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POMEROY-Health District Administrator Martha Lanman, briefed the Garfield County Commissioners (BOGC) during their teleconference meeting March 23, stating five COVID-19 tests were given in Garfield County, with three negative results, and two pending. The two pending households are in quarantine until the results are received from tests given on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The turnaround time for testing is currently four days. One person in Garfield County who was in quarantine is now off....
POMEROY-Superintendent Rachel Gwinn announced at the District meeting March 23, enrollment was up to 307 for the month of March, which was an increase of six new students from February. At the February meeting, the board approved Resolution No. 289, which authorized the District to request participation in the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. This action was taken to allow the District to apply for a lower interest rate on the current outstanding bond. Kelly...
Those who eat and enjoy the meals on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Senior Center and those who receive their Meals on Wheels, probably have no idea of all that goes on behind the scenes to make these meals possible. Though the corona virus has put an end to community meals at the center until large groups are deemed safe, meals can be picked up at the back door, providing you have called in by nine o'clock. Meals on Wheels will continue to be delivered to those who are signed up. At this...
POMEROY– The Garfield County Hospital District recently decided to go ahead with the April 28, 2020, election to decide the fate of the special levy. There had been some speculation that the Washington Secretary of State would call for the cancellation of all April elections, but according to Garfield County Auditor, Donna Deal, there has been no such decision as of the date of this meeting. She added that she does not expect the Governor to choose to cancel it. Public access to the c...
“Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence. – Hosea 6:1-2...
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and the community you live in. People who may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis include...
A scream from the kitchen. The thud of a faint. She sighs and arises and walks with restraint. Her neighbor lays peaceful, eyes fixed in a stare She’s passed out in front of the new Frigidaire. She looks at the rack with eggs in its keep Winking up at her’s the eye of a sheep. There’s a bottle of PenStrep near the Swanson’s Pot Pies And down in the crisper’s a bagful of flies. The butter tray’s filled with test tubes of blood Marked, ‘E.I.A. samples, from Tucker’s old stud.’ High on the shelf...
POMEROY–In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Port of Garfield Board of Commissioners have authorized a “preparedness guideline,” in line with State and local mandates. Due to the fact that some of the Port’s employees are at high risk, or extremely high risk, of contracting the virus, some precautions have been put into place. Those at extremely high risk will only perform duties that can be done without any contact with the public. The doors to the Port’s office are closed to the public; however, employees may come out to meet with indi...
Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) is running a one-year special levy in April. The levy is for $860,000 and if approved will be collected in 2021. With all the measures being taken to stop the spread of COVID-19, there is a chance that the state could choose to cancel all April elections. There is also the possibility of the election not taking place due to staffing issues at the courthouse if COVID-19 does make it to Garfield County. Why does GCHD need this levy? We have projected a...
POMEROY–I never thought something so dramatic as a pandemic would ever happen here. I guess I really didn’t believe anything major would ever happen especially in a small Northwest town such as ours. But here we are. While we endure everything that’s happening around here now, it feels absolutely terrible. But through it all, there is still so much to be thankful for. I’m thankful for my friends and family who have given me things to do during this time off, grocery store workers, nurses...
Mar 8 Fire-Fairgrounds Road Animal Problem-Area of 516 Columbia St. Public Assist-2133 Villard St. Mar 9 Truancy-170 Fourth St. Information-286 Thirteenth St. Civil Standby-1549 Main St. Disabled Vehicle-651 Hwy. 12 East, eastbound Public Nuisance-1313 Columbia St. Information-290 Hill St. Juvenile Problem-420 Hill St. Information-789 Main St. Mar 10 Agency Assist-789 Main St. Wanted Person-789 Main St. Truancy-170 Fourth St. Extra Patrols-1779 Columbia St. Animal Noise-1313 Columbia St. Livestock-Kirby Mayview Rd. and Deadman Rd. Traffic...
March 11, 2020–Garfield County District Court–Judge Tom Cox Kenneth J. Aceves, of Lewiston, Idaho, pleaded guilty to Violation of Ignition Interlock Requirement, a gross misdemeanor. Aceves was ordered to pay $556. Loren J. Eby, of Pomeroy, Wash., pleaded guilty to Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor; and Malicious Mischief Third Degree (DV), a gross misdemeanor. Eby was Sentenced to: two days in jail; 24 hours community service; mental health counseling; and must pay $422 in legal financial obligations. Jacob E. Haworth, of Burbank, Wash., ple...
Ten Years Ago March 31, 2010 Spring Farming Days, Garfield County’s annual salute to the days of animal-powered farming, will be held Saturday and Sunday at the fairgrounds. Depending on the weather, as many as 50 head of horses and mules are expected for the event. Pomeroy Elementary Physical Education Program will sponsor a family bowling night Wednesday in the grade school gym. 176 people attended the event a few years back. The community Good Friday service will be held in the Houser Room at Pataha Flour Mill. Twenty-Five Years Ago April 5...
Thursday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with low around 31. Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high...