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“There is the sky, which is all men’s together.” – Euripides...
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....
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...
“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...
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...
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...
Lawrence LeRoy DeHerrera February 21, 1945–June 25, 2024 Lawrence (Larry) LeRoy DeHerrrera passed over at home on June 25, 2024, ending a three-year battle from Agent Orange-induced lung cancer. He was the third child born to Joe and Mary (Pacheco) DeHerrera on February 21, 1945, in Rock Springs, Wyo. When he was three years old, the family moved to the Lost River Valley of Idaho. They lived in numerous homes in this area, where Larry was accustomed to sleeping out by the creek so he would be ready for the opening day of fishing season. He was...
Carol Gayle Wildman June 4, 1942–June 23, 2024 Carol Gayle (Crumpacker) Wildman was born June 4, 1942, in Pomeroy, Wash., to David R. and Jessie (Ruchert) Crumpacker. She passed away June 23, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones, from a long five-year battle with bladder cancer. Carol attended elementary, Jr and Sr. high school in Pomeroy, graduating in 1960. She received a BS and an advanced degree in agronomy from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Calif. She married Doug Kelly while in C...
Part 12 ...Continuing. Moss ducked his head beneath the doorway as Denny pulled him into the shack. It was a one-room shed, with warped wallboards and a dirt floor. One table leg didn't reach the floor and the two chairs were spindly affairs that didn't look like they would hold Moss's weight. The cabin was basic, but clean and welcoming. In the center of the table stood a tin tomato can full of wildflowers. "Sis!" Denny called. "I brought a friend." Denny's sister turned from the stove and Moss...
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas A. Edison...
Those who grew up watching westerns are accustomed to the phrase, "circle the wagons." It meant that when the covered wagon pioneers were in danger of attack or severe storms, they would place their wagons in a circle, providing a wall of protection against the foe. The phrase is used commonly these days to describe the need to take protective caution in one form or another. In this volatile world in which we live, it encourages us to know the Lord promises to encircle our path. "You hem me in b...
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Sunday: A chance of...
–Part 11 Continuing...Deveney's red-haired thug spun and snarled at Moss. "You got a death wish boy?" He dropped his hand to the big pistol on his hip. Moss grabbed for his gun as well. A metallic sound pinged through the air and he flinched as a bullet whistled past him to thud into the wall. He stepped sideways to get out of the cloud of gunsmoke around him and saw the red-haired man on his knees, cradling his arm. The man's pistol lay behind him, at the base of the bar, with a bullet scar t...