One hundred years ago this month marks a sad milestone in Washington history when the state officially went "dry" on New Years, 1916.
On January 6, 2016 at about 2:58am, Aberdeen Police Officers were dispatched to the Grays Harbor Community Hospital regarding a person who was being treated for a stab wound.
OLYMPIA - Following six public hearings held throughout the state, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (Board) today voted to revise the draft rules to accommodate public input it received on its original draft rules. The draft rules are necessary to implement 2015 legislation which aligns the medical marijuana market with the existing recreational market. Under the revised rules timeline, a public hearing would be held Feb. 10, 2016, with the Board being asked to adopt the rules on Feb. 24, 2016. If adopted, the rules become effective March 24, 2016.
The Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond has just recently added another historic piece to their collection, a box sleigh from Maine circa 1890's. The sleigh was donated to the museum, and actually had the original maker's tag on it. The tag indicated that the sleigh was made by G. W. Fisher in Machias, Maine.
To the Editor:
Ben Carson is the most believable candidate for the President of the United States of America. He is not only a very smart surgeon but he understands delegation of duties. A President who does not have intelligent advisers around him is an ineffective leader.
Hoquiam
12/26/2015
12:06 AM
100 Block FILLMORE ST
Burglary
12/27/2015
05:18 PM
700 Block SIMPSON AV
Theft
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. awards Clyde & Sylvia's Frames 'n' Things with their Business of the Month for December 2015. Clyde & Sylvia's Frames 'n' Things opened in 1997 and became strong supporters of Greater Grays Harbor Inc by participating as an ambassador to welcome new businesses in the harbor.
A proposed rule would set Washington's first-ever limits on carbon pollution, acting to help slow climate change and limit projected effects on our state's coastal communities, agricultural industries and drinking water supplies.
In Grays Harbor County we have had the Legislative Kickoff sponsored by Greater Grays Harbor LLC. The featured item for the legislature is solving the McCleary Decision. This actually might even give us some relief in local taxes as the entire state has to fully fund basic education without any of our local levies.
The Grays Harbor Herald had the pleasure of sitting down with Aberdeen H&R Block Office Manager Michel Gallegos, as well as Tax Associate Bookkeeper Kimberly Edwards about how to better prepare the Grays Harbor Herald's readership for tax season.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces that Sunday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan. 18 are the next state parks "free days" when visitors are not required to display the Discover Pass for day visits at state parks. The free days are in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
The North Beach Genealogical Society will still have their meetings on the third Monday of each month, at the Ocean Shores Library, however, they are starting an hour later at 1:00 pm instead of 12 noon.
Huisken Meat Company, a Sauk Rapids, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 89,568 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous wood materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The Washington State Fair Foundation has awarded $1+M in scholarships for students to pursue their dreams in the past 25 years, and this year the excitement is expanding statewide. Now called the Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program, the program has been revamped to give every student in Washington a Fair Chance.
OLYMPIA - Following six public hearings held throughout the state, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (Board) today voted to revise the draft rules to accommodate public input it received on its original draft rules. The draft rules are necessary to implement 2015 legislation which aligns the medical marijuaana market with the existing recreational market. Under the revised rules timeline, a public hearing would be held Feb. 10, 2016, with the Board being asked to adopt the rules on Feb. 24, 2016. If adopted, the rules become effective March 24, 2016.
Crime Stoppers of Lewis County and the Lewis County Sheriff's Office are seeking your assistance with a burglary investigation which occurred in the 100 block of Kennicott Road, in Chehalis. Between December 16th and December 31st, suspect(s) made forcible entry into a residence.
Year end report for 2015
Lewis County Fire District 15 (Winlock)
TOTAL INCIDENTS - 746
EMS Incidents - 607
Basic Life Support Transports - 149
Advanced Life Support Transports - 210
Patient Assists - 180
Fire - 139
Assistance to other districts - 138
Starting the year off right, the Toledo Indians Girls Basketball team took on the Pe Ell Trojans. Following the JV game, the Varsity Girls started their game at 7:15 on January 6th.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces that Sunday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan. 18 are the next state parks "free days" when visitors are not required to display the Discover Pass for day visits at state parks. The free days are in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
Did you know that you can drop off unwanted prescription or over the counter drugs, for free in several places within Lewis County?
Below is a brief summary of the proposition that will be submitted to the qualified electors in their district at the Special Election to be held on February 9, 2016. If you are interested in more details on the propositions, the resolutions are available for review in this office from 8 am until 4:30 pm daily.
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donations to prevent a shortage this winter. Busy holiday schedules in November and December contributed to about 1,700 fewer blood drives held across the country compared to the two previous months, which has resulted in about 50,000 fewer donations and reduced the blood supply. Donation appointments can be quickly and easily scheduled by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
A car wash was included with my car servicing last week and the weather gave me a few days to enjoy it. I crested the hill going out of Vader on Sunday to see clear blue skies, the valley full to the brim with white fog and Mt. St. Helens sticking her brilliant white head above it all. Picture perfect, but I didn't stop... The rest of this week looks like rain almost every day. According to my weather-station guy, December had twice as much rain as all off September, October and November combined. Sure hope it helps us get through a dry summer.
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good home video monitoring devices that can help my sister and me keep an eye on our elderly mother? Over the holidays, we noticed that her health has slipped a bit, and would like to keep a closer eye on her.
Worried Daughters
Preliminary tests indicate bacteria found in an abnormal hoof taken from an elk killed in a vehicle collision in Skagit County east of Sedro-Woolley may be the same strain found in diseased elk in southwest Washington.
For the first Council Meeting of the New Year the Toledo City Council came together in the Toledo City Hall on January 5th. With the New Year the Council held new members. Of these members are Mayor Steve Dobosh, Councilman Jim Fluckinger, Councilwoman Carol Hill, Councilwoman Glenda Forga, and Councilman Guy Spratt.
Gallery 505 Opening Night featured libations and refreshments highlighting January's theme: Fruits, Nuts and Veggies. Camp Singing Winds recording artist Jessie Campbell's Persephone Dreams (on CD) provided music for two dozen+ art lovers. Through January 30. Visit www.artgallery505.com or call (360)864-2789.
Vader Walking Club is off to a great start. Come join us Tue- Sat 8:00 am @ Vader Post Office for a 2 mile walk.
The Washington State Fair Foundation has awarded $1+M in scholarships for students to pursue their dreams in the past 25 years, and this year the excitement is expanding statewide. Now called the Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program, the program has been revamped to give every student in Washington a Fair Chance.
General Membership Meeting for the Winlock Historical Museum will be held on January 24 at 5 pm at the museum, 400 NE 1st Street, Winlock. This meeting is for the election of board members.
If you are a member or wish to become a member and are interested in serving on the museum board, the museum would like to encourage you to participate.
There has been a lot of unusual activity in Winlock recently and it has many people concerned. A person is going from door to door offering to clean people's home for free, please do not let them in. Many have said they are selling Kirby vacuums, others don't know what their purpose is but we are a small community and we look out for each other. If someone is suspicious, please be cautious. I never let anyone in my home I do not know, it could be from years of living in the city but times have changed. Please call 911 if you see something that has you concerned.
On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at approximately 11:00 am, a road rage incident occurred southbound Interstate 5 near the Lewis/Thurston county line involving a silver/gray Mazda 4 door hatchback and a black Jeep Cherokee utility vehicle.
Timothy Swarthout, 51, of Graham, was found guilty following a jury trial for spotlighting and unlawful hunting of big game. Officers from the Department of Fish and Wildlife set up a decoy elk. Swarthout shined his vehicle's headlights on the decoy, got out with a hunting rifle and shot the decoy well before "safe light," a term used to describe the legal time when it is lawful and safe to hunt. Swarthout's conduct was captured by a television crew riding along with the Department of Fish and Wildlife for a series called "Rugged Justice" (Episode 105).
The Raymond PUD met Tuesday, January 5 for their first regular twice-monthly meeting of the year. The PUD Commissioners began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting and moving to correspondence.
It's time again for Timberland Regional Library's Adult Winter Reading Contest.
The Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond has just recently added another historic piece to their collection, a box sleigh from Maine circa 1890's. The sleigh was donated to the museum, and actually had the original maker's tag on it. The tag indicated that the sleigh was made by G. W. Fisher in Machias, Maine.
In a hectic game of spurts by both teams, Willapa Valley survived with a 54-52 victory at Menlo last Monday (Jan. 4). Jason Fluke's two ice-water-in-your-veins free throws with 8 seconds to play provided the winning points for Coach Jay Pearson's Vikings.
Led by 19 points from Kason Koski, Raymond hooked the Ilwaco Fishermen 45-42Thursday night at Seagull gym. The Seagulls mounted a 29-16 halftime lead and then held off a late rally by their guests.
SOUTH BEND - Robert Allen Howell was in court for first appearance on one count of second degree rape in Pacific County Superior Court Friday afternoon. Howell is scheduled for arraignment this Friday. The alleged victim is an adult woman.
Sheila Beverly (Axford) Marti left this life January 2, 2016.
Life Christian Academy fought back Raymond 45-39 Friday night at Tacoma in a Pacific League game.
The South Bend City Council met for their first meeting of 2016, missing two council members, Lisa Olsen and Karla Webber, as well as Chief Eastham. Sergeant Lucas Stigall was sitting in for Chief Eastham. Mayor Struck called the meeting to order and started with the Pledge of Allegiance. After the pledge Council Member Clarence Williams was sworn in by the Oath of Office, to begin serving another term as Council Position #2.
Ever made a quilt from jeans? Or an apron from a man's shirt? Either would be perfectly appropriate for the sewing competition at the 2016 Pacific County Fair.
The Pacific County Fair Board meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Pacific County Fairgrounds, located at 5 Fair Lane, Menlo, WA 98561. The public is invited to attend.
Without a building to call their own, the Pacific County VFW is still active.
Pacific Transit Authority will hold its regular 1st quarterly Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday January 14th, 2016 at the Pacific County Office Building's Meeting Room at 7013 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Washington at 10:30am. The public is invited to come and be heard.
Calling all supporters of the OR Nevitt Pool! Please join us in planning another great Pool season. We'll be meeting on Thursday, January 21, at 5:00 PM at Raymond City Hall. The public is welcome!
SOUTH BEND - Karley Reidlinger pumped in 20 points and tore down 11 rebounds for a double-double to steer South Bend to an easy 51-25 win over Northwest Christian in a Pacific League contest Friday night at Koplitz Field House in south Bend.
Huisken Meat Company, a Sauk Rapids, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 89,568 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous wood materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good home video monitoring devices that can help my sister and me keep an eye on our elderly mother? Over the holidays, we noticed that her health has slipped a bit, and would like to keep a closer eye on her.
Worried Daughters
According to ConsumerAffairs.com South Bend is ranked third in Washington for lowest crime rate.
Dear Friends,
I will not be seeking another term as the Pacific County/Wahkiakum County Superior Court Judge.
The Veterans Mobile Medical Unit is back in Raymond this week.
The Pacific County Veterans Advisory Board's regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 has been cancelled.
Traci Hoffman and Alicia Smaciarz lifted Willapa Valley to a 41-35 victory over Rainier in a Pacific League girls' basketball game Friday night at Tenoski Gym in Menlo. Hoffman registered a double-double with 14 rebounds and 11 points, and Smaciarz scored 10, including a huge trey that gave the Vikings the lead for keeps midway through the third quarter.
The Raymond High School Volleyball Team is conducting a Spaghetti Dinner Friday, January 29, between the hours of 4:30-7:30 pm at the Raymond High School Commons. The price per ticket is $10 and they are available at the door or the high school office.
Dear Editor,
On February 9, South Bend School District voters will decide whether or not to pass a four-year replacement levy which funds educational programs and operations for the school. As superintendent of the district, I would like to provide some information about this levy proposal.
The Washington State Fair Foundation has awarded $1+M in scholarships for students to pursue their dreams in the past 25 years, and this year the excitement is expanding statewide. Now called the Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program, the program has been revamped to give every student in Washington a Fair Chance.
The Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce will again be honoring a Person of the Year, Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year at our 2015 Awards Banquet scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2016.
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