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Emil Brent Johnson, Sr. September 12, 1972–May 13, 2023 Emil Brent Johnson, Sr., 50, of Starbuck, Wash., passed away May 13, 2023 at his Starbuck home. Emil was born September 12, 1972 in Madras, Ore. He grew up in Madras and Albany, Ore. Upon completion of schooling, Emil and his brother Robert went to work in ranching, where being a cowboy became Emil's life. Through the years he also worked in the construction industry building houses, and also, in the restaurant industry where he was an acco...
We often sing a hymn that contains the phrase, "like the prophet, my pillow a stone" (referring to Jacob resting his head on a stone). Most of us know what it's like to drag ourselves through the day because we didn't sleep well the night before. The difficulty sleeping may have nothing to do with an uncomfortable pillow but with an uncomfortable heart. We may be missing the personal fellowship with the Lord that He designed us for. He may be prompting us to be attentive and awake to Him more th...
Ten Years Ago May 22, 2013 Veterans march through Dayton to raise awareness of WWII vets in hospitals. Their journey is simple – to march 100 miles from the Walla Walla Veterans Hospital over Memorial Day Weekend to shake hands and to say thanks to the Veterans who reside at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Lewiston, Idaho. Fifteen Combat Veterans from the Marines, Army and Special Forces, who were released from military service during the past 1-3 years will leave Walla Walla at 6 a.m. T...
POMEROY–The Pirate Ponies 4-H Club hosted a horse show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds on May 20. The "May the Horse be with You" show included Showmanship, Western Pleasure and Equitation, English Pleasure and Equitation, Bareback, and Trail classes. Prizes were awarded for 4-H Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions, as well as open. Heather Hastings won Best of Show and Merritt Scoggin won reserve Best of Show, both Pirate Ponies riders. In the Junior division, Brayden McKeirnan won Wal...
POMEROY–A health resource fair was held at the Pomeroy Senior Center on May 18. Participants set up tables with services and contact information, and the fair was open to the public. Participating entities included Obenland & Low, Homecare Services, the Senior Round Table, Garfield County Fire District No. 1, WorkSource, Elite Home Health Service, Blue Mountain Action Council, Pomeroy Partners for Healthy Families, Quality Behavioral Health, Garfield County Hospital District, Aging and L...
The 2023 Jim Seabeck Award went to Pomeroy FFA, represented by Peyton Cannon, Kyzer Herres, Grayson Slaybaugh, Kendall Dixon, Stacia Bowen, Trevin Kimble, Colby Ledgerwood, Trevin Walton, and Jillian Herres. A Jim Seabeck Award is given at the Junior Livestock Show of Spokane to recognize 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters that strive for high excellence while competing at the yearly show. -Submitted Photo...
“He who angers you conquers you.” – Elizabeth Kenny...
DAYTON–Look Around, Look Within: Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to look at your world and how different factors can affect your mental health. Where a person is born, lives, learns, works, plays, and gathers, as well as their economic stability and social connections, are part of what is called “social det...
Ten Years Ago May 22, 2013 Blue Mountain Artisan Guild will hold its grand opening Pioneer weekend and BMAG president Mary Flerchinger invites everyone to the gallery's grand opening. The Pomeroy FFA chapter put on an elementary Ag Day, sponsored as part of a competition put on by the "Nutrients For Life Foundation," which has competitions across the country. Chapters can win up to $5,000 for participating. For the second consecutive year, Pomeroy FFA Chapter placed second and won $3,000. The ac...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Pioneer Association Alpowa-Valentine area tour is May 20 beginning at 8 a.m. The Garfield County Pioneer Association Alpowa-Valentine area tour set for May 20. Those riding the bus will meet at the Garfield County Museum on 708 Columbia Street at 8 a.m. The cost per person to ride buses is $20. Those taking the tour using their own vehicles can make a donation. All participants, including those driving their own vehicles must call Diana Burt at 509-843-1732 for reservations....
DAYTON- The Dayton High School (DHS) Associated Student Body (ASB) elections for the 2023-24 school year happened on Monday, May 8. Elections were held in the High School Auditorium towards the end of the school day. The current ASB for 2022-2023 worked on this process with each other to prepare things for the upcoming officers for next year. After each candidate gave their speeches, DHS students were sent back to their classes and given a ballot by their teachers to vote. The results came in...
Ten Years Ago May 16, 2013 Learning how to aid the feathered, Dayton veterinarian Kennie Reeves, D.V.M, and local falconer Anne Dowdy joined participants from Washington, Oregon and Boise, Idaho to take part in a special raptor seminar at the Blue Mountain Wildlife in Pendleton which specializes in raptor rehabilitation, instructed by Dr. Jeff Cooney, a wildlife biologist and licensed veterinarian specializing in raptors. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 13, 1998 Cathlin Donohue, a 1989 graduate of...
Imagine a camel trying to squeeze himself through the eye of a small needle. The picture presents a ridiculous impossibility. Yet Jesus drew that very picture with His words, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God" Mt. 19:23. Because money can buy so many things, wealthy people are especially vulnerable to thinking they can even buy their way into heaven. We can't buy our way into salvation or use our wealth to redeem...
Thiron Phillip Crawford July 20, 1930–April 21, 2023 Thiron Phillip "Phil" Crawford passed away Friday April 21, 2023. A lifelong resident of Garfield County Phil was born July 20, 1930, to Thiron R. and Hazel B. Crawford. Phil was raised on the family farm where he and his siblings would, at times, try their parents' patience. Phil and his brother Lloyd, one cold morning, decided that it would be a good idea to heat up the outhouse toilet seat. Fortunately, they got the fire out before it d...
Eloise Myrn (Dye) Bartlow Eloise Bartlow went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was 97 years and died of the infirmities of age in the long-term care wing of Garfield County Memorial Hospital. Eloise was born on December 14, 1925, to Emory Daniel Dye and Leta Ruby (Fitzgerald) Dye in Pomeroy, Wash. She attended Wilson Country School and then Pomeroy Junior and Senior High Schools graduating in 1944. She attended Whitworth College for one semester. Eloise graduated from beauty...
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh...
POMEROY-The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild held the opening of their spring show on May 4. The show is pottery themed and features the participants of the latest pottery class. Junior featured artists are the Pomeroy Homeschool Group. The show is sponsored by Sun Lizard Studio....
The human capacity for judgment is astounding. Even when we hear that we should not judge, we still take it upon ourselves to function as moral law enforcement, and make sure to condemn that which we disapprove of, as though we are the arbiters of right and wrong. This goes all the way back to Adam and Eve, who were tempted with the idea of "knowing good and evil", and thus making decisions about what is right and wrong. That is, casting judgement. Let us be clear, there are such things as...
POMEROY–The Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Denny Ashby Library present Mushrooms in the Blues, by G. Paul Miller, a free event The Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Denny Ashby Library invite the community to a free presentation of Mushrooms in the Blues, by G. Paul Miller. This free event takes place at Garfield County Senior Center on May 17 at 1 p.m. Miller will provide information on edible fungi, in edible ones and how to tell the difference between them. For more information, c...
Ten Years Ago May 15, 2013 Pomeroy Elementary School's kindergarten class held a Mother's Day Tea on Thursday in the Elementary library, honoring mothers and grandmothers with handmade hats and gifts, iced tea and lemonade. Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Waldher provided treats for the students and their guests. Mrs. Waldher, whose mother was her special guest, said the kinders spent time "learning about good manners and why they are important" as part of the event planning. Garfield County...
Barbara Anderson April 19, 1952 – May 2, 2023 Barbara "Barbie" LaRae Anderson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her closest loved ones on May 2 at the age of 71 after a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension related to her underlying scleroderma. She was born in Pomeroy, Wash., to Wilbur and Barbara Gingerich on April 19, 1952. The oldest of six children raised on the family farm, she became the patient, hardworking, practical caretaker that defined her selfless nature her entire life. In her y...
Munir Abdel-Massih Daud January 1, 1943–April 30. 2023 Munir Abdel-Massih Daud, 80, joined his ancestors and wife on April 30, 2023, due to medical complications while driving, south of Uniontown, Wash. Munir spent his last day doing some of his favorite things, including going to the office on a Sunday, as he did often, and going for a drive. Munir was born in Aleppo, Syria on January 1, 1943, to Abdel-Massih Daud (father) and Shumoon Abdelnour (mother). He had a wonderful childhood being r...
POMEROY–The library has two Discover Passes available to patrons with a valid library card. They can be checked out for 1-2 weeks and allow patrons to visit state parks and other state lands. More information here - https://discoverpass.wa.gov/148/Check-Out-Washington....
“People change and forget to tell each other.” – Lillian Hellman...
POMEROY–Naslund Disposal is hosting a Spring Clean-up Day at the old rock pit off Gould City-Mayview Road for household waste on Saturday, May 13 at 8 a.m.–2 p.m. On the same day and time, Garfield County will hold a combined appliance and tire amnesty, and free chipper day. Household waste will be accepted at the old rock pit off Gould City-Mayview Road. All waste needs to be in garbage bags. Contact Naslund Disposal at 1-800-958-5755 with questions regarding acceptable materials. (Please not...