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GRANDMA GREEN SAYS: Exercise your right to vote
Regarding voting, or the lack thereof in Grant County, I read the Columbia Basin Herald’s edition of Aug. 20 to le…
Vote for Scott Schmig
We have known Scott for many years and feel very strongly that he is the man for Grant County Assessor. He indeed is for the senior citizens as well as all other people concerned with the property tax situation.
Vote Hammond for a breath of fresh air
This is my first-ever letter to the editor, but I feel so strongly about electing Sylvia Hammond to the 13th that I am jumping into the fray. We are living in a toxic political climate where voters are called names…
Terry Brewer – absentee PUD commissioner
1 have recently been told by other PUD commissioners that we have a commissioner running for re-election who spends four to five months in Florida. During this time he does video conference during the meetings but …
Christine Brown supports union labor
Are you a union member? Read the signs. I have been stopping for a closer look at the campaign signs posted in my area. Only one candidate in the 4th Congressional District — Christine Brown — has signs bearing the…
Terry Brewer for PUD commission
I have known Terry for 15-plus years, quite some time before he became a PUD commissioner. Terry has integrity, incredible character and is highly qualified for the PUD Commissioner position. There is no question i…
Hammond campaigns cleanly and with integrity
In this day of divisive political rhetoric it is pleasant to discover a candidate who rises above the fray. Running for office in our 13th District seat one will notice that Sylvia Hammond has not stooped low to sp…
Kavanaugh proceedings show the need for Republicans to stand together
After watching the proceedings against Judge Kavanaugh I am convinced that the Republicans need to circle the wagons to protect and insure that Matt Manweller’s seat remains in Republican hands. Manweller has said …
Thanks to angels in the community
There are angels among us. Today, while shopping, I misplaced my wallet. I panicked, hunted, then located where I had left it.
Christine Brown will make healthcare a priority
Healthcare is one of those issues that will not go away. We also know how the controversy will end. Eventually, the United States, like every advanced nation, will adopt universal healthcare. The only question is: …
Jeff Foster for Grant County Commissioner
I have known and worked with him for many years. He has always on been a hard worker and someone who will keep the people informed about issues and what is happening in the county. As I have traveled, I talked to s…
PUD $1.3 billion in debt
Our PUD is $l.3 billion in debt ($26,000 per meter) and adding to that every day. Our current commissioners have claimed the debt is due to relicensing the dams and upgrades to the turbines. I will ask one question…
Terry Brewer well respected by colleagues
I would like to endorse Terry Brewer for Grant PUD Commissioner. Terry and I have been colleagues for the past six years. In that time I have got to know and respect him for the work he has done on PUD issues on bo…
Hammond is the right choice for 13th District
I’ve been surprised lately how on social media, friends and neighbors with much in common will rage vehemently against those they perceive to be on the other side of the political fence, not realizing the people th…
Sylvia Hammond for state legislature
I’m writing to ask everyone in Grant County to vote for Sylvia Hammond to represent us in our state legislature. Sylvia is a moderate Democrat who has a common sense approach. She has a background we can respect an…
When elder care becomes too difficult
Over the years, I’ve spent time visiting parishioners in care facilities.