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POMEROY–Spinners is again hosting a Community Thanksgiving at Maple Hall on November 26 between 12-1 p.m. However, COVID has made us all rethink how we do things and with the recent spike in numbers within our community, dinner will be served up differently. Thanksgiving will be prepared in the traditional way, only this year a limited Spinners crew will cook the meal at Maple Hall. Because of the shutdown, there will be no seating or dining at Maple Hall, instead people wishing to receive a m...
POMEROY––Garfield County's General Fund and County Road District tax assessment may increase 1%, raising the liability to $1,652,584 and change. The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) were notified of the current property tax valuation increase for property in Garfield County by the Assessor's Office. According to the notification, the current property tax assessment for the General Fund for Garfield County, which was $778,517.26, may be increased by 1% to a total ass...
POMEROY–A policy to track capital purchases over $5,000 with a life expectancy of more than one year as well as any small and attractive assets valued $1,000–$5,000 was approved by the Garfield County Fire District (GCFD) board at the November 10 meeting. Fire Chief James Cleveland indicated he has been unable to find any evidence or documentation such a policy exits. The GCFD needs to replace two aging defibrillators, at a replacement cost of $36,000–$38,000. The old units owned by the GCFD now are beyond the expected life of 10–12 years,...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisans Guild has a new show for the holiday season ending December 31, 2020. The featured artists for this Cenex Four Star Supply sponsored event, are adult pottery students of Sarah Scoggin and Kris Klaveano; who will display their projects. Junior featured artists are the youths of this summer's classes. These students were directed and supplied materials for their pottery art, but the clever designs were uniquely their own. Additionally, there are some wonderful f...
“Self pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.” – Maya Angelou... Full story
PENDLETON, Ore.–Christmas tree permits for the public and special permits for fourth and fifth graders for the Umatilla National Forest are now available. Christmas tree permits for the Umatilla National Forest can be purchased at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online. This year, all National Forests are selling Christmas tree permits online via Recreation.gov as an added convenience for the public and alternative to in-person interactions. Christmas tree permits purchased online...
A. F. Branco...
They stood in the back of the room lookin’ like two Oakland Raider linebackers at a preppie quiche-tasting party. They had on unblocked hats with flat brims and each man wore a neck scarf and new Wrangler’s. Steve ambled over and asked where they were from. “Nevada,” they said, “We ranch.” They discussed the cattle business and bad-mouthed the government, as usual. Pretty soon they got to discussin’ mutual acquaintances. Steve had a friend named Pat from way up around Brothers, Oregon. “Quit...
OLYMPIA–On Sunday morning Governor Jay Inslee announced additional restrictions on businesses in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The majority of the restrictions went into effect midnight on Monday, November 16th. Specifically, *Restaurants and bars are closed for indoor service. Outdoor dining and to-go service is permitted. (Restrictions on restaurants take effect Tuesday at midnight). *Retail stores, including grocery stores, and malls must limit occupancy to 25% and must c...
POMEROY–COVID–19 has really taken a toll on us, especially teenagers. It has taken away social interaction which develops people skills, but it has certainly expanded our ability to text, message, tweet, Tik Tok, Snap Chat, ZOOM, Google and a host of other technological venues to stay in touch and meet. Something that was limited or forbidden in our previous life. For us, without the pandemic, we texted and chatted with each other all the time, but really liked talking to each other in per...
To the editor, I hear Republicans call for patience with the President. Yes, Democrats would like to move past the vitriol of the last four years as we share holidays with Republican loved ones. I am a Democrat. I don’t have two heads or growths on my feet, other than bunions. I love my family, just like Republicans. I am calling the East Washingtonian out on the last couple of cartoons as untrue and inflammatory. On November 5, the cartoon inferred Joe Biden is 100% on board with the Green New Deal and will impose it on all states. He is a...
Norman G. Martin June 12, 1925–October 18, 2020 Norman Glenn Martin passed away at home with his son and daughter at his side on October 18, 2020, in Lewiston, Id. He was 95 years YOUNG. Norman's home had been in Pomeroy, Wash., for 63 years, but he recently had moved to Lewiston. Norm was born in Potlatch, Id., to Lora and Floyd Martin on June 12, 1925 and he joined two brothers, Gerald and Don. Four years later Max was born, but six months after that, the boys lost their mother. Floyd and t...
BREAKFAST Wednesday, Nov 18: Biscuit & Gravy, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Nov 19: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Milk Friday, Nov 20: French Toast w/syrup, Fruit, Milk Monday, Nov 23: Whole Grain Bagel, Yogurt, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, Nov 24: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Milk Wednesday, Nov 25 Yogurt Bar, Granola, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Nov 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING No School Friday, Nov 27: NO SCHOOL Monday, Nov 30: Whole Grain Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Milk LUNCH Wednesday, Nov 18: Hamburger on a Bun, Fries, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Nov 19: Thanksgiving...
Kylie's BBQ Turkey Kylie Lovgren: Age 6 Ingredients 7lb Turkey 5 Gallons of Baking Soda 7 Inches of Salt 3 Cups Pepper Directions Take the turkey out of the bag. Cut the bones out. First you put the ingredients on, then put it on a plate. Set the oven for 4 degrees and cook the turkey for four minutes. Take out the turkey, cut it up with a big knife. You can put in a stick and eat it off the stick. Gabe's Mashed Potatoes Gabe Scoggin: Age 5 Ingredients 2 brown potatoes 1 bottle of Ranch Little...
Ten Years Ago November 17, 2010 Pomeroy City Council members voted to appoint G. Paul Miller to fill the vacancy left with the resignation of Mike Akers. Pirate girls were knocked out of the State volleyball tournament following one win and two losses. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 22, 1995 Christmas in downtown Pomeroy has its traditional kickoff Friday evening when the lights come on and Santa Claus comes to town, courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce. The annual Community Thanksgiving Service, held by the Pomeroy Ministerial Association,...