POMEROY–The Pomeroy Spinners' Saint Patrick's Day tradition of Broomstick Pool at Maple Hall is fast approaching. Qualifying begins on March 17 at 6 p.m. Doors open for peanuts on the floor and games on March 18 at 11 a.m. New, changing or existing team placement must qualify on Friday, March 17 at 6 p.m.

Any team that lost the first two games, is changing partners, or is a new team wanting to participate needs to qualify on Friday night, March 17 beginning at 6 p.m. Doors will open around 5 p.m., and Saturday at 11 a.m. Participants who have not signed up to qualify or have not confirmed a spot for Saturday's competition are urged to do so as soon as possible. Teams need to register by contacting Tanner Cranor at: [email protected] or 509-629-2948.

Spinners will be serving beverages and food items at Maple Hall both Friday and Saturday night. Food items for 2023 are hamburgers, cheeseburgers, nachos, and on Saturday only, pulled pork sandwiches. Don't forget the peanuts..."Shells" on the floor are part of the tradition!

Saturday game day festivities begin at noon. All teams making it into Saturday's round need to be at the hall for announcements, paying entry fees, etc., at 12 p.m. All participant will play one game before going on to the second round.

Many visitors travel a great distance to partake annually. For those who haven't been to the St. Patrick's Day Broomstick Pool event at the Maple Hall in Pomeroy, save this date. Everyone can come down for a meal, socialize, catch up with people you haven't seen in years, and observe. It's a great event, keeping a tradition alive, and supporting the Pomeroy Spinners organization. attached a list of qualified teams from last year.

Last year's qualifying teams are: Dave Shelton and Justin Dixon; Al Damron and Steve Slaybaugh; Dan Burton and Janet Burton; Nick Koller and Thomas Warren; Vickie Damron and Nikki Ledgerwood; Jim Ledgerwood and Dan Ledgerwood; Jeff Wade and Lance Fredrick; Duane Roosevelt and Dakota Bodden; Tanner Cranor and Daniel Lake; Bob Bingman and Glenn Barber; Tom Ledgerwood and Kevin Ledgerwood; Richie Vecchio and Ray Luther; Larry Ledgerwood and Pat Ledgerwood; Scott Ackerman and Randy Lindbo; JD Brown and Coby Brown; Denny Lockard and Brad Lockard; Drew Zora and Chris Harden; Chris Slaybaugh and Danika Gwinn; Mitch Ruchert and Johnny Atchley; Brian Bingman and Greg Feider; Scott Williams and Cameron White; Margaret Keller and Terri Ledgerwood; Ben Keller and Mike Kaufman; Ben Feider and Travis Ledgerwood; Matt Fitzgerald and Kenny Carr; Anthony Arellano and Joey Arellano; Sydni Gormsen and Brady Mock; and Adam Lust and Kyle Dixon.

- Charlotte Baker