Julie Jewell named RHS head volleyball coach

SOUTH BEND - Raymond HS has hired Julie Jewel as its new varsity head volleyball coach. Jewel replaces departed head coach Bob Swogger, who was at the helm for nine years.

"I'm excited for this opportunity," Jewell told the Herald Friday afternoon. "Raymond has had a strong volleyball program and had a lot of success last year. With the current athletes in the program, there is a strong foundation for continued success. The returning players are good competitors and have great attitudes. There is great community support for the program. It is a great opportunity."

Raymond HS Athletic Director Mike Tully offered his comments to the Herald about the hiring of Jewell.

Big Nick's Pizza now reopened

Big Nick's Pizza is now open again after being shut down for storm damage repairs since the beginning of the year. The restaurant is offering its full menu, plus some new items. Big Nick's has received a fresh update, so stop by and have a look along with something to eat.

"We just slowly opened yesterday (June 29) and we are just letting it flow through the weekend," said Big Nick's Owner Nick Delin.

Cheese Days 2022 this weekend

It's here, one of the best events of the county, Cheese Days is this weekend. Many of us look forward to the weekend, we get to see family and friends.

Toledo Cheese Days begins on Thursdays with a Kick off Celebration with a toast to the Big Cheeses. There will be handmade items as well, this takes place at Morgan Arts Centre. Let's not forget the Thursday Market, hope to see you there!

Every Cheese Days, they select the Big Cheeses, this year was no exception. Ken and Joan (Wallace) Norbert, Marilyn Dee Gries Mansur, Elaine and Gordon Schillinger and Margared "Peggy" Gries Ramsey. The Big Cheeses will be rolling through Toledo during the parade, don't forget to look out for them.

Donna's Place - Where your live entertainment begins

Donna's Place in Toledo is having a fun Cheese Days, there will be bands and a specific menu related to cheese. There is never a dull moment at Donna's during Cheese Days. You can usually see a lot of the longer residents as well as new.

This year the music will be provided on Friday evening by Chris Guenther and The Honky Tonk Drifters. Chris has been a staple around the area for many years. His old style country music is always a hit. Chris recently recorded an album that is now available to the public. Not only is Chris Guenther a great country singer, but he is also one of those nice guys. He has donated his time and given many benefit concerts as well, he does not let the grass grow under his feet.

New class of wildland firefighters receives their "Red Card," braces for fire season

Gov. Jay Inslee visited Washington State Department of Natural Resources hand crews completing a practical exam last Tuesday (June 28). The exam brought the crews one step closer to attaining their "Red Cards" certifying them as wildlands firefighters.

"Don't be the spark," said DNR's Wildfire Communications Manager Thomas Kyle-Milward. "Roughly 90 percent of wildfires are human-caused. Take care when you're out recreating in natural spaces."

Once the weather heats up and fuels dry out, so begins another wildfire season. DNR provides wildfire prevention reminders including checking for burn restrictions before starting campfires, not parking hot vehicles in dry grassy areas, and using nylon or plastic weed whackers instead of metal ones.

Classifieds 7.6.22

West Coast states launch commitment to reproductive freedom, standing united on protecting abortion access

California, Oregon and Washington will continue to be a safe haven for all people seeking abortions and other reproductive health care services in these states.