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Smith, Jurek, Lines Shine
Titans celebrate another division title after ramming Wildcats By GEORGE KUNKE MENLO – Pe Ell-Willapa Valley (PWV) was on task with its ball control plan as the offensive line dominated Ocosta in the trenches with the result being another divisional championship for the Titans, who uprooted any thoughts of a Wildcat upset during the 42-7 manhandling before some 500-strong at Crogstad Field in Menlo on Senior Night Friday. The previously unbeaten Wildcats (7-1), whom had visions of a division title themselves no doubt left the field realizing they have a ways to go to catch up to the Titans (5-3). “I really thought we played with a lot of fire,” Peterson said. “Everybody was really emotional, it was good to see.” 'Good to see' for Titan fans were running backs Max Smith and Kollin Jurek running into and out of wide open spaces while amassing 323 yards and 5 touchdowns between them. Smith, who was wearing a cast on one hand because of broken thumb, thumped, bumped and scooted for 173 yards on 25 touches and 4 TDs, while Jurek sped about for 150 yards on 24 journeys and a 10-yd score. Smith also picked off a pass on defense and ran it back 36 yards, and totalled 209 all-purpose yards. “The key to the game was we had two 100-yard runners,” Peterson said. “Kollin...that was the best I've seen him ever play. And Max is playin' with a broken thumb, with a cast on his hand, and he intercepts a ball with that club on his hand, and almost had another one. In my opinion, Max is the best football player in our division; he's an all-around player. He's our horse and we've rode him the last two years. Turn around and hand the ball to (number) 16; he's a player.” Because of the play of its offensive line and tight ends, PWV maintained many opportunities to hand the ball off. Titan faithful can tip their hats to tight ends Andrew Minton (who also caught a touchdown pass), Wyatt Bush and Sam Western, and the O-line of Kaden Ritzman (LT), Kobe Hoffman (LG), Adam Smaciarz (C), Luke Gerow Photo by Larry Bale (RG) and Jeremiah Yost (RT). “They've been together Pe Ell-Willapa Valley running back Max Smith while playing with a cast on his right arm found the endzone four times on Willapa Valpretty consistently,” Peterson said. “A lot of them have ley HS Senior Night as the Titans rolled to a 42-7 win over Ocosta wrapping up the SWW 2B Coastal Division championship. Smith, a See titans Page A3 senior at Pe Ell HS, is shown on the way to his first TD of the night.
Fuel leak temporarily straps Raymond for gas service
Mumps suspected in Raymond School District
By Karen Carter A letter from the Pacific County Health Department to parents in the Raymond School District went home with students on Thursday, October 24, stating that there has been a probable case of the mumps. Currently it is unknown who was exposed to the disease through contact from the infected student. The Letter
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A gas leak shut down Heath St. for over 6 hours.
By Karen Carter On Wednesday, October 23, the Raymond Fire Department responded to a report that there was a fuel leak at the 101 Quick Stop on the corner of Hwy 101 and Heath St. Soon after their arrival, the pumps were stopped, and Heath St. was blocked off to traffic. “There was someone who stopped by the station and told us that there was a leak of some kind going on,” said Raymond
Fire Department Chief Todd Strozyk. “We responded over there and did our best to contain the fuel that was present on the ground. We got all the people who were getting gas from the fuel lines out of there safely. We cordoned off the area and then called the Department of Ecology.” “There was a significant amount of fuel that had leaked onto the ground,” Strozyk continued. “It got out onto Heath Street. See fuel Page A7
Clarification about the Willapa Center
In the article Raymond receives $750,000 grant in the October 23, 2019 issue in the Willapa Harbor Herald the Mayor Tony Nordin spoke about the Willapa Center. There are a few points that he would like to clarify for our readers. “The people who are going to be in charge of the project is the Pacific County Joint Housing Authority,” Mayor Nordin said. “The land was not given jointly to the city and the PCJHA. The land was not given to the city; it was given to the Pacific County Joint Housing Authority.” “The people that actually gave the land to the PCJHA was the Willapa Community Development Association,” he continued. “The grant is being managed through Gretch Sagen at the city.” The project is being managed by the PCJHA.
Rowlett would expand options for kids, address curriculum
Alyssa Rowlett is running for the Director Position 5 at Large 5 in the Willapa Valley School District 160, a two-year nonpartisan term in the November 5 General Election. Note: Rowlett's opponent, Dave Frasier, did not respond to several emails or phone calls from the Herald. Rowlett offered a little background about herself. “I was born a Viking, but moved out of district after fifth grade to Shelton where I finished my education, I attended beauty school
my senior year through a vocational partnership and was able to graduate with my diploma and my cosmetology license. I relocated back to our area after school to be closer to family and back to the community in which I was raised. I have been doing hair for just shy of 10 years. This year, our daughter started her first year of preschool at Willapa Valley Elementary.” Rowlett answered the three questions posed to her by the Herald. If elected as a school board member, what
changes would you like to see get implemented into the school distirct that you would be representing? Rowlett: Personally, I am a huge advocate for expanding options for kids that open the scope for more vocational options post high school. College is great but it is not for everyone. As someone who has utilized alternative classes and made a career of it, I am excited for the CTE programs and engineering program we have available for our students and would See rowlett Page A8
October 24, 2019 Dear Parent and/or Guardian The Health Department has been notified of a probable case of mumps in a Raymond Middle School student. The risk of getting mumps can be significantly reduced by getting the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) immunization. It is a series of two vaccines given after one year of age. The typical signs and symptoms of mumps are
fever, swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands (these are located along the jaw). Mumps is spread by droplets sent into the sire from a cough or by direct contact with the saliva of an infected person. It is important that if your child has any of these signs or symptoms, that he/she not attend school or other community functions. If you believe your child may have mumps, please see his/her medical provider. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Health Department at 360-875-9343 Thank you Lori Craig Ashley, RN Communicable Disease Public Health Nurse
“What happened is that the kid went to the hospital over the weekend and they told him not to go back to school until the first of November,” said Raymond School District
Superintendent Dr. Steve Holland. “He did not come [to school] for a couple of days and then, for whatever reason, he showed up on Wednesday [October 23]. It makes no sense at all, but once he did that, we don’t know who he might have exposed.” The student with the mumps made it to the cafeteria on Wednesday before anyone noticed that he was in attendance. Currently this student is back home. “The last time we had a similar type thing, probably 3 or 4 years ago, it was chicken pox,” said Holland. “I don’t think we’ve ever had mumps [in the recent past]. With certain diseases the county makes their call; mumps happens to be one of them. That is when the letter went out.” “We put it on Facebook, See mumps Page A6
Kuiken cites knowledge of budgetary skills, will listen to community member concerns Wyatt Kuiken is seeking the South Bend City Council Member 1 seat, which is a four-year term in the Nov. 5 election. Kuiken grew up in Sunnyside on a 125-acre farm. After high school, he attended Walla Walla Community College where he obtained his associates degree in diesel mechanics. Kuiken then attended Central Washington University where he completed a four-year program in transportation management. He moved to South Bend in 2011 where he became the South Bend Transportation Director and recently took over the addition of the facilities director. “I have served on the South Bend Fire Department for seven years and the past four I have served as a fire captain,” Kuiken told the Herald. “I have coached youth sports in softball and basketball. I have served on the city planning commission and served as the chair, which I believe makes me a great candidate for city council. I have personally worked with our city crew and mayor to accomplish our shoreline program and city comprehensive plan.” Kuiken added that his wife, Neomie Kuiken, has been a schoolteacher for 18 years and teaches third grade at Chauncey Davis Elementary. “I have two teenage daughters that at-
tend South Bend whom are very involved athletically and stay busy volunteering in the community,” Kuiken said. “I suppose you could say our family is maroon and gold with a deep pride for our district.” Kuiken addressed questions asked of him by the Herald. What is the most pressing problem facing the City of South Bend and what would you do to try to fix it? Kuiken: I would say the most pressing problem the City of South Bend is facing would be the aging infrastructure. I believe keeping the city eligible for grants and keeping a close eye on expenditures will keep the city on track to achieve many of these repairs needed. As far as the budget goes, what would you cut from the budget and what would you add into the budget? Kuiken: I believe the city needs to hold a workshop with council members to get a close look at what areas need cut and or added to the city budget. Does South Bend have an infrastructure problem? If so, what is your plan to fix it? Where would you start and how would you get the money? Kuiken: South Bend definitely has an aging infrastructure. I believe the mayor and city supervisor have done an See kuiken Page A8