-EW photo by Charlotte Baker

Groups of families of the Pomeroy community spread blankets on the Garfield County Fairgrounds' lawn to "ooh" and "aaahhh" at the sparkling brilliance of the Alvin L. Landkammer private family Independence Day fireworks display Monday evening, July 5. It was a wonderfully warm evening, in contrast to the hot temperatures that have been the norm during previous weeks. At about 75° F., it felt chilly enough that wrapping up in a blanket was almost a necessity!