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POMEROY-The local FFA Chapter held their annual awards banquet on June 1. Members received recognition for various projects including livestock raising and showing, competition in career training events, and chapter involvement. Outstanding awards were given by grade: Senior to Kendall Dixon; Junior to Stacia Bowen; Sophomore to Izzy Field; and Freshman to Levi Henderson. The Advisor’s Award was presented to Carolina Morfin. The 2023 FFA seniors are Braedon Fruh, KayLee Schmidt, Kendall D...
POMEROY-The Pomeroy School District board of directors (PSD) hired four basketball coaches, accepted resignations, and approved a Career and Technical Education five-year plan at their meeting on May 30. PSD hired Brian Koller as head coach and Bob Wolf as assistant coach for High School Girls’ Basketball, and Haylee Dudley as head coach and Emma Severs as assistant coach for Junior High Girls’ Basketball. They accepted the resignations of Jessica Wolf and Jennifer Maves as coaches for Jun...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed an inter-agency agreement and a commercial lease at their meeting on May 30, and opened hay bids, and approved agreements and contracts at their meeting on June 5. The inter-agency agreement between Garfield County and the Washington State Department of Commerce through Washington State University is a subcontract that will provide $59,117 for broadband expansion and digital equity. Garfield County's broadband action team (BAT)...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Fairgrounds were the site of a two-day Dayton Days Rodeo last weekend, kicking off Memorial Day Weekend and the summer with two nice and beautiful days where folks from near and far enjoyed the activities and events, including the Dayton Days Parade in downtown Dayton on Saturday. There were full cards of rodeo acton, including ranch bronc riding, tie-down roping, mutton bustin', breakaway roping, team roping, drill teams, steer riding, junior barrel racing, chute d...
DAYTON–Seventeen seniors at Pietrzycki High School will walk in the 2023 Commencement Exercises this Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Dayton Gymnasium. The pomp and circumstance will begin at 1 p.m. The valedictorian of the Class of 2023 is Benny Bryan and the salutatorian will be Sarah Shutters. Both will be addressing the commencement. Bryan is the son of Paul and Ginger Bryan of Dayton. His future plans are to attend Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont., and earn a bachelor's degree in Bu...
POMEROY–The 2023 Senior Class will soon take their final stroll through the doors of the gymnasium where they are to be solemnly seated, honoring their final day as Pomeroy High School Students at the 132nd Commencement Ceremony on June 3 at 2:30 p.m. Graduation will begin with the seniors entering to Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance given by ASB President Jillian Herres. The Welcome will be given by Senior Class President Kendall Dixon The S...
Columbia County Auditor Will Hutchens has advised the Dayton Chronicle that his name as a candidate for Auditor will be on next November’s General Election ballot, not the August Primary Election ballot as reported last week. Information on the Secretary of State website indicated Hutchens’s name would be on the Primary, but that is an error, Hutchens reports, and he has informed the Secretary of State of the error....
Garfield County Superior Court Judge Brooke Burns March 14, 2023 Vincent J. Gronross, Richland, Wash., pleaded guilty to Theft from a Vulnerable Adult in the Second Degree, a Class C Felony. Gronross was sentenced to four months jail; must pay $6,500 in legal financial obligations; and will be on 12 months of Community Custody through the Washington State Dept. of Corrections. Investigated by Garfield County Deputy Adam Jolly. Garfield County Superior Court Judge Tom Cox April 3, 2023 Kelly D. F...
POMEROY–Races for City of Pomeroy Council positions have gelled with the end of the filing period last week. Incumbent Mayor G. Paul Miller will be opposed in the November 7 General Election by Jack Peasley, and Council Members 2 and 3 will also see races. A Garfield County Special Filing Period will be May 31 through June 2 for the Port Commissioner District 2, a six-year term. The position is currently held by incumbent Matt Herres. Candidates may file in person at the Garfield County A...
DAYTON–Two performances of buckin', snortin' hide and hair will raise the excitement level at the 2023 Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Rodeo, this Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27. The first session kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday and will feature bareback and saddle bronc riding, breakaway roping, tie-down roping, ranch bronc riding, steer wrestling and riding, team roping, barrel racing, chute dogging and bull riding. Two drill teams–the Walla Walla Wagonettes Drill Team and the Cowboy Chu...
The remains of Guadalupe "Andy" Benavides, 47, of Dayton, who has been missing since April 13, 2023, were located in a remote part of north Walla Walla County, along with the vehicle he was last seen driving, reported Undersheriff Joe Klundt of the Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office Tuesday. At approximately 9 a.m., Klundt indicated, the Sheriff's Office was notified that a red Ford truck identical to the one Mr. Benavides was last seen driving, was parked in a wheat field in north Walla Walla...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed handicap accessible parking at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and approved a long-term camping exemption at the Fairgrounds RV Park at their meeting on May 22. The EWAM has been allocated $97,850 from the Washington State legislation to make their parking lot handicap accessible. They are planning to lay asphalt between their sidewalks and the road that runs alongside the EWAM buildings, as well as laying concrete on...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Rural Library Board approved to send two revised policies to the CCRL attorney for review; gave direction and deadline for Library District Dissolution petition; heard library updates on programs, books and expenditures during the meeting on May 15. The Board approved two policies to be reviewed by their lawyer - one for Employee Substance Use and another for Laptop and Tablet Computer Lending. Once reviewed, it will be revised as needed and adopted. Library Director...
DAYTON-Five student presentations were given to the Dayton School Board to start their regular monthly meeting on May 17. Reports were provided by ASB President Hudson Reser and Athletic Director Sam Korslund before moving into administrative reports from Elementary Principal Amy Cox and Secondary Principal Guin Joyce. A report was given by Superintendent Rich Stewart, as well as from Head Custodian John Delp. Topics for student presentations included Title I from fifth grader Sam Woodend with...
By the East Washingtonian and Dayton Chronicle POMEROY & DAYTON–Law enforcement from Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Sheriff's Office and the Washington State Patrol responded Wednesday morning, May 10, to reports of firearm threats to Pomeroy Schools and Dayton Schools, but the incident was a one of at least nine hoaxes that morning, prank phone calls termed "swatting" by those so engaged, to lead police to a location where a horrific shooting incident is purported about to b...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council accepted the resignation of Susie Bowles, authorized a grant application, and discussed tree removal at their meeting on May 9. Susie Bowles resigned as City Councilwoman, effective May 12. Her position will be on the next ballot to fill out the remaining time of her term. The council has 90 days to appoint an interim councilman to fill the time between May 12 and the election. Councilman Mike Cassetto thanked Bowles for her service on the council. The council d...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) discussed management job descriptions and an accountability audit, and passed two policy updates at their meeting on May 15. The GCTA decided to advertise for a full-time general manager position with a salary range of $50,000-$65,000. If the position is filled through promotion, the position of operational manager may become open. A recently completed accountability audit conducted by Washington State found no major red flags and only...
DAYTON-Dayton City Council approved Resolution 1509 during the May 9 meeting for the incorporation of the City of Dayton to be included into a proposed Columbia County Parks and Recreation District. Other resolutions approved were for a contract with Humbert Asphalt, Inc. for various street improvements and with Anderson Perry for engineering services for the Third Street Projects. Councilman Jim Sueuga reported for the Public Works Committee that the Touchet River Levy Group of various agency...
DAYTON- The Port of Columbia Commissioners heard public comment before moving into business items during their May 10 meeting including updates on assets and on the broadband projects. The Dayton portion of the Broadband Project is progressing. They are beginning to receive signed leases with the internet providers who will be leasing the fiber network from the Port. For the Touchet Valley Broadband Project Dickinson said the design is 90% complete and they will have to coordinate placement of...
By Loyal Baker DAYTON–On this particular day, Felix Schelling and Marie Schwarz of Rosenheim, Germany, were intent on making the day's 64-mile ride from their Tuesday-night campsite at Lewis and Clark Trail State Park to Chief Timothy State Park west of Clarkston, but a repair was necessary and they ducked into Dingle's of Dayton for parts. It has been a long and fascinating adventure for 27-year-old Schelling and 29-year-old Schwarz, who started in Ushuaia, Argentina, on November 21, 2021, a...
POMEROY–In the East Washingtonian May 11, 2023 front page left article “Candidate filing begins May 15” it read: City of Pomeroy Council Position 2, 4-year, James F. Fuch. It should have read: City of Pomeroy Council Position 2, 4-year, James R. Fuchs....
POMEROY–Candidate filing period begins in-person or online May 15-19, 2023 at the Garfield County Auditor's office during business regular hours of 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. By mail registration began May 1 and will end May 19. Those who are planning to run for an open position can register beginning Monday and Friday, May 15–19, 2023. To file online, go to http://voter.votewa.gov/candidatefiling/candidatelogin.aspx. In–person filing can be done at the Garfield County Auditor's offic...
POMEROY-The National Day of Prayer was held at the Pioneer Plaza on May 4. Prayers included family, education, government, military, business and workplace, arts and media, and church, as well as the 2023 National Prayer for America. Pomeroy Girl Scout members Heather Hastings and Baby Johnson presented a flag-folding demonstration. The event was organized by National Day of Prayer Committee members Sue Nelson, Pam Miller, Linda Hindman, Polly Scott, Amy Van Vogt, and Cindy K...
POMEROY-Cyndi Hobart, Garfield County's new 911 Director, has an extensive background in law enforcement. Hobart began her career in recreation enforcement with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department in Idaho on her 18th birthday. She worked five years as a dispatcher for the Idaho State Police, where she helped develop their Computer Aided Dispatching program. She also worked as a stenographer and detective's assistant at the Pocatello Police Department, and was record keeper and data...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners discussed the electrical project and passed three resolutions at their meeting on May 1. The bidding for the construction of the electrical project is on schedule to go out in early June. In the meantime, materials have begun to arrive at the Garfield County Memorial Hospital. A 15,000 lb. fuel tank is expected to arrive within the next few weeks. It will be stored by the Puget Sound Energy building until it is placed in the...