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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…
Public libraries still serve a good purpose
When was the last time you visited our public library? Many people today think that with information at our fingertips, libraries are becoming obsolete. You could have almost included me among that group of people …
You too can be a history maker
I talked with someone recently about their choice of novels. Besides the Bible, I was wondering what kind of books they liked to read.
Every picture has a story
One of America’s status symbols is a home with a beautiful bluegrass lawn. It is a necessity for children and pets in town. Many people do not realize the steps it takes to produce the seed for this beautiful lawn.…
Fair time is approaching
One week of each year is dedicated to the Grant County Fair which is quickly approaching. The fair runs from Aug. 14-18 this year. During that week everyone’s inner cowboy comes out in one way or another.
There's a place in the world for Babe Ruth League
Growing up in Colorado the summer baseball world had a certain pecking order. I played Little League from the time I could swing a bat until high school.
God's door is always open for us
Three years ago, for our summer vacation, Jeanne, Ben and I took care of Dew Dance “Ranch,” in Port Angeles, Wash.
Grant County's power threatened by bitcoin
Grant County has been invaded by a parasitic power hog that threatens all electricity rate classes and will hamper job growth and tax base expansion for years …
Moses Lake Toyota dealer offers great service
My two sons are getting ready for their senior year at Eastern. They drove to Wenatchee over the 4th while my wife and I were on vacation in Oregon to retrieve an old Toyota pickup and a bed full of furniture for t…
Manweller represents our local values
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Old-Fashioned Political Rally hosted by the Ephrata Historical Society and the American Legion. We got to hear from almost every candidate running for office.
I believe in America over dictatorship
I am puzzled that some Americans are willing to throw away their freedoms for a dictatorship.
Former student of Manweller says students were treated respectfully
During my freshman year of college, I was fortunate enough to take a general education course from Matt Manweller, a man who is currently running for State Representative.
Manweller unwilling to respond to constituents
I cannot support Mat Manweller’s efforts for re-election to the Washington State Legislature. He cannot identify what issues he considers important for the 13thDistrict and he did not respect me, as a concerned con…
Ask questions before voting
With the upcoming elections I just want to know a few things from the candidates. How are you qualified for the position you are running for and what experience do you have? I’m asking this because I don’t know any…
Hammond can bring a welcome change to legislature
First a big “thank you” to the Grant County Museum in Ephrata for hosting the old-time political rally. It’s one of my favorite summer events.
Voting lets your voice be heard
Don’t tell everyone but if every conservative and moderate registered voter in Eastern Washington votes for Susan Hutchison for U.S. Senate before Aug. 7 we will have a chance of being represented in Washington, D.…