Willapa Harbor Herald May 24, 2023

Willapa Harbor Herald

Family needs help after fire

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

SOUTH BEND – A family in Bay Center that suffered a devastating fire resulting in the loss of a 5-year-old daughter is still in need of assistance. Their home was a total loss.

The fire happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, in Bay Center.

“Our only role was to provide a medical response with our aid unit,” Raymond Fire Chief Bill Didion told the Herald.

A mother and father were living in the home along with their children at the time of the blaze.

If you would care to help support the family, please send monetary donations to the Bay Center Fire Department at P.O. Box 343, Bay Center, 98527. If you would care to donate material items, they can be dropped off at 15 Ranta Rd. in Bay Center.

At press time, it was unclear how the fire ignited.

The South Bend Fire Department responded to the fire; however, Fire Chief Tim McGee has not responded to several attempts from the Herald for information.

Eagles hosting Derik Nissell Toy House event

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

Do you want to support a great cause and have a whole lotta fun at the same time? Head on out to the Raymond Eagles this Saturday for the Toy House Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament.

All proceeds support the Derik Nissell Toy House that provides Christmas gifts for kids who otherwise might go without.

“We encourage everyone to come out, have fun and help us raise funds for the annual Derik Nissell Toy House toy drive each year,” event member Amanda Bennett told the Herald. “All proceeds help purchase gifts for children that may not otherwise get one and help those in need.

“Derik had such a kind and giving heart; his mom, Joyce Kidd, friends Susie Weisel, Kathy Brown, and more friends and family, come together to keep his memory and spirit alive,” Bennett added. “Special thanks to the Raymond Eagles for allowing us to use the space and always welcoming us.”

Registration opens at 1:00 p.m. with cards in the air at 2:00 p.m. The buy-in is $40 and $20 gets y'all extra chips. Additional chips are available. No membership is required for admittance.

Honor

memorial Day with our local vets

By POST COmmaNDER C. C. ClaPP

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Fern Hill Cemetery on May 29 at 12:00 p.m.

There will be singing, a special speech, and Scott Newman playing Amazing Grace on his bagpipes during the American Legion Post 150 ceremony.

The Elks will join the American Legion Post 150 at 2:00 p.m. at the Veteran Memorial Park by the Seaport Museum for a dedication of the Blue Star Highway Memorial for Highway 6 in remembrance of the veterans who have passed on. Please join us. Don't be afraid to be seen with our local veterans!

Old Glory flies again

By PETE DaRRaH

Two hundred years after our country, the United States of America, was born, a nifty keen group of patriotic ladies in Tacoma, WA sat down with a mission. They had decided to present the Pierce County Bicentennial Commission with a very large Betsy Ross flag.

The only problem was, these ladies did not have a flag. So they sat down again; this time with sewing machines.

Their beautiful creation flew over the FreedomTrain's visit to Tacoma. This three day event took place at Fort Lewis where the army had rigged up a tank cherry picker to hold a pulley aloft,

from which the Betsy Ross flag was hoisted.

The Freedom Train shoved off and the flag came down, slightly soaked in the tank cherry picker's lubricating grease.

Many efforts to bring the flag back to its original beauty failed. After being apprised of the flag's condition, the nifty keen group of Tacoma sewing ladies created a new replacement of Old Glory, and presented it to the Bicentennial Commission.

The ladies then gave the slightly scarred Betsy Ross flag to the Bicentennial's executive secretary, to be flown at his discretion.

Our Mayor, Her Honor, Dee Roberts, thought it a good idea to have the Betsy

Ross flag fly over our town on Memorial Day 2023. Come see the flag and give

a thought about our country's war dead.

Valley girls co-champs at 1B District 1-4 meet

District Champions!

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

Willapa Valley's girls and Mt. Vernon Christian tied for the district title with 97 points apiece and Pope John Paul II was only one point behind in third place of 19 scoring teams at the 1B District 1-4 Track & Field Championship at Franklin Pierce HS in Tacoma Thursday. Valley senior Brooklyn Patrick won three events, the 100 meters (:12.95), 100-meter high hurdles (:16.46) and 300-meter low hurdles (:50.24).

“The girls did an outstanding job today; I

couldn’t be more proud of them,” WVHS Head Track and Field Coach Dave Ege told the Herald Lauryn McGough, a senior, won the pole vault at 9 feet, and was second in the javelin at 111-3. “She developed some back spasms after the relay, but she pushed through it, pretty gutsy performance,” Ege said.

Willapa Valley senior Emily Wilson won the 400 meters (1:02.27) and was third in the 200 meters with a PR time of :27.48, “almost .5 seconds off her best,” according to Ege.

Valley sophomore Sam

Sheary won the shot put with a toss of 31 feet, 11 inches, a personal record. Sheary placed second in the discus with a PR effort of 110-7.

Valley's 400-meter relay team of Patrick, Julianna Lynch, McGough and Wilson finished in second place at :52.93 – just .43 behind winning Crosspoint. The Vikings earned third place by .07 over Mt. Vernon Christian.

Kaitlyn Ganzel, a WVHS sophomore, was sixth in the 1600 meters with a PR of 5:57.60. “Kaitlyn PR’d by almost 17 seconds to take

lady Gulls capture district title; Seagulls third

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

Raymond's Lady Seagulls won the District 4 Track and Field Championship over North Beach by a mere 2 ½ points after a score error was discovered by a Raymond assistant coach, Friday at W.F. West HS in Chehalis. Raymond ended up winning the title by scoring 78 points compared to 75 ½ for the Lady Hyaks. Napavine and

Toutle Lake were a close third, tied with 71 points apiece. Raymond HS elite sophomore Karsyn Freeman won two events and finished second in two more.

“It was a great day for track and field – the weather was great, and we had some great performances,” Raymond HS Head Track and Field Coach Mike Tully told the Herald. “When the original results were totaled, it

appeared that North Beach's girls won the team title by winning the 4 by 400 relay. However, shortly after the meet was over, my throws coach, Ethan Gusdal, noticed that the results had Karsyn Freeman as fifth in the shot put, when she actually took second. When that change was made, it moved us 2 ½ points ahead of North Beach.

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Following a long standing tradition being passed from one generation to another, the graves of vets are decorated with American flags.

Old Glory flying in Raymond

Photo Courtesy Sarah Sheary

The Willapa Valley Vikings are co-champions along with Mt. Vernon Christian of the District 1-4 Track & Field Championship. From left are Jasmine Solso, Devin Lundby, Julianna Lynch, Lauryn McGough, Brooklyn Patrick, Emily Wilson, Sam Sheary and Kaitlyn Ganzel. The girls will next compete at the state meet opening Thursday in Yakima.

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Jasmine Solso, a sophomore, was sixth in the pole vault and eighth in the 3200 meters. “Jasmine improved her PR in the pole vault by a foot at 7-0 to take sixth and a berth to state,” Ege pointed out.

Also for WVHS, Julianna Lynch was 12th in the 100.

Evergreen Lutheran HS junior Hannah Rodmyre won two events, including the long jump and triple jump, the latter by 1¼ inches.

Mt. Vernon Christian won the 800 and 1600meter relay races.

According to meet host Matt Henning of Evergreen Lutheran HS, the scoring for the competition was done on a 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis. Therefore, the top eight placers scored points for their teams. “That's the standard scoring for big meets,” Henning told the Herald . “This was probably one of the most balanced events I've seen where there were highperformance athletes.”

Henning clarified how the scoring breaks down in case athletes tie in an event. “The tied athletes split the points of the two places that they would have if not tied.

Example is first and second would get nine points each (10+8 divided by 2).”

Swartz 3rd in Javelin

The WVHS boys finished 11th of 23 scoring teams. Evergreen Lutheran (97 pts) won district over Mossyrock (70), and Naselle (68) was third.

Willapa Valley freshman Hank Swartz took third place in the javelin with a PR throw of 144 feet, 10 inches. Swartz was also fifth in the high jump at 5-4. “He started playing with the high jump about half way through the season and just took to it,” Ege said.

Willapa Valley's 4 by 100-meter relay race team placed fifth with runners Tyson Portmann, Connor Reyes, Cody Strozyk and Spud Swogger.

“Connor Deniston placed fifth in the shot put to move on to state and Owen Metcalf grabbed seventh in the high jump to move on to state, and Chase Porter also qualified in the 100 meters,” Ege reported.

Portmann took seventh place in both the high jump and 300-meter intermediate hurdles. “Portman’s been nursing a muscular problem but looks like it's coming around,” Ege said.

“Connor Deniston placed fifth in the shot put to move

on to state and Owen Metcalf grabbed seventh in the high jump to move on to state, and Chase Porter also qualified in the 100 meters,” Ege reported.

“We qualified all 15 athletes that went to quad districts,” Ege said.

Porter, a freshman, also qualified to state in the long jump with a ninth-place effort.

Evergreen Lutheran's Sam Plocher won three events, 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles and the high jump. Malachi Cary of Lopez (100 and 200 sprints), and Diego Lago (long and triple jump) won two events.

The Class 1B Boys and Girls State Track & Field takes place Thursday through Saturday at Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenhower HS in Yakima. “It’s a great facility, maybe the best high school track and field venue in the state,” Ege said. “Growing up in Yakima, all my high school football games and track meets were at Ike; although I went to the other 4A school, Davis, in town. It's changed a little; it used to hold 4,000; now I believe its 10,000 capacity. Lot of good memories in that stadium for me, I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to make some more.”

Titan s, Ravens earn state fastpitch berths

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@ gmail.com

Both combined fastpitch softball teams qualified to the Class 2B State Tournament by finishing in the top five at the District 4 tourney Saturday at Fort Borst Park in Centralia. Defending state champion Pe Ell-Willapa Valley Titans finished in third place by defeating Forks 5-3 Saturday afternoon. The Titans (17-7) won three of four games at district. The young Raymond-South Bend (14-11) Ravens garnered the fifth and final slot by beating Friday Harbor 9-5 Saturday evening.

Two-time state champion Pe EllWillapa Valley defeated Forks (14-8) for third place 5-3 and Raymond-South Bend stayed alive by stopping Toledo 6-1. The Ravens then earned their state berth by belting Friday Harbor (14-6) 9-5.

Ocosta (19-4) won the district championship by defeating Adna (20-3) 3-0 Saturday night. Also Saturday, Forks stopped Toledo 4-2

The 2B State Fastpitch Softball Tournament begins Friday and concludes Saturday at the Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima. The top four teams win trophies. The sixth-seeded Titans open against No. 11 Kittitas on Field 1 at 10 am with the victor playing No. 3 Okanogan at 2 pm. The No. 9 Ravens face No. 8 Colfax on Field 4, also at 10 am with the victor going up against top-seeded Adna at 2. The two other opening round elimination games pit No. 10 Brewster vs No. 7 Forks and No. 12 Cle Elum-Roslyn vs No. 5 Northwest Chrsitian (Colbert). Also getting first round byes were No. 2 Warden and No. 4 Ocosta (19-5-1). Go to wiaa.com for complete brackets and schedules.

RSB 9, Friday Harbor 5

The Ravens earned their state berth by defeating Friday Harbor in a winnerto-state, loser-out contest Saturday evening. Berklee Morley and Kassie Koski were both clutch with 3 hits apiece. Pine slammed 3 hits, including a “huge home run!” according to Brooks.

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I didn't expect our girls to challenge for the district title again, but they did a great job of competing and pulled it out.”

Freeman, Anderson Star

“Karsyn Freeman had an amazing day,” Tully said. “She won the 100 hurdles (:16.94) and discus (125 ft, 3 inches), both career bests. She also finished second in the pole vault and shot put. Her pole vault jump of 9-6 broke her previous school record of 9-3.

“Morgan Anderson had his typical solid day,” Tully said. “He had a PR in the 110 hurdles (:15.20) to win by nearly a full second. He also finished second in the pole vault and triple jump. We expect good things from Morgan at state. The schedule sets up really well for him.

“Austin Snodgrass had a PR to win the discus (147 ft, 6 inches),” Tully said. “Austin had been looking really good in practice all week, so it wasn't a surprise that he threw well. He also finished second in the shot put and fifth in the 100.”

South Bend HS senior Judah Milton won the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a personal record time of :41.58. Milton also qualified in the javelin by finishing fifth.

According to Tully, “The top six finishers in each event qualified from our district for state.”

Hats

Coach Dakota Brooks told the Herald “They softballed all day. They were tired, but they were ready to win. I, on the other hand, was a nervous wreck. They wanted it so badly and I wanted it so badly for them that I thought I was going to throw up.”

Kyndal Koski and Cadence Swogger had slapped 2 hits each.

“Our girls hit and Summer (Stigall) and Ashlee (Payne) did their jobs pitching, and Ava (Pine) did a great job catching – she framed hardcore,” Brooks said. “As a first year coach, I had been telling the girls all year, 'Just trust me, I can get you to the state tournament; you just have to trust me.' They did that and then some. They fought back from our first loss of the day against PWV and came back to win it for the last chance to go to state.

“The girls were crying, I was crying, parents were crying,” Brooks continued. “I Realistically don't think there was a single dry eye there. They wanted this so bad; they've never had it before. They trusted the process and trusted each other. It was the most wholesome (and) exciting thing I've ever seen as a first-year coach. I am beyond proud of these girls and I think that state is going to be super fun for these girls. I think they're going to surprise a lot of people. They have a lot of talent. They're going to show it off this weekend.”

Titans 5, Forks 3

The Ravens captured third place by defeating Pacific League rival and co-league champion Forks 5-3 Saturday afternoon at Fort Borst Park. The two teams hooked up May 5 to determine the top seed heading into district in a game won by PWV. The Titans trailed in this one 3-2 before winning in walk-off style with a three-spot in the bottom of the seventh.

Sophia Malinowski socked a home run and two singles. Getting two hits apiece are ninth graders Lauren Matlock (RBI) and Rilyn Channell and sophomore Lorelei Smaciarz (run). Lauren Emery hurled the distance while striking out 8 for the victory.

Titans 12, Ravens 1

The Titans and Ravens faced each other

RSB Head Fastpitch

“Our girls were at the ball field from 8:30 in the morning to 8:30 at night; no exaggeration!,”

Below is the complete list of Raymond's state qualifiers and their events:

Karsyn Freeman, So, girls: 100-meter hurdles, shot put (second), discus, pole vault (second);

Morgan Anderson, Sr, boys: 110 high hurdles (first), pole vault (second), triple jump (second);

Austin Snodgrass, Jr, boys: discus (first), shot put (second), 100 meters (fifth);

Genevieve Sarich, Sr, girls: 1600 (fourth), 3200 (fourth);

Lisa Finne, Sr, girls: pole vault (fifth), triple jump (fifth);

Kevin Hovis, So, boys: pole vault (fifth), triple jump (sixth);

Jolie Dunn, Sr, girls: 100 high hurdles (third);

Chris Banker, Fr, boys: high jump (third);

4 by 100 Relay, boys: Logan Frank, Austin Snodgrass, Isaac Schlueter, Morgan Anderson (third);

Megan Kongbouakhay, Fr, girls: triple jump (fourth);

Ava Baugher, Fr, girls: high jump (sixth);

4 by 100 Relay, girls: Jolie Dunn, Lisa Finne, Ava Baugher, Megan Kongbouakhay (sixth).

Also qualifying to state for SBHS were Robby Stigall

(discus, third), Emily Howell (javelin, fourth), and Mackenzie Kuiken (100 hurdles, fourth).

In the girls' meet, Kalama was fifth with 68 points, Rainier (64) finished sixth and Onalaska (63 ½) took seventh. South Bend scored 18 points to finish 14th of 15 scoring teams.

Kalama HS sophomore Melissa Reiman won two events, the 800 and 1600 meters. Kalama also won two relays, including the 400 and 800.

Toledo prevailed in the boys competition and Rainier (79½) was second. The Seagulls placed third with 68 points and Napavine (61) finished fourth. South Bend (22 pts) tied for 11th place of 17 scoring teams.

Toledo senior Connor Olmstead was a double winner, taking the high jump (6-1) and 400 meters (:51.12). Olmstead was also on two winning relays for the Riverhawks, including the 400 and 1600.

Napavine HS senior Max O'Neill won the 100 and 200-meter sprints.

Toledo sophomore Treyton Marty was victorious in the 1600 and 3200-meter distance runs.

The Class 2B State Championship runs Thursday through Saturday at Zaepfel Stadium on the campus of Eisenhower HS in Yakima.

TRL’s Summer Library Program begins June 1

Read your way through summer by taking part in the Timberland Regional Library Summer Library program that runs from June 1 until August 31.

Readers of all ages can visit any branch of the TRL system and receive a free book and an activity log. Participants can track their TRL Summer Library Program activities on their paper log or digitally at trl.beanstack.org or after downloading the Beanstack app.

Once ten activities are completed, return your paper log to the library or submit your digital log online and receive a certificate of completion. For kids 12

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and under, complete ten activities to receive a complimentary pass to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park or Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, and a bookmark to redeem a free ticket to a Tacoma Rainiers game. Only while supplies last.

StoryTrails – Participants can walk a local trail and read a picture book as a fun and engaging way to combine a love of nature and a love of reading. Visit TRL.org/Storytrail for a list of locations and more information.

Take and Make activity bags – These crafts, to be created at home, include supplies and directions and are available for a variety of

ages at selected locations while supplies last.

Zoom Storytimes – Anyone, anywhere can join our expert story time providers and other families live on Zoom. Check out Bilingual Time/La hora bilingüe to find story times in English and Spanish.

Library of Things – Patrons can check out and explore unique natural environments throughout Washington, test a product or take up a new hobby with items from TRL’s Library of Things collections.

Youth and Senior Connect Boxes – These tubs are filled with 55-70 books that are available for loan to community centers, health

care agencies, before- and after-school programs, head start locations, preschools, daycare centers, day camps and youth groups.

Grab Bag – Patrons can share what they love to read, listen to or watch, and library staff will put together a library grab bag of personalized materials. A grab bag form is available online and grab bags can be created for all ages and reading levels.

Timberland Regional Library will continue to offer virtual and in-person programs including storytimes, scavenger hunts, book clubs, game groups, and art & crafting sessions throughout the summer.

For a full list of activities and events available at your library, visit events.TRL. org. “We are excited to offer a variety of activities throughout our five counties for children, teens, and adults,” says Jessica

Friberg, District Manager for Youth Services + Programs.

For more information, visit TRL.org or https:// www.trl.org/summer-library-program.

Logan Walker earns spot on MVC Dean’s List

Logan Walker of Raymond was named to the Missouri Valley College Spring 2023 dean's list. Walker is a middle school education major. Walker was among more than 470 students earning a spot on the dean's list this semester. To qualify, full-time students must earn a grade point average of 3.3 or higher.

in a third round winner-to-state, and the losing team needed to win two games to advance to state. The Titans routed the Ravens 12-1 after jumping out to a 5-0 lead after two innings. Senior Payton Peterson (3 hits) drove in 5 runs with a triple and a double. Frosh Jillian Hodel (2 runs) also socked 3 hits. Matlock (2 hits) scored 4 runs. Eighth grader Karli Phelps (2 runs) and senior Grace Huber added 2 hits each..

The Ravens managed only three hits off winning hurler Emery, a junior. RSB's lone run came from an RBI-double from Ashlee Payne. Kydal Koski hit a double and Berklee Morley had a single.

“This one was tough,” Brooks told the Herald. “Our girls wanted this one badly and we showed up ready to play and then something happened and we kind of panicked. They weren't themselves, I think it was the nerves; plus they have never been in that position before. It was all a shock to them.

“We didn't hit,” Brooks added. “In the end, that's what hurt us. Summer Stigall did an amazing job and kept them to it, but it was just the small things that messed us up. We can't wait for the next time; we will be ready.”

Opening Round

RSB 12, Napavine 9

Raymond-South Bend-upended Napavine in a slugfest, 12-9, in an opening round loser-out game at the District 4 Fastpitch Tournament at Montesano last Monday (May 15). The Ravens led 8-0 after four innings before surrendering eight runs in the top of the sixth. Payne had held the Tigers (12-8) scoreless on four hits through five innings.

Stigall came in with the bases loaded and no outs and was greeted with a bases-clearing double, making the score 8-3. With the score 8-5, Payne went back into pitch and gave up a 3-run double to knot the score at 8-8. In the bottom half of the inning, Kassie Koski (4 RBI, 2 runs) drove in two runs, giving the lead back to the Ravens. Koski had three hits, including two doubles. Emma Glazier (RBI) scored 3 runs and had 2 hits and Kyndal Koski and Ava Pine (RBI) stroked 2 hits and scored twice.

“Once again, these girls gave us a scare,” Brooks said. “However, they came back and they truly battled and wanted this. They fought hard. Raydynn Morley said, 'Come on guys, let's go.' After that, it was over. They were going to win.

“Ashlee Payne was our pitcher and she did exactly what she was supposed to do,” Brooks said. “She did her job, our defense played stellar defense and truly had an amazing day.”

The win stopped a five-game losing streak for the Ravens.

Other first round games last Monday included Toledo 11, Ilwaco (8-11) 2, and Ocosta 1, Onalaska (11-10) 0 at Montesano, and Rainier 8, Kalama (9-11) 2 at Chehalis.

Adna 9, Ravens 1

In the second round last Wednesday at Fort Borst Park, Adna thumped RSB 9-1, PWV whipped Toledo 13-5, Ocosta shut out Toutle Lake 11-0, and Forks topped Rainier 6-2.

“This game really looks like we lost badly, but up until the fifth inning, we really had them held,” Brooks told the Herald

Glazier (RBI) was 3 for 3 at the plate and Pine and Kassie Koski both had a hit.

“Pock was my coach in travel ball and he is a really good coach,” Brooks said. “Our girls kept up with them and they did what they were asked to do.”

Titans 13, Toledo 5

The Titans came from behind after trailing 3-0 after one innings during their first district game against Toledo last Wednesday. PWV tallied twice in the second and five times in the third for a 7-3 edge. Matlock blasted a home run and drove in 4 runs and Kylee Lyons (2 runs) laced in 3.

The Titans banged out 17 hits with Smaciarz (2 runs) and Malinowski mashing 3 apiece and Peterson and Huber and ninth grader CJ Sipp delivering 2 each. Channell scored 2 runs.

Emery went the distance 7 innings to notch the win,

striking out 8 and allowing 5 hits.

Ocosta 2, PMW 0

RSB 7, Rainier 2

Ocosta shut out the Titans 2-0 behind the lively pitching of Jessie Gilbert, who struck out 17. Emery was the tough-luck loser giving up 2 hits and 2 runs in 6 innings while whiffing 9.

The three other third round games (all loser-out) last Wednesday included Raymond-South Bend 7, Rainier (16-6) 2, Adna 9, Forks 1, and Toledo (16-10-1) 11, Toutle Lake (10-7-1) 1.

“This game was one we wanted to win so badly,” Brooks told the Herald. “We lost to them previously, and we knew we shouldn't have.”

Pine (3 RBI, double), Avree Payne (RBI), Kyndal Koski and Berklee Morley all collected two hits. Glazier stroked an RBI-double and Kassie Koski tallied an RBI.

The girls did exactly what they were supposed to do and they did it well,” Brooks added. “It was fun to watch them do their thing.”

Ravens 6, Toledo 1

Raymond-South Bend responded to the PWV defeat by ousting Rainier 6-1 Saturday afternoon.

“It was everything we knew we could do,” Brooks told the Herald. “To come back after a loss with PWV was incredible. They knew that if they were going to show up that early and get that close to going to state, they were going to go all the way. Raydynn (Morley) and Cadence (Swogger) talked to the girls before the game and you could tell, they all wanted the same thing...to win.

“Each Central League team we played earlier this year, we lost to; we weren't ready,” Brooks said. “We were still figuring things out. This time around, we were ready. Each time we play, we just get better and better. I think other teams are starting to notice it.”

Kassie Koski drilled 3 hits. Kyndal Koski (RBI), Glazier and Cadence Swooger all slugged 2 hits.

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Applications are now being accepted by the City of Raymond for testing to establish an eligibility list for the position of entry and lateral level Police Officer. Applications will be accepted until August 4th, 2023. To obtain applications and a list of requirements/qualifications, contact Kayla MacIntosh, Clerk/Treasurer, at Raymond City Hall, 230 Second Street, Raymond, WA 98577, or go to www.cityofraymond.com or call (360) 942-4105.

Publish: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 9, 26, and August 2, 2023

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Assessor News

Revaluation statements to be mailed

By BRUCE WALKER, Pacific County Assessor SOUTH BEND

– The 2023 Change of Value (CoV) notices for tax year

2024 will be mailed June 1st. They will be on postcards unless you have multiple parcels. Barring any last-minute problems, the last day to file an appeal if an owner disagrees with the new value will be July 23rd, 2023.

tistically using sales ratio analysis. each zone is divided into neighborhoods.

A neighborhood is a market area and not necessarily a geographic area. There are multiple types of properties within a neighborhood, which might include single-family residence, undeveloped land, multifamily residence, commercial property etc. An annual revaluation cycle results in the revaluation of all properties every year.

time consuming, confusing and sometimes intimidating for the property owner. it’s beneficial to everyone if we can resolve any issues prior to going through the appeal process. Don’t hesitate to call with any questions.

Study reports show Pacific County meets or exceeds all iAAo standards.

and to generate fair and equitable values. Washington State requires assessed values to be at 100 percent of market value. Sale prices are compared to assessed values using a ratio of assessed value divided by sale price to determine the level of assessment. As an example, a ratio of 85 percent would indicate a market multiplier would be needed to increase the assessed value. Likewise, a ratio of 115 percent would indicate a negative market multiplier would be needed to reduce the assessed value. The assessed value vs. sale price ratio analysis determines how the assessed values are adjusted overall.

Please remember that you only have until July 3rd to appeal your new values. Next February, when you get your tax statements for 2024, will be too late to make any adjustments in the value.

OF JULY EVENT GUIDE

live entertainment.

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.

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

The new values are based on sales of like properties prior to January 1, 2023 (2022 and prior). Any sales occurring in 2023 are not used in the new values. The CoV will have the old value and the new value listed. There is also a line for “improvements,” which just refers to anything which is not land: houses, garages etc; it does not mean the owner has done any actual improvements to the property. Lists of the sales which the new values are based on are available online at co.pacific.wa.us under Assessor heading or can be mailed by calling one of the numbers at the end of this article.

rate as the assessed value. it is generally believed that property taxes are like sales taxes and any percentage increase in assessed value creates a like percentage increase in taxes. Taxing districts must approve the taxes to be collected for their district every fall and each district's tax levy can only increase by 1 percent, plus any new construction over the previous year’s levy. A 10 percent increase in assessed value is not equal to a 10 percent increase in the next year’s taxes. Property owners often state, “but i haven’t done anything to it” or “it’s only a manufactured home, it can’t go up in value”.

Thursday, July 4 Aberdeen

i t is the intent of the assessor’s office to have accurate information on record for each property

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

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

Pacific County, along with the entire state of Washington, is on an annual revaluation cycle. An annual revaluation cycle means all assessed values countywide are reviewed and potentially adjusted each year. Pacific County is divided into six geographical zones. each zone contains multiple neighborhoods. o n an annual revaluation cycle, one zone is physically inspected each year while the other five zones are updated sta-

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.

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

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:

Willapa Harbor Hospital

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

DBA:

Owner: Rosalyn Erickson

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.

LLC

Liquidation Warehouse

MICHAEL C. PLATO

Zone 1 was the physical inspection area for this cycle. Zone 1 includes most properties north of Joe Johns road including the Surfside estates area. There is a mix of high end and lower end properties. Development costs have increased significantly over the past few years. it can be difficult to capture that value because each parcel is so different. The assessor’s office staff gets actual cost information from contractors, property owners and utility districts. We use those cost figures to calibrate a general development cost for properties.

Also remember, if you are over 61 years old as of Dec. 31, 2021, or disabled and make less than $40,000 annually, your primary residence may qualify for a Senior Citizen exemption. Call our office for further information.

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

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.)

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.

Many property owners don’t understand that taxes do not generally go up or down at the same

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

From Page A5 of the events July 3 starts their walk Participants at where served kicks diabetes at 9 Center. Fun

See EVENTS, Page A11

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

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.

During the 30-day appeal window, the assessor’s office tries to talk to owners who plan to appeal to help them understand how the process works. By having a conversation with the owner any corrections can be made before the property goes through the appeal process. Talking to the property owner helps the assessor correct any errors and gives the property owner a better understanding of the assessment process. We realize that the appeal process can be very

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)…

Washington State Department of r evenue (D or ) performs a r eal Property ratio Study annually to determine the level of assessment for each county. The 2022 r eal Property r atio was 91.7. This is due to the continued increasing market. ratios are considered to be ‘conforming’ when they are between 90 to 110 percent per i nternational Association of Assessing officers (iAAo) standards. The result in an increasing market is a lower overall D or sales study ratio.

Dor also performs a Valid Sales Study report every three years to compare the level of assessment on properties that have not sold to properties that have sold to determine if they are being similarly assessed. That study also includes analysis of how different types of property and different assessment levels relate to each other. The results of Valid Sales

i f you have any questions about your CoV notice, the Senior e xemption program or any other property tax issue, or see a correction needed on our Taxsifter or Mapsifter websites, please contact us at 875- 9301, 642-9301, 484-7301 or 267-8301. our office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Courthouse in South Bend. our office at the South County Annex at 7013 Sandridge road in Long Beach is by appointment only until further notice. Thank you.

Raymond High School honor roll

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

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

FOURTH OF JULY

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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.

commemoration of the signing of the Quinault Treaty in 1855. at massive festival includes a variety of sporting competitions and much more from July 3 to 7. Within these pages is

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.

Seaport day of to celebrate independence. e at noon with interactive local crafts

PACIFIC COUNTY

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Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Leslie Leroy Candler, Jr .

Leslie Leroy Candler, Jr., 71, of Bay Center, WA, passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Les was born to Leslie and Agnes Candler on November

In Loving Memory of Linda Lou Williams

December 11, 1947

to April 24, 2023

Linda Lou (Minks) Williams passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was 75.

Please join family and friends of Bob Rise as we honor his life and service

Date: June 17, 2023

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Place: Elk’s Lodge 1292 326 3rd Street, Raymond WA 98577 360-942-1292

A luncheon will be available following the welcome and music solos by Ellis Lundy, our special longtime neighbor. Please RSVP to Joani Rise, 1228 Larch Street, Raymond WA 98577 360-942-2348 or jkrise4@comcast.net

A count of those attending for the Elks’ ladies planning the menu.

Leslie Leroy Candler, Jr.

18, 1951 in Barron, WI. He spent his childhood in Dallas, WI where he spent his free time exploring and being outdoors. After graduating from high school, Les worked in various capacities within the fields of agriculture and food processing. His work brought him to Owatonna, MN and Cordova, AK where he made many friends and was an active member of the Moose Lodge. In 1990 Les relocated to Washington where he lived out the remainder of his years. In addition to his work as a licensed electrician and involved with the Raymond Elks Lodge, Les was an avid gardener and sportsman. He was known to harvest his own meat, seafood, and produce to preserve throughout the year. Les loved traveling and was planning to spend his retirement visiting new places as well as old favorites.

Les was predeceased by his father, Leslie Candler, Sr., sister, Patricia Rich, and wife, Kathleen. He is survived by his mother, Agnes Wagner of Rice Lake, WI; siblings Richard, Marilyn, Lewis, and Barbara; children Peggy (Owen) Netzer of Bismarck, ND, Janice Hawkins of Shoreview, MN, Leslie Candler, III of Auburn, WA and Raymond (Corrina) Candler of Raymond, WA; grandchildren Megan (Jacob) Gochnauer, Mason and MaryJean Hawkins, William and Mara Netzer, and Aaliyah and Adeline Candler; great-grandchildren Ryder and Gracie Gochnauer. In lieu of a funeral, Les requested a celebration of life be held in his honor. We invite all of Les’s friends and loved ones to join us in celebrating his beautiful life at the Raymond Elks Lodge #1292, 326 3rd St, Raymond, WA on Friday, June 2 starting at 4:00 p.m. Among his final wishes, Les asked to have his children scatter his ashes at Montague Island near Cordova, AK, a spot that was meaningful to Les for several reasons; this will take place at a later date.

In Loving Memory of Carol Marie Sycks

Carol Marie Sycks, age 81 or Lebam, WA, passed away in her home on May 12, 2023, with her family at her side.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Carol on June 3, 2023 at the Lebam Community Chapel.

All who knew her are welcome to come.

Public Notice •

Carol Marie Sycks

Legal Public Notice

NOTICE OF EXAMINATION:

Entry Level and Lateral

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Applications are now being accepted by the City of Raymond for testing to establish an eligibility list for the position of entry and lateral level Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter / EMT. The closing deadline for accepting applications is August 11th, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. To obtain applications and a list of requirements/qualifications, contact Kayla MacIntosh, Clerk/Treasurer, at Raymond City Hall, 230 Second Street, Raymond, WA 98577, or go to www.cityofraymond.com or call (360) 942-4105. Publish

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Linda was born December 11, 1947, to Lawrence and Gladys (Padgett) Minks in South Bend, WA.

She married Charles Williams February 13, 1965, in Bay Center, WA. They were married 48 years until Charlie’s passing.

Linda Lou Williams

Linda was well known for her cooking, especially making pies, cakes, and home-made breads that she shared with family and friends.

Linda loved her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.

Surviving Linda are brothers Dave (Susie) Minks of Olympia, WA; George (Patty) Minks of Rochester, WA; sister Marilee (Don) Shoop) of Bull Head City, AZ; children Niel (Tracy) Williams of Raymond, WA; Tawnie (Cesar) Villegas of Brewster, WA; Stacie (Felix) Ramirez of Longview, WA; and Carrina Carrasco of Cusick, WA.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers Ron and Ken Minks, and granddaughter, Samantha.

Memorial services will be held at the Eagles’ Hall on July 15 at 1:00 p.m..

In Loving Memory of Edward Bruce Glazier

It’s with deep sadness we share the passing of our eldest brother, Edward Bruce Glazier, of Apple Valley, CA. Bruce was the son of Elmer and June (Gardner) Glazier.

Born in KY on May 31, 1943, he was one of nine children. He graduated from Gold Beach High School in 1961. Bruce excelled in all sports he tried out for; baseball, football, track, and basketball. After the Navy he played slow pitch baseball for Bridgewater Log. He also attended Grays Harbor College.

Bruce joined the Navy in 1964 to 1968. He was a Dental Tech during his time in service. He was stationed in San Diego, CA; Jacksonville, FL; and the Aleutian Islands in AK.

Bruce moved to CA where he met and married Charisse Stevens on June 19, 1983, in Ontario, CA. Between them they had the following children: Craig (Susie) Stevens; Doug Stevens; Kelly Glazier; Darren (Amber) Glazier; Brett Glazier; and Tara (Brett) Witty.

Bruce is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Gene Loftis, Mitchell Glazier; and sister Susan Glazier. He is survived by his wife, all his children, numerous grandchildren, and his siblings, Trudi Glazier, Terry Glazier, Bonnie Trotter, Jackie (Sunday) (Chuck) Gurr, and April Guida.

Bruce was laid to rest May 17, 2023, at Riverside National Cemetery with Military Honors.

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Community steps up to keep Legacy Food Bank open

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On March 15 an article ran in the Willapa Harbor Herald informing the community that the Legacy Food Bank would be closing if volunteers could not be found to replace the current board members and to help run the food bank. Thankfully, in response to this article, several members of our community stepped up to keep the Legacy Food Bank open.

The new Board members are Kelli Doyle – President, Lyle Sexton – Vice President, Dori Patrick – Treasurer, Sheila Frazier – Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa Stephens – Food Procurement and Joyce Kidd – Member at Large. Several of the Board members are also involved in the day-to-day operations of the food bank.

As an outgoing board member, it is exciting to see the enthusiasm of the new board members, enthusiasm not to just keep the food bank open for a long time to come, but to also improve processes and food choices to better serve our community.

The Legacy Food Bank has been located at 227 Water Street E. in South Bend (across the highway from Dollar General) since 2011. It is open every Wednesday from noon to 5:00 p.m. If you wish to sign up to receive food, stop by on a Wednesday during this time and fill out a simple client information sheet. Also, more volunteers are needed, if you are interested in helping to keep Legacy serving our area, please stop by on a Wednesday and fill out a volunteer form.

The outgoing board members would like to thank several of our community organizations for always supporting Legacy with monetary and food donations. Legacy would not exist without you. A big thank you to: Pioneer Grocery, the LV Raymond Foundation, Weyerhaeuser, the Suskin Foundation, Menlo Store, South Bend and Valley Schools, Eagles Auxiliary, the Lions Club, Ladies of the Elks, local churches (LDS, Willapa Methodist and St. Lawrence) and all the businesses that held food drives. There are also several individuals that make a monthly donation, thank you so much, your donations make a difference. If you would like to donate to Legacy, you can send your donation to Legacy, P.O. Box 1388, South Bend, WA 98586.

The new board members would like to give a huge THANK YOU to all the outgoing Board of Directors. We are so grateful for all they have done to provide this service to the community for so many years.

Janet Corey, Raymond Sheila Fraizer, Raymond

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.

Police Calls

4/4/23 5:01 p.m. On Sandridge someone has been dropping boxes on the road like cooking oil or something from Sid Snyder going north. Boxes every 20-30 feet in the lane. People are swerving and driving around and over them.

4/9/23 2:38 a.m. Fire in the oven. Caller thinks they got it out, but would like the fire department to come check. Requests no

lights or sirens on response.

4/9/23 11:04 p.m. SUV in a ditch, pretty smashed up. Caller reported the driver walking away and that they saw a lady walking away. SUV is submerged and according to an off duty fire personnel there was no one in the car.

4/12/23 2:09 p.m. Reporting party advised that she has a very high electric bill at her cabin in Ocean Park. No one should be there. She would like a deputy to check on the cabin.

4/12/23 4:33 p.m. Possible theft situation. Caller reported that his trash can was empty before the trash truck came. He is concerned that someone may be stealing his trash in order to steal his identity.

4/15/23 Report of fraud in Ocean Park.

This morning the caller received a phone message that someone took over their Instagram and Facebook account and they wanted

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$50 or they would go to the hospital and kill the reporting party’s mom.

4/22/23 Caller reporting three juveniles flipping over picnic tables and throwing stuff.

4/23/23 2:20 p.m. Caller just got a Facebook message from nephew. He is stuck on a spit in Willapa Bay. While out commercial clam digging, the tide came in. Subject took a boat out there and can’t get the boat started. Can’t call 911, phone will not call out.

4/23/23 3:45 p.m. Coast Guard is reporting a 15 to 20 ft. skiff on the Willapa Bar between Tokeland and Leadbetter Point. Skiff is disabled and possibly beached. Two people on board. No contact with them for an hour. Treating it like ‘a person in the water.’ WDFW is also involved. The Coast Guard is launching a helo, two boats and requesting eyes on the land to see if they can spot anything.

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April and May Students of the Month

Red, White, and Blue

The Department of Washington American Legion Band on Sunday, June 11

Get ready for some soul-stirring, stand-up-andcheering music coming to your courtesy of The American Legion Band!

This concert band is the official military band for the State of Washington, and the only American Legion Band in the state. Composed of volunteers, the band goes where requested, performs free of charge, and has made it their mission to support military veterans through music.

And what music! The band has something for everyone: Marvel Universe themes, movie soundtracks, Broadway show tunes, jazz and big band medleys,

marches, light classical pieces, and, of course, patriotic songs. They have been called “The Boston Pops of the Pacific Northwest” for good reason. Rounding out the performance will be an unforgettable salute to the armed forces, sure to move and inspire listeners.

The Department of Washington American Legion Band has been performing since 1925. Most band members are nonveterans who have chosen this way of honoring and uplifting our military. Among them is Raymond resident Connie Bevington, a member of the flute section. All band members are extremely dedi-

cated musicians who travel on their own to venues and fit their performance duties into work and home life schedules.

The band recently celebrated its 98th anniversary. The current conductor, Kevin Robertson, is only the 19th conductor in all of that long history, and he has served in that role since 2011. A musician throughout his own military career, Mr. Robertson was pulled into the band in 2010 as an emergency fillin baritone horn player - and the rest, as they say, is history. As a longtime leader of the American Legion Band, Mr. Robertson is extremely proud of his organization

and the amazing service they perform for military veterans and the community. The American Legion

Annual Blessing of the Fleet this Sunday

Grayland Chamber of Commerce will have their annual Blessing of the Fleet. This event will be held at the Fisherman’s Memorial located at the end of Neddie Rose Drive in Westport. The public is invited.

The ceremony is the only one of its kind in the south beach area. Its purpose being a combination of blessing those who risk their lives on the high seas and rememberance of those lost at sea.

Band will perform at the Historic Raymond Theatre at 323 3rd St. in Raymond on Sunday, June 11 at 2:00

p.m. This performance is free and open to the public. Don’t miss it!

On Sunday, May 28 at 1:00 p.m. the Westport/

The ceremony is sponsored by the South Beach Ministerial Assocation, the

HARBoR HAppeningS

John Birch Society The John Birch Society will hold its second monthly agenda meeting on Thursday, May 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Living Hope Church of the Nazarene located at 1040 Cedar Street, Raymond (in the Riverdale area). Meetings are open to the public.

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 509-859-5875 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

Westport/Grayland Chamber of Commerce, and WeFISH.

Participants in the ceremony will include: The United States Coast Guard Station, Grays Harbor; The Westport VFW #3057 and Auxillary; The Grayland American Legion Post #140 and Suxiliary; and the City of Westport Police, Fire Department, and other services.

For more information, call the chamber at 360268-9422 or visit www. cometowestport.com.

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 are at the church of the Nazarene 1728 Park Ave. from 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.

Ilwaco Saturday Market

The Ilwaco Saturday Market is taking place at the Port of Ilwaco every Saturday until September 30. Find booths with artists, artisans, bakers, and farmers lining Waterfront Way. Admission is free.

Free lighting workshop

The Driftwood Players are putting on a free lighting workshop at the Aberdeen Driftwood Theatre located at 120 East Third Street in Aberdeen. The workshop is on Saturday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. The workshop wil focus on setting lights and special effects. For more information contact Kathe Rowe at katherowe@hotmail.com or 817-675-2078.

Blessing of the Fleet On Sunday, May 28 the Annual Blessing of the Fleet will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Fisherman’s Memorial located at the end of Neddie Rose Drive in Westport. For more information call 360268-9422.

Memorial Day Schools and libraries are closed in honor of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Ceremony

The American Legion Post 150 will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at Fern Hill Cemetery on May 29 at noon. At 2:00 p.m. the VFW Post 968 and Elks will join the Legion at the Veteran Memorial Park by the Seaport Museum for a dedication.

Westport VFW honoring Vets VFW Post 3057 in Westport will be honoring those who have lost their lives while serving their country on Monday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Street of Flags at Montesano St. and Chehalis St. in Westport. Refreshments served following the ceremony at the VFW Post on 211 Pacific Ave. Public is welcome to attend.

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 past president, Beth Gill, at 360660-0036.

Incredible Years Toddler workshops

The Incredible Years Toddler series is an evidence based program for parents and caregivers. This online program is Monday and Wednesday on Zoom at 5:00 p.m. Starting May 22 until June 21. Go to bit.ly/IYSpring to register. For more information email Lyndsey at lyndsey.owen@crisissupport.org or Kayla at kgagnon@ portangelesschools.org.

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.

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Courtesy Photo

The Willapa Harbor Lions Club recognizes the great work of the selected April and May Students of the Month. From Raymond: Baylee Price and Brooke Keovilay (not shown), Willapa Valley: Derek Fluke and Lauryn McGough (not shown), and South Bend: Abigail Harmer and Irvin Ramirez. Congratulations to all on your future endeavors!

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