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LCCA Mission stAteMentThe LCCA exists to promote and protect the viability of the building industry by serving the members throughlegislative action, networking opportunities and education while striving to maintain the highest ethical standards.

We would like to thank the members of the LCCA for their support of the Lower Columbia Contractors Association. It is our hope that through industry related meetings and various events provided by the LCCA that our members and the community will gain successful busi-ness opportunities.

on tHe CoVeR:Another quality home built by Howard Christian Nagle, LLC, features 3 bedrooms, 1.75 bath, dining room, master bedroom and deck. Residence located at 2497 Redwood Avenue in Longview.

No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced or transmitted in any other form or by any other means, electronic or mechanical to any information storage or retrieval system, without the express written permission of the Lower Columbia Contractors Association. This directory contains the names and ad-dresses of members whose dues and applications were transmitted prior to October 2012. It is not intended as a permanent list. Members changing their place of business are asked to notify us in order to assist in the maintenance of our current mailing list. Every effort has been make by the LCCA to make this directory as accurate as possible. While every effort has been make to avoid mistakes in the publication, LCCA assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. The advertisers assume complete responsibility and authority to use any and all brand names, trademarks, guarantees and statements that appear in their advertise-ments. Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.

ContentsCategory Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Message from the LCCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4LCCA President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hiring a Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6LCCA Category Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Should I hire a professional home remodeler? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11LOCAR President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Don’t ignore outdoor maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Message from the 2012 LOCAR Assoc. Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28LOCAR Category Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21LOCAR Agent Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Fire Safety Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29LOCAR Affiliate Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32LCCA Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Beware of bad contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Safe Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Government Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Protecting your home in Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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The Lower Columbia Contractors Association was established in 1956 to represent professionals in the home building industry. The men who founded LCCA showed remarkable foresight. Their leader-ship and our members have maintained a standard of quality in the building industry, which we are proud of today. Representing nearly 200 companies in Cowlitz County, our goal is to support affordable housing in the building industry and in our community. This occurs through builder education and advocacy toward regulation. Lower Columbia Contractors Association is here to help you when the need to build, remodel or repair your home or business occurs. Your first step will be to select the contractor, service company or associate member best able to support your project. This Directory lists our contractors and affiliate members. You can find the contractor you need quickly and easily. This Directory also provides you with information and contacts you will need to obtain permits and materials to make the most informed decision before you begin the project. Good planning on your part is the most important step you can take toward a successful project. We’re proud to be here. We want to help you have a successful experience with your project you have a successful experience with your project so use this Directory to learn and find the help you need. Call us at 425-8820, or visit our website at www.lcca.net for more information.

LoCAR Mission stAteMentLower Columbia Association of REALTORS® is a professional associ-ation of nearly 200 members. Our REALTOR® and Affiliate members offer business services and legislative representation to real estate practitioners and affiliated service providers in Cowlitz County and surrounding areas.

Members have access to a wide variety of business services that are not available to non-REALTORS®. This gives REALTORS® a com-petitive edge in the marketplace; enabling them to provide superior services to buyers and sellers of real property.

REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

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Acoustical Tile, Walls/Ceilings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Advertising/Marketing/Publications . . . . . . . . . . .9Alternative Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Answering Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Asphalt/Paving/Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Auto Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Automated Entry Systems/Gates. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Awnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Backflow Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Banks/Mortgage Lenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Banquet/Catering Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Boiler Installation/Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Bridges, Culvert Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Builder/Developer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Building & Planning Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Building Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Cellular Telephones/Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Commercial Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Computer/Network/Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Concrete - Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Concrete Forms/Septic & Water Tanks . . . . . . . .10Concrete Pumping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Concrete, Redi-Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Concrete, Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Counter Tops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Demolition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Design Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Directional Boring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Door and Window Supplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Doors, Commercial/Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Doors, Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Drywall/Sheetrock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Electrical, Low Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Employment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Employment/Temp Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Energy Conservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Environmental Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Equipment Rental/Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Escrow Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Excavating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Excavating, Cable Plowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Fencing, Material Sales/Installation. . . . . . . . . . .12Financial - Retirement Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Fire Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Fire/Water Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Fireplaces/Stoves Sales/Installation . . . . . . . . . .12Floor Covering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Framing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Fuel/Diesel/Card Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Furniture, Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Garage Doors & Openers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Gate Installation/Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12General Contractor, Custom Residential . . . . . . .12General Contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12General Contractors, Commercial/Industrial . . . . . . .12Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Glass, Auto - Heavy Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Glass, Commercial, Store Fronts. . . . . . . . . . . . .14Glass, Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Green Build/Energy Efficient Construction . . . . .14Gutter Sales/Installation/Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Handyman Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Hazardous Material Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Hood System-Testing & Maintenance . . . . . . . . .14Hot Tub/Pool Sales/Service/Supplies . . . . . . . . .14HVAC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14HVAC, Service/Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Hydraulic Hose Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Hydroblasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Industrial Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Industrial Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Industrial Supply/Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Instrumentation/Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Insurance/Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Internet Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Investigations/Labor/L&I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Land Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Land Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Land Use Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Landscaping Services/Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Logging Equipment Sales/Service. . . . . . . . . . . .15Mantles/Fireplace Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Millwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Mold Removal/Remediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Natural Gas - Commercial/Industrial . . . . . . . . . .15Natural Gas - Residential, Energy Program. . . . .15Painting Contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Painting Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Parking Lot Maintenance/Sweeping . . . . . . . . . .15Pest/Dry Rot Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Pipe Fabrication/Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Pipeline Installation/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .15Planning Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Plumbing Contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Plumbing Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Pole Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Portable Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Printing/Reproduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Project Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Public Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Pump Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Real Estate Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Retaining Walls/Materials/Installation . . . . . . . . .15Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Roads/Highways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Rock/Aggregate/Sand/Gravel/Topsoil . . . . . . . . .15Roofing, Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Roofing, Residential/Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . .15Roofing Supplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Safes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Sandblasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Scaffolding Rental/Erection/Dismantling. . . . . . .16Security Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Septic Tank Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Sewer/Drain Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Sheet Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Siding Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Signage-Manufacture/Installation Service. . . . . .16Soda Blasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Sprinkler Systems/Fire Extinguisher Services. . . . . . . 16Steel Fabrication/Machining/Sales . . . . . . . . . . .16Stump Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Title Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Tractors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Trucking Services/Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Trucks/Trailers Parts/Repair/Manufacture . . . . . .17Underground Tank Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Underground Utility Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Vacuum Installation & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .17Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Water Testing & Filtration Systems . . . . . . . . . . .17Website Design/Marketing/Advertising . . . . . . . .17Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Well Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Wind Service Installations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Window Coverings/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Window Sales/Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Wireless Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Zoning & Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Message from the LCCA Executive DirectorSooner or later you may join the millions of people who remodel their homes each year. Perhaps it was that moment when you realized that avocado green and harvest gold are no longer the “in” colors for today’s trendy kitchens. Or maybe you had an epiphany one day as you stood in line to use your own bathroom. Whatever the impetus, the thought has crossed your mind: Maybe it’s time to start a home remodel. The reasons for home remodeling are as varied as the projects we undertake.

Some of these include, adding more space, upgrading cabinets, counters, appliances, and fixture, creating a floor plan that’s customized for your lifestyle, improving energy efficiency with new windows, doors, insulation, and climate control systems, Increasing the resale value of your home

The first step is to develop an idea of what you want to do with your home remodel. Write a prioritized list of your needs and wants. Look at magazines and websites and collect pictures of what homes or remodeling projects you like. The more clearly you can envision the project and describe it on paper, the better prepared you’ll be in making your decision.

Think about traffic patterns, furniture size and placement, colors, lighting and how you expect to use the remodeled space. If your decision to remodel involves creating better access for someone with limited mobility, you may want to consider contacting a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist.

You may want to improve home efficiency and hire a remodeler for green home remodeling. These projects include replacing windows and doors,

upgrading heating and cooling systems, adding insulation, and other remodeling to make the home more energy-efficient, easier to maintain, and comfortable.

Figure out how much money you have to spend on the home remodeling job, furnishings, landscaping or any other cost you might incur.

Once you have created a list of what you would like out of your home, the next step is deciding how to accomplish your vision.

Hire a Professional Home Remodeler. The best way to ensure your home dreams become reality is through the work of a professional home remodeler. These remodelers are of the highest integrity and standards in the industry. See page 6 “Why Hire a Professional Home Remodeler”.

Can you do it yourself? For the handyman or woman, a do-it-yourself project is both rewarding and cost-effective. However, more than 30% of all jobs home remodelers perform come from failed do-it-yourselfers. See page 11 “Should I Hire a Professional Home Remodeler”.

Should you move instead? Your needs may exceed what you can or want to do with your existing home. See page 11 “Remodeling –vs- Moving”.

If you’ve decided you want to hire a remodeler, contact the LCCA to learn how to choose a professional home remodeler, avoid contractor fraud, and make your dream home a reality.

Jeanette ScibelliExecutive Director

TreasurerBuck AllenRenaud Electric360-423-1420

Legal CounselFrank RandolphWalstead Mertsching PS360-423-5220

Vice PresidentKeath HuffUtilize I.T.360-423-8200

SecretaryJoel McGrawPacific Tech360-414-8084

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Past PresidentKurt HenthornB&M Heating & Air Conditioning360-577-3633



Message from the 2012 LCCA PresidentThe Lower Columbia Contractors Association was established in 1956 to represent professionals in the home building industry. The men who founded LCCA showed remarkable foresight. Their leadership and our members have maintained a standard of quality in the building industry, which we are proud of today. Representing nearly 200 companies in Cowlitz County, our goal is to support affordable housing in the building industry and in our community. This occurs through builder education and advocacy toward regulation. Lower Columbia Contractors Association is here to help you when the need to build, remodel or repair your home or business occurs. Your first step will be to select the contractor, service company or associate member best able to support your project.

This Directory lists our contractors and affiliate members. You can find the contractor you need quickly and easily. This Directory also provides you with information and contacts you will need to obtain permits and materials to make the most informed decision before you begin the project. Good planning on your part is the most important step you can take toward a successful project.

We’re proud to be here. We want to helpyou have a successful experience with your project so use this Directory to learn and find the help you need.

Call us at 425-8820, or visit our website atwww.lcca.net for more information.

Eric PucciNewrock Homes Inc.President

Ray CaldwellAll Out Sewer & Drain Service360-414-8655

Judy SmithProBuild360-425-1950

Howard NagleHoward Christian Nagle, LLC360-749-6288

Bill PollockPollack Electric360-274-9057

Scott DeRosierDeRosier Trucking360-577-1636

Tom WilsonCascade Natural Gas360-600-1922

Trent McGhee,Dale McGhee Well Drilling360-423-8493

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Carissa HopperReMax Premier Group360-430-6678

Construction Excellence Recipient:Business Enhancement: Heaton Nursery and Supply, Pleasant Hill Road

Americans are in love with remodeling. Television networks such as HGTV and DIY run 24 hours a day with shows like “BATHtastic” and “Design Star.” Magazines, websites and blogs feature happy home

owners gushing over perfect room makeovers. And with the continuing challenging economy, more home owners have decided to stay in their current home longer, which has created higher demand for remodeling. A survey released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2012 shows that common remodeling projects have increased, compared to a similar survey from 2010. And nearly 50 percent of remodelers report seeing an increase in the number of home owners who undertake remodels to avoid moving, compared to the 2010 findings.

Bathroom and kitchen remodeling remain the two most common types of jobs, as they have been consistently since 2001. After 2009, however, bathroom and kitchen remodeling switched places—bathrooms became the most frequent type of job for professional remodelers. Seventy-eight percent of the survey respondents cited bathroom remodeling as one of the most common jobs, an all-time high. Home owners are frequently asking for a high-end spa feel to their new bathrooms, with features and materials such as television screens built into mirrors, exotic wood finishes, recycled glass tiles and sophisticated lighting systems. Other popular features include those that enable a home owner to stay in their home as they age; including step-in tubs and shower stall benches and rails. Both kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects were up 17 percent from two years ago. Other popular jobs were window and door replacements, room additions, handyman services and whole house remodeling, although whole house remodeling is down significantly from its peak in the mid-2000s.

The motivation behind many home owners’ decision to remodel has changed as well. The top two reasons for remodeling were the need to repair or replace old or outdated components and the desire for better and newer amenities. More than 50 percent of remodelers said that these two reasons for remodeling have become more common over the past two years. In contrast, more than 20 percent of remodelers said there was a decrease in customers remodeling to increase home values as an investment or to prepare for a sale (whether distressed or not). Remodeling to accommodate a change in the number of people living in the home also received low scores. Whether they are inspired by the amazing makeovers shown on television shows, or their changing lifestyle necessitates repurposing spaces to make more efficient use of their home’s square footage, home owners are turning to professional remodelers to help improve their home. For more information on remodeling, contact the LCCA office.

































































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If you are considering a home remodeling project, the most important decision you can make is selecting a professional home remodeler to do the job. Your home is too important to entrust to anyone but a professional home remodeler who can:

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• Ensure that your dreams are accurately translated into reality by offering design services in-house or through an arrangement with a professional architect or designer.

• Understand that your comfort during the project and its successful completion depend on effective communication and follow-through.

• Maintain a safe and neat job site to prevent damage to your home or injury to household members and pets.

• Provide the best possible materials within your budget and assist you in making selections through the vendors they work with.

• Ensure that your job meets or exceeds applicable building codes and regulations.

• Guarantee the quality of their work with a warranty.

• Respond promptly to service calls and inquiries.Source: National Association of Home Builders

Why Hire a Professional Home Remodeler?

Construction Excellence Recipient:Commercial Remodel, Over $500,000: Pacific Tech Construction, Social Security Administration2497 Redwood Avenue. Construction by Howard Christian Nagle, LLC.

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Hiring a Contractor or Remodeler?What You should Know.ARE YOu PLANNiNg TOHiRE sOMEONE TO WORKON YOuR HOME ORPROPERTY?

iF sO, DO YOuRHOMEWORK.

sHOP sMARTWhile the law provides some protectionfrom fraudulent or incompetent contractors, it doesn’t guarantee honest transactions or perfect performance. Protect your investment by being an

informed, cautious consumer.Generally, work that “adds to or subtracts from real estate” must be done by a registered contractor. Contractor registration is also required for anyone who provides construction consultation, develops residential property or “flips” houses.

Businesses that provide services such as gutter cleaning, pruning, lawn care or window washing do not need to be registered.

gET ANsWERsVisit L&I’s Contractor Web site at www.Contractors.Lni.wa.gov, contact your local L&I office or call the toll-free contractor registration hotline at 1-800-647-0982 to learn:

If a contractor is currently registered and for how long.

If a contractor has workers’ compensation insurance for his or her employees.

If there is any pending or past action against a contractor’s bond.

Other business names a contractor may have operated under in the past.

If a contractor has ever been cited for infractions.

Plan your project carefully. If you know what you want done and can clearly explain it, you’re less likely to misunderstand instruction or encounter cost overruns.

Interview several qualified registered contractors and solicit written bids.

Verify that the contractors you are considering are registered by looking them up online at www.Contractors.Lni.wa.gov, by phone at 1-800-647-0982 or by contacting a local L&I office.

Ask for references and then check them out. If possible, view the work, interview the homeowner and visit a site with work in progress.

Ask for references of suppliers that the contractor works with and check out his or her payment record.

Request a copy of the contractor’s insurance policy to verify what is covered.

Do an internet search on the owner’s name to look for general comments that might be posted.

Evaluate all the aspects of the bids, including the scope of work, warranties, references, time frames and price.

Request that he contractor post a performance bond for the entire cost of the project if it is more than $6,000.

Try to anticipate problems and inconveniences, such as cost overruns or cleanup, and come to an agreement with your contractor on how they will be handled before the work begins.

Contractor information at L&iOn the Web:

www.Contractors.Lni.wa.govCall toll-free: 1-800-64�-0982

BEFORE YOu HiRE A CONTRACTOR ORREMODELER

Building or remodeling your home is an exciting project. Many homeowners are intimi-dated by the prospect of finding, hiring and working with a con-tractor on a project of this mag-nitude. You shouldn’t be! Here are some simple things you can do to make this process easier:

1. TAKE iT sERiOusLY: This is probably the biggest purchase you’ll make in your entire life, and you truly have to live with the results. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and ask to have things explained-more than once if nec-essary. Your contractor wants to build you the home of your dreams, and they want to do it right the first time.

2. DO YOuR HOMEWORK: Make sure your contractor is licensed and bonded, and make sure they don’t have excessive liens against their bond. This information can all be found at the Labor and In-dustries website.

3. AsK FOR REFERENCEs: If a contractor has been in business awhile and has been successful, they’ll be happy to share it with you. Ask for references, and then call the references. Don’t just ask about the workmanship, ask about the process and experi-ence as a whole.

4. gET A CONTRACT iN WRiT-iNg: It seems like common sense, but sometimes we all need to be reminded. A home can’t be built with a handshake anymore; you and the contractor both need to protect yourselves with a clear, complete document spelling out responsibilities and payment.

5. HAVE FuN AND TREATYOuRsELF: Building a house can and should be an enjoyable experience, and it should be ex-actly what you want. Splurge on the jetted tub. Have a profes-sional landscaper put the finish-ing touches on. And call us if you need any referrals.

Message from the LCCA

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1. Obtain a written contract that includes price, payment terms, sales tax, permit fees (if applicable), the specific work to be performed, materials to be used, warranties and start and end date. It is also a good idea to include change-order processes, final review and sign-off procedures and cleanup.

2. Ask for a disclosure statement prior to work starting. Sample disclosure statements are available on the L&I web site and at local L&I offices.

3. Make frequent inspections and consult your local building department about required permits. Make sure that all permits are in place and that inspections are in order.

4. When advancing money for materials, it may be possible to make checks payable to both the contractor and the supply house or to pay the supply house directly.

5. Put all change orders in writing and ask questions as work progresses. Avoid verbal contracts, and be very cautious about paying for work that has not been completed.

6. Request signed lien released from all major subcontractors and suppliers on your job before making final payments.

BE WARY OF CONTRACTORsWHO:• Provide credentials or

references that can’t be verified.

• Offer a special price only if you sign today or use other high-pressure sales techniques.

• Accept only cash, require large deposits or the entire cost up front or ask you to make the payment in their name.

• Do not provide a written contract or complete bid.

• Ask you to pick up the building permit. In most instances, the contractor is required to take out the permits. Permits are your protection and help ensure that work will meet local building codes.

• Offer exceptionally long warranties.

• Want to do most or all the work on weekends and after-hours.

• Give you an offer that sounds “too good to be true.”

PROTECT YOuRsELF WiTHPERMiTsManufactured/Mobile Home Permits L&I has statewide responsibility for approving plans and inspecting both new and altered manufactured/ mobile homes and recreation vehicles for safety. For more information go to www.FAS.Lni.wa.gov

BuiLDiNg PERMiTsContact your local county or city building department. ELECTRiCAL PERMiTsL&I performs most inspections throughout the state, but some cities do their own

ONCE YOu HAVE CHOsEN A CONTRACTOR OR REMODELER:

WHAT is REquiRED BY LAW?In In Washington, all

contractors who perform work or who advertise or submit bids in this state must be registered with the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), post a bond and carry general liability insurance coverage.

All registered contractors must carry general liability insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000 property damage and $200,000 public liability or $250,000 combined single limit. (Note: This requirement does not pertain to electrical contractors. T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s

contractors must carry $170,000 in general liability insurance.)

A contractor must have a current business license, and if the contractor has employees, he or she must have workers’ compensation coverage.

A contractor must provide a “Notice to Customer” disclosure statement to you for any residential project with a projected cost of $1,000 or more, and any commercial project of $1,000 to $60,000.

electrical inspections. For more information, go to www.ElecPermit.Lni.wa.gov.

AVOiD LiEN PROBLEMsAsk for the legally required disclosure statement that advised consumers about lien releases.

If any supplier of materials, worker or subcontractor is not paid, a lien may be filed against your property to force you to pay. You could pay twice for the same work. Or worse, an unpaid lien could lead to foreclosure on your home. (For remodeling projects, liens can only be filed for the amount left unpaid to the general contractor.)

If you receive a “notice of intent” to file a lien on your property,

ask your general contractor to provide you with lien release documents from the supplier or subcontractor who has sent this notice. The contractor is required to provide you with more information about lien release documents if you request it.

CONTRACTORiNFORMATiON AT L&i

On the Web: www.Contractors.Lni.wa.govCall toll-free: 1-800-647-0982

Construction Excellence Recipient:Commercial Healthcare Remodel: Interior Resources, Advantage Chiropractic

1-888-577-1206 or 577-1206Crime Stoppers Security Tips

Crime Stoppers of Cowlitz Countywww.cowlitzcrimestoppers.com


ACoustiCAL tiLe WALLs/CeiLingsBlam Specialties Inc.360-225-9010

Nipp & Tuck360-425-1256

AdVeRtising/MARketing/PubLiCAtionsDaily News The360-577-2554

KLOG-KUKN-101.5 WAVE360-636-0110

ALteRnAtiVe eneRgyBusack Electric Inc.360-414-0144

Woodstove Warehouse360-425-7248

AnsWeRing seRViCesAdvanced Messaging & Dispatch360-425-6736

APPLiAnCesManchester Brothers Inc.360-425-1131

Parr Lumber360-759-1834

AsPHALt/PAVing/MAteRiALsBradbury & Sons Paving Inc.360-430-1080

Lakeside Industries360-423-6882

Naselle Rock & Asphalt Company360-484-3443

AttoRneysWalstead Mertsching PS360-423-5220

Auto sALesBud Clary Chevrolet Cadillac360-423-1700

AutoMAted entRy systeMs/gAtesCowlitz Fence Company360-577-6110

Overhead Door Company of SW Washington360-423-3470

AWnings5-Star Gutters and Awnings360-577-0829

bACkfLoWtestingSessions Plumbing & Heating360-636-0070

bAnks/MoRtgAge LendeRsColumbia Bank360-636-9200

Fibre Federal Credit Union360-423-8750

Heritage Bank360-423-9800

Red Canoe Credit Union360-425-2130

bAnquet/CAteRing fACiLitiesRed Lion Hotel & Conference Center360-578-4004

boiLeR instALLAtion/RePAiRsFelton’s Heating & Cooling Inc.360-577-5871

Twin City Service Company360-425-3320

bRidges CuLVeRt stRuCtuResFive Rivers Construction Inc.360-423-1991

buiLdeR/deVeLoPeR seRViCesCascade Title Company360-425-2950

buiLding & PLAnning PeRMitsCity of Castle Rock360-274-8181

City of Kalama360-673-5211

City of Longview360-442-5086

City of Woodland360-225-7299

Longview Community Development360-442-5086

buiLding MAteRiALsBaker Construction360-274-2656

Baker Lumber360-423-3900

Lowe’s Home Improvement360-577-7060


ProBuild360-425-1950

CAbinetsInterior Resources360-577-6004

Selix Cabinets360-577-8535

CeLLuLAR teLePHones/seRViCeDay Wireless360-425-1085

CLosetsSelix Cabinets360-577-8535

CoMMeRCiAL RefRigeRAtionB & M Heating & Air Conditioning360-577-3633

Felton’s Heating & Cooling Inc.360-577-5871


CoMMuniCAtionsAdvanced Messaging & Dispatch360-425-6736

Day Wireless360-425-1085

Evergreen State Concrete Pumping/Evergreen Technical Services360-577-1250

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CoMPuteR/netWoRk/softWAReUtilize I.T. Inc.360-423-8200

ConCRete CoMMeRCiALCal Portland360-907-9602

Five Rivers Construction Inc.360-423-1991

ConCRete foRMs/sePtiC & WAteR tAnksSound Placement Services LLC360-274-7675

ConCRete PuMPingCal Portland360-907-9602

Evergreen State Concrete Pumping/Evergreen Technical Services360-577-1250

ConCRete Redi-MixCal Portland360-907-9602

Specialty Concrete360-577-4555

ConCRete ResidentiALCal Portland360-907-9602

H & K Construction360-849-4193

K. L. Ferguson Construction360-577-1789

CounteR toPsColumbia River Carpet One360-425-8404

CRAneStar Rentals360-575-9000

United Rentals360-425-2350

deCksBaker Construction360-274-2656

Butler Construction Services Inc.360-423-6176

deMoLitionAnderson Environmental Contracting LLC360-577-9194

Brookhart Excavation LLC360-431-4333

DeRosier Excavation Inc.360-423-1521

P. R. Worth Excavation503-209-8737

Triple S Excavation LLC360-274-5700

design seRViCesArtisan Landscapes360-274-6347

diReCtionAL boRingTerry Lee Excavating Inc.360-577-6435

dooR & WindoW suPPLieRProBuild360-425-1950

dooRs CoMMeRCiAL/industRiALElochoman Millwork Inc.360-795-3637

Overhead Door Company of SW Washington360-423-3470

Pacific Door and Window Inc.360-577-9121

dooRs ResidentiALBaker Construction360-274-2656


Elochoman Millwork Inc.360-795-3637


dRyWALL/sHeetRoCkNipp & Tuck360-425-1256

Redmill Construction & Drywall LLC360-423-0869

eLeCtRiCALBusack Electric Inc.360-414-0144

EOFF Electric Supply360-425-3633

Hamer Electric360-636-2227

Nelson Electric Service360-423-3100

Pollock Electric Inc.360-274-9057

Rawhide Electric Services LLC360-577-3860

Renaud Electric Heating & Cooling360-423-1420

Searing Electric & Plumbing360-425-9310

eLeCtRiCAL LoW VoLtAgeBusack Electric Inc.360-414-0144

Carlson’s Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.360-425-4888

Hamer Electric360-636-2227


Utilize I.T. Inc.360-423-8200

eMPLoyMent seRViCesEmployers Overload360-577-4250

Express Employment Professionals360-414-1200

eMPLoyMent/teMP LAboREmployers Overload360-577-4250

Express Employment Professionals360-414-1200

eneRgy ConseRVAtionRawhide Electric Services LLC360-577-3860

enViRonMentAL ConsuLtingLower Columbia Community Action Council360-425-3430

equiPMent RentAL/sALesCase Power & Equipment503-283-2461

Peterson CAT360-423-5760

Star Rentals360-575-9000


Watkins Tractor & Supply Co.360-423-7220

esCRoW seRViCesCascade Title Company360-425-2950

Cowlitz County Title360-423-5330

exCAVAtingAll Out Sewer & Drain Service360-414-8655


C & R Tractor & Landscaping Inc.360-577-8288

Carney Construction360-274-7980


P. R. Worth Excavation503-209-8737

Seppanen Construction LLC360-263-7950

Terry Lee Excavating Inc.360-577-6435

Thomas Buck Construction360-225-8044

Tim Brown Construction360-274-4422



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Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects have skyrocketed in popular-ity in recent years on the heels of popular home improvement shows and publications. And, for certain small projects, a DIY project can be rewarding and fun - if you are prepared and have the proper skills. But before you start knocking down walls and taking out wiring, ask yourself the following questions:

• Do you have a clear idea of what you want your project to look like?

• Do you have the time to com-plete this project (be realistic!)?

• Have you ever undertaken a project like this before?

• Do you know everything you will need (materials, tools, etc.) to complete the project?

• Are you familiar with the applicable building codes and permits?

• Do you enjoy physical labor?

• Do you have all the tools you will need?

• Do you have the necessary skills for this project?

• If not, do you have the time and resources to learn these skills?

• Where will you obtain the necessary materials?

• If you cannot complete the project according to your origi-nal schedule, are you (and your family) prepared to handle the resulting inconvenience?

• Will you need assistance with this project? If so, who will

assist you? Do they have the time and skills required for this project?

• Do you understand all the safety issues associated with this project?

• Are you familiar with the ar-chitecture and structural makeup of your home (i.e., how knocking down one wall will affect the rest of the structure)?

• Have you considered the hid-den costs associated with doing it yourself - time, tools, and the possibility that you may actually decrease the value of your house if the result isn’t up to profes-sional standards?

It is easy to look at the cost of hiring a professional remod-eler and think only of labor and materials. But remember that a professional remodeler offers you an important service - years of experience, the right tools, a network of suppliers and subcontractors, and an in-depth understanding of legal regula-tions, cost estimating, schedul-ing, and the latest construction techniques and materials.Source: National Association of Home Builders

Remodeling–vs- Moving If you want to change your

home, your other option besides remodeling is to find a new one. But more and more American families are deciding to stay put and improve their existing home. Here are some of the reasons:

• Remodeling allows you to customize your home to meet your needs and desires. The only

Should I Hire a Professional Home Remodeler?

Construction Excellence Recipient:Commercial Construction: JH Kelly, Great Western Malting

similar, but much more costly alternative, is to have a brand new custom home designed and built.• Remodeling means that you don’t have to give up a familiar neighborhood and schools.• Remodeling is a more efficient use of your financial resources. According to the American Hom-eowner Foundation, selling your home and moving typically costs about 8-10% of the value of your current home. And much of this goes into moving expenses, closing costs, and broker com-missions - items that have no direct impact on your home’s quality.• Remodeling can be stressful, but few experiences are more stressful than moving.While there are many reasons that people choose to remodel, the bottom line is that remodel-ing makes your home a more enjoyable place to live. The intangible value of this pleasure needs to be considered, along with any resale value you hope to gain.

But there is no doubt that, as far as improving the sale of your home, all remodeling projects are not created equal. The general rule of thumb is that any remodeling project that

brings your home up to the level of your neighbors’ is a worthy investment. But it doesn’t pay to be the most expensive house on the block - real estate experts recommend that a remodeling investment should not raise the value of your house to more than 10-15% above the median sales price in your neighborhood.

Remember that potential buyers will compare your home to ones newly built. Therefore, you’ll want to look at the design trends and amenities being built into new homes. Great rooms (open kitchen/family room ar-rangements), master bed and bath suites, and higher ceilings are a few of the features sought by today’s home buyers.

Each year, Remodeling magazine conducts its “Cost vs. Value” report to assess which remodeling projects create the greatest return on investment. Not surprisingly, kitchens and baths regularly come out on top. These are two of the most used rooms in the home, and they receive the most scrutiny from potential buyers.

Source: National Association of Home Builders


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exCAVAting - CAbLe PLoWingTerry Lee Excavating Inc.360-577-6435

fenCing MAteRiAL sALes/instALLAtionCowlitz Fence Company360-577-6110

Hargrove Fence Company360-270-5115

finAnCiAL - RetiReMent PLAnningColumbia Bank360-636-9200

fiRe PRoteCtionCascade Fire Safety Inc.360-425-0945

fiRe/WAteR RestoRAtionAffordable Construction Inc.360-261-0866

American Restoration Kompany/Got Mold Pros360-957-6003

Bob Large Construction LLC360-442-0082

ServiceMaster by JTS360-425-3331

fiRePLACes/stoVes sALes/instALLAtionEntek Corp360-423-3010

Woodstove Warehouse360-425-7248

fLooR CoVeRingColumbia River Carpet One360-425-8404

Interior Resources360-577-6004

Lowe’s Home Improvement360-577-7060

McDonald Creative Floor360-577-5714

fRAMingLewis Construction360-430-6684

Olin Homes LLC360-892-9555

fueL/dieseL CARd LoCkWilcox & Flegel/Wilson Oil Co.360-423-3300

Anderson Environmental Contracting LLC360-577-9194

Wilcox & Flegel/Wilson Oil Co.360-423-3300

fuRnituRe CustoMSelix Cabinets360-577-8535

gARAge dooRs & oPeneRsOverhead Door Company of SW Washington360-423-3470

gAte instALLAtion/RePAiRsCowlitz Fence Company360-577-6110

Hargrove Fence Company360-270-5115

geneRAL ContRACtoR CustoM ResidentiALBetter Home Construction Inc.360-430-2707

Bjorge Construction LLC360-957-1430

Cornerstone Construction360-636-6041

Darren Sandberg General Contractor Inc.360-636-2976

Fistolera Painting Company Inc.360-425-9781

GP Construction360-256-4953

H & K Construction360-849-4193

Howard Christian Nagle LLC360-749-6288

Lewis Construction360-430-6684

Newrock Homes Inc.360-423-5151

Prestegard Construction360-957-3378

geneRAL ContRACtoRsAccurate Steel Erectors Inc.360-225-9363

Alaska Continental Pipeline360-864-8866

Better Home Construction Inc.360-430-2707







Larry Weber Construction360-353-3678

Lower Columbia Community Action Council360-425-3430

LP & H Mechanical360-425-4210



PNE Corp/PNE Construction/CCS360-423-2245

Schlecht Construction360-254-5474

Superior Handyman360-442-1499


geneRAL ContRACtoRs CoMMeRCiAL/industRiALFive Rivers Construction Inc.360-423-1991

JH Kelly Inc.360-423-5510



General Contractors RemodelBetter Home Construction Inc.360-430-2707





Darren Sandberg General Contractor Inc.360-636-2976

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360-274-9057Commercial • Residential • Light Industrial


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Lewis Construction360-430-6684

Prestegard Construction360-957-3378


Superior Handyman360-442-1499

geneRAtoRsRenaud Electric Heating & Cooling360-423-1420

Woods Logging Supply Inc.360-577-8030

gLAss Auto - HeAVy equiPMentErickson Glass360-423-7360

Twin City Glass360-425-4540

gLAss CoMMeRCiAL stoRe fRontsErickson Glass360-423-7360


gLAss ResidentiALErickson Glass360-423-7360


gReen buiLd/eneRgy effiCient ConstRuCtioPrestegard Construction360-957-3378

gutteR sALes/instALLAtion/seRViCe5-Star Gutters and Awnings360-577-0829

All Top Roofing Inc.360-425-5510

The Roof Doctor360-423-2206

HAndyMAn seRViCesSuperior Handyman360-442-1499

HAzARdous MAteRiAL disPosALJammie’s Environmental Inc.360-577-5691

Hood systeM-testing And MAintenAnCeCascade Fire Safety Inc.360-425-0945

Hot tub/PooL sALes/seRViCe/suPPLiesManthe Equipment Inc.360-423-7130

HVACB & M Heating & Air Conditioning360-577-3633

Carlson’s Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.360-425-4888

Entek Corp360-423-3010

H & N Sheet Metal Inc.360-578-9900



HVAC seRViCe/CLeAning/AiR quALityCarlson’s Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.360-425-4888

Felton’s Heating & Cooling Inc.360-577-5871


HydRAuLiC Hose suPPLyBetter Weigh Manufacturing360-864-6800

LG Isaacson Co. Inc.360-425-3620

Manthe Equipment Inc.360-423-7130


HydRobLAstingJammie’s Environmental Inc.360-577-5691

industRiAL CLeAning seRViCesJammie’s Environmental Inc.360-577-5691

M & R Manpower Inc.360-577-1781

industRiAL CoAtingsSteel Painters Inc.360-425-7720

industRiAL suPPLy/equiPMentCowlitz River Rigging Inc.360-425-6720

LG Isaacson Co. Inc.360-425-3620

Mallory Company The360-636-5750

Star Rentals360-575-9000


instRuMentAtion/ContRoLsHamer Electric360-636-2227

insuLAtionLewis Construction360-430-6684

Nipp & Tuck360-425-1256


insuRAnCe/bondingPropel Insurance360-423-3700

inteRioR designInterior Resources360-577-6004

inteRnet seRViCesCascade Networks360-414-5990

inVestigAtions/LAboR/L&iState of WashingtonDepartment of Labor and Industries360-575-6900

LAnd CLeARingCarney Construction360-274-7980

Champ’s Tree Service360-423-0168


DeRosier Trucking360-577-1636


LAnd deVeLoPMentBond Properties360-423-7337


H & S Enterprises360-578-9922


Walstead Mertsching PS360-423-5220

LAnd use ConsuLtAntsWalstead Mertsching PS360-423-5220

LAndsCAPing seRViCes/suPPLiesArtisan Landscapes360-274-6347

C & R Tractor & Landscaping Inc.360-577-8288




LigHtingAdvanced Electric Signs Inc.360-225-6826


Rawhide Electric Services LLC360-577-3860

Logging equiPMent sALes/seRViCeCowlitz River Rigging Inc.360-425-6720



MAntLes/fiRePLACe ACCessoRiesWoodstove Warehouse360-425-7248

MiLLWoRkBradbury & Sons Paving Inc.360-430-1080

Elochoman Millwork Inc.360-795-3637


MoLd ReMoVAL/ReMediAtionAmerican Restoration Kompany/Got Mold Pros360-957-6003


nAtuRAL gAs - CoMMeRCiAL/industRiALCascade Natural Gas360-600-1922

nAtuRAL gAs - ResidentiAL eneRgy PRogRAMCascade Natural Gas360-600-1922

PAinting ContRACtoRsFistolera Painting Company Inc.360-425-9781

M & R Painting Inc.360-577-1781


PAinting suPPLiesFistolera Painting Company Inc.360-425-9781

Miller Paint360-423-5188

PARking Lot MAintenAnCe/sWeePingAll Out Sewer & Drain Service360-414-8655

Pest/dRy Rot RePAiRAffordable Construction Inc.360-261-0866

PiPe fAbRiCAtion/sALesAlaska Continental Pipeline360-864-8866

Pacific Mechanical Inc.360-577-5223

PiPeLine instALLAtion/MAintenAnCeAlaska Continental Pipeline360-864-8866


PLAnning ConsuLtAntsH & S Enterprises360-578-9922

PLuMbing ContRACtoRsGallow & Smith Plumbing360-425-8055

JH Kelly Inc.360-423-5510



Sessions Plumbing & Heating360-636-0070

PLuMbing suPPLiesLowe’s Home Improvement360-577-7060

Searing Electric & Plumbing360-425-9310

Sessions Plumbing & Heating360-636-0070

PoLe buiLdingsH & K Construction360-849-4193

PoRtAbLe sAnitAtionTPI360-414-8161

PRinting/RePRoduCtionDaily News The360-577-2554

PRojeCt MAnAgeMentH & S Enterprises360-578-9922

PubLiC offiCiALsCity of Kelso360-442-5086


PuMP systeMsDale McGhee & Sons Well Drilling360-423-8493

ReAL estAteCowlitz County Title360-423-5330

Red Canoe Credit Union360-425-2130

ReMax Premier Group360-636-7378

ReAL estAte MARketingDaily News The360-577-2554

ReMax Premier Group360-636-7378

RetAining WALLs/MAteRiALs/instALLAtionC & R Tractor & Landscaping Inc.360-577-8288


Risk MAnAgeMentExpress Employment Professionals360-414-1200

RoAds/HigHWAysAmerican Asphalt360-957-2169Lakeside Industries360-423-6882



RoCk/AggRegAte/sAnd/gRAVeL/toPsoiLBradbury & Sons Paving Inc.360-430-1080


J. L. Storedahl & Sons Inc.360-636-2420


Roofing MetALAccurate Steel Erectors Inc.360-225-9363



Weatherguard Inc.360-577-7200

Roofing ResidentiAL/CoMMeRCiALAffordable Construction Inc.360-261-0866


Allred Roofing Inc.360-636-9505


Pacific Tech Construction Inc.360-414-8084


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Being a REALTOR® is a full time public service that requires a discerning disposition of the real estate industry, housing market, our communities, the economy, and government actions.A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate® -- the world’s largest professional association, a mem-bership that comes with much responsibility. REALTORS® are pledged and held to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Work-ing for America’s property owners, the National Association provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of informa-tion among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own and transfer real property.

The Lower Columbia and Washington State As-sociations focus on building strong communities and advocating for a high quality of life here at home. We’re involved in the communities in which we live and work and we’re dedicated to advocat-ing for sound public policy that protects property rights and the American dream of homeownership. Through our government affairs, political action, and community involvement we’re able to use our expertise to protect our clients before and after and in addition to the closing of a sale.So when you’re considering your next real estate transaction, ask whether your real estate agent is a REALTOR®.

Mike Wallin2013 LOCAR PRESIDENT and RPAC CHAIR

Message from the �01� Lower Columbia Association of ReALtoRs® (CCAR) President

Mike Wallin2012 CCAR President

Past President/treasurerDavid Thelin - Prudential NW Properties 360-749-5667

director - Laura JaffePrudential NW Properties360-442-7800

director - Kimberly SmithLighthouse Realty, Long Beach 360-783-2500

director - Val TinneyColdwell Banker Bain360-431-4316

Affiliate director - Joel Lengyl Cascade Title360-425-2950

RPAC trustee - Larry Cowan Coldwell Banker Bain360-749-4753

director - Lisa ThompsonJohn L Scott Real Estate360-425-6815

Vice President - Shirley NelsonColdwell Bain360-749-1910

Rookie directorBarb Anderson - Century 21 RE Lund - 360-425-2870

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LoCAR CoMMeRCiAL diReCtoRyCoMMeRCiALbliss, brendaLighthouse [email protected]

dailey, PaulaLighthouse [email protected]

graham, georgedixon Realty 360-425-1440

Hallanger, WilliamRodman [email protected]

Hocking, Ruth AnnLighthouse [email protected]

jenson, joanneLighthouse [email protected]

kaino, toddLighthouse [email protected]

kemmer, HolliLighthouse [email protected]

Mack, katherineLighthouse [email protected]

Mathews, RobertLighthouse [email protected]

Mcgrew, garyLighthouse [email protected]

nelson, debbieRe/MAx [email protected]

Peck, RandyRe/MAx [email protected]

Pedersen, barbaraCentury �1 Re [email protected]

Powell, AnnLighthouse [email protected]

Pucci, ericRe/MAx [email protected]

Putnam, MargoLighthouse [email protected]

Rodman, donRodman [email protected]

Rodman, PatRodman [email protected]

Rogers, sue AllenLighthouse [email protected]

Ross, kenLighthouse [email protected]

smith, kimberlyLighthouse [email protected]

stinner, RenaLighthouse [email protected]

Wanke, kristiLighthouse [email protected]

Whealdon, danLighthouse [email protected]

Wolters, CharlotteLighthouse [email protected]

PRoPeRty Mgtellis, sabrinaRodman [email protected]

Hallanger, WilliamRodman [email protected]

Larsen, steven CRodman [email protected]

Pucci, ericRe/MAx [email protected]

Robinson, [email protected]

Wilson, nicole ARodman [email protected]

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LoCAR Agent diReCtoRyResidentiAL

AAllen, judyWindermere kelso/Longview 209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Almos, jeanetteWindermere kelso/Longview 209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Anderson, barbaraCentury �1 Re Lund1801 1st Ave #2BLongview, WA [email protected]

Ani, WarrenLighthouse Realty31511 I StOcean Park, WA [email protected]

Anshutz, sherrieRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Archer, Lorettajohn L scott Real estate1541 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]

Bbaker, jessicaColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

ballard, CherylWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

barker, VerlaWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

bliss, brenda (C)Lighthouse Realty25810 Vernon AveOcean Park, WA [email protected]

brown, darlaWindermere kelso/Longview 209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

buckner, dianeWindermere kelso/Longview 209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

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LoCAR Agent diReCtoRy

CCampbell, kevinWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Carlough, dusti john L. scott1541 11th Avenue PO Box 2196Longview, WA [email protected]

Caskey, kimCentury �1 Re Lund1801 1st Ave #2BLongview, WA [email protected]

Chaffin, jessieRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Cheatley, kristin Windermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Cheatley, tamiWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Clarke, janaWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Cochran, AbbieRe/MAx Premier group842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Cochran, kayLower Columbia Realty50 Main St Cathlamet, WA [email protected]

Cowan, LarryColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

Crayne, joAnnWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Crayne, shannonWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Ddavis, dianaPrudential nW Properties1118 Ocean Beach HwyLongview, WA 98632360-442-7800 [email protected]

davis, juliaColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

davis, treyColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

denson, sonjaWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

dent, Peggy (Margaret)john L scott Real estate1541 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]

dessimoz, kathyPrudential northwest Properties1118 Ocean Beach Hwy,Longview, WA [email protected]

diehl, Charliediscovery Coast Real estate1711 Pacific Ave SLong Beach, WA [email protected]

diehl, Cheridiscovery Coast Real estate1711 Pacific Ave SLong Beach, WA [email protected]

downing, diana LRe/MAx Results447 N 1st St Kalama, WA [email protected]

Eellis, beckyLighthouse Realty710 Pacific Ave SLong Beach, WA [email protected]

ellis, sabrinaRodman Realty1339 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

ericksen, RodColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

Ffilkowski, LieselColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

flaskerud, geraldColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

flood, newellbetter Properties Longview 1339 Commerce Ave # 302Longview, WA [email protected]

flores, demetrioWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]


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never compromised!6. No job too LARGE or too small7. Workmanship is unbeatably fast, yet PRECISE8. Careful job-site PROTECTION & CLEAN-UP9. Member of the Better Business Bureau Honor Roll10. 24 hours a day you can call and speak with a REAL PERSON

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LoCAR Agent diReCtoRyfrost, LynneWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

furman, AnnRe/MAx Premier group842 Washington WayLongview, WA 98632360-636-7378360-560-4709annsells@annfurman

Ggehrman, deanjohn L scott Real estate1541 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]

geier, joniWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

gonzalez, VenancioWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

gould, darlaColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

graham, georgedixon Realty204 N Pacific AveKelso, WA 98626360-425-1440

granger, taraWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

grocott, CheriLighthouse Realty25810 Vernon AveOcean Park, WA [email protected]

gullino, denaRe/MAx Results447 N 1st St Kalama, WA [email protected]

HHallanger, William Rodman Realty1339 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Hammond, donnaWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Hanich, ericRe/MAx Premier group842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Harlin, debiCathlamet Realty West140 Third StCathlamet, WA [email protected]

Harriman, MelanieRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Harris, kathleenColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

Harrod, teriLighthouse Realty710 Pacific Ave PO Box 1166Long Beach, WA 98631360-345-1006

Hocking, Ruth AnnLighthouse Realty25810 Vernon AveOcean Park, WA [email protected]

Hooper, CarissaRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Iirvin, sandraCentury �1 Re Lund1801 1st Ave #2BLongview, WA [email protected]

ivanoff, nickCentury �1 Re Lund1801 1st Ave #2BLongview, WA [email protected]

Jjaffe, LorrePrudential nW Properties1118 Ocean Beach HwyLongview, WA [email protected]

jenson, joanneLighthouse Realty25810 Vernon AveOcean Park, WA [email protected]

johnson, karenColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

johnson, tomWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

johnston, LillianRe/MAx Premier group842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Kkaino, toddLighthouse Realty710 Pacific Ave SLong Beach, WA [email protected]

kell, brucejohn L scott Real estate1541 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]


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LoCAR Agent diReCtoRykemmer, HolliLighthouse Realty25810 Vernon AveOcean Park, WA [email protected]

LLantz, sueWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Larsen, steven CRodman Realty1339 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected] LaVoie, dennisColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

Lebrun, janjohn L scott Real estate1541 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]

Leppert, sharonRe/MAx Premier group842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Little, shirleyjohn L scott Real estate1541 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]

Lokan, dianejohn L scott Real estate1541 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]

Lopez, breannajohn L scott Real estate1541 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]

Lund, Robert eCentury �1 Re Lund1801 1st Ave #2BLongview, WA [email protected]

MMack, katherineLighthouse Realty710 Pacific Ave SLong Beach, WA [email protected]

Mack, kristinaWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Magley, CheyennePrudential nW Properties1118 Ocean Beach HwyLongview, WA [email protected]

Mathews, RobertLighthouse Realty31511 I StOcean Park, WA [email protected]

Mcgrew, garyLighthouse Realty25810 Vernon AveOcean Park, WA [email protected]

Mcivor, kellieWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Mcnerney, delColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

Mills, jasonPrudential nW Properties1118 Ocean Beach HwyLongview, WA [email protected]

Moore, tinaWindermere kelso/Longview 209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Myklebust, greggWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]


Nnelson, CherylCathlamet Realty West140 Third StCathlamet, WA [email protected]

nelson, davidCathlamet Realty West140 Third StCathlamet, WA [email protected]

nelson, shirleyColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

nelson, debbieRe/MAx Results447 N 1st St Kalama, WA [email protected]

nelson, tarynRe/MAx Results447 N 1st St Kalama, WA [email protected]

nusbaum, MelissaPrudential nW Properties1118 Ocean Beach HwyLongview, WA [email protected]

Oosborne, shirley LRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

PPeck, RandyRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Pedersen, barbaraCentury �1 Re Lund1801 1st Ave #2BLongview, WA [email protected]

Penta, VinceAPR1551 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]

Peters, MattRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Peterson, debbieRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Powell, AnnLighthouse Realty25810 Vernon AveOcean Park, WA [email protected]

Prestegard, stephanieLower Columbia Realty50 Main StCathlamet, WA [email protected]

Pucci, ericRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Pullium, stevekathy & steve Real estate [email protected]

Putnam, MargoLighthouse Realty31511 I StSurfside, WA [email protected]

RRinard, shelleyRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Robinson, brianCirrus1050 15th Ave Longview. WA 98632360 501 [email protected]

Robinson, toniLower Columbia Realty50 Main StCathlamet, WA [email protected]

Rodman, donRodman Realty1339 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Rodman, PatRodman Realty1339 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Rogers, sue AllenLighthouse Realty710 Pacific Ave SLong Beach, WA [email protected]

Rosendahl, LeolaPrudential nW Properties1118 Ocean Beach HwyLongview, WA [email protected]

Sscherping, ClintRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

schierscher, Robin john L. scott Real estate nW1541 11th Ave PO Box 2196Longview, WA [email protected]

scroggins, MarkColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

sheckard, karenRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

shetler, susanRe/MAx Premier842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]



fiRe sAfety fACts Each year, more than 4,000 Americans die in fires, more than

25,000 are injured in fires, and more than 100 firefighters are killed while on duty. Eighty three percent of all civilian fire deaths occurred in residences. Many of these fires could have been prevented. Cooking is the third leading cause of fire deaths and the leading cause of injury among people ages 65 and older. Direct loss due to fires is estimated at nearly $8.6 billion annually. Intentionally set structure fires resulted in an estimated $664 million in property damage. In order to protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire.

• Fire is FAST. In just two minutes, a fire can become life- threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames.

• Fire is DARK. Fire produces gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Instead of being awakened by a fire, you may fall into a deeper sleep. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a three- to- one ratio.

• Fire is HOT. Heat and smoke from fire can be more dangerous than the flames. Inhaling the super-hot air can sear your lungs.

fiRe PReVention tiPs befoRe A fiRe The following are things you can do to protect yourself, your

family, and your property in the event of a fire:

sMoke ALARMs And CARbon Monoxide deteCtoRs

• Install smoke alarms. Properly working smoke alarms decrease your chances of dying in a fire by half.

• Place smoke alarms on every level of your residence, including the basement.

• Install a working carbon monoxide detector in the common area of the bedrooms.

• Test and clean smoke alarms once a month and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms once every 10 years.

Cooking sAfety • Never leave cooking unattended. • Always wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when you cook. • Keep towels, pot holders and curtains away from flames • Never use the range or oven to heat your home.

esCAPing tHe fiRe • Have an escape plan. Review escape routes with your family. • Make sure windows are not nailed or painted shut. • Teach family members to stay low to the floor, where the air is

safer, when escaping from a fire. • In high-rise, never lock fire exits or doorways, halls or stairways.

Never prop stairway or other fire doors open.

HeAting souRCe • Place space heaters at least three feet away from flammable/

combustible materials. • Use only the type of fuel designated for your space heater.

MAtCHes/LigHteRs And sMoking • Keep matches/lighters away from children. • Never smoke in bed or when drowsy or medicated. • If you must smoke, do it responsibly.

eLeCtRiCAL WiRing • Inspect extension cords for frayed or exposed wires or loose

plugs • Make sure outlets have cover plates and no exposed wiring. • Make sure wiring does not run under rugs, over nails, or across

high traffic areas. • Do not overload extension cords or outlets.

Ask tHe fiRe dePARtMent to insPeCt youR HoMe foR fiRe sAfety And PReVention duRing A fiRe

If your clothes catch on fire, you should: • Stop, drop, and roll until the fire is extinguished.

do not PAniC • Do not assume someone else already called the fire department

get out of the house then call the Fire Department.

esCAPe A fiRe • Check closed doors with the back of your hand to feel for heat

before you open them. • If the door is hot do not open it. Find a second way out, such

as a window. If you cannot escape through a window, hang a white sheet outside the window to alert firefighters to your

presence. • Stuff the cracks around the door with towels, rags, bedding or

tape and cover vents to keep smoke out. • If there is a phone in the room where you are trapped, call the fire

department again and tell them exactly where you are. • If the door is cold slowly open it and ensure that fire and/or

smoke is not blocking your escape route. If your escape route is blocked, shut the door and use another escape route.

• If clear, leave immediately and close the door behind you. Be prepared to crawl.

AfteR A fiRe • Once you are out of the building,

stAy out! Do not go back inside for any reason. • If you are with a burn victim or are a burn victim yourself call

911, cool and cover your burns until emergency units arrive. • If you are a tenant contact the landlord. • Tell the fire department if you know of anyone trapped in the

building. • Only enter when the fire department tells you it is safe to do so.

FIRE SAFETY IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY…FIRE STOPS WITH YOU!


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simonson, AngelaLighthouse Realty710 Pacific Ave PO Box 1166Long Beach, WA [email protected]

smith, Michaeljohn L scott Real estate1541 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]

smith, kimberlyLighthouse Realty710 Pacific Ave SLong Beach, WA [email protected]

spaulding, LouisaColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

speer, MarleenRe/MAx Premier group842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

sterling, ginaRe/MAx Premier group842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

stinner, Rena Lighthouse Realty31511 I StOcean Park, WA [email protected]

storedahl, emoryRe/MAx Results447 N 1st St Kalama, WA [email protected]

strum, VickiWindermere kelso/Longview209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

Tthelin, davidColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

thompson, Lisajohn L scott Real estate1541 11th AveLongview, WA [email protected]

thompson, kathykathy & steve Real estate [email protected]

tilton, PennyRe/MAx Premier group842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

tinney, ValerieColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

trombello, justinPrudential nW Properties1118 Ocean Beach HighwayLongview, WA [email protected]

VVanCleef, CherylCentury �1 Re Lund1801 1st Ave #2BLongview, WA [email protected]

WWalker, dorothyColdwell banker bain796 Commerce Ave #100Longview, WA [email protected]

Wallin, MichaelRe/MAx Premier group842 Washington WayLongview, WA [email protected]

Warren, shawnPrudential nW Properties1118 Ocean Beach HwyLongview, WA [email protected]

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Whealdon, danLighthouse Realty710 Pacific Ave SLong Beach, WA [email protected]

Whittey, Charlesdiscovery Coast Real estate1711 Pacific Ave South PO Box 457Long Beach, WA 98631360-642-3325

Wilkins, bill Windermere kelso/Longview102 Main St Suite 200Cathlamet [email protected]

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Williams, deborahWindermere kelso/Longview 209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

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Wilson, janellWindermere kelso/Longview 209 West Main #200Kelso, WA [email protected]

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Wolters, CharlotteLighthouse Realty31511 I StOcean Park, WA 98640 [email protected]

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Appraisal servicesnancy Chamberlain1320 23rd Ave Longview, WA 98632 360-425-4211 [email protected] bank of American Home Loanstamara sari1515 Commerce AveLongview, WA 98632 360-562-4123

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Cascade title CompanyLengyel joel 1425 Maple St Longview, WA 98632 [email protected]

Chilton incjeff Richter 115 Butte Hill RdWoodland, WA 98674 360-225-0427 [email protected]

Claypool Appraisal servicejohn Claypool PO Box 1399Longview, WA 98632 360-577-1665 [email protected]

Cowlitz County title Companybianca Lemmons 1159 14th Ave Longview, WA 98632 360-423-5330 [email protected] daily news – theshannon CadwellPO Box 189770 11th Ave Longview, WA 98632 360-577-2568 [email protected]

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evergreen Home Loans sandi Milohov 1340 Vandercook Way Longview, WA [email protected]

farmers’ insurance groupPriscilla johnson1717 Olympia Way Suite 103Longview, WA [email protected]

fibre federal Credit unionshannon Cahoon PO Box 1234 796 Commerce Ave Longview, WA 98632 360-575-5728 [email protected]

Life MortgageRobert davis832 Washington WayLongview, WA 98632 [email protected]

M&t bankbrad Whittaker 1208 Washington Way # 150 Longview, WA 98632 360-423-0571 [email protected]

Mckenney & Associates Appraisal servicesgloria d Mckenney PMB 3051087 Lewis River Rd Woodland, WA 98674 [email protected]

northwest farm Credit servicesLisa Christopher PO Box 4201123 South Market BlvdChehalis, WA 98532 [email protected]

Prime LendingCarrie Medack 1541 11th Ave #A Longview, WA 98632 [email protected] Red Canoe Credit unionCarey Mackey PO Box 30201418 15th Ave Longview, WA 98632 [email protected] Republic Mortgagekristi barber1700 Hudson Street Suite 200Longview, WA [email protected]

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summitt Mortgagesandy Milohov4317 NE Thurston Way Suite 140Longview, WA [email protected]

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Call Willie today for a free estimate!tel. 360.425.5510 • fax 360.425.4702

Who should you call before you dig?1. It could save your life!Many things lie buried beneath the ground. Power lines and gas lines are two of the most deadly.

2. It could save your property. Fire or explosion from a damaged gas line, erosion from a broken water line, disease from a broken sewer line, or simply the inconvenience of losing your phone or cable TV service due to a cut line.

3. It could save you moneyIt doesn’t cost anything to call in a locate request. With one quick telephone call, all utulities in your area will be notified to come and mark the location of their lines. However, if you damage a utility line and did not call for a locate, you may be liable for up to three times the actual amount of the damage.

4. It’s the law!According to RCW 19.122, anyone digging deeper than 12 inches must call for locates two business days before they dig. This holds true for private property, city, county, state or federal lands and railroad right-of-way. In addition to dam-ages and civil penalties, anyone who ignores this law may also be subject to penalties from the Department of Labor and Industries.

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The CEDC supports busi-ness expansion and retention through strategic alliances and strong community sup-port.

Serving Cowlitz County since 1979, CEDC is a proac-tive, results-oriented public/private partnership working with over 200 associates to assist businesses to relocate or expand in Cowlitz County.

Cowlitz Economic Devel-opment Council offers the ability for a client to have a single point of contact. We act as a conduit helping busi-ness navigate the challenges of expansion and relocation.

We serve both existing businesses considering ex-pansion and those looking to relocate to the Cowlitz Coun-ty region. Our core compe-tencies include site location and acquisition, business data and demographics, and process facilitation.

CEDC promotes job cre-ation and investment while maintaining the county’s ex-ceptional environment and high quality of place.

Short Term Goals

At present the CEDC is focused on the region’s eco-

CEDC Supports business expansion and retentionImpact The Vitality

Of Our Economy

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Join the county-wide, private, not-for-profit organization in which members promote, influence and advance the economic vitality of Cowlitz County.

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nomic recovery and the successful development of several key projects - As-sisting in the development of shovel-ready, fully ser-viced industrial sites and transportation infrastruc-ture - Implementing out-

reach marketing strategies -Identifying industrial sec-tors that compliment the ar-ray of business and industry currently located in Cowlitz County - Working with local businesses to resolve specific issues affecting their compa-

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ny. The current focus of the CEDC will help ensure that our long-term goal of a sus-tainable economy is met.

Long Term Goals

To most communities, new business means more business. The economic spillover from the addition of a plant or factory benefits not only its employees and their families, but the entire com-munity as well. The flow of payroll dollars into local cash registers and bank accounts results in a net gain to the local economy. Increases in other sectors of employment, plus increases in population, school enrollment, and over-all growth, reflect the general economic expansion gener-ated by new business. The overall goal is to develop an increased tax base providing a better quality of life for our businesses and citizens.

Additionally, it is a sus-tainable economy that the CEDC is attempting to grow and promote in Cowlitz County. Sustainability is of-ten defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Economic Development is not the end, but rather the means to an end, which is ultimately a higher quality of life for Cowlitz County.

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PORT OF LONGVIEW MAKES GIANT LEAP IN TAX REDUCTION:Commission cuts tax collection in half, working toward eliminating Port tax

The Port of Longview Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to reduce the Port’s tax levy by 45% in 2012. With 2011 in the books as the Port’s fourth record operating revenue year, Com-missioners want to reduce the Port’s reliance on community tax collections and work toward zero tax collections in the near future.

For the past several years the Port has seen tremendous growth in operating revenue, creating operating fund reserves that can now support capital projects and equipment purchases previously made with tax collection funds.

This is great news for local property owners. Tax collections are based on the overall assessed valuation of the Port district, which includes properties in Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Toutle, Sil-verlake and a portion of Ryderwood.

“Ultimately, the Commission wants to eliminate the Port prop-erty tax collection entirely,” said Commissioner Darold Dietz. “This is our opportunity to thank the community for its years of support, which has allowed us to build a strong port and work

During discussions of the 2012 budget, Port of Longview Commissioners unanimously voted to reduce taxes collected from local homeowners and work toward eliminating the Port’s tax collection entirely.

At the Port of Longview, tax collections are used to purchase cargo handling equipment and build/improve facilities, like docks and storage buildings - not to pay salaries or for daily office expenses; those funds are generated through business organizations.

For the past several years the Port has seen tremendous growth in operating revenue, creating operating fund reserves that can now support capital projects and equipment purchases previously made with tax collection funds.

Based on the Port district’s assessed valuation, the Port’s 2012 maximum allowable collection is $3,163,592. At a recent meeting,

Commissioners voted to reduce the levy by half of the allowable amount, eliminating $1,591,862 and dedicating the remaining $1,571,730 to the payment of annual G.O. bond debt. Capital improvements and purchases will be made from the Port’s operating fund reserves, a giant leap toward financial autonomy.

Based on the district’s valuation, the Port will collect $ 1,289,772 less than it did in 2011. For example, in 2011 the owner of a $150,000 home paid $59 in Port taxes. In 2012, that same homeowner will only pay $33 toward the Port’s collection, a 45% savings.

Port cuts taxes 50% in 2012, works toward

eliminating tax.

1-888-577-1206 or 577-1206Crime Stoppers Security Tips

Cowlitz County is a great place to live, but the same crimes that plague the major cities and urban areas also occur here too. If you don’t take some precautions, you could become a crime victim. We offer some helpful ideas that you may wish to utilize.

1. Lock your doors and windows and also lock your garage and any other out building that you have, when you’re not around.

2. Utilize solid core doors as they are much more difficult to break into and have a dead bolt lock with at least a one- inch throw on all main entries to both your home and garage.

3. Have peep holes in your doorso that you can screen visitors before opening the door.

4. Have good lighting on the exterior of your residence to discourage potential criminals from your house.

5. Leave lights on at your residence, when you are gone and make it look as though you are home.

6. If gone for an extended period of time, obtain automatic timers that turn lights on and off.

7. When leaving for more than a couple of days, have your mail and newspaper canceled or picked up by a friend.

8. Don’t leave the impression that you are not there.

9. Consider an alarm system. They are quite affordable now days and can be set up to activate an exterior alarmon

your residence that will scare most intruders away or they can go to a

monitored alarm station where the alarm company will call the police, where there is an activation. These alarms can offer peace of mind for you know that your property is protected while you are gone. In addition to burglary intrusion alarms, most of these alarms will also trigger in the event you should have a fire. This can be beneficial whether you are home or away.

10. MARK AND RECORD YOUR PROPERTY. Record your make, model, serial number and other identifying features of your property and valuables. If the item does not have a serial number that can be recorded, engrave your driver’s license number on the item, if possible.

11. Photograph and/or video tape your property and your entire home. This will be very helpful, if you should have a burglary, theft or a fire loss and will help you to recall what you own.

Crime Stoppers of Cowlitz County

www.cowlitzcrimestoppers.com


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LCCA business diReCtoRy�-stAR gutteRs And AWningsEmmet JohnsonPO Box 765Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-0829Fax 360-575-1967

AA-1 VACuuM inC.Wayne Modin508 Allen St.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-0434Fax 360-577-0423

ACCuRAte steeL eReCtoRs inC.Michael SmithPO Box 122Woodland, WA 98674Phone 360-225-9363Fax 360-225-2214

AdVAnCed eLeCtRiC signs inC.Susan Slack1550 Down River Dr.Woodland, WA 98674Phone 360-225-6826Fax 360-225-8299

AdVAnCed exCAVAting sPeCiALists LLCJustin LafavePO Box 53Kalama, WA 98625Phone 360-673-2700Fax 360-673-2229

AdVAnCed MessAging & disPAtCHScott Dahlquist1137 Vandercook WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-6736Fax 360-425-6188

AffoRdAbLe ConstRuCtion inC.Jason Schoonover3131 Spirit Lake HwySilverlake, WA 98645Phone 360-261-0866Fax 360-274-7017

ALAskA ContinentAL PiPeLineCliff Gleave954 Jackson Hwy S.Toledo, WA 98591Phone 360-864-8866Fax 360-864-8860

ALL out seWeR & dRAin seRViCeRay Caldwell3303 Washington Way Ste. DLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-414-8655Fax 360-577-4161

ALL toP Roofing inC.Willie LucierPO Box 600Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-425-5510Fax 360-425-4702

ALLRed Roofing inC.Mike Allred1327 California WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-636-9505Fax 360-578-9712

AMeRiCAn AsPHALtScott Schill330 ShamrockLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-957-2169Fax 360-425-5993

AMeRiCAn RestoRAtion koMPAny/got MoLd PRosMike ParkerPO Box 1401Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-957-6003Fax 360-578-1928

AndeRson enViRonMentAL ContRACting LLCSteve Anderson705 Colorado St.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-9194Fax 360-577-9198

ARtisAn LAndsCAPesDavid McAlisterPO Box 501Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-274-6347

Bb & M HeAting & AiR ConditioningKurt HenthornPO Box 950Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-3633Fax 360-425-6952

bAkeR ConstRuCtionDarin Baker825 Carnine Rd.Castle Rock, WA 98611Phone 360-274-2656Fax 360-464-4118

bAkeR LuMbeRDerek BakerPO Box 119Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-423-3900Fax 360-423-3903

betteR HoMe ConstRuCtion inC.Bill HawnPO Box 2803Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-430-2707Fax 360-425-9275

betteR WeigH MAnufACtuRingMark Heikkila168 Foster Creek Rd.Toledo, WA 98591Phone 360-864-6800Fax 360-864-6802

bjoRge ConstRuCtion LLCJim Bjorge218 N. Welcome Slough Rd.Cathlamet, WA 98612Phone 360-957-1430Fax 360-849-4250

bLAM sPeCiALties inC.Bobby Payne1087 Lewis River Rd #264Woodland, WA 98674Phone 360-225-9010Fax 360-225-9322


LCCA business diReCtoRybob LARge ConstRuCtion LLCBob Large2240 34th Ave.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-442-0082Fax 360-425-2428

bond PRoPeRtiesCharles Bond2025 Tibbetts Dr.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-7337Fax 360-423-0717

bRAdbuRy & sons PAVing inC.K.S. Bradbury150 Olson Rd.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-430-1080Fax 360-423-5650

bRookHARt exCAVAtion LLCJay Brookhart3510 Olive WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-431-4333Fax 360-423-3792

bRotHeRs PiPeLineLaura Williquette1806 Baker WayKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-636-4463Fax 360-636-4673

bud CLARy CHeVRoLet CAdiLLACJim ScottPO Box 127Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-1700Fax 360-423-8053

busACk eLeCtRiC inC.Andy BusackPO Box 1579Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-414-0144Fax 360-414-0146

butLeR ConstRuCtion seRViCes inC.Cary Butler CGR CAPS118 SW 2nd Ave.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-423-6176Fax 360-423-6176

CC & R tRACtoR & LAndsCAPing inC.Casey Heaton3829 Pleasant Hill Rd.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-8288Fax 360-423-5890

CAL PoRtLAndMichael Wagy1100 Third Ave.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-907-9602Fax 360-892-5100

CARboniC systeMs inCGreg EvansonPO Box 244Vancouver, WA 98666Phone 360-906-8467Fax 360-699-1920

CARLson’s HeAting & AiR Conditioning inC.Dack Carlson1414 S. Pacific Ave.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-425-4888Fax 360-577-1824

CARney ConstRuCtionArt Carney231 Frank Smith Rd.Toutle, WA 98649Phone 360-274-7980Fax 360-274-7983

CAsCAde fiRe sAfety inC.Fred Peers580 Industrial WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-0945Fax

CAsCAde nAtuRAL gAsTom WilsonPO Box 1197Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-600-1922Fax 360-425-4921


LCCA business diReCtoRyCAsCAde netWoRksJason PetrilloPO Box 887Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-414-5990Fax 866-774-5320

CAsCAde titLe CoMPAnyJoel Lengyel1425 Maple StreetLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-2950Fax 360-425-8010

CAse PoWeR & equiPMentTerry Haskins1745 NE Columbia Blvd.Portland, OR 97211Phone 503-283-2461Fax 503-283-2879

CHAMP’s tRee seRViCeArtie Champ1112 Coal Creek Rd.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-0168Fax 360-425-6718

City of LongVieWJohn Brickey1525 Broadway StLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-442-5086

CoLuMbiA bAnkGary LaBrge1225 Washington WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-636-9200Fax 360-636-9216

CoLuMbiA RiVeR CARPet oneScott NelsonPO Box 550Rainier, OR 97048Phone 360-425-8404Fax 503-556-0171

CoRneRstone ConstRuCtionJeff Walters2689 Maplewood DriveLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-636-6041Fax

CoWLitz County Pud no. 1Eugene RosoliePO Box 3007Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-2210Fax 360-577-7559

CoWLitz County titLeBianca Lemmons1159 14th Ave.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-5330Fax 360-423-5932

CoWLitz eConoMiC deVeLoPMent CounCiLTed SpraguePO Box 1278Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-9921Fax 360-423-1923

CoWLitz fenCe CoMPAnyJames StewardPO Box 367Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-6110Fax 360-577-3294

CoWLitz RiVeR Rigging inC.Scott Wallace1540 Industrial WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-6720Fax 360-425-6724

DdAiLy neWs tHeSteve QuaifePO Box 189Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-2554Fax 360-577-2584

dALe MCgHee & sons WeLL dRiLLingTrent McGhee3032 Allen St.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-423-8493Fax 360-423-9194

dARRen sAndbeRg geneRAL ContRACtoR inC.Darren Sandberg2764 NW Nichols Blvd.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-636-2976Fax 360-636-6173

dAy WiReLessChris Tate39 International WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-1085Fax 360-425-8350

deRosieR exCAVAtion inC.Neil DeRosier1011 Carroll RoadKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-423-1521Fax 360-577-8429

deRosieR tRuCkingScott DeRosier3627 Pleasant Hill Rd.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-1636Fax 360-577-8429

EeLoCHoMAn MiLLWoRk inC.Bob JungersPO Box 183Cathlamet, WA 98612Phone 360-795-3637Fax 360-795-3163

eMPLoyeRs oVeRLoAdAl Bean1953 7th Ave. #203Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-4250Fax 360-577-1332

entek CoRPDennis Yalch1021 Columbia Blvd.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-3010Fax 360-423-2091

eoff eLeCtRiC suPPLyTim KilmerPO Box 126Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-3633Fax 360-636-6137

eRiCkson gLAssDave Erickson1053 3rd Ave.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-7360Fax 360-423-0133

eVeRgReen stAte ConCRete PuMPing/eVeRgReen teCHniCAL seRViCesSteve Larson302 Hazel St.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-1250Fax 360-636-3536

exPRess eMPLoyMent PRofessionALsLisa Straughan1208 Washington Way Ste 140Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-414-1200Fax 360-414-0607

FfeLton’s HeAting & CooLing inC.Allen FeltonPO Box 717Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-5871Fax 360-423-5127

fibRe fedeRAL CRedit unionLarry Hoff822 Commerce Ave.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-8750Fax 360-414-4202

fistoLeRA PAinting CoMPAny inC.Ernesto Fistolera1626 Westside Hwy.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-425-9781Fax 360-425-8387

fiVe RiVeRs ConstRuCtion inC.Michael Lee1331 Baltimore Ave.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-1991Fax 360-423-2031

GgALLoW & sMitH PLuMbingMarvin Gallow602 14th AveLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-8055Fax 360-425-0631

gP ConstRuCtionGuy PapenfusePO Box 1831Vancouver, WA 98668Phone 360-256-4953Fax 360-256-4953


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HH & k ConstRuCtionScott Kehrli285 SR 409Cathlamet, WA 98612Phone 360-849-4193Fax 360-849-4199

H & n sHeet MetAL inC.Mike TugawPO Box 5Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-578-9900Fax 360-578-9908

H & s enteRPRisesButch Henry700 Lincoln St. Ste. 200Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-578-9922Fax 360-575-1098

HAMeR eLeCtRiCTerry Cole126 Industrial WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-636-2227Fax 360-636-1618

HARgRoVe fenCe CoMPAnyJim Hargrove2151 Cypress StreetLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-270-5115Fax 360-423-7022

HeRitAge bAnkBen PetersonPO Box 1518Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-9800Fax 360-501-5575

HoWARd CHRistiAn nAgLe LLCHoward NaglePO Box 429Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-749-6288

IinteRioR ResouRCesJohn KrausePO Box 1238Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-6004Fax 360-577-5716

Jj. L. stoRedAHL & sons inC.Shannon Barnett2233 Talley WayKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-636-2420Fax 360-577-3906

jAMMie’s enViRonMentAL inC.Jammie ScottPO Box 1120Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-5691Fax 360-577-0926

jH keLLy inC.Dale KingPO Box 2038Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-5510Fax 360-423-9572

Kk. L. feRguson ConstRuCtionKeith Ferguson4942 Aspen Dr.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-1789Fax 360-575-9833

keLso CoMMunity deVeLoPMentNancy MalonePO Box 819Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-423-9922Fax 360-423-6591

kLog-kukn-101.� WAVeJoel HansonPO Box 90Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-636-0110Fax 360-577-6949

LLAkeside industRiesTim SalbergPO Box 576Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-6882Fax 360-423-1969

LAndWoRks noRtHWest inC.Mike Woolsey9581 Old Pacific Hwy.Woodland, WA 98674Phone 360-225-8978Fax 360-225-8846

LARRy WebeR ConstRuCtionLarry WeberPO Box 2451Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-353-3678

LeWis ConstRuCtionWayne Lewis2416 Pacific WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-430-6684

Lg isAACson Co. inC.Peter Isaacson1331 Industrial WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-3620Fax 360-425-9265

LongVieW CoMMunity deVeLoPMentJohn BrickeyPO Box 128Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-442-5086Fax 360-442-5953

LongVieW Housing AutHoRityTom Drake1207 Commerce AvenueLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-0140 x16Fax 888-424-7145

LoWeR CoLuMbiA CoMMunity ACtion CounCiLSheila Girt1526 Commerce AveLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-3430Fax 360-575-1664

LoWe’s HoMe iMPRoVeMentSharon Leppert2850 Ocean Beach HwyLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-7060Fax 360-577-7064

LP & H MeCHAniCALBill BuchanPO Box 338Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-4210Fax 360-423-6390

MM & R MAnPoWeR inC.Sid Roberts1185 Columbia Blvd.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-1781Fax 360-577-2956

M & R PAinting inC.Sid Roberts1185 Columbia Blvd.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-1781Fax 360-577-2956

MALLoRy CoMPAny tHeBruce Rosebrock1040 Industrial WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-636-5750Fax 360-577-4244

MAnCHesteR bRotHeRs inC.Mike Manchester750 Vandercook WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-1131Fax 360-425-1132

MAntHe equiPMent inC.Gregg Jones1039 California WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-7130Fax 360-423-7138

MCdonALd CReAtiVe fLooRsDelores McDonald413 S. 4th Ave., Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-5714Fax 360-577-0211

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NnAseLLe RoCk & AsPHALt CoMPAnyArne WirkkalaPO Box 5Naselle, WA 98638Phone 360-484-3443Fax 360-484-7102

neLson eLeCtRiC seRViCeFarrin NoonerPO Box 2926Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-3100Fax 360-636-2349

neWRoCk HoMes inC.Eric Pucci842 Washington Way #150Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-5151Fax 360-423-0720

niPP & tuCkKurt Schierscher1408 River Rd.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-1256Fax 360-423-5995

OoLin HoMes LLCJohn Lowe9301 NE 117th Ave.Vancouver, WA 98662Phone 360-892-9555Fax 360-260-7176

oVeRHeAd dooR CoMPAny of sW WAsHingtonBob Martin80 Port WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-3470Fax 360-577-3617

PP. R. WoRtH exCAVAtionPreston Worth2690 Coweeman Park DrKelso, WA 98626Phone 503-209-8737Fax 360-636-5779

PACifiC dooR And WindoW inC.Boyd Burns1041 Columbia Blvd.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-9121Fax 360-577-8911

PACifiC MeCHAniCAL inC.David GilbertPO Box 1752Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-5223Fax 360-414-5894

PACifiC teCH ConstRuCtion inC.Joel McGraw1302 WalnutKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-414-8084Fax 360-414-8196

PARR LuMbeRJackie Legg1111 South Timm RdRidgefield, WA 98642Phone 360-759-1834Fax 360-887-4839

PeRfoRMAnCe sHeet MetAL inC.Scott O. Davis CPAPO Box 1456Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-636-5990Fax 360-636-5910

PeteRson CAtBob Emerson1205 Baltimore St.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-5760Fax 360-423-5292

Pne CoRP/Pne ConstRuCtion/CCsSteve Jabusch1081 Columbia Blvd.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-2245Fax 360-423-2272

PoLLoCk eLeCtRiC inC.Bill Pollock2222 Spirit Lake Hwy.Castle Rock, WA 98611Phone 360-274-9057Fax 360-274-0525

PoRt of LongVieWKen O’HollarenPO Box 1258Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-3305Fax 360-425-8650

PRestegARd ConstRuCtionGreg Prestegard CGR CGA GMB217 W Sunny Sands Rd.Cathlamet, WA 98612Phone 360-957-3378Fax 360-849-4100

PRobuiLdJudy Smith642 Commerce Ave.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-1950Fax 360-425-3290

PRoPeL insuRAnCeChristina FenimorePO Box 9Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-3700Fax 360-577-1326

RRAWHide eLeCtRiC seRViCes LLCTracy Horton225 Hudson St.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-3860Fax 360-577-6768

Red CAnoe CRedit unionTheresa Beisse1418 15th Ave.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-2130Fax 360-578-5162

Red Lion HoteL & ConfeRenCe CenteRGinny Whiffen510 Kelso DriveKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-578-4004Fax 360-578-4092


LCCA business diReCtoRyRedMiLL ConstRuCtion & dRyWALL LLCRuby Redmill1400 S. 5th Ave.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-423-0869Fax 360-423-1130

ReMAx PReMieR gRouPCarissa Hooper842 Washington WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-636-7378Fax 360-636-7530

RenAud eLeCtRiC HeAting & CooLingBuck Allen2300 Talley WayKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-423-1420Fax 360-423-8281

SsCHLeCHt ConstRuCtionJessica Whitten9407 NE Vancouver Mall Dr. Ste. 201Vancouver, WA 98662Phone 360-254-5474Fax 360-254-4436

seARing eLeCtRiC & PLuMbingChris Searing802 Vandercook WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-9310Fax 360-425-7083

seLix CAbinetsTeri Bogle1432 S. Pacific Ave.Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-8535Fax 360-577-4379

sePPAnen ConstRuCtion LLCBrian Seppanen8207 NE 316th St.LaCenter, WA 98629Phone 360-263-7950Fax 360-263-7951

seRViCeMAsteR by jtsAmber Ackerson2305 Columbia Heights Rd.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-3331Fax 360-425-3336

sessions PLuMbing & HeAtingCindy Sessions945 Vandercook WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-636-0070Fax 360-636-0010

sound PLACeMent seRViCes LLCShannon ManningPO Box 1649Castle Rock, WA 98611Phone 360-274-7675Fax 360-274-7391

sPeCiALty ConCReteRick Vitus312 Hazel StreetKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-4555Fax 360-274-6582

stAR RentALsC.J. Martin1060 Industrial WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-575-9000Fax 360-575-1359

stAte of WAsHingtondePARtMent of LAboR And industRiesKen Knutson900 Ocean Beach HwyLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-575-6900

steeL PAinteRs inC.Brad Bender1819 Baker WayKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-425-7720Fax 360-425-7720

suPeRioR HAndyMAnJohn Harvey1105-D 15th Avenue #187Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-442-1499Fax 360-353-3948

TteRRy Lee exCAVAting inC.Terry LeePO Box 1026Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-577-6435Fax 360-636-1006

tHe Roof doCtoRDarrell Collins770 Commerce Ave.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-2206Fax 360-575-8488

tHoMAs buCk ConstRuCtionTom Buck220 Wallace Rd.Woodland, WA 98674Phone 360-225-8044Fax 360-225-3694

tHRee RiVeRs industRiAL MACHineTina Thompson2201 Talley WayKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-578-1114Fax 360-578-1116

tHyssenkRuPP sAfeWAy inC.Andy Moore2409 Talley WayKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-575-9366Fax 360-575-9368

tiM bRoWn ConstRuCtionTim Brown2970 Tower RoadCastle Rock, WA 98611Phone 360-274-4422Fax 360-274-7220

tPiJeff WilsonPO Box 2885Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-414-8161Fax 360-414-8685

tRiPLe s exCAVAtion LLCAdam HelenbergPO Box 1709Castle Rock, WA 98611Phone 360-274-5700Fax 360-274-5710

tWin City gLAssBob Demmett916 Vandercook WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-4540Fax 360-425-6530

tWin City seRViCe CoMPAnyKaren CainPO Box 567Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-425-3320Fax 360-425-1907

UuMPquA bAnkRogeR kAdey1323 Broadway AvenueLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-575-3820Fax 360-575-3914

united RentALsEd Soyars1002 Tennant WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-2350Fax 360-425-3417

utiLize i.t. inC.Keath Huff959 15th AvenueLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-8200Fax 360-423-8206

WWAite sPeCiALty MACHine inC.Steve Waite1160 Industrial WayLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-0777Fax 360-636-4521

WALsteAd MeRtsCHing PsFrank RandolphCivic Center Bldg; Third Floor1700 Hudson StreetLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-5220Fax 360-423-1478

WAtkins tRACtoR & suPPLy Co.John BoatmanPO Box 660Kelso, WA 98626Phone 360-423-7220Fax 360-423-0628

WeAtHeRguARd inC.Carrie Blunk1128 12th Ave.Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-7200Fax 360-425-8232


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LCCA business diReCtoRyWesteRn fAbRiCAtion LLCBob Schuening2203 Talley WayKelso, WA 98626Phone 360-575-1500Fax 360-425-1992

WiLCox & fLegeL/WiLson oiL Co.Steve WilcoxPO Box 69Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-423-3300Fax 360-425-6274

Woods Logging suPPLy inC.Tony WhitePO Box KLongview, WA 98632Phone 360-577-8030Fax 360-423-7567

WoodstoVe WAReHouseChad Eberhart620 Oregon Way; Ste 240Longview, WA 98632Phone 360-425-7248Fax 360-577-4878

Beware of Unscrupulous Contractors It’s an unfortunate fact of life that after a natural or man-made disaster, there are people who will try to profit from a community’s misfortune. Tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, windstorms and other disasters can destroy lives and property without warning. Sadly, in the wake of the tragedy, unscrupulous contractors often flock to an area to take advantage of the distressed home owners who are trying to repair the damage or rebuild their homes.

But a fly-by-night contractor is one disaster you can prevent if you pay attention to some common warning signs. In fact, it makes sense to look for these signs when you are evaluating any potential contractor, whether it’s for post-disaster repairs or a planned-for renovation to your home.

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• You’re told you have to sign the contract today to get the quoted price, and that if you sign later the price will be higher.

• You’re asked to pay the full cost in advance, before work begins. Paying a deposit of anywhere from 20 percent to 50 percent is common, however.

• You’re asked to pay cash to a salesperson instead of a check, money order or credit card to a company.

• The salesperson says you’re getting a special low price because you’ve been “chosen” as a demonstration project.

• The contractor asks you to sign over your insurance settlement check to him instead of paying him directly.

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• The contractor doesn’t have a verifiable mailing address for his business.

• The business has complaints that have not been resolved against them with the Better Business Bureau. You can find the nearest Better Business Bureau location at www.bbb.org/us/find-a-bbb/.

• The contractor won’t provide references for past work, or the references can’t be reached.

• The business has a bad review – or doesn’t even appear – on consumer websites such as Angie’s List (www.angieslist.com).

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• You’re told that “a contract won’t be necessary.” Make sure you insist on a complete and clearly written contract signed by you and the contractor.

• You’re expected to make final payment before the job is completely finished and you are fully satisfied with it. Find out if any of the work requires city or county inspection, and make sure that is done and you have paperwork to prove it before you make the final payment.

Paying attention to these warning signs will help you select a contractor who will do quality work, and stand behind it. To learn more about finding a reliable contractor with an established business in our community, contact the Lower Columbia Contractors Association at 360-425-8820.


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Fire Prevention Tips A small fire can grow into a deadly one within one or two minutes. To help prevent a tragedy, closely inspect your home to eliminate potential hazards. Prepare your home for an emergency, and teach your family about the dangers of fire and how to escape.Put a smoke alarm on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area, and in every bedroom.Smoke alarms can be battery-operated or electrically hardwired in your home and are available at a variety of price points.If you have hearing problems, use alarms with flashing strobe lights and vibration.test smoke alarms every month. Replace batteries once a year, even if alarms are hardwired.test your smoke alarms at night to see if your child will wake up and respond to the alarm. Children sleep more deeply and may not wake up. If your child does not wake up to the alarm, try an alarm where you can program your voice to alert him or her.Mount smoke alarms high on walls or ceilings since smoke rises. Ceiling-mounted alarms should be installed at least 4 inches away from the nearest wall. Wall-mounted alarms should be installed 4 to 12 inches away from the ceiling.Replace all smoke alarms every 10 years.Consider installing both ionization alarms, which are better at sensing flaming fires, and photoelectric alarms, which are better at sensing slow, smoky fires, or dual sensor alarms.Consider installing a home sprinkler system.Plan and practice several escape routes and a safe place to meet outside.Plan and practice two escape routes out of each room of the house. It is important to have an alternate escape route in case one is blocked by fire.Have a designated person to help young children and others who might have difficulty escaping.fire drills should be practiced at least twice a year. Home fires and home fire-related deaths are more likely to occur during cold-weather months, December through February.Practice your escape plan at night to see if your child awakes to the smoke alarms.

Designate an outside meeting place, so all members of the family can be accounted for quickly. Once you are outside, call the fire department or 911 from a cell phone or neighbor’s phone.Teach safety. A child who is coached properly ahead of time may have a better chance of surviving.Children should know the sound of the smoke alarm. When they hear it, teach them to get outside quickly and crawl low if there is smoke.touch doors with the back of your hand before opening them. If the door is hot, use an alternative exit.Teach children never to go back into a burning building for anything such as a toy or pet, and to call the fire department or 911 from a neighbor’s home or a cell phone outside.Teach children that if their clothes catch on fire, they should immediately stop, drop to the ground and roll themselves back and forth quickly to extinguish the flames.take children to your local fire station for a tour. Children will be able to see a firefighter in full gear and learn that he or she is someone who saves children – not someone to be afraid of or hide from.teach children to never touch or play with matches, candles, gasoline or lighters.Be sure you are not teaching your children bad habits. Do not let them see you smoke in bed or disconnect smoke alarm batteries.Check the kitchen for preventable hazards and supervise children at all times in the kitchen.keep children away from cooking and heating appliances. Never leave the kitchen while cooking and never leave a child alone.Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop.Cook with pots and pans on back burners. Turn handles away from the front.eliminate other potential hazards.Keep matches, lighters, and gasoline locked away and out of children’s reach. Keep flammable items such as clothing, furniture, newspapers or magazines at least three feet away from the fireplace, heater or radiator.Store all flammable liquids such as gasoline outside of the home.Place space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can catch fire such as curtains or papers.Always turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.Plug an electric space heater into an outlet with enough capacity. Never plug it into an extension cord.Place covers over unused electrical outlets and avoid plugging several appliance cords into the same electrical socket.Replace old or frayed electrical wires and appliance cords, and keep them on top of, not beneath rugs.Establish a “kid-free zone” around fireplaces, including gas fireplaces, and wood burning stoves. Glass fire screens can get very hot.never leave a burning candle unattended. Place candles in a safe location away from combustible materials and where children or pets cannot tip them over.Have chimneys cleaned and inspected once a year.


CHAMbeR of CoMMeRCeCastle Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-274-6603Kalama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-673-6299Kelso-Longview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-423-8400Woodland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-225-9552

CoWLitz County Comminsioner’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-577-3020Building & Planning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-577-3052Building & Planning Director – Mike WojtowiczPublic Works Director – Kent Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-577-3030

City of CAstLe RoCkBuilding Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-274-8181Building Official – Stephen WinsteadZoning & Planning – T.J. KeiranContact the Department of Labor & Industriesfor electrical inspections.Public Works Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-274-7478Public Works Director – David Vorse

City of kALAMABuilding & Planning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-673-5211Building & Planning Clerk – Susan JunnikkalaPublic Works Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-673-3706Public Works Director – Carl M. McCraryContact Susan for zoning, plan reviews and building inspections.Contact the Department of Labor & Industries for electrical inspections.

City of keLsoCommunity DevelopmentDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-423-9922Community Development Manager – Nancy MalonePlanning Assistant - Stephanie HellemBuilding Inspector – Mike ReynoldsonZoning & Planning – Nancy MalonePermit Technician – Beverly OgdenContact the Department of Labor & Industries for electrical inspections.

City of LongVieWCommunity DevelopmentDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-442-5086Community Development Director – John BrickeyElectrical Inspector – Wayne WagnerInspection Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-442-5090Residential Inspector – Erik Byman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-442-5084Commercial Building Inspector – Mike Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-442-5089Public Works Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-442-5200Public Works Director – Jeff CameronBusiness License Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-442-5000

City of WoodLAndBuilding Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-225-7299Community Development Planner – Carolyn JohnsonBuilding Official – David JohnsonContact the Department of Labor & Industriesfor electrical inspections.Public Works Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-225-7999Public Works Director - Bart Stepp

stAte of WAsHington dePARtMent of LAboR And industRiesInspection and Compliance DepartmentFAS/ContractorKen Knutson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-575-6935Electrical Inspection Request Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360-575-6923

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Every year, dozens of Americans die and thousands more are injured due to winter weather related hazards. Others inadvertently suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning or start a home fire by misusing alternative heat sources when riding out a bad winter storm. It doesn’t have to be that way. With a little preparation and a good plan, you can help stay safe at home, at work or even on the road in dangerous winter weather. Wherever you go, UL can help you stay one step ahead of safety concerns.

WinteR WeAtHeR teRMsIt’s important to be aware of potentially threatening weather in your area. The National Weather Service uses the following terms for all winter weather hazards. Here’s what they mean and what you should do. Be sure to listen to your local officials reports of conditions in your area.outLook: Winter storm conditions are possible in the next 2-5 days. Stay tuned to local media for updates.

WAtCH: Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36-48 hours. Prepare now!WARning: Life-threatening severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours. Act now!AdVisoRy: Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. If you are cautious, these situations should not be life threatening.

befoRe tHe stoRMWhen a storm strikes in the winter, an entire community can be paralyzed and you can become stranded at home. The greatest threats to your family are loss of heat, power and a shortage of supplies. Before the winter season, update your Family Emergency Kit to include winter-related needs. A Winter Weather Survival Kit should include:

• Five days’ worth of non-perishable food and water

• Can opener• Flashlight• Portable emergency radio (hand-crank, solar-

powered or battery-operated)• Batteries• Any prescription medication needed by family

members• First aid kit• List of phone numbers for relatives• Neighbors and utility company phone numbers

and information• Pictures and descriptions of your family• If you have pets, include five days’ worth

of canned pet food and water, sturdy leashes, harnesses or carriers, current photos/ descriptions and a litter box.

• Emergency heat source (space heater, fireplace supplies)

• UL Listed Fire extinguisher, smoke alarm• Matches in a waterproof container

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should also double-check their snow removal equipment to be sure that it is in good working condition and ready to go.

duRing tHe stoRMDuring a storm, loss of power and the ensuing cold along with being cut-off from supplies and emergency services can cause potentially life-threatening conditions to your family. The following can help you stay warm and safe:

• Stay InsideWhile the storm is still raging, it’s a good idea to stay warm and protected inside. You can dig out when the weather lifts. If you must go outside, wear layers of warm, light clothing including a hat and gloves or mittens. Be sure to tell someone where you are going and walk carefully on icy paths.

• Be Safe with Alternative HeatAlternative heat sources can provide much needed warmth when the power goes out, but be sure to use extreme caution. Children should be kept three feet from any source of heat and you should practice fire safeguards and ventilate properly. See this article on Staying Warm and Safe with Air Heaters (http://www.safetyathome.com/home-safety/home-safety-articles/stay-warm-and-safe-with-air-heaters)

• Place Your Generator CarefullyIf you have a generator, be sure to place it in a well-ventilated, covered area. A shed or other outbuilding is the ideal location. Be sure not to place it in an adjacent garage or in the basement as dangerous carbon monoxide fumes could enter your home.

• Stay Warm When the Power Goes OutIn the event of getting stuck with no heat source, close off unneeded rooms in your home. Cover windows at night and stuff towels or rags under cracks in doors. Stay warmly dressed with loose layers of lightweight, warm clothing. Pay particular attention to young children as their body temperature can drop quickly. If kids are very active, remove layers to avoid over-heating and subsequent chill when they slow down.

• Don’t Forget FoodAlthough you may not have a cooking source, it’s still very important to stay well-nourished and hydrated. Choose high-energy foods that don’t require cooking such as a granola bars or dried fried and nuts.

• Double-Check Your AlarmsEven if you regularly test your alarms and replace batteries twice a year, double-check your smoke and CO alarm batteries and be sure that the units are working. Replace batteries if needed.

• Prevent Pipe BreaksIf the temperature is extremely cold, water pipes can freeze and burst due to the pressure. To help prevent this from happening, open the cabinet doors if pipes are enclosed under a sink to help keep them warm. Also, close garage doors if you have exposed water pipes inside. Running the water at a trickle can also help prevent potential freezing. The best prevention is also preparation – be sure pipes are properly insulated before the winter season.

AfteR tHe stoRMAfter the storm is over, it’s time to clear away the snow and prevent potential flooding and icing. Here are a few ways to help stay safe:

• Clear PathsClear a safe path from your home to the street and driveway. Be sure to clear off any nearby fire hydrants as well as your house number so that it is clearly visible.

• Clear DrainsAlthough you’re dealing with snow, flooding is also a huge safety concern as the snow melts. Be sure to clear any storm drains of debris and check your gutters as well.

• Shovel SafeDress in warm layers while shoveling and be sure not to get overheated. Hydrate regularly and take frequent breaks. It is easy to over do it, so pay attention to how your body is feeling.

• Stay HomeIf possible, avoid driving until the roads have been fully cleared. This helps keep you safe and makes it easier for emergency personnel to get around.

Sources: www.nws.noaa.gov www.redcross.org

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