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Ten Years Ago May 8, 2013 The 62nd observance of National Day of Prayer was held at the Nazarene Church. Attendees enjoyed talks by Ian Quarles, Carla Heytvelt and Sue Nelson on the power and effectiveness of prayer in everyday life. A Quilt of Valor was presented to long-time resident and patriot, Ells Barlow. The Youth Mission team from Pomeroy Christian Church and Garfield county Christian Youth Program "Viral Infection" fundraiser will allow people to purchase an "infection," consisting of...
By Cindy Klaveano Special to the East Washingtonian POMEROY–National Day of Prayer will be observed nationally as well as locally on May 4 at noon, at an as-yet undetermined location. This is the 72nd year our nation has set aside a day to pray for our country and its leaders. The day is being planned by volunteers of the local churches and will include a "prayer clock" which is carried out in each church throughout the day. Members of the churches sign up to pray for half an hour each for o...
The Little League season is underway in Pomeroy and these steely-eyed ball players are in the thick of competition. Both teams played a double header Saturday, April 22, and won both games....
Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce February's Employee of the Month, Daniel Bickerdyke. He was nominated by his co-workers who state, "He is great with the patients, goes the extra mile and always willing to help." Daniel was born in Panama on the Canal Zone. His father served in the Army and moved the family back to the United States when Daniel was very young. Reminiscing on the various places he lived, he named seven different states to include, Alabama, New Jersey, New...
“What is a soul? It’s like electricity - we don’t really know what it is, but it’s a force that can light a room.” – Ray Charles...
Ten Years Ago May 1, 2013 Pomeroy Spinners plan to begin the facelift on the outside of Maple Hall. Siding is being installed on the west side of the building as well as on the gable ends. Pomeroy School Board hired current high school principal Doug LaMunyan as the district's next superintendent and principal for the elementary and high schools.. Twenty-Five Years Ago April 29, 1998 Diane Prince, Pomeroy High School science teacher, received the Educator of the Year award from the Grand lodge...
POMEROY–Two painting with acrylic on a sourdough prepared canvas classes offered at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild Gallery on May 11 at 2-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sign up at BMAG. SPOKANE–Take your team to HOOPFEST 2023 June 24-25. To sign-up, go to Spokanehoopfest.net. Registration closes May 14. POMEROY–Free puzzles at the Senior Center. Scan this QR code for access to the East Washingtonian website....
POMEROY–The Missoula Children's Theatre returned, after an absence caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, to present Red Riding Hood on Friday, April 14. The cast of the show was selected from students of Pomeroy School District and homeschooled Pomeroy children at an audition held Tuesday morning. The cast then had four days to learn their parts and songs before the performance on Friday. Thirty-eight children were cast in the show, from ages six up to high school. Marlana Schilling Vendeland was a...
“The boisterous sea of liberty is never without a wave.” – Thomas Jefferson...
Ten Years Ago April 24, 2013 If the 700 and 800 blocks of Main St. in downtown Pomeroy appear a little more "open", it's likely because the trees on both sides of the two blocks have been cut down. Alesia Ruchert, managing director of South East Washington Development Association (SEWEDA) in Garfield County, said the logging was "a purposeful step in preparing for the installation of 14 historic light poles on two blocks of Main Street, as part of the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan adopted...
Lynn Alison Fondahn May 18, 1932–April 1, 2023 Lynn Alison (Duckworth) Fondahn, 90, of Pomeroy, Wash., who integrated her love of art and decorating with raising a family, died from heart block on April 1, 2023, in Front Royal, Va. Lynn was born May 18, 1932, in Waitsburg, Wash., on Coppei Creek and raised on the wheat and cattle ranch, "the Rogers' Place," (her favorite home) outside of Pomeroy with younger brother Gary until she was 15. Mom and her dad, Leighton Duckworth, designed the f...
“Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age.” – Booth Tarkington...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Spring Preview Jackpot show brought many showmen to the Garfield County Fairgrounds on April 8. After a cold morning, temperatures rose and the sun came out for a fine day. Winners included Kati Compton as Hog Overall Champion Showman, Leo Knight as Steer Overall Champion Showman, Hannah Muhlbeier with the Grand Champion Hog and Champion Breeding Hog, Landon Miller as Hog Champion Intermediate Showman, Tyler Dixon as Steer Reserve Overall Champion Showman and Kenley...
Easter (or Resurrection Sunday) is the quintessential spring holiday. Spring is the time of warmth and beauty coming back to the world: the return of the sun, flowers, bees, rabbits, and baby chicks: all the classic signs of new life and growth. So, it is fitting that Eastertime heralds the coming of life. This is when we remember, celebrate, and embrace the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the salvation He brought to all mankind. We often hear how "Jesus died to save us from our sins," and...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) will hold two classes for a painting of a pottery bowl next Thursday, April 13 at 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Sign-up and price sheet available at the BMAG center. These are nice size bowls made by Sarah Scoggin and Kris Klaveano will teach the glazing/ painting of these bowls. Another class will be offered on May 11 that involves sourdough and painting. There will be two classes offered; one at 2–4 p.m., and another at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Older children are...
Ten Years Ago April 17, 2013 Editorial-Nine years ago this month, I was in Russia for the most memorable and life-changing beginning of spring in my life with David and Alia Webb of Pomeroy, Doug Fleming of Cathlamet, Wash., and Rod Countyman of Monroe, Wash., where I met Sveta and Galya, two friends of Alia's. David and Alia had provided long-distance introductions in fall of 2003. I had no thoughts of visiting Galya or Russia but just before the Webbs were to leave on their third visit to...
Richard Ray Martin January 17, 1948–April 2, 2023 Richard "Dick" Ray Martin died Sunday, April 2, at the age of 75. Dick was born in Dayton, Wash., on January 17, 1948, to Donald G. Martin and Letha J. Wolfe. He was raised in Pomeroy along with his sisters, Linda and Jeani. Dick attended Pomeroy High School and participated in both track and football. After graduating with the PHS Class of 1966, Dick attended Yakima Valley Community College, then Eastern Washington State College, graduating in 1...
By Eric E. McKeirnan Special to the East Washingtonian Frank Capra directed a story about an ordinary man and what a far-reaching effect he could have on a multitude of people through the span of a lifetime. A similar story began on March 14, 1923 up Rickman Gulch on the Schuelke place. Marianna Louise was God's gift to Gertrude Purcell Schuelke, Albert William Schuelke and her older brother John. Her elementary school was at the Pataha School and Pomeroy Grade School before attending higher...
“Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.” – Saint Augustine...
POMEROY–The 12th Annual Spinners Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled at Crystal Springs Golf Course and the Lybecker Field on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 3-4:30 p.m. The Pomeroy Spinner's is organizing this annual event for the 12th year! Those who donate and Spinner's members are excited to continue this tradition for the community, and one that brings smiles to hundreds of excited children in all age groups. Hunt times by age groups: 3 p.m.–0-2 years–Football Field 3:30 p.m.–3-5 years–Golf Course 4...
Ten Years Ago April 10, 2013 Nine ladies from Holy Rosary Church gathered recently to make pillowcase dresses. According to Julie Claassen, they made 22 dresses in one day and sent them, along with $100, to be distributed to little girls in Africa. Throughout Africa, three of every 10 children will die before they reach the age of five, and 30% of the remaining number will die before age ten. "In spite of many health threats, they cheerfully go about their lives without the basic necessities we...
“The stars don’t look bigger, but they do look brighter.” – Sally Ride...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild held the opening reception of their fabric show on March 9. Adult featured artists are from left to right: Corky Slaybaugh, Brenda King, and Cathy Herres, and junior featured artists are Daphne and Delilah Waldher, Baby Johnson, and Heather Hastings. The show includes quilts, embroidery, and sewn articles such as potholders, book covers, and bags. The show is sponsored by Rather-Be's. -Submitted photos...
Ten Years Ago April 3, 2013 Hundreds of kids and parents heeded Spinners Club president Larry Ledgerwood's command to "find some eggs" at Saturday's annual Easter Egg Hunt at the City Park, happily scooping them up by the handfuls. A couple thousand eggs, with prizes ranging from candy to cash to new bicycles, and a beautiful Easter weekend afternoon, the well-mannered crowd swept through the park and harvested the eggs in minutes. Garfield County's annual salute to its horse-and-mule-powered...
“Ask five economists and you’ll get five different answers - six if one went to Harvard.” – Edgar Fiedler...