Articles from the June 24, 2021 edition
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Pastor Roger Pedersen awarded appreciation plaque by Pomeroy Assist
POMEROY–Pomeroy Assist: Garfield County Humanitarian Services awarded Roger Pedersen a plaque expressing their deep appreciation for his generous and long-time service to Pomeroy during the board m...
Tina Meier is first GCSD Certified Public Safety Executive
POMEROY–Garfield County Sheriff Drew Hyer announced Tina Meier as a Certified Public Safety Executive at the Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) meeting June 21. Tina Meier has achieved t...
Pataha Creek RV Park rate change will go into effect July 15
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Commissioners passed the Pataha Creek RV Park rate schedule Resolution 2021-4 at their meeting on June 15. This resolution implements the rate schedule change for t...
Schwemmer receives Quilt of Valor
POMEROY–Gwen Schwemmer received a Quilt of Valor at the final 2020–21awards assembly for the Elementary School on June 7, honoring her service in the United States Air Force. Schwemmer, an Air For...
Huge hailstones in Garfield County
POMEROY–Hailstones from the storm that occurred on the night of June 14 were brought to the East Washingtonian office by George Scoggin. Of these stones, some are the size of a quarter. Rain, hail, a...
Quote of the Week
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. – Edith Wharton... Full story
Guest Commentary
By Mariya Frost Congress will soon have an opportunity to vote on the INVEST in America Act, a $547 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill from the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, led by Oregon Congressman Peter...
On the Edge of Common Sense
Today there is an increased recognition of the bonding process between man and animals. Pets are now referred to in politically correct circles as companion animals. Companion. By definition; an...
OPINION
Contrary to recent claims that Snake River Spring Chinook runs are on the path to extinction, returns increased for the second year in a row, continuing the recovery from the recent low point in the p...
WWCC not requiring vaccination
WALLA WALLA–In a letter to the Walla Walla Community College faculty, staff and students, president Chad Emerson Hickox, Ph.D., has expressed that the COVID-19 vaccination will not be required to return to campus this coming fall. "To be clear, W...
ON A BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO
POMEROY–Tandem cyclists Mark and Sherri Kreider, of Arvada, Colo., stopped in Pomeroy overnight on Wednesday, June 16, setting up camp in the city park, on their cross-country journey across the n...
Pioneer Association back on the trail
POMEROY–The Garfield County Pioneer Association met for the first time since February of 2020 to discuss plans and activities that were put on hold over the past sixteen months. The main purpose of the meeting was to determine how the group wanted t...
Pomeroy Gun Club's Orofino and Nez Perce results
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Gun Club members enjoyed some shooting and good results at a couple of Idaho Clubs over the past two weekends. Holly Ledgerwood posted a 97 in the singles event at the Orofino G...
WSU grain varietal tours June 30
POMEROY–The Washington State University (WSU) Mayview Crop Variety Trial at the Koller farm on Tramway Road is scheduled for June 30 at 10 a.m. In addition, the WSU Winter Pea and Cereal Grain Variety tour to discuss winter peas as a rotational c...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago June 22, 2011 A re-dedication ceremony and reception for the Garfield County Courthouse, after a year-long renovation project, will be held on June 24. Garfield County Hospital District will again sponsor the annual Fourth of July...
OBITUARY
Jean Parker McKinley July 17, 1931-June 12, 2021 We said goodbye to our mom, Jean Parker McKinley, Saturday, June 12, 2021. She passed in the comfort of her own home with her children by her side because she had “made up her mind.” Jean was born Jul...
OBITUARY
Judith Rae Crawford Judith Rae Crawford, 73, of Pomeroy, Wash., passed away comfortably at home on February 24, 2021, after a long battle with diabetes and stage 4 kidney failure. Judi is the adopted daughter of Mary and Ray Nelson of Pomeroy, Wash....
White finishes second at regionals, Will Winona takes third
SPANGLE–The 2021 Wrestling Season was short and intense, with the four Pirate wrestlers competing in the regional match here Friday, June 18, going for broke and a medal. Braedyn White, in the 1...
Pomeroy junior reaches High School Rodeo nationals in steer wrestling
OKANOGAN–From the wrestling mat to the rodeo arena, if it can be wrestled, Braedyn White will wrestle it. White recently finished second in the regional 1B wrestling competition (see story this p...
