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“Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut, that held its ground.” – David Icke... Full story
PATAHA–The All-Church Community Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Garfield County Ministerial Association will be held at Pataha Flour Mill on Sunday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. Dinner fixings of turkey and gravy will be provided, and the remainder of the dinner will be an organized potluck, with attendees bringing mashed potatoes, stuffing, hot vegetables, salads, rolls, and desserts. A sign-up list can be found on the Pomeroy Nazarene Facebook page. A short worship service will take p...
Thursday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Saturday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Sunday...
Jack McCaw of Waitsburg, a Past Master of Waitsburg Lodge No. 16, F. & A. M. and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, was presented the 50-Year Blue Cap at the Walla Walla Masonic Center on November 7, in honor of McCaw being a member of that order for 50 years. Illustrious Brother Al Jorgensen, 33° SGIG, presented the "Blue Cap" to McCaw who then led the gathering in a rendition of "God Bless America."...
Even Christians stumble and fall in their relationship with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We must honor God’s promise that when we acknowledge our sins to Him, He truly forgives us. We are promised: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness”(1 Jn. 1:9). We are not honoring His faithful character to forgive us when we keep poking ourselves for something we are ashamed of in our past. We are not honoring His faithful...
Dean D. Burton October 5, 1934–November 7, 2023 Dean D. Burton of Pomeroy, Wash., passed away quietly on November 7, 2023, after losing his battle with Alzheimer. Dean was born in St. Louis, Mo., on October 5, 1934. His family moved to Butte, Mont., where his father worked in the Anaconda Copper Mine. When Dean was three years old, his family moved to Globe, Ariz. His father worked in the copper mine and disappeared in 1937. At the time, his mother was left with five children to care for on her...
Irene Kiesecker Bott September 29, 1914-October 27, 2023 After a brief illness, Irene Kiesecker Bott, at the age of 109 years, passed away while at her daughter’s home in Finley, Wash., on October 27, 2023. Irene was born to Bertha Mallory and Albert Kiesecker at Anatone, Wash., on September 29, 1914. She graduated from Anatone High School in 1932 and married Earl Bott from the Grouse Flat area February, 2, 1935 at Anatone. They farmed on Grouse Flat for several years. Their sons Elvin, Ervin and Larry were born during this time. When a p...
POMEROY–The local FFA Land Evaluation Soils team place 13th at the State Contest between Warden and Moses Lake, Wash., Tuesday, November 14. Caroline McKeirnan was recognized as the seventh highest individual score in the State. "This team has a lot of potential," said Soils coach Kristina Knebel. It has been a fun year working with them, and I am excited to see their success in the coming years." Inset photo Caroline McKeirnan is receiving the seventh individual award from a State FFA O...
POMEROY–The Denny Ashby Library invite the public to a free presentation grant by Terry and Shirley Brandon: Teaching in Polish High School No. 3 and other European Adventures at the Denny Ashby Library, 856 Arlington, on Monday, November 13 at 7 p.m. Terry and Shirley Brandon will share their experiences teaching in a Polish High School along with their experiences in Iceland, Copenhagen, Poland, Germany, and France. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Denny Ashby Library and Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation Shepherd Grant. For m...
“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” – e. e. cummings... Full story
-Continued from Oct. 26 The township of Kirby nestled into a pocket between rolling hills, a farming settlement of a few hundred people. Sam Morgant drove his wagon up the main street that ran through the town and stopped at the doors of the general store. Ron Casady, with two men, who looked to be his brothers, strode from the store. He met Sam’s eyes with an arrogant smile and tipped his head in greeting. One brother was taller than Ron and so lean he looked like he would blow over. The o...
Mom's wooden mixing spoon was often used on our backsides. Though she didn't paddle too hard, it was her choice instrument for disciplining us kids. My siblings and I became skillful at hiding the spoon from her or "accidentally" breaking it when we knew that discipline was coming. The strange thing is that the very instrument that brought the sting of discipline was also instrumental in bringing us tasty dishes to eat. She used the spoon to mix up cakes, pies, meat loafs, and tasty casseroles....
Ten Years Ago November 13, 2013 In an exciting, five-set match, the Pomeroy Pirate volleyball team earned a State 1B volleyball tournament berth by defeating defending State champions Tekoa-Oakesdale at Clarkston High School. Pomeroy will play Klickitat in the first round of State tournament on Friday, Nov. 15, in Yakima's Sun Dome. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 11, 1998 For the fourth time in the past five years, the Pomeroy High School boys' cross-country team has won the WIAA/Dairy Farmers...
“Out of difficulties grow miracles.” – Jean de la Bruyere... Full story
Thursday: Rain. High near 59. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 43. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with...
Ten Years Ago November 6, 2013 Travis Johnson, a Pomeroy resident serving in the U.S. Army, was presented a Quilt of Valor by Alice Gwinn at last week Friday's Veteran's Day program at Pomeroy Elementary School. Travis said his main reason for serving, including deployment in the Middle East, was his dedication to family, including his family of loved ones, his community family, and the ties to the family of soldiers he serves with. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 4, 1998 Marine Capt. Edwin L....
Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce September's Employee of the Month, David Ely. He was nominated by his co-workers who state, "David is a "go-getter" and takes excellent care of his patients." David was born in Missoula, Mont. and his family moved to Kalispell when he was ten years old as his father was in the Army. David's family is deeply rooted in the military with 8 generations of grandparents on both his mother's and father's side, who collectively served in all four of...
In chapter 22 of Matthew's Gospel, Jesus is asked by the Pharisees, "Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?". It was a trap: answering "no" would place Jesus in opposition to Caesar and the Romans and make way for his prosecution by them; answering "yes" would be used by the Pharisees to turn away from him those devout Jews who despised Roman governance over the land of Israel. Jesus asks for a Roman coin and questions, "Whose image is this and whose inscription?" They respond,...
“Miracles do not, in fact, break the laws of nature.” – C. S. Lewis... Full story
Ten Years Ago October 30, 2013 Submitted by Pastor Roger Pedersen-Besides the evolution of human culture, politics and economics, there is also an unfortunate evolution in the use of language. Things that were clearly understood 50 years ago can mean something entirely different today. For example, the word "martyr" today in the postmodern period is applied to a person who straps on an explosive vest and kills innocent people "for" his cause and "for" a great reward after his suicide. But this i...
Bright wooden splinters lay smashed into the dust. Sam Morgan knelt in his neighbor's empty corral, studying the prints. "Wilma and I stayed in Kirby with her sister last night," Orville Wilkins said. "All I can tell is something scared my horses through the fence. Cougar, maybe." Sam stood, brushing dirt from his knee. "Maybe." He had only seen horse tracks, but a cat would scare them without entering the corral. "Tough break." He looked down the draw, trying to guess where they might have gone...
“Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.” – Blaise Pascal... Full story
Ten Years Ago October 23, 2013 Pomeroy residents Lonnie and Inez Cannon are using their yard and the Halloween holiday to collect donations for the financially hurting Garfield County Food Bank. The Cannons invite the community to visit their heavily decorated front yard to celebrate Halloween, and make a canned food donation to the Food Bank. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 21, 1998 The Bell Telephone System-Suzanne Beale said that she owes Jo Todd a thank you. She comes to the Center every once...
Mark D. McGee September 19, 1968–October 8, 2023 On Sunday, October 8, we suffered the loss of a son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and good friend, Mark Darin McGee. Mark was born on September 19, 1958, in Walla Walla, Wash., to Donald and Donna McGee. They later moved to Cheney and later welcomed Mark's younger brother, Scott. Don, Donna, Mark, and Scott then moved to Pomeroy, Wash., and they welcomed Mark's sister Melissa into the family. Mark lived in Pomeroy until he graduated in 1977. I...
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...