PCEDC announces the 2022 Business Awards

Pacific County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is pleased to announce recognition for outstanding achievement of local businesses and individuals. "Congratulations to all the award recipients and the many worthy nominees.," said PCEDC Board President, Jeanne Brooks, "We are pleased to acknowledge the many accomplishments of our business community and local leaders." Recipients were honored at an awards luncheon on May 10 hosted at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach.

The 2022 PCEDC Business of the Year Award celebrates and honors a Pacific County business or organization that has demonstrated a record of commitment to Pacific County communities through leadership, support of a local community-based organization or has demonstrated other recent noteworthy accomplishments that directly or indirectly increases the quality of local life.

Tim Bale to join South Bend teaching staff

SOUTH BEND - South Bend School District has added another asset to its teaching staff with the addition of Tim Bale as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Bale was hired by the South Bend School Board of Directors at the regular meeting last Thursday.

Bale comes to South Bend with extensive experience in a variety of industries and will join CTE teachers Aaron Blevins and Joel Bale, both teaching for South Bend.

A love story: A man and his horse

There is something special about a person who rescues animals, they usually have a heart of gold. When you rescue your animals, you know they are going to come with some issues. The issues Scott Gross had to face after rescuing Auggie, his horse, were more than most rescuers can usually do or afford. Auggie came to Scott with an unknown former break in his leg and Scott was determined to save Auggie, no matter what it took.

It takes a special heart to help animals, Scott has an incredible heart for his rescues. He stated, "I sort of 'fell' into rescuing, not only horses but animals in general. It started when I lived in California back in 2012 and I lost my son, Maverick, during labor at 38 weeks and my mom to cancer a month to the day after losing Maverick. I was crushed! I relocated to the Pacific Northwest a month after my mom passed and instantly fell in love with the PNW and the welcomed feeling I instantly felt. Fast forward to 2017 when I moved to my current residence in Winlock. ...

LCBRB to hear from citizens

The Lewis County Boundary Review Board (BRB) is having a meeting on June 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Commissioners Board Room in the old courthouse. All residents in the Winlock Urban Growth Area are encouraged to attend and speak if they wish. This is a regularly scheduled meeting for the BRB as they will be hearing other matters.

Lewis County Deputy Civil Prosecutor David Bailey has filed a motion to have the entire annexation thrown out. The reason is who is the agent of the annexation. In his motion, he states that the mayor is not the agent for the property owners who have requested the annexation. Bailey also included in his motion that Robert Webster can not act as an agent for the property owners either.

Special Three Day Filing Period

South Bend, WA - The Pacific County Auditor has announced that a special 3- day filing period will
be held for the following offices:

City of Long Beach City Council Member 3
School District #155 Director District 1
Fire District #4 Commissioner Position 3
Fire District #7 Commissioner Position 3
Water District C Commissioner Position 3

Candidates may file online or in person.

File online
24/7 beginning Wednesday, May 31 st at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, June 2 nd at 4:00 p.m.

File in person
Wednesday, May 31 st through Friday, June 2 nd , 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Pacific County Auditor's Office,
300 Memorial Drive, South Bend, WA 98586.

A lot draw will be conducted to determine the order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot on
Friday, June 2 nd , at 4:30 p.m., if needed.

Classifieds 5.31.23