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“I base most of my fashion taste on what doesn’t itch.” – Gilda Radner...
By Keith Havens Special to the East Washingtonian POMEROY–The East Washington spotted a story reported by KLEW Keith Havens, highlighting, Katie Boyer, a Pomeroy High School senior, as this week's CCI Speer "Academic All-Star" pick. Here is his interview with Boyer. "This week's CCI Speer "Academic All-Star" is Katie Boyer a senior at Pomeroy High School. Katie Boyer is a 4.0 senior who is on her way to being the class valedictorian. Katie loves a good challenge especially with her favorite clas...
When I was about 6 or 7 years old, the little old lady across the street invited us kids to a VBS she taught in her front yard. That was the first time I heard about "asking Jesus into my heart". That night, I asked Jesus to come and be a part of my life. I made a choice that God was good, and a person ought to give Him due respect. I think of that as the first time I gave God permission to talk with me, hold me responsible, and generally be involved in my life. I think that opened the door for...
POMEROY–In the cutline on page 2, of Puget Sound Energy (PSE) presenting a $1,000 check to the Pomeroy Senior Center it read: “While there, the PSE team were able to meet the over 90 volunteers working in the different program areas. Anne Walsh said “ It was a thrill to meet the 90 volunteers supporting the Senior Center programs, said Ann Walsh”. It should read While there, the PSE team were able to meet some volunteers working in the different program areas. Anne Walsh said “It was a thrill to meet volunteers supporting the Senior Center pr...
Ten Years Ago January 30, 2013 After an absence of almost four decades, the Pomeroy Pirate wrestling team claimed the top step of the awards podium of a post-season tournament on Saturday. The Pirates won the Class B East Sub-regional Tournament in Davenport, overcoming 12 other teams in the field. The team members are Kyle Hyer, Taylor Lewis, Adam Herres Jack Neice, Wyatt Hyer, Clayton King, Steven Wysocki, Mike Wymore, Blaine Reisdorph, Wyatt Jenkins, Havin Heytvelt, Ryan Smith, Austin...
“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” – H. G. Wells...
Puget Sound Energy contributed $1,000.00 to Pomeroy Assist: Garfield County Humanitarian Services. Pomeroy Assist provides a variety of services to our community including emergency housing services, charitable giving during the holidays, specific needs for disabled citizens, and paying bills for those in need. Puget Sound Energy is honored to support the services Pomeroy Assist provides to the community. Pictured from left to right is Sarah Gingerich, Puget Sound Energy; Sarah Meyers, Pomeroy...
Ten Years Ago January 23, 2013 The annual Garfield County Cattlemen's Bull Tour will leave from Four Star Supply, the first stop will be Dutch Flat Angus (Nick & Joe Waldher) at the Geiger Gulch feedlot. Black Angus bulls will be viewed at this stop. Second stop on the tour will feature Horned Herefords at CX Ranch (Bill Cox) at the Robinson Lowe place on Gould City-Mayview Road. From there the tour will proceed to Cabernet Cattle Co (Roger Koller) at the Victor Place on Kirby Mayview Road,...
In a somewhat rare occurrence, former Pomeroy Lady Pirate basketball teammates were on opposing teams in a Spokane Community College versus Walla Walla Community College women's basketball game January 11 in the Dietrich Dome. Emma Severs, left, plays for the Lady Sasquatch and was defended by Lady Warrior forward Keely Maves. For Pomeroy fans, it wasn't much of a stretch to tell the two players while on the court–both were wearing their familiar numbers–32 for Severs and Maves in her same old...
The East Washingtonian continues its look back at the year 2022 with this second installment of the events, activities and other newsworthy happenings that appeared in the pages of your community newspaper. May 5: Garfield County Commissioners approved a sales tax ballot entry. The proposed tax approved for the August ballot, to be approved or rejected by Garfield County voters, is two tenths of 1% on sales, the funds accruing from which will be used exclusively for emergency communications...
“My boy, one small breeze doesn’t make a wind storm.” – John McGraw...
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) presented a $1,000 check to the Pomeroy Senior Center recently to promote and support future activities in the organization. While there, the PSE team were able to meet the over 90 volunteers working in the different program areas. Anne Walsh said "It was a thrill to meet the 90 volunteers supporting the Senior Center programs, said Ann Walsh, Puget Sound Energy Senior Wind Resources Advisor. "And, it was a great opportunity to recognize their work and the funds will...
Ten Years Ago January 16, 2013 Local youth pastor Ian Quarles and his wife Candice are organizing Garfield County Christian Youth Program (GCCYP), a program for youth 6th to 12th grade. The couple has been organizing and implementing this program over the last several months with the goal of assisting the various ministries that exist in Garfield Countym. Pomeroy School District board took a tour of the junior-senior high school building renovation project during last week Wednesday's monthly me...
Carl Henry Wade October 2, 1957–January 2, 2023 Carl Henry Wade, named in honor of both of his grandpa's was born October 2, 1957, in Pomeroy, Washington, to Cecil Wade and Beverly Smith Wade. Carl passed away surrounded by his family on January 2, 2023, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Wash. due to interstitial lung disease at the age of 65. Carl was a life-long resident of Pomeroy graduating from Pomeroy High School in 1976. He married Kim Capwell on September 10, 1977, recently c...
Donna Briggs January 6, 2023 Donna Briggs, a lifelong resident of Pomeroy and Clarkston, died on January 6 at the age of 95. Donna was a 1945 graduate of Pomeroy High School and attended Kinman Business school in Spokane. She and Sewell married in 1945 and began their life together in Pomeroy. They enjoyed playing golf in Pomeroy and later in Clarkston. They enjoyed many years of life with their friends in Pomeroy. Later, Donna moved to Clarkston and remained there until 2018 when she moved to...
“Gray skies are just clouds passing over.” – Duke Ellington...
Ten Years Ago January 9, 2013 Garfield County Sheriff's Office added two volunteer chaplains after a commissioning ceremony Nov. 28, 2012. The Rev. Dan Lewis of Pomeroy Nazarene Church and the Rev. Justin Townley of Pomeroy Methodist Church joined the Rev. Roger Pedersen in the Sheriff's Office Chaplaincy. Pastor Roger initiated the chaplaincy program January 2012 after a discussion with Sheriff Ben Keller. Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum received a $3,500 grant from Puget Sound Energy...
Edward Dee Sullivan August 20, 1941–December 28, 2022 Edward Dee Sullivan passed away peacefully from kidney cancer in his home in Pomeroy Wash., on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was 81. He was born on August 20, 1941 in Corbin, Kentucky to Ilene and James Sullivan. Ed moved to Pomeroy when he was 8 and attended Castle Heights Military Academy before graduating from Pomeroy High School in 1960. While training at the academy, he took flying lessons and obtained his private pilot's license. Ed...
Terence C. Dixon February 20, 1942–December 23, 2022 Terence (Joe) C. Dixon, born February 20, 1942, peacefully passed away in his home on December 23, 2022. Joe was born and raised in Pomeroy, Wash., to Ruth and Carl Dixon. He attended Gonzaga University and later graduated from Kinman Business University in Spokane, Wash. He dedicated his life to farming. After retiring from the farming business, he owned and operated a video store in Pomeroy, where he became known as “Video Joe.” In his later years, he enjoyed working for Jim’s Fertili...
“A people free to choose will always choose peace.” – Ronald Reagan...
Ten Years Ago January 2, 2013 Papé Machinery has acquired the assets of Arrow Machinery located in Colfax and Pomeroy, an authorized dealer for John Deere Agriculture and Turf equipment, as well as Honda, STIHL, and several other high-quality manufacturers. The Pataha Flour Mill thanked everyone for making 2012 a wonderful year in the preservation and use of an important part of Garfield County's history. Twenty-Five Years Ago January 7, 1998 Pomeroy's 1997-98 Junior Miss, Jessica Warren, was...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artesian Guld (BMAG) has scheduled a Pet Portrait reception at the Main St. studio on January 12 from 5–7 p.m. Adults artists featured will be the students of the pet portrait class held January 4, and the junior featured artists are Maureen Scoggin’s students from the school. Sponsor for the reception is Jay and Charlotte Henry....
“What love we’ve given, we’ll have forever. What love we fail to give, will be lost for all eternity.” – Leo Buscaglia...
Ten Years Ago December 26, 2012 The annual Christmas program at Pomeroy Elementary School featured Kindergarten students singing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"; grade 1 students singing "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"; grade 2 students singing "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"; grade 3 students singing "Christmas Don't be Late"; grade 4 students singing "Must be Santa"; grade 5 students singing "Nuttin' for Christmas"; and grade 6 students singing "Joy to the World". Program coordinators...
Elizabeth Waldher Kindergarten Dear Santa, I've been Really Good this Year, Except...... When I cut my hair in class and said I didn't to Mrs. Waldher. Please bring me a toy kitchen for Christmas. Love, Silja Severson I hid from the bus driver and missed the bus and Mrs. Lankammer had to drive us to school. I want a remote-control snake for Christmas, please. Love, Harrison Stallcop I stole mommy's makeup and put it on me and mommy found out. I had to go to the corner. Please bring me a rainbow...