The Legacy Food Bank, located in South Bend, has been serving the community in one capacity or another since 1985. Currently, Legacy provides food to over 300 families each month, for an average of 650 people. It is a much needed, and appreciated, service to those in need in our area.

Legacy is run by an all-volunteer Board who unfortunately, due to age and physical limitations, do not feel they can continue performing the tasks that are necessary to keep the food bank open. At this point we are hoping, and praying, that we can find others who are willing to take over the operation of the food bank.

South Bend graduate from the class of 2002, Robert Sounvonnakasy has published again. His fans will be excited to read his new book Melissa Weller and The Curse of Branford Manor.

SOUTH BEND - Pacific County Sheriff Daniel Garica, who won a convincing victory over incumbent Robin Souvenir last November, told the Herald he "is here to serve and protect the people." Sheriff Garcia was gracious enough to take time from his busy schedule to answer questions posed to him from the Herald.

Need a massage but can't make it to a masseuse or chiropractic clinic? Think your schedule is too busy? Maybe it is just physically difficult to get out of your house for one? Then call Sonya Gurtler who is offering mobile massage to her clients.

The Herald caught up with Sonya to see what her business is all about.

A new group of people started gathering this month: the John Birch Society. Unlike the Democrats and Republicans, the John Birch Society is a non-partisan political group whose interests include upholding the United States' Constitution. The Herald interviewed Pattie Gray the new leader of the Raymond Chapter to see what the society is all about.

Willapa Valley earned a trophy from the Class 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament by finishing in fifth place Saturday at the Spokane Arena. DeSales Catholic defeated the Vikings 64-52 to capture third place.

Willapa Valley systematically and methodically dismissed Moses Lake Christian Academy-Covenant Christian School 48-34 in its opening game of the 1B Boys State Basketball tournament at Tumwater HS Saturday afternoon. Derek Fluke led the Vikings in scoring with 13 points, followed by Riley Pearson (11), Kolten Fluke (10) and Wil Clements (9).

"This game was proof that great defense, hustle and rebounding can win games for you," WVHS head coach Jay Pearson told the Herald.

The Willapa Players are presenting a youth production of The Wizard of Oz.

The hour-long play features all the familiar characters and scenes from the Classic movie. This particular version was developed by and is being produced under agreement with ArtReach children's plays.

MENLO - Willapa Valley captured the District 4 1B championship after defeating Oakville 62-54 at Montesano HS Saturday night. Seniors Kolten Fluke and Columbia Valley League Co-MVP Riley Pearson shot in 20 points and 15 points to lead the Vikings.

David Tobin of Long Beach was recently appointed as a Pacific County Commissioner for south county to replace Frank Wolfe who resigned for health reasons. Tobin, who offered his time to be interviewed by the Herald, said he intends to be a candidate in the special election later this year. Tobin joins current Pacific County Commissioners Lisa Olsen and Jerry Doyle.

Tobin, 67, has a very diverse background. He has been married to his wife, Michelle, for 12 years. "Our kids are all grown and on their own (and) most are living in Washington, with two living in Oregon," Tobin said.

Tobin has a bachelor's degree from Washington State University and a master's degree in educational administration from Seattle Pacific University. Tobin worked for 41 years in education as a teacher, coach, and for the past 29 years as an administrator.

"As an administrator, I spent four years as an athletic director, four years as an assistant principal and 21 years as a principal; the last 14 at Ilwaco High School," Tobin said. "I am excited about serving the people of Pacific County in my new role as county commissioner. While I know that serving as a county commissioner is certainly different from educational administration, I am finding that there are many similarities."