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Pomeroy High School Senior Hannah Bagby recently spearheaded a drive for toiletry items to benefit members of the Pomeroy and Garfield County community through Pomeroy Assist. Bagby and other generous individuals in the community provided some 23 families and 64 children with gifts that made their wishes come true. The families were also able to use gift certificates at the Pomeroy Food Center, which generously donated oranges for the stockings filled by volunteers with Pomeroy Assist. Also...
Ten Years Ago January 1, 2014 Pomeroy Gun Club's ten week shoot will actually be 11 weeks again this year because the Spokesman Review 8 week contest will begin one week earlier than the Camas Prairie 10 week competition. The Spokesman Review shoot starts Sunday January 5th and the Camas Prairie will begin competition on January 12th. Twenty-Five Years Ago December 30, 1998 High winds Saturday and Sunday knocked over utility sheds and blew off shingles around the county but Sheriff Larry Bowles...
Only four more days until Christmas! Quite a number of Pomeroy and Garfield County residences are brightly lighted for the holiday season, making an evening putting around town an enjoyable outing. So far this month, there's been ample precipitation, which has the local producers smiling, and for those wishing for a "White Christmas," the weather service says there's a slight chance of rain or snow on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. -EW photo...
Ten Years Ago December 18, 2013 Garfield County's Peola Road Project, completed in 2012, received the 2013 Award of Excellence/Director's Award from Washington Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The award was presented Nov. 20 at the Washington County Leaders Conference in Vancouver, Wash. "Garfield County received this award because of the extensive 8-year planning, funding, design and construction process that it took to complete to project," Garfield County...
Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas and his frozen friend Frosty welcome Pomeroy and Garfield County citizens, as well of out-of-towners who make a quick pit stop at the Christmas Plaza, during this season of light. The brightly lighted spot in downtown Pomeroy lifts spirits and conveys a warm holiday atmosphere. This year's Twinkle Light Christmas Promotion was a bit light on attendance, but those who did venture to the various shops and stores enjoyed their time browsing and choosing "that perfect gift"...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners (GCHD) passed a preliminary budget for Phase Two of the electrical project; signed a letter accepting continued accounting services; and approved the reappointments of several staff members at their meeting on December 4. Phase Two of the electrical project currently includes renovating the rose garden into an imaging suite complete with a CT scanner. The District commissioners passed a preliminary budget of $3,000,000 for t...
POMEROY–The City Council announced funding securement for the Municipal Pool boiler; the tear-down of the pee-wee park roofed area; and passed the 2024 budget at the meeting on December 5. The Council announced that the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation has granted the city $70,000 to purchase a new boiler for the pool, along with $18,301.38 to be used for pool passes, cemetery mowing and trimming, and two new trimmers. Councilman Jim Harris stated …we really appreciate everything the...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed a levy certification for all coextensive taxing districts certifications, held a budget hearing, and approved an inter-fund transfer at their meeting on December 11. The BOCC certified that they have reviewed all 2023-24 levy certifications from coextensive taxing districts including the Garfield County General Fund, the Garfield County Road Fund, the Mental Health Fund, the City of Pomeroy, the Port of Garfield County, Garf...
The Letter to the Editor space on the opinion page provides a forum for local residents to express their opinions and concerns about matters of public interest as part of the "community conversation." Letters may be mailed to Letter to the Editor, 163 E. Main Street, Dayton, WA 99328. Pomeroy and Garfield County residents may email the editor at [email protected]. Dayton and Columbia County readers may email letters to [email protected]. Please include a telephone number and...
Ten Years Ago December 18, 2013 Garfield County's Peola Road Project, completed in 2012, received the 2013 Award of Excellence/Director's Award from Washington Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The award was presented Nov. 20 at the Washington County Leaders Conference in Vancouver, Wash. "Garfield County received this award because of the extensive 8-year planning, funding, design and construction process that it took to complete to project," Garfield County...
POMEROY–Santa truly came to town, rolling down Main Street in the Garfield County Fire District No. 1 Engine 10 during the Starlight Christmas parade held November 24. The parade was part of the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce's Hometown Christmas event, which included Christmas shopping at local stores, cookie decorating at The Baker's Table, ornament crafting at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild, and pictures with Santa in Pioneer Plaza following the parade. Frozen's Elsa appeared at RPW S...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced an awarded grant, approved an agreement, and discussed exempting agriculture buildings from permits at their meeting on November 27. A Washington State Fairground Improvement grant was awarded for replacing the grandstands at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. The grant will cover the $6,700 cost of the bleachers and the county will provide a 30% match in the form of Garfield County Public Works labor for the removal of the old bl...
Ten Years Ago December 4, 2013 Garfield County Museum has recently reprinted two books by Martha Lynch Scoggin, entitled "Early Days at Anatone and Peola Washington," and "Pioneer Days on Scoggin Ridge and Pataha Prairie." The Museum has also reprinted to book entitled "Album of Mayview Memories" by Roger Koller and Gloria Victor, and the book "Century Farms of Garfield County" is once again available. Bill and Ray Cardwell's book entitled "CARDWELL'S-Pomeroy's Greatest Store" is also a popular...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy FFA Chapter will receive an $80,000 CASE (Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education) Capital Equipment Grant, which will be shared by both agricultural programs, announced local School District Superintendent Rachel Gwinn this week. "We are so excited to announce that our Pomeroy FFA program is receiving $80,000 in grant money," said Gwinn. Kristina Knebel, Career and Technical Education Director, wrote and submitted a grant application for the CASE Capital Equipment G...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District Board discussed the Second Harvest schedule, fiber internet repairs, and passed two resolutions at their meeting on November 20. Second Harvest came during five months of 2023 and, after a break during December, will return 11 months out of the year in 2024. They will not be coming in December of 2024. The board discussed the need for Second Harvest’s visits in the community. Martha Lanman, Administrator for the district, expressed her tha...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council passed the 2024 property tax levy certification and resolution, recognized volunteers at the Crystal Springs Golf Course, and granted relief for a water overage charge at their meeting on November 20. The 2024 property tax will include a 1% increase over 2023, as passed in resolution 23-13. The levy certification that is submitted to the Garfield County board of commissioners includes new construction and will show an amount higher than reflected by the i...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) opened applications for roadwork engineering consultant, approved an inter fund transfer and a letter to the City of Pomeroy at their meeting on November 20. The BOCC opened statements of qualifications for the position of roadwork engineering consultant on the Casey Creek project on the Kirby-Mayview road. The position includes design and construction consulting for the project. Selected firms will interview, and then one firm will e...
Ten Years Ago November 27, 2013 Pomeroy resident Jem Crossfield has family and friends in the Philippines, where Typhoon Haiyan has caused thousands of fatalities and massive devastation. Jem, who is leaving Dec. 18 to visit her homeland, has made a beautiful quilt that Blue Mountain Artisan Guild is putting up for bids. Mary Flerchinger, Guild president, said all money raised will go to typhoon relief. Bidding on the quilt starts at $50. The quilt may be seen a BMAG Art Center on Main Street....
POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce September's Employee of the Month, Josh Love, LPN. He was nominated by his co-workers who state, "Josh cares for his patients and pays attention to the small details." Josh was born in Tucson, Ariz., and attended a public school from kindergarten through sixth grade. From middle school into his high school years, he was homeschooled until he received his GED in 2004. Josh's father was in the restaurant business and so naturally h...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) discussed the fate of the 2015 Ford Transit van that was listed as surplus several months ago, amended a Washington State Department of Transportation grant, and adopted a hazard mitigation plan at their meeting on November 20. After two winners failed to respond, the 2015 Ford Transit van was relisted and has been sold for $18,200. The paperwork has been completed and the new owner has picked up the van. The van was sold for $1,100 m...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners passed two resolutions and accepted a preliminary budget, as well as discussed repairs at the Central Ferry boat dock at their meeting on November 7. The Port boat dock at Central Ferry is in need of repairs. Port Manager Diane Ruchert has been in conversation with the offices of State Representative Mary Dye, Congressional Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Senator Patty Murray about funding for the project. The commissioners approved R...
An old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner gathering PATAHA–The All-Church Community Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Garfield County Ministerial Association will be held at Pataha Flour Mill on Sunday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. Make it a Hometown Christmas POMEROY–Hometown Christmas activities, the annual Starlight Christmas Parade, and “Pictures with Santa” Friday, November 24 at 9 a, m. Staging begins at the High School Parking lot at 4 p.m. Pesticide recertification CLARKSTON–Washington State University (WSU), University of Idaho (UI)I and...
PATAHA–The All-Church Community Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Garfield County Ministerial Association will be held at Pataha Flour Mill on Sunday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. Dinner fixings of turkey and gravy will be provided, and the remainder of the dinner will be an organized potluck, with attendees bringing mashed potatoes, stuffing, hot vegetables, salads, rolls, and desserts. A sign-up list can be found on the Pomeroy Nazarene Facebook page. A short worship service will take p...
Dean D. Burton October 5, 1934–November 7, 2023 Dean D. Burton of Pomeroy, Wash., passed away quietly on November 7, 2023, after losing his battle with Alzheimer. Dean was born in St. Louis, Mo., on October 5, 1934. His family moved to Butte, Mont., where his father worked in the Anaconda Copper Mine. When Dean was three years old, his family moved to Globe, Ariz. His father worked in the copper mine and disappeared in 1937. At the time, his mother was left with five children to care for on her...
POMEROY––Incumbent Pomeroy Mayor G. Paul Miller was outpolled by challenger Jack Peasley, who received 402 votes and 78.67% of the vote compared to Miller's 109 votes, or 21.33%, tipping the decision to Peasley, according to unofficial results from the 2023 General Election on November 7. The post of mayor is for a four-year term. Ballots from 759 of Garfield County's 1,652 voters were counted by Election Day, with 45.94% turning out. The race for City Council Position 2 appears to be going to R...