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POMEROY-The Garfield County Planning Commission addressed conflict-of-interest allegations and discussed changes made to the revised alternative energy code at their meeting on Jan. 8. Commission chairwoman Wendi Watson, responding to allegations of conflict of interest, said she wants to be transparent and stated that she has family members who have signed leases with wind energy companies. She also stated that she has no personal profit arising from the proposed wind turbine projects. Changes...
POMEROY-The City of Pomeroy has been issued a violation by the Environmental Protection Agency for failure to complete the Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) according to the minutes of their Jan. 7 meeting. The LSLI deadline was October 16, 2024. The City is required to issue a public notification informing Pomeroy citizens of the violation every quarter until the inventory is submitted. Staff have been working on the LSLI over several months and Crew Superintendent Mike Lockard "has not found...
The Pomeroy High School Gym reverberated with the raucous sounds of the PHS Pep Band, which entertained the basketball fans with tunes during breaks, halftime and warm-up periods. Band instructor Joshua Murray directs the Pep Band, which is a welcome addition to Pirate basketball. -EW photo by Naomi Scoggin...
Ten Years Ago January 14, 2015 Dawn Waldal received a warm reception from guests at Blue Mountain Artisan Guild's open house Thursday. The owner of Wild Country Wearables on Main St. in Pomeroy displayed several paintings from her collection. Besides Dawn's paintings, the event also featured a "free-for-all" display of paintings without a collective topic. Twenty-Five Years Ago January 19, 2000 Pomeroy Junior Miss Mandy McKinley went to Pullman on Sunday for the start of this week's state...
POMEROY-The Pomeroy chapter of the FFA Alumni held its annual New Year's Eve dinner and auction at Spinners Hall December 31. The auction was well attended and included both live and silent sections. Auction items were donated to the chapter and included handmade quilts, food and beverage baskets, firearms, agricultural services, and more. The buffet dinner consisted of steak and potatoes, with cheesecake and cookies for dessert. Members of Pomeroy's chapter of the National FFA Organization...
POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved a change of fax supplier and approved the 2025 wage schedule at their meeting on Jan. 6, the first of the new year. The Commissioners approved changing the supplier of faxing services to West Fax, who will provide seven HIPPA-compliant lines for a monthly bill of $99.65. The county is currently paying $108 monthly for six lines. The lines will maintain their current numbers. Commissioner Jim Nelson questioned the necessity for...
Ten Years Ago January 7, 2025 The first snowfall of 2015 in Pomeroy made a quick appearance and a quicker exit over the weekend. Residents awoke Saturday morning to a blanket of white about two inches on the streets. The rest of Saturday saw minimal addition to the snow on the ground. The snowfall resumed Saturday night and into the morning hours with an additional two to three inches accumulating. But the temperature began rising Sunday afternoon and, with an accompanying warm wind, reduced...
Continuing from December 12. Jim took a deep breath as he poured ipecac-spiked whiskey into glasses on the bar. He met June's fearful eyes as she arranged them on a tray and gave her a tiny smile. Behind her, the saloon was full of Deveney's gang. Jim gave her a nod, sending her off to the tables with another round of truly medicinal whiskey and took another deep breath. He hoped Moss knew what he was doing. Deveney's men had ridden into town the same as ever, running their horses straight down...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) appointed two members to county boards, passed the 2025 budget, and approved inter-fund transfers at their meeting on Dec. 23. The BOCC appointed Dave Taylor to the county Planning Commission. Taylor will fill a vacancy left by Pat McGreevy’s resignation. “Dave has been attending planning commission meetings as a liaison, so he’ll be able to jump right in,” Commissioner Justin Dixon stated. The board also appointed Justin Warren to...
Continuing from December 12. Jim took a deep breath as he poured ipecac-spiked whiskey into glasses on the bar. He met June's fearful eyes as she arranged them on a tray and gave her a tiny smile. Behind her, the saloon was full of Deveney's gang. Jim gave her a nod, sending her off to the tables with another round of truly medicinal whiskey and took another deep breath. He hoped Moss knew what he was doing. Deveney's men had ridden into town the same as ever, running their horses straight down...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Planning Commission discussed pages 91-99 of the proposed alternative energy code and tasked staff with research at their meeting on Dec. 18. The part of the code discussed pertained to conditional use permits of wind energy facilities. Particular areas of discussion were setback requirements, soil protections, and property right protections. Commissioner Kyler Lovgren shared his priorities of public safety, environmental safety, property rights, and reflecting the c...
By Naomi Scoggin East Washingtonian Reporter POMEROY–The City Council appointed James Fuchs as interim councilman, approved an inter-local agreement for law enforcement and court services, and discussed grant funds according to the minutes of their Dec. 10 meeting. To fill the seat left empty by Jim Harris's retirement, the council appointed James Fuchs who will serve as interim councilman until the seat is filled by the fall 2025 election. The council approved an updated inter-local a...
PATAHA–The PatahaFlour Mill hosted a Christmas concert at the mill on Dec. 21, beginning with a cranberry chicken dinner and ending with a concert. The program included group singing of carols, and individual performances of vocals and instruments by community members and friends of the Mill....
POMEROY–The booster pump project on Columbia Street between 17th and 18th streets began work on Dec. 9, The booster pump will allow water to be moved throughout Pomeroy’s water system, regardless of which source it came from. This will allow water to be funneled from high water areas into low water areas. The project has been in consideration for several years while funding sources have been investigated, and finally has been given the green light after recent reception of 1.2 million from the...
Ten Years Ago December 24, 2014 Cort LaMunyan, representing the LaMunyan family, received a plaque of appreciation last week Monday from Susan Rauch of the St. Joseph Diabetes Foundation in Lewiston. Cort had presented the foundation a check for $2,018.78, the proceeds from the girls’ basketball jamboree organized by the family. Cort also presented Bob Cox of the Pomeroy Shrine Club a check for $784 earned through a boys’ basketball jamboree the family organized. Twenty-Five Years Ago Dec...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District approved several resolutions, discussed the health officer position, and discussed GCPHD programs at their meeting on Dec. 16. Dr. Daniel Kaminsky, who has served as Garfield County's health officer for several years, attended his last meeting with the GCPHD. Dr. Kaminsky extended great appreciation for the opportunity to serve and wished the department well in future endeavors. Garfield County will receive health officer services from Dr. M...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) held a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget, the six-year transportation improvement plan and discussed planning commission meetings at their meeting on Dec. 16. A public hearing was held regarding the 2025 budget. No public comment was brought forward. There was also no public comment regarding the six-year transportation improvement plan public hearing. Both matters will be addressed at the next BOCC meeting. The commissioners d...
Ten Years Ago December 17, 2014 Blue Mountain Artisan Guild recently hosted a "Girls Night Out" at the art center in Pomeroy. A dozen participants painted two watercolor pictures with Christmas themes, and enjoyed refreshments. The snowman paintings are now on display in the BMAG window. Twenty-Five Years Ago December 22, 1999 "What Christmas Means to Me"-Pomeroy Elementary School Third Graders-Tye Knebel: "What Christmas means to me. Christmas is about Jesus's birthday. Mary and Joseph had...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Planning Commission released the first draft of a new alternative energy code to the public at their meeting on December 4. The commission neither approved nor disapproved of the draft, stating that they had too many questions about it still to commit to a stance. The decision to release it to the public was made to allow Garfield County citizens time to view it before the formal public comment period started. The plan has can be viewed on the Garfield County...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced temporary closure of gravel sales to the public, discussed the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office budget, and approved two inter-fund transfers at their meeting on Dec. 9. Public sale of gravel from county pits will be closed due to low gravel supply. What gravel is left will be held in reserve to attend to spring thaw needs on the county’s gravel roads and emergency flooding response. Sales will be re-evaluated at the next ti...
Ten Years Ago December 10, 2014 Pomeroy High School head track coach Adam VanVogt was named the 2014 1B Washington State Track Coach of the Year by the Washington State Coaches Association. The Pirate boys' track team was the 2014 boys' State 1B champions at the State meet in May last year. VanVogt was the association's State B Coach of the Year in 2003 when the Pomeroy boys' team won the State championship that year. VanVogt was also the 2003 District 9 Coach of the Year. Twenty-Five Years Ago...
...Continued from November 7. Half a dozen citizens gathered in the stable. The bartender stood firmly, front and center, with determination in his stern face. Three other men looked uncertain as they stood beside a stall. They looked ready to bolt. A wrinkled woman of at least sixty years of age frowned up at Moss, holding a Bible in one hand and the hand of a woman about forty in the other. "I am Sarah Hadley. Mr. Hayes, I dearly hope you aren't planning to get all our citizens shot up," she...
POMEROY-Christmas season in Pomeroy has officially arrived! Kicking off with ornament painting at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild and cookie decorating at The Baker's Table, November 29 wound down with the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce's Starlight Parade and pictures with Santa in the Pioneer Plaza. The Starlight Parade is traditionally the day after Thanksgiving. This year it featured floats, horses, and even a Naslund Disposal garbage truck, all decked out with Christmas lights. Jolly Old Saint...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed levy certifications, approved a law enforcement contract with the City of Pomeroy, and signed a letter of intent to withdraw from the Washington Counties Risk Group at the Nov. 25 meeting, and approved a contribution to the Community Heart and Soul project, approved the purchase of an internet switch, and discussed ways to bring down the county's insurance premiums at their meeting on Dec. 2. The BOCC passed resolution...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners introduced Dorothy Sawyer, interim Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and discussed the electrical project at their meeting on Dec. 2. Dorothy Sawyer, of the Spokane area, is serving as the interim CNO for Garfield County Memorial Hospital while candidates for the permanent position are being interviewed. Sawyer stated that as CNO she is preparing for an upcoming survey by monitoring citations from previous surveys, as well as...