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A new face has joined the medical staff at East Adams Rural Healthcare (EARH). Dr. Rose Jones has accepted the position as the new Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C), and began working at the facility a month ago. After being an Emergency Room nurse for over 13 years, Jones said she wanted to remove herself from the high stress of the ER and focus on building relationships with her patients in a rural setting. Currently residing in Medical Lake, Jones said she acquired a...
The Broncos mat squad is preparing for thee upcoming league match and Springdale Tournament after taking three athletes to compete in the Pomeroy Tournament in Pomeroy on Thursday, Dec. 29. Tristan Regan, Alex Whitman and Samuele Bortolato were the athletes who competed on in the tournament, which included a variety of school districts such as athletes from Idaho and Oregon, said Head Coach Jason Hilzer. Regan wrestled first at 106 pounds against an athlete from Enterprise, Oregon. Hilzer said the Oregon athlete proved to be...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos received a little break from the hardwood after having only one non-league game against Columbia-Burbank on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Head Coach Gary Kelly said he expected the game to be tough because of the elite abilities of the athletes on the team with Columbia-Burbank being an A-league school. The Broncos continue to lack offensive consistency and is the reason for the 32-39 loss, he explained. With Tessa Jantz and Peyton Curtis being the top scorers for the team, Kelly said the Broncos...
The Ritzville City Council discussed extending the marijuana moratorium 60 days in order to allow additional time for the establishment of city rules and regulations for the marijuana industry during their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Due to the fact the current marijuana moratorium is scheduled to expire on Jan. 17, Councilmember Dennis Chamberlain announced the Planning Commission would like an ordinance to be established approving the request. The Council motioned to approve the 60-day extension. Clerk/Treasurer Kris...
The Ritzville City Council selected Pumptech Inc. to complete the Well 9 Pump Station project. In 2014, the City of Ritzville signed a contract with Kirby Hunt Construction Ltd for the completion of the Well 9 Pump Station to be used as a source of water for residents. After completing the project, the well seemed function correctly during operation but failed during shut down. This caused the well to eventually fail completely. The city spent an immense amount of money in an attempt to fix the well after the original...
During their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Ritzville City Council adopted the 2017 budget totaling $8,347,173. Clerk/Treasurer Kris Robbins said due to financial hardships, the city decided to not budget for any extraordinary or extra expenses for 2017. Extraordinary expenses include any item, which represents a gain or loss to a company’s income statement and proves to be an infrequent and unnecessary expense. These items can also be a one-time purchase the city feels are not necessary to be allocated for in t...
The Broncos mat squad had a week filled with traveling as they participated in the Banks Lake Brawl and Warden JV Tournament. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, five members of the team went to Coulee City for the Banks Lake Brawl in hopes of qualifying for the final rounds of their division. Head Coach Jason Hilzer said the athletes who competed in the tournament were Alex Whitman, Dylan Lane, Samuele Bortolato, Garrett Correll, Tucker Guiles and Chelsie Watterson. Whitman wrestled first at 145 pounds against an experienced athlete...
While East Adams Rural Healthcare (EARH) continues to look for ways to expand their services, they will soon be able to offer ultrasounds to residents due to the efforts of Radiology Technician Cooper Graham. Graham said he is excited to be able to conduct ultrasounds at the hospital because it gives residents the opportunity to take advantage of these services without the hassle of having to drive out of town. The exams will also allow the staff to figure out treatment plans...
The Lind Town Council reviewed the 2017 proposed budget changes during their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Mayor Jamie Schmunk advised the budget includes additional funds for the maintenance of the town’s buildings, shops and trees as discussed in their meeting on Nov. 22. Schmunk also said there are proposed additional funds for testing water in the waste water plant for the State Waste District permit because they will need to conduct twice as many tests. Stantec Engineer Alan Gay said the increase surprised him and he w...
Seven members of the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos mat squad traveled to Reardan on Thursday, Dec. 15, to showcase their skills against multiple schools in league matches. Head Coach Jason Hilzer said the athletes displayed immense improvement in their overall technique, but proved they were still in need of additional mat time. The athletes competing on Thursday were Aarron Phelps, Michael Phelps, Garrett Correll, Dylan Lane, Tristan Regan, Alex Whitman and Tucker Guiles. Hilzer said the opposing schools consisted only of...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos celebrated three victories against Reardan, Tekoa-Rosalia and Asotin. Their victories are due to the team’s strong defense, said Head Coach Gary Kelly. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Lady Broncos hosted Reardan for their first game of the week. Kelly said the game went as expected as the team’s skill level proved to be more advanced than their opponent’s. The Lady Broncos shut down Reardan’s offensive attacks, not allowing them to score t...
The Ritzville City Council adopted the 2017 proposed fee schedule during their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The meeting began with a public hearing regarding the proposed 2017 budget and revenue sources. Clerk/Treasurer Kris Robbins stated no changes had been made to the revenue sources since their last meeting on Nov. 15. The Council adopted the proposed 2017 fee schedule. Robbins then presented the proposed 2017 110 fund requests, which is the two percent hotel/motel tax the city receives. The funds are used for advertising...
The historical attributes and buildings in Ritzville drew the interest of the Spokane Paranormal Group as they traveled through icy roads and deep snow to educate the community on their services and findings during recent investigations. Lead Investigator Kiko Morelan, investigator Scott Mercer and psychics Jane Stewart and Stacy Moore attracted residents to the Ritzville Public Library to learn about the team’s ghostly adventures and the equipment used to gather evidence. Morelan began by explaining the team’s goals whe...
Four members of the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague mat squad traveled to Spangle to begin their season by participating in the Liberty Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 10. Head Coach Jason Hilzer took heavy weight wrestlers Samuele Bortolato, Aarron Phelps, Michael Phelps and Tucker Guiles to the tournament to observe what technical improvements are needed for the athletes to be successful in the upcoming league matches. Hilzer said Bortolato displayed an immense amount of determination and confidence despite this being the first wrestli...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos had a busy week with three games against Tri-Cities Prep (TCP), Liberty and Colfax. The team began their week by traveling to Pasco to face TCP in a non-league game on Wednesday, Dec. 7, after the game had been postponed a day due to weather conditions. The Lady Broncos kept the game under control and out played their opponents until the final buzzer sounded, said Head Coach Gary Kelly. They claimed victory against TCP with a score of...
The Town of Washtucna held a community meeting on Monday, Nov. 21, to provide an update on Washtucna in Bloom, as well as an update on clubs and organizations. Washtucna is enrolled in the America in Bloom program for 2016 in an attempt to encourage new residents and businesses to the area. Lora Hille said their goal for this year is to improve the overall appearance of the town to draw people in. Judges from the program toured the town to observe efforts and plans made towards improvements to Washtucna. The judges provided...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos varsity basketball team kicked off their season with a non-league game against St. John-Endicott on Saturday, Dec. 3, in St. John. The team went into the game determined to out play their opponents and showcase the immense variety of skills the individual players possess. They claimed the win against SJE with a score of 61-48. Head Coach Gary Kelly said the game went as expected. He had confidence the team would do well against the Lady Eagles due to the high intensity and confidence...
The Adams County Board of Commissioners held a public meeting on Monday, Nov. 21, at the Adams County Courthouse to discuss the Apple Maggot Quarantine Emergency Boundary Modification with Mayor Ed Stephens of Sprague. Stephens explained the purpose of the meeting is to discuss service with Wheatland Waste Systems to Adams County disposal sites to maintain low costs to the city. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) describes the apple maggot as an invasive insect pest native to eastern North America whose...
The Lind Town Council reviewed a proposed 2017 budget, a three-year comparison fund totals for 2014-16 and the 2016 budget position during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The Council began their meeting with a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2017 budget. Mayor Jamie Schmunk informed the council the town issued a decent amount of building permits and has currently collected $529.50 for 2016 and over $2,000 in animal licensing. Schmunk said due to the immense amount of licenses they provide for animals annually, she...
As the holiday season nears, many residents will be preparing their shopping lists to fulfill the wishes of friends and family members during a season famous for gift giving. Although the primary focus is typically on the advertised bargains of major department stores and corporations, during Black Friday residents can save gas money and stress by shopping in downtown Ritzville on Saturday, Nov. 26, for Small Business Saturday. The event allows community members to support...
The Ritzville City Council discussed the changes and modifications to the 2017 Fee Schedule at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Clerk/Treasurer Kris Robbins presented Ordinance No. 2101 pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes upon property in 2017. The ordinance states the Council has determined it necessary to increase the current property tax by 100.1 percent from 2016 to be included in the 2017 budget for the general operations of the city as required by state law. The levy will be in affect for the fiscal year Jan. 1, 2017,...
The Lind Town Council approved a $5,000 budget increase for the Storm Water Project in order to continue the vactor truck cleaning by Citizen Collection Station (CCS) during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The meeting began with Stantec Engineer Alan Gay informing the Council he contacted Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway for an update on the approval on digging test pits for the project. Due to the fact the locations of the pits are not on the railroad right of way and he has already obtained a permit for the dig...
Parkinson’s disease continues to affect nearly a half a million people in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. Friends and family of victims are forced to watch their loved ones bear the painful effects of the disease as the brain disorder leads to uncontrollable shaking, stiffness and difficulty with coordination over time. Although there is no known cure for the disease, there are a variety of fundraisers and organized events held to assist research centers in finding one. Participants of t...
Area residents have the opportunity to receive exceptional dentistry care by Dr. Brenden Davis and his staff from Northwest Oral Health Outreach (NWOHO) at East Adams Rural Healthcare. Davis grew up in Jordan Utah, and after graduating from high school, he served a mission for two years in South America where he learned to speak fluent Spanish. Shortly after he returned, he joined the Army and served as a mental health counselor for soldiers for six years. During his time in...
Many community members attend the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos’ home football games in order to support the local players and coaches. For every home football game, members of the Bronc Boosters and community volunteers donate their time to paint the field for the players’ and fans enjoyment. Members of the crew include Marci Miller, Lane Iltz, Cami Galbreath, Mark Cameron, Christinia Cameron, Julie Hartz and occasionally high students during their lunch break as well. In order to create the “LRS” on the end zones, the cre...