Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams Count y Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 13-17: June 13 Trespassing in the 2100 block of West Hampton Road, Othello. Abandoned vehicles in the 100 block of South Barton Road, Othello. Dog killing chickens in the 2300 block of West Mountain View Lane, Othello. Vehicle parked in roadway in the 600 block of South Kaylee Road, Othello. Truck attempting to enter gated property to recover loose cow in the 600 block of South Thacker Road, Othello. Unusu...
8 Years Ago Adams County News June 29, 1898 Local and Personal John H. Newlin of Lind had the bad luck to mash one of his fingers so badly last week that it was necessary to have it amputated. Roy Gilson, the 8-year-old son of E.D. Gilson, fell about thirty feet from the platform of a windmill last week and broke his leg. Enquiry is made almost daily about houses in Ritzville. If some enterprising citizen would build about fifty houses they could all be rented within a...
Railway speeders zoomed across Adams and Whitman Counties on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25, making pit stops in several small communities and during the LaCrosse Farmers' Festival. The speeder rides were a fundraiser for LaCrosse Community Pridge, which assist local indigent residents....
BURBANK - Several members of the congressional House Energy and Commerce Committee spent Monday in Eastern Washington, specifically to learn about the importance of dams on the Snake and Columbia Rivers. Committee Chairwoman Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, was joined by as Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Republican Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, and Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, for a tour of Ice Harbor Dam, the lower-most Snake River Dam The...
In 1922, the Columbia Basin Irrigation League was formed. Just a year later, Congress passed a bill allowing an investigation of the irrigation project with appropriations of $100,000. This was the very beginning of the process that led to construction of the Grand Coulee Dam, the largest dam in the world at the time, to help provide irrigation to the Columbia Basin, and power to the Pacific Northwest and beyond. It was also the beginning of one of the largest irrigation...
A short three years ago, motorists in Eastern Washington could buy regular unleaded gasoline for as little as $1.97 per gallon in several areas – George, Pasco, Quincy, to name a few. Diesel didn’t cost much more. Farmers could afford to fill their fuel tanks and shipping companies could keep their trucks moving at a reasonable price. And you and I could afford to drive personal vehicles – a necessity when you live and work in Eastern Washington. As a result, rural resid...
The Adams County Waste Management Transfer Station staff in Othello quickly broke up a construction debris fire June 21, preventing the blaze from spreading to the transfer station until assistance could respond. Adams County Fire District No. 5 arrived and extinguished the blaze. The Adams County Sheriff's Office also responded....
WASHTUCA – Looking for some old-fashioned, Fourth of July fun? Look no further. Washtucna’s annual Independence Day celebration is set to begin at 11 a.m. in Bassett Park. At that time, a parade is set to march in patriotic fashion. “We haven’t done a parade since the pandemic, so we’re going to do a little one around the park,” event spokeswoman Lora Hille said, noting that’s just the start of the local fun. Parade entries are still welcome, she said, noting anyone wishing to join in can email her at lorahille@yah...
PULLMAN – Washington State University has released its honor roll for the spring 2023 quarter. Here are the area students making the grade: Othello – Grace Both, Kael Fuhrman, Alyssa Garza, Maria Garza, Pablo Herrera, Luis Lua, Ivan Maldonado-Ramirez, Brianna Mendoza, Sandy Nieves Gonzalez, Halle Parris, Elaina Parrish, Shaya Parrish, Daniela Policarpio, Jose Policarpio, Jennifer Porter and Iris Venegas. Ritzville – Ellie Gering and Spencer Gering Washtucna – Nathaniel Hille...
RITZVILLE – Here are the meals being offered by the H.E. Gritman Senior Center in Ritzville and the Lind Senior Center in Lind. H.E Gritman Senior Center The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is serving the following: • Wednesday, June 28 - Sloppy joes, baked beans and vegetable. • Thursday, June 29 - Deep fried fish, french fries and vegetable. • Monday, July 3 - Chili dog, cole slaw and fries. • Tuesday, July 4 - CLOSED for 4th OF JULY. • Wednesday, July 5 - Biscuits & gravy and eggs. – All meals are served with a drink and des...
LIND – The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from June 26 through July 4: Anniversaries June 26 – Jeff and Paula Bell June 28 – Ian and Gretchen Youngren July 2 – Colby and Maria Greenwalt Birthdays June 26 – Greyson Thompson June 27 – Debbie Brooks June 28 – Jeremiah Dixon June 29 – Michael Gering June 30 – Ben Bowman, Elissa Wagner, Jacque Bowman, Lynne Branson, Dean Campbell Kerr, Michael Mullins July 1 – Hudson Sager July 2 – Susie Strohmaier, July 4 – Jeff Peel...
Susan Joy Fowler 1944-2023 Susan was born in 1944 in Bremerton, Wash. She went to meet the Lord in 2023. She is survived by 4 children from her first marriage; Joy Moorehead, Bruce Sherwood, Paul Sherwood, Rose Fisher, and her 6 grandchildren; Aimee Scott, Kevin Benton, Austin Sherwood, Samuel Sherwood, Coral Fisher, and Ciara Pipe. Susan was preceded in death by her first husband, Milton Sherwood, then by her second husband, Donald Fowler. Susan had a degree in bookkeeping...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Town of Lind that a public hearing will be held on July 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m, followed by the regular Council Meeting at 7pm. Location: Land Community Church at 114 E. 5th St. The purpose of the public hearing is to review Ordinance 23- 02- Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance -Adopting Certain Floodplain Management Measures Required to Meet Federal, State, Regional and County. Any citizen has the right to make written and/or oral comments or submit questions or suggestions...
PUBLIC NOTICE LIND SCHOOL DISTRICT SURPLUS SALE Lind School District has surplus equipment, student desks, file cabinets and other miscellaneous items. The sale will be held on Friday, June 30 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Lind- Ritzville Middle School Gym, 507 N “E” Street, Lind, WA. Accepted payments are cash or checks. Sales are final, AS-IS, where-is, no return, no refund. The District will not be liable for injuries or damages to items, property or personnel incurred during the moving and/or use of the items. Lind Sch...
NOTICE OF VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING HISTORIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE The City of Ritzville has published the following variance application notice to provide the opportunity for comment on the described project. Applicant: Maverik, Inc. Location: Parcel No 1935231020002, Lot 2 Grainland Acres Short Plat Project Description: Permit for Mid-Rise (175.87 sq ft) and Hi-Rise (721 sq ft) Pole signs that exceed the 60 square feet copy area as per Ritzville City Code Title 11 Chapter 11.120.010. Applicat...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 23-4-00029-01 In the Matter of the Estate of BEYERLY M. SCHERR, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent that arose before the Decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on o...
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2169 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE, WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING MODIFIED GOLF FEES AT THE RITZVILLE GOLF COURSE. The ordinance shall be in full force and effective five (5) days after passage and publication as provided by law. Copies of the complete ordinance is available without cost online at www.cityofritzville/publicnotices or during regular business hours by calling City Hall at 659-1930. Julie Flyckt Clerk-Treasurer Published June 28, 2023...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY NO. 23-4-00102-13 In the Matter of the Estate of, BILLIE J. FORBES, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 23-4-00034-01 In the Matter of the Estate of LAVONNE I. SAUNDERS, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving o...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS Adams County Washington Department of Public Works Notice is hereby given by the Board of Adams County Commissioners that sealed bids will be received at their office in the Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington, 99169 until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 5th, 2023, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for purchase and delivery of the following: Three (3) New Gravel Road Rakes / Maintainer Drags Please identify bids on the outside of the envelope as: “SEALED B...
LACROSSE - The Farmers' Festival was a confirmed success, bringing alumni home and visitors to town June 23-25. LaCrosse Business Group members Chelsey Startin and Paige Collins said hundreds rolled into town via tractor, truck, car and even railroad speeder cars. "It was fabulous," Collins said, noting the Car Cruise and Park on Friday night and the Firefighters' barbecue fundraiser were fun and very popular. "They had so many people coming for dinner that they ran out of...
BASIN CITY — Freedom Rodeo preparations are in full swing. This year, the rodeo returns to the July 4 holiday – performances are set for July 3-5 – after being moved up last year to be able to facilitate Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association affiliation. Rodeo performances are at 7:30 p.m. on July 3 and 5; and at 12:30 p.m. on Independence Day, July 4, in the arena at 100 Park Drive. This year, the venue will feature new additions to the arena as well as improvements to surrounding seating areas and spaces for admin...
RITZVILLE – The City Council unanimously raised golf fees at the city-owned fees following a June 20 public hearing in which nobody testified. The green fees is increased $2 during the week and $5 on weekends, under the ordinance. Having received no public comments, either in writing or at the public meeting, finance committee member Councilman Mike Schrag described efforts to develop a modified fee schedule. “We didn’t just grab numbers out of the air, put them on paper, and tell Julie (Flyckt, the city’s Clerk/T...
Several Bronco athletes were recognized during the recent track banquet awards. Those athletes, pictured from left, are Shawn Steinberger, Most Inspirational; Hayden Melcher, Myra Miller and Raegan Snider, Captain Awards; and Claire Wellsandt, Most Improved. Damon Schilling, who is not pictured, received the Most Improved award....
I met Kenny G several years ago at the Big Sky Track championship in Cheney through a mutual friend. Throughout the day, we conversed about Eastern Washington University football and his time there in the early 1960s. We became fast friends, as they say, and have watched a lot of Eagle games together. Ken told a bunch of stories about his high school days in Othello. Since I told him I was from Ritzville, he had to tell me the story of his prowess as a middle linebacker and...