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POMEROY–At the time of this writing, Monday night, August 24, the larger or more active fires in the Meacham Complex are the Horse Fire, the Hager Ridge Fire, the 896 Fire, and the Rattlesnake Fire. The Rattlesnake Fire is burning on the Pomeroy Ranger District, approximately twenty miles south of Pomeroy and thirteen miles southeast of Dayton. Due to the distance of the Rattlesnake Fire from the other Meacham Complex fires, some IMT members will move closer to the fire–likely in or near Day...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair Board was informed that there is an approved in-person fair plan which conforms to State requirements and mandates. The subcommittee working on arranging a market sale for the 4-H and FFA animals said they have come up with a Garfield County Health District (GCHD) approved plan that is in line with requirements set forth by the governor last Monday. The time block plan restricts the number of people present at a given time, with participants showing their animals...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to contribute $25,000 to the assistance of local small businesses in conjunction with $50,000 in funds being distributed through the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA), at the August 17 meeting. Garfield County received COVID-19 funding through the CARES Act, which must be spent by the end of October, 2020. All COVID-19 related County expenditures by all departments were totaled and determined that approximately $25,000 is available to use for small-business s...
POMEROY–Funds from the Innovia Foundation, helped Pomeroy Assist pay for 420 packages of three–pound bundles of hamburger for the local Food Bank. Pomeroy Foods assisted with the logistics of ordering and delivery of the meat to the community. Valued volunteers are from left: Rachel Anderson, Sarah Meyers, JoAnn Cassetto, Diane Burgess, Butch Burgess, Maggie Warren, Boone Schmidt, and Susie Bowles....
“Nobody ever drowned in his own sweat.” – Ann Landers...
A. F. Branco...
When the crew came toward the cookhouse Hazel shut and locked the door. “Don’t you even think about it! Looks like y’all been in a war.” And though Hazel didn’t know it, she was not far off the track They’d been workin’ pasture cattle and them critters could fight back! All that grass that they’d been eatin’ lubricated their insides Plus those cows were full as dog ticks and a little loose besides So when squeezed in some tight corner they could aim their guns at will And bombard that crew...
POMEROY–Port of Garfield County Board of Commissioners (Port Commissioners) accepted Zero dB Communications, LLC from Spokane, Wash., bid of 497,466.30, awarding the contract for the completion of the broadband project. Diana Ruchert, Port of Garfield Director, received four bids on August 17, for the completion of the broadband project, including Blue Mountain Communication, $609,820.59; Zero dB Communications, $497,466.30; Henkels & McCoy, $740,408.88; and Summit Utility, $954,806.81. The Commissioners agreed to award the Spokane company, Z...
To the editor, As we begin a new school year, I feel overwhelmingly grateful for our staff, families and community. As we move forward into a school year that will be much different than any other year we have had, I know that this community of amazing people is going to continue to carry us all forward, despite the uncertainties in the world right now. Together we will support each other and the kids of our community. Our top priority this summer has been to get our schools back open this fall in a way that protects student and staff health...
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The Southeastern Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) offers a Small Business Stabilization Grant, funds specifically to help small businesses. SEWEDA has received $50,000 from the Cares Act plus $25,000 from Garfield County’s Cares Act allotment. The funds will allow small businesses that did not qualify for the first round of stimulus grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce in April, to qualify for assistance. The money is meant to assist rural community businesses to continue fun...
In a 2018 study, Garfield County was found to have the highest percentage of diabetic patients in the state, per capita. Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems like heart disease, nerve damage, eye problems, and kidney disease. Precautions can be taken to prevent diabetes or manage it. According to the CDC, “More than 84 million (1 in 3) American adults have prediabetes, but 90% of them don’t know they have it. Having pre...
POMEROY–Being a teen is hard. There is a stereotype put on teens where all we want to do is go to parties and disobey our parents and honestly, that’s ridiculous. Personally, I am not one who participates in that type of behavior or so-called fun because I don’t have the time, and that is perfectly fine with me. People around me tell me to slow down and enjoy my childhood because I will never get these years back. This is true, but I am doing what I enjoy–being productive. And, we teens fine th...
POMEROY–How are our kids doing in today’s day and age? Pomeroy Partners for Healthy Families join the Seattle Children’s Hospital and Prevention WINS Seattle Coalition in a free virtual town hall sponsored by PREVENTION WORKS INSEATTLE, to find out more about the state of today’s youth on September 14, at 6–8:30 p.m. Attendees can choose between four of these topics of interest Adolescent Substance Use During the Pandemic; Supporting Youth Overcoming Addiction; Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Adolescent Substance Use; Adolescen...
Ten Years Ago August 25, 2010 Garfield County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate burglaries and vandalism of Town and Country Restaurant, All Your Building Needs, the city pool and one other businesses the night of August 6. Construction crews are ready to start renovation of the courthouse next week. The sole remaining tenant of the building is the Sheriff’s Department in the basement. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 30, 1995 Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners voted to ask voters to approve issuance of $49...
Marilyn Lois Hopkins June 15, 1938–August 10, 2020 Marilyn Lois Hopkins, 82, passed away peacefully in Seattle with her family by her side on August 10, 2020. Marilyn was born in St. Louis, Mo. To Dr. Royal C. and Marguerite McLean on June 15, 1938. She and her sister Meredith were raised primarily in the St. Louis area. She spent her junior year of high school in Long Beach, Calif., and cherished memories of those days throughout her life. She graduated from Kirkwood (Mo.) High School in 1...
Robert Heitstuman July 8, 1926–August 16, 2020 Bob (Robert) Heitstuman 94, of Pomeroy, Wash., passed away August 16, 2020. Bob the second of seven children, was born to John and Josephine Heitstuman in Uniontown, Wash., on July 8, 1926. He attended the Hall Country School for eight years and then attended and graduated from Colton High School in 1944. After graduation he worked in Spokane for a few months and then for his dad until 1947 when he and his brother Harold went into partnership on a...
Evonne M. Gwinn Evonne M. Gwinn, 89, of Pomeroy passed away on August 21, 2020 at Brighton Court in Spokane Valley, Wash. Evonne was born in Williston, N.D., to Peder and Esther Pederson growing up with dirt floors and moving more than 20 times during her first 18 years. Evonne graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1948 and began working as a telephone operator before marrying Jim Gwinn and farmed until Jim's death in 2003. Evonne was a member of the Pomeroy Methodist Church and loved singing...