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Fireworks need to be banned. Not only are they dangerous but they also cause great trauma on wildlife, domestic animals, people who have PTSD, old people in rest homes and those on hospice. … more

7/9/21 | 5 comments

Letter to the Editor: Critical Race Theory Is a Liberal, Marxist Theology

In response to a letter by Marty Ansley: With as much respect as I can muster, I'd like to respond again and say that I didn't mention a meritocracy nor facts not existing in my letter. I stand … more

7/7/21 | 2 comments

Letter to the Editor: Centralia Council Should Permanently Ban Fireworks

I am not a negative person; however, the fireworks that went off on July 3 and 4 were out of control. For three-plus hours on the Fourth of July it felt and sounded like a war zone at my house. … more

7/7/21 | 7 comments

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Letter to the Editor: Walsh’s Apology for Star of David Stunt Rings Hollow

As someone who has lost family members and family friends in the Holocaust, the recent actions of Jim Walsh wearing a yellow Star of David is offensive and disgusts me. He may have felt that the … more

7/7/21

Letter to the Editor: Do You Love America or Pyrotechnics? Veteran Struggles With Explosions

This past Fourth of July, my boyfriend, who happens to be an Iraq combat veteran, really struggled because of the residential fireworks. I walked around the neighborhood and asked people to stop … more

7/7/21 | 2 comments

Letter to the Editor: It’s Wrong for Rural Residents to Be Left Without Phone, Internet

There is an issue of inadequate phone and internet service here in "rural" Southwest Washington that has been overlooked for years that needs to be resolved. The situation became a public safety … more

7/7/21

Letter to the Editor: I Stand By My ‘No’ Vote on Centralia Levy

I am responding to the letter from the Centralia School District superintendent in the June 17 issue as well as a letter I believe was also from her a week earlier thanking the voters of Centralia … more

7/7/21

Letter to the Editor: A Thank You to the Lewis County EDC

I want to give a shout out to the Lewis County EDC for the tremendous success they have achieved over the years. This success shows what can be done when we leave politics out of solving problems to … more

Submitted by George Godding | 7/5/21

Letter to the Editor: With Sympathy for Senior Center Patrons, Threats Won’t Be Tolerated

I entirely sympathize with all the seniors in Lewis County who want to have our senior centers reopen. With the anticipated relaxation of pandemic lockdown measures the governor announced to be … more

6/30/21

Letter to the Editor: Despite Talk of Meritocracy, America Is Not a Level Playing Field

In her letter on June 24, writer Josie Johnston seems to imply that America's problem with race is in the past. COVID-19 clearly showed there are still vast racial inequities built into our systems. … more

6/30/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: Critical Race Theory Only Serves to Divide and Label

I read Marty Ansley's letter to the editor about Critical Race Theory (CRT) being taught in schools and his criticisms of those who are against it. I agreed with all of his points about teaching … more

6/23/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: Who Will Vote for the Gold Reserve Transparency Act?

U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, of West Virginia, has put H.R. 3526 in the hands of Congress. This bill asks for accountability to audit U. S. gold reserves, including purity, any and all encumbrances or … more

6/23/21

Letter to the Editor: Something Unusual and Momentous Is Taking Place Around Us

We all sense that something unusual and momentous is taking place around and in us. Chaos reigns in every imaginable arena, wickedness abounds, anger smothers thoughtfulness and God’s law is … more

6/21/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: Rainier School Administration Failed Our Children

As school ends, many things come to a head and many parents find confusion on different situations and happenings. This holds true with the Rainier High School boys basketball program. The … more

6/21/21

Letter to the Editor: Overkill on Jaime Herrera Beutler

Every week, sometimes twice in a week, of the three issues of the newspaper you provide free publicity to Jaime Herrera Beutler. You have an article expressing her opinion along with a decade-old … more

6/21/21

Letter to the Editor: State’s Public Education System Insulated From Parental Input

After reading the story regarding transgender policy in the Chehalis School District in The Chronicle’s June 17 edition, I was made starkly aware of how Washington state public education policy … more

6/21/21

Letter to the Editor: Right Wing ‘Cancel Culture’ Is At It Again

The right wing "cancel culture" is at it again. In a recent column by John McCroskey in The Chronicle, the right wing is making "critical race theory" a major talking point. They are certainly … more

6/21/21 | 2 comments

Letter to the Editor: Hope and Excellence on Horizon in Centralia School District

As we end the 2020-21 school year, I want to share sincere thanks to our community, staff, families and students for creating success in challenging circumstances. A global pandemic and a double … more

6/16/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: If Commissioner Can’t Say Anything Nice, He Shouldn’t Say Anything at All

I am writing this letter after reading Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope’s disgusting comment in The Chronicle. He claims that he is not getting the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious … more

6/14/21 | 4 comments

Letter to the Editor: College Lacking in Options to Learn the Arts

My name is Jim Stafford, and I have been involved in the arts all my life. From second grade on, it has been a major part of my life. I know that many of you out there experience this same feeling or … more

6/14/21 | 1 comment