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POMEROY–Ballots will mail Friday, October 20, 2023 for the Garfield County, State of Washington, General Election on November 7, 2023. Ballots may be returned by mail or in-person and postmarked or deposited no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. Deposit boxes are available to the east of the Garfield County Courthouse at 789 Main Street in Pomeroy, and inside the Auditor's Office. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Special Election Day hours are from 8:30 a.m. t...
POMEROY–An alert "Bull on the loose in my yard" was the caption post on Tillie Regler's Facebook page last Sunday. A bit of fun was had by Facebook members, when a post of this good-looking Ferdinan the Friendly Bull type Angus gent sauntered through the Regler yard, trimming the lush green grass and perhaps even smelling the flowers, during his unplanned visit recently. People who viewed the alert left posts of "Only in a small town" by JD Baser; "seems perfectly normal," by Jill Hoovel; "So t...
CLARKSTON–The Rustebakke Veterinary Services present a customer appreciation Harvest Fair at 705 15th St. on October 14 at 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The Harvest Fair main attraction is the chili cookoff, with other vendors to top of a hungry and thirsty crowd. There will be door prizes, raffle drawing, kid activities and so much more....
POMEROY– The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is sponsoring a costume drive for youths and are accepting donations at the Elementary School or Pomeroy Foods through October 18. The PTO seek Halloween costumes for families in need. If your household have costumes that are too small or ready to pass on, there is a need for them. Costumes can be dropped off at the Pomeroy Elementary School office or at Pomeroy Foods from now through October 18. The PTO will contact families in need through the s...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) will begin art classes at the gallery on Main Street October 16. BMAG is starting art classes again beginning with a clay class. Individuals attending this class can make ornaments for Christmas, or a bowl, or a box with a lid. Think handmade gift items! There is a cost for this class to cove materials which will include the October building class and the November glazing or painting of what you have created. Two classes are available on Monday, O...
DAYTON–Your neighbor, Lisa Naylor, is still in search of a kidney donor. "I am still looking for a living kidney donor! For interested, altruistic folks who wish to consider a donation and a gift of life, here is the website. www.sacredheartlivingdonor.org Even if you are not eligible as a donor, please pass on this information. There is someone out there, who fits the criteria and is a match....
POMEROY–The School Board heard discussion on attendance and academic improvement; approved a retirement; new and returning hires and an out-of-field teaching assignment; upcoming events; and heard other school business, according to the September 26 meeting minutes. David Tejero has been working on various events, including strategizing on how to improve attendance, especially at the high school level. Superintendent Rachel Gwinn will begin observing teachers and students in October and according to the minutes, affirms communication between h...
POMEROY–The Friends of the Denny Ashby Library and the Denny Ashby Library offer Beekeeping 101, a free community presentation by Barbara DeHerrera at the Senior Center on Monday, October 16 at 1 p.m. Barbara DeHerrera will elaborate of beginning beekeeping; the who, what, why, how, and when to get started on this hobby. Honeybees pollinate and are essential to crops such as fruit, nuts and vegetables in our gardens and fields each year. Without these beneficial pollinators, fresh produce w...
POMEROY–The 2023 Garfield County Fair "Barn in the USA" begins Friday and continues through Sunday, September 15–17, opening at 10 a.m. and shuttering at 5 p.m. each day. The Garfield County Fair week began Tuesday when entries started arriving. Judging will take place at various times. The "Fair" opens Friday, highlighted by the traditional Fair Parade down Main Street on Friday night at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Teen Dance at the Concession breezeway at the fairgrounds between 7:30-10 p.m. Sat...
POMEROY–The Denny Ashby Library celebrates another summer of BINGO readers and "All Together Now" summer reading program participants. This summer, the Denny Ashby Library provided an array of activities for youngsters and adults from LEGO challenges to instructions on how to grow tomatoes, a books sale, and reading challenge opportunities. The library held the BINGO reading event again this year and had four winners, Sue Nelson, Joyce Rude, Kiara Marquez and Heather Davis, who each received $...
POMEROY–The Stay Active and Independent for Life Class (SAIL), sponsored by Garfield County Public Health, returns for a ten-week program at the Senior Center located at 695 Main St., on Tuesday, September 26 through November 28, at 1:15-2:30 p.m. SAIL is a fitness program for adults 65 and older that provides an opportunity to exercise often to improve strength, endurance, and balance all to help prevent the chance of falling. To sign up for the class, please call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 509-843-3412. Space is limited t...
COLFAX–Pomeroy FFA member Colby Ledgerwood receive Grand Champion Fitting and Showing, and place third overall for FFA market steer. Ledgerwood took his steer Double Stuff to the Palouse Empire Fair last weekend where they place Grand Champion in the Jr/Sr FFA Fitting and Showing and third place overall for FFA Market Steer. They both worked hard to earn Grand Champion in Jr/Sr FFA Fitting and Showing and third Overall FFA Market Steer," said Amy Ledgerwood. "Colby is proud that Double Stuff c...
DAYTON–Organ donation is a gift of life for the giver and the receiver, and here locally, Lisa Naylor is in need of a new kidney. Naylor recently spoke to the Walla Walla Valley Quilters Guild at their spring potluck about needing a kidney transplant. The news was well received, spurring an organ donor to speak up about organ donation. When Naylor spoke to the quilters, she informed the group that she has a genetic form of kidney disease that is at the critical stage requiring a transplant. S...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) will present the "Man Cave Show" again this year, along with sponsor Meyers Hardware, for two months beginning September 1. A reception is planned September 7 at 5-7 p.m. Here is the call to let all men know that the BMAG is having the-now annual, "Man Cave Show." Men of all ages who would like to bring their art, crafts, hobbies, talents, etc. to this event are asked to do so at the end of August. A reception highlighting the artists in this e...
PULLMAN–The 4-H Meats Judging team from Garfield County competed in the state 4-H meat judging event at Washington State University last Saturday, August 12, took first and second place. Seven members of the Garfield County meats judging team competed in the junior division (ages 8-14), They were divided into two groups: Team 1 and Team 2; Competitors followed by individual placing on Team 1, which took first place in the Junior Division were Ladd Baser, 1st; Nolan Newberg, 2nd, Tyler Dixon, 3...
POMEROY–High School student Natalie Fuchs has as a senior project a goal to accumulate donated food for her "Fill the Truck Food Drive," which started July 1 and has been underway every other Saturday, with the final ending August 26. The project has netted some 960 pounds of food as of this week, Natalie Fuchs tells the East Washingtonian. Fuchs has a goal to fill 112 boxes of food to help the local food bank and has set up drop zones for non-perishable items of food that have not expired a...
STARBUCK–The Tenth Annual Swim the Snake noncompetitive swimming and paddle boarding event splashed off over the weekend on August 12. The Swim the Snake was participated in by 37 swimmers and six paddle boarders at Lyons Ferry State Park and Lyons Ferry KOA Marina. Contestants gathered at the shore located at Lyons Ferry Park to swim the 0.7-mile stretch of Lake Sacajawea after paddle boarders arrived from the KOA Marina. At the finish, competitors enjoyed a slice of watermelon, a bottle of w...
POMEROY–A Garfield County Hospital District Strategic Planning meeting is scheduled at the Senior Center here on Thursday, August 17 at 6 p.m. The GCHD has called a special meeting to review and discuss the District’s Strategic plan for the upcoming year. An executive session may commence following special business....
CLARKSTON–A 46-year-old Pomeroy man was fatally injured in a two-vehicle accident on SR 12 near Chief Timothy Park July 19. Jeremiah J. Hessling, 46, was pronounced deceased at the scene, five miles west of Clarkston, according to the Washington State Patrol. Hessling was westbound on a 1992 Honda ST1100 motorcycle when, in the process of passing a commercial motor vehicle, his vehicle collided with an eastbound 2020 Toyote driven by Jamie M. Lockie, 33, also of Pomeroy. Hessling, who was wearing a helmet, according to the State Patrol i...
POMEROY–The 2nd Harvest Mobile Market has extended monthly, distribution dates at the First Christian Church, 310 S. 8th St. location, through March of next year. Back to school is around the corner and the 2nd Harvest Mobile Market, sponsored by Garfield County Public Health and Southeast Washington Alliance for Health, have extended free food distribution opportunities through March, omitting December, of next year. Families finding themselves with a shortfall by the end of the month can receive free food without appointment or d...
POMEROY–The Pirate Swim Team placed fourth at the Tri County Swim League Championship Meet in over-all scoring events between Pullman, St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtuchna (SELW), Farfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer (GPOP) held at the Colfax pool August 5. The Pirate Swim Team scored favorably in several individual events, maintaining those scores through the season. The Pullman Barracudas placed first with a combined score of 425 points, SELW brought in 281, Colfax made 255 and the Pomeroy P... Full story
POMEROY––The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild's artist receptions enjoy the support of a local sponsor, and that can be either a business or an individual, says Linda McKeirnan, vice president of the BMAG. "There is no real requirement other than expressing that they would love to sponsor a show," she added. Usually, the sponsor provides a monetary prize or gift of their choosing to honor the featured adult and youth artists. Many also give something to an individual they enjoy what has been dis...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Sheriff's Department will hold the 16th Annual National Night Out in the City Park on Tuesday, August 1 at 5-8 p.m. Free food and drinks will be available. The community is invited to join the personnel of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office–Sheriff Joe Helm and available Deputies, at the City Park for National Night Out August 1. This event is also designed to help strengthen the community-law enforcement partnership. National Night goers can share in free hot...
DAYTON–The Class of 1973 met for their fiftieth-class reunion at the Golf Course during Alumni weekend here July 14-15. A good portion of the class gathered for their fiftieth year as Dayton High School graduates. Some 10 members had since passed on and of those who attended welcomed the chance to reconnect. A 1973 class member Jim Kenyon reviewed the weekend in this way... "The Class of 1973 gathered Alumni Weekend for a fun filled time of float decorating, reminiscing, and sharing the a...
POMEROY–The Pirate Swim Team is ranking behind Colfax for both meets on July 20 and 18. The Combined team scores for the Colfax, SELW and Pomeroy meet July 20 were Colfax 558, SELW 377 with Pomeroy at third with 325. The Women ranking followed suit with Colfax at 277, SELW with 215 and the Lady Pirates with 141. The Pomeroy men ranking brought a higher score with Colfax 281, Pomeroy scoring second place with 184 and SELW pulling the third tab at 162. The meet between Colfax and Pomeroy on J...