Articles from the June 18, 2020 edition
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Class of 2020 commencement
By Toddette McGreevy Senior Class Advisor Reminiscent of years of old or days gone by, wisdom presided as the theme in Senior Class Advisor Toddette McGreevy's final address to the graduation class...
"Perservere through adversity" Valedictorian Alyssa Wolf says in address
Valedictorian Speech Alyssa Wolf First, I would like to thank you all for coming. This year has been a whirlwind and I would like to start by thanking everyone who has helped get us through it. Thank...
Salutatorian Evan Bartels views P.H.S. Class of 2020 as "Strong, resilient and adaptable"
Salutatorian Speech Evan Bartels First, I want to welcome and thank everyone for coming. This is definitely not how any of us imagined how our graduation would go, but it will definitely be something...
Quote of the Week
“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle...
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Hospital approves new pain med policy
POMEROY–A pain management policy has been written by Pomeroy Medical Clinic Medical Director Dr. Andrew, specifically directing the dispensing of opioid medications to clinic patients which was a...
Thoughts on the state's budget outlook and options
OLYMPIA–Washington’s economic outlook has dramatically changed due to the global COVID pandemic and Governor Inslee’s subsequent order in March to lock-down the state economy. When the 2020 legislative session opened in January, the state was in th...
On the Edge of Common Sense
It arched across the cloudless sky like someone throwin’ chum But they weren’t fishin’, no my friends, the object was a thumb It launched from Kenneth’s dally when his heelin’ rope came tight And...
Matching funds for gifts
WALLA WALLA–Gifts to Blue Mountain Community Foundation’s Covid-19 Fund will be doubled if given through the All in Washington initiative, a statewide fund of $25 million. The fund will match gifts to Covid-19 funds throughout the state, through Jul...
Hospital Update
Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce May’s Employee of the Month, Certified Professional Coder Mary Allbright. She was nominated by her co-workers who say, “She has been a dedicated employee for many years.” Mary is origi...
Human Services fund awarded $1.8 million
POMEROY–The Garfield County Human Services (GCHS) have been awarded up to $1,800,000 from three entities, A Group Health Foundation ($175,000), Department of Commerce ($1.5 million) and Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative ($125,000) to help...
County in Phase 3; receives $250k for COVID-19 relief
POMEROY–Chairman Justin Dixon announced Garfield County received official approval from the state to move forward to Phase 3 of the Governor’s Safe Start plan and confirmed the receipt of $250,000 from the Department of Commerce at the meeting of the...
No touch line dancing comes to Pomeroy
POMEROY–Line dancing classes by Deb Dahmen are offered locally two days a week at the Community Youth Program building at 836 Main Street Monday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m., and Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m. Social distancing guidelines will be o...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–My freshman high school year certainly turned into one challenging and stressful time, and it seems like I have been holding my breath. But it is finally coming to a close. It is funny a...
Bob Koller a shot above the rest
IDAHO–Culdesac Gun Club in Idaho held its Registered Trap Shoot over the May 30-31 weekend and Robert Koller posted some very respectable scores over the two days. On Saturday Koller posted a 46 X 50 in Singles and a 47 X 50 in Handicap. His 47 t...
Pomeroy Pioneer Pirates
Ten Years Ago June 16, 2010 Pomeroy Senior Center will hold a special Father’s Day program on Friday with Kenny Price presenting a program of readings and poems for the occasion. Participants in the Susan G. Komen walk supporting breast cancer p...
Fire District getting closer to hiring new chief
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fire District (GCFD) Board of Commissioners held a second interview with candidate James Cleveland for Fire Chief on Tuesday, June 9, at 5 p.m. Following, the board voted to invite Cleveland for a face-to-face meeting w...
Obituary
Sally Joan Buchet Walton April 26, 1929-May 26, 2020 Sally Joan Buchet Walton was born April 26, 1929 in Pomeroy, Wash., in the southeastern corner of the state, between the Snake River and the Blue...
Supt. Gwinn's wish for Class of 2020
By Supt. Rachel Gwinn POMEROY–It was at first a dark and stormy afternoon, but to everyone's delight, the weather soon lightened up to provide relief from the blustering wind and heavy rain. It was t...
The P.H.S. Class of 2020 - Last Roll Call
Brooke Ames Community Scholarship $750 EWU Academic $14,155 EWU Dean's scholarship $2,000 Washington College Bound Scholarship $500 Miller Family Trust $2,500 x 4 years ($10,000) Evan Bartels...
