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POMEROY–The 11th Annual Spinners Easter Egg Hunt held at the Lybecker Field and Crystal Springs Golf Course was accompanied with wonderful weather. Families with youngsters ages 0-12 years of age gathered for an egg hunt divided into four heats based on age and distancing requirements. Children ages 0-2 years old met at Lybecker Field, and young people ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 spaced out at the Crystal Springs Golf Course. "It should be fun, seeing the kids run around," said Keighan Gerking, one...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the Nutrition Program, the Emergency Management and Public Assistant Grant Agreement D20-2044 grants, and the Bell guardrail project during the meeting on 5 April, 2021. The Nutrition Program creates farmer's market vouchers for low-income senior citizens through Southeast Washington Aging and Long-Term Care Council of Governments. The Emergency Management Grant from Spokane County Emergency Management to Garfield County Emergency M...
POMEROY–The School District was prized with a "Flashtiming" purchased by alumni Gary Peters which was put into action at the first track meet of the season on March 31, 2021. Participants of the first 2021 track meet of the season held on March 31, with 11 participating 1–B schools experienced something new, something exciting, and something rare for a school Pomeroy's size; "Flashtiming". Flashtiming is Fully Automated Timing (FAT). Through the generosity of 1991 Pomeroy High School gra...
POMEROY–The School Board learned of a coming transportation budget shortfall, an increase in K-3 fall enrollment, approved new hire Bob Wolf and gave the Senior Class's five-day request a thumb's up. COVID-19 impacts on ridership across the state, has created a shortage in the transportation operating budget for the district by $108,000 off about 40% less than last year's budget. The state formulas that dictate transportation funding pencil out that Pomeroy Schools' transportation department w...
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol...
As you may have already read, the House Democrats passed H.R. 1 with little opposition, paving the way for Senate approval, where, if passed, it will transfer election authority to the federal government, where there is no oversight. Just this change in policy will open the door to attacks on individuals for their political views, silencing any opposition to any issue. Who does this benefit? Not the “people” of the United States. It gives government the power to manipulate and query election protocols at anytime for the purpose of swinging a v...
When it’s springtime in the Rockies And my lips are turning blue I’ll be slogging through the blizzard like a brain dead caribou… Ah, springtime. That first hint of life beginning anew, the annual transformation, its throat in long tubercular coughs that turn rain into birdshot, sleet into ice, ice into snowflakes shaped like goatheads or bob wire, Not falling but slicing by you like shrapnel, sandblasting your face, freezing your rein hand into a claw and turning forty-five degrees and balmy...
OLYMPIA–Over a decade ago, in November of 2007, Washington voters proved their intelligence, foresight, and practicality by approving the state’s constitutional “rainy-day fund.” Here is an excerpt from the Voters’ Guide: “Every year 1% of state revenues are automatically put into the fund. Until the fund reaches 10% of state revenues, the money can only be spent when the economy declines seriously, as it did after 9/11, or if there is a catastrophic emergency requiring immediate action. If other unforeseen circumstances come up, a 60% majorit...
To the editor, HR 1 “For the People Act” simplified! This summary does not list every single change in the election laws [800 pgs]. HR 1 “For the People Act” cuts State Voter ID, you just sign that you are the voter. And the election officials must Not question the legality. If they do, they can be subject to prosecution. This would allow people to walk into multiple counties/states and vote multiple times. Anyone wanting to be put on a permanent absentee ballot system just has to request it ONCE and it will be sent with every electio...
Senate’s operating budget spends too much, relies on unneeded taxes By Sen. Mark Schoesler OLYMPIA–Somehow, it was fitting that the Senate Democrats’ new two-year operating budget SB 5092, was passed on April Fool’s Day. Between the sharp spending increase and the two new (and very unnecessary) taxes that help fund it, this budget should be considered a bad joke at the expense of taxpayers. Total spending in the Senate budget is $59.5 billion. It’s $7 billion more than the current budget, or equal to a 13% increase in spending. If the Senat...
Junior High Boys hoops ended its shortened season with a loss for the varsity, a win for the jayvees and a loss for the C Squad against Garfield-Palouse on April 1, reports Coach Bob Wolf. "The Junior High boys team improved this season from top to bottom," Wolf commented. "We are very proud of how they have grown as players and young men." The Varsity team had a cold night shooting the ball, Wolf said. They fought hard until the end but came up short 29-25. They finished up 4-1 on the shortened...
SJEL 44, Pomeroy A 25 (4/1) "We had such a wonderful time with these girls this season," commented Coach Jessica Wolf. "We were able to see them learn new skills. It was great to see them when applied in a game. I am so thankful we were able to practice together and to play games. I know how much it meant to these girls to be able to participate in sports again. Last night's game was tough. The girls worked hard. Even though we didn't win, the girls did work hard," said Jessica Wolf. Pomeroy B 3...
By Loyal Baker RICHLAND–The Pirates launched into Spring Break with a bang! Pomeroy won both of the twin bill over Liberty Christian, 17-6 and 25-7, on April 2. The season resumes April 13 with a homestand against Gar-Pal. "The Pirates brought their hitting clothes with them as they had 18 hits in the first game," observed Head Coach Dave Boyer. Pitchers Brodie Magill and Ollie Severs allowed only five Patriot hits in a mercy-rule game. Trevin Kimble had the big hit in the fifth inning, a t...
By Loyal Baker RICHLAND–The Lady Pirates struggled through a "difficult" day, losing a pair of league counters to the Lady Patriots of Liberty Christian here March 30. Both were league games in the South East Washington 1B league and the Pirates are now 2-2. Pomeroy will host Garfield-Palouse for a double header on Tuesday, April 13, with a 2 p.m. start. "It was a difficult day," commented Head Coach Jessica Nelson, after the team was defeated by mercy rule in both games, 12-2 and 14-4. Game 1...
POMEROY–A free chipper day is planned for country residents at the old rock pit located at the old rock pit on Saturday, April 10 from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Garfield County will host a free Chipper day for country residents on Saturday at the old rock pit located off Gould City-Mayview Road. Country residents can bring clean yard and garden debris, pine needles, leaves, limbs and small logs (up to 15 inches). Loads that contain a lot of dirt, rocks, root balls or anything over 15 inches in diameter will be turned away. If you are bringing leaves and...