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By the East Washingtonian and Dayton Chronicle POMEROY & DAYTON–Law enforcement from Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Sheriff's Office and the Washington State Patrol responded Wednesday morning, May 10, to reports of firearm threats to Pomeroy Schools and Dayton Schools, but the incident was a one of at least nine hoaxes that morning, prank phone calls termed "swatting" by those so engaged, to lead police to a location where a horrific shooting incident is purported about to b... Full story
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council accepted the resignation of Susie Bowles, authorized a grant application, and discussed tree removal at their meeting on May 9. Susie Bowles resigned as City Councilwoman, effective May 12. Her position will be on the next ballot to fill out the remaining time of her term. The council has 90 days to appoint an interim councilman to fill the time between May 12 and the election. Councilman Mike Cassetto thanked Bowles for her service on the council. The council d...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) discussed management job descriptions and an accountability audit, and passed two policy updates at their meeting on May 15. The GCTA decided to advertise for a full-time general manager position with a salary range of $50,000-$65,000. If the position is filled through promotion, the position of operational manager may become open. A recently completed accountability audit conducted by Washington State found no major red flags and only...
DAYTON-Dayton City Council approved Resolution 1509 during the May 9 meeting for the incorporation of the City of Dayton to be included into a proposed Columbia County Parks and Recreation District. Other resolutions approved were for a contract with Humbert Asphalt, Inc. for various street improvements and with Anderson Perry for engineering services for the Third Street Projects. Councilman Jim Sueuga reported for the Public Works Committee that the Touchet River Levy Group of various agency...
DAYTON- The Port of Columbia Commissioners heard public comment before moving into business items during their May 10 meeting including updates on assets and on the broadband projects. The Dayton portion of the Broadband Project is progressing. They are beginning to receive signed leases with the internet providers who will be leasing the fiber network from the Port. For the Touchet Valley Broadband Project Dickinson said the design is 90% complete and they will have to coordinate placement of...
“He who angers you conquers you.” – Elizabeth Kenny... Full story
By Loyal Baker DAYTON–On this particular day, Felix Schelling and Marie Schwarz of Rosenheim, Germany, were intent on making the day's 64-mile ride from their Tuesday-night campsite at Lewis and Clark Trail State Park to Chief Timothy State Park west of Clarkston, but a repair was necessary and they ducked into Dingle's of Dayton for parts. It has been a long and fascinating adventure for 27-year-old Schelling and 29-year-old Schwarz, who started in Ushuaia, Argentina, on November 21, 2021, a...
DAYTON–Look Around, Look Within: Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to look at your world and how different factors can affect your mental health. Where a person is born, lives, learns, works, plays, and gathers, as well as their economic stability and social connections, are part of what is called “social det...
POMEROY–In the East Washingtonian May 11, 2023 front page left article “Candidate filing begins May 15” it read: City of Pomeroy Council Position 2, 4-year, James F. Fuch. It should have read: City of Pomeroy Council Position 2, 4-year, James R. Fuchs....
Ten Years Ago May 22, 2013 Blue Mountain Artisan Guild will hold its grand opening Pioneer weekend and BMAG president Mary Flerchinger invites everyone to the gallery's grand opening. The Pomeroy FFA chapter put on an elementary Ag Day, sponsored as part of a competition put on by the "Nutrients For Life Foundation," which has competitions across the country. Chapters can win up to $5,000 for participating. For the second consecutive year, Pomeroy FFA Chapter placed second and won $3,000. The ac...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Pioneer Association Alpowa-Valentine area tour is May 20 beginning at 8 a.m. The Garfield County Pioneer Association Alpowa-Valentine area tour set for May 20. Those riding the bus will meet at the Garfield County Museum on 708 Columbia Street at 8 a.m. The cost per person to ride buses is $20. Those taking the tour using their own vehicles can make a donation. All participants, including those driving their own vehicles must call Diana Burt at 509-843-1732 for reservations....
DAYTON- The Dayton High School (DHS) Associated Student Body (ASB) elections for the 2023-24 school year happened on Monday, May 8. Elections were held in the High School Auditorium towards the end of the school day. The current ASB for 2022-2023 worked on this process with each other to prepare things for the upcoming officers for next year. After each candidate gave their speeches, DHS students were sent back to their classes and given a ballot by their teachers to vote. The results came in...
Ten Years Ago May 16, 2013 Learning how to aid the feathered, Dayton veterinarian Kennie Reeves, D.V.M, and local falconer Anne Dowdy joined participants from Washington, Oregon and Boise, Idaho to take part in a special raptor seminar at the Blue Mountain Wildlife in Pendleton which specializes in raptor rehabilitation, instructed by Dr. Jeff Cooney, a wildlife biologist and licensed veterinarian specializing in raptors. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 13, 1998 Cathlin Donohue, a 1989 graduate of...
Imagine a camel trying to squeeze himself through the eye of a small needle. The picture presents a ridiculous impossibility. Yet Jesus drew that very picture with His words, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God" Mt. 19:23. Because money can buy so many things, wealthy people are especially vulnerable to thinking they can even buy their way into heaven. We can't buy our way into salvation or use our wealth to redeem...
Thiron Phillip Crawford July 20, 1930–April 21, 2023 Thiron Phillip "Phil" Crawford passed away Friday April 21, 2023. A lifelong resident of Garfield County Phil was born July 20, 1930, to Thiron R. and Hazel B. Crawford. Phil was raised on the family farm where he and his siblings would, at times, try their parents' patience. Phil and his brother Lloyd, one cold morning, decided that it would be a good idea to heat up the outhouse toilet seat. Fortunately, they got the fire out before it d...
Eloise Myrn (Dye) Bartlow Eloise Bartlow went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was 97 years and died of the infirmities of age in the long-term care wing of Garfield County Memorial Hospital. Eloise was born on December 14, 1925, to Emory Daniel Dye and Leta Ruby (Fitzgerald) Dye in Pomeroy, Wash. She attended Wilson Country School and then Pomeroy Junior and Senior High Schools graduating in 1944. She attended Whitworth College for one semester. Eloise graduated from beauty...
WALLA WALLA–Lead by Chase Caruso and Brady Bott, five of Pomeroy's six golf-team members advanced from the Southeast 1B Sub-District Golf Tournament to the District tourney at Clarkston's Red Wolf Golf Club on May 18. Caruso continued her winning ways, finishing second out of a field of 15 with a 90 on the 18-hole, par 72 Veterans Memorial course. "Chase's prospects are good," observed Head Coach Al Damron. Bott also finished high, at second in a field of 20, carding an 87. "He's a solid g...
RITZVILLE–Eighteen Pirate track and field athletes finished in the money at the District 7/9 Regional meet here May 10. Regionals will be in Colfax May 19 and 20, with the qualifying finishers going to the 1B-2B-1A state meet in Yakima May 25-27. "Our teams showed well as the boys finished second overall and the girls took eighth," said Head Coach Adam Van Vogt. "We advanced 18 athletes to the regional qualifier, plus relay alternates. A lot of our kids not only moved on but had strong days p...
SPANGLE–After winning two "stay-alive" games against Touchet and Wellpinit, the Pirates' post-season run was cut short by a bottom-of-the-seventh rally by the Northport Mustangs, who walked away with a 6-5 win, capping Pomeroy's season at 12-9, and like so many games in baseball, it came down to a single pitch. Pomeroy won 11-6 over the Wellpinit Redskins on May 10 to advance to the Northport game. Northport, the second-place team out of District 7 behind undefeated Almira Coulee-Hartline, w...
DAYTON–Lady Wolfpack Fastpitch finished the last two double headers winning three of four and finishing in second place in the EWAC 2B Fastpitch standings with a 4-4 record, 6-9 overall. DW played Goldendale on May 17 at home in their first post-season game, and will continue in the bracket Friday at Pasco. Visit DaytonChronicle.com for up-to-date information. The Wolfpack split a road twin bill with Columbia-Burbank, losing 4-3 then winning 11-8 on May 12. DW had a 3-1 lead in the third but t...
BURBANK–Javelin thrower Reuben Yutzy was the sole Dayton-Waitsburg Track and Field team member to qualify for the state tournament in Yakima, the junior sprinter, jumper and thrower placing fourth. Yutzy and the DW track and field team competed at the EWAC District meet here Tuesday, May 16, with several Wolfpack athletes setting personal records. He advances to the State Championships for 1B, 2B and 1A schools at Eisenhower High School, Yakima, May 25-27. Yutzy also finished sixth in the 1...
DW Lady Wolfpack seniors, from left, Hendrix Groom, Madison Gallardo, and Shaylah King, were honored by teammates, coaches, fans and family on the occasion of their final home game in Dayton-Waitsburg uniforms. -Chronicle photo...