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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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The Ritzville branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is hosting an Open House at the Ritzville Public Library on Friday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Open House is to honor longtime AAUW Member Carol Ann Schwisow, who died in December 2016. A portion of Schwisow’s artwork will be on display during the event, as well as at the library for the next few months. Schwisow moved to Ritzville in 1966 with her husband, Del, and their young sons. She qu...
Lind-Ritzville High School will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the mobile bus next to Gilson Gym. Donation hours are from 12:45-3:45 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit http://inbcsaves.org.... Full story
The City of Ritzville took the first step in addressing a deficiency issue with one of its lagoon cells. In March, the Washington State Department of Ecology Dam Safety Office (DSO) sent an inspection report to the city indicating the drainage channel along the northwest side of the lagoon cells has insufficient hydraulic capacity to pass the 500-year storm event. The DSO analysis team developed storm calculations for the 500-year event with the required design flow of 181 cubic feet per second (cfs), which the city must... Full story
Adams County 911 Communications personnel, represented by Kevin Swartz and Angie Fode, hosted a 50th anniversary of 911 reception and presentation on Feb. 15. Swartz led the event, discussing the history of 911 in the United States, as well as highlighting aspects of the service for the future. Swartz explained the history of 911 begins with the invention of the phone, as it provided a tool capable of notifying others of an emergency in a timely manner. In 1900, Lars Ericsson invented the first mobile phone because he lived i...
This summer, more than 300 teenagers throughout Washington will hit the road to pick up litter and protect the environment with the Ecology Youth Corps. In 2017, EYC crews cleaned more than 5,000 miles of roads and picked up more than 1.1 million pounds of litter. “The Ecology Youth Corps is a terrific first job for young people, and it’s a way they can give back by protecting the environment in their communities,” said Peter Christiansen, who oversees EYC for the Washington Department of Ecology. Applications are now being...
The Directors of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID) completed the canvassing of the election results for the election held on Feb. 8. This election was held to determine if the number of directors on the ECBID board should be increased from 5 to 7 directors, as requested by petition of the ECBID landowners. The election occurred on Feb. 8 at the ECBID main office polling location. Landowners were also able to vote by absentee ballot. Results from the polling location were 223 votes to not increase from 5 to...
The Board of Trustees of Big Bend Electric Cooperative, Inc. recently approved the refund of over $2.1 million to the Cooperative’s electric bill payers. Refunds are being mailed to consumers who purchased power from the Cooperative during the years of 1999 and 2016. According to Big Bend’s CEO Yvette Armstrong, the Cooperative is a nonprofit 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 ‘capi... Full story
During their Feb. 13 meeting, the Lind Town Council voted 4-1 to draft an ordinance prohibiting the location of growing, processing and retail marijuana businesses within the Town of Lind boundaries. Council Member Kathy Vedder was the dissenting vote on the action. Council Member Rose Elkington explained it would not be possible for a marijuana business to be within the Town limits because of the regulation prohibiting a cannabis businesses from being located within 1,000 feet of a school, playground and other protective pla...
In its second year in Ritzville, the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) organization continues to help mothers with young children by providing advice and support during the child’s early developmental years. Mothers are welcome to join the MOPs group from conception until their children are in kindergarten. Lindy Brierly has been the local program coordinator for the past two years. She became involved with MOPs when she lived on the west side of the state, and wanted to start a group here. Brierly moved to Ritzville in 2006, a...
The 2018-2019 Distinguished Young Woman Program date has been announced. It will be held on Saturday, March 17, at 7 p.m. in the Lind-Ritzville Middle School gymnasium in Lind. This year’s participants are Kelcee Carlson, Else Gielisch, Madison Melcher, Chelsie Watterson and Kierstin Witt. The DYW program is a national program where local participants will compete for nearly to $3,500 in scholarships. The outgoing Distinguished Young Woman, Tessa O’Brien, and finalists, Rachel Schell and Sierra Kiel, will be passing on the... Full story
ORANGE OUT. The entire staff and student population at the Washtucna School District gathered together on Feb. 16 dressed in orange as a sign of support for local teacher Janet Camp, who is currently battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Camp has undergone two rounds of chemotherapy, and while she is away receiving treatments, school staff and students continue to send cards and messages to her, including a card signed by every student and staff member (pictured top left)....
The Ritzville Eagles Auxiliary and Aerie are gearing up once again for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year the event will be held on Saturday, March 24, at the Ritzville City Park. Members of the Eagles will be starting to ask for donations from businesses and individuals. Without support of Ritzville and the surrounding communities this event would not be possible. Call 659-1151 for more information.... Full story
Alley Cats, Jan. 31 Napa 26-16, Rehn Grain 25-17, Ritzville Hardware 20-22, The Strays 13-29. High scratch games: Stephanie Geschke 165, Sandy Tracy 158, Terri Abney 144, Peggy Crossler 144. High scratch series: Stephanie Geschke 460, Terri Abney 403, Nancy McBroom 374. High handicap games: Diane Spain 234, Sandy Tracy 224, Courtney Geschke 217. High handicap series: Courtney Geschke 608, Diane Spain 603, Stephanie Geschke 601. Alley Cats, Feb. 7 Ritzville Hardware 5-2, The Strays 5-2, Napa 2-5, Rehn Grain 2-5. High scratch... Full story
Ritzville Gun Club, Feb. 11 – 46 Shooters 25: Ryan Frederick, Justin Ziebell. 24: Justin Benzel. 23: Scott Yaeger, Justin Simonson, Travis Dewald, Garrett Frederick. 22: Dennis Faechner, James Wahl, Kyle Bauer, Wes Frederick, Dale Swift, Walter Weber, Marty Erdman, Grant Weber. 21: Jason Heider, Mike Stromberger, Scott Hennings, Travis Simonson, Joe Cushner, Jim Heider. 20 and under: Harlee Hennings, Johnathon Stromberger, Hayes Hennings, Collette Nichols, Keirstin Witt, Jeffery Staley, Rena Wahl, Michelle Hennings, Kim Y... Full story
It was ancient Greek philosopher Socrates who said, “All I know is that I know nothing.” Centuries later, his sage wisdom about our lack of exposure to the world highlights a fundamental truth: by acknowledging how much we don’t know, we open ourselves to new opportunities to combat limitations. In a self-perpetuating cycle, these opportunities lead to heightened awareness, personal growth, and, unsurprisingly, even more opportunities. I have lived in Ritzville my entire life, and I am very thankful for the oppor...
Seven Ritzville residents were named to Eastern Washington University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2017 quarter. Students on the Dean’s List Brian Campbell, Soraida Chavez, Peyton Curtis, Ryan Frederick, Dylan Hartz, Taylor Templin and Stephanie Umali. An undergraduate student who earns 12 quality hours (QHRS) and receives a GPA of 3.5 or better is placed on the Dean’s List....
Multiple Lind and Ritzville residents were selected for Washington State University’s President’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2017 semester. From Lind, Jenna Bennett and Connor O’Neill were both named to Honor Roll. Former students from Ritzville on the Honor Roll list are Erica Leffel, Cort Ruzicka, Kate Schell, Caitlin Schoessler and Elizabeth Schofstoll. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who stand above the rest with excellent academic performance. To be eligible for the honor roll, undergraduate students must be...
The Lind Senior Center member met recently to elect new officers for the upcoming year. Myra Horton was re-elected as president, and Joe Holland was re-elected as vice president. Beverly Lomax will serve as secretary and Evelyn Braden as treasurer. The board members also include Cherly Aby, Carla Bengtson and Phyllis Hall. The discussion centered around the lack of attendance at meals, which are available four days a week at noon. Meal dates are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and it costs $4 for seniors. The... Full story
Last week, the Trump administration released its proposal to modernize our nation’s infrastructure, a blueprint that gives hope for federal support and a positive path forward on projects across the country that are stalled due to bureaucratic red tape. America must address its aging infrastructure and streamline the process for projects that are needed to meet growing demand for water, especially in the West. President Trump’s infrastructure blueprint included a U.S. Department of Interior proposal to expedite the Bur... Full story
Much has been happening at the Capitol, but before commenting on some of the key decisions I’ll point out that today is day 40 of our 60-day session. We’re at the stage where the Senate committees are considering bills passed by the House, and vice versa. More significantly, the first state revenue forecast of 2018 was released Thursday – and it’s an absolute game-changer in my book, as I’ll explain. The Senate and House budget writers will use the forecast to fine-tune their budget proposals, which should emerge next week... Full story
There are several items to report, and all of them are good news. For one, the Grand Columbia Health Alliance (of which your District is one of five member Districts) has hired a Compliance consultant whose availability will be shared among the member Districts. That is an immediate benefit for our District, but is also just a beginning toward various assistance services that the group will be providing in future, services that would not make economic sense for any one of the Districts on its own. EARH is looking forward to... Full story
On Sunday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m., Pastor Rod Dennis will be installed as Pastor for the Lind Community Church and the Benge Community Church. Leading the service will be Pastor Bob Bridge. The service will be followed by a potluck dinner and fellowship time. The celebration is open to the public.... Full story
Duane Francis Moser was born July 8, 1941, in Lewiston, to Francis Roy and Evalona Mae McGee Moser. He was the oldest of four children: followed by three sisters, Vickie, Shirlene and Linda. He attended Colton High School, where he excelled at football, baseball and basketball. After high school, he began working alongside his father at the Whitman County Road Department in Colton, a job which generations of Mosers before him held. He married Jeanne Beuke on Sept. 1, 1962,...
David Allen Hughes, 64, of Richland, died on Feb. 15. He was born in Virginia on Sept. 24, 1953, to his parents, Max D. and Florence E. Hughes. David graduated from Richland (Bombers) High School in 1972. In 1974, he graduated from Denver Automotive. He then went to CBC and joined the Welding Program from 1976-1979 and was a graduate of Tacoma City Light Apprentice Program. He was very proud to be a part of St. Jude Hospital and was proud to be part of the I.B.E.W. Local 77. H...
Judy Lee Anderson Jent was born May 9, 1940, in Clinton, Iowa. Judy died at age 77 on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Spokane. Judy was happily married to and survived by her husband Curt Jent for 36 years. She is also survived by a large blended and extended family of children: Jeanette Reynolds-Cullum, Jennifer Reynolds, Tim Reynolds, Lori Jent, Lee Jent, Phillip Jent, and Jennifer Jent-Weber; grandchildren and great grandchildren: Ian Lockhart, Duncan Lockhart, Robin Lockhart, Zoey...