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Ten years ago February 15, 2012 Jay Takemura, representing Puget Sound Energy Foundation, presented a check for $2,500 to Rod Kimble and Claudia Spacek of Garfield Food Bank. The foundation’s contribution will go to the food bank’s roof replacement fund. The food bank has also received money for the new roof from the Shepherd Foundation, Lutheran Women’s Mission, and local individuals. Undersheriff Drew Hyer and 911 Public Education Coordinator Melody Hirsch visited Wednesday Preschool, taugh...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Commissioners approved a price proposal of $10,490 for the Port building fire alarm system repair, and were advised of vandalism at the Pataha Creek RV Park during the February 1, 2022 meeting. The Port accepted a price proposal from Johnson Controls to replace parts of the fire alarm system in Port building. The repairs needed are replacing the valve, the air maintenance control valve, the air maintenance device, and the riser. The estimated work required i...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved Homeland Security Emergency Management Services Contract SCM-2115, and signs audit amendment at the February 7 meeting. The SCM-115 contract replaces the previous contract and provides the Garfield County Emergency Management Department with $17,160 for a year’s service. The amount is very close to last year’s contract. The BOCC also signed an amendment to the estimate for the ongoing audit that adds $4,800 to the price. The audi...
Ten Years Ago February 8, 2012 Garfield County Extension Office announced that Jennifer Maves and Kelly Knebel have agreed to be 4-H Horse Club leaders this year. Jack Neice was winner of the Pomeroy Junior High School National Geography Bee contest. Josh Anderson was second and Dylan King was third. Twenty-Five Years Ago February 12, 1997 Beth Peterson is the winner of the OddFellows and Rebekah lodges contest and will take part in the Pilgrimage for Youth program at the United Nations this summer. The Pomeroy High School junior will go on a 1...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) received updates on ongoing projects and heard new project proposals at their meeting on January 31. County Engineer Grant Morgan reported that the designing phase for the new sprinkler system for the Garfield County Fairgrounds the commissioners discussed last summer is nearing completion. The project will soon be ready to go out for bid. Engineer Morgan also reported that an ordinance to regulate the building of tiny homes has been refe...
As we enter into this new year and look forward to the possibilities that it brings, we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our Board Chairman, Cindy Wolf, and our Board Secretary, Chris Herres, for their dedication to the Garfield County Hospital District over the last seven years. Both Cindy and Chris, along with the rest of the Board, have been instrumental in carving a path for the improvement and quality of care we have been striving to achieve. They have seen us through...
Ten years ago February 1, 2012 Pomeroy Elementary School fifth grader Makayla Miller was the winner of the Pomeroy Elementary Bee held January 5. Second place went to Danner Maves, a fourth grader, and sixth grader Devon Caruso placed third. Blue Mountain Artisan Group will have a show during the entire month of February at Valley Art Center, 842 6th Street, Clarkston. Mary Flerchinger invited art fans to attend the reception and enjoy “a fun evening.” Refreshments served. Twenty-five years ago...
To the family and many friends of the late Marcus Flerchinger, we wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many kindnesses, and for the condolences and support we have received. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Don Brown, Pastor Herb Boreson, the Garfield County Road department and the wonderful ladies from the Pomeroy Methodist Church Marcie, Debbie and Mike...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Resolutions 2022-03, 2022-04, 2022-05, 2022-06 and appointed a new board chairman. The commissioners approved resolutions to address inter-fund loans. Resolution 2022-03 forgives the loans made from the Current Expense fund to the Solid Waste Management, Fair, and Mental Health Building funds. The total amount forgiven is $26,200. Resolution 2022-04 calls in a loan made from the Current Expense fund to the Mental Health f...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners elected their 2022 officers at their meeting on January 18. Ed Crawford was re-elected as President and Larry Scoggin was elected Secretary by Resolution 2022-1. The commissioners also passed Resolution 2022-2, which established their regular meeting schedule for 2022 as the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Port District Office. The date, time, and place of the meetings are unchanged from the 2021 meetings schedule. In o...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District passed Resolution 2022-01, 2022-02; approved the return of $183,000 and elected officers at the January 24, 2021 board meeting. The Health District passed two resolutions, 2022-01 to terminate the inter-local agreement with Columbia County for Care Connect Administration Services, and 2022-02, an amendment to extend the Environmental Health Services contract with Asotin County Health District to December 2022. Administrator Martha Lanman request...
Ten years ago January 25, 2012 The Garfield County Bull Tour is scheduled for Jan. 31. The Pirate girls defeated LaCrosse-Washtucna 45-20 to keep open possibility of qualifying for the playoffs. “This was a must-win game for us to keep our playoff hopes alive,” Coach Nettie Severs said. Pomeroy led 22-8 at halftime. Twenty-five years ago January 29, 1997 Installation of the new dispatch console at the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office completed the building renovation portion for implementation of the E-911 system. Though it’s usually seen go...
Garfield County District Court–Judge Tom Cox December 15, 2021 Allen J. Mendenhall, of Grandview, Wash., pleaded guilty to the gross misdemeanor offense of Driving While License Suspended 1st Degree. Mendenhall was sentenced to 15 days jail and will face further license suspension from the Dept. of Licensing. Angela J. Reckard, of Pomeroy, pleaded guilty to the offense of Allowing an Unauthorized Driver to Drive and was fined $249. Jeffrey R. Smith, of Olympia, pleaded guilty to the gross misdemeanor offense of Reckless Driving. Smith was s...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fire District No.1 board of commissioners announced at their meeting on January 11, that the new fire engine is at the station. The commissioners went on to approved Resolution 2022-02 to bid $41,300 for a water tender. They also voted to approve the bidding process for building a brush truck. The bids will be opened at the next regular meeting, February 15 by ZOOM at 5 p.m....
The East Washingtonian continues its annual look back at the year just completed, 2021, in this second installment of the Year In Review. Our hope to our readers is that these short snippets of events from last year bring back fond memories. Charlotte Baker Editor and Publisher July 22) The Pomeroy Ranger District announced closure of all USFS land, roads and trails in the Umatilla National Forest, as well as several Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife units including W.T. Wooten, 4-0 Ranch, Grouse Flats, Asotin Creek and Weatherly...
Ten years ago January 18, 2012 The Pacific Power Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum (EWAM) to help support the construction of a critically needed building at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. The museum has been preserving the history of agriculture in the northwest since its inception. The EWAM committee has been receiving, restoring historical farm equipment and has simply run out of room in the existing building. Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce is...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved Pomeroy Assist’s request for first quarter funding at their meeting on January 10. The money will come out of the Homeless Housing fund and is a quarter of the total funding budgeted. The BOCC also passed resolution 2022-02 to re-certify the levies for all taxing districts to include the City of Pomeroy’s levy. In addition, the commissioners read a letter received from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in respo...
To the editor, I have enjoyed the letters to the editor from Eric McKiernan including the most recent in the 1st edition of 2022. There are few who are brave enough to stand up publicly for conservatism, morals and freedom by word or actions. I’m certain there is an audience ready and waiting for one of their own to say what they know to be true, and to give them courage to do the same here in our community and in other communities where subscribers (former Garfield County residents and friends) are reading this paper. Appreciate you, Eric. A...
POMEROY–The Manager of Columbia Grain International (CGI) at Central Ferry grain terminal Ted Lowe presented an undisclosed monetary donation to Susie Bowles for the Garfield County Food Bank, in behalf of the Garfield County farmers who deliver grain to the Central Ferry facility. "Columbia Grain International cultivates growth across its broad footprint, which spans the northwestern tier of the U.S., including Washington, Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota. However, we've chosen to focus our phi...
POMEROY– The United States Forest Service building suffered a fire on January 2, which was extinguished in an hour. There was damage to the lighting, walls, and carpet. The wall and carpet have been fixed and are now in the process of being cleaned. There was minimal soot damage. The building is in working condition. The Port of Garfield County signed an inter-local agreement with Petrachor at their meeting on January 4. The agreement is for engineering services on both the Pataha and N...
Ten years ago January 11, 2012 Eastern Washington University has announced that a Pomeroy High School graduate has been named to the Dean’s List for the university’s fall 2011 quarter. Tyler Reisdorph was named to the academic honor. Eligibility is based on an undergraduate student earning 12 quality hours and receiving a grade-point average of 3.5 or better. Thanks to the generosity of the Libri Foundation and Puget Sound Energy, Denny Ashby Library recently added 81 new books with a total ret...
The East Washingtonian continues its annual look back at the year just completed, 2021, in this second installment of the Year In Review. Our hope to our readers is that these short snippets of events from last year bring back fond memories. Charlotte Baker Editor and Publisher June 24) Pomeroy High School Junior Braedyn White wrestled a steer in the Washington State High School Rodeo, winning first place, which gave him enough points to qualify for the nationals in Nebraska next month. JULY 1) It’s Hot—An upper-level ridge with easterly win...
We would like to give our sincerest thanks to our local fire department and all the friends, family, and neighbors that came and helped us with our recent hay fire. We are so blessed to live in such a supportive community. The dedication to help those in need even on Christmas eve and day, shows all how lucky we each are to live in Garfield county. Sincerely, The John and Laura Dixon Family...
POMEROY–Weather and environmental events have prompted road, school and business closures on the first Monday of the new year, January 3, and late start on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. The last week of December brought many inches of snow with drifting and difficult driving conditions. Things improved slightly for main road driving, but for rural roads, not so much. It was then Pomeroy Schools Superintendent Rachel Gwinn placed a Facebook announcement there would be no school the following day, Monday, January 3, 2022, due to road and weather c...
POMEROY–The Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation celebrates 25 years of granting funds to local and area entities which benefit the betterment, growth and well-being of the community and citizens. During the past year, the foundation has awarded $405,737 which is; $81,771.39, more than the COVID-19 year of 2020. Since 1996 the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation has been granting money to various non-profit organizations in Garfield County. For the year 2020 the Foundation has given $323,965.61. Harold and Helen Shepherd were Garfield C...