Articles from the June 25, 2020 edition
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Summer, Swim, Satisfaction
Swimming pool opened with a free swim day last Friday, June 19. Kids of all ages participated in the eagerly awaited summer swimming event. The pool is open at fifty percent capacity (65 occupants)...
By The County Fair– "To be or not to be–That is the Question"
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair Board made the decision to move forward with the 2020 Fair in September at the June 16 meeting which will need approval by the county commissioners. The caveat to the future of the event will be determined by what C...
Broadband not ready for sign ups
POMEROY–Construction has not yet resumed on the installation of the fiber network for broadband service which was halted due to COVID-19 restrictions in Washington. According to Port of Garfield Director Diana Ruchert, the contractor is presently w...
Fairground events under scrutiny
POMEROY–Fireworks display for the fourth of July celebration and the fair in September were the two major topics discussed at the Garfield County Commissioner’s (BOCC) meeting June 15. The Garfield County Fair Board (GCFB) has debated rather to lim...
Additional costs to finish Columbia Fifth and Sixth Street projects
POMEROY–Chris Workman of the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) asked Luke Antonich of TD&H Engineering, to provide an installation cost for the new sidewalk on the north side of Columbia in the Columbia Fifth to Sixth Street project since it w...
Quote of the Week
“The possession of arms by the people is the ultimate warrant that government governs only with the consent of the governed.” – Jeffrey R. Snyder...
WSDA's "no knock" trapping unwise
The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced Monday they would begin the annual “hunt for pests” by placing thousands of traps around the state without notifying landowners in advance. WSDA has chosen to avoid contacting landowners in...
On the Edge of Common Sense
When our opinions get as immovable as a granite outhouse, God has a way of shaking the foundation. I was searching for an artist who could lend just the right feeling to a book I was putting...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–The pool opened last Friday, June 19 with a free swim day. It was such a welcome time and eased kids mind that they will be able to splash and cool off during the hot months of summer. When t...
COURT Report
Judge Tom Cox–Garfield County District Court May 13, 2020 Paul R. Eke, of Lenore, Idaho, pleaded guilty to one count of Stock at Large, a misdemeanor. Eke was fined $243. May 20, 2020 Tina DeRuwe, Dayton, pleaded guilty to Driving Under the I...
BMAG art packets
POMEROY–Blue Mountain Artisan Guild have kids' summer art activity packets available for curb-side pick-up each Tuesday beginning June 23 at 10-10:30 a.m. The final day, August 4, and weather p...
Hospital Update
We would like to do a 2-part series on the history of healthcare in Garfield County. Excerpts have been taken from "The History of Healthcare in Garfield County, Washington" written by Ray Cardwell,...
Library News
This summer escape into a good book and join Denny Ashby Library's summer reading program: Imagine Your Story. Registration began Monday, June 22 and the program will run through August 27....
GCTA still restricted
POMEROY–The Garfield Public Transportation Authority (GCTA) is currently offering transportation services again, but is still restricted to Phase 3 guidelines under the Governor’s Safe Start Plan. “Sneeze Shields” have been installed in three v...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago June 23, 2010 Pomeroy Masonic Lodge members Ron Kessler and Steve Kazda presented Mason Blachly and Heidi Heytvelt each a bike, lock and helmet for their effort in reading this spring. Garfield County Human Services and Quality...
BMAG art packets
POMEROY–Blue Mountain Artisan Guild have kids’ summer art activity packets available for curb-side pick-up each Tuesday beginning June 23 at 10-10:30 a.m. The final day, August 4, and weather permitting, a Plein Air painting class is planned in the...
