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POMEROY-Beautiful weather gave a pleasant atmosphere to National Night Out, held in the Pomeroy City Park on Aug. 8. The temperature was warm with a delightful breeze, and families from Garfield County and beyond turned out to enjoy the evening. Bees also turned out to enjoy the food, bombing burgers and making a nuisance of themselves around the covered seating area. Burgers were available, flipped by Garfield County Sheriff's Deputies, as well as chips and drinks. Garfield County Fire...
POMEROY––The spirit of a community can never be seen more clearly than when it is tested. When the Dan/Lower Granite Fire threatened the northeastern part of Garfield County on Monday, July 29, local citizens rallied. In conjunction with Garfield County Fire District No. 1, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, and the County Road Crew, farmers and neighbors fought to save homes and historical structures with water trucks, tractors, discs, chainsaws, sprinklers, and even rakes and shove...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners discussed Palouse Fiber Packaging products with Kyler Lovgren, approved expense authorizations, and discussed weed spraying at their meeting on Aug. 6. Palouse Fiber Packaging is leveraging 3D printing to create custom molds for their fiber products. They currently make clamshells, cup carriers, planter pots, paint palettes, and wrapping paper. They are constantly innovating and creating new designs. The plant also has a lab that creates s...
Ten Years Ago August 13, 2014 It would probably be safe to say that, at age 26, Sarah Crossfield has seen more of the world than most of her Pomeroy peers. Besides teaching in Europe for a year, and in Singapore for two years, the 2006 graduate of Pomeroy High has visited, among other locales, the base camp of Mt. Everest. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 11, 1999 Jim Kowalkowski, Pomeroy School District's new superintendent, believes his philosophy of putting a strong focus on the needs of...
PALOUSE–The Pomeroy Pirate swim team came in second by a single point at the Tri-County swim meet on August 3. Peyton Newberg won every race she entered, and high point for her age group, Girls 12 and under. Brantley McKeirnan also won high point for his age group, Boys 8 and under. Merritt Scoggin, the team's senior swimmer, won the 50 Breaststroke race to finish his high school career undefeated in the stroke. He stated he enjoyed swimming with his teammates and watching them improve over t...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) passed a six month moratorium on acceptances of Conditional Use Permits (CUP), opened bids, and discussed the law enforcement contract between the City of Pomeroy and Garfield County at their meeting on August 5. The commissioners passed Resolution 2024-16, enacting a six-month moratorium on accepting CUPs regarding alternative energy projects, as well as Resolution 2024-17, a six-month moratorium on telecommunication facilities. These mo...
POMEROY–A fire that began on the South Deadman has burned multiple structures, including two residences. A rough estimate has placed the acreage burned between 2,000 and 14,500, according to the Incident Management Team's public information. An infra-red flight is currently underway that will narrow down the estimated burn area. Addresses and names of the homeowners who were affected by the fire have not yet been released. First reported around 12:30 on Monday, July 29, on South Deadman Road, t...
Ten Years Ago August 6, 2014 A long-time director and performer with Lewiston Civic Theater wants to stage productions in Pomeroy that will draw audiences to the city to enjoy "destination events." Stephanie Hennigan, a Pomeroy resident for the past 3 years, began her performing career with LCT when she was age 6. On Aug. 28, 29 and 30 she will produce and direct "Hometown Heroes", a musical variety show at the Seeley Theatre in Pomeroy. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 4, 1999 In the first...
Continuing...June sat in a rickety chair and motioned for Moss to take the other one. Denny crossed his legs under him as he sat beside them on the floor. "Nobody knows where Deveney came from," June said. "He rode in last spring with his gang of men and took over the town. Ever since, his gang comes through and takes whatever they want. They shoot anyone who gets in their way, or just draws their attention." June bit her lip and tipped her chin down. "That's why everybody's hiding," Denny...
POMEROY–A public hearing regarding QCells' conditional use permit (CUP) application for the Appaloosa Solar Project was held in the elevated seating area at Pomeroy Jr/Sr High School on June 24. The hearings examiner, Andrew Kottkamp of Kottkamp, Yedinak & Esworthy P.L.L.C., out of Wenatchee, heard testimony regarding the project's compliance or otherwise to the Garfield County comprehensive plan as well as evaluate what he called the "voluminous materials" provided in writing. Project details,...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild held the opening of their 'Once Upon a Time' show on July 11. The show features 12 local authors from Pomeroy and surrounding areas: Gretchen Heytvelt; Diana Schmidt; Cosette Moore, Bruce Crossfield; Dawn Desjardin; Naomi Scoggin; Gary Bye; Sanford Bates; Fred Mensik; Elton Buller; Thann Shira; and Audrey Renaud. Their work includes novels, non-fiction, short stories, children's books, and poetry, with many styles and genres. "The show for authors will r...
Ten Years Ago July 30, 2014 The Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation has awarded the Pomeroy City Walk project a $2,000 grant. Project creator David Webb's goal is eventually to place about 40 vintage neon signs in downtown Pomeroy. Though the City of Pomeroy waived permit fees for installation of the signs, the project will incur additional expense of about $200 per sign for state permits and required electrical items. David said he will continue with his original commitment to provide the...
POMEROY––Ben Dixon and his wife Ashley are the sixth generation of Dixons in Garfield County and the fifth on Dixon Ranches in the north part of Garfield County, continuing a long and storied legacy of forbears who sailed the Atlantic Ocean from England and then crossed the fledgling United States in a train of covered wagons. Their children, Harper, Jace and Samuel, mark the seventh generation of Dixons in Garfield County. They run cattle, mostly Angus with some Hereford and Charolais blo...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed an announcement from Pacific Power, discussed county issues with Representative Joe Schmick and opened fuel bids at their meeting on July 8. Pacific Power announced June 1 that they will be taking precautions during the fire season to help mitigate danger by cutting power during times of high winds or heat. Commissioner Justin Dixon stated that if a county resident experiences a power outage, protection from fire may...
Ten Years Ago July 23, 2014 Blue Mountain Artisan Guild's kids' art classes have been a popular summer attraction for the past month. Guild president Mary Flerchinger and Brenda King led the group through three projects last week at the gallery on Main Street. The young artists made crayon and tempera scratchboards, string paintings, and decorated placemats. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 21, 1999 The board of directors of Pomeroy School District has appointed high school Principal Jim Kowalkowski...
POMEROY-The Alvin Landkammer Firework Show blasted through the sky above the Garfield County Fairgrounds on the night of July 5. This year the show was dedicated to the memory of Angie Roosevelt-Lytle, a long-time supporter of the firework show and sales. Approximately a week before the Fourth of July, the spangled booth went up in the parking lot of the Pirate Pit Stop on Main Street. The fireworks sales proceeds go toward next year's Alvin Landkammer Memorial Scholarship. The 2024 winners of...
POMEROY–The City Park was the site of the first annual Independence Day Celebration at the Park and community picnic on July 4. The program included the invocation by Westelle Scoggin, singing of the Star-Spangled Banner by Gail Hill of Starbuck and readings of the Declaration of Independence by Derek Shawley and the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Jerry Bartlow. The picnic featured free hot dogs, a truckload of watermelon, bottles of water, and ice cream bars. The celebration activities i...
Ten Years Ago July 16, 2014 One of the most historically significant buildings in Pomeroy that is also a vital hub for Garfield County's older generation requires renovations to the roof to keep it from serious deterioration. The Senior Center Building is said to be the oldest brick building in Pomeroy and was built in 1888. Formerly known as the Black Building, it is two stories and, in its early days, occupied by second-floor offices of doctors, dentists and lawyers. Twenty-Five Years Ago July...
Ten Years Ago July 9, 2014 Washington State University Plant Pest Diagnostician Karen Ward will offer "First Detector" Training for area residents who work with plants, insects, or weeds on a regular basis. The emphasis of the First Detector program is to train local volunteers to help recognize new weeds, plant diseases or insect species that are not yet introduced in the area; or to be able to identify new species while they are still controllable. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 7, 1999 Pomeroy's...
Part 12 ...Continuing. Moss ducked his head beneath the doorway as Denny pulled him into the shack. It was a one-room shed, with warped wallboards and a dirt floor. One table leg didn't reach the floor and the two chairs were spindly affairs that didn't look like they would hold Moss's weight. The cabin was basic, but clean and welcoming. In the center of the table stood a tin tomato can full of wildflowers. "Sis!" Denny called. "I brought a friend." Denny's sister turned from the stove and Moss...
POMEROY–The Summer Market held a Farmer Appreciation Day on June 27 at the Pomeroy City Park. The market day was held as usual, with tickets for free meals for farmers and their families. Farming themed stickers were available at the Garfield County Health District booth. Attending the market was a booth from the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum with two tractors, several museum items, and a rope-making machine operated by Nancy Ruark. The rope maker was a popular attraction, with many c...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed fireworks, accepted a hay bid, and approved purchase of a door at their meeting on June 24. The Landkammer firework show will be held on July 5, at the Garfield County Fairgrounds, despite the grandstand renovation. “We don’t have bleachers out there yet,” Commissioner Justin Dixon said. He encouraged attendees of the show to bring their own chairs or be prepared to sit on the grass. The BOCC accepted a bid from CX Ranch f...
–Part 11 Continuing...Deveney's red-haired thug spun and snarled at Moss. "You got a death wish boy?" He dropped his hand to the big pistol on his hip. Moss grabbed for his gun as well. A metallic sound pinged through the air and he flinched as a bullet whistled past him to thud into the wall. He stepped sideways to get out of the cloud of gunsmoke around him and saw the red-haired man on his knees, cradling his arm. The man's pistol lay behind him, at the base of the bar, with a bullet scar t...
Ten Years Ago July 2, 2014 Pomeroy High School senior Savannah Ruark entered an essay about Tim Burt, who recently retired as the school's math teacher, and her entry earned Tim a Seattle Mariners' "Teacher of the Week" award. The Teacher of the Week program honors and recognizes 24 teachers through the 2014 Seattle Mariner season. Tim Burt will receive a $500 classroom grant and he and the other winners are invited to attend a game in a suite at Safeco Field and have the opportunity to meet...
POMEROY–The Summer Market held their opening market day at the City Park on Wednesday, June 12. Vendors included produce, baked goods, macramé and crochet products, soaps, Scentsy, the Pomeroy Swim Team's snow cone fundraiser, and the Pomeroy Parent Teacher Organization's book table. The fine weather encouraged a steady crowd at the park, with kids playing on the playground equipment while their parents shopped. The Market will continue to be held from 4-7 p.m. on the second and fourth We...