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POMEROY–Candidate filing period begins in-person or online May 15-19, 2023 at the Garfield County Auditor's office during business regular hours of 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. By mail registration began May 1 and will end May 19. Those who are planning to run for an open position can register beginning Monday and Friday, May 15–19, 2023. To file online, go to http://voter.votewa.gov/candidatefiling/candidatelogin.aspx. In–person filing can be done at the Garfield County Auditor's offic...
POMEROY-The National Day of Prayer was held at the Pioneer Plaza on May 4. Prayers included family, education, government, military, business and workplace, arts and media, and church, as well as the 2023 National Prayer for America. Pomeroy Girl Scout members Heather Hastings and Baby Johnson presented a flag-folding demonstration. The event was organized by National Day of Prayer Committee members Sue Nelson, Pam Miller, Linda Hindman, Polly Scott, Amy Van Vogt, and Cindy K...
POMEROY-Cyndi Hobart, Garfield County's new 911 Director, has an extensive background in law enforcement. Hobart began her career in recreation enforcement with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department in Idaho on her 18th birthday. She worked five years as a dispatcher for the Idaho State Police, where she helped develop their Computer Aided Dispatching program. She also worked as a stenographer and detective's assistant at the Pocatello Police Department, and was record keeper and data...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners discussed the electrical project and passed three resolutions at their meeting on May 1. The bidding for the construction of the electrical project is on schedule to go out in early June. In the meantime, materials have begun to arrive at the Garfield County Memorial Hospital. A 15,000 lb. fuel tank is expected to arrive within the next few weeks. It will be stored by the Puget Sound Energy building until it is placed in the...
POMEROY–The East Washingtonian, the 141-year-old historical Garfield County document, will expand coverage area, information, and readership with bordering Columbia County, highlighting common interest articles, sports, events and advertising, in the upcoming May 18, 2023 edition. The East Washingtonian has finally seen the light, that two relatively close communities of Dayton and Pomeroy, share more than geographical commonalities and family connections. We share organizations, events, f...
POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County discussed the Pataha fiber internet and received a grant at their meeting on May 2. Drops, the materials to connect homes to the fiber internet line in Pataha, will be provided by the Port for the next six months, or until the supply runs out. A wellness grant received from Washington Counties Insurance Fund, the Port's insurance provider, in the amount of $900 will be used to purchase a year's subscription to a fitness software that will be used by Port...
POMEROY–The Aging and Long-Term Care presents Senior Health Resource Fair at the Senior Center on Wednesday, May 18 at 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Aging and Long-Term Care organization is conducting a resource fair for those wanting information on what is available to senior citizens in Pomeroy and immediate area. At this free event, some of the information vendors are ADRC, Pomeroy Assist, BMAC Housing and Electricity, Clarkston Homecare Service, Coast Transportation, Family Resource Home Care, Garfield County Fire District, Garfield County H...
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh...
POMEROY–A few local Gun Club members brought home some trophies from the Spring Shoot at Culdesac, Idaho over last weekend. Seven members of Pomeroy Gun Club attended the Spring shoot at Culdesac, Idaho Gun Club this past weekend May 6 and 7. They brought home some Trophy Hardware from the shoot. There were 40 to 50 total shooters who participated in the event. Saturday featured a Doubles Marathon of 300 Targets and Jim Adams, Larry Bunch and Buck Geiger participated in that event. Adams b...
POMEROY-The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild held the opening of their spring show on May 4. The show is pottery themed and features the participants of the latest pottery class. Junior featured artists are the Pomeroy Homeschool Group. The show is sponsored by Sun Lizard Studio....
POMEROY–May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To celebrate, the Pirate Partners Youth Coalition Artists are on display at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG). These students worked hard on their pieces and are eager to share their work with the public. Please stop by the BMAG Gallery to view these master pieces and other art on display. At school, the Pirate Partners are participating in a "Find Your Good" activity. Participating in some of 93 fun activities, they can do with a friend. S...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) passed a resolution, approved payment of Washington State Association of Counties dues, and discussed hay bids at their meeting on May 8. Bidding on the hay at the fairgrounds will be advertised soon. The buyer of the hay will be responsible for cutting and baling. The current crop at the fairgrounds, planted during the Spring Farming Days is growing well. Resolution 2023-10 transfers $35,378.11 of American Rescue Plan Act funding from t...
The human capacity for judgment is astounding. Even when we hear that we should not judge, we still take it upon ourselves to function as moral law enforcement, and make sure to condemn that which we disapprove of, as though we are the arbiters of right and wrong. This goes all the way back to Adam and Eve, who were tempted with the idea of "knowing good and evil", and thus making decisions about what is right and wrong. That is, casting judgement. Let us be clear, there are such things as...
POMEROY–The Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Denny Ashby Library present Mushrooms in the Blues, by G. Paul Miller, a free event The Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Denny Ashby Library invite the community to a free presentation of Mushrooms in the Blues, by G. Paul Miller. This free event takes place at Garfield County Senior Center on May 17 at 1 p.m. Miller will provide information on edible fungi, in edible ones and how to tell the difference between them. For more information, c...
Ten Years Ago May 15, 2013 Pomeroy Elementary School's kindergarten class held a Mother's Day Tea on Thursday in the Elementary library, honoring mothers and grandmothers with handmade hats and gifts, iced tea and lemonade. Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Waldher provided treats for the students and their guests. Mrs. Waldher, whose mother was her special guest, said the kinders spent time "learning about good manners and why they are important" as part of the event planning. Garfield County...
WALLA WALLA–This week's SubDistrict match at Veterans Memorial Golf Course here will separate out those golfers who will advance to District and potentially on to state. At Subdistrict, played here Wednesday, May 10, half of the 42 golfers will advance to District next Thursday at Red Wolf in Clarkston, said Coach Al Damron. Five boys and four girls will continue on at the state match in Tumwater May 23-24....
Barbara Anderson April 19, 1952 – May 2, 2023 Barbara "Barbie" LaRae Anderson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her closest loved ones on May 2 at the age of 71 after a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension related to her underlying scleroderma. She was born in Pomeroy, Wash., to Wilbur and Barbara Gingerich on April 19, 1952. The oldest of six children raised on the family farm, she became the patient, hardworking, practical caretaker that defined her selfless nature her entire life. In her y...
Munir Abdel-Massih Daud January 1, 1943–April 30. 2023 Munir Abdel-Massih Daud, 80, joined his ancestors and wife on April 30, 2023, due to medical complications while driving, south of Uniontown, Wash. Munir spent his last day doing some of his favorite things, including going to the office on a Sunday, as he did often, and going for a drive. Munir was born in Aleppo, Syria on January 1, 1943, to Abdel-Massih Daud (father) and Shumoon Abdelnour (mother). He had a wonderful childhood being r...
POMEROY–The library has two Discover Passes available to patrons with a valid library card. They can be checked out for 1-2 weeks and allow patrons to visit state parks and other state lands. More information here - https://discoverpass.wa.gov/148/Check-Out-Washington....
By Loyal Baker POMEROY––The Pirate boys captured the League crown at the 1B League Championships here May 2, with the girls finishing in fifth, and all eyes set on District. The team traveled to Ritzville Wednesday for the District 7 & 9 Championships for athletes to qualify for the regional meet, set for May 19-20 in Colfax. Pomeroy hosted not only the League Championship meet but also the Cinco De Mayo Twilight meet May 5. The Pirate boys with 126 points were nearly 30 points ahead of second-p...
By Loyal Baker TOUCHET–The Pirates stayed alive in the post season with an 11-8 win over the Touchet Redhawks to break a tie for fourth place in District 9 1B baseball here Monday, May 8. The win propels Pomeroy into another play-in game and they were slated to play District 7's fifth-place team Wellpinit at Ritzville at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. The winner will continue this Saturday, facing District 7's No. 3 team in a game to be played at Spangle. "It was a great baseball game today," c...
RITZVILLE–The Pomeroy Pirates downed the Wellpinit Redskins 11-6 to advance in District 1B baseball play here May 10. The Pirates next face Northport, the second-place team out of District 7, with the first pitch at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at Liberty High School in Spangle. Pomeroy’s record is now 12-8 and Northport has a 14-4 record behind undefeated Almira Coulee-Hartline at 15-0. “We had a great performance on the mound from Ollie Severs and Brodie Magill,” said Head Coach Kyler Lovgren...