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The Lind and Ritzville School Boards met on June 26 to review the recently completed school year and begin making plans for the upcoming year. The Boards also started a discussion involving the future construction at Lind-Ritzville High School and the best options for the students during that period. Superintendent Matt Ellis explained Architects West recommended relocating the students during construction. The contractor estimated the remodeling project of the building could be completed in a year if the students were in a...
The Board of Commissioners remained focused on the financials for Adams County Hospital District No. 2, and also expressed optimism and excitement for the District recording a positive bottom line for the first time in over a year. CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom reported the District received $1.5 million for Medicare swing beds, and over $1 million from 2016. Bostrom explained, due to the cost report, the District will owe $500,000 back. The difference in the amounts was charges booked being less than payments, Bostrom said, and most...
The Adams County Development Council (ACDC) organization celebrated a 10-year milestone at the annual ACDC Banquet on June 17. Community members, business owners, organization leaders and entrepreneurs gathered in the American Legion Hall to recognize 10 years of success for ACDC and hear about upcoming opportunities. ACDC Chairman David Baumann welcomed the crowd to the event, highlighting the continued success of ACDC to assist with Adams County residents with development...
The annual Lind Field Day highlighted the potential issues with the wheat crop in the upcoming year, while offering solutions and alternatives to the varieties common in the area. The June 15 event also showed farmers economic options to improving their crop, while also focusing on the challenges growers are currently facing. The morning event began at the Lind Dryland Research Station with a welcome by Bill Schillinger. During the welcome address, Schillinger reported the Lin...
When the dust settled in Lind Lions Club Arena on Saturday night, two drivers emerged victorious and shared the title of the winner of the 30th Annual Lind Combine Demolition Derby. Returning driver Palmer Phillips added another win to his record, while newcomer Cody Bennett earned his first derby title. Phillips continued to use his combine, The Honey Badger, while Bennett utilized a former title-winning combine, Hillbilly Deluxe, and competed under the name of Fubar. When th...
Family and friends gathered at the Washtucna School to celebrate and honor the success of three local students. Garrett Correll, Derek McKeen and Kaylee Pavone all received diplomas on June 3 and were officially recognized as the graduating Class of 2017 from Washtucna High School. Washtucna Superintendent Vance Wing welcomed those in attendance to the ceremony and discussed the importance of education. He recognized the three students for their achievements in high school,...
As the second class to conclude all four years of high school at Lind-Ritzville, the Class of 2017 received recognition for their achievements and diplomas during the graduation ceremony on June 3 in Gilson Gymnasium. The ceremony honored the 27 Lind-Ritzville High School graduates who collectively accumulated $235,803 in scholarships and awards. The processional brought the students to the front of the crowd, and final class members to gather on stage were Valedictorian...
The Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners met at their regular meeting on May 25 and discussed the financial situation of the District, as well as approved a landscaping bid for the facilty. The Board reviewed and approved a landscaping bid from Naturescape Northwest to complete work around the hospital facility. The work will only be completed around the hospital, not at the neighboring buildings on the property. The bid to complete the work totaled $33,321 before tax, and included the planting...
The Washtucna Historical Museum and Community Center board members hosted a Mexican fiesta-themed fundraising event on May 26 to raise money for upcoming projects. Individuals traveled from neighboring communities to attend the event, and join in an evening of fun and support for the local nonprofit. The WHMCC also received a $1,500 donation from the Northwest Farm Credit Rural Communities grant program. A Northwest Farm Credit representative presented the donation to the...
The Lind and Ritzville School Board members unanimously approved to allow the Kahlotus School District to join in the athletic cooperative. The decision came at the conclusion of the Boards’ regular meeting on May 22 in Lind. The Kahlotus School District will be responsible for paying a fifth of the costs involved with athletics. Athletic Director Greg Whitmore said they will be expected to pay that amount, even if they do not have students participating in every sport. For the upcoming year, Kahlotus will remain in the a...
A life of adventure and discovery are reoccurring themes in Nadia Reimer’s novels, and her newest release “Weeds of Paradise”, continues to honor those motifs. Reimer bases her novels off of personal experiences and individuals she has been fortunate to meet along her worldly journeys. As the fourth novel, Reimer said the recent release follows a new type of adventure, while the previous novels focused on archeology in the Middle East. The novel follows a new protagonist through nine countries while they work to compl...
A Vets on the Farm presentation on May 3 displayed the potential of creating a similar program within Adams County to support returning veterans. Washington State University Extension, Ritzville Classic Car Club, Adams County Development Council and the Adams County Commissioners sponsored the Wednesday night program. Vicki Carter from the Spokane Conservation District led the presentation to inform residents on the future of the Vets on the Farm program in the area and...
The Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners met on April 27 to review and discuss the financials of the district, as well as current changes at the facility. CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom advised the Board members of several bills at the state level that could potentially affect the district, if they are passed. Bostrom said the bills include not requiring an EMT to drive the ambulance, another requiring EMTs to pay into the firefighters retirement system that would have to be matched by the employer, and a...
Community members and faithful supporters of the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair gathered together on the evening of Saturday, April 29, for a spirited night of fun and bidding to help fundraise during the annual Wampum auction. The event included a live and silent auction portion, which collectively raised an estimated $8,000 for the fair. The WLCF Board also received an estimated $1,000 in cash donations. The evening began with a social hour, followed by a catered meal p...
In spite of the inclement weather this season, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague tennis team has remained competitive in league play and continues to have a large turnout of athletes. In league competition, the LRS girls’ team has a record of 4-0 while the boys’ team has a record of 3-1. Head Coach Liz Melville said the line up has been changing on a weekly basis as they work on new combinations of athletes, and also as individual athletes battle injury or illness. In recent matches, the Broncos faced Odessa-Harrington where the...
The Lind and Ritzville School Boards met on April 24 to discuss changes in the truancy policy for absent students and needs surrounding the schools. Lind-Ritzville High School Principal Ronanda Liberty provided an update on the change on the attendance law. She has been working to draft a new truancy policy, which the districts will adopt during the next meeting, after review. With a change in the law and a new bill, Liberty explained the need to realign the policy and the procedures to be uniform when addressing the issue...
Growing up in a rural community, many students rarely have a chance to explore the world and the diversity it offers. For a group of students from Lind-Ritzville High School, a recent trip to the nation’s capital helped teach them about the opportunities that are out there, and all they have to do is take a risk and believe in their own abilities. The journey began from a conversation about the potential to show students the opportunities for their future, and to encourage t...
The Adams County Judicial Court positions have changed following the decision of the Adams County Board of Commissioners to redistrict the county into a single district. The Commissioners voted on the issue on March 27, and without a unanimous consensus, Ordinance O-01-2017 passed creating a single judiciary district in Adams County. The previous Justice Court Districting Plan had been formed 40 years ago and had not undergone any modifications since its inception. The...
The Lind and Ritzville School Boards were provided with updates from school staff, bond attorneys and community leaders during their regular meeting in Lind on March 27. Superintendent Matt Ellis informed the school boards the administration is working to improve the truancy policy requirements and expectations of students. The purpose is to keep students in school and out of court, Ellis said, and the truancy board members are working to identify the barriers for students. The policy will be revised to better fit the needs...
As the Adams County Hospital District No. 2 staff members prepare for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 30, the Board of Commissioners discussed updates at the facility and financials. CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom advised he met with the three contracting companies involved in the remodeling construction, and they discussed the items needing to be repaired prior to the District’s event on Thursday. Bostrom stated they had eight days to complete the checklist of items, and the B...
The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Tigercats tennis team had two matches to begin their season, and both were played on the Ritzville courts. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague team has only played a single match this season, matching up with the Tigercats on Thursday. On Tuesday, March 21, LWK and Reardan traveled to the neutral site to play in the first matches of the season. The Tigercats were without a girl’s team, so the competition only consisted of three matches for the boys. Tige...
Tessa O’Brien received the title of the 2018 Distinguished Young Woman of Ritzville on Friday night, in front of a nearly sold out crowd in the Ritzville Grade School gymnasium. The two finalists joining her to represent the Ritzville community throughout the upcoming year are Rachel Schell and Sierra Kiel. Community members, friends and the families of the participants packed into the gymnasium on March 18 to be a part of the annual program and watch another well-executed a...
For two years, Lind High School graduate Brandon Knodel hid his true identity from those around him. But on Feb. 26, he revealed the secret from half court in Beasley Coliseum in front of hundreds of Washington State University Cougar fans. Knodel has been the man beneath the mask, serving as Butch T. Cougar for nearly two years. Butch has been the beloved mascot of WSU since its inception, and as a lifelong Cougars fan, Knodel wanted the opportunity to give back to his...
The Adams County Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners discussed updates at the local facility regarding the recent construction and remodel during their meeting on Feb. 23. CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom reported he met with NAC, Leone and Keeble, and Apollo Solutions to discuss the final areas needing to be completed in regards to the construction. Bostrom said there were five pages of small item repairs at the facility. Bostrom updated the Commissioners regarding the roof, stating the company had sent employees out to...
The Lind and Ritzville School Boards began a discussion on Feb. 27 regarding improving resources for students not only in the classroom, but also through partnering with local after school programs. The school boards listened to the needs presented by administration while listening to presenters through the meeting’s community connection agenda item. Superintendent Matt Ellis presented a timeline regarding construction projects within the Ritzville School District. The recently approved bond measure will help benefit s...