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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague tennis team has two athletes preparing for the state tennis competition on May 29-30 in Yakima. Rose Melville qualified for the state tournament out of Regionals, while Mark Wilbers moves on as an alternate. Head Coach Liz Melville said the Regional Tournament was brutal on the Bronco athletes competing, but is glad two athletes came out victorious. Freshman athlete Rose Melville has earned her first trip to state after competing as the Broncos’ No. 1 singles player this season. At Regionals, Melvil...
On May 25, our nation observes Memorial Day. While many may take the opportunity of a long weekend to barbeque, enjoy time in the company of friends and celebrate the arrival of summer, I hope Americans remember the true meaning of this day. This Memorial Day let us reflect on the high price paid for our freedom and honor the fallen. We honor all of those who have died in service of our nation. From the earliest battles - in the struggle for our nation’s independence to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan today - the s...
While protesters were trying to block a Shell oil rig from docking in Elliott Bay, a team of surgeons and nurses at Vancouver’s Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital was replacing my left hip. Interestingly, the tools used in both places primarily came from raw materials made from coal, oil and natural gas. Some of the Seattle protestors were in a flotilla of kayaks – boats made, ironically, from petroleum-based products. Their attempted blockade is the latest chapter in a larger campaign across the nation to eliminate fossil fuels. B... Full story
Over the past 13 years, Lind-Ritzville High School’s Class of 2015 has worked together, learned from each other, and grown up into mature individuals. While it’s no question that graduating high school will make his or her futures brighter, each soon-to-be graduated student has been influenced differently by their unique high school experience. Senior’s last official day of school at LRHS will be Thursday, June 4th. Until then, it seems only natural to reflect on the events that led them up to this point. High school is fa...
Kenneth G. Melcher, 88, died May 24. He was born March 19, 1927 to Jake and Mollie (Horst) Melcher in Odessa, WA. He married Bernice Lobe on August 21,1949. Ken retired in 2007 after a 60-year career of wheat farming in Odessa. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Frances and brother Robert. Ken is survived by his wife Bernice of 65 years, children Wes (Vickey) and Nancy (Karl); seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Ken was a loving and caring husband,...
Cathy, 56, died peacefully on May 22, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin July 21, 1958, on her Grandmother’s birthday, to loving parents, Mitch and Patricia Mitchell. The family moved to Spokane and Cathy attended Central Valley schools, graduating from Central Valley High School in 1976. She continued her education at Washington State University, finishing an Education Degree at Eastern Washington University. She later earned a M...
SPIN MOVE. While an Odds player attempts to make the tackle, Evens athlete Aaron Abney does a spin move to avoid being brought down. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
JORDYN SAETRE waits for her father, James, while holding the game ball. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON. Cameron Boness gears up in the equipment his father, Kristian, wore during the alumni football game on Saturday. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
GAME TROPHY. At the conclusion of the second Glory Days Alumni Football Game at Jimmie Snider Field on May 23, Darrin Danekas presented the winning trophy to the Evens team for their 24-0 victory over the Odds. The team’s are now split, with each team earning one victory in the alumni competition. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The Eagles will be holding a benefit dinner and silent auction for local resident and mother of two Saturday, May 30, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Eagles are providing all the meat for barbecued ribs, baked beans, salads and members of the community are asked to bring a dessert to share with attendees if desired. From the benefit, 100 percent of the proceeds go to support the family of young resident battling cancer. Joanne “JoJo” Sipe, 28, is battling her second round of cancer within the last two years. The extremely rare...
PLAY CALL. Quarterback John Galbreath looks down the line as he calls a play in an effort to get the Odds team to the endzone during the May 23 game. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
PILE UP. James Saetre proves to be tough to bring down as eight members of the Odds team attempt to make the tackle. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
JESSICA GUSKE is moving on to compete in shot put at state, representing the LWK Tigercats. -Journal file photo... Full story
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos track and field team traveled to Central Valley High School in Spokane on Friday, May 22, to compete in the 1B/2B District 7/9 Championships. The team had 15 athletes compete, and 10 qualified for state. The 10 athletes now move on to compete at Eastern Washington University in the state contest on May 29-30. The LRS girls earned second place in the championships, with a total of 96 points. The boys tied with Wilbur-Creston for ninth place... Full story
FATHER/SON NIGHT. The Ritzville Lion’s Club hosted the annual father/son night on May 12. Twelve sons and grandsons attended and participated in a program about drones, with seven different dron demonstrations. The Lion’s Club also inducted the newest member, Adalia Hille, making her the second female to join the Ritzville Lion’s Club. The sons gathered with the newest member are (from left) Walt Weber, Mike Weber, Jr., John Kragt, Austin Kragt, Adalia Hille, Joey Duff, Camer...
LaCrosse team earns trip to nationals, Wigen elected state reporter Three local FFA chapters traveled to the annual State FFA Convention in Pullman on May 14-17. With team members competing in a variety of contests, the chapters returned home successful. LaCrosse had an awarding year, with one team qualifying for nationals this fall. LaCrosse senior Jason Wigen was also elected to serve as the 2015-16 State FFA Reporter. The LaCrosse team of Wigen, Britte Harder and Abby McGregor placed first in Marketing Plan at the state... Full story