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In chapter 15 of Mark's Gospel and, similarly, in chapter 27 of Matthew's Gospel, we hear that shortly before Jesus died, he cried out in a loud voice, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me" (NABRE translation). Mark even writes the words as Jesus would have spoken them in his native language of Aramaic: "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani." Matthew provides a similar version of the Aramaic,except he uses the equivalent Hebrew word "Eli" instead of the Aramaic "Eloi." At first glance, the Son of G...
“The only weapon against bad ideas is better ideas.” – Alfred Whitney Griswold...
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind. Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Saturday Night: A...
Ten Years Ago April 9, 2014 Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson stopped in Pomeroy last week Wednesday on his swing through the southeast corner of the state. Ferguson's visit in Garfield County marked the 29th county out of 39 that the stage's chief law enforcement official pledged to visit since taking office last year. Ferguson met with prosecutor Matt Newberg, sheriff Ben Keller, state Wildlife officer Jim Nelson, and county fire chief Kris Darby. Twenty-Five Years Ago April 14,...
“Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.” – Saint Augustine...
Thursday: Rain. High near 49. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 34. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday: Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm....
Ten Years Ago April 2, 2014 Supporters of David Webb's plan to install neon signs in the downtown area will present a request for a variance of the city's sign ordinance to Pomeroy city council at its meeting Tuesday. Cody Jones, who will represent David at the meeting because "I'm not a politician," David said, will present a petition with signatures of business and property owners asking for variances to sections of the ordinance relating to prohibited signs, construction and design standards,...
The young couple often picnicked in the cemetery overlooking Dayton. They explained that though many would think it a strange location, they enjoyed the peaceful quietness and the green beauty surrounding them. It was of note that they could be so comfortable in a place where many would be troubled. They attributed their attitude to their personal belief in Jesus Christ who promised to raise the dead. The cemetery held no fear for them. Death seemed to be their friend. Their attitude was very...
POMEROY–The Pirate Booster Club will sponsor the Community Birthday Calendar as a fundraiser again this year. This is a major fundraiser for the Pirate Booster Club and has been part of our community for over 50 years. The proceeds from this occasion are used to support athletic and academic programs at the Pomeroy School District. This year, only one household per one calendar. If you are wanting to have your married children and listings for people who do not live with you, you will need to purchase them a separate calendar or pay an a...
“You have deep depth.” – Yogi Berra...
DAYTON–A moment of joy for Deacon Mike Breier and the Salinas family as three received the Quilt of Valor on March 10. Debbie Bailey presented, on behalf of the Lewis Clark Quilts of Valor, three quilts made by Sylvia Demaris. The first quilt presented was to Deacon Mike Breier, who was a Sergeant, E-5, in the Marine Corps. He served from 1964-1970, with two tours in Vietnam, 1965, and again in 1966. He deployed to Da Nang, Chu Lai, Quan Tri, Phu Bai and Van Tuon, where he took part in O...
Clef Hangers Music Studio held its Dayton Ensemble Recital Monday with four of the students performing duet pieces with Charlotte Baker, left. Students include Layton Ruffcorn, Hailey Mead, Nina Kromm and Willow Lightner. The recital was attended by family and friends of the piano students. -Chronicle photo...
DAYTON–Nearly thirty years ago Susie and I made a trip to Dayton to be interviewed, which would determine if we would Pastor here. On the way we came across a few sheep on the main highway a couple miles out of town. We stopped, moved the sheep off the road, found the owner, and helped them back to their pen. In all the trips we've made on that highway since, we've never again come across sheep on the road. I believe the Lord was calling us to Dayton to help care for His sheep. Jesus spoke of t...
Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light south wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly...
Ten Years Ago March 26, 2014 Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce honored its 2014 Hometown Heroes at the annual banquet and program Saturday at Spinners maple Hall. Dick Martin received the Lifetime Achievement award, recognizing him for more than three decades involvement with the Spinners Club, and with the JCCs prior to that, and serving with the Shrine Club. The retired captain with the Garfield County Fire Department was honored for his decades of service w2ith the department, as well as for his...
Continuing... Sam Morgant dismounted in front of his barn and sighed heavily. The adrenaline and excitement that had buoyed him through trapping the horse thieves had burned out, leaving him feeling drained. He unsaddled and stepped into the barn for a brush, wrinkling his nose. It still smelled like garlic. The trial was over, the three Casady brothers had been found guilty and sentenced to prison. The horses had been returned to their rightful owners and Sam had nothing more to do. He sighed...
Former Pomeroy coach and teacher Jay Bender celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday, March 18, 2024. Many of his students and friends left birthday wishes on a Facebook post, including Susan Morrow, who remembered Mr. Bender for setting an example of integrity and honesty with his students. Bill Stanley posted a photo of Mr. Bender presenting him with a trophy, and Yvonne Shimek remarked that he "inspired so many students over your many years."...
POMEROY–Broomstick Pool Tournament was a "George" this year with two winners; Chris Rardin, for the eighth time, and Drew Zorza. This year, 23 members were present for the well-attended sponsored event. Teams met Friday, March 15 at 6 p.m. for qualifying. The tournament continued to Saturday, March 15 at noon for those teams qualified to play the next level. The Spinners served beverages, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, nachos and pulled pork sandwiches both days. And, of course, peanuts, with s...
Ten Years Ago March 19, 2014 Ann Stevenson and her family tried for more than seven years to get her daughter Stephanie Blachly to move back to Texas from Pomeroy. Stephanie had moved here after marrying, started a family, and wasn't going to return to the Lone Star State. So Ann and her family decided that if they couldn't get Stephanie back with them, they'd go to her. As a result, the city will have a new restaurant, featuring genuine Tex-Mex cooking, in the former Steak House building. The...
Ann Heitstuman March 15, 1934–March 12, 2024 Ann (Schultheis) Heitstuman, 89, died peacefully at Riverview Memory Care in Spokane, Wash., on March 12, 2024, just three days shy of her 90th birthday. Born March 15, 1934 in Uniontown, Wash. to Jacob and Frances (Haupt) Schultheis, Ann was the second of five children. She grew up on the farm where there was a lot of hard work but also fun. After attending Catholic School in Uniontown for 11 years, she graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Colton i...
“Courage is the ladder on which all other virtues mount.” – Clare Boothe Luce...
“Prosperity tries the fortunate, adversity the great.” – Rose Kennedy...
Marianna Louisa (Louise) Munday March 14, 1923–March 3, 2024 Louise Munday died at the Garfield County Memorial Hospital in Pomeroy, on March 3, 2024, just 11 days shy of her 101st birthday Louise was born Marianna Louisa Schuelke to Albert and Gertrude (Purcell) Schuelke at the Schuelke farm up Rickman Gulch on March 14, 1923. She attended the first five grades of school at Pataha, grade six through eight at Holy Rosary Catholic School and high school at Pomeroy High School, graduating 1941. S...
Ten Years Ago March 16, 2014 A disappointed Pomeroy Pirate boys' basketball team held the 2014 State 1B 2nd-place trophy after a 59-46 loss to Colton in the championship game. The Pirates reached the title game by defeating Wellpinit 62-38 in the opening round Thursday, and downing Neah Bay 59-50 in the semi-final game Friday. Head coach Brian Koller called the post-season "a pretty good run the last month to get to the title game, pretty exciting for players, coaches and fans." Twenty-Five...
“It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.” – Benjamin Franklin...