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William James Hastings October 13, 1941–July 28, 2022 William James Hastings 'Bill,' born October 13, 1941, to Arthur and Florress (Ogden) Hastings. Bill, the first-born son to Art and Florress, grew up at Central Ferry, Wash., on the family orchard and farm. Peaches and watermelon were two of the most famous crops from there which he spoke so fondly of. To hand Bill a peach to eat that wasn't perfect in every way was almost a crime and his love for a good watermelon was only measured by the a...
Don Henry Richardson May 2, 1933–July 21, 2022 Don Henry Richardson passed away July 21, 2022, in Pomeroy, Wash., succumbing to Lymphoma. Born May 2, 1933, in Portland, Ore., to Walter Vassar Richardson and Mabel Morse Richardson, Don attended Portland area schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1951, serving in the U. S. Army during the Korean War era, and then attending Portland State College. Don joined Trailways Bus System as a driver, and traveled through 48 states including n...
Ten years ago August 22, 2012 Sonny Talbot, following “a pulling on my heart,” went on a two-week mission to Swaziland in Africa to provide medical services to residents near the El Shaddai orphanage. He preached in the Sunday service and the following day, using equipment donated by Garfield County Memorial Hospital and medication donated by Pomeroy Pharmacy, Sonny opened the clinic. The Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Humanities Washington will present Songs of the American West by Nevada Slim and Cimarron Sue on Tuesday, Aug 29 at Memory...
POMEROY–Fire crews in northeast Oregon and southeast Washington are responding to reports of smoke and fire following passing thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21. Approximately 40 incidents have been reported so far to the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center and John Day Interagency Dispatch Center as of Monday, August 22. Local initial attack resources have been busy responding to these incidents with support from aerial resources. Additional smoke reports are likely to be detected throughout the next few days as t...
LYONS FERRY–Sixteen Washington and Idaho participates took the challenge of the 9th Annual Swim the Snake fund raiser on Saturday, August 13. The swimmers crossed the river starting at the park ending at the marina. Lyons Ferry and the Marina were busy places with volunteers, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Columbia County Sheriff and Franklin County River patrol were in the river and on site, securing the area for the event. Boats and other water craft, with volunteer safety personnel, lined each s...
POMEROY–The Fanning family came together at the City Park to celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Richard and Lou Fanning, last Saturday, on August 13. They held a picnic and dessert of a beautiful two-tiered wedding anniversary cake with two sides. The Richard and Lou Fanning story began in 1951. Both were attending Pomeroy High School. Rich and a friend were standing outside the school when he saw Lou (the new girl from Iowa), through a window. Rich said to his friend "I'm gonna marry t...
“The old cathedrals are good, but the great blue dome that hangs over everything is better.” Thomas Carlyle...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair and Rodeo committee have set the sign-up deadline for September 18 rodeo for September 6 between 6-9 p.m. This year’s Fair and Rodeo are in the works and the Fair and Rodeo committees has asked that those wishing to participate in the Rodeo at the Garfield County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena on Sunday, September 18 at 1 p.m., sign-up on Tuesday, September 6 between 6-9 p.m. There will be NO late entries. For more information, please call 509-843-1723....
GARFIELD COUNTY– As weather conditions get warmer and drier, National Forest officials would like to remind the public to use safety precautions when building campfires. All campfires should be in a fire pit surrounded by dirt, rock, or commercial rings, in areas cleared of all flammable material within a three-foot radius from the edge of the pit, and free of overhanging material. Forest visitors should also carry a shovel and at least one gallon of water while building and tending campfires. These guidelines apply to the use of charcoal b...
Ten years ago August 15, 2012 Though Bill Chandler retired as postmaster of the Pomeroy Post Office after 21 years at the end of July, he and his wife Sheli plan on remaining Garfield County residents, at least on a part-time basis. This good news-bad news scenario reflected Bill’s forecast of future U.S. Postal Service plans in general and for Pomeroy specifically. “People don’t have to worry about losing the post office here,” he said, because USPS officials last month raised the Pomeroy...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fire District board of commissioners authorized a contract signature and discussed a Ground Emergency Medical Transport report at their meeting on July 9. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training classes for the community started August 10. The facility and instructors can handle 10 students at a time. If more people want to take the classes, they will open a second one. A community Emergency Medical Services contract has been sent to lawyers for review, and t...
POMEROY–The first day of school for students is Tuesday August 30, 2022 beginning at 8:15 a.m. for JR/SR high and elementary. School will be dismissed at 3:05 p.m. for all students TK-12th grade. NEW STUDENT PRE-REGISTRATION Elementary students new to the Pomeroy School District may pre-register at the Elementary School office, located at 121 10th St., starting August 16. Registration time is 8:30 a.m. until noon, and 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Please bring immunization records, birth certificate, child’s social security number, and any other per...
“When one must, one can.” – Charlotte Whitton...
Patricia Adele Boyd August 30, 1949–August 4, 2022 Patricia Adele Boyd, 72, of Clarkston, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022. Patricia was born on August 30, 1949, to Max and Juanita Rich in Vancouver, Wash. After graduating from Pomeroy High School, she attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, then married Delbert G. Boyd December 23, 1971, in Pomeroy and went on to have two boys, Daniel and Darin. Pat had a shining light. She always tried to help others and be a Christian with t...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners agreed to a memorandum of understanding regarding the Recovery Navigator Program and discussed the status of the hospital swing bed placement policy at their meeting on August 1. The Recovery Navigator Program is a multi-entity agreement to provide care for community members in Garfield and Asotin counties. Designated workers will take the services required to the people in need. The Hospital board agreed to join the G...
POMEROY–National Night Out, an evening of law-enforcement and community relationship building, was held at the Pomeroy City Park on August 2. Ambulances, fire trucks, police cruisers, and a Life-Flight helicopter were opened for examination by the public. Games of bingo and a bouncy house provided entertainment, and community organizations and entities such as the Garfield County Hospital District and Pomeroy Partners for Healthy Families set up booths where they provided information and g...
Ten years ago August 8, 2012 The Pomeroy Swim team won the annual season-ending County Meet for the sixth consecutive time on Saturday, Aug 4. Ireland Mayfield was high-point 12-and-over individual female racer. She also set two County Meet records. Schools in Pomeroy School District will open as scheduled on Sept. 5, but junior-senior high school students and staff could be sharing some of the space in the high school building with construction workers during the first days of class. District...
“Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world.” – George Bernard Shaw...
We have heard is said a thousand times: “Jesus died for your sins”. Yes, it’s true. Jesus of Nazareth willing gave His life so that you might have a way back to God; a way to salvation; a way to know the fullness of forgiveness, freedom, and peace. So why do so few people accept or experience this kind of thing in their own lives? People are suspicious or outright reject this possibility. Many “Christians” who accept this premise continue to live in guilt and fear. Why? Is that the life Jesus so horrendously gave His life for? I don’t think so....
Ten years ago August 1, 2012 Pomeroy Community Center is sponsoring a Farmers Market in a portion of the Cardwell Building on the corner of Main and 7th streets. The market will open today, Wednesday, Aug 1, noon, at 708 Main St. According to Lisa Lund of the community center, the walk-in market will have “an old-time mercantile setting with a variety of seasonal produce.” Rafe Wilson and other growers will provide fresh produce and plans call for producers to supply artisan breads, honey, eggs, gourmet foods, cut flowers, soaps, and han...
POMEROY–National Night Out, sponsored and promoted locally by the Garfield County Sheriff’s department, is coming to the City Park here on August 2 at 5-8 p.m. National Night Out is for the whole community to come together to interact with our local law enforcement, medical community, mental health assets, and neighbors. There will be food, booths, games, music and prizes offered through the evening. This special event was started to get the community and law enforcement together in order to develop and meaningful working relationship. It is...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Youth Basketball organization announces the inaugural 10,000 Shot Club started this week July 25. The Pomeroy Youth Basketball, a parent and community-based organization, has put together the 10,000 Shot Club, or Pomeroy 10K Club as some may know it, program and prizes to promote shooting and basketball locally. “We are encouraging players to make 10,000 shots before the end of 2022, January 1, 2023,” said Assistant Coach Brock Ledgerwood. “It will take time, but we promise it will be worth it! The one skill that will ta...
“Reading is knowledge and knowledge is powerful.” -Charlotte Baker...
Ten years ago July 25, 2015 Angie’s Dance Studio will hold a recital Thursday, August 2, at the Holy Rosary Catholic School. Performers include Esther Scoggin, Shaylyn Roosevelt, Emily Wolf, Teresa Meyers, Ally Bott, Pearl Blachly, Naomi Scoggin, Ashton Halverson, Heidi Heytvelt, Alyssa Wolf, and Chloe Mayfield. Also, Olivia Meyers, Teagan Steele, Jaden Steele, Westelle Scoggin, Taylor Beale, Gracie Dansereau, Madison Bingman, Elizabeth Ruchert, Clara Jentz, KayLee Schmidt, Katie Boyer, L...