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PATAHA–The Annual Christmas Buffet & Concert is planned at the Pataha Flour Mill on Saturday, December 21 at 7 p.m. "Joy to the World." The community is invited to this annual event which will include dinner from 5-7 p.m., then a concert at 7 p.m. To make a dinner reservation please call 509-843-3799. "O Come, Let Us Adore Him...Christ Jesus the Lord." -Charlotte Baker...
POMEROY–Due to Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesday this year, deadlines for the December 26 and January 2 editions of the East Washingtonian will be early. The temporary deadline for both weeks will be 5 p.m. Friday prior to each edition. For the December 26 newspaper, the deadline will be Friday, December 20. For the January 2, 2025, edition, the deadline will be Friday, December 27. Merry Christmas!...
POMEROY–The Senior Center Annual Candy and Bake Sale begins Friday, December 20 at the Senior Center at 9 a.m. The annual Christmas goodie sale will feature the usual favorite candy and baked food items they have had in the past. Those who are making candy please bring your items to the Senior Center on Thursday, December 19 by 12 p.m. for packaging. This is one of the few fund raisers the center holds during the year, so any and all help is appreciated. In addition, annual dues ($10) to the Senior Center are due in January and may be d...
POMEROY–The United Methodist Church will hold its annual 50¢ Sale on December 7 from 9-11 a.m. This favored tradition will take place at the Methodist Church at 796 Columbia Street with kid hours between 9-9:30 a.m., then everyone shops from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by the one-dollar bag sale from 10:30-11 a.m. The committee asks that donations are clean and gently used items which maybe dropped off at the 8th Street door of the Methodist Church on Dec 5 and 6 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions, please refer to Marilyn Myers at 50...
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 m...
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, 7...
POMEROY–Election Day Salad Bar and baked food sale will be held at the Catholic School on November 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Again, this election day, the Holy Rosary Alter Society will hold this fund raiser salad bar event that will foster many projects on their list. Also, be sure to purchase a goodie from their baked sale selection. Take-out orders are available by calling 208-791-6006 by 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5...
POMEROY–The traditional Veteran's Day program is scheduled at the High School gym on November 7 at 9 a.m. The traditional program will feature the popular slide show of veterans, and programs by the local school children, and a Quilt of Valor ceremony. Parents and public are invited and encouraged to attend....
POMEROY–Garfield County Public Health and the Garfield County Hospital District will sponsor a Drug take back and Wellness Fair on the Courthouse Lawn on October 25 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is the community's chance to dispose of expired prescription medications and an opportunity to receive a free medication lock box, Deterra bag and sharps container. In addition, local service departments: Pomeroy Partners, Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Garfield County Public Health, Garfield C...
PATAHA–The Flour Mill will host an Appreciation Banquet in honor of those who prioritize the advancement of the Pomeroy community on Saturday, November 2 at 6 p.m. The banquet will focus on the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce, organizations, and people who keep the community going. Attendees will also hear from keynote speaker is Rev. Pam Schmalling. This is not a fundraiser, and no charge for dinner. However, donations are welcomed. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 29 at patahafl...
POMEROY–A new two-month "Holiday/Fun in the Snow" art show is planned at the Blue Mountain Artesian Guild (BMAG) gallery on November 1. The artist reception is planned for November 7 at 5-7 p.m. Holiday season is here again and to kick off the spirit of the season, the BMAG will host an art show filled with holiday and seasonal fair. The featured adult artist is JD Brown, joined by local high school students as junior artists. Chelle Marie with Gypsy Styles will sponsor the s...
I have been watching and listening to arguments over the presumptive utilization of a governing plan called Project 2025. I have read most of Project 2025. Yes, it takes an extreme position, and some parts are bold. Each election cycle, the Heritage Foundation typically authors a new position paper, such as Project 25, to make corrective alignments aimed more with how the United States Constitution was written and intended. Project 2025 has NOT been adopted by any president, in whole, that I know of, or has anyone solicited the Heritage...
By Charlotte Baker and Naomi Scoggin POMEROY––Garfield County Sheriff Drew Hyer's recent decision to no longer provide activity reports to the Board of County Commissioners, and the alleged absence of Sheriff Hyer acknowledging responsibility for a 2022 jail-cell death that resulted in a $2.5 million claim settlement against the county, which ultimately resulted in closure of the jail, has prompted Commissioner Larry Ledgerwood to go on record as having "no confidence" in Sheriff Hyer, Led...
POMEROY––Kyle L. Lara was arrested and taken into custody of the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office on March 23, 2022, according to the Tort Claim Notice filed by attorney Ryan D. Dreveskracht of Galanda Broadman, Seattle, legal representation for Lara’s estate and family. Upon arrival at the jail, the document claims, Lara “made suicidal statements.” After an alleged physical altercation with another inmate, Lara was deemed to be “special management,” and placed in a solitary cell. Jail cells are monitored by three shifts of dispatchers, th...
POMEROY–The School Board was advised at the August 20 meeting that enrollment continues to increase with new enrollments for both schools. According to the School Board minutes, current numbers are as follows: TK-20; K-24; 1st-15; 2nd-18; 3rd-16; 4th-29; 5th-19; and 6th-23. Teachers Kristina Knebel, Nettie Severs, Tai Bye and Fred Knebel were approved for out-of-field instructing, and spring coaches’ evaluations were approved. Business Manager Kelly McKeirnan was waiting for a quote on a lawn mower; and will most likely purchase said equ...
POMEROY–Pack up grandma and grandpa and the whole family and head to the Garfield County Fairgrounds for 2024's "Sunflower Daze" September 13-15. There will be new exhibits at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum in addition to the many great exhibits, music, games, food vendors and other attractions. The conditions ought to be favorable as Friday's high temperature is anticipated to be 72° F. and partly cloudy, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday the high will be in the mi...
POMEROY–The Denny Ashby Library summer reading challenge "Adventure Begins at Your Library concluded in August with many finishers. Winners received cash and prizes donated by Meyers Hardware, Friends of the Library, and Mason's Evening Star Lodge, No. 30. "Participants in the Bingo Challenge read a variety of books and turned in bingo cards documenting titles read," said Lillian Heytvelt. "The Friends of the Library drew the winning names at their August meeting." The winners this year are H...
By Charlotte Baker PULLMAN–Pomeroy’s Distinguished Young Women (DYW) scholarship program representative Isabella Field participated in the YDW of Washington contest on August 3. She secured a $600 scholarship during the week-long event. Field, the daughter of Jayci and Chris Field of Pomeroy, competed with seven other area high school seniors for a chance to represent Washington State in Mobile, Ala. During the “Barbie” themed event, she played a piano piece, “Linus and Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi for her talent, participated in several int...
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair "Sunflower Daze" is September 13-15 at the Garfield County Fairgrounds and will feature many great shows and attractions including new exhibits at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum. Preliminary entry arrivals begin Thursday with livestock weigh-in, ending the day with the 4-H Horse Show. Kids are encouraged to entry a project for a chance for "Special Awards Just for KIDS!" Other features anyone might like to enter is Canning and P...
PATAHA–Community Prayer meetings for our country, community, the elections, and Israel will be held at the Pataha Flour Mill on Thursday at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome....
POMEROY–Mobile Market free food distribution is coming to the area at the First Christian Church on September 11 from 12-2 p.m. The 2nd Harvest Mobile Market is coming to Pomeroy with nutritious, delicious food for up to 250 families. There is no appointment or documentation required and is a drive-thru event. 2nd Harvest is an organization that help solve the hunger problem throughout the nation. According to their website, "They are working to improve access to nutritious food, expand e...
POMEROY–The Granny Caravan is coming to the City Park on August 28 from 4-6 p.m. Come meet with Roz Luther and Shirley Grossman for meaningful conversation about politics, initiatives, policies, and the upcoming general election. They are extending an invitation to every person here because they are worried about the polarization of our society. They want to change the trajectory and bridge that gap. Two Spokane octogenarians Grossman and Luther, "are on their remarkable journey to bridge c...
Labor Day is a very busy end-of-summer vacation time of year where many take the boat out for the last time, have a back yard BBQ and pool party with friends and family, or grab their gear to head for the mountains, or ocean, or some other destination for the three-day holiday. I also see it signify the beginning of the type of clothing color one wears--no white after Labor Day (an old-money, wealthy-set custom that set the elitists apart from the working class), schedule your sprinkler system blow-out, chimney inspections, furnace checks,...
PATAHA–The 27th Annual "Hometown Revival" will take place in the Houser Room at the Flour Mill on Sunday, August 25 at 3 p.m. The Pataha Flour Mill Annual Hometown Revival will feature an Old-time Gospel Sing featuring songs and support of Israel followed by a share-a-meal. This is a time for spiritual refreshment, renewal of faith, rejoicing of the Lord, and witnessing inspiring testimonies. "Let's fill the Mill with the praises of the Lord," said Jon Van Vogt. For more information, please c...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild is seeking entries for the upcoming Man Cave/She Shed show featured in September and October. Entries will be taken August 28-30. A reception will be held at the gallery on September 5 at 5-7 p.m. Four Star Supply will sponsor this extraordinary show. The BMAG is including the She Shed idea with the Man Cave theme, in hopes of expanding the ladies talents as well. are seeking entries from men and women of anything they find joy in doing using such m...