Peter’s Blog
High Utility Costs: What Can We Do?
The cost of staying warm is a struggle for many in our community. And, it is that time of year again. There are a number of reasons for increased utility costs; including the cost of purchasing power from Bonneville Power Administration, cost of living increase,...
Centralia Holds First Open House for City Streetscape!
The City of Centralia held the first of many public open house discussions about the proposed City Streetscape project. The $3 million dollar project could include wayfaring signs, banners, esthetic improvement, and sidewalk and street improvements. There are a lot of...
Providence Centralia’s Healthier Together Event Is Timely!
The annual Providence Centralia "Healthier Together" Event could not come at a better time. In addition to the amazing opportunity to get their cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure tested and speak with health care professionals in many fields like physical...
Stihl NW in Centralia was a Successful Partnership
In February 2019, the Chronicle published an article about the UNFI Distribution Center and the expected 350+ new employees locally and relocated. The article asked the question "Where Will Everyone Live?" New UNFI Facility at the Port of Centralia expected to hire...
First Responders Honored in Tenino!
Local first responders are on the front line protecting our families, neighborhoods, and community. In Tenino, the annual First Responders BBQ highlights the importance of our law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders. The event traditionally coincides...
Seminary Hill Natural Area: A Gem in Downtown Centralia
Downtown Centralia hosts a beautiful 70-acre natural area called Seminary Hill. The natural area overlooks Centralia, the Chehalis and Skookumchuck River valleys and the municipal water reservoirs on Seminary Hill Road. Removing Ivy From Seminary Hill with Miss Lewis...
Lewis County Head Start Makes a Difference: Early Education Investment!
There are reasons to support early learning programs from many different angles. I was very proud and honored to join the Lewis County Head Start this morning and talk about how much my family and my community appreciates their tireless work!
Centralia College Scholarship Night a Success!
It's an honor serving as the Centralia College Foundation president & supporting higher education in our community at Centralia College. A packed room for both nights of scholarship presentations! The Foundation invested over $1.3 million in student scholarships...
World Suicide Prevention Day: What You Need To Know!
Suicide is the leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 29 and for every suicide that results in death, there are as many as 40 attempted suicides. The CDC data show that southwestern Washington has the state’s highest suicide rate, at 17.8 deaths per 100,000...
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day! A time to celebrate the working men and women who built our country, made it great, and continue making it great! https://youtu.be/hZeeWN51nsE
Centralia Council Addresses Fireworks Restrictions
I agree with my councilmembers Sue Lound and Cameron McGee that an outright ban of all sale and discharge of fireworks is not in the best interest of our City. I believe that shortening the dates of discharge, while allowing continued sales and discharges of state...
2019 Local Election Questionnaire
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