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POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) rendered its decision on the CUP moratorium, discussed planning commission applications and historic preservation at the meeting on Sept. 9. The moratorium on Conditional Use Permit applications of alternative energy projects and telecommunication facilities will be maintained as-is for a term of six months. "Our intention is not to eliminate these projects," Commissioner Jim Nelson said. "We just want to do it right, especially l...
POMEROY–Pack up grandma and grandpa and the whole family and head to the Garfield County Fairgrounds for 2024's "Sunflower Daze" September 13-15. There will be new exhibits at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum in addition to the many great exhibits, music, games, food vendors and other attractions. The conditions ought to be favorable as Friday's high temperature is anticipated to be 72° F. and partly cloudy, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday the high will be in the mi...
By Roger Harnack Ritzville-Adams County Journal RITZVILLE–Ninth Legislative District Senator Mark Schoesler was released on his own recognizance Saturday, August 31, after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and hitting another vehicle, twice. Schoesler, 67, of Ritzville, was arrested by citation for driving while under the influence of alcohol following the Saturday night performance of the Ritzville Rodeo. Schoesler's blood-alcohol level was 0.14 at the time of his a...
Ten Years Ago September 10, 2014 From WSU College of Education-Diane Franks has moxie. She's not afraid to take a risk and, as a teacher, engage in instruction that makes many feel uncomfortable. She has embraced the messiness of learning science. Because of this, the 7th-and-8th-grade teacher in the Pomeroy School District is this year's recipient of the Ferrucci Distinguished Educator Award. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 15, 1999 Pomeroy Pony Punchers will honor Lucille Boyd, one of the...
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair "Sunflower Daze" is September 13-15 at the Garfield County Fairgrounds and will feature many great shows and attractions including new exhibits at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum. Preliminary entry arrivals begin Thursday with livestock weigh-in, ending the day with the 4-H Horse Show. Kids are encouraged to entry a project for a chance for "Special Awards Just for KIDS!" Other features anyone might like to enter is Canning and P...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed emails received from a Garfield County class action group, as well as the planning commission at their meeting on August 26. The county has received emails from a class action group in Garfield County, expressing concern over transparency and public information regarding the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. Commissioner Jim Nelson stated that an active investigation is being taken by an outside agency at the board's req...
Ten Years Ago September 3, 2014 The Ice Bucket phenomena that has been sweeping the U.S. since early this spring reached Pomeroy on Sunday, Aug. 31, with the Christian Church's event that featured a couple dozen residents getting doused with near-freezing temperature water to raise money for ALS research. Polly Scott of the church said the congregation wished to honor church member Jim Baker, who is an ALS patient, with the challenge. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 8, 1999 New Pomeroy High Scho...
POMEROY––A state-mandated hand recount of ballots from the August 6 Primary Election revealed that the machine tabulation matched the hand count in Garfield County ballots cast in the Commissioner of Public Lands race for second-highest vote getter. The Secretary of State ordered the recount when just 51 votes separated Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson and Democrat Dave Upthegrove. There were 33 batches of approximately 25 ballots each counted by the Auditor's Office. A few were smaller than 25...
POMEROY–A new poultry pen was built at the at the Garfield County Fairgrounds poultry barn by Emilee Blickenstaff, a member of the Feathered Friends 4-H Club. Blickenstaff gave a presentation of her 4-H project on replacing the poultry pen at the Garfield County Fairgrounds to the group on Aug. 22. According to Blickenstaff, she chose her project because "the old one needed to be replaced and I knew my dad would be able to help me build it." Materials for the project were sponsored by Clay a...
Ladd Baser hopped on the mechanical bull at the Lincoln County Fair in Davenport last weekend...and we haven't received any reports on who lasted eight seconds-Ladd or the bull. The Garfield County Fair is just around the corner and we'll wager Ladd is going to be there, one way or another. -Photo courtesy of Roger Harnack, Cheney Free Press...
POMEROY–Terrilie Cox will be posthumously recognized as the 2024 Hall of Fame Honoree at the Chamber Cowboy Breakfast for her many years of service to the Garfield County Fair. She passed away May 19, 2024, at the age of 72. Terrilie Cox moved to Pomeroy, from Spokane, in 1974 with her husband Bill Cox and two children Andi and Josh. She was by Bill's side when he began his farming career and they started their own Hereford cattle herd and brand, CX Ranch. Her Garfield County Fair experience b...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District Commissioners (GCHD) discussed an update to the electrical project, approved a letter of support to the City of Pomeroy, and passed two resolutions at their meeting on Aug 5. The electrical project has progressed to renovating wiring inside the hospital building and a transformer has been placed in readiness for the arrival of the switch. The project is on track for its expected completion in Jan 2025. The CGHD voted to draft and send a letter to t...
By Mary Flerchinger POMEROY–The Fine Arts Department at the Garfield County Fair is featuring the water color and acrylic paintings of Carol Wildman. In showcasing Wildman, the late long-time area artist, Garfield County Fair Fine Arts Department Superintendent Mary Flerchinger is seeking art pieces by Wildman from local individuals. If anyone has a piece done by Wildman and you would like to have it in the show, please give it to her daughter Gretchen, or to Larry Koller, or bring it to Mary F...
By Lisa Naylor Special to the Dayton Chronicle LYONS FERRY–The eleventh annual SWIM the SNAKE event, an open water swim and paddling event, was successfully held last Saturday at Lyons Ferry State Park and Lyons Ferry Marina in Lake Bryan, Snake River. The event, sponsored by the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation & Development Council, is a fund-raiser for area youth competitive summer swim teams and the regional non-profit. The event started in 2013. New participants this year were Carol N...
By Sarrah Steele POMEROY–A high school volunteer two-day coach clinic training will take place in various Pomeroy Ranger District locations in the Blue Mountains and Garfield County Fairgrounds on August 23-24. The session will focus on the SoleKids Fall session. To register, contact Sarrah Steele at [email protected]. or visit her August 14 post on Pomeroy Info. The clinic, focused on grades 7-12 participants, is a two-day team building and training workshop in the Blue Mountains where high school volunteers will run, explore, and maybe e...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair and Market Sale is less than a month away on September 13-15. This year's market sale is the largest with 103 animals and will take place in the hog barn arena on September 14 at 4 p.m. The best way to support 4-H and FFA projects is to purchase the quality meat these kids have raised. If you don't need meat, there are options that can support these kids, too. You can sponsor kids individually or support with a donation to the Market Sale General Support Fund. If...
POMEROY-Beautiful weather gave a pleasant atmosphere to National Night Out, held in the Pomeroy City Park on Aug. 8. The temperature was warm with a delightful breeze, and families from Garfield County and beyond turned out to enjoy the evening. Bees also turned out to enjoy the food, bombing burgers and making a nuisance of themselves around the covered seating area. Burgers were available, flipped by Garfield County Sheriff's Deputies, as well as chips and drinks. Garfield County Fire...
POMEROY––The spirit of a community can never be seen more clearly than when it is tested. When the Dan/Lower Granite Fire threatened the northeastern part of Garfield County on Monday, July 29, local citizens rallied. In conjunction with Garfield County Fire District No. 1, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, and the County Road Crew, farmers and neighbors fought to save homes and historical structures with water trucks, tractors, discs, chainsaws, sprinklers, and even rakes and shove...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners discussed Palouse Fiber Packaging products with Kyler Lovgren, approved expense authorizations, and discussed weed spraying at their meeting on Aug. 6. Palouse Fiber Packaging is leveraging 3D printing to create custom molds for their fiber products. They currently make clamshells, cup carriers, planter pots, paint palettes, and wrapping paper. They are constantly innovating and creating new designs. The plant also has a lab that creates s...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Hospital District is asking the community’s involvement through establishment of an Community Advisory Panel, says Hospital CEO Mat Slaybaugh. “We are inviting you to participate in the betterment of your local hospital,” Slaybaugh said. “To gain additional perspective and input from the people we serve, Garfield County Hospital District is establishing a community advisory panel.” The purpose of this panel will be to give your opinion and feedback on a wide variety of topics relating to the Hospital District’s cu...
Ten Years Ago August 13, 2014 It would probably be safe to say that, at age 26, Sarah Crossfield has seen more of the world than most of her Pomeroy peers. Besides teaching in Europe for a year, and in Singapore for two years, the 2006 graduate of Pomeroy High has visited, among other locales, the base camp of Mt. Everest. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 11, 1999 Jim Kowalkowski, Pomeroy School District's new superintendent, believes his philosophy of putting a strong focus on the needs of...
POMEROY–Garfield County voters made their choices known in the 2024 Primary Election, voting primarily for Republican candidates for the offices of Congressional Fifth District, State Senator, Governor and others, in preliminary election-night results. Some statewide totals were preliminary and unavailable as of press deadline. Michael Baumgartner, a Spokane Republican, received the most votes in Garfield County in his bid for the Fifth Congressional District seat. He received 218 votes and 3...
POMEROY–The July 29, 2024 Lower Granite Fire is officially 100% contained, according to Garfield County Fire District Chief No. 1 James Cleveland. The Lower Granite Fire (dubbed the Dan Fire) ignited on July 29, 2024 around 11:42 a.m. Due to strong gusty winds, the fire spread quickly east threatening croplands, cattle, rangeland, and structures. Initially, Garfield County Fire District 1 responded to the incident, working with local farmers and ranchers to prevent additional fire p...
To the editor, Today I am primarily addressing farmers/ranchers in Garfield County. I want to point out some of the agriculture programs parts of the Project 2025 which is the GOP policy "bible" if Trump is elected. One of these parts, for example, (All info in quotes provide by DTN/The Progressive Farmer "Project) "Project 2025 calls on Congress to ban farmers from receiving ARC and PLC payments the same year they also receive crop insurance indemnities. In addition, with fewer subsidies to...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) passed a six month moratorium on acceptances of Conditional Use Permits (CUP), opened bids, and discussed the law enforcement contract between the City of Pomeroy and Garfield County at their meeting on August 5. The commissioners passed Resolution 2024-16, enacting a six-month moratorium on accepting CUPs regarding alternative energy projects, as well as Resolution 2024-17, a six-month moratorium on telecommunication facilities. These mo...