Week of November 21, 2024
Week of November 21, 2024
The Pirates congratulated one another as the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard and the team advanced to a quarter final contest versus the Naselle Comets next Saturday in South Bend, Wash. The Pirates looked to have a fight on their hands in the early going but Odessa's offense couldn't muster enough juice against the stubborn Buccaneer defense, and the Pirates broke several big plays for points on the scoreboard in the 52-12 State Football Tournament...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Ministerial Association is sponsoring its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Pataha Flour Mill on Sun., Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. The annual event draws local churches together in fellowship, culminating in a short worship service. Pastor Stan Christopherson will bring the message and there will be participation in special music and various readings. The meal items are supplied by our churches, but other dishes are welcome. It is requested that due to limited seating...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the county planning commission’s progress on rewriting the comprehensive plan, as well as continuing a speed study at their meeting on November 18. The Planning Commission has added additional meetings to December’s schedule in an attempt to finish drafting the plan changes before the moratorium on conditional-use permit applications ends on February 5. Currently the plan is with outside council. The Planning Commission...
POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce is requesting volunteers for the following local holiday festivities: Nov. 17, decorating Pocket Park; Nov 29: Hometown Christmas Downtown, Cookie Decorating at the Baker’s Table from 3-5 p.m.; Santa Photos at Pocket Park at 5 p.m.; and two chamber people as event coordinator and head a group for ticketed home tour on Friday, Dec 13. For more information, please contact Ashlyn Deatherage at...
CLARKSTON–A “Last Chance” Pesticide Recertification Credit Program hosted by WSU, UI and Oregon State University extension will be offered Friday, December 6 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Asotin County Fire Station, located at 2377 Appleside Boulevard in Clarkston, or by Zoom. Five Idaho, Washington and Oregon pesticide recertification credits have been applied for this program; along with Certified Crop Advisor Credits. The cost of participating in the...
POMEROY–The Spinners 6th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled at Maple Hall on November 28 from 12-1:30 p.m. The Spinners organization will host its 8th annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Maple Hall on November 28. Dinner will be served from 12-1:30 p.m. Deliveries are available for who homebound, and to-go meals are also available for those who prefer them. The dinner is free to all, and donations are accepted. Please RSVP by contacting Joe Cox by email:...
POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce Hometown Christmas and Starlight Parade begins downtown on Friday, November 29 at 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. respectively. Several events will follow into the evening at various locations. Events for the afternoon and evening begin with ornament decorating at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild Gallery at 745 Main St.; cookie decoration at The Baker's Table at 847 Main St., Starlight Parade on Main St., at 5 p.m.; and Pictures with Santa by 5R Photography at Pioneer Plaza,...
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In a world marked by suffering, tragedy, and pain, many ask, "Why do bad things happen if God is good?" The answer lies in understanding our world's current fallen state. When sin entered through Adam's rebellion, it affected not just humanity but all creation. Yet God has provided a way of escape through Jesus Christ. "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation...
POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce recognizes 7th graders Lilly Ann Alsup and Allie Van Vogt as the September and October Students of the Month. They were then asked to choose a youth-serving organization to receive $50 from the Chamber in honor of the Student of the Month recognition program. Both girls selected the new band/music program at school. LillyAnn Alsup, is nominated September Student of the Month by Nettie Severs. "She is always on task and doing what she is supposed to be doing in...
Ten Years Ago November 19, 2014 Only one team leaves the State Volleyball tournament undefeated, and in the 2014 1B tournament, it was the Pomeroy Pirates. With a strong 12-0 record in sets through the four-match State run, the Pirates outdistanced the field while capturing their third State Championship, the second since 2005. Pomeroy head coach Jim Greene pointed to the team's offensive power as a key. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 24, 1999 Sen. Slade Gorton (R-Wash) made a stop in Pomeroy...
Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 41. Southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday: Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Friday Night: Rain. Low around 36. Chance of...
Tomorrow is the sixty-first anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas. Like Pearl Harbor for my parents’ generation, and September 11 for our sons’ and daughters’ generation (an ours, of course), you remember exactly where and when you heard the news: Jeannie Hofer’s mom Ginger told Jeannie and me on the lawn in front of Waitsburg High School when Mrs. Hofer came to pick Jeannie up from Kindergarten. Like 1963, this year’s November 22 is a Friday. Hundreds of books have been written on the subject and my dad was...
