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East Adams Rural Healthcare will host a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 12. Donation hours are from 9-10:30 a.m. Registration can be completed on the mobile bus on Feb. 12, and appointments can be scheduled with Kellie Ottmar at 659-5401 or [email protected], or online at inbcsaves.org. The blood drive is hosted in coordination with Inland Northwest Blood Center (INBC). INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of...
The Lind Calvary Assembly of God is hosting a clothing giveaway for local families in need of attire. The giveaway will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 16-17. The clothing provided is all washed and in good condition. The clothing items range in ages from infants to adults. The Lind Calvary Church is located at 219 West Third Street....
The Stagewest Community Theatre is hosting open auditions for the “Seeds of Change” production. Auditions will be held Friday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Auditions will be held at 639 Elm Street in Cheney. Rehearsals will start in March and performances are April 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 29 and May 4, 5, and 6. The cast members needed are three females, preferably middle age; one male of high school age to early 20s; and two males, preferably middle age. For information, contact Nancy Kuonen at 509...
The East Adams Library District is once again having its, “Blind Date With a Book” in February. At the front of the library, there are books that are wrapped so patrons cannot see the cover. Library patrons will check out their book based on a pick up line on the front cover. When patrons are finished reading the book, they are asked to complete a review form and return it along with the book. Patrons who turn in the review form by Feb. 28 will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to the Ritz Roadhouse. Some of the...
Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for fall semester 2017. Among the list of Dean’s Honor Roll is Leah Swannack of Lamont. The Dean’s Honor Roll includes the 3,416 students earning grade point averages of 3.5 or above for the semester....
During the Jan. 17 Ritzville City Council meeting, Council Member Scott Yaeger provided the council with a spreadsheet relating to the cost of materials to purchase for crack sealing city streets in 2018. At the Oct. 3, 2017, meeting, the Ritzville City Council set aside $15,000 in the city’s 2018 budget for the Public Works Department to purchase materials and rent equipment to crack seal a portion of local streets. In the spreadsheet, Yaeger said streets were grouped into three classifications: primary routes, secondary r...
The VFW Post No. 11446 in Ritzville presented local students with awards for their essays in the Patriot’s Pen competition. Essay winners in the third grade local contest were first place to Douglas Olson, second place to Henry McRae and third place to Joe Meyers. At the fourth grade level, McKaylynn Yarnell placed first locally and also placed in districts, followed by Preslee Obrien in second place and Matthew Clinesmith in third. The fifth grade award winners were Alyssa W...
Ritzville Gun Club, Jan. 14 – 54 Shooters 25: Scott Yaeger. 24: Jason Heider, Travis Simonson, Chris Green. 23: Mike Stromberger, Scott Hennings, Dale Swift, Justin Benzel, Tyler Frederick. 22: Garrett Frederick, Tim Wellsandt, Rich Nay, Greg Galbreath, William Green, Paul Schwisow. 21: Kierstin Witt, Dennis Faechner, Wes Frederick, Colby Schell, Mike Bauer, Grant Weber, Jim Heider, Travis Dewald. 20 and under: Morgan Brausen, Harlee Hennings, Johnathan Stromberger, Karter Krause, Hayes Hennings, Seth Stanley, Aaliyah Yaeger,...
It was quite a weekend if you were paying attention to games played on Saturday and Sunday. I’m talking about college basketball on Saturday and the Super Bowl on Sunday. If you’ve paid any attention to the things I’ve talked about over the years you would know that I kind of like rooting for the underdog. About a week ago several of us were talking about college sports. One asked another if they watched any games over the weekend. He also said, “No reason to ask Dale, I...
Alley Cats, Jan. 3 Rehn Grain 12-9, Ritzville Hardware 11-10, The Strays 10-11, Napa 9-12. High scratch games: Stephanie Geschke 191, Terri Abney 171, Debi Balfe 165. High scratch series: Stephanie Geschke 492, Kathy Geschke 445, Debi Balfe 435. High handicap games: Stephanie Geschke 237, Kathy Geschke 233, Terri Abney 229. High handicap series: Kathy Geschke 661, Stephanie Geschke 630, Nancy McBroom 607. Alley Cats, Jan. 10 Rehn Grain 18-10, Napa 14-14, Ritzville Hardware 13-15, The Strays 11-17. High scratch games: Terri...
It looked like the House Democrats’ introduction of a capital gains tax bill might qualify as the worst tax news of this past week in the Legislature. That was until the Senate Energy, Environment and Technology Committee met Thursday evening for the sole purpose of advancing the massive tax on energy that the governor proudly called “America’s first carbon tax” last month during another climate-related jaunt to Europe. The policy committees wrapped up their work on Senate bills last week, but the fiscal committees had until...
Last Tuesday, I listened carefully as President Trump addressed the nation in his first State of the Union. The President’s message aimed to unify Americans behind a common vision while sharing inspiring stories of service, heroism and sacrifice. The President pointed to legislative victories with Congress that are yielding benefits for workers and families across the nation. The passage of historic tax reform is fostering economic growth and opportunity: nearly three million workers have received bonuses. The Department o...
In Olympia, Gov. Jay Inslee is pushing lawmakers to enact a new tax on carbon gas emissions before the legislature adjourns on March 8. Inslee wants Democrats, who now control the legislature, to approve a $20 metric ton levy. He says it is necessary to combat the effects of climate change and would start in 2019. There would be no corresponding tax offsets as provided in British Columbia and under I-732 which is the ballot measure Washington voters rejected in 2016. Nor is there a cap on future tax increases. The additional...
The list of Honor Roll students from Lind-Ritzville Middle School has been announced for the first semester. The students who maintained a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are Amy Anderson, Brock Kinch, Sydney Kinch, Alexis Melcher, Kaylee Monroe, Mia Rouleau, Taylor Galbreath, Dakota Killian, Annika Holland and Megan Melcher. Students who also were named to the Honor Roll by maintaining a 3.5 GPA or above were Willow Rountree, Alexus Crombie, Andrew Miller, Kemper Smith, Myra Miller, Lance Williamson, Makenah Frees, Cooper...
When conditions are bleak, maintaining hope is not easy: never mind inspiring hope in other people. However, in his book, “Make Your Bed”, Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) cites spreading hope in the face of adversity as 1 of 10 lessons learned in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALS (BUD/S) training necessary for anyone seeking to change the world. In proving the power of inspiring others, McRaven recalls an experience during Hell Week, “the seminal event for the First Phase of SEAL training… [charac...
The Sprague High School administration has released the list of students who were named to the Honor Roll during the first semester. Students on the Honor Roll list maintained a 3.2 grade point average (GPA) or above. In the senior class, both Rose Melville and Zane Swanger were named as Honor Roll students. For the junior class, Awson Wheeler, Madison Miller, Hannah Brittain and Mya Lynch also made the list. Students in the sophomore class on Honor Roll are Mercedes Kovach, Alexis Gilchrist, Jade Rios and Kayla Eddington....
Following four consecutive losses, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos were still able to secure a third-place seed in the NE 2B South League standings. The Broncos fell to Reardan, Liberty and Colfax during the past weeks outings, following a league loss to Asotin. The Broncos faced up against Reardan on Jan. 30 and narrowly missed capturing the win, as the Indians took the 35-34 victory. Head Coach Dustan Arlt said, out of the past two seasons, this was the most...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos basketball team wrapped up their regular season last week by going 1-2 in Northeast 2B South League play. The Lady Broncos opened the week with a 59-22 win against Reardan on Jan. 30. LRS then lost their final two regular season games on the road. The first was a 50-45 loss to Liberty in overtime on Feb. 2, then a 53-23 loss at the hands of Colfax the next night. Against Reardan, the Lady Broncos opened with a strong offense and...
BIG BIKE. The Tekoa Trail and Trestle Association brought the “Big Bike” to Ritzville, and later Lind, to help raise awareness for the John Wayne Trail. The purpose of the bike was to gain attention and encourage residents to call their local Washington State Legislators to save the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. For more information about the John Wayne Trail, visit http://savethejohnwaynetrail.com. -Journal photo by Al Stover...
The H.E. Gritman Senior Center will host a Pancake Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will feature pancakes, a choice of ham or sausage and coffee with a suggested donation of $5 per person. The breakfast serves as a fundraiser for the senior center and is held the second Friday of every month, except during the summer. The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is located at 118 West Main Avenue in downtown Ritzville. For more information contact the center by calling 659-1921....
LIND STUDENTS. The January Students of the Month at Lind Elementary School were recognized at an assembly on Jan. 31. The Student of the Month recipients were (back row, from left) Ashley Diaz, Brenden Miller, Kaylee Horning, Camron Olson, Drake Lasen and LeaCadia Bren. Middle row: Kenadie Hays, Maci Krause, Perla Rubio, Jackson Lester and Olivia Blake. Front row: Marbella Rubio, Jayce Schilling and Deaken Hays. -Photo courtesy of Connie Field...
Although social media is popular among high school-aged students, spending too much time on a website can affect a person’s health in a negative way. For the last two years, Lind-Ritzville High School Athletic Director and Health Teacher Greg Whitmore has taught a short unit focused on social media addiction and distracted driving. Whitmore said social media and distracted driving are good lessons to cover in health class because it important for students to learn how both topics can impact their physical and mental h...
Four athletes from the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos wrestling team earned spots at the 1B/2B Region 3 Tournament on Feb. 10 in Reardan. Two additional athletes will serve as alternates. At the Sub-Regional Tournament on Feb. 3, Tristan Regan earned his second trip to the Regional Tournament after finishing second place in the 113-pound bracket. Regan had a bye to the finals where he faced Colfax’s Nolan Burrill, who he had wrestled during the regular season. Regan w...
Stanley V. Neace of Asotin died at age 92 on Jan. 30 at Guardian Angel Homes in Lewiston. Stanley was born Oct. 27, 1925, in Endicott, to Stanley D. and Elsie (Evanson) Neace. He attended grade school in Benge and high school in Winona. Stanley was raised and farmed on the family farm near Benge. He married Muriel K. Jordan on Oct. 11, 1943, in Winnemucca, Nevada, and continued to farm the family plot until 1978, when he and his family moved to Cloverland, Washington, where...
Albert (Al) Joseph Dinsmore, 89, of Moses Lake, died on Jan. 23. Albert was born in Seattle on April 29, 1928, to Leona (Crawford) and Ellis Isaac Dinsmore. He and his three brothers (William, Robert and James) became orphans in 1937. Robert was taken in by a family, but the other three boys were sent to foster homes. Albert compared it to slave labor and said he had run away several times. Albert completed eighth grade and then due to the foster home situations, struck out...