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Computers on the Internet are the gateway to the world. Today, we can do research, check the weather, shop, play games, bank, and do many other activities that were once not available within our own homes. Unfortunately, with the reward of convenience comes risk. As we “surf” the Internet we can sometimes inadvertently go to websites that we did not intend to go to or unknowingly run malicious programs on our computers. Some of the less reputable websites are deceptive in nature and depending on various factors, mal...
The Adams County Historical Society will hold their annual dinner and program on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Lind Community Church Fellowship Hall. The cost of the event is $25 and the dinner will be catered by the Lind-Ritzville Middle School students, who are raising money for their Florida trip. This year’s program will be presented by Alex McGregor, who will present his topic “An Unquenchable Optimism and a Tenacity that Verges on Stubbornness: ‘Pioneer Values, Local Heritage and the Road Ahead.’” The museum will be...
The Second Harvest food truck will be in Ritzville on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Emanuel Lutheran Church parking lot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The produce, nutritious perishable products and other groceries are available free of charge for all families in need of food assistance. Beef products will also be provided through the “Beef Count Program.” The event is open to the public and no appointment or documentation is required. Individuals collecting food are asked to bring a box or bag to transport their products. The Ema...
The annual Thursday night bowling league is preparing to start on Thursday, Sept. 21. Individuals who are interested in participating in the league are asked to attend the meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by bowling at 7 p.m. During the meeting, the league is looking to elect a new secretary/treasurer, or at least to fill the treasurer’s position. Teams in the league are comprised of four people. Individuals are welcome to sign up in order to help fill vacancies on already established teams or to create a new team. The m...
The Lind Senior Center will be having a Chinese Dinner on Oct. 1. The meal will be served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Lind Senior Center located at 117 North I Street. The meal will consist of: sweet and sour chicken, rice, egg rolls, Asian cabbage salad and apple crisp. The cost for the dinner is $10 for those over the age of 10, and $6 for those 5 through 10 years of age. Reservations would be appreciated and can be made by calling 677-3620....
The annual East Adams County Healthcare Foundation Auction is slated for Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. in the American Legion Hall. This year, the event is themed after the Roaring ‘20s, and those attending are encouraged to dress to match the theme. Tickets are available in advance for $25, or can be purchased at the door for $30....
The annual Mennonite Country Auction and Relief Sale is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 7. The event has been held in Ritzville on the first Saturday of October for the past 40 years, and is expecting to welcome even more visitors to the central location. The event is held at the Menno Mennonite Church halfway between Moses Lake and Ritzville. Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and booths open at 10 a.m., followed by the live auction at noon. The annual auction and sale proceeds support the Mennonite Central Committee in their...
During their Sept. 11 meeting, the Adams County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the draft of the county’s American With Disabilities Act (ADA) Self Evaluation and Transition Plan. Public Works Director Todd O’Brien said because Adams County receives federal funding, staff are required to draft a plan. The plan identifies the physical obstacles at each of the County’s facilities and public right of ways limiting the access of its programs, activities or services to individuals with disabilities. It al...
During their Sept. 12 meeting, the Lind Town Council approved a $1,340 contract with Big Sky Industrial to inspect the condition of the sewer main on Sixth Street, from North S to North E streets. Stantec Engineer Alan Gay informed council he met with Century West Project Manager Steve Nelson regarding the various road and water improvement projects for Sixth Street. Gay said he and Nelson agreed the construction for the FEMA road improvement projects on Sixth Street, the replacement of the water main and the town’s Storm W...
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a high-speed pursuit that traveled through and ended in Adams County on Sept. 12. The pursuit began in Franklin County, and Franklin County, Washington State Patrol and Connell Police Department pursued the car before traveling into Adams County. The car was recorded of traveling at speeds in excess of 110 miles per hour. As the vehicle approached the interchange in Ritzville, local law enforcement agencies attempted to deploy sp...
AS A SIGN of solidarity regarding the school shooting at Freeman High School on Sept. 13, the Lind-Ritzville Middle School changed their reader board to read “Freeman Strong”. The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus volleyball team also had a moment of silence for those involved in the shooting, as well as wore blue ribbons during their match on Sept. 14. -Journal photo by Al Stover...
Attendees who came to the Ritzville Public Library on Sept 11 indulged on a slice of through geological history as Lloyd Stoess, presented “Changing the Course of the Columbia River,” which is part of the Ice Age Floods Institute’s traveling lecture series. Stoess, president of the Ice Age Floods Institute’s Palouse Falls Chapter, presented a slideshow on how the Missoula Floods and other geological events changed the course of the Columbia River. One of these events was the...
After a short break from the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair, a group of local exhibitors packed up their livestock and traveled to Othello to compete in the Adams County Fair on Sept. 13-16. During the four-day event, Lind and Ritzville exhibitors netted the top awards in multiple livestock competitions. Lind-Ritzville High School Senior Tara Tellefson ended her career in Adams County by netting the top award in the market class. Tellefson also competed as a finalist in the F...
Thirty middle and high School-aged students have the opportunity to travel to Florida and participate in WorldStrides’ “Splash into Science” during Spring Break. According to their website, WorldStrides is the largest educational student travel and study abroad organization in the United States. Founded in 1967, the organization provides educational programs for more than 400,000 students annually from more than 7,000 universities and K-12 schools to over 100 countries aroun...
Aug. 27, 2:09 a.m. – Deputy Hunter Klewin assisted the Ritzville Police Department with an agitated mental health subject at the 200 block of North Adams Street. Aug. 27, 2:42 a.m. – Dispatch advised of a domestic issue on Interstate 90, Milepost 218. Deputy Klewin contacted one of the subjects, who said the issue was not a domestic situation and their spouse had used drugs and became paranoid. Complainant was advised to contact Grant County. Aug. 27, 10:46 p.m. – A Washtucna complainant advised of loud music and flash...
Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” To avoid this illusion, Ritzville Grade School and Lind-Ritzville High School held an open house and Freshmen Parent Orientation Night on Tuesday evening. Parents, guardians, students and staff met together to communicate face to face. LRHS has not held an open house in the past several years. The purpose of reviving the event, explained LRHS principal Ronanda Liberty, was “to welcome paren...
Earlier last week, my wife and I talked about when we were going to the movie. We decided that we would go Sunday instead of Saturday night. We had a lot on our plate on Saturday and I felt like staying home to watch a few college games was a good idea. I’m glad we did stay home because there were a few games that were worth watching late into the night. When Sunday rolled around, I watched a few minutes of the Seattle Mariners game until it got out of hand, and then I w...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos Volleyball team took a break from their regular season schedule to compete in the Spikefest Tournament in Rosalia, Sept. 16. In pool play, the Lady Broncos split all of their matches, 1-1, against Saint George’s, Colton, Garfield-Palouse and Liberty. Head Coach Cari Galbreath said teams only played two-set matches against each other during pool play. Although she was missing two players from the varsity lineup, Galbreath said the tournament was a good experience for the Lady Broncos. S...
Key tax policies emanating from the east and west coasts are like passenger trains passing one another heading in opposite directions. One train is loaded with elected officials proposing changes to reduce taxes while the other is packed with those pushing for new and higher taxes. The cumulative effect of those modifications will impact all of us and our economy, jobs and ability to compete as a state and nation. The adjustments will determine whether we grow, limp along or wither away. Make no mistake; they will impact our...
When Barbara Johnston realized she was going blind, it changed everything. She could not read the numbers on her prescription, nor could she tell which medications needed refilling, including her blood pressure medication. She also realized her vision problems, the result of macular degeneration, were getting worse. I was thankful to hear from Yakima Neighborhood Health Services how they were able to connect her with a care coordinator where she received help for her vision problems and assistance with managing her blood pres...
The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Lady Tigercats have started the season strong, with nonleague competitions against upcoming league opponents and multiple tournaments. The team began September by hosting the Kahlotus Jamboree where they played four teams over the course of one day. The Lady Tigercats recorded three wins and a single loss during the tournament, falling only to Waitsburg while defeating Prescott, Tri-Cities Prep and Connell’s junior varsity squad. Head Coach S...
For the first time in recent history, there will be an entire team of cross country athletes running in a Broncos uniform this season. This year marks the first season of both a boys and girls cross country team, solely of students from Sprague. The Broncos have a total of 11 runners with Ethan and Erik Hughes, John Rhoades, Parker Cappel, Sydney Layne and Clayton Miller representing the boys. On the girls’ side are Hannah Brittain, Mya Lynch, Rose Melville, Malea Canaday a...
The Friday night lights shone bright in Ritzville on Sept. 15 as the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos hosted the Northwest Christian Crusaders. A nail-biter of a league game, the two teams remained locked in battle and pushed the competition into overtime, where the Broncos eventually fell 24-18. The Broncos began the game with strength and determination, driving the kickoff return down the field and racking up yardage. After making steady progress down field, Mason Brausen...
CARING NEIGHBORS. The Washtucna FFA Chapter received $500 for the purchase of jackets, professional dress and dues from Caring Neighbors, represented by Stevie Coon. The chapter members involved in thanking Caring Neighbors for their donation were (from left) Aleycia Hamilton, Emma Hulett and Jersey Hamilton. Caring Neighbors is a nonprofit entity established by Big Bend Electric Cooperative. The Big Bend Electric Co-op members have donated funds for Caring Neighbors....