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DAYTON–The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington (NRCS) will conduct a meeting for the Snake River Local Working Group (LWG) at the Dayton Best Western Hotel, 507 E. Main St., in Dayton, Wash., on Wednesday, February 14 at 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The NRCS local working group meeting serves as a forum to listen to the residents of Asotin, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, and Walla Walla County Conservation Districts, to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners reach their l...
POMEROY–Registration for the Youth Livestock Field Day Series hosted by Idaho and Washington State Extension Offices, is now open to area 4-H and FFA youths, leaders, and families. The series will take place in three locations and dates. The first in the event begins on Saturday, March 9 for Beef at Asotin County Fairgrounds; the next is Saturday, March 16 with Sheep and Goat at University of Idaho Livestock Pavilion; and the final event is Saturday, March 23 for Swine at Latah County F...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) has scheduled an art class called Jean-O-Ology 101 Saturday, February 17 at 10 a.m. The class will use a canvas covered with denim to paint a scenery scape. Paintings using this method are hanging at the BMAG gallery for those who want to see the finished product before signing up for the class. There is a cost for materials. In addition, the Fabulous Fabric show reception at the BMAG gallery is Thursday, February 1 at 5 p.m....
DAYTON–The Columbia County Health System (CCHS) will offer health education workshops at the Senior Center each beginning February 6, ending December 2. The CCHS have scheduled eleven free monthly community health education workshops during the lunch hour (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.at the Dayton Senior Center, 403 E Patit, touching on a variety of topics. Lunch is available. The workshop schedule is as follows: February 2: Heart and Stroke Education; March 5: Introduction to Population Health; April 2...
PRESCOTT–Izzy, the camel, passed away on January 24, 2024. He was 18 years old. So many have experience Izzy the camel and looked forward to his appearances at local and area events over the years. But, one day Izzy was feeling poorly which lasted a few days and the vet was called to help him overcome his ails. However, the efforts made to restore his health made little change and he closed his eyes and slipped away. It was a heart wrenching day for Izzy's owners Tawnya and Mickey Richards. "...
POMEROY–Garfield County was hit with a thundersnow storm January 9, 2024, during the early evening hours, followed by blowing winds with chill factors as low as 5° Fahrenheit. The community has not faced a snow storm containing lightning referred to as "thundersnow" like what occurred Tuesday night, since 1983, according to Sam Jennings, who experienced it plowing back to Pomeroy from Central Ferry near Zumwalt. Many people revved up their snowblowers and started to clear sidewalks and driveways...
POMEROY–Garfield County Public Works have set guidelines for acceptable waste allowed at the Garfield County Town Pit on Gould City-Mayview Road. There has been a recent influx of dumping at the Garfield County Town Pit. The County offers a green waste collection for residents at the Garfield County Town Pit, a.k.a. Airport Pit. To keep the area efficient and organized, there are designated spots for each type of waste according to type. What is acceptable at this location is: yard waste, branches, flowers, leaves, trees, and tree trimmings, t...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) announced the gallery is closed for repairs through January and will reopen in February with the "Fabulous Fabric" art show. The BMAG gallery will not have an art show in January while repairs are done. The next show is scheduled in February. Featured artists are Corky Slaybaugh, Brenda King, Cathy Herres, and Franny Norland. Those interested in showing their sewing, knitting, cross stitch, quilts, leather stitching and other fabric projects are a...
POMEROY–The local Elementary School is being recognized by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) as a National ESEA Distinguished School and awarded $30,000 for exceptional student performance and academic growth. "I am proud of the hard work of students, staff, and administrators," said Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction. "Pomeroy Elementary School is being recognized for e...
PATAHA–The Mill's Christmas Tea is planned at the Flourmill on December 2, at 1 p.m. The Mill's Christmas Tea planned and organized by Westelle Scoggin, is open to the public. This event features an elegant tea time which includes tea, coffee and wassail, tasty treats made on location, music, and entertainment. Bring your friends and family to this joyous and festive occasion. It is offered through a free will donation....
POMEROY–Downtown is celebrating the Christmas season with the Twinkle Light shopping event for retail stores on Thursday, December 7 beginning at 5 p.m. Christmas is the time of the giving spirit and to help celebrate this wonderous season, downtown retail stores have plenty of gifts for friends, family-your whole Christmas gift giving list. The Pomeroy Pharmacy is open for candle light shopping from 5-6:30 p.m. with a 25% discount on giftware and florals, then take an additional 10% off a...
POMEROY–The Record Book awards for 2022-23 were recently given to twelve junior and intermediate 4-Hers. The following reflect the categories and achievement placements. In the Junior Multi Project category Collin Hames placed first, Myka Horal, second; and Emilee Blickenstaff, Gage Severson, and Mackinzie Ledgerwood, third. Junior Single Project winners are Colyer Nelson, first; Corbin Nelson, second; and Klaire Reisdorph and Harper Fruh, third place. In the Intermediate Multi Project Nolan N...
POMEROY–Holiday cheer will come rolling into town as the 2023 Hometown Christmas welcomes the holidays with a variety of activities, including the annual Starlight Christmas Parade, "Pictures with Santa," a Fun Run and other holiday pursuits here Friday, November 24. at 9 a.m. Staging begins at the High School Parking lot at 4 p.m. The festivities start of bright and early Friday morning with the SoleKids Reindeer 5K Dash at 9 a.m. at Lybecker Field. Downtown Pomeroy will be humming with a...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy FFA Chapter will receive an $80,000 CASE (Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education) Capital Equipment Grant, which will be shared by both agricultural programs, announced local School District Superintendent Rachel Gwinn this week. "We are so excited to announce that our Pomeroy FFA program is receiving $80,000 in grant money," said Gwinn. Kristina Knebel, Career and Technical Education Director, wrote and submitted a grant application for the CASE Capital Equipment G...
POMEROY–The Spinners Santa's Mailbox is now open at the Pomeroy Pharmacy and the Elementary School office until noon December 22, 2023. Children can mail their letters or wish lists to Santa using the special boxes located at the Pomeroy Pharmacy, 764 Main St., or the Pomeroy Elementary School office at 121 S. 10th Street. Letters do not require a stamp and will be accepted until noon on December 22, 2023. Parents, please include the child's full name and mailing address so Santa can send a r...
POMEROY–The local Gun Club plans a work day on November 26 starting at 9 a.m., for the upcoming Sausage Shoot, which is scheduled for December 10. The Pomeroy Gun Club officers have decided to have a work day on November 26, to clean up the grounds and do some maintenance in preparation for the annual Sausage Shoot. "If we get enough help, we should get things done by noon," said Larry Bunch. Bunch asks members to consider joining in the cleanup this Sunday, and join the sausage making p...
POMEROY–Local Youth Basketball Fifth and Sixth Grade girls' teams take the champion position at the Veteran's Day weekend tournament hosted here on November 17-18. The local youth basketball teams hosted a youth basketball tournament Veteran's Day weekend with 21 teams from around the area. The tournament featured four different brackets with 5th grade girls, 6th and 7th grade girls, 5th and 6th grade boys, and 7th and 8th grade boys. "Pomeroy had teams in each division and represented well," s...
POMEROY–Hometown Christmas activities, the annual Starlight Christmas Parade, and "Pictures with Santa" Friday, November 24 at 9 a, m. Staging begins at the High School Parking lot at 4 p.m. Begin Friday's morning festivities with the SoleKids Reindeer 5K Dash at 9 a.m., then check out downtown businesses for gifts, treats and other Hometown Christmas activities at 3 p.m. Stake out your place along Main Street early for the annual Starlight Parade event beginning at 5 p.m., so you don't miss S...
An old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner gathering PATAHA–The All-Church Community Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Garfield County Ministerial Association will be held at Pataha Flour Mill on Sunday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. Make it a Hometown Christmas POMEROY–Hometown Christmas activities, the annual Starlight Christmas Parade, and “Pictures with Santa” Friday, November 24 at 9 a, m. Staging begins at the High School Parking lot at 4 p.m. Pesticide recertification CLARKSTON–Washington State University (WSU), University of Idaho (UI)I and...
POMEROY–The Denny Ashby Library invite the public to a free presentation grant by Terry and Shirley Brandon: Teaching in Polish High School No. 3 and other European Adventures at the Denny Ashby Library, 856 Arlington, on Monday, November 13 at 7 p.m. Terry and Shirley Brandon will share their experiences teaching in a Polish High School along with their experiences in Iceland, Copenhagen, Poland, Germany, and France. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Denny Ashby Library and Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation Shepherd Grant. For m...
POMEROY–Garfield County and City of Pomeroy voters have until 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 7 to mail or deliver their ballots to the Garfield County Auditor or place them in an designated ballot box. (See sidebar.) The Auditor's Election Day hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. In this general election, the mayor's race has two contenders, incumbent G. Paul Miller and Jack Peasley; City Council member No. 1 is Rachel Anderson; City Council member No. 2 has two candidates seeking the position, Roni F...
POMEROY–Ballot drops are in two designated boxes only; one is located inside the Garfield County Auditor's Office and the other box east of the Courthouse and is drive-up assessable. Please DO NOT use the black courthouse drop box at the front of the building. You will notice it is clearly posted "NO BALLOTS." Any ballots deposited there will not be counted....
POMEROY–The District School Board was advised that the district is accepting Shepherd Grant proposals; was asked to reinstate cheerleading as a sport; and heard other business activities including conference scheduling, and the Veteran’s Day assembly, during the recent meeting October 24. Superintendent Rachel Gwinn announced that the district accepted Shepheard Foundation grant proposals which were then turned in on Friday, October 27. The Board was approached by Chelsea Eaton to consider reinstating High School Cheerleading as a sport. She...
POMEROY–The School District will hold their Annual Veteran’s Day program, open to the public, in the High School gymnasium on November 8, at 9 a.m. Elementary students will sing patriotic songs, a slide presentation of local military honorees will be made and at least four local veterans will receive Quilts of Valor as part of the Veteran’s Day tradition. This program gives students, staff, the community, and area residents a time to honor local veterans and pay tribute to those who gave their lives for protecting our country, liberty, and f...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) will present the "Holiday Memories" two-month show starting on November 1. A reception is planned at the gallery on November 2 at 5-7 p.m. In this show, BMAG Board members are the Adult Featured Artists. For this show there will not be a Junior featured artist. A reception sponsored by JD Brown Studios will begin at 5 until 7 p.m. Plan to kick in your holiday season with a visit to the BMAG Holiday Memories show....