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The Ritzville City Council discussed Ordinance No. 2017 regarding establishing regulations of murals within the city limits during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 22. The document states organizations have inquired about utilizing building walls for murals to increase tourism and promote economic development. Clerk-Treasurer Kris Robbins informed the purpose for the ordinance is to establish rules and regulations on murals in the city. The document also protects the city’s assets and historic district, she explained. T...
Lind community members can escape the summer heat with a refreshing beverage when they stop at Kindra’s Coffee Bar. Family owned and operated, Kindra Haase manages the local shop. Haase said they hope the coffee shop will bring a fun and positive environment to the town for community members to gather and enjoy their favorite drinks. Born and raised in Lind, Haase said she has witnessed the closures of many businesses in the area. The now empty buildings hold memories of h...
The Lind Town Council discussed scheduling a public meeting for community members to voice their opinions about the marijuana moratorium during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 13. Mayor Jamie Schmunk said she contacted Adams County Commissioner John Marshall and Adams County Economic Development Director Stephen McFadden about participating in the meeting to provide information on the county’s rules and regulations for the marijuana industry. She said they would schedule a day in the near future to hold the meeting w...
Ritzville Police Chief Dave McCormick provided a department update for the previous month during the Ritzville City Council meeting on June 6. The department assisted the Lincoln County Police Department in serving search warrants at a local residence on May 25, 27 and June 6, stated McCormick. He said they arrested four subjects in result of their search warrants. They also arrested an individual who had who had been involved in the burglary of a local service station. The subject then informed officers of the location of a...
Many visitors pass through Ritzville each day, whether it is to grab a quick meal before continuing on the freeway or to explore the city’s history. One traveler passed through Ritzville on June 8 during a journey to meet new people and encourage young people to exercise. Zach Thomas, 21, is walking from his hometown of Redmond to New York City in an attempt to encourage people to try something new and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Walking has always been a hobby of T...
As the school year concludes, the Lind-Ritzville High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) officially ends the first successful year of having the organization back as an extracurricular activity for students. FBLA is a nonprofit organization focused on preparing students for careers in business. Throughout the year, the LRHS students attended conferences and workshops, which discussed a variety of business topics. The topics covered specific aspects of the...
As community members line the streets for the Lind Grand Parade on June 10, two smiling faces will make their way down Second Avenue in a black and gray convertible. Janet and Emil Sackmann have been selected as Grand Marshals for their outstanding community service and dedication to the Town of Lind. Janet said the couple feels very blessed to be a part of the Lind community and they are honored to be serving as the Grand Marshals. Janet grew up in Warden and always...
As the 2017 school year comes to an end, students who enrolled in the Steve Greenwalt’s Technology class have been busy completing Microsoft Office Software tests to become certified in multiple technological programs. Greenwalt is a first-year technology teacher at Lind-Ritzville High School (LRHS). His class allows students with an opportunity to learn how to efficiently use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. With technology constantly evolving, teachers are working hard to educate their students on the advancements. J...
The Lind Town Council approved Ordinance No. 2017-02 pertaining a marijuana moratorium in the town during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 23. The ordinance establishes a six-month moratorium on marijuana producing, processing and sales in the town. After Adams County Commissioner John Marshall presented to the Council, they decided to create a moratorium to provide additional time to discuss rules and regulations and also receive community input. A public forum will be held to allow residents to voice opinions about the...
Art in the Park served as a highlight of the Memorial Day weekend activities, and the event thrived in its new location in the Ritzville City Park. The show began at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 26, and concluded on Sunday at 5 p.m. A variety of both local and visiting artists set up shop at the city park to display their masterpieces and creativity. During the show, visitors had the opportunity to purchase the artist’s work and ask them about their careers. The Western Artists Asso...
The Broncos golf team had a successful end to their season as two members competed in the State Tournament on May 22 and May 23. Head Coach Nick Weishaar and athletes Tessa Jantz and Michael Shields traveled to MeadowWood Golf Course in Liberty Lake to compete in the two-day tournament. Weishaar said the oppressively warm weather on Tuesday affected the athletes’ mentally and physically for the first day of the tournament. Despite the rising temperatures, Shields advanced t...
The Ritzville City Council approved a street closure request from the East Adams Rural Healthcare- Adams County Hospital District No. 2 during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 16. The request included closing Washington Street from Main Avenue to Railroad Avenue and Railroad Avenue from Division Street to Adams Street for the annual Health Fair scheduled for Sept. 9. In addition to the street closures, they also requested the use of the sidewalk and parking areas on Main Avenue for vendors. The council approved the...
As the school year draws to a close, graduates are exploring their options and pursuing future careers. Former Lind and Ritzville resident Carol Lee Krehbiel hopes to relieve some of the financial burden of college for area Lind-Ritzville High School students by creating a gratitude scholarship: the Carol Lee Krehbiel-Jennie Jantz Scholarship. The scholarship is geared towards aspiring in-need students who intend on continuing their education after high school by granting $2,500 for expenses. As a child, Krehbiel said her...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos ended the season after claiming a win against Reardan and falling to Asotin in the first round of the District Tournament. The team traveled to Franklin Park in Spokane on Wednesday, May 17, to compete against Reardan in a loser out game. Head Coach Todd O’Brien said the two teams’ were neck and neck until the fourth inning of the game. The teams had similar skill levels, which affected their chances of earning an early lead, he added. The LRS team started the game hesitant up to bat...
Adams County Commissioner John Marshall and Adams County Economic Planning Director Stephen McFadden informed the Lind Town Council and community members on the expansion of the marijuana industry in the county during the regular meeting on May 9. After receiving multiple inquiries about opening marijuana businesses in the area, the council invited Marshall to speak about the issue and answer questions. Marshall explained the county has been regulating the expansion of the marijuana industry by establishing a moratorium to...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos suffered a loss to Springdale for the first round of the District Tournament on Tuesday, May 9, in Ritzville. Head Coach Todd O’Brien said the reason for the loss is hesitation up to bat and inconsistency on the mound. Springdale started the game strong as they made solid contact with the ball on offense. O’Brien said the Lady Broncos struggled to find consistency on the mound, which allowed the Lady Chargers to fill the bases. The Lad...
Karen Potts and Karen Palmer from the Adams County Healthy Department presented to the Ritzville City Council about placing no smoking or vaping signs around the city during the May 2 regular meeting. The Health Department has been taking strides to prevent youth substance abuse by establishing the Youth Prevention Program, said Potts. She informed the council of the dangers of tobacco and marijuana products for youth and the health risks involved with premature consumption. Potts stated electric cigarettes have become popula...
Community members gathered at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) on Wednesday, May 3, to celebrate the Rural East Adams Coalition for Health’s (REACH) efforts in preventing prescription drug abuse. The event included a ribbon cutting ceremony honoring the city’s new prescription drug disposal site. A drop box for unused medications is located in the ACSO lobby at 210 West Broadway Avenue. The purpose of the drop box is to give community members the opportunity to safel...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos golf team traveled to the StoneRidge Golf Course on Tuesday, May 2, for their final league match of the regular season. Cusick hosted the match, which included Asotin, Colfax, Odessa-Harrington, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, Northwest Christian, Tekoa-Rosalia, Saint George’s and Wilbur-Creston. The LRS boys who competed in the match were Michael Shields, Morgan Brausen, Spencer Gering, Easton Nelson and Dirk Dahlman. Veteran athlete Shields led the team with a score of 87 and Dahlman trailed close...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos are preparing for the first round of the District Tournament after claiming two on the road wins in a non-league doubleheader against Wilbur-Creston (WC) on Thursday, May 4. Head Coach Todd O’Brien said the Lady Broncos earned the victories by showcasing powerful hitting during the games. The Lady Broncos had 16 hits in the first game, which allowed them to score 11 runs. During the game, Tessa O’Brien hit three singles. Emily Rosen, Kaylee Pavone and Hannah Brittian claimed two eac...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos baseball team ended the regular season with a win against Davenport and a loss to Northwest Christian in the first round of the District Tournament. The team traveled to Spokane on Tuesday, May 2, to play Davenport in a loser-out game for the first round of districts. Although the team won against Davenport in a non-league game early in the season, Head Coach Jason Aldrich said they anticipated improvement in pitching and overall skills from the Gorillas for districts. The LRS team’s p...
The Lind Town Council discussed improvements to the town’s airport during the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 25. Mayor Jamie Schmunk said she received an email from the town’s airport engineer stating the facility is scheduled for runway maintenance at the estimated cost of $125,000. She said they are currently applying for a 95 percent grant through the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation, which needs to be submitted by May 12. The town would be responsible to match five percent of the project cos...
More than 100 community members participated in roundtable and public forum discussions during April 26-27 to bring a branding effort for the City of Ritzville. Hosted by the City of Ritzville, Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Adams County Development Council (ACDC) the public input allowed the organization to work towards creating a brand for all local businesses and organizations to use. Tripp Muldrow, Arnett Muldrow and Associates Principal, and Amy McGuffin, the Kittitas Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director led...
On March 18, nine students from Lind-Ritzville High School (LRHS) traveled to the nation’s capital to learn about the country’s history and government. The trip impacted the students on many levels including influencing their future career choices and views on politicians. After spending a week in Washington, D.C., the group returned to Ritzville and shared their experiences with fellow peers at an assembly in Gilson Gym on April 28. The assembly began with a presentation of the flag from the local Honor Guard. Con...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos are gearing up for the post season after a doubleheader victory over Tekoa-Rosalia (TR). The team hosted TR for the last home league game of the season on Tuesday, April 25. Head Coach Todd O’Brien said the Lady Broncos lacked energy at the start of the game and were hesitant when up to bat. With the lack of contact at the plate, O’Brien said he expected the team to showcase strong defense to prevent TR from earning an early lead. He...