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POMEROY–Terrilie Cox will be posthumously recognized as the 2024 Hall of Fame Honoree at the Chamber Cowboy Breakfast for her many years of service to the Garfield County Fair. She passed away May 19, 2024, at the age of 72. Terrilie Cox moved to Pomeroy, from Spokane, in 1974 with her husband Bill Cox and two children Andi and Josh. She was by Bill's side when he began his farming career and they started their own Hereford cattle herd and brand, CX Ranch. Her Garfield County Fair experience b...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District Commissioners (GCHD) discussed an update to the electrical project, approved a letter of support to the City of Pomeroy, and passed two resolutions at their meeting on Aug 5. The electrical project has progressed to renovating wiring inside the hospital building and a transformer has been placed in readiness for the arrival of the switch. The project is on track for its expected completion in Jan 2025. The CGHD voted to draft and send a letter to t...
POMEROY––The Cougar Creek Fire, located in the Umatilla National Forest primarily in Asotin County and north of the Washington-Oregon border, has topped 24,000 acres since it began July 15 of unknown origin. Suppression efforts have been fruitful as crews on the fire begin demobilization activities. Containment is estimated at 80% as of the Washington Department of Natural Resources incident report on August 19. There are 226 fire personnel on the job, working toward full suppression with fou...
By Mary Flerchinger POMEROY–The Fine Arts Department at the Garfield County Fair is featuring the water color and acrylic paintings of Carol Wildman. In showcasing Wildman, the late long-time area artist, Garfield County Fair Fine Arts Department Superintendent Mary Flerchinger is seeking art pieces by Wildman from local individuals. If anyone has a piece done by Wildman and you would like to have it in the show, please give it to her daughter Gretchen, or to Larry Koller, or bring it to Mary F...
“The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.” – Henry David Thoreau...
There are two economic systems at opposite ends of the spectrum, and, surprise! they also mirror political doctrines. There’s capitalism, where one’s ideas, luck and perseverance may be rewarded with money, fame and success. Capitalists should be, and oftentimes are, conservative. There’s totalitarianism, where a ruthless few, through exercise of fear, greed and disregard for human rights, sit atop the heap, kicking boulders down on Everyman. Capitalism is an equal opportunity game. Totalitarianism, not at all. The one thing they have in commo...
By Lisa Naylor Special to the Dayton Chronicle LYONS FERRY–The eleventh annual SWIM the SNAKE event, an open water swim and paddling event, was successfully held last Saturday at Lyons Ferry State Park and Lyons Ferry Marina in Lake Bryan, Snake River. The event, sponsored by the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation & Development Council, is a fund-raiser for area youth competitive summer swim teams and the regional non-profit. The event started in 2013. New participants this year were Carol N...
By Sarrah Steele POMEROY–A high school volunteer two-day coach clinic training will take place in various Pomeroy Ranger District locations in the Blue Mountains and Garfield County Fairgrounds on August 23-24. The session will focus on the SoleKids Fall session. To register, contact Sarrah Steele at [email protected]. or visit her August 14 post on Pomeroy Info. The clinic, focused on grades 7-12 participants, is a two-day team building and training workshop in the Blue Mountains where high school volunteers will run, explore, and maybe e...
Ten Years Ago August 20, 2014 For the first time ever, clergy from a Pomeroy church will also serve the congregation of a second church in the city. The Rev. Bob Totten and Deacon Kay Totten moved to Pomeroy at the end of March to take over the pastorship of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. In June, they were contacted by the bishop of the Methodist Church district in this area regarding pastoring United Methodist Church in Pomeroy. They began serving both churches the first week in July. Twenty-Fi...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair and Market Sale is less than a month away on September 13-15. This year's market sale is the largest with 103 animals and will take place in the hog barn arena on September 14 at 4 p.m. The best way to support 4-H and FFA projects is to purchase the quality meat these kids have raised. If you don't need meat, there are options that can support these kids, too. You can sponsor kids individually or support with a donation to the Market Sale General Support Fund. If...
ATLANTIC OCEAN–Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Brandon Troth, from Pomeroy, Wash., tests a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) mask aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), July 28, 2024. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting integrated naval warfighting training. Composite Unit Training Exercises are an intense, multi-week exercise designed to fully integrate a carrier strike group as a cohesive, m...
PATAHA–The 27th Annual "Hometown Revival" will take place in the Houser Room at the Flour Mill on Sunday, August 25 at 3 p.m. The Pataha Flour Mill Annual Hometown Revival will feature an Old-time Gospel Sing featuring songs and support of Israel followed by a share-a-meal. This is a time for spiritual refreshment, renewal of faith, rejoicing of the Lord, and witnessing inspiring testimonies. "Let's fill the Mill with the praises of the Lord," said Jon Van Vogt. For more information, please c...
A friend shared that when he was a child his family lived in a large tent on the Columbia Basin prairie, 20 miles north of Pasco. As the dry prairie was being developed into irrigated farm land, he remembers struggling through the extremes of winters' cold and summer's heat in a mere tent, vulnerable to wear and tear and fiercely strong winds. He now lives in a large newer home with a strong foundation, solid walls, and a strong roof only a few miles from the original homestead. The Bible likens...
POMEROY-Alyssa Wolf held her final recital of students from Alyssa's Dance Studio at the Seeley Theater on Aug. 9. Next year Peyton Newberg will begin her own summer dance studio. Sixty four dancers performed tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, and hip hop dances. Dancers in Alyssa's 2024 summer program were Peyton Newberg, Kylee Wegrzyn, Savannah Lyden, Kiara Reyes, Addy Maki, Mellany Lara, Hollie Van Vogt, Lois Klaveano, Lilah Blickenstaff, London Barnes, Kennady Lovgren, Symone Fruh, Michelle...
POMEROY–As summer winds down we would like to take this opportunity to update you on some items that have developed over the last two months. The information provided is as complete a narrative as we can provide. The first issue is the recent decision by the City to initiate a contract with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) regarding waste disposal services. The previous contract with Naslund Disposal was signed in 1995 and was set to expire. Larrah Charlo of N...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild is seeking entries for the upcoming Man Cave/She Shed show featured in September and October. Entries will be taken August 28-30. A reception will be held at the gallery on September 5 at 5-7 p.m. Four Star Supply will sponsor this extraordinary show. The BMAG is including the She Shed idea with the Man Cave theme, in hopes of expanding the ladies talents as well. are seeking entries from men and women of anything they find joy in doing using such m...
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss the update to the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), on August 28 from 6–7:30 p.m. This public meeting, is one of three, is part of the process of revising and updating Washington’s SWAP every 10 years and will introduce the timeline for the 2025 SWAP revision to the public and opportunities for public participation during the year-long process. WDFW staff will present general information on the SWAP, its purpose in conservation in Washin...
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Saturday Night: A chance of showers....