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YAKIMA–After three straight years of yielding the championship spotlight to Oakesdale, the Pomeroy Lady Pirates Volleyball Team swept the WIAA 1B State Volleyball Tournament last week, defeating Southeast rival Oakesdale in a five-set championship match here Friday, November 15. The win snapped a four-year championship streak for the Lady Nighthawks, three of those at the expense of the Lady Pirates, in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The crown is the first championship for the Pomeroy Volleyball P... Full story
POMEROY- The Fire District commissioners signed a resolution certifying the new levy amount for 2020, which has increased by 1% over the 2019 amount of $435,996.30. The new levy amount, which also includes an increased collection amount for $691,200 in valuation for new construction at $0.71 per $1,000, will be a total of $440,849.98 for the fire district. Wellens Farwell Inc. site Superintendent Severin, met with the Garfield County Fire District Commissioners November 12, to discuss the progress made on the new fire station facility and poten... Full story
POMEROY–Ian A. McWilliams pleaded guilty to felony Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault for the September 30, 2017, fatal collision on Highway 12 near milepost 421 and was sentenced during a hearing in front of Judge Tom Cox on October 16, 2019. McWilliams was sentenced to two months in county jail, nine months electronic home detention, 240 hours of community service, 12-months community custody and a fine of $44,541.45 for court costs and restitution. In addition, his driving privileges will be revoked for a minimum period of two y... Full story
OLYMPIA–A new lawsuit has the potential to eliminate one of the Legislature’s most egregious anti-transparent games: Title Only bills. On November 5, the Washington Bankers Association challenged the adoption of HB 2167 (Title Only bill bank tax increase). The Bankers are represented by former Attorney General Rob McKenna. As of the last ballot count, 55% of Washington votes are recommending the legislature repeal this Title Only bill bank tax. According to the lawsuit: “Plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that SHB 2167 is unlawful and i... Full story
We all have great memories of ‘the best party.’ I had a party. It lasted 48 hours. I lost my socks, my dignity, two days of my life, six ping-pong balls and four pounds. I broke my G-string, achieved a new “personal best” and learned to dog paddle in a bathtub full of beer. The occasion for this all-out, climb the walls, cowboy shindig was in celebration of my new book. The party honored the world’s best cowboy cartoonists who contributed cartoons for the book. We gathered under one roof some of... Full story
Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) October's Employee of the Month, Carolyn Taylor, Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She was nominated by her co-workers for being an excellent employee. Her peers were quoted saying, "Carolyn is a great asset to the Garfield County Hospital District team. She is a team player in every way." Originally from Vancouver, Wash., she graduated from Evergreen High in 1991 and started working in the Fast Food Industry. In 1997... Full story
POMEROY–When you have a best friend you want to hold on to them for as long as possible. Unfortunately, you can’t always be that lucky. I have a friend who was my other half. We did everything together. Then, she moved away. I still see her and her family sometimes. Just recently she came up for a visit and saw me for my birthday. They will return again around Christmas. I absolutely love seeing her and every time she informs me that she is coming, it makes me so excited. We still fight som... Full story
POMEROY–Garfield Co. Museum has on display World War I (WWI) and World War II (WWII) uniforms, hats and other memorabilia from the era. Included in the displays are artifacts of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. On file are uniforms, pictures, stories, maps, books and other items belonging to local veterans Pat McCabe, Ruby Porter, Vivian Trescott, Johnny Capwell, Ferd Herres, Claud Long, Eric Woods, Ralph Smith, Lew Gable, Loren Koller, John Dye, Elmer “Skinny” Trescott, Abe Shelton, Jim McCabe. Some featured exhibits are Margaret Wolf’s Civil A... Full story
Next year Amazon is granting 100 scholarships to high school seniors who have taken, or are currently enrolled in, AP (Advanced Placement) computer science and intend to study computer science in college. The Amazon Future Engineer scholarship includes a $10,000/year scholarship toward an undergraduate degree in computer science (up to $40,000 for all four years); recipients also get a guaranteed paid software engineering summer internship at Amazon after their freshman year of college. The application window will close on January 17, 2020.... Full story
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The annual Veteran's Program recognizing local active and retired military personnel for their service, was held at the High School Gymnasium last Tuesday, November 12. The program opened with the flag salute and a mini concert of patriotic songs performed by K-2 students. It was followed by the Quilt of Valor ceremony and a slide show of service men and women residing in the Garfield County area. Superintendent Rachel Gwinn introduced Alice Gwinn as the Master of C... Full story
Lucy’s Deviled Eggs Lucy Field: Age 5 Ingredients 7 eggs 4 dumps of salt 4 dumps of pepper Directions Put the eggs in the freezer until they are frozen and then microwave them for 3 seconds to warm them up. Peel the eggs and then put on the salt and pepper. You don’t mix anything. Grab them from the egg carton and put them on your plate and eat them with your hand. It’s slippery when you get it out of the microwave so put it on a paper plate. There is one egg for each person Owynn’s Apple Pie Owynn Maki: Age 6 Ingredients 2 red apples 1 pinch... Full story
Ten Years Ago November 25, 2009 Johnny Capwell, known for his active participation in the county’s VFW and his dedication to displaying and distributing the U.S. flag, was presented a quilt from the Quilts of Valor organization’s Lewiston-Clarkston chapter at Pomeroy School District’s Veteran’s Day program. Santa arrives in town on Friday as part of the fifth annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Starlight Parade, followed by festivities at Spinners Maple Hall. Pomeroy Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts delivered 1,821 lbs. of food to the Garfiel... Full story
POMEROY–The annual “50¢ Christmas Sale” is planned at the United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 7 at 9-11 a.m. The much anticipated “50¢ Christmas Sale” at the Pomeroy Methodist Church on 796 Columbia St, 8th Street entrance, will help mark off much of your holiday shopping list. This year, as in the past, children shop first from 9-9:30 a.m. The Fireside is open and available to adults who are waiting for their shopping time at 9:30-10:30 a.m. During the last half hour, 10:30-11 a.m., items are priced $1 a bag. New and gently used... Full story
CLARKSTON–WSU Asotin and Garfield County Extension Offices and the University of Idaho (UI) Nez Perce County Extension Office are sponsoring An Integrated Pest Management Program for individuals needing Washington, Idaho and Oregon Pesticide Re-Certification credits. It will be held at the Walla Walla Community College Clarkston Campus, on Friday, December 6 at 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. UI Nez Perce County Extension Educator Doug Finkelnburg, will focus on Problem Weeds of the Lewis-Clark Valley. Then Steve Van Vleet, WSU Whitman County Extension E... Full story
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild held the Winter Wonders Show sponsored by Jonathon Harker, Physical Therapy and Fitness center, featuring adult watercolorist Judy Mousseau and the Leep Center Daycare children in the Junior Artist division. Mousseau is a talented watercolorist with many pieces on display at the gallery. On the Junior Artist wall, more than 20 children exhibited festive decorative seasonal art. Featured art will be on display through December.... Full story
POMEROY– This year, Pomeroy Assist and LCCU will host the Christmas Giving Tree for local individuals, and now, families in need. The season of love, joy and peace is upon us, a time to share all those things with our neighbors, families and friends. It is the traditional giving time of year, the revealing of the Spirit of Christmas with those who would otherwise go without gifts. It is a most wonderful way to bring smiles to little faces and unexpected joy to families on the most wonderous day of the year. In the past, registration involved o... Full story
October 16, 2019–Garfield County Superior Court–Judge Tom Cox: Ian A. McWilliams, of Pomeroy, pleaded guilty to Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault, both felonies. McWilliams was sentenced to: two months jail; nine months electronic home detention; 240 hours community service; 12 months community custody; and must pay $44,541.45 in court costs and restitution. McWilliams’ driving privilege will be revoked for a minimum of two years. Daniel J. Christianson, of Clarkston, pleaded guilty to Reckless Driving, a gross misdemeanor. Chris... Full story
CHEWELAH–The Pirates 2019 season ended here Saturday with a well-fought but lopsided 56-20 loss to the Selkirk Rangers in the state-play-in game. Pomeroy finished the season 6-5 overall. The Rangers had an answer for Pomeroy's quickness and agility, covering pass routes well and smothering the Pirate rushing game. Pirate scoring-usually prolific by the one-two punch of quarterback Brandon Bales and receiver/running back Trent Gwinn, was held to just three touchdowns and 242 yards of total o... Full story
POMEROY–Three Pomeroy Pirates were listed in the District 9 South Division All-Division Football honors. Junior running back and defensive back Brandon Bales, and sophomore wingback and linebacker Trent Gwinn were among a host of players from the Southeast 1B 8-man Football League who received honors for their play this season. Bales, Pomeroy’s 5-11, 150-lb. quarterback, running back and defensive back, was among three named to the Offense First Team, along with Chris Wolf of Colton and Ryan Rizzuti of DeSales. Bales was also recognized on the... Full story
POMEROY–The Drills 4 Skills Sessions (D4S) first practice begins at the Elementary Gymnasium for all students who are able to listen, follow directions and participate on November 20. Sessions will be split into grade and skill levels. Participants will have the opportunity to adjust their participating level according to development and skill level. Each session will center around developing basic understanding and skills of basketball. As reinforcement, sportsters will practice what they have learned in fun drills. Sessions are set on W... Full story
POMEROY– The Pirates Junior High Basketball games played against the Colfax Bulldogs were tough, which they fought hard but were kept at bay with a Pirate A team loss of 18-54 and B team loss of 14-22 at their second game November 14. The A Team’s leading scorer was Ollie Severs with eight points, Trace Roberts played hard scoring four points and fouling out in the fourth quarter. Ceasar Morphin made three points, which was the only Pirate three point shot for the day. Colby Ledgerwood scored tw... Full story