Articles from the November 21, 2019 edition
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Lady Pirates No. 1 in State!
YAKIMA–After three straight years of yielding the championship spotlight to Oakesdale, the Pomeroy Lady Pirates Volleyball Team swept the WIAA 1B State Volleyball Tournament last week, defeating S...
By Fire District budget increased by 1%
POMEROY- The Fire District commissioners signed a resolution certifying the new levy amount for 2020, which has increased by 1% over the 2019 amount of $435,996.30. The new levy amount, which also includes an increased collection amount for $691,200...
McWilliams sentenced in Seger traffic death
POMEROY–Ian A. McWilliams pleaded guilty to felony Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault for the September 30, 2017, fatal collision on Highway 12 near milepost 421 and was sentenced during a hearing in front of Judge Tom Cox on October 16, 2...
Guest Commentary
OLYMPIA–A new lawsuit has the potential to eliminate one of the Legislature’s most egregious anti-transparent games: Title Only bills. On November 5, the Washington Bankers Association challenged the adoption of HB 2167 (Title Only bill bank tax inc...
Remains of a Party
We all have great memories of ‘the best party.’ I had a party. It lasted 48 hours. I lost my socks, my dignity, two days of my life, six ping-pong balls and four pounds. I broke my G-string, achieved...
Hospital Update
Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) October's Employee of the Month, Carolyn Taylor, Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She was nominated by her co-workers for...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–When you have a best friend you want to hold on to them for as long as possible. Unfortunately, you can’t always be that lucky. I have a friend who was my other half. We did everything tog...
Saluting the past
POMEROY–Garfield Co. Museum has on display World War I (WWI) and World War II (WWII) uniforms, hats and other memorabilia from the era. Included in the displays are artifacts of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. On file are uniforms, pictures, stories, m...
Amazon announces computer-science scholarship opportunity
Next year Amazon is granting 100 scholarships to high school seniors who have taken, or are currently enrolled in, AP (Advanced Placement) computer science and intend to study computer science in college. The Amazon Future Engineer scholarship...
A Salute to Veterans
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The annual Veteran's Program recognizing local active and retired military personnel for their service, was held at the High School Gymnasium last Tuesday, November 12. T...
Thanksgiving Delights
Lucy’s Deviled Eggs Lucy Field: Age 5 Ingredients 7 eggs 4 dumps of salt 4 dumps of pepper Directions Put the eggs in the freezer until they are frozen and then microwave them for 3 seconds to warm them up. Peel the eggs and then put on the salt a...
Ppmeroy's Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago November 25, 2009 Johnny Capwell, known for his active participation in the county’s VFW and his dedication to displaying and distributing the U.S. flag, was presented a quilt from the Quilts of Valor organization’s Lew...
It's here, the 50¢ Christmas Sale
POMEROY–The annual “50¢ Christmas Sale” is planned at the United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 7 at 9-11 a.m. The much anticipated “50¢ Christmas Sale” at the Pomeroy Methodist Church on 796 Columbia St, 8th Street entrance, will help m...
Pesticide re-certification credits
CLARKSTON–WSU Asotin and Garfield County Extension Offices and the University of Idaho (UI) Nez Perce County Extension Office are sponsoring An Integrated Pest Management Program for individuals needing Washington, Idaho and Oregon Pesticide R...
Blue Mountain Artisan Guild
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild held the Winter Wonders Show sponsored by Jonathon Harker, Physical Therapy and Fitness center, featuring adult watercolorist Judy Mousseau and the Leep C...
Christmas Giving Tree
POMEROY– This year, Pomeroy Assist and LCCU will host the Christmas Giving Tree for local individuals, and now, families in need. The season of love, joy and peace is upon us, a time to share all those things with our neighbors, families and f...
Court Report
October 16, 2019–Garfield County Superior Court–Judge Tom Cox: Ian A. McWilliams, of Pomeroy, pleaded guilty to Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault, both felonies. McWilliams was sentenced to: two months jail; nine months electronic home det...
Rangers knock Pirates from playoffs
CHEWELAH–The Pirates 2019 season ended here Saturday with a well-fought but lopsided 56-20 loss to the Selkirk Rangers in the state-play-in game. Pomeroy finished the season 6-5 overall. The R...
Bales and Gwinn receive All Conference honors
POMEROY–Three Pomeroy Pirates were listed in the District 9 South Division All-Division Football honors. Junior running back and defensive back Brandon Bales, and sophomore wingback and linebacker Trent Gwinn were among a host of players from the S...
Drills 4 Skills basketball starts November 20
POMEROY–The Drills 4 Skills Sessions (D4S) first practice begins at the Elementary Gymnasium for all students who are able to listen, follow directions and participate on November 20. Sessions will be split into grade and skill levels. P...
Pirates Jr. High hoops win one, lose one
POMEROY– The Pirates Junior High Basketball games played against the Colfax Bulldogs were tough, which they fought hard but were kept at bay with a Pirate A team loss of 18-54 and B team loss of 14-22...