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POMEROY-Kendra Stallcop has launched Grazy K's, a grazing table and charcuterie board business that takes meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables and turns them into edible works of art. "If you love something and you're passionate about it, but you never let people know, then no one will," Stallcop said. "Don't be shy, and go for it." Stallcop began creating grazing tables for her family and friends three years ago. "At the time, I didn't know what it was," she said. She discovered that she loved...
DAYTON–The Washington State Department of Commerce will host a public input meeting focusing of clean energy development in and around rural communities at the Columbia County Fairground Pavilion May 14 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting is one of three being held across the state. The other meetings are in Zillah and Mt. Vernon. The Zillah meeting is May 15 and Mt. Vernon the following day, May 16. This meeting is designed for people who live in a rural Washington community and have an interest in how development of large or community-scale solar,...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Works will again host the annual "Tire/Appliance Amnesty and Free Chipper Day event at the Old Rock Pit off Gould City-Mayview Toad on May 18. Volunteers to help will meet at the Senior Center at 9 a.m. Garfield County Public Works, in cooperation with Naslund Disposal, and supported by the Department of Ecology, will host the annual tire/appliance amnesty and free chipper day. Volunteers will be available for those wishing help with property clean-up. This i...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) opened bleacher bids, decided to fund the finishing of the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum parking lot project, and passed a modification to resolution 2024-86 at their meeting on May 6. The commissioners opened bids for the grandstand bleachers at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. The apparent low bidder was BSN Sports at $49,066.68, before tax. With tax, the total comes up to just over $53,000. Other bidders were All Play S...
Here's an interesting picture we've come across that plainly and clearly shows what appears to be a group of Garfield County movers and shakers from early in the previous century. If you know the names of the people in this photo, please contact the East Washingtonian. 509-843-1313, or email Charlotte Baker, [email protected]....
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Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Friday Night: lear, with a low around 54. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Monday Night: Mostly...
Ronald Neil Richardson October 31, 1950–March 18, 2024 Ronald "Ronnie" Neil Richardson passed away in Eagan, Minn., on March 18, 2024, with his beloved wife of 26 years, Dianne, by his side. Ron was born to MaryAnn (Sterkel) and Donald Richardson on October 31, 1950, in Lander, Wyo. He attended school in Pomeroy, Wash., before graduating from Melstone Sr. High in 1969 and then enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. After a brief stint in the Marines, Ron served in the U.S. Army for 20 years u...
Shirley Elizabeth Graham Johnson July 9, 1936–April 26, 2024 Shirley passed away April 26, 2024 at Garfield County Memorial Hospital. Shirley was born to Harold and Margaret Bell Graham in Pomeroy, Wash., on July 9, 1936. Growing up in the Gould City area of Garfield County and attended school in Pomeroy. Shirley was the Salutatorian of her class in 1954. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading, and genealogy. Shirley was a member of the Pomeroy United Methodist Church, Pomeroy Daughter's of t...
May 14, 1942–January 16, 2024 William Bruce Freeburn died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, from a heart attack, in Pomona, Calif. He lived in Montclair, Calif., for 50 years. Bruce was born May 14, 1942, in Pomeroy, to Orville Henry Freeburn (March 16, 1908 - Jan. 24, 1969) and Lois Fern Stallcop Freeburn (Oct. 24, 1908 - June 13, 1950). Two other babies preceded him in death. Bruce graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1960 and Washington State University in 1965. As a freshman at WSU, he was selected b...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) has scheduled an acrylic painting class at the gallery on Main St. on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. The BMAG is offering a class with Nancy Stinchcomb, using acrylics to paint a nest and eggs picture for spring. All materials provided. Those interested may sign up and pay the fee at the gallery. A class, painting sunflowers, related to the Garfield County Fair theme, is planned in June. Due to the instructor's knee surgery recover, the date and t...
POMEROY-Pomeroy's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has been revitalized in the past year and a half. In November of 2022 a group of Pomeroy parents brought the long-inactive PTO back with a new mission statement and new bylaws. The organization has assisted with student activities and teacher appreciation, including Pig Out on Books, a summer reading log with prizes, snacks for teachers during state testing, and bringing the Grinch to the Christmas concert. They also brought back the book fair...
Ten Years Ago May 7, 2014 Participants in Pomeroy's observance of last week Thursday's National Day of Prayer started the event with a church walk to local houses of worship. The group walked to the Christian Church, St. Peter's Episcopal Church (which is also home to the Lutheran congregation), Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Pomeroy Baptist Church, United Methodist Church, and Pomeroy Nazarene Church. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 12, 1999 Garfield County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan John turned a traffic...
POMEROY-The School District (PSD) Board of Directors hired a principal and a temporary softball coach, accepted Sandy Anderson’s retirement, and discussed an art auction according to the minutes of their April 30 meeting. The board hired Tayn Kendrick as the Jr/Sr. High School Principal, for the 2024-25 school year. They also hired Jessica Nelson to coach softball while current coach Lexi Beale is on maternity leave. The board also discussed an art auction that will be held on May 29. The a...
PATAHA–The Bell Plain and Kirby tour scheduled in May is cancelled this year, and will resume next year. The traditional tour of the Bell Plain and Kirby area have met with unforeseen circumstances prompting the cancellation of the event. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Garfield County Pioneer Association has found it necessary to cancel the scheduled annual tour of the Pataha, Bell Plain and Kirby areas this year, said Marilyn Myers. “We plan to continue with this annual event next year. We hope everyone understands and will conti...
POMEROY––The Pirate Jr. High track team competed in their 2nd meet of the season on Monday, April 22. It was a league meet with 8 teams participating. We had a lot of kids have a great meet and achieve significant accomplishments. Hollie Van Vogt, Tatum Jones, Christian Ramirez, and Kaleb Miller all placed in the maximum 4 events. Hollie took first in three of her four events (100, 200, javelin). In doing so she set a new personal best at 14.81 in the 100 and broke the school record for the 450...
Part 9 ...Continuing...Moss sighed with relief as the town came into view. His bay horse walked slowly beside him, head hanging as he limped on his right fore-hoof. The thrown shoe hung half-way out of Moss's pocket as the foot-weary pair trudged into town. "Far 'Nuff, ain't that a fitting name? We've gone far enough." Moss glanced up and down the street the empty main drag. The blacksmith's forge was cold and quiet, and only the breeze stirred the dust on the street. Far Nuff seemed to be...
RITZVILLE–Ollie Severs gave up just one hit and struck out 12, then Trace Roberts slammed the door with an 11-pitch close as the Pirates downed Wellpinit 8-0 in baseball playoffs here Tuesday. "It was a great win for us today to secure a spot in the state tournament," commented Head Coach Kyler Lovgren. "I thought Trace and Ollie really stepped up and led their team at the plate, on the mound and defensively. The Pirates were the home team in the contest and started with two runs in the first an...
CLARKSTON–Four Pirate golf team members are district bound. Pirate golfer Kiersten Bartels finished in fourth place among the girls in the Southeast 1B Sub-District tournament at Clarkston's Red Wolf Golf Course on May 6, said Coach Al Damron. Bartels came in with a score of 112. Teammate Elena Morfin carded a 113 for fifth place and a spot at District. Pirate Reggi Ott's 102 was good enough for fifth place, Damron said. Grayson Slaybaugh tied for ninth. Fourteen boys and seven girls advanced t...
POMEROY––The Buccaneer Track and Field team prepared for Friday's District 7/9 Championships in Ritzville with a nine-school Twilight Meet here May 3. The D7/9 meet starts at 1 p.m. May 10. The State Qualifying meet, also in Ritzville, is May 15 and 18. Leading the Pomeroy men was Tyler Slaybaugh, who won the 100m., 200m. and pole vault, plus he anchored the second-place 4X100m. Relay with teammates Jacob Reisinger, Jett Slusser and Boone Schmidt. Top Pirate women were Ariah Bingman in sec...