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POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District announced a new free cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class program, discussed how Covid-19 cases will be handled, and announced the location of this summer's cooling center at their meeting on May 15. The Garfield County Fire District No. 1 will hold a free CPR class on the last Saturday of every month, sponsored by the Public Health District. The classes are budgeted until the end of the year at $4,000, when the project will be e...
POMEROY–The 2nd Harvest Mobile Market, out of the Tri-Cities, is coming to Pomeroy on June 2. They will be at the First Christian Church from 12-2 p.m., at 310 S 8th St, and will bring enough food for up to 250 families. Food parcels will be given out while supplies last, and no documentation will be required....
Ten Years Ago May 29, 2013 Pomeroy Pirate pole vaulter Kenny Lomen-Carr cleared 13 ft. at the State 1B track championship meet Friday at Easter Washington University in Cheney. Kenny broke the old meet record of 12-9 on his second vault. Several other Pirate track athletes brought home State medals. Wild Country Wearables, the shop in the former Food City space west of Pioneer Plaza, will open next weekend, just in time for Pioneer Day and Tumbleweed weekend activities. Asked to describe her...
POMEROY–The Pirate Ponies 4-H Club hosted a horse show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds on May 20. The "May the Horse be with You" show included Showmanship, Western Pleasure and Equitation, English Pleasure and Equitation, Bareback, and Trail classes. Prizes were awarded for 4-H Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions, as well as open. Heather Hastings won Best of Show and Merritt Scoggin won reserve Best of Show, both Pirate Ponies riders. In the Junior division, Brayden McKeirnan won Wal...
POMEROY–A health resource fair was held at the Pomeroy Senior Center on May 18. Participants set up tables with services and contact information, and the fair was open to the public. Participating entities included Obenland & Low, Homecare Services, the Senior Round Table, Garfield County Fire District No. 1, WorkSource, Elite Home Health Service, Blue Mountain Action Council, Pomeroy Partners for Healthy Families, Quality Behavioral Health, Garfield County Hospital District, Aging and L...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council accepted the resignation of Susie Bowles, authorized a grant application, and discussed tree removal at their meeting on May 9. Susie Bowles resigned as City Councilwoman, effective May 12. Her position will be on the next ballot to fill out the remaining time of her term. The council has 90 days to appoint an interim councilman to fill the time between May 12 and the election. Councilman Mike Cassetto thanked Bowles for her service on the council. The council d...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) discussed management job descriptions and an accountability audit, and passed two policy updates at their meeting on May 15. The GCTA decided to advertise for a full-time general manager position with a salary range of $50,000-$65,000. If the position is filled through promotion, the position of operational manager may become open. A recently completed accountability audit conducted by Washington State found no major red flags and only...
Ten Years Ago May 22, 2013 Blue Mountain Artisan Guild will hold its grand opening Pioneer weekend and BMAG president Mary Flerchinger invites everyone to the gallery's grand opening. The Pomeroy FFA chapter put on an elementary Ag Day, sponsored as part of a competition put on by the "Nutrients For Life Foundation," which has competitions across the country. Chapters can win up to $5,000 for participating. For the second consecutive year, Pomeroy FFA Chapter placed second and won $3,000. The ac...
POMEROY-The National Day of Prayer was held at the Pioneer Plaza on May 4. Prayers included family, education, government, military, business and workplace, arts and media, and church, as well as the 2023 National Prayer for America. Pomeroy Girl Scout members Heather Hastings and Baby Johnson presented a flag-folding demonstration. The event was organized by National Day of Prayer Committee members Sue Nelson, Pam Miller, Linda Hindman, Polly Scott, Amy Van Vogt, and Cindy K...
POMEROY-Cyndi Hobart, Garfield County's new 911 Director, has an extensive background in law enforcement. Hobart began her career in recreation enforcement with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department in Idaho on her 18th birthday. She worked five years as a dispatcher for the Idaho State Police, where she helped develop their Computer Aided Dispatching program. She also worked as a stenographer and detective's assistant at the Pocatello Police Department, and was record keeper and data...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners discussed the electrical project and passed three resolutions at their meeting on May 1. The bidding for the construction of the electrical project is on schedule to go out in early June. In the meantime, materials have begun to arrive at the Garfield County Memorial Hospital. A 15,000 lb. fuel tank is expected to arrive within the next few weeks. It will be stored by the Puget Sound Energy building until it is placed in the...
POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County discussed the Pataha fiber internet and received a grant at their meeting on May 2. Drops, the materials to connect homes to the fiber internet line in Pataha, will be provided by the Port for the next six months, or until the supply runs out. A wellness grant received from Washington Counties Insurance Fund, the Port's insurance provider, in the amount of $900 will be used to purchase a year's subscription to a fitness software that will be used by Port...
POMEROY-The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild held the opening of their spring show on May 4. The show is pottery themed and features the participants of the latest pottery class. Junior featured artists are the Pomeroy Homeschool Group. The show is sponsored by Sun Lizard Studio....
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) passed a resolution, approved payment of Washington State Association of Counties dues, and discussed hay bids at their meeting on May 8. Bidding on the hay at the fairgrounds will be advertised soon. The buyer of the hay will be responsible for cutting and baling. The current crop at the fairgrounds, planted during the Spring Farming Days is growing well. Resolution 2023-10 transfers $35,378.11 of American Rescue Plan Act funding from t...
Ten Years Ago May 15, 2013 Pomeroy Elementary School's kindergarten class held a Mother's Day Tea on Thursday in the Elementary library, honoring mothers and grandmothers with handmade hats and gifts, iced tea and lemonade. Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Waldher provided treats for the students and their guests. Mrs. Waldher, whose mother was her special guest, said the kinders spent time "learning about good manners and why they are important" as part of the event planning. Garfield County...
POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) appointed a temporary emergency manager, presented an award, and signed a performance agreement at their meeting on May 1. James Cleveland, Fire Chief for Garfield County Fire District No. 1, was appointed Garfield County Temporary Emergency Manager, until the contract between the County and the Fire District can be written and signed, removing the temporary status. The contract is still being drafted. County Commissioner Jim Nelson recei...
POMEROY–The local School District approved a manager for the elementary roof project, decided to purchase a new bus, and passed a resolution at their meeting on April 24. The elementary roof project will be managed by Design West Architecture. Design West will create plans and design work, as well as management. The board will pay Design West $31,000. The roof renovation is estimated to cost between $260,000 and $310,000, and will go out to bid soon. The board approved a quote of $161,000 for t...
Ten Years Ago May 8, 2013 The 62nd observance of National Day of Prayer was held at the Nazarene Church. Attendees enjoyed talks by Ian Quarles, Carla Heytvelt and Sue Nelson on the power and effectiveness of prayer in everyday life. A Quilt of Valor was presented to long-time resident and patriot, Ells Barlow. The Youth Mission team from Pomeroy Christian Church and Garfield county Christian Youth Program "Viral Infection" fundraiser will allow people to purchase an "infection," consisting of...
POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County Commissioners agreed to pay the Garfield County Road Department for weed spraying and discussed the demolition of Warehouse 3 at their meeting on April 18. The Port will pay $1,480.20 to the County Road Department for spraying edges of the roads on Port property, mowing them, and applying a sterilant. The project is expected to take about 12 hours of work, and the price includes the cost of chemicals. Demolition of Warehouse 3 has been completed. Chris'...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed a lease agreement and passed a resolution at their meeting on April 24. The lease is for Inland Cellular's cell tower site at Dodge. It will allow Garfield County to place their repeater on the tower, which it more suitable than the current site. The commissioners passed resolution 2023-09, officially stating the BOCC's support and agreement to the Hazard Mitigation Plan that was discussed last week....
POMEROY-The Garfield County Fire District No. 1 Commissioners (GCFD) discussed grants received as well as possibilities for expanding the training room and crew quarters at their meeting on April 11. The GCFD received a grant from Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response of $73,700, over a period of four years, to pay for volunteer recruitment efforts including professional videos and theatrical showings and 10 sets of new turnouts. The district also received $5,250 from the Garfield...
Ten Years Ago May 1, 2013 Pomeroy Spinners plan to begin the facelift on the outside of Maple Hall. Siding is being installed on the west side of the building as well as on the gable ends. Pomeroy School Board hired current high school principal Doug LaMunyan as the district's next superintendent and principal for the elementary and high schools.. Twenty-Five Years Ago April 29, 1998 Diane Prince, Pomeroy High School science teacher, received the Educator of the Year award from the Grand lodge...
By Naomi Scoggin East Washingtonian Reporter POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) hired a new County Engineer and Public Works Director, signed a letter supporting the Snake River dams, and approved a hazard mitigation plan update at their meeting on April 17. James Wege, new Engineer and Public Works Director for Garfield County, graduated from Washington State University in 1998 and worked as an engineer for the Washington State Department of Transportation for over 20...
POMEROY–The Missoula Children's Theatre returned, after an absence caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, to present Red Riding Hood on Friday, April 14. The cast of the show was selected from students of Pomeroy School District and homeschooled Pomeroy children at an audition held Tuesday morning. The cast then had four days to learn their parts and songs before the performance on Friday. Thirty-eight children were cast in the show, from ages six up to high school. Marlana Schilling Vendeland was a...
POMEROY– The Pomeroy City Council accepted a bid for the summer seal coat project at a continuation of their monthly meeting on April 17. The low bid was provided by Idaho Asphalt at $85,233.75. Idaho Asphalt did not submit a bid security bond with their bid. The council waived the bond requirement and authorized Mayor Paul Miller to sign the bid. Council approved a variance request and agreed upon selling the site of an old reservoir at their meeting on April 11. Scott Basinger's request for a...