Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER TWO (2) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATES TAKE NOTICE: That Brian Baumann, Baumann Farm Inc. of Washtucna, WA, has made application for change/transfer of water right in order to add one point of withdrawal as granted under Superseding Ground Water Certificate Nos. G3-01543C and G3-01548C. That Superseding Ground Water Certificate No. G3-01543C authorizes the withdrawal of 1400 gallons per minute, 1867-acre feet per...
ADAMS COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS General Architectural Services - Facilities Adams County solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in General Architectural Services – Facilities. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of performing general architectural services for various County owned facilities on an on-call basis. The major features of this work are as follows but not limited to: • Budget level estimates • As-built drawings • Aid in equipme...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No.: 24-4-01068-32 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUANITA H. LYLE, Deceased. The Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Personal Representatives 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 a...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 24-4-00013-01 In the Matter of the Estate of RAY ALLEN RICE, 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 or m...
NOTICE OF TAX JUDGMENT SALE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS No. 21-2-00069-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs. The estate of MICHAEL BARNES, heirs and devisees of MICHAEL BARNES; The estate of TAMARRA J. BASS, heirs and devisees of TAMARRA J. BASS; The estate of THELMA M. FREEMAN, heirs and devisees of THELMA M. FREEMAN; HAROLD L. KENNEDY, a single man, and LINDA N. GARCIA, a single woman, and ALLIANCE ONE RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT INC., as trustee; The estate...
Truck, truck, truck, Tesla. Truck, truck, truck. Here in rural Eastern Washington, the running joke is that the “T” on a Tesla electric vehicle stands for “tourist.” Indeed, the expensive cars, like their electric Toyota and Rivian counterparts, are an oddity easily picked out among rural residents’ pickups, four-wheel drives and older vehicles. But what some rural residents may not realize is that they are paying to charge many of those expensive EVs. Over the last couple ye...
RITZVILLE — A fugitive convicted of killing a baby was arrested here Friday, July 12, on a warrant for violating the terms of his parole. Jereme Joseph Bassett, 39, was arrested and transported to Yakima County, where he was booked into the jail, records show. As of press time, he was being held without bail. Bassett was sentenced to 15 years in prison in June 2010 after being convicted for second-degree murder of 7-month-old Neveah Miller, the daughter of his ex-girlfriend, records show. He was also convicted of a...
RITZVILLE - A rural power cooperative has donated funds to several local groups. On Tuesday, July 9, Big Bend Electric Cooperative's Caring Neighbors program announced donations for several local non-profit efforts. The recipient and their awards are as follows: • Adams County Historical Society - $2,000 to help repair broken windows at the museum in Lind. • Basin City Elementary - $600 to help purchase books for a literacy program. • Franklin County Public Hospital Distr...
Karla Gust of Ritzville was among the barrel racers competing in the annual Cheney Rodeo, which took place July 12-14 in Cheney. Gust didn't place in the money at the event that included saddle bronc, bareback and bull riding; and team, tie down and breakaway roping, among other events....
RITZVILLE – Police Chief Dave McCormick isn’t going anywhere just yet. In a letter dated June 29, Mayor Scott Yaeger informed the City Council that Police Chief Dave McCormick has agreed to postpone his retirement to “no longer than” Sept. 30. The letter said the extension provides the city with more time to fill the position with an interim or permanent employee. “I am thankful for David’s decision to postpone his retirement, as the search for his replacement has not been an easy task, thus far,” Yaeger wrote, noting the po...
Scientific experts are prone to bias, overestimate their certainty and government systems are not good at adjusting to new science. Those admonitions come from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor in a statement addressing the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case of Charles C. McCrory v. Alabama. In the piece, Sotomayor asks what courts should do when faced with convictions “resting on science that has now been wholly discredited?” The question offer lessons for how g...
8 Years Ago Adams County News July 19, 1899 Hanging too good The miscreant who cut the rope on the well drill of M. F. Cochran who is boring the city well on College hill if caught should be dealt with severely. Hanging is too good for such a wretch. He should be kicked out of the county. Had not the critical eye of Mr. Cochran discovered the matter in time, all the good work done thus far might have been for naught. The well is now 350 feet in depth with 150 feet of water,...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 30-July 6: June 30 4:02 p.m. - Traffic accident in the area of West Providence Road and South Johnson Road. 4:47 p.m. - Citizen assist on the 300 block of South Reynolds Road. 5:13 p.m. - Report of a suspicious vehicle on the 2300 block of North Bob Lee Road. 6:02 p.m. – Violation of a court order on the 100 block of East Third St. 6:39 p.m. - Report of suspicious activity on South Main St, Washtucna. 7:25 p....
Doris B. Schoessler 1927 – 2024 Doris Bernice Wise Schoessler, beloved sister, wife, mother and dedicated registered nurse passed away June 28, 2024 the age of 97, in Spokane, Wash. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication and love that will be forever cherished by all who knew her. The daughter of David and Verna Wise, Doris grew up on the family homestead on the South Fork of Mill Creek, where she went to grade school and later Colville High School. Doris e...
Marin (Elliott) Fode Nov. 6, 1938 - July 2, 2024 Marin (Elliott) Fode, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 85. Her unwavering faith and profound love for her family defined her life. As she took her last breath here, she was welcomed into the peaceful and loving presence of our Lord and Savior. Marin was born on Nov. 6, 1938, in Ritzville, Wash. She graduated from Ritzville High School in 1957,...
Miss Othello Rodeo Milie Cobb passes a cowboy boot through the grandstands during Friday night's "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" performance of the Cheney Rodeo. Rodeo-goers filled the boot - and others - with donations for breast cancer awareness and support....
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, July 17 - Chicken caesar salad and roll. • Wednesday, July 18 - BBQ pork sandwich, chips and vegetable. • Monday, July 22 - Hawaiian BBQ chicken sandwich, chips and veggie sticks. • Tuesday, July 23 - Pork roast, mashed potatoes, vegetable and biscuit. • Wednesday, July 24 - Spaghetti, salad and garlic...
RITZVILLE — Several area students will be receiving scholarships courtesy AgWest Farm Credit. Students receiving scholarships are: Connell Anna Geddes has received a customer service scholarship for use at University of Idaho. Lind Alexis Melcher has received an employee scholarship for use at University of Idaho. Ritzville Jacob Scrupps has received a customer service scholarship for use at University of Idaho. Warden Molly Sackmann has received a customer service scholarship for use at University of Wyoming. Washtucna S...
‘Beauty and the Beast’ to be staged ST. JOHN — Three special performances of “Beauty and the Beast” will take the stage this month. The play presented by Golden House Theater will take place in St. John School, 301 W. Nob Hill Road. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The cast will feature eight families of actors from ages 4-23. Performances are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 26; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 3 p.m., Sunday July 28. Othello students make honor roll OTHELLO — Two local stude...
CHENEY — Several residents of Adams County and surrounding communities have been named to the 2024 spring quarter Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University. Students on the list are: Edwall — Levi Bleeker LaCrosse — Zoe Bailey Odessa Pilot Thoms Weishaar Othello — Olga Aguilar-Cortez, Evelyn Barragan, Lizeth Basurto, Hilario DeLeon-Nunez, Francisco Martinez, Justin Martinez, Danae Mendez, Eric Myrick, Ashley Perez, Kevin Reyes-Garcia, Obryanna Valencia and Nerissa Vazquez. Ritzville — Gwen Cady, Hunter Cameron, Bl...
Most of us have a hobby — knitting sweaters, playing a musical instrument, painting a pretty picture, tinkering with electronics, etc. Few, indeed, are the hobbyists who make any money from their efforts. Keep that fact in mind when you think about farming. It has long been a hard-work hobby. My father, a life-long farmer, used to say that a person only farms because he or she loves working with the soil and plants. In that sense, then, it is a hobby. Most farmers farm because of love for the land, not because he can’t do...
WASHTUCNA — Community leaders are calling the Independence Day celebration a success. The July 4 event included a Kiddie Parade, Grand Parade and a community barbecue benefiting the Washtucna School band. “We had a great turnout and so many volunteers pulling together to make it happen,” band instructor and Lion’s Club member Laura Hille said. “The picnic attendees were very generous in their donations to the band, it is very much appreciated!” About 175 people turned out to watch the 13 parade entries and participate...
WASHTUCNA - A local team won the title of champions at the inaugural Sonny's Slinging Iron Horseshoe Tournament on July 4. "The team of Sarah Spiller and Gary Marmes, Washtucna residents were the victors," Sonny's Tavern co-owner and horseshoe tournament organizer Bridget Coon said, noting they bested "the father-son duo Jeremy and Cooper Jessup in two final games to win the double-elimination tournament." Marmes' and Spiller's names will be engraved on a trophy to be...
I have met a lot of coaches and played for several. The ones I played for weren’t a lot older than me although I always treated them with respect even if I didn’t like them very much. Actually I only had one coach that I really didn’t like. There are a fair amount of coaches around my age like Pete Carroll, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick that are not coaching this year after highly successful careers. Has the game changed or the players? Money has certainly changed recru...
OLYMPIA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission is expected to downgrade the state listing of wolves from endangered to sensitive when it meets virtually Friday, July 19. The meeting is scheduled to run from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and will be aired on TVW. The wolf discussion is planned for 10:15 a.m. The discussion on downgrading the state listing stems from a state Department of Fish and Wildlife finding that gray wolves no longer meet the criteria to be considered endangered. “The anticipated effects of the proposed rule ame...