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The Association of REALTORS® Lewis County Association of REALTORS® On behalf of LCAR, welcome to our area and thank you for your interest in Lewis County. Janet Simons 2014 President
Kelvin Wallin 2015 President
Holly McDonald Assoc. Executive
Our association's Quality of Life Committee is working hard to see that, as a group, we protect property rights, ensure economic vitality, provide good housing opportunities, preserve our environment and, overall, build an even better community! For further assistance or questions, please contact: Lewis County Association of REALTORS® 1133 Kresky Ave. Suite 102 Centralia, WA 98531 360-623-1065
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Contents Welcome....................................................................6
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The Association of REALTORS®...............................7
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LCAR Membership Directory.....................................8 Hello From...............................................................10 Moving Checklist..................................................... 12 Important Lewis County Phone Numbers...............13 Getting Set Up......................................................... 14 Housing Options......................................................15 Financing Options...................................................16
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Living in Centralia....................................................18 Living in Chehalis....................................................20 Living in Lewis County.............................................22 Employment & Business..........................................24
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Education................................................................25 Health Care..............................................................28 Retirement & Senior Living......................................30 Child Care................................................................31 Clubs & Organizations.............................................32 Entertainment & Recreation....................................33 Just 4 Kids...............................................................34 Published by: The Silver Agency 109 N Tower Ave, Suite 200, Centralia, WA 98531 Phone: (360) 736-8065 • Fax: (360) 330-7960 silveragency.com
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WELCOME
Life here is good! You can have the Northwest lifestyle that combines a great place to raise your family, work and play. Lewis County has two main cities — Centralia and Chehalis — but also includes several smaller towns, each offering their own brand of charm with annual festivals such as Toledo Cheese Days, Winlock Egg Days and Mossyrock Blueberry Festival. The total county population is approximately 75,600. Covering 2,452 square miles, Lewis County can be accessed by Interstate 5 and highways 6 and 12 and includes many scenic byways. Nearby Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount Rainier National Park and Gifford Pinchot National Forest make great day trips. Lewis County offers a wide variety of outdoor activities. Snow sports, water sports, hiking, fishing, hunting and camping are among several adventures available throughout the county. Prefer the beach? The Pacific Ocean is only one hour’s drive west.
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Enjoying a moderate climate, Lewis County has warm, dry summers and mild winters. The average high temperature is 78°F in August, and the average low is 33°F in January. The area receives 50 inches of precipitation annually. We’re in the middle of everything! Lewis County’s central location to the metropolitan cities of Seattle and Portland offers much to entertain a diverse audience. Only 1.5 hours to either major city, Lewis County residents have quick and easy access to two international airports and a wide variety of culturally rich activities, fairs, concerts, entertainment options and annual events. Enjoy all the cities have to offer while living in a smalltown atmosphere with friendly neighbors, a safe and familiar community, reasonable home prices, and an incredible school system shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Welcome to Lewis County!
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The Association of REALTORS ®
e, the members of the Lewis County Association of REALTORS®, representing a major segment of our area’s economy, offer our knowledge of real estate, and together we may preserve the right to own and control real property. We support the right of an individual regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital status to exercise and enjoy the benefits of real property ownership. We, as REALTORS®, recognize our responsibility to adhere to the law of the land and the Code of Ethics of our National Association of REALTORS®. www.lewiscountyrealtors.org.
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To seek better to represent my clients by building my knowledge and competence
Top Five Reasons to Use a Local REALTOR® Submitted by Century 21 Lund, REALTORS ®
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All local real estate licensees are not the same. Only local real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the “REALTOR®” logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. Local REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again. No matter where you live
in Lewis County, there is a REALTOR® who lives and/ or works nearby. All aspects of your transaction can be handled on a more personal and “hands on” manner. An out-of-town REALTOR® cannot provide the same level of hands-on service. Local REALTORS® work well together on a daily basis, which can help to make a transaction move smoothly through the process.
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Many of the local Real Estate agencies have national affiliations, which can provide buyers and sellers with access to nation-wide services and marketing. Many out-of-town agents represent independent or
They may know how to sell a tract house, but do they know about significant issues such as septic design, use class, invalidity or even what a “perk” hole is?
“boutique” agencies which do not have access to the same powerful tools.
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Local REALTORS® have access to the same technologies available to REALTORS® in the larger cities north or south of us…the same Multiple Listing Service, the same website presence, etc.
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Local agents have the “home field” advantage of knowing issues pertinent to our area such as: zoning, flood areas, neighborhoods, land use, septic requirements and much more. Many out-oftown agents are not familiar with issues that are specific to a more rural community.
When selecting an agent, remember, if you chose an outof-area agent, you have chosen to work with someone who is not familiar with our area AND is farther away. Local REALTORS® have the skills, knowledge and technologies that can go to work for you with that “local” edge that can make the difference.
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Membership Directory of REALTORS® REALTOR® OFFICES ADOLPHSEN’S REALTY BOB SPAHR 360-748-9275 GRACE GRANT 360-748-9275
JIM ANDERSON 360-748-9275 NANCY WYLLYS 360-748-9275
CENTURY 21 LUND, REALTORS/CHEHALIS ANNA HUBBARD 360-748-8619
BOB LUND 360-748-8619
CARA NICHOLAS 360-748-8619
DAVID SCHILPEROORT 360-748-8619 DEBBIE HUBBARD 360-748-8619 DENNIS CROW 360-748-8619
DOUG OSBORNE 360-748-8619 GARY FOX 360-748-8619 GREG LUND 360-748-8619 MAX MENDEZ 360-748-8619
PATTI LONGDEN 360-748-8619
RAYLENE SUTER 360-748-8619 STAN GISKE 360-748-8619
TERESA WENTWORTH 360-748-8619 WALTER CUESTAS 360-748-8619
CENTURY 21 LUND, REALTORS/MORTON
HEATHER CALKINS 360-736-3389
CHRIS JERDE 360-496-5900
JODY KYES 360-736-3389
MARTHA WRIGHT 360-496-5900
LORI RASHOFF 360-736-3389
BLAKE GRIFFITH 360-496-5900
HEATHER MARTI 360-736-3389
DAVID GARCIA 360-496-5900
KELLY EGAN 360-736-3389
WANDA WARREN 360-496-5900
MARTHA HUNT 360-736-3389
CHEHALIS VALLEY REALTY CLARK JOHNSON 360-740-4222 JANET SIMONS 360-740-4222 JEFF MECCA 360-740-4222
JOAN DEAN 360-740-4222
JOLENE BRODLEY 360-740-4222 KIT MILLER 360-740-4222
COLDWELL BANKER-KLINE RANEI LINDSEY 360-736-3389
CINDY MUND 360-736-3389 CRAIG KLINE 360-736-3389
DAN KEAHEY 360-736-3389
DEANNA SCHNATTERLY 360-736-3389 DOUGLAS HAWES 360-736-3389
ELIZABETH HENSCH 360-736-3389
MICHAEL HISCUTT 360-736-3389 NEIL AMONDSON 360-736-3389 PATTI HISCUTT 360-736-3389 ROY BROWNING 360-736-3389
SHARI MCFARLAND 360-736-3389 SHEILA PAGE 360-736-3389
FOUR-U REALTY/ MOSSYROCK RANDY NEITZEL 360-983-8500
RUSS DOUGLAS
FOUR-U REALTY/ PACKWOOD BILL TRUITT 360-494-4848
ELISE LINDBERG 360-494-4848 JAMES JOTBLAD 360-494-4848 TINA SCALF 360-494-4848
HERITAGE PACIFIC REALTY
MIKE MCDONALD 360-785-7510
SHERRI GARLAND 360-736-3389
JOHN L SCOTT CENTRALIA
TERESA HAYMAKER 360-736-3389
BRENT TAYLOR 360-736-9939
VICKIE JACKSON 360-736-3389
MARK ALTHAUSER 360-736-9939
SYBIL KUHN 360-736-3389
ANGELA ROBINSON 360-736-9939
TOM JONES 360-736-3389
LAURA LEE ZUBER-TITUS 360-736-9939
CONCEPT REALTY
KATHY HEIMBIGNER 360-497-7400
EPIC REALTY LINDA MECHELL 360-520-5376
CAROL MILLWOOD 360-736-9939 RYAN MOODY 360-736-9939
TERESA LINWOOD 360-736-9939 WILLIAM DEMERS 360-736-9939
KIMBERLY LINSON 360-736-9939
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ot all real estate licensees are REALTORS®. People frequently use the term REALTOR® in a generic way, but the term is actually legal for use only by members of the National Association of REALTORS®. Choosing a REALTOR® means choosing a true professional. By their affiliation with the National Association of REALTORS®, our members obligate themselves to a higher standard of 8
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performance. When buying and selling property, it is prudent to place your trust in a real estate professional who meets the rigorous standards of REALTOR® membership. A REALTOR® subscribes to a strict Code of Ethics and high professional standards. The Code of Ethics contains fair and honest rules that govern conduct and provide access to arbitration and dispute resolution.
Membership Directory of REALTORS速 RE/MAX KEY LAND COMPANY
JILL MCNAUGHT 360-330-0804 JUANITA PINA 360-330-0804
MIKE WILLIAMSON 360-330-0804 PAULETTE EATON 360-330-0804 RUTH JONES 360-330-0804
SCOTT HORNER 360-330-0804
WILLIAM DOWNEY 360-330-0804
REALTY WORLD COSSER & ASSOCIATES
T.J. GUYER
AFFILIATE MEMBERS
TOM GUYER 360-748-4683
ALL AMERICAN HOME INSPECTIONS, LLC
FRED LOFGREN 360-748-4683
WINDERMERE CENTRALIA BETTY GAUDREAU 360-748-9275 BRYAN FINCH 360-736-3300
CHRIS BONAGOFSKI 360-736-3300 CHRISTA EDMINSTER 360-736-3300 DONALD LORETTE 360-736-3300 DUSTY ROSS 360-736-3300
SCOTT COOK
(360) 636-2261
CASCADIA HOME INPSECTIONS LUC LAMARCHE
LESLIE ELLIOTT 360-858-7498
COUNTRY FINANCIAL
DENNIS BOWERS 360-345-1006
LEN NOBLE 360-736-3300
FARMERS INSURANCE
JENNIFER HAMILTON 360-345-1006
MAX VOGT 360-736-3300
GLASS GURU
KAREN KLING 360-345-1006
PAULA BURROWS 360-736-3300
HAMILTON APPRAISAL, LLC
EREN MILLAM 360-345-1006
JODY COSSER 360-345-1006
KELLY SPITZER 360-345-1006 LARRY PHILLIPS 360-345-1006 LESLIE MYERS 360-345-1006
LYNDSAY WALKER 360-345-1006 RIC BARRETT 360-345-1006
ROCKY STANLEY 360-345-1006
MARUTA HIEGEL 360-736-3300 MELISSA WALLACE 360-736-3300 TARA SAWYER 360-736-3300
SANTOS MENDEZ 360-748-4493
EDWARD JONES WENDY LALONE-LOPES 360-736-5333
CYNDI PHILBROOK 360-423-5162
JERRY DRAKE 360-740-7777
SCOTT HAMILTON 360-262-9608
WINDERMERE MOUNTAIN VALLEY REAL ESTATE
LEWIS COUNTY TITLE
LISA DAVIS 360-494-2323
LILE MOVING & STORAGE
JOHN SANDERS 360-494-2323 MAREE LERCHEN 360-494-2323
SALLY VAN BOHEEMEN 360-494-2323
ZIPREALTY JOHN FERGUSON 206-330-4003
REPUBLIC MORTGAGE
SECURITY STATE BANK
CHAD WITHROW 360-345-1006
LAREE NEELEY 360-736-3300
JUDY DUVALL 360-740-5400
CLEAN GREEN RESTORATION
KELVIN WALLIN 360-736-3300
DAVE COSSER 360-345-1006
RE DESIGN
TRAVIS WENTWORTH 360-352-9554
HAROLD SPROUSE 360-736-3300
KARRI VONMOOS 360-736-3300
GARY DURYEA 360-740-2457
360-880-5228
ALISTIA BARRETT 360-345-1006 BUTCH PARTEE 360-345-1006
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT #1
SEAN MCDONALD 360-748-8641
JOHN COOK 360-807-9901
PEACOCKALLEE SIGNING SERVICES DANA BYBEE 360-295-3219
PRIMELENDING
RICHARD ARTHUR 360-736-0763
TAUSCHER APPRAISAL NADYNE TAUSCHER (360) 330-2625
THE SILVER AGENCY CHAD TAYLOR 360-736-8065
TIMBERLAND BANK KEITH MACY 306-740-0770
TITLE GUARANTY DEL AMES 360-748-0001
TWINSTAR CREDIT UNION RICK BOROVEC 800-258-3115/335
WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION ALAN PUST 800-456-2241 ext.10233
WATERMEADE VALLEY HOME INSPECTION TOM IOVANNE 360-339-7624
WELLS FARGO HOME
MORTGAGE
STEVE RYAN (360) 748-9850
BECKY CARVER 360-807-4618
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Hello From... Welcome to Historic Lewis County!
Welcome to Centralia!
Lewis County extends a warm welcome to potential new residents. We invite you to visit and enjoy our beautiful countryside and small town festivities. We are a rural historic county, being the oldest county in Washington State, formed in 1845. Our county has a variety of outstanding recreational opportunities, a friendly population, and yet we are still within easydriving distance of major city attractions. Centralia is exactly halfway between Portland and Seattle.
The Hub City has a rich history and eye toward the future. Centralia has adopted a progressive approach towards economic development and ensuring a high quality of life for our residents. There are new and proposed commercial developments and a revitalized historic downtown. Centralia is also known for its proactive police force keeping our neighborhoods and schools safe for everyone.
Centralia and Chehalis, know as the Twin Cities, are our population centers in a county of 75,000 residents. Lewis County is 126 miles east to west, and 30 miles north to south. Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, Pe Ell, Toledo, Vader, and Winlock are other incorporated areas. The White Pass Ski Area is in Lewis County and we have easy access to Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens. Our rivers and lakes provide abundant opportunities for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and other outdoor activities. Our county is growing with a housing market that is still reasonably priced. We have excellent schools for our children, and Centralia College is the oldest continuously operating community college in the State. The Southwest Washington Fair is one of the premier fairs in the state, and each of our towns has its own festival, such as the Morton Loggers Jubilee, Garlic Festival, Mossyrock Blueberry Festival, Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival, Winlock Egg Days, and Toledo Cheese Days, with parades and other festival events during the summer. We have the annual ARTrails every September throughout the county. We also have two theatres which are being renovated. We know you will love Lewis County once you get to know us. Consider a lifestyle that many only dream of in today’s world. Consider Lewis County as your permanent residence! For more information, check out www.LewisCountyWa.gov. Board of County Commissioners Lewis County, Washington F. Lee Grose, Chairman Edna J. Fund, Vice Chair P.W. “Bill” Schulte, Member
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City staff take pride in providing excellent customer service and look forward to the opportunity to help you relocate to our wonderful community! Bonnie Canaday Mayor of Centralia
Welcome to Chehalis! The city's nickname is the Rose City. Our community offers wonderful housing, schools, historic preservation, shopping and much more. Chehalis has a long tradition of community support as evidenced by the recent additions of The Vernetta Smith Timberland Library and the Gail & Carolyn Shaw Aquatics Center, among other projects. Chehalis is a friendly, safe community that is thriving and growing; offering new jobs and opportunities. If you are looking to move to this area, we encourage you to visit our website at ci.chehalis.wa.us. Please feel free to contact us so we may provide you with the information and resources needed to assist you. We look forward to hearing from you! Dennis L. Dawes Mayor of Chehalis
Hello From... Welcome from the Chamber of Commerce! Welcome! You have found the right community to live, explore and prosper. Throughout this guide you will find valuable information to assist you in your decision to relocate to Lewis County. It will help you smoothly transition from where you are to our great community. As the area’s business organization, our mission is “to promote, protect and inform the business community.” We focus on four key areas: Strengthening the local economy, promoting our community, providing networking and referral opportunities and representing business interest in government.
If you are relocating your business, please don’t hesitate to contact our office for specific information on our growing economy. We invite you to join us at our many Chamberproduced community events, including the Home & Garden Show, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, the Hub City Car Show, and the Chehalis Santa Parade, to experience the friendly, hometown lifestyle we enjoy here. For specific details on these and many other activities and events, visit ChamberWay.com. Alicia Bull Executive Director
When you relocate, you will have to re-establish many business connections. To assist in this transition, please visit ChamberWay.com and browse our many members through using the Chamber’s Business Directory.
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Moving Checklist 2 Months Prior to Moving Day
If you are using a mover, get a few estimates from moving companies. If you are moving yourself, get estimates from a few truck rental companies. Create a floor plan of your new home for furniture & appliance placement. Take inventory of your household goods and begin to remove clutter (start with the basement, attic, garage, and other storage areas). Start a file for all your moving paperwork (estimates, receipts, etc.). Arrange to transfer school records. Choose a mover or truck rental company. Get your new home ready. Contact painters, carpenters, plumbers, roofers, etc., so your home is ready when you arrive. Remember to change the locks on all the doors in your new home.
6 Weeks Prior to Moving Day
Obtain & fill out post office change-of-address cards. Subscribe to the paper in your new hometown to learn more about your new community. Make arrangements for storage if necessary. Ask your doctor or health plan provider for referrals & obtain all medical records. Have antiques, pieces of art & other valuables appraised. Clean all closets & drawers. Start using foods & cleaning supplies that cannot be moved.
4 Weeks Prior to Moving Day
Schedule disconnection of all utility services at your old home & connection at your new one. Disconnect the day after you leave & connect the day before you arrive. If you have “last month” deposits with services, request your refund. If you are moving yourself, reserve a rental truck. If you are packing yourself, obtain packing materials & start packing items you won’t need until after you arrive at your new house.
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Use this checklist to keep you organized in the weeks and days leading up to your move.
Arrange for cleaning & repair of furniture, drapes, & carpeting. Arrange for special transportation of your pets & plants if necessary. Check with your insurance company to see how your possessions are covered during transit. Make any travel plans for your move. Plan your moving sale. Check with local authorities about restrictions. Collect your important records including medical, dental, veterinary & school records; legal & financial documents; birth certificates, passports & insurance documents.
3 Weeks Prior to Moving Day
Properly dispose of items that cannot be moved such as flammable liquids. Prepare auto registration for transfer (if moving to another state). Make arrangements for child care on moving day. Hold your moving sale.
2 Weeks Prior to Moving Day
Arrange for disposal of anything not sold at your moving sale. Service your car in preparation for the move. If you’re moving to a cold climate, check your antifreeze. Return any borrowed items & retrieve any loaned items. Cancel newspaper delivery. Notify any creditors of your move. Transfer prescriptions & be sure you have an adequate supply of medications on hand. Assemble a folder of information to leave for the new owner of your home. Change your address. One week before your move, send change-ofaddress cards to everyone who will need to contact you. Pick up laundry. Laundry tickets are easy to misplace, so ask for your things by name & not just by the receipts you have. Pack a travel kit with critical items: checkbook, credit cards, ID, flashlight, keys, toiletries, tools, paper plates, cups, towels, aspirin, bandages & games for the kids. Also, pack a suitcase with clothing & other personal items.
1 Day Prior to Moving Day
Transfer your bank accounts. Take animals to vet for immunization, if necessary. Close & empty your safe-deposit box. Settle any bills with local businesses. Drain power equipment of oil & gas. Drain water hoses. Confirm any travel reservations. Defrost refrigerator & freezer, propping doors open. Let movers pack your belongings (unless it’s a do-it-yourself move). Disconnect & prepare major appliances for move. Set aside anything that will travel in your car so it will not be loaded on the truck. Pack a box of items that will be needed first at the new house. Clearly mark this box “Load Last.” Obtain cash or traveler’s checks for the trip and to pay the movers. Confirm arrival time of your moving van/truck. If moving yourself, dismantle beds and other large furniture.
Moving Day
If using a mover, be sure someone is at the old house to answer questions. Note all utility meter readings. Read your bill of lading & inventory carefully before signing. Keep this paperwork in a safe place. Delivery Day - Again, be on hand to answer any questions. Check your belongings carefully & note on the inventory paperwork any damaged items. On an interstate move, be prepared to pay the driver before your possessions are unloaded. Supervise unloading & unpacking. Be prepared to pay your mover with cash, certified check, or traveler’s checks unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
Important Lewis County
Area Code: 360
Phone Numbers
Lewis County Main Switchboard................................748-9121
Main Switchboard – Toll Free............................ (800) 562-6130 Chief Administrative Officer.................................... 740-1419 Animal Shelter.........................................................740-1290 Assessor................................................................. 740-1392 Association of REALTORS®........................................ 623-1065 Auditor..................................................................... 740-1156 Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.............. 748-8885 Clerk........................................................................740-2704 Commissioners....................................................... 740-1120 Community Development...................................... 740-1146 Coroner................................................................... 740-1376 D.U.I. Task Force..................................................... 740-1450 District Court.......................................................... 740-1203 Emergency Management........................................740-1151 Engineering............................................................. 740-1123 Environmental Health............................................. 740-1146 General Administration........................................... 740-1408 Information Technology.......................................... 740-1464 Jail...........................................................................740-1344 Job Service Center.......................................................748-2360 Juvenile....................................................................740-1178 Noxious Weed Control........................................... 740-1215 Parks Division......................................................... 740-1135 Prosecutor.............................................................. 740-1240 Public Health & Social Services............................. 740-1223 Public Works........................................................... 740-1123 Road Maintenance................................................. 740-1123 Senior Services....................................................... 740-1223 Senior Transportation.............................................748-0161 Sheriff......................................................................748-9286 Solid Waste............................................................. 740-1451 Superior Court........................................................740-1333 SW Washington Fair.............................................. 736-6072
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I - 5 Exit 88 • ROCHESTER, WA
Transfer Station (Central)........................................ 740-1481
1-800-720-1788 • LUCKYEAGLE.COM
Transfer Station (East County).............................. 496-5095
A CHEHALIS TRIBAL ENTERPRISE
Treasurer..................................................................740-1115 Information taken from the official Lewis County web site: lewiscountywa.gov
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GETTING SET UP
Establishing Residency You are considered a resident of Washington State when you do any of the following: • Arrive in Washington and begin establishing a home in the state • Register to vote • Receive state benefits • Apply for any state license • Seek in-state tuition fees
Registering to Vote You may register to vote at any driver licensing office. To register, you must be a citizen of the U.S., a resident of the State of Washington, at least 18 years of age at time of voting, and not have a felony conviction on your record. If you are moving to Lewis County from a different county within the state, you will need to update your voter registration information. You may update your information at a driver licensing office by completing a new Voter Registration form, online by visiting the Secretary of State's Register to Vote website. If you move within Lewis County, you will need to change your address on your driver license and you will be mailed the new voter registration form.
with you proof of residence and identity, including your out-of-state license, cash or check to pay the $54 fee for your first Washington driver license or $72 fee for your enhanced driver license, your social security number, complete a driver license application, which includes address, physical and mental fitness statement, previous driver licenses information (if any), suspensions, revocations, or cancellations of prior driver licenses.
You will need to take a vision test and demonstrate color recognition. After completing the steps above, written and drive testing is waived unless there is a medical/physical condition which indicates that testing is required. You must turn in your out-of-state license to the Department of Licensing so it can be invalidated. If your out-ofstate license is expired, you Once you establish residency must also pass the written in Washington State, you test and driving test. have 30 days to get your DEPARTMENT OF Washington driver license. LICENSING If you have a valid out-of(360) 807-6200 state driver license, visit a 2426 Reynolds Rd., Centralia driver licensing office. Bring
Getting a WA Drivers License:
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Licensing Your Vehicle
Lewis County Auditor
LEWIS COUNTY AUDITOR (360) 740-1162 BETTER WEIGH MFG., INC 168 Foster Creek Rd. Toledo, WA 98591-9406 (800) 367-3432 Mon – Fri, 8 am - 5:30 pm BROSEY'S ACE HARDWARE 307 N.E. 1st St. Winlock, WA 98596 (360) 785-3791 Mon – Sat, 8:30 am - 6 pm D&D LICENSING
• Vehicle & vessel licenses • Vehicle & vessel titles • Animal / pet licenses not required in Lewis County. Licenses may be required if you live within city limits. Check with the appropriate city. • Disabled person plate issuance and transfers • Personalized plate transfers • Trip and transit permits • Replacement plates and tabs
(INSIDE SUNBIRDS)
1757 N. National Ave. Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-6689 Mon – Fri, 9 am - 6 pm Sat, 9 am - 5 pm CENTRALIA VEHICLE LICENSING 1004 Centralia College Blvd. Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 736-2826 Mon – Fri, 8 am - 5 pm MORTON DLE/DOL 346 State Route #7 P.O. Box 774 Morton, WA 98356 Tues, Wed, Fri, 8:30 am - 5 pm Thurs,9:30 am - 5 pm Sat, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Transportation AMTRAK CENTRALIA TERMINAL 736-8653 GREYHOUND BUS CENTRALIA TERMINAL 736-9811 L.E.W.I.S. MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY TRANSIT 496-5404 TWIN TRANSIT (CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS) 330-2072 QUALITY TAXI 740-9639 TRAVELER INFORMATION (800) 695-ROAD or dial 511
HOUSING OPTIONS Relocating to Lewis County has its advantages. In general, homes and land cost less here and now. Big cities mean big prices, and our smaller towns and rural area can cost less to live in.
Building If you decide to find land and build on it, then the first step is to find land. Contact a REALTOR® and let them know what you are after. If you find property, do your homework. There are huge variations between what is required under different jurisdictions. Find out if the property is in a city or within that city’s Urban Growth Area (UGA). If it is in a UGA, then the rules of that city apply. Cost out sewer or septic system fees, municipal water or well estimates, and even look at driveway and fire suppression system costs. Building a home is not for the faint of heart! Get bids from more than one reputable builder and clearly find what costs are included or not.
Remodeling The same applies for remodels. Do your homework and find out what the building codes require for the whole project.
Buying an Existing Home Make sure the purchase is contingent upon inspection and then hire a professional home inspector. They can find things that could be costly to repair and that can be negotiated in the price. Good REALTORS® are worth their weight in gold. They will help you through this and help with referral resources and information that save you money.
Median Home Prices I-5 Corridor, Washington State
County
2012
2013
2014
Clark
$190,000
$206,000
$234,000
Cowlitz
$151,000
$148,000
$163,000
King
$311,000
$342,000
$386,000
Lewis
$140,000
$142,000
$142,000
Pierce
$198,000
$202,000
$226,000
Snohomish
$234,000
$272,000
$300,000
Thurston
$213,000
$211,000
$218,000
Prices from www.zillow.com
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FINANCING OPTIONS Securing a mortgage that has favorable terms and is affordable is usually the most challenging step in the purchase of a home.
Fixed
ARMs
There are fixed-rate mortgages that have the same interest rate through the length of the loan. When interest rates are as low as they have been in the last few years, this is a good way to go. If you are planning to keep the home a long time, this is likely the best way to ensure you don’t get stuck paying more down the road. Length of loans varies and are commonly 30-year, 20-year or 15-year.
Adjustable Rate Mortgages mean the interest can go up over the life of the loan.
Your REALTOR® should be a good source for referring you to a quality lending institution.
They start lower but can climb dramatically based on the terms of the loan and could lead to costly refinancing or you no longer being able to afford the house payment. Be wary and look closely at the terms and interest caps for increases. These loans are best if you don’t plan to keep the home as long. Always be cautious of a loan that is too good to be true or has big prepayment fees or no caps on adjustable rates. These will get you into trouble. Find a reputable bank, credit union or mortgage broker and look at it as a trust relationship. Don’t sign anything you don’t understand.
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FINANCING OPTIONS
Home Buying
The home buying process can seem complicated, but if you take things one step at a time, you will soon be holding the keys to your own home! 1. Figure out how much you can afford:
What you can afford depends on your income, credit rating, current monthly expenses, down payment and the interest rate. The chart below can help, but it is best to visit a lender to find out for sure.
2. Shop for a loan:
Save money by doing your homework. Talk to several lenders, compare costs and interest rates, and negotiate to get a better deal. Consider getting preapproved for a loan.
3. Learn about home buying programs:
5. Make an offer:
FHA loan programs offer lower down payments and are a good option for firsttime homebuyers.
4. Shop for a home:
Choose a REALTOR®, create a wish list of features you want, compare homes on a home-shopping checklist, explore different ways of finding a home – homes for sale, fixer-uppers, manufactured homes or build a home. *If you choose a home in a neighborhood with a Home Owners Association (HOA), be sure to request a copy of the HOA packet, so you can review before closing.
8. Sign papers:
Discuss the process with your REALTOR®. If the seller counters your offer, you may need to negotiate until you both agree to the terms of the sale.
You’re finally ready to go to “settlement” or “closing.” Be sure to read everything before you sign.
6. Get a home inspection: Make your offer contingent on a home inspection. An inspection will tell you about the condition of the home, and can help you avoid buying a home that needs major repairs.
7. Shop for homeowners insurance: Lenders require that you have homeowners insurance. Be sure to shop around.
Mortgage Calculator
Estimated monthly mortgage (P&I) payments based on 30-year fixed amortization Loan Amount
5.5% interest
5.75% interest
6.0% interest
6.25% interest 6.5% interest
$130,000.00
$738.13
$758.65
$779.42
$800.43
$821.69
$150,000.00
$851.68
$875.36
$899.33
$923.58
$948.10
$170,000.00
$965.24
$992.07
$1,019.24
$1,046.72
$1,074.52
$190,000.00
$1,078.80
$1,108.79
$1,139.15
$1,169.85
$1,200.93
$200,000.00
$1,135.58
$1,167.15
$1,199.09
$1,231.43
$1,264.14
$220,000.00
$1,249.14
$1,283.85
$1,319.01
$1,354.58
$1,390.55
$240,000.00
$1,362.69
$1,400.57
$1,438.92
$1,477.72
$1,516.96
$260,000.00
$1,476.25
$1,517.29
$1,558.83
$1,600.86
$1,643.38
$280,000.00
$1,589.81
$1,634.00
$1,678.74
$1,724.01
$1,769.79
$300,000.00
$1,703.37
$1,750.72
$1,798.65
$1,847.15
$1,896.20
$320,000.00
$1,816.92
$1,867.43
$1,918.56
$1,970.30
$2,022.62
$340,000.00
$1,930.48
$1,984.15
$2,038.47
$2,093.44
$2,149.03
$360,000.00
$2,044.04
$2,100.86
$2,158.38
$2,216.58
$2,275.44
$380,000.00
$2,157.60
$2,217.58
$2,278.29
$2,339.73
$2,401.86
$400,000.00
$2,271.16
$2,334.29
$2,398.19
$2,462.87
$2,528.27
$440,000.00
$2,498.27
$2,567.71
$2,638.02
$2,709.16
$2,781.10
For more information, detailed lists and questions to ask, please visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website at www.hud.gov/buying.
The following items are required when applying for a loan. • Copy of accepted purchase and sales agreement. • Copy of social security cards and picture ID such as a Washington driver's license or military ID. • Residence addresses for the past two years with landlord addresses, if applicable. • Name and addresses of employers for the past two years with W-2s and 1099s or tax returns.
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LIVING IN CENTRALIA The city of Centralia was founded in 1874 by a young, African-American free man named George Washington. The spirit of creating a better life lives on in Centralia and, while looking towards the future improvements that will be made, we embrace our history. Centralia was once a major hub for the early logging trains and is still an attractive business location because of its central position between two major metropolitan areas. Centralia is a small city where you’ll likely see your friends and neighbors at the grocery store or at a restaurant, and yet one can be independent and progressive and fit right in. There is great shopping at the Centralia Outlets and great ambiance in the Historic Downtown.
Utilities
Centralia has its own electricity utility:
CITY WATER, SEWER & ELECTRICAL POWER Customer service: (360) 330-7657 1100 N Tower Ave.
Applications for utility services may also be found online at
www.centraliaguide.com GARBAGE PICK UP: City Sanitary/LeMay 736-4769 Yard Waste Pick-Up 736-4769 See “Living In Lewis County” section for additional recycling sources.
2014 Monthly Utility Rates for Centralia WATER (INSIDE CITY LIMITS) Base $14.90 +1.70* ELECTRIC (INSIDE CITY LIMITS) Base $9.68** +.0873 ELECTRIC (OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS) Base $10.64** +.0640 SEWER Base $43.80 +1.55* STORM Flat $6.00 on residential
City Meetings
Important Phone Numbers
CENTRALIA CITY COUNCIL Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday CENTRALIA CITY HALL 7 pm @ City Hall 360-330-7671 188 W. Maple, Centralia Call 330-7670 for information. CITY MANAGER 360-330-7674 CENTRALIA PLANNING COMMISSION Meets 2nd Thursday 6:30 pm @ City Hall 188 W. Maple, Centralia Call 330-7662 for information. 16,660
Centralia Population Estimated 2013
CENTRALIA CIVIL SERVICE US Census Bureau COMMISSION Meets 3rd Wednesday 5:15 pm @ City Hall 188 W. Maple, Centralia Call 330-7670 for information.
* Per 100 cubic foot water used ** Per .0427/kwh
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LIVING IN CHEHALIS
The seat of Lewis County, Chehalis grew up as a logging and agricultural town and has housed the county government since 1872. It is home to a lot of retail and industrial development that has taken place in the last 10 years. Chehalis has a proud heritage and grasp on the historic. You will find a couple of great museums, including the Lewis County Historic Museum and the Veterans Memorial Museum. You can also ride on an early 1900’s steam train during the summer months. Chehalis continues to thrive with great shopping and a wonderful small city charm that makes it a unique and comfortable place to live.
Utilities
CITY WATER & SEWER: Water Department 748-6664 ELECTRICITY: Lewis County PUD 748-9261 GARBAGE PICK-UP: Waste Connections (INSIDE CITY LIMITS)
2014 Monthly City Meetings Important Utilities Rates for Phone Numbers CHEHALIS CITY COUNCIL Chehalis CHEHALIS CITY HALL Meets 2nd & 4th Monday WATER (OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS) $15.51 2.30*
ELECTRIC (INSIDE & OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS)
748-1502
$16.50/mo** +.05356
Joe’s Refuse/LeMay
SEWER (INSIDE CITY LIMITS) $35.93* +4.32
(OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS)
736-5282
Yard Waste Pick-Up 736-4769 See “Living In Lewis County” section for additional recycling sources.
6 pm @ City Meetings Hall City Call 345-1042 for information.
Utilities 360-345-1042 CITY MANAGER 360-345-1042 ext. 4
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday 7 pm @ Activity Building, Henderson Park Call 345-2229 for information.
Chehalis Population
CENTRALIA PLANNING COMMISSION
CHEHALIS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Meets last Tuesday 7 pm @ City Hall Call 345-3222 for information.
7,268 Estimated 2013 US Census Bureau
SEWER (OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS) $53.88 +4.63* STORM $5.95 * Per 100 cubic foot water used ** Per .05356/kwh
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LIVING IN LEWIS COUNTY Napavine
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WATER AND SEWER 262-9231 214 2nd Avenue N.E.
Vader
CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tuesday 7:30 pm @ City Hall
NAPAVINE PLANNING COMMISSION
Meets 3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Toledo
CITY HALL
WATER AND SEWER 864-4564 130 N. 2nd Street
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1st & 3rd Monday 7:30 pm @ City Hall
Pe Ell
TOWN HALL
WATER AND SEWER 291-3543 111 S. Main Street
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 7 pm
Onalaska CITY HALL
WATER AND SEWER 978-5191
2nd Thursday 7 pm @ Community Center
CITY HALL
WATER AND SEWER 295-3222
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3rd Wednesday 6 pm @ City Hall
Utilities
PUD NO 1 OF LEWIS CO (ELECTRICITY) 748-9261
(800) 244-1111
PUGET SOUND ENERGY (NATURAL GAS) (888) 225-5773
COMCAST (CABLE TV) (888) 266-2278
Garbage/Recycling
Information
JOE’S REFUSE/LEMAY 736-5282
YARD WASTE PICK-UP 736-4769
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Winlock
EAST LEWIS COUNTY TRANSFER STATION (MORTON)
CITY HALL
WATER AND SEWER 785-3811 323 N.E. 1st Street
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Monday 7 pm @ City Hall
WINLOCK PLANNING COMMISSION
Meets 1st Wednesday @ 7 pm
740-1481
496-5095
LEWIS COUNTY DROP BOXES 740-1481
HAND-N-HAND RECYCLING 736-3589
HUB CITY RECYCLING 736-0741
Morton
RECYCLE SERVICES (ALSO ACCEPTS YARD WASTE)
WATER AND SEWER 496-6881 250 Main Avenue
HAZO-HUT (HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL)
CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4th Monday 7 pm @ Bob Lyle Community Center
Mossyrock CITY HALL
330-0590 740-1221
LEWIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE UTILITY 740-1452
SUPERIOR REFUSE – WASTE CONNECTIONS 748-1502
WATER AND SEWER 983-3300 154 E. Main Street 22
Population (Estimated 2013)
Meets second Tues, 5:30 pm Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Courthouse Annex, Chehalis Call 800-748-6422 for info
TOTAL POPULATION COUNTS
CRIME STOPPERS OF LEWIS COUNTY
LEWIS COUNTY INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL Meets first Wed, 10 – 11:30 am Jan March, May, Sept, Nov Call 748-4359 for info
LEWIS COUNTY QWEST COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Meets each Mon, 10 am (PHONE)
CENTRAL TRANSFER STATION
2nd Tuesday 4 pm @ L.C. Water District Office #2
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Lewis County Courthouse Call 740-1120 for info
LEWIS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Meets fourth Wed, 12:30 pm U.S.D.A. Service Center Conference Room Call 748-0083 for info
LEWIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meets second Thurs, 5 pm LC Public Services Building Call 740-1451 for info
LEWIS COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Meets third Wed, 7 am Sheriff’s Training Rm, Chehalis Call 740-1450 for info
LEWIS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 1 Meets second Wed 7:30 pm 682 Silverbrook Rd., Randle Call 497-6147 for info
LEWIS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 2 Meets second Wed, 4 pm Corner of 2nd & Central, Onalaska Call 978-5191 for info
LEWIS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 3
Meets third Tues, 5:30 pm 12973 US Hwy 12, Packwood Call 494-7631 for info
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR BOARD
Meets second Tues, 6 pm Historical Building, SWW Fairgrounds Call 736-6072 for info
TWIN TRANSIT
Meets third Thurs, 8 am Public board meeting 232 E. Locust, Centralia Call 330-2072 for info
Lewis County................75,081 Centralia...................... 16,660 Chehalis......................... 7,268 Morton........................... 1,126 Mossyrock........................757 Napavine........................ 1,766 Pe Ell................................. 632 Toledo............................... 725 Vader................................ 619 Winlock.......................... 1,329 ESTIMATED Male................................ 50% Female.............................50% Median Age.................. 38.4% Age of Population Under 5.......................... 5.9% Under 18...................... 22.2% 19-64.............................47.1% 65 or older.......................19% RACE & ETHNICITY POPULATION PERCENTAGES White Alone ................. 93.1% Hispanic or Latino..........9.4% Two or More Races......... 3.1% American Indian and Alaska Native..................1.8% Asian................................. 1% African American........... 0.8% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.......................... 0.2% Source: US Census Bureau.
Lewis County’s Premier industriaL Parks
• Fully Entitled Industrial Sites 1 to 100 Acres • Lease, Build-to-Suit & Outright Sale Options • Unlimited Water/Sewer Capacities • All Utilities Including Gas, Fiber Optic, Broadband & Power Installed • BnSF/UP Rail Service • Excellent Soils with Year Round Construction Capabilities with Seattle
no Wetlands or Other Constraints • Easy I-5 & Highway 12 Access • 91 Miles to Port of Portland
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EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS Lewis County has a great business community offering excellent job opportunities. Over the past 25 years, Lewis County has gradually shifted from the timber and agricultural job base towards a more diverse economic structure. While there are still a number of sawmills and farming activities successfully in operation, distribution, power generation and a huge variety of industrial manufacturing are becoming the dominant users of the labor force. Success in attracting new industry into our local ports has been the major contributor. The Port of Centralia is thriving with new business and the Port of Chehalis is also a location that is central to the labor force. The attraction of being between Seattle and Portland gives new industry a great reason to look here.
Business Associations & Meeting Times LEWIS COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Please see our web site at www.lewiscountyrealtors.com for meeting dates and times, or call 360-623-1065.
CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 500 NW Chamber Way, Chehalis 748-8885
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF LEWISMASON-THURSTON COUNTIES
409 N Tower Ave, Centralia 736-1800
Energy assistance, emergency information and referral, weatherization and minor home repair, Section 8 Program
LEWIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1611 National Ave, Chehalis Third Thurs, every other month 7 am Kit Carson Restaurant, Chehalis 748-0114
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LEWIS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
Mid April-Oct, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Pine St & Tower Ave, Centralia 736-8977
MORTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Last Thurs, 7 pm Lewis County Public Utility District Building 496-6086
MOSSYROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Third Wed, 7 pm Mossyrock Community Center 983-8470
PROVIDENCE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICE 800-216-7867
SOUTH LEWIS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Second Tues, 12 pm Guadalajara Family Mexican Restaurant, Winlock 785-9728
SUMMERFEST
Meeting time and place varies 736-9758
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Many of the major employers in Lewis County are national companies and use online labor searches such as Monster, Careerbuilder, Hot Jobs, and Craigslist. Job listings are also available in the local newspaper and can be found at chronline.com. Many labor resources and employment agencies are also available to help you find the job you want. For businesses looking to locate in Lewis County, contact the Ports directly or call the Economic Development Council.
PORT OF CENTRALIA
736-3527 • www.portofcentralia.com
PORT OF CHEHALIS
748-9365 • www.portofchehalis.com
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 748-0114 • www.lewisedc.com
Employment Agencies EXPRESS PERSONNEL 1126 S. Gold St #102 Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 330-9050
KELLY SERVICES
111 Market St NE #340 Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 753-1553
LABOR READY
121 N Tower Ave Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 807-8930
REMEDY INTELLIGENT STAFFING 107 E Maple St. Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 330-5550
WORK SOURCE LEWIS COUNTY
151 NE Hampe Way Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-2360
TOTAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT 619 Goodrich Rd Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 807-8325
EDUCATION
No matter where you’re moving – and whether or not you have children – education is an important consideration for those who are relocating. The quality of education in a community affects our futures. Lewis County school districts are dedicated to providing quality education using a curriculum continually revised to exceed community and state standards. Our students consistently score well above the national average on standardized assessment measures and place highly in regional and statewide academic competitions. Centralia College has an outstanding reputation for academic transfer programs with four-year institutions, technical training programs, and customized certificate programs. One-third of the student body comes directly from the Lewis and South Thurston county school districts. Over 40% of students are enrolled in one of seven academic transfer programs offered. Statistically, Centralia College transfer students perform as well as, or better than, the majority of students who begin their education at a fouryear university. Centralia College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The school is well-known for its exceptionally talented professors and small, individualized classes. As an indication of things to come, Centralia College now offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management program, the first four-year degree in the college’s history. Over the first two years, nearly 60 students enrolled. Additional bachelor degree programs are under consideration.
Outstanding high school students, including more than 20 valedictorians and salutatorians from area high schools, are increasingly choosing the two-year option, having already been accepted by four-year institutions. Centralia College has become a service organization committed to diversity and responsive to Lewis County as a community. Academic Transfer Programs, including the Associate in Arts (AA), the Associate in Liberal Arts (ALA), and the Associate in Science (AS) degree programs, are courses of study planned in cooperation with most four-year colleges and universities in the state of Washington. The academic transfer programs enable students to transfer credits earned at Centralia College to four-year institutions. Professional/technical programs prepare students for employment in an occupational field. Students may earn an Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) or an Associate in Applied Science, Transfer (AAS-T) degree or a Certificate of Proficiency. The ATA degree program allows students to concentrate on a particular trade or skill. The Certificate of Proficiency and Certificate of Completion programs normally require less time to complete than a degree program.
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EDUCATION Which School Should My Child Attend?
Please reference the Public School Districts Map to see where your child(ren) will attend. In Centralia and Chehalis, call the Transportation Co-Op at 330-7628 with your street address, or the general area to which you may be moving, to see which school your child(ren) will attend. Call your school district office for specific guidelines, instructions and necessary enrollment documents. Oakville
400
Rochester
411
Galvin
Centralia
Centralia 401
Adna 226
Chehalis
Adna
Pe Ell 301 Curtis
Napavine 14 Evaline 36
Boistfort
Boistfort 234
Morton 214
Onalaska 300
Chehalis 302
Napavine
Pe Ell
Packwood
Onalaska Morton Randle
Mossyrock
Winlock
Winlock 232 Vader
Eatonville 404
Mineral
Glenoma
Toledo
White Pass 303
Mossyrock 206
Toledo 237
Vader 18
Public School Districts – Lewis County, WA
Lewis County I-5 Corridor School Districts Centralia
Chehalis
Adna
Napavine
Winlock
Toledo
3,609
2,757
607
783
679
758
On-Time Graduation Rate
71.8%
87%
80%
87.1%
78.7%
92.1%
Extended Graduation Rate
72.5%
89.8%
88.5%
94.1%
88.4%
88.5%
Classroom Teachers
192
163
33
44
39
41
Students Per Teacher
18.8
16.9
18.4
17.8
9.7
18.5
Average Years Experience
12.2
14.2
12.2
13.9
15.4
12.3
68.8%
79.1%
78.8%
72.7%
79.5%
85.4%
Enrollment May 2014 Student Count Other Information (2005-06)
Teacher Information (2006-07)
Teachers with Masters or more
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EDUCATION
Public & Private Schools: Adna School District........................... 748-0362
Adna Elementary......................................... 748-7029 Adna Middle/High School............................ 748-8552
Boistfort School District (K-8)............ 245-3343
Centralia School District.................... 330-7600
Centralia High School..................................330-7605 Centralia Middle School.............................. 330-7619 Edison Elementary....................................... 330-7631 Fords Prairie Elementary.............................330-7633 Jefferson Lincoln Elementary......................330-7636 Oakview Elementary....................................330-7638 Washington Elementary............................... 330-7641
Centralia Christian School................. 736-7657 Chehalis School District......................807-7200 Cascade Elementary....................................807-7215 Chehalis Middle School............................... 807-7230 Olympic Elementary.................................... 807-7225 R.E. Bennett Elementary............................. 807-7220 W.F. West High School................................ 807-7235
Evaline School District (K-8)............... 785-3460 Lewis County Adventist...................... 748-3213 Morton School District.......................496-5300
Morton Elementary...................................... 496-5143 Morton High School.................................... 496-5137
Important dates for Centralia College 9/3/2014 New Student Advising Day 8:00 am – 4:30 pm 9/22/2014 First day of class Fall Quarter 11/13/2014 Advising Day
12/5/2014 Last class day 1/5/2015
First day of class Winter Quarter
2/11/2015
Advising Day
3/16/2015 Last class day
3/30/2015 First day of class Spring Quarter 5/14/2015 Advising Day
6/8/2015 Last class day
7/1/2015 First day of class Summer Quarter 8/14/2015 Last class day 6-week sessions 8/28/2015 Last class day 8-week sessions
Mossyrock School District................. 983-3181
Contact Centralia College
Napavine School District.................... 262-3303
600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 736-9391 • TDD line: (360) 807-6227 Tenino classes: (360) 753-3433 Centralia College East (Morton): (360) 496-5022 www.centralia.edu
Mossyrock Elementary................................983-3184 Mossyrock Middle/High School..................983-3183 Napavine Elementary..................................262-3345 Napavine Middle/High School.....................262-3302
Onalaska School District.....................978-4111
Onalaska Elementary/Middle...................... 978-4115 Onalaska High School................................. 978-4113
Pe Ell School District.......................... 291-3244 St. Joseph’s Catholic School............. 748-0961 Toledo School District........................ 864-6325
Toledo Elementary....................................... 864-4761 Toledo Middle School..................................864-2395 Toledo High School.....................................864-2391
“To continue the healing ministry of Jesus Christ in our community.” 9 am to 5 pm
Sat.
White Pass School District................. 497-3791
(By Appointment)
9 am to Noon
White Pass Elementary................................ 497-7300 White Pass High School.............................. 497-5816
Winlock School District...................... 785-3582 Winlock Elementary..................................... 785-3516 Winlock Middle School................................785-3046
Winlock High School.......................... 785-3537
Winter Months
Mon. – Fri.
Vader Elementary School................... 295-3351
Northwest Pediatric Center
(Centralia Only)
Mon. – Thurs. 9 am to 8 pm
Kids Quick Clinic (Centralia Only) Walk-in Clinic for Urgent Care
Mon. – Fri. Noon to 8 pm Sun. 5 pm to 8 pm
www.nwpeds.com Centralia 1911 Cooks Hill Rd 360-736-6778
Chehalis 193 S Market Blvd 360-748-3366
Rochester 18313 Paulson St SW 360-273-1150
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HEALTH CARE With multiple fitness centers, miles of hiking and new walking, running and biking trails in the works of development, there’s no doubt Lewis County is healthy. However, when we get sick or injured, Lewis County offers a wealth of resources to count on for a speedy recovery, every step of the way.
Providence Centralia Hospital The major health care system is Providence Centralia Hospital – a 191-bed, world-class facility – offering services for many areas of life and health, including a family birth center, a completely renovated, state-of-the-art Emergency Department, chemical dependency treatment and addictions recovery, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation units, rehabilitative therapies, physical therapy and internal medicine. Providence Centralia Hospital has approximately 150 physicians with hospital privileges and 125 volunteers. Providence Centralia Hospital also has a Chehalis campus which houses finance, diabetes education, the Addictions Recovery Center and the Providence Health Care Foundation. As a community hospital with outstanding technology, Providence Centralia Hospital is large enough to provide state-of-the-art services and small enough to offer personal, compassionate care. Providence Centralia Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, safe services to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital also serves its community with outreach projects and complimentary health screenings.
Washington Orthopaedic Center Washington Orthopaedic Center provides high-quality orthopedic care from expert physicians and staff in a tranquil, state-of-the-art health care campus complete with a medical office, ambulatory surgery center, MRI diagnostic center, and physical therapy center. Some of the orthopedic specialties cared for at Washington Orthopaedic Center are arthritis care, total joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery, hand surgery, fractures, back injuries, and osteoporosis.
Northwest Pediatric Center Home to a number of pediatric physicians offering quality care for newborn through adolescent kids. It was founded in 1992 and now has three locations. Chehalis Children’s Clinic is also an excellent choice for pediatric care. 28
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Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute is a referral center that complements the expertise of your family eye doctor by providing the highest caliber of specialized medical and surgical eye care. In addition to cataract care and LASIK laser vision correction, the Institute also provides consultation and care of glaucoma, corneal transplants and disorders of the eye’s surface, eye lid surgery and retinal disorders.
Pope’s Kids Place Lewis County is also home to Pope’s Kids Place, a comprehensive health and social services facility for all children, but with a focus toward special needs children. Programs offered at Pope’s Kids Place include a day treatment and respite center for children birth to 18 years and their families. The pediatric clinic at Pope’s Kids Place is unique to the Southwest Washington area and offers a specially trained medical staff prepared to provide comprehensive care for children with special needs but also provides general pediatric care for children birth to 21 years. A sliding schedule of fees for uninsured children is offered.
Steck Medical Center Steck Medical Center in Chehalis offers a full spectrum of medical care. It is home to a number of general and specialty physicians. They also offer a walk-in clinic with limited afterhour care. Steck Medical Center has been in operation since 1927. In addition to these services and levels of care, there are many other independent providers in Lewis County. Also popular in the area is alternative care, including massage therapists, naturopaths, health food stores, and mainstream grocers offering organic choices.
Medical Tips for Moving 1 Call the offices of all your current physicians/ dentists and tell them that you are moving to Lewis County. Ask for any referrals they might be willing to make. 2 If you have already selected physicians/dentists in Lewis County, ask your current physician to forward copies of the records of each of your family members to your new doctor. 3
If you have not yet selected physicians/dentists in Lewis County, ask your current physician/dentist to make copies of pertinent records of all your family members for you to take with you. Pack these records in your suitcase, not in your moving van, so they will be readily available in case of an emergency.
4 It is extremely important that you get the immunization records of all your children before you move. You cannot enroll your children in local schools without these records. You will also need certified copies of your children's birth certificates, as well as the address of your children's former schools. 5 If you are a member of a healthcare HMO/PPO plan, or have a prescription drug card, be sure to notify the company of your moving plans. The healthcare provider company should be able to provide you with a list of physicians/healthcare facilities in the area to which you can transfer your records and access healthcare. 6 If you have a special healthcare need or requirement, refer to and call the healthcare advertisers in this publication to get the information you need. 7 Pack an emergency traveling first aid kit to take en route to your new home. Items such as bandages, thermometer, pain killer or aspirin, antihistamine, first-aid ointment, tweezers, and decongestant can come in handy. 8 Don't forget your pets! Contact your veterinarian for copies of all records. Tell them that you are moving to the Lewis County area. Ask for any referrals they might be willing to make.
Medical Phone Numbers Providence Centralia Hospital Main number...............................................736-2803 Toll free.............................................. (877) 736-2803 TDD (Hearing Impaired).............................. 330-8513 Admitting.................................................... 330-8512 Morton General Hospital............................. 496-5112 Woodland Urgent Care Center.................... 748-9822 Valley View Health Center Chehalis Medical, Dental, Behavioral......... 330-9595 Walk-in Clinic, Centralia............................. 736-3042 Centralia Medical....................................... 669-0335 Mental Health Services Eastern State Hospital....................... (509) 565-4000 Olympia Headquarters.......................(360) 902-8070 Western State Hospital...................... (253) 582-8900
Western Washington’s Trusted Orthopedic Experts • SPORTS MEDICINE Specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery
• FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY • OPEN EXTREMITY MRI • TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT
• DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING • CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT
• HAND SURGERY
Providence Medical Group ...
• FRACTURE AND TRAUMA SURGERY
• MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURES
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855-776-4362 new patient scheduling
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WASHINGTON ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
1900 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, WA 360 -736 -2889 • 800 -342- 0205 • waortho.com Lewis County Relocation Guide
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RETIREMENT & SENIOR LIVING
Lewis County is a lively community for senior citizens. Our current estimated population of those over the age of 65 is 14,265, comprising approximately 19% of the Lewis County population. Our community offers upscale to low-income senior housing, home care services, a variety of family caregiver support services and activity/exercise opportunities. We are home to five senior centers, which offer a wide variety of activities. Lewis County has a broad spectrum of medical and long-term care facilities allowing seniors living in our community to have every level of comfort, care and resource nearby.
Information and Assistance Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging is a local governmental agency that provides home and community based services for seniors and adults with disabilities to help them remain independent and living in their own homes. Information and Assistance staff offer free help to individuals and organizations in our communities to identify services and programs for seniors, adults with disabilities and family caregivers. You can call the LewisMason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging and request a Resource Guide. Much of the information is listed on their website: www. lmtaaa.org.
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging 1651 S. Market Blvd. Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-2288 or (888) 7024464 (toll-free)
Senior Housing The Housing Authority (HUD) provides rental assistance to low-income elderly and disabled adults. The amount of subsidy is based on income. Due to demand, there are sometimes waiting lists. Contact these agencies for information regarding the program and participating housing units. Community Action Council 409 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 736-1800 or (800) 9528012 (toll free)
Olympic Dental & Denture Center Ken Lim, DDS • John Anderson, LD • Mark Bird, LD Complete family dentistry
• General & Cosmetic Dentistry • Dental Implants • Tooth-Colored, Mercury-Free Fillings • Children Sealants (Nitrous Oxide Available) • Emergency Patients Welcome
Denture sets starting from $949
NTURE FREE DE NTAL AND DE T IMPLAN S TATION CONSUL
• Customized Cosmetic Dentures • Relines & Repairs • Extractions • IV Sedation Available • Financing Available (O.A.C) • Easy Handicap & Wheelchair Access
OlympicDentalAndDenture.com • 360-736-0795 716 West Main St, Centralia • Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Fri: 7 am - 3 pm
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White Pass Community Services Coalition 123 W. Main St./ P.O. Box 789, Morton, WA 98356 (360) 496-5404
Transportation These services include scheduled and available-onrequest transportation to medical facilities, shopping areas, senior centers and other essential locations. Lewis Mountain Highway Transit (360) 496-5404 or (800) 9948899 (toll free) Fixed bus route from Packwood to Chehalis/Centralia and back Senior Transportation Program 1570-201 N. National Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-0161
The following service provides medical transportation services for Medicaid clients only:
its senior citizens. These programs include: Senior Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Senior Recreation, Nutrition Programs and more. Packwood Senior Center 12931 U.S. Hwy. 12, Packwood, WA 98361 (360) 494-6331 Toledo Senior Center 150 Coal St., Toledo, WA 98591 (360) 864-2112 Twin Cities Senior Center 2545 N. National Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-0061 Olequa Senior Center 119 N.W. Kerron, Winlock, WA 98596 (360) 785-4325 Morton Senior Center 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, WA 98356 (360) 496-3230
For ongoing information on senior and community events, subscribe to:
Paratransit Services (toll free) (800) 846-5438 or (800) 9345438 (TDD only)
Thurston-Mason Senior News (360) 586-3590
Twin Transit Paratransit Service (360) 330-5555
Lewis County Senior Dynamics (360) 748-0061
Senior Centers
These publications are mailed out monthly, free of charge, with donations accepted.
Lewis County Senior Services - Lewis County offers several programs for
Here is an outlined process – provided by babycenter.com – so you can be sure no detail is overlooked in this important search. Please take the time to visit babycenter.com for an in-depth look at signs of a bad daycare center. Also available are important articles and lists (including signs of good and bad home daycare providers) for you to keep in mind when searching for home daycare for your child.
Identify Your Priorities
Decide what you want in a location – near work or home? Do you want your child around a lot of other kids as he would be in a center, or just a few (more likely in a home daycare)? Write everything down so you can refer to the list as you visit potential sites.
Do Your Research
Ask around – if you have family or friends already living in Lewis County, ask them to help get the word out for you. Personal references are the best kind. Ask experts – The Childcare Aware hotline (800) 424-2246 can give you the number of your local childcare resource and referral agency, which in turn, can refer you to licensed centers and home daycares in your area. Go online – The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association of Family Child Care have websites. Visit them for guidelines and contact information. They also have a searchable database of accredited daycare centers on their websites. Of course, accreditation isn’t everything – be sure you’re choosing the best overall situation and environment for your child. Last resort is the phone book – The Lewis County Yellow Pages has a list of childcare centers and home daycares. Start by calling and dropping in for a visit to see the facility in action.
Visit and Interview
The phone interview is only useful for preliminary questions like fees and ages of children, for example. You won’t really get a sense of what a daycare place is like until you go there and meet the staff and director. Ask about everything: hours, fees, vacation schedules, philosophies on childrearing issues like discipline, feeding and sleeping. Get a schedule of the day’s activities and the center’s policies.
CHILD CARE
Pay attention to your gut feeling and how the director or caregiver handles the questions. Choosing a daycare is a very personal decision. Checklists highlight specifics, but basically, you’ll want a warm, clean, safe environment. Experienced teachers who are paid well are happy with their jobs. Children crave consistency and need to form strong relationships with their caregivers. Look at caregiver-child ratios, and how many children are in a room or classroom.
Check References
Positive word-of-mouth is a powerful endorsement. Ask each daycare you’re considering for a list of past and present references and call them. You may run into a bit of a bias, and nothing is more convincing than hearing how other parents rate their care.
Ask Specific Questions
If their child is no longer there, ask why. You may also want to call Washington State’s Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been filed against the center or caregiver.
Kid Test It
Come back and visit for a while with your child. You will want to see how he or she and the caregiver interact and if the environment seems comfortable.
Get on the Waiting List
If the daycare you want to use isn’t available, don’t despair. Putting yourself on a waiting list almost guarantees you’ll get in at some point – even if it isn’t precisely when you need it. Ask the daycare you would like to use for recommendations of other similar places. In the meantime, keep looking and arrange interim care until a spot becomes available. Lewis County Relocation Guide
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Become part of your community! There are many ways to give back to your community and create a better world. You will find many groups here working at fun and exciting activities. Joining a group that shares your interests is a great way to get aquainted! 4-H
BOARD MEETS 3 MON, 7 pm Lewis County Courthouse, Chehalis Contact: Pam Watson (360) 740-1220 pamela.watson@ lewiscountywa.gov http://ext100.wsu.edu/lewis/4h/ RD
LEWIS COUNTY FARM BUREAU
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS 1ST WED, 6:30 pm Spiffy's Restaurant 110 US Highway 12 Chehalis (360) 985-7780
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY MASTER GARDENERS OF LEWIS COUNTY
MEETS 4 TUES, 7 pm 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis Contact: Debbie Burris (360) 740-1216 debbie.burris@ lewiscountywa.gov TH
FRIENDS OF THE CENTRALIA TIMBERLAND LIBRARY
TWIN CITIES SERTOMA CLUB
MEETS THURS, 7:30 am The Restaurant, Sunbird (855) 827-8625
TWIN CITIES ROTARY CLUB
MEETS FRI, 7 am Holiday Inn Express 730 NW Liberty Place, Chehalis
CENTRALIA ROTARY
MEETS TUES, NOON O’Blarney’s Pub & Grill 221 N Tower Ave, Centralia Contact: Howard Batie (360) 748-0501
VETERANS SERVICES AMERICAN RED CROSS
(360) 748-4607 MILTON F. ROSBACH AMERICAN LEGION, POST 22 DISABLED MEETS 2ND MON, 7 pm AMERICAN VETERANS 555 N Market Blvd, Chehalis
VETERANS SERVICES, LEWIS COUNTY
ROTORACT CLUB
CHEHALIS MOOSE MOOSE LODGE
(AFFILIATE OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL)
MEETS 1ST SAT, 1 pm Legion Hall 111 ½ W Main Street, Centralia Contact: Oval G. Gray (360) 262-9360
ALTRUSA CLUB OF CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS
MEETS 2ND MON, 6 pm For location, call (360) 269-3827
CENTRALIA COLLEGE ALMOST HOME COALITION FOUNDATION
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MEETS 1ST & 3RD WED, 7:30 pm Eagles Lodge 1993 S Market Blvd, Chehalis (360) 748-7241
GRANT HODGE AMERICAN LEGION, POST 17
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MEETS 1ST WED, NOON Contact: Patty Kaija (360) 508-0151 pattyk@folcas.org
MEETS 1ST & 3RD THURS, NOON Ocean Sky Restaurant, Chehalis Contact: Bonnie Pedersen (360) 748-8049
CHEHALIS EAGLES
MEETS WED, NOON Chehalis Eagles 1993 S Market Blvd Contact: Phil Small (360) 748-1987
FRIENDS OF THE CHEHALIS TIMBERLAND LIBRARY
MEETS 2ND WED, 7 pm Lewis County Fire District 6 Station #1, 2123 Jackson Highway, Chehalis Contact: Wanda Thompson (360) 262-3843
ZONTA CLUB OF CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS
MEETS 1ST & 3RD THURS, 8 pm Eagles Lodge 2308 N Pearl St, Centralia (360) 736-1146
(360) 262-9360
Contact: Evie Shindall (360) 736-0183
CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
MEETS THURS, NOON Sunbird Shopping Center, Chehalis Contact: Michael Petra (360) 269-4151
CENTRALIA EAGLES
(360) 740-7889
CHEHALIS ROTARY
MEETS THURS, 11 am Washington Hall, Room 216 Centralia College Contact: Connie Smejkal (360) 736-9391, ext. 522
Contact: Pat Holden (360) 748-3301
KIWANIS CLUB OF CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS
MEETS 2ND WED, 4 pm Centralia College Boardroom 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia Contact: Steve Ward or Julie Johnson (360) 736-9391, ext. 290
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111 ½ W Main Street, Centralia (360) 736-3755
1400 Grand Ave., Centralia (360) 736-9030
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, CHEHALIS MEETS 2ND WED, 7 pm 89 S.W. Sixth St., Chehalis Contact: Larry Nelson nelsonbl@q.com
MASONS, CENTRALIA LODGE 63, F. AND A.M. MEETS 4TH MON, 7:30 pm Centralia Masonic Temple Contact: Ray Berrian (360) 736-6750
MASONS, CHEHALIS LODGE 28, F. AND A.M.
MEETS 2ND WED, 7:30 pm Chehalis Masonic Temple 123 Main St., Chehalis Contact: Larry Wilkinson (360) 858-7242
(WORKSOURCE LEWIS COUNTY)
(360) 748-2360
YOUTH SERVICES CHILD CARE ACTION COUNCIL (360) 786-8907
LEWIS COUNTY CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (POPE'S KIDS PLACE RESPITE CENTER)
(360) 736-9178
LEWIS COUNTY GUARDIAN AD LITEM (360) 740-2683
LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT (360) 740-1178
TRUE NORTH, STUDENT ASSISTANT SERVICES (ADOLESCENTS DRUGALCOHOL PROGRAM)
(360) 748-2274
CENTRALIA-CHEHALIS ELKS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS MEETS WED, 7:30 pm Elks Lodge, 1732 S Gold St Centralia (360) 669-0158
(360) 748-4441
ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Lewis County has several varieties of activities to keep your social calendar booked. Whether you’re interested in live theater, movies, outdoor adventures or music, your bases are covered.
Libraries
LEWIS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
CHEHALIS 748-3301
Historic Downtowns
TIMBERLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM CENTRALIA 736-0183 WINLOCK 785-3461
PACKWOOD 494-5111 RANDLE 497-2665
SALKUM 985-2148
TIMBERLAND COOPERATIVE LIBRARY CENTER BOISTFORT SCHOOL LIBRARY, CURTIS 245-3343
Skiing
WHITE PASS SKI AREA (509) 672-3100
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK 569-2211
OHANAPECOSH 494-2569
Train Rides
CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA RAILROAD ASSOCIATION 748-9593
599 N.W. Front St., Chehalis
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CENTRALIA
Pubs, antiques & eateries. Located on Tower Ave., Centralia
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CHEHALIS
Swimming Pools GAIL & CAROLYN SHAW AQUATIC CENTER & SPRAY PARK 748-6492
THORBECKE’S AQUATIC CENTER
NEWAUKUM VALLEY GOLF COURSE
OLYMPIC CLUB
748-0461
Downtown Centralia
RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE.
736-1634
(360) 748-8182
MIDWAY CINEMA
Yardbirds Mall, Chehalis
748-9600
EVERGREEN PLAYHOUSE Centralia
736-8628
MAPLE GROVE GOLF COURSE 497-2742
Driving Range GRAND MOUND DRIVING RANGE 273-9335
Building or buying a new home in Lewis County?
736-1683
Fairs
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR
Located on National Ave. right in between Centralia & Chehalis August 18 – 23, 2015
Skateboarding FULLERS TWIN CITY SKATE PARK
Just off Harrison Ave. in Centralia at Rotary Riverside Park.
Park Information
Museums
LEWIS COUNTY
100 S.W. Veterans Way, Chehalis
Golf Courses
Pubs, antiques & eateries. Located on Market Blvd., Chehalis
Summer steam train rides begin Memorial Day and ends the last weekend in September. Just off I-5, Exit 77.
VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Movies & Playhouses
Contact Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County for your electrical service needs.
WASHINGTON STATE (360) 753-5755 740-1135
CITY OF CENTRALIA 330-7688
CITY OF CHEHALIS 748-0271
321 NW Pacific Avenue / PO Box 330 Chehalis, WA 98532 Chehalis Office Morton Office 360-748-9261 360-496-6100
Toll Free 800-562-5612
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movies in the pool. Be sure to bring a floaty! Schaefer Park in Centralia is a great place to picnic. It is located next to a river where there is a designated swimming area. The playground has When you move, you need swings, monkey bars, and to find out about all the fun slides. For the skaters out attractions in the area. In there, there is a skate park Lewis County, you will find in Rotary Riverside Park many historical sites such as in Centralia where various the Lewis County Historical ramps will keep you busy for Museum in Chehalis. It hours! might sound boring, but for someone who loves trains See, moving isn’t so bad! and the wonders of the past, I’m sure that where you it will be an entertaining treat used to live was pretty for the whole family. Also, awesome and you will miss Thorbecke’s Fitness Center your friends, but a life in in Centralia has kid-friendly Lewis County can be just as activities such as the Dive-In interesting. And you thought Theater, where you watch moving was hard!
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Skate Park
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Penny Playground
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Lewis County Is Our Home.
Make It Yours Too.
BEST OF LEWIS COUNTY
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