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POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners discussed a delay in the Pataha fiber internet project, an expense authorization, and a wage increase at their meeting on February 7. A meter on the fiber project that needs to be inspected by Pacific Power & Light has caused a delay. The project is now expected to be operational by the end of February. The Port commissioners approved an expense authorization for the fiber cabinet that will house the Pataha fibers. The cost of the cabinet is $...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) accepted an Emergency Management grant, discussed further opioid settlements, and discussed the Rapid Design Study at their meeting on February 13. The Emergency Management Performance Grant E23-187, an annual grant from the Washington State Emergency Management that provides funding for emergency manager wages, equipment, and emergency planning for the county. The 2022-2023 grant provides the county with $31,866, which will be used to r...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners reapproved the reappointment of Josh Mayfield, discussed the vaccine schedule at the Pomeroy Medical Clinic, and approved a resolution to surplus IV pumps at their meeting on February 6. Josh Mayfield has been reappointed as a provider for the Garfield County Memorial Hospital, upon the recommendation of the medical staff. Covid-19 vaccines are available from the Pomeroy Medical Clinic on the third Thursday of every month. T...
Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce December's Employee of the Month, Helen Bragg, Environmental Services. Helen was nominated by her co-workers who state, "She is always friendly and goes above and beyond in her job." She was born and raised in England, in the beautiful southwestern rural town of Avebury Coe nestled in Wiltshire County. The population, Helen estimates, has eight homes, one pub and one church, located six miles outside of Marlborough. Helen's family ran and...
Ten Years Ago February 20, 2013 Pomeroy Pirate wrestlers Wyatt Jenkins, Ryan Smith, and Austin Reisdorph won class championships at the State B wrestling tournament at the Tacoma Dome on Friday and Saturday. Jenkins won the 170-lb title, Smith earned the 160-lb championship, and Reisdorph claimed first in the 220-lb class. With teammate Clayton King contributing, the Pirate team placed third in the team standings. Four Pomeroy High School graduates were named to Washington State University's...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) met with United States Forest Service representatives of the Pomeroy Ranger District and Umatilla National Forest, discussed an opioid settlement through the Opioid Abatement Council, and announced an opening on the board of adjustment at their meeting on February 6. Susan Piper, Pomeroy District Ranger, discussed the USFS projects planned for 2023 and 2024. Many of these were affected by the record fire season in 2021, particularly by t...
Many organizations have helped Garfield County Hospital District over the past several years but none as much as the hospital auxiliary group, HUGS, which stands for Helpers United Giving Support. What is HUGS? Their motto says it all— “Caring Hearts. Caring Hands.” Accompanying their motto is their logo which displays a pair of hands gently holding a single heart, honoring patients that have chosen to make our hospital their home. This group of individuals focuses on patient well-being for t...
Ten Years Ago February 13, 2013 Seventy years ago to this day, on Feb. 13, 1943, Pomeroy residents Marjorie Robertson and Marston Fitzsimmons were married in the Methodist Church here. The couple will celebrate their 70th anniversary with a family celebration. Marston and Marjorie were in Pomeroy High School's Class of 1940. Marjorie sang in the school glee club and that's where Marston first noticed her. "She sang in an operetta and I played violin in the school orchestra," he recalled. During...
Virginia Rose Worthington Beckwith March 18, 1929 – January 21, 2023 Virginia Beckwith, 93, left to be with our Lord at 3:18 early Saturday morning. Virginia Rose Worthington was born to Matilda (Tillie) Richmond Worthington and William (Bill) Worthington in Cle Elum, Wash., the youngest of four children. The family moved to Yakima during Virginia's freshman year of high school. She graduated from Yakima's Davis High School in 1947 and attended Yakima Business School where the US Reclamation B...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed a possible Americans with Disability Act transition plan and met with the executive director of South East Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) at their meeting on January 30. The commissioners discussed creating a transition plan, identifying county-owned facilities that are not ADA accessible and creating a plan to bring them up to code, as a part of a possible state-wide requirement. No specific facilities tha...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District board passed two resolutions, designated term dates for the board members, and discussed Foundation of Public Health Services (FPHS) funds at their meeting on January 17. Resolution 2023-01 amended the consolidated contract the District holds with the Washington State Department of Health, increasing the total amount of funds to $2,175,800. Resolution 2023-02 allows the District to apply for five credit cards with a total limit of $14,000. T...
POMEROY–On the occasion of receiving a financial donation from Puget Sound Energy, the Super Senior Board wanted to recognize our faithful members that have reached the age of 90 and above. Those we want to honor are Louise Mundy is 99, Barbara McClanahan 90, and Jennie O'Dell, 94. These individuals have served in various positions on the local level and are still active on (ALTC) Aging and Long-Term Care Board. Eloise Bartlow, 97, and Roberta Rommel, 90, now deceased as of December 22, 2022, h...
To the editor, Equal Justice in Asotin, Garfield and Columbia Counties. A former Judge was convicted last summer for Assault in the Third Degree with Sexual Motivation and Assault in the Fourth Degree with Sexual Motivation in Asotin County Superior Court Case No. 19-1-00066-02. He was just given a slap on the hand for punishment with only 15 months is prison. He presided over many bench trials in Asotin, Garfield and Columbia Counties. It is a constitutional right that all those that had bench...
Ten Years Ago January 30, 2013 After an absence of almost four decades, the Pomeroy Pirate wrestling team claimed the top step of the awards podium of a post-season tournament on Saturday. The Pirates won the Class B East Sub-regional Tournament in Davenport, overcoming 12 other teams in the field. The team members are Kyle Hyer, Taylor Lewis, Adam Herres Jack Neice, Wyatt Hyer, Clayton King, Steven Wysocki, Mike Wymore, Blaine Reisdorph, Wyatt Jenkins, Havin Heytvelt, Ryan Smith, Austin...
POMEROY–The Appaloosa Solar Project, a joint venture by Pac Soleil and Qcells responding to Puget Sound Energy's request for proposal, was the topic of an informational meeting at the Pomeroy Junior/Senior High School January 18. The project, owned by James Shretter and Peter Besenovsky of Pac Soleil, is planned to be placed on lands owned by the Barr, Klaveano and Morgan families, straddling Highway 127, about 18 miles from Pomeroy. It is split into two phases. Phase one will cover 900 a...
POMEROY–A replacement Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy for four years, and a six-year Capital levy will be on a special February 14, 2023 ballot for voter approval in Garfield County. Funds from the 2019-approved four-year EP&O levy and the capital levy will expire December, 2023. Ballots will be mailed on or before January 27. The Pomeroy School District has two separate measures on the February 14, 2023 special election. The four-year EP&O levy (2024-27) which will collect $...
POMEROY–Columbia Grain International (CGI) has donated 15 cases of its Balanced Bushel Line of Beans and Pulses to Food Banks and Senior Centers in Garfield, Columbia and Whitman Counties. Using CGI in-kind contribution to Feed the Children, the donation includes 10,000 bags of assorted Balanced Bushel varieties to be distributed to hungry families and communities throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana and North Dakota. Columbia Grain Int'l has recently expanded into Consumer Priced Goods (...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) board discussed the arrival of a new van, insurance for the year of 2023, and elected chair and vice-chair positions at their meeting on January 17. The 2023 Ford Transit van that has been on order has arrived. The title has caught up with the van, after being delayed at the time of last month’s meeting. Some detailing work is being completed, and then the van will be on Pomeroy’s streets. Adam Hodges and Rochelle Williams of Obenl...
Puget Sound Energy contributed $1,000.00 to Pomeroy Assist: Garfield County Humanitarian Services. Pomeroy Assist provides a variety of services to our community including emergency housing services, charitable giving during the holidays, specific needs for disabled citizens, and paying bills for those in need. Puget Sound Energy is honored to support the services Pomeroy Assist provides to the community. Pictured from left to right is Sarah Gingerich, Puget Sound Energy; Sarah Meyers, Pomeroy...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a contract amendment, discussed an outdated county ordinance, a rapid design study for Garfield County's rural areas, and Garfield County's position on marijuana and cannabis growth operations at their meeting on January 23. They also rejected a contract amendment and discussed the possibility of a county ordinance against nuisance and junk properties at their meeting on January 17. The BOCC approved an amendment to their contract with th...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Commissioners discussed the creation of a Broadband Action Team, finishing the Pataha broadband project, and passed a resolution at their meeting on January 17. The Port will be involved in the Broadband Action Team (BAT) for Garfield County that is being convened, but they will not be taking the lead. Garfield County will be the lead entity, with County Commissioner Jim Nelson heading it up. The Fiber-To-The-Home broadband project that has been constructed i...
Ten Years Ago January 23, 2013 The annual Garfield County Cattlemen's Bull Tour will leave from Four Star Supply, the first stop will be Dutch Flat Angus (Nick & Joe Waldher) at the Geiger Gulch feedlot. Black Angus bulls will be viewed at this stop. Second stop on the tour will feature Horned Herefords at CX Ranch (Bill Cox) at the Robinson Lowe place on Gould City-Mayview Road. From there the tour will proceed to Cabernet Cattle Co (Roger Koller) at the Victor Place on Kirby Mayview Road,...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council held public hearings on Water Use Efficiency Goals and Measures and an updated Water System Plan, discussed donations for the Tennis Court Retrofit project, and discussed a possible Low and Moderate Income (LMI) survey, according to the minutes from their January 10 meeting. No public comment was received for the hearing on the Water Use Efficiency Goals and Measures, presented by Stillman Norton of Keller Associates. The goals and measures are a part of the u...
The East Washingtonian continues its look back at the year 2022 with this second installment of the events, activities and other newsworthy happenings that appeared in the pages of your community newspaper. May 5: Garfield County Commissioners approved a sales tax ballot entry. The proposed tax approved for the August ballot, to be approved or rejected by Garfield County voters, is two tenths of 1% on sales, the funds accruing from which will be used exclusively for emergency communications...
Ten Years Ago January 16, 2013 Local youth pastor Ian Quarles and his wife Candice are organizing Garfield County Christian Youth Program (GCCYP), a program for youth 6th to 12th grade. The couple has been organizing and implementing this program over the last several months with the goal of assisting the various ministries that exist in Garfield Countym. Pomeroy School District board took a tour of the junior-senior high school building renovation project during last week Wednesday's monthly me...