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POMEROY–The Pomeroy Pony Punchers held its season finale play day at the Garfield County Fairgrounds rodeo arena on October 8. The day started with a costume contest that featured the return of the Lone Ranger and Tonto, Batman, Dolly Parton, Ken and Barbie, a pirate, and Cruella de Vil, among others. The winning costume was a zookeeper riding his giraffe. The play day also featured horseback arena games and a barbecue, during which the new sport of barrel bustin' was invente...
POMEROY–An alert "Bull on the loose in my yard" was the caption post on Tillie Regler's Facebook page last Sunday. A bit of fun was had by Facebook members, when a post of this good-looking Ferdinan the Friendly Bull type Angus gent sauntered through the Regler yard, trimming the lush green grass and perhaps even smelling the flowers, during his unplanned visit recently. People who viewed the alert left posts of "Only in a small town" by JD Baser; "seems perfectly normal," by Jill Hoovel; "So t...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners approved the reappointment of Inland Imaging, announced the breaking of ground on the electrical project, and discussed a bake sale that will be held at the Garfield County Memorial Hospital, at their meeting on October 2. Ground was broken on Phase One of the electrical project. Work will continue in earnest after a construction boundary has been agreed upon with Washington State officials. It will likely be a roofed fence....
CLARKSTON–The Rustebakke Veterinary Services present a customer appreciation Harvest Fair at 705 15th St. on October 14 at 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The Harvest Fair main attraction is the chili cookoff, with other vendors to top of a hungry and thirsty crowd. There will be door prizes, raffle drawing, kid activities and so much more....
POMEROY– The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is sponsoring a costume drive for youths and are accepting donations at the Elementary School or Pomeroy Foods through October 18. The PTO seek Halloween costumes for families in need. If your household have costumes that are too small or ready to pass on, there is a need for them. Costumes can be dropped off at the Pomeroy Elementary School office or at Pomeroy Foods from now through October 18. The PTO will contact families in need through the s...
WALLA WALLA–Blue Mountain Community Foundation is asking the public to nominate people and businesses to receive the second annual Blue Mountain philanthropy awards. Awards will be presented at the Blue Mountain Celebration of Giving on March 1, 2024, at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. Nominations must be made by October 23, 2023. The goal of these awards is to honor those in our area that support local nonprofits and community needs. “During my time at the Foundation, I’ve been astounded by the number of people and businesses in this commu...
“Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds.” – Georg Eliot...
We never know how much a kind greeting or warm hello can mean to someone who is going through a difficult time. A dad and his son were both in the service during wartime, serving in different locations. Not having seen each other for months and being concerned for each other's safety, they caught a quick glimpse of each other across the airport tarmac as they were each boarding flights to different places of duty. Their excitement was expressed in wild two-handed waves and smiles as each stood...
Ten Years Ago October 16, 2013 Pomeroy First Christian Church is hosting "Hunter's Church" for all the hunters in the community on Tuesday, October 22. A wild game potluck is planned for 6 p.m. and the community is invited to bring a favorite dish to share and stay for the Worship Service to follow at 7 p.m. "Garfield County has some amazing Wild Game cooks," Polly Scott of the church said. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 14, 1998 The Inland Empire Chapter of Safari Club International has awarded...
Frederic Charles Herres June 22, 1948–August 21, 2023 Frederic Charles "Fritz" Herres, 75, of Pleasant Hill, Ore., passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on August 21, 2023. He was grandpa, farmer, cattleman, devoted father, and humble war hero. He was born in Pomeroy, Wash., on June 22, 1948, to John and Dorothy Herres and grew up on the Herres family farm in Pomeroy, Wash. Fritz served in Vietnam as Crew Chief Gunner with the 189th A.S.L.T Helicopter company and earned the Air M...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) will begin art classes at the gallery on Main Street October 16. BMAG is starting art classes again beginning with a clay class. Individuals attending this class can make ornaments for Christmas, or a bowl, or a box with a lid. Think handmade gift items! There is a cost for this class to cove materials which will include the October building class and the November glazing or painting of what you have created. Two classes are available on Monday, O...
DAYTON–Your neighbor, Lisa Naylor, is still in search of a kidney donor. "I am still looking for a living kidney donor! For interested, altruistic folks who wish to consider a donation and a gift of life, here is the website. www.sacredheartlivingdonor.org Even if you are not eligible as a donor, please pass on this information. There is someone out there, who fits the criteria and is a match....
POMEROY–It has been a long and winding road for the Lady Pirates lately. Except for the Regional Rumble on September 30, the last six matches the Lady Pirates have played have been on the road and they are 4-4 in league and 4-6 overall. The Lady Buccaneers faced the Lady Bulldogs last Tuesday in Dayton and visit Asotin tonight before wrapping up the regular schedule with three home games: Colton, SJEL and Tekoa-Rosalia. "After getting a league win on the road and playing better against Oakesdale...
POMEROY––Pirate ball carrier Walker Flynn broke a 64-yard touchdown ramble on the Pirates' first play of the game, and the Buccaneers never looked back for a 76-0 Southeast 1B football win here Friday. The 5-1 Pirates visit Tekoa-Rosalia this Friday as the season makes the turn into the home stretch. Dayton is 2-3 in league and overall. "Dayton was really banged up coming into this game and I'm hoping they came out of it healthy," said Head Coach Kyle Kimble. "Our backups got good playing time a...