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POMEROY-Christmas season in Pomeroy has officially arrived! Kicking off with ornament painting at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild and cookie decorating at The Baker's Table, November 29 wound down with the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce's Starlight Parade and pictures with Santa in the Pioneer Plaza. The Starlight Parade is traditionally the day after Thanksgiving. This year it featured floats, horses, and even a Naslund Disposal garbage truck, all decked out with Christmas lights. Jolly Old Saint...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed levy certifications, approved a law enforcement contract with the City of Pomeroy, and signed a letter of intent to withdraw from the Washington Counties Risk Group at the Nov. 25 meeting, and approved a contribution to the Community Heart and Soul project, approved the purchase of an internet switch, and discussed ways to bring down the county's insurance premiums at their meeting on Dec. 2. The BOCC passed resolution...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners introduced Dorothy Sawyer, interim Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and discussed the electrical project at their meeting on Dec. 2. Dorothy Sawyer, of the Spokane area, is serving as the interim CNO for Garfield County Memorial Hospital while candidates for the permanent position are being interviewed. Sawyer stated that as CNO she is preparing for an upcoming survey by monitoring citations from previous surveys, as well as...
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OLYMPIA–Amid impending federal changes to immigration policy, state Senator Phil Fortunato is reintroducing legislation to protect Washingtonians by removing violent criminals who are in the state illegally. Senate Bill 5002 aims to repeal Washington's sanctuary status and remove barriers that currently shield violent offenders from being apprehended by federal authorities. In 2019, Governor Jay Inslee signed an executive order that prohibited certain state agencies from cooperating with f...
DAYTON–Local man, Henry (Wayne) D. Mitchell, 67, has gone missing around the Patrick Grade/ Tucannon area. Mitchell went into the mountains on Friday, Nov 22, 2024 around 12 p.m. His vehicle was found near Patrick's Grade on the Tucannon campground. Coordinated efforts with Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office, College Place, Washington State Fish & Wildlife, Search and Rescue teams, and other state agencies and tracking animals have been on the ground since Saturday. If you have seen this p...
We need to be wise about what we start because it may be hard to stop. The little boys were playing "Texas Rangers" in the family car while parked on a slope. Accidentally placing the car in neutral, they ended up rolling backwards down the hill, crashing through a fence, and ending up in the hog pen, unhurt. Their little legs couldn't reach the brake pedal. What they started took its course, frightfully taking them where they didn't want to go. Whether it is starting a fire, an argument, or...
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of...
Ten Years Ago December 3, 2014 With the arrival of Santa Claus in Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce's Starlight Parade on Friday downtown, the start of the holiday season was declared, and notice given that Christmas is right around the corner. Twenty-Five Years Ago December 8, 1999 Looking for a unique Christmas decoration for your home or business this holiday season? Pomeroy Elementary School is offering the opportunity to bid on a tree that will be specially decorated with school supplies and...
Emil Jerome Hovrud April 12, 1941–November 23, 2024 Emil Jerome Hovrud (Jerome), 83 years old, from Pomeroy, Wash., passed away peacefully on his beloved farm with his wife and family by his side, November 23, 2024. He was born in Pomeroy, Wash., to Emil and Lulu Hovrud, April 12, 1941. Jerome went to grade school at the Marengo School. He attended junior high and high school in Pomeroy, Wash., class of 1959. There he met and later married his high school sweetheart, Diane Tetrick, on S...
BREAKFAST Wed, Dec 4: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Dec 5: Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Dec 6: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Dec 9: Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Dec 10: Pancakes, Sausage Links, Peaches, Juice, Milk Wed, Dec 11: Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Dec 12: Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Dec 13: Breakfast Burrito, Strawberries, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Dec 4: Hamburger with Bun, Corn on the Cob, French Fries, Diced Peaches,... Full story
Wed, Dec. 4: Ham and Bean Soup, Relish Cup, Cornbread, Fruit, Juice Fri, Dec. 6: Cheese Burger, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Macaroni Salad, Baked Beans, Dessert Mon, Dec. 9: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, Tomatoes, Roll, Fruit Mix Wed, Dec. 11: Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit, Cake/Ice Cream, Birthday Lunch... Full story
Submit an Event Wednesday, Dec 4 Meals on Wheels–Request service 509-843-3008, Senior Center–7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Senior Center Meals–Senior Center, 695 W. Main St.– 12 p.m. BINGO (if there is a caller) Pomeroy Senior Center–1 p.m. Evening Star Lodge No. 30 F&AM Meeting–Dick Brown Community Building–7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec 5 Ski Bluewood–9 a.m.-4 p.m. Twinkle Light Sale–Downtown–All Day Pinochle, Pomeroy Senior Center–9 a.m. Denny Ashby Library–1–7 p.m. Pomeroy Needleworkers–Denny Ashby Memorial Library–6 p.m. Friday, Dec 6 Ski Bluewood–9... Full story
POMEROY-The Community Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Garfield County Ministerial Association and held at the Pataha Flour Mill on Nov. 24 was attended by over 100 people. The meal was a potluck style, with Pomeroy churches' membership each responsible for a different food group. The program consisted of several group songs, led by Westelle Scoggin. Pastor Jon Van Vogt of The Mill Fellowship played the piano and Maria Dispenza played the organ. Barbie Sharp sang 'Count your Blessings',...
WENATCHEE–Washington Farm Bureau (WFB) recognized Rep. Mary Dye, R-9-Pomeroy, and three others legislative leaders during a banquet at its annual meeting in Wenatchee, Nov. 20, 2024. Two Legislator of the Year awards and two Lifetime Supporter awards were presented to honor their outstanding contributions to Washington's agricultural community. Rep. Dye, Ranking Member of the House Environment and Energy Committee, was also honored for her advocacy on water and land use issues, amending d...
POMEROY–The District School Board heard updates on renovations and capital levy projects; of the many activities planned in the next month; and grant received. Kelly McKeirnan provided the business manager’s report for the month. According to the minutes, he provided a breakdown of the playground renovation with costs of the project, as well as an update on the capital levy projects and budget. So far, the two main projects planned for the capital levy funds, the elementary roof, and playground. Currently bids are sought for the sidewalk on...
“No man is an island, entire of itselt; every man is a piece of the continent.” – John Donne... Full story
PENDLETON-Christmas tree permits for the Umatilla National Forest are now available to purchase at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online through Recreation.gov. All National Forests offer Christmas tree permits online as an added convenience for the public and alternative to in-person interactions. As specified on the permit, Christmas tree permits purchased online must be printed to be valid and can only be used on Umatilla National Forest lands. Christmas tree permits cost $5...
Slow cooking is a popular way to prepare meals. From barbecue to simmering to braising, the methods of slow cooking vary considerably. Many people may not realize that slow cooking can be a healthy and beneficial way to prepare food. The following are some advantages to cooking low and slow. · Save money: Cooking foods slowly helps to tenderize them, which bodes well when utilizing more fibrous or dense cuts of meat. Consumers looking for ways to save more on their monthly food bills can lean on slow cooking to produce delicious results with...
Well, this doesn’t help me like Washington state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) any better. A state audit published Nov. 14 found that more than 2,000 people who tapped a fund that benefits only some workers with up to 18 weeks off work with pay — while harming the paychecks of most other workers, including those with low incomes — violated state law by taking money from the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) program at the same time. They had their PFML and ate up UI benefits,...
Thanksgiving Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Sunday: Partly...
Ten Years Ago November 26, 2014 Pataha Flour Mill will have an Advent-themed "Praise Gathering" on Saturday Nov. 29. Vocal and instrumental music in preparation for Christmas will be presented by Juyne Bowles on the Mill's Wurlitzer organ, along with Jon Van Vogt on the piano, and other musical artists from the region. New participants are welcome. Twenty-Five Years Ago December 1, 1999 The regular meeting of the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington, Chapter No. 15, was held Monday in the...
POMEROY–The Spinners Santa's Mailbox, located at the Elementary School office, is in place and ready to receive Christmas Wish Lists from local children now through December 19. Ho! Ho! Ho! It's that time of year again! Spinners have again helped Santa set up his mailbox, this time at the Pomeroy Elementary School office, so children can send their Christmas Wish List direct to the North Pole. Stamps not required. Simply write out your wish list and after checking it twice, seal the envelope a...