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My heart was made lighter when I visited a nursing home resident diagnosed with a terminal disease. As we were visiting, she shared how much she enjoyed watching the squirrels climb on the pole just outside her window. Her appreciative and joyful attitude was an encouragement to me. Right at that moment a squirrel came along and grabbed hold of the pole with all four feet, rapidly climbing to the top. I'd never carefully observed a squirrel climbing before, and I was struck at how firmly all...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Sunday NightMostly clear, with a low around 45. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Monday Night: Partly...
Ten Years Ago September 24, 2014 The storefront at 708 Main Street (formerly Video Visions, now Linda's Yard Sale) has a brand new look...or is it a new old look? Just a glance in the east window reveals hints of a bygone era, of the excitement of "modern conveniences" such as the conveyor belt 'toastalator' that made meal preparation and entertaining faster, simpler, and more enjoyable. The west window display harkens back to days when the magic of childhood happened in board games and books...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair had many exhibits for attendees to view and marvel, especiall the gigantic squash in the garden section, delicious baked goods, and preserves. The livestock section was brimming with cattle, hogs, some sheep, goats, poultry, and a couple rabbits. Organization vendors peddled their information, meals, beverages, and luscious desserts. All this backed by beautiful weather--not too hot-not too cold-just right. EWAM displayed equipment and wares of old while v...
“One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present.” – Golda Meir... Full story
Ten Years Ago September 17, 2014 Bob Koller's tribute to Garfield County residents who had served with U.S. armed forces during the country's involvement in major wars, beginning with the Spanish-American War through the Vietnam conflict, was installed last Wednesday in Pioneer Plaza on Main Street. The memorial lists the names of 563 county residents, and the total weight is close to two tons. Bob funded the entire project himself. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 22, 1999 Many of the scores of...
The tow rope was laying over the end gate of the pickup, hooked to the hitch below. It had been snowy, slushy, and messy. I wondered if the driver had helped so many stuck people that he simply left the rope hanging, readily available for the next person in need. How many people do we meet every day that need a "tow?" Discouraged, defeated, depressed and in bewilderment at the problems of life, we are given the opportunity to help lift them! We are recipients of abundant power and life in...
“Though we may travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we will not find it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson... Full story
Ten Years Ago September 10, 2014 From WSU College of Education-Diane Franks has moxie. She's not afraid to take a risk and, as a teacher, engage in instruction that makes many feel uncomfortable. She has embraced the messiness of learning science. Because of this, the 7th-and-8th-grade teacher in the Pomeroy School District is this year's recipient of the Ferrucci Distinguished Educator Award. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 15, 1999 Pomeroy Pony Punchers will honor Lucille Boyd, one of the...
Soon we will start seeing beautiful fall leaves on the trees. The Bible makes reference to leaves, saying "That person (who delights in God's Word) is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-whatever they do prospers. Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away" Ps. 1:3-4. The Bible says, "the righteous will thrive like a green leaf" Prov. 11:28. The person who loves knowing God's Word and commits to obeying it...
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 10 to 14 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Sunday Night: A slight chance of...
“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.” – Khalil Gibran... Full story
Ten Years Ago September 3, 2014 The Ice Bucket phenomena that has been sweeping the U.S. since early this spring reached Pomeroy on Sunday, Aug. 31, with the Christian Church's event that featured a couple dozen residents getting doused with near-freezing temperature water to raise money for ALS research. Polly Scott of the church said the congregation wished to honor church member Jim Baker, who is an ALS patient, with the challenge. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 8, 1999 New Pomeroy High Scho...
We must be careful we don't drift away from the Lord. A young couple unaccustomed to canoeing on a rough and windy lake (without life jackets) had drifted far from the shore and were in danger. A shoreline resident saw them in trouble and rescued them in his power boat. They hadn't taken the necessary steps to keep from drifting. The Bible says, "We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard (God's word) so that we do not drift away" Heb. 2:1. It's easy to drift from...
PATAHA–Community Prayer meetings for our country, community, the elections, and Israel will be held at the Pataha Flour Mill on Thursday at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome....
WAITSBURG–The Christian Women’s Luncheon held at the Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main. St., is Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. This month’s Christian Women’s Luncheon, catered by Waitsburg Grocery, will feature a talk titled Graphically Speaking given by Linda Varnes of Nampa, Idaho. She is a semi-retired graphic artist, a designer for Rose Parade floats, a 22-year college art instructor, and has illustrated several books. In addition, the special feature is a presentation from a staff member from Fort Walla Walla Museum. Please contact Judy Jackson...
POMEROY–Mobile Market free food distribution is coming to the area at the First Christian Church on September 11 from 12-2 p.m. The 2nd Harvest Mobile Market is coming to Pomeroy with nutritious, delicious food for up to 250 families. There is no appointment or documentation required and is a drive-thru event. 2nd Harvest is an organization that help solve the hunger problem throughout the nation. According to their website, "They are working to improve access to nutritious food, expand e...
Ladd Baser hopped on the mechanical bull at the Lincoln County Fair in Davenport last weekend...and we haven't received any reports on who lasted eight seconds-Ladd or the bull. The Garfield County Fair is just around the corner and we'll wager Ladd is going to be there, one way or another. -Photo courtesy of Roger Harnack, Cheney Free Press...
“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.” – Jonathan Swift... Full story
It’s sad that we have had to learn some things the hard way. Instead of heeding warnings and instructions, there are times when we’ve done things and ended up suffering severe consequences. A toddler can be warned to not touch a hot, wood burning stove but some have touched the stove and ended up getting burned. The young man (prodigal son) who wasted his inheritance on “riotous living” found himself in the pig pen, wishing he could eat the food he was feeding to the hogs. It was then he came to...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. SaturdaySunny, with a high near 95. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a...
Ten Years Ago August 27, 2014 Rick James, Pomeroy's new postmaster, is looking for a voice coach to polish up one of several skills that might surprise people. The native of Prosser said he began singing since he was the age of 14, but his voice now "is a little rusty." Rick's other musical talents include playing piano and guitar. He said, "I'm big into music, which is part of theater," and that's his first love. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 1, 1999 Pomeroy Mayor Clay Barr expects that City...
“The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.” – Henry David Thoreau... Full story
Ten Years Ago August 20, 2014 For the first time ever, clergy from a Pomeroy church will also serve the congregation of a second church in the city. The Rev. Bob Totten and Deacon Kay Totten moved to Pomeroy at the end of March to take over the pastorship of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. In June, they were contacted by the bishop of the Methodist Church district in this area regarding pastoring United Methodist Church in Pomeroy. They began serving both churches the first week in July. Twenty-Fi...
PATAHA–The 27th Annual "Hometown Revival" will take place in the Houser Room at the Flour Mill on Sunday, August 25 at 3 p.m. The Pataha Flour Mill Annual Hometown Revival will feature an Old-time Gospel Sing featuring songs and support of Israel followed by a share-a-meal. This is a time for spiritual refreshment, renewal of faith, rejoicing of the Lord, and witnessing inspiring testimonies. "Let's fill the Mill with the praises of the Lord," said Jon Van Vogt. For more information, please c...