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Countless community members packed into the American Legion Hall on Saturday night to participate and support the 24th Annual Wine and Microbrew Tasting and Auction, hosted by the East Adams County Healthcare Foundation. The theme of Margaritaville allowed attendees to sport their favorite Hawaiian shirt, as beach attire was the recommended style of dress. After enjoying a meal served by Classic Country Catering, the silent auction tables closed with a returning favorite... Full story
Ritzville hosted a large group of individuals who shared a common goal and interest: working to help their communities thrive and grow. In its second year, the Reviving Rural Downtowns Workshop attracted 130 people to Ritzville to participate in two days of workshop courses to strengthen their skills as leaders and volunteers in their communities. The conference added another day of workshops for this year’s event, allowing participants to attend pre-conference workshops on We...
Initially planning for the East Adams Care Center to be converted into a wing of the hospital on Oct. 1, hospital district administrators are anticipating a delay in approval. CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom said at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Sept. 22 the district is still waiting for approval from various agencies before the conversion can officially begin. Bostrom said the first approval has to come from Noridian before the application can be submitted to Centers for...
The 24th Annual East Adams County Healthcare Foundation Wine and Microbrew Tasting and Auction takes place on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the C.J. Newland American Legion Memorial Hall on Broadway Avenue beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $30 at the door. The theme for the evening event is “Margaritaville” and Classy Country Catering is providing the meal. A full service bar with signature drinks, beer and wine is also provided at the event. This year, the themed event encourages attendees to wear their beach att... Full story
The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Lady Tigercats started off the season on the right foot with a victory against Tekoa-Rosalia in a nonleague competition. The Lady Tigercats continued on to defeat Prescott in a nonleague match before losing a nonleague match to St. John-Endicott. In the first match of the season, Head Coach Sandy Martin said the athletes worked well together for the first time out on the court. The Lady Tigercats earned the win in three sets: 25-13, 25-10, 25-16. Martin said the team excelled with passing, but... Full story
The first away game for the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos proved unsuccessful after Northwest Christian earned a 63-7 league victory. In what had been expected to be a competitive game, the Crusaders showed their improvement in the early season game and displayed more experience on the gridiron. Head Coach Greg Whitmore said the coaches believed the game would be an even match between the two teams. After more than a decade of coaching experience, Whitmore said this game left him asking, “what happened?” Whitmore said there...
The annual Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Junior Livestock Sale ran smoothly, as coordinators and exhibitors worked together for another successful event. The auction grossed $76,955, according to Livestock Sale Treasurer Lori Williams. The Saturday afternoon auction on Sept. 3 featured over 40 exhibitors with a total of 81 animals being sold at the auction. The amount of total livestock sold was significantly higher than last year, but the sale recorded nearly $30,000 less. “Th...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos returned to the gridiron on Sept. 9 to face Wilbur-Creston, after being shut out by Asotin the week prior. The young Broncos team bounced back from the early season loss to earn a 35-6 win over the Wildcats. Head Coach Greg Whitmore said the game proved to be a step forward for the Broncos, and showed the coaching staff the potential of the Broncos team. Whitmore said the athletes demonstrated they could meet the game time pace and also play...
Among the long list of exhibitors at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair (WLCF) over Labor Day weekend, one name stood out: Cole Melcher. Eight-year-old Cole died in a tragic farming accident on Aug. 24, but his family and the community joined together to ensure his short life will be remembered with positivity and joy. Not only did his family choose to honor his memory by entering projects he completed prior to his death, but community members stepped in to ensure the r...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos suffered their first loss on the home field since 2010 on Friday night when an experienced Asotin team ran away with a 27-0 victory. Asotin joined the Northeast 2B league for the first time this year, and have a core group of seniors leading the Panthers charge. The two teams remained locked at zero throughout the first quarter, but both the Panthers and the Broncos made advances down the field. Asotin put the first points on the scoreboard... Full story
East Adams Rural Healthcare is moving forward with preparing for the potential conversion of the East Adams Care Center into a wing of the hospital and it served as the main point of conversation during the Hospital Board of Directors meeting on Aug. 22. The conversion is expected to occur Oct. 1, following the approval of the application through CMS. As part of the restrictions to the conversion, EACC is currently unable to admit patients, as they are not allowed to do so for 60 days leading up to the change. The facility...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos hosted the annual Jamboree on Friday, Aug. 26, to help them prepare for the start of the regular season. With the addition of Asotin into the NE 2B league this year, the Broncos will only be facing league opponents during the regular season. Head Coach Greg Whitmore said the Jamboree served as an opportunity for the Broncos to play at game speed and see how the athletes will react to different situations. After graduating 14 seniors last... Full story
The Lind and Ritzville School Boards discussed the upcoming school year and administrators shared their goals for the year during the monthly meeting on Aug. 22. The meeting served as the second opportunity for new Superintendent Matthew Ellis to coordinate and oversee the school board meeting. Ellis explained the districts are almost fully staffed and employees are prepared for the first day of school on Aug. 29. The positions needed to be filled include a counselor for the districts and a music teacher for Ritzville Grade... Full story
John Hunt will appear on the General Election ballot as the opponent in the Adams County Commissioner District No. 1 position after receiving 5.47 percent of votes from write-in nominations during the Primary Election. Previously running unopposed for the position, incumbent John Marshall will now be challenged for the four-year term. The Adams County Canvassing Board tabulated the Primary Election votes and certified the election on Aug. 16. The certification led to the confirmed nomination of Hunt to move to the General...
A new venture combined with an opportunity to serve the local community was all Troy Ryan needed to agree to serve as a real estate agent for McCreary Real Estate. Establishing a satellite office in downtown Ritzville, Ryan is working for the Quincy based business to serve the needs of those looking to buy or sell a home in Ritzville. Ryan’s interest in real estate began at a young age as he followed his parents around in the field. As he grew older, he began investing b...
Youthful exuberance and excitement will shine at the Ritzville Rodeo in September, as members of the Ritzville Rodeo Association Youth Drill Team take to the arena and kick off the annual event. With 12 riders working tirelessly to prepare for the two-day event, the participants share the same enthusiasm and passion for horses. Ranging in age from 10-15 years old, the riders are ecstatic to have an additional opportunity to work on their horsemanship while participating in a... Full story
The legalization of marijuana in 2014 in the state of Washington has led to the establishment of the first store of its kind in Adams County: the I-90 Green House. Owned and operated by Lind native Cameron Stevenson and his wife Jewel, the marijuana shop serves as a new business venture for the couple. Located in Ritzville on Smitty’s Boulevard, the business draws from both locals and travelers for customers. The Stevenson’s are currently leasing the land from the nei...
For nearly a decade, Ritzville residents and travelers alike have watched the progression of development surrounding the exterior of the Living Legacy Wildlife Museum. The gates have two lions stoically located to watch the property, while a fence displays stenciled animals, only giving a slight insight to the world that lies within the museum walls. The Living Legacy Wildlife Museum has been the most anticipated business openings in the area, as residents’ curiosity allows t... Full story
A confirmed discovery of genetically engineered (GE) wheat plants growing in a fallow field in Eastern Washington has led to a federal inspection. The discovery led to temporary deferment of wheat imports with overseas customers, but national and local agencies are working diligently to remedy the situation. In late June, a farmer located 22 wheat plants that proved to be resistant to herbicide glyphosate, commonly known as Roundup. The producer located the plants when they did not die after the application process. An...
CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom announced the official change of the East Adams Care Center from a long-term care facility into a wing of the hospital during the monthly meeting of the Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners meeting on July 28. Bostrom explained the EACC facility will be converted into hospital rooms as of Oct. 1. During the temporary closure for the conversion, all intermediate swing bed patients will be accepted through the hospital. After the conversion, the facility will be comprised of...
A new youth program specifically for girls has now been created in the Ritzville area with the creation of a local Frontier Girls Club. Created to help provide educational opportunities and activities for young girls, the Ritzville chapter has seen success in the first months since its start. Many of the girls participating in the Frontier Girls Club have siblings or relatives who have been active with the area Boy Scouts chapter. The youth events and activities provided for t...
The Lind Fire Department had a busy afternoon on Saturday, July 16, when they responded to a structure fire. While battling the fire, the department then received a call for a fire on U.S. Route 395. The call came in shortly before 3 p.m. on Saturday, for smoke coming from the basement of a home on East Sixth Street. Lind Fire Chief Kevin Starring said a low response of volunteer firefighters resulted in the department requesting mutual aid from Ritzville. By the time Ritzville arrived on scene with five firefighters in a...
The Lind-Ritzville Cooperative School Districts elected to have lead water testing completed in all of the school buildings. All of the tests came back with positive results for the school districts. Former Superintendent Rob Roettger made the decision to have the tests done with other school districts throughout the country have dealt with high lead levels. The testing of the water levels was completed through Educational Service District (ESD) 101, who contracted with TestAmerica in Spokane. The elective testing yielded pos... Full story
After losing one of the Ritzville community’s favorite pastimes when the doors of the local bowling alley closed, the facility has now reopened as Bob’s Big Bend Bowl. The alley is now open Monday through Saturday and is managed by owner Bob Seipp and his family. Seipp has an important bond with the Ritzville alley, as he helped install the lanes. The lanes were moved from Rosalia, and Seipp was instrumental in their installation, which led to the opening of alley and a pop... Full story
As the former Royal High School principal, Matthew Ellis began his role as superintendent for the Lind-Ritzville Cooperative School District at the beginning of the month. Ellis fills the vacancy left by former superintendent, Rob Roettger, who worked in the role for five years. He brings experience as an administrator and a passion for ensuring every student in the districts can receive the highest quality of education possible. Education and a passion for learning have been... Full story