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POMEROY–The City Council pledged $4,000 for the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce signage project, accepted an interim wastewater treatment plant employee proposal, and discussed maintenance of city road easements at their meeting on June 7. The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce signage project is now fully funded with the $4,000 promised by the City out of their capital improvement fund. The project will cost $20,000, with $10,000 of the funds coming from the Chamber, $5,000 from South East Washington E...
POMEROY––The Port of Garfield commissioners approved a lease extension, the purchase of a new heat pump system, and going out to bid for a project manager for the northeast county fiber project at their meeting on June 7. The commissioners approved a six-month extension of the current lease to Columbia Pulp, to be renegotiated in the event that the business is sold. The new extension will expire on January 6, 2023. The heat pump control system in the United States Forest Service building nee...
POMEROY–– The permanent swing bed situation, electrical project and scholarship recipients were topics discussed at the Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners (GCHD) meeting June 6. The Washington State Department of Health and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services sent a different team of surveyors to conduct a new survey in place of the one that was paused because of the rally last month. The official results are expected next week, but during exit interviews, the...
POMEROY-The 2022 Pioneer Days meeting and honored Pioneer family; All–Class Reunion celebration; Parade, and Tumbleweed Festival events were held on June 10 and 11. The family of Sealy Blachly, who settled on the north fork of the Deadman in 1877, were the Honored Pioneers at the 110th Garfield County Pioneer Day Program. Included in the program was a history of the town of Ilia given by Dotty Van Vogt and Diane Koller Ilia was situated on the Snake River and shipped grain from Garfield C...
“I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.” – Dudley Field Malone...
Editor’s note: Jack Peasley contacted Doug Griffiths, MBA with Kelly Clemmer, the author of “13 Ways to Kill Your Community” published by Friesen Press, who graciously gave permission to reprint in the East Washingtonian, the first chapter of his book. What follows is part five of five of Chapter 1, Forget the Water. CHAPTER 1 FORGET THE WATER continued After many years of watching the community suffer with their water issues, I actually thought the tide had started to turn and they would tie in to the water line. Team Angry must have thought s...
POMEROY–The annual WSU Crop Variety Tours will be held here on Wednesday, June 22 at 8:30 a.m. A discussion of Winter Peas as a rotational crop will be led by Sarah Hallyburton, WSU Crop and Soil Sciences Department graduate student; and Steve Van Vleet, WSU Extension Regional Agronomist. The Winter Pea Variety Plots are located West of Pomeroy off of Highway 12. Take a right at Vannaton Grade Road and proceed for approximately 2.1 miles. The annual WSU Mayview Crop Variety Trial will begin at Tramway Road Northeast of Pomeroy at the Randy K...
Washington, D.C.–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) helped pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, which included critical language she requested to help protect the Lower Snake River dams and create an even playing field for Pacific Northwest Ratepayers as Columbia River Treaty negotiations proceed. “Salmon and dams can–and do–co-exist. Study after study has shown the critical benefits the Lower Snake River dams provide to our region: affordable and reliable hydropower, low-emissions transportation...
POMERO–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved repayment of a loan and discussed re-staffing efforts for Washington State University extension offices in the area at their meeting on June 13. The commissioners passed resolution 2022-17 to accept repayment of a loan from the County Road fund to Current Expense fund. The amount repaid was 1,200,000, the same amount as loaned with no interest. Jim Kropf, the WSU Extension Director of County Administration, and Mark Heitstuman, G...
POMEROY–The Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Humanities Washington invite the community to a free presentation and in-person conversation with Jennifer Sherman, a member of the 2021-2023 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau program, on June 16, 2002 at 7 p.m. at the Garfield County Senior Center, 695 Main Street. The Gentrification of Rural Washington; How Washington’s rural communities are rapidly changing with the influx of urbanites looking for a different life experience. She advocates the importance of getting to know the neighbors who...
POMEROY–Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) will offer free summer classes on slected Tuesday, June 21 through August 2 at 10–11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Summer break brings an opportunity for students (K-12) to hone their artistic skills and what better chance than free art sessions at the BMAG. Pre-registration is advised and is not limited. Sign-up sheets are available at the studio at 745 Main Street in Pomeroy. A detailed listing of the activities for each class is available at the art center. Two class times are available on each...
POMEROY–The Farmer's Market held in Pomeroy City Park held their first gathering of the summer on June 8. Booths sold fruit and vegetables-both produce and plants, handcrafted goods, and pies. The pies sold out before the evening was over. "It was really a great turnout for our first one. We're excited for it to grow." said Shelly Slaybaugh, the manager for the Market. The Farmer's Market will be held on second and fourth Wednesdays, from 4:00 to 7:00, throughout the summer....
POMERO–The Pomeroy Elementary School held a sixth graders vs. staff water fight, and then everyone danced in water from a Garfield County Fire District's engine on June 9. The kids touched off volcanoes prior to the water fight....
Wed, Jun 15: Chicken Apple Salad, Croissant, Carrot Sticks, Fresh Fruit Melody Fri, Jun 17: Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Stewed Tomatoes, Cucumbers-N-Onions, Dessert, Juice Mon, Jun 20: Juneteenth Day Wed, Jun 22: Clam Chowder, Garden Rice Salad, Mixed Fruit, Corn Bread, Dessert, Juice Fri, Jun 24: Cheese Burger, Potato Salad, Relish Cup, Peaches...
A celebration of Life for Laurel Feider Graveside Services – Catholic Cemetery 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2022 Dinner following at the Catholic School...
Ten years ago June 13, 2012 The 2012 Wine, Stein & Shine Car Show winners were: Jerry Clark’s 1933 Ford coupe-Best of Show; Butch Klaveano’s 1930 Chevrolet-Pioneer Award for antique vehicles; Mike Gwinn’s 1953 Ford F-100 pickup-People’s Choice trophy; Bert Obenland’s 1967 Chevelle SS-Best Car; John Henry’s 2006 Honda GL 1800 Trike-Best Motorcycle. Pomeroy School District superintendent Kim Spacek will lead the final community tour of the high school modernization project Wednesday, June 20. Mr...
Garfield Co. Superior Court Judge Brook Burns: April 20, 2022 William E. Gray Jr., of Walla Walla, Wash., pleaded guilty to Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 2nd Degree and Assault 4th Degree with Sexual Motivation, both gross misdemeanors. The Gray sentencing was carried to September. Garfield Co. District Court Judge Tom Cox: April 20, 2022 Brandy Lawrence-Robinson, of Lewiston, pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor offense of Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree. The Defendant was sentenced to 18 days jail. April 27, 2022 Joshua G. Cox, of Lewiston, Idaho...