Willapa Harbor Herald and Pacific County Press December 21, 2022

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Vikings off to 5-0 start after OT win at Ilwaco

By GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

MENLO – The Willapa Valley Vikings are 5-0 on the season after victories over Columbia Adventist Academy (5648), Hoquiam (52-37), Pe Ell (51-27), Three Rivers Christian School (68-23) and Ilwaco (68-65).

The Vikes host Tenino (4-0) Friday and visit Napavine (5-2) Tuesday. Willapa Valley hosts the Jack Q. Pearson Holiday Tournament next Thursday (Dec. 29) and Friday (Dec. 30) with games versus Morton-White Pass and Adna.

Inmate dies in custody at county jail

Greenler, 39, of Raymond, was arrested for domestic violence assault in the fourth

on December 10 and was booked into jail, according to the arrest report.

At press time, the Pacific County Sheriff's Office did not respond to several requests for more information. The Herald asked questions regarding details of the death, about the autopsy, and who is all involved with the investigation.

What follows is a brief recap of Willapa Valley's first five boys basketball games.

Vikings 56, CAA 48

The Vikings hosted Columbia Adventist Academy and came away with a 5648 victory in their season opener on Dec. 6. Senior Will Clements led the way with 29 points and 6 rebounds, and senior Derek Fluke registered a doubledouble with 14 rebounds and 11 points and Riley Pearson added 10 points.

“We opened our season

with only five practices under our belt and on top of that opened with a league game,” Head coach Jay Pearson told the Herald “It wasn’t too pretty of a game and at times it looked more like football than basketball, as to be expected; however, our kids did battle and found a way to win.”

Keeton snared 9 rebounds, Kolten Fluke grabbed 7 and Clements had 6.

WVHS 52, Grizzlies 39

The Class 1B Vikings visited Class 1A Hoquiam and won 52-39 on Dec. 7. Four Vikings scored in double figures, including Garrett Keeton (13), Derek Fluke (12), Kolten Fluke (11), Pearson (10). Derek Fluke also pulled down 12 boards for a doubledouble.

“What a difference a day makes as we played so much better than the day before and pulled off a big win against a much improved and an aggressive team in Hoquiam,” Coach Pearson said. “Balance scoring and solid rebounding sealed the

Photo by Ezra McCampbell

A fully engulfed house fire on Willapa Ave. in South Bend was reported around 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, December 17. South Bend Fire Department, Raymond Fire Department, and Pacific County District 3 responded. They extinguished the house fire preventing the flames from spreading to a mobile home and neighboring house.

Photo by Ezra McCampbell Getting into the full swing of the holiday season the house on the corner of Ferry and W. 1st St. in South Bend filled their yard with a crowd of happy decorations.

In last week’s article on the Raymond City Council meeting the bridge was wrongly named the Brumfield Bridge. The bridge is known as the Island Way Bridge.

SOUTH BEND – An inmate, Crystal R. Greenler died while in custody at the Pacific County Jail last Tuesday, December 13.

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Photo by Ezra McCampbell Raymond EMS were called to the county jail last week responding to an unconscious inmate report.

Photo courtesy of Legacy Community Outreach FB Facebook Last week, the students from Willapa Valley donated food and over $1000 to the Legacy Community Outreach Food Bank in South Bend.

Photo Courtesy Larry Bale

Willapa Valley's Grace Huber launches a shot with South Bend's Dakota Bale on defense. The Vikings won 63-24 at Koplitz Field House last Monday (Dec. 12). See Page 2 For details.

BY GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

MENLO – Willapa Valley splattered South Bend 63-24 in girls basketball last Monday (Dec. 12) at Koplitz Field House on the SBHS campus. Grace Huber paced the Vikings with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Lauren Emery shot in 14 markers and ninth grader Rilyn Channell netted 11 points for the winners. Brooklyn Patrick stole the ball 13 times, dished off 7 assists and blocked 2 shots.

“She (Huber) was good,” WVHS Head Girls basketball Coach John Peterson told the Herald . “Rilyn Channell played really well. She and Lauren Emery hit three three's each. That really helped open the inside for Grace. “Brook isn't scoring a lot but had 13 steals.

“The thing is, South Bend suited up only nine players,” Peterson said. “South Bend is a hard place to play. We did okay. We're just trying to go in baby steps.”

The game was never in doubt from the onset as the Vikes led 14-5 after one quarter and then whitewashed their hosts 21-zip in the second stanza for a 35-5 halftime lead. Valley

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took the third quarter 17-7 for a 52-12 edge heading into the fourth frame. South Bend managed to outscore WVHS 12-10 in the final eight minutes.

Mascotless South Bend is 0-3 on the season.

WVHS 57, Eagles 26

Willapa Valley made the long trip to Longview and came home with a convincing 57-26 rout of the Three Rivers Christian School Eagles Thursday. Huber launched in 26 points on 12 of 18 shooting. Channell came through with 10 points and 9 rebounds.

“We had 26 in the first quarter and we really ran the floor well. Rilyn hit three three's right off the bat,” Peterson said. “We passed the ball pretty well. The first half was good. We were able to press and run.

“Brook gets 13 assists, four blocks and a steal, and she accounted for 26 other points,” Peterson noted.

The Vikings led 26-6, 39-12 and 45-19 after the first three quarter stops.

After the loss, the Eagles dropped to 0-2 on the season.

WVHS 52, Hyaks 23 Willapa Valley thumped North Beach 52-23 Saturday afternoon in Oyehut. Coach Peterson said he was pleased with the balanced

Continued from page 1 deal for us and in fact our impressive rebounding on both offense and defensively took Hoquiam’s winds out of their sail.”

Clements grabbed 8 rebounds and Keeton collected 7.

WVHS 48, Trojans 32

Clements led Valley's balanced scoring with 19 points, followed by Derek Fluke with 14 and Pearson with 11 during a 48-32 triumph at rival Pe Ell on Dec. 9.

'The season is a long journey of ups and downs and I do believe tonight was one of those down moments,” Coach Pearson assessed. “I have to give Pe Ell credit, as they played really well and I think they may have wanted it a little more than us.

“The key to this game was our third Quarter. We were finally able to take a breath at halftime and decided to play our fundamental game not at their pace. Again, we had balance scoring.”

Garrett Keeton paced Willapa off the rim with 9 rebounds and Derek Fluke pulled down 8. Keeton dished out 6 assists.

Valley 68, Eagles 23

The Vikings blew out host Three Rivers Christian School 68-23 at Longview on Dec. 15. Derek Fluke led the scoring parade with 14 points and Clements and Riley Pearson popped in 12 apiece.

Valley led 15-1 after one quarter and 31-5 at halftime. The rout increased to 55-13 after three quarters of play.

“Another game where we didn’t look our best; however we did take care of business and secured another league win,” Coach Pearson said.

scoring from his team as three Vikings scored in double figures, including Huber (15), Patrick (14) and Lauren Matlock (12).

“We got much better balance last night,” Peterson said Sunday morning. “The first half we shot the ball really well. The second half we were stuck in second gear.

“We got Hadlee Russell back for Thursday's and Saturday's games. She's 5-11 and is gonna help us inside.

“Gabby Quezada continues to be solid for us,” Peterson said. “Her stats aren't very impressive, but she's like a comforter for us. You know how a blanket keeps you warm, well, Gaby keeps us safe; she's kinda my security blanket. She's not real big, but she battles like crazy.”

Sophomore Addison Merkel led WV in rebounding with 8 and Channell had 7. Patrick tallied 7 steals and 6 assists.

Willapa Valley committed 16 turnovers.

The Vikings raced off to a 23-6 lead after one quarter and were ahead 35-16 at halftime and 49-22 moving into the fourth frame. Valley won a lackluster fourth quarter 3 to 1.

The Hyaks sank to 1-5

“Three Rivers is a very young and shorthanded team that did ponder about only playing a JV schedule only, but did honor their league commitment to play a varsity schedule so all teams would get their games in.

“It’s a long trip down, a unique place to play and things didn’t look as sharp as they should; however everyone got a lot of playing time and everyone contributed tonight. Another night that saw us with balance scoring.”

Blane King scored 8 points Derek Fluke led the Vikes in rebounding with 7.

WVHS 68, Fishermen 65

Willapa Valley won a thriller over host Ilwaco 68-65 last Friday night in overtime. Riley Pearson fired in 28 points and Kolton Fluke scored 21 and recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds. Wil Clements also registered a double-double with 13 points and 10 carems.

Ilwaco led 15-11 after the first quarter and 31-24 at halftime. Both teams scored 14 points in the third quarter. Valley won the fourth frame 19-12 to send the contest into the extra session knotted at 57 each.

“Wow, what a game this one turned out to be,” Coach Pearson said. “We were looking forward to playing Ilwaco, hoping it would be a good game and a game where we could gauge where we were early in the season. However, afterwards this felt more like a big district game late in the season. Both teams gave it their all, answering each other’s runs throughout the night.

“I have to give my kids credit, as they never gave up,' Coach Pearson added. “Two times in this game they

on the campaign.

The Vikings, off to a 6-1 start, travels to Class 2B Ilwaco (5-1) Tuesday.

Willapa Valley played at Class 2B Ilwaco (5-1) last night. “They're really big,” Peterson said. “they're a very good basketball team. It'll be a good test for us. We make our schedule hard – that's how you get better –you play good teams.

“Our schedule is about to get really hard,” Peterson continued. “We then have Toutle Lake (4-2) and Adna (7-0) in our tournament, and then Naselle (1-2) after that. Adna is probably the best team in the Central league; they have been killing everybody. Naselle is a good team with some very good players. It's not about wins at this point in the season; it's important to start playing good.”

Freeman erupts for 37 in win

BY GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

Karsyn Freeman blew up the basket with 37 points during a 66-43 slamming of Chief Leschi last Wednesday at Seagull gym. Freeman took down 13 rebounds for a double-double. Alia Enlow also registered a double-double with 14 boards and 10 points.

“After spotting Leschi a 6-0 lead, our kids really settled in and played pretty disciplined on the defensive end,” RHS Head Girls basketball Coach Jason Koski told the Herald. “They limited their best player (Talah Mitchell) to four points in the first half, although she ended up with 24 in the second half.

“Great team rebounding (50), but Alia’s 14 and Karsyn's 13 really stood out,” Koski pointed out. “The 22 offensive team rebounds were pretty impressive and eight of our nine kids had at least one.

“Offensively, our kids transitioned really well, running the floor and getting lots of lay up opportunities,” Koski added.

Frosh Emma Glazier added 7 points and Paige Williams wound up with 7 carems and 3 assists. Freeman drained 18 of her 36 shots and was also good for 6 steals.

Forks 60, RHS 29

Forks whipped visiting Raymond 60-29 Friday night. The Spartans upped their record to 5-2 overall and 4-0 in the Pacific League.

At press time, no information was provided to the Herald and nothing was available on Maxpreps.

Raymond (4-3) hosts Rainier Thursday, The Raymond HS New Year's Classic is Tuesday and next Wednesday with the Lady Seagulls taking on Hoquiam (3-1) at 5:30 and Tenino (0-1) at 7.

On the 12th day of December 2022, the City Council of the City of South Bend passed Ordinance #1586. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:

were down by nine points with the second time being down nine with only six minutes left In the fourth quarter. We tried to pick up the pace of the game those last six minutes in order to get more opportunities at shots and it worked. Both Riley Pearson and Kolten Fluke (5 steals) hit some big threes to force it to overtime, and in overtime we just never really looked back.

“Since the beginning of the season, we have been missing our guard play as our bigs inside have been kind of carrying us,” Coach Pearson said.

“The past two games we have been challenging or calling out our guard play and boy did Kolten Fluke and Riley Pearson answer that call tonight. Riley Pearson led all scores with 28 points with many big and deep threes. Riley was also 9 for 10 from the free throw line and also had six rebounds to go with it.

“Kolten (6 steals) just had a great all around game and it was good to see the old Kolten back.

“Wil’s biggest contribution was on the defensive end of things by holding Ilwaco’s ace, Turner, to seven points,” Coach Pearson noted.

“Derek Fluke (9 rebs) and Garrett Keeton played huge for us inside as well, combining for 16 rebounds and dishing out eight assists,” Coach Pearson added.

“Overall, it was a huge win for us and something for sure that we can build upon moving forward in our season,” Coach Pearson said. “Finding ways to win games like this is something that can’t be taught in practice; however learned in big time game situations like tonight.”

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Seagulls subdue Forks after loss to Warriors

BY GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

Chief Leschi ran away from Raymond in the first half and maintained in the second half during a 62-46 win at Puyallup last Tuesday (Dec. 13). Morgan Anderson pumped in 22 points for RHS and CL's Brendon Brown tallied 25.

Chief Leschi's Brendon Brown led all scorers with 25 points.

“We showed a lot of heart and determination at Chief Leschi,” RHS head coach Mike Tully told the Herald. “We struggled with Leschi's pressure in the first half. Our defense was pretty good, but we were a little too slow to get out on their shooters on a few second quarter possessions, allowing them to knock down several open three's.

“The second half, we did a better job of slowing things down on offense and playing tough defense,” Tully said. “Hopefully we can learn from our mistakes and keep striving to improve.”

Anderson turned in a double-double with 13 rebounds and teammate Talan Yearout grabbed 14.

“Morgan Anderson (9 of 24) had a horrible night shooting the ball, but he still managed to finish with 22 points and 13 rebounds,” Tully said. “Talan Yearout had a good night on the boards, hauling in 14 for the game.”

Raymond won the battle of the boards 43-26, but committed 27 turnovers.

The Warriors threw the ball away 14 times.

Chief Leschi (4-1) took off to a 14-8 first quarter lead and stretched the edge to 37-19 at halftime.

Raymond was behind 4936 going into the fourth quarter.

Gulls 57, Forks 45

Anderson fired in 26 points and Skyler Hutson put down 16 to ignite Raymond past Forks 57-45 Thursday night at Seagull gym.

“It was a battle all game long,” Tully said. “Neither team could put together much of a run, so it stayed a 4-to-8-point game for a really long time. We made a bit of a run at the end and made some key free throws to finally extend our lead and ice it.

“I'm proud of the grit our guys showed,” Tully said. “These are the types of league games you need to win, and we were able to execute when we needed to.

Morgan Anderson (8 of 23) struggled from the field, but he was 10 of 11 from the line to finish with 26 points,” Tully said.

Yearout collected 18 rebounds, Anderson grabbed 9 and Hutson pulled down 8. Kai Heuy handed off 5 assists. Yearout also blocked 3 shots and Anderson had 2.

“Talan Yearout had a great game on the boards, pulling down 18 rebounds,” Tully said. “Skyler Hutson kept us in the game early with 11 of his 16 points in the first half.”

Raymond committed 19 turnovers. Forks (2-4) was in front 17-15 after one quarter before RHS took a 27-23 halftime lead. Both teams scored 10 points in the third frame and Raymond won the fourth quarter 20-12.

Raymond, 4-3, travels to Class 1A Montesano (1-4) tonight before coming home to face Rainer (2-3) Thursday. The junior varsity game tips off at 4 pm and the varsity starts at 5:30. Raymond hosts Hoquiam (5-1) Tuesday at 7.

Reidinger voted MVP by league’s coaches

BY GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

Raymond-South Bend linebacker Tyler Redinger was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player for the 2B Central League North Division by the league's coaches. Ashton Demarest of Napavine was named the Defensive MVP.

Reidinger, a senior at South Bend HS, was also named to the first team at running back. Reidinger netted 1,105 yards rushing, scored 10 touchdowns and averaged 5.8 yards per carry with his dazzling and bullish running technique. On defense, he recorded 125 tackles.

Willapa Valley HS senior Garrett Keeton was named to the first team for four positions, including offensive line, defensive line, punter and kicker.

Josh Fay of Napavine was named Coach of the Year. Fay guided the Tigers to the state championship victory, a league title, and an undefeated season at 13-0.

A total of 10 Pe Ell-Willapa Valley and eight Raymond-South Bend football players received all-league honors.

“Obviously with the year we had, we're pleased with any postseason recognition you can have,” Pe Ell-Willapa Valley Assistant Football Coach John Peterson told the Herald. “It speaks highly of our players. Our kids had a great year and I'm really proud of them.”

The other local players named to the first team were Branson Williams, RSB/OL and DL, JR/SBHS; Connor Keeton, PWV/OL, SO/WVHS; Austin Snodgrass, RSB/QB, JR/RHS; Blake Howard, PWV/RB, JR/Pe Ell HS; Derek Fluke, PWV/DB, SR/WVHS; Kolton Fluke, PWV/LB, SR/WVHS; and Robby Stigall, RSB/LB, JR/ SBHS.

Also voted to the first team were Cael Stanley, Napavine, RB/LB; Hunter Hazen, Morton-White Pass, TE/DL; Jack Nelson, Napavine, OL; Deacon Parker,

South Bend boys drop two games

BY GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

SOUTH BEND – Ocosta plastered South Bend 77- 44 in boys basketball Thursday night at Westport. Tyler Redinger scored 9 points for SBHS.

South Bend shot 37 percent from the floor on 14 of 41 and committed 24 turnovers.

Trojans 49, SBHS 46

Pe Ell nipped South Bend 49-46 Saturday at PHS.

The Trojans are 3-3 and South Bend is 1-5.

At press time, no information was provided to the Herald and nothing was posted on Maxpreps.

This week South Bend had a home game versus Onalaska (2-4) last night and hosts Winlock (3-4) Thursday. Next Tuesday, SBHS plays against Tenino (4-0) at the Raymond Classic.

Napavine, OL; Karsen Denault, Napavine, WR; Hunter Howell, Rainier, WR; Mario Lara, Napavine, DL; Ashton Demarest, Napavine, DB; James Grose, Napavine, DB; Jose Gaona, Napavine, LB; and Max O'Neill, Napavine, Return Specialist.

Local players named to the second team included Wil Clements, PWV/WR/LB, SR/WVHS; Blake Howard, PWV/LB/Return Specialist, JR/Pe Ell HS; Kai Heuy, RSB/WR/DB, SR/RHS; Robby Stigall, RSB/OL, JR/ SBHS; Derek Fluke, PWV/TE, SR/WVHS; Cody Strozyk, PWV/DL, SO/WVHS; and Iyven Perez, RSB/ DB, SR/RHS.

Also voted to the second team were Carter Dantinne, MWP, RB/DL/Punter; Gabe Harris, Napavine, OL; Gaven Cheney, Morton-White Pass, OL; Matthew Wallerstadt, Forks, OL; Ryder Cruise, Rainier, OL; Jake Meldrum, Rainier, QB; Austin Chapman, Napavine, RB; Gunner Rogers, Forks, RB; James Grose, Napavine, WR; Max O'Neill, Napavine/DL; Brody Lausche, Forks, DL; Ryan Rancourt, Forks, DB; Brecken Pelletier, MWP, LB; and Collin Shields, Napavine, LB.

Local student-athletes receiving honorable mention selections were Malachi Duckworth, RSB/OL/DL, SR/ RHS; Owen Little, PWV/OL, SR/WVHS; and Ferrill Johnson, RSB/RB. JR/SBHS.

Also chosen as honorable mention selections were Ashton Wirt, Napavine, OL; Brody Lausche, Forks, OL; Dominic Bautista, Ilwaco, OL; Jose Gaona, Napavine, OL; Jarrod Spruoffske, Rainier, RB; Collin Shields, Napavine, TE; Robin Saunders, Ilwaco, TE; Ryder Cruise, Rainier, DL; Jack Nelson, Napavine, DL; Conner Holmes, Napavine, DB; Jayden Alegarbes, Rainier, DB; Gunner Rogers, Forks, LB; Boston Caron, Ilwaco, LB; and Kaemon Sawa, Ilwaco, LB.

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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, WASHINGTON, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023

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Diagnostic Sonographer

Part-Time Diagnostic Sonographer position available. Routine US examination, Doppler studies, etc. Previous ultrasound experience required. Must be ARMDS and/or RCVT certified and have a WA license.

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RN Primary Care Clinical Supervisor & Care Coordinator

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Diabetic Program RN Supervisor

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Chief Financial Officer

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Trojans top SBHS

BY GEORGE KUNKE, geoakunke@gmail.com

SOUTH BEND – Ocosta got past South Bend 3425 in a turnover-filled affair Friday night at Koplitz Field House. Frosh Anna Davis led the victors with 20 rebounds and 15 points. eighth grader Avalyn Stigall scored 10 points for SBHS.

“We gave everything we currently have to give against o costa tonight,” SBHS head coach John Schray told the Herald “They used their height well in the fourth quarter, and we just couldn't hit the shots we needed to get the win.”

Frosh Ava Pine grabbed 9 rebounds and elli Capps had 5 steals.

The mascot-void SBHS student-athletes shot a mere 18 percent from the field

on 9 of 51. ocosta wasn't much better at 22 percent (14 of 67). South Bend tallied 32 turnovers and OHS had 26.

Ocosta led 6-4 after one quarter. South bend was ahead 14-13 at intermission. The Wildcats were in front 23-20 after three quarter stops. The 'Cats took the final eight minutes 11-5.

Individual Scoring SBHS: (25): Makaylee Kuiken 0, e lli Capps 5, Mackenzie Kuiken 1, Dakota Bale 4, Avalyn Stigal 10, Fatima Delgado 2, Ava Pine 3.

OHS (34): Matthews 9, Rasmus 2, Davis 15, Bartley 0, M. Ness 6, Morris 0, G. Ness 2, Rosander 0.

Trojans 48, SBHS 29 Host Pe Ell outdistanced South Bend 48-29 Saturday. Charlie Senior Carper canned 30 points for the

winners. Capps scored a dozen points.

“This was a good nonleague game for us,” Schray told the Herald. “Peell is tall and aggressive and we stepped up and grew a little bit better in the game. Ava Pine played terrific defense against 6-feet tall Zock. Pe e ll's Carper played a great game. We did our best to wear her out, running elli Capps and Mackenzie Kuiken at her, who gave everything they had to give with their defense. i was pleased that we were able to play nine-deep tonight and everyone contributed a positive stat in the game.”

The Trojans led 13-6, 25-17 and 39-25 after the first three quarter stops.

Class 1B Pe ell improved its overall record to 5-1.

Individual Scoring SBHS (29): Makaylee Kuiken 0, elli Capps 12, Mackenzie Kuiken 1, Summer Stigall 0, Dakota Bale 2, Avalyn Stigal 5, Fatima Delgado 0, Ava Pine 7, Jaylee Capps 2.

Pacific County Police Beat

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

Jail Bookings

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

12/4/22 Melvin L. Libby

- Second degree assault domestic violence 12/4/22 Travis J. Ritzenthaler - Community custody violation, third degree driving while license is suspended 12/4/22 Ronald M. Sellers - Protection order violation at residence/workplace/school/ daycare

12/6/22 Carolyn G. Fleming - Fourth degree assault domestic violence

12/6/22 Henry C. Michelbrink - Failure to comply warrant 12/8/22 Female Juvenile o ffender - Making bomb threat 12/8/22 Male Juvenile Offender - Harassment felony 12/10/22 Crystal M. Freeman - Protection order violation

12/10/22 Crystal R. Greenler - Fourth degree assault domestic violence

Prevent exposure to avian influenza

Avian influenza has been reported again in Washington. one big question is: is it safe to consume eggs? According to the Washington State Department of Health the answer is yes. it is okay to eat both poultry and eggs if they are properly handled and cooked.

Safety Facts: The general public is at very low risk of catching bird flu and those considered at risk have handled infected birds.

Bird flu is usually carried by wild birds. They can spread the virus

through their saliva, feces, and nasal secretions.

Properly cooked poultry and eggs • are safe to eat. Bring poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165F to kill bacteria and viruses.

When handling raw meat or wild • game, always wash your hands and disinfect all equipment after each use.

Do not touch or move sick or dead wild birds. Report sightings to the Washington State Department of Agriculture at 800-606-3056.

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.

Thursday, July 4

live entertainment.

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.

GHC announces President’s List

Aberdeen

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

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

Britney Patrick, Erin Pickar, Daisy Rojas, Brian Sida, Angel Sierrafigueroa, Brenda Smith, Brooke Spoor, Tina Sypaphay, Lisa Trudell, Makenna Williams and Hannah Wirkkala.

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

Trojans (48): Engel 2, King 0, Zock 2, Coleman 10, Carper 30, King 4.

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.)

South Bend, winless in five games, hosted Toledo (2-6) last night and visits Winlock (3-5) tonight.

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

Paid Family & Medical Leave premiums to increase in 2023

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.

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.

OLYMPIA – Benefits for Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave program are an increasingly vital source of support for Washington workers. To keep pace with more people using the program, and as required by law, the premium rate will increase in 2023.

e mployers will pay • 27.24% of the total premium and employees will pay 72.76% - a ratio similar to 2022.

the previous year. More than 154,000 individuals claimed benefits in 2022, paying more than $1 billion in benefits to Washington workers.

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.

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

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

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

*Denotes a 4.0 grade point average.

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

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Honorable Mention: Kennis Harland, Mattey Malone and Paola Meliton. Harland, Mary G. Karls vik, McCartney Maden, Jeremiah J. Meade, Evun

Honorable

Juniors:

Starting Jan. 1, 2023: The total premium rate will be 0.8%. The rate for 2022 is 0.6%.

Honorable Mention: Krisna Chan, Shakira-Leanne Dech, Ethan Delap, Angel L. Garcia Oleachea and Phillip Kronjaeger.

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)…

The program is funded by premiums collected from employees and employers in Washington state. By law, the employment Security Department ( eSD) recalculates the premium rate annually in o ctober based on program usage and premiums collected

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

Businesses classified by eSD as having fewer than 50 employees are not required to pay the employer portion of the premium. However, they must still collect the employee premium or pay the employees’ premiums on their behalf.

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

Misaengsay,

Sophomores: *Tegen L. Fleury, *Hannah G. Rumbles, *Madeline M. Silvernail, Breauna Bowling, Alexis Clevenger, eron M. Hamlin, Yasmin Jimenez Diaz, Noah Johnson, anh V. Lukinich, Hannah L. Miller, Esmeralda Mora, Michael Nordin, Jr., Colton

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

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

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

Honorable Mention: Anastasia N. Delgado and Logan Frank.

Diaz,

Carney, Brittany Church, Cassidy Clevenger, Alexandra Conner, Kaden Coty, Donna Dipace, Kaitlyn Doyle, Katelyn

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

sta at the Raymond Middle/High School would like to announce the names of those students who make

Devine Souvannavanh, Adan M. Vasquez and Sadie Warnstadt.

Mention: Kennis Harland, Mattey Malone and Paola Meliton.

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

Jennifer Sanchez Maldonado, Brian Sida, Destiny Souvannavanh, Aiyana Stepp and

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

Wood. Honorable Mention: America Gonzalez Rodriguez, Teolina-Maria J.

Callie McVey, Leeah Meyer, Adrian Quintana Silva, Olivia Stigar, Sidney Swogger, Daysa Sypaphay and Kendall ompson.

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

Eighth Grade: Morgan Anderson, Colby Branham, Natalie Calkins, Jolie Dunn, Alia Enlow,

Carney, Brittany Church, Cassidy Clevenger, Alexandra Conner, Kaden Coty, Donna Dipace, Kaitlyn Doyle, Katelyn

Doyle, Patrick Edwards, Columbus Enslow, Chase Flemetis, Sarah Grajales, Avery Harland, Myranda Heckard, Allyson Hjembo, Bailey Houk, Lindsay Hunt, Megan Johnson, Jack Jordan, Mary Grace Karlsvik, Thomas Lagergren, Stan Lapinoja, Guadalupe Leon, Anatereza Leonluna, Paola Loza, Trisheal Morris,

Obituaries In Loving Memory of Allen Walter Lavinder

Allen Walter Lavinder, a lifetime resident of South Bend and town barber for 65 years, passed away on December 10, 2022 in Aberdeen, Washington. He was 93 years old.

Allen was born in South Bend on February 25, 1929, the son of Walt and Julia (Abbott) Lavinder. He spent most of his life on Alta Vista Hill, where he grew up with his three brothers and later built a home with a sweeping view of the Willapa River and town he loved so much.

Allen attended schools in South Bend and played football and basketball. After graduation he joined the US Air Force and served during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Shiela Fisher in 1951 and they spent two years living in Austin Texas while he was based out of Bergstrom Airforce Base. In 1952 his daughter Shelley was born. After two deployments to Korea, Allen received an Honorable discharge and moved back to South Bend. He went on to barber college in Tacoma and later opened his own shop in South Bend where he became the iconic “ Al the Barber” for the next 65 years. Well known in his community, he cut hair for many generations of families.

In 1955 his son Ronald Allen was born and died at birth. In 1957 his beloved son Brian was born. Allen was a loving family man who taught his children his excellent work ethic and wisdom of treating all people with respect and kindness whether agreeing with them or not. He was a kind and modest man who always shared his ideas and life philosophies with his family during his legendary Sunday drives after church. There were always annual family vacations and later he and Shiela would travel more extensively, he especially loved cruises. In later years, he and Shiela would often drive to Tokeland and North Cove to watch their beloved Standard poodle run on the beach. Allen loved to golf and once got a hole-inone at the Raymond golf course.

Allen was a well-liked businessman who never turned down anyone who needed a haircut. Customers would often pay him by barter, and Allen was always bringing home blackberries, fresh salmon and oysters and other local delicacies. He cut hair for those in need who were shut-ins or in nursing homes and hospitals, even the county jail; he would go anywhere he was needed. He also owned and operated the South Bend Liquor Store that shared his historical building on Hwy 101 going through South Bend. He installed a door between the two businesses and operated both, cutting hair and stepping behind the Liquor store counter when needed.

Allen was a longtime member of the South Bend United Methodist Church, the Chamber of Commerce, The Veterans of Foreign War, the Honor Guard, The Elks, and American Legion. He was also a volunteer fireman with the South Bend Fire Department for many years.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents Walt and Julia Lavinder and his brothers, Frank, Clyde and Gary Lavinder; and his sons Ronald Allen Lavinder and Brian Allen Lavinder. He is survived by his wife Shiela of the family home in South Bend; his daughter Shelley (Floyd) Plemmons of Aberdeen; Grandchildren Kyle and Kelsey and Great Grandchildren Kaiden, Brooklyn, Kennady and Braxton.

There will be a private family graveside service, arrangements by Bayview Funeral Home. Please leave your condolences or share a memory online at Bayviewfuneralhome.com. The family suggests donations to Children’s Orthopedic Hospital (PO Box 5371 , Seattle WA 98145-5005) or the charity of your choice.

State land agencies announce 2023

Discover Pass free days

The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated the Discover Pass free days for 2023. On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park at Washington state parks and on recreation lands managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

The 2023 Discover Pass free days are: Sunday, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day and First Day

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Monday, Jan. 16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Thursday, March 9 - Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday

• Sunday, March 19 – Washington State Parks’

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Saturday, April 22 – Earth Day

Saturday, June 10 – National Get Outdoors Day

• Sunday, June 11 – Free Fishing Weekend

• Monday, June 19 - Juneteenth

• Saturday, Sept. 23 – National Public Lands Day

• Tuesday, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day

• Saturday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day

• Friday, Nov. 24 – Autumn Day

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In 2022, Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday, Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day replaced a springtime day (the first Saturday in April), National Trails Day (the first Saturday in June) and National Park Service’s birthday (Aug. 25).

Billy Frank Jr. (1931-2014) was an environmental activist and former chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. His lifelong dedication to protecting endangered salmon and restoring justice for the Nisqually Tribe helped shape Washington’s environmental laws and expand treaty rights for Native Americans nationwide.

Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities since June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. The news reached them two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Last year, Juneteenth became an official state holiday.

World Mental Health Day was designated as a free day to acknowledge the power of nature to restore mental health. Studies show time spent in nature boosts serotonin, dopamine and vitamin D levels and lowers blood pressure and cortisol, helping our bodies combat stress.

About the Discover Pass State lands free days align with 2011 legislation that created the Discover Pass, which costs $30 to $35 annually, or $10 to $11.50 for a one-day visit, depending on point of purchase. The pass is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, WDFW and DNR. The Discover Pass legislation directed State Parks to designate up to 12 free days when the pass would not be required to visit state parks.

Note: The free days do not apply to Sno-Parks. During the winter season, November through April, visitors to Sno-Parks will need Sno-Park permits, which are available for purchase online or from vendors throughout the state. For more information about winter recreation permit requirements, visit: parks.state.wa.us/winter.

OLYMPIA – Fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced their final approach for the 2022-2023 coastal steelhead season, following another year of low coastal steelhead returns to Washington’s coast.

The upcoming season is structured similarly to last year’s fishery, particularly in the Hoh River and the Willapa Bay tributaries.

“With similar forecasts to recent past years, we remain committed to designing fisheries that strike a balance between conservation and the angling opportunity that we’re hearing that people want, particularly around late-season coho and

fishing from a boat,” said Kelly Cunningham, WDFW fish program director.

Fishing opened on the Hoh River and Willapa Bay tributaries Dec. 1 through March 31 with selective gear rules, including single point barbless hook. Fishing from a floating device will be prohibited. There is a hatchery steelhead bag limit of two and anglers must release wild rainbow trout.

The Quillayute River System will follow similar rules as last year’s emergency regulations, aside from expanded boat fishing in the Sol Duc River. Fishing from a floating device will be allowed in the mainstem Quillayute and below Maxfield boat ramp on the Sol Duc

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #1916

On the 19th day of December 2022, the City Council of the City of Raymond passed Ordinance #1916. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:

Book Sale

Friends of the Raymond Library Book Sale Thursday, December 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located in the Zumba Fitness Studio at 209 Duryea St. in Raymond. All proceeds go towards programs at the Raymond Timberland Library. Small bills are appreciated.

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) 9345941 or (360) 942-5767 to request delivery. Please call if you have donations as well.

Senior Meals

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

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday at Destination Hope and Recovery at 700 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend.

South Bend Book Sale

Friends of the South Bend Library book sale will be open Friday, December 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located at the back of the Penoyar Law Offices at 504 W Robert Bush Dr. in South Bend.

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.

Library closure

Timberland libraries are closed Saturday, December 24 and Monday, December 26 in honor of Christmas.

Fireworks in Long Beach

Join the City of Long Beach for the annual New Year’s fireworks at the Bolstad Beach Approach. Fireworks begin at midnight on January 1.

Hike the New Year

The Washington State Parks is hosting a ranger-led interpretive hike on New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1. The hike is considered an easy walk of 1.5 miles. Meet at the Bottle Beach State Park parking lot at mp 35 on Hwy 105 at 9:00 a.m. Free hot drinks and snacks at the trailhead.

American Legion Post #150 Meeting

American Legion Post #150 Meetings are held the first Wednesday each month at 7:00 p.m. at 209 Third St. Raymond.

TAC meeting Teen Advocacy Coalition holds their monthly meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m., but may be subject to change. Join them in-person at the Raymond High School Flex Center.

Send your events to KarenC@flannerypubs.com to let the community know what’s happening.

fishing season

River, below the Highway 101 bridge on the Calawah River, and downstream of the mouth of Mill Creek on the Bogachiel River which is about 3/4 mile above the Bogachiel Hatchery.

Sport fishing will close in sections of the Quinault and Queets rivers managed by WDFW, Dec. 1 through April 30 due to chronic low wild steelhead abundance and failure to reach agreement on an acceptable level of wild steelhead harvest. WDFW is still pursuing agreements with tribal comanagers through signed fishery management plans in these systems. WDFW will announce any progress toward signed management plans this fall and winter. For more information on coastal steelhead fisheries, visit the Olympic National Park news release webpage.

Portions of the Humptulips and Chehalis rivers will open Dec. 1 to Dec. 16 to provide opportunity for coho salmon fishing while supporting steelhead conservation objectives.

Willapa Harbor Herald Deadlines for the next issue for Ads, Legals, Obituaries and News is at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RAYMOND, WASHINGTON ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF RAYMOND, WASHINGTON, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.

DATED this 19th day of December 2022

Kayla MacIntosh, Clerk/Treasurer

Publish: 12/21/2022

For more information, reference the WDFW emergency fishing rule change webpage.

Final fishing regulations followed an extensive public engagement process, which included a three-part virtual town hall series in fall 2022 and several WDFW staff updates to the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

This December, the Department is also wrapping up its Coastal Steelhead Proviso Implementation

Plan. As required in the 2021-2023 legislative budget, the Legislature directed the Department to develop a plan to provide sustainable angling opportunity while protecting steelhead for each river system of Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay, and coastal Olympic Peninsula. The draft was informed with feedback from WDFW’s Ad-Hoc Coastal Steelhead Advisory Group, which met publicly throughout 2022, an online public comment portal, as well as public comments the Department received during a public comment period this November.

WDFW staff will provide a briefing on the Coastal Steelhead Proviso Implementation Plan to the Fish and Wildlife Commission during its Dec. 8-10 hybrid meeting in Clarkston. More information will be available on the Commission web page. Following the Commission briefing, the Department will submit the plan to the Legislature in December.

Pending funding from the Legislature, WDFW anticipates plan implementation will begin with the 2023-2024 coastal steelhead season.

WDFW continues to operate under its Statewide Steelhead Management Plan, which requires the Department to prioritize the sustainability of wild coastal steelhead runs by focusing on healthy levels of abundance, productivity, diversity, and distribution.

Allen Walter Lavinder

No Discover Pass is required on 12 special days next year