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The Blackwood Legacy Quartet, direct from Nashville, will be in concert on Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at the Lind Community Church. Admission is free to this community-wide, non-denominational event, and a free-will offering will be received for the group. The popular Blackwood Legacy Quartet blend the best of traditional Southern Gospel with today’s newer Country Gospel for a unique mix that pleases audiences of all ages. Performing since 2001, The Blackwood Legacy Quartet was signed to Mansion Entertainment in 2010, and c...
The 11th Annual Gumball Rally, sponsored by the Ritzville Classic Car Club, begins from Ritzville City Park on Sunday, April 24, at 9:30 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and all participants can register for $10. All vehicles must be in safe operating condition and must be insured. The tour group leaves promptly at 9:30 a.m. The Gumball Rally is a guided tour of antique and collector vehicles, across rolling wheat fields channeled scablands, and peaceful flats with a one-hour stop for lunch and scheduled pit stops. The...
In honor of Earth Day, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering a free day at all state parks on Friday, April 22. Visitors will not need to display a Discover Pass for day-use visits to state parks. The “free days” are in keeping with legislation that created the Discover Pass. The pass costs $30 for an annual pass or $10 for a one-day permit and is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Dep...
The Lind Calvary Assembly of God is again sponsoring the Goodwill Truck in Lind on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The truck will be parked next to the Lutheran church at 120 West Third Street. No couches, recliners or mattresses will be accepted. The proceeds will support summer camp and youth activities. For more information or to schedule a possible pickup of items contact Carin Monroe at 509-435-6432 or Kim Schofstoll at 509-650-7175....
In the competitive world of business recruitment, communities usually compete against each other to recruit new companies. Four economic development groups are taking a different approach by working together to collectively market a five-county region of Washington state. Eastern Washington Economic Development Alliance members believe business and industry will find the region appealing. They also agree marketing the merits of the region provide companies with choices, a broader selection of land sites and cities that...
During the week leading up to Mother’s Day, the Lind-Ritzville FFA Chapter hosts an annual plant sale to provide gift ideas for moms, as well as assist local homeowners with their landscaping and gardening needs. The sale begins on May 5 with a presale for FFA parents and staff members. The sale opens to the public on May 6-7 in the greenhouse on Columbia Street in Ritzville. This year, the sale is expanding from only flowers and now includes succulents, vegetables and herbs. The diversity in products is sure to draw a l...
On April 12 the Lind Town Council met at their regular time for the first meeting of the month. The meeting began with the approval of the check warrants. Because of the glitch in the Bias Software used there were three additional checks from previous weeks to be approved. A project pay request was also approved by the Council in the amount of $6,866.44 for the recent sprinkler work completed at the Lind Town Park by Skone Irrigation. The funds for this project came from grant funds the Town has from the Department of... Full story
For the second time in a month, the Ritzville Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed house fire in the evening on April 14. The Ritzville Fire Department received the call about the fire at 109 East Elm Street in Ritzville at 7 p.m. Ritzville Fire Chief Bill Banner said the department had a six-minute response time for the first two trucks to arrive on scene, but upon their arrival, the home was already fully involved. The home is deemed a total loss and at the time the...
The Adams County Republican Party hosted the 2016 Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, April 16, at the American Legion Hall in Ritzville. There were approximately 100 people in attendance. The evening began at 5 p.m. with a Social Hour for all attendees to meet with Republican Candidates of Washington and peruse the selection of auction items. Randy Flyckt, Chair of the Adams County Republican Central Committee welcomed all the attendees and introduced the Master of Ceremonies Gar...
Rudy Thaut, 98. I imagine there are few people reading this who didn’t know or hadn’t heard of our grandfather. There were also few greater men than our grandfather who, throughout their lives, fought through all obstacles with strength and grace. From his upbringing as an orphaned child, adopted by his aunt and uncle, to his time in Japan as a WWII POW, to his return home to Ritzville, marrying his beautiful bride, Freda Hennings and building his own home where he lived all of his adult life. This amazing man then began his...
I had a feeling bad things were going to happen when so many people lined up to run for the Presidency of the United States. It used to be about a one-year event. Around the first of December several candidates announced their wish to pursue this highly coveted office. But then states wanted to be first to have a caucus or a primary so candidates needed to start a bit earlier and now the campaign is close to a two-year event. Candidates run out of momentum or money and one... Full story
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos were given a bye during last week and only played one doubleheader against the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves on April 16. The game began slowly with the score tied 1-1 heading into the top of the fifth inning. Easton Nelson was on the mound for the entire game and threw 94 pitches. Nelson struck out eight batters, walked two, gave up just five hits and only allowed one earned run. Head Coach Jason Aldrich stated Nelson came up big in this outing and was quite efficient with his pitch count.... Full story
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos played three doubleheaders last week and currently have a 6-6 record. They are currently ranked sixth in the Northeast 2B League. Head Coach Todd O’Brien stated the team will need to win another few games to secure their spot in the district playoffs, which take place on May 10 and May 17. Their first game on Tuesday, April 12, was on the road against Davenport. Coach O’Brien was pleased with the way the team played in both of the games against the Lady Gorillas. The first game end... Full story
The Highway 10 signs along Ritzville’s First Avenue were paid for by John Rankin and not the City of Ritzville. Two Seniors were honored at their final home game on April 19, Brandon McClure and Matt Vercoe. In the obituary for Leslie Loren Franke in the April 14 issue the incorrect date of death was printed. Franke passed away on March 25, 2016....
As of April 8 we are down to five. Many are talking about conventions which could prove to be interesting. That is because the debaters have been used to point out the weaknesses of each candidate! I am disappointed by the caliber of both red and blue candidates. I would imagine that our trading partners and our enemies are probably wondering if those are the best we have available. Perhaps many potential candidates are concerned that modern vetting would disqualify them from winning and it would be embarrassing. I think...
Making a major investment in the rehabilitation and renovation of Ritzville’s school facilities is a critical step toward the future. The $12,800,000 local bond and the $4,725,000 in state matching funds are vital investments in the big picture. It’s about sustainability and quite frankly its survival. I urge voters to support the Ritzville School Bond. These funds will help position the school district to maintain modern facilities capable of providing the right environment for students and staff in the decades to come. In...
Twenty-four years as a state legislator and two years as Senate majority leader have put me on a first-name basis with people with some pretty impressive résumés: leaders of the biggest industries and companies in our state, members of Congress, and so on. You know, folks whose accomplishments in life are easy to admire. But one of the people I have admired most is someone I met not as a legislator but as a Ritzville native and a member of our local Zion Philadelphia Church: Rudolph “Rudy” Thaut. Mr. Thaut passed away earli... Full story
We live in an astounding time of technological progress, during the “Information Age.” Since the 1990s, the Internet has flourished and created a digital marketplace, revolutionizing the world economy and the way commerce is conducted. Private enterprise has developed an incredible number of innovative services for millions of consumers. Keeping the Internet free from government micromanagement and open to innovation for years to come must be a top priority. Turn back the clock for a moment to 1934, which is the year the Fed... Full story
College preparedness continues to be of high interest for LRHS students and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) club members. The search for future college and career opportunities is what led a group of students to tour the Eastern Washington University (EWU) campus and meet with a panel of professors on Thursday, April 14. The group consisted of Cinthia Guizar, Caden Liberty, Morgan Brausen, Abby Gering, Nathan Naught, Megan Buriak, MicKayla Hall, Morgan Lane, Peyton Curtis, Emma Aldrich, Katie Bidlen, Emily... Full story
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos had the opportunity to host the NE 1B/2B League meet in Ritzville on April 12, and both teams finished with high scores. The LRS boys finished second with 91 points, while the girl’s team finished fourth with 75 points. Senior Alan Field continued to post high-placing results, with three first place finishes and two third place finishes. Fellow senior athlete Peyton Kiel also scored multiple points for the team with a first and third place f... Full story
Tyler and Dianne Selcho welcomed their first child, a daughter, on April 7, 2016. At birth Blake Caroline Selcho weighed six pounds one ounce, and was 18 and a half inches long. Maternal grandparents are Leah and Michael Compton of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Donny and Rachael Claiborne of Pahrump, Nevada. Paternal grandparents are Danielle and Mark Miller of Ritzville. Maternal great-grandparents are Pauline and Charles Claiborne of Las Vegas and Linda Dangutis, also of Las... Full story
AAUW BANQUET. The Ritzville Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) presented scholarships to five students who have shown excellence in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects. Three are from Lind-Ritzville High School and two are from Sprague High School. From left, Erica Leffel, Math, Tessa Jantz, Science, Tommi Swannack, Science, Hannah Deckard, Technology, and Leann Harlan, Math. The students and their families were guests of...
The H.E. Gritman Senior Center will be hosting a potluck on Friday, April 22, beginning at noon. All are welcome to attend, and bring a dish and utensils....