Willapa Harbor Herald May 17, 2023

Willapa Harbor Herald

Local Schools lockdown on Thursday

By KaREN S. CaRtER

Last Thursday The Raymond and South Bend Schools had a lock-in as a safety precaution to threatening phone calls to schools throughout SW Washington. The phone calls implied that a person with a rifle was seen on the school grounds. Some schools received reports of shots fired at a neighboring school.

Around 11:00 a.m., Raymond and South Bend schools locked their campuses down as a precautionary measure to protect the students and staff. During the lock-in the students remained indoors for meals

Channell earns WIAA award

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

Willapa Valley HS ninth grader Rilyn Channell earned an Athlete of the Week Award by the WIAA for Week 34, during the period from April 30 through May 6. Below is what the WIAA posted on its website about Channell.

“Rilyn Channell of Pe Ell-Willapa Valley, helped the Titans sweep a twinbill from Raymond-South Bend for a share of the Pacific League championship May 2 with the winning hit, a 2-run double. On May 1 versus North Beach, Channell ripped 3 hits, including a home run and triple and drove in 4 runs. Channell, a ninth grader at Willapa Valley HS, is an Honor Roll student.”

Each week, the WIAA and Gesa Credit Union recognizes WIAA student-athletes for outstanding performances and impactful contributions in their communities. Selections are based on nominations.

All students in good academic standing at their schools are eligible to receive the Athlete of the Week Award. Students may win the award once during any given academic year.

All winners receive:

A letter of recognition from the WIAA Executive

• Director;

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A Certificate of Achievement;

A $25 DICK'S Sporting Goods gift card courtesy

• of Gesa Credit Union.

Interested in running for office?

Candidate Filing Week is May 15-19, and the Office of the Secretary of State is joining county elections offices across Washington to accept applications for public office.

Nearly 3,400 local offices across the state are up for election this year, including more than 100 mayorships; many city and county council positions; and port, hospital, water, fire, and parks and recreation districts.

People interested in running for local or county offices may file with the county elections department in which a position resides. For filing instructions, candidates should contact their respective county elections office.

Applications for the Superior Court of Benton and Franklin Counties must be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State. Applicants are encouraged to file online during the filing period, which runs from 9 a.m. Monday, May 15, until 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 19. Those who wish to file online and pay the required fees via credit or debit card can do so any time — day or night — during the week.

Applicants may also download a Declaration of Candidacy form and mail it along with a check for the required fee to Candidate Filing, Office of the Secretary of State, P.O. Box 40229, Olympia, WA 98504-0229, or drop it off in person at the Secretary of State’s office in the Legislative Building, 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW in Olympia during normal business hours. Filings and fees delivered by mail or in person must be received by 5 p.m. May 19.

Candidates who cannot file online and who need inperson services should contact their county or state elections office to learn more about available services and business hours.

Once their filing is completed by the state or county, candidates will receive an email with instructions for submitting their Voters’ Pamphlet statement and photo online.

For more information, visit the Candidates & Campaigns page on the Secretary of State’s Elections site. There, applicants can download a candidate filing guide, read answers to frequently asked questions, and more. A brief instructional video is also available.

and free periods. During this time no one was allowed to enter or exit the campuses.

This act was in response to phone calls that went out through multiple districts.

Willapa Valley did not lockdown their campus but kept a close eye on the situation.

According to South Bend Superintendent Jon Tienhaara, “Shortly after, we received information that the reported incident in Ilwaco was not an active shooter situation. The initial report was based on a 911 call during which gunshots were heard on the phone

before the call was disconnected. Similar incidents have occurred in Washington State this week.”

Local law enforcement searched the campuses of the threatened school for an armed intruder.

At around 12:20 p.m. an all clear was issued from local law enforcement so the schools were able to continue their normal operations. There did not appear to be a direct threat to the students and may not have been a valid threat, but just criminal harassment. No shots were fired in Ilwaco either.

“We need to tell you

about something called ‘swatting,’ hoaxes that have been happening at schools in our area and all over the county,” said Valley Superintendent Nancy Morris in a letter to staff and families. “Swatting is the act of deceiving an emergency service into sending law enforcement of emergency response teams to a location through false reporting of a serious emergency, such as active shooter or bomb threat.”

Swatting is becoming an issue throughout the country, and so far precautions at local schools have kept our students safe.

Master Gardener Home and Garden Show May 20 and 21 at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds

The Master Gardener Foundation of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will present the 21st annual Home and Garden Show on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds in Elma. Once again, this annual, family friendly event features FREE parking and admission.

“We are expecting vendor space to sell out and

fill the entire pavilion at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma,” said Event Organizer Terri Small, a WSU Master Gardener. The show will feature a diverse array of businesses to help folks transform their homes, inside and out. New and returning vendors from all over the state will be selling everything from plants to home improvement ser-

vices.

Presentations on topical gardening issues will take place over the 2-day extravaganza culminating with renowned and entertaining garden expert, Ciscoe Morris on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Topics covering poultry raising, vegetable gardening in our Maritime climate, pruning, growing fruit, and best plants for pollinators and birds are

among the numerous talks being featured. Check our website, www.pnwmg.org for a schedule of presentations and times.

At the show’s Master Gardener Store, color pots and garden accessories will be sold to support the foundation. Proceeds are used for public education and workshops in both Grays Harbor and Pacific

McGough sets school record in pole vault

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

N a SELLE – Willapa Valley HS Lauryn McGough established the school record in the pole vault at the Girls' 1B District Meet at Naselle HS Friday afternoon.

“Lauryn broke the school record in the pole vault of 11-9 set in 2007 by Chelsi Freise with a vault of 1110,” WVHS Track and Field Head Coach Dave

Ege told the Herald. “And, she is currently ranked fourth in the state javelin rankings for 1B through 4A. Lauryn is peaking at the right time. I think she is going to be hard to beat down the stretch.” McGough also won the javelin by more than 18 feet with a heave of 129 feet, 4¾ inches.

Mossyrock edged past Willapa Valley by a mere point, 130 to 129 to claim the district championship.

Portraits in RED at CPHM

which will be on view May 20 - July 8, 2023. An opening reception will be held along with members of the Chinook Indian Nation on May 19 at 5:00 p.m.

The MHS Vikings were the only team to run in the 400-meter relay. Willapa Valley HS senior Brooklyn Patrick won three individual events, including the 100 meters, 100 high hurdles (:16.88) and 300 low hurdles (:50.23, PR). She was also on a winning relay squad.

Valley senior Emily Wilson won two events, the 200 (:28.10) and 400-meter (1:05.33) sprints, and she

was ninth in the javelin. The Vikings were also victorious in the 4 by 100meter relay race with runners Patrick, Juliana Lynch, McGough and Wilson. Their winning time was :53.82.

Valley Sophomore Sam Sheary was a winner in the shot put (29 ft, 8½ inches) and discus (96-9). Kaitlyn Ganzel, a sophomore, was first in the 1600

Champion titans, Emery tame Forks for top seed

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

bring an emotional response to the situation of individuals and families of missing and murdered indigenous people at the Portraits in RED show.

The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, Washington announces the opening of Portraits in RED: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Painting Project,

Artist Nayana LaFond has painted over 100 pieces as part of this project. 40 of them made their debut on the West Coast this spring. “Through painting these people, I seek to elevate their voices, promote healing and spark discussion and contribute toward change,” LaFond says. LaFond is of Anishinaabe, Mi’kmaq, Abenaki, Metis, French, German and other descent and is very active in her Indigenous community.

The exhibit and reception are open to the public and free of charge. Museum hours are Wednesday-Saturday 10-4:00 p.m. For more information, visit our website at www.ColumbiaPacificHeritageMuseum. org or call 360-642-3446.

Pacific League co-league champion earned the No. 1 seed for the Pacific League with a 3-1 victory over Forks Friday at Montesano. The Titans received a brilliant distance-going performance from pitcher Lauren Emery. “Lauren Emery was absolutely spot-on,” Pe EllWillapa Valley Head Fastpitch Coach Eric Hopfer told the Herald. “She executed the plan that we put forth to a 'T'. I am really proud of her.”

Emery, a junior, fired 7 innings of 4-hit softball – striking out 13 spartan batters.

Led by two hits from ninth grader CJ Sipp (run), PWV had six hits. Also getting hits were Kyle Lyons (RBI), Rilyn Channell, Sophia Malinowski (run) and Lauren Matlock (run).

The Titans played solid defense while committing only one error.

Forks dropped to 13-5 overall. The Ravens and Spartans finished the league tied with 10-2 records and received first round byes heading into the 2B District 4 Fastpitch Tournament. Pe Ell-Willapa Valley opens today at noon against the winner of Toledo vs Ilwaco. The game is at Ft. Borst Park in Centralia.

Both teams decided not to let a coin flip decide the top seed heading into district play. Monday's opening loser-out district games included No. 5 Napavine (12-7) vs No. 4 Raymond-South Bend (10-9), No. 6 Onalaska (11-9) vs No. 3 Ocosta (14-4), and No. 5 Ilwaco (8-10) vs No. 4 Toledo (12-7).

Rilyn Channell

Photo Courtesy of CPHM Portraits by Nayana LaFond

Freeman dazzles in sun for Lady Gulls with 4 firsts; Anderson claims 3 solo wins, plus relay

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

North Beach ran away with both the girls and boys titles at the Pacific 2B League Sub-District Track and Field Champinships at Leo Rubstello Track Friday afternoon. Karsyn Freeman won four individual events for the second-place Raymond Lady Seagulls and Morgan Anderson was a triple solo winner for the third-place Seagulls. Anderson also qualified to district on a relay team.

“Morgan Anderson and Karsyn Freeman continued to impress by winning all of their individual events,” Raymond HS Head Track and Field Coach Mike Tully told the Herald

“Our kids had a great meet on Friday,” Tully said. “We qualified 17 kids for district and had a bunch of season-best performances.

The warm weather definitely helped in the sprints, jumps, and throws. The heat

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Of note, Naselle frosh Mylee Dunagan won three events, including the long jump (14-11), high jump (5-0) and triple jump (31-3).

Also for WVHS, Jasmine Solso finished second of only two runners in the 3200 meters with a clocking of 14:14.80. Solso, a sophomore, finished fourth in the pole vault.

Sophomore Gage Wetterauer wound up fifth in the shot put, and Lynch, a ninth grader, was sixth in the 100 and she tied for sixth in the 200.

“The girls did an outstanding job right down to the very last one,” Ege said.

“The top two girls move on to the District 1/2/3/4

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Bulldogs 8, PWV 5

The Titans tuned up for district by playing at Class 1A Montesano last Tuesday (May 9). The state-ranked Bulldogs prevailed 8-5. The game was scheduled prior to the state of the season.

Grace Huber drove home 3 runs for PWV.

Matlock (2 runs) drilled 3 hits, including a triple and a double and Jillian Hodel poked 2 singles. Channell delivered an RBI.

Jordan Karr drove in 3 runs for the Bulldogs, 16-5

wasn't great for the distance runners, but luckily, it had cooled off by the time we got to the 3200.”

Freeman, a sophomore, was victorious in pole vault (9 feet), discus (121 ft, 4 inches), shot put (33 feet) and 100-meter high hurdles (:17.37), the latter two were personal records.

“Karsyn had career-bests in the 100 hurdles and shot put, and she was close to her bests in the pole vault and discus,” Tully said.

Garnering three solo competitions was North Beach senior Malia Cox, including the 300-meter low hurdles (:50.84), long jump (15 ft, 1¼ inches) and 200 meters (:27.41). Cox also ran the anchor leg on the winning 400-meter relay team for the Lady Hyaks.

Also winning for the Lady Gulls was frosh Ava Baugher, who claimed the high jump at 4-6 over teammate Jolie Dunn, a senior. South Bend soph Emily

state qualifier 'Quad District' Meet at Franklin Pierce HS Thursday,” Ege informed.

The final seven-team standings for girls included: 1. Mossyrock (130), 2. Vikings (129), 3. Naselle (112), 4. Pe Ell (45), 5. Mary M. Knight 938), 6. Washington School for the Deaf (19), 7. North River (3). Note: Taholah did not have any student-athletes compete.

Porter First for Boys

According to Ege, “The top four boy’s advance to this week's Quad District state-qualifying meet.”

Willapa Valley's Chase Porter, a freshman, was the only Viking boy victor – taking the high jump with a PR mark of 18 feet, 6 inches. Porter placed third in the 100 with a PR

through Saturday. The game was knotted 4-4 when MHS erupted for three runs in the bottom of

Howell was fourth.

“Ava Baugher is starting to get pretty consistent in the high jump, as she won that event,” Tully said.

“We did have a few kids that we knew were going to be borderline that qualified,” Tully noted. “Nina Siribun had PRs in the shot and disc to finish third in each event. Mary Loza ran a big PR in the 3200 to get into the top five and qualify.”

Ocosta sophomore Rebekah Stone was a double winner – taking the 3200 meter (14:06.60) and 1600 (6:23.59) long distance races. Raymond senior Genevieve Sarich placed second in the 3200 and was third in the 1600. Raymond ninth graders Mary Indalecio Loza ran fifth in the 3200 and Delaney Rojas finished fifth in the 1600 to also qualify for the district meet.

Additional district qualifiers for the Lady Seagulls

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Hank Swartz finished second in the high jump (5-6, PR) and was third in the javelin with a PR throw of 137 feet, 5½ inches, and ended up sixth in the shot put.

Connor Deniston was a runner up in the shot put and took sixth in the discus and ninth in the javelin.

The Viking 4 by 100meter relay race squad of Tyson Portmann, Connor Reyes, Cody Strozyk and Spud Swogger finished second, .50 behind Mossyrock.

Portmann, a junior, took third place in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles and seventh in the javelin.

Sophomore Owen Metcalf claimed third place in the high jump with a PR

the fourth. Emery pitched all 6 innings, giving up 8 hits and 2 walks, and whiffing 5.

Pacific 2B League

include ninth grader Megan Kongbouakhay (2nd, triple jump, PR) senior Lisa Finne, (3rd, place, pole vault; 4th, triple jump, SR), frosh Nina Siribun (3rd, discus, PR; 3rd, shot put, PR); Dunn (3rd, 100 hurdles); the third-place 4 by 100-meter relay team of Dunn, Finne, Baugher and Kongbouakhay; and ninth grader Madelyn Baugher, who finished sixth in the 1600. (Note: Some events were allowed more district qualifiers.) “The Central League only had a few girls in the distance events, so we were able to move a few extra Pacific girls in to fill out the field,” Tully explaned.

South Bend district qualifiers include frosh Allison Myhres (3rd, 100, PR; 4th, LJ), Howell (3rd, javelin, PR; 4th, HJ), junior Aoki Phimmasone (4th, 100, PR; 4th, 200, PR), Mackenzie Kuiken (4th, 100 hurdles,

height of 5-4, and ended up 12th in the long jump.

Strozyk, a sophomore, took fifth place in the 110-meter high hurdles, grabbed sixth in the 100 and was 12th in the javelin.

Swogger, a freshman, finished fifth in the 100meter dash and seventh in the 200.

Teams scoring for the eight boys teams were:

1. Mossyrock (155), 2. Naselle (141), 3. Pe Ell (92), 4. Vikings (82), 5. North River (32), 6. WSFTD (24), 7. MMK (9), 8. Taholah (3).

The 1B District 1-23-4 Championships begin at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow at Franklin Pierce HS in Tacoma. Twenty-eight schools are expected to compete.

Below are the Pacific 2B League standings through Sunday heading into District play.

Kalama tops PWV end season

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

Kalama put an abrupt end to Pe Ell-Willapa Valley's baseball season with an 8-1 verdict at the 2B District 4 Baseball Tournament last Tuesday (May 9) at Napavine HS.

Wil Clements socked a triple for PWV, which closed out the campaign with a fine record of 13-6 and second-place Pacific League finish under head coach Kent Smaciarz.

The Chinooks, 10-11, pounded out 10 hits and were errorless on defense. Meanwhile, the Titans threw the ball around for 5 errors and managed only 3 hits.

Kalama sophomore Drew Schlangen smacked a 2-run homer and senior Kaden Stariha (2 runs, 2 hits, 3 stolen bases) knocked in 2 runs. Junior laken Cochran also had 2 hits.

Stariha pitched 5 2/3 innings to register the win.

Titan hurler Riley Pearson pitched 6 and 2/3s innings, allowing 5 earned runs and 10 hits. Pearson struck out 5 and walked 4.

“The box score tells part of the story,” Smaciarz told the Herald. “A few hits and too many errors. We were pretty flat and the mistakes and lack of solid contact ate away at us. When we did make good contact, it was right at them and they made the plays. Sometimes after getting no-hit or one-hit, the game before you're in is a bit of a hangover. We slumped at a bad time. Baseball is a tough game, and if you give the game a chance, it will break your heart every time.”

Coach Smaciarz paid a nice tribute to his departing seniors.

“The other part of this story is these guys. They had a good season. They competed all year, overcame challenges, and I couldn't be more proud of them. I really want to thank our seniors: Garrett (Keeton), Riley (Pearson), Wil (Clements), Derek (Fluke), and Trey (Ritzman).

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Good Sports of the Week

Lauryn McGough, WVHS

“Lauryn broke the school record in the pole vault of 11-9 set in 2007 by Chelsi Friese with a vault of 11-10. She is currently ranked fourth in the state javelin ranking for 1B through 4A. Lauryn is peaking at the right time, I think she going to be hard to beat down the stretch.”

Dave Ege Head Track/Field Coach Willapa valley HS

Wil Clements, WVHS

“Wil has put together a season of clutch moments. He’s cool and light-hearted regardless of the situation, striking a good balance between taking the game seriously and also realizing it’s just a game. He doesn’t allow failure to haunt him and is always ready to face the next challenge.”

Kent Smaciraz Head Baseball Coach Pe Ell-Willapa Valley

Ava Pine, SBHS

“Ava Pine consistently tries hard and pushes through. She’s kept all the balls in front, and throws girls out whenever they go.”

Dakota Brooks Head Fastpitch Coach Raymond-South Bend

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BY GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

The Raymond HS Class of 2028 is hosting a Dodgeball Tournament Saturday at noon at Seagull gym.

The double-bracket tournament will have two divisions, including Adults (18 and above) and Children (18 and under). The entry fee is $25 and all teams must have six players.

The teams are encouraged to wear original uniforms. Prizes will be awarded to the best uniform and to the winning teams.

There will be a bake sale with prices decided by donation. Drinks will be available to purchase.

To register a team and for more information, contact Cameron Shores at cshores@raymondk12.org. The deadline to register is Thursday.

Local students on Winter Quarter honor roll for SCC

Two students from the local area are on the Winter Quarter 2023 honor roll for Spokane Community College.

Kaitlyn Clements of Menlo

Uriel Zeferino • Leon of South Bend

Spokane Community College lists 1,904 students on its honor roll for the 2023 Winter Quarter, which ended in March. The honor roll lists those students who achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or above.

Forks tops Ravens twice

BY GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

SOUTH BEND – Raymond-South Bend lost a doubleheader against Forks 8-4 and 6-5 giving the Spartans a co-championship in the Pacific 2B league and dropping the Ravens into fourth place behind Ocosta last Tuesday (May 9) at Cheney Ballfield.

In the first game, Ava Pine and kassie Koski both banged out 3 hits for the Ravens who slipped to 10-8 overall and finished 7-5 in the league.

Ashlee Payne pitched both games for RSB, going all 13 innings and surrendering 14 runs and 4 walks.

“Although it didn’t seem like we had too many hits, we did an exceptional job at putting the ball in play and doing our jobs,” RSB head coach Dakota Brooks told the Herald last Wednesday. “Ashlee and Ava did a great job and we played really well. Our defense has really been stepping it up and Cadence Swogger had two exceptional throws from left field to first to get the girls out.

Forks 6, Ravens 5

In the nitecap, the Ravens blew a 5-run lead after

4 innings. Berklee Morley smacked 3 hits, Raydynn Morley hit a home run andEmma Glazier slapped 2 hits.

“This one stung, but our girls really did do well,” Brooks said. “We were ahead by five up until the fifth inning. Emma Glazier made a beautiful throw home in the seventh inning and almost got her.

“We really are doing our jobs and we’re making big strides in the right direction,” Brooks said. “We just have to keep working. We’re almost there. We have our entire team with us and they were amazing yesterday. Now, we’re onto the fun part and we can’t wait to compete.”

Raymond-South Bend was defeated by Onalaska last Thursday 6-4.

The fourth-seeded Ravens, 10-9, opened the postseason play yesterday against Napavine at Montesano in district action.

The Tigers (12-7) are the No. 5 seed from the Central League. Monday's opening loser-out district games included No. 6 Onalaska (11-9) vs No. 3 Ocosta (14-4) and No. 5 Ilwaco (8-10) vs No. 4 Toledo (12-7).

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“The final game is emotional. Riley pitched his butt off and left everything out there but the final out. Taking the ball out of his hands that last time was hard to do. But there was something beautiful about giving the final pitch to 'Cheese' (Connor Keeton) with Garrett (Keeton) behind the dish, and Garrett throwing a runner out in his last act as a Titan.

“And Wil ending on a triple, and Derek giving everything he had trying to beat out a grounder doing a Pete Rose into first. What a pleasure to coach these guys — and they will be missed!

“Don't feel sorry for us, though,” Smaciarz added. “We've got a talented group of young players ready to level-up next season. The future is bright.”

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Pr; 4th, 300 hurdles), soph Jaylee Capps (4th, 400, Sr), soph Dakota Bale (4th, 800), 4 by 200 relay, 3rd (Phimmasone, o livia Milton, Alayna Capps, Jaylee Capps), 4 by 400 relay, 3rd (Bale, Mackenzie Kuiken, Makaylee Kuiken, Jaylee Capps), senior e lli Capps (4th, javelin), senior Makaylee Kuiken (4th, discus), 4 by 100 relay, 4th (Phimmasone, Milton, Jaylee Capps, eli Capps), and senior elli Capps (5th, discus).

Also winning events were elka Cox, NB, eighth grader (100, :13.73, P r ); Keana rowley, Forks, soph (javelin); Mya Cunningham, i lwaco, soph (800, P r ); Katana Capoeman, NB, soph (400, P r ); Kaci o sborne-Hansen, NB, senior (triple jump, Pr); NB 4 by 100 relay (Vyolet Dodson, e lka Cox, Abigail Conn, osborne-Hansen); Forks 4 by 200 relay (Miley Blanton, erika Williams, emery Damron, Leslie Hernandez Beltran); and the North Beach 4 by 400 relay of Capoeman, o sborne-Hansen, Conn and Malia Cox).

half-second,” tully said. “He also got a career-best in the triple jump (42-4), even though he only took one jump. North Beach senior Asher Baggaley was a triple victor – winning the 800 (2:09.77), 1600 (5:05.37) and 3200 (11:39.10).

Double-event winners included Ilwaco senior Ayden Woodby (400 meters, 53.34, Sr; and 200 :23.5, Pr), and Forks junior Nate Dahlgren (shot put, 46-8, P r ; and javelin, 142 ft, Pr).

Coach Tully singled out some of his student-athletes.

“Austin Snodgrass had a big Pr in winning the 100 (:11.59) and picked up a pair of second-place finishes in the shot and disc,” Tully said.

Logan Frank ran a monster Pr in the 100 to break 12 seconds for the first time and finish fourth.”

a clocking of ;42.34.Milton placed third in the javelin.

South Bend was victorious in the 400-meter relay (:46.29) with runners Ferrill Johnson, Liam Parkins, Trevor Toepelt and Milton. raymond's team of Frank, Snodgrass, Schlueter and Anderson were .30 behind the Bears to finish second. o ther distrcit winners were Grady earls, a Forks senior (LJ, 18 ft, 3¼ inches) and the Forks 1600-meter relay (3:45-flat)

South Bend's 4 by 400relay squad placed third with Toepelt, Parkins, Jaron Xayabandith and Milton.

Thursday,

GHC announces President’s List

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

Willapa Harbor Hospital

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.

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

The team scoring for the girls included: 1. North Beach (181), 2. Lady Seagulls (135) , 3. Forks (131), 4. South Bend (99), 5. o costa (70), 6. i lwaco (42), 7. Chief Leschi (3). Anderson to Dist. in Four Events

Also qualifying to district for the Seagulls were freshman Chris Banker (2nd, HJ), soph i saac Schlueter (2nd, LJ), soph Kevin Hovis (3rd, TJ,m 3rd, PV), and senior Kole Karlsvik (4th, discus).

Also qualifying to district for SBHS were junior Ferrill Johnson (3rd, LJ; 4th, 200; 4th, TJ), senior Jordan Posada (4th, 1600; 4th, 3200), Parkins (2nd, TJ; 4th, LJ), a junior; Toepelt, a senior (4th, javelin); senior Justin yi (5th, 3200), and freshman Carson ridderbush (tie-5th, HJ).

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South Bend junior robby Stigall won the discus (146-8) by more than 8 feet, was second in the javelin and third in the shot put

“Morgan had an outstanding race in the 110 hurdles (:15.23) with a Pr of a full

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.

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)…

South Bend senior Judah Milton easily won the 300meter intermediate hurdles by nearly four second with

The final team scores for the boys were: 1. North Beach (171½), 2. South Bend (119½), 3. Seagulls (107), 4. Forks (89), 5. ilwaco (73), 6. ocosta (44), 7. Chief Leschi (41). “entries for sub-district (were) limited to the top24 in each event,” Tully informed. “The top four finishers in the laned running events (100-800, relays, and hurdles), and the top five in the field events and non-laned events (1600, 3200) advanced to the district meet.”

The 2B District 4 Championships take place Friday at W.F. West HS in Chehalis. The field events start it all off at 3 pm, followed by the track races at 5. Seventeen schools from the Pacific and central leagues will compete,

“Looking at our district entries, we have the potential to do very well,” Tully said. “if we can execute like we did at subs, i'm sure we'll advance quite a few kids.”

Raymond High School honor roll

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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Apple Health (Medicaid) renewal letters have begun mailing

Some clients will automatically renew; and others will need to update their information

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange), and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) have begun mailing letters to Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) clients reminding them to update their contact information and renew coverage to see if they still qualify.

For the first time in over three years, people on Apple Health could lose coverage if their family income has gone up.

Federal requirements during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) led to income checks being suspended to keep clients enrolled in Apple Health during the pandemic. However, last December’s federal omnibus spending bill directed states to resume evaluating eligibility of Medicaid enrollees on April 1 to wind down COVID19 pandemic emergency measures.

Washington has until April 2024 to process eligibility redeterminations for all 2.3 million Apple Health clients. It's the largest benefit renewal process the state has ever attempted. Here is what you need to know during this effort.

How the renewal process works

month your Apple Health coverage started. Clients can check their most recent Apple Health notice to confirm their renewal date. The month before their renewal date, clients will receive a notice about their Apple Health renewal. For example, if a client’s coverage is up for renewal on May 31, 2023, they should act now to avoid a loss in coverage.

Starting April 2023 through March 2024, HCA and DSHS will evaluate current Apple Health client eligibility for continued coverage and renew or terminate coverage as appropriate.

What steps do clients need to take?

all Washingtonians stay covered, whether it is Apple Health, employer sponsored, or a new qualified health plan," said Ingrid Ulrey, CEO at Washington Health Benefit Exchange powering Washington Healthplanfinder. "If you receive a letter from HCA, Washington Healthplanfinder, or DSHS, make sure you open it, and visit Healthplanfinder right away so we can help you with your insurance needs. For those who are now above income eligibility, they will have the opportunity to enroll in high-value, low-cost Cascade Care Plans, now available for as low as $10 or less per month."

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Washingtonians on Apple Health will get their renewal notifications at different times. To manage the workload, the renewals are being spread out over the next 12 months.

Some clients will be automatically renewed based on the most recent information already on file with the state. If the state does not have enough information on file, clients will need to take action to complete the renewal process to stay insured.

If clients are auto renewed, they will get a notification saying their health coverage was renewed. For most, health coverage will be renewed for 12 months. The requirement will continue for clients to report any changes within 30 days.

If clients are not auto renewed, they will get a renewal notice in the mail. They must respond to complete their renewal by the 60-day deadline. If at the end of 60 days the client hasn’t responded, the state will send a notice informing them their Apple Health benefits are ending.

How to know when it’s time to renew Your renewal month typically matches the

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Public Notice • Public Notice

Legal Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STREET VACATION PETITION

Notice is hereby given that the Raymond City Council will conduct a public hearing in City Hall, 230 Second Street, on June 5, 2023 at approximately 6:15 p.m., to accept and record comment on a petition to vacate the full width of that portion of the alley running North and South adjacent to Lots 2 through 15 of Block 22, Sixth Addition to Raymond, Pacific County, Washington, between Juniper Street (formerly Alder Street) and Ash Street.

Any person may comment on the petition at the public hearing or in writing. Written comments must be received at Public Works, 300 First Street, Raymond, Washington 98577 by 4:00 p.m. on June 1, 2023. The vacation petition is on file and available for public review at the Public Works Department.

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We encourage Apple Health clients to take the following steps: Update their contact information as soon as possible.

Check their mail or email. Starting in April and through March 2024, clients will receive information about their Apple Health coverage via mail or email. This notification may require them to take action in order to maintain coverage.

Complete their renewal by the deadline on their notice.

"It's imperative that Washingtonians enrolled in Apple Health take time to update their contact information to ensure they receive upcoming notices related to their health care coverage," said Sue Birch, HCA director. "If people learn they are no longer eligible for Apple Health, there are other options for low-cost health coverage."

"We know how important it is to have access to health care when we need it most, and we are committed to making sure people stay connected to this vital benefit," said Jilma Meneses, DSHS secretary. "We are ready to answer any questions or concerns people might have, and to provide as seamless a process as possible."

"We want to ensure

Sea in Ocean Shores, South Bend Demo Gardens, and Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on the Long Beach Peninsula.

Master Gardeners will be available throughout the show all weekend to answer gardening questions. Specifically, they will be waiting to answer your gardening questions at the clearly designated Plant Clinic table. As you browse the show, be sure to pick up some coffee and treats from the refreshments table, stop by the children’s booth with the kids, and take a few minutes outside to see what’s popping up in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden on the fairgrounds just south of the Pavilion. And don’t forget the “home” portion of the Home and Garden Show. Located just around the cor-

To help Washingtonians transition to other health insurance, HCA has partnered with DSHS and Washington Healthplanfinder to connect people to other coverage. To ensure clients receive important notices about their health care coverage, including other coverage options, Apple Health clients can update their contact information using one of the following options:

For single adults, children, pregnant individuals, and parents/caretakers:

Online: wahealthplanfinder.org or download the WAPlanfinder app

Phone: 1-855-9234633

For individuals who are aged, have blindness or a disability, or are eligible for Medicare:

Online: washingtonconnection.org

Phone: 1-877-5012233

Text messages coming

Beginning in May, HCA will use a text messaging service to send important reminders to Apple Health clients about their coverage. The renewal reminder text messages will come from a toll-free number ending in 5016. Clients will continue to receive renewal notices by mail. Customers can also expect to receive text message reminders from their health plan.

ner from the garden section, vendors featuring cabinetry, construction, HVAC, solar, financing, and landscaping will be featured down the long corridor. This is a great opportunity to find all your resources under one roof.

The show will be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Learn more about the WSU Master Gardener Program by visiting PNWMG.org.

WSU Extension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office.

Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.