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POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved an addition to the court security project, additional information to directional signage, and an inter-department reimbursement at their meeting on November 6. Part of the security updates in the court security project includes installing a secure access key card opening to several doors. The commissioners approved including two more doors on their list of updates. Installation and equipment for the two doors will add a...
Ten Years Ago November 13, 2013 In an exciting, five-set match, the Pomeroy Pirate volleyball team earned a State 1B volleyball tournament berth by defeating defending State champions Tekoa-Oakesdale at Clarkston High School. Pomeroy will play Klickitat in the first round of State tournament on Friday, Nov. 15, in Yakima's Sun Dome. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 11, 1998 For the fourth time in the past five years, the Pomeroy High School boys' cross-country team has won the WIAA/Dairy Farmers...
POMEROY–Garfield County and City of Pomeroy voters have until 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 7 to mail or deliver their ballots to the Garfield County Auditor or place them in an designated ballot box. (See sidebar.) The Auditor's Election Day hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. In this general election, the mayor's race has two contenders, incumbent G. Paul Miller and Jack Peasley; City Council member No. 1 is Rachel Anderson; City Council member No. 2 has two candidates seeking the position, Roni F...
POMEROY–Ballot drops are in two designated boxes only; one is located inside the Garfield County Auditor's Office and the other box east of the Courthouse and is drive-up assessable. Please DO NOT use the black courthouse drop box at the front of the building. You will notice it is clearly posted "NO BALLOTS." Any ballots deposited there will not be counted....
POMEROY–The local FFA Chapter and Conservation District hosted the Garfield County Career Development competitive event here Wednesday, October 18, welcoming 43 teams from around the area. Dayton FFA competed at the event with successful scores; Pomeroy FFA placed 8th. Both teams will move on to compete at the State contest near Moses Lake on Nov. 7....
POMEROY–Free Chipper Day at the old rock pit for county residents Saturday, Nov 4 at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garfield County will host a free Chipper day for county residents this Saturday, Nov. 4 at the old rock pit located off Gould City-Mayview Road. What can you bring? Clean yard and garden debris, pine needles, leaves, limbs, and small logs (up to 15 inches). Loads that contain a lot of dirt, rocks, root balls or anything over 15 inches in diameter will be turned away. If you are bringing leaves and pine needles in garbage bags, that’s fine, but...
Ten Years Ago November 6, 2013 Travis Johnson, a Pomeroy resident serving in the U.S. Army, was presented a Quilt of Valor by Alice Gwinn at last week Friday's Veteran's Day program at Pomeroy Elementary School. Travis said his main reason for serving, including deployment in the Middle East, was his dedication to family, including his family of loved ones, his community family, and the ties to the family of soldiers he serves with. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 4, 1998 Marine Capt. Edwin L....
POMEROY–In the East Washingtonian article “County Resident brings concerns over third-party vote counting” Garfield County Auditor McKenzie Lueck was quoted to say “she does have the staffing to be able to hand-count the ballots…” It should have read: “she does NOT have the staffing to be able to hand-count the ballots...
Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce September's Employee of the Month, David Ely. He was nominated by his co-workers who state, "David is a "go-getter" and takes excellent care of his patients." David was born in Missoula, Mont. and his family moved to Kalispell when he was ten years old as his father was in the Army. David's family is deeply rooted in the military with 8 generations of grandparents on both his mother's and father's side, who collectively served in all four of...
My name is John Hirsch and I am running for City Council. VMI instills in its graduates the desire to pursue careers in public service, not just in the military but as "Citizen Soldiers," to serve our country and our communities. I have tried to live up to that throughout my adult life. I have lived in Pomeroy for 20 years and have worked with the Sheriff's Office, Emergency management, 911, and Garfield County Transportation. I have lived in many parts of the U.S. and can say that I am proud...
POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved a memorandum of understanding and the purchase of an internet switch, as well as heard election concerns from a county resident at their meeting on October 23. Jeff Barnett brought his concern over election equipment, particularly the use of computers for ballot counting, and the inaccessibility of information about them to the board. He stated he was concerned about third party vote counting, and the opportunity for...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved an amendment to the Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) contract with Washington State Conservation Commission, a quote for a ballistic barrier for the judge's bench in the Garfield County Courthouse, and an emergency vacation cash-out at their meeting on October 10. The approved amendment to the VSP contract provides Garfield County with an additional $47,000 to be used for monitoring water quality. According to board c...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) discussed a van listed as surplus last month, as well as proceeding plans for a proposed building at their meeting on October 23. The 2015 Ford Transit van E507 that was listed for auction after September’s CTA meeting was bid upon, but the winning bidder backed out after the auction was closed. The van will be offered to the runner-up bid at $16,500, only $100 less than the winning bid. The designing for the joint CTA and Garfield C...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Public Health District discussed Second Harvest visits and passed two resolutions at their meeting on October 23. Second Harvest’s mobile food bank will come to Pomeroy for the last time in 2023 on November 1. There is planning for it to return in 2024. The District passed resolution 2023-18, a contract for 2023-2024 school nursing programs for both Pomeroy and Starbuck school districts. They also passed resolution 2023-19, to surplus a RICOH printer to the G...
POMEROY–Ballots will mail Friday, October 20, 2023 for the Garfield County, State of Washington, General Election on November 7, 2023. Ballots may be returned by mail or in-person and postmarked or deposited no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. Deposit boxes are available to the east of the Garfield County Courthouse at 789 Main Street in Pomeroy, and inside the Auditor's Office. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Special Election Day hours are from 8:30 a.m. t...
In my position with SEWEDA, I have had the opportunity to work closely with the citizens and business owners of Pomeroy. As I have said previously, I recognize the issues that many would like to see addressed. Available and Attainable housing, a more vibrant Main Street, a reliable Child Care system, and job availability for future generations are all very high on the list. These things may not be fixed overnight. It has taken nearly seven years since the Garfield County SEWEDA Board first...
Hello my name is James R. Fuchs. I am running for reelection for the position of Pomeroy City Councilman No. 2. I am a Pomeroy native, born and raised here and have raised my family here. I am very active in the community. I am a janitor for the Pomeroy School District, van driver for the Garfield County Transportation, and a volunteer for the Garfield County Food Bank. Over the years that I have been on the city council, I have seen a lot of positive improvements. Bridge improvements, street...
Greetings, My name is Kurt Tetrick, and I am running for Pomeroy City Council Position 3 to continue my life goal of public service. I grew up in Garfield County and have always felt a need to pay back to this community that has given me so much throughout my life. The people of this community are strong, resilient, hardworking friends. Pomeroy has a rich heritage of people making a difference in other people's lives.Our community has sacrificed and given much to make sure our school, hospital...
Professional Experience: Served in the US Army as a Field Artillery Officer and UH-1 Huey Gunship Pilot, City of Spokane Firefighter for 24 years, Garfield County Reserve Deputy, Garfield County Emergency Manager and Garfield County MSAG Officer. Education: 1976 Graduate of Delhass High School in Bristol, PA, and 1980 Graduate of Virginia Military Institute. Community Service: In June 2023 I was appointed to the Pomeroy City Council to finish out the seat vacated by Susie Bowles, I have served...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) heard a presentation on the Cloudwalker Wind Project and approved a contract and agreement at their meeting on October 16. Enel Green Power North America has leased the wind rights to 30,000 acres in northeast Garfield County for the project. Enel has conducted several economic and cultural surveys, and will conduct several more before designing and construction begins. Construction is loosely expected to begin mid-2025, with a go-live da...
POMEROY–United States Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier Dawn Jentz, serving this city, was injured while on her delivery route, in a rollover accident on October 6. Though injured, Jentz left the accident scene and walked over a mile to the nearest residence for assistance after her vehicle rolled over on Heaton Gulch Road three miles north of Pomeroy. She was transported to Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston for treatment of her injuries. The mail was recovered and delivered, aside from...
Ten Years Ago October 23, 2013 Pomeroy residents Lonnie and Inez Cannon are using their yard and the Halloween holiday to collect donations for the financially hurting Garfield County Food Bank. The Cannons invite the community to visit their heavily decorated front yard to celebrate Halloween, and make a canned food donation to the Food Bank. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 21, 1998 The Bell Telephone System-Suzanne Beale said that she owes Jo Todd a thank you. She comes to the Center every once...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Pony Punchers held its season finale play day at the Garfield County Fairgrounds rodeo arena on October 8. The day started with a costume contest that featured the return of the Lone Ranger and Tonto, Batman, Dolly Parton, Ken and Barbie, a pirate, and Cruella de Vil, among others. The winning costume was a zookeeper riding his giraffe. The play day also featured horseback arena games and a barbecue, during which the new sport of barrel bustin' was invente...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners approved the reappointment of Inland Imaging, announced the breaking of ground on the electrical project, and discussed a bake sale that will be held at the Garfield County Memorial Hospital, at their meeting on October 2. Ground was broken on Phase One of the electrical project. Work will continue in earnest after a construction boundary has been agreed upon with Washington State officials. It will likely be a roofed fence....
Ten Years Ago October 16, 2013 Pomeroy First Christian Church is hosting "Hunter's Church" for all the hunters in the community on Tuesday, October 22. A wild game potluck is planned for 6 p.m. and the community is invited to bring a favorite dish to share and stay for the Worship Service to follow at 7 p.m. "Garfield County has some amazing Wild Game cooks," Polly Scott of the church said. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 14, 1998 The Inland Empire Chapter of Safari Club International has awarded...