Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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Fourth District The way Americans use technology to communicate has changed at an incredible pace since 1986. Thirty years ago, cell phones were gigantic, brick-like novelties. Few homes had personal computers. The term “social media” did not even exist. The Internet had existed for only a few years and was unknown to most Americans. To illustrate just how many things have changed in the intervening years, to quote one of my colleagues in the House of Representatives, “Cabbage Patch dolls were flying off the shelves.” The yea...
City rules and laws have been put in place over time to serve the residents of the community. Nuisance Ordinances that address noise, barking dogs, commercial operations in residential neighborhoods and a variety of others are designed to encourage tolerance of those around you. If you want several vehicles on your property, think about what that does to the property value for your neighbors should they decide to sell their house. Improperly housed pets and animals in your yard can become a health hazard as well as emit...
Lind’s annual Fun Fair is set for Friday, May 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lind Elementary School gym. Family and friends of all ages are welcome for the events, including a disk drop game, a cakewalk, food booth and much more. Donate a cake or cupcakes for the cake walk and get four free tickets to be used for games or food. Donations can be dropped off in the cafeteria Friday night and volunteers for the event are asked to be at the school by 5:30 pm. Proceeds from the Fun Fair support local youth pro... Full story
I received a large envelope from the U.S. Census Bureau. I was alarmed when I opened it! Five of six pages were printed in a foreign language. I have belonged to U.S. English for many years so I have been aware that The National Council of La Raza has been trying to get our country to become multi-lingual like Canada. It costs billions and constant bickering for Canada to survive this way. Bill Clinton’s executive order 13166 was the first government action toward helping La Raza. Recent polls show that 82 percent of A...
A volunteer opportunity that keeps you engaged with Ritzville’s history, where you meet interesting travelers, an opportunity to widen your circle of friends/co-workers… Who wouldn’t want to say, “Yes, I’ll do it!” Whether you are a teenager, a homemaker, a senior citizen, this is an opportunity to help your hometown. Ritzville’s two museums open soon, May 28 and 29 for alumni weekend. The regular summer schedule, Memorial Day to Labor Day, begins on May 31, noon until 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. You are invited to attend the...
Prior to the recent special election, we were told that the only reason why the Ritzville levy did not pass the first time was because some of the citizens did not understand how necessary everything in that levy was. We were told that if that levy did not pass, children would freeze in the winter, would faint from the heat in spring and autumn, and the buildings would soon be falling down around them. In fact, the situation is so dire that refusing to pass the omnibus levy, because it also included funds for the construction...
CHEER AWARDS. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague cheerleaders being honored for awards for their performance in the 2015-16 sports seasons are (from left) Jasmine Raymond, Most Improved; Samantha Asmussen, Captain’s award; and Hallie Jo Galbreath, Captain’s award and Most Inspirational. -Photo courtesy of Connie Galbreath... Full story
THE BRONCOS baseball team honored their two seniors after their final game on Tuesday, April 19. From left, Janelle Reive, Brandon McClure, Matt Vercoe, Shannon Vercoe and Ike Vercoe. -Journal photo by Rachel Plager...
THE LADY BRONCOS last home game served as a time to honor their two senior athletes. From left, Deborah O’Brien, Selena Lamar-Paslay, Head Coach Todd O’Brien, Charlene Hoeft, Raeann Hoeft and Jessa Hoeft. -Journal photo by Rachel Plager... Full story
The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Tigercats track and field team traveled to Colfax to compete in the NE 2B League meet on April 26. The girls team scored 11th with 12.5 points. Women’s Results 100: 14, Alynn Harder 15.22. Shot put: 9, Jessica Guske 25-07. Discus: 6, Jazzmyn Gordon 88-10. 22, Guske 56-07. High jump: 6, Gordon 4-06. Long jump: 5, Harder 12-06. Triple jump: 5, Guske 27-01.75. Men’s Results Shot put: 21, Keith Zimmer 29-01. The LWK team traveled to Ritzville to...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague track and field team competed in the NE 2B League meet on April 26 in Colfax. At the meet, the LRS girls’ team finished third with 79 points, while the boys’ team placed eighth with 46 points. The girls netted the majority of their points in the relays and sprints. Rachel Schell captured a second and third place finish in the sprints, while also running a leg of the second placing 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter relay teams. Kallie Harder provided the...