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POMEROY–Pomeroy Grain Growers' Central Ferry Elevator was one stop during the Association of Washington Business's Manufacturing Tour of the state on Wednesday, October 9. The tour, which included stops in Spokane, Pullman, Clarkston and Garfield County, sought to bring the public's attention to the innovative employers and groundbreaking research that support eastern Washington's economy. At Central Ferry, the entourage learned that the terminal handles 14- to 15-million bushel of soft white w... Full story
POMEROY–General Election ballots are scheduled to mail to registered voters on Friday, October 18, 2019, according to Garfield County Auditor Donna Deal. The deadline to register to vote by mail or online for the 2019 General Election is Monday, October 28, 2019. The 2019 General Election ballot will contain the following candidates, referendum and initiatives: City of Pomeroy-Mayor, four-year term, G. Paul Miller; City Council four-year term, positions No. 1-K. Mike Cassetto, No. 2-James R. Fuchs, No. 3-Adam Hodges. Garfield County Fire Distri... Full story
POMEROY–Chairwoman of the Board Cindy Wolf reported that she had spoken again with Jody Corona, the strategic planner working with the district during the Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) Board meeting Monday, October 7. Corona had sent a planning packet, and Wolf went through it with her over the phone. The result was that they realized that Corona needs to work with Jim Heilsburg, Chief Financial Officer, to get a “clear financial picture.” The only other progress made with the strategic plan is that Wolf said they have narro... Full story
POMEROY–My connection to Pomeroy began when I was about 12 years old when a part of my family moved here and we came to visit. I eventually married a local girl, Janie Bartlow. I graduated from WSU with a pharmacy degree in 1972 and we moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where I did a one-year hospital pharmacy residency. I worked as a hospital pharmacist for the next four years in Wenatchee and Seattle. After living in three large cities, I became convinced that I wanted to raise my family in a small town. In 1977 I accepted the position of a... Full story
POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce will announce the winners of this year’s Community Awards and will honor them at the Chamber Masquerade Ball Banquet at Spinner’s Hall on Saturday, October 19 at 5 p.m. The Citizens of the Year award goes to Tom Lundquist; Lifetime Achievement to Paul Miller; and the Business of the Year goes to the Garfield County Hospital District. The Masquerade Ball Chamber Banquet begins with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by a prime rib dinner at 6 p.m. The theme is Masquerade Ball and attendees are encouraged to Dress... Full story
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) hosted its second Town Hall Meeting October 9. Rep. Joe Schmick, R-9th, and Rep. Mary Dye, R-9th ,spoke on the value of the GCHD to the community. Rep. Schmick has been working to keep the six Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) in our district in business. CAHs nationwide are struggling, but Washington has not lost any yet. He strongly recommended that if the people in Garfield County want to keep the GCHD in operation, they must support the levy. Without support, he said, there is not enough... Full story
WASHINGTON–President Trump has defended his shameful abandonment of our Kurdish allies in Syria, declaring that "I was elected on getting out of these ridiculous endless wars" that have left America "bogged down, watching over a quagmire." Listening to the president, Americans might think that we still have large numbers of U.S. troops fighting on fronts across the Middle East. We do not. The days when we deployed hundreds of thousands of troops in the Middle East are long gone. Today, we h... Full story
I was just about to cull the cow when the boss sees me swingin’ the gate. “Hold it there, Doc, for a minute yet, ’cause I’ve not quite decided her fate. There’s somethin’ about this gypsy cow. She’s a world class travelin’ machine. She must have more frequent flyer miles than the crew on Apollo 13. She’s seen more country than Lewis and Clark, more dogs than the Moorman’s feed man. She showed up one time with a trucker and a sale barn tag from Japan. Neighbors, sheriffs and folks I don’t know ca... Full story
To the editor, I am currently a general surgeon in active practice in Detroit. I grew up in Garfield County and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1959. I currently own property in Garfield County and a house in Pomeroy. Garfield County Memorial Hospital is near and dear to me. My first job (for which I needed a social security number) was a cook on the afternoon shift at the hospital at the age of 18. I also worked there during Christmas break and was promoted to a nurse’s aide, where I also worked during summers while going to college. The nur... Full story
The nurse practitioner that had recently signed a contract with our facility has backed out due to family reasons. GCHD will continue to recruit for two additional providers, ideally a M.D. and a mid-level provider. Co-CEOs Mat Slaybaugh and Jayd Keener are working with a company called Allevant whose focus is primarily helping critical access hospitals (CAH) boost their swing-bed programs. Their origins began in the Midwest in the Mayo Clinic to help larger hospitals save money by transferring patients sooner. They assist CAH’s with s... Full story
POMEROY–The last couple of years I have changed, partially due to maturing, but also to fit into my peer group. It is sometimes difficult to make the transition into high school where friends, parents, teachers and coaches expect more of me. I have found that my friends want me to be fun and outgoing while my parents want me to get good grades and do my chores. Teachers want me to do my homework and math notes as well as come in early in the morning to get extra help. Coaches want me to try me h... Full story
POMEROY–Medicare open enrollment begins October 15–December 7. This is a great time of year to come into Aging and Disability Resource Center and look at your options for part D. It is good to review the cost of your prescriptions and see what has changed. Also, time to check your plan for changes or now include a deductible. Please make appointments at 509-843-3563 and our office is located at 695 Main St., Pomeroy.... Full story
POMEROY–Dayton and District VI–FFA chapters hosted a Land Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) in Garfield County sponsored by Pomeroy Grain Growers and Farm & Home Supply on September 25. Over 130 students making up 27 teams competed at the event near Pomeroy, Wash. The Soils and Land Evaluation CDE helps students gain an understanding of the most basic need for all agricultural pursuits, healthy land on which to grow crops or raise livestock. Participants identify and evaluate soil sam... Full story
Ten Years Ago October 21, 2009 The Pomeroy Spinners Club is initiating a fundraising campaign to raise money to purchase new helmets for the Pomeroy football youth. Garfield County Fire District is looking for people interested in serving as Emergency Medical Technicians, said Kyle Gingerich, director of Emergency Medical Services. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 19, 1994 Garfield County Hospital District will interview a prospective physician for the county this weekend. Dr. Nancy Rodway, a family practice physician, is presently completing her... Full story
TROY-DEARY–Robert Des Jardin, Fred Zack and Larry Bunch attended the two-day shoot at the Gun Club there October 5-6. While Pomeroy members did not bring home any trophies, they shot fair scores. On Saturday, Des Jardin posted a 96, Bunch a 95 and Zack 94 in singles. Des Jardin also had the best score in Handicap of the three with an 86. Bunch posted a 90 in Doubles. Sunday, Bunch and Des Jardin both had 95s in singles while Zack had a 94. Zack led the Trio with a respectable 91 in Handicap and Bunch had an 87 in Doubles. Pomeroy Gun Club w... Full story
SPRINGDALE–A squeaky-tight, competitive contest was broken open in the fourth quarter when the Pomeroy Pirates–on the legs of quarterback Brandon Bales–rallied with three touchdowns for a 60-38 non-conference win over Mary Walker here Friday, October 11. The win was the third straight after the Buccaneers sustained three losses at the start of the season. Pomeroy travels to St. John Friday to face St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse, kickoff at 7 p.m. The Pirates were trailing 38-36 when the third quarter ended and the Pirate defense had its hands... Full story
SPOKANE VALLEY–Pirate harrier Evan Bartels and the Pomeroy Cross Country Team are competing in regional meets as the season winds down and the district meet approaches. Pomeroy’s Bartels, a senior, finished 34th in the field of 62 runners at the District 7/9 South Meet Tuesday, October 8, at Plantes Ferry Park. Eighth graders Cash Copher and Aidan Knuteson finished 52nd and 54th, respectively, and Samuel Lamb, a freshman, was 56th. Copher’s time was 24:21; Knuteson’s 25:38 and Lamb 26:32. Bartels was Pomeroy’s sole entrant in the Inland Em... Full story
POMEROY–With five matches remaining in the season, the Pomeroy Lady Pirates are in first place with a 7-0 record in 1B Southeast District play as they head to the next two matches against sixth-place Garfield-Palouse and fourth-place St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse. The team hosted Gar-Pal at home Tuesday of this week and tonight visits SJEL at St. John for a 6 p.m. match. Trailing the Lady Pirates is Oakesdale in second place with a 7-1 record and Colton in third with a 5-3 record. Touchet and St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse are tied for fourth with 3... Full story