Articles from the November 26, 2020 edition
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City's Public Works Director, Kenny Landkammer, to retire
POMEROY–The City Council has accepted and approved a retirement request from City Public Works Director Kenny Landkammer effective December 30, 2020. In light of the upcoming vacancy, Councilman Mike Cassetto recommended a review of requirements a...
Various fundraising ideas considered for County Fair
POMEROY–A raffle or lottery for RV dry camp spaces was suggested to raise funds for the Garfield County Fair, with any plan subject to County Commissioner approval, the Garfield County Fair Board d...
Santa Box at the Pomeroy Post Office
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Spinners will once again set up Santa's Mailboxes for youngsters to post their letters to Jolly Ol' Saint Nicolas. Letters to Santa can be mailed at the local Post Office F...
GCTA sets 2021 budget
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) board set the 2021 budget which includes salary and wage increases based on a newly adopted policy, at the meeting November 16, 2020. The 2021 GCTA Budget was designed to include salary and...
Quote of the Week
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt...
USDA announces first of Great American Outdoors Act projects
WASHINGTON– The USDA announced earlier in November it has delivered to Congress its priority list of deferred maintenance projects for Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) funding in fiscal year 2021. The GAOA will protect and enhance the economies o...
On the Edge of Common Sense
How do you explain Thanksgiving to a 3 year old? “A long time ago...” “Yesterday?” “No, more than yesterday. A bunch of people came in a big boat...” “Pirates?” “No, good guys and mamas and babies....
OPINION
The problem with relying on government is that you can’t rely on it. Eight months after the governor announced the first strict lockdown in his effort to contain the spread of COVID, he has a...
HOSPITAL UPDATE
Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce October Employee of the Month, Penny Spooner, RN. She was nominated by her co-workers who state, "She is a great asset to GCHD." She was born...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–“Actions speak louder than words” is something my mom used to tell me and I said I understood what she was saying, but the truth is, I didn’t really give it much thought.It wasn’t until ove...
Med-Project launches statewide drug collection and disposal
WASHINGTON STATE–The Medication Education and Disposal Project (MED-Project) launched a statewide program to offer local residents free services to dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused medicine safely and conveniently. MED-Project provides W...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago November 24, 2010 Continuous snowfall blanketed the streets and sidewalks of Pomeroy as forecasts called for colder weather and snow around the Thanksgiving holiday. In Pomeroy, the Thanksgiving weekend is almost like two holidays in...
COURT REPORT
Garfield County District Court–Judge Tom Cox: November 6, 2020 Stephanie L. Anderson, most recently of Coeur d'Alene, pleaded guilty to the gross misdemeanor offense of Possession of a Dangerous W...
Winter Wonders and Fabric show at BMAG
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAC) presents "Winter Wonders and Fabric" celebration with artistry delights for people here at home or those who may travel through our quaint little town t...
Forest Service invites public feedback
PORTLAND–The USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region is seeking public feedback on a proposed list of deferred maintenance projects selected for Great American Outdoors Act funding in fiscal year 2022. The Forest Service projects, which are n...