Willapa Harbor Herald April 12, 2023

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Spoor retires after 30 years with police force

“I’d also like to let the community know that they have some great men and women working in law enforcement that are dedicated to this community and care a great deal about the difficult job they are doing day in, day out, and it has been an honor to work with them.”

– Chuck Spoor

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

After a career of more than 30 years in law enforcement, including the last 13 as Raymond Police Chief, Chuck Spoor made the decision to retire. His last official day with the city was March 31.

Spoor told the Herald he decided to retire because, “I feel that things have changed so much since I began my career that it has become almost unrecognizable. The 24/7 nature of the job also tends to wear one down.”

Spoor was born and raised in South Bend and graduated from South Bend HS in 1988. After graduating, he joined the US Army and served as a paratrooper for four years in the 82nd Airborne. Spoor achieved the rank of sergeant in the Army. In law enforcement, Spoor has been employed in a variety of capacities. He has worked for the South Bend, Long Beach, and Raymond police departments as an officer, and for the RPD as a sergeant and chief. Spoor was also a K9 police dog handler for 10 years and was a firearms

Running to Victory!

instructor for many years.

Chuck has been married to his wife, Mindy (Wonhoff), since 1991, and they have three children, Dylan, 29, Andrew, 27, and Chloe, 23.

During his spare time, Spoor said, “As far as hobbies I’ve always been a bit of a tinkerer and currently enjoy sharpening knives, saws, etcetera. I also coach high school football and baseball, which I enjoy a great deal.”

Spoor talked about what the most difficult aspect of serving as police chief was. “It’s a very heavy responsibility, and can become all consuming if you’re not careful.”

Spoor said the biggest issues facing today's law enforcement are, “politics, not being allowed to do the job. When I say politics, I’m not referring to local politics. We’ve been very fortunate locally to be supported by our local elected officials and our great community.”

The Herald asked Spoor: What are the top three crimes he investigated and was involved with in Pacific County? “None that I wish to discuss,” he said.

“There are several I carry with me to this day.”

Spoor also serves as chairman of the South Bend School District School Board. He would not say what he sees as the biggest problem facing today's school districts.

In closing Spoor said, “I’d like to take the opportunity to thank all those I’ve worked with and for over the years. I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in a community that I love. I’d also like to let the community know that they have some great men and women working in law enforcement that are dedicated to this community and care a great deal about the difficult job they are doing day in, day out, and it has been an honor to work with them.”

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Anderson wins 4 times

South Bend ends RHS’s 10-year victory streak

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@ gmail.com

South Bend put a halt to Raymond's decade-long winning streak at the HenrieWeisel Tri-District Meet hosted by RHS at Leo Rubstello Track Thursday. South Bend's superior depth managed to overtake the Lady Seagulls and Seagulls by four points. Raymond had hoisted the winning traveling trophy the past 10 times.

South Bend won the boys portion of the meet, 82-68, while the Lady Seagulls were the dominant girls team, 68-58 over South Bend's Lady Bears. Willapa Valley's teams were third in both meets with 57 points (girls) and 24 (boys). Overall. South Bend tallied 140 combined team points to capture the victory, followed by Raymond

(136) and Willapa Valley (81).

The Bears racked up a lot of team points with seniors Justin Yi and Judah Milton and juniors Ferrill Johnson and Robby Stigall.

Justin Yi convincingly won three individual events for SBHS, including the 800, 1600 and 3200-meter runs.

In the 100 meters, Milton narrowly won over Raymond's Austin Snodgrass, :12.25 to :12.38. Milton also won the 300-meter intermediate hurdles (:44.52) and finished second in the javelin.

Johnson nipped Snodgrass in the 200 meters, :25.04 to :25.20. Johnson also won the long jump at 17 feet, 1 inch over Raymond's Isaac Schlueter by 1 foot. Johnson

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In SB and LB Two clinics now offered for walk-ins or by appointment

By GEORGE KUNKE geoakunke@gmail.com

SOUTH BEND – Two public health clinics are now open by Pacific County Public Health and Human Services.

“We are excited to announce our new weekly public health clinics at our Long Beach office on Thursdays and our South Bend office on Wednesdays,” Pacific County Public Health & Human Services

Director Katie Lindstrom told the Herald Director Lindstrom informed that as of March 1, Pacific County Health Department is offering public health clinics (walk-in or by appointment) for sexual reproductive health, including birth control, testing for sexually transmitted infections (STI's), COVID testing, and immunizations.

“We have offered immunization and sexual reproductive health services in individual scheduled clinics off and on for years, although these services slowed down during COVID and we’ve never offered them as a combined clinic before,” Lindstrom said. “This new combined walk-in clinic has been up and running since March 1st. Our goal in providing

the combined clinic is to make services as convenient for the public to access as possible.”

Lindstrom believes that it is important for the people of Pacific County to have these clinics available to them.

“It is very important for folks to stay up to date on their immunizations and also to take care of their sexual and reproductive health needs,” Lindstrom said. “Our clinics are open to everyone, including those who do not have a primary care physician, are uninsured, or otherwise are unable to access care. We offer a variety of birth control options, screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and many immunizations for both children and adults. Immunizations and many of our sexual reproductive health services are preventative health care designed to support long term health and wellness. It is very important that individuals are screened for STIs on a regular basis and also when they are experiencing symptoms so that we can catch, treat, and stop the spread of the infection before it gets out of hand.”

The clinics will be in the South Bend office located at 1216 West Robert

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Naselle graduate holds paint party

By BaRB SwaNSON, NCC EvENT PlaNNER

The Naselle Community Center and (Finnish American Folk Festival presents a special event - a painting party with teacher and artist Abbie (Smith) Mumley!

The painting party will be held on Saturday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Naselle Community Center on 14 Parpala Road in Naselle. Each participant will

be instructed in painting a beautiful lily pad painting and will leave with their portrait. All supplies will be provided. Refreshments will also be provided.

The cost is $30 and interested persons may preregister with Barb Swanson at bibs40@hotmail.com or may call 360-484-3602.

Abbie (Smith) Mumley is the daughter of Scott and Colleen Smith and grew up

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Kentucky Derby viewing Party comes to Raymond

By KaREN S. CaRTER

The Friends of the Fair Foundation 501c3 is hosting the Hats & Horses event on Saturday, May 6 starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Raymond Elks Lodge. Come and drink mint juleps (virgin) and sweet tea and enjoy the fun.

Many of the guests will put on their best hats and dress to the nines for the 148th Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Viewing Party. Traditional Kentucky Derby Treats will be available.

At 3:45 p.m. there will be a live showing of the Kentucky Derby. The event also includes a silent auction and awards for the best dressed and best hats in the adult and youth categories. Tickets for the party are $25 per person. They are nonrefundable and NOT sold at the door. They are pre-sold at the NW Carriage Museum and the South Bend Pharmacy. They are also available by calling Val at 360-942-7422, Marcy at 360-942-7001, or Mitzi at 360-783-2016.

Photo Courtesy RPD Chuck Spoor recently retired from the Raymond Police Department after serving as chief for 13 years.

Photo Courtesy JoDean Jordan

The Raymond HS drama class attended a production of Broadway's Hairspray at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, Oregon, April 1. The field trip was made possible by a donation from the Raymond Schools Foundation. In front left are Delaney Rojas, Anna Degg, Aubrie Alexander, Adoni Branham and Sophia Torres. On the back from left are Elizabeth Meade, Aziza Ruiz, Esmeralda Jimenez, Bella Anderson, Natyllee Sonephimmachack and Tressa McMullen. Their teacher is JoDean Jordan.

Photo by larry Bale

Bend HS’s Makaylee Kuiken hands off the baton to Hallie Bale at the Tri-District Meet Thursday.

Napavine squeaks by Ravens 9-8

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

Napavine defeated Raymond-South Bend in fastpitch softball 9-8 last Tuesday (April 4) at NHS. Ava Pine was 3 for 4 with a home run for the Ravens.

“The Napavine game was a tough loss,” RSB head coach Dakota Brooks told the Herald. “However, we, as a team, learned some great things. Our pitcher, Summer Stigall, did a great job throwing strikes and getting ahead; and, our girls defended her.

“At the plate, we had a pretty good day, but let up at the end a little bit,” Brooks added.

Kyndal Koski was 4 for 4 at the plate, “and stole several bases,” according to Brooks.

The Tigers improved to 4-3 on the season.

“I'm excited to see these girls get into league games; we're ready,” Brooks said.

The Ravens are 3-1 in Pacific League games and 5-3 overall, and were scheduled to play a single game at Rochester (3-3) of the Evergreen 2A League Monday before hosting a doubleheader versus North Beach (0-6, 0-4). Raymond-South Bend travels to Toledo (6-2) Friday for one game and then visits Ocosta (3-1, 1-1) in a twinbill Tuesday at Harriet Dorland Memorial Park in Westport.

The only other game in the Pacific League last week was between Ilwaco (3-3) and Tenino (2-4); Tenino won 12-5.

Continued

Ravens beat Forks in shootout

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

SOUTH BEND – The Raymond-South Bend soccer team won one of three road matches – defeating Forks and losing against league power Montesano and Eatonville recently.

The Ravens defeated Forks 2-1 on March 27 The Ravens won the match after outscoring the Spartans 4-3 in the penalty shootout. The score was tied 1-1 before the shootout was played out. Edgar Rameriz scored the lone goal for RSB.

Montesano shut out RSB 5-0 March 29. The Bulldogs are 7-1 overall and 6-0 in Evergreen League play.

Eatonville (5-2) turned back the Ravens 4-3 March 31. The Cruisers opened up a 3-0 lead before the Ravens tied it. Jose Ramirez scored twice and Edgar Ramirez tallied once for the RSB.

“With about 10 to 15 minutes to go, we attacked, and they kept us out, and then they scrambled a goal in to end the game 4-3,” RSB head soccer coach Joseph Keegan told the Herald. “We are very proud of the 110-percent effort the boys put in.”

Raymond-South Bend was off for a week because opponents were on spring break, according to

took third place in the triple jump.

Stigall threw the discus better than 17 others to claim first place with a distance of 132 feet, 7 inches. Stigall was third in the javelin and fourth in the shot put.

Raymond HS senior Morgan Anderson was the star of the meet after winning four individual events, including the triple jump (40 feet, 8 inches), 110-meter high hurdles (:16.78), high jump (5 ft, 8 in) and pole vault (11 feet).

Willapa Valley HS senior Brooklyn Patrick won three solo events and was the lead runner on the 4 by 100 winning relay team along with Julianna Lynch, Lauryn McGough and Emily Wilson. Patrick took first place in the 100-meter dash (:13.57), 300-meter low hurdles (:52.37) and 100 high hurdles (:17.45).

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have to get people in the right positions to maximize our scoring and have the kids perform well to have a chance. I think we were successful on both of those, but it just wasn't enough. We just didn't have the depth to cover every event with kids capable of scoring. You have to give South Bend credit, they had a good plan coming in, and they executed it. It was tied going into the 4 by 4's, and South Bend was able to win both of them to win by four points. Overall, I was pleased with how our kids performed. We had quite a few kids trying new events that did well, and we had quite a few new PRs despite the weather.”

South Bend head coach Greg Hinz talked about the triumph for the Bears.

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Raymond-South Bend's upcoming league matches include at Hoquiam (March 10), at Elma (today) and home versus Ilwaco this Friday.

Below are the standings through Sunday.

“Impressive day for Brooklyn, recording PR times in the 100 meters and both hurdle races – even more so given the weather – cold, rainy and breezy... you know, our typical track weather,” WVHS Head Track and Field Coach Dave Ege told the Herald Raymond HS sophomore super student-athlete Karsyn Freeman won the shot put (30 feet, 7½ inches) and discus (111 feet) and earned second place in the 100 high hurdles (:17.52) while nearly winning the event.

“I'm really proud of the effort our kids gave at the Tri-District Meet,” RHS Head Track and Field Coach Mike Tully told the Herald . “We knew that with South Bend's numbers advantage, we would

“After losing in 2022 by three points, the kids of South Bend decided the day after that they were going to go after the Tri-District title and much more,” Hinz said. “To me, the best part of this victory is I let the kids pick their own events, so the athlete’s of South Bend deserve all the credit for this win. A lot of the kids do events that they have never done before. Track has always been considered an individual sport, but after this win in Raymond for the Tri- District title, the kids of South Bend became closer as a team with an attitude to win. Good job to Raymond and Willapa Valley. South Bend will be back to defend the title next year.”

South Bend's Dakota Bale, a sophomore, won the 800 meters (3:02.94), ran on two winning relay teams and was second in

the javelin.

Willapa Valley's Wilson, a junior, won the 200 meters (:28.57) and was a very close second in the 100 at :13.61.

Willapa Valley's talented McGough, a senior, won the pole vault with a height of 10 feet clearing the bar and finished third in the 100-meter sprint.

Willapa Valley sophomore Jasmine Solso claimed first place in the 1600-meter run with a time of 6;45.98 and was second in the 3200.

Raymond senior Genevieve Sarich won the 3200 meters with a clocking of 15:17.51 and took second place in the 1600.

South Bend's Jaylee Capps was first in the 400 meters (1:10.89) and finished second in the 200.

Snodgrass, a junior, prevailed in the shot put with a throw of 42 feet, 6¾ inches.

Valley's Connor Deniston was a close second at 41 feet, 4¾ inches. Snodgrass scored team points by taking fourth in the discus.

The Lady Bears prevailed in two relays, including the 800 (Aoki Phimmasone, Olivia Milton, Bale and Jaylee Capps) and 1600 (Bale, Alayna Capps, Jaylee Capps and Makaylee Kuiken).

Raymond ninth grader

Ava Baugher took first place in the high jump (4 ft, 4 in).

The Bears won both relays, including the 1600 (Jaron Xayabandith, Ethan Lusier, Liam Parkins and Raven Frank) and 400 (Johnson, Parkins, Trevor Toepelt and Milton).

Naselle ninth grader

Mylee Dunagan took first place by wide margins in

two events, including the triple jump and long jump.

Bella Colombo won the javelin for the NHS girls and winning for Naselle's boys were Derek Suomela (400) and Brayden Colombo (javelin).

“Sam Sheary took second in both the discus and shotput, setting a nice PR of almost 5 feet in the discus,” Coach Ege reported.

“Kaitlyn Ganzel took second in the 400 meters and third in the 3200, both PR times and she ran a leg on the third-place 4 by 400 relay,” Ege noted. “Ganzel was joined by Teounna Young, Sam Sheary and Devin Young taking third in the 4 by 400-meter relay.

“For the boys side, Connor Denniston took second in the shot put with a toss of 41-4.75, improving upon his career-best throw of 3010.5,” Ege said. “Cracking a PR of 40 feet for the first time is a big deal for a shot putter, I’m sure I will see him improve on that new mark down the road.

“Chase Porter took thirds in the 100 meters, a PR, and long jump, and Spud Swogger took second in the 110-meter highs,” Ege added.

The top four finishers scored points in individual events on a 5-3-2-1 basis and the top two scored in the relays on a 5-3 basis. Naselle also competed in the meet, but was not involved in the team scoring.

Willapa Valley competes at Wahkiakum Tuesday. Raymond visits South Bend tomorrow and travels to Ocosta Tuesday. After its home meet, SBHS heads to Montesano Tuesday.

Photo by Larry Bale

Raymond HS sophomore Karsyn Freeman (front) closes to the finish line ahead of Willapa Valley senior Brooklynn Patrick. At right is RHS senior Jolie Dunn.

Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce returns to in-person operations

The Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it is returning to in-person operations as of April 10.

After a long period of remote work and virtual meetings, the chamber is excited to reconnect with its members and the community in person. The decision to resume inperson operations comes as COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and public health guidelines continue to evolve. The chamber is committed to ensuring

the safety and well-being of its staff, members, and visitors, and will follow all local and state guidelines for gatherings and events.

As part of the return to in-person operations, the chamber will be hosting a series of events and activities to promote local businesses and encourage economic growth in the region. Their upcoming General Membership Meeting on April 19 at noon and the Business After Hours Event on May

2 at 5:00 p.m. will be held at the WHCC Community Center located at 916 W. First St. in South Bend. Members and the community can look forward to many more networking opportunities, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, volunteer opportunities, and other events to support local businesses and organizations.

“We are thrilled to be able to reconnect with our members and the community in person,” said Jovon Vaughn, Director

Pacific County Police Beat

The following information was released to the Pacific County Press by the Raymond Municipal Court, North District Court, South Bend Municipal Court and the Pacific County Sheriff’s Department. The information is compiled by city and county law enforcement and emergency response officials. The contents of the reports are solely the responsibility of these departments.

Jail Bookings

The following individuals were booked into Pacific County Jail for the charges listed:

3/20/23 Nicole L. Lombardo - Protection order violation previous conviction

Donald R Lawhead

3/23/23

III - Unlawful imprisonment domestic violence, fourth degree assault domestic violence

mestic violence, fourth degree assault domestic violence

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of the Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

“We believe that in-person interactions are crucial for building strong relationships and supporting local businesses, and we look forward to working with our members to promote economic growth and more opportunity in the region.”

For more information about the Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce and its upcoming events and activities, please visit https://willapaharbor.org.

Scholarships available for local graduates

The South Bend Kiwanis Club, Inc. is taking applications from college students who are South Bend, Raymond or Willapa Valley High School graduates from the years 2017 through 2022.

The student needs to send an application packet, which consists of a letter from the student that includes a return address, describing activities, studies, and goals, and a copy of the latest college transcript (need not be an official transcript) to:

Kiwanis Inc., Scholarships

P.O. Box 425

South Bend, WA 98586

or by email to penoyar001@comcast.net

Applications should be received by email or postmarked by April 28, 2023.

Riverdale Heights

Apartments

Taking Applications

3 bedroom apartment 4-person household required

Rent based on annual income. Income limits apply. Pick up an application at the Riverdale Heights Apartments office

1220 Willapa Street, Raymond 360-942-3189

Equal Housing Provider

3/25/23

Anthony M Stephenson - Fourth degree assault, two counts disorderly conduct, protection order violation at residence/workplace/ school/daycare

3/27/23

Linda C PantagesFourth degree assault domestic violence

3/29/23

Kirt D JonesTwo counts second degree burglary, community custody violation

3/30/23

Jordan C Stigall - Community custody violation

3/31/23

Vidal Delgado Silva - First degree assault do-

3/16/23 1:31 p.m. Logger struck by log near Forks Creek. Pickup will be on the highway to meet the ambulance and lead them to the injured person.

3/17/23 8:06 a.m. Oil sheen in water. Advised there is a diesel spill that covers all of the Bay Center marina. You can smell it out to the highway. Law enforcement is in contact with ecology.

3/18/23 6:37 p.m. Call transferred to Washington State Patrol. Reporting party advised there was a black pickup popping wheelies on the beach in the clam beds.

3/25/23 1:06 p.m. Caller claiming to have had a “fresh invasion” of theft in her apartment today. She said her Social Security and food cards are gone. She suspects the next door neighbor. Reporting party says neighbor made a full confession.

3/26/23 5:51 a.m. Crab fisherman’s GPS was stolen out of his boat mored at the Port of nachotta.

3/29/23 3:46 p.m. Reporting party said the other night when someone stole the electronics out of a crab boat, they also stole his gas can off his boat. Caller heard some of the stolen stuff was recovered, and would like to know if his gas can was there too.

the web at www.co.pacific. wa.us. Questions can be directed to (360) 875-9368.

Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Pacific County Department of Public Works, 211 Commercial Street, Raymond, WA 98577. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CLOSING DATE:

First review of applications will be May 1st, 2023. Positions are open until filled.

Pacific County is an equal opportunity employer. Pacific County is a “Drug Free” employer and will require a background check and screening for the applicant selected for employment.

Lewis County Public Utility District #1

Sierra Pacific Industries Hiring at Aberdeen! We have the following opportunities available:

Entry-Level Labor: $20.89/hour

Electrician: $36.41$40.06/hour

Heavy Equipment Mechanic: $32.70/hour

Lumber Grader: $29.78/hour

Millwright: $29.06$35.12/hour

Planer Operator: $30.90/hour

College Students Continuing Their Education)

Pacific County Department of Public Works is advertising for temporary Engineering Aides for the 2023 summer construction season. Emphasis will be on college students continuing their education. These workers will assist engineers in office and field work, flagging with the road crews, and data collection.

MINIMUM QUALIFI-

CATIONS:

18 years of age, a valid Washington State Driver’s License and ability to get Flagging Certification Card. Basic knowledge of concepts of surveying, mathematics, coordinate geometry, and basic use of a computer. Able to accurately record information obtained. Must have the physical ability to carry equipment over all types of terrain.

PAY AND BENEFITS

This is a temporary/ seasonal position and is not union represented. Salary is $15.75-$19.49 per hour. Employees are eligible for PFML. To qualify, employees would have to work 820 hours during a qualifying period and experience a qualifying event. However, employee’s hours worked for the county will add to or build on any other hours worked for other employers. No other benefits are offered for this position.

APPLICATIONS: Employment applications and the complete job description are available on

Come join our Dynamic team! For a complete listing of qualifications and how to apply please visit our website located at www.lcpud.org.

Engineering

Technician I-III

The Engineering Technician I is responsible for providing the highest level of customer service to new and existing customers seeking to establish or modify electrical service with the District. This position works with customers, agencies, and operations personnel to process requests and provide guided assistance in the design, construction, and maintenance of the District’s distribution system.

Work from home? Possibly.

Flannery News Group is a news-based media platform with ad sales. We cover southwest Washington. We have bases in Pacific and Lewis counties. We are looking for a dynamic personality (Type A) who has sick skills with working a room in person, online and by phone. You are upbeat and very social. You can work web and social media platforms. Working from home is possible. Pay structure is negotiable. Start by sending a resume to patm@flannerypubs. com. We will call you to set up a zoom interview.

Apply in person: Tuesday-Friday from 9am-4pm 301 Hagara Street (360) 209-6871

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veteran s.

The Pacific & Grays Harbor Conservation District

The Pacific & Grays Harbor Conservation District is hiring a FullTime Administrative Assistant. Starting wage is $20 an Hour with Full Medical, Dental, Vision, DRS Retirement. Optional: Life & LTD Insurance, Aflac, and a Deferred Compensation option. We are looking for a punctual, efficient, hard-working, dedicated individual who can multi-task, work independently but also work well with others. This position requires some travel (company vehicle provided). For full job description please contact Amber Stigall at astigall@ pacificcd.org. Interested applicants can submit a Cover Letter, Generic Job Application and Resume BY EMAIL: Mike Nordin at mnordin@pacificcd. org, BY MAIL: P.O. BOX 336, South Bend, WA 98586 or drop it off at our South Bend Office: 904 W. Robert Bush Drive, South Bend WA 98586. All required information must be received by one of the options above no later than 12:00 PM

The

located at 415 Commercial St, Raymond, WA 98577 (formally the Raymond Visitor’s Center) is available for rent/lease for $96.00 per month plus utilities. The City of Raymond invites all interested parties to submit a business plan or plan for use to the Clerk/Treasurers office at Raymond City Hall (230 Second Street Raymond, WA. 98577) by 4PM on April 14th, 2023.

(NOON) Monday May 1st,2023. Qualifications: Valid Driver’s License, High School Diploma, HR/Administrative experience.

Accountant

Pacific County Auditor’s Office Pacific County Auditor’s Office has an opening for a full-time Accountant. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the South Bend office, with lunch and breaks in accordance with state law.

This is a Grade 19, 367-C union represented position. Applicants should possess the ability to pay close attention to detail, be well organized, conduct research, have good communication skills, and be a team player.

Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent with knowledge equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, plus two (2) years working experience as a Junior Accountant; OR demonstrated equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with attributes defined within Section 6.0 of the job description.

A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required as is the ability to pass a criminal background check.

Salary range is $3981$5247, plus medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in a deferred compensation plan as well as the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

During the initial sixmonth probationary period, employees will accrue 24 hours of annual leave after 3 months and 24 hours after 6 months; beginning in the 7th month annual leave will accrue at 9.34 hours per month. Sick leave will accrue at 8 hours per month. Employees will receive 12 paid holidays per year.

Applications and a full job description are available at www.co.pacific. wa.us/employment. A cover letter, resume and completed county application can be mailed to Pacific County Auditor, PO Box 97, South Bend,

WA 98586, emailed to auditor@co.pacific.wa.us, or dropped off at 300 Memorial Drive, South Bend.

This position will remain open until filled.

-For Sale-

Crane Truck for Sale

Truck with service box and crane. Truck needs mechanical work but you can have it for free with the purchase or trade of the box and crane. The crane is a Truckstell Venture ET8100R. Truck is a 1983 Ford F-350. $1000 or trade for cash and ? Call 360-581-9645

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MAY ONLINE EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

CHEHALIS LIVESTOCK MARKET 360-748-3191

May Auction is a great time to buy and sell hay making equipment!

ONLINE BIDDING WED, MAY 10th thru WED, MAY 17th.

Preview in person, Sat/ Sun May 13th and 14th

Delivery Schedule:

Early Bird Weekend Sat and Sun April 22nd and 23rd 8am to 4pm (Early Bird weekend is the ONLY days we will be accepting Miscellaneous items)

Misc is: Hand tools, woodstoves, ladders, lawnmowers, lawn and garden equipment and supplies, truck parts, chain link, nuts/bolts, tires, etc.

Delivery starts again on Saturday, April 29th and goes thru Wed., May 5th.

Delivery of Tractors, Trailers, Trucks, Cars, Dirt working equipment, hay making implements, farm implements, good cattle handling equipment (panels, gates, feeders, water troughs, squeeze chutes) new bundled lumber, new metal, new wire, quality welders and generators accepted thru Sat., April 29th thru Wed May, 5th

Letters to t he Editor

Please vote YES

To the Editor,

The Willapa Valley School Board encourages all voters who live in the Willapa Valley School District to vote to support our students and schools by voting “YES” on the upcoming levy election on April 25.

We have worked hard to improve our systems of instruction, student supports, and the enriching activities for students. Important programs your “Yes” vote will support include free preschool for all students, adequate student services in nursing and counseling, field trips, athletics, extra-curricular activities like Pep Band and FFA, and the operations of the school district in maintenance, insurance, and utilities. Willapa Valley has a proud history and strong traditions, and our students are the future of our community. Please help support making Willapa Valley the best school system it can be for our students. We urge you to vote “Yes.”

Sincerely,

Dave Frasier, Willapa Valley

Pat Matlock, Willapa Valley

Ryan Jerles, Willapa Valley

Raela McVey, Willapa Valley

Tyler Lundy, Willapa Valley

In response to Aniyunwiya Ageya’s Letter

To the Editor,

Thank you Aniyunwiya Ageya for taking an interest in what my aunt, Barbara Harden, has stated in the newspaper. I’m so glad that you have opened up this discussion for the people of Pacific County about the change of the mascot for the school but that is for another time as my issue has to do with your lack of knowledge about my aunt and the disrespect you have given to someone you do not know. I’m sure you would not appreciate it if someone slandered you without even meeting you and knowing your character. I also have noticed that you have not been in SB long or you would know whom you are referring to and since that is the case I’m sure that Tony Johnson, Chairman of the Willapa Bay Chinook Tribe could possibly take the time to introduce you to her should you choose. Then maybe you will take notice that she is not who you portrayed her out to be. You might

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In response to reconnecting native activist

To Aniyunwiya Ageya,

live entertainment.

To the Editor, America has many problems. But our greatest problem - and the main reason our way of life is being destroyed - is due to erosion of our national morality. America is losing its sense of moral indignation. America is losing its guts.

also then learn that she has a vast history in her family passed down from Chief Comcomely’s family as far back as Lewis and Clark. She has a Bureau of Indian Affairs number, allotments on the Quinault reservation and is incorporated in more than one tribe. So therefore, unlike you have falsely stated in the paper about her “Native ancestry” you will learn that she is proud to be an Indian, often cooks for our Chinook tribe both at the fairs/functions, has contributed in other ways for the Tribes she belongs to and has also been a role model. You will also learn that she is an elder and deserves the respect that you neglected to give her in the address of your words. So in the future I believe it would be beneficial for you to do some research, take a breath and not react out of emotions on the person you plan to address as you might just need their help someday, especially when you live in a small town where most people are related.

Masi, Elizabeth Smith Wilsonville Oregon

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Day Barbecue with eld sports will begin at 11 a.m. at the Taholah School and the volleyball tournament will start at noon at the school.

By the way, are you officially the spokesperson for the United Cherokee Nation?

Kids Bingo will start at 3:30 in the school gym, and a free hypnotist show will be staged there at 6:30.

Games will include a pipeline dual-lane slide, an “all star” obstacle course, and an “under the sea rock wall. e local Home Depot will host a youth workshop, and the YMCA of Grays Harbor will o er temporary tattoos.

I agree Henry Hackadoo should be retired. But I find it ironic that Henry was created from a drawing by a woman of a local Indian family. And at the time I cannot recall any tribal member or Indian educator voicing an objection.

I stick with my belief that South Bend Indians were not derogatory, but prideful to many Indian kids who attend there. Including me.

GHC announces President’s List

Thursday, July 4 Aberdeen

e annual Splash Festival, split between Morrison Park and Seaport Landing, is a day of family activities to celebrate America’s independence.

dockside tours of the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, which will be available until 3:30.

P.S. Next time be honest and use your real name, per policy of this paper. Better yet, since you are a local person, give me a phone call and we can sit down and talk over hot chocolate at the Barge.

Barb Harden Raymond

e festivities will begin at noon at Morrison Park with interactive games, local crafts and food, and

Grays Harbor College has announced the names of those students from Pacific County who qualified for the 2019 spring quarter President’s List. Students must have a 3.5 grade-point average or better to be eligible for the list. They are:

On the family-friendly entertainment schedule are magician Je Evans at 12:30 p.m.; comedian Bill Robison at 2; and pirate performer Cap’n Arr at 3:30. e Morrison Park activities will shut down at 5 p.m.

Across the Chehalis River at the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, the gates will open at 1 p.m. for

GHC announces President’s List

Kamryn Adkins, Maria Arellanochavez, Bryanne Baker, Berkley Barnum, Brittney Buchanan, Anganette Carney, Brittany Church, Cassidy Clevenger, Alexandra Conner, Kaden Coty, Donna Dipace, Kaitlyn Doyle, Katelyn

Grays Harbor College has announced the names of those students from Pacific County who qualified for the 2019 spring quarter President’s List. Students must have a 3.5 grade-point average or better to be eligible for the list. They are:

Kamryn Adkins, Maria Arellanochavez, Bryanne Baker, Berkley Barnum, Brittney Buchanan, Anganette Carney, Brittany Church, Cassidy Clevenger, Alexandra Conner, Kaden Coty, Donna Dipace, Kaitlyn Doyle, Katelyn

Doyle, Patrick Edwards, Columbus Enslow, Chase Flemetis, Sarah Grajales, Avery Harland, Myranda Heckard, Allyson Hjembo, Bailey Houk, Lindsay Hunt, Megan Johnson, Jack Jordan, Mary Grace Karlsvik, Thomas Lagergren, Stan Lapinoja, Guadalupe Leon, Anatereza Leonluna, Paola Loza, Trisheal Morris, Britney Patrick, Erin Pickar, Daisy Rojas, Brian Sida, Angel Sierrafigueroa, Brenda Smith, Brooke Spoor, Tina Sypaphay, Lisa Trudell, Makenna Williams and Hannah Wirkkala.

Doyle, Patrick Edwards, Columbus Enslow, Chase Flemetis, Sarah Grajales, Avery Harland, Myranda Heckard, Allyson Hjembo, Bailey Houk, Lindsay Hunt, Megan Johnson, Jack Jordan, Mary Grace Karlsvik, Thomas Lagergren, Stan Lapinoja, Guadalupe Leon, Anatereza Leonluna, Paola Loza, Trisheal Morris, Britney Patrick, Erin Pickar, Daisy Rojas, Brian Sida, Angel Sierrafigueroa, Brenda Smith, Brooke Spoor, Tina Sypaphay, Lisa Trudell, Makenna Williams and Hannah Wirkkala.

MICHAEL C. PLATO

Government compulsion is essentially evil. God made people free. Without freedom, morality can’t survive; without morality, freedom can’t survive.

4:05 p.m. Washington State Patrol. Potentially impaired driver, black Cadillac.

e tall ships will leave the dock for a Battle Sail from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by an 8:30 Fireworks Sail. (Tickets for those sails, and others during the week, are available in advance through www. historicalseaport.org.)

If our nation can be saved from becoming a socialist dictatorship, it can only be saved in the same way it was founded; by dedicated patriots. By a grassroots rebellion bent on unseating the cynical socialist manipulators of our lives. By responsible citizens demanding a return to the Constitution, the greatest freedom document ever devised by human beings.

Raymond High School honor roll

4:28 p.m. Public Nuisance. People on property playing tuba and it’s echoing all over, ongoing for the last 45 minutes, also subjects riding four-wheelers down property line onto beach. Reporting party knows you cannot ride four-wheelers on beach.

What can one person do? You can go to work for God and country. You can “pray as if it were all up to God and work as if it were all up to you.” Maybe one person can’t save our country, but you can try. “It never troubles the wolf how many the sheep may be.”

Live music will start at 5 p.m. with Six Pack Pretty, followed by Electric Eye at 7:30 and Nerve On Ya at 9:15.

Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. over the water.

e sta at the Raymond Middle/High School would like to announce the names of those students who make the nal quarter honor roll.

*Denotes a 4.0 grade point average.

Food and beverages at Seaport Landing will be provided by Galway Bay

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11:46 p.m. Welfare Check. Reporting party has a phobia, and can’t drive over the bridge to Chinook, she said her husband left today at about 3:30 - will not pick up her calls - went to his brother’s (which she did not know the address of)…

Wood. Honorable Mention: America Gonzalez Rodri guez, Teolina-Maria J. Naegeli and Ana Paola Silva Silva.

Seniors: Kaden Coty, Zane Crites, Patrick Edwards, Columbus Enslow, Joey J. Evans, Reese Garcia, Caleb D. Holland, Jack Jordan, Kallie Karlsvik, Kolin Koski, Isabel Mora, Hailey Nichols, Lindsey Nichols, Marcus Pehl, Devine Souvannavanh, Adan M. Vasquez and Sadie Warnstadt.

Honorable Mention: Kennis Harland, Mattey

e sta at the Raymond Middle/High School would like to announce the names of those students who make the nal quarter honor roll.

Adan M. Vasquez and Sadie Warnstadt.

Honorable Mention: Kennis Harland, Mattey Malone and Paola Meliton.

Juniors: Avery M. Harland, Mary G. Karlsvik, McCartney Maden, Jeremiah J. Meade, Evun

Misaengsay, Jennifer Sanchez Maldonado, Brian Sida, Destiny Souvannavanh, Aiyana Stepp and Tina Sypaphay. Honorable Mention: Krisna Chan, Shakira-Leanne Dech, Ethan Delap, Angel L. Garcia Oleachea and Phillip Kronjaeger. Sophomores: *Tegen L. Fleury, *Hannah G. Rumbles, *Madeline M. Silvernail, Breauna Bowling, Alexis Clevenger, eron M. Hamlin, Yasmin Jimenez Diaz, Noah Johnson, anh V. Lukinich, Hannah L. Miller, Esmeralda Mora, Michael Nordin, Jr., Colton D. Nussbaum, Ana Quin

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Eighth Grade: Morgan Anderson, Colby Branham, Natalie Calkins, Jolie Dunn, Alia Enlow, Lisa Finne, Yolet Garcia-Rodriguez, Neal Heckman, Kai Heuy, Kole Karlsvick, Tymber Livingston, Athecia Lucero, Daniel Medeiros, Genevieve Sarich and Caton Swogger.

Raymond High School honor roll

Misaengsay, Jennifer Sanchez Maldonado, Brian Sida, Destiny Souvannavanh, Aiyana Stepp and Tina Sypaphay.

V. Lukinich, Hannah L. Miller, Esmeralda Mora, Michael Nordin, Jr., Colton D. Nussbaum, Ana Quintana-Silva, Eliceo Rangel Chavez, Shayn Sath, Elissa Sedy, Hayden Stephens, Arieann V. Stepp, Joseph Villalpando and Ashleigh

Wood. Honorable Mention: America Gonzalez Rodriguez, Teolina-Maria J. Naegeli and Ana Paola Silva

Freshmen: *Daniel Seydel III, *Isabelle Silvernail, Ellie Angelovich, Jacob Ash, Brooke Bednarek, Rosina Bly, Jesse Brock, Grace Busenius, Page Chan, Jesenia Churape, Alondra Diaz Merino, Alexis Frank, Jaxson Freeman, Kyra Gardner, Caden Jones, Callie McVey, Leeah Meyer, Adrian Quintana Silva, Olivia Stigar, Sidney Swogger, Daysa Sypaphay and Kendall ompson.

Honorable Mention: Rainna Diaz, Skyler Hutson, Baylee Price and Alexander Rennels.

Seventh Grade: *Kyndal Koski, Colt Coty, Ocean Damon, Adrienne Karlsvick, Ashton Kongbouakhay, Garrett Schull, Austin Snodgrass, Taren Stephens, Rylee VanBronckhorst, Ethan Worlton and Talan A. Yearout.

Adrian Quintana Silva, Olivia Stigar, Sidney Swogger, Daysa Sypaphay and Kendall ompson.

Honorable Mention: Logan Bonner, Suzanne Godinez-Loza, Alexis Hillock, David Matson, Leah Pehl and Riley axton.

Eighth Grade: Morgan Anderson, Colby Branham, Natalie Calkins, Jolie Dunn, Alia Enlow, Lisa Finne, Yolet Garcia-Rodriguez, Neal Heckman, Kai Heuy, Kole Karlsvick, Tymber Livingston, Athecia Lucero, Daniel Medeiros, Genevieve Sarich

Honorable Mention: Anastasia N. Delgado and

Rainna Diaz, Skyler Hutson, Baylee Price and Alexander *Kyndal Koski, Colt Coty, Ocean Damon, Adrienne Karlsvick, Ashton Kongbouakhay, Garrett Schull, Austin Snodgrass, Taren Stephens, Rylee VanBronckhorst, Ethan Worlton and Talan A. Yearout.

Honorable Mention: Anastasia N. Delgado and Logan Frank.

Pattie Gray Raymond

Harbor Happenings Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Don and Hattie Hansen

To meet them, was to be welcomed by them. To know them, was to be loved by them. Don and Hattie Hansen, long-time residents of South Bend, are waving to us from the shores of heaven.

Only good things were ever spoken of either of these humble, generous, loving souls. Donald Hansen (March 3, 1931) and Harriet (Jan 20, 1934) were married for 73 years. Not willing to be parted, these love-birds graduated to eternal life within weeks of one another. They died peacefully surrounded by family, in their home filled with a lifetime of memories, years of hard-work, great friends, great-grand babies, holiday traditions, coffee at the kitchen table, and laughter whenever possible.

They always worked overtime at anything they did, silently helping others along the way. While they had many occupations through their lives, one of the most long-standing and well-known was their company that they owned and operated, Hansens Evergreens, which employed many families in the area. The pangs of retirement were overshadowed by the joy of greatgrandchildren, and their home continued to be the center of the family.

At last, they are reunited with the countless friends and family that nine decades of life can hold, most precious to them being their daughter Joan (Zelinsky). They are survived by their loving daughter Debi Hansen, five grandchildren who owe their sweetest childhood memories to their grandparents’ works, an angel of a granddaughter-in-law, and ten great-grandchildren who were adored by them and to them. The legacy that they leave us is more precious than any earthly treasure. This legacy lives on in all of us who were blessed enough to witness their lives, the deep love and devotion that they had to one another, kindness to others, care for their family, and faith in the Lord through it all.

If only everyone were so blessed as to have a Don and Hattie in their lives.

Until we meet again, they are remembered, honored, and deeply missed.

The celebration of life service will be at Cross Roads Church on Saturday April 29, at 11:00 a.m.

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Free Meditation Class

Free Meditation Class is hosted by Timeless Talismans every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Located at 312 Duryea Street in Raymond. Contact Denise Spaman at 509859-5875 for more information.

Soup Kitchen offers free meals

The Soup Kitchen at the Willapa Adventist Community Church at 1134 Crescent Street in Raymond offers FREE take out meals every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you can’t come to pick up a meal, call or text (360) 934-5941 or (360) 942-5767 to request delivery. Please call if you have donations as well.

Senior Meals

The Pacific County Senior Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for meals. Call (360) 942-5739 for more information. Meal delivery is available.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous meetings in Raymond has changed location. It is no longer at 3rd Street bistro. It’s is now at the church of the Nazarene 1728 Park Ave. in Raymond at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday.

Classical Hatha Yoga

Classical Hatha Yoga in Raymond is scheduled for regular session on MWF 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. and chair yoga is MWF 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. All sessions are by donation. Contact Tara by text at (828)-476-0187.

Cowiltz Coin Club

The Cowlitz Coin Club meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Kelso Senior Center located at 106 NW 8th Ave. in Kelso, adjacent to the Kelso Spray Park. For additional information about club meetings, email cowlitzcoinclublongview@gmail.com.

Solos Meeting

The Solos will get together every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 1:00 p.m. each month at The Barge Restaurant in Raymond.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

An open Big Book study AA meeting is held every Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hungry Heifer Cafe located at 226 Duryea St. in Raymond.

Crystal Meth Anonymous Meeting

The meeting of the Crystal Meth Anonymous is on Monday and Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Destination Hope and Recovery at 700 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. Come join them to start a new journey of sobriety where addicts support each other anonymously down the path of recovery.

Willapa Harbor Quilters meeting

Willapa Harbor Quilters meet Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Raymond, 913 Duryea Street. Meetings are open to anyone interested. For more information, contact the WHQ president, Beth Gill, at 360-6600036.

Elks meeting

Raymond Elks Lodge #1292 meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lodge. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, BPOE, is a fraternal organization that assistsvVeterans, promoteyYouth growth

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Bush Drive on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and in the Long Beach office located at 7013 Sandridge Road on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm. Lindstrom added that additional times after 3:30 may also be available by appointment. For the quickest service, call ahead to schedule, but walk-ins are also welcome.

“Depending on how busy the clinic is, we staff the clinics with 1 or 2 public health nurses along with an administrative assistant to assist with check in and to process paperwork,” Lindstrom said.

Please call ahead to see if you qualify or to verify insurance coverage, to schedule an appointment or with any other questions at 360-875-9343 (South Bend) or 360-642-9349 (Long Beach).

“We do bill most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid and offer some services on a sliding fee scale,” Lindstrom added. “We encourage people to call ahead to verify eligibility. We also offer an income-based sliding fee scale for sexual reproductive health, youth immunizations, COVID testing, and some adult immunizations.”

For information on COVID vaccines, visit www. pacificcountycovid19.com/get-vaccinated.

“We are excited to increase services to the public and hope to see you at one of our clinics soon,” Lindstrom added.

and help at our local level with essential items for youth, seniors and Veterans provide by grant from the Elk National Foundation, ENF. They are also a social club with Friday night dinners and other events for members and their guests. For more information, visit RaymondElks.org, Raymond Elks #1292 on Facebook, or call the Lodge at 360-942-1292.

Chamber Meeting

The Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend their upcoming general meeting on April 19 from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the WHCC Community Center on 916 W First St. in South Bend. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow business owners and community members, stay up to date on local events and initiatives, and get involved in making the community thrive. Join us for the first in-person Chamber of Commerce meeting in 2023,

Lions meeting

Willapa Harbor Lions meet the first and third Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at The Barge in Raymond. Where they discuss how to contribute to the community and award the Student of the Month for all three High Schools at the meeting on the third Thursday of the month. Join them! They are always looking for people wanting to make a difference in the community.

Drug Take Back

National Drug Take Back Event is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in front of the Pioneer Grocery in South Bend.

Master Gardeners Plant Clinics

The WSU Master Gardeners of Pacific County will be hosting twice monthly Plant/Answer clinics during the upcoming gardening season from March through October 2023, on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the WSU Extension Office located in the courthouse annex building at 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. The first clinic will be held on Monday, March 13. For more information contact Brenda Priestley at 360-269-3272.

Coin Show

The Cowlitz Coin Club of Longview-Kelso is celebrating its 53rd coin show on April 29 at the AWPPW Hall located at 724 15th Avenue in Longview. Show hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and admission, parking and dealer appraisals are all free. At the show, the public can buy, sell and trade coins, currency, tokens and medals from numerous Pacific Northwest dealers.

Norm Olsen with Hold Card Truth

Sunday Afternoon Live presents Norm Olsen with Hold Card Truth on Sunday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the historic Raymond Theatre. Join them for audience-pleasing classic country tunes.

Business After Hours

You’r invited to join the Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce at their Business Aftr Hours first event of 2023 on Tuesday May 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m at the WHCC Community Center at 916 W. First St. in South Bend. This is a great opportunity to connect with other local business owners, share ideas, and build relationships within the community. Light refreshments anf beverages will be provided. Send your events to KarenC@flannerypubs.com to let the community know what’s happening.

The Cowlitz Coin Club of Longview-Kelso is celebrating its 53rd coin show on April 29 at the AWPPW Hall located at 724 15th Avenue in Longview. Show hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and admission, parking and dealer appraisals are all free.

At the show, the public can buy, sell and trade coins, currency, tokens and medals from numerous Pacific Northwest dealers. There will be drawings, along with a raffle for a half-ounce American Gold Eagle coin and five one-ounce American Silver Eagle coins. You do not need to be present to win the raffle coins.

The Cowlitz Coin Club, a member of the American Numismatic Association, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting, extending and protecting the interests of numismatics and its activities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Its goal is to foster and encourage the study of numismatics in all its forms and branches.

The Cowlitz Coin Club meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Kelso Senior Center, located at 106 NW 8th Ave. in Kelso adjacent to the Kelso Spray Park.

For additional information about club meetings, email cowlitzcoinclublongview@gmail.com.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PACIFIC COUNTY

Estate of DAWN M. HENRIE, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-00042-25

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of

the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: April 12, 2023

Decedent’s SSN : 543-74-8172

Daniel Henrie Personal Representative 2942 Langridge Loop NW, Olympia WA, 98502

For publication Wednesday April 12, 19, & 26, 2023 85451

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in Naselle and graduated from Naselle High School.

She lives in Vancouver, WA now and is a wife and mother of five. She recently had her fifth child, a beautiful girl named Jemma Jublilee, now 6 months old.

She originally developed her artistic ability while studying interior design at Seattle Pacific University. Recently, she joined an art community group called the Insiders Studio, where taking weekly lessons expanded her knowledge, skill and increased her confidence. This gave her a genuine ambition to invest in and expand her artistic ability.

Abbie has created card

sets, sold paintings in person and online, and does commission works upon request. She also leads a paint party event each month at a local winery. This past summer she held her first-ever art show and sold over 30 pieces of her original work. One of her favorite things to do as an artist is to encourage others to put down their fear, pick up a paint brush and have some fun painting. Please remember to register soon for this amazing painting opportunity and a fun time had by all. To register contact bibs40@ hotmail.com or call 360484-3602. Hope to see you there! Kiitos!

The Working Families Tax Credit will provide payments up to $1200 to individuals and families who meet eligibility requirements. See if you’re eligible: WorkingFamiliesCredit.wa.gov

El Crédito Tributario para Familias Trabajadoras proporcionará pagos de hasta $1200 a individuos y familias que cumplan con los requisitos de elegibilidad. Vea

Medina earns full-time appointment with pCeMA

By The heRALD AnD STAff RepoRTS

SoUTh BenD – Marcelina Medina was appointed as an administrative assistant for the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA).

“I am very happy to have Marcie in a full-time position,” said PCEMA Director Scott McDougall. “She has a very complementary skill-set to mine and I appreciate the teamwork she brings to the table. Marcie makes our team stronger and helps to make Pacific County a stronger, more

resilient community.”

Prior to 2022, PCEMA was solely staffed by McDougall. In 2021, PCEMA was granted funds for a part-time administrative assistant position through an Emergency Management Performance Grant. On January 1, 2022, Medina transitioned into that role while remaining part-time at the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).

In December 2022, PCEMA became a stand-alone agency under the Board of County Commissioners. Due to bargaining unit consid -

erations, Medina remained an employee of the PCSO while she reapplied for her position within PCEMA. She returned to PCEMA full time on March 1. Medina has begun a rigorous training program and has joined the Homeland Security Region 3 Incident Management Team. She plans to begin the National Emergency Management Basic Academy later this year. Her fluency in Spanish allows her to be an advocate for the Hispanic community within Pacific County.

Don Tapio Scholarship applications due May 1

The WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties are accepting applications for the annual $1,000 Don Tapio Scholarship.

Named for former WSU Extension Agent Don Tapio who is the epitome of “paying it forward,” this scholarship is open to graduating seniors in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties, including alternative and home school students. Applicants must intend to pursue a major in a horticulture/life sciences-related field.

To download the complete selection criteria and application instructions visit https://www.pnwmg.org/.

Applicants need to submit all documents to the WSU Grays Harbor County Extension Office. Drop off address is 34 Elma McCleary Road, Elma, WA 98541. Mailing address is PO Box 3018, Elma, WA 98541-3018. Mailings must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2023 or must be delivered to the Extension Office no later than May 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM.

The recipient will be selected by the Don Tapio Scholarship Committee. Applicants will be notified by mail of the decision.

Under the head Set Award

Lead Telecommunicator Amber Rye was presented with the Under the Head Set Award on Monday, February 20. Amber is a fully certified call receiver/dispatcher for police, fire, and EMS. When working in this capacity she performs the critical public safety function of receiving and transmitting emergency medical, fire, and law enforcement service calls. Amber took 4270 calls for service in 2022. The award is to say thank you Amber, you demonstrated exceptional courage, foresight, alertness and skill in your performance. Lead Telecommunicator Jared Capps (Not pictured) was also presented with the Telecommunicator of the Year Award. Jared continually goes above and beyond to help others. Last year, Jared worked 772 hours of overtime. Both Amber and Jared have worked for PACCOM for over a decade. They are an essential part of the communications family and PACCOM is so grateful to have them on their team.

Marcelina Medina

photo by Megan Martin Aust

The Natural Resource class at Raymond HS visited Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Friday. From left are Lucas Xie, Logan Frank, Ashlee Payne, Nya Sengdara and Natyllee Sonephimmachack. The field trip was made possible by the Raymond Schools Foundation.

photo by pacific County 911 - pACCoM Amber Rye