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The second Wednesday 4-H event for all youth is being hosted at the WSU Extension Office in Ritzville on Feb. 11. The event theme is Make Cake And Take, which teaches participants how to make a simple and quick microwave cake. The first session begins at 3:30 p.m., followed by a second session at 4:45 p.m. A responsible team or adult must accompany any child in third grade or under. Those intending to participate are asked to contact Karen Robertson at 659-3209 or [email protected]. The WSU Extension Office is located at 205... Full story
The Mid-Columbia Basin Hay Growers Association Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Big Bend Community College, ATEC Building 1800. Lunch will be served and is included in the registration fee of $15. Topics include: Smart Phone Apps to Improve Weed Control, Using RR Soybeans for Weed Control in Timothy Fields, Pest Considerations Under High Residue Farming, Using Drones in Crop Production, Controlling Late Season Broadleaf Weeds in Alfalfa and In Season Timothy Nitrogen Management... Full story
The Ritzville Public Library has released the February meeting dates for area book clubs. The Liquid Lit Club is meeting Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Memories Diner. Anyone 21 or older is invited to join for a pairing of a classic book and classic drinks. This month’s book is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Page Turners Book Club, for children ages 8-12 years old meets Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. in the Library basement. This month they are reading “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate. The Ritzville Public Library Book Club will... Full story
The Adams County Emergency Food and Shelter Board invite non-profit organizations to submit applications for emergency funding for 2015. In the past 31 years more than $3.6 billion has been distributed across America to address the needs of the homeless and hungry. Last year, Adams County received $7,839. This year funding may be reduced. Any agency that provides assistance to the elderly, families with children, Native Americans, and so on, is eligible to apply. Contact Dave Anderson at 488-3527 if intere...
During the Jan. 27 meeting of the Lind Town Council East Adams Rural Healthcare CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom; Hospital Commissioners Jerry Snider and Ross Heimbigner; and EMT Coordinator Roni Kinney met with council members to discuss the Lind ambulance. Currently the Lind ambulance is in Ritzville for repairs and the hospital district is considering permanently removing it from the town because there is no crew in the town to respond to calls. Even with the ambulance sitting idle, the maintenance costs have continued for the...
The Board of Trustees of Big Bend Electric Cooperative, Inc. recently approved the refund of over $1.95 million to the Cooperative’s electric bill payers. Refunds are being mailed to consumers who purchased power from the Cooperative during the years of 1997 and 2013. According to Big Bend’s CEO Yvette Armstrong, the Cooperative is a non-profit consumer-owned electric utility. “When more revenue is collected than what is needed to cover operating expenses, the Cooperative allocates the difference to consumers as ‘capital cred...
RIMROCK GRANGE. The Rimrock Grange presented the fourth through sixth grade students in the Washtucna School District with a commemorative plaque for their efforts in having Palouse Falls designated as Washington’s state waterfall. The award was presented by Rimrock Grange member Byron Allen (far back) and received by teachers and students (back row, from left): Alycia Phelps, Janet Camp, Zack Crouse, Lindsey Knudson, Cooper Jessop, Mark Knudson, Jed Riser, Wyatt Miller, L... Full story
YOUTH HELPERS. Alina Heider helps Kierstin Witt display items for bidders at the Pheasants Forever Auction. -Journal photo by Tyler L. Fryberger II... Full story
Local business owners, residents and families packed into the American Legion Memorial Hall to support and participate in the 16th Annual Pheasants Forever Banquet and Auction. With an estimated 160 people in attendance, the live and silent auction items alone netted nearly $16,900 for the organization. All of the money raised during the event goes back to the community and is used for habitat, conservation, food and water projects, as well as Youth Hunter education programs... Full story
Ritzville Gun Club, February 1, 55 Shooters 25: Justin Ziebell 24: Ryan Frederick, Scott Yaeger 23: Ron Manke, Jason Heider, Jerry Schell, Brian Kramer 22: Walter Weber, Jim Heider, Colby Schell, Wes Frederick, Justin Benzel, Travis Dewald, Garrett Frederick, Adam Manke 21: Scott Hennings, Travis Simonson, James Wahl, Mike Bauer, Andrew Witt 20 and Under: Bruce Benzel, Jason Witt, Dennis Faechner, Tim Wellsandt, Dave Breazeale, Justin Simonson, Randy Moore, Dale Swift, Joe Cushner, Rich Nay, Kyle Bauer, Jacob Schultz, Chris...
Betty L Rowcliffe died at Life Care in Ritzville Feb 1, 2015. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. at Zion Philadelphia UCC in Ritzville. Danekas Funeral Home and Crematory – Ritzville....
Verlin Elliott, died on January 18. He was born in Ritzville on May 20 1932, the first of four children of Martin and Ester Elliott. Vern Graduated from Ritzville High School in 1950 where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball, baseball and track. He served in the Air Force based in Mississippi and California. In 1952 he married his longtime girlfriend, Georgia Kappel. Upon completion of his Air Force service Vern attended the University of Washington graduating with a BA in Business. Vern and Georgia moved to...
Ursula Amalie Dora Cassens Kagele, 86, died January 23, in Lynnwood. She had lived in the Seattle area since 1989. A native German, Ursula was born December 15, 1928, in Bremen, Germany, to the late Friedrich and Amalie Cassens. She is Survived by her sister, Inge Spohler (Walter) of Bremen, Germany; her son, Douglas Kagele (Shannon) of Ephrata; daughters, Madeline Erickson (Bernie) of Moses Lake; Alice Stoller (Harry) of Springfield, IL; Faye Kagele of Woodland, CA; and Julie Kagele of Wenatchee; daughter-in-law Patty...
For the last few years I’ve watched the Super Bowl game by myself. Okay sometimes my dogs walk in the room but they aren’t nearly as interested in the game as I am. I have good reason to stay in the comfort of my home. I can watch the entire game without missing a play because someone wants to strike up a conversation about a game that took place years ago. I get to see the commercials that may or may not make sense or even concern the product being sold. And I don’t have...
Pastor Judith Rinehart-Nelson from Zion Philadelphia UCC will be leading Bereavement Classes for five Thursdays starting on Feb. 19. Pastor Judith was a Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator. The classes will be held at Memories Diner at 6 p.m. There will also be online Bereavement Classes. Bereavement is the period of grief and mourning after a death, loss of a job or some other form of personal loss. Grieving is normal. Individuals can experience grief as a mental, physical or spiritual reaction. Mental reactions... Full story
Can you imagine a nation’s president, a former guerilla fighter with socialist leanings, enacting policies that favor business and encourage foreign investment? How about a leader who prefers living in a farmhouse rather than the presidential mansion? That person is José Mujica, the 79-year-old president of Uruguay who finishes his five-year term in March. Uruguay, a small South American country sandwiched between Argentina and Brazil, does not allow a president to stand for reelection, so later this spring, Mujica will ta...
Learning is a natural process best achieved by observing your surroundings. When desired character traits are sought after, it is natural to look towards other people as role models. That’s why the LRHS science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) club highlights a Lind-Ritzville Stem Alumni each month. They hope to show students first-hand what a career in STEM could look like and the curiosity and dedication that accompany success in STEM. Currently, they are seeking out alumni and would appreciate suggestions. Each mon... Full story
Irene Ruth Hille Burkhart died on Sunday January 25. She was born in the wheat country near Lind on February 29, 1916, the eldest of six children to Chris and Jennie Hille. Irene met BB in 5th grade and they married 12 years later on Christmas Day 1938. Their love spanned generations and was truly an inspiration to all around them. Irene and BB loved to travel with their RV and both kept busy with activities of the Sacramento Banjo Band, Banjo Ramblers and a western group the... Full story
Robert “Bob” Warren Williams, 74, of Benton City died at Avalon Health and Rehabilitation Center from natural causes on January 25. Memorial services will be Saturday February 7, at 1 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Lind. Burial service will take place at Delight Cemetery. A celebration of life reception will follow at the Lind Senior Center. Bob was born on August 22, 1940 in Ritzville, to Charles and Zelma Williams. He was the youngest of five children. Bob grew up...
Barbara Faye (O’Donnell) Simonsen was born to John and Lucy O’Donnell on February 19, 1923. She joined siblings, Arlene, John and Burton in their home in Chelan. Barbara spent the majority of her childhood and teen years in Chelan. During her 18th year, in 1941, Barbara was crowned Chelan Rodeo Queen. She also met the man who would become her husband and life partner. Harold Simonsen and Barbara O’Donnell were married on September 28, 1941. Their life adventure together ended... Full story
With two wins under their belt this season, the Lady Tigercats have one more opportunity to earn a win when they face Garfield-Palouse in the final league game this week. The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus team had two tough outings last week, matching up against St. John-Endicott before hosting Liberty Christian. The Lady Tigercats struggled on Friday night to contain SJE athlete Sierra McCanna who scored a season high of 22 points for the Lady Eagles. McCanna scored 12 points... Full story
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos wrapped up their final week of regular season play against three league adversaries. They faced their first opponents, the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Rosalia. Both teams were tied at 11 points by the end of the first quarter. “We did not start the best,” head coach Dustan Arlt said. In the second quarter the Broncos ramped up their defense and kept the Timberwolves scoreless for the entirety of the quarter. In add... Full story
The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Tigercats only have a single game remaining before the season draws to a close. After a hard fought season, the Tigercats have been unable to earn a win, but it has not deterred the team from playing the full 32 minutes every game. The Tigercats began last week on the road against St. John-Endicott in an effort to earn a league win. The Eagles earned the senior night win with a final score of 52-28 over the Tigercats after an intense and...
Last week the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos concluded regular season play against three league rivals. They started on Tuesday, Jan. 27, against the Tekoa-Rosalia Lady Timberwolves. The Lady Broncos started the game strong and took control over their adversary despite head coach John Galbreath’s worries that the Lady Timberwolves might rally for their senior night game. “We got off to a good start and then we never really looked back,” Galbreath explained By the end o...
Technical Sergeant Tracy Brown retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service for her country. She served as a respiratory therapist and cared for patients in intensive care units around the world. Her final station was with the 779th Medical Group as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for the Cardio Pulmonary Clinic. Her retirement ceremony took place at the United States Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia on Jan. 9. The memorial is located on the grounds of...