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April The Town of Lind took another step in the beginning stages of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) road improvement work. During the March 27 meeting, Century West Engineering Project Manager Steve Nelson informed the Lind Town Council the company received bids from six contractors for the first phase of the FEMA road improvement project. Out of the six proposals submitted for the project, WM Winkler Company, out of Spokane, had the lowest bid at $332,459....
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos basketball team returned to the court last week for its first games since Dec. 21, falling in two narrow and hard-fought games at home. The Lady Broncos faced off against the Reardan Indians in the Gilson Gymnasium on Jan. 4, their first league game since defeating Colfax on Dec. 14. The game was neck-and-neck throughout, with the Indians taking a two point lead into the break and eventually winning by two points, 45-43. Freshman Dakota...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague wrestling squad got plenty of mat time in during winter break, and they’ll be getting even more matches in both this week and next. The LRS grapplers took part in the Ephrata Mix & Match on Dec. 14, a format where wrestlers simply just get matches in with no type of bracket or team play to factor in. Eighth grader Brandon Davis wrestled at 106 pounds at the event, losing by pin in the third round to a wrestler from Ephrata. Freshman Johnny Ryan also wrestled at 106 pounds and faced off against t...
6: Dave Breazeale, Scott Steinmentz, Walter Weber. 23: Mike Geschke, Wes Frederick. 22: Adam Krause. 21: Travis Dewald, Jason Heider, Markham Nichols, James Wahl, Tyler Frederick, Travis Simonson, Jim Heider, Doug Wahl, Mike Bauer, Aaliyah Yaeger, Kim Yaeger. 20 and under: Garrett Frederick, Morgan Brausen, Seth Stanley, Bronc Hutsell, Harlee Hennings, Johnathan Stromberger, Hayes Hennings, Collette Nichols, Gage Bauer, Karter Krause, Scott Yaeger, Mike Stromberger, Adam Miller, Michael Nichols, Joe Cushner, Dennis...
Melvin C. "Corky" Kiehn was born on March 27, 1938 in Ritzville, WA to Carl and Agnes Kiehn and passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Marvin (Snooky) and Gerald (Jerry), his wife Muriel, and numerous aunts and uncles. Corky attended Odessa High School and graduated in 1956, lettering in football and baseball. Corky then attended Yakima Valley College and Washington State University before...
The annual what have you done for me lately portion of professional football has come and gone as numerous coaches have been fired and the latest and greatest offensive or defensive coordinator is being pursued and interviewed. Oh and some of the recently fired coaches are getting interviewed as well. Any person that has experience as a head man will be considered no matter how bad things were at his previous job. Owners and general managers believe that their team is much...
Last year, a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) global study of aerospace manufacturing attractiveness found the United States is top rated and within our country, Washington is the best. The study reaffirmed that “Washington’s economy and industry size are heavily tied to Boeing’s commercial aircraft business.” Boeing Commercial Airplane Co. is based in Renton. PwC pointed out that our state also is home to 1,400 aerospace-related businesses and has the highest concent...
Last Thursday, I took an oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution as the representative of the people of the Fourth Congressional District in the 116th Congress. It is an honor to be entrusted with this office to represent the people of Central Washington, our values, and our liberties. In this period of divided government with a Republican president, Republican Senate majority, and Democratic House majority, it is our responsibility to find common ground as representatives of the people. I am proud that my first votes...
Dec. 31, 2:22 p.m. — A Ritzville complainant advised of several subjects in two vehicles shooting firearms and that the rounds were ricocheting near them. Two officers responded to the scene and determined that the subjects were shooting in a safe direction. The complainant left prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Jan. 3, 12:09 a.m. — A Lind complainant called and reported a strange noise around E 6th Street. The responding officer was told by dispatch that the complainant stated the noise sounded like a wagon being dru...
5: Alan Schlimmer. 22: Pete Franz, Terry Utecht. 21: Blake Bennett, Mike Gering, Kirk Sager, Garrett Schlimmer, LeRoy Watson. 20 & under: Randy Franz, Debbie Kulm, Carson Schlimmer, Anna Franz, Curt Franz, Brody Folk, Thomas Rosen, Roger Hochstetler, Randy Kulm, Richard Kulm, Corbin Sager, Kelvin Sager, Craig Cooper, Harold Folk, and Hudson Sager. High Overall: Terry Utecht. High Handicap: Terry Utecht. Miss & Out: Carson Schlimmer. Annie Oakley: Garrett Schlimmer. Bushwacker: Curt Franz. Buddy Shoot: Peter Franz and Curt...
Dear Friends, Maybe you’ve heard the old line that suggests the making of laws is like the making of sausage. In that sense I guess the sausage-making that went on at my farm a week ago was like a warm-up for the lawmaking ahead -- because the start of the 2019 legislative session is now just 10 days away. After a nice break from Senate business from before Christmas through New Year’s Day, I was back in the saddle bright and early Wednesday morning for a phone interview with one of the big radio stations in Portland. Tod...
Norman James Sackmann passed peacefully from natural causes on December 29, 2018. Norman was born in Lind, WA on December 11, 1933 in the midst of a winter blizzard on the family wheat farm. Norman attended school from K through 12 in the Lind School District. It was there in high school he met the true love of his life—Joyce Aleene Zarndt. Joyce and Norman married on August 29, 1954. They were blessed with three children—Sandra, Jerry, and Sheryl. Norman proudly served two years in the US Army—six months in San Franc...
The Ritzville City Council briskly made its way through its first meeting of 2019, with only a few items to address on the agenda. Councilman Mike Schrag was excused from the meeting, with all other councilmembers present. With the passing of the 2019 budget at the previous meeting on Dec. 18, the 110 Fund was officially set at $200,000, which will be awarded to various organizations in the city. One of the previous projects that isn’t set to be receiving funds in 2019 is the 530 AM Highway Radio, because the Council has y...
The H.E. Gritman Senior Center will be hosting a pair of events in the following week. On Jan. 11, the Senior Center will host its monthly pancake breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Anyone is welcome to attend the breakfast. The Senior Center will also be holding its annual general meeting on Jan. 17, beginning at 1 p.m. The Senior Center asks those who will be having lunch that day to make a reservation....
The Washtucna Town Council is looking for council members. Members should reside in the town limits. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Please contact Mayor Brian Hille if interested....
Short-time Ritzville residents may notice regular news articles reporting that “Caring Neighbors” has donated monies to various groups. It would be easy to assume that “Caring Neighbors” refers to a small local charitable group—but as it turns out, that assumption is extremely minimized as to the nature and impact of Caring Neighbors. To start at the beginning, one must travel back to our rural area in the 1930s, when there was no electric service available for farmers and residents of the region. A group of farmers o...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos returned from a long break this past weekend with a pair of home games, picking up their first league win of the season against the Reardan Indians and falling to the Connell Eagles in a non-league game. LRS stormed past Reardan on Jan. 4, their first game since traveling to Davenport on Dec. 21, defeating the Indians 57-35. The win improved the Broncos' record in league play to 1-2. Senior Bryce Kelly led the way in the scoring department...