Articles from the September 24, 2020 edition
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Tina Meier appointed Garfield County EMD
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) appointed Tina Meier as Garfield County Emergency Management Director (EMD) at its regular weekly meeting September 21, 2020. Meier, who is...
2020 Garfield County Fair Youth Livestock Show and Sale
The 2020 Garfield County Fair Youth Livestock Show and Sale was well attended by local livestock-raising youth, who were able to participate in market classes, and Fitting and Showing. This is Logan...
Matt Herres, new Port commissioner, appointed
POMEROY–Matt Herres was appointed and sworn in as the new Port of Garfield Commissioner at the September 15, 2020, meeting. The appointment fills the seat vacated by Cody Bye. A second candidate,...
City forms a plan to utilize $42,000 CARES funding
POMEROY–During the City Council continuance meeting on Tuesday evening, September 15, they discussed how to use $42,000 of the CARES Act funding. Jack Peasley of the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA), elaborated on a...
Quote of the Week
”Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” Mother Teresa...
COMMENTARY
After viewing “social dilemma,” a Netflix documentary, I was enlightened to what is taking place in the social-media platforms and how they are influencing–even manipulating–our very ideas and courses of action. A few early Silicon Valley...
OPINION
While people on the political left continue to demand a “Medicare for All,” single-payer health care system for the United States, Americans should understand the looming financial...
On the Edge of Common Sense
Mr. Moses remarked the other day he’d received a catalog in the mail from a western clothing outfit. He wasn’t sure who the outfit catered to, but the name ‘Long Island’ seemed to stick in his...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–Social media is horrible and a wonderful thing all at once. It allows us to stay connected with others from our past to our present. While we tweet, like, comment, and share, we are...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago September 22, 2010 Lewis-Clark Recyclers, Inc., Lewiston, will take over the county recycling center. City Council unanimously adopted a new nuisance ordinance regarding unkempt vegetation, old furniture and inoperable vehicles....
OBITUARY
Elton Eugene Brown December 26, 1945–September 10, 2020 Elton Eugene Brown, 95, of Pomeroy, Wash., passed away a couple of months ago just shy of his ninety-sixth birthday, on September 10, 2020....
