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POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council discussed dangerous dog policies and enforcement; closure of the Municipal Pool on the 4th of July; and the chip seal work being done on Pomeroy streets at their meeting on July 11. Several complaints of dogs killing livestock and domestic animals have been addressed. Fines amounting to over $2,000 are due to the District court and two dogs that have been proven to kill livestock have been euthanized. One dog that has been deemed dangerous is being rehomed out o...
POMEROY–One fine sunny Monday, Severin Harris Fisher, son of Nichola and Paul Fisher of New York, and grandson of local resident Connie and Jim Harris; and Allie Gingerich, daughter of Kent and Lacey Gingerich and granddaughter of Lisa and Brad Gingerich, found a worthwhile purpose for one long, hot day of summer. They opened a lemonade stand outside of the Pomeroy Pharmacy and Meyers Hardware stores on Main Street. The two young aspiring entrepreneurs decided to provide a service to the c...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners approved leasing new automated drug dispensers, and discussed patient visitation policy and bidding on the hospital electrical project at their meeting on July 10. The automated drug dispensers currently used at the Garfield County Memorial Hospital will become obsolete in 2025. The GCHD board of commissioners approved the lease of a new set of Pixus brand dispensers, as well as a Dell server. Monthly rent for the dispenser s...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fire District No. 1 Commissioners introduced a new part-time emergency medical technician and discussed replacing the Medic 30 ambulance at their meeting on July 11. Andy Reggiero-Smith was certified as an EMT in 2016 and has served as a volunteer with the City of Clarkston Fire Department, as well as contracted EMT work for Clearwater Mill. He has several certifications, including hazardous materials. Medic 30 has been constrained to operations within Pomeroy due t...
POMEROY–Pomeroy Gun Club members Steve and Holly Jo Ledgerwood and Larry Bunch shot at the Western Zone shoot in Colton July 14-16 and brought home some trophies provided by the Colton Club. The Western Zone shoot involves 11 Western clubs from various states and Canadian provinces. Scores are shared over the internet and winners can get Zone trophies and cash prizes as well as trophies provided by the host Clubs. No Pomeroy shooters won a Zone Trophy but they did take home some Colton t...
POMEROY––Editor and Publisher Charlotte Baker this July 19 marked five years since taking the helm of Pomeroy’s community newspaper. “It’s been a real treat,” she commented. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know such a wonderful community,” Baker said, “and extending my friendship into an area that as a child I used to have a connection to through school, 4-H and FFA, but was not as connected as an adult. The Bakers purchased the business from Michael Tom on July 19, 2018, to follow the 30-year editor and publisher of the now 141-year-old newspaper. “I...
SEATTLE–The receiver for Columbia Pulp I, LLC has filed motions to reject unexpired leases and a hearing is set for August 15, 2023, in King County Superior Court. Two leases were to HYG Financial Services, Inc., which operates under the names Hyster Capital and Yale Financial Services, according the HYG Financial Services website. Hyster and Yale are national brands of forklift equipment, according to the website. Five leases were to Pacific Office Automation, (POA) a company which leases o...
DAYTON–The Seventh day Adventist Church will offer a Vacation Bible School (VBS) Program "Fiercely Faithful" on July 31-August 4 at 9 a.m. The Seventh day Adventist Church will present the VBS program at the church location, 1525 South 4th Street, for ages 5-12. The program will begin at 9 a.m. each day and conclude at 12 p.m. (noon). The message of "Fiercely Faithful" celebrates God's devotion for His children. Registration will be at the church on July 31 at 8:30 a.m....
WALLA WALLA-The Warrior Pledge program promoted by Walla Walla Community College (WWCC), will expand to include new students from 15 counties in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, who cannot afford the cost of college. WWCC invites new students from around the region to join the Warrior Pledge program, which covers tuition and fees. After launching in six counties last fall, Walla Walla Community College is expanding its Warrior Pledge pilot program to include new students from 15 counties in...
Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny. Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this highly anticipated final installment of the iconic franchise-- a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure. According to the Rotten Tomatoes website, "Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a for...
We were watching the runners pass by our home during the Touchet River Run and we noticed the leaders were very fast and seemed intent on winning. They were followed by a group of home-town people who we would see daily running the Dayton roads. Next was the group of all ages who smiled as they enjoyed the scenery and waved to those watching the race. Following them came the handicapped and elderly who were just as earnest as the others. As they went out of sight, the orange cones that directed...
A single-car rollover July 9, about a mile east of Waitsburg on Highway 12 resulted in a totaled vehicle and roadside vegetation catching fire, and the driver was saved from injury by a passerby, according to the Washington State Patrol. Justin Brady, 47, Kennewick was eastbound when he lost control of the 1997 Mazda pickup he was driving, overcorrected and rolled, according to Trooper Jacob Grandstaff. The pickup went toward a power pole, struck a fence and caught fire, an alert passerby...
CHENEY–Graduates from Dayton High School and Pomeroy High School were named to the Eastern Washington University Dean's List for Spring Quarter, 2023. An undergraduate student who earns 12 quality hours and receives a GPA of 3.5 or better is placed on the Dean's List. Rose Burris-Ramirez, a 2021 graduate of Dayton High, was listed, along with Evan Bartels, a 2020 Pomeroy High School graduate. Cason Nichols of Waitsburg was also on the Dean's List. Dominic Truesdale, a Central Valley of S...
DAYTON–A Swine Showing Clinic led by Becky Tetrick and Cara Shepherd is planned at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 29 at 9-11 a.m. Fair season is right around the corner, and many 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors are working hard in caring for their show animals. To help exhibitors improve their skills and techniques in showmanship, hair, skin, and feeding. Tetrick and Shepherd will provide some tricks of the trade that they have picked up participating in multiple fairs or s...
Sharon Kay Penner February 23, 1947–May 30, 2023 Sharon Penner slipped away peacefully at their rural home surrounded by her husband on Tuesday, May 30, following a very private one-and-a-half-year battle with kidney failure. Sharon was born in Spokane, to parents Gordon and June Lederer of Latah, Wash., on Feb. 23, 1947. Her childhood was spent with a group of seven neighborhood kids whose parents and grandparents treated each of these kids as their own with love and watchful nurturing. Her e...
John E. Stockton October 25, 1930–July 9, 2023 John Erick Stockton passed away peacefully at Dayton General Hospital on July 9, 2023. John was born in Moline, Ill. to Homer and Alice Stockton on October 25, 1930. His family later moved to Davenport, Ia., where he attended school and was involved in football, and track and field. After high school he attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. During his college years, he continued to be involved in football and track. His college career w...
Peggy Jean Burnette September 15, 1960–June 18, 2023 Peggy Jean Burnette passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023, at her home in Philadelphia, after a 15-month battle with metastatic colon and liver cancer. It was said by her and heard by many that Jesus was her Savior. We know she is in heaven! Peggy was born in Dayton on September 15, 1960, to parents Hatsuko and Chester Burnette. She attended Dayton schools, and graduated from high school in 1978. She was active in FFA, FBLA, 4H, Track, C...
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The Pirate Swim Team took second place in over-all scoring events during two swim meets; one at the pool in Colfax against Colfax and Garfield, Palouse, Oakesdale, and Plummer (GPOP) on July 13, and the other swim was at the pool in Endicott against St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtucna on July 11. The Pirate Swim Team is looking good this year sporting a new young group of swimmers, scoring 381 over all with a 180 in the women team rankings and a 201 in the Men team r...
Ten Years Ago July 24, 2013 Stephanie West Renfro, PHS Class of 2008, broke the American National Powerlifting junior women's record in the deadlift Saturday with a lift of 380.25 lbs. The previous record was 374.50 lbs. Stephanie placed second in her division at National Powerlifting Championship in Orlando, Fla. LCSC's Tennis Center, working with Otti Miller of Pomeroy, has provided two tennis racquets, six balls, and a racquet bag for use at Pomeroy's City Park courts. Twenty-Five Years Ago...
POMEROY–The Knights of Columbus held their annual pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday morning, July 16, at the Holy Rosary Catholic School. The proceeds will benefit the Pomeroy Swim Team. Pomeroy Partners for Healthy Families sponsored water bottles that were given away at the event. Swim Team members sold tickets in the weeks prior to the event, and volunteered as servers during the breakfast....
Ten Years Ago July 17, 2013 Dayton General Hospital is upgrading its CT scanner. When Providence St. Mary's Hospital was upgrading, they arranged for Dayton General to get their retiring Seimens unit. The new installation is four times faster in its scanning operation and there are improved software capabilities. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 15, 1998 The Tri-Cities Classic Model Horse Show was held at the Masonic Temple in Dayton. Collectors gathered from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Illinois and...
“We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.” – Stewart Udall...