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DAYTON–Organ donation is a gift of life for the giver and the receiver, and here locally, Lisa Naylor is in need of a new kidney. Naylor recently spoke to the Walla Walla Valley Quilters Guild at their spring potluck about needing a kidney transplant. The news was well received, spurring an organ donor to speak up about organ donation. When Naylor spoke to the quilters, she informed the group that she has a genetic form of kidney disease that is at the critical stage requiring a transplant. S...
STARBUCK–The Tenth Annual Swim the Snake noncompetitive swimming and paddle boarding event splashed off over the weekend on August 12. The Swim the Snake was participated in by 37 swimmers and six paddle boarders at Lyons Ferry State Park and Lyons Ferry KOA Marina. Contestants gathered at the shore located at Lyons Ferry Park to swim the 0.7-mile stretch of Lake Sacajawea after paddle boarders arrived from the KOA Marina. At the finish, competitors enjoyed a slice of watermelon, a bottle of w...
DAYTON–No one was injured in a fire which totaled a camper van at the recreational vehicle park at 101 Hogeye Road Sunday night at about 7:50. Fire District No. 3 units responded and quickly extinguished the vehicle fire, which appeared to have started in the engine compartment of the vehicle then spread to the passenger compartment, according to Chief Jeromy Phinney of District 3. Fire personnel at right were readying the fire hose to extinguish the blaze....
DAYTON–Columbia County Fire District 3 responded to an equipment-caused field fire just west of the Lewis and Clark Trail State Park last Saturday, assisting District No. 2 from Waitsburg in quickly extinguishing the fire, which burned about an acre of stubble and very little standing grain, Jeromy Phinney, chief of District 3, said. The timely response kept the flames from jumping to surrounding standing grain....
DAYTON–An informational meeting to explore formation of a swimming pool tax district and subsequent elected board is scheduled at the Delany Building on Tuesday August 15 at 6-8 p.m. The city pool last operated in 2017 and in 2022, a ballot proposition to create a metropolitan park and recreation district failed at the polls. A group subsequently formed and has succeeded in getting a pool-only tax district proposition on the November general election ballot. The Just a Pool committee is s...
CLARKSTON–A 46-year-old Pomeroy man was fatally injured in a two-vehicle accident on SR 12 near Chief Timothy Park July 19. Jeremiah J. Hessling, 46, was pronounced deceased at the scene, five miles west of Clarkston, according to the Washington State Patrol. Hessling was westbound on a 1992 Honda ST1100 motorcycle when, in the process of passing a commercial motor vehicle, his vehicle collided with an eastbound 2020 Toyote driven by Jamie M. Lockie, 33, also of Pomeroy. Hessling, who was wearing a helmet, according to the State Patrol i...
POMEROY––The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild's artist receptions enjoy the support of a local sponsor, and that can be either a business or an individual, says Linda McKeirnan, vice president of the BMAG. "There is no real requirement other than expressing that they would love to sponsor a show," she added. Usually, the sponsor provides a monetary prize or gift of their choosing to honor the featured adult and youth artists. Many also give something to an individual they enjoy what has been dis...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Sheriff's Department will hold the 16th Annual National Night Out in the City Park on Tuesday, August 1 at 5-8 p.m. Free food and drinks will be available. The community is invited to join the personnel of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office–Sheriff Joe Helm and available Deputies, at the City Park for National Night Out August 1. This event is also designed to help strengthen the community-law enforcement partnership. National Night goers can share in free hot...
DAYTON–The Class of 1973 met for their fiftieth-class reunion at the Golf Course during Alumni weekend here July 14-15. A good portion of the class gathered for their fiftieth year as Dayton High School graduates. Some 10 members had since passed on and of those who attended welcomed the chance to reconnect. A 1973 class member Jim Kenyon reviewed the weekend in this way... "The Class of 1973 gathered Alumni Weekend for a fun filled time of float decorating, reminiscing, and sharing the a...
POMEROY–The Pirate Swim Team is ranking behind Colfax for both meets on July 20 and 18. The Combined team scores for the Colfax, SELW and Pomeroy meet July 20 were Colfax 558, SELW 377 with Pomeroy at third with 325. The Women ranking followed suit with Colfax at 277, SELW with 215 and the Lady Pirates with 141. The Pomeroy men ranking brought a higher score with Colfax 281, Pomeroy scoring second place with 184 and SELW pulling the third tab at 162. The meet between Colfax and Pomeroy on J...
POMEROY–One fine sunny Monday, Severin Harris Fisher, son of Nichola and Paul Fisher of New York, and grandson of local resident Connie and Jim Harris; and Allie Gingerich, daughter of Kent and Lacey Gingerich and granddaughter of Lisa and Brad Gingerich, found a worthwhile purpose for one long, hot day of summer. They opened a lemonade stand outside of the Pomeroy Pharmacy and Meyers Hardware stores on Main Street. The two young aspiring entrepreneurs decided to provide a service to the c...
A single-car rollover July 9, about a mile east of Waitsburg on Highway 12 resulted in a totaled vehicle and roadside vegetation catching fire, and the driver was saved from injury by a passerby, according to the Washington State Patrol. Justin Brady, 47, Kennewick was eastbound when he lost control of the 1997 Mazda pickup he was driving, overcorrected and rolled, according to Trooper Jacob Grandstaff. The pickup went toward a power pole, struck a fence and caught fire, an alert passerby...
As I was breezing through Facebook recently, I read a message by one of my friends (unnamed for privacy reasons) questioning the pool district. I wanted to bring this to people who do not have internet, Facebook, or do not use Facebook, because it is an important consideration. (My opinion follows). The message reads like this (unedited): So I ask for imput on the information about the pool that Columbia County will be voting on and how it differs from what a different committee had been trying to do to get a pool opened again in Dayton. These...
WAITSBURG–The Christian Women’s’ Luncheon featuring “The Treasure Box” presented by speaker Cora Brantner, is scheduled to meet at the Waitsburg Town Hall on July 12 at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Christian Women’s Luncheon at the Waitsburg Town Hall on July 12 at 11:30 a.m. will feature Maple Valley, Wash., author, editor, speaker, vocal soloist, and children’s book illustrator Cora Brantner. In addition, Dixie Ferguson from Walla Walla, representing the Doughnut Dollies, will be the special feature. Music will be by Davi Ann Gannon from W...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild presents the Wood/Metal art show and reception at the Main St. gallery on July 6 at 5 p.m. Adult artist John Lawson and Doug Maxey, two very talented wood workers, will be featured at the Wood/Metal art show sponsored by Mary and Steve Flerchinger, through July. In addition, the very talented young Merritt Scoggin will join them as the show's featured junior artist. A reception highlighting the artist and their work is planned in the main space of the B...
POMEROY–Local High School 2023 graduate Jillian Herres and daughter of Hick and Piper Herres, signed her letter of intent to play women's basketball at the Blue Mountain Community College. Herres began her sports career at an early age and progressively developed her skills in each sport and as time passed, basketball became predominant and where she centered her focus. "Growing up I was always participating in multiple sports such as volleyball, softball, swim team, and basketball, said H...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan (BMAG) young student summer classes begin Tuesday June 27 and will continue each Tuesday, July 11, 18, and 25 at 10-11 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The BMAG young student art classes begin June 27 and will continue each Tuesday, July 11, 18, and 25. Two class times will be available; one starting at 10 a.m. and the next at 11:30 a.m. A list of scheduled art projects is available at the art building. There is no early registration, sign in on the d...
POMEROY–The summer pool season opened with a free admission on Sunday, June 11, and swim team practice started Monday, June 12 ,with retuning and many new participants. For those wishing to cool off during the afternoon or early evening hours, the pool will open from 1-5 p.m. and again at 6-8 p.m. Season passes are available for individuals ($85), family of four ($265) plus ($55) additional charge for each person added to that package, or pay for admittance daily ($3.50). To participate on t...
POMEROY–The graduating class of 2023 took their positions on the risers facing family, friends, teachers, administrators, school board members, and supporters at the 132nd Commencement Ceremony in the High School Gymnasium, Saturday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m. Magic filled the air when 17 Pomeroy High School graduates processed through the ceremonial arch, down the aisle to "Pomp and Circumstance" by Edward Elgar, passed their greatest supporters, to the risers where they took their place of p...
POMEROY––Town will be hopping this weekend as Pomeroy High alums, history buffs, and friends, family and acquaintances of the George Scoggin Family converge on Garfield County for the 2023 edition of Pioneer Days. The weekend gets rolling on Friday with the Pomeroy High School All-Class Reunion at the Pataha Flour Mill, with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. As is traditional, various classes will be holding reunions at a number of locations around town. Reunion activities will be taking pla...
POMEROY–The 2023 Senior Class will soon take their final stroll through the doors of the gymnasium where they are to be solemnly seated, honoring their final day as Pomeroy High School Students at the 132nd Commencement Ceremony on June 3 at 2:30 p.m. Graduation will begin with the seniors entering to Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance given by ASB President Jillian Herres. The Welcome will be given by Senior Class President Kendall Dixon The S...
SPOKANE–Over 440 youth exhibitors from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond gathered for the 88th Annual Junior Livestock Show of Spokane, held at the Spokane Co. Fair and Expo Center in May. In addition to market and showmanship competitions, youth participated in skill events including meats and livestock judging, speaking competitions, and various activities. Home of the Washington FFA State Livestock Judging Contest, over 230 members travelled to vie for the state title. Over 150 youth p...
DAYTON–Two performances of buckin', snortin' hide and hair will raise the excitement level at the 2023 Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Rodeo, this Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27. The first session kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday and will feature bareback and saddle bronc riding, breakaway roping, tie-down roping, ranch bronc riding, steer wrestling and riding, team roping, barrel racing, chute dogging and bull riding. Two drill teams–the Walla Walla Wagonettes Drill Team and the Cowboy Chu...
COEUR D' ALENE–Dayton Junior and Senior schools competed at the Music in the Parks Music Festival there. Dayton Middle School placed first in their division and Dayton High School placed second. Under the direction of School Music Instructor Amy Gillick, the Dayton's Junior and Senior high school bands traveled to Idaho to compete in the Music in the Parks Music Festival at the High School there on Saturday, May 20. Dayton Middle School placed first in their division and Dayton High School p...
POMEROY–The 2023 Senior Class will begin the final days as PHS Seniors with Baccalaureate in the High School cafetorium at 7 p.m. Then the Senior Class will take their final stroll through the doors of the gymnasium, to be solemnly seated, honoring their final day as Pomeroy High School Students on June 3 at 2:30 p.m. Students to be honored are Valedictorian Katherine Mae Boyer Boyer, Salutatorian Chase Jillian Caruso; Tyler James Bagby, Sidney Steen Bales, Brady Ervin Bott, Kendall Jean D...
