2014 Southwest Washington Tourism Guide

SouthwestWashington

Tourism Guide 2014-2015

Local steam trainsOutdoor

activities

Go Play

Area lakes and rivers

Get Hooked

A tour of Southwest Washington

Weird, Wild & Wonderful

All Aboard

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August 22, 23 & 24, 2014Fri. Noon-7 • Sat. 10-7 • Sun. 10-5

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Free Parking • No Pets or SmokingFor more information, go towww.ChehalisGarlicFest.comAn Advocate Agency Production

SW Washington Fairgrounds

2555 N. National Ave.Chehalis, WA

Garlic Themed CuisineArtisans & Craft Vendors

Antique AlleyKid’s Activities

Chef Demonstrations

Live MusicCloves & Vines

Wine Tasting Featuring Regional Wineries

GARLIC BEER!Beer Garden

Garlicious’ ChilLounge

18th Annual

Farmers from across the Northwest bringing over 65 varieties of Garlic

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North End of the Centralia Factory Outlet

(360)736-4800

Centerville, For the ClassicStyles of the American West!

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Go Play Outside • White Pass and Volcano

Country—p.4-5 •FireLookouts—p.5 • Hikes, Walks and Climbs

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Shop •CentraliaandChehalisOffer

PlentyofOptions—p.17

Sleep •Hotels,Bed-and-Breakfasts

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See Local History •GetinYourCarandDiscover

LocalHistory—p.12-13Fishing and Hunting

•FishingGuide—p.18-23 •FishingMap—p.20-21

Eat, Drink and Be Merry •Wineries—p.26 •Brewpubs—p.26-27

Table of Contents •FarmersMarkets—p.27

Have Fun With Kids •GreatWolfLodge—p.28 •Bowling—p.29 •Swimming—p.29

Have a Night Out on the Town • Twin Cities nightlife

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See the Sights •Oddities andunusual sights

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Experience the Culture • Events Guide - Best Bets

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Echoes of Centralia Massacre•Mapandexplanations-p.38-

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Use Centralia as a starting pointand draw a straight line 90 miles ineachdirection.Whatyou’llfindisthatLewisCountyisattheepicenterofallthat’s exciting and interesting in thePacificNorthwest,fromsandybeachesand snow-capped mountains to thethrivingcitiesofPortlandandSeattle.

However,it’swhatyou’llfindwith-in Lewis County that provides themostadventureandopportunity.

To the north, you’ll discover thechillinghowlsofwildcaninesatWolfHavennearTenino,atownknownforits elaborate sandstone architecture.Nearby,aripplinglandscapeknownastheMimaMounds is lacedwithmys-teryandscientificintrigue.

Ontheoppositeendofthespectrum,in South Lewis County, you’ll see theworld’slargestegginWinlock,thebus-tlingcommunityofToledoandthefish-ermen’sfavorite, theCowlitzRiver.Thecommunities come alive with summerfestivals,suchasCheeseDaysinToledo,EggDays inWinlock andMayDay inVader.Traveltotheeastandmountainswill rise before your eyes, withMount

Rainier looming high above them all.Mount St. Helens rests on the horizon34yearsafteranexplosiveeruptionthatforever changed the landscape. Today,you’llfindnewlifespringingoutofthevolcanicdebrisintheformofbothplantsandanimals.

Alongtheway,travelerspassthroughthe towns of Morton and Mossyrock,known for their long traditions of bluecollarcitizensandstunningpanoramasthatprovide theperfect backdrop for aday trip or longer stay. Packwood andRandleactasthegatewaytobothMountRainier and Mount St. Helens, givingtravelersafinalopportunitytostockuponnecessaryitems.

AtthecenterofitallarethetownsofCentralia andChehalis,which fea-ture countless opportunities for funand adventure. Yes, Lewis County iswithinstrikingdistanceofsomeofthegreatlandmarksoftheregion,whetherit’s the SpaceNeedle in Seattle or thevibrantdowntownsceneofPortland.

Youcangettherefromhere.Butdoyourself a favor and stay here beforegoingthere.

WelcometoSouthwestWashington


OutsideGo Play

The Sky is the Limit as You Explore the

State’s Highest Peak and Some of Its

Grandest Old Trees

From an active volcano to gorgeous high-country lakes surrounded by virgin forests, the greater Lewis County area is na-ture’s playground.

Even the area’s biggest city, Centralia, is nestled amongst greenery and boasts natu-ral areas that could — and has — kept scien-tists busy year after year.

Here are some places to visit to experi-ence the adventure, beauty, biodiversity and spiritual richness of wild Washington.

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Come Join Us For Your Special Occasions!

Voted one of the best:Mexican Food Restaurants

In Lewis County!

Mexican Food

929 Harrison Ave., Centralia • (360) 330-2045Hours: Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. • Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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A network of manned fire lookouts once dotted many of the peaks of the Cascades. Most are gone now, but two remain and beckon to visitors who want to experience an afternoon of gorgeous solitude.

Getting to Burley Mountain From the Twin Cities: Head south on Interstate 5. At Exit 68, go east on U.S. Highway 12 for about 50 miles to Randle. Turn south on Forest Road 23 for 10 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 28 and

go 1.3 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 76, past the Cispus Learning Center, and go about 3.5 miles. Turn left on For-est Road 7605 and drive 7.5 miles over rough terrain. Turn left on Forest Road 7605-086 and travel one final mile to the lookout.

Getting to High Rock The High Rock Trail 266 begins on For-est Road 8440. To get to there from the north, take state Route 706 from Elbe to Ashford. Proceed east past Ashford for

about two miles and turn south on For-est Road 52 (Skate Creek Road). Continue for about five miles to Forest Road 84. Go south for about seven miles to For-est Road 8440. Turn right and drive just under three miles to the trailhead on the right. From the south, take Forest Road 52 north from Packwood and go about four and a half miles to Forest Road 47. Turn left and continue for about seven and a half miles to Forest Road 84. Turn right and proceed for about seven and a half

miles to Road 8440. Turn left and go two and a half miles to the trailhead. Forest Road 84 can also be reached from Randle via Forest Road 47, which begins just east of White Pass High School on Silverbrook Road. The junction with Forest Road 84 is about 14 miles from Randle. From there, proceed as if driving from Packwood.

* All of the roads listed can be driven us-ing most passenger cars, but a truck or SUV is a better option.

OLD FIRE LOOKOUTS

Mount RainierWashington’s tallest mountain has

opportunities for climbers — you’ll need to go with a guide, available in the moun-tainside hamlet of Ashford — hikers or day-trippers who want to visit an area so gorgeous that it’s called Paradise.

Best Bets: • Ohanapecosh — An island of old-

growth trees on a family-friend hiking trail

• Paradise — Glacier hikes and a historic lodge

• Wonderland Trail — for an after-noon or a week, hike around the mountain

• Ashford and Longmire — These two charming communities are along the route from Morton and Mineral to Paradise.

Find Out More:www.visitrainier.com has maps,

sample itineraries and all you need to know to plan your excursion

Mount St. HelensUntil 1980, this mountain was

known for its perfect conical shape. That all changed on May 18, 1980, when an explosion with the force of a nuclear bomb blew the top off this vol-cano, killed more than 50 people and decimated a huge area.

A network of visitor centers and roads approaching from different sides allow you to experience an active landscape of change and re-birth.

Best Bets:• For those who want to get out of

their cars and tromp through the ash: Approach from the north via Randle on U.S. Highway 12 for a surreal expe-rience as you drive through a canopy of old-growth forest and round a corner to a scene of absolute devastation. Be sure to stop and see the “miner’s car,” which sits ravaged where it landed after being hit by the eruption. Hike to the top of

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Friendly Safe Reliable Service since 1977

• Fairway Shopping Center• Twin Cities Town Center • Walmart• Providence Hospital• Steck Medical Clinic• Centralia outlets• Lewis County Historical Museum• Antique Malls• Shop N’ Kart & Safeway• Vintage Senior Housing• Assisted Living Facilitiesand Much More

Serving many local attractions in Centralia and Chehalis:

Buses leave the Centralia Amtrack Station 2 times per hour

Route Schedules & Maps available on all buses and at www.twintransit.org

Twin Transit

@TwinTransit

Twin Transit is “Going your way”212 E. Locust St. Centralia(360) 330-2072

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Windy Ridge and stare into the awe-in-spiring crater. Take in the surreal scene of a mat of logs floating on Spirit Lake. This highway closes during the winter.

• For a quick and rewarding drive: Approach from the west via Toledo on state Routes 504 and 505 for an easy drive to a handful of interpre-tive centers that are open year-round, and a summer-only center at Johnston Ridge that is so close to the volcano that it seems almost within reach.

• To go underground: Approach from the south and take tours of the Ape Cave, the longest lava tube in the continental United States.

• To hike to the top: A limited num-ber of climbing permits are available to hike along the “Monitor Ridge” route on the south flank of the volcano, allowing you to hike to the very top of the crater.

Find Out More:www.fs.usda.gov/mountsthelens

White Pass ResortAfter a recent expansion doubled its

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Mount Rainier National Park


size, the White Pass Resort is a haven for people seeking the glories of powder during the winter.

Late spring, summer and early fall activities at the pass include hik-ing, bird watching, fly fishing at Leech Lake, lake fishing at Dog Lake, moun-tain biking, swimming, wildlife view-ing, driving tours and huckleberry picking.

Best Bets:• Hogback Basin — This 750-acre

expansion area is friendly to interme-diate-level skiers and features a mid-mountain lodge.

• Winter Carnival, held the first weekend in March, includes a no-

holds-barred ice sculpting competition that has included a fire-breathing drag-on made with a welding torch.

Find Out More:www.skiwhitepass.com — weather

conditions, rates, services and more

www.whitepassvillageinn.com — The White Pass Village Inn, which re-mains open year round.

High-Country LakesFor fishing or hiking, car-camping or

a far-away retreat, there are many alpine lakes in the Gifford Pinchot National For-est.

Best Bets:• Packwood Lake — Just a short

drive and four-mile hike from the East Lewis County community of Pack-wood, this 42-acre lake is on the edge of the untrammeled wilderness. The view of an island in the middle of the lake is unforgettable, and the late-summer water is the perfect temperature for swimming.

The trailhead is located on Forest Road 1260. Contact the Cowlitz Val-ley Ranger District at Randle (360-497-1100) for advice on trails in the area.

Find Out Morewww.fs.usda.gov/activity/giffordpin-

chot/recreation/hiking for more infor-mation and maps

Pacific Crest TrailThe world-famous Pacific Crest

Trail winds through huckleberry patches and opens into several areas in this well-traveled stretch of the trail that runs from Mexico to Canada.

Best Bet:• The trail crosses U.S. Highway 12

at White Pass, making access to this hiking opportunity very easy. Hikers can plan a long camping trip, or any number of short day trips. A variety of scenic lakes can be accessed from Lew-is County via the Pacific Crest Trail.

Find Out More:www.fs.usda.gov/pct


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314 Alder St. at Hwy. 101 & State Route 6 in Raymond, WA(360) 942-4150 • nwcarriagemuseum.org

• FUN INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS

• SCHOOL & GROUP TOURS WELCOME

Magnificently restored collection of horse-drawn carriages & so much more!

Circa 1890-1910

May 1 - Sept. 30Wed. - Sat. 10-4 • Sun. - Tues. 12-4

Oct. 1 - April 30Wed. - Sat. 10-4 • Sun. 12-4

$100 OFFAdmission to

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Nearby Trails Await Those Seeking a Walk

There’s no reason to stay inside when nearby trails await. Check out these hikes or explore more online at www.lewiscountytrails.org

Seminary Hill Natural AreaThis 72-acre hillside is dense with

second-growth trees and carefully tend-ed hikes. Even in the heat of summer, the canopy of fir, maple and cedar keeps the trails cool as trillium. Maidenhair ferns and other natural wonders flourish around you.

Enter on the eastern edge of down-town Centralia at the corner of Locust Street and Barner Drive.

Chehalis River Discovery TrailThis trail is actually northwest of

Centralia, but it contains a beautiful stretch of the Chehalis River. Watch for bald eagles overhead and plan to pick blackberries if you visit in late July.

Enter from Goodrich Road off Old Highway 99.

Stations of the CrossThe DeGoede family, devout Cath-

olics who settled in Lewis County and raise tulips, made a trail on a hill-side near Mossyrock leading from a humble chapel to a grand 50-foot-tall cross built on a bluff overlooking Lake Mayfield.

The trail is adorned with a painting depicting the 12 Stations of the Cross. Directions are available at DeGoede Bulb Farm and Garden, 360-983-9000.

Willapa Hills TrailKnown locally as the “rails to

trails,” this 56-mile-long path runs from Chehalis to the Pacific Coast town of South Bend.

Partially paved, the trail runs through farmland and winds up the Chehalis River Valley and into the namesake Willapa Hills.

The trail is popular with bikers, jog-gers and even Scout troops that take on the entire hike as a week-long excursion.

Take a Journey on a Local Gem

Seminary Hill Natural Area


Morton General Hospital offers you a level of care that is very

difficult to find - we treat you like family!

We strive to be the best community hospital we can be by

providing professional, personal and high-quality health care.

Our patients tell us that nowhere else are they treated with the

same compassionate, attentive and personalized care as they

receive at Morton General Hospital.

• Diagnostic Imaging

• Laboratory • Outpatient Services

• Surgery Department

• Physical Rehabilitation

• 24 - Hour Emergency Department

521 Adams Ave., Morton, WA • www.mortongeneral.org

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Spring Color ShowGood Selection of Farm Grown Perennials

Show Garden Open Daily • Retail Store Hours 9am - 5pm Closed Sundays(360) 983-9000 • I-5 Exit 68, east on Hwy 12 in Mossyrock

* Floral Arrangements* Pottery & Gift Shop

Mossyrock Blueberry Festival – 1st weekend in August

* Blooming Nursery* Berries, Fruit Trees* Roses, Shrubs

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Gorgeous HangingBaskets

Willapa Hills Trail


• Elk Burgers • Gourmet Burgers • Soups and Salads • Baskets & Sandwiches• Homemade Cobbler • Chicken & Dumplings

• Organic Coffee • Gifts and Souvenirs• Open at 9 a.m. 7 days a week

Enjoy riverview dining on your way to Mt. St. Helens19 miles from I-5 via exits 49...63 on Spirit Lake Hwy. (504)

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CENTRALIA:McMenamins Olympic Club Hotel

and Theater112 N Tower Ave.Centrailia, WA 98531360-736-5164Amenities: Wifi, free parking, pets

allowed for $15 per pet, free movie tick-ets

Historic Hotel: Fully restored Eu-ropean style hotel, rooms include sink, bed, and table with shared bathrooms

Americas Best Value Inn1325 Lakeshore Dr.Centralia, WA 98531360-736-9344866-736-9344Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, lakeview, free parking, dogs al-lowed, in-room refrigerator and micro-wave

Ferryman’s Inn & Suites1003 Eckerson Rd.Centralia, WA 98531360-330-2094Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, pool, workout room, free parking, pets allowed, in-room refrigerator and microwave

Peppermill Empress Inn1233 Alder St.Centralia WA 98531360-330-9441Amenities: Wifi in lobby, rooms

have wired DSL, continental breakfast, free parking, in-room refrigerator and

microwave

Travelodge702 Harrison Ave.Centralia, WA 98531360-330-9844Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, pool, free parking, pets allowed, in-room refrigerator and microwave

King Oscar Motel1049 Eckerson Rd.Centralia, WA 98531360-736-1661Amenities: Internet access, continen-

tal breakfast, pool, free parking, pets al-lowed, in-room refrigerator and micro-wave

Motel 61310 Belmont Ave. Centralia, WA 98531360-330-2057Amenities: Internet access for $3.23,

pool, free parking, pets allowed, in-room refrigerator and microwave for $3

Peppertree West RV Park & Motel1208 Alder St.Centralia, WA 98531360-736-1124 Amenities: Wifi in office, free park-

ing, in-room refrigerator and micro-wave

CHEHALIS:Holiday Inn Express730 NW Liberty Plaza

Chehalis, WA 98532360-740-1800Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, pool, workout room, free parking, pets allowed for $35, in-room refrigera-tor and microwave

Best Western Park Place Inn and Suites

201 SW Interstate Ave.Chehalis, WA 98532360-748-4040Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, pool, workout room, free parking, adult dogs under 80 pounds allowed, in-room refrigerator and microwave

Chehalis Inn 122 SW Interstate Ave.Chehalis, WA 98532 360-740-5339Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, pool, free parking, pets allowed for $10, in room refrigerator and micro-wave in deluxe rooms

Relax Inn550 SW Parkland Dr.Chehalis, WA 98532360-748-8608Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, free parking, pets allowed for $6 to $15, in-room refrigerator and micro-wave

GRAND MOUND:Great Wolf Lodge20500 Old Highway 99 S.W.Grand Mound, WA 98531

360-273-7718Amenities: Wifi, waterpark, work-

out room, free parking, in-room refrig-erator and microwave

GLENOMA:Lodge At The Glen8598 U.S. Highway 12Glenoma, WA 98336509-877-3651Amenities: Vacation rental triplex:

two fully furnished units, full kitchens, sleeps up to seven

SALKUM:The Shepherd’s Inn Bed and Break-

fast168 Autumn Heights Dr.Salkum, WA 98582800-985-2434Amenities: Wifi, full breakfast, free

parking, refrigerator and microwave pro-vided

MOSSYROCK:Lake Mayfield Resort and Marina350 Hadaller Rd.Mossyrock, WA, 98564360-985-2357www.lakemayfield.comAmenities: Wifi for $7, free parking,

pets allowed, in-room refrigerator and microwave in hotel rooms, kitchenette or full kitchens, restaurant, grocery

Lodging in Lewis County


Restaurant & BakeryConveniently Located At I-5 Exit 68 and Hwy. 12 East

110 U.S. Hwy. 12, Chehalis, WA • 360-262-3561

Sunday - Thursday 5:30 am - 9:00 pmFriday - Saturday 5:30 am - 10:00 pm

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Pastries • Pies & More

Catering For Any Occasion

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store, boat launch, gas for boats, cabins, camping, RV hookups and fishing dock

MINERAL:Mineral Lake Lodge195 Mineral Hill Rd. Mineral, WA 98355360-492-5253Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, free parking, guest kitchen

Mineral Lake Resort148 Mineral Hill Rd.Mineral, WA 98355360-492-5367 Amenities: cabins, fishing dock, free

parking, pets allowed, in-room refrig-erator, microwave and kitchenettes

MORTON:Roy’s Motel and RV161 N. 2nd St.Morton, WA 98356360-496-5000Amenities: Wifi, free parking, pets

allowed, in-room refrigerator and mi-crowave

Seasons Motel200 Westlake Ave.Morton, WA 98356360-496-6835Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, free parking, pets allowed for $10, in-room refrigerator and microwave

RANDLE:Tall Timber Restaurant Lounge

and Motel10023 U.S. Highway 12Randle, WA 98377360-497-2991Amenities: free parking, pets al-

lowed in some rooms, in-room refrig-erator

Woodland Motel11890 U.S. Highway 12Randle, WA 98377360-494-6766 Amenities: Wifi, free parking, pets

allowed, in-room refrigerator and mi-crowave, some kitchenettes

PACKWOOD:

Cowlitz River Lodge13069 U.S. Highway. 12Packwood, WA 98361

360-494-4444Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, free parking, pets allowed, in-room refrigerator and some microwave

Crest Trail Lodge12729 U.S. Highway 12Packwood, WA 98361360-494-4944Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, free parking, pets allowed, in-room refrigerator and microwave

Packwood Inn13032 U.S. Highway 12Packwood, WA 98361360-494-5500Amenities: Wifi, pool, free parking,

pets allowed, in-room refrigerator and microwave

Moon Mountain694 Cannon Rd.Packwood, WA 98361360-494-4949Amenities: Wifi, hot tub, free park-

ing, pets allowed, in-room refrigerator and microwave

Mountain View Lodge & Motel13163 U.S. Highway 12Packwood WA 98361360-494-5555Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast in summer, free parking, in some rooms refrigerator, microwave and kitchenette

Peters Inn13051 U.S. Highway 12Packwood WA 98361360-494-4000Amenities: Wifi, free parking

Tatoosh Motel12880 U.S. Highway 12Packwood, WA 98631360-494-7379Amenities: Wifi, continental break-

fast, free parking, pets allowed $10, in room refrigerator and microwave

WHITE PASS:The Village Inn48933 U.S. Highway 12White Pass, WA 98937509-672-3131Amenities: Wifi, pool, free parking,

in room refrigerator and microwave, basic kitchen and full kitchens avaliable

The Olympic Club in Centralia offers a unique lodging experience at its Tower Avenue location. In addition to affordable rooms, the business also has a restaurant, theater, pool hall and tourist bar.


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300 S. Tower, Centralia • 736-0166 • 1-800-962-6826www.powersportsnorthwest.com

Regular Store HoursTue.-Thur. 9:30-6:00

Friday 9:30-8:00Sat. 9:30-5:00

Closed Sun. & Mon.Suzuki QuadRunner® ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older. Suzuki highly recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. We’ll even pay for it. For safety and training course information, see your dealer or call the SVIA at 1-800-852-5344. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Never carry passengers or engage in stunt riding. Riding and alcohol or other drugs don’t mix. Avoid excessive speeds. Be extra careful on difficult terrain.

We’re No Ordinary Dealer

Celebrating 37 years Serving Lewis CountyStop in and see our complete line of ATV’s,motorcycles and scooters!

• Full Service• Parts & Accessories

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Fort Borst ParkThis 101-acre park includes the 1860s

Borst Home, a one-room schoolhouse replica as well as the Fort Borst block-house. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children aged 5 to 12 years and $10 for families (Borst Home admission). Head west on Harrison Avenue in Centralia. Turn left on Johnson Road, go past the middle school and swimming pool. Fol-low the signs to the Borst Home.

360-330-7688

Olympic ClubMcMenamins Olympic Club remains

one of Centralia’s most popular destina-tions — that’s not surprising since it com-prises a restaurant and bar, a hotel and even a movie theater. If you go, be sure to pick up some locally brewed beer to go.

112 N. Tower Ave. 360-736-5164www.mcmenamins.com/451-olym-

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Take a Tour Through Historic Ambiance

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Start your tour with the Gala ReceptionFriday, September 19, 2014 – 4pm to 8pmHistoric Train Depot • 210 Railroad AveCentralia, Washington 98531Gallery Open Daily 10 to 5 • Sept 20–28, 2014

12th Annual

ARTrails Studio Tour September 20-21 & 27-28Studios Open 10am to 5pm

ARTrailsofSWW.org

ARTrails of SWW

@ARTrailsofSWW

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Claquato ChurchBuilt in 1858, the Claquato Church

is thought to be the oldest Protestant church in the Pacific Northwest and it’s included on the National Register of His-toric Places.

It’s located off state Route 6, west of Chehalis. 360-748-4551

Lewis and Clark ParkLewis and Clark State Park, a pop-

ular camping destination, comprises 621 acres, including one of the last old-growth forests in the state.

http://tinyurl.com/lewisandclark-wash

Jackson HouseThe 1845 Jackson House was the first

pioneer home built north of the Colum-bia River. It’s located near the Lewis and Clark State Park. 360-864-2643

Lewis County Historical MuseumHoused in a 1912 Northern Pacific

Railroad depot in downtown Chehalis, the Lewis County Historical Museum

is dedicated to the preservation of the history and heritage of Lewis County.

599 N.W. Front Way, Chehalis360-748-0831, www.lewiscounty-

museum.org

Veterans MuseumThe Veterans Memorial Museum

showcases the personal histories of vet-erans from Lewis County.

100 S.W. Veterans Way, Chehalis360-740-8875, www.veteransmuseum.

org

Tenino Depot MuseumThe museum, built in 1914 as a railroad

depot, houses the history of Tenino, a town of 1,600. Visit the museum to see American Indian artifacts from the Nisqually and Che-halis tribes, logging and quarry tools or the printing press used to make wooden money during the great Depression.

399 Park Ave W. Tenino, WA 98589360-264-4321

The Vintage Antique Motorcycle Museum

This private collection includes origi-

nal and fully restored pre-1916 Indians, Harley-Davidsons Excelsiors and other vehicles and bicycles. It’s a stunning testa-ment to America’s love of horsepower. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays or by appointment. Admission is $5.

http://antiquemotorcycles.net545 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, WA360-748-3472

White Pass Country MuseumLearn about the rich history of East

Lewis County and the eastern slope of the Cascades at the White Pass Coun-try Historical Museum in Packwood. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children and it is open by appointment.

12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood(360) 494-4422www.whitepasscountrymuseum.com


Fort Borst Blockhouse


EastHighway 12CASCADE PEAKS

Family CampgroundLocated between Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens,

a scenic wonder for all to marvel!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR EVENT LISTINGS!

11519 US Hwy 12, Randle, WA. 360.494.9202

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RV'rs and Tent Campers, Cascade Peaks year-round family campground welcomes you.

120 full hookups, 280 sites with water and Electricity, and many dry sites. Where your camping fun begins! Whatever you like to do, you will find it at the campground or in the

local area. 2 Pools, children's zipline, playground, horseshoe pits, Disc Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, and much more We also have some organized activities.

Great fishing is close as is golf.Please Call: 360.494.9202

10% Military Discount off site reservations with military ID

August 7-10

72nd 72nd Morton Loggers JubileeThe Granddaddy of All Logging Shows

August 7-10, 2014

For more information visit our website www.loggersjubilee.com or call 360-523-4049

Come on out to Historic Morton, Washington and enjoy a 2-day logging show,

lawn mower races, parade, flea-market, food, music and more!

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Destination Packwood 103 Main St. E.

Please visit our new Visitor Center open year-round in the center of Packwood!

(360) 494-2223

www.destinationpackwood.com

Visit our website for lodging options for your stay in Packwood. Whether you are hiking, fishing, or just exploring the mountains, make Packwood your home base!

Find us on Facebook!

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CITY OF MORTONEnjoy fishing on the beautiful Tilton River in

Gust Backstrom City Park located in downtown Morton.

Fish for Trout, Salmon, Steelhead,which are planted on a regular basis.

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CentraliaShopping opportunities in Lewis

County — specifically in Centralia and Chehalis — represent a wide array of interests and opportunities ranging from antique shops and discount out-let stores to major retailers and historic businesses offering locally-made items.

Centralia is best known for the out-let stores that greet visitors as they ar-rive off of Interstate 5 on Harrison Av-enue.

The Hub City offers more than 30 outlet stores on both sides of Inter-state 5 just off of the Harrison Avenue exit. The outlet mall includes Chico’s, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Helly Hansen, Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour and Nike, among many others.

Customers will find stores offer-ing discounted prices for name-brand goods, along with a number of specialty shops that sell unique items.

The outlets are just a sliver of Cen-tralia's shopping offerings.

Traveling downtown to the city's center reveals another line of options.

Dozens of antique shops act as a magnet for collectors from across the region.

Bordering those businesses are a collection of restaurants and coffee shops that have earned the respect and patronage of locals and visitors alike.

Santa Lucia and Brownstone Coffee Lounge each offer cold and hot drinks to shoppers seeking a break from the rush. Restaurants and bars include Mc-Menamin's Olympic Club, O'Blarney's Irish Pub, the Centerville Cafe, Bub's Pub and Great Cuisine of India, all located on a bustling stretch of Tower Avenue.

The downtown area is more than antique shops, coffee lounges and eat-eries, though.

It also includes the Fox Theatre, a historic place of entertainment that fre-quently plays classic films for thrilled audiences. The building on Tower Av-enue is being renovated as part of an ongoing civic project.

One of the long-standing business-es that has set itself apart from others is HUBBUB, located at 505 N. Tower Avenue. For more than eight years, the unique storefront has offered contem-porary crafts and gifts ranging from jewelry, hats and housewares to toys

and home decorations.Learn more

Centralia Factory OutletsLocation: on both sides of Interstate

5 off off Exit 82Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday thr-

rough Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday

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Downtown Centralia Antique Walk

Directions: Walk north from Lo-cust Street along Tower Avenue and Pearl Street

Centralia SquareAntique Mall

Location: 201 S. Pearl St.

Phone: 360-736-6406Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily

Fox Theatre: www.centraliafoxthe-atre.com

ChehalisChehalis, known alternatively as the

Rose City and the Mint City, also boasts a vibrant downtown district filled with businesses and restaurants representing a broad stroke of interests and tastes.

Market Boulevard is host to many such establishments. The area can be reached by the Chamber Way Exit. Vis-itors should head east and follow sig-nage to a number of attractions in the downtown area.

Downtown Chehalis offers some-thing different than the Twin City Town Center, which is located just across Interstate 5 and includes big box retailers such as Walmart, Kmart and Home Depot.

What visitors to the area often miss, though, is the stretch of businesses found in the area between Centralia and Chehalis known as the "Miracle Mile."

The Yard Birds Mall at 2100 N. National Avenue is a can't-miss stop for out-of-town visitors. The mall and events center is highlighted by the pres-ence of an enormous fiberglass and wooden bird that harkens back to the days when the business was an all-pur-pose establishment, a local Walmart before its time.

These days, the Yard Birds Mall is home to dozens of individual sellers that together comprise the largest swap meet in the Pacific Northwest.

Savvy travelers can dig through myriad shops offering everything from vintage video games and clothing to elaborate art and antiques.

The massive building also includes Shankz Blacklight Miniature Golf, a family favorite that also plays host to an arcade, theatre and snack bar.

Just down the road at at 1757 N. National Avenue, visitors will find the Sunbird Shopping Center. Family op-erated since 1976, the business known locally simply as "Sunbirds" offers high quality clothing, footwear, sporting goods, hardware, lawn and garden ma-terials and much more.

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Fishing and Hunting Abound in Volcano CountryBy Jordan Nailon

For The Chronicle

The verdant hills and valleys of Lewis County offer a plethora of pis-catorial opportunities for the ambling angler. Our saturated section of the Ev-ergreen State is synonymous with both back and front country areas of escape, and the picturesque summer and fall seasons provide ample encouragement for locals and visitors alike to enjoy the sun soaked beauty and pursue the rain raised bounty. In any case, around here we like to be, “Up at dawn, hop in the truck. Head to the river and try our luck, or play all day like Tom and Huck, let the fish go free.”

Mode of approach and technique varies greatly from one angler to the next. Ask 10 fishermen where the bite is and what to use and you will likely end up with 12 different answers, in-cluding whether one should catch and keep or catch and release. However, bank and boat fishing are both highly successful for both lake trout and river salmonoids. Similarly, bait preferences range from fly-only, to fluorescent cork and yarn setups, flashy spinners, cured eggs and sand shrimp to the regular ol’ coffee can full of night crawlers for lake trout. For those who desire the whole package of river transportation, bait setup, and technique, there are many reputable guide services plying their trade on local waters. These services can be reviewed online or referred by local visitor centers and bait shops.

COWLITZ RIVER – The emerald waters of the Cowlitz River offer the most varied opportunities for fish-ing within the county confines. As a

major tributary to the mighty Colum-bia River sixty some miles upriver of where it reaches the Pacific Ocean, the Cowlitz is rewarded with hearty first-choice runs of chinook and coho salm-on, steelhead, and sea-run cutthroat. The river fishing is especially plentiful from the Barrier Dam near the hamlet of Salkum to the mouth of the Toutle River just north of Castle Rock. Heavy sediment flow from the Mt. St. Helens

eruption in 1980 is still making its way down and out of the Toutle, severely compromising the water clarity and fishing prospects below its confluence in neighboring Cowlitz County.

The salmon runs come through in bunches starting with the spring chinook, or “springer,” run in early March. This generally comes just after the season’s smelt have run the river gauntlet. The fishing really gets hot as the weather improves on into May. The fall coho salmon run is another event to mark on the calendar as many hun-dreds of the big fish are pulled from the Cowlitz waters while the riverside maples become imbued with crimson hues.

Steelhead, the slightly smaller cous-in of the stately salmon, broach the river with serious summer and winter runs. The summer run picks up steam in early July and fishes well through August, while the Winter run is best pursued from mid-February through April.

Winter smelt dipping is also al-lowed periodically by the Washing-

ton Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Smelt are juvenile steel-head and they roll through in massive numbers. Their density enables bank netters to hand dip them with nets as they swim by. On good days, netters can pull up more than ten pounds (10 pound limit) per scoop.

CHEHALIS RIVER – The Che-halis River is the most prominent wa-tershed in Lewis County, meandering its way from the far southwest corner, near Pacific County, back to the east through the twin cities of Centra-lia and Chehalis, before turning west again and heading toward the ocean through Thurston and Grays Harbor counties. From the city of Chehalis the river of the same name is bordered to the north by Highway 12, making ac-cess to the river a cinch.

Fall coho salmon, and early and late winter steelhead make up the majority of the Chehalis River bounty, although there are years where the spring chi-nook salmon run gets going as well. No matter the season the Chehalis River

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Anglers should note that there are restrictions on steelhead and salmon harvest due to their listing under the Endangered Species Act. All steelhead and salmon with an intact adipose fin must be released promptly after being caught, as they are considered to be wild stock. Only hatchery run steelhead and salmon missing their adipose fin and a completely healed scar may be harvested.

LAKES – When heavy rains have washed out area rivers there are still plenty of inland lakes that offer se-cluded and relatively sheltered chances to wet a line. From manmade hatch-ery stocked ponds in cities along the I-5 corridor to secret snow fed moun-tain pools with native spawned spe-cies, landlocked angling opportunities abound.

MINERAL LAKE – Located in the tiny berg of Mineral, north of Morton on the mountain route of Highway 12, Mineral Lake is arguably the best trout water in western Washington. The nu-trient rich lake in east Lewis County is home to huge brown and rainbow trout, and the isolated ecosystem pro-duces plenty of fish that grow to reach the vaunted 10-pound trout class.

WALUPT LAKE – Walupt Lake is the largest alpine lake in our area with its own unique set of naturally-spawned trout species. Some of the well fed trout can reach sizes as large as a small salm-on. Not far off are the smaller pools of Takhlakh and Council lakes. Although their fishing prospects are not as prom-inent, their high country beauty makes them worth the trip.

LAKE MAYFIELD – Created by the backed up waters of the dammed Cowlitz River, Lake Mayfield offers a multitude of fishing and general rec-reational opportunities. Many folks head to these manmade waters simply to enjoy the leisurely beachfront, camp-ing, or boating recreations that gener-ate from its shores. For the keen angler though, there are plentiful populations

of large rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and the infamous tiger musky. Most tantalizing though are the land-locked coho that have taken up resi-dence in the warmer lake water. Known as Kokanee, these fish were originally spawned on the Tilton River (lots of fish there too) and gradually moved down to populate the lake.

RIFFE LAKE – Kokanee are also available for angling in Riffe Lake, al-though these fish have been planted in the system by the WDFW, unlike their kin in Lake Mayfield. Unique from other lake fish, the Kokanee produce a tasty pink flesh, very similar to their river and ocean foraging cousins. Cou-pled with their rarity, these traits make them a prized catch. The lake also hosts populations of rainbow and cutthroat trout, as well as catfish and smallmouth bass. The bass population has increased so dramatically in recent years that many anglers are known to catch and release dozens of them, all in one day’s fishing in the Cowlitz Watershed.

LAKE SCANEWA – The headwa-ters of the Cowlitz River system are found at Lake Scanewa in east Lewis

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CLOSER TO TOWN AND FAR, FAR AWAY - Closer to I-5, South Coun-ty Pond, Carlisle Lake, Hayes and Borst Park all fish well for trout and or bass, while remaining easily accessible for the busy traveler. Fishing seasons vary, but most of these lakes have ample amenities such as playground, campgrounds, pic-nic areas, and restrooms.

More adventurous anglers may want to head all the way up toward White Pass on Highway 12 and go off trail for an uncharted and solitary fish-ing experience. Native mountain trout populate these frigid streams and are rarely disturbed by the plodding foot and piercing hook of anglers. Wild seekers should tread lightly on these fragile ecosystems and consider catch-

and-release fishing to ensure that fu-ture generations of visitors are able to enjoy these rare and titillating wilder-ness experiences.

HuntingHunters who visit Lewis County

will experience no shortage of game hunting options in this neck of the woods. Elk and deer season are the main attraction every year, but game birds, waterfowl, small mammals, ex-otic and predator hunts make for a smorgasbord of opportunity. The lo-cals aren’t too keen on revealing their favorite outposts though. Ask any local and they’ll tell you, “The deer are in the woods.”

The first hunt of the year opens in mid-April when wild turkeys become free game. A youth-only turkey hunt precedes the general hunt by one week. The best area for wild turkeys is west out Highway 6 near Pe Ell, where they roam the logged hillsides. Rumor has it from hunters and loggers alike that wild hogs roam the same hills.

A general black bear hunt is also of-fered each spring on selected WDFW game management units. Hunters


should inquire with the WDFW for specifics, as they change year to year. Other exotic and predator animal hunts are offered throughout the sea-sons but special permits required. The permits are available only through a WDFW drawing. Mountain goats and cougars are among those animals with special-permitted hunting seasons.

Come fall bird hunting again kicks things off when forest grouse season opens. Grouse season last four months, which allows hunters to follow the birds from the high elevations down to the milder low elevations as the warm air and colors or fall turns to crisp white shrouded winter.

As the foliage begins to change

color and fall in the breeze, ringneck pheasants, doves, quail, and brandts, and band-tailed pigeons attract the sights of hunters. Later on, the plentiful rains of late fall and winter also beckon the arrival of water fowl to the area. As creeks swell and summer pastures turn to ponds, northern ducks and geese be-gin taking up residence.

Getting back to the main attrac-tions, the fall blacktail deer and elk seasons are what really draw man into the forest. Because Lewis County is centrally located in western Wash-ington, we are lucky enough to have populations of both the South (Mt.) Rainier elk herd and the rapidly ex-panding Mt. St. Helens herd. Coupled

with a few small bands of elk that roam the lowlands and river valleys, WDFW biologists estimate that there may be upwards of 20,000 individual elk in our area. With these high numbers, the WDFW has stated that hunting is the preferred population management technique for maintaining optimum habitat levels.

Hunters can find their prey in most parts of the county, from the high hills and mountains of east Lewis County to the valleys and rolling hills of the west county down in the Chehalis River val-ley out Highway 6. However, deer tend to stick to the lower elevations where the green grass of natural meadows and farmer’s fields attracts them in

hoards. Elk are more varied in their migrations, preferring the seclusion of the higher elevations during the sum-mer and early fall, but then evading the harsh fall and winter weather by mov-ing to the lowlands just as hunting sea-son opens up.

Several different types of weapons are allowed for hunting in Lewis County in-cluding modern rifles, muzzloaders, and bow and arrow. The seasons and areas for each type of hunt are varied and hunters should check with the WDFW for partic-ulars before heading out. Similarly, out of town visitors who wish to apply for hunt-ing permits and licenses should be sure to contact the WDFW well in advance, at www.wdfw.wa.gov.

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WineriesEight wineries around Lewis

County participate in the bi-annual Chehalis Valley Wine Tour. This year the wine tour is May 4 and 5. Presale tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the wineries or at the door $20. The wine tour will also run the last week-end in September.

Here is a sampling from the winer-ies that will be in the tour and are also open for business throughout the year in Lewis County.

Agate Creek CellarsWhere: 105 Agate Creek Lane, ChehalisContact: 360-740-1692Tastings: Every Saturday from noon to 5

p.mAgate Creek Cellars, which opened

in May 2011, specializes in “big reds”, which include Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera. Their marionberry fruit wine is also popular.

Bateaux CellarsWhere: 288 Jackson Hwy S., Toledo Contact: 360-607-0774Website: bateauxcellars.comTastings: By appointment, May through

October noon to 5 p.m.

Bateaux Cellars focuses on the heratage of the area. Bateaux is the name for flatbottom cannons used by fur traders to discover the Pacific Northwest. The cellars is known for their traditional wine blends, includ-ing the Voyageur Bordeaux Blend made from Yakima Valley grapes.

Birchfield WineryWhere: 921 Middle Fork Road #A,

Onalaska Contact: 360-864-5500Tastings: By Appointment

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1993, specializes in oak barrel aged full body red wine, which includes merlot, cabernet franc and Syrah.

Heymann WhineryWhere: 212 N. Tower Ave.,

CentraliaContact: 360-623-1106Website: heymannwhinery.comTastings: Monday through Thursday

11a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Heyman Winery is known for their award-winning cranberry and apricot wines.

Scatter Creek WineryWhere: 3442 180th Ave. SW, TeninoContact: 360-273-8793Website: scattercreekwinery.com Tastings: Varies by appointment over

two weeks each month

Scatter Creek Winery is known for their soft white wines, bold red wines and fine dessert wines.

Weatherwax CellarsWhere: Brim Road, OnalaskaContact: 360-736-7027Tastings: By appointment

Weatherwax Cellars is a family-

owned winery on a Christmas Tree farm in Onalaska.

Well’s WineryWhere: 140 Eschaton Road, Onalaska Contact: 360-978-6254Website: wellswinery.comTastings: Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

Well’s Winery is known for using only naturally grown fruit and berries from the Northwest and raw organic sugar.

Widgeon Hill WineryWhere: 121 Widgeon Hill Road, ChehalisContact: 360-520-2919Website: widgeonhill.com

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June 21 World War One

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June 28 Desert War Day

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July 31- August 3 Vietnam Wall

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September 27 Korean War

Veterans DayService to honor Korean War

Veterans.

December 7 World War II/ Pearl

Harbor DinnerInviting World War II Veterans, their

friends and family to a special evening at the museum.

To Be AnnouncedMurder Mystery Dinner

A night of fun and entertainment to benefit the Veterans Memorial

Museum

100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis WA 98532www.veteransmuseum.org • 360-740-8875

Events for 2014

Veterans MeMorial

MuseuM

July 12-13 Civil War Battle

Reenactment of the Siege of Petersburg with thousands of re-enactors.

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Tastings: By appointment Widgeon Hill’s favorite wines are

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardon-nay, Syrah and Chenin Blanc. The reds are aged in French, American and Hungarian oak.

Brew PubsThose looking for a unique atmo-

sphere to drink a locally-made micro-brew can find it in Lewis County at Northwest Sausage and Deli or the Mc-Menamins Olympic Club.

Northwest Sausage & DeliWhere: 5945 Prather Road SW, CentraliaContact: 360-736-7760Website: dicksbeer.comHours: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 to 5 p.m.

The deli is the main retail outlet for Dick’s Brewing Company (which is open on 3516 Galvin Road in Centra-lia Friday and the third Saturday of the month from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.). The deli has 11 Dick’s Beers on tap, including the most popular Danger Ale.

Olympic ClubWhere: 112 N. Tower Ave., CentraliaContact: 360-736-5164Website: mcmenamins.com Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 7 a.m. to mid-

night, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., Breakfast served: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Olympic Club serves McMe-namins Ales on draft, which includes Hammerhead, an intense hopped blend

and Ruby, a raspberry ale. Farmers Markets

Community Farmers Market (Chehalis)Where: Boistfort Avenue, Downtown

ChehalisWhen: Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June

- October More Info: www.communityfarmersmarket.

net

The Historic Lewis County Farmers Mar-ket (Centralia)

Where: Corner of N. Pearl and Maple (across from The Chronicle)

When: Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May through September

More Info: www.lewiscountyfarmers-market.org

Contact: Derrill Outland, 360-736-8977

Tenino Farmers MarketWhere: 301 Old Hwy. 99 N., Tenino El-

ementary SchoolWhen: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., June

through SeptemberMore info: www.teninofarmersmarket.

orgContact: market@teninofarmersmarket.

org

Winlock Farmers MarketWhere: Winlock Events Plaza on Kerron

St., WinlockWhen: Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April

through OctoberContact: Jeanie Emmeneger,

360-785-4817

Agate Creek Winery


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may 24 - aug 31saturdays & sundays

sept 6 - sept 27saturdays only

saturdays1pm | 3pm | 5pm

memorial day & labor day

1pm | 3pm

for more information: steamtrainride.com | 360-748-9593 |

I-5 exit 77

sundays1pm | 3pm

steam train rides in 1920’s coaches pulled by a 1916 steam locomotive

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easter trainspumpkin trainssanta steam trains

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Call the center for the Summer 2014

schedule

View schedule on the web at: www.swwdance.org First class FREE for new students!

Upstairs at 455 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis (360) 748-4789SWDC is a non-profit school that gives service without regard to race, religion, sex, color or ethnic origin.

Southwest Washington Dance

CenterQuality Dance Training for the beginner through advanced

Fall of 2014 Classes offered in: Creative Movement, Parent/Toddler,

Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Tumbling, Acro and

Rhythmic GymnasticsResident Performing Company by audition

Home of Lewis County’s

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Great Wolf LodgeThe Great Wolf Lodge in Grand

Mound, which opened in March 2008, offers more than the average hotel stay. The lodge features an enormous indoor water park, various restaurants, an ar-cade, a gym and much more for tod-dlers, teens or the entire family.

Check out these amenities:

Fun for Children and Toddlers• Cub Paw Pool, a safe pool where tod-

dlers can explore the spray-and-play features or wade into the zero-depth entry kiddie pool with a maximum depth of 18 inches.

• Slap Tail Pond, a wave pool with three feet tall waves.

• Fort Mackenzie, a four-story tree-house in the center of the indoor water park.

Fun for Teens• Howlin’ Tornado, a three-person

water ride that drops down a six-story funnel and swirls people 30 feet up the

side of the funnel before safely landing at the bottom.

• River Canyon Run, a signature raft ride down a waterslide.

• Scoops Kids Spa, a spa designed for kids offers oversized banana splits while getting a pedicure among other experiences.

Fun for the Entire Family• Hot Springs offers relaxation in a

jumbo warming pool.• Northern Lights Arcade, a family-

friendly arcade with over 100 games designed for everyone in the family.

• Iron Horse Fitness Room, a 24-hour fitness room with a variety of workout equipment.

Plenty of Family-Friendly Fun Awaits

IF YOU GOWhere: 20500 Old Highway 99, SW,

Grand MoundReservations: 800-640-9653Contact: 360-273-7718Website: www.greatwolf.com

Great Wolf Lodge


BowlingFrom birthday parties to league

events, Lewis County has bowling available for everyone looking for a night on the lanes.

Centralia LanesThis eight-lane alley offers Rock N

Bowl Saturday night from 9:30 to mid-night.

Fairway LanesAlong with Rock N Bowl, Fairway

Lanes, an 18-lane alley, hosts Monte Carlo bowling Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Victory LanesVictory Lanes is a 12-lane bowling

alley that also offers an arcade, go karts and mini golf.

Swimming PoolsThose looking to cool off in the wa-

ter or get a workout in can find the op-portunity at different swimming pools around Lewis County. Outdoors pools open in the summertime and Thor-beckes Fitlife Aquatic Center in Cen-tralia offers swimming indoors year round.

Gale and Carolyn Shaw Aquatic Center

Tenino Quarry Pool

Thorbeckes Fitlife Aquatic Center

Miniature GolfShankz Blacklight Miniature GolfA recent addition to the Lewis

County family entertainment scene, Shankz Blacklight Miniature Golf is now located in the Yard Birds Mall. The facility offers a unique 18-hole indoor course in addition to snacks, a theater and an arcade. The business special-izes in hosting parties for special events such as birthdays.

IF YOU GOWhere: 827 N. Tower Ave.,

CentraliaContact: 360-736-3815Hours: Open by appointment

for special events. Regular hours differ in winter and summer. Call for current schedule.

IF YOU GOWhere: 1501 S. Gold St., CentraliaContact: 360-736-4100Website: fairwaylanes.netWinter Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.,

Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.Summer Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

IF YOU GOWhere: 410 S.W. Parkland Dr.,

ChehalisContact: 360-740-8097Hours: Expected to open in sum-

mer 2014

Where: 319 Park Ave. W., TeninoContact: 360-264-2368Hours: Opens Fourth of July,

Wednesday through Sunday noon to 7 p.m.

IF YOU GOWhere: 834 Westlake Ave., MortonContact: 360-496-6797

Where: 2020 Borst Ave. #2, Centralia

Contact: 360-736-1683Website: thorbecks.comHours: Monday - Thursday,

5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.,Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Open year round.

Where: 2100 N National Ave, Chehalis

Contact: (360) 943-1715Website: shankzglowgolf.comHours: Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m.; Fri-

day, 1 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thorbeckes Aquatic Center


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Books Art Supplies Art ClassesCustom Framing Gifts Cards

eBooks & Kobo eReaders Audio Books

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Lewis County Historical Museum“Where your history comes alive!”

•Native American Exhibit featuring Mary Kiona & Hazel Pete• Operating Model Railroad Layout • Hands-On Children’s Area

• Fresh & Exciting Exhibits Quarterly • Gift Shop featuring local authors and souvenirs • Research Library

599 NW Front Way, Chehalis, Washington 98532 – (360) 748-0831www.lewiscountymuseum.org • Find us on Facebook

July 13, 2014 • Pioneer Pie SocialJuly 26, 2014 • Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

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accents and décor for your home, delightful accessories for you, and extraordinary gifts for any occasion!

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Weird, Wild and Wonderful

Take an idyllic Sunday drive through Lewis County’s rural pastures. While you take in the scenery, consider checking out some of the area’s most unique roadside attractions. Start in the Twin Cities and then go...

NORTHTake I-5 north and take exit 88 for

Tenino. Take a right onto Old Highway 99. Take a left onto 183rd Ave. SW and the South Sound Speedway will be on the right.

South Sound Speedway and Its Million-Dollar Toilets

South Sound Speedway owner Butch Behn bought four self-cleaning toilets from the city of Seattle after they became havens for drug abuse. He paid $13,000 for them through eBay — Seattle origi-nally paid $1 million. You also may want to check out a race while you’re there.

3730 183rd Ave. S.W., Rochester, WA 98579

360-273-6420

Tenino, Home of Wooden Money

From the South Sound Speedway, head back onto Old Highway 99 and go 5½ miles east into Tenino, a town famous for its sandstone quarries and its creation of wooden money during the banking crisis of the Great De-pression.

Head north from Tenino on Old Highway 99 for 3 miles, then take a right onto Offut Lake Road.

Wolf HavenHear the real call of the wild

at this sanctuary for captive-born wolves, which is also home to a na-

tionally recognized breeding pro-gram for two species of highly en-dangered wolves.

Tour the facilities to meet the wolves and unleash your inner wild animal at a “Howl-in”

3111 Offut Lake Road S.E.800-448-WOLFwww.wolfhaven.orgHead back into Tenino, go east on

Old Highway 99 and back to I-5, then go north to exit 95. Take a left and go under the freeway, then take a quick right onto Maytown Road. Go 3 miles to Littlerock and through the community until the road Ts. Turn right onto Waddell Creek Road and look for the “Mima Mounds Natural Area,” sign on the left

Mima MoundsThis state preserve shows off the

unique geographic formation known as Mima Mounds. Their origin is a mystery and their ecology is equally fascinating, as they offer a home to rare prairie f lowers, grasses and li-chen. Keep an eye out for butterflies and the elusive Mazama pocket go-pher.

www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mi-ma-mounds

SOUTHWinlock egg

Visit the “world’s largest egg,” lo-cated in Winlock. The egg is a tribute to the town’s history when it was consid-ered the egg capital of the world. If pos-sible, visit June 22 through 24, during

the city’s annual Egg Days celebration, which features a car show and royal court.

First Street, Winlock, WA

Then head east on 505 toward E. Front Street. Turn right onto Camas Road and on your left will be the Gos-podor Monument Park.

Gospodor Monument ParkThe Gospodor Monument Park was

built by the late Dominic Gospodor, a millionaire from Seattle. The enor-mous statues pay tribute to Mother Theresa, Jesus, American Indians and Holocaust victims.

Stay on Camas Road south until it turns into Drews Prairie Road. Turn left onto Telegraph Road. Turn right onto state Route 506 and follow it into the town of Vader (where the name predates “Star Wars”). You’ll see Little Crane Cafe on the right.

Little Crane CafeThis popular restaurant this winter

became known less for its tasty food than for the fact that a small spring is now flowing underneath it.

While that problem is likely tempo-rary, the quality meals are here to stay. Stop by this diner for some homemade food at good prices. Menu choices in-clude pancakes, burgers, and roasted turkey and roast beef. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all available any time of the day.

110 7th St, Vader, WA 98593

EASTFrom Chehalis, take I-5 south to-

ward Portland. Look for the proudly conservative Uncle Sam billboard on your left. A mile later, take Exit 71 for state Route 508. Turn left (east) onto 508 and continue straight until you hit the lumber town of Onalaska. You’ll see a giant smokestack on the left, the only remnant of what was once the largest inland timber mill in the world.

Turn right on Leonard Road. You’ll see the Justice General Store up ahead on the left.

Explore the Unusual and Extraordinary

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Visit Ocean shOresFive Star Dealerships

sand & sawdust FestivalJune 27th, 28th & 29th

Ocean shores convention center120 W. Chance A La Mer • (360) 289-3887

www.oceanshoresact.com • DoOceanShores.com

calendar of events

Free ADMiSSiOn!

• Wood Carving Contests • Auctions • Sand Sculpting Contests • Food • Vendors

• Fun for All • Free Lessons

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Saturday Market, May–September at the Port of Ilwaco Marina

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Justice General Store, OnalaskaStep back in time when you visit

the quaint Justice General Store, with its wooden floors and old-fashioned ambiance. It is said to be the oldest continually running grocery store in Washington.

116 Main St. Onalaska, WA 98570360-978-4194

Head south on Leonard Road to-ward Railroad Avenue. Turn left onto U.S. 12 and turn right onto Birley Road. Turn right onto Mossyrock Road, and the farm will be on your left.

DeGoede Bulb FarmIf strolling through 30 acres of tu-

lips sounds like a nice way to spend an afternoon, consider visiting the family-owned DeGoede Bulb Farm and Gar-dens, located just off U.S. Highway 12. The family first grew flowers in Hol-land, then later moved to Mount Ver-non, Wash., and finally to their current location in Mossyrock. There are also 100 greenhouses, a garden center and a show garden with a pond and waterfall.

409 Mossyrock Road WestMossyrock, WA 98564

360-983-9000www.degoedebulb.comHead east on Mossyrock Road and

go right toward Birley Road. Take the first right onto U.S. 12. Watch for the marker commemorating the underwa-ter ghost towns.

Underwater Ghost TownsThe towns of Mayfield, Riffe and

Kosmos are located under Riffe Lake — a result of building the Mayfield and Mossyrock dams in the 1960s. You can see the towns if the water level is low enough. While you’re near Riffe Lake, check out the Taidnapam Park.

Taidnapam ParkThe park is popular for camping

and fishing. Nearby Dog Mountain is a mecca for hang-gliders.

More than 4,000 years ago, the Cowlitz and Yakama tribes inhabited the area — an interpretive display is at the park with more information about the location’s history.

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• Black Light Mini Golf • Birthday Parties• Vintage Arcade • Fund Raisers • Corporate Events

• Scouts & Church Events • Field Trips

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Enjoy a Night on the Town in the Twin CitiesBy The Chronicle

Whether you’re stepping out for a drink, looking for a late meal or enjoying a full-fledged night on the town, the Twin Cities have you cov-ered.

In Centralia, McMenamins Olym-pic Club has for years been a staple outlet for microbrews, hearty meals and lodging. It also includes the largest pool hall in Lewis County and a the-ater.

Located at 112 N. Tower Avenue, the Oly Club — as locals call it — can be reached at (360) 736-5164.

Just down Tower Avenue, visitors will find O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, which opened its doors in the Gibson House building in 2011. Along with a full menu of drinks and food, this increas-ingly popular establishment also offers

several pool tables. It’s located at 221 N. Tower Ave. and can be reached at (360) 807-4581.

Like its twin, Chehalis is also rife with late-night options for enjoying adult beverages or late-night meals.

One of the newest additions is the Devilfish Public House. It bills itself as a mix of “old world maritime charm, good food and laughter.” Patrons can crowd around a fire inside the Devil-fish to share stories, food and friend-ship.

The Devilfish is located at 289 N.W. Chehalis Ave. and can be reached at (360) 996-4682.

Only a couple of blocks away is The Shire Bar and Bistro.

At The Shire, customers can enjoy steaks, seafood, pasta and cold drinks in a relaxing atmosphere. Stop in for a meal or stay for a few hours The Shire also frequently provides live entertain-ment for its guests.

Hub Bar and Grill110 S Tower Ave, Centralia(360) 736-2229

The Tower Tavern114 S. Tower Ave., Centralia(360) 736-9049

Bub’s Pub537 N. Tower Ave., Centralia(360) 736-8024

Dick’s Brewing Company3516 Galvin Rd, Centralia(360) 736-7760

The Limit Bar and Grill1500 S. Gold St., Centralia(360) 330-8049

The Junction21000 Old Highway 99 S.W.,

Centralia(360) 273-7586

Other Options in Centralia:

Market Street Pub523 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis(360) 748-6777

Sabra’s Place337 N.W. Chehalis Ave.,

Chehalis(360) 748-7513

Rumors543 N.W. Pacific Ave.,

Chehalis(360) 748-1957

Sidelines Sports Bar313 N.W. Chehalis Ave.,

Chehalis(360) 996-4279

Other Options in Chehalis:


May 2014Vader ‘May Day’ Celebration &

Parade — Saturday, May 3-4, 2014

Vader May Day Festival and Parade takes place in Vader, about 20 minutes south of Chehalis. The parade begins in downtown Vader at 10 a.m. For more info: 360-295-3011

Spring Youth Fair, Southwest Washington Fairgrounds — May 2,3 and 4, 2014

The Spring Youth Fair showcases local youth agricultural achievements and provides great family fun, includ-ing events, rides, and traditional food fare.

For more info: 360-736-9758 or southwestwashingtonfair.net.

31st Lewis County Historical Bike Ride — Saturday, May 10, 2014

Grab your bike and get ready to tour picturesque Lewis County and see some of our more historical loca-tions. There are several route options to choose from that include rural farm-land and historical markers. Routes all start from Stan Hedwall Park in Che-halis. For more info: 360-262-9647.

Memorial Day Flea Market, Pack-wood — May 23-26, 2014

The Packwood Flea Market is one of Lewis County’s biggest and best-at-tended events.

From antiques and oddities, to power tools and housewares, you’ll find something unique and interesting at this famous gathering of merchants and vendors. Deals extend for miles outside this picturesque town.

For more info: 360-494-2223 or www.destinationpackwood.com.

June 2014Father’s Day Dinner Steam Train

Ride — Sunday, June 15, 2014

What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than with a train ride on the histor-ic Centralia-Chehalis Steam Train? Hop on the train with dad and travel through rural West Lewis County, starting in Chehalis and going as far as Ruth, a for-mer community in the Boistfort Valley. For more info: 360-748-9593 or www.steamtrainride.com

Winlock Egg Days & Parade — June 27-29, 2014

Visit historic Winlock, home of the World’s Largest Egg.

Once home to a handful of boom-ing industries, Egg Days celebrates days gone by with a car show, parade, and many additional events over the weekend.

It’s family fun for all. For more info: 360-785-3606.

Billetproof Car Show — Saturday, June 28, 2014

Taking place at the Southwest

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Morton Loggers’ JubileeWashington Fairgrounds, this isn’t your average car show with shiny cars and fresh wax jobs. This show features cars primarily known as “Rat Rods.”

You don’t have to have a nice coat of new paint for this show — a coat of grey primer will do just fine. For more info: 360-736-6072.

July 2014Summerfest, Parade & Demoli-

tion Derby — July 4, 2014

Summerfest is one of Lewis County’s best-attended events. From free events at Fort Borst Park including a fishing derby, games, and performances, to the evening events including a Demolition Derby at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds and a giant fireworks dis-play that can be seen for miles in the Centralia and Chehalis area. For more info: 360-330-7674

Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic — July 12-13, 2014

The Centralia-Chehalis area is the midpoint for this famed bicycle ride through Washington into Oregon. Rid-ers and support crew spend the evening in our area to relax, sleep, and to be en-tertained. You’ll often find live perfor-mances and specialty events that occur in conjunction with this famous bicycle tour. For more info: 360-748-8885.

Toledo Cheese Days — July 9-13, 2014

One of the gateways to Mount St. Hel-ens, Toledo celebrates its historic com-munity heritage every year with various events including a parade and several cheese-themed events. For more info: 360-864-4391.

Summerfest Demolition DerbySeattle to Portland Bicycle Classic


Antique Festival — July 19-20, 2014

Visit and tour historic downtown Centralia during its Antique Festival. You’ll be impressed by the unexpected items you can find. There are businesses that specialize — of course — in an-tiques, but there are also businesses that specialize in specific goods such as art, antique fixtures, antique home furnish-ings and more.

August 2014Mossyrock Blueberry Festival —

August 2-4, 2014

The town of Mossyrock, near May-field Lake, is home to the famous De-Goede Bulb Farm and the annual Blue-berry Festival. This festival includes a car show, live events, and a parade in downtown Mossyrock. For more info: 360-983-3880.

71st Morton Loggers’ Jubilee — August 7-10, 2014

The historic timber town of Mor-ton, in the shadow of the mighty Mount Rainier, celebrates its heritage with lawn mower races, logging games, events, demonstrations and a parade through downtown Morton. For more info: 360-496-6362.

Southwest Washington Fair — Au-gust 12-17, 2014

For over 100 years, the Southwest Washington Fair has showcased Lew-is County’s rich agricultural history. From livestock markets, to live shows and performances, to traditional fair food, activities, and rides, there’s some-thing for everyone. For more info: 360-736-6072.

Chehalis Garlic Festival — August 22-24, 2014

The Chehalis Garlic Festival has become a trademark of the Centralia-Chehalis area and has grown expo-nentially over the past two decades. The festival features a large craft show, garlic themed food fare, and several live music performances and various activi-ties. For more info: 360-748-6848.

Hub City Car Show — August

Hub City Car Show is one of those car shows that women tend to enjoy just as much — if not more — than the men who have cars in the show. Why, you ask? Shopping of course! Situated in historic downtown Centralia, patrons of the car show can see beautiful classic cars while walking up and down the blocks visiting all of the best best antique and specialty stores Centralia has to offer. 9am to 4pm. For more info: 360-748-8885.

September 2014ARTrails Studio Tours — Septem-

ber 19-21 & September 27-28, 2014

Meet dozens of local artists and see their workplaces on the annual AR-Trails studio tour. From traditional oil and canvas to modern photography and sculpture, you’ll be amazed at what our locals create. For more info: 360-864-2621 or www.artrailsofsww.org.

October 2014Apple Harvest Festival — Satur-

day, October 3 through 5, 2014

One of the newest festivals to our area, the Onalaska Apple Harvest Fes-tival celebrates harvest time in Lewis County with harvest themed events and apple cider making. For more info: 360-978-4018.

Pumpkin Steam Train Ride — Oc-tober 25-26, 2014

A new twist on harvest time, get your pumpkin and ride the Steam Train! For more info: 360-748-9593 or www.steamtrainride.com.

November 2014Tree Lighting Ceremony & Visit

with Santa — Saturday, November 22, 2014

Be a part of the community and join us in celebrating our annual tree light-ing in George Washington Park (Cen-tralia). For more info: 360-330-7674.

December 201464th Santa Parade — Saturday,

December 6, 2014

For over 60 years, every first Satur-day in December, the Santa Parade has delighted hundreds of local residents with family fun and Holiday cheer. And, after being flown in via helicop-ter, Santa joins the parade! Parade at 11 am. For more info: 360-748-8885.

Santa Steam Train Rides — De-cember 6-14, 2014

Another twist on an old tradition — ride the train with Santa! For more info: 360-748-9593 or www.steamtrainride.com.

Blueberry Festival


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Cowlitz Falls ParksCowlitz Falls Parks

360-497-7175 889 Peters Rd

Randle, WA 98377

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Evidence of Centralia Massacre Visible TodayBy The Chronicle

Two two sides of the “Centralia Massacre” of 1919 are told in a down-town Centralia statue and a nearby mural.

The Industrial Workers of the World, a radical labor union also known as the Wobblies, clashed with the established townsfolk during a Tower Avenue parade on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of

World War I.Five people died violently that day

— four gunned-down veterans and one IWW member, beaten, shot and hanged from a narrow bridge over the Chehalis River.

The basic context that led up to the massacre makes the street battle a little less surprising. The events are described in the book “Wobbly War,” written by Longview newsman John McClelland, Jr.

According to the book, the parade began at 2 p.m. The route on Tower Av-enue had actually been extended from earlier parades. It proceeded slightly past the IWW hall, where it turned around to go the other way.

What happened next is hope-lessly in dispute, except that it ended in the quick death of three of the Le-gionnaires — Warren Grimm, Arthur McElfresh and Ben Cassagranda. One marching veteran, and some Wobblies,

said members of the parade suddenly dashed toward the hall and were in the process of breaking down the door when the Wobblies started shooting.

Most of the Legionnaires, however, said the Wobblies began shooting from both sides of the street as part of a well-planned ambush on the unsuspecting veterans. Wesley Everest, a Wobbly who had served in the Army’s spruce logging division, ran from the Wob-bly hall and was chased.


The two-story Wobbly mural on the side of the Centralia Square An-tique Mall building holds weighty symbolism, both obvious and lesser known. “The Resurrection of Wes-ley Everest” was painted in 1997 by Mike Alewitz, a professor at Central Connecticut State University, who explained the meaning of his work. Alewitz said he wanted the con-cepts to be applicable to modern history, which is why the Spanish words, Organisacion, Educacion and Emancipacion, appear on the painting. He said the struggle of labor in Centralia continues today with Latino workers, and did not stop with the famous Industrial Workers of the World, who made the city fa-mous when they battled parading residents on Tower Avenue in 1919. The basic elements of the mural are listed by number:

The hall of the Industrial Workers of the World, or

Wobblies: The Wobblies guarded their hall on the day of the mas-sacre, expecting an ambush from local townsfolk. It had happened a year earlier to their second hall, which was burned down during a Red Cross parade. The “OBU” on the top of the building stands for

“One Big Union” of workers, a popu-lar slogan of the IWW. In the back-ground at the hall is a small picture of Karl Marx, the most influential socialist theorist.

Old Man Lassiter: Tom Las-siter was a partially blind

newsstand owner who would sell socialist newspapers. He was run out of town in 1918, shortly before the massacre.

Raining black cats: These “sabo tabbys” are the symbol

for sabotage, which the Wobblies regularly used to disrupt capitalist enterprises.

The “Steam Plant”: This smok-ing plant is a tribute to the

TransAlta mining company, which runs a coal-burning plant in North Centralia, and donated money to get the mural painted.

Mount Helen Lee: This was a tribute to an Evergreen State

College professor who helped come up with the idea for the mural.

The two stumps: The “I Will Win” banner is a reference

to the IWW workers, who lived in log cabins. It is juxtaposed with the stump on the other side of the mural that shows a trailer with the banner “Suse Puede,” roughly translated to mean the same. Ale-witz said he was struck by the poor conditions endured by immigrant workers in Centralia, and the two stumps are a then-and-now ap-proach to local labor.

The “pie in the sky” and the angel protesters: The pie in

the sky is a reference to a satire song by slain Wobbly folk singer Joe Hill. He coined the pie in the sky phrase that appeared in his song “The Preacher and the Slave,” a parody of the well-known hymn

“In the Sweet Bye and Bye,” which promised a better home in heaven after hard labor on Earth. The drip-ping wet angels holding the sign are meant to be the wives of the Wobblies who were shot with water from fire hoses when they called for the release of their husbands, imprisoned after the massacre.

Wesley Everest: The slain Wobbly was beaten and

eventually shot and hanged from a bridge over the Chehalis River. He is pictured half in logger clothes and half in his military garb to show his experience in both fields.

Coal mining: The heavy equipment is meant to show

Centralia’s strip mining industry, which was still in action until the TransAlta coal mine was shut down in 2006.

“The powers that be”: This figure, described by Alewitz

as an “ugly human” is spewing fe-cal matter from his mouth. Alewitz said the suited man is meant to symbolize the established power in Centralia, including the press, which created hysteria about the

Wobbly threat. The fecal matter is turning into a mob of people wav-ing crosses, nooses and American flags, marching toward the Wobbly hall over the imprisoned workers and flames of discontent. Alewitz said some of the mob members have “block heads,” which was a term to describe workers who be-lieved their bosses when they were told hard work would lead to a bet-ter life for them.

The capitalist pig: The pig symbolizes the logging com-

pany owners surrounded by piles of timber and bags of money. The pig is being hugged by a block head and a “porkchopper,” a reference to a bureaucratic union boss who doesn’t really care for the union members.

The Elks Club: Members of the Centralia Elks Club, which

formed alliances with other es-tablished groups in the town to oppose the Wobblies, are shown as rats with a noose, a knife and a gun. The Elks Club at the time of the massacre was located in what is now the Ayala Brothers Furniture Co. on North Tower Avenue.

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Massacre Mural Brimming With Labor Movement Symbolism

Above: ‘Hangman’s Bridge,’ where Wesley Everest was hung by a lynch mob, was torn down a few decades later, but a replacement bridge nearby is still in use on Mellen Street.Far left: The Sentinel, a tribute to the four fallen veterans in the Centralia Massacre, was erected by the American Legion, in Washing-ton Park in downtown Centralia.

In a final confrontation on the banks of the Skookumchuck River, Everest fa-tally shot Dale Hubbard, a young vet-eran trying to apprehend him.

Everest was captured, beaten and dragged through town with a belt around his neck to the jail, the site of Centralia’s current police station and City Hall.

As the afternoon turned to evening, the mood of Centralia was apparently fear-ful and dangerous. That night, the lights went out downtown and Wesley Everest was removed from his cell, put in a car, and taken to the bridge at Mellen Street. He was hanged twice and shot several times. Some stories say he was castrated, though that re-mains under major dispute.

His body was left to dangle through the night from the span over the Che-halis River that came to be known as Hangman’s Bridge. No one was ever ar-rested or tried for Everest’s lynching.

Controversy of the incident and the trial of the Wobblies lingered for years. Only in recent decades has the incident come into the light of open discussion.

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