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POMEROY–Garfield County Memorial Hospital Co-CEO Mat Slaybaugh introduced the new Chief Financial Officer Lance Spindler at the monthly meeting on June 7. Presently, Spindler is here for the remainder of June, then return to his hometown of Soldotna, Alaska, and work remotely. Soldotna lies 150 miles south of Anchorage, situated on a river. "It's the best salmon fishing in the world." Spindler said. He will return to Pomeroy to work in-house a few days each month. "The hospital is now open f...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council announced their plan for painting the gazebo at the Pomeroy City Park starting this week at their meeting on June 8. They will be using paint especially engineered for cement and Garfield County Engineer Grant Morgan has offered the use of the county's paint sprayer. Results for the recent Low to Moderate Income survey were revealed by Jack Peasley of South East Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA). He stated the survey that was conducted on f...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed a bi-annual Voluntary Stewardship Program contract for 2021-2023 at their meeting on June 14. Contract K2210 between Garfield County and the Washington State Conservation Commission will provide $50,000 to producers and $35,000 for program management. The commissioners also signed a Critical Area Ordinance that was approved by the planning commission on May 17. It is intended to protect areas designated as critical by the p...
POMEROY–Garfield County Fire District No. 1 (GCFD) Chief James Cleveland introduced a possible replacement for fire engine 11 at the recent meeting on June 8. The rig under consideration is a 2003 Detroit 500 horsepower engine, with 1,000-gallon water tank, and 50,000 miles. The asking price is $45,000. Chief Cleveland recommended a third-party inspection of the engine before considering it for purchase, as well as contacting prior owners in Colorado for the truck’s history. “It’s not somethi...
DAYTON–All Wheels Weekend 2021 car show and events will take place on Main Street here on Father's Day weekend, June 18, 19, and 20. Early registration is located at the corner of 1st and Main Streets on Friday, June 18 at 4–7 p.m. It is put on by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. The All Wheels Weekend ine-up of action is packed with activity and fun starting with the Friday Night Cruise at 6–9 p.m., accompanied by Friday Night Music in the Courthouse lawn at 6:30–9:30 p.m. Saturday begins with t...
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More than $3.67 million in funds will be made available to help Washington libraries and museums OLYMPIA–Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, announced that more than $3.67 million will be made available to help public, academic, and tribal libraries and museums statewide. Apply online starting June 14, 2021. Initial claims for regular benefits decreased OLYMPIA–There were 8,868 initial regular unemployment claims (down 12.1 percent from the prior week) and 386,317 total claims for all unemployment ben...
Mother gave me a small box of old pocket watches and a book entitled “A Practical Course in Horology.” It was a Christmas gift. A family heirloom, of sorts. “I don’t know if you’ve got anything of your father’s,” she said. “Fixing watches was his hobby. I thought you might enjoy these.” A wave of emotion swept through me. Although the sensation lasted only seconds, I felt the complete awareness of how much of me was him. “Did I get anything of my father’s?” I should say so. Agriculture, for la...
OLYMPIA–The Thurston County Superior Court issued a ruling last Friday (June 11) in the lawsuit the Secretary of State filed against the Governor for clarification on how to handle his simultaneous two-handed and off-camera signings of two broadband bills. By granting the Secretary of State’s petition in-part, the judge is essentially allowing Secretary Kim Wyman to do the job the Governor should have done the first time and determine which order the bills should take effect for legal implementation. The Secretary of State’s original petit...
WALLA WALLA–In collaboration with the Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health, Blue Mountain Community Foundation announces 14 awards totaling $108,924.15 in support of proposals to improve the health of residents of Columbia, Garfield and Asotin counties. Proposals were required to address one of the following social determinants of health: Overweight Youth; Youth Immunization; Substance Abuse–Youth Drinking; Bullying; or Access to Healthcare. A complete list of awards by county: Asotin County: • Interlink, Inc. received $10,0...
POMEROY–A two vehicle collision that injured one occurred in Garfield County on State Route 12 at milepost 420 on Monday afternoon June 14, 2021 at 4:55 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound on Highway 12 just 12 miles outside of the Clarkston, Wash., city limits. The driver of a truck and trailer combo, Javier J. Chavez, 27, of Granger, Wash., failed to yield to the car Theda A. Grinwis, 76, of Spokane, Wash., was driving, hitting her vehicle when she slowed for traffic. Chavez was uninjured but according to the Washington State P...
Garfield County Hospital District wanted to update you regarding our visitation requirements. As we work closely with the local Public Health Department, we are able to make decisions based on our community's needs. We are happy to announce we are open for visitors! Guests who arrive between 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the front door, commonly known as the Memory Manor entrance, will be asked the usual screening questions for symptoms as well as have their temperature taken prior to entering the h...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) "Summer Children's Classes" two day, one-hour pottery sessions begin on June 29, then again July 6. Each day, three sessions times will be available: 9–10 a.m., 10–11 a.m. and 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Students, accompanied by an adult or caregiver, may sign up for the two-day pottery course by choosing a one-hour time for each day. Come to the BMAG Gallery on Tuesday–Friday at 10 a.m.–5 p.m. or Saturdays 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. There is a class limit of 10 student...
POMEROY–Perfect weather conditions greeted those attending the old-fashioned ice cream social at the Pataha Flour Mill on June 12, put on to honor Pioneer Day, which is normally held on the second Saturday of June. Reminiscent of past years when the celebration was staged outside at the city park, the crowd gathered at the gazebo next to the mill. Like socials of earlier times, the festive afternoon included music and oratory as well as the delicious dessert. Muriel Bott opened the program playing a delightful repertoire of piano music, after w...
Ten Years Ago June 15, 2011 After last week’s election filing period, it appears Pomeroy will have a new mayor next year, as Paul Miller was the only candidate to file. Incumbent Alan Gould did not file for re-election. Garfield County will hold an open house at the newly renovated Courthouse on June 24. County offices are set to open for business next week in their regular locations in the building. Twenty-Five Years Ago June 19, 1996 Pomeroy will see an influx of between 1,000 and 2,000 visitors over the next couple of weeks when Pacific R...
The road back to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic figures to have some twists and turns. Even after the rollout of vaccines began in late 2020, public health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization emphasized the importance of people keeping their collective guard up, as previously unseen variants of the virus were still being discovered. A slow march toward recovery has begun, but the uphill nature of that march underscores how important it is that communities continue to come...
POMEROY––Pirate wrestling had a successful meet last Saturday, taking the crown in one weight class and finishing second in three others. The match included teams from Reardan, Colfax, Liberty, Lind-Ritzville, and Davenport, and it prepped the wrestlers for the final event of the season, a regional tournament this Friday, June 18, starting at 9 a.m. at Liberty High School in Spangle. "The boys all had a good showing," commented Mat Slaybaugh, assistant coach. Walker Flynn won both matches to...
All summer long, the Pomeroy High School volleyball program will be offering free volleyball clinics with an emphasis on learning the game of volleyball and skill building, according to Coach Adam Van Vogt. Clinics will be 6-7:15 p.m. each Monday, starting June 21 at the football field, for incoming fourth and fifth grade players. Sixth and seventh graders will meet from 7:15-8:30 p.m. Incoming third graders are invited to join the early clinic if numbers permit. Contact Van Vogt at...