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POMEROY––Hidden in Plain Sight, a program based out of the Tri-Cities, was presented to a group of Pomeroy parents at the Seeley Theater on September 28. The program began with a walk-through of a typical teenage girl's bedroom, including bed, headboard, desk, bookshelf, laundry basket and waste basket, which was set up on the stage. Over 100 indicators of risky or problem behavior were hidden throughout the room, including logos, patterned shoes and clothes, cubby hole books with items hid...
PENDLETON—With cooler weather and significant rain over the area, Umatilla National Forest officials continue to monitor the Slick Ear Fire, which is gradually burning in heavy fuels in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness on the Pomeroy Ranger District, USFS officials report. The Slick Ear Fire was discovered on Sept. 14 following a lightning storm approximately 28 miles northeast of Elgin, Ore. Firefighters attempted to staff the fire during initial attack, but they were unable to safely engage the fire from the ground because of the difficult terr...
ASOTIN–Former Garfield County Superior Court Judge Scott D. Gallina was sentenced to 15 months in prison after accepting a plea bargain and pleading guilty to two charges: third-degree assault with sexual motivation and fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation, Judge Michael P. Price of Spokane ordered on July 11. The Attorney General’s office recommended that Gallina be sentenced to the high end of the sentencing range of one to three months on each count to run consecutively for a total confinement of 27 months, which would have been thr...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair was filled with livestock, crafts, pictures of all kinds, flowers, wood craft, baked goods, canning, dehydrating and so much more; the usual collection of items to show and share. Some events were changed up a bit to observe precaution or accommodate a greater number of entries. Whatever the case, the results of the judged events are captured here for you. The livestock show and sale had a great turnout this year. The Grand and Reserve Champions received r...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) tentatively chose a recording systems vendor to accept, adopted Eastern Washington Council of Governments articles of association and bylaws, passed a supplemental budget for Equipment Rental and Revolving Transportation fund, and passed insurance renewal paperwork at their meetings on September 19 and 26. The BOCC passed Resolution 2022-19 to support and adopt the articles of association and bylaws of the Eastern Washington Council of G...
POMEROY–Garfield County will hold a combined Appliance Amnesty, Tire Amnesty and free Chipper Day at the old rock pit off Gould City-Mayview Rd., for county residents on Saturday, October 1, from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Disposed items must fall within the following guidelines: Tires should have rims removed and be free of dirt and water. NO combine tires. Appliance items such as dishwashers, hot water heaters, stoves, air conditioners, refrigerators, washer/dryers, and freezers will be accepted. No TVs. What can you bring? Clean yard and garden deb...
POMEROY–The Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation is now accepting request applications for 2022 grants. This is the twenty sixth year of offering grants to southeastern Washington non-profit organizations with a 501(c) 3 tax status. Include along with your application, if your organization wants to make a request, the following: -How you intend to use the funds, -How much money you will need, -Have you obtained bids, -How will this benefit the community, and -Send your tax status, including 501 (c) 3 documentation if you are a new recipient. P...
POMEROY–The Denny Ashby Library held the Summer Reading Adult/Teen Bingo Challenge and a children's contest called Oceans of Possibilities contests over the summer. Each reader was to meet a reading goal for a prize. Winners of the Denny Ashby Library Summer Reading Adult/Teen Bingo Challenge are, from the left: Josephine Watson, Rochelle Berglund, Molly Warren, and Maria Dispenza. The Masons of Evening Star Lodge, No. 30, and the Friends of the Denny Ashby Library contributed the $50 cash p...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners approved a quote for duct cleaning, a change to the insurance policy, and discussed a fiber point-of-presence tenant at their meeting on September 20. The Port’s insurance policy, through the state entity pool Enduris, was updated to include $165,000 coverage for the Port fiber network. The annual fee will increase by $775. A quote from B&F PowerVac to clean the ducts in the United States Forest Service building was approved for $5,537. The sys...
CLARKSTON–Families of high school students with disabilities (504 Plans, Individualized Educational Plans, or a documented disability) are invited to attend the Asotin County Resource Fair on October 12 at 5:30 p.m., at the Asotin County Fire District Station. The invitation extends to neighbor communities such as students and families of Pomeroy high school. Those with disabilities ages 16-21 (or as young as 14 in certain circumstances) may be eligible for free career readiness services from the Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabili...
WALLA WALLA–Blue Mountain Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2022 Discretionary Grant Program. Public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and churches based in and serving Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Umatilla counties are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online by October 1. Eligible organizations can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for general operating support. Award announcements will be in December. For more information and to apply visit www.bluemountainfoundati...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair's 2022 "Barnyard Luau" weekend brought many traditional features and some twists to others during the three-day event September 16-18. The county celebration started with the traditional parade, a chamber cowboy breakfast, many exhibits, a variety of activities, livestock sale, an ATV races, rodeo and plenty of vendors. The fair got off to a great start as Robert Koller carried the flag ahead of an extraordinarily long parade of fair themed floats, Citizen of t...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fire District board of commissioners (GCFD) announced the reception of a grant and change of backup engine according to the minutes of their September 13 meeting. The Fire District received an Assistance to Firefighter Grant for $147,619, which requires a $7,381 match from the district. The total amount, $154,999, will be used to purchase new breathing apparatus for the district. The district will have emergency medical service (EMS) at the fairgrounds for 10-12 h...
POMEROY––A program that takes family, teachers and community members through a typical teenager's bedroom to reveal indicators of drug use or abuse will be held in Pomeroy Wednesday, September 28 at Seeley Theater from 6-8 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free presentation, "Hidden In Plain Sight." Garfield County Health District and Pomeroy Partners for Healthy Families is hosting this educational presentation, and Pomeroy Spinners is hosting child care in Maple Hall across the str...
Right now, the only people who can opt out of the WA Cares Fund, a new long-term-care (LTC) program that is supposed to be fueled by a payroll tax on workers, are those who had private long-term-care insurance (LTCI) purchased by Nov. 1, 2021. Their numbers are below. Our 2019 study on the then-proposed law found that between 2022 and 2053, taxpayers would pay more than $30 billion for the state to realize net savings of just over $1.2 billion. We look forward to a new actuarial report that will be featured at a Nov. 10 Long-Term Services and...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair "Barnyard Luau" three-day weekend begins Friday September 16 at 10 a.m., and will close Sunday, September 18 at 4 p.m. No specific distancing or masking protocols are expected this year; it will be left up to an individual's discretion. The weekend activities kick off with the Garfield County Fair Parade on Friday evening, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. Those interested in participating must fill out an entry form and submit it to Amy Van Vogt at Inland Cellular, 1...
POMEROY–Air quality is dismal due to 160 surrounding forest and wild fires in Northern California, west and northeast Oregon, west and northeast Washington, Canada, most of Idaho and Montana. According to Fox weather, the combination of low humidity, gusty winds and drought conditions have set the stage for fires to spread rapidly. Smoke and ash from these fires have created poor air quality, and is considered unhealthy. An advisory alert has been issued. In addition, Fox Weather reported t...
POMEROY-Garfield County Engineer Grant Morgan submitted his resignation to the Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) at their meeting on September 6, and the board accepted a quote for a meeting manager program at their September 12 meeting. Morgan's last day as Garfield County's engineer will be October 31. He will be taking the position of Columbia County Engineer, but remaining a Garfield County resident. The commissioners expressed their sorrow at his leaving and their hope for his...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County board of commissioners accepted the low bidder for the Pataha Fiber-To-The-Home project construction at their meeting on September 6. ZeroDB bid $194,762, which fell within the budget planned for the project and was lower than the estimated cost. The bid will be reviewed to be sure that it contains all the needed elements and will be accepted if it does. The Port is negotiating a baseball field lease with the school district, but terms have not yet been d...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council approved an inter-fund loan and a street closure request at their meeting on September 6. The council approved a loan from the city’s solid waste fund to the sewer fund for $9,900. The loan is to cover wastewater treatment service from S&J Environmental through the end of 2022, approved at the August 9 meeting. The loan will be repaid to solid waste fund with interest. The Chamber of Commerce sent a thank you note for a donation to the signage project. Sev...
OLYMPA–The statewide transportation package passed primarily by Puget Sound-area Democrats in March is now fully subsidizing public-transit and state-ferry travel in some parts of the state for anyone 18 or younger. An eastern Washington legislator, 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler, says the free-rider program discriminates against kids in rural Washington. "Unfortunately, this is another example of how the Democratic majority preaches about 'equity' without truly practicing it," said S...
POMEROY–The School District has recently hired a new Jr./Sr. High School principal, Dan Wendt. The new principal for Pomeroy Jr./Sr. High School, Dan Wendt, is from Columbia Falls in northwest Montana and has been working in school administration for 14 years. He received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Accounting from Montana Tech, a Business Education degree from University of Montana, and a Masters in School Leadership from Montana State University. He is a former high s...
POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce Cowboy Fair Breakfast will be served at Maple Hall on Saturday, September 17 from 6:30-8:30 a.m. At this event, the Hall of Fame Honoree award will be presented to Sheree Ledgerwood. The traditional breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, milk, juice or coffee will be served with a smile and accompanied by many friendly faces. A brief recognition ceremony for Ledgerwood's Honoree award, will take place at 8 a.m. Ledgerwood was considered and nominated f...
By Tom Ruchert Special to the East Washingtonian POMEROY–The Golf Club has recently installed a new walkway at the front entrance of the club house through a grant from the Southeastern Economic Development Association (SEWEDA). A grant was awarded to Pomeroy Golf Club by SEWEDA and used to improve public access to the golf club office building at the Crystal Spring Golf Course. The club hired Chris's Professional Electric and Contracting to replace the front sidewalk with a wider, smoother a...