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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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We recently said goodbye to the son of dear friends who left home for boot camp. That day had been the young warrior’s dream since he was 13, and he had worked diligently toward it for six years. His name will not be revealed here because there is such evil afoot in today’s world that he cannot be openly praised without placing him in danger, and because of that evil we should all be grateful for the warriors like him who are willing to fight for our liberties and safety, at home and abroad. I invite you to join me in sal...
April 28, 8:45 p.m. – Deputy Jeffery Lane responded to agency assistance request at the Adams County Jail to help with inmate medications. April 28, 6:18 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of suspicious vehicle at a location on North Roxboro Road. The deputy located the vehicle and found it to be registered to a subject. The subject was contacted and advised they parked the vehicle there and got a ride from a friend into Moses Lake. Vehicle was off the roadway and not a hazard. April 28, 7:21 a.m. – Complainant from Spoka...
Chapters from across the state converged at the Washington FFA State Convention last week in Pullman to compete and award the state’s outstanding teams. The Lind FFA Meats Evaluation and Technology Team took first place at the event and are now moving on to the National FFA Convention this fall. The team consisted of Scott Diefenbach, Mackenzie Ellis, Brandon Knodel, Bridger Smith, Connor O’Neill and Bryson O’Neill. B. O’Neill placed first overall as an individual, Knodel finished second, C. O’Neill placed fifth, Smith placed...
Under the bright lights and in front of thousands of students in blue and gold jackets, Brandon Knodel proudly accepted his new title as Washington FFA State Sentinel. Becoming a state officer has been a dream of Knodel’s since he discovered and entered the FFA nearly six years ago. On Saturday evening, May 12, Knodel stood alongside nine other candidates from the state of Washington with butterflies in his stomach and with a desire to capture this once in a lifetime o...
Lacey Miller, a fifth grader at Ritzville Grade School, was inducted into the 2012 AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame on Friday, May 4, in recognition of her dedication to safety, community stewardship and leadership. Miller was one of 10 outstanding patrollers from across Washington to be recognized at the evening awards ceremony held at Safeco Field. As a long standing tradition, AAA Washington and a panel of judges from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
The Caring Neighbors board recently donated $1,500 to the Ritzville Elementary School. The donated money is being used to help fund the “Raising a Reader” program at the Preschool at Ritzville Elementary School. Caring Neighbors is a non-profit entity established by Big Bend Electric Co-op. The members of Big Bend Electric Co-op have donated the funds for Caring Neighbors....
Ann-Marie Hunt, daughter of John and Heidi Hunt, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education with a focus in Special Education from Eastern Washington University in December of 2011. Hunt is a 2006 graduate from Ritzville High School. Hunt was named to the President’s honor roll several quarters and graduated with Cum Laude honors. Hunt is currently living in Ritzville and teaching a special education course at Warden Middle School....
CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), ranked as one of the nation’s top 10 certified public accounting and consulting firms, announced on May 11, that Kiely Strohmaier has been honored with the Elijah Watt Sells Award, given by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The Elijah Watt Sells Award recognizes CPA candidates who: obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, complete testing during the previous calendar year, and pass all four sections of the exa...
Dylan Hartz puts some power behind the ball as he throws it across the infield during Tuesday’s 15-4 defeat of Reardan as the Broncos captured second place in the district tournament. Northwest Christian defeated the Broncos earlier in the day 2-0 in the championship game. The Broncos now advance to the regional portion of the state baseball playoffs, meeting Warden at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, in Walla Walla at Borleske Stadium. –Photo courtesy of Michelle Fod...
The awards for the NE 2B Bi-Country League in baseball have been announced and the LRS team have a significant portion of the team being recognized. Jason Aldrich has been honored as the District 7 2B coach of the year. The NE 2B Bi-County League MVP is Jake Dewald. First team all-opponent recipients are Dewald, Dylan Hartz and Palmer Phillips. The second team all-opponent honorees are Aaron Hayes, Bryson O’Neill and Tyler Frederick....
The LRS tennis team traveled to the district tournament last week and the success of the athletes is sending many of the athletes on to compete in the regional tournament at West Valley on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19. Zach Swanger is the only male LRS athlete moving on to the regional competition in the No. 1 singles position. Swanger won fourth place in districts after many hard fought battles during the district tournament. Swanger first played a Davenport athlete and won 6-2. The next match did not prove as easy...
Players and coaches gathered on the field Saturday for a group photo just prior to the playing of the National Anthem, marking the official start of the Little League season....
The LRS girl’s Fastpitch team competed in the last league game on Tuesday, May 15, against the Davenport Gorillas. The Gorillas scored two runs in the first inning, taking an early lead over the Broncos. Alicia Bolin scored one run in the first and one run in the second inning to tie the Gorillas. Late in the fourth inning, Bolin scored another run for the Broncos, allowing them to take the lead for the first time in the game. But the Gorillas tied the game again in the bottom...
The LRS track and field team traveled to Riverside on May 8, to compete in the NE District 7 1B/2B Team Championships and League Qualifier meet. The LRS team now moves on to compete in the 2B District 7 track meet on May 19, at Whitworth in Spokane. Boys’ results 100: 3, Matt Fryberger 11.52. 22, Hugh Hennings 13.06. 200: 2, Fryberger 23.15. 400: 2, Fryberger 52.01. 800: 4, Dustin Kommes 2:15.41. 110 hurdles: 3, Whitmore 16.41. 300 hurdles: 2, Whitmore 42.50. Shot put: 7, Hennings 35-09.00. 8, Jacob Anderson 35-07.00. Long j...
In the sub-district competition in Walla Walla on May 9, the SJELW team got an idea of how the team might do in the upcoming district championships this week. The District 9 2B Championships begin on May 17 and continue until Friday, May 18, and winners move on to the state competition after the district meet. Boys’ results 100: 11, Sawyer Hostetler 12.76. 23, Sam Harder 14.06. 25, Kaese Ramos 14.36. 26, Jacob Johnson 15.69. 200: 4, Darcy Stamper 24.43. 23, Graham BeDell 28.46. 400: 7, Caleb Rich 57.54. 800: 9, Kaleb Kolb 2...
The annual Title 1/Learning Assistance Program (LAP) public meeting is being held Thursday, May 31, at 1:30 p.m. at the Ritzville Grade School. During the first part of the meeting, information about the programs is going to be given. Parents have the opportunity to give input for next year’s program. At 2 p.m., Title 1 students in the first to fourth grades are giving short presentations based on books they have read. Refreshments are served immediately following the program....
Pertussis, whooping cough, has reached epidemic levels in the state of Washington. According to disease investigators at the Department of Health, over 1,200 cases have been reported in the state through April 28, compared to 117 over the same time last year. There were 965 cases reported in 2011. The epidemic is on pace for as many as 3,000 cases in 2012. On May 3, Governor Chris Gregoire made emergency funds available to strengthen public awareness efforts about the need for vaccination. This disease is a highly contagious...
A professional facilitator will lead up to a three-hour session tonight, Thursday, May 17, for all interested community members who want to have a say in the planning for the future of local healthcare and the hospital. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the CJ Newland American Legion Memorial Hall on Broadway Avenue in Ritzville. Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 is faced with making a number of critical decisions in an effort to ensure quality healthcare continues to be delivered locally for many years to come....
The filing period for those individuals interested in running for a public office has now officially opened as of Monday. The filing period ends on Friday, May 18, at 4 p.m. and forms can be submitted online or at the local auditor’s office. Filing Week used to be in early June, but a state law passed last year moved the week to mid-May in order to help accommodate overseas and military voting. Early in the filing process, the most interesting local race appears to be for the position of Superior Court Judge Position No. 1, w...
This year, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognized 83 cities that have been chosen as a Tree City USA. DNR recognizes cities that earn the Tree City USA title for their efforts in keeping urban forests healthy and vibrant. Ritzville is among the 83 cities recognized as a Washington State 2011 Tree City USA winner. This is the second year that Ritzville has been recognized as a Tree City USA. Washington State celebrated Arbor Day on April 11. To be acknowledged as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day...
An estimated 79 individuals from the local communities took to the streets in Spokane to compete in the 36th annual Bloomsday Run on Sunday, May 6. An overwhelming 47,841 individuals competed in the race. The youngest local competitor was one-year-old Claire Borth from Ritzville. The fastest time recorded from the communities was made by Dustin Kommes, a junior at Ritzville High School, finishing under an hour with a time of 57.52. A complete list of results and more...
The Grand Coulee Dam visitor center is open daily and public tours are being offered. Currently the visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours are given daily into the John W. Keys, III Pump-Generating Plant at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Visitors can ride a shuttle bus to the pumping plant where they can view the gigantic pumps that lift water from Lake Roosevelt to be delivered throughout the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project. Visitors can then ride the shuttle bus across the top of Grand Coulee Dam for spectac...
The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) honored Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, by presenting her with their “Champion of Healthcare Innovation” award. The annual award recognizes lawmakers who support patient-centered medical progress. “I am proud to accept the ‘Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award,’” said Rep. McMorris Rodgers. “The Healthcare Leadership Council is an outstanding leader for America’s patients and providers, and I’ve enjoyed working with them on shared pr...
Members of the CJ Newland American Legion Post need your help in setting up the American flags at the cemetery for Memorial Day. All willing volunteers should meet at the cemetery on Friday, May 25, at 6 p.m. An impressive display of flags is always put in place at the cemetery in honor of Memorial Day....
The Ritzville Downtown Development Association (RDDA) has spent six years working to develop an event that has the ability to bring many new visitors to Ritzville and the historic downtown business district. This year, the Historic Ritzville Days Western Art Show Committee is excited to be able to present an even bigger and better Memorial Day weekend event that has something for the entire family. In addition to 50 of the Pacific Northwest’s best artists, artisans and authors, the show is also having a sanctioned Dutch O...