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TEAMWORK. Corbin Kuster helps lead his sister Lauren around the showring during the Gymkhana contest on Thursday morning at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair....
VETS ON THE FARM. Brian Borth navigates through the parade route driving the Vets on the Farm tractor, painted by Flash’s Auto Body. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
HORSE AND RIDER. As the only rider brave enough to battle the elements on horseback, Quartermaster Ken Nash with the First West Virginia Cavalry received first place in the mounted division at the Ritzville Community Parade on Saturday, Sept. 5. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
SENATOR. Ritzville resident and Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler participated in the Ritzville Community Parade on Saturday and received first place in the classic/collectable auto division for his GMC 1954 pickup. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
4-H CLUB. Erika Hennings walks through the rain, leading the Saddle Warmers 4-H Club in the annual parade. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
LARRY SWIFT drives through the parade with his wife Diane and two grandchildren as the Grand Marshals of the parade. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
BAND MEMBERS. The floats in the Ritzville Community Parade were led down Main Street by the Lind-Ritzville Marching Band on Saturday, Sept. 5. The group of dedicated band members stayed focused and on key, even in the pouring rain that greeted parade goers on Saturday morning. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
RODEO QUEEN. 2016 Ritzville Rodeo Queen Peyton Curtis laughs as she digs for more candy to throw during the Ritzville Community Parade. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Dustin Killian returned home to Ritzville earlier this summer to accept a position at East Adams Rural Hospital as an athletic trainer for the district. He is now also contracted to serve as an athletic trainer for Lind-Ritzville/Sprague athletic programs for the fall season, as a new partnership program between the hospital and school districts. Killian moved back to Ritzville in July, when he also started working for the Physical Therapy department. He said returning home...
Every year, the Ritzville Festivals Association creates a breathtaking float for the Distinguished Young Women royalty to use in parades across the state. This year was no different, with the organization creating a stunning Cinderella float for the local girls. But for a week leading up to the Ritzville Community Parade, the Ritzville Festivals Association and volunteers were hard at work building a second float. Distinguished Young Woman of Ritzville Hallie Jo Galbreath atte...
Though rain was falling, the Ritzville Community Parade went cruising down Main Avenue Saturday morning. The Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the parade and 53 entries were on display for all to enjoy. The Junior Parade consisted of four entries, with Claire and Grace Borth winning the Grand Prize for their ‘Frozen’ theme. Margaret Reidt entered with a ‘Rapunzelle’ theme, Justyce Mosher, Sadie Towne, Molly and Megan Fisher had a ‘Princesses in Training...
Claudia Jean Kappel Bushbaum, 81, died on the evening of August 11, Claudia passed away after a nine year battle with Alzheimer’s disease; while being cared for by familiar staff members at the Holmes Sweet Home Care adult family home in Auburn. Claudia was born in Ritzville, on August 1, 1934. She was the fourth child of John and Edith Kappel, who owned a wheat farm near Ruff. Claudia was given the nickname “Sparkie” by Mrs. Batt, a woman who helped during the harvest season on her parent’s farm. And everyone who knew he... Full story
We all know the story of Vernon Adams, Jr. being romanced by the Oregon Nikes and the decision to forego his senior season at Eastern Washington to play for the Ducks. On Saturday, EWU and Oregon played it out in Autzen Stadium in Eugene. EWU earned a nice payday from UO in a 61-42 loss. This was not an embarrassing loss for the Eagles as they were beaten by the No. 7 rated Ducks whose last loss was in the National Championship game last January. On Saturday, Eagle QBs...
The Ritzville Foursquare Church is hosting an eight-week Bible study for men and women. The class will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning on Oct. 7 and ending in early December. Pastor Bill Johnson will be heading the class entitled, ‘Hosting the Presence.’ During the duration of the course he will cover topics such as how God’s presence impacts one’s life and how to connect with the Holy Spirit that is always with you. Pastor Johnson will answer these questions using scripture and will sho...
It’s been a great start to the school year so far and we would all like to thank our parents, staff, students and community members for the great start we’ve had! The “Back-to-School Ice Cream Social” was fantastic! The attendance and socialization that took place was very enjoyable. We will make sure that these “Back-to-School” socials will continue for many years to come! We will be changing the name and the format of our “Community Chats” we organized earlier in the year to “Superintendent Home Visits” and rather than mee... Full story
On September 4, the State Supreme Court derailed Washington’s nascent charter school movement when it ruled that charter school Initiative 1240 is unconstitutional. Approved by voters in 2012, I-1240 allowed up to 40 charter schools at a rate of eight per year. The initiative specified that low-income, at-risk students be given priority and charter schools were required to meet the same rigorous certification, performance and teacher accreditation standards as traditional schools. Nevertheless, the state teachers’ union sued...
Discoveries in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are more prominent in our society now than ever before. Between vaccines for diseases, the newest app on a Smartphone or a more fuel efficient car, STEM has potential that today’s students can’t overlook. Lind-Ritzville High School’s STEM club is designed to increase student exposure to STEM and prepare them for potential careers. Last school year was LRHS’s first inaugural year with STEM club. This year, the returning members of the club will be combini...
Kathryn (Ferderer) Lindell, 65, died on July 27th at home in Medical Lake. Kathy was born on January 17 1950 in Ritzville to parents Henry and Erma Ferderer. She graduated from Ritzville High School in 1968 and continued on to college earning a degree in Nursing from Big Bend Community College. She then moved to Spokane and accepted a position as an LPN at Deaconess Hospital where she worked for more than 40 years. Kathy married Jack Lindell Jr. in 1974 and the couple had...
RETIREMENT. Numerous Ritzville Fire Department volunteers turned up to Ritzville City Council meeting on Sept. 1 to surprise retiring Fire Chief Jim Bostic (center) and thank him for his service. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos quickly made their presence known in the season opener and first league game of the season on Friday, Sept. 4. The Broncos ran out to an early lead, scoring on the first possession of the game against the Davenport Gorillas. The LRS team hosted the Gorillas and proved early in the game the Broncos are a competitive team. The Broncos won the league match up 46-14. Head Coach Greg Whitmore said that while the team expected to earn the win, he... Full story