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POMEROY-The Garfield County Commissioners discussed flood damage estimates of $240,500 from the storms and runoff occurring February 6–7, 2020 during the regular meeting Monday, February 24, 2020. Rod Norland, Garfield County Public Works, reported that they are still assessing damages, and reported they had found a 100-foot long mud slide. Repairs are on hold until officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Washington State Military Department visit the area on February 27, 2020. They will assess flood damage to a...
SPOKANE–The Lady Pirates defeated Mount Vernon Christian 48-26 in the consolation round to bring home a bittersweet third-place trophy and cap a stellar year that didn't end as planned but was filled with accomplishments and success. Pomeroy finished the season 23-2, counting losses only to Southeast 1B rival Oakesdale, which finished second in the championship game to Inchelium 46-34. At the Hardwood Classic, all three games were taut, low-scoring defensive standoffs as the Lady Pirates' v...
SPOKANE–The Lady Pirates' hopes for a third consecutive championship game appearance were dashed by league rival Oakesdale, managing a squeaky-tight 37-34 upset of top-ranked Pomeroy at the 2020 Hardwood Classic here Friday. Oakesdale double-teamed Maddy Dixon, holding her to 16 points, still the game's high scorer, but the Lady Pirates' shots were just a tetch off the entire game, and the aggressive Lady Nighthawks managed to stay just an inch ahead, even to the last. Dixon finished with e...
POMEROY– The new Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) cutaway bus purchased through a Washington Department of Transportation (WDOT) grant, for $73,328 is now ready for service. The GCTA paid only $19,390 of that purchase price The 2020 Ford Elkhart Coach ECII, E-450 will carry 14 passengers, or 12 passengers and two wheelchairs, plus the driver. Some new features include a four-camera system, plus a back-up camera, a 1000-pound capacity wheel-chair lift, two built-n child r...
POMEROY–Senior members of the Pomeroy High School Basketball program were honored by parents and fans at the final home game February 7. Sydney Watko, who was joined by her father Dave Watko, savors "going to state the last two years with my best friends and sharing that awesome experience with them, plus the interesting bus rides and talks. The thanked her parents Dave and Ginger or investing time into her basketball career, her sister McKenzie for being supportive; Larry and Sherrie for t...
POMEROY–As part of business conducted at the Garfield County Board of Commissioners regular meeting Monday morning, February 24, 2020, a public hearing was held for comments on the proposed subdivision of the Bryan Canyon Estates Subdivision Plat. Five landowners in the vicinity of the proposed subdivision were present to voice their concerns regarding the development of the 77.906-acre plot into 15 five- to six-acre, single-family residential lots, south of Almota Ferry Road, and overlooking the Snake River. Grant Morgan, County Engineer a...
“You grow up the day you have the first real laugh at yourself.” – Ethel Barrymore...
OLYMPIA–I've seen Democrats raise taxes several times during my many years in the Legislature. They'd increase spending to unsustainable levels, then, when the economy slowed and tax revenues fell, claim tax hikes were necessary to maintain important services. Incredibly, we're now seeing Democrats trying to increase taxes and expand the state operating budget like a balloon even when the state's coffers are stuffed with money. When state government's first quarterly revenue forecast for 2020 w...
“Boys will be boys,” reflected Jack, as he told me a story from his youth. Seems when Jack was a teenager back in Ripley, Oklahoma, he and his teenage friend were serious about becoming bull riders. They had helped fix up the local rodeo arena and that gave them chute privileges. One week they replaced a chute gate. They had made the replacement themselves out of oilfield pipe, painted it and hung it up. As they were admiring their handiwork Jack remarked it was too bad they couldn’t buck a rea...
To the editor, So, you want to pick my nursing home? You better have a good education and a place for me to go, because you owe me or I will spend all your inheritance! Couple of years ago, our granddaughter said to her father (our son), “watch out old man, I pick your nursing home”. It was again a reminder that our youth need the education and resources to “take care of the elders” when the time comes. We believe that support for Garfield County Hospital is a critical requirement to continue a community atmosphere. Health providers and lon...
Mike Field is our newest commissioner and we inquired why he wanted to participate in this community’s hospital district. He candidly expressed his hopes and desires for the Garfield County Hospital District. I have had a long professional and personal interest in the local health care system, and have been encouraged many times to consider running for a board position, especially considering my experience as administrator and previous service on the board. More recently I was approached about the possibility and I felt that now I had more t...
POMEROY–One of the hardest things that I’ve had to do this year was finding a balance between school and my social life. It can be pretty difficult to balance those two things, especially when you have other clubs and sports. My biggest struggle right now is deciding if I want to get the highest grade in all of my classes or enjoy my high school years and live a little. I’m the type of person who makes choices depending on how it will affect me in the long run. I understand that those type of pe...
POMEROY–Pioneer Day, set for June 13, will celebrate the Blachly family as 2020 Honored Pioneers. Susan Morrow is working on the history of the Blachly family, this year’s Honored Pioneers. Community of the Past will focus on Ilia. Honored graduates will be from the classes of 1944 and 1945. Music will be provided by Vickie Bowles Evans. Numerous class reunions are planned that weekend. Fast-approaching spring events were also topics at the Garfield County Pioneer Association meeting February 25, 2020. This year’s Spring Tour will be of the May...
POMEROY–Chairman of the Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) Board of Commissioners Cindy Wolf, addressed the Garfield/Pomeroy Community Economic Development Forum about the upcoming $860,000 levy vote April 28, to support the GCHD. Ballots will be sent out April 10, 2020. For the levy to pass, a minimum of 435 votes are needed to be cast, with 60% (261 votes) in favor. The assessment amount for taxpayers has increased since the previous election in November, 2019, from $1.40 per $1,000 assessed property value, to $1.56. The reason s...
POMEROY–Health Director Martha Lanman gave an update on the County’s preparations for any cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) that could occur. She stated that Garfield County is considered to be at very low risk for the virus, but the State asks that we be prepared and alert for the possibility. The Health District has held extra staff meetings to discuss the protocols, and Garfield County Health District nurse Elizabeth Stringer, RN, is up-to-date on any needed training. If any members of the public have questions about the virus, they may...
The Pirate Junior High “A” team played three games in mid-February, two against St. John/Endicott/LaCrosse, and one against Garfield-Palouse. We played SJEL at home first and lost 21-25, 12-25, 15-13. Two days later we traveled to Endicott and lost 21-25, 21-25, 14-15. We hosted Garfield-Palouse and went down by 8-25, 25-16, 12-15. Hailee Brewer had a great week and is turning into a dynamic, all-around player, said Coach Adam Van Vogt. She had 11 kills, 14 aces serving, and 7 digs. Cassidy Bales also filled up the stat book. She con...
POMEROY-Enrollment numbers presented at School District’s Board meeting, February 24, spurred excitement, when Superintendent Rachel Gwinn announced that enrollment was up to 301. The 2019-2020 school year began in August with an enrollment of 310, dropped to 307 in September, to 302 in October, 301 in November, and ending 2019 with 299 in December. January, 2020, started with an upward trend with a return to 300 students enrolled, continuing into February with 301. Since the count was taken in February, until the date of the school board m...
Ten Years Ago March 3, 2010 Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce has announced its award selections for 2010. Sharing the Citizen of the Year award are “The Lindas”, Linda (Jim) McKeirnan and Linda (Eric) McKeirnan; Business of the Year, Vonda’s Antique Mall; and Lifetime Achievement recognition, Max Ruchert. Pomeroy FFA Alumni is holding an enchilada sale as a fundraiser for the local FFA chapter. Twenty-Five Years Ago March 8, 1995 Garfield County Hospital District recently purchased a new mechanized tub-shower combination using funds from the W.B....
Feb 18 Information-No Entry Truancy-170 Fourth St. Ambulance-S.R. 12, M.P. 417 Jail-789 Main St. Jail-789 Main St. Information-289 High St. Search Warrant-Impound Lot Feb 19 Livestock-Vannaton Grade Wanted Person-789 Main St., Garfield County Courtroom Livestock-4 miles up Mountain Rd. Fraud-703 Main St., U.S. Bank Agency Assist-789 Main St. Fire-1366 Hwy. 12 East Fire-747 Columbia St. Livestock-402 Peola Rd. Agency Assist-789 Main St. Civil Problem-1253 Columbia St. Welfare Check-M.P. 8, S.R. 127 Civil Problem-1710 Columbia St. Disabled...
RICHLAND–The Lady Pirates start their third consecutive return to the 2020 1B State Tournament today, March 5, at the Spokane Veterans Arena, facing the winner of the annual tournament's first round, either No. 7 Curlew or No. 15 Naselle, who will face off in the tourney's opening round Wednesday. Tip-off of Pomeroy's game will be at 5:30 p.m. Behind a 24-point performance by Maddy Dixon, four treys by Emma Severs and cool ball handling by Heidi Heytvelt, first-ranked Pomeroy defeated the W...
SPOKANE–It was the battle of the big forwards and Lady Pirate Maddy Dixon showed the Curlew Lady Cougars how badly she and her teammates wanted to make this appearance at the 1B State Tournament one to remember as Pomeroy opened the 2020 tournament with a 41-26 win. The team advances in the winner's bracket to face Southeast 1B rivals Oakesdale in the semifinals. The Lady Nighthawks defeated Neah Bay 58-49. Dixon almost single handedly carried the team to an 18-8 half-time lead and continued t...