Articles from the October 7, 2021 edition
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Dixon earns FFA national finalist status
POMEROY–Local FFA member Kendall Dixon was chosen as a National FFA finalist for her Agri-Science fair project; while others honed livestock evaluation skills placing as first-place team. The FFA A...
Students to take state's test in fall, as well as spring
POMEROY–Local School District (PSD) Superintendent Rachel Gwinn reported at the Board of Directors September 23 meeting that the teachers and students in grades four-12 are preparing to take state t...
Shepherd Foundation now accepting applications for 2021 grants
POMEROY–The Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation is now accepting request applications for 2021 grants. This is the 25th year of offering grants to southeastern Washington non-profit organizations with a 501(c) 3 tax status. Include along with y...
Green Ridge Fire remains 61% contained
GARFIELD COUNTY–The Green Ridge Fire within the Wenaha-Tucannon wilderness remains at 61% contained over a 43,694-acre area. The July 7, 2021 lightning-caused fire continues to be minimal, particularly with recent cooler temperatures and some light p...
Southeastern state parks public meeting rescheduled Oct. 19
OLYMPIA–Washington State Parks has rescheduled its public meeting to share recommendations for long-term recreation and land use for three state parks in southeastern Washington. The meeting, originally scheduled for Oct. 5, will take place v...
Garfield County Museum returns to winter schedule
POMEROY–The Garfield County Museum (GCM) has returned to the winter schedule, Fridays at 1–4 p.m. The museum will also be available for pre-scheduled private, school or visitor tours. The volunteer staff at the GCM enjoyed having students from Mrs...
Medicare Part D open enrollment
GARFIELD COUNTY–Medicare Part D open enrollment begins October 15, ending December 7. This is the time to come into Aging and Disability Resource Center and look into your options for part D. It is also an idea to check any prescription cost or d...
Quote of the Week
“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.” – Napoleon Hill...
GUEST COMMENTARY
The button works–for some people! Baby steps. If you have private long-term-care insurance (LTCI) and want to opt out of a new long-term-care payroll tax starting in January, you can apply for an exemption with the state of Washington starting t...
On the Edge of Common Sense
Astrology is one of those wonderful pseudo-sciences like naturopathy or cattle futures that anybody with an imagination can rapidly become an expert in. I have taken it upon myself to devise my own...
OPINION
Update October 4, 2021: The Cares Website continues to experience problems and periods of long downtime. After last year’s abject failure to deliver an unemployment benefit system capable of h...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, Pataha Flour Mill would like to congratulate all the hard workers and participants for a wonderful job putting on our Fair this year. With so many hurdles and setbacks in these unsettling times, our Fair was a monument to...
National Forests in Oregon and Washington to launch free use firewood program
PORTLAND, Ore.–The National Forests of Oregon and Washington in Region 6 of the USDA Forest Service are transitioning their firewood program to become a free use firewood program to the public. Those who receive free use firewood permits may use fire...
Pastor's Corner
It is finally October again! Thus begins my favorite time of year. I love college football, the weather change, and the holidays we celebrate over the next few months. Later this month, Halloween...
Colton downs MS Pirates
The Middle School Girls Basketball team lost to Colton on September 30 by a score of 57-17. "The girls were given three words to think about before the games," said Head Coach Jennifer Maves....
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago October 5, 2011 The Peola Road Project is about 70% complete and the road between just south of the city limits and Dutch Flat Road is expected to re-open around Nov. 1. The $4 million construction project started the middle of June...
Covid outbreak turns sports schedule upside down
POMEROY––Student-athletes who play for St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse have gone to remote instruction due to coronavirus, canceling football and volleyball games with Pomeroy this week in a situation that is dynamic and fluid, according to Toddette McG...
A first: Pirates break 100 points against Touchet
POMEROY––In a rare occurrence for high school eight-man football, the Pirates scored over 100 points in a game for the first time in school history, soundly romping past the Touchet Indians here last...
Lady Pirates take five-set win over Colton Wildcats
COLTON–The momentum, as well as volleyball players with the Pomeroy Lady Pirates and Colton's Lady Wildcats, took some wild swings here September 29, but the orange and black prevailed in a tightly co...
Harriers in the mix at regional meets
LEWISTON–Three Pirate cross country runners competed well at a District 7/9 South League Meet at LCSC in Lewiston September 28. Last Tuesday, the team heads to Colfax to compete against the same field, then on Saturday, October 9, returns to the L...
Lady Pirate volleyball player tests positive
POMEROY––A Pomeroy volleyball player has tested positive for covid and the Saturday October 9 volleyball match against Tekoa-Rosalia has been canceled, according to Toddette McGreevy, Athletic Dir...
