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POMEROY–The traditional June Pioneer Day celebration and May Spring Bus Tour are canceled due to COVID–19 Phase 3 limitation. The COVID-19 virus has caused the postponement of one of the oldest community events in Garfield County for another year. According to current Pioneer Association president Jim Ruchert, “Since all of our activities are geared around a lot of people, we think it prudent to postpone events this spring and wait and see what the future brings. We have not forgotten about our mission and plan to continue as soon as possi...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) discussed an upcoming remodel of the public works facility at their April 19 meeting. The main concern was space for bus storage and washing, as well as a drive-through feature so busses wouldn't have to back out of their wash rack. No decisions were made on the remodel. GCTA also discussed a plan to switch to a voice over internet phone system, which would save $130 a month and offer faster line transfers. There has been no action t...
POMEROY–The Pony Punchers, a local rider group, hosted a scavenger hunt play day at the fairgrounds Sunday, April 18. Over 25 people came to the Garfield County Fairgrounds to help and participate in the Pony Punchers' scavenger hunt. Three teams were formed–the Red/Orange team with Westelle and Sarah Scoggin; the Pink team with Sophie Miller, Sadie Klaveano, and Evelyn Burnstad; and the Green team with Karl, Kevin, and Katie Burnstad. The teams followed written clues to find prizes hidden acr...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the interlocal agreement between Whitman and Garfield counties during the April 19 meeting. The signed and affirmed Interlocal cooperation agreement allows the two counties to work for and bill each other. The agreements are also in place with several surrounding counties, County Engineer Grant Morgan said. Road crews patched potholes last week, and will continue this week. Road Maintenance Chief Rod Norland encouraged any reports of i...
WALLA WALLA–Students seeking careers as police officers or desiring other jobs within the criminal justice field now have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor in Applied Science (BAS) with a Concentration in Criminal Justice Administration from Walla Walla Community College (WWCC). The four-year degree fills a need within the region and allows students to obtain the background that can help them succeed as police officers and move up the ranks into management positions. The College is enrolling s...
“Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” – Oscar Wilde... Full story
OLYMPIA–By the time you read this, the Washington Legislature's 2021 session will be in its final week. Our 105-day session is scheduled to adjourn, or finish, on Sunday, April 25. While many bills already have been passed, and many more "killed" so far this session, there is still plenty for legislators to do between now and the time we leave Olympia. The highest priority will be for the Senate and House to agree on a new two-year state operating budget. The operating budget funds the d...
“Where were you born?” The reporter asked one of my Colorado cowboy friends. “Iowa,” he answered. “Iowa!” she said. “Why did you move?” “Because it’s hard to be a cowboy in Iowa.” Well, it might be harder to be a cowboy in the Midwest but they’ve got a bunch of good ones anyway. No matter how much dependence modern cowmen place on man-made mechanical devices, there are times when nothin’ beats a good roper a’horseback. Illinois is an anthill of bovine activity. They have an abundance of cow-ca...
Washington Policy Center and three other prominent groups call on Governor Inslee to veto a series of bills mandating public employees attend "Critical Race Theory" sessions. The message was delivered via an open letter sent to the governor and published in newspapers statewide including The Seattle Times, The Everett Herald, The Bellingham Herald, The Spokesman-Review, the Tri-City Herald, The Yakima Herald Republic, and The Columbian. Washington Policy Center (WPC) was joined by other...
POMEROY–Allyson Shaffer was recently selected as February Student of the Month sponsored by Switzer Engineering Laboratory and presented with a certificated by Anne Walsh of Puget Sound Energy. Shaffer is considered helpful, responsible, honorable and kind by her teacher Mrs. Wolf and 7th grade classmates who nominated her for this award. Allyson is helpful and positive in school and shows PRIDE by being helpful to students and makes an effort to talk to students in the hallways. She is showing...
Garfield County District Court–Judge Thomas Cox February 24, 2021 Jesus A. Davila, of Pasco, pleaded guilty to the gross misdemeanor offense of Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer. Davila was fined $143. Sierra N. Hoskins, of Walla Walla, pleaded guilty to the gross misdemeanor offense of Theft 3rd Degree. Hoskins was sentenced to serve 15 days jail. March 10, 2021 Kristy Chamberlain, of Starbuck, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor Driving While License Suspended 3rd Degree. Chamberlain was f...
Ten Years Ago April 21, 2011 A classical Tea was enjoyed by forty-nine guests and members of the P.E.O. Club from Pomeroy, Clarkston, Lewiston and Dayton. Three 500kv transformers for the Bonneville Power Administration substation arrived at Central Ferry. Twenty-Five Years Ago April 24, 1996 A recent traffic stop in Pomeroy eventually led to an arrest on drug charges and confiscation of marijuana plants, growing equipment and firearms from a home in the city. The sheriff said the incident was the fifth in ten days involving drugs in the...
Linda T. Kelley Linda Trease Kelley, 62, passed away at Kootenai Hospital in Coeur D' Alene Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was the wife of Bob Norris, they shared 46 years of partnership together. She was born in Sandpoint to Floyd Kelley and Patricia Nick. She attended Sandpoint schools and got her GED from Walla Walla Community College. Although she loved spending time with family and friends in the mountains, her passion was to be working on the river for the United States Geological Survey....
Joseph S. Benson July 15, 1935–November 17, 2020 Joseph Silas Benson entered into eternal rest on November 17, 2020, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho at 85 years of age. Joseph (Joe) Silas Benson was born on July 15, 1935 in Minot, N. D. He was the sixth of eight children born to Lawrence and Milla Benson. He grew up with his seven siblings, Arnold, Ruby, Eleanor, John, Paul, Lillian and Sharon in Auburn, Wash. After he graduated High School in 1953, he joined the army. When he entered college, Joe m...
Glenda I. Dixon Glenda Irene Dixon, 83, passed away April 10, 2021. Glenda was born in Burley, Idaho to Glenn and Alta (Firkins) Platt. She graduated from Burley High School in 1955 and the Platt family then moved to San Dimas, Calif. Shortly thereafter, she and her mother arrived in Pomeroy where she met Sam Dixon. Glenda and Sam were married in 1957 and moved to the family farm where they raised three children. Glenda was a stay-at-home mom who cooked, canned, sewed, gardened, and baked...
COLFAX–Pomeroy's Boys track and field team finished a strong second place out of the 13 teams competing in the District 7 & 9 meet here April 17 where spectators saw Pirate pole vaulter Colton Slaybaugh extend his state-leading vault mark to 13-9. The Pirates scored 69.5 points, slightly behind Valley Christian's 74 points and ahead of Oakesdale's and Selkirk's third-place tying 57. Pirate girls scored 60.5 for fourth place behind Gar-Pal 29, Valley Christian 93, and Oakesdale, 74. "Many e...
By Loyal Baker POMEROY––Two undefeated teams faced off here last Saturday and when the dust settled, both teams walked away with one win and one loss. The Pirate nine stayed even in league standings with the DeSales Irish by splitting a doubleheader last weekend, dropping the opener 15-5 but rallying to win the nightcap 16-14. Pomeroy's record is now 8-1, 2-0 in 1B Southeast competition with doublebills at Colton and against Touchet at home to finish the covid-shortened season. "We stayed eve...
POMEROY––The Lady Pirates clobbered two home runs in the nightcap to split a doubleheader against Garfield-Palouse here April 13. The Lady Vikings outlasted Pomeroy 17-12 in the opener but Pirate bats came alive to hammer Gar-Pal in the second game 17-5. The Pirates played DeSales April 17 and at Colton on April 20 (results to appear next week). On Saturday, April 24, Pomeroy hosts Touchet for a doubleheader and closes the season May 1 at home against Tekoa-Rosalia. Elizabeth Ruchert pou...
POMEROY––Pirate Golfer Chase Caruso, who until this season, was last seen in competition as an eighth grader in the 2019 State Tournament, has been a stand-out in the first three golf matches played this covid-shortened season. Caruso, a sophomore led the field when the covid-shortened season opened March 29 at Walla Walla Veterans Golf Course, shooting a 45 in the nine-hole match, according to Al Damron, Assistant Golf Coach. At that event, Brady Bott carded a 61 to finish in the middle of the...