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The Lind Town Council met to discuss the nearly completed well project and updates on the new Neighborhood Block Watch program during the regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, July 28. Mayor Jamie Schmunk called the meeting to order promptly at 7 p.m. beginning with approval of minutes and claims. The council read over the prior meeting’s minutes with only one issue for correction pertaining to council workshop to establish the ordinance 15-02, Council Rules and Procedures. Mayor Schmunk presented the written ordinance to c...
Much like any other personal service, Skin Deep Aesthetics is about making people feel better. The owner of the first business of its kind here in Ritzville is area resident Ruthie Panter. Panter shares a passion through her business to help people, especially teens, notice their beauty is already there. Through her practice, Panter shows clients how to take proper care of what each individual has without covering up, and opening the door to loving oneself from the inside...
Upon approval of previous minutes and claims, the Lind Town Council completed the resolution to allow golf carts to be driven on Lind streets, a resolution for surplus items has been agreed upon and issues regarding fines pertaining to dog owners in Lind. Council members unanimously authorized Resolution 15-02 requiring golf cart registration and annual fees. The Council has already adopted Ordinance 15-01 establishing a golf cart zone at a previous meeting held Tuesday, June 9. Resolution 15-02 states, “No golf cart shall b...
Fourth of July weekend brought smiles and excitement with the annual parade through downtown Washtucna and activities followed in the park. Located at 287 SW Main Street is the future Washtucna Community Center and Historical Museum, which, thanks to the support of community members, had a successful weekend “yard sale” to get the project underway. Lee Ann Blankenship stated the support of the future center over the holiday weekend helped put the project into motion. Blankenship and other members working toward the goal of of...
Ritzville has proven to have a high demand for pain management, geriatric chiropractic therapy and sports ther- apy. Dr. April Roybal, of Spokane, realized this fact in the very short four weeks of introducing her different techniques of chiropractics and muscu- lar work into the commu- nity. Roybal has worked one day per week in Ritz- ville since April. After having new patients re- ferred to her by Ritzville resident and owner of Hand to Health Therapeu- tic Massage, Diane...
The Adams County Commissioners met with Adams County Sheriff John Hunt on Monday, June 8, to make a decision regarding the overtime budget. After multiple meetings between the two parties, the Commissioners voted to expend additional funds in the amount of $20,000 for law enforcement staffing, training and the overtime fund. Since the beginning of May, the overtime budget has been 20 percent over the budgeted amount. Hunt informed the commissioners that without additional funds, the department would be unable to allow proper...
Adams County Sheriff John Hunt met with commissioners Wednesday, May 20, to discuss the overtime budget for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Hunt began with informing commissioners that as of the end of April, 56.1 percent of the set budget for overtime on the police force has been used. Chairman Roger Hartwig asked for explanation and a break down of overtime costs. Hunt explained they are under a mandated collected bargain agreement, which mandates numerous daily operations that involve overtime pay. Call out or call b...
The Eagles will be holding a benefit dinner and silent auction for local resident and mother of two Saturday, May 30, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Eagles are providing all the meat for barbecued ribs, baked beans, salads and members of the community are asked to bring a dessert to share with attendees if desired. From the benefit, 100 percent of the proceeds go to support the family of young resident battling cancer. Joanne “JoJo” Sipe, 28, is battling her second round of cancer within the last two years. The extremely rare...
The regularly scheduled Ritzville Museum Volunteer meeting held at Memories Diner on Tuesday, May 12, began with updates regarding the Dr. Frank R. Burroughs’ Home and Train Depot museums. Needed repairs to the Burroughs Home porch was made with the project totaling roughly $1,000. The museum volunteers had applied for a grant, which will reimburse the committee funds. The landline telephones have been removed at both the Train Depot and Burroughs’ Home in an effort to save on expenses. For any questions, comments or tou...
Lind-Ritzville Middle School students celebrated Earth Day by writing informative essays about composting and fertilizer made with the help of red worms. Jennifer Anderson, Language Arts teacher for third, fourth and fifth grade students created the project and required students to research composting and red worms using online resources. Anderson planned a field trip to John Claypool’s worm farm and community garden for a more hands-on research tool for the project. During t...
Brandon and Tricia Egbert are the proud new owners of Ritzville’s first distillery. The Whiskey Gap Distillery is named after an area north of Spokane through northern Idaho and Montana. The area was called the “whiskey gap” by rumrunners in the 1920’s who brought alcohol from Canada into Spokane during prohibition. Dennis Chamberlain, owner of Uniquely Washington, brought the idea to Brandon during last year’s Memorial Day car show. Brandon, residing between Connell a...
Lind Town Council met for regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. With all members present, the council discussed updates for Well No. 7 project and issues regarding a Lind resident disregarding the local dog ordinance. The meeting began with council discussing the claims equaling $9,607.50. Councilperson Kindra Haase asked for explanation on payment to Stantec of $350. Alan Gay, Project Manager for Stantec Consulting Services, informed the council the payment contract totaling $3,500 was for the grant applic...
The Ritzville City Council met Tuesday, April 21, to discuss Arbor Day, the requested parking space timing changes for the library and an update from the Rural Pathways conference. Mayor Linda Kadlec proclaimed April 24 as Arbor Day in the City of Ritzville and urged all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to “protect our trees and woodlands, and further, urged all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.” Council carried Ordinance No. 2085 establi...
Saturday, April 25, the Broncos hosted a doubleheader against Liberty, which ended with one loss and one win for the Broncos. The loss of the first of the two games confirmed playoffs would be unobtainable for the Broncos after taking two losses earlier in the week to the Davenport Gorillas. The Liberty Lancers humbled the Broncos in the first game winning 16-4 in the sixth inning. The Lancers pitched hard enough for the young Broncos to struggle with bat speed, which made it...
As of Feb. 16, Gayla Ceremello stepped in as the new director of nursing for the Life Care Center of Ritzville. Coming into a hectic transitional period for the care center, Ceremello gave praise to the caring staff that has been working extremely hard to keep the facility functioning smoothly. Ceremello, who thrives in hectic situations, continuously commented and complimented members of the hospital board, as well as the community for the courageous acts to keep the Life...
After seven consecutive seasons as field inspector, Eric Bell is the new coordinator for the Adams County Noxious Weed Control Board. Bell attended a junior college to obtain an associate of arts degree. Upon returning to Ritzville to visit some friends, an opportunity was presented to him by a local tavern owner. Originally with no real plans to remain in Ritzville, Bell was hired and managed The Pastime Tavern for the following six months. An open listing for the Adams...
The Lady Broncos played a double header against Colfax, one of the top teams in the league Friday, April 3. Head coach Todd O’Brien stated the first game of the double header went heavily in favor for Colfax, with the best pitcher out of the league throwing pitches with a velocity the Lady Broncos hadn’t seen before. Colfax pitcher ran a five inning no hitter with a final score of 19-0 Colfax. The Lady Broncos had a couple of base runners but were unable to bring any in for a score. “Not the best showing of defense,” O’Brien...
Public Works Director Todd O’Brien provided the Adams County Commissioners with a general update on gravel road maintenance, statistics from the countywide clean up day, and updates on the renovations to the courthouse. O’Brien informed the commissioners the county gravel road maintenance is going well with some final rock grading and washboard touchups. Roxboro Road, just north of Lind and Warden, was closed until Wednesday, April 8, for a culvert to be inserted. O’Brien shared the statistics from the county’s free dump da...
Horse drawn carriages are a thing of the past ending their 300-year run in the early 20th century. Tom Strohmaier of Lind has creatively taken the iron pieces from carriages and buggies and welded them together, bringing the iron back to life in giant sculptures. Strohmaier, owner of T Stro Metal Art, is an Ag Econ graduate from Washington State University. After graduating in 1980 he returned to his hometown of Lind to begin farming. He farmed roughly 3,000 acres of land...
The Lind Town Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday, March 24. Unfinished business included updates on the well projects by Don Pawluk. New business consisted of updates regarding work on the Nielson Road waterline project, claims approval and project pay requests. The meeting began with an announcement from Pawluk regarding the third public meeting for the Ecology Stormwater grant. This meeting will be held Wednesday, April 22, at the Lind-Ritzville Middle School Cafeteria in Lind. The meeting will discuss the project...
The Lady Broncos’ started their season off strong with two wins while in Creston. The double header wasn’t a very thrilling game with the first ending 27-6 and second game 22-5. The Lady Broncos showed patience and discipline at the plate as the Wildcats pitcher walked a majority of the LRS team. The Lady Broncos started their season off on the right foot, played smart and showed good sportsmanship after weather delayed the opening games against the Wildcats, O’Brien said...
The Broncos gathered at their home field for a one-sided double header against Northwest Christian. NWC, one of the top teams in the league with more experience than age, left the Broncos with one win this season. Though the Broncos coaches were not too enthusiastic about this double header, they are continually proud of their young and inexperienced players and look forward to future games. Cort Ruzicka started for the Broncos on the mound pitching for the first two innings....
The first game of Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos baseball was held Saturday, March 21, in Wilbur against the Wilbur-Creston Wildcats. In the first game of the doubleheader match up, Cort Ruzicka reached his 70-pitch limit by the third inning with six strikeouts, walked two and allowed only two earned opponent runs. The Wildcats earned the win over the Broncos, 10-0. Brandon McClure stepped on the mound for the fourth inning, Colin Sheffels pitched for the fifth and Mason Brausen finished up game. Tristin Roseman of the...