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Ten years ago February 1, 2012 Pomeroy Elementary School fifth grader Makayla Miller was the winner of the Pomeroy Elementary Bee held January 5. Second place went to Danner Maves, a fourth grader, and sixth grader Devon Caruso placed third. Blue Mountain Artisan Group will have a show during the entire month of February at Valley Art Center, 842 6th Street, Clarkston. Mary Flerchinger invited art fans to attend the reception and enjoy “a fun evening.” Refreshments served. Twenty-five years ago...
To the family and many friends of the late Marcus Flerchinger, we wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many kindnesses, and for the condolences and support we have received. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Don Brown, Pastor Herb Boreson, the Garfield County Road department and the wonderful ladies from the Pomeroy Methodist Church Marcie, Debbie and Mike...
POMEROY–The third Camas Prairie 10-week competition was the Lewiston Tribune Telephonic Shoot which proved the best for the shooters in recent History. The competition in the Lewiston Tribune Telephonic Shoot is based on the scores of a minimum number of shooters from the total number of Shooters that compete for the particular Club. From 0-30 shooters each Club needs to submit three scores for a possible total of 75. For 30 to 40 shooters the Club needs to submit four scores that are averaged toward a score of 75. For 40 to 50 shooters the f...
“A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.” – Tecumseh...
Ten years ago January 25, 2012 The Garfield County Bull Tour is scheduled for Jan. 31. The Pirate girls defeated LaCrosse-Washtucna 45-20 to keep open possibility of qualifying for the playoffs. “This was a must-win game for us to keep our playoff hopes alive,” Coach Nettie Severs said. Pomeroy led 22-8 at halftime. Twenty-five years ago January 29, 1997 Installation of the new dispatch console at the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office completed the building renovation portion for implementation of the E-911 system. Though it’s usually seen go...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Gun Club members were blessed with better shooting conditions during the second week of the Camas Prairie Telephonic shoot, and better scores were the result. The Junior shooters posted most of their scores on Saturday January 15. In the 12-year-old and younger Division Carter Barron posted the best singles score with an 18 of 25 effort. Magnus Edwards was close behind with a score of 17. In the Handicap effort Edwards posted an 18 for the top score in the Division. Ollie Sievers paced the Sub Junior division with a 22 in s...
POMEROY–The November 2021 Student of the Month, sponsored by Pomeroy Partners, is Nadine Ross. Nadine was nominated by Joanne Pederson and Lynette Cochran because she inspires positivity through her kind heart and compassion for others. Nadine brings PRIDE to the Pomeroy High School through an attitude and behavior of selflessness especially as she works in the lunch line. She willingly gives of herself and of her time, to help out as a server each day. She accomplishes so much each day, w...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fire District No.1 board of commissioners announced at their meeting on January 11, that the new fire engine is at the station. The commissioners went on to approved Resolution 2022-02 to bid $41,300 for a water tender. They also voted to approve the bidding process for building a brush truck. The bids will be opened at the next regular meeting, February 15 by ZOOM at 5 p.m....
“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” – George Burns...
The East Washingtonian continues its annual look back at the year just completed, 2021, in this second installment of the Year In Review. Our hope to our readers is that these short snippets of events from last year bring back fond memories. Charlotte Baker Editor and Publisher July 22) The Pomeroy Ranger District announced closure of all USFS land, roads and trails in the Umatilla National Forest, as well as several Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife units including W.T. Wooten, 4-0 Ranch, Grouse Flats, Asotin Creek and Weatherly...
Ten years ago January 18, 2012 The Pacific Power Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum (EWAM) to help support the construction of a critically needed building at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. The museum has been preserving the history of agriculture in the northwest since its inception. The EWAM committee has been receiving, restoring historical farm equipment and has simply run out of room in the existing building. Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce is...
May 22, 1926–November 4, 2021 Laurel Helen Feider, 95, passed away at her daughter’s home in Dayton on November 4, 2021. Laurel was born to George W. Bowles and Christle Darland in Pomeroy, Wash., on May 22, 1926. Laurel married Raymond Feider on Novermber 28, 1953; he passed away September 1987. She belonged to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Atlar Society. Laurel is survived by her four children: Margaret of Dayton, George, and Wayne of Pomeroy; Linda (Joe) of Billings, Mont.; six grandchildren: Jory (Jaqie), Hailey (Iv...
POMEROY–Wind gusts of up to 50 m.p.h. downed a spruce tree in Julie and Kent Dunkle's High Street home's front yard last Friday afternoon January 7, 2022. Unusually high wind gusts last Friday, coupled with wet ground conditions from recent snow melt, created the right condition for the 150-year-old spruce tree in the Dunkle front yard to fall diagonally across 2nd and High Streets, stopping traffic. The tree measuring well over 90 feet, missed surrounding buildings and avoided injuring any h...
POMEROY–High speed winds caused damage to several businesses and homes in Pomeroy on Friday, January 7, 2022. The old Cardwell store lost a window, and both the Pomeroy Food Bank and The Community Trunk suffered severe water damage from a roof leak. A piece of roofing was found in front of the East Washingtonian office. Small bits of concrete can be found on the sidewalk up and down Main Street....
POMEROY–A new main street handcrafted eatery and coffee spot, The Bakers Table, is planning a grand opening on Saturday, January 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bakers Table, family owned and operated by Katrina and Greg Sharp, specializes in sandwiches made with handcrafted bread, soups, salads, and pastries. They will also accommodate special orders for cupcakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, pastries and cakes. The Sharps grew up in the Pomeroy and Clarkston area. Now that they have two college aged...
POMEROY–The Manager of Columbia Grain International (CGI) at Central Ferry grain terminal Ted Lowe presented an undisclosed monetary donation to Susie Bowles for the Garfield County Food Bank, in behalf of the Garfield County farmers who deliver grain to the Central Ferry facility. "Columbia Grain International cultivates growth across its broad footprint, which spans the northwestern tier of the U.S., including Washington, Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota. However, we've chosen to focus our phi...
POMEROY–Debbie Keatts retired from her position with Pomeroy Grain Growers Agronomy after 11 years. She graduated from the Kelsey Baird Secretarial School in Spokane worked as a billing clerk for Consolidated Supply. When she married Tom Keatts she moved back to Pomeroy and worked as a bank clerk. In August of 2010 she began bookkeeping for PGG. She enjoyed working grower meetings, as well as meeting chemical representatives, and learning about farming and agriculture industry. She also e...
Ten years ago January 11, 2012 Eastern Washington University has announced that a Pomeroy High School graduate has been named to the Dean’s List for the university’s fall 2011 quarter. Tyler Reisdorph was named to the academic honor. Eligibility is based on an undergraduate student earning 12 quality hours and receiving a grade-point average of 3.5 or better. Thanks to the generosity of the Libri Foundation and Puget Sound Energy, Denny Ashby Library recently added 81 new books with a total ret...
The East Washingtonian continues its annual look back at the year just completed, 2021, in this second installment of the Year In Review. Our hope to our readers is that these short snippets of events from last year bring back fond memories. Charlotte Baker Editor and Publisher June 24) Pomeroy High School Junior Braedyn White wrestled a steer in the Washington State High School Rodeo, winning first place, which gave him enough points to qualify for the nationals in Nebraska next month. JULY 1) It’s Hot—An upper-level ridge with easterly win...
Marcus Eugene Flerchinger May 28, 1932–December 31, 2021 Marcus Eugene Flerchinger, 89, went home with the angels Friday, December 31, 2021, of natural causes at his home in Clarkston. Marcus was born in Pomeroy to parents, Orville and Alice (Hooley) Flerchinger on May 28, 1932. He was a state boxing champion in his high school years at Pomeroy High School, where he graduated in 1950. He went on to serve four years in the United States Navy from January, 1951, to December, 1954, when he was h...
We would like to give our sincerest thanks to our local fire department and all the friends, family, and neighbors that came and helped us with our recent hay fire. We are so blessed to live in such a supportive community. The dedication to help those in need even on Christmas eve and day, shows all how lucky we each are to live in Garfield county. Sincerely, The John and Laura Dixon Family...
POMEROY–Weather and environmental events have prompted road, school and business closures on the first Monday of the new year, January 3, and late start on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. The last week of December brought many inches of snow with drifting and difficult driving conditions. Things improved slightly for main road driving, but for rural roads, not so much. It was then Pomeroy Schools Superintendent Rachel Gwinn placed a Facebook announcement there would be no school the following day, Monday, January 3, 2022, due to road and weather c...
“They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything.” – Bil Keane...
The East Washingtonian continues its annual look back at the year just completed, 2021, in this second installment of the Year In Review. Our hope to our readers is that these short snippets of events from last year bring back fond memories. Charlotte Baker Editor and Publisher March 25 Seventeen local Gun Club Members participated in the 2021 Camas Prairie Trap Shoot in Walla Walla last weekend. Pomeroy Gun Club member Larry Bunch won four trophies: 2020 Handicap Veteran Singles, Championship S...
After a snowy December, Washington's snowpack will end the year at 106% of normal. April 1 is the traditional end of the snowpack year, so there are still three more months to get the final numbers. If this trend holds, it would be the 14th time in the last 17 years that snowpack was above normal. Additionally, the snowpack is even better than those numbers indicate. The definition of "normal" changes every decade. Last year, the definition covered the years from 1981-2010. That changed this...