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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...
Cooper's Pineapple Pizza Cooper Nagle Ingredients 1 dough 10 pineapples 1 cup of sauce 1 cup of ten cheeses Directions Roll out the dough and then put the ingredients on it. Do this slooooow so you don't make a mess. Next you put it in a pan and then you put more ingredients on it. Put it in the oven. Set the oven to 10 degrees and cook the pizza for 5 hours. Cut it into one piece for yourself and more for your family and eat it. Nelly's Blueberry Muffins Penelope Love Ingredients 2 scoops of...
...Continuing. Moss sat quietly, enduring June's torture as she gently dabbed every cut and scrape on his face with witch hazel. It burned in his open cuts, which made him wince, which pulled on all the other wounds on his face. "What can we do, Edward?" June asked while she re-soaked the cloth with witch hazel. "I'm afraid all we can do now is try to escape." Denny frowned. "You mean run away? We can't do that Junie." Moss grinned lopsidedly. "Running away is better than dying, Den, but I...
POMEROY–The traditional Pomeroy Gun Club Sausage shoot is on December 8 this year which is the second Sunday of the month as usual. Since the December 1 is the first Sunday and December 8 is the second, it is just about upon us. The Early date causes some needs for Travis's shop so we will make our Sausage a day early on Thursday December 5, and we will do the packaging on Friday December 6 at the Club. We need all the help we can muster as usual. We also need a Cleanup Day on Sunday December 1...
It is easy to take sight for granted when eyes are working as they should. When vision begins to diminish, people may seek the advice of an eye professional to determine if there is something they can do to prevent further deterioration. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, advises the Cleveland Clinic. Unlike some other vision problems like cataracts that affect the lens or surface of the eye, glaucoma impacts the optic nerve directly. However, blindness from glaucoma often can be prevented with early treatment....
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” – Aristotle...
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 c...
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...
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...
“Today’s mighty oad is just yesterday’s nut, that held its ground.” – David Icke...
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30....
Ten Years Ago November 12, 2014 A reception honoring Garfield County commissioner Dean Burton on his retirement at the end of the year, after 20 years on the board, will be held at Spinners Hall. Dean Burton moved to Garfield County to get his family out of downtown Los Angeles in the early 1970s. Little did he know that he would be getting himself into a career of public service that would carry him past his 80th birthday. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 17, 1999 Ferd Herres Chevrolet and Farm...
POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce July's Employee of the Month, Sherri Maki. She was nominated by her co-workers who say, "Sherri always goes above and beyond for her fellow co-workers." Born in the San Fransico Bay area, Sherri was raised in California living in various cities of the Golden State until the age of 16. Her family relocated to Spangle, Wash., in 1991, to be near her extended family in the northwest area. This was a big adjustment compared to the busy c...
In a world filled with religious systems that emphasize earning divine favor through good works, Christianity stands unique in its message of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This foundational truth lies at the heart of the Gospel message. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9) Understanding God's Grace Grace is God's unmerited favor despite our unworthiness. We...
“Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.” –Kahlil Gibran...
...Continuing. "Edward!" June dropped to her knees beside Moss, reaching out a trembling hand to brush the fringe of his hair off his forehead. "I told you to go! This is just the beginning." Moss huffed, but he let her fuss. Yes it was the beginning, and he was going to see it through to the finish. He didn't want to worry June, so he tried for humor. "It ain't so bad. I've been hurt worse getting bucked off a bronc." June's blue eyes turned icy as she frowned at him. "Edward, it's not funny....
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Saturday: Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52....
Ten Years Ago November 5, 2014 Pirate super fan Hazen Odell, who died in December last year, always stood in the same place for the hundreds of Pomeroy football games he attended, in the corner where the railings meet in front of the concession stand, on the west side of the stairs to the field. At last week Friday's final home game of the season, Hazen's wife Jennie was presented with a plaque by high school co-athletic directors Nettie Severs and Toddette McGreevy. The memorial will be...
POMEROY–The annual craft fair and holiday bazaar will take place at Spinner’s Maple Hall on November 15 at 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and November 16 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. This year Maple Hall located at 599 Columbia Street in Pomeroy, will be filled with hand crafts and specialty items to kick off the holiday season. This event will also offer food to enjoy with friends while listening to live entertainment by the Scoggin family and other. For more information contact Sarah Scoggin at 509-566-7124....
POMEROY–The Bank of Eastern Washington is now accepting registration for the Giving Tree now through November 24. The Giving Tree is a program to provide Christmas gifts to children of in need families throughout the immediate area. If you or a family known to you would benefit, stop by the Bank of Eastern Washington, and pick up your form now. Deadline is November 24....
Being protected and secure is important to us. We "lock our doors." We "put on our seatbelts." We "use the handrail." Jesus commended the wise builder for preparing to be safe in severe storms by building his life on obedience to God's Word, Mt. 7: 24-25. The first step of being safe is to put our trust in the Lord. The Bible teaches that He "overshadows" His people. He is our protective covering. The Bible says, "The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but safety is of the Lord" Prov....
WASHINGTON STATE–The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) identify the nine leading causes of food allergies in the U.S. which are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. These allergens are required to be listed on a food label when present. The best prevention of an allergic reaction, according to the USDA, is the strict avoidance of food allergens. Consider these tips for managing foods with potential allergens: • Always read ingredient label statements thoroughly, even if you are familiar wit...
POMEROY–Local FFA members have participated in Rangland and Soils/Land Evaluation contests in Sprague, St. John, Steptoe, Deer Park, and Moses Lake events as recently as this month. The teams have been placing well, as have individual participants. Pomeroy FFA placed eighth at the State Rangeland contest near Sprague on October 8, 2024. "The Rangeland contest has a lot of components to it, and I am so proud of these students for putting forth the effort to learn many concepts" said Kristina Kneb...
“Without the oceans there would be no life on earth.” – Peter Benchley...