Week of November 14, 2024

Long-time 'Voice of Pirates' John Gates nominated to the WIAA Hall of Fame

POMEROY––The countless contributions of long-time Pirate announcer and youth sports supporter John Gates are being proffered to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association for inclusion in the WIAA's Hall of Fame. John Williams is mustering support for the notion. "This story is about John Gates, a local insurance agent turned P.A. Announcer for Pomeroy High School Athletics," Williams wrote the WIAA. "He has been the announcer for every home football and basketball game for 57...

County Republicans celebrate Trump win

Naomi Scoggin

POMEROY-The Garfield County Republicans hosted an Election Night Watch Party for the community at the Pataha Flour Mill on Nov. 5. The group had multiple televisions playing several news networks that monitored both state and national races throughout the night. Board and card games were enjoyed, including a rousing game of Uno Flip, and a potluck nacho bar provided dinner to the 42 attendees. Washington State Representatives Mary Dye and Joe Schmick gave speeches after the results showed their...

Patti Weiland Robohn, Phil Rider, and John Hirsch awarded Quilts of Valor

Naomi Scoggin

POMEROY–Pomeroy School District held an assembly in honor of Veteran's Day in the Pomeroy Jr/Sr. High School gym on November 7. The program included presentations of Quilts of Valor, songs by the Transitional Kindergarten through Third Grade children as well as the High School Rock Band and the Rockapella Band, and a slide show of the local veterans. Receiving Quilts of Valor were Patti Weiland Robohn, Phil Rider, and John Hirsch. Alice Gwinn presented the quilts and gave the following...

2024-25 World Agricultural Outlook

WHEAT: The outlook for 2024-25 U.S. wheat this month is for slightly larger supplies, domestic use, and ending stocks but unchanged exports. Supplies are raised on higher imports, increased 5 million bushels to 120 million, all on Hard Red Spring. Domestic use is raised, all on food use, based mainly on the NASS Flour Milling Products report. Exports are unchanged at 825 million bushels but there are offsetting by-class changes. Projected 2024-25 ending stocks are increased 3 million bushels to...

Correction

Correctionue to a clerical error, a public notice for the Port of Garfield’s budget hearing, published in last week’s East Washingtonian, should have read that the meeting will take place at 11:30...

Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits

Naomi Scoggin

Ten Years Ago November 12, 2014 A reception honoring Garfield County commissioner Dean Burton on his retirement at the end of the year, after 20 years on the board, will be held at Spinners Hall. Dean Burton moved to Garfield County to get his family out of downtown Los Angeles in the early 1970s. Little did he know that he would be getting himself into a career of public service that would carry him past his 80th birthday. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 17, 1999 Ferd Herres Chevrolet and Farm...

Hospital Corner

POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce July's Employee of the Month, Sherri Maki. She was nominated by her co-workers who say, "Sherri always goes above and beyond for her fellow co-workers." Born in the San Fransico Bay area, Sherri was raised in California living in various cities of the Golden State until the age of 16. Her family relocated to Spangle, Wash., in 1991, to be near her extended family in the northwest area. This was a big adjustment compared to the...

Weather Forecast

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30....

Pastor's Corner

In a world filled with religious systems that emphasize earning divine favor through good works, Christianity stands unique in its message of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This foundational truth lies at the heart of the Gospel message. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9) Understanding God's Grace Grace is God's unmerited favor despite our unworthiness. We...

Quote of the Week

“Today’s mighty oad is just yesterday’s nut, that held its ground.” – David...

  • Pirates in Sweet Sixteen

    Loyal Baker

    POMEROY––The Pirates downed Cusick to secure a berth in the 16-team state football playoffs and will play the first game of that tournament Friday at Lybecker Field versus the Odessa Tigers, kick off 7 p.m. The 9-1 Bucs face the 7-2 Tigers, who defeated Sunnyside Christian 66-18 to set up the upcoming game. "Jett Slusser, Jacob Reisinger, and Kyzer Herres ran wild on Cusick early and often," commented Head Coach Kyle Kimble. "Our defense really stepped up and played well," Kimble said....

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