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POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council approved the beginning of a loan application process, passed an ordinance accounting for unexpected revenues in 2022, and approved a letter of consent regarding internet provider share transfers at their meeting on February 7. The Council decided to apply for several loans-a Drinking Water loan from the Washington State Department of Commerce, a Rural Development loan from the United States Department of Agriculture, and a loan from the Washington State Public W...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) accepted an Emergency Management grant, discussed further opioid settlements, and discussed the Rapid Design Study at their meeting on February 13. The Emergency Management Performance Grant E23-187, an annual grant from the Washington State Emergency Management that provides funding for emergency manager wages, equipment, and emergency planning for the county. The 2022-2023 grant provides the county with $31,866, which will be used to r...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners reapproved the reappointment of Josh Mayfield, discussed the vaccine schedule at the Pomeroy Medical Clinic, and approved a resolution to surplus IV pumps at their meeting on February 6. Josh Mayfield has been reappointed as a provider for the Garfield County Memorial Hospital, upon the recommendation of the medical staff. Covid-19 vaccines are available from the Pomeroy Medical Clinic on the third Thursday of every month. T...
Ten Years Ago February 20, 2013 Pomeroy Pirate wrestlers Wyatt Jenkins, Ryan Smith, and Austin Reisdorph won class championships at the State B wrestling tournament at the Tacoma Dome on Friday and Saturday. Jenkins won the 170-lb title, Smith earned the 160-lb championship, and Reisdorph claimed first in the 220-lb class. With teammate Clayton King contributing, the Pirate team placed third in the team standings. Four Pomeroy High School graduates were named to Washington State University's...
POMEROY–The Baker's Table reopened February 1, under the ownership of Ben and Ashley Dixon. The Dixons own the building the bakery occupies, and purchased The Baker's Table from previous owners Greg and Katrina Sharp. "We felt the community's need for a place to go, to meet someone and sit down for a meal," Ashley said. Their goal is to continue providing a place for the community to gather. All the staff currently employed has worked there before. The Baker's Table is currently open from W...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) met with United States Forest Service representatives of the Pomeroy Ranger District and Umatilla National Forest, discussed an opioid settlement through the Opioid Abatement Council, and announced an opening on the board of adjustment at their meeting on February 6. Susan Piper, Pomeroy District Ranger, discussed the USFS projects planned for 2023 and 2024. Many of these were affected by the record fire season in 2021, particularly by t...
OLYMPIA–The Working Families Tax Credit has been created by the Washington State legislation which will benefit eligible individuals and families for 2023. The Washington State legislature has created a new tax credit for 2023, according to information provided by Barbara Maxwell of the Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC). The Working Families Tax Credit will provide eligible individuals and families with a refund of up to $1,200. The exact figure varies depending on income level and the n...
Ten Years Ago February 13, 2013 Seventy years ago to this day, on Feb. 13, 1943, Pomeroy residents Marjorie Robertson and Marston Fitzsimmons were married in the Methodist Church here. The couple will celebrate their 70th anniversary with a family celebration. Marston and Marjorie were in Pomeroy High School's Class of 1940. Marjorie sang in the school glee club and that's where Marston first noticed her. "She sang in an operetta and I played violin in the school orchestra," he recalled. During...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed a possible Americans with Disability Act transition plan and met with the executive director of South East Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) at their meeting on January 30. The commissioners discussed creating a transition plan, identifying county-owned facilities that are not ADA accessible and creating a plan to bring them up to code, as a part of a possible state-wide requirement. No specific facilities tha...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy School District (PSD) board of directors honored two of the members for five years of service, hired two coaches, and accepted the resignation of two coaches at their meeting on January 24. PSD Superintendent Rachel Gwinn presented Directors Ashley Koller and Kyle Pearson with a certificate from the Washington State School Directors' Association, honoring their five years' service on Pomeroy's school board. The board hired Fred Knebel as Jr. High wrestling coach, and D...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District board passed two resolutions, designated term dates for the board members, and discussed Foundation of Public Health Services (FPHS) funds at their meeting on January 17. Resolution 2023-01 amended the consolidated contract the District holds with the Washington State Department of Health, increasing the total amount of funds to $2,175,800. Resolution 2023-02 allows the District to apply for five credit cards with a total limit of $14,000. T...
Ten Years Ago January 30, 2013 After an absence of almost four decades, the Pomeroy Pirate wrestling team claimed the top step of the awards podium of a post-season tournament on Saturday. The Pirates won the Class B East Sub-regional Tournament in Davenport, overcoming 12 other teams in the field. The team members are Kyle Hyer, Taylor Lewis, Adam Herres Jack Neice, Wyatt Hyer, Clayton King, Steven Wysocki, Mike Wymore, Blaine Reisdorph, Wyatt Jenkins, Havin Heytvelt, Ryan Smith, Austin...
POMEROY–The Appaloosa Solar Project, a joint venture by Pac Soleil and Qcells responding to Puget Sound Energy's request for proposal, was the topic of an informational meeting at the Pomeroy Junior/Senior High School January 18. The project, owned by James Shretter and Peter Besenovsky of Pac Soleil, is planned to be placed on lands owned by the Barr, Klaveano and Morgan families, straddling Highway 127, about 18 miles from Pomeroy. It is split into two phases. Phase one will cover 900 a...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) board discussed the arrival of a new van, insurance for the year of 2023, and elected chair and vice-chair positions at their meeting on January 17. The 2023 Ford Transit van that has been on order has arrived. The title has caught up with the van, after being delayed at the time of last month’s meeting. Some detailing work is being completed, and then the van will be on Pomeroy’s streets. Adam Hodges and Rochelle Williams of Obenl...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a contract amendment, discussed an outdated county ordinance, a rapid design study for Garfield County's rural areas, and Garfield County's position on marijuana and cannabis growth operations at their meeting on January 23. They also rejected a contract amendment and discussed the possibility of a county ordinance against nuisance and junk properties at their meeting on January 17. The BOCC approved an amendment to their contract with th...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Commissioners discussed the creation of a Broadband Action Team, finishing the Pataha broadband project, and passed a resolution at their meeting on January 17. The Port will be involved in the Broadband Action Team (BAT) for Garfield County that is being convened, but they will not be taking the lead. Garfield County will be the lead entity, with County Commissioner Jim Nelson heading it up. The Fiber-To-The-Home broadband project that has been constructed i...
Ten Years Ago January 23, 2013 The annual Garfield County Cattlemen's Bull Tour will leave from Four Star Supply, the first stop will be Dutch Flat Angus (Nick & Joe Waldher) at the Geiger Gulch feedlot. Black Angus bulls will be viewed at this stop. Second stop on the tour will feature Horned Herefords at CX Ranch (Bill Cox) at the Robinson Lowe place on Gould City-Mayview Road. From there the tour will proceed to Cabernet Cattle Co (Roger Koller) at the Victor Place on Kirby Mayview Road,...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council held public hearings on Water Use Efficiency Goals and Measures and an updated Water System Plan, discussed donations for the Tennis Court Retrofit project, and discussed a possible Low and Moderate Income (LMI) survey, according to the minutes from their January 10 meeting. No public comment was received for the hearing on the Water Use Efficiency Goals and Measures, presented by Stillman Norton of Keller Associates. The goals and measures are a part of the u...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) fare welled retiring Road Crew Chief Rodney Norland, and passed two resolutions at their meeting on January 9. The BOCC installed McKenzie Lueck as Clerk of the Board and discussed parking solutions for the Spring Jackpot show with representatives of the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and the Jackpot at their meeting on January 3. Rodney Norland is retiring after 33 years with Garfield County. His position has been filled by S...
Ten Years Ago January 9, 2013 Garfield County Sheriff's Office added two volunteer chaplains after a commissioning ceremony Nov. 28, 2012. The Rev. Dan Lewis of Pomeroy Nazarene Church and the Rev. Justin Townley of Pomeroy Methodist Church joined the Rev. Roger Pedersen in the Sheriff's Office Chaplaincy. Pastor Roger initiated the chaplaincy program January 2012 after a discussion with Sheriff Ben Keller. Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum received a $3,500 grant from Puget Sound Energy...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) decided to lower the courthouse flag, passed a supplemental budget resolution, and signed a service agreement at their meeting on December 27. The commissioners agreed to lower the courthouse flag in honor of the memory of John Henry, who served as Garfield County District Court Judge from 2009 until he resigned in 2017. Prior to serving a Judge, Henry was Garfield County's Prosecuting Attorney and Coroner from 1989 until 2006. A...
POMEROY–Puget Sound Energy's senior wind resources advisor Anne Walsh presented a check for a $5,000 donation to the City of Pomeroy's Park project on December 27. The donation was facilitated by Pomeroy Community Center, represented at the presentation by Lisa Lund. The money will be used to purchase project materials for the tennis court retrofitting project at the Pomeroy City Park. In a letter to Pomeroy Community Center Walsh stated "Puget Sound Energy stands committed to the work of the C...
Ten Years Ago January 2, 2013 Papé Machinery has acquired the assets of Arrow Machinery located in Colfax and Pomeroy, an authorized dealer for John Deere Agriculture and Turf equipment, as well as Honda, STIHL, and several other high-quality manufacturers. The Pataha Flour Mill thanked everyone for making 2012 a wonderful year in the preservation and use of an important part of Garfield County's history. Twenty-Five Years Ago January 7, 1998 Pomeroy's 1997-98 Junior Miss, Jessica Warren, was...
POMEROY-After sub-zero temperatures and snowfall mid-week, the mercury rose into the high 30s on December 25. Accompanied by rain, the higher temperature created a slippery holiday when the snow turned to slush on the roads....
POMEROY–The Pomeroy School District (PSD) board of directors designated a chairman, discussed levy logistics, and accepted a bus driver resignation according to the minutes from their December 19 meeting. The board decided to keep the chair and co-chair positions as they are for 2023. Ashley Koller will keep her current position of chairwoman of the board and Allison McKeirnan will keep her position as co-chair. Positions on committees that approve and disapprove of the levy have received no a...