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POMEROY–City Council approved the 2021 Budget, final payments of $67,002.31 to TD&H Engineering and Nelson Construction for the Columbia Fifth to Sixth Street project, and attorney rate increase. They also approved an increase in pool rates, property taxes and water over usage rates for 2021. In addition, the City received a $45,295 grant from the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation. TD&H Engineering submitted a final bill for the Columbia Fifth to Sixth Street Project in the amount of $5,583.25 and so did Nelson Construction, in the amount o...
Sparkly white lights were twinkly last week during the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Twinkle Light Sale, and that included this front window of Meyers Hardware. Brightly lighted deer proudly pranced, inviting local shoppers inside for the two-hour special shopping time. Shoppers were COVID compliant, wearing masks and being careful to maintain physical distancing while still spending time perusing the aisles of Meyers' store, as well as the Pomeroy Pharmacy, Blue Mountain Artisan's Guild, the...
POMEROY–Two celebrations are planned for this Christmas season: a Nativity parade on December 20 at 3 p.m. and the appearance of the "Star of Bethlehem" in the evening sky on December 21 at 5:06 p.m. The cancellation of the traditional Community Christmas Program due to COVID-19 risks and restrictions presented an opportunity for the Pomeroy Ministerial Association (PMA) to get creative in celebrating Advent and the birth of Jesus this year. The PMA and four local churches will present a N...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners approved Resolution 2020-20, drafted and signed a letter to the Department of Ecology, released the RV spots at the fairgrounds to the Fair Board and interviews for the job opening at the Extension office are set to begin. The Garfield County Commissioners approved Resolution 2020–20 Levy Shift for $30,000 which will allow a move of money from the County Road Fund to Current Expense Account. A letter to the Department of Ecology asking to extend the contract for two more years which allows the Con...
“What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And most importantly, cookies.” – Rudolph Giuliani...
It is the simple times that mean the most. Simplicity makes complex times in our lives more manageable. Closing our doors and staying at home, avoiding being out in the public, preserving our health and well-being. These have added uncountable complexities to our ability to preserve our society in the manner to which we’ve become accustomed. But, maybe that’s the whole point. Perhaps ridding ourselves of overscheduled busy-ness is one of the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you remember, Christmas started with a simple occasion. The bir...
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1. New baler twine to tie up last year’s five-buckle overshoes. 2. Something that will kill Canadian thistle. 3. A hot shot that works for more than a morning. 4. A dog that does more good out of the pickup than in it. 5. A cattle buyer who admits that he likes your calves. 6. A feedlot customer with a bottomless wallet. 7. A molasses salesman who thinks your hay will be adequate without his $200-a-ton supplement. 8. A vet who suggests that you buy your vaccine at the co-op. 9. A teenage d...
The government bureau that oversees Medicare and Medicaid, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is required by law to track waste, fraud, and abuse in the entitlements. The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has identified several parts of the entitlements that are “at-risk” for fraud. CMS recently released its report on improper payments for the past fiscal year. (here) The report states that the improper payments are “not necessarily indicative of, or measu...
To the editor, The attacks from within our country on our free and fair elections must stop. Republicans are being played for donations, rancor and virus spreading acts by the current impeached ‘occupant’ in our White House. In defending Pennsylvania against an attack by the Texas AG, Pennsylvania Attorney General, Josh Shapiro said, “These continued attacks on our fair and free election system are beyond meritless, beyond reckless–they are a scheme by the President of the United States and some in the Republican party to disregard the will of...
Garfield County Hospital District’s (GCHD) Employee Advisory Committee (EAC) is proud to announce Caroline Moore as their first Executive Member of the Year. Caroline is the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Co-CEOs and Board of Commissioners. She is also the Public Records Officer for the District. She was nominated by the staff as being a dedicated devoted employee of the executive team with an encouraging spirit and helpful attitude. As a native of Garfield County, Caroline was b...
In the midst of life’s struggles, it can be difficult to be joyful, especially when we are denied physical closeness with those who give us the most joy during perhaps the most joyful season of the year. Yet, in his 1st Letter to the Thessalonians, St. Paul reminds us that there is always something to be joyful for, to pray for, to be thankful for: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in all circumstances give thanks. For this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus” (5:16). It is easy to forget how blest we are. In the midst of life...
POMEROY–Covid-19 has weighed in on all of us tremendously and it’s not getting any better, or at least that is what news outlets are saying. But for now, our Christmas traditions are being canceled and are definitely going to be different. For me, it was last Christmas that our tradition of expressing our feelings toward friends with a hug, traveling to share the holiday season with our family and far away friends were allowed. Now we visit by technological means or through windows or dri...
Ten Years Ago December 15, 2010 Pomeroy’s generous holiday spirit is evidenced by the Giving Tree at U.S. Bank, Pink Christmas Tree at Sterling Bank, Daughters of Pioneers scholarship gift basket raffle and Senior Round Table candy sale. Garfield County Transportation did not receive full funding for the upcoming budget cycle and must increase donation amounts to $2.00 for local van rides and $5.00 to Lewiston-Clarkston, with a minimum of four clients required for a trip to the valley. Twenty-Five Years Ago December 20, 1995 The Live N...
Nocturnal animals and human night owls may rejoice during the winter solstice. On the winter solstice, people can witness the Earth's longest night and shortest day of the year for their respective hemispheres. For individuals living in the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice generally occurs between December 20 and 23 each year. Those in the southern hemisphere experience the winter solstice between June 20 to June 23. In 2019, the northern hemisphere's winter solstice occurs on December...
Mrs. Waldher Kindergarten If you could ask Santa any question... If you could ask Santa any question, what would you ask him? Maverick Stroisch When will you let my elf come back? Hadley Hames How do you deliver all of those toys to all of the kids? Kylie Lovgren How do you eat the milk and cookies so fast? Charlee Stallcop Do you like to play camping? Nick Van Vogt Do you give presents to kids who are not on your nice list, but aren't on the bad list either? Aurora Brandt What's your favorite t...