Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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Tawna Wilsey is scheduled to speak on Oct. 12 at the Ritzville branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) meeting to the Lind-Ritzville High School science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and science class students at Memories Diner at 6:30 p.m. Wilsey will discuss her career as an electrical engineer and artist, and the event is open to the public. Wilsey graduated from Ritzville High School in 1979 and has worked as an electrical engineer in the microwave/RF Industry for over 30 years. She is...
More than six million young people across the country celebrate National 4-H Week, an annual celebration of 4-H during the first full week of October. Many 4-H clubs reorganize for the new 4-H year in the fall. The 4-H Youth Development Program is designed to engage youth in learning opportunities that promote positive youth development. In 4-H, the critical elements of a successful learning experience are a sense of Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity. 4-H clubs, school enrichment programs, after school programs...
The Adams County Emergency Food and Shelter Board invites nonprofit organizations to submit applications for emergency funding for 2017. Adams County received $8,924 in funding last year and this year the amount is up to $10,399. Any agency that provides assistance to the elderly, family with children, Native Americans and others are eligible to apply. Applications must be completed and submitted by Oct. 24. For more information contact Dave Anderson at 509-488-0979....
Members of the coaching staff at Lind-Ritzville Schools joined with parents in addressing concerns with a perceived decision to decline a former assistant coach from renewing the position during the upcoming school year during the Lind and Ritzville School Boards meeting on Sept. 26. Before the public forum began, Lind School Board Chairman Rena Wahl addressed the rules surrounding public forums. These rules included members of the public not saying the name of the individual being discussed, and a clarification that the...
Lind residents and members from the surrounding communities gathered at the Lind-Ritzville Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 1, for the Lind Chamber of Commerce Auction. Between both the live and silent auction items, the event raised an estimated $4,300. The auction, with the theme “Red, White and Blue”, celebrated the history of the country and rural communities that make up the landscape. The event also highlighted a wide array of donations from local businesses and ind...
Students have the opportunity to advance their agricultural knowledge and skills in Amanda Klindworth’s Farm-to-School Program at the Lind-Ritzville Middle School. The focus of the class is to not only educate students on agricultural activities, but also to teach them how to grow their own crops to encourage a nutritious diet. The students plant a variety of crops throughout the year in the school garden and the greenhouse. The students are educated on the appropriate t...
With more donations and contributions still being tallied, the 39th annual Mennonite Country Auction and Relief Sale has already raised over $116,000 during the event on Saturday, Oct. 1. The annual event is held at the Mennonite Church grounds outside of Ritzville and even with blustery fall weather, the event drew an above average crowd, according to Auction Chairman Michael Claassen. Visitors to the annual event browsed vendor booths and enjoyed a variety of home cooked foo...
On Friday, Sept. 30, LRHS Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) club embarked on its first of several field trips. The group traveled to Mineral Ridge on Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where a three-mile hike featured discussions on forest ecology, as well as a brief collection of data on the water. The group, comprised of a variety of STEM club students, enjoyed the trip as an opportunity to connect principles learned in the classroom to the field. STEM club advisor Jason Aldrich explained “The purpose of the fie...
The firing season has begun in college football already. Les Miles received a reprieve late last season at LSU, but a less than stellar 2016 start brought the head coach his walking papers. Oh, and a big buyout check in the 10 million dollar range. Defensive and offensive coordinators have also become part of the unemployment line. Don’t feel bad for them, they’ll be hired again soon. There are a few more names. Like Charlie Strong at Texas that may be let go at the end of... Full story
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos completed their third consecutive week of traveling to matches with a match on Thursday, Sept. 29, in Reardan and another on Saturday, Oct. 1, in Colfax. During Thursday night’s match, the volleyball team claimed victory in Reardan, winning three of four sets. The scores of the sets were 25-18, 12-25, 25-21 and 25-5. Despite winning the game, Head Coach Cari Galbreath said the team did not play to the best of their abilities. She explained every player seemed to be having an “off nig... Full story
In an effort to alleviate a burden on wheat producers, the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) led the charge in requesting the Risk Management Agency (RMA) waive a reporting procedure when wheat farmers are hit with a low falling number discount at the elevator, regardless of whether or not a claim is filed. WAWG is disappointed that RMA has denied this request. “The falling number discount and its effect on a producer’s actual production history (APH) has been a growing concern in the Pacific Northwest,” said...
It’s not only sad, but disheartening to see the amount of the Clinton’s “power and influence”. When, as a society, did we “decide” that openly blatant corruption was worthy of reward? Meanwhile, honesty and fairness are considered weakness. We want to believe our civic leaders have our best interests at heart. However, Obama has created legislation requiring web information (censored) to fall in-line with the EU’s open society agenda of anti-free speech. Obama considers the move necessary to maintain “international” support f... Full story
I have heard about an issue that is greatly disturbing. Some boy who was sent to Washtucna because he had been a problem somewhere else bought a tazer. Then he tazed three students. The parents were upset. The Superintendent and the school board for some reason sided with the boy over the parents. So the parents want to pull their children out of the school. Whatever is right or wrong, I would not like my child getting tazed then nothing being done about it. I was told he is in 10 day suspension with tutoring. This is not... Full story
I am convinced that there is a recurring “top-down” fever that strikes Washington, D.C., which gives rise to the idea that more government regulations are the answer to creating economic prosperity and supporting job growth. In reality, one-size-fits-all regulations often have unintended and damaging consequences to individuals, job creation, and the economy. According to the Competitive Enterprise Institute, regulations cost Americans $1.89 trillion in lost productivity and growth in 2015 alone. That enormous number is more... Full story
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce looked at the cost of regulations in America and found that excessive regulations are undercutting our economy and costing us jobs. Federal rules alone in the past few years have exploded and the Chamber finds it cost our nation $1.7 trillion. State labor and employment law resulted in the loss of U.S. 700,000 jobs. On the other hand, paring back state regulations that exceed federal standards alone would spawn 50,000 new businesses each year. The Chamber report is not an indictment on government...
Assisting Ann Marie Saetre and Marie Borth in the Special Education Department is Claudine Simeral, a new Special Education Para-Professional. Prior to moving to Adams County, Simeral grew up in Shelton where she worked for the local school district. During her time at the Shelton School District, she worked with students in kindergarten through fifth grade from 2001 to 2007. Her duties included monitoring the “in house” with the school’s counselor and assisting with small gro...
A new face walks the halls of Lind Elementary School; Jeff Durham is the new fifth grade teacher at the school. Originally from Toldeo, Durham is comfortable in a small town environment and is grateful for the opportunity to teach in the Lind community. After graduating from high school, he attended Eastern Washington University (EWU) where he received a Bachelor of Arts in education and completed a mid-level math endorsement. He graduated from EWU in the spring of 2016. When... Full story
A Lind-Ritzville High School alumnus Marie Borth has been hired as the new Special Education Para-Professional for the Lind-Ritzville Middle School. Growing up in Ritzville, she is familiar with the small town atmosphere and enjoys the community pride both Lind and Ritzville provide. Borth is currently participating in Western Governors University’s online courses in order to receive a teaching degree. Prior to WGU, she attended Big Bend Community College and Eastern W...
Originally from Chewelah, Sarah Dinkins is the new fourth grade teacher at the Lind Elementary School. After graduating from high school, Dinkins joined the Navy as Information Technician (IT) and began taking online courses with Colorado Technical University to pursue a Bachelor’s in computer science. She served for three and a half years in Italy before returning to Washington. While stationed in Everett, she met her husband, Chad Dinkins. They have two sons, Austin, who i...
Jenna Brown is the new counselor for the Lind School District. Brown grew up on a farm outside of Oakesdale and attended high school there. After graduation, she attended Eastern Washington University until transferring to Gonzaga University to complete a Bachelor’s in psychology. She continued her education at Gonzaga to earn a Master’s in counseling. In the summer, Brown participates in harvest with her family and spends most of her time on the St. Joe River. She also enj...
The Lady Tigercats had a week filled with competition, first matching up against two league teams before hosting their Homecoming match against nonleague opponent, the Davenport Lady Gorillas. The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus team started their week against Touchet, and secured another league win for the season. The Lady Tigercats faced Touchet on Sept. 27, and earned the match win after four sets: 19-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-17. Head Coach Sandy Martin said the team earned the win...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos had their work cut out for them on Friday night, when they hosted Liberty Christian in a league battle. The Crusaders maintained a consistent lead from the beginning of the game and went home with a 42-14 win over the Broncos. Head Coach Greg Whitmore said Liberty displayed why they are one of the top ranked teams not only in the league, but also the state, by playing aggressively on both sides of the ball. Whitmore said the Crusaders proved...
Scott and Amanda Galbreath welcomed Blakely Lucille Galbreath to the world on Aug. 1 in Kennewick. At birth, Blakely measured 21.5 inches and weighed nine pounds, two ounces. Blakely joins brother Payson, 4, and sister Peyton, 3. Paternal grandparents are Amy Galbreath and the late Mark Galbreath of Ritzville. Paternal great grandparent is Lucille Wilson of Colfax. Maternal grandparents are Maureen and Al Rettman of Spokane, and Craig and Kristina Willson of... Full story
Terrance Johnson died on Oct. 2 in Ritzville. Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 10, at Danekas Funeral Home from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Danekas Funeral Home on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m....
Ford “Rollie” Bennett, 72, of Lind, died unexpectedly in his own home on Sept. 24. The funeral service will be held Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Fairfield Idaho Legion Hall. Burial will be at the Hill City Cemetery, followed by a gathering and celebration of life in Hill City, Idaho. Rollie was born in Yerington, Nevada, on May 8, 1944. He was raised on the Camas Prairie and attended his elementary school years at the County Line School in Hill City, which was built by his gra...