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POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) received a letter from Garfield County Interim Fire Chief Kyle Pearson, dated April 5, 2020, in response to an official complaint made by Commissioner Justin Dixon on March 28, 2020, that an unpublicized special meeting had been conducted after the governor’s order prohibited face-to-face meetings by governmental entities. Garfield County Fire Commissioners Terry John, Gary Bowles and Aaron Stallcop, joined by Garfield County Fire District Secretary Deanna (Deedee) Weymouth, Interim Fire Chi...
POMEROY–A celebration of Easter, despite restrictions issued by the governor, was held over the holiday weekend with two parades displaying the Holy Cross. The first procession began at the City Park on Good Friday at 6 p.m. A line of over forty vehicles formed behind the Cross as they drove up and down the streets of town for about forty-five minutes in observance of death of Jesus Christ. The Holy Cross draped with a white shroud, Easter Lilies and Daffodils donated by community members was di...
POMEROY-Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) co-CEO Mat Slaybaugh, briefed the board of commissioners on several grant and loan opportunities that are in the works at the meeting April 6. The $250,000 legislative grant has already been awarded to the GCHD for upgrades to the HVAC system at the hospital, but has been delayed for several reasons. However, a contract from the Department of Commerce, has been received and is in review with the attorney. They are hopeful to have the contract...
POMEROY-The last payment of $94,176.33 to Wellens Farwell was made for the construction of the new fire station, and the work has been finished. Deedee Weymouth, Fire District Secretary, added that the washer and dryer are now in place and ready to be used for any decontamination needs. The search for a new Fire Chief is ongoing with new advertisements being placed with outlying newspapers, and applications accepted through May 1, 2020. Interviews conducted during a non-publicized special meeting on Saturday March 28, did not produce a...
“In politics, stupidity is not a handicap.” – Napoleon Bonaparte... Full story
OLYMPIA–Rep. Mary Dye, R-9, sponsored a bill that would study implementing a wild horse inmate training program, and her appropriation in the state supplemental operating budget to keep invasive species from being introduced in Washington, were among the 147 bills and appropriations recently vetoed by Gov. Jay Inslee. The governor took the unusual step of issuing the massive vetoes in an effort to save $235 million in the 2020 supplemental operating budget to address COVID-19 repercussions in t...
Over the years I have gotten to know, or meet or hang out with, what I call ‘famous people’. From movie stars, politicians, world champions, athletes, writers and moguls. Often it was just circumstance. Other times it was an intentional connection. Like being invited to be on ABC’s first DOLLY PARTON SHOW. What I remember is how small she was in person and how she could play guitar with such long fingernails. She was also very kind to Little Richard, who couldn’t get his song right after 25 takes! Or when I sent the manuscript of my first n...
Garfield County Hospital District is pleased to announce March's Employee of the Month, Samantha McGatha, CNA. She was nominated by her co-workers who proudly state, "She goes the extra mile for all her patients." Samantha was born and raised in Seattle, Wash., and in 2004 received her high school diploma by graduating early at the age of 16. She spent the next several years learning the popular trade of a barista employed by Caffé Appassionato in the University District of the Seattle area....
POMEROY–Some people say being a teen is not very great, but I don’t agree. I think these years are going to be some of the best of our lives. Yes, there are difficulties and currently I’m struggling with a career path. I’ve been told I still have lots of time to figure it out, but I’m someone who likes to have at least an idea what I’m going to do. Some of my peers say they have known exactly what they wanted to do since they were little kids. I think that is wonderful. But I find it hard, es...
The Columbia River System Operations draft environment impact statement (EIS), which was released on Feb. 28, reviewed and rejected breaching the four lower Snake River dams as the best alternative to restoring endangered salmon runs. Despite the apparent victory for agriculture, growers are still strongly encouraged to submit comments on the EIS concerning the importance of the dams to their life and livelihood. The EIS and a link to submit comments are available at nwd.usace.army.mil/CRSO/...
Bill Eugene Slaybaugh, Sr. December 27, 1922–March 28, 2020 Bill Slaybaugh passed away at the age of 97, in Sun City West, Ariz., on March 28, 2020. Bill was born to Aubrey and Alvina (Brockman) Slaybaugh in Pomeroy, Wash., on December 27, 1922. The eldest, he grew up in Pomeroy along with siblings Bob, Betty (Koller) and Bert working on the family farm. He joined the Army after high school and served as part of the occupation forces in Japan at the conclusion of WWII. After the Army, he m...
Ten Years Ago April 21, 2010 Garfield County Hospital District filed a request for technical assistance with the Washington State Department of Health to get a clear understanding of the expectations from the department. The district’s position is that as old as the facility is there is simply no way certain current standards can be met without extensive and costly renovation of the existing structure. The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on a report describing ways to improve water quality of the Tucannon River and P...
March 25, 2020 Steers 300-400 lbs. na 400-500 lbs. 150-160 500-600 lbs. 150-160 600-700 lbs. 140-150 700-800 lbs. 125-130 800-900 lbs. 115-125 900-1,000 lbs. na 1,000 lbs. & up na Cows Utility 58-65 Breaking Cows 52-60 Canners & cutters 45-50 Young feeders na Heifers 300-400 lbs. na 400-500 lbs. 140-150 500-600 lbs. 135-142 600-700 lbs. 127-133.50 700-800 lbs. 104-111 800-900 lbs. 100-104 900-1,000 lbs. 80-90 1,000 lbs. & up na Bulls Bulls 70-81 Baby calves 250-350 Stock cows na Stock Cows w/calves na Hogs Barrows & Gilts No.1&2 na No. 3 na...
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy. Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Sunday Night: A...
POMEROY–A season with many "ups and downs" wound down with the Pomeroy Pirates tied for fourth place, the Bucs winning a play-in game but losing at the district tournament to finish with a 6-16 record and a ton of experience for the team's six freshmen, who will be a key to the future of the program," said Coach Chris Wolf. The coach has submitted this information in lieu of the traditional awards event. Coach Wolf praised the trio of senior players–Byron Stallcop, Evan Bartels and Danner Maves...