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WALLA WALLA–Blue Mountain Community Foundation will be accepting applications for the 2024 Discretionary Grant Program from August 1 through 29. Public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and churches based in and serving Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Umatilla counties are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online by August 29. Eligible organizations can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for general operating support. Award announcements will be in November. For more information and to apply visit w...
The Lord has promised to be with us at all times and in every circumstance, yet we may find ourselves tempted to be afraid of the "unknown". Fearing the unknown is the tendency to be afraid of something we have no information about on any level. It can take the form of being anxious about unfamiliar situations or experiencing difficulty tolerating uncertainty. If we do not stand in faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we may find ourselves imagining the worst about what we may be facing. Believers...
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. SundayMostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Sunday Night: Mostly...
Ten Years Ago August 6, 2014 A long-time director and performer with Lewiston Civic Theater wants to stage productions in Pomeroy that will draw audiences to the city to enjoy "destination events." Stephanie Hennigan, a Pomeroy resident for the past 3 years, began her performing career with LCT when she was age 6. On Aug. 28, 29 and 30 she will produce and direct "Hometown Heroes", a musical variety show at the Seeley Theatre in Pomeroy. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 4, 1999 In the first...
LARAMIE–Pomeroy graduate Natalie K. Bryson was named Provost's honor roll at the University of Wyoming for spring quarter. Bryson is the 2021 graduate of Pomeroy High School. The Provost's Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average for the semester....
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) offer a free sports physical clinic for local students at the Pomeroy Medical Clinic on August 8 and 15. Parents are urged to schedule their student athlete for their free sports physical on either available Thursdays between 2-6 p.m. "These are by appointment only," said GCHD spokesperson. "No late registrants will be accepted. All sports physicals are free to students from Pomeroy Schools. Please bring the completed physical form with y...
Continuing...June sat in a rickety chair and motioned for Moss to take the other one. Denny crossed his legs under him as he sat beside them on the floor. "Nobody knows where Deveney came from," June said. "He rode in last spring with his gang of men and took over the town. Ever since, his gang comes through and takes whatever they want. They shoot anyone who gets in their way, or just draws their attention." June bit her lip and tipped her chin down. "That's why everybody's hiding," Denny...
“There is the sky, which is all men’s together.” – Euripides... Full story
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild held the opening of their 'Once Upon a Time' show on July 11. The show features 12 local authors from Pomeroy and surrounding areas: Gretchen Heytvelt; Diana Schmidt; Cosette Moore, Bruce Crossfield; Dawn Desjardin; Naomi Scoggin; Gary Bye; Sanford Bates; Fred Mensik; Elton Buller; Thann Shira; and Audrey Renaud. Their work includes novels, non-fiction, short stories, children's books, and poetry, with many styles and genres. "The show for authors will r...
Captain, an Alsatian dog, similar to a large Husky, slept loyally by his master's grave for 14 years before passing away. He disappeared after his master died but was found several months later when the family visited the cemetery. Captain had never been to the cemetery before. Cemetery neighbors fed him daily once they realized he slept at the grave of his master. The cemetery director said that when Captain showed up, all on his own, he wandered around until he eventually found his master's...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Thursday Nighty: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Friday Nighty: Clear, with a low around 54. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Saturday Nighty: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Sunday Nighty: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91.... Full story
Ten Years Ago July 30, 2014 The Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation has awarded the Pomeroy City Walk project a $2,000 grant. Project creator David Webb's goal is eventually to place about 40 vintage neon signs in downtown Pomeroy. Though the City of Pomeroy waived permit fees for installation of the signs, the project will incur additional expense of about $200 per sign for state permits and required electrical items. David said he will continue with his original commitment to provide the... Full story
“You are remembered for the rules you break.” – Douglas MacArthur...
A well-known picture of Jesus knocking at the door has special meaning. There is no door knob on the outside of the door. It must be opened from within. Jesus doesn't barge in. He doesn't use a wrecking ball to gain entrance. His posture is relaxed and implies that He is gently knocking, intently awaiting our decision to His invitation. The painting illustrates the scripture in Rev. 3:20 "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in, and...
DAYTON–The Dayton Adventist Church will host “Kid Survival Camp” each Wednesday at the Columbia County Fairgrounds beginning July 17 through August 7 at 9 a.m., and at the Adventist Church at 1525 S. 4th. St, on August 14 at 9 a.m. This unique Vacation Bible School study of the biblical character Daniel, the great survivor will provide attendees an opportunity to hear from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office talking about personal and water safety along with a free lifevest; the Columbi County Fire District No. 3 will share informa...
Ten Years Ago July 23, 2014 Blue Mountain Artisan Guild's kids' art classes have been a popular summer attraction for the past month. Guild president Mary Flerchinger and Brenda King led the group through three projects last week at the gallery on Main Street. The young artists made crayon and tempera scratchboards, string paintings, and decorated placemats. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 21, 1999 The board of directors of Pomeroy School District has appointed high school Principal Jim Kowalkowski...
“The return we reap from generous actions is not always evident.” – Francesco Guicciardini... Full story
In 1963 Dr. Christian Barnard performed the first human-to-human heart transplant. The surgery was considered a success even though the patient only lived 18 days. When Jesus Christ comes into one's heart (the center of our spiritual and physical life) it results in eternal life, salvation, and transformation. In one of her books Christian fiction writer Janette Oke writes of a youth devotion that was given: "He (Troy) had several hearts to display to the group. A black one represented the...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Monday: Sunny, with...
Ten Years Ago July 16, 2014 One of the most historically significant buildings in Pomeroy that is also a vital hub for Garfield County's older generation requires renovations to the roof to keep it from serious deterioration. The Senior Center Building is said to be the oldest brick building in Pomeroy and was built in 1888. Formerly known as the Black Building, it is two stories and, in its early days, occupied by second-floor offices of doctors, dentists and lawyers. Twenty-Five Years Ago July...
“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!” – Daniel Webster... Full story
History records an enlightening commentary on God's gracious relationship with the United States of America. The esteemed patriot, Patrick Henry, declared unashamedly, "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ." The words, "What Hath God Wrought," taken from Numbers 23:23, comprised the inaugural message transmitted by the newly invented electric telegraph....
WAITSBURG–The Christian Women’s Connection and Stonecroft Ministries will sponsor a luncheon at the Waitsburg Town Hall, 121 Main St., on July 10 at 11:30. The luncheon catered by Noelle/Hans from Dusty Britches, will include speaker Phyllis Nettleton of Nampa Idaho who will speak of her journey of faith on how God helped her through a raging storm into a fulfilled life. Also included is a special feature by Gloria Wilson from Simply Sawdust, and music provided by Gretchen Pedersen will also be included. Reservations are required. Please con...
Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around...
Ten Years Ago July 9, 2014 Washington State University Plant Pest Diagnostician Karen Ward will offer "First Detector" Training for area residents who work with plants, insects, or weeds on a regular basis. The emphasis of the First Detector program is to train local volunteers to help recognize new weeds, plant diseases or insect species that are not yet introduced in the area; or to be able to identify new species while they are still controllable. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 7, 1999 Pomeroy's...