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POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) handled a number of business items, including setting a meeting with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss a proposed purchase of land at their meeting on July 25. Commissioners will meet with representatives of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss a proposed purchase of land along the Mountain Road on August 8 at 3 p.m. They will take public comments at that time. In other business, the BOCC s...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners approved a procedures resolution, adopted a state-approved mileage rate, and discussed warehouse No. 3 at their meeting on July 19. Resolution 2022-4 defines what public work and procurement procedures the Port follows, such as how to go out to bid and whether a project needs to be sent out to bid or done off the small works roster. Commissioners voted to adopt the current state-approved mileage rate of 62.5 percent per diem to compute mileage r...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Fire District commissioners discussed funding at their meeting on July 12, according to minutes. The Fire District has received a Ground Emergency Medical Transportation payment of $57,741.73 and a Department of Health Trauma grant for $1,125. They will also receive $50,000 through the Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health, which will be used for infrastructure. A further $25,000 will be awarded if criteria are met....
Ten years ago July 25, 2015 Angie’s Dance Studio will hold a recital Thursday, August 2, at the Holy Rosary Catholic School. Performers include Esther Scoggin, Shaylyn Roosevelt, Emily Wolf, Teresa Meyers, Ally Bott, Pearl Blachly, Naomi Scoggin, Ashton Halverson, Heidi Heytvelt, Alyssa Wolf, and Chloe Mayfield. Also, Olivia Meyers, Teagan Steele, Jaden Steele, Westelle Scoggin, Taylor Beale, Gracie Dansereau, Madison Bingman, Elizabeth Ruchert, Clara Jentz, KayLee Schmidt, Katie Boyer, L...
POMEROY–Garfield County Health District passed an amendment to its Consolidated Contract and discussed necessary funding actions at the meeting on July 18. The Foundational Public Health Services July 2021 to June 2022 funding period has ended, and the GCHD has $108,000 that needs to be returned by August 15. Some $233,000 or more of FPHS funding for the next period will be received by September 15. The Health District approved resolution 2022-14, an amendment to the Consolidated Contract t...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) accepted an award and approved a fund transfer at their meeting on July 18. The Washington Association of Agricultural Educators honored the Garfield County Commissioners with their 2022 Legislator of the Year award. They were honored for their decision to have a livestock show and sale in the midst of the pandemic during the summer of 2020, and for their support of youth livestock activities. A transfer from the Emergency Management f...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) discussed funding received and a new vehicle at their meeting on July 18. The CTA received Supplemental Paratransit Special Needs funding of $13,796 and a Sales Tax Equalization Formula which supplied funding of $4,083. The new vehicle, a Chevrolet Traverse, has arrived and is being put to work....
Ten years ago July 18, 2012 Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum’s second building on the Garfield County Fairgrounds is on schedule, with the crew from Mike’s Pole Barns, Clarkston completing installation of roof trusses last week. William Woehler of Mike’s said that the contractor is working to meet the Sept. 1 deadline and expects completion on schedule. Installing the roof panels is next, with the pouring of the concrete floor following sometime this week, Woehler said. Even today, when...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) met with the planning commission and representatives from Chris’s Professional Electric and approved a change order for the electrical project at the Garfield County Fairgrounds at their meeting on July 11. The BOCC approved a change order from Chris’s Professional Electric to change the style of gear that will be ordered for the electric project at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. The gear approved in the bid has a six month delivery date. The...
POMEROY–The Primary Election ballots are scheduled to be mailed by July 15, 2022, at the latest, and voters will find them in their mail boxes by early next week. In the county election, two candidates will vie for Garfield County Sheriff: incumbent Drew Hyer and challenger Kurt Miller. Voters will mark their ballots for that County race and other County, State, Federal candidates and Proposition No. 1, a measure going before voters concerning funding for emergency communications systems and facilities. Proposition No. 1, related to Funding E...
By Drew Hyer I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude for the past 20 years. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve you, as a deputy, K-9 handler, Undersheriff and currently as your Sheriff. I have been in law enforcement for over 35 years. Throughout this time, I have gained invaluable experience and knowledge. Over my career I have been promoted to positions with increased responsibilities and have acquired critical leadership skills. My training spans from level One...
By Kurt Miller I was born in Idaho and was raised in various cities throughout Idaho including Salmon, Sandpoint, and Coeur d'Alene. I graduated in 1987 from Coeur d'Alene High School and worked on grass seed and dairy farms during the spring and summer months harvesting and bailing hay. After graduating, I attended Idaho State University on a football scholarship where we won the Emerald Cup in 1988 defeating BSU and U of I. I joined the Idaho Air National Guard and was stationed at Keesler Air...
POMEROY-The Alvin Landkammer Fireworks show was presented at the Garfield County Fairgrounds last week on Tuesday, July 5. Community members gathered at the Garfield County Fairgrounds to watch the Alvin Landkammer Fireworks show the day after the traditional Fourth of July observance. Fireworks was not the only spectacular event of the evening, before the first rocket was lit, an announcement was made of two scholarship recipients Kyler Denny and Jordan Tucker. The show lasted an hour and a...
Ten Years Ago July 11, 2012 Pomeroy residents and visitors enjoyed a pleasant, not-too-warm afternoon in the City Park for the annual community celebration of Independence Day. Coordinated by Garfield County Hospital District personnel, the parade and the music, games, and food in the park marked a traditional day for gathering in Pomeroy. Former Pomeroy resident Doug Boyer graduated May 4, 2012, from Grand Canyon University with a Doctorate of Education in Business and Education Organizational...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) authorized contracts, opened bids, and met with Unites States Forest Service officials at their meeting on June 27. Two contracts with the Washington State Military Department regarding Garfield County’s emergency management operations were signed. Contract E23-012 contracts for basic service operations for the 2023 fiscal year and provides $572,991 for Garfield County’s emergency management. Contract E22-300 is an equipment contr...
POMEROY–December 2021 Student of the Month Emily Boyd, pictured right, has been stepping outside her box this year and trying new things not only in the classroom, but outside the classroom with FBLA. She has amazed not only me, but herself as well. Emily is taking two classes with me, and in these classes as well as FBLA, she has been going above and beyond expectations with individual and group work. She has even stepped up to the plate and willingly taken over three group projects to get t...
In May Charleen Jackson contributed this picture of a Pomeroy baseball team from the past and was able to identify her grandfather, Ralph Woody, as being in the photo. Then Lee Koller identified the man wearing the fedora as his grandfather, Harry Kraemer. Then the Garfield County Museum weighed in, also possessing a copy of the photo and the names. Now East Washingtonian subscriber Donner Buchet of Rockville, Md., has contributed a clipping from the Sunday, September 3, 1961, Walla Walla...
The Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation has opened the large Impact Grant Season. Large Impact Grants are intended for requests of $25,000 to $100,000. The large Impact Grant application is available on the Foundation’s website at lewisclarkhealth.org and are due by July 31. Priority for these grants are given to nonprofit or government agency applicants that demonstrate a commitment to long-term vision and projects that address the root causes that affect health, improve wellness, and help prevent disease. Grant applications can be for ca...
Ten years ago July 4, 2012 The Pomeroy men’s scramble league ended two weeks ago, and the championship went to a three-way playoff before winners were decided. Winning the 9-hole playoff was the team of Lee Koller, Jack Peasley, and Bob Peasley. The second-place team was Del Groat, John Henry, and Clay Barr; and the third-place team was Jay Henry, Sonny Harper, and Otto Krause. Coordinator Georgy Feider said that after a harsh start with the weather, things brightened up for the remainder of t...
POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County commissioners discussed the Snake River Dams Benefit Replacement report and upcoming lease expirations and a Washington Public Ports Association press release at their meeting on June 21. The June 10 WPPA press release discusses the Lower Snake River Dams Benefit Replacement report requested by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray. The press release states “the report does not make a recommendation on dam breaching, instead focusing o...
GARFIELD COUNTY–Motorcyclist, Michael C. Mingin, 69, of Keizer, Ore., dies in a one vehicle, Highway 12 collision Friday evening, June 24, 2022 at approximately 6:52 p.m. The Washington State Patrol reported that Mingin was travelling westbound of Highway 12, at milepost 418, about 14 miles east of Pomeroy, while riding his motorcycle, he changed lanes and left the roadway on the right. It was also reported he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident and it was unknown if drugs or alcohol contributed to the accident. He was t...
POMEROY–The USDA Agricultural Research Service reports that poison-hemlock, found across the United States, is an invasive toxic plant to grazing animals and extremely poisonous to humans. This year, there has been abundant amount of moisture in Garfield County area the Northwest, and it is observable to see healthy patches of poison-hemlock here in pastures, along roadsides, in unused corrals, skirting wheat fields, and vacant lots. Poison-hemlock is an early spring crop that grows in p...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed rental of the fairgrounds and potential acquisition of land by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at their meeting on June 21. The fairgrounds has been rented out for a family reunion from June 30 to July 5. The BOCC authorized a letter alerting current residents of the need to vacate by June 28. The WDFW sent the commissioners a letter announcing their consideration of acquiring 285 acres of land along the M...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Lewiston SWAT, and Quad City Task Force, in a joint effort, arrested three suspects on a search warrant June 23, 2022. It was reported by Sheriff Drew Hyer of the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, that in conjunction with the Lewiston SWAT and Quad City Task Force, and after a year-long investigation, a search warrant was executed on 2030 Pataha St. on June 23, 2022 at 6 a.m., arresting three suspects. The Pomeroy community supported the Sheriff’s Office by reporting activity while the year-lo...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Health District board signed a contract and discussed automated external defibrillators in the county at their meeting on June 27. Resolution 2022-13 was a contract with Washington State Health Care Authority for ABCDental and data sharing from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The contract will provide the Health District with $26,354 to service Garfield and Asotin counties. Administrator Martha Lanman approached the board with a request for nine AEDs to be placed in c...