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The H.E. Gritman Center is hosting a potluck on Friday, Sept. 26, beginning at noon. The potluck is the first of the fall season and it is open to the public. Those attending are asked to bring utensils. The H.E. Gritman Center is still in need of individuals to assist with events....
The 2014 Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum is scheduled for Oct. 1 at the Red Lion in Pasco. The forum begins at 6:30 p.m. after a social. The forum will cover issues affecting individuals in Adams, Benton and Franklin counties. For more information, contact Debbie Chapman at 659-4173.... Full story
An informational meeting with the Adams County Health District No. 2 has been scheduled in Washtucna on Oct. 1 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Rimrock Grange Hall. The meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend to learn about the hospital bond.... Full story
The annual Lind Chamber of Commerce Auction is slated for Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Lind Grange Hall. Presale tickets are now available for purchase from Carin Monroe or Connie Field for $18. Tickets are $20 at the door. The auction theme is “Amber Waves of Grain” and social hour begins promptly at 5:30 p.m., followed by a catered dinner and the auction. The auctioneer for the event is Dr. Warren Kragt. The Lind Chamber of Commerce board members have stated this year businesses and individuals have been generous in don... Full story
At the Sept. 16 meeting of the Ritzville City Council the double tracking of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe line was the main topic of discussion for council members. The meeting began with Karin Schaefer addressing the council regarding parking on Washington Street. She reported employees and business owners on Main Avenue are using the on street parking on Washington Street to park for the day. This has lead to her customers to not be able to find parking close to her business. Schafer said sometimes she has to bring...
As the East Adams County Healthcare Foundation prepares for the 22nd Annual Wine and Microbrew Tasting and Auction on Oct. 18, the organization also highlights nearly $60,000 of donations within the community in two years. The annual auction serves as one of the main monetary contributions and the organization gives the money back to the community for needs and expenses. The auction, titled “Paint the Town Red”, begins at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Oct. 18. The event is catered by Cathy Jo’s Catering, and features... Full story
After leading law enforcement officers on a 75-mile pursuit, a Spokane Valley man was caught near Ritzville on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Scott Williams, 52, was identified as the driver of the erratically driven vehicle, according to the Washington State Patrol report. The reports of an erratically driven vehicle began around 1:30 p.m. and WSP responded in pursuit of the vehicle. The troopers pursued the vehicle heading westbound on Interstate 90. Multiple citizens in the area called 9-1-1 reporting the vehicle was traveling at a...
An estimated 40 Ritzville residents gathered at the American Legion Hall on Sept. 18 to listen to the informational presentation given by East Adams Rural Hospital CEO Gary Bostrom. The hospital district has scheduled public meetings in every town to discuss the upcoming bond on the general election ballot for the remodel of the existing hospital. Nearly a year ago, residents packed into the same room to discuss what the community wanted to see from the hospital. The discussion included programs residents wanted to see... Full story
The informational meeting last week at the Legion Hall explaining the remodel of the hospital convinced me of the necessity of getting involved and convincing our community of its importance. This is what I learned: that the remodel will cost only half of what it would have cost to build a new facility, that having a helipad on the roof will solve safety problems for the patient, the pilot and nearby streets, that a needed “safe” room for various emergencies will be installed, that my property taxes will go up only $5 per... Full story
I found the letter by Dennis Morgan, which appeared in the Sept. 19 issue of this publication to be a textbook example of the type of angry mud-slinging that has no place in any judicial campaign. While I agree the rules are as cited by Morgan, I disagree sharply regarding who is having difficulty following them. These rules not only apply to prosecutors, judges and judicial candidates, but to criminal defense lawyers as well My endorsement of Carolyn Benzel appeared in the Aug. 28 issue of this publication. Perhaps Morgan... Full story
I find it distasteful and laughable that so called “professionals” are resorting to preschool mentality in the current judicial race. I know as a member of the towing industry what lack of respect the current judge has for the “move over law”, which is protection for me and others in my industry. Christopher Curtis, Ritzville... Full story
I was talking to a senior lady and we were focusing on how sad it was that as each generation passes they seem less interested in politics and voting. Ida has great-grandchildren who are of voting age and she is sad to think of how the younger people take too much for granted. Ida and her husband (who served in World War II) were children of immigrants who always voted after they became citizens. They were homesteaders who had to work very hard to support their families during the depression and the rationing caused the big...
JoAnn Shockley is absolutely right. It is illegal to destroy or remove campaign signs unless you are the one who posted them or are the candidate. Many of Carolyn Benzel’s signs have disappeared as well. It is disappointing that some people have nothing else to do. Let’s hope it is the Adams County wind and not the work of campaign vandals. Melinda Benzel, Ritzville...
I am looking at one element of the upcoming election with grave concern. That is the election of District Court Judge. I feel we have been offered an opportunity for a progressive change and improvement in our local Judicial System. I have been fortunate in my career to have worked in the Adams County Prosecutor’s Office as the Victim/Witness Coordinator. This involved not only the Ritzville office, but considerable time in the Othello office as well. I worked closely with the Prosecutor, Randy Flyckt, Chief Deputy P...
The Lady Broncos traveled to Burbank last Thursday, Sept. 18, to take on the Coyotes. The Broncos lost the match after three close sets losing 25-22, 25-19 and 25-23. Coach Cari Galbreath said Columbia-Burbank has always been good competition and the teams are usually well matched. Some of the LRS hitters had an off night. Mallory Kessler had a strong game for the Broncos, scoring five kills and six aces. Galbreath said the team took away how important it was to keep energy level up and how vital communication is to doing tha...
On Friday Sept. 19 the LRS Bronco football team traveled to face Tekoa-Rosalia in the Broncos’ third game in their season. The Broncos took the game with ease, defeating the Timberwolves 63-0. The team scored 28 points in the first quarter. Alan Field would score first for the Broncos after pulling in a five-yard pass from Jacob Saetre. Saetre would then run five yards for the Broncos next touchdown. Saetre would connect with Tyler O’Brien for a 44-yard touchdown not long after. Dane Wahl would round out the Bronco sco... Full story
We are off to a great start at the Lind-Ritzville Middle School for the current 2014-2015 school year! In our first three weeks of school we have had an open house that occurred on September 11. Students had the opportunity to show off our school and teachers to their parents and friends. Sports are in full swing with the Lady Bulldogs practicing and competing in volleyball. Bulldog football just competed in there first game last Thursday. The sixth graders have made a great and smooth adjustment to the middle school. They...
Remember the rhyme of the Ancient Mariner: “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink?” Even though water covers 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, less than two percent is freshwater. Therein lies the problem. As the world’s population grows, demand for water is increasing; in periods of drought it becomes a crisis. California has been in the grip of a severe drought this year. As summer ends, we are beginning to see the economic impact and it is staggering. The University of California at Davis estimates the statewi...
Joanne Actor Mills of Omaha died on Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Omaha at the age of 80. Joanne was born on February 27, 1934 in Spokane and raised in the Eastern Washington farming communities of Ritzville and Connell. She attended Washington State University in Pullman and graduated from San Jose State University in California. Joanne worked at the University of Washington in Seattle and later at General Electric in Richland where she met and fell in love with her future husband,...
Elien M. (Foisy) Langford was born on December 17, 1922, in Prosser, the second daughter of Joseph and Milda Foisy. She died peacefully on September 20, after a brief period of declining health. Elien graduated from Prosser High School, Yakima Business College, obtained a private pilot’s license and trained for the Women Airforce Service Pilots program. Her WASP training was cut short by her marriage to Phil A. Langford on May 27, 1944. Their marriage lasted for 64 years, u...
Born with a lifelong passion to be a teacher, Ann-Marie Saetre joins the staff in the Lind School District as a para-professional. Saetre splits her time between the Lind Elementary School and Lind-Ritzville Middle School working with students one-on-one. Saetre explained as a child she wanted to become a teacher, and as she got older, that passion only grew. She turned her focus to special education and earned her Bachelor’s degree and her Master’s degree in the field. She...
After suffering a league loss to Colton last week, the Lady Tigercats earned the first league win of the season against Touchet on Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Washtucna. The Lady Tigercats also competed in the Waitsburg-Prescott Tournament on Saturday. During the Tuesday match against Touchet, the Lady Tigercats struggled at the beginning of the match to get in a rhythm and match Touchet’s tempo. The team came out slow, head coach Sandy Martin said, and after regrouping at the e...
Caring Neighbors recently donated $1,400 to the Adams County Pet Rescue. The money will be used for a spay/neuter clinic allowing low income and elderly pet owners the opportunity to prevent population growth and decreasing the spread of canine disease. This grant allows for a licensed veterinarian to perform surgery, clinic supplies and staff assistance for anesthesia and post-op recovery. Caring Neighbors is a nonprofit entity established by Big Bend Electric Co-op. The Big... Full story
Para educator Mary Anna Replogle joined the staff at Lind-Ritzville Middle School to begin working with students in the special education class. As a para educator, Replogle works one-on-one with a specific child throughout the entire school year. For many years, Replogle served as a substitute teacher at Ritzville Grade School, working specifically in the special education and music classrooms. She also served as a para-pro at Ritzville Grade School two years ago. Originally... Full story
The local Cub Scouts organization is inviting any male youth to join the club. The first pack meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The meeting is hosted as an ice cream social and is expected to last an hour. Registration to become a Cub Scout is based on age. Any first grade student can become a Tiger Cub for $18, while the second grade Wolf Den group is $35 per student. Third grade students can join the Bear Den for $35, while fourth grade students can become Webelos for...