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POMEROY—Fifteen members and guests of the local chapter of the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington met on September 23 at the Senior Center for the first meeting following the summer hiatus. Cowlitz tribal member Dan Cottonware presented a very interesting program on Native American rituals, including traditional Native American commitment, Naming, Landing and First Fish ceremonies. He demonstrated to the group the use of a traditional cedar-wrapped shaker, as well as his round personal drum, which is covered with elk skin with a m... Full story
GARFIELD COUNTY–Fire management officials on the Pomeroy Ranger District are planning to implement a prescribed burn on Triple Ridge (4302-040 road) October 7, 2019. The prescribed burn activities will consist of activity slash burning in four timber sale units from the North Park Timber Sale. The objective of the burn is to reduce activity fuel loading and associated fire hazard. Information about this prescribed burn is available on the Umatilla National Forest's prescribed fire interactive m... Full story
PULLMAN-The generosity of the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation was recognized and honored at the Fortieth Annual Recognition Gala held at Beasley Colliseum by the Washington State University (WSU) Foundation, September 21, 2019. About 400 or more people attended the gala where nine Honor Roll Laureates were recognized in appreciation for cumulative lifetime donations to the university in excess of $1,000,000. Gary Houser, Trustee for the Shepherd Foundation, and wife Chris Houser, accepted... Full story
POMEROY-Lillian Heytvelt, Denny Ashby Librarian, met with the commissioners regarding approval of a contract for a $5,000 Digital Heritage Grant she recently received. Previously, Heytvelt had requested that the commissioners approve the extra hours she would need to spend on the project, which would have qualified for overtime pay. The commissioners were unable to give that approval due to County rules prohibiting overtime for County employees. She explained that the grant is a pet project of hers involving the documenting of a collection of... Full story
POMEROY-The Garfield County Pheasant Release Project, spearheaded by Grant Morgan, Director of Public Works for the County, has begun its second year of providing young pheasants to repopulate the county, with the help of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The first release for this year began September 21, 2019, and included about 450 male and female pheasants. The birds were released in various locations throughout the county, specifically near sites with public acces... Full story
WASHINGTON STATE–Although state revenues were already projected to increase by nearly $5 billion, lawmakers last session raised taxes by more than $1 billion. We now know, thanks to the Department of Revenue’s (DOR) supplemental budget request, that it takes a village to collect a tax increase of this size. As reported by Jerry Cornfield: “The Department of Revenue says it needs 44 more people–17 now and another 27 in the next fiscal year–to handle added responsibilities created by 32 revenue bills signed into law earlier this year. Agency le... Full story
WASHINGTON–President Trump’s critics are now complaining that he asked the Australian prime minister to cooperate with the Justice Department’s investigation into the origins of the Mueller probe and that Attorney General William Barr has traveled overseas to ask foreign intelligence officials to cooperate with that investigation. The New York Times called it another example of “the president using high-level diplomacy to advance his personal political interests.” No, it’s not. The president’s... Full story
To: Residents of Mt. Ararat School District Ref: Noah, visionary and livestock hauler recently returned from an exotic cruise, will be holding his first apré cruise yard sale. Many items will be offered to tickle your nautical or agricultural fancy. All sales final, not guaranteed against mildew. Included in the sale: -Approx. 2400 cages (wire, wicker, horsehair, iron, rope, screen, etc.) - Lots of salt blocks -Adjustable nose tongs (fits both water buffalo, hippo and elephant) -1.2 million... Full story
To the editor, Change is often times considered a scary thing, particularly in our small, humble community. However, I have learned through experiences in my professional and personal life that change is something that should be accepted and embraced. Life in Pomeroy is considered by many to be boring…we like our ‘status quo.’ We get used to the way things are and that equates to one less thing to worry about in our generally all-too-busy lives. But I offer this challenge to you–Does it feel comfortable to you when you are suddenly thrust into... Full story
The Board of Commissioners, along with the Co-CEOs and CFO, hosted the first of two Special Board/Town Hall Meetings on September 26. There was a great response in attendance with 44 community members turning out to discuss the District’s status and the upcoming levy. All members were invited to ask questions of the Board and CEOs. One question that was addressed to the District asked how many of their employees live in Garfield County. Currently the District has 49 employees living in the county, which is down from 67 local employees in 2... Full story
POMEROY–High school brings on a whole new level of stress to feel accepted. Some people are even changing themselves to be like others. What is so wrong with being yourself, even if that means being a bit different? My mom has said that if everyone was the same, the world would be very boring. A variety of different personalities is what makes the world go around. Honestly, I’m pretty happy with who I am at this moment. My parents are raising me well, I have great friends, and I have com... Full story
POMEROY–Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Denny Ashby Library present “The Art of Chicken Whispering: Finding Hope in Unexpected Places, by Kristin Jarvis Adams at the Garfield County Senior Center, 695 Main Street, on October 21 at 12:30 p.m. Adams, who authored “The Chicken Who Saved Us: The Remarkable Story of Andrew and Frightful, will speak on the background about the story in her new book, The Art of Chicken Whispering: Finding Hope in Unexpected Places. The story is based on an eight-year-old boy with autism who found a way to tell... Full story
Pomeroy Middle School Girls Basketball lost to Tekoa-Rosalia on October 10 by 35-26. The B Squad won 31-13. The team’s next game will be at 4:30 p.m., October 10 in Touchet, and October 14, in Pomeroy, versus Oakesdale at 4:30 p.m. “The girls worked really hard tonight,” said Co-Coaches Jennifer Maves and Jessica Wolf . “We are proud of their team work and intensity. Tonight’s was an exciting game.” Cassidy Bales led scoring with 8, Izzy Field 6, Taylor Gilbert and Ashley Pemberton 4, Kristen Bartels and Elisabeth Carroll, 2. “Each girl... Full story
Ten Years Ago October 14, 2009 Voters of Pomeroy and Garfield County will decide whether to approve or disapprove of the annexation of the city into the county fire district. Presently, the city and county fire districts are funded with separate budgets. The Pomeroy Veterans of Foreign Wars post donated $500 for the Garfield County Fire District to purchase a battery-operated “sawz-all” for use in emergency response calls. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 12, 1994 As Garfield county prepares to shut down its landfill, Pomeroy residents will hav... Full story
Pumpkin seeds are one delicious yet often overlooked Halloween treat. Nutrition and Halloween do not necessarily go hand in hand. While many parents may go to great lengths to ensure their youngsters' Halloween treats offer at least a little nutritional value, the bulk of costumed kids' hauls still tends to be candy. Pumpkin seeds are one delicious yet often overlooked Halloween treat. According to Healthline, an online medical resource that aims to educate readers as they pursue their health and overall well-being, pumpkin seeds provide a... Full story
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) states it will issue $16.2 million in grants to provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the 2501 Program), managed by the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE). The 2501 Program was created through the 1990 Farm Bill to help socially dis... Full story
How can drivers safely use navigation systems while operating a vehicle? The following tips can help. It wasn't too long ago that drivers pulled into filling stations and rest stops to pick up maps to help them find their way. But nowadays global positioning systems have rendered paper maps and atlases somewhat obsolete. GPS systems are now so advanced that many even help drivers avoid traffic and/or toll roads. Navigation systems can be used from smartphones or technology built into cars. GPS systems are convenient and often very accurate.... Full story
Researchers discovered that Americans were wasting 1.9 billion gallons of gas each year due to congested roads and inadequate transportation infrastructure. In 2012, the U.S. Department of the Treasury studied the effect that getting stuck in traffic has on fuel consumption. Researchers discovered that Americans were wasting 1.9 billion gallons of gas each year due to congested roads and inadequate transportation infrastructure. Although that study was conducted in 2012, it's reasonable to conclude that wasted fuel remains a big and... Full story
GENESEE–Personnel and fatigue played a role in the Lady Pirates' second-place finish in the Pea and Lentil Tournament here last Saturday as the squad slashed through Deary, Gar-Pal, Wallace and Colton before dropping the championship match to Genesee in two sets. The Lady Buccaneers played a non-conference match against Orofino at home last Tuesday and travels tonight to Touchet. They host Gar-Pal on Oct. 15. At the Pea & Lentil Tournament, Pomeroy was 4-1, beating Deary (20-25, 25-22, 1... Full story
POMEROY–The Touchet Indians were no match for the Pomeroy Pirates here last Friday, buckling under the impressive performances of Buc quarterback Brandon Bales and receiver Trent Gwinn, in a 62-8 league counter. The 2-3 season, 2-2 league Pirates visit Mary Walker High School in Springdale this Friday with kickoff at 7 p.m. The Indians are 0-4 on the season and 0-3 in league. The Pirates scored most of their points in the second period and capped the second half with a trio of touchdowns. “Pomeroy put up 432 yards of total offense and held Tou... Full story
CHEWELAH–Three Pomeroy High School cross country competitors ran their best at a District 7 All-League Meet here Saturday, September 28. Pirate Evan Bartels finished sixty-sixth in the field of 107 with a time of 21:01, with teammates Cash Copher coming in 98th in 25:27 and Aidan Knuteson 99th in 25:33. The meet was won by Easton Pomrankey of Kettle Falls in 16:52. The team ran last Tuesday at a District 7/9 South Meet at Valley Christian, located at Plantes Ferry Park, Spokane Valley, Wash. The next meet will be October 17 at the Kyle B... Full story