list. The hearing will be held February 12, 2013 at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA. Any person may appear and be heard either for or against the adoption of the proposed 2013 County Weed List. An open public meeting will precede and follow the public hearing.

Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board at 360 740 1215 for more information or to receive the proposed weed list.

Active Cases

Active Cases — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:34:21 -0800

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Call for Bid - One New Truck & Chassis

Public Works Blog — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:44:25 -0800

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Jan. 29, 2013 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

NOTICE OF HEARING: PROPOSED VACATION OF PROTIONS OF J.A. BOYD ROAD, J.W. ISBELL RD., AND WINSTON CREEK OR O.W. WALLACE RD.

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:09:45 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO LIGHTSPEED NETWORKS, INC.

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:07:45 -0800

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NOTICE: PUBLISHING A COST ESTIMATE OF 2013 COUNTY ROAD CONSTRUCTION COUNTY FORCES PROJECTS

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:06:47 -0800

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CALL FOR BIDS: ONE NEW TRUCK CAB & CHASIS

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:05:48 -0800

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Appointments to the Timberland Regional Library Board

BOCC News — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:20:21 -0800

Lewis County Board of County Commissioners is seeking two local residents to represent Lewis County on the Timberland Regional Library Board.

The Timberland Regional Library Board is made of citizens appointed by the commissioners from Lewis, Thurston, Pacific, Mason, and Grays Harbor counties. For more information on the library system, please check www.trlib.org.

Each appointee will fill an unexpired term of which one will end December 31, 2015 and the other term will end on December 31, 2020.

Anyone interested in serving should submit a letter of interest and an application to Karri Muir, Clerk of the Board, either by email – bocc@lewiscountywa.gov or by mail - 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532. Applications are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, January 18, 2012. If you have any questions please feel free to contact 360-740-1419.

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BOCC MEETING 1/7/2013

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:40:18 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 12/17/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:33:02 -0800

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Hearing before the Board of Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1

Public Works Blog — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:33:54 -0800

Notice of a Hearing before the Board of Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1, for Resolution No. 005-12, Whereas, RCW 36.58.130 authorizes a Solid Waste Disposal District to collect fees necessary to pay for the handling and disposal of solid waste. The hearing is scheduled for January 28, 2013 at or after the hour of 1:30 pm at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). For more information, click here.

NOTICE OF HEARING: NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO LAKEVIEW TERRACE WATER GROUP

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:54:42 -0800

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PROPOSED VACATION OF JOHNSON CREEK ROAD

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:53:20 -0800

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COMPETITIVE BIDDING DISPENSING WITH ADVERTISEMENT AND FORMAL SEALED BIDDING FOR PURCHASES AND LEASE UNDER $25,000

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:52:39 -0800

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PROCLAMATION: RON AVERILL DAY

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:49:55 -0800

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SWR Contracts Awarded

Public Works Blog — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:45:38 -0800

There is a new document you can view to see the usage of the Small Works Roster (including the Limited Public Works process) held by Lewis County Public Works and the agencies who have entered into Interlocals with Lewis County.
Please click here for more information.

2013 Tax Foreclosure Sale

Treasurer's Blog — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:36:26 -0800

The 2013 Tax Foreclosure sale has been scheduled for 9:00 AM Friday, January 18 to be held in the Commissioners Hearing Room loacted in the Historic Courthouse 2nd Floor. Pleae see Tax Foreclosure Sale Information on this page for bidder registration process.

BOCC 12/17/2012

BOCC Meetings — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:59:48 -0800

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Ron's Farewell address 12/17/12

BOCC Meetings — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:59:04 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 12/10/12

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:56:58 -0800

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Small Works Roster Members Only - Adna Rails to Trails Levee Maintenance Project - Phase 1

Public Works Blog — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:16:47 -0800

In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster.

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Jan. 8, 2013 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

BOCC MINUTES 12/03/12

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:43:12 -0800

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BOCC 12/10/2012

BOCC Meetings — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:42:18 -0800

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BOCC Meetings — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:40:29 -0800

2012 Comp Plan Map Amendments Public Hearing

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:34:19 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11/26/12

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:43:00 -0800

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BOCC 12/03/2012

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:18:29 -0800

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BOCC - 11/26/12

BOCC Meetings — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:45:13 -0800

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BOCC - 11/18/12

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:40:06 -0800

Meeting

NOTICE OF HEARING: APPLICATION FOR CLASSIFICATION OF VARIOUS LAND PARCEL

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:21:26 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 5th 2012 BUDGET AMENDMENT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:19:45 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 2013 VADER WATER SYSTEM BUDGET

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:18:55 -0800

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PROCLAMATION: PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:18:23 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11/19/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:14:12 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11/5/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:13:46 -0800

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:55:03 -0800

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Sheriff Mansfield's November E-Newsletter

News Releases — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:39:11 -0800

Click here for Sheriff Mansfield's November 2012 E-Newsletter

2013 Holiday Courthouse Schedule

Superior Court Blog — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:34:50 -0800

The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners have released the 2013 Courthouse Holiday schedule.

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REVALUATION OF CYCLE 3 BEGINS

Assessor's Blog — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:54:29 -0800

Revaluation for Cycle 3 Begins: Adna, Boistfort, Evaline, Napavine, Pe Ell School Districts

CHEHALIS--- Lewis County Assessor, Dianne Dorey, announced that Appraisal Staff from the Assessor’s Office have begun assessing parcels in the Cycle 3 Area: Adna, Boistfort, Evaline, Napavine, and Pe Ell School Districts.

The Chehalis School District was the first area physically inspected and valued since Lewis County converted to the annual revaluation cycle, done in 2011 for taxes owed in 2012. Mossyrock and Onalaska School Districts were physically inspected in 2012 for taxes owed in 2013. Cycle 3 (areas mentioned above) will be inspected between now and late spring of 2013. All areas not in the Cycle 3 revaluation area will be statistically updated at this same time.

It will be easy to identify a Lewis County Appraiser on your property. They wear brightly colored safety vests marked “Assessor’s Staff” on the back and green or orange uniform shirts. In addition, they will be driving a county vehicle marked “Assessor”. Appraisers will leave a card in the door, on the gate, etc. or, if possible, with the occupant. This gives the occupant and/or taxpayer an opportunity to call the office and ask questions. It is the intent of the Assessor that these identifiers will help to alleviate concern when an Appraiser has entered the property.

If you need more information, please contact the Lewis County Assessor’s Office at (360) 740-1392.

BOCC - 11/05/12

BOCC Meetings — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:11:32 -0800

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BOCC - 10/29/12

BOCC Meetings — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:09:16 -0800

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Notice of Hearing for the Proposed 2013-2018 Transportation Improvement Program

Public Works Blog — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:51:21 -0800

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #1

Inter-locals — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:41:30 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 10/29/12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:38:18 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 2013 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:35:35 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: ORDINANCE 1242 IMPACT FEE PROGRAM

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:33:23 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 2013 FINAL BUDGET

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:32:02 -0800

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PROCLAMATION: NOVEMBER 16, 2012 NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:31:03 -0800

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Ethel Man Arrested for Punching Puppy in the Face

News Releases — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:19:29 -0700

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19 year old Ethel man for punching a five month old puppy in the face last night. Deputies responded to the 100 block of Oyler Road, Ethel, at approximately 0053 hours, after receiving a call from a family requesting assistance with another family member who was acting disorderly.

When the deputy arrived he located Jesse G. Pegram, intoxicated and agitated, in the street. Family members said he was out of control and at one point punched their 5 month old German Shepherd in the face. Deputies were also told they thought Jesse had thrown the puppy against a tree.

Deputies located the puppy and noticed obvious injuries to her face. Her eye was extremely swollen and blood shot. The puppy was also limping. Due to the extent of the injuries the deputy called a veterinarian who agreed to meet the deputy at the clinic to evaluate the puppy. Family members did not have transportation to take the puppy themselves so the deputy transported the dog and one of the family members to the clinic.

After an exam, the veterinarian informed the deputy that the dog had injuries consistent with head trauma. He reported the dog had a leg injury but no obvious fractures. The veterinarian kept the dog overnight for evaluation.

Mr. Pegram was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail for Animal Cruelty in the 1^st degree. He is being referred for MIP.

“I am very proud of the deputy’s actions in this incident. Our office is dedicated to protecting life and property and this deputy’s compassion, concern, and action towards this puppy was in line with the ethical values that I expect my deputies to exhibit. His swift action both in going above and beyond to seek medical care for this animal in the middle of the night, and transporting it to a veterinary clinic made a positive difference for this animal and its owners. I am also grateful for the willingness of the veterinarian to assist us in caring for the puppy and the partnerships we have built with them over the years,” said Sheriff Steve Mansfield.

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Deputy's Name Released

News Releases — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:35:06 -0700

The deputy involved in the shooting in Boistfort, yesterday, is Deputy Matt Wallace. Deputy Wallace is 37 years old and has been with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office for over 9 years. Deputy Wallace remains on paid administrative leave as is standard protocol for deputies involved in shootings.

The Lewis County Coroner’s Office will be releasing information on the deceased male.

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Active Cases — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:59:18 -0700

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Deputy Involved Shooting

News Releases — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:13:51 -0700

A deputy with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a 64 year old Napavine man at approximately 0017 hours this morning. The deputy was on routine patrol when he noticed a vehicle parked in a turn out in the 2300 block of SR6 in Boistfort. The deputy stopped to see if the motorist needed assistance. When the deputy approached the vehicle he observed a man with, what appeared to be, self-inflicted lacerations and bleeding heavily. When the deputy tried to speak with the man, the man lunged out of his vehicle with a large knife and charged the deputy.

The deputy, a 9 year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, was forced to shoot the man to avoid being attacked with the knife.

The deputy called aid for the man, however, he was pronounced dead shortly after aid arrived at the scene.

The regional Sheriff’s Critical Incident Investigation team is at the scene investigating the incident.

The Lewis County Coroner’s Office will release the deceased man's name per their policy.

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Inter-locals — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:55:17 -0700

City of Centralia

Lewis County Fire District #1

Lewis County Fire District #8

Lewis County Fire District #14

Lewis County Fire District #2

Lewis County Fire District #15

City of Morton

City of Napavine

Lewis County Fire District #13

Lewis County Fire District #10

Lewis County Fire District #4

Riverside Fire Authority

Lewis County Fire District $5

Lewis County Fire District #3

City of Chehalis

Town of Pe Ell

PROCLAMATION: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:51:10 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 10/22/12

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:50:25 -0700

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BOCC - 10/22/12

BOCC Meetings — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:53:15 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS TO TRADE FOR THE LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FORFEITED/UNCLAIMED FIREARMS

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:49:59 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 10/15/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:47:54 -0700

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ADDENDUM NO.1 - King Rd Rehabilitation Project

Public Works Blog — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:41:02 -0700

An Addendum No. 1 has been added to the King Rd Rehabilitation Project on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page.

Access the details and necessary document by clicking here.

New Construction Appeal Deadline October 30th

Assessor's Blog — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:43:11 -0700

The last day to appeal a revaluation of New Construction is fast approaching. You must submit your petition with the Board of Equalization by October 30, 2012, in order to appeal any value changes due to New Construction. Questionscan beansweredby the Clerk to the Board of Equalization located in the Lewis County Commissioners office or at (360) 740-1391.

Lewis County Calls Lawsuit Meritless

News Releases — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:44:55 -0700

LEWIS COUNTY CALLS LAWSUIT MERITLESS

Deputy involved in shooting properly followed policies and procedures and acted appropriately pursuant to his training.

Lewis County and other named individuals vehemently deny the allegations made in a lawsuit filed on October 15, 2012 by the Estate of a man who was shot and killed by a Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy in June of 2011. The Complaint, filed in federal court in Tacoma, alleges that the Deputy acted recklessly and negligently when he encountered Steven Petersen in the early morning hours of June 20, 2011, and engaged in a “shoot first, ask questions later” approach to law enforcement. The Complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages.

“Lewis County vehemently denies that Deputy Matt McKnight acted recklessly or negligently in any way,” said Michael Patterson, defense counsel for the County. “Deputy McKnight was faced with a rapidly-unfolding situation involving a man reported to be carrying a large knife that he had used to attempt to break and enter a residence nearby. In fear of his own safety and that of the neighboring residents, he made the split-second decision to shoot, after Mr. Petersen refused to follow commands, refused to take his hand out of his pocket, and lunged at him in a threatening manner. That action was in accordance with his training in such situations.”

After a thorough investigation by the Critical Incident Response Team, led by the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, the Lewis County Prosecutor declined to bring any criminal charges against Deputy McKnight, determining that no criminal law had been violated by Deputy McKnight’s actions. A separate Safety Review Board found that the Deputy properly complied with Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures during the incident, and that those policies and procedures provided adequate guidance for such situations.

“No Deputy wants to be involved in this type of situation,” said Lewis County Sheriff Steve Mansfield. “However, the safety of the public and of our deputies is our primary concern and Deputy McKnight did everything he was supposed to do when he came into contact with Mr. Petersen last summer. This incident has not been easy for anyone. We are sorry for the effect of Mr. Petersen’s death on everyone involved.”

Lewis County will vigorously defend these baseless claims.

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Texas Rangers Assist Detectives with Arrest of Child Molester

News Releases — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:39:23 -0700

On October 17, 2012, detectives from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office made a request to Company “B” of the Garland Division of the Texas Rangers to attempt contact with a suspect in a 2007 child molestation case that occurred in the Pe Ell area.

Michael T. Yeager, 41 years of age, currently residing in Quitman, Texas was wanted for voyeurism and six counts of 3^rd degree child molestation.

The original complaint, in 2007, involved Yeager molesting his girlfriend’s fourteen year old daughter while they resided together in the Pe Ell area. The alleged crime occurred over a several year span.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has been actively trying to locate Yeager since the warrant was issued in 2008. Detectives had information family members were assisting Yeager by providing him with a place to live. Earlier this week they developed information Yeager was living with relatives in Quitman, Texas. Quitman is located 94 miles west of Dallas.

Yeager was arrested at 5:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, at a relative’s house in Quitman, he offered no resistance. We are currently coordinating with the Texas authorities to have him extradited to Lewis County.

Sheriff Steve Mansfield said, “This is an excellent example of law enforcement staying focused, working together and achieving our mission. No matter how far Yeager ran he could not out run the long arm of the law. The Texas Rangers acted quickly and arrested a dangerous fugitive before he was tipped off. Yeager will be returned to Lewis County where he will face the charges against him.”

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Answers to Submitted Questions - Request for Consultant Qualifications for Leudinghaus Bridge

Public Works Blog — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:06:59 -0700

To answer the submitted questions, we are posting a memorandum. To view it, click here.

BOCC - 10/15/12

BOCC Meetings — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:56:51 -0700

Meeting

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, CONSULTING, AND PROJECT MANAGMENT SERVICES FOR THE COUNTY AIRPORTS

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:59:52 -0700

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NOTICE: INTENT TO SELL PROPERTY LOCATED ON HWY 603 NEAR WINLOCK

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:58:28 -0700

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10/08/12

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:20:41 -0700

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BOCC - 10/01/12

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:18:59 -0700

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BOCC - 09/24/12

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:18:10 -0700

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BOCC - 09/17/12

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:17:33 -0700

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BOCC - 09/10/12

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:16:45 -0700

Meeting

BOCC - 08/27/12

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:15:36 -0700

Meeting

BOCC MINUTES 10/8/12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:40:25 -0700

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Call for Bid - Material Purchase for the King Road Rehabilitation Project

Public Works Blog — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:21:43 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Oct. 23, 2012 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

CALL FOR BIDS: MATERIAL PURCHASE FOR THE KING ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:19:52 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 10/1/12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:06:08 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:44:04 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 9/24/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:46:29 -0700

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Sheriff's Office Launches Facebook Page

News Releases — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:24:09 -0700

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is launching a page on Facebook starting this afternoon. Sheriff Steve Mansfield said, “In our efforts to make a positive difference for the citizens of Lewis County, we have always been transparent and open in sharing what we are doing and how we are involved in the community. Now, through Facebook, we will reach even more people with information that will increase their awareness on important public safety topics.”

The Facebook page will be used to provide information regarding:

Sex Offender Notifications
Press Releases
Emergency Management
Emergency Preparedness
Safety Tips
ID Theft/Fraud Prevention
Neighborhood Watch Programs
Crime Stoppers - Crime of the Week
Current Scams in the Area
Volunteer Programs and Events
Lost and Found
Wanted Persons
Community Events
Special Emphasis Details such as DUI and Boating
Positive Trial Outcomes
Search and Rescue Missions
Cold Cases
Employee Awards
Hiring Notices
Sheriff’s Office Current Events and History
And much more.

NOTICE: 45 DAY COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED TITLE III PROJECTS

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:29:46 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 9/17/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:28:45 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:19:36 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:16:54 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 9/10/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:14:47 -0700

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Headstone

Found Property — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:42:37 -0700

Found,Toledo area - "Martin Edwin Brooks 1942-1942" Please call Lewis County Sheriff's Office with any information, 360-740-1470, Case #12C1939. Thank you.

NOTICE OF HEARING: NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO GUNDERSON WATER WORKS

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:25:34 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE TO SPRINT COMMMUNICATION COMPANY

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:24:49 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 8/27/12

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:22:59 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 4th 2012 BUDGET AMENDMENT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:12:24 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:21:39 -0700

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9/1/2012 RECORDING FEE CHANGE

Auditor's Blog — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:15:58 -0700

During the 2012 Legislative Session, Washington State legislature passed ESHB 2048 impacting the fees required to record certain documents. The fee increase applies only to documents related to real property. Beginning September 1, 2012, the fee to record a real property related document will jump to $72.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Non-real estate related documents will drop to $32.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

Click here for more info including the new fee schedule.

LC Supports NOAA Weather Radio Svcs.

911 Recent News — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:32:29 -0700

Read below Lewis County BOCC proclamation related to NOAA. Lewis County residents are encouraged to listen to NOAA, be prepared for a disaster, and to know and understand emergency alert system tones. If you have any questions, please contact Lewis County DEM, or your local public safety officials - Fire or Law.

LEWIS COUNTY WASHINGTON

Proclamation

WHEREAS, Lewis County has experienced natural and man-made disasters in the past,

and scientific evidence indicates the county remains vulnerable to natural and man-made disasters in

the future; and

WHEREAS, the loss of life and property can be greatly reduced if the citizens have

available information provided over the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

weather radio; and

WHEREAS, county and city agencies, schools, hospitals, businesses and the general

public should have weather radios equipped with a special alarm tone feature that can sound an alert

and give immediate information about a life threatening situation; and

WHEREAS, the importance of listening to NOAA Weather Radio will be highlighted

during the month of September by NOAA, Washington State Emergency Management, and Lewis

County Emergency Management; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of our county need to prepare themselves to be self-sufficient for

at least three days following a natural or man-made disaster;

NOW THEREFORE, we, the members of the Lewis County Board of County

Commissioners do hereby proclaim September, 2012 as

NOAA WEATHER RADIO MONTH

in Lewis County and encourage all citizens to increase their knowledge and awareness of the benefit

and use of NOAA Weather Radio before, during and after a natural or man-made disaster.

Board of County Commissioners

Lewis ounty, Washington

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Member

Senior/Disability Exemption Audits to be mailed

Assessor's Blog — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:03:39 -0700

The audit forms for the 2013 Senior/Disability Exemptions are scheduled to be mailed on August 31, 2012. All audits are requiredto be returned to the Assessor's office by October 1, 2012, in order toreceiveyour exemption for the tax year 2013. Should your income have increased and you are over the maximum $35,000 threshold, it is being requested of you to return the document indicating that.

Questions regarding the 2013 Senior/Disability Exemption Audit should be directed to the Lewis County Assessor's office in person at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, on the 2nd floor of the Historical Courthouse or by phone at (360) 740-1392.

New Office Hours Begin September 4, 2012

Assessor's Blog — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:24:46 -0700

Starting September 4, 2012, the Lewis County Assessor's office will be open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday. The office will remain closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30 daily. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions within the hours listed, over the phone and at the counter.

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #11 FOR RADIO REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Inter-locals — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:44:03 -0700

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NOTICE: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NORTH MILITARY ROAD

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:47:19 -0700

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NOTICE: ACCEPTING BID ON TAX TITLE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF SHOREY RD.

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:46:45 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: NOAA WEATHER RADIO MONTH

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:45:48 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: CRIME STOPPERS MONTH

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:45:11 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 8/20/12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:44:26 -0700

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Telemarketing Scheme Directed at Senior Citizens

Assessor's Blog — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:19:56 -0700

Lewis County Assessor, Dianne Dorey, wants the public to be aware of a recent telemarketing scheme that appears to be directed at senior citizens.

Peggy Davis, Department of Revenue, has received a number of phone calls over the last two days from senior citizens who have been contacted by a telephone solicitor marketing reverse mortgages. The callers identify themselves as agents of “Seniors First” and their current target group appears to be Washington State senior citizens.

As a lead-in to selling their product, the solicitor asks for personal information such as employment status, income, and age, under the guise of attempting to help the senior determine whether they qualify for our state’s property tax relief programs or for aid and assistance programs for veterans. The solicitors imply that they are marketing these benefit programs on the state’s behalf.

This is particularly troubling since some of the information provided to taxpayers is incorrect. For example, one taxpayer was told he could have a refund on property taxes paid for the five previous years and in another case tenants were told they qualified for a property tax exemption on their rental home.

At this point, we want to make the public aware of this marketing campaign in case you receive calls from this solicitor. So far, Department of Revenue has received calls from taxpayers in Clark, Lewis, and Thurston counties.

If you or someone you know is contacted by this solicitor, please contact the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department with the information at 360-748-9286 and get as much information from the solicitor as possible.

BOCC - 08/20/12

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:55:26 -0700

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BOCC Meeting - 08/13/12

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:54:27 -0700

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF TUMWATER

Inter-locals — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:50:18 -0700

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT OF CENTRALIA

Inter-locals — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:49:22 -0700

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BOCC Meeting - 08/06/12

BOCC Meetings — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:02:46 -0700

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NOTICE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL BOYD ROAD RIGHTOF WAY FOR SLIDE REPAIR

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:56:14 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 8/13/12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:50:27 -0700

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Lewis County Board Of County Commissioners Seeks Applications

BOCC Legal Notices — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:04:03 -0700

The Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for use of hotel/motel lodging tax funds for the 2013 budget year from organizations whose programs or activities promote tourism in the unincorporated Lewis County area. “Tourism Promotion” is defined as “activities designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; and funding the marketing of special events designed to attract tourists.” These funds may no longer be used for the administrative costs of running an agency as of July 1, 2013.

Interested parties are requested to submit an application by September 21st, 2012. Applications are available here and in the Budget Department Rm. 209 on the 2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse. Applications should be sent to the following address:

Lewis County Budget Department
Rm. 209
351 NW North Street
Chehalis, WA 98532-1900

Active Cases

Active Cases — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:58:12 -0700

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2012 REVALUATION NOTICES TO HIT MAIL BOXES THIS WEEK

Assessor's Blog — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:46:27 -0700

Approximately 23,400 revaluation notices for assessment year 2012 for taxes owed in 2013 have been mailed and should start arriving to property owners this week. The current revaluation area encompasses the Mossyrock and Onalaska School Districts. The value changes show a change over the previous year due to the annual revaluation cycle.

The Washington State Constitution requires all parcels be valued at 100% of market value. In 2009, the Legislature passed a law requiring all counties to value property annually by the year 2014. For the 2012 assessments for 2013 tax year, the values are on an annual revaluation cycle. This means 1/6 of the county will be physically inspected each year and the other 5/6 of the county will be statistically updated in the same year. The Chehalis School District was the first area physically inspected and valued since Lewis County converted to the annual revaluation cycle, done in 2011 for taxes owed in 2012. Mossyrock and Onalaska School Districts have been second, physically inspected in 2012 for taxes owed in 2013. Those school districts not physically inspected in 2012 (Adna, Boistfort, Castle Rock, Centralia, Chehalis, Eatonville, Evaline, Morton, Napavine, Oakville, Pe Ell, Rochester, Toledo, White Pass and Winlock) have been valued statistically.

The stagnate market in Lewis County attributed to little change in market value for the 2013 tax year. Values throughout Lewis County changed anywhere from a decrease of 11% to an increase of 6%. The areas that should see a decline in their values will be the Chehalis School District (both rural and urban), the Cooks Hill area of the Centralia School District, Castle Rock, Adna, Boistfort, Curtis and select areas of Packwood. The areas in the County that reflected an increase in values were the High Valley/Timberline, Goat Rocks, Skyline, and Skate Creek Terrace areas of the Packwood School District. Sales in those areas statistically show increases in the volume of sales and their sale prices.

Currently, Lewis County Appraisers are inspecting parcels with new construction and permitted improvements. The new construction revaluation notices will be mailed in the near future.

The assessed values for 2013 tax year appear on PARCELS on the Lewis County website at www.lewiscountywa.gov. Property owners that did not have a change in value are still eligible to appeal to theBoard of Equalization(BOE) by September 20, 2012. For more information about the appeal process, please contact theClerk of the Boardat (360) 740-1391. Property owners are encouraged to speak with an Appraiser at the Lewis County Assessor’s Office prior to filing a BOE petition.

If you need more information, please contact the Lewis County Assessor’s Office at (360) 740-1392.

County Burn Ban

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:15:22 -0700

As of August 13th, 2012, the Board has imposed a discontinuance and ban on outdoor burning on all lands regulated by Lewis County.

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PROCLAMATION: Southwest Washington Fair Week

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:44:56 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 8/06/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:38:00 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: PROPOSED SALE OF TIMBER ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 603

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:17:18 -0700

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Title III Funding

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:53:52 -0700

The public is invited to submit applications for Title III projects designed to improve National Forest lands and the rural economies of Lewis County. Applications must be received by Friday, August 31, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. Lewis County is requesting proposals for projects that might qualify for funding under Title III, Public Law 110-343.

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:45:42 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 7/30/12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:01:50 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 7/23/12

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:54:17 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 7/16/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:09:21 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: ORDINANCE 1240 AMENDING LEWIS COUNTY CODE 12.15, REGARDING ROAD VACATIONS

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:14:10 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 7/09/12

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:01:58 -0700

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Community Development Blog — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:31:32 -0700

NOTICE: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NISQUALLY WAY TO ALL THROUGH TRAFFICE FROM JULY 31, 2012 TO AUGUST 31, 2012

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:49:30 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: ORDINANCE 1239 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND REPEALING RESOLTUION NO. 2109 PASSES IN 1952

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:48:36 -0700

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, PLANNING, CONSULTING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT COUNTY AIRPORTS

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:47:37 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 7/02/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:43:45 -0700

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Lewis County Sheriff's Office Arrests Suspect in 26-Year Old Homicide

News Releases — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:40:53 -0700

After an extensive cold case investigation that the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has tenaciously worked on for over two and a half decades, my team of investigators was dispatched to Alaska on July 8th to make an arrest for the 1985 murders of Wilhelmina “Minnie” and Edward “Ed” Maurin.

On July 8, 2012, Rick Riffe, 53, of King Salmon, Alaska, was arrested for murder by the investigative team and will be processed for extradition back to Lewis County to stand trial for these horrific crimes.

Minnie was 83 years old and Ed was 81 years old at the time of their deaths. On December 19, 1985, family members reported that they were not home, as expected, for a family Christmas party. The next day, witnesses reported seeing the Maurins’ vehicle parked at Yard Bird’s. Search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of blood stains and the keys were in the ignition.

As the initial investigation proceeded, various witnesses came forward to report the sighting of the Maurin vehicle on December 19th, including seeing the vehicle at the Sterling Savings and Loan in Chehalis. We have developed evidence that Rick and his now deceased brother, John Riffe, kidnapped the Maurins from their residence and drove them to the bank, forcing Ed to withdraw $8,500.00 in cash.

The Maurins’ bodies were located at the end of Stearns Hill Road, in Chehalis, on December 24, 1985. The investigation revealed that the Maurins were both shot inside their vehicle, with a shotgun, and then dragged to the wooded location where they were later found by a passerby.

The Riffe brothers have been our primary suspects throughout our investigation. However, probable cause for their arrest was not developed until much later on, when additional evidence and witnesses came forth to collaborate and provide more information to complete the investigation. Detectives feel many witnesses did not come forward during the time of the initial investigation due to being fearful of the Riffe brothers and possible retaliation for speaking out.

Both Riffe brothers moved to Alaska in 1987 where they have resided since. Ironically, John Riffe died the week before the Sheriff’s Office purchased tickets to travel to Alaska to arrest both him and his brother.

It is through the tenacious, patient, and diligent work of Detective Bruce Kimsey, private investigator Chris Peterson, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and Ed and Minnie’s son, Dennis Hadaller that this day has finally come. The Maurin/Hadaller families suffered a horrific and tragic loss of their family members and now will be able to see justice served.

A press conference will be held on July 9th, at 1400 hours, in the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Training Room. I, along with Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney Jonathan Meyer, and Ed and Minnie’s son, Dennis Hadaller, will speak further about the investigation, the prosecution of Rick Riffe and what this arrest means to our community and the Maurin & Hadaller families.

Sheriff Steve Mansfield

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BOCC MINUTES 6/25/12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:04:10 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 6/18/12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:03:03 -0700

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Addendum Added to the Koontz Road Widening Project

Public Works Blog — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:12:46 -0700

A new addendum has been added to the Koontz Road Widening Project on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due July 10, 2012 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Call for Bid - Koontz Road Widening Project

Public Works Blog — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:39:15 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due July 10, 2012 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Notice of Adoption 2012 Comp Plan Map Amendments

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:08:41 -0700

Notice of Adoption

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BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:00:53 -0700

CALL FOR BIDS: KOONTZ ROAD WIDENING PROJECT

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:15:33 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 06-11-12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:14:52 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 1st 2012 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE VADER WATER SYSTEM

BOCC Legal Notices — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:41:42 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 3RD 2012 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CURRENT EXPENSE AND VARIOUS FUNDS

BOCC Legal Notices — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:41:06 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 6/04/12

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:55:06 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:39:54 -0700

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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH WS DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE AND THE LEWIS COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD

Inter-locals — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:49:10 -0700

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INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COWLITZ COUNTY AND LEWIS COUNTY FOR GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING

Inter-locals — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:31:34 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: WF WEST HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FASTPITCH

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:28:25 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: PE ELL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:27:44 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: PE ELL HIGH SCHOOL FASTPITCH TEAM

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:26:46 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 5/21/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:24:18 -0700

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Pending Cases

Active Cases — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:15:47 -0700

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Call for Bid - Material Purchase for the King Rd Rehabilitation Project

Public Works Blog — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:30:29 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due June 19, 2012 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

NOTICE OF HEARING: NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO LAKE MAYFIELD COMMUNITY CLUB

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:35:19 -0700

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF AIRPORT ROAD TO ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:23:22 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: MATERIAL PURCHASE OF CULVERT PIPE FOR THE KING ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:20:44 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: LEWIS COUNTY HEAD START AWARENESS WEEK

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:13:37 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:12:29 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 5/14/12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:23:49 -0700

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National Missing Children's Day - Proclamation reading

911 Recent News — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:15:52 -0700

May 17, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

To mark National Missing Children’s Day, Lewis County 911 Communications is formally announcing our intent to become a NCMEC certified agency. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive training program to provide public safety telecommunicators with tools and training to promote swift and decisive response in the critical, early stages of incidents involving missing and abducted children.

The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners will be reading a proclamation on Monday, May 21^st, 2012 at 10:00 AM, to formally recognize May 25^th, 2012 as National Missing Children’s Day. Representatives from ValleyCom in Kent, which achieved NCMEC certification last year, will be on hand to support our agency and be available to answer questions.

We would like to invite the public and media to join us in the Lewis County BOCC hearing room on the second floor of the historic courthouse in Chehalis, Washington. We will have printed materials available for the public and media at the event. Additionally, the website referenced in the next hyperlink provides resources, tools, and relevant statistics - National Center For Missing and Exploited Children. Please view the Washington State Patrol website http://www.wsp.wa.gov/crime/mischild.php for additional information on area missing children.

Lewis County 911 Communications would like to encourage families to “Take 25”, and talk with children about personal safety. Please see the NCMEC Take 25 Conversation Starters flyer attached to the email. Please consider attending this event. Lewis County 911 Communications appreciates the role of the media in providing the public constant and updated information when children are abducted or become missing, and thank you for your efforts and continued support of all public safety agencies in these situations.

NOTICE OF HEARING: NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO HARMONY PARK LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:05:39 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO FATBEAM LLC

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:04:16 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:10 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 5/07/12

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:59:24 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 4/30/12

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:58:57 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 4/23/12

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:58:30 -0700

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If You Are Uninsured and Over 19 You May Receive a Free Whooping Cough Shot (Tdap)

Public Health Blog — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:10:56 -0700

If you are over 19 years old and uninsured, you may receive a free Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine at the Public Health & Social Services Department - 3rd floor. Hours are 9:00 - noon and 1:30 - 4:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Adults with health insurance are encouraged to get their Tdap vaccination at their Physician's office or a retail pharmacy. More information on Whooping Cough.

The Washington State Department of Health has developed a YouTube video on Whooping Cough. It is titled, Surround your Baby with Protection - Get Vaccinated. The Video is in both English and Spanish. Please take a moment to view this short informative video.

CELL PHONES ARE NOT TOYS

911 Recent News — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:42:27 -0700

Public Safety message

INTERLOCAL WITH WAHKIAKUM COUNTY FOR INSPECTION OF BRIDGES

Inter-locals — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:32:08 -0700

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New! Addendum added to the Vader Water System Project

Public Works Blog — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:18:03 -0700

A new addendum and a new revised Bid Call has been added to this project. For information, click here.

NOTICE OF HEARING: OPEN SPACE DESIGNATION

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:55:39 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS CORPORATION

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:53:52 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: MATERILA PURCHASE FOR THE LEWIS COUNTY ROAD SAFETY PROJECT PHASE 1

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:52:57 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 4/16/12

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:51:46 -0700

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Pending Cases

Active Cases — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:36:05 -0700

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Call for Bid - Material Purchase for the LC Road Safety Project - Phase 1

Public Works Blog — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:26:53 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due May 15, 2012 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

May 25 is National Missing Children's Day

911 Recent News — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:48:21 -0700

It's a reminder for all parents, guardians, teachers and other role models to make child safety a priority.

Personal Property eFile Available

Assessor's Blog — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:53:10 -0700

Electronically file the Personal Property listing form for your farm or business equipment and machinery. This option is available to currently registered businesses and farms. If you have questions or problems regarding the setup of an eFiling account, contact the office at efile@lewiscountywa.gov.

Call for Bid - Vader/Enchanted Valley Water System Improvement Project

Public Works Blog — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:38:19 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due May 10, 2012 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

CALL FOR BIDS: VADER-ENCHANTED VALLEY WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:06:44 -0700

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NOTICE: COMPLETION OF 2011 COUNTY FORCES PROJECTS

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:05:53 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: 2012 COUNTYWIDE STABILIZATION PROJECT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:05:15 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 2012 BUDGET AMENDMENT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:04:36 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:04:02 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: GIRL SCOUTS

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:03:00 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 4/9/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:01:37 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 4/2/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:01:02 -0700

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Call for Bid - 2012 Countywide Base Stabilization Project

Public Works Blog — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:07:07 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due May 1, 2012 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

911 dispatchers spend hours each day on accidental calls .

911 Recent News — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:59:38 -0700

by Jamie Grey

NWCN.com

Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Updated Saturday, Mar 10 at 3:16 PM

BOISE -- Local dispatchers are spending hours every day chasing down accidental 911 calls; many are from kids playing on cell phones. In Ada County, dispatchers spend hours each day dealing with accidental calls.

April is National 9-1-1 Education month

911 Recent News — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:50:11 -0700

Fires, accidents, violent crime, natural disaster, medical emergencies, theft, burglaries are a daily occurrence, in fact they are continual occurrences for the men and women who dispatch calls for law, fire, and emergency services.

When a caller can identify their location, 9-1-1 dispatchers are able to make sure services from the appropriate agency are dispatched quickly and efficiently. Please take time to review this video and know your location.

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Pending Cases

Active Cases — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:11:15 -0700

Please click here for a list of our pending cases.

Call for Bid - 2012 USFS Crushed Screenings & CSTC Proposal

Public Works Blog — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:32:41 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due April 17, 2012 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

CALL FOR BIDS: 2012 USFS CRUSHED SCREENING & CRUSHED SURFACING TOP COURSE

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:43:47 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 3/26/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:42:09 -0700

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Small Works Roster Members Only - Ice Storm Debris Removal Project

Public Works Blog — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:04:33 -0700

In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

BOCC MINUTES 03/19/12

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:18:23 -0700

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NOTICE OF HEARING: REDISTRICTING 2012 COMMISSIONER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN LEWIS COUNTY

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:17:41 -0700

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NOTICE: INTENT TO SELL A TAX PARCEL AT 411 MINERAL CREEK ROAD

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:15:36 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: MATERIAL PURCHASE OF CULVERT PIPE FOR THE KING ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:14:43 -0700

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Call for Bid - Material Purchase for the King Rd Rehabilitation

Public Works Blog — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:30:09 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due April 10, 2012 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

CALL FOR BIDS: 2012 CHIP ROCK & SNOW SAND PROPOSAL

BOCC Legal Notices — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:27:39 -0700

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CALL FOR BIDS: 2012 GRAVEL PROPOSAL

BOCC Legal Notices — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:26:55 -0700

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PROCLAMATION: BEVERLY BRATHOVDE DAY

BOCC Legal Notices — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:26:21 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 03/12/12

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:25:31 -0700

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Call for Bid - 2012 Gravel Proposal

Public Works Blog — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:43:19 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due April 3, 2012 by 9:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 9:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Call for Bid - 2012 Chip Rock & Snow Sand

Public Works Blog — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:35:59 -0700

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Active Cases

Active Cases — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:23:40 -0700

Please click here for a list of active cases.

CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY ON HIGHWAY 603 NEAR WINLOCK

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:28:13 -0700

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Notice: Public auction of surplus county property will be held at 8:00 a.m. on March 29, 2012 at Ritchie Brothers in Chehalis, Washington. A complete list of items is available from the Lewis County Department Public Works, Fleet Division

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:26:55 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 3/05/12

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:11:27 -0700

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Public Works Surplus Auction

Public Works Blog — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:26:12 -0700

Public works will be auctioning off vehicles and equipment on March 29th, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Richie Bros Auction
214 Ritchie Ln.
Chehalis, WA 98532

View / Download the Auction list

Small Works Roster Members Only - Godfrey Road Cement Treated Base Proposal

Public Works Blog — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:52:07 -0700

In order to bid on this project you need to be a registered member of the Small Works Roster.

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due March 27, 2012 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here .

KOMO news release - High Speed Chase

911 Recent News — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:11:44 -0700

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Olympia-homicide-suspects-arrested-after-I-5-high-speed-chase-142273795.html

Silent calls haunt 911 dispatchers

911 Recent News — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:56:12 -0800

Silent calls haunt 911 dispatchers. Prank or tragedy?

INTERLOCAL WITH LCFD #5

Inter-locals — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:21:06 -0800

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INTERLOCAL WITH LCFD #8

Inter-locals — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:19:33 -0800

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INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF CHEHALIS FOR FIRE MARSHAL SERVICE

Inter-locals — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:18:36 -0800

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INTERLOCAL WITH LCFD#14

Inter-locals — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:16:53 -0800

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INTERLOCAL WITH CITY OF MOSSYROCK

Inter-locals — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:15:53 -0800

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INTERLOCAL WITH COWLITZ-LEWIS FIRE DISTRICT #20

Inter-locals — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:14:49 -0800

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Notice of Hearing: Open Space

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:02:57 -0800

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CALL FOR BIDS: MATERIAL PURCHASE FOR KOONTZ ROAD

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:02:14 -0800

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CALL FOR BIDS: 1 NEW FLUSHER TANK

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:01:35 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 02/27/12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:57:54 -0800

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NOTICE: Recruitment for Water Conservancy Board

BOCC Legal Notices — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:00:25 -0800

Notice of Recruitment

Board Membership Application

Letter of Interest Template

BOCC MINUTES 02/13/12

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:50:57 -0800

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:56:08 -0800

Please click here for a list of our active cases.

Call for Bid - One Truck Mounted Flusher Tank

Public Works Blog — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:56:03 -0800

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due March 13, 2012 by 9:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 9:30 or later.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Call for Bid - Materials for Koontz Road Widening Project

Public Works Blog — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:08:37 -0800

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due March 20, 2012 at 11:00 am.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

2012 Revaluation Cycle

Assessor's Blog — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:19:42 -0800

The Lewis County ResidentialandCommercialAppraisers in out in the field and are physically inspecting the parcels that reside in the Onalaska and Mossyrock school districts.

As for the other 5/6ths of Lewis County, values will beupdated statistically using salescomparisonsfrom their respective areas.

Open Space Classifications and Designated Forest Land Hearings

Assessor's Blog — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:42:28 -0800

Hearings for special tax classifications are being held March 13, 2012, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located in the Courthouse on Main Street, Chehalis, Washington on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at which time and place any person may appear to be heard, either for or against the granting of the same. Publication of this hearing appeared in the East County Journal on Wednesday February 22, 2012.

Notices for Hearing:

-Transfers from (1) Designated Forest Land to Open Space Farm and Agriculture, (2) Open Space Timber Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture, (3) Open Space Farm and Agriculture Land to Designated Forest Land, (4) Open Space Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture.Click here.

- Open Space Farm and Agricultural Land Classification. Click here.

- Designated Forest Land Classification.Click here.

Personal Property Itemized Listing forms mailed

Assessor's Blog — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:20:04 -0800

Personal Property Itemized Listing forms were mailed on February 2, 2012. Completed forms are due back to the Lewis County Assessor's office or postmarked no later then April 30, 2012 to avoid a 20% assumed increase of assessed value and a late filing fee up to 25%. New businesses are required to complete a Personal Property Itemized Listing form. For a blank form, click here. If you have any questions, lost your form, or did not receive a listing form but feel you should have, contact Jeri Lux at 360.740.1410 or jeri.lux@lewiscountywa.gov

2012 Property Taxes certified

Assessor's Blog — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:51:28 -0800

Property tax levies have been established and 2012 Property Taxes were certified to the Lewis County Treasurer's office on January 9, 2012. Property taxes by parcel can be located on PATSor by contacting the Lewis County Treasurer.Contact information for the Lewis County Treasurer's office is located on theLewis County Treasurer'swebpage.

2011 Assessments for 2012 Taxation Mailed November 30, 2011

Assessor's Blog — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:46:05 -0800

2011 Assessments for 2012 Taxation were mailed on November 30, 2011 with an appeal by date of December 30, 2011. All petitions for appeal to the Board of Equalization are required to be submitted or postmarked by December 30, 2011. For questions on how to appeal, visit the Lewis County Commissioner's Board of Equalizationwebpage.

NOTICE: ACCEPTANCE OF A BID ON TAX TITLE PROPERT LOCATED OFF HWY 603

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:54:07 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDING TO THE DEPT. OF COMMERCE

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:52:36 -0800

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CALL FOR BIDS: 2012 LIQUID ASPHALT CONTRACT

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:51:14 -0800

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Call for Bid - 2012 Liquid Asphalt

Public Works Blog — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:38:06 -0800

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Feb. 28, 2012 at 11:00 am.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: JAIL VIDEO VISITATION AND ARRAIGNMENT NETWORK SYSTEM

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:01:01 -0800

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Frequently Asked Questions

NOTICE OF HEARING: 2011 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE VADER WATER SYSTEM

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:35:30 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 4TH 2011 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CURRENT EXPENSE AND VARIOUS FUNDS

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:34:47 -0800

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CALL FOR BIDS: LEGAL COUNTY PRINTING

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:33:42 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 02-06-12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:32:21 -0800

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CALL FOR BIDS: LEWIS COUNTY ROAD SAFETY PROJECT- PHASE 1

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:23 -0800

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OPENING OF SMALL WORKS ROSTER FOR LEWIS COUNTY

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:23:20 -0800

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PROCLAMATION: FEBRUARY, 2012 DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:22:32 -0800

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PROCLAMATION: FEBRUARY 8, 2012 MARGARET SHIELD DAY

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:21:28 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 01-30-12

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:19:33 -0800

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Call for Bid - Lewis County Safety Project - Phase 1

Public Works Blog — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:58:40 -0800

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Feb. 28, 2012 at 11:00 am.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

Sheriff Mansfield's December E-Newsletter

News Releases — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:37:06 -0800

Click here for Sheriff Mansfield's December Newsletter

NOTICE OF HEARING: AMENDING LEWIS COUNTY CODE 12.10 OVER LEGAL MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES ON LEWIS COUNTY ROADS

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:47:18 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 01-23-12

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:50:44 -0800

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Addition to County Weed List

Weed Control Blog — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:43:12 -0800

A small tree called, Tree-of-Heaven, will be considered an addition to the Lewis County Noxious Weed List in 2012. Tree-of-Heaven, Ailanthus altissima has been planted in landscapes as a small to medium sized deciduous tree for homeowners. Its placement on the noxious weed list has come about because of its invasive root system and prolific producer of new suckers or shoots. The plant produces toxins that prevent the establishment of other plants and has plant sap that can be a skin irritant to humans. Stink Tree, is another name given to the plant because of the odor given off from the leaves and cut stems. Tree-of-Heaven is native to China and has similarities to a native tree, Smooth Sumac that grows in the canyons and ravines of Eastern Washington. A local homeowner has been battling the tree as new shoots emerge up through cracks in the side walk and near the foundation of the house. Photos and more information about the tree and its management can be found this link.

2013 Property Taxes

Treasurer's Blog — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:55:43 -0800

The Lewis County property tax roll has been certified. According to RCW 84.56.020 the County Treasurer may now begin accepting payments for the 2013 taxes due. First half payment is due on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Second half payment is due on Thursday, October 31, 2013. You can find the amount due by logging on to the Property Assessment and Tax system on the front page of the county website.

Shorelines Master Plan Request for Qualifications

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Below is the Shorelines Master Plan (SMP) Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Please refer to the Department of Ecology for more information on the SMP process. The Ecology website contains information for the shorelines process, news, public outreach materials and other information.

SMP Notice for Publication

Request for Qualifications

NOTICE OF HEARING: MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON JOPPISH RD.

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:15:08 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO NOANET

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:14:11 -0800

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CALL FOR BID: PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AT 411 MINERAL CREEK ROAD, MINERAL

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:13:22 -0800

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: 2013 COMPREHENSIVE SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM UPDATE

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:11:36 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 1-09-12

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:09:09 -0800

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:42:28 -0800

Please click here for a list of active cases.

Stay Safe When the Power Goes Out

Public Health Blog — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:20:53 -0800

Recent weather has led to power outages in some parts of Lewis County. Lewis County Public Health & Social Services advises all residents to take steps to stay safe and avoid carbon monoxide poisoning and food poisoning. See attached News Release.

BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATIONS

Auditor's Blog — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:50:08 -0800

Lewis County now has two ballot drop box locations: Lewis County Auditor's Office & Twin Cities Senior Center.

Click here for more information on the ballot drop box locations.

NOTICE: ESTABLISHMENT OF 2012 COUNTY ROAD CONSTRUCTION COUNTY FORCES PROJECTS

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:47:58 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: ORDINANCE 1236 COLLECTIVE MEDICINAL CANNABIS GARDENS

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:17:24 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: 2012 BUDGET AMENDMENT

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:14:26 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: DISCUSS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAVIS CREEK BRIDGE

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:13:41 -0800

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ON CALL CONSULTANT ROSTER FOR ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND/OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ASSISTANCE

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:12:47 -0800

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:35:34 -0800

Please click here for a list of our active cases.

BOCC MINUTES 12-19-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:08:02 -0800

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Public Health Food Worker Classes

Public Health Blog — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:39:48 -0800

Food worker classes are held in the Conference Room on the 2nd floor of the Lewis County Public Health Building (360 NW North Street, Chehalis) Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am and the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm. Click here for more details.

Study guides are available on the third floor of the Public Health Building for $2.00 or on the DOH Website.

2012 Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference

EM News Releases Blog — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:39:44 -0800

Please visit the 2012 Partners in Emergency Preparedness websitefor details.

BOCC MINUTES 12-12-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:41:59 -0800

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Request for Proposal (RFP) for Adult Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment Services

Public Health Blog — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:37:33 -0800

Lewis County Public Health and Social Services is seeking qualified providers for outpatient chemical dependency treatment services. The Request for Proposal (RFP) and related documents can be accessed by clicking on the link(s) below. If you are unable to access these documents and wish to receive a copy please contact Tara Smith at (360) 740-1418. Proposals are due by 3pm Friday January 27, 2012 with services estimated to start in March of 2012.

Adult Outpatient Treatment RFQ

Attachments

NOTICE: COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND DISPENSING WITH ADVERTISEMENT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:50:38 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 12-05-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:49:15 -0800

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NOTICE OF HEARING: ORDINANCE 1235 AMENDING LEWIS COUNTY CODE AND ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR AMMUNITIION TESTING AT AN AUTHORIZED MANUFACTURING FACILITY

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:38:38 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11-28-11

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:21:12 -0800

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2012 Holiday Courthouse Schedule

Superior Court Blog — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:58:33 -0800

The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners have released the 2012 Courthouse Holiday schedule.

Download the Schedule

Active Cases

Active Cases — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:53:16 -0800

Please click here for a list of our active cases.

NOTICE OF HEARINGS: ORDINANCE 1229 AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE LEWIS COUNTY CODE and ORDINANCE 1230 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.200.020 (1) OF THE LEWIS COUNTY CODE

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:19:32 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11-21-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:10:48 -0800

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: PACKWOOD WASTEWATER SYSTEM PLANNING

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:58:19 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11-14-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:03:51 -0800

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NOH: ORDINANCE 1227 AMENDING LEWIS COUNTY CODE 17, ADDING CHAPTER 17.300 COMPLIANCE

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:52:04 -0800

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NOH: ORDINANCE 1228 AMENDMENTS TO THE LEWIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:36:18 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11-07-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:33:41 -0800

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CLARIFICATION for the Call for Bid - Coughlin Bridge Deck Replacement Project

Public Works Blog — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:08:43 -0800

A new project and a clarification has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Nov. 29, 2011 at 11:00 am.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

NOH: ORDINANCE 1234 AMENDING LCC TO ALLOW FOR CREATION OF UTILITY LOTS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:56:57 -0800

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NOH: ORDINANCE 1233 AMENDING LCC TO ALLOW FENCES TALLER THAN SIX FEET

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:56:07 -0800

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CALL FOR BID: COUGHLIN ROAD BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT PROJECT

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:54:54 -0800

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NOH: 2012 LEWIS COUNTY BUDGET

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:53:29 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 10-31-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:52:15 -0800

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NOH: 2012 ANNUAL CONTRUCTION PROGRAM AND STIP FOR 2012-2017

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:15:13 -0700

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NOTICE: LIFTING RESTRICTIONS OF GROSS TONNAGE LIMITS ON FERRIER BRIDGE NO. 93

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:01:04 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 10-24-11

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:54:21 -0700

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Notice of Hearing for the Proposed Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 2012-2017

Public Works Blog — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:41:47 -0700

Notice is Hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners proposes to adopt the Comprehensive Road and Bridge Construction Program for the 2012-2017 also known as the Six Year Transportation Program. For more information, please click here.

Call for Bid - One (1) Used Telehandler

Public Works Blog — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:32:57 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Nov. 8, 2011 at 11:00 am.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

BOCC MINUTES 10-17-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:42:39 -0700

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Artist Sketch Rendered in Morton Remains Case

News Releases — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:15:22 -0700

Detectives with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office have been provided with an artist’s sketch in which they hope will help them identify the human remains found near Morton in April of this year.

The artist’s rendering was made by studying the facial bones of the deceased female as an indication of what she may have looked like before her death.

Anyone with any information about this female or the case is asked to call the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 748-9286 or Crime Stoppers (if the person wishes to remain anonymous) at 1-800-748-6422

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Artist Sketch

Unidentified Female

Caucasian with some ethnicity
20-35 years of age
Small stature

Human remains were found on 04-07-2011 at approx. 1730 hrs, 100 yards up a logging spur from Highway 12, just outside of Morton, WA.

The medical examiner believes the remains to be those of a 20-35 year old female, Caucasian with possible mixed ethnicity, small stature, with dental and DNA available.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Det. Dan Riordan, at 360-740-2765, dan.riordan@lewiscountywa.gov

BOCC MINUTES 10-10-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:40:36 -0700

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Call for Bid - 2011 Safety & Guardrail Project - Small Works Roster Members Only!

Public Works Blog — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:11:31 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due Oct 25, 2011 at 11:00 am.

Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.

BOCC MINUTES 10-03-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:58:36 -0700

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Sheriff's Statement - Coroner's Inquest: Ronda Reynolds

News Releases — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:52:15 -0700

In response to media inquiries, the following statement is provided:

Since becoming Sheriff in 2005, my Office has worked diligently to address all legitimate concerns and information brought to our attention regarding the Ronda Reynolds investigation.

My Office has spent considerable time and effort in evaluating, investigating and reviewing all information, both new and old, surrounding the Ronda Reynolds case. Our actions have been fair, impartial, and complete.

Perhaps the process of the Coroner’s Inquest will bring forth new information that my Office can act upon and/or possibly bring some resolution to the Reynolds & Thompson families. However, the Coroner’s Inquest will not change the case disposition made by my Office. That disposition was a result of a complete investigation, and unless there is clear and compelling new information, the case will not be re-opened regardless of the outcome of the Coroner’s Inquest.

That said, if the Prosecuting Attorney of Lewis County determines that the case warrants an arrest and moves forward to prosecute, my Office will assist in the same professional and non-biased way that we always have.

There will be no further releases from my office regarding this matter until after the Coroner’s Inquest is complete.

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BOCC MINUTES 09-26-2011

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:20:11 -0700

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Pay Vader Water Bill

Public Works Blog — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:32:58 -0700

There is a new way to pay your water bill in Vader. Please click here for more details.

NOH: ORDINANCE 1231 EXTENDING MORATORIUM ON COMMUNITY MARIJUANA GARDENS

BOCC Legal Notices — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:05:40 -0700

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NOH: ORDINANCE 1226 AMENDMENTS TO THE CD-MH-TC SALES TAX ADVSORY BOARD

BOCC Legal Notices — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:04:31 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:23:38 -0700

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NOH: 2012 Preliminary Budget

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:09:49 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 09-19-2011

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:08:41 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 09-12-2011

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:07:52 -0700

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Human Remains Found on Joerk Road in Randle

News Releases — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:44:02 -0700

Human remains were located by a property owner in the 100 block of Joerk Road in Randle on Thursday morning, September 22, 2011.

Detectives of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office say it is a possibility that the remains could belong to a missing person reported to the Sheriff’s Office in April of 2011; however, there is not a positive identification at this time. The remains were located approximately 1.5 miles from where the missing person was last seen.

Trisha Mckenzie-Fire, a 57 year old female from Randle, was last seen April 2, at approximately 0300, after a social gathering at her residence off of Silverbrook Road.

The skeletal remains will be sent to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office for a Forensic Anthropologist to examine and hopefully provide a positive identification and cause of death.

Active Cases

Active Cases — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:57:40 -0700

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Sheriff's Office Recruiting New Volunteers

News Releases — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:40:55 -0700

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Support Volunteers.
The Support Volunteer Program has been in existence at the Sheriff’s Office for over 10 years and is still going strong.

The program is utilized to support the operational and administrative functions of the Sheriff’s Office, as well as assist in community events and programs.

Support Volunteers are involved in many programs such as:
• Child Identification Program
• Safety City
• Car Seat Safety
• Fraud/ID Theft
• Neighborhood Watch
• Prevent Crime – Lock Your Door Every Time
• Prescription Drug Awareness
• Underage Drinking Education
• Community events such as STP – Seattle to Portland Bicycle Ride, SW Washington Fair, Lewis County Youth Fair, Packwood Flea Market

“We really value our Support Volunteers and appreciate the time and effort they put into helping the Sheriff’s Office meet its mission in making this community a safer place to work, live, and play. With our dwindling resources, the volunteers help us fill in the gaps to ensure we are actively involved in community events and programs,” said Sheriff Steve Mansfield.

Those interested may pick up applications at the front counter of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH STATE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR CHEHALIS RIVER BASIN FLOOD AUTHORITY

Inter-locals — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:58:42 -0700

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WSDOT AVIATION DIVISION

Inter-locals — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:57:54 -0700

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LCFD#8 FOR COMPUTER SERVICES

Inter-locals — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:57:11 -0700

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LCFD#20

Inter-locals — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:55:44 -0700

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Sheriff's Office Offers New Tool for Victims of Lost Property

News Releases — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:14:02 -0700

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has developed a new tool that will, hopefully, aid in helping citizens claim their lost property.

Citizens who have lost property in Lewis County can now go to the LCSO website to see if their property has been turned in. The website address is: http://lewiscountywa.gov/sheriff/found-property.

Property Director Isabelle Williams said, “It is our goal to get property back to its rightful owner. We get a great deal of satisfaction and sense of accomplishment returning property to its owner – especially those treasured items that are irreplaceable and that they thought were lost forever."

Several methods are used by property and evidence staff to return lost property to its owner. Having the capability to put the information on the website will be very helpful to victims and citizens in finding their lost property as the posting can remain on the site until the owner claims it.

Last month 57 items were turned into the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office as lost property.
In 2010, 433 items were turned in.

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NOH: SPEED LIMIT ON COLLINS ROAD

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:33:40 -0700

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NOH: PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF R.P. JONES RD

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:33:01 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 09-06-2011

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:15:46 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:22:21 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 08-29-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:35:54 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 08-22-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:38:29 -0700

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Sheriff's Office Unveils New Program

News Releases — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:12:49 -0700

Sheriff Steve Mansfield will be starting a new program at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office that he hopes will slow down a growing crime trend in Lewis County.

The program, “Prevent Crime – Lock Your Doors Every Time,” begins next week. Sheriff Mansfield said, “Recently we have had numerous problems with vehicle prowls in our county. My office has developed an innovative program to help address vehicle prowls and thefts. This program is about prevention, education, and a strong community partnership to combat this plaguing problem.”

The program will consist of Deputies and Support Volunteers providing extra patrols in areas where the most crime has been reported. A postcard sized note will be left on windshields of vehicles alerting owners of the vehicles that their vehicle was checked. The citizen will receive a compliment for locking their door or tips on how to prevent thefts if their doors were unlocked or valuables were left in sight.

Many vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles in Lewis County are preventable. A high percentage of vehicle thefts and vehicle prowls occur to vehicles left unlocked. Some vehicles have keys left in the ignition when they are stolen. Although some thieves do break windows to get inside of a vehicle, it isn’t as common as vehicle prowls where the door is simply opened and the vehicle is easily entered.

Areas which are targeted the most by thieves are public parking areas in rural areas such as Rails to Trails off of SR603 near SR6, in Adna.

“I am hoping this program will remind our community members to lock their doors, every time they leave their vehicle. I want to bring a positive message and informational reminder to our citizens that will help them from becoming a victim of this preventable crime,” said Sheriff Steve Mansfield.

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BOCC MINUTES 08-15-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:44:38 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:08:31 -0700

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Lewis County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Stadium Fund/ Special Appropriations Request 2011 Deadline

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:54:37 -0700

Lewis County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Stadium Fund/ Special Appropriations Request 2011 (For Budget Year 2012) Deadline.

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CALL FOR BIDS: PEDESTAL-MOUNTED HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:37:03 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 08-08-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:00:46 -0700

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Another Scam Targets Elderly in South Lewis County

News Releases — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:23:45 -0700

Deputy Saves Elderly Disabled Woman From House Fire

News Releases — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:15:20 -0700

Jason Mauermann, a Deputy with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, saved an elderly disabled woman from a burning house, Saturday morning, August 13, around 7:30 a.m.

The woman, 65 years or age, was asleep in her residence, in the 2100 block of Spencer Road, Salkum, when the home caught on fire. She awoke to flames and called 911 to report she was disabled and unable to escape on her own.

Deputy Mauermann responded and found the woman tangled up in a phone cord. After cutting it, he was able to pull her out of the house to safety. Personnel from Fire District 8 were on hand to begin treating the victim.

The woman was airlifted to Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She is in critical but stable condition. She suffered smoke inhalation and burns to her body.

“Deputy Mauermann is the epitome of a dedicated first responder. While entry into a burning residence is usually the duty of a properly equipped and trained firefighter, Deputy Mauermann was the first to arrive on scene and took decisive action which resulted in saving this woman’s life. I cannot ask for anything more and am extremely proud of his actions, and the way in which he met our mission. I am grateful that everything turned out the way it did,” Sheriff Steve Mansfield said.

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:36:28 -0700

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NOH: PROPOSED FORMATION OF A PORT OF WINLOCK

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:16:06 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 08-01-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:15:12 -0700

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NOH: Ordinance 1225 Moratorium for Development of Community Medical Marijuan Gardens

BOCC Legal Notices — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:43:44 -0700

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Proposed Ordinance

BOCC MINUTES 07-25-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:10:29 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:55:59 -0700

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Lewis County/Flood Authority Request for Qualifications for hydraulic modeling.

BOCC Legal Notices — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:38:11 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 07-18-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:19:05 -0700

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INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH COWLITZ COUNTY

Inter-locals — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:08:12 -0700

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INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LCFD#18

Inter-locals — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:06:46 -0700

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Request for Qualifications: Computerized Jail Video Visitation and Arraignment Network System

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:05:47 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 07-11-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:25:46 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:21:17 -0700

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NOH: NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE WITH GLADYS LARSON

BOCC Legal Notices — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:29:34 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 06-28-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:28:02 -0700

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Deputy McKnight Returns to Patrol

News Releases — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:29:43 -0700

Deputy Matt McKnight has been cleared to return to work and will resume normal patrol duties next week.

On June 20, 2011, Deputy McKnight, while on duty and assisting the Napavine Police Department with a dispute, was confronted by a volatile suspect. This confrontation resulted in Deputy McKnight shooting the suspect, Steven Petersen, who died at the scene.

As a result of this incident, the Regional Sheriff’s Critical Investigative Team was deployed to investigate the incident. Their findings were later turned over to the Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney who made a determination that the use of deadly force by Deputy McKnight was justified and the prosecutor’s Office would not pursue criminal charges in this matter.

After receiving the results of the investigation and the prosecutor’s determination, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office conducted an internal investigation that included a shooting review board and a policy, procedure and training review. The information obtained in the internal investigation confirmed that Deputy McKnight acted within the confines of the law and did not deviate from Sheriff’s Office policy, procedure and training.

“This incident, while tragic for so many reasons, drives home the reality of the dangers of this profession and the importance of how we conduct ourselves and what we do each and every day to achieve our mission and protect those we serve. It is unfortunate but it is a reality that law enforcement must at times resort to the use of deadly force to protect themselves and others during volatile situations. This incident, was unfortunately one of those situations,” said Sheriff Steve Mansfield.

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Call for Bid - Garrard Creek Road Culvert Replacement Project - Small Works Roster Members Only

Public Works Blog — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:41:33 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due July 26, 2011 at 11:00 am.

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New! Memorial Sign Policy

Public Works Blog — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:09:41 -0700

There is a new Memorial Sign Policy for Lewis County. For more information, please click here.

BOCC MINUTES 06-20-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:13:20 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:06:36 -0700

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Notice-Vendor List

BOCC Legal Notices — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:31:51 -0700

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Call for Bid - 2011 Countywide HMA Project #2

Public Works Blog — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:18:01 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due July 12, 2011 at 11:00 am.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

INTER-LOCAL WITH CITY OF CENTRALIA FOR BACK UP VADER WATER OPERATOR SERVICE

Inter-locals — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:11:49 -0700

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INTER-LOCAL WITH CITY OF CHEHALIS FOR RADIO REPAIR SERVICE

Inter-locals — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:10:17 -0700

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INTER-LOCAL WITH THURSTON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF TUMWATER

Inter-locals — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:09:35 -0700

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INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LC PFD

Inter-locals — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:07:40 -0700

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INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF VADER

Inter-locals — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:06:52 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 06-13-11

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:58:18 -0700

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New-Evacuation Planning for Family & Children with Special Needs

EM News Releases Blog — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:52:31 -0700

Safe escape Family Emergency Evacuation Plan Booklet

Emergency Preparedness for Children with Disabilities or Health Care Needs

New Addendums for Solid Waste Pedestal-Mounted Hydraulic Excavator

Public Works Blog — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:58:25 -0700

Two new addendums and a new revised Bid Call has been added to this project. For information, click here.

Active Cases

Active Cases — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:42:58 -0700

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Sheriff Mansfield's June E-Newsletter

News Releases — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:51:25 -0700

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Active Cases

Active Cases — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:35:27 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 06-06-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:18:57 -0700

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Call for Bid - Solid Waste Pedestal-Mounted Hydraulic Excavator

Public Works Blog — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:29:14 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due June 21, 2011 at 11:00 am.

If you have any questions, please contact the Solid Waste Office directly to discuss this opportunity: 360 740-1451

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Assault Suspect in Custody

News Releases — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:57:39 -0700

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office detectives located Javier Jimenez Villalavazo in the Lacey area last night, June 8, 2011, at approximately 1901 hours, after the detectives received a tip on his whereabouts. He was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail for Assault 1st for the shooting which occurred in Napavine on Monday.

Multiple agencies assisted the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office in the arrest, including Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, Centralia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Olympia Police Department’s.

As law enforcement set up containment around the house Villalavazo was alleged to be in, he was observed leaving the residence. When Villalavazo was contacted, he started to flee and a Tumwater PD K9 quickly apprehended him.

Sheriff Steve Mansfield said, “I am very proud of the diligent and tenacious work done over the past three days by our office and other agencies who assisted us in locating a dangerous suspect so quickly. He is off the streets and the community should feel safer knowing he is in custody. This was outstanding teamwork between several different law enforcement agencies.”

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Vader Water System News

Public Works Blog — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:45:02 -0700

There is a newsletter and water quality report now available on the Utility Services page. For more information, please click here.

BOCC MINUTES 05-23-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:19:50 -0700

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Active Cases for June 6, 2011

Active Cases — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:16:22 -0700

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Sheriff's Office Receives WASPC Accreditation Award

News Releases — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:23:59 -0700

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office received formal notice that they are an official WASPC (Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs) Accredited Agency on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at a WASPC Conference held in Yakima. The accreditation process took the Sheriff’s Office over a year to complete.

Only fifty (approximately) agencies statewide have met the accreditation standards and have been awarded the accredited agency status. The process takes considerable time and effort and determination for an agency to complete.

“This formal Accreditation is something our office and the community should be very proud of. The men and women employed by this office continually strive to make a positive difference in our community. The accreditation is just another way to show members of this community how truly professional and progressive our office is. The formal accreditation does not change the standard of excellence I have always expected from members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office but it does prove to the public that we are following the best practices and models set forth by Washington State Law Enforcement,” said Sheriff Steve Mansfield.

From the WASPC Website

What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a way of helping institutions evaluate and improve their overall performance. The key to this successful system lies in the consensus of published and circulated standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives. There are two accreditation programs: Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) program and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) program. CALEA is a national program for all agencies and WASPC is just for Washington agencies. In 2001 WASPC entered into an alliance with CALEA and adopted their standards as WASPC's.

Washington's Program
The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Accreditation Program is intended to provide law enforcement agencies of this state an avenue for demonstrating that they meet commonly accepted standards for efficient and effective operation. The program is voluntary and is open to all general law enforcement agencies having primary responsibility for the enforcement of Washington criminal and traffic laws.
Benefits of Accreditation Include:
• To increase public confidence in the agency
• To increase credibility
• To provide a systemized agency self-assessment
• To broaden perspectives
• To intensify administrative and operational effectiveness
• To ensure recruitment, selection, and promotion processes are fair and equitable
• To strengthen understanding of agency policies and procedures by agency personnel
• To improve agency morale and pride
• To decrease susceptibility to litigation and costly civil court settlements
• To potentially reduce liability insurance costs
• To provide state and local recognition of professional competence

The Accreditation Process:
The Accreditation process occurs in seven phases: Interest and Contract; Self-Assessment; On-Site Assessment and Evaluation; Accreditation Commission Review; Executive Board Review; Award; and Re-Accreditation.

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Call for Bid - Cline Road Slide Repair - Small Works Roster Members only

Public Works Blog — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:21:08 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This invitation to bid is only for registered members of the Small Works Roster. Bids are due June 21, 2011 at 11:00 am.

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Call for Bid - Katula Bridge Repair - Small Works Roster Members only

Public Works Blog — Wed, 25 May 2011 10:37:50 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This invitation to bid is only for registered members of the Small Works Roster. Bids are due June 21, 2011 at 1:30 pm.

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Call for Bid - Countywide HMA Project #1

Public Works Blog — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:54:43 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due June 7, 2011 at 11:00 am.

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Active Cases for May 23, 2011

Active Cases — Tue, 24 May 2011 08:29:08 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 05-16-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:37:34 -0700

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New Lewis County Logo Download

IT Blog — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:07:19 -0700

Lewis County's new official logo can now be downloaded in two high resolution formats.If you need another format, please let us know.

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BOCC MINUTES 05-09-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:33:48 -0700

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Request for Qualifications for the Vader Water System Improvements - Application Process has been closed

Public Works Blog — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:40:55 -0700

Lewis County is inviting statements of qualification and performance information from qualified firms to provide engineering design and construction support services for water distribution line replacement and other system improvements of the Vader Water System. This process has been closed as of June 2, 2011.

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BOCC MINUTES 05-02-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 10 May 2011 07:45:46 -0700

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Active Cases for May 9, 2011

Active Cases — Mon, 09 May 2011 08:26:56 -0700

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Consider the Weed Wrench

Weed Control Blog — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:21:15 -0700

If a small population of invasive Scotch broom inhabits a portion of your land, consider controlling it with the use of a Weed Wrench. Scotch broom is that evergreen shrub that will begin blooming with bright yellow flowers in the next few weeks. The plant is easily extracted with human power and a tool called a Weed Wrench that grips the base of the plant tightly and pulled from the soil, when the handle is levered over. Larger populations of broom should consider other control methods including selective herbicides to manage this noxious weed. Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board (360 740 1215) to reserve a tool at no cost or to get more information on the management of Scotch broom.

BOCC MINUTES 04-25-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 03 May 2011 08:38:36 -0700

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Active Cases for May 2, 2011

Active Cases — Mon, 02 May 2011 08:47:33 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 04-18-11

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:39:46 -0700

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April 19, 2011

Active Cases — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:57:12 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 04-11-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:16:34 -0700

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Arrest Made in Varner Death Investigation

News Releases — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:00:32 -0700

On April 13, 2011, detectives from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office flew to Los Angeles, California, and took custody of Kenneth R. Varner, 34 years of age, from Olympia. Mr Varner was flown back to Washington State where he was booked into the Lewis County Jail.

Mr. Varner was wanted on charges of Theft in the First Degree and Promoting a Suicide Attempt. These charges were a result of an extensive investigation into the death of his father, James Varner, who was found deceased in the Packwood area in February of 2006.

Mr. Varner had been living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and was deported by Mexican officials. On March 31st, he arrived in Los Angeles and was immediately taken into custody by the United States Marshalls Service.

Mr. Varner’s next court appearance will be on April 14th, at 4:15 p.m., in Lewis County Superior Court.

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BOCC MINUTES 04-04-11

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:30:15 -0700

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Call for Bid - River Road Guardrail Improvement Project

Public Works Blog — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:22:49 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on May 3, 2011 at 11:30 am.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

Remains Identified

News Releases — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:00:44 -0700

The human remains found near Mineral on Saturday, March 26, 2011, have been positively identified as Michael Lloyd Riemer. Riemer was originally reported as a missing person in December of 1985 to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. Riemer was missing along with his significant other, Diana Robertson, also from Pierce County.

Their two year old daughter was found wandering alone at a Spanaway K-Mart on the same day Riemer and Robertson went missing.

Riemer was 36 years old at the time of his disappearance. Robertson was 21 at the time of her disappearance.

Robertson’s remains were found February of 1986 on an abandoned logging road north of Mineral. Riemer’s remains were located within a mile of where Robertson’s remains had been previously located. During 1986 there were several attempts to find Riemer through numerous Search and Rescue missions.

Information on the case aired on the television show Unsolved Mysteries in 1989 and generated numerous tips over the years as to the whereabouts of Riemer. Riemer was a person of interest in the death of Robertson as he had not been located after Robertson’s body was found and his whereabouts were still unknown.

Detectives with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office have notified Pierce County Sheriff’s Department of the identification of Riemer and a joint investigation continues.

If anyone has any information about this case, please call the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 748-9286 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-748-6422.

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Active Cases of April 11

Active Cases — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:17:27 -0700

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Skeletal Remains Found Near Morton

News Releases — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:57:02 -0700

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office detectives responded on 04/07/11, at approximately 1730 hours, to the Morton area in reference to human skeletal remains being found by a citizen.

A man called 911 to report he had pulled off the highway to take a break. As he got out of his car he noticed skeletal remains of a human, off the side of the road. The surrounding area is a rural wooded area.

The gender, age, and how long the remains have been there is unknown at this time. The remains will be sent to King County Medical Examiner’s Office for a forensic pathologist to examine, within the next few days.

Lewis County Search and Rescue will be in the area with detectives today conducting an area search to locate potential evidence.

We are not releasing exact location of where remains were found at this time.

Further information will be released as it is known.

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BOCC MINUTES 03-28-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:59:53 -0700

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Active Cases of April 4

Active Cases — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:31:13 -0700

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Solid Waste Services Newsletter

Public Works Blog — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:36:21 -0700

Read All about it. The solid waste newsletter is now available.

See the latest issue at the Solid Waste Services web page. http://lewiscountywa.gov/publicworks/publicworks-solid-waste-services

Happy reading.

Human Skull Found Near Mineral

News Releases — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:16:50 -0700

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a partial human skull found in a wooded area near Mineral on Saturday, March 26, 2011.

The skull was located by someone hiking in the area. Detectives, with the assistance of Lewis County Search and Rescue, are continuing to search the area for potential evidence.

At this time, identification of the skull is unknown. The skull will be sent to a forensic pathologist for further examination.

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BOCC MINUTES 03-21-11

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:20:56 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 03-14-11

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:20:29 -0700

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March 28 Active Cases

Active Cases — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:09:00 -0700

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March 21, 2011

Active Cases — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:28:25 -0700

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Three Deceased in Winlock

News Releases — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:23:22 -0700

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Detectives responded last night, March 15, 2011, at approximately 2115 hours, to a residence in the 300 block of Frost Road, Winlock, in reference to three deceased people found inside of the residence.

Through initial investigation and evidence, it appears there was no forced entry into the home and the deaths are a result of a double murder-suicide. The Washington State Patrol Total Station Team assisted our office in the investigation.

Deceased include a 65 year old female, 57 year old male, and an 18 year old male. The deceased were related and resided in the home together.

The family appeared to have died from gunshot wounds. Autopsies have been scheduled for Friday.

Three dogs and a cat belonging to the family were also found deceased at the home.

The investigation is ongoing and we will release further information as it is known.

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BOCC MINUTES 03-07-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:25:09 -0700

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Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System Fees/Rates Adopted

Public Works Blog — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:30:03 -0700

The BOCC adopted fees and rates at the hearing on Monday, March 21 at the commissioners' meeting room at the Historic Courthouse.

Please view the Fees & Rates Document by visiting our Utility Services page and get additional information about the Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System.

March 14, 2011

Active Cases — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:11:52 -0700

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Active Cases for March 9, 2011

Active Cases — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:22:50 -0800

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INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LCFD #1 FOR RADIO SERVICES

Inter-locals — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:40:58 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 02-28-11

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:41:02 -0800

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Call for Bid - Three 2011 Stainless Steel Slip-in Flusher Tanks

Public Works Blog — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:38:51 -0800

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project is a call for equipment and it will close on March 22, 2011 at 11:00 am.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

Bid Call - 2011 Traffic Paint

Public Works Blog — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:52:22 -0800

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on March 22, 2011 at 11:00 am.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

BOCC MINUTES 02-14-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:07:43 -0800

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Newaukum Bridge Opening February 18, 2011 at 4pm.

Public Works Blog — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:39:06 -0800

PRESS RELEASE

Lewis County Public Works would like to announce that the Jackson Highway Bridge crossing the Newaukum River will be open to traffic on Friday, February 18, 2011, at 4 p.m. Future work will occur, with flagger-controlled, one-way traffic during working hours and unrestricted two-way traffic during non-working hours.

The bridge replacement contract was awarded to Rognlin’s Incorporated (Aberdeen, WA) in the amount of $2,153,027. Differing site conditions encountered during excavation for the bridge approach work required modified design and modified approach work. Additional work to address these changes increased the contract amount to $2,387,000 (estimated total until completion of all work). This project is 80% federally funded, with 20% Lewis County match.

Lewis County planned for weather delays during winter construction, and the bridge was originally scheduled to open in May 2011. Once awarded, the Contractor provided an “ideal” schedule that showed completion at the end of 2010. This schedule was revised due to early snow and heavy rain, along with delays for unexpected subsurface conditions encountered. Even with unsuitable weather days and the temporary shutdown to address subsurface conditions, the Contractor used 188 of their 220-day contract to restore all traffic-related items associated with the project. Remaining miscellaneous work will be completed intermittently within the next few months.

If you have any specific questions regarding this project, please contact the Lewis County Public Works office at 740-1123, Ext. 1123.

Linda Ray, Office Assistant Senior
Lewis County Public Works
Real Estate Services, Property Management
2025 NE Kresky Avenue
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-740-1123, Ext. 1123
Fax 360-740-1479

Bid Call - 2011 Gravel Proposal Project

Public Works Blog — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:33:07 -0800

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on February 28, 2011.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

Bid Call - 2011 Base Stabilization Project

Public Works Blog — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:32:21 -0800

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on February 28, 2011.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

Public Auction of Surplus County Property

Public Works Blog — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:58:48 -0800

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus will be held at 8:00 AM, March 8, 2011, at Ritchie Brothers Auction, 13232 Case Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512. Items may be previewed Tuesday thru Monday beginning March 1, 2011 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Items will be sold as is – where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available from the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532.

View the list of surplus items.

BOCC MINUTES 02-07-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:15:53 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 01-31-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:59:47 -0800

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INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Inter-locals — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:32:53 -0800

City of Chehalis

Riverside Fire Authority

Lewis County Fire District #2

Lewis County Fire District #10

City of Morton

City of Centralia

Lewis County Fire District #5

Lewis County Fire District #15

Lewis County Fire District #14

City of Mossyrock

Lewis County Fire District #6

Lewis County Fire District #4

City of Napavine

BOCC MINUTES 01-24-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:24:33 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 01-10-11

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:51:37 -0800

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INTER-LOCAL WITH CITY OF CHEHALIS FOR VACCON SERVICE

Inter-locals — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:41:00 -0800

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INTER-LOCAL WITH THE LEWIS COUNTY PUD FOR RADIO SERVICE

Inter-locals — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:39:55 -0800

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INTER-LOCAL WITH CITY OF CENTRALIA FOR RADIO SERVICE

Inter-locals — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:39:12 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 01-03-11

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:41:58 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 12-27-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:28:51 -0800

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Current Road Conditions - New Information

Public Works Blog — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:44:25 -0800

Current Road Conditions can now be found on the left hand side menu on our home page. We have also added some links to WSDOT Traffic/Camera Sites. For more information, please click here.

BOCC MINUTES 12-20-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:47:10 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 12-13-10

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:56:07 -0800

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Detectives Seek Information on Missing Person - Kayla Mae Croft-Payne

News Releases — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:07:27 -0800

Detectives from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the disappearance of 18 year old Kayla Mae Croft-Payne. Kayla was reported missing to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on May 5, 2010. Kayla was residing in Lewis County, but her last known location was in the Cowlitz County area. Kayla is also known to frequent Grays Harbor and Pierce County. Kayla is described as a white female, 5’06”, 105 pounds, blue eyes and brown hair.

Kayla was reported by a friend who had not seen or heard from her for several days. Croft appeared to be a frequent user of MySpace.com leading up to her disappearance, but has not accessed her account since April 28th, 2010.

Detectives are treating this case as an active and ongoing investigation with leads continuing to be investigated.

Anyone with information on Croft-Payne’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Website at http://tips.lewiscountywa.gov -or- CRIMESTOPPERS at http://www.lewiscountycrimestoppers.org . These sites can be accessed and information left anonymously.

BOCC MINUTES 12-06-10

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:43:50 -0800

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Information on Sandbags

EM News Releases Blog — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:06:06 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11-29-10

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:04:13 -0800

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INTER-LOCAL WITH CWCOG FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Inter-locals — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:43:51 -0800

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INTER-LOCAL WITH LEWIS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Inter-locals — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:43:07 -0800

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INTER-LOCAL WITH CITY OF CHEHALIS FOR FIRE MARSHALL SERVICES

Inter-locals — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:42:14 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11-22-10

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:37:37 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11-15-10

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:37:10 -0800

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New GIS Interactive Map Now Online

Public Works Blog — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:44:28 -0800

New online applications are being implemented for parcel data and for mapping.

The Assessor has a new PATS parcel lookup system (now called Lewis County Parcels), and the GIS Division of Public Works has reworked the online mapping programs to to be compatible with it.

We have combined the functionality of the two previous programs (PATSMap & CARLMap) into a single new program, the Lewis County Web Map.This program gives users added control over what layers to turn on and has newly available data, such as 2ft contours. The new map can be accessed directly from the Parcels website or from our GIS Map Library.

Read more about it & try out the new program at here.

Safe Option for Disposal of Unused Medicines

News Releases — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:38:45 -0800

LEWIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES AND SHERIFF’S OFFICE PARTNER TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS A SAFE OPTION FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINES

Lewis County Public Health & Social Services, in partnership with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Morton Police Department and Centralia Police Department, have developed a prescription drug disposal program for Lewis County.

The goals of this program are to offer safe and anonymous disposal of unused or unwanted prescription medications, and to reduce the potential for medications to fall into the hands of children and teenagers, or adults who may misuse them.

Additionally, this important program will help protect our environment and drinking water supply as people will no longer need to flush unused medicine down the toilet or put them in the garbage.

Thanks to funding from Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking (NW HIDTA), we were able to purchase four secure disposal bins. The bins will be located throughout the county at monitored and protected disposal locations. The locations are:

• Lewis County Law & Justice Center (inside) 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis
• Centralia Police Department (outside) 316 N. Pearl Street, Centralia
• Morton Police Department (outside) 260 Main Street, Morton
• Sheriff’s Office Packwood Substation (inside) 12990 US Highway 12, Packwood

Many citizens aren’t aware of their options for the disposal of unused medicines, and sometimes dispose of them improperly or leave them sitting in cabinets and drawers. Ideally, pharmaceutical manufacturers would provide and fund unused medicine return programs across the country. Unfortunately, such programs are rare.

In Washington there are only six other counties (Kitsap, King, Thurston, Pierce, Snohomish, and Spokane) with unused medicine return programs. Lewis County Public Health & Social Services and the Sheriff’s Office is proud of this program and hopes the citizens of Lewis County will take full advantage of the ability to safely dispose of their medications.

For more information, call Lewis County Public Health & Social Services: 360-740-1223.

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BOCC MINUTES 11-08-10

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:39:35 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11-01-10

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:28:43 -0800

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Bid Period CLOSED - Rosebrook Slide Repair Project: AWARDED 12/6/2010

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A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on Nov. 29, 2010.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

Bid Period CLOSED - Rosebrook Slide Repair Project: AWARDED 12/6/2010

Public Works Blog — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:10:02 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on Nov. 29, 2010.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

BOCC MINUTES 10-25-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:10:03 -0700

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Sheriff Mansfield October E-Newsletter

News Releases — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:19:49 -0700

Click here for Sheriff Mansfield's October E-Newsletter

BOCC MINUTES 10-18-10

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:58:31 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 10-11-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:19:42 -0700

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Forest Patrol Assessment Refund Forms

Treasurer's Blog — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:35:31 -0700

Due to lack of funding we do not have the funds this year to blanket mail individual taxpayer refund forms for the Forest Patrol Assessment. You can click on Forest Patrol and down load the form, fill it out and return it with your second half tax payment. If you need assistance, please call the treasurer's office at 740-1115 or stop by and staff will assist you.

BOCC MINUTES 10-04-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:10:58 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 09-13-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:09:17 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 09-27-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:07:44 -0700

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ONLINE MARRIAGE APPLICATION

Auditor's Blog — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:47:22 -0700

The Lewis County Auditor's Office now offers the ability for brides and grooms to begin the marriage application process from the comfort of their homes. By clicking on the link below, applicants will be able to fill in the necessary information for the marriage application and certificate.

After completely filling in all fields and pressing submit, the applicants will be given a marriage application number to bring with them to the Auditor's Office. Applicants will need to bring the number, valid government issued I.D., and cash or check for $64.00.

The Auditor's Office processes the licenses Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The license has a three day waiting period and is valid for 60 days.

THE 3 DAY WAITING PERIOD DOES NOT BEGIN UNTIL THE APPLICANTS BRING PHOTO I.D. TO THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE AND PAY THE FEE TO FINALIZE THE APPLICATION.

Click here to begin the marriage application process online.

INTER-LOCAL WITH LEWIS COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #2

Inter-locals — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:54:54 -0700

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ONLINE RECORD SEARCH

Auditor's Blog — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:23:51 -0700

The Lewis County Auditor's Office now provides online access to most of its recorded documents. Click here to search our database.

BOCC MINUTES 09-20-10

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:26:28 -0700

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Treasurer's New Mailing Address

Treasurer's Blog — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:37:28 -0700

While our physical location remains 351 NW North Street, our new mailing address is Lewis County Treasurer, PO Box 509, Chehalis, WA 98532-0509

Inter-local with the Che/Cent Airport

Inter-locals — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:08:47 -0700

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Inter-local Agreement with the City of Centralia

Inter-locals — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:08:03 -0700

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BOCC MINUTES 08-30-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:47:33 -0700

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WSDOT TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Closures of SR 508 no longer in effect

Public Works Blog — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:36:00 -0700

Full closures of SR 508 start Monday, Sept. 20 & extend thru Oct 1

MORTON – Drivers on SR 508 near Mosswood Road (milepost 29.8) will encounter full daytime closures of the highway the next few weeks for an ongoing erosion repair and prevention project.

SR 508 will be fully closed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 through Friday, Oct 1 while crews use a large crane to set the major pieces of an erosion prevention structure in place.

SR 508 must be closed during this work because the 180-ton crane takes up both lanes of the narrow highway and there is no room for drivers to safely pass through the work zone.

Crews will use the crane to place logs and 22,000-pound boulders every 50 feet underneath SR 508, forming an anchor-boulder structure. The logs are then lashed to the boulders and the structure is filled with smaller boulders to provide a more stable base for the highway.

The anchor-boulder structure also protects the embankment from further erosion by the Tilton River.

SR 508 will be open between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Drivers can expect minor delays while an automated signal controls single-lane traffic. The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph while the signal is in place.

Drivers can use US 12 and SR 122 as an alternate route during closures and construction on SR 508.

For weekly traffic updates in the region, please visit: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthWest/Construction

Agrement with Dept. of Agriculture

Inter-locals — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:07:23 -0700

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BOCC Meeting 8-23-10

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:06:35 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 8-16-10

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:55:45 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 8-9-10

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:06:00 -0700

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News Releases - August 2010

Prosecutor Blog — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:42:23 -0700

August 27, 2010

Joseph Thomas Camporeale, age 19, of Issaquah, Washington, was convicted by bench trial (judge without a jury) on 08-27, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for Criminal Trespass in the First Degree. Joseph Thomas Camporeale was charged by Information on 06-07-2010, with Burglary, Second Degree, and Malicious Mischief, Second Degree. Judge Richard Brosey found, after a bench trial, that Mr. Camporeale did not intend to commit any crime when he broke into the Shell Station located at 1349 NW State Avenue, Chehalis, during the early morning hours of 06-06-2010. Camporeale was severely intoxicated at the time.

The Defendant is facing up to a year in the county jail. A Sentencing date has not yet been set.

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August 26, 2010

On August 26, 2010, a jury convicted Vernon Wayne Bennett, 50 of Centralia, of Delivery of a Controlled Substance to Person under Eighteen Years of Age, Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Furnishing Liquor to a Minor in Lewis County Superior Court. Bennett was charged by Information on August 26, 2009. Bennett faces a standard range sentence of 92 to 124 months in prison, including sentencing enhancements. Bennett will be sentenced on September 30, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. by Judge Richard Brosey.

August 24, 2010

Richard Ray Viers, 20 years old of Toledo, originally charged by Information on 06-24-10 with Robbery in the First Degree, was found not guilty by a jury following a one day trial in Lewis County Superior Court, Judge Nelson Hunt presiding.

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August 23, 2010

Jeremiah James O’Brien, 24 years old of Longview, pleaded guilty to two counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle. O’Brien was charged by Information on 06-29-10 with two counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle. O’Brien was sentenced to a 25 month commitment in the Department of Corrections.

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August 20, 2010

Michael Anthony Monk, age 43, of Salem, Oregon, was convicted by bench trial (judge without a jury) on 08-20-2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for Burglary in the Second Degree. Michael Anthony Monk was charged by Information on 06-20-2010, with Attempted Robbery, Second Degree (a class C felony), but the charge was later increased to Burglary, Second Degree (a class B felony), after plea negotiations failed.

Due to the Defendant’s extensive criminal history, the Defendant is facing 43-57 months in the Department of Corrections. A Sentencing date has not yet been set.

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August 19, 2010

Florence Kae Montes, 53, of Centralia, was convicted by Judge Richard Brosey on August 19, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Oxycodone, Possession of Diazepam, Possession of Alprazolam and Possession of Over 40 Grams of Marijuana. Montes was charged by Information on July 14, 2010 with Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Deliver, Possession of Oxycodone with the Intent to Deliver, Possession of Diazepam , with the Intent to Deliver, Possession of Alprazolam with the Intent to Deliver and Possession of Over 40 Grams of Marijuana with the Intent to Deliver. The Defendant is facing standard range sentence of 6+ to 18 months. Sentencing will be set on September 2, 2010.

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August 18, 2010

James Ray Vanreselaar, age 45, of Morton, Washington, was found guilty of the crimes of Trafficking in Stolen Property in the First Degree; a lesser included crime of Theft in the Second Degree; and two counts of Driving While License Suspended or Revoked in the Third Degree following a jury trial in Lewis County Superior Court on August 18, 2010.

According to law enforcement reports, in March of 2008, officers of the United States Forest Service on patrol on a US Forest Service Road in the Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest observed an unoccupied vehicle containing a piece of cedar cut to the length of a shake bolt. The officers observed footprints leading from the vehicle approximately 200 feet down the road, where the footprints veered off the road and up a steep incline into heavy growth forest. An officer followed the footprints into the forest and observed Vanrenselaar throwing chunks of cedar down the incline towards the road.

Upon further inspection, the officer located a chain saw belonging to Vanrenselaar, along with the remnants of the tree the chunks had been removed from. The tree in question was determined to be old growth cedar. Subsequent investigation revealed that two days earlier Vanrenselaar had sold cedar shake bolts to a local mill.

Vanrenselaar was charged with Trafficking in Stolen Property in the First Degree and Theft in the First Degree as a result of the investigation. Vanrenselaar was also charged with two counts of Driving While License Suspended or Revoked as a result of two other incidents where he was observed driving a vehicle by law enforcement officers after his license had been suspended or revoked.

The Court is scheduled to set a sentencing hearing on August 26, 2010.

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August 13, 2010

Michael James Eplett, age 24, of Tumwater, Washington, was convicted as charged following a jury trial on Friday, August 13, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for Attempted Rape of a Child in the Second Degree.

Mr. Eplett was charged by Information on May 5, 2010, after being caught in an internet sting operation conducted by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Believing that he was to meet a mother and her 13 year old daughter to purchase a sexual encounter with both, the defendant traveled to a Lewis County motel, only to be arrested by waiting detectives.

The State was represented by Deputy Prosecutor Cailen Wevodau. The defendant was represented by Mr. Jonathan Meyers. The jury returned a guilty verdict in nine minutes.

The Defendant is facing 78-102 months in prison. Sentencing has been set for September 28, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 3.

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August 13, 2010

Terrence Moore, age 39 of Tacoma, was found guilty as charged by Citation of the crime Recreational Fishing in the Second Degree following a Bench Trial in Lewis County District Court on August 13, 2010.

Mr. Moore was cited on April 5, 2010, for fishing in closed waters past the posted fishing boundary sign at the Barrier Dam. Judge R.W. Buzzard sentenced the defendant to no jail, a $200 fine, court costs and assessments.

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August 12, 2010

Lewis County Prosecutor Michael Golden announced today that because of information received this week, his office will not be proceeding with the drug charge against Rodney Wayne Allison.

Mr. Allison was arrested by Vader police on November 27, 2009 for driving while his license was suspended. The Vader Police officer’s report details his receipt of a small plastic bag containing a white crystalline substance found during the search of Mr. Allison’s clothing during the booking process at the Lewis County Jail. The baggie and its contents were sent to the Washington State Crime Lab for analysis, and on February 2, 2010, the Crime Lab issued a report identifying the contents of the baggie as methamphetamine.

In April of 2010 the matter was referred to the Prosecutor’s Office, and on April 14, 2010, Mr. Allison was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine. Trial was subsequently set for August 9, 2010.

On July 20^th, Mr. Allison’s defense lawyer came forward with a claim that the drugs had been found on the floor rather than in his clothing. This directly contradicted the information in the police report, which indicates the drugs were found in Mr. Allison’s clothing. The police officer was contacted and he indicated that he did not actually witness the search. There was no report filed by the corrections officer. The trial was rescheduled to August 23, 2010, to allow an interview of the corrections officer. When the corrections officer was interviewed, he stated that he did not recall the specifics of the search, and there was no report to refresh his recollection. The Jail was then asked if there was any evidence or information supporting the claim that the drugs were found in Mr. Allison’s clothing. None was provided.

Yesterday, August 11, 2010, one day before trial confirmation, the Lewis County Jail produced a copy of an internal document not mentioned in the arresting officer’s report. The document is a property log which lists the items recovered from Mr. Allison during the booking process. The property log does not reference any plastic bag containing white crystalline substance. Given the absence of any reference to contraband in the property log, the Corrections Officer’s lack of memory of the search and the failure of the Corrections Officer to write a report about the incident, there is no admissible evidence with which to prove the crime of possession of a controlled substance.

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August 12, 2010

Richard Leland Harrington, Jr., 38 years old of Toledo, was convicted by a jury on August 12, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for Felony Driving Under the Influence. Harrington was charged by Information on July 13, 2010, and is facing a commitment in the Department of Corrections of between 51-68 months. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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August 10, 2010

On August 10, 2010, after a jury trial in Lewis County District Court, a jury found the defendant John Nance, age 40 of Eugene, Oregon, not guilty of the crime of Assault in the 4^th Degree, Domestic Violence.

The defendant was originally charged by citation with the crime Assault in the 4^th Degree on July 11, 2009 for an incident that occurred on that same day at the Mayfield Lake Marina. Lewis County Sheriff’s deputies responded when multiple witnesses complained of a man beating and yelling at a young girl.

The jury found in this case that parental discipline was a factor and could not be overcome.

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August 6, 2010

Today, District Two of the Court of Appeals issued decisions affirming convictions in two separate Lewis County cases. In the first case, State v. Nickols, Mr. Joseph Nickols of Chehalis, was convicted of assaulting Thomas Marth in Centralia. In the appeal, Mr. Nickols challenged both his conviction and the requirement that he repay the State for his court-appointed attorney. The Court of Appeals denied both of Nickol’s challenges and affirmed the conviction.

In State v. Blatt, the Court of Appeals affirmed Edwin Blatt’s conviction for Malicious Mischief in the First Degree for intentionally ramming his father’s car, then returning and causing more damage to the vehicle by hitting and kicking it. Referring to the two cases, Lewis County Prosecutor Michael Golden stated: “While we can expect anyone convicted of a felony to explore the appeal process, I’m glad to see that these convictions have been upheld – as are the vast majority of convictions secured by my office.”

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August 5, 2010

Daniel James Miller, 49, of Centralia pled guilty and was sentenced on August 4, 2010, by Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt. Miller entered guilty pleas on four separate cases encompassing criminal conduct occurring from June 1, 2010 to July 1, 2010. Miller pled guilty to Burglary in the Second Degree, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Deliver, Possession of Stolen Property in the First Degree and Burglary in the First Degree. As part of a plea agreement Miller entered into with the State, he stipulated to an exceptional sentence above the standard range. Under the exceptional sentence, the sentence for Possession of Stolen Property in the First Degree will consecutive with the sentence for Burglary in the First Degree. Judge Hunt accepted the pleas and sentenced Miller to a total of 150 months in prison in accordance with the plea agreement.

The Burglary in the First Degree charge stemmed from a burglary at the Centralia Police Department’s vehicle impound yard. In that case Miller and his accomplice, Makia Adams, broke into a building housing a car Miller had been driving that had been impounded pending a search warrant. When officers arrived on the scene they found the door of the building appeared to have been kicked in and the car doors and trunk were open. Sgt. Warren and his K9 partner, Kayo, tracked Miller across a creek where Miller was hiding. When apprehended officers discovered Miller was carrying a knife. Adams was found hiding in a different location within the impound yard. Adams pled guilty to Burglary in the Second Degree on July 30, 2010, for his role in the crime and was sentence by Judge Hunt to 33 months in prison.

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August 4, 2010

Donald Scott Crow, 24 years old of Raymond, was convicted by a jury on August 3, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Burglary in the Second Degree. Crow was charged by Information on May 14, 2010 and was convicted as charged. Mr. Crow is facing up to three months of confinement. Sentencing is set for August18, 2010, at 1:00pm.

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August 2, 2010

Dwight James Elkins, age 39, was found guilty of amended charges of two counts of Attempted Residential Burglary, Theft in the First Degree and Theft in the Second Degree, following a plea on August 2, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court.

According to law enforcement reports, Elkins burglarized two Glenoma homes in December of 2008 while the residents were away for the holidays. He was subsequently arrested on other charges in Cowlitz County and was ultimately sentenced to 240 months in prison for those offenses.

Elkins was originally charged in Lewis County on January 8, 2010, with two counts of Residential Burglary, Theft in the First Degree and Theft in the Second, and faced a standard sentencing range of 63 to 84 months. Because Elkins has an extensive criminal history, comprised of 21 prior felony convictions which include eight prior burglary offenses, the State filed a notice of intent to seek an exceptional sentence beyond the standard sentencing range for the charges.

Under a plea agreement entered into by Elkins and the Lewis County Prosecutor, Elkins agreed to plead to the amended charges with a recommendation that he be sentenced to 48 months. The plea agreement, however, required that Elkins agree to serve the 48 months consecutively to the 240 months imposed in Cowlitz County.

Lewis County Superior Court Judge Richard Brosey followed the agreed sentencing recommendation, and imposed a sentence of 48 months on the Lewis County charges, and ordered that the sentence be served consecutively to the Cowlitz County sentence, effectively causing Elkins to serve a total of 288 months in prison.

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August 2, 2010

Clayton Troy Robinson, 49 of Winlock, was sentenced by Judge James Lawler on August 2, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for two counts of Child Molestation in the First Degree and one count of Attempted Child Molestation in the First Degree. Robinson was convicted by a jury on June 30, 2010. Robinson was charged by Information on April 6, 2009. Judge Lawler imposed an exceptional sentence of a minimum of 252 months and a maximum of life in prison to be determined by the Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board of the Department of Corrections. Judge Lawler also imposed standard fines and probation conditions.

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Bid Period CLOSED- East Lewis County Transfer Station Bulkhead Project: AWARDED 9/13/2010

Public Works Blog — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:06:48 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on Sept 13, 2010.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

BOCC Minutes 8-2-2010

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:27:52 -0700

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BOCC MInutes 7-26-10

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:27:20 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 7-19-2010

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:26:28 -0700

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BOCC Mintues 7-12-2010

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:25:43 -0700

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Ordinance for Establishing a Utility Division

Public Works Blog — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:17:22 -0700

An Ordinance for establishing a Utility Division within Public Works, creating an administrator for management and operation of a Utility Division and adopting utility regulations under title 13, Lewis County Code. For more information, click here.

Inter-Local with WA State Parks

Inter-locals — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:29:58 -0700

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$100,000 Anti-Gang Grant

Prosecutor Blog — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:34:12 -0700

July 23, 2010

Lewis County Prosecutor Michael Golden announced today that his office has been awarded $100,000 in federal grant monies for the prosecution and prevention of gangs and gang related crimes.

Part of the Gang Enforcement and Intervention Program grant will be used to offset current and future salary expenses related to gang prosecution, while the remainder will be used to enhance coordination with law enforcement and provide outreach activities for the recognition and prevention of gang related crime.

Today’s notice from the Washington State Department of Commerce that his recent application for the grant had been successful was good news. According to Golden, “This money allows me to further reduce the budget for the Prosecutor’s Office while intensifying our focus and impact on gang related crime in Lewis County.”

Citing the good work already done by his office and Centralia Police in fighting gang activity and the crimes that accompany it, Prosecutor Golden went on to say that this new resource for gathering and sharing information on gangs can be put into action quickly and effectively because of the good working relationship his office has with Chief Berg’s department. “When it comes to gangs, continued vigilance and decisive action are the keys to keeping their numbers down.”

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Inter-Local with Centralia for 2010 Byrne Assistance Grant

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:40:11 -0700

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Inter-Local with FAA for Grant Funding for Airport Improvements at the South County Airport

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:35:49 -0700

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Inter-Local with WSDOT Aviation Division for Grant Funding at Packwood Airport

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:17:48 -0700

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Amendment of the Inter-Local with OFM for the Flood Authority

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:12:26 -0700

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Master Inter-Local with City of Chehalis

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:08:50 -0700

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Inter-Local with Grays & Pacific Counties for Wind Facility

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:05:05 -0700

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Inter-Local with Timberland Regional Support Network

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:27:59 -0700

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Inter-Local with City of Centralia for Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:06:34 -0700

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Inter-Local with PUD for Phase II Flood Study

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:02:37 -0700

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Inter-Local with Fire Dist #8 for Small Works Roster

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:30:30 -0700

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Inter-Local with FAA for Packwood Airport

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:15:37 -0700

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Inter-Local with FAA for South County Airport

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:14:54 -0700

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Inter-Local with LC Water Dist #1 for Small Works Roster

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:36:27 -0700

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Inter-Local with Winlock, Toledo, & Pe Ell

Inter-locals — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:31:40 -0700

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News Releases - July 2010

Prosecutor Blog — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:07:23 -0700

July 23, 2010

Lewis County Prosecutor Michael Golden announced today that his office has been awarded $100,000 in federal grant monies for the prosecution and prevention of gangs and gang related crimes.

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July 22, 2010

Brian David Pruett, 36 of Olympia, originally charged by Information on January 28, 2010, with Rape in the Second Degree, was found not guilty by a jury in Lewis County Superior Court on July 22, 2010.

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July 21, 2010

Lewis County Prosecutor Michael Golden is waiting until investigation results are received from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office concerning possible animal cruelty charges stemming from injuries to a horse in Onalaska. Initial reports indicate Donna Shelton put a nylon harness on the foal and left it on without adjustment until growth of the animal’s head forced the strap to wear through the flesh of its face all the way to the bone.

According to Prosecutor Golden, “the grotesque nature of the animal’s injuries and subsequent suffering is appalling. Charging decisions will be made as soon as we determine who all is responsible for injuries sustained by the foal and if other animals are in danger.”

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July 16, 2010

Steven Richard Hooper, 24 of Centralia, already a Registered Sex Offender, was convicted by a jury in Lewis County Superior Court of two counts of Child Molestation in the Second Degree. Hooper was charged by Information on February 26, 2010. The Defendant is facing a standard range sentence of 87-116 months in prison. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled on July 22, 2010, at 1:50 p.m.

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July 15, 2010

On July 15, 2010, District Court Commissioner Wendy Tripp, granted the State’s Motion for Reconsideration of her June 22, 2010 ruling dismissing the case against Benjamin Lamotte, age 18 of Silver Creek, WA. Mr. Lamotte was cited with Negligent Driving in the Second Degree following a collision between the pick-up truck he was driving and a logging truck on U.S. Highway 12 near Mossyrock on December 8, 2009. Ryan Rashoff, age 17, a passenger in the pick-up, was killed in the accident.

A contested hearing was originally set for March 15, 2010, but at the request of defense counsel was re-set to the last day of speedy trial. On June 15, 2010, the State moved the Court for a good cause continuance outside of speedy trial due to the unavailability of the citing officer, who was attending mandatory training out of the area. The Court granted the State’s continuance and a new hearing date was set for June 22, 2010. However, on June 22, 2010, the defense moved for a dismissal arguing the Court had no authority under the rules to grant a continuance. The Court agreed and dismissed the case. On July 2, 2010 the State moved the Court to reconsider the dismissal arguing the Court had authority to grant a good cause continuance under the Civil Rules, which supplement the Infraction Rules. The Court granted the State’s Motion and ordered the case re-set for a contested hearing. Notice of the new hearing date is pending.

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On July 14, 2010, after a Jury Trial in Lewis County District Court, a Jury found Sarah Delp, 28, of Tumwater, WA guilty of the crime of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The Defendant was originally charged by citation with the crime of DUI on November 11, 2007. The trial in this matter was originally set for February 5, 2008, but the Court granted defense’s request for a Continuance to allow defense to Motion the Court for suppression of the defendant’s breath test. On September 3, 2009, District Court Judge RW Buzzard denied the defense’s motion to suppress the breath results and the matter was again set for trial.

The Defendant faces up to 365 days in jail, a $5,000 fine, court costs and assessments, and probation. A sentencing date will be set once a presentence investigation has been performed by the Lewis County District Court Probation Department.

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July 9, 2010

Fred Harley Isaacson, 45, of Centralia, originally charged by Information on March 24, 2010 with Assault in the Third Degree, was found not guilty by jury on July 8, 2010.

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July 2, 2010

Fred Harley Isaacson, age 46, of Centralia, Washington, was acquitted by a Lewis County Jury on July 1, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for Unlawful Possession of a firearm, Second Degree. Isaacson was charged by Information on September 17, 2010, with Unlawful Possession of a firearm, Second Degree, and Delivery of a Controlled Substance (heroin). The Delivery charge was dismissed pre-trial because the Centralia Police Department was unable to locate their confidential informant.

After trial confirmation last week, the criminal defense lawyer produced a new witness who claimed to have testimony relevant to the delivery charge. Because a delay in the trial date would make many of the prosecution witnesses unavailable, the State faced a Hobson’s choice – either go forward without an opportunity to explore the new witness’ story before trial, or delay the trial and potentially be unable to proceed at all. The State chose to go forward.

At trial, the new witness testified not about the delivery charge, but about the weapons charge instead. Her story could not be explored in the time available.

Prosecuting Attorney Michael Golden stated: “Cases like this illustrate how the court system coddles criminals. In an earlier case (State v. Fairchild), the State indicated after trial confirmation that a fact witness may also offer opinion testimony. The Court dismissed the case, asserting that the late designation of a witness was governmental misconduct prejudicial to the rights of the defendant. In the State v. Fred Isaacson case yesterday, the defense revealed a new witness for the first time after trial confirmation, the State never was able to reach that witness before trial, and at trial the witness testified on a completely different issue.”

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Inter-Local with the Obergs for Open Space Taxation Agreement

Inter-locals — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:04:59 -0700

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Inter-Local with Dept of Community, Trade, & Economic Development for GMA Compliance Grant

Inter-locals — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:00:41 -0700

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Inter-Local with WA Dept of Community, Trade, & Economic Development for EIS Grant Funding

Inter-locals — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:57:18 -0700

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Inter-Local with Thurston County for Building Services

Inter-locals — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:54:05 -0700

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Inter-Local with Michael McCormick for Revision of Comprehensive Plan

Inter-locals — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:51:35 -0700

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Inter-Local with Office of Community Development for Grant Funding

Inter-locals — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:29:38 -0700

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Inter-Local with Michael McCormick re: Contract Amendment

Inter-locals — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:44:27 -0700

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Inter-Local with Michael McCormick for Addtional $10,000

Inter-locals — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:39:51 -0700

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Inter-Local with Donald Largen for Additional $5,000

Inter-locals — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:38:56 -0700

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Vader Water System Action Plan

Public Works Blog — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:45:29 -0700

Vader Water System Action Plan Part 1 of 2

Vader Water System Action Plan Part 2 of 2

Inter-Local with Michael McCormick re: Review

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:34:44 -0700

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Inter-Local with City of Winlock for Building Code Enforcement and Inspection

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:16:23 -0700

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Inter-Local with Burbee Construction for Solid Waste Facility

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:13:23 -0700

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Inter-Local with Sandra Benbrook re: Packwood UGA

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:09:17 -0700

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Inter-Local with Dr. Kent Mullinex

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:00:49 -0700

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Inter-Local with Benbrook & Associates for Desirability & Feasibility Assessment in Packwood UGA

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:33:53 -0700

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Inter-Local with City of Chehalis for Fire Marshall Services

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:21:48 -0700

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Inter-Local with Perkins Coie / Sandy Mackie re: SOVRAN

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:19:26 -0700

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Inter-Local with Michael McCormick re: SOVRAN

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:12:19 -0700

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Inter-Local with Perry Shea re: SOVRAN

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:06:06 -0700

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Inter-Local with Donald Largen re: SOVRAN

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:04:21 -0700

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Inter-Local with City of Morton for Shoreline Planning Services

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:42:21 -0700

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Inter-Local with FEMA & WA DOE for Technical Partnership

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:37:34 -0700

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Inter-Local with City of Winlock for Building Code Enforcement and Inspection

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:34:50 -0700

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Inter-Local with Total Reclaim, Inc. for Computer Recycling Event

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:31:30 -0700

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Inter-Local with Peterson Estates' Homeowners Association for a Through the Fence Agreement

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:17:34 -0700

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Inter-Local with Doug Edison for Transitional Management

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:13:24 -0700

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Inter-Local with Cardinal Glass for Industrial Development Application

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:14:17 -0700

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Inter-Local with Michael mcCormick re: Cardinal Application

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:50:03 -0700

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Inter-Local with Michael mcCormick re: Comprehensive Plan

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:48:33 -0700

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Inter-Local with Donald Largen re: Cardinal Application

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:45:27 -0700

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Inter-Local with Perkins Coie / Sandy Mackie re: Cardinal Application

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:43:15 -0700

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Inter-Local with Parametrix / Perry Shea re: Cardinal Application

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:40:28 -0700

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Inter-Local with Grant's Towing for Removing Hulk Vehicles

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:37:14 -0700

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Inter-Local with Steve Steinhoff for Mowing at the South County Airport

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:35:09 -0700

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Inter-Local with WA Dept of Community, Trade, & Economic Development for Planning Grant Funds

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:33:07 -0700

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Inter-Local with Hillier & Scheibmeir for Special Hearings Compensation

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:30:14 -0700

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Inter-Local with Virgil Fox for Fully Contained Community Application

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:27:20 -0700

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Inter-Local with Victor Bonagofski

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:24:48 -0700

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Inter-Local with Parametrix / Perry Shea for Personal Services

Inter-locals — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:22:53 -0700

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Interlocal with Douglas Edison for Personal Services

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:52:45 -0700

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Inter-Local with WSDOT to Replace Beacon at South LC Airport

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:49:33 -0700

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Inter-Local with Dept. of Community, Trade, & Economic Development for Planning Grant

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:44:28 -0700

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Inter-Local with Chehalis re: Land Use UGA

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:26:44 -0700

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Inter-Local with DOE for Coordinated Prevention Grant Funds

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:23:29 -0700

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Inter-Local with Winlock regarding City Application of Land Use

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:07:19 -0700

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Inter-Local with Family Forest Foundation

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:02:02 -0700

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Inter-Local with Dept of Community, Trade, & Economic Development for Planning Grant

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:56:33 -0700

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Inter-Local with Chasco Inc. for Personal Services

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:21:27 -0700

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Inter-Local with Rod & Carol Davidson for Use of Cole Rd

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:15:13 -0700

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Inter-Local with DOT for LC Historical Markers

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:54:54 -0700

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Inter-Local with Plum Creek Timber Company

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:11:36 -0700

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Inter-Local with WA State Military Dept

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:09:14 -0700

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Inter-Local with Kenneth Kadwell for Development of Kenita Acres

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:52:52 -0700

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Inter-Local with City of Centralia for Assistance in Processing Processing Subdivision Plats

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:43:43 -0700

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Inter-Local with WA Fish & Wildlife: ESU #4

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:32:27 -0700

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Inter-Local with the Cities and Ports of Centralia and Chehalis

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:24:46 -0700

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Inter-local with Chehalis River Basin Watershed/Lewis County Lead Agency

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:18:04 -0700

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Inter-Local with Keepers Storage

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:13:27 -0700

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Interlocal with Dulin Construction

Inter-locals — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:09:06 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 6-28-10

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:45:46 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 6-21-10

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:37:00 -0700

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Reval Correction for those with 2010 New Construction

Assessor's Blog — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:58:47 -0700

For those that had New Construction value added to their parcel in the 2009 assessment for 2010 tax year, your reval notice may not reflect the additional value.

To confirm your 2009 assessment (for 2010 tax year), please visit PATS and enter your parcel number.

Should you need to contact the Lewis County Assessor's Office at 360.740.1392

2010 Assessments for 2011 Tax Year Reval Notices Mailed

Assessor's Blog — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:13:52 -0700

Lewis County Assessor, Dianne Dorey, announced approximately 9,000 revaluation notices for assessment year 2010 and tax year 2011 are at the Post Office and should start hitting mail boxes this week. A few taxpayers might have received theirs on July 3rd in post office boxes.

The current revaluation area encompasses Centralia and Pe Ell school districts. The value changes show a change over a four year period. When the housing boom in Lewis County occurred, it was after these values were established four years ago. Some parcels may see an increase because it is based off a four year old value. Flooding in the Pe Ell and Centralia school districts slowed increases in some areas. The economy accounted for the rest of the value changes. Normally, over a four year period for the last 20 years, it has not been uncommon to see more than 5% increases per year in assessed values. On the average, there has been a less than 5% increase over the last four years with the recent value notices.

This is the last four year revaluation cycle for the Lewis County Assessor’s Office. In 2009, the Legislature passed a law requiring all counties to be annual by the year 2014. For 2011 assessment for 2012 tax year, the values will be on an annual revaluation cycle. This means 1/6 of the county will be physically inspected and the other 5/6 of the county will be valued statistically based upon market values in those areas. The Chehalis School District will be the first area physically inspected and valued and all other districts in the county will be valued statistically.

The new values for 2011 tax year appear on PATS on the Lewis County website. Parcels that did not have a value change from 2010 to 2011 tax year, will not receive a notice but will be able to check their values online. There were about 7,200 parcels without a value changes by area.

Below are the average value changes by area:

SD	2010	2011	% of Change
Centralia	$1,694,663,034	$1,760,100,687	3.86%
Pe Ell	$118,500,298	$134,273,855	13.31%
Rochester	$21,562,363	$22,123,075	2.60%
Oakville	$5,991,285	$6,377,184	6.44%
Overall Reval Change	$1,840,716,980	$1,922,874,801	4.46%
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Overall County Change	$6,727,726,942	$6,815,973,643	1.31%

Please contact the Lewis County Assessor’s Office at 1.360.740.1392 and ask to speak to the appraiser that valued your property if you have questions about your value.

After speaking to an appraiser, you may contact the Lewis County Board of Equalization at 1.360.740.1120 if you wish to appeal your value. You may appeal your value until August 6, 2010.

News Releases - June 2010

Prosecutor Blog — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:01:36 -0700

NEWS RELEASE

June 30, 2010

Clayton Troy Robinson, 49 of Winlock, was convicted by a jury on June 30, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for two counts of Child Molestation in the First Degree and one count of Attempted Child Molestation in the First Degree. The victim was between the ages of three and four years old and was known to Robinson at the time of the offenses. Robinson was charged by Information on April 6, 2009. At a minimum, the Defendant faces a standard sentencing range of a minimum of 108-144 months and a maximum of life imprisonment. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled on July 8, 2010, at 8:40 a.m.

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Jeremiah B. Dunning, 35, of Onalaska, was convicted by a jury on June 30, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Assault in the Second Degree, Domestic Violence. Dunning was charged by Information on January 4, 2010 after he pushed his girlfriend during an argument. The victim sustained a fractured wrist and a fractured vertebra. As this is his first criminal offense, the defendant is facing 3-9 months in jail. A sentencing date has not been set.

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Daniel Earl Isaacson, 43 years old of Olympia, was sentenced on June 30, 2010, by Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt. Isaacson was previously charged by Information with three counts of Forgery and three counts of Identity Theft in the 2^nd Degree, and was convicted as charged. Isaacson, who was subject to a maximum sentence of 57 months, was sentenced by Judge Hunt to 50 months in prison.

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June 28, 2010

Angel Francisco Velasquez, Jr., age 27 of Centralia, having pled guilty on June 8, 2010 to the crime of Malicious Harassment, was sentenced today by Superior Court Judge James Lawler. Mr. Velasquez received 6 months in jail, no contact with any victims of his offenses, as well as fines, fees and assessments.

Velasquez is the last of three men arrested by Chehalis police officers in January 2010 following a racially motivated assault on a biracial couple and their 2 year old child at the Chehalis Safeway. All three attackers were all identified as members of the gang Lil Valley Locotes (LVL).

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Bruce Edgar Rorrer, age 55 of Chehalis, was scheduled to be sentenced today in Lewis County Superior Court. That hearing has been continued until Friday, July 2^nd at 3:00 p.m.

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On June 28, 2010, after a Jury trial in Lewis County District Court, a jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict for the defendant, Anitra Welch, as to the crime of Violation of a Court Order. Based upon the jury being unable to reach a unanimous verdict, Judge R.W. Buzzard declared a hung jury mistrial. The matter will be reset for trial and heard again by a different jury. Defendant, Anitra Welch, was originally charged by citation with the crime of Violation of a Court Order on April 22, 2010 for an incident that occurred on that same date.

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June 25, 2010

Jesus Clovis Sanchez, 34 of Glenoma, was convicted by a jury on June 25, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court of Child Molestation in the First Degree. Sanchez was charged by Information on December 15, 2009. The Defendant is facing a minimum of 67-89 months in prison and a maximum of life in prison.

A sentencing hearing will be scheduled on July 1, 2010.

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Bradley Hermanson, age 49, of Tacoma, was found guilty of the crime of Unlawful Recreational Fishing in the Second Degree after a bench trial in Lewis County District Court on June 25, 2010. Originally charged by Citation on April 7, 2010, Judge Douglas H. Haecke sentenced the defendant to 90 days in jail with 90 suspended; a $1000 fine; court costs and assessments; and probation, to include no further fishing violations for the term of probation.

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June 24, 2010

Ulises Flores-Martinez, age 25 of Chehalis, having been found guilty by a jury on May 26, 2010 of the crimes of Malicious Harassment and Felony Harassment – Threat to Kill, was sentenced today by Superior Court Judge James Lawler. The defendant’s lawyer, Don McConnell of Centralia, requested that the judge impose a 30 day sentence. Instead, Judge Lawler followed the Prosecuting attorney’s recommendation and sentenced Mr. Flores-Martinez to 6 months in jail, no contact with any victims of his offenses, as well as fines, fees and assessments.

Flores-Martinez was one of three men arrested by Chehalis police officers after he threatened to shoot a young mother and her 2 year old child, following a failed attempt to steal her car with the child inside. The woman’s boyfriend exchanged blows with others from the group, and then gave chase, after being assaulted. The attackers were all identified as members of the gang Lil Valley Locotes (LVL).

Bernard Trevino, one of the other two charged in the incident, pled guilty to charges of Harassment – Malicious and Assault 4 in Juvenile Court and was sentenced on March 23, 2010 to 20 weeks in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration. Angel Velasquez, Jr., 27 years of age, pled guilty to Malicious Harassment, and is scheduled to be sentenced in Lewis County Superior Court on June 28, 2010.

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June 23, 2010

On June 22, 2010, Commissioner Wendy Tripp dismissed a traffic infraction the Washington State Patrol had issued Benjamin Lamotte , age 18, of Silver Creek. Mr. Lamotte was cited with Negligent Driving in the Second Degree following a collision between the pick-up truck he was driving and a logging truck on U.S. Highway 12 near Mossyrock on December 8, 2009. Ryan Rashoff, age 17, a passenger in the pick-up, was killed in the accident.

The reason given for the dismissal was an error by the Court in setting the hearing date beyond 120 days from issuance of the infraction. The infraction was initially set for hearing on April 15, 2010, but was continued at the request of the defense lawyer to June 17, 2010. On June 15, 2010, the State motioned the Court for a good cause continuance due to the unavailability of the police officer, who was out of town to attend mandatory training. On Thursday, June 17, Commissioner Tripp granted the State’s continuance for good cause and re-set the hearing to June 22, finding that the failure to hold a hearing within the normal time period was directly attributable to defense counsel’s previous continuance.

Following the Commissioner’s ruling, the defense lawyer moved the Court for a dismissal of the case for failure to hold the hearing within the 120 day time frame. The defense argued that Commissioner Tripp did not have the authority to grant the second continuance. Commissioner Tripp agreed, and at Tuesday’s hearing dismissed the infraction.

Prosecutor Michael Golden states that his office will be seeking reconsideration of the Commissioner’s ruling, stating: “Any failure to hold a hearing in the time period provided is clearly attributable to the defense lawyer’s obtaining a nine week continuance. The Court Rules don’t allow for the Defense to be granted a dismissal because of a delay they caused.”

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June 10, 2010

Lewis County Prosecutor Michael Golden is declining to file charges against school bus driver Margaret May of Mossyrock for an April 22, 2010 incident involving a 7 year-old passenger on a Mossyrock school bus.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office referred a complaint made by the student’s parents who were upset that the bus driver had placed her foot on their son while trying to restrict his movement aboard the bus. The physically challenged child was having a temperamental outburst that caused the driver to stop the bus and restrain the child’s movements before calling a parent to come and pick him up.

In today’s statement, Prosecutor Golden said, “After reviewing the surveillance video of the incident, the law enforcement reports and witness statements, I don’t have enough evidence of a criminal act to pursue assault charges today, no matter how upsetting the circumstances.”

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June 9, 2010

Dylan Eugene Pirtle, age 22, of Centralia, pled guilty in Lewis County Superior Court on June 9, 2010, to a charge of Threats to Bomb or Injure Property.

May 3, 2010, Chehalis police were dispatched to W.F. West High School following receipt of a telephoned bomb threat. The school was evacuated and searched, but no bomb was found. Detectives tracked a number retrieved from the school phone to Pirtle’s account.

Apprehended by Centralia police on an unrelated matter, Pirtle admitted to making the bomb threat in order to get a friend out of school so he could take a shower at the friend’s home, and “smoke a bowl”. It was later determined that Pirtle had mistakenly called the wrong school; his friend was not enrolled at W.F.West.

Pirtle entered into a plea agreement with the State, agreeing to the imposition of an exceptional sentence above the standard range. Lewis County Superior Court Judge Richard Brosey followed the recommendation and imposed a sentence of 12 months and a day in prison.

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Sheldon Martell Moren, age 49, of Chehalis, pled guilty in Lewis County Superior Court on June 9, 2010, to a charge of Reckless Burning in the Second Degree. A Lewis County Superior Court Judge imposed a sentence of 365 days in jail with 256 days suspended.

February 19, 2010, Moren was burning shoes, clothing and other materials in the fireplace at his residence. Mr. Moren went to his front porch to get a beer, some of the burning debris fell onto the floor near the fireplace, and the fire got out of control. When Moren tried to go back inside, he discovered the fire was too hot for him to re-enter the house. A neighbor called 911 and Chehalis Police and Fire Departments responded. The home and a detached garage were a complete loss.

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Martin Dean Howe, age 47, of Randle, was sentenced on June 9, 2010 to a year and a day in prison for Possession of Methamphetamine, a charge he pled guilty to on May 19, 2010. Howe also pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana, Under 40 Grams and to three counts of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree, that 90 day sentence to run concurrent with the prison time he received for the possession of methamphetamine. Howe had also been charged with Burglary in the Second Degree and Theft in the Third Degree. He elected to go to trial on those counts and was found not guilty.

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June 7, 2010

Adam James Pluard, 29, of Olympia, Washington was originally charged by Information on March 15, 2010 with Possession of Methamphetamine. June 7, 2010, Pluard was found not guilty by Lewis County Superior Court Judge Richard Brosey.

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June 3, 2010

Lewis County Prosecutor Michael Golden announced today that two deputy prosecutors will be leaving his office in the next two weeks to take positions in other Washington counties.

Douglas Ruth, Senior Civil Deputy Prosecutor has been with the Prosecutor’s Office eight years, representing the County in nearly every facet of the Civil Division in an exemplary fashion. Resigning his position with “much sadness”, Mr. Ruth has taken a position with the City of Auburn in order to be closer to his family living in Seattle.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jonathan Richardson has been with the office almost three years. Formerly the deputy assigned to Drug Court and to Juvenile cases, he has been working in Superior Court since July of 2009 in a position funded by grant money that is set to run out this month. Anxious to return to the community where he attended college, Mr. Richardson will be working for the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Bellingham.

Recently, Michael Golden announced his intention to utilize some of the money in the newly established Gambling and Fraud Enforcement Fund to retain the position that would have been eliminated with the loss of previously available grant money. Created with money seized from illegal online gambling activity in Lewis County, the funds can be used for the prosecution and abatement of fraud and gambling crimes. Having already laid-off two deputy prosecutors, two staff and eliminated the Chief Criminal Deputy position, the money to replace the Senior Civil Deputy’s position does not exist.

According to Prosecutor Golden: “There is never a good time to lose good people, but even when the economy isn’t cooperating, people have to pursue their dreams. Good people do it every day, but we will miss them, just the same.”

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June 2, 2010

James Tyson Kunz, age 31, of Chehalis, Washington, pled guilty to Hit and Run – Injury, in Lewis County Superior Court on June 2, 2010.

Kunz was charged by Information on January 14, 2010, with Hit and Run – Injury, following an investigation by the Chehalis Police Department. Police reports indicate that on December 31, 2010, Chehalis Patrols were dispatched to the area of Main Street and NW Louisiana/Riverside Drive in Chehalis, for a report of a hit and run accident with the victim vehicle over the embankment. The driver sustained numerous broken ribs.

Officers later located a work vehicle driven by Kunz at his residence with front end damage. When questioned, Kunz advised that he had swerved to avoid a deer and collided with a guardrail. However, Detectives were able to match damage to the vehicle driven by Kunz to the victim vehicle and evidence found at the scene of the collision.

Kunz was sentenced to 30 days and ordered to pay a fine and court costs.

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New BID CALL - Pe Ell McDonald Rehabilitation Project

Public Works Blog — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:06:24 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on July 12, 2010.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

New Bid Call - Hadaller Rd Slide Repair

Public Works Blog — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:33:13 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on July 12, 2010.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

BOCC MINUTES 06-14-10

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:11:35 -0700

Please see attached BOCC Minutes for 06-14-10

Sheriff Mansfield E-Newsletter June 2010

News Releases — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:33:49 -0700

Click here for Sheriff Mansfield's June 2010 E-Newsletter

BOCC MINUTES 6-07-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:01:04 -0700

Please see attached BOCC Minutes for 6-7-10

BOCC Minutes 5-24-10

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:31:44 -0700

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CLARIFICATION FOR HMA PROJECT (NOT AN ADDENDUM)

Public Works Blog — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:29:24 -0700

For Skate Creek Rd (Forest Rd 52). For additional information, click here.

Inter-local with Dept. of GA for purchasing items of the State Contract

Inter-locals — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:37:00 -0700

Please see attached.

New Bid Call - 2010 Countywide Prelevels & Overlays

Public Works Blog — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:34:55 -0700

A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on June 7, 2010.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

BOCC Minutes 5-17-2010

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:10:44 -0700

Please see attached.

New! STP - Transportation Enhancement Program Grant

Public Works Blog — Wed, 19 May 2010 09:28:08 -0700

The Federal Transportation Acts have provided a 10% set-aside from the Surface Transportation Program (STP) for the enhancement program. The purpose of the transportation enhancement program is to fund projects that allow communities to strengthen the local economy, improve the quality of life, enhance the travel experience for people traveling by all modes and protect the environment. Projects must relate to surface transportation, and include at least one of the twelve (12) qualifying activities contained in the information located here.

Applications are due by 5pm, Friday, July 16, 2010.

Inter-local with Thurston PUD for LC water systems

Inter-locals — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:51:32 -0700

Please see attached.

BOCC Mnutes 5-10-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:48:34 -0700

Please see attached.

Sheriff Mansfield E-Newsletter

News Releases — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:57:34 -0700

Click here for Sheriff Mansfield's May 2010 E-Newsletter

BOCC Minutes 5-3-10

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:46:58 -0700

Please see attached.

BOCC Minutes 4-26-10

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:14:36 -0700

Please see attached.

News Releases - April 2010

Prosecutor Blog — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:34:17 -0700

NEWS RELEASE

April 27, 2010

In an opinion published in part, and issued on April 27, 2010 Division II of the Washington State Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentence of Wade W. Pierce, but reversed the firearms enhancements portion of his sentence. Wade Pierce was convicted by a Lewis County jury on December 15, 2004 of Burglary in the First Degree; Five counts of Theft of a Firearm; Robbery in the First Degree; Burglary in the First Degree; Assault in the Second Degree; Theft in the First Degree; and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver. All convictions, except the five Theft of a Firearm convictions, included a firearm enhancement.

Pierce was originally sentenced on January 7, 2005 to 171 months plus 324 months for firearm enhancements. Pierce was resentenced on September 17, 2008 after his first appeal resulted in reversal of one of his convictions. At resentencing on September 17, 2008 Pierce was sentenced to 150 months plus 252 months for firearm enhancements.

The case is now remanded for resentencing without the firearm enhancements. The Court reversed the firearm enhancements for insufficient evidence because the State did not prove that an operable firearm was used in the crimes.

Because the Court of Appeals reversed the firearm enhancement findings, Pierce will be resentenced without the 252-month firearm enhancement sentence.

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April 27, 2010

Ivy M. Dolowy, 21, of Chehalis was before the Honorable Michael P. Roewefor a Jury Trial on April 27, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Minor in Possession and/or Consumption of Intoxicants.Dolowy was charged by Citation on January 17, 2010 with one count of Minor in Possession and/or Consumption of Intoxicants. The case was dismissed without prejudice and will be re-filed.

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April 23, 2010

William Aaron Barge, 35, of was convicted by Judge James Lawler on April 23, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. The Defendant is facing a standard range sentence of 43 to 57 months in prison. Sentencing is set for June 21, 2010.

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On April 22, 2010, Scott Gibson, age 27, of Silver Creek, WA, was found not guilty by Lewis County District Court Judge Michael P. Roewe, of Furnishing Liquor to Minors. Gibson was originally charged by Prosecutor Complaint on December 9, 2009. The charges resulted out of a gathering at Gibson’s residence on September 12, 2009, wherein it was alleged Danielle Freeman, age 18 and Cara Harmanson, age 19, were consuming alcohol on his premises. Charges against Freeman and Harmanson for Minor in Possession of Liquor are pending.

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April 20, 2010

Lewis County Prosecutor Michael Golden says that the formation of a Gambling and Fraud Enforcement Fund is just what he needed to make sure the money he recently received from the Washington Gambling Commission can be spent to fight criminal fraud and gambling activity in Lewis County.

The Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, along with the Chehalis Police Department, worked with the Gambling Commission in their investigation into the online gambling activities of Lewis County resident Ron Ehli. Begun in 2008, the investigation ended late last year with the Commission seizing over $4.88 million dollars from Ehli’s local accounts. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office received $643,027.82 of the seized funds for use in enforcing fraud and gambling laws, with an equal amount going to Chehalis Police for the same purpose. Strict guidelines require the money be spent for very specific purposes within the allotted time allowed.

Short-staffed after having laid-off two deputy prosecutors and two staff members, as well as eliminating the Chief Criminal Deputy position in a move to meet expected budget reductions for 2010, Prosecuting Attorney Michael Golden intends to use a portion of the funds to retain one of the remaining deputy prosecutor positions that would have been lost when grant funding ran out in June 2010. Working to ensure the realization of full benefit from this income, Prosecutor Golden introduced Resolution Number 10-100, calling for the creation of a Gambling and Fraud Enforcement Fund

On April 19, 2010, the BOCC signed the resolution that lets the Prosecutor’s Office share some of the seized funds with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Lewis County Superior Court’s Drug Court, for the prosecution and abatement of fraud and gambling crime in Lewis County.

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April 20, 2010

Dahlton Grady Anderson, 16, of Onalaska was convicted by Judge R. Brosey on April 20, 2010 in Lewis County Superior, Juvenile Division for Minor in Possession/Consumption of Alcohol. Anderson was charged by Information on February 19, 2010 with Minor in Possession/Consumption of Alcohol after he was caught consuming an alcoholic beverage during class at Onalaska High School on January 13, 2010. Anderson was sentenced to 24 hours community service, 8 months’ probation, and a revocation of his driver’s license.

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Brian Edward Bridges, 50 years old of Randle, was convicted by a jury on April 19, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of a Controlled Substance – methamphetamine; and Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia. The Defendant may be facing up to 18 months of confinement. Sentencing date has not yet been set.

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Erica Nicole Gookin, 24, of Centralia, originally charged by Information on November 9, 2009, with Trafficking Stolen Property in the Second Degree was found not guilty by Judge James Lawler following a bench trial on April 20, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court

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April 16, 2010

Martin James Edwards, 27, of Tacoma, was convicted of and sentenced for, Felony Violation of a Protection Order - Domestic Violence today in Lewis County Superior Court by Judge James Lawler. Edwards, who received a 60-month prison term, was charged by Information on February 29, 2010. Due to his prior criminal history, the sentencing guidelines did not allow for a lesser standard range sentence.

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April 16, 2010

Dr. David Allen Wooten Jr., 45, of Centralia was convicted by a jury on April 15, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Malicious Mischief in the First Degree.Dr. Wooten’s wife, Janna Leanne Wooten, 30, also of Centralia, was convicted by a jury last week on April 9, in Lewis County Superior Court on the same charge of Malicious Mischief in the First Degree.Both had been charged by Information on December 19, 2008 with that crime.

Both defendants are each facing a standard sentencing range of 0-90 days in jail each. Ms. Wooten is scheduled to be sentenced on May 18, 2010, while Dr. Wooten has a sentencing date of May 26, 2010.

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April 14, 2010

Miranda Thoman, age 28, of Oakville, was sentence today to 96 months in prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Miranda Thoman was convicted by a jury on February 18, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. The Jury also found the defendant guilty of possessing the controlled substance within 1000 feet of Washington Elementary School in Centralia. She was convicted as charged.

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April 13, 2010

On April 13, 2010 after jury trial in Lewis County District Court, Paul A. Stewart, age 42, was found not guilty of the crime of Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence. The defendant was originally charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence by citation on November 24, 2008.

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Dean K. Cleveland, 30, of Chehalis was before the Honorable Michael P. Roewefor a Jury Trial on April 13, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of domestic violence. Cleveland was charged by Complaint on January 9, 2010 with one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of domestic violence. Cleveland was found not guilty by a jury.

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April 12, 2010

Brent L. Hawk, 17, of Chehalis was before the Honorable Michael P. Roewe for a Jury Trial on April 9, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Reckless Driving. Hawk was charged by Complaint on November 14, 2009, with one count of Reckless Driving. Hawk was found guilty by a jury. Hawk was sentenced to three hundred and sixty five days in jail with three hundred and sixty five days suspended for a period of two years. A seven hundred and fifty dollar fine was also assessed plus applicable court costs.

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Dean K. Cleveland, 30, of Chehalis was scheduled for a Jury Trial before the Honorable Michael P. Roeweon April 9, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of domestic violence. Cleveland was charged by Complaint on January 9, 2010 with one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of domestic violence. The trial was rescheduled for April 12, 2010.

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April 8, 2010

Jeremy Allen Fine, age 35, of Chehalis, was convicted by a jury on April 7, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for Residential Burglary, six counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Second Degree and six counts of Possession of a Stolen Firearm after a two day jury trial. Mr. Fine was charged by Information on October 15, 2009 for these crimes committed in September 2009, and he was convicted as charged.

Due to the Defendant’s extensive criminal history, he is facing 133 to 156 months in prison. A Sentencing date has been set for May 11, 2010.

Co-defendant, Vance Aulis, was remanded into custody today for failing to appear for his omnibus hearing.

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Charles Bushnell, 45, of Rochester, was charged by Information on August 31, 2009 with Residential Burglary and Violation of a Protection Order. A bench trial was heard on April 8, 2010 and Mr. Bushnell was found not guilty on both counts by the Honorable Judge James Lawler in Lewis County Superior Court.

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Between April 5 and 6, 2010, a jury heard the trial of Phillip Jason Reimer, 30, of Centralia, in Lewis County Superior Court on the charge of Rape of a Child in the First Degree. Mr. Reimer was charged by Information on December 15, 2008. After the jury became deadlocked on April 7, 2010, Judge James Lawler declared a mistrial. A new trial date will be set on April 15, 2010.

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Julie Ann Burdett, 51, of Chehalis, was convicted by Judge James Lawler on April 7, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Criminal Trespass in the First Degree. Ms. Burdett was acquitted on the charges of Residential Burglary, Assault Fourth Degree, and Malicious Mischief Third Degree. Ms. Burdett was charged by Information on February 8, 2010 with those crimes. Ms. Burdett was sentenced to 60 days in jail.

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April 6, 2010

Danielle R. Niederauer, 29, of Silver Creek was scheduled for a Jury Trial before the Honorable Michael P. Roewe on April 6, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of domestic violence, one count of Interfering with Reporting Domestic Violence, and one count of Criminal Trespass in the First Degree. Niederauer was charged by Complaint on November 4, 2009 with one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of domestic violence, one count of Interfering with Reporting Domestic Violence, and one count of Criminal Trespass in the First Degree. The case was dismissed without prejudice by the State because the victim failed to appear as a witness. The charges may be pursued in the future, if the victim is located.

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April 5, 2010

Brett A. Gjesvold, 41, of Tenino was before Pro Tem Judge W. Tripp for a Jury Trial on April 5, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Possession of Marijuana under Forty Grams and one count of Use of Drug Paraphernalia. Gjesvold was charged by Citation on December 25, 2009 with one count of Possession of Marijuana under Forty Grams and one count of Use of Drug Paraphernalia. Gjesvold was found guilty on both counts by a jury. Gjesvold was sentenced to one hundred and eighty days in jail with one hundred and seventy eight days suspended on each count and a one thousand and twenty five dollar fine on each count, time to run consecutive and applicable court costs.

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Dean K. Cleveland, 30, of Chehalis was scheduled for a Jury Trial before Pro Tem Judge W. Tripp on April 5, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of domestic violence. Cleveland was charged by Complaint on January 9, 2010 with one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of domestic violence. The trial was rescheduled for April 9, 2010.

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Brent L. Hawk, 17, of Chehalis was scheduled for a Jury Trial before Pro Tem Judge W. Tripp on April 5, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Reckless Driving. Hawk was charged by Complaint on November 14, 2009, with one count of Reckless Driving. The trial was rescheduled for April 9, 2010.

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April 1, 2010

Michael Anthony Lar, 57 years old of Seattle, was convicted by a jury on March 31^st, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Burglary in the First Degree, Kidnapping in the First Degree, and Attempted Robbery in the First Degree. Lar was charged by Information on January 29^th, 2010 with the above listed crimes after his attempted robbery of the Twin Star Credit Union on January 25, 2010. The jury returned special verdicts on each count, finding Lar was armed with a deadly weapon when he committed the three offenses. The defendant is facing a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole as a Persistent Offender. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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BOCC Minutes 4-19-2010

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:38:34 -0700

Please see attached.

Gambling and Fraud Enforcement Fund

Prosecutor Blog — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:35:34 -0700

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 20, 2010

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04-12-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:45:43 -0700

Please see attached.

New Training Classes Available

EM News Releases Blog — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:16:44 -0700

ICS Training is available for first responders, Public Works, Emergency Workers, or anyone with supervisory authority during an emergency.

Please go to our Trainingpage for more details

BOCC Minutes 4-5-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:42:02 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 3-29-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:41:01 -0700

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CLARIFICATION for Bid Call (Not an Addendum)

Public Works Blog — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:28:15 -0700

For the Chandler Bridge No. 55 Rehabilitation Project on page 118. Click here to see....

New Bid Call - Chandler Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Public Works Blog — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:28:02 -0700

A new project has been added to the Bid Call page,the Chandler Bridge No. 55 Rehabilitation Project. It will be closed on April 19, 2010 .

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

BOCC Minutes 3-22-10

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:31:33 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 3-15-10

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:31:02 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 3-8-10

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:30:19 -0700

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News Releases - March 2010

Prosecutor Blog — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:05:25 -0700

NEWS RELEASE

March 31, 2010

On March 30, 2010, prior to the case proceeding to trial by jury, the State had to dismiss its case based upon the failure of the victim to appear for trial. On March 12, 2009 the Defendant, Jorge Luis Pacheco-Vega of Mossyrock, was charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence and Harassment Domestic Violence by Prosecutor complaint and a no contact order was entered, based on a March 11, 2009 incident involving his wife.

On April 8, 2009, the defense waived speedy trial until March 31, 2010, and over the State’s objection to the delay, trial was set six months out in October. On October 13, 2009, the trial was delayed again, over the State’s objections, until March 30, 2010. As the trial approached, the victim could no longer be found.

On March 30, 2010, the State appeared in Court and the victim had failed to appear for trial. Visiting Lewis County District Court Judge Douglas Haake granted the State’s request for issuance of a material witness warrant but denied the State’s request for a 24 hour continuance (within speedy trial) to allow law enforcement the opportunity to locate the witness. The State had no choice but to dismiss without prejudice. The charges may be pursued if the victim can be located.

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March 31, 2010

John David Joel Angeline was found not guilty by reason of insanity on March 30, 2010, and found to be likely to commit further criminal acts which would jeopardize the public safety. Angeline was charged on April 7, 2010, by information of Murder in the Second Degree and Robbery in the second degree, for the killing of Haeng-Soon Yang, of Mossyrock. The legal effect of the court’s findings is that he committed those two crimes, but that he was legally insane at the time. As a result of the Court’s finding of insanity, Mr. Angeline cannot be tried for his actions in a criminal court. Instead, he was sentenced to an indeterminate commitment at Western State Hospital as criminally insane. For the foreseeable future, Mr. Angeline will be held in a secure ward on the Western State Hospital facility in Steilacoom, Washington.

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March 31, 2010

In an unpublished opinion issued March 30, 2010, the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II affirmed the conviction of Lynn Janell Belcher of Forgery. Ms. Belcher was convicted by a jury in Lewis County Superior Court on August 7, 2008, following her attempt to cash a fraudulent cashier’s check for $4,800 at Bank of America earlier that year.

After claiming the existence of newly discovered evidence, Defnse motion for a new trial was denied by the trial court. Defense then filed an appeal based on multiple points, including: trial court error in not granting a new trial; prosecutorial misconduct because the new evidence was not produced at trial; and stating the prosecutor’s questioning of a police witness caused false testimony to be given. Belcher also claimed she received ineffective assistance from her own attorney.

The opinion of the Court of Appeals, authored by Judge Bridgewater, with Judge Armstrong and Judge Penoyar concurring, held that the evidence in question was not material to whether Belcher had committed the crime and that she was unable to show that its production at trial would likely have altered the jury’s decision. The Court also found that by calling it newly discovered evidence she had, in effect, conceded it was not withheld by the Prosecution. Neither could they find that false testimony had been given, nor that actions by her defense counsel were deficient or had caused the outcome of the trial to be different than it would have been otherwise.

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March 30, 2010

Thomas Melvin Fenwick, 26, of Chehalis was sentenced by a Judge Nelson Hunt on March 30, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree and Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUI). Fenwick was charged by Information on December 14, 2009 and convicted by a jury on March 17, 2010. Based on his criminal history, Fenwick was subject to a standard range sentence of 67-89 months in prison. Judge Hunt sentenced Fenwick to 89 months in prison along with fines, fees and assessments.

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On March 30, 2010, after a jury trial in Lewis County District Court before Judge Douglas Haake, Defendants Michael G. Neilson and Claudia P. Neilson, age 38 and age 35 of Mossyrock, were found guilty by the jury of Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer. The Defendants had their cases heard together before a jury on March 29, 2010 and were originally cited for Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer on June 22, 2009. Michael G. Neilson was sentenced to 365 days with 362 days suspended and 3 days to be served in custody, a $750 fine and court costs, as well as a condition to remain crime free. Claudia P. Neilson was sentenced to a deferred sentence for a period of two years of 365 days with 365 days suspended, a $450 fine and court costs, as well as a condition to remain crime free.

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March 24, 2010

Benjamin Ernest Jones, 42, of Centralia was sentenced on March 24, 2010, by Lewis County Superior Court Judge James Lawler. Mr. Jones pled guilty on January 22, 2010 to the crimes of Vehicular Homicide, three counts of Reckless Endangerment and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. Jones was originally charged by Information on January 26, 2009. The charges stemmed from a January 24, 2009, incident in which Jones was the driver in an off-road accident in Centralia. A blood test estimated Mr. Jones’ blood alcohol level at .13; the legal limit for operating a vehicle is .08. At the time of the one-vehicle roll-over crash, his four passengers – all children – were inadequately secured in the vehicle. The wreck left a 2-year-old boy dead and two other children with minor injuries. Mr. Jones was subject to a sentencing range of 21-27 months in prison. The prosecution recommended that Mr. Jones be sentenced to the top end of the sentencing range (27 months). Judge Lawler sentenced Mr. Jones to 21 months along with standard fines, fees and assessments.

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March 18, 2010

Thomas Melvin Fenwick, 26, of Chehalis was convicted by a jury on March 17, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree and Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUI). Fenwick was charged by Information on December 14, 2009. The Defendant is facing a standard range sentence of 67-89 months in prison on the firearm charge and up to a year in jail on the DUI.

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March 17, 2010

On March 17, 2010, Judge James Lawler presided over a Superior Court Criminal Rule 3.5 hearing regarding the admissibility of any statements which may have been made by Mr. Michael Anthony Lar to law enforcement personnel pursuant to the investigation of the TwinStar Credit Union robbery which occurred on January 25 of this year. The Court deemed any statements would be inadmissible at trial because Mr. Lar was not properly advised of his Constitutional rights prior to the time any statements were made. Prosecuting Attorney, Michael Golden, stated: “We were aware of the Miranda issue and the risk that any statement made by Mr. Lar could be unavailable for use at trial. Accordingly, we have relied, and will continue to rely, on other evidence gathered at the scene and elsewhere. We remain confident in our case.”

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March 17, 2010

On March 16, 2010, after jury trial in Lewis County District Court, a jury convicted the Defendant Dawn E. Pace, age 51 of Mossyrock, of Assault in the Fourth Degree. Judge R.W. Buzzard also made a special finding that the crime involved Domestic Violence. The Defendant was originally charged with the crime of Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence by citation on July 26, 2009. A sentencing date will be set once a pre-sentence investigation has been completed by the Lewis County District Court Probation Department.

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On March 16, 2010, prior to commencement of jury trial in Lewis County District Court, the Defendant Brian C. Smith, age 36 of Chehalis, pled guilty to the crime of Reckless Driving as amended from Driving Under the Influence. The Defendant was originally charged by citation with Driving Under the Influence on December 14, 2008. Judge R.W. Buzzard sentenced the Defendant to 365 days with 365 days suspended, a $750 fine, court costs and assessments, and two years probation.

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On March 16, 2010, prior to commencement of jury trial in Lewis County District Court, the Defendant Timothy J. Murphy, age 57 of Randle, had his jury trial for Driving Under the Influence reset based upon priority of another matter. The Defendant was originally charged by citation with Driving Under the Influence on March 13, 2007. A jury trial has now been reset for May 17, 2010.

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March 16, 2010

The trial of Dallas Hazelrigg for unlawful possession of methamphetamine, set for Friday, 03-19-2010, was canceled due to the unavailability of one of the State’s police officers. Mr. Hazelrigg will be in court Thursday, 03-18-2010, at 8:40 a.m. to reschedule his trial. Hazelrigg remains in custody on $20,000 bail.

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March 15, 2010

Ernest Lyle Andrews, 44, of Chehalis, was convicted by a jury on March 15, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. The Defendant is facing standard sentencing range of twelve to fourteen months in prison. Sentencing is set for March 24, 2010.

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March 12, 2010

Charles Snipes, 53, of Centralia was before Pro Tem Judge J. Mano for a Bench Trial on March 12, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of Domestic Violence and one count of Interfering with Reporting Domestic Violence. Snipes were charged by Citation on December 14, 2009 with one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of Domestic Violence and one count of Interfering with Reporting Domestic Violence. Snipes was found not guilty on both counts.

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Terri L. Harding, 56, of Centralia was before Pro Tem Judge J. Manofor a Bench Trial on March 12, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree. Harding was charged by Complaint on August 7, 2009 with one count of Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree. Harding was found not guilty.

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Lorraine J. Sprague, 52, of Mossyrock was before Pro Tem Judge J. Manofor a Bench Trial on March 12, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for one count of Animals at Large. Sprague was charged by citation on September20, 2009 with one count of Animals at Large. Judge Mano dismissed the case at the conclusion of the State’s evidence.

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March 9, 2010

On March 9, 2010, after the second day of trial by jury in Lewis County District Court, the jury found the Defendant Carole –Lyn L. Stahle, age 46 of Mountlake Terrace, guilty of Driving Under the Influence. The Defendant was originally charged with the crime of DUI by citation on December 7, 2005. A prior jury conviction in this case had previously been overturned on appeal. The verdict of the jury from March 9, 2010 was from the retrial of the case. A sentencing date will be set once a pre-sentence investigation has been performed by the Lewis County Probation Department.

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On March 9, 2010, after a bench trial before Judge R.W. Buzzard in Lewis County District Court, the Defendant Michael D. Kelly was found guilty of Assault in the Fourth Degree. The Defendant was charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree by prosecutor complaint on November 25, 2009 out of an incident that took place on May 9, 2009. The Defendant was sentenced to 365 days in jail with all 365 days suspended, a $750 fine and court costs, and was ordered to have no contact with the victim and another witness to the assault.

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March 5, 2010

Ronald E. Hickey, 50 of Centralia, was scheduled for a Bench Trial on March 5, 2010 before the Honorable R.W. Buzzard in Lewis County District Court for Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree. Hickey was charged by Citation on August 4, 2009 with Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree. Hickey was found guilty as charged on March 5, 2010 and sentenced to no jail, a $300 fine and court costs.

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March 1, 2010

Lehman Neil Delavergne, 39 of Pe Ell, was sentenced on March 1, 2010, by Superior Court Judge James Lawler. Delavergne was charged by Information on November 23, 2009. Delavergne plead guilty to Assault in the First Degree and faced a sentencing range of 120-160 months in prison. Judge Lawler imposed a sentence of 160 months.

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Jackson Highway Closure & Detour Route

Public Works Blog — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:14:56 -0700

The Jackson Highway Bridge crossing the Newaukum River was opened to traffic on Friday, February 18, 2011, at 4 p.m. Future work will occur, with flagger-controlled, one-way traffic during working hours and unrestricted two-way traffic during non-working hours

BOCC Minutes 3-1-10

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:30:24 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 2-22-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:38:30 -0800

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News Releases - February 2010

Prosecutor Blog — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:50:20 -0800

NEWS RELEASE

February 26, 2010

On February 26, 2010, Christopher Bauer of Centralia was convicted of Telephone Harassment by Judge Michael P. Roewe in Lewis County District Court. Mr. Bauer was originally charged by citation on May 5, 2009. Mr. Bauer’s sentence is pending a pre-sentence investigation. Mr. Bauer faces a maximum of 365 days in jail, a $5,000.00 fine, plus other court costs and assessments. The Court further ordered Mr. Bauer to have an anger management evaluation conducted prior to sentencing.

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Ronald Eugene Hickey, 50, of Centralia, originally charged by Information on December 29, 2010 with Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Certificate of Ownership False Statement or Illegal Transfer and Forgery, was found not guilty of all charges by jury on February 26, 2010.

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February 23, 2010

On February 23, 2010, Brena Nickels, age 20 of Battleground, WA moved the Lewis County District Court for a Continuance of her Jury Trial schedule for this morning. The Honorable Michael P. Roewe granted defendant’s motion for continuance to allow her the opportunity to procure witnesses from California to testify. Ms. Nickels was originally charged by citation on May 29, 2009 with Driving Under the Influence and Minor Exhibiting the Effects of alcohol in a Public Place. The case was reset for a pretrial hearing in early March. Disposition of this case is still pending.

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February 22, 2010

Charles Lee Fisher, 16 years old, of Packwood, was found guilty of two counts of Burglary in the Second Degree and two counts of Malicious Mischief in the Second Degree at a fact-finding hearing held on February 19, 2010, before Judge James Lawler, Lewis County Superior Court, Juvenile Division. Fisher was sentenced to 40 days in the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Facility.

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February 18, 2010

Miranda Thoman, age 28, of Oakville, Washington, was convicted by a jury on February 18, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) with Intent to Deliver. Miranda Thoman was charged by Information on December 8, 2009, with Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) with Intent to Deliver. She was convicted as charged. The Jury also found the defendant guilty of possessing the controlled substance within 1000 feet of Washington Elementary School in Centralia.

Due to the Defendant’s lengthy criminal history, Ms. Thoman is facing 84-144 months in prison. A Sentencing has been set for April 14, 2010.

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Charles Bushnell, 45, was scheduled for trial before Superior Court Judge Richard Brosey on February 19, 2010. At the request of defendant’s attorney, Don Blair, and over prosecution objection, trial has been continued.

A new trial date will be set on February 25, 2010.

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February 17, 2010

Michael Edward Caton, 26, of Thurston County, had two separate cases tried in front of Judge Brosey in Lewis County Superior Court on February 17, 2010. The charge in both cases was Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Michael Caton was acquitted in one matter and convicted by Judge Brosey in the second matter. The Defendant is facing standard range sentence of 43 to 57 months in prison. Sentencing is set for March 3, 2010.

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Torrie Renee Lyons, 52 of Chehalis, was sentenced on February 17, 2010, by Judge James Lawler in Lewis County Superior Court for two counts of felony Bail Jumping. Lyons originally was charged by Information on September 22, 2009. Judge Lawler found Lyons guilty after a bench trial on February 4, 2010. Ultimately, Judge Lawler imposed a sentence of 3 months in jail.

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Gerith Dixon Crow, 20 of Chehalis, was sentenced on February 17, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court by Judge James Lawler. Crow plead guilty to Assault in the Third Degree. Crow was charged by information on December 8, 2009. Judge Lawler imposed a prison sentence of 22 months.

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Felicia Fay Harris, 38, of Centralia was convicted by a jury on February 16, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Permission in the Second Degree. Ms. Harris was charged by Information with that crime on December 24, 2009. The Defendant is facing 14-18 months in prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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February 11, 2010

Jose Ivan Pagan, 31 of Centralia was convicted of Possession of Dihydrocodeinone by Lewis County Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt on February 11, 2010. Dihydrocodeinone is commonly referred to as Vicodin. Mr. Pagan is set to be sentenced on March 10, 2010.

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February 10, 2010

Kenneth Lane Slert, age 60, was sentenced for second degree murder by Lewis County Superior Court Judge James Lawler today. Slert received 220 months in prison, the maximum sentence under the sentencing guidelines, plus an additional 60 months for committing the murder with a firearm. The total sentence was for 280 months.

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February 9, 2010

On February 9, 2010, Timothy Duville, age 39 of Moses Lake, WA, pled Guilty to a charge of Driving Under the Influence. The Honorable Michael P. Roewe, Lewis County District Court, accepted Duville’s Guilty Plea and struck the Jury Trial. Mr. Duville was originally charged by citation on November 23, 2005. Duville failed to appear for his pretrial hearing in 2005 and the case remained in warrant status until June 2009. The Court ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigation be conducted prior to sentencing. Mr. Duville faces a maximum of 365 days in jail, $5000 in fines and a three year revocation of this driver’s license.

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February 8, 2010

On February 8, 2010, William Thomas, age 74 of Winlock, WA, pled Guilty to a charge of Driving Under the Influence. The Honorable Michael P. Roewe, Lewis County District Court, accepted Thomas’ Guilty Plea and struck the Jury Trial. Mr. Thomas was originally charged by citation on November 1, 2009. The Court ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigation be conducted prior to sentencing. Mr. Thomas faces a maximum of 365 days in jail, $5000 in fines and a one year revocation of this driver’s license.

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Kenneth Lane Slert, of Tacoma, Washington, was found guilty of Murder in the Second Degree in Lewis County Superior Court on February 2, 2010, following a seven day jury trial. The jury also returned a special verdict finding that Slert was armed with a firearm during the commission of the murder.

The murder charge was filed on January 16, 2004, following an extensive homicide investigation conducted by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. According to Lewis County Sheriff’s Office reports, on October 24, 2000, Slert flagged down a Ranger for the Mount Rainier National Park and reported that he had shot and killed a man the previous evening at his campsite in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Law enforcement authorities responded to the campsite and found the body of John Benson, age 53, near Slert’s tent.

Slert advised detectives that Benson, who was also camping in the area, stopped by his camp early in the evening of the 23^rd , where the two men talked and ultimately shared some bourbon in Benson’s truck. Slert stated that at some point Benson began making anti-government statements so he struck Benson in the face and exited the truck. Slert reported that Benson followed him and mauled him like a bear and began choking him. Slert claimed that he broke free of Benson’s grasp, retrieved his .45 cal. Ruger and shot Benson twice in self defense.

Forensic experts called by the State testified that Benson sustained close range gunshot wounds to his neck and head. The forensic pathologist who conducted the autopsy testified that the shot to the neck would have quickly paralyzed Benson from the armpits down and that the shot to the head would have been almost immediately fatal. The forensic pathologist also concluded that the fatal shot was fired from behind Benson’s head.

Slert is scheduled to be sentenced on February 10, 2010. He faces a sentencing range of 183 to 280 months in prison.

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On February 5, 2010, after Bench Trial before a Pro-Tem Judge in Lewis County District Court, the Defendant Marcus S. Valderrama, age 47 of Chehalis, was found guilty of the crime of assault in the fourth degree domestic violence and not guilty of the crime of violating a no contact order. The charges were filed by citation on May 18, 2009 and November 6, 2009 respectively out of incidents occurring on those same days and both cases were tried together. The Court sentenced the Defendant to 365 days in jail with 365 days suspended, a $400 fine and court costs, a no contact order with the victim, and a domestic violence evaluation and alcohol evaluation along with probation.

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On Febuary 4, 2010, Judge Pro tem, Douglas H. Haake, Lewis County District Court, declared a mistrial in the case of State v. Brooks-Johnson. The defendant, Cheri Brooks-Johnson of Centralia, was charged by citation on November 26, 2009 with two counts of Assault in the Fourth Degree with a special allegation of Domestic Violence. The Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office plans to re-file charges as early as next week.

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February 4, 2010

John Charles Baker, age 66, of Centralia, Washington, pled guilty in Lewis County Superior Court on February 4, 2010, to charges of Assault in the Second Degree - Domestic Violence, Possession of Methamphetamine and Felony Harassment.

The assault and possession of methamphetamine charges were filed on December 6, 2007, as a result of an incident that occurred on December 5, 2007, at approximately 3:50 a.m. at the Greenwood Memorial Cemetery in Centralia, where Baker served as cemetery sextant. The felony harassment charge was later filed as a separate case as a result of threats by Baker to kill a witness to the December 5, 2007, incident.

According to Centralia Police reports, on December 5, 2007, Baker armed himself with a propane torch and threatened to burn down a trailer belonging to Pamela Hollinger, who resided on cemetery property. Baker armed himself with a shotgun and retrieved a sweatshirt belonging to Deana Morris, who also resided on the property. Baker then threw the sweatshirt on the ground and fired the shotgun at the sweatshirt and threatened Morris by stating that she was next. Baker then pointed the shotgun at Morris and Hollinger. Morris fled the scene and contacted a passing motorist who alerted authorities. Centralia Police units responded and arrested Baker. Baker later advised the lead detective in the case that he was merely shooting moles when the incident occurred.

A Lewis County Superior Court Judge sentenced Baker to 12 months and a day in prison and ordered that Baker not have contact with Morris or Hollinger for 10 years. Baker was also ordered to serve 18 months of community custody following his release from prison.

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February 4, 2010

Torrie Renee Lyons, 52 of Chehalis, was convicted by Judge James Lawler on February 4, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court of two counts of felony Bail Jumping. Lyons originally was charged by Information on September 22, 2009. Lyons faces a standard sentence range of 3-8 months in jail. A sentencing date will be set on February 11, 2010, at 11:30 a.m.

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On February 4, 2010, prior to commencement of jury trial in Lewis County District Court, the Defendant John C. Baker, age 66 of Centralia, pled guilty to the crime of criminal trespass in the second degree. The Defendant was originally charged by prosecutor complaint on January 22, 2009 out of an incident that occurred on January 14, 2009. Judge R.W. Buzzard sentenced the Defendant to 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended, a $500 fine, and court costs.

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Dustin Allen Simpson, 28 of Centralia, originally charged by Information on September 17, 2009 with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender had his charges dismissed at the close of the State’s case during a jury trial. Judge Brosey dismissed the case because the information filed by the State was missing the word “knowingly”, an essential element of the crime charged.

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February 1, 2010

On February 1, 2010, prior to commencement of jury trial in Lewis County District Court, the trial of John C. Baker, age 66 of Centralia, for Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree was continued until February 4, 2010 due to judge unavailability.

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Interlocal with PUD No. 1 for Phase IIB

Inter-locals — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:33:45 -0800

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BOCC Minutes 2-8-10

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:31:19 -0800

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Addendum #2 to the Newaukum Bridge No.20 Replacement Project, Phase 2

Public Works Blog — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:42:08 -0800

Addendum #2 has been added to the Newaukum Bridge No.20 Replacement Project, Phase 2 on Feb 12th, 2010.

The bid period closes on Feb 22, 2010 .

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

2010 Levy Information

Assessor's Blog — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:04:34 -0800

Available now on the Lewis County Assessor's web page is the information containing all general Levy information. You will be able to locate all levy data pertaining to the Levy Rate by District and TCA, the total dollars levied by each district, total taxable value by Taxing District, Timber Assessed Values, listing of Taxing District in a specific TCA along with their contact information, and the 2010 Tax Summary.

To locate this information, go to Property Tax Levy Information.

BOCC Minutes 2-1-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:47:28 -0800

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Addendum #1 to the Newaukum Bridge No.20 Replacement Project, Phase 2

Public Works Blog — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:52:25 -0800

Addendum #1 has been added to the Newaukum Bridge No.20 Replacement Project, Phase 2 on Feb 5th, 2010.

The bid period closes on Feb 22, 2010 .

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BOCC MInutes 1-25-10

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:08:54 -0800

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New Bid Call - Newaukum Bridge No.20 Replacement Project, Phase 2

Public Works Blog — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:30:04 -0800

A new project has been added to the Bid Call page,the Newaukum Bridge No.20 Replacement Project, Phase 2. It will be closed on Feb.22, 2010 .

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

News Releases - January 2010

Prosecutor Blog — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:13:53 -0800

NEWS RELEASE

January 29, 2010

Michael Todd Hinkkanen, 43, of Winlock was convicted by a jury on January 29, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court for two counts of Harassment – Threats to Kill, a Class C felony, and one count of Driving Under the Influence. Hinkkanen was arrested the afternoon of June 6, 2009 for Driving Under the Influence of an intoxicant following his involvement in a two vehicle collision. While in custody, Hinkkanen made threats against the arresting officer, as well as repeated threats against an assisting officer’s children.

Sentencing will be set on February 4, 2010.

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January 27, 2010

On January 27, 2010, after a jury trial that commenced on January 25, 2010, the jury returned a verdict of hung jury for the charge of Assault in the Fourth Degree against the Defendant Hal J. Durrett. The Defendant Hal J. Durrett, age 26 of Toledo, was charged with the crime of Assault in the Fourth Degree by prosecutor complaint on October 2, 2009 out of an incident occurring on or about July 11, 2009. The matter has been reset for a pretrial conference for early February for resetting of trial.

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On January 25, 2010, prior to the commencement of jury trial in Lewis County District Court, the Defendant Tyler K. Roberts, age 37 of Chehalis, pled guilty to the charge of Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence. The Defendant was charged with Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence by citation on October 16, 2008. The Defendant will be sentenced in Lewis County District Court after a presentence investigation is administered by the Lewis County District Court Probation Department.

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January 25, 2010

George Patrick Woodard, 44 of Centralia, was sentenced on January 25, 2010, by Superior Court Judge Richard Brosey. Woodard was charged by information on December 26, 2008. On December 1, 2009, a jury found Woodard guilty of Kidnapping in the First Degree with Sexual Motivation, Rape of a Child in the Second Degree, and Child Molestation in the Second Degree. Judge Brosey imposed the mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of early release because Woodard is a Persistent Offender under the law. This classification arises due to Woodard's criminal history, which consists of a conviction for Child Molestation in the First Degree from 1989 in Thurston County.

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Benjamin Ernest Jones, 42, of Centralia pled guilty on January 22, 2010, in Lewis County SuperiorCourt to the charges of Vehicular Homicide, three counts of Reckless Endangerment and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. Jones was originally charged by Information on January 26, 2009. The charges stemmed from a January 24, 2009, incident in which Jones was the driver in an off-road accident in Centralia that left a 2-year-old boy dead and two other children with minor injuries.

Jones is facing between 21 and 27 months in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for March 24, 2010, at 2:30 pm in Lewis County Superior Court.

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January 22, 2010

Timothy Michael Ahern, 37 years old of Salkum, and Floyd Thomas Pruitt, 45 years old of Centralia, both originally charged by Information on April 27, 2009 with Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle, were found not guilty on January 21, 2010 at a bench trial in front of Lewis County Superior Court Judge Richard Brosey.

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Jennifer Ann Haggard, 42 years old of Onalaska originally charged by Information on October 27, 2009 with the crime of Bail Jumping, was found not guilty by Superior Court Judge Richard Brosey at a bench trial on January 21, 2010.

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January 20, 2010

Walter Lee Webb, 74, of Chehalis, originally scheduled for trial this week, pled guilty to two counts of Rape of a Child in the Second degree in Lewis County Superior Court on January 20, 2010. Webb was charged by Information on June 8, 2009. The Defendant is facing a minimum sentence range of 102-136 months in prison and a maximum sentence of life. A sentencing date will be set on January 28, 2010.

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January 19, 2010

Brandon Alden Clayton, 28, of Woodinville was convicted by a jury for two counts of Malicious Mischief in the First Degree on January 19, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court. Mr. Clayton was charged by Information on July 29, 2009. The Defendant is facing two to six months in the Lewis County Jail. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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Joshua Phillips, 25, of Centralia was scheduled for a Jury Trial on January 19, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs. Phillips was charged by Citation on May 24, 2008 with Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs. The case was dismissed by the court at the conclusion of the State’s case.

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Dawn Pace, 51, of Mossyrock was scheduled for a Jury Trial on January 19, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for Assault in the Fourth Degree- Domestic Violence. Pace was charged by Citation on July 26, 2009 with Assault in the Fourth Degree- Domestic Violence. The trial was rescheduled for March 9, 2010.

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January 15, 2010

Shawny Lee Bertrand, age 41, of Centralia, Washington, was convicted by a jury on January 15, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court, after a two day jury trial, for Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Oxycodone). The jury also found Bertrand had delivered the Oxycodone within 1000 feet of a school bus stop designated by the School District.

Bertrand was charged by Information on May 29, 2009, with Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Oxycodone). The State added the school bus stop enhancement after Ms. Bertrand rejected the State’s plea offer. She was convicted as charged.

The Defendant is facing 12+ to 20 months in the Department of Corrections, plus 24 months for the school bus stop enhancement. A Sentencing date has not yet been set.

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January 14, 2010

Martin Estrada Contreras, 22 of Centralia, was sentenced on January 13, 2010, by Superior Court Judge Richard Brosey for one count of Rape of a Child in the First Degree, two counts of Rape of a Child in the Second Degree, and one count of Communicating with a Minor for Immoral Purposes. Estrada Contreras was charged by Information on July 31, 2009. Judge Brosey imposed an overall sentence of a minimum of 240 months and a maximum of life in prison to be determined by the Department of Corrections

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Edward Starnes Dougherty, 19 of Centralia, was sentenced on January 13, 2009, by Superior Court Judge James Lawler for one count of Attempted Indecent Liberties with Forcible Compulsion. Dougherty was charged by Information on July 7, 2009. Judge Lawler imposed a sentence of a minimum of 38.25 months and a maximum of life in prison to be determined by the Department of Corrections.

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January 13, 2010

Esther Guerra, 18, of Lacey, Originally charged by Information on August 24, 2009, was found not guilty of Possession of Cocaine by jury in Lewis County Superior Court on January 13, 2010.

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John J. Keating, 34 of Seattle, was found not guilty by a jury on January 12, 2010 in Lewis County District Court for Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs . Keating was charged by Complaint on July 23, 2008 with Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs.

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Ryan Wilson, 31, of Centralia, originally charged by Information on August 19, 2009 with Theft of Rental Property, was found not guilty by jury in Lewis County Superior Court on January 12, 2010.

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January 11, 2010

Ginger Marie Docksteader, age 44, of Chehalis, Washington, was convicted by bench trial (judge without a jury) on January 11, 2010, in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Ginger Marie Docksteader was charged by Information on August 18, 2009, with Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). She was convicted as charged. The Defendant is facing 0-90 days as a first time offender.

A Sentencing date has been set for January 14, 2010 at 1 p.m.

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Jerry Armstrong, age 39, of Chehalis was convicted by a jury on January 11, 2009 in Lewis County District Court for Assault in the Fourth Degree - Domestic Violence. Armstrong was charged by Citation on October 23, 2009 and was convicted as charged. The Defendant is facing up to one year in jail and fines.

A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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January 8, 2010

Victor Albert Lyle Whalen, 43, of Centralia was found guilty as charged today by a jury in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of Heroin. Mr. Whalen was charged by Information last August with the Class C felony. A sentencing date will be set on January 14, 2010.

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January 7, 2010

Ginger Michelle McInnis, age 38, of Tenino, Washington, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) on January 7, 2010. McInnis pled guilty as charged in lieu of going to trial, which was scheduled for the same day. The Defendant was ordered to pay the jury costs. Ginger Michelle McInnis was charged by Information on October 8, 2009, with Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). The Defendant is facing 0-90 days in the Lewis County Jail. A Sentencing date has not yet been set.

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January 5, 2010

Nico Louis Hall, 17 years old, of Okanogan, was found guilty of Custodial Assault at a fact-finding hearing held on January 5, 2010, before Judge James Lawler, Lewis County Superior Court, Juvenile Division. Hall was sentenced to 15 to 36 weeks in Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration.

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Jeffery Todd Larson, 39, of Chehalis pled guilty to Possession of Heroin in Lewis County Superior Court on January 5, 2010. Larson was charged by Information on November 12, 2009. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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Daniel Lee Lister, 39, of Chehalis was convicted of Possession of Stolen Property Third Degree by Judge Richard Brosey on January 5, 2010 in Lewis County Superior Court. Lister was charged by Information on November 24, 2009. The Defendant was sentenced to 90 days in the Lewis County Jail along with standard costs and assessments.

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James P. Chapman, 35, of Mineral, WA was scheduled for Jury trial before District Court Judge R.W. Buzzard on January 5, 2010. Chapman is charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence. On order of the Court, the trial has been continued to February 16, 2010.

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BOCC Minutes 1-11-10

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:04:22 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with Pierce County

Inter-locals — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:25:40 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with Kitsap County

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:15:42 -0800

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Master interlocal with the Che/Cent Airport

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:15:07 -0800

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Master to perform reimbursable work with the City of Napavine

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:14:10 -0800

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Master to perform reimbursable work

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:13:26 -0800

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Purschasing agreement with Franklin Co

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:05:22 -0800

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Maintain Harris Rd

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:03:44 -0800

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Purchasing agreement for fuel for Fire Dist. 5

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:42:38 -0800

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Purchasing Agreement with Clark County

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:16:00 -0800

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Joint managment agreement of the City of Winlock's UGA

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:11:16 -0800

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Purchasing agreement Rogue Valle Trans. Dist

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:10:32 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with Spokane County

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:09:36 -0800

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Joint managment of the City of Centralia's UGA

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:08:54 -0800

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Joint managment of the UGA-portion of Rush Rd

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:57:30 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with Grays Harbor County

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:56:31 -0800

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Joint Managment of Chehalis UGA

Inter-locals — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:53:31 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with Island County

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:46:47 -0800

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Perform task for Tacoma Power

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:45:41 -0800

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Use Small Works Roster-LC Conservation District

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:44:51 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with Adams County

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:44:05 -0800

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Purchasing Agreement with Skagit COunty

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:43:20 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with Pacific County

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:30:29 -0800

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Purchasing agreeement with Kitsap County

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:29:41 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with the City of Bellevue

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:24:02 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with WA Dept of Printing

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:23:06 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with Okanogan County

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:45:32 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with Thurston County

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:44:11 -0800

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Purchasing agreement with Yakima County

Inter-locals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:43:07 -0800

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Fire District #1 to use Small Works Roster

Inter-locals — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:44:07 -0800

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BOCC Minutes 01-04-2010

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:18:48 -0800

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BOCC MInutes 12-21-09

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:17:14 -0800

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Notice of Sale of Surplus Property

Public Works Blog — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:24:57 -0800

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus, will be held at 8:00 AM, March 4 and 5, 2010, at Ritchie Brothers, 13232 Case Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512. Items may be previewed Friday thru Thursday beginning February 26, 2010 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Items will be sold as is – where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available from the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532.

View the complete list of surplus items here.

News Releases - December 2009

Prosecutor Blog — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:24:56 -0800

NEWS RELEASE

December 30, 2009

George William Ray Duncan, Jr., 33, of Morton, was charged by Information on August 25, 2009 with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. A jury trial was held on December 28, 2009. The jury was deadlocked and could not reach a verdict. Judge Richard Brosey declared a mistrial and discharged the jury.

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December 16, 2009

Ely Curtis Krouse, 30 of Centralia, pled guilty to one count of Robbery in the First Degree and one count of Assault in the Second Degree and was sentenced on December 16, 2009, by Superior Court Judge James Lawler. Krouse was charged by Information on June 17, 2009, following the robbery of the Centralia branch of the Bank of America in 2008. At the time of sentencing, Krouse was serving 525 months total in prison for bank robberies in Cowlitz and Pacific Counties. Judge Lawler sentenced Krouse to 129 months to be served consecutive to the previous 525-month sentence.

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December 10, 2009

The Superior Court jury trial of Shawney Lee Bertrand was continued from Decembe 10, 2009 to the week of January 11, 2010, due to the non-appearance of one of the State’s witnesses. Shawney Lee Bertrand has been charged by information with one count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Oxycodone).

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December 9, 2009

Ammahad Anthony Bradley, 18, of Centralia was sentenced on December 9, 2009 by Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt. Ammahad Bradley plead guilty to VUCSA – Possession of Oxycodone and Possession of Marijuana Under 40 Grams and was sentenced to 15 days in jail.

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Dylan Harris Palmer, 23, of Rochester, Washington, was previously convicted by Judge Nelson Hunt after a stipulated facts bench trial on November 13, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin and Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree. Dylan Palmer was sentenced to a Residential Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative on December 9, 2009 by Judge Nelson Hunt.

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James Tennant, 22, of Pierce County was sentenced on December 8, 2009 by Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt. James Tennant plead guilty to VUCSA – Possession of Heroin and was sentenced to 45 days in jail.

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December 4, 2009

Kimmie Mulligan, 45, Chehalis, was sentenced on December 4, 2009 by Superior Court Judge James Lawler to 365 days in jail with all jail time suspended for twenty-four months. Ms. Mulligan was charged by Information on August 28, 2009 with Forgery, pled guilty to the amended charges of Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer and Making a False and/or Misleading Statement to a Public Servant. Judge Lawler deferred the sentence for two years with the requirement that Ms. Mulligan pay her fines as ordered and not have any further criminal law violations.

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December 3, 2009

Derek Yost, 26 of Centralia, was found not guilty by a jury in Lewis County Superior Court of Indecent Liberties with Forcible Compulsion. Mr. Yost did plead guilty to Violation of a Protection Order. Prior to trial, the Court denied the State’s request to introduce Mr. Yost’s prior criminal history and the events of the evening for which Mr. Yost pleaded guilty. Mr. Yost faces up to one year in jail for violation of the protection order. Sentencing on that charge will be set on December 10, 2009.

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Richard Darin Turner, 44 of Centralia, was sentenced on December 1, 2009 by Superior Court Judge James Lawler. Turner was charged by Information with Assault in the Second Degree - Domestic Violence on July 8, 2009. The Defendant faced a standard range sentence of 3-9 months in jail. Judge Lawler imposed a 6-month jail sentence.

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December 2, 2009

Steven Allen Maggard, 38, of Centralia, was sentenced on December 2, 2009 by Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt. Steven Maggard pled guilty to Count I, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Count II, Negligent Driving in the First Degree and Count III, Driving While License Suspended in the First Degree. Steven Maggard was sentenced to 180 days in jail on Counts I and III and 90 days in jail for Count II.

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Matthew Duane Ripp, 35, of Winlock, was sentenced on December 2, 2009 by Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt. Matthew Ripp pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree and was sentenced to a year and a day in prison.

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Ronald Eugene Hickey, 49 of Centralia, originally charged by Information on August 7, 2009 with three counts of Assault in Violation of a No Contact Order and one count of Intimidating a Witness. The No Contact Order was issued on January 20, 2009 and Mr. Hickey was arrested on August 6, 2009. The case was dismissed with prejudice by Judge James Lawler on December 1, 2009 for

failure to provide defense with subsequent recordings of phone calls made by the defendant while in jail. The prosecution had considered the recordings as potential evidence of a subsequent crime, to be charged later. Judge Lawler found that the recordings could contain exculpatory evidence and should have been turned over as evidence in this case. Prosecuting Attorney Michael Golden stated that although he disagrees with the Judge’s ruling, it does not appear that the Judge abused his discretion under existing law. Mr. Golden stated, there are no current plans to appeal the decision, but the recordings will be reviewed to determine whether additional charges will be filed.

Prosecuting Attorney Michael Golden further stated that the decision in this case does not affect Mr. Hickey’s convictions for Unlawful Imprisonment and Assault in the Fourth Degree resulting from his trial that concluded on November 6, 2009. Sentencing on that case will take place on December 9, 2009.

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Jose Ivan Pagan, 31 of Centralia was scheduled for a bench trial before Superior Court Judge Richard Brosey on December 1, 2009. The prosecution had all of its witnesses present and the Deputy Prosecutor informed the court she was ready to proceed to trial. Judge Brosey granted the defendant’s request for a continuance. The trial has been continued to February 8, 2010.

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George Patrick Woodard, 44 of Centralia was convicted by a jury on December 1, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court for Kidnapping in t he First Degree with Sexual Motivation, Rape of a Child in the Second Degree, and Child Molestation in the Second Degree. Mr. Woodard was originally charged on December 26, 2008. The Defendant is facing a mandatory life sentence as a persistent offender. A sentencing date will be set on December 10, 2009.

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The Superior Court trial of Ginger Marie Docksteader has been continued at the defendant’s request to the week of January 11, 2009. The basis for the defendant’s motion to continue was the unavailability of a defense witness for the presently scheduled trial date of December 1, 2009.

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On December 1, 2009, after a stipulated facts bench trial before Judge Michael P. Roewe, Jared A. Swetz, age 18 of Silver Creek, was found guilty of possession of marijuana less than forty grams. The Defendant was originally charged by citation with that offense on August 8, 2009. Judge Michael P. Roewe sentenced the Defendant to 90 days with 88 days suspended, credit for time served, fines and costs.

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On December 1, 2009, after fact finding before Judge Nelson Hunt, Tayone D. Akers, age 17 of Spokane, was found guilty of Custodial Assault. The Respondent was originally charged by prosecutor complaint with that offense on December 1, 2009. Judge Nelson Hunt sentenced the Respondent to 30 days, with credit for 30 days served, fines and costs.

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Anthony A. Moretti, 26, of Oakville, was sentenced in Lewis County Superior Court by Judge Richard Brosey following a guilty plea on November 24, 2009. Mr. Moretti was charged by Information on October 28, 2009 with Vehicular Assault and Driving While License Suspended in the Second Degree. Mr. Moretti pled guilty to both of those charges. Mr. Moretti was sentenced to 13 months in the Department of Corrections (DOC) on his Vehicular Assault conviction and to 365 days, to be served concurrently, for the Driving While License Suspended conviction. Following release from prison, Mr. Moretti will be subject to community custody for the period of 18-36 months. Mr. Moretti was also ordered to pay $1,300.00 in fines, fees and assessments as well as restitution to his victim.

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BOCC MINUTES 11-30-09

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:24:00 -0800

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Free Christmas Tree and Wreathe Recycling

Public Works Blog — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:18:50 -0800

The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and the Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs are sponsoring a free Christmas tree and wreathe collection event.

Please remove all decorations, tinsel, and wires.

Flocked or artificial trees will not be accepted.

Trees from commercial operations will not be accepted.

Donations will be accepted to support the Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs.

The event details are as follows:

Location: Central Transfer Station; 1411 South Tower Avenue, Centralia
Dates: December 26 to January 8, 2010
Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 4 P.M. daily

BOCC MINUTES 12-14-09

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:19:25 -0800

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BOCC Minutes 12-7-09

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:19:22 -0800

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BOCC MINUTES 11-23-09

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:54:11 -0800

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BOCC Minutes 11-16-09

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:02:45 -0800

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News Releases - November 2009

Prosecutor Blog — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:11:44 -0800

NEWS RELEASE

November 20, 2009

Richard Darin Turner, 44 of Centralia, was convicted by Judge James Lawler on November 20, 2009, in Lewis County Superior Court for Assault in the Second Degree - Domestic Violence. Turner was charged by Information on July 8, 2009. The Defendant is facing a standard range sentence of 3-9 months in jail. Sentencing is set for December 1, 2009, at 1 p.m. in front of Judge James Lawler.

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November 18, 2009

Chandler Dean Geer, age 43, of Tenino, Washington, was found guilty of Burglary in the First Degree, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree with a deadly weapon enhancement and Assault in the Fourth Degree – Domestic violence, following a jury trial in Lewis County Superior Court on November 17, 2009. Geer was charged by Information on February 18, 2009, with Burglary in the First Degree, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence, and Driving Under the Influence. The Driving Under the Influence charge was dismissed by the State prior to trial.

On the evening of February 16, 2009, Mr. Geer had patronized the Hub Tavern in Centralia. The bartenders refused to serve him alcohol because he appeared to be intoxicated. Mr. Geer was subsequently evicted from the bar by the bartender after he got into an altercation with another patron. Geer returned to his vehicle, assaulted his female companion, drove his vehicle onto the sidewalk in front of the tavern, entered with a metal pipe and assaulted the bartender.

The Defendant is facing a 15 – 20 month prison sentence plus an additional 6 months for the deadly weapon enhancement. A sentencing date will be set on November 19, 2009.

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Sentenced

David John Vernon, 41 of Mossyrock was sentenced on November 18, 2009, by Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt. On September 25, 2009, a jury convicted Mr. Vernon of two counts of voyeurism. Mr. Vernon was subject to a sentence range of a minimum of 43-57 months to a maximum of 60 months on each count. Judge Hunt sentenced Mr. Vernon to an exceptional sentence of 60 months on each count to run consecutively, for a total confinement period of ten years. Formal entry of the judgment and sentence will be done on November 19, 2009.

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On November 16, 2009, Rick Allender, age 42 of Chehalis, was found guilty after Jury Trial in Lewis County District Court of Driving Under the Influence. The Defendant was originally charged by citation on January 31, 2009. Defendant is awaiting sentencing and faces up to 365 days in jail, a $5000 fine and one year revocation of his driver’s license.

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November 16, 2009

SENTENCED:

Jeffery William Deshotel, 47 of Chehalis, was sentenced by Judge James Lawler on November 16, 2009, in the Lewis County Superior Court for Harassment - Threat to Kill, a class C felony. Deshotel was charged by Information on July 31, 2009. The Defendant received a sentence of 12 months in the Lewis County Jail.

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Ronald Eugene Hickey, 49 of Centralia was convicted by a jury on November 6, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court for Unlawful Imprisonment and Assault in the Fourth Degree. Mr. Hickey was found not guilty of Felony Harassment. Mr. Hickey was charged by Information on January 20, 2009 with Unlawful Imprisonment, Felony Harassment, and Assault in the Fourth Degree. The Defendant is facing 17 to 22 months in prison for Unlawful Imprisonment and up to 365 days on the Assault in the Fourth Degree charge. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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Eric Leedy Kisor, 21 of Chehalis, was convicted by a jury on November 13, 2009, in Lewis County Superior Court on the charge of Attempted Child Molestation in the First Degree. Kisor was charged by Information on September 25, 2007. The Defendant faces a minimum sentence of between 38.25 and 51 months in prison to be determined by the sentencing judge and a maximum of life in prison as determined by the Department of Corrections. A sentencing date will be set on November 19, 2009, at 8:40 a.m.

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Dylan Harris Palmer, 23, of Rochester, Washington, was convicted by Judge Nelson Hunt after a stipulated facts bench trial on November 13, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin and Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree. A motion to suppress the evidence was heard on October 14, 2009. The motion was denied. Sentencing is scheduled for December 9, 2009.

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On November 10, 2009, Benjamin LaMotte, age 18 of Mossyrock, was found guilty after Jury Trial in Lewis County District Court of Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Endangerment. The Defendant was originally charged by citation on June 26, 2009. Defendant is awaiting sentencing and faces up to 365 days in jail, a $5000 fine and one year revocation of his driver’s license.

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Geoffrey Knapp, 19, of SeaTac was sentenced on November 10, 2009 by Superior Court Judge James Lawler. Geoffrey Knapp plead guilty to one count of Possession of Marijuana Under 40 grams and was sentenced to 35 days in jail.

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On November 6, 2009, after Bench Trial before Judge R.W. Buzzard in Lewis County District Court, Rachel L. Grider, age 28 of Onalaska, was convicted of Driving While License Suspended in the First Degree – Habitual Traffic Offender. The Defendant was originally charged by citation on May 1, 2009. Judge R.W. Buzzard sentenced the Defendant to 365 days in jail with 355 days suspended, a $750 fine plus other court costs and assessments, and other standard conditions of sentencing.

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November 4, 2009

Michael Leo Filippi, age 54, of Morton, was convicted by a jury on November 4, 2009, in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), and Bail Jumping. Michael Leo Filippi was charged by Information on April 13, 2009, with Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). He failed to appear in court as ordered on August 13, 2009, which resulted in an additional charge of bail jumping. He was convicted of both counts as charged.

The Defendant is facing 3-8 months in the Lewis County Jail. Sentencing is set for November 5, 2009.

SENTENCED:

Michael Kenneth Jones, 25 of Centralia was sentenced on November 4, 2009, by Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt. Michael Jones pled guilty to one count of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender on July 22, 2009. Judge Hunt sentenced Michael Jones to thirty days in the Lewis County Jail.

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Guadalupe John Aguirre, 26, of Centralia, pled guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine and Assault in the Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence. Superior Court Judge James Lawler sentenced Aguirre to a year and a day in prison for the Possession of Methamphetamine and to 365 days for the Assault in Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence.

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November 4, 2009

Angela Megan Gardner, age 29 of Mossyrock, was convicted by a jury on November 3, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court for Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-Purchase Property. Gardner was charged by Information on August 14, 2009 with Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-Purchase Property. Gardner was sentenced by Judge Lawler, who presided over the two day trial, to 30 days of confinement, to be served out on electronic home monitoring, and a fine.

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SENTENCED:

Robert Fredrick Armbruster, 49 of Mineral, was sentenced by Lewis County Superior Court Judge James Lawler on October 30, 2009, in Lewis County Superior Court. Armbruster was convicted by a jury on October 28, 2009, of Assault in the Second Degree - Domestic Violence. Armbruster was charged by Information on August 31, 2009. The Defendant faced a standard sentencing range of 13-17 months in prison. Judge Lawler sentenced Armbruster to 17 months in prison.

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David Howard Mosteller, 57 of Centralia was sentenced on October 30, 2009, by Superior Court Judge James Lawler. Mr. Mosteller was charged by Information on December 1, 2008, with Assault in the Third Degree and Criminal Trespass in the First Degree and was found guilty of both charges by Judge Lawler on October 29, 2009. Subject to a sentencing range of 33 to 43 months, Mosteller was sentenced by Judge Lawler to 33 months in prison.

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Sheriff's E-Newsletter November 2009

News Releases — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:13 -0800

Click here for Sheriff Mansfield's November E-Newsletter

BOCC Minutes 11-09-09

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:01 -0800

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Minutes 11-2-09

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:18:33 -0800

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Fire District #15 to use Small Works Roster

Inter-locals — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:48:10 -0800

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Dept. of Ecology for at risk structures due to flooding

Inter-locals — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:46:48 -0800

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Fire District #11 for use of Small Works Roster

Inter-locals — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:45:57 -0800

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BOCC Minutes 10-26-09

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:59:53 -0800

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Addendum #1 to the Low Cost Run Off Road Safety Improvements Project

Public Works Blog — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:48:08 -0700

Addendum 1 has been added to the Low Cost Run Off Road Safety Improvements Project on October 29th.

The Lewis County Low Cost Run Off Road Safety Improvements Project has been added to the Bid Call page. Bids are due on Nov. 2, 2009.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

News Releases - October 2009

Prosecutor Blog — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:10:27 -0700

NEWS RELEASE

October 28, 2009

Robert Fredrick Armbruster, 49 of Mineral, was convicted by a jury on October 28, 2009, in Lewis County Superior Court for Assault in the Second Degree - Domestic Violence. Armbruster was charged by Information on August 31, 2009. The Defendant is facing a standard sentencing range of 13-17 months in prison. Sentencing is set for October 30, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. in front of Lewis County Superior Court Judge James Lawler.

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October 27, 2009

Scott Franklin Garrison, age 21, of Clackamas, Oregon, was convicted by a jury on October 27, 2009, in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of a Controlled Substance (less than 40 grams of marijuana). Garrison was charged by Information on January 2, 2009 with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Ecstasy) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (marijuana). The jury acquitted the defendant of the Ecstasy charge.

Mr. Garrison was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail. The court suspended 88 of the 90 days, and gave Garrison credit for two days already served.

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On October 23, 2009, after Bench Trial in Lewis County District Court, Judge Michael P. Roewe found the Defendant Jacob I. Simon, age 18 of Mossyrock, not guilty of the crime of Minor in Possession and/or Consumption of Alcohol. The Defendant was originally charged by citation on July 31, 2009.

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Sarah Dungan, 20 of Boulder City, Nevada, originally charged by Information on March 6, 2009 with Theft of a Motor Vehicle, was found not guilty by Judge James Lawler on October 23, 2009.

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Stanley John Noga, III, 31 of Chehalis, originally charged by Information on May 20, 2009, with Assault of a Child in the Third Degree, was found not guilty by a jury on October 22, 2009.

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Hugo Flores Suarez, 23 of Centralia was sentenced on October 19, 2009, by Superior Court Judge James Lawler. Mr. Flores Suarez was charged by Amended Information on October 19, 2009 with Malicious Mischief in the First Degree, False Statements to a Public Servant, and Bail Jumping, pled guilty as charged, was subject to a sentencing range of 0 to 90 days as a First Time Offender. Judge Lawler sentenced Mr. Flores Suarez to 75 days in jail.

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October 26, 2009

Carl Robert Stanley, 21, of Mossyrock, was convicted by Judge Nelson Hunt after a stipulated facts bench trial on October 23, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of Cocaine. Carl Stanley was charged by Information on July 24, 2009 with Possession of Cocaine. A motion to suppress the evidence was heard on October 2, 2009. The motion was denied. Carl Stanley was sentenced to thirty days in jail. The sentence is stayed pending an appeal.

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On October 22, 2009, after the second day of jury trial in Lewis County District Court, a jury found the Defendant Daniel G. McCain, age 38 of Chehalis, guilty of the crime of Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree – Domestic Violence and not guilty of the crime of Assault in the Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence. The Defendant was originally charged by prosecutor complaint for an incident occurring on April 19, 2009. Sentencing will take place on October 27, 2009 before Judge R.W. Buzzard in Lewis County District Court.

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October 16, 2009

On October 16, 2009, Victor Bonagofski, age 66 of Centralia, was found guilty after Bench Trial of Driving While License Suspended third degree by Judge R.W. Buzzard in Lewis County District Court. The Defendant was originally charged by citation on February 17, 2009. The Defendant was sentenced to 90 days in jail. Defendant was also ordered to pay a $500 fine, jail costs of $4500, and other court costs and assessments.

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On October 16, 2009, Nicholas Kos, age 22 of Onalaska, was found not guilty after Bench Trial of Unlawful Hunting of Big Game second degree and Unlawful Transportation of Fish or Wildlife first degree by Judge R.W. Buzzard in Lewis County District Court. The Defendant was originally charged by complaint on March 31, 2009.

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October 13, 2009

Michael James Stedham, 20, of Napavine pled guilty to Animal Cruelty in the First Degree on October 12, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court. Stedham had been charged by Information with that crime on August 6, 2009. Stedham was subject to a standard sentencing range of four to twelve months and received eight months in the Lewis County Jail. Stedham was also ordered to reimburse the county $1000 in jail costs along with standard fees and assessments. As part of his sentence, Stedham is prohibited from owning, possessing or caring for any animals.

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Damion Haddican, 17 years old, of Yelm, was found guilty of Robbery in the Second Degree at a fact-finding hearing held on October 13, 2009 before Judge Nelson Hunt, Lewis County Superior Court, Juvenile Division. Haddican was sentenced to 52 to 65 weeks in Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration.

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Tracy D. Hellem, 48, of Toledo was convicted of Telephonic Harassment by a jury on October 12, 2009 in Lewis County District Court. Hellem was charged with that crime by citation on June 7, 2009. The Defendant was sentenced to 365 days in jail, with all 365 days suspended, a $500 fine, and standard court costs. The Court also required the defendant to obtain an alcohol and drug evaluation within 30 days.

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October 9, 2009

On October 9, 2009 Lewis County prevailed in its forfeiture claim against convicted marijuana grower Randy Harkness. First arrested and convicted of growing marijuana on the property in 2003, Harkness was arrested again in 2004. Police found in excess of 500 plants in an outbuilding on the property, as well as enough power, equipment and chemicals to maintain the commercial sized crop.

In November 2007, subsequent to the Defendant’s second conviction, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office filed a civil a forfeiture action against the property held by Mr. Harkness. As a result of the Court’s order, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office owns a one-half interest in the property. Mr. Harkness’ mother still owns the other half.

Proceeds from any future sale of this property will be used to fund drug interdiction.

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On October 9, 2009, Raymond McIver, age 49 of Longview, was found guilty after Bench Trial of Unlawful Use of Department Lands by Judge Michael P. Rowe in Lewis County District Court. The Defendant was originally charged by citation on May 26, 2007. The Defendant was sentenced to 90 days in jail, 87 days of which were suspended, and credit was given for time served. The defendant was also order to pay a $150 fine, as well as court costs, warrant fees and assessments.

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October 5, 2009

Tanna M. Novak, 25, of Centralia, Washington was convicted by a jury on October 5, 2009 in Lewis County District Court for Violation of a Protection Order. Novak was charged by Complaint on May 6, 2009 with that crime. The Court sentenced Ms. Novak to 365 days in jail with 360 days suspended and a $750 fine.

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Kelsie Lovenia Villalobos, 26, of McCleary, Washington was convicted of three counts of Forgery by Judge Richard Brosey on October 2, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court. Villalobos was charged by Information on August 5, 2009 with Identity Theft and three counts of Forgery. The Court has reserved ruling on the charge of Identity Theft until October 16, 2009. Villalobos will also be sentenced on that date.

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October 2, 2009

Daniel Andrew Michael Ward, age 20 of Rochester, was sentenced on October 2, 2009 by Superior Court Judge James Lawler. Ward was charged by Information on February 19, 2009 with Assault in the Second Degree while armed with a deadly weapon and Malicious Harassment and was later found guilty of Assault in the Second Degree while armed with a deadly weapon, but acquitted of Malicious Harassment, by a jury on July 29, 2009. Ward was subject to a sentencing range of three to nine months preceded by a twelve month sentence enhancement. Judge Lawler sentenced Ward to 21 months in prison and ordered him to pay costs, fees, penalties and assessments.

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BOCC Minutes 10-19-09

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:39:02 -0700

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Addendum #2 - REBID of Lewis County Water District #1 Phase 2 Water System Improvement Project

Public Works Blog — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:40:26 -0700

Addendum 2 has been added to the Water District No.1 Phase 2 Water System Improvement project on October 26th. The bids are now due on Nov 9th, 2009.

Lewis County Public Works has announced a project for bidding on October 5th: A Rebid of the Lewis County Water District No.1 Phase 2 Water System Improvement Project.

This is a REBID project that has been reposted with all new documents. If you are interested in this project please visit the reposted project to download new documents and get on the new planholders list using the link below.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.

New Bid Call - Lewis County Low Cost Run Off Road Safety Improvements Project

Public Works Blog — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:20:22 -0700

A new project has been added to the Bid Call page, The Lewis County Low Cost Run Off Road Safety Improvements Project. It will be closed on Nov. 2, 2009.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.

BOCC MInutes 10-12-09

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:22:03 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 8-10-09

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:46:06 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 10-5-09

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:44:32 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 9-28-09

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:38:18 -0700

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Minutes 09-21-09

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:34:04 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 9-14-09

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:56:49 -0700

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BOCC Minutes 9-21-09

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:55:31 -0700

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News Releases - September 2009

Prosecutor Blog — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:51:07 -0700

NEWS RELEASE

September 25, 2009

David John Vernon, age 41, of Mossyrock, a Level 3 Registered Sex Offender, was convicted by a jury on September 25, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court of two counts of Voyeurism. Vernon was charged by Information on June 16, 2009, with two counts of Voyeurism for viewing two women while they were inside the portable outhouse located at the Mossyrock Dam. Vernon was convicted as charged.

The Defendant is facing 43-57 months in prison. A Sentencing date has not yet been set.

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Owen Jay Fickett, 39 years old of Onalaska, was convicted by a jury on September 25, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court for Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle. Fickett was charged by Information on April 7, 2009 with Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle.

The Defendant is facing a sentence of between 2-6 months in addition to a 12 month sentence enhancement. Sentencing date has not yet been set.

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On September 25, 2009, Michael G. Weigant, age 53 of Randle, was found guilty of the crimes of Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer and misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana after Bench Trial in front of Judge R.W. Buzzard in Lewis County District Court. The Defendant was originally charged by citation on January 22, 2009. Judge R.W. Buzzard sentenced the Defendant to 365 days in jail with 363 days suspended, credit for two days already served, a $750 fine, court costs and assessments, and probation.

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On September 25, 2009, Raul Rafael Flores Martinez, age 21 of Centralia, was found guilty of the crime of Unlawful Display of a Weapon after Bench Trial in front of Judge R.W. Buzzard in Lewis County District Court. The Defendant was originally charged by prosecutor complaint on July 10, 2009 for an incident that took place on February 4, 2009. Judge R.W. Buzzard sentenced the Defendant to 365 days in jail with 335 days suspended, 30 days in custody to commence immediately, a $750 fine, court costs and assessments, and probation.

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On September 25, 2009, Lana C. Massa, age 50 of Amboy, was sentenced by Judge R.W. Buzzard in Lewis County District Court for two convictions of Violating Building Code following a jury trial on September 15, 2009. Judge R.W. Buzzard sentenced the Defendant on both counts to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, credit for three days already served, $600 total in fines, court costs and assessments and probation. As a condition of her sentence the Defendant was also ordered not to have anyone enter her building until she obtained the necessary certificates of occupancy. A temporary provision for entry was allowed for the Defendant and her employees for the sole purpose of removing inventory.

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On September 25, 2009, prior to commencement of Bench Trial in Lewis County District Court, Judge R.W. Buzzard granted the State’s Motion to Continue Trial based upon law enforcement unavailability. Mr. Bonagofski is was charged with Driving With A suspended License in February of this year. The trial is now scheduled for October 16, 2009 in Lewis County District Court.

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NEWS RELEASE

September 25, 2009

Jeffrey Allen Dow, age 25, of Chehalis, was found guilty of Burglary in the First Degree and Possession of a Controlled Substance following a jury trial in Lewis County Superior Court on September 23, 2009.

Jeffrey Allen Dow was charged by Information on October 16, 2008, with Burglary in the First Degree and Possession of a Controlled Substance following an investigation by the Centralia Police Department. The burglary charge was based upon an allegation that Dow and an accomplice unlawfully entered the home of a man and assaulted him in an effort to collect a drug debt. Dow was apprehended two days after the burglary and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.

Sentencing has been set for October 9, 2009.

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Dwayne A. Tryon, 50 of Vader was convicted by Judge R.W. Buzzard on September 22, 2009 in Lewis County District Court for Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree. Tryon was charged by citation with that crime on July 2, 2008. Tryon was sentenced to 90 days in jail with all 90 days suspended and a $500 fine.

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Lisa Renee Knutz, 22, of Centralia, Washington, was convicted by a jury on September 18, 2009, in Lewis County Superior Court for Theft in the First Degree. The jury also found that the crime was committed against a particularly vulnerable person, that the crime was a major economic offense involving multiple instances per victim, and that the economic loss involved was substantially greater than typical for the offense.

Ms. Knutz was charged by Information on January 9, 2009 with Theft in the First Degree as well as the three separate aggravating circumstances. The Defendant is facing up to ten (10) years in prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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On September 18, 2009, after Bench Trial in Lewis County District Court, Court Commissioner Wendy Tripp found Defendant Stephen C. Johnson, age 60 of Randle, guilty of the crime of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree. The Defendant was originally charged by citation on September 19, 2009. The Court sentenced the Defendant to 90 days in jail with 86 days suspended, credit for four days served, a $300 fine, court costs and assessments, and conditions of sentencing.

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NEWS RELEASE

Jeffery William Deshotel, 47 of Chehalis, was convicted by Judge James Lawler on September 18, 2009, in Lewis County Superior Court for Harassment - Threats to Kill, a class C felony. Deshotel was charged by Information on July 31, 2009. The Defendant is facing a sentencing range of 33-43 months in prison based on his criminal history. A hearing to schedule the sentencing date will take place on September 24, 2009, at 10:20 a.m.

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Erick Rex Kalberg, 44 of Winlock, originally charged by Information on August 19, 2008, with Assault in the Second Degree - Domestic Violence, was found not guilty by a jury on September 16, 2009.

NEWS RELEASE

September 15, 2009

In an unpublished opinion issued on September 15, 2009, the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II reversed the conviction of Kenneth Riley of Assault in the Second Degree. Mr. Riley was convicted by a jury in Lewis County Superior Court on January 29, 2009. The charges stemmed from a May 2007 melee involving Riley and several other persons at a campground near Riffe Lake in Lewis County.

Because the conviction was Riley’s third “strike,” he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Judge Nelson Hunt presided over the jury trial. The appeal brief, filed by the defense, argued that the trial court erred when it denied Riley’s request for a self-defense instruction to be given to the jury. The Court of Appeals agreed. The opinion of the Court of Appeals, authored by Judge Elaine Houghton, with Judge J. Robin Hunt concurring, and Judge Christine Quinn-Brintnall concurring in part and dissenting in part, held that the failure to instruct the jury on self-defense was an error of such magnitude that it reversed Riley's conviction and remanded the case for a new trial.

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NEWS RELEASE

September 15, 2009

On September 15, 2009, a jury convicted Lana Massa of two counts of criminal violation of the building code, a misdemeanor crime. The trial was held in the Lewis County District Court. Ms. Massa committed the crime when she failed to apply for and obtain a County building permit before she constructed a large shop in the Winlock area. The shop is used for a fine woodworking business. The Court previously found that Ms. Massa committed a civil infraction for the same violations and imposed a fine. The County then charged Ms. Massa with criminal offenses after she continued to use the property without obtaining approval from the Lewis County Building Official.

Sentencing is scheduled for September 25 in District Court. After scheduling the sentencing hearing, the Court ordered Ms. Massa detained until that sentencing date because she refused to sign an agreement to appear in court for sentencing. The court did not set bail.

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CORRECTION

NEWS RELEASE

September 15, 2009

Yesterday, in a Press Release concerning the continuance of the trial of John Charles Baker, age 66, of Centralia, the presiding judge was incorrectly identified as Lewis County Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt. Lewis County Superior Court Judge James W. Lawler was in fact the judge who heard the case.

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NEWS RELEASE

September 14, 2009

John Charles Baker, age 66, of Centralia, Washington, was scheduled to go to trial today in Lewis County Superior Court. In December of 2007, Baker was charged with three counts of Assault in the Second Degree, one count of Felony Harassment and one count of Possession of Methamphetamine.

At the request of defense counsel, Lewis County Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt continued the case until November. Baker’s attorney argued that the defense needed a continuance in order to have its expert examine a computer in the possession of the Centralia Police Department. The State opposed the defense request, arguing, as it had before the previous continuance was granted to the defense in June of this year, that the prolonged expense and difficulty involved in another continuance may prejudice the State’s ability to have witnesses available at trial.

During the course of today’s hearing the issue of conflict of interest was brought up from the defense table. The possibility that there may have been prior representation of someone on the State’s witness list by this same criminal defense attorney was discussed. Although the judge took no action on the assertion, the State will be reviewing the possibility that a conflict does, in fact, exist.

The next scheduled date for trial is the week of November 9, 2009.

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NEWS RELEASE

September 14, 2009

Teri Elizabeth Lane, 24 of Salkum was acquitted following a jury trial on September 14, 2009 in Lewis County District Court. Lane had been charged with Assault Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence by citation on June 29, 2009.

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NEWS RELEASE

September 11, 2009

On September 11, 2009, prior to commencement of Bench Trial in Lewis County District Court before Judge Michael P. Roewe, the Defendant Larry D. House, Jr., age 41 of Toledo, pled guilty to the crime of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree. The Defendant was originally charged with the crime of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree by citation on March 19, 2009. Court Commissioner Wendy Tripp sentenced the Defendant to 90 days in jail with 45 days suspended, a $500 fine, and court costs and assessments.

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On September 11, 2009, after Bench Trial in Lewis County District Court, Court Commissioner Wendy Tripp found the Defendant Juan Carrada Jimenez, age 24, not guilty of the crime of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree on a suspended Oregon Driver’s License. The Defendant was originally charged by citation with Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree on April 21, 2009. The Court found that the documentation provided to the State by the Oregon Department of Licensing was insufficient to support conviction.

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On September 11, 2009, prior to commencement of Bench Trial in Lewis County District Court, the Defendant Lloyd E. Bailey, age 60, filed an Affidavit of Prejudice against Court Commissioner Wendy Tripp. The Court reset the Bench Trial to October 23, 2009 before another Judge of the Lewis County District Court. The Defendant is charged with Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree by Prosecutor Complaint for an incident occurring on January 24, 2009.

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On September 10, 2009, prior to commencement of Bench Trial in Lewis County District Court before Judge Michael P. Roewe, the Defendant Rick S. Shannon, age 43 of Centralia, pled guilty to the crimes of Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting Arrest. As part of the plea bargain, the charge of Reckless Driving was dismissed by the State. The Defendant was originally charged by Prosecutor Complaint with Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest, and Reckless Driving on July 30, 2008 arising out of a March 3, 2008 incident. Judge Michael P. Roewe sentenced the Defendant to 365 days in jail with 365 days suspended, a $750 fine, and court costs and assessments for the Obstructing conviction; 90 days in jail with 90 suspended, a $500 fine, and court costs and assessments for the Resisting Arrest conviction.

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On September 10, 2009, prior to commencement of Bench Trial in Lewis County District Court before Judge Michael P. Roewe, the Defendant Theodore S. Shannon, Jr., age 66 of Centralia, pled guilty to the crime of Resisting Arrest. As part of the plea bargain, the charges of Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer and Reckless Driving were dismissed by the State. The Defendant was originally charged by Prosecutor Complaint with Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest, and Reckless Driving on July 30, 2008 arising out of a March 3, 2008 incident. Judge Michael P. Roewe sentenced the Defendant to 90 days in jail with 90 suspended, a $500 fine, and court costs for Resisting Arrest.

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NEWS RELEASE

September 8, 2009

Richard P. Sanders, 34 of Chehalis was convicted by a jury on September 8, 2009 in Lewis County District Court for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUI) and Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree (DWLS3). Sanders was charged by citation on June 17, 2009 with those crimes. The Defendant is facing up to one year in jail on the DUI conviction and up to ninety days on the DWLS3. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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On September 4, 2009, after Bench Trial, Judge R.W. Buzzard of the Lewis County District Court found Robert J. Springer, age 20 of Ashford, guilty of Resisting Arrest. The Defendant was originally charged with Resisting Arrest by citation on May 8, 2009. The Defendant was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 29 suspended and credit for 61 days served, $500 in fines, $3050 in jail recovery costs, and other costs and assessments.

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NEWS RELEASE

September 3, 2009

On September 2, 2009, Judge R.W. Buzzard, Lewis County District Court, denied defense motions to suppress breath tests offered in three DUI cases. The defendants, Sarah Delp, Tyler Roberts, and Zachary Kinsman alleged that evidence of the breath test results in their cases should have been suppressed because the Washington State Patrol Toxicology Lab committed errors in testing. The defendants argued that errors committed by the toxicologists in testing solutions used in the BAC Datamaster Instrument caused breath tests performed on those machines to be unreliable. After hearing testimony from several toxicologists, and arguments from the prosecutor and counsel for the defendants, Judge Buzzard held that there was no evidence that the toxicologists had committed errors in testing and that the breath tests in all three cases were admissible. The defendants’ cases are set for trial later this year.

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NEWS RELEASE

September 2, 2009

Shandra Danielle Fickett, age 38, of Onalaska, Washington, was convicted at a jury trial on September 2, 2009 in Lewis County Superior Court for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Shandra Danielle Fickett was charged by Information on March 11, 2009 with Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). She was convicted as charged.

The Defendant is facing up to 6 months in the Lewis County Jail. A Sentencing date has not yet been set.

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NEWS RELEASE

September 1, 2009

Katrina Petra Frisbie, 24 years old of Vancouver, was convicted by a jury today in Lewis County Superior Court for Unlawful Issuance of Bank Checks. Frisbie was charged by Information on March 16, 2009 with Unlawful Issuance of Bank Checks and is facing up to 60 days of confinement. A sentencing hearing is set for September 16, 2009.

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On August 31, 2009, Mark Barrett, age 50 of Onalaska, was found not guilty by a jury in Lewis County District Court of Assault in the Fourth Degree and Unlawful Display of a Weapon. The Defendant was originally charged by complaint on June 10, 2009.

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Packwood Drop Box Closes

Public Works Blog — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:32:01 -0700

Lewis County will permanently close the Packwood Drop Box on Sept 26, 2009 at 4:00 P.M.

Sept 26 is the final day for customers to dispose of garbage at this site. Regular rates will be charged.

Questions can be directed to the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility at 360-740-1451.

BOCC Minutes

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:53:12 -0700

Please see attached.

News Releases - August 2009

Prosecutor Blog — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:40:36 -0700

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NEWS RELEASE

August 31, 2009

On August 27-28, 2009, the trial of Caleb Leedy Kisor, 20 of Chehalis, took place in Lewis County Superior Court on the charge of Attempted Child Molestation in the First Degree. The jury could not reach a verdict and, as a result, Judge James Lawler declared a mistrial. A new trial date will be set in court on September 17, 2009.

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Alvin Fitzgerald, 69, of Chehalis was scheduled for trial before Superior Court Judge Richard Brosey on August 31, 2009. Fitzgerald was originally charged by Information on June 9, 2008 with Assault in the Second Degree. At the request of the defense,trial has been continued to the week of January 11, 2010.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 27, 2009

On August 27, 2009, Lewis County Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt dismissed with prejudice the criminal case against Daniel Alexis Garcia, age 20, of Tacoma. Mr. Garcia had been charged by Information on May 26, 2009 with the crime of Harassment-Threats to Kill-Domestic Violence for having allegedly made threats on the life of his sister while he was being booked into the Lewis County Jail following an arrest by the Morton Police Department for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. The dismissal came as the result of a Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Correction Officer’s failure to appear to testify. Although Judge Hunt found no fault on the part of the Prosecuting Attorney, because the jury had already been impaneled, he held that a retrial would violate the prohibition against double-jeopardy.

The Probable Cause Statement filed along with the Information on May 26, 2009, details the statements allegedly made by Mr. Garcia to the Corrections Officer during the booking process. Testimony at trial by the Officer would have been the only direct evidence of threats having been made by the defendant. Attempts by the Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to locate the witness have so far been unsuccessful.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 26, 2009

Blake West, age 16, of Randle, Washington was convicted of Residential Burglary and Theft in the Second Degree at a fact-finding hearing held before Judge Richard Brosey, Lewis County Superior Court, Juvenile Division on August 25, 2009.West was charged by information on February 2, 2009. Sentencing will be held on September 15th, 2009.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 24, 2009

Linda Lee Reichel, 48, of Rainier, was ordered on Friday August 21, 2009, to pay $276,623.16 as restitution to Daniel Shoultz Contractor, Inc., of Centralia, by a Lewis County Superior Court judge. Reichel, who had been employed as a bookkeeper by Shoultz, was charged in October of 2007 with Theft in the First Degree after an investigation revealed that she had stolen thousands of dollars from the company’s business accounts. Reichel pled guilty to the charge in September of 2008 and was sentenced in February of 2009. A restitution hearing was scheduled for Friday. At the hearing, Reichel and the Lewis County Prosecutor’s Office presented an order stipulating to the restitution amount, which was accepted by the court.

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David Lee Martin, 19, of Toledo, Washington, was found guilty of Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle on August 24, 2009 by Lewis County Superior Court Judge James Lawler. David Martin was charged by Information on May 21, 2009 with Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle and Driving While License Suspended. The Driving While License Suspended charge was dismissed prior to trial. David Martin was sentenced on August 24, 2009. While the State requested that the defendant be sentenced to 60 days in jail, Mr. Martin was sentenced to 30 days in jail, the option for alternative sanctions, to commence immediately.

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Kraig Kostanich, age 31 of Chehalis, was found not guilty by a jury in Lewis County District Court on August 24, 2009, of Driving Under the Influence. The Defendant was originally charged by complaint on May 27, 2009.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 21, 2009

On August 19, 2009, at a motion hearing in the matter of State v. Homan, in Lewis County District Court, Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss was heard before Judge Michael P. Roewe. At that time the charges of Failure to Report, Making a False or Misleading Statement to a Law Enforcement Officer, and Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer were before the Court. The State conceded that there were not facts to support Failure to Report, which was dismissed, but challenged the other two charges and filed response for those two counts. The Court ruled that only the facts set forth in Defendant’s Motion would be considered, as the State’s Motion filed that day prior to the hearing was deemed untimely. The Court heard argument from the parties and took the matter under advisement. Today, after reviewing Defendant’s Motion, the Court held that all counts would be dismissed without prejudice as there were no facts in Defendant’s Motion to support the charges. The Court did not preclude the State from filing response in any possible future refiling. Based upon the dismissal being without prejudice, the State may refile the charges in normal course, if it chooses to do so.

Because of the nature of the case, Lewis County Prosecutor Michael Golden has placed the deputy prosecutor who supervises the District Court deputies, and was the deputy in charge of this case, on administrative leave pending the conclusion of an investigation.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 20, 2009

Nathan Jeffrey Holmes, 22, of Pe Ell, was found guilty at a bench trial in Lewis County Superior Court of Failure to Obey an Officer. Holmes had been charged by Information on November 18, 2008 with Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle but Superior Court Judge Nelson Hunt found that Mr. Holmes’ conduct was inappropriate and criminal but not reckless beyond a reasonable doubt and so convicted him of the lesser included offense. Nathan Holmes faces a possible sentence of a maximum $1,000 fine and zero to 90 days in jail. Sentencing is scheduled for September 16, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 18, 2009

On August 18, 2009, prior to the case proceeding to trial by jury, the State had to dismiss its case based upon the failure of the alleged victim to appear for trial. The Defendant Brian B. Coleman, age 59 of Randle, was charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence and Harassment Domestic Violence. Judge R.W. Buzzard will rule as to whether or not the charges must be dismissed with or without prejudice at a later date. The Court noted that in either event the dismissal was not by fault of the State.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 14, 2009

Raymall Arthur Jameson, Jr., 52, of Tacoma, Washington, was convicted by a jury on August 13, 2009, in Lewis County Superior Court for Felony Driving Under the Influence, Driving While License Suspended in the First Degree, and Ignition Interlock Violation. Mr. Jameson was charged by Information on June 22, 2009. The Defendant is facing 41 to 54 months in prison. Sentencing is set for August 26, 2009.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 14, 2009

James Dean Hamrick, 26, of Packwood, was convicted by a jury on August 14, 2009, in Lewis County Superior Court for Assault in the Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence after a jury could not reach a verdict on the greater charge of Assault in the Second Degree – Domestic Violence. Hamrick was charged by Information on June 17, 2009. The Defendant faced a sentencing range of 0-365 days in jail. On August 14, 2009, Judge James Lawler imposed a sentence of 275 days in jail.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 10, 2009

Donald L. Gilpin, age 35 of Chehalis, was found guilty on August 10, 2009, by a jury in Lewis County District Court of Assault Fourth Degree with a special verdict of Domestic Violence. The Defendant was originally charged by citation on May 28, 2009, and is facing up to 365 days in jail and $750 in fines as well as court costs and assessments, monitored probation, a domestic violence impact panel, and any other conditions set by the sentencing judge. A sentencing date will be set once a presentence investigation has been done by the Lewis County Probation Department.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 7, 2009

Gary Nelson Erdman, 44, of Ethel, Washington, was found not guilty on August 7, 2009 by Judge James Lawler in Lewis County Superior Court. Gary Erdman was charged by Information on January 28, 2009 with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. The admission by the defendant that he had not slept at his registered address in two months was found to be insufficient proof of his having changed residence without notification to authorities.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 7, 2009

On August 6, 2009, at a trial confirmation hearing in Lewis County District Court, Judge R.W. Buzzard granted defense counsel Jonathan Meyer’s motion to dismiss all criminal charges against Defendant Everett L. Fairchild on the basis that the Defendant had been prejudiced in his case. The Defendant, age 48 of Toledo, was charged by complaint with one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree with Sexual Motivation and three counts of Indecent Exposure out of alleged incidents that took place between 2007 and 2008.

On July 30, 2009 the State made a motion to reset the trial until one week later so that the Prosecution might review recently received defense witness information, and so that there would be sufficient days available for trial. Judge Michael P. Rowe granted the motion and reset the trial for August 11, 12, 13 and 14. On August 6, 2009 defense counsel argued that because of the one week delay, two proposed defense witnesses would not be available to testify at trial. All charges were dismissed by Judge R.W. Buzzard with prejudice. The Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney is waiting to review the Court’s forthcoming written findings of fact and conclusions of law before deciding what action to take.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 4, 2009

Anthony Keatley Scarsella, of Centralia, was acquitted by Judge Brosey on August 3, 2009 in Superior Court for Lewis County—Juvenile Division, after a two day bench trial, of three counts of Vehicular Assault. Scarsella was charged by information on March 11, 2009. Scarsella was charged with operating a motor vehicle with disregard for the safety of others, causing substantial bodily harm to another.At the fact finding hearing, the State offered evidence that on or about the evening of Saturday, November 22, 2008, Anthony Scarsella was 16 years of age and operating a motor vehicle on an intermediate license that prohibited him from carrying the four juvenile passengers that were with him that night. The vehicle had seat belts for only three of the four passengers. In heavy fog, while driving in excess of the speed limit, Mr. Scarsella ran a stop sign at a T-intersection, crossed an unimpeded lane of traffic, jumped a ditch and crashed into an embankment. Three of the passengers were badly hurt, with injuries ranging from a broken pelvis, to a fractured skull and subdural hematoma to a broken nose. At the close of evidence, Judge Richard Brosey ruled that the State failed to establish Mr. Scarsella’s actions constituted disregard for the safety of others. The State has no right of appeal from this decision.

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On August 3, 2009, Anthony E. Bannwarth, age 34 of Olympia, was found guilty of Driving Under the Influence by a jury in Lewis County District Court. The Defendant was originally charged by citation on March 30, 2008. The Defendant is facing up to 365 days in jail and $5000 in fines as well as court costs and assessments, monitored probation, alcohol treatment, and any other conditions set by the sentencing judge. A sentencing date will be set once a presentence investigation has been done by the Lewis County Probation Department.

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NEWS RELEASE

August 3, 2009

On July 27, 2009, the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board, the state administrative agency entrusted with enforcing the Growth Management Act (GMA), ruled that Lewis County has complied with the requirements of the GMA and the Growth Board’s orders concerning the expansion of the Urban Growth Areas of the Cities of Napavine and Toledo.

In 2008, Vince Panesko of Richland, Washington, Eugene Butler of Chehalis, and Futurewise, a community-based organization, appealed the County’s decision to the Growth Board, challenging the methodology used to determine the amount of land needed to accommodate the City of Napavine’s future growth. In it s July 27^th ruling, the Growth Board approved a 404-acre expansion of the City of Napavine’s urban growth area, primarily extending west to and along Interstate 5. The Growth Board specifically recognized and noted the City’s need to expand to accommodate anticipated future growth.

The Board also approved the December 2007 expansion of the City of Toledo’s Urban Growth Area by approximately twenty (20) acres, including land to accommodate development proposed by the Cowlitz Indian Tribal Housing Authority. The City of Toledo approved the annexation of the additional lands in April 2008 and filed notice of its intention to annex with the Boundary Review Board. No one filed objections to the proposed annexation and it became final. The Growth Board’s July 27^th ruling recognizes the finality of the annexation.

In a separate matter, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing on the proposed designation of agricultural resource lands (ARL) on August 10 at 10 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room in the Historic Courthouse in Chehalis. All interested persons, including but not limited to those whose land has been proposed for designation as ARL, are encouraged to attend the hearing. The proposal has been posted on the County website and distributed to library branches in Centralia, Chehalis, Packwood, Randle, Salkum and Winlock, as well as to senior centers in Centralia/Chehalis, Morton, Packwood, Toledo and Winlock, and to the Post Office in Randle. The proposal may also be reviewed Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., at the Community Development Office on Kresky Avenue in Chehalis.

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Minutes 8-24-09

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:53:45 -0700

Please see attached minutes.

Invitation to Bid: Bishop Intersection Improvements Project

Public Works Blog — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:22:46 -0700

Lewis County Public Works has announced a project for bidding, the Bishop Intersection Improvements Project.

NOTE: Only contractors listed in Lewis County’s Small Works Roster for “Excavating, Grading & Road Construction” and meeting the qualifications of the 2008 Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, and APWA Supplement, are eligible to bid.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.

8-17-09

BOCC Minutes — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:49:27 -0700

Please see attached.

Addendum #1 to Call for Bids: REBID of Lewis County Water District No.1 Phase 2 Water System Improvement Project

Public Works Blog — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:02:25 -0700

Addendum 1 has been added to the Water District No.1 Phase 2 Water System Improvement project on October 8th. The bids are now due on Nov 9th, 2009

Lewis County Public Works has announced a project for bidding on October 5th: A Rebid of the Lewis County Water District No.1 Phase 2 Water System Improvement Project.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.

Minutes 8-3-09

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:12:56 -0700

Please see attached.

Minutes 7-27-09

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:10:23 -0700

Please see attached.

Addendum to Call for Bids: Newaukum Bridge No. 20 Phase 1 Bank Stabilization Project

Public Works Blog — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:56:19 -0700

Addendum 1 has been added to the Newaukum Bridge Bank Stabilization project on August 13. This addendum changes the due date of bids to August 31st.

Lewis County Public Works has announced a project for bidding on 8/10/09, the Newaukum Bridge No. 20 Phase 1 Bank Stabilization Project.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.

BOCC Minutes 7-20-09

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:08:22 -0700

Please see attached minutes.

Situs Address Clairfication for former Vader School District

Assessor's Blog — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:50:25 -0700

County wide, situs addresses are listed by what school district the property is located in.

Therefore, when the Vader School District dissolved and service was then provided by the Castle Rock School District, all Vader situs addresses were updated to reflect as Castle Rock.

This does not mean that you live in Castle Rock, just that the taxes that are paid by that parcel are remitted to the Castle Rock School District.

Process to appeal property valuations

Assessor's Blog — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:06:13 -0700

Property owners that received a property valuation mailed out for the 2010 tax year have the right to appeal their new assessed value to the Lewis County Board of Equalization.

The process to appeal the new property valuation is handled in the Lewis County Commissioner's office. Please read thoroughly the information located on the Lewis County Commissioner's website regarding filing an petition, preparing for an appeal, and after filing a petition. More information is available on the Department of Revenue's website at http://dor.wa.gov/docs/pubs/prop_tax/appealprop.pdf.

Appeal forms are located on the Department of Revenues website. They are labeled Taxpayer Petition to the County Board of Equalization for Review of Real Property Valuation Determination. Complete the form and return it to the Lewis County Commissioner's Office.

Should you have any further queistions, contact the Clerk of the Board of Equalization at 360-740-1120.

Revaluation Notices Reveal New Property Values for 2010 Tax Year

Assessor's Blog — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:56:47 -0700

The Lewis County real estate market has shown a decline in the last year, however, an overall increase will be shown in the reval notices being mailed to those living in the White Pass, Eatonville, Morton and Castle Rock (formerly Vader) School Districts. White Pass, Eatonville and Morton School Districts had a 25% overall increase in assessed value and Castle Rock School District has shown a 15% overall increase. Values have not changed in those areas since it was last reappraised four years ago other than those with new construction.

The increases will be reflected in revaluation notices being mailed to Lewis County property owners on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Most notably, land prices in Lewis County have increased by the largest percentage over residential and commercial property.

The notices will identify new value assessments for taxes payable in 2010. The assessed value of real property countywide is $7.4 billion as of January 1, 2009. The White Pass, Eatonville, Morton and Castle Rock school districts were revalued as part of the current four year revaluation cycle. The Washington State Constitution requires Lewis County to be valued at 100% market value at least every four years.

The rumor is if your value changes by a certain percentage, so will your taxes. Not so, since the State of Washington has a 1% cap on budgets through Referendum 47. Taxes that require a vote of the people are exempt from the 1% levy limitation. White Pass School District passed a bond measure that will be reflected on the 2010 tax bill. Approximately 65 taxing districts in Lewis County submit budgets to determine the
amount of tax you will pay in 2010.

Property owners can find assessment information online at www.lewiscountywa.gov. By selecting PATS, they can research data on property and land values, building Characteristics and sales. If you need more information on how to search the site, please call the Assessor’s Office at (360) 740-1392.

Property appeals must be filed with the Board of Equalization by August 26, 2009. Information regarding the appeal process can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board at (360) 740-1120. Taxpayers are encouraged to speak with an Appraiser prior to filing Board of Equalization petitions.

BOCC Minutes 7-13-09

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:25:20 -0700

Please see attached minutes.

BOCC Minutes 6-22-09

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:19:29 -0700

Please see attached BOCC MInutes.

BOCC Minutes June 15, 2009

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:19:31 -0700

Please see attached minutes.

BOCC Minutes June 8, 2009

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:18:54 -0700

Please see attached minutes.

BOCC Minutes June 1, 2009

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:18:06 -0700

Please see attached BOCC Minutes

Sheriff Mansfield E-Newsletter

News Releases — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:21:51 -0700

To view Sheriff Mansfield's June e-newsletter, click here.

Coroner Blog — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:48:32 -0700

Please come by and see our new office. We would love to give everyone a tour. Our office hours are M-F 10-6, so stop by after work. See you all soon.

Addendum for Call for Bids: Winlock-Vader Rd Slide Repair

Public Works Blog — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:49:01 -0700

Addendum 1 has been added to the Winlock-Vader Road Slide Repair on June 29th.

Lewis County Public Works has announced a project for bidding on 6/16/09, the Winlock-Vader Rd Slide Repair. Closes on July 6th, 2009

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.

Coroner Blog — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:40:14 -0700

Well we are still getting settled and making great progress. Please stop by and see us, get a tour of our new facility.

Addendum #2 for Call for Bids: The Hadaller Rd Slide Repair Project

Public Works Blog — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:10:03 -0700

Added Addendum #2, June 16th

Added Addendum, June 9th

Lewis County Public Works has announced this project for bidding - The Hadaller Rd Slide Repair Project. Closes on June 22, 2009

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.

Notice & Addendum # 3 for Call for Bids: ARRA 2009 Project

Public Works Blog — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:07:44 -0700

A special Notice to Contractors was added on June 17th.

Third addendum added, June 16th.

Lewis County Public Works has announced a project for bidding on 6/1/09 - The ARRA 2009 Project. Closes on June 22, 2009

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.

BOCC MINUTES 5-18-09

BOCC Minutes — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:12:29 -0700

Please see attached minutes

Notice Added to Call for Bids: - Materials Purchase for Anderson Rd Culvert Repair

Public Works Blog — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:35:34 -0700

Special Notice to Contractors has been added to the Materials Purchase for Anderson Rd Culvert Repair on June 18th.

Lewis County Public Works has announced a project for bidding today - The Anderson Rd Culvert Repair Project. Closes on June 22, 2009

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.

Coroner Blog — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:34:31 -0700

Hello everyone!! Well we have finally gotten moved into our new office this week. We really appreciate all the help we have recieved and the patience as we try to get orginized. We will hopefully have our open house in a couple of weeks after we get settled in......so watch that calendar.

BOCC MInutes 5-11-09

BOCC Minutes — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:58:34 -0700

Please see attached minutes.

Addendum added to Call for Bids: Prelevel & Overlays - 5/18/09

Public Works Blog — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:14:48 -0700

Addendum added, June 3rd

Lewis County Public Works has announced an opportunity to provide the materials and labor for the 2009 Countywide Prelevel and Overlay Project.

Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here to go to our new Call for Bids website. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.

BOCC Minutes 5-4-09

BOCC Minutes — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:19:58 -0700

Please see attached minutes

Lewis County Employment Application Form

Public Works Blog — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:36:49 -0700

For those interested in our open positions, here is the official Lewis County Application for Employment. Read it and the individual position postings thoroughly to ensure that you submit all necessary documents fully and on time.

Coroner Blog Post

Coroner Blog — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:50:23 -0700

Be sure to watch the calendar for our Open House. We will be moving into our new office space soon and are excited to share it with everyone.

It looks like we may start moving Monday, May 11. Keep watching the calendar.

We are working closely with the Health Dept. tracking any possible cases of Swine Flu.

BOCC Minutes 4-27-09

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Please see attached minutes.

BOCC Minutes 4-20-09

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Please see attached minutes.

BOCC Minutes 4-13-09

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Please see attached minutes.

BOCC Minutes 4-6-09

BOCC Minutes — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Please see attached minutes.

Welcome To Our New Blog

Assessor's Blog — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:41:54 -0700

To better serve the public, our all-knowing IT Devs have decided that we all need blogs, so welcome to ours.