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POMEROY-The School District board (PSD) discussed the two levies to be put out to the voters; the Traffic Safety Education (TSE) program currently in place; and a change to the dress code proposed by the Associated Student Body, according to the minutes from their October 24 meeting. Two levies will be presented to voters in February of 2023, an enrichment levy and a capital levy. The enrichment levy is for a four-year period, with a collection of $1,100,000 for each of the four years. The...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a proposal for 911 logging recorder; a request from the employees' group; and approved a sale contract at their meeting on October 24. The BOCC accepted the proposal from WestTech Marketing for $21,798 for the purchase and installation of a 911 logging recording system for Garfield County's E911 department. WestTech has been servicing the current system and has maintained an excellent relationship with the E911 department. The c...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District, in cooperation with Garfield County E911, Sheriff's Office, Fire District No. 1, Transportation Authority, and the City of Pomeroy, conducted an emergency evacuation drill on October 19. Nine participating residents of Garfield County Memorial Hospital and one mannequin were loaded onto a CTA van and two GCFD ambulances, driven to the Pomeroy High School and returned to the Hospital, where they were unloaded, in a simulation of an emergency e...
By Naomi Scoggin East Washingtonian Reporter POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Commissioners announced that construction has begun on the Pataha Fiber-to-the-Home project, and approved the 2023 budget. Construction extending the fiber internet line out to Pataha has begun. The project is expected to be completed by January 31, 2023, with some weather days included in the calculation. The Northeast Garfield County fiber project contract has been signed and will go out to bid on design work. T...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Fire District No. 1 responded to a fire alarm originating from the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild building on Main Street on October 20. After inspection of conditions without finding any source of fire, the responding firefighters suspected a faulty alarm. The alarm is being monitored to determine its functionality....
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild presents the “Let it Snow” reception event sponsored by JD Browns Studios, at the main street gallery on Thursday, November 10 at 5-7 p.m. The new BMAG art show “Let It Snow” will feature adult artist Laurel King and Linda McKeirnan; along with school students of Maureen Scoggin as Junior artists beginning November 1. The JD Brown Studios-sponsored “Let it Snow” reception is scheduled at the BMAC gallery on Main Street. In addition, the November class featuring painting on glass with a winter or Chr...
LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, and DAIRY: The forecast for 2022 red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, as higher beef, pork, and broiler forecasts are partly offset by lower turkey. Beef is raised for the second half with higher expected slaughter as well as higher carcass weights for the period. Pork for the third quarter is raised on a higher-than-expected slaughter; no change is made to the fourth-quarter forecast. Broiler production is raised on current slaughter data and higher eggs set and chicks placed. Turkey is lowered, with...
PATAHA–The "Lunch with Cathy" event, sponsored by the Garfield County Republican Committee (GCRC), is scheduled at the Pataha Flour Mill on October 28 at 12-1:30 p.m. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers will visit this area to update residents of legislative activities and present-day issues, but mainly to listen to citizen concerns, at the GCRC sponsored "Lunch with Cathy" event coming this Friday. Those who wish to attend will be asked to purchase a ticket before attending the luncheon u...
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEX.–Kendra LeAnn Masters has accepted an invitation of lifetime membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation's leading certified honor society for high-achieving first- and second-year college students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Masters is the granddaughter of Dandi and Doug Peralta and high school graduate of Pomeroy. The NSCS is an honors organization that invites less than ten percent of all eligible students nationwide to join the ranks o...
POMEROY–The Garfield Co Museum will return to winter hours on each Friday at 1-4 p.m. beginning November 4. The museum will also open at other times by request. Since this area had “summer weather” through the month of October, the museum experienced a lot of visitors, so decided to extend the summer hours schedule through October. Museum personnel continue to research Garfield County history and its families from requests. The museum has received some new acquisitions through donation. If you are a stamp collector, or stamp enthusiast, you m...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority discussed the building project at its meeting on October 17. In the final stages of preliminary design, when finished, the project will go out to bid. Construction funding sources are still not identified. A grant opportunity is expected to open later in October. The CTA also discussed its budget, with final decisions dependent on the county’s negotiation with the employee’s Group....
POMEROY–The 2022 General Election ballots are scheduled to be mailed by October 21, 2022, and voters will find them in their mail boxes by early next week. Ballot packets will be mailed to you October 21, 2022, which is approximately 18 days before the November 8, 2022 General Election, containing an instruction sheet, the official ballot, a secrecy sleeve and a postage-paid return envelope. Mark your ballots completely filling in the box using black or blue ink pen. If you want to vote for a ca...
GREAT FALLS, MONTANA–Pomeroy High School basketball standout Maddy Dixon, a member of the University of Providence Lady Argos Women's Basketball team, will, along with her teammates, represent the United States as Team USA in the 2022 FISU American games in Merida, Mexico, on October 18-26. Dixon, the daughter of John and Laura Dixon of Pomeroy, said it is exciting that this small community was picked and that getting to represent these smaller places is huge. "It is such a small community here...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) signed two letters, one resignation and the other to the Washington State Health Care Authority; and received a letter from Ron and Paula Kessler at their meeting on October 11. They signed a contract with the BMAC, and approved a change to the Garfield County Public Health District's charter at their meeting on October 17. The letters signed at the October 11 meeting were a letter to resigning County Engineer Grant Morgan, acknowledging his r...
WHEAT: The outlook for 2022-23 U.S. wheat this month is for lower supplies, domestic use, exports, and stocks. Supplies are reduced on lower 2022-23 production based on the NASS Small Grains Summary that indicated reductions in both harvested area and yield. This lowered production by 133 million bushels to 1,650 million, leaving production only minimally higher than last year. Partially offsetting the production decline are higher projected imports, raised 10 million bushels to 120 million, all for Hard Red Spring. Annual feed and residual...
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 Supervisor to...
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 Force Base in...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District approved a bylaw change; adopted an amendment to the Consolidated Contract with the Washington State Department of Health; and accepted a proposal for assessment survey work at their meeting on October 17. The District board approved Resolution 2022-21, to officially change their name from Garfield County Health District to Garfield County Public Health District. This change was done to avoid acronym confusion with Garfield County Hospital Distr...
POMEROY–Childfind 2002 will be held at the Elementary Library on October 24 at 9 a.m.-2 p.m. If there are concerns with your child’s development, Childfind is holding a screening which consists of vision, hearing, speech, gross and fine motor skills, social, adaptive, and concept knowledge. Childfind 2022 is available to homeless or housed children ages birth to five years old. Children currently enrolled in the Pomeroy School District can be evaluated. If your family is living in a temporary situation, contact the district where you are cur...
Boosting breast-cancer awareness at last week's home volleyball game were a cadre of young cheerleaders, including Sophie Miller and Molly Slaybaugh, who both lent their charm to the game, in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. The Pomeroy Lady Pirates included Pink Night in honor of the one of eight women who area annually affected by breast cancer. -EW photo by Naomi Scoggin...
POMEROY-The City Council approved a vendor agreement; discussed the progress of the Dollar General store on Highway 12; approved a final binding site plan; and held a public hearing on the city's six-year transportation improvement plan according to the minutes of their meeting on October 4. The Dollar General store building, located on the east side of Highway 12 in Pomeroy, is scheduled to open near the end of October, if all comes together on time. The asphalt of the parking lot is complete...
POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County commissioners approved a proof of property loss claim; an interlocal agreement to lease the ballfields; and changes to the rental rates for the fiber point of presence at their meeting on October 4. The proof of property loss claim is through Enduris for warehouse 3. The claim will be for $44,557 for the demolition of the building, which will cost more than $60,000, leaving the Port with a little more than $15,000 to pay out of pocket. The commissioners author...
CAMAS-The largest employer groups in Washington and Oregon toay announced the launch of a multi-state coalition in support of hydropower as a low-cost, reliable and renewable energy source this week. The Association of Washington Business (AWB), Washington's oldest and largest business association, and Oregon Business & Industry (OBI), the largest business advocacy group in Oregon, are joining together to highlight the critical role that hydropower continues to play for families and employers...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved the physical transfer of Equipment Rental and Revolving funds, decided to advertise for 4H Coordinator, and discussed new American Rescue Plan funds at their meeting on October 3. The transfer of funds from ERR Transportation to ERR General, which was prepared for with the passing of a supplemental budget last week, was passed by resolution. The total amount transferred is $43,190.07. The ERR Transportation fund will be closed d...
POMEROY-––The Pony Punchers held their final play-day of the 2022 season at the Garfield County Fairgrounds rodeo arena on October 3. The Pony Punchers' play-day at the fairground arena included a costume contest, broomstick polo, ending the night's event with season cumulative point awards. Lead-line champion was Katie Rose Burnstad, reserve Kevin Burnstad; 6-8 champion was Evelyn Burnstad; 9-12 champion was Karl Burnstad, reserve Peyton Newberg; 13-15 champion Sadie Klaveano; 16-18 cha...