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A bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Japan provided some much needed good news for Adams County and Pacific Northwest wheat growers after several years of worsening global trade conditions. The deal was announced by President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 25. The agreement lowers tariffs for agricultural goods, among other things. The deal became necessary after the...
A fire that started near the intersection of Highway 395 and Highway 17 near Connell on Monday forced the southbound lanes of Highway 395 to close for several hours and nearly threatened a Connell neighborhood. As of Tuesday night, the Manton Way Fire was about 70 percent contained, according to Franklin County Fire District 3 officials. The fire began around 1 p.m. on Oct. 7 and had burned through 8,700 acres, according to the most recent update. The fire had a close proximity to homes in Connell, but was separated by a...
Eastern Washington motorists heading to the Seattle-Tacoma area today should be prepared for the first major snowfall of the season in mountain passes. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for areas above 3,000 feet in effect until 8 p.m. Up to 5 inches of snowfall is expected above 3,500 feet, meteorologists said. A rain-snow mix is expected in Snoqualmie and Stevens passes. "Plan on slippery road conditions with snow and slush on the roadway,"...
Lynn Sackman, Lind-Ritzville Schools’ director of transportation, has been selected to represent Washington as a delegate to the 2020 National Congress on School Transportation, LRS Superintendent Don Vanderholm announced this week. Vanderholm shared with The Journal a letter he received from Patti Enbody, the Washington state director of student transportation, informing him of Sackmann’s selection. “NCST is convened every five years to adopt updates to the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures (NSTS...
In loving memory of Louise Marie Groshong, 82, June 30, 1937 to September 24, 2019 passed away peacefully at her home in Washtucna, WA. Louise was born in Seaside, OR to Robert and Marjorie Hatch. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Bernard E. Groshong; daughter, Roberta Gerrard; brother, James Hatch and son-in-law Robert Purcella. She is survived by brother, Robert Hatch of Colville, WA; son, Bernard E. Groshong of Thompson Falls, MT and daughters, Bernice...
Among other weather records that were set last week, we just might have seen our shortest fall ever. Just five days into the autumnal equinox - the fancy Latin term for the swing from summer to fall - much of the Inland Northwest got belted by winter, or at least a distant relative. The area's summer, which in itself was significantly cooler than normal, drifted into history on Monday, Sept. 23. And then, bang, here comes the first measured snowfall in September since 1926 on...
Are you the kind of person that can be persuaded to make a purchase because of a glitzy ad on TV? Did you decide to buy insurance from well-designed yet comical car insurance ‘sit-coms’? I have to admit that some of these TV advertisements can provide a good chuckle the first couple of time that they are seen but like all good things they can get old fast especially after you memorize all of the dialogue. A couple of weeks ago I decided to watch the ads on a football bro...
Terran Daniel Schatz, born on August 23, 1985 in Lewiston, ID to Lee Ann Blankenship and Rob Schatz, passed away in Portland, OR on September 20, 2019. Growing up, Terran loved spending time with family and friends. He was passionate about skateboarding and spent many hours perfecting his skills. He loved everything about comput-ers, building model cars, pinewood derby racing, and helping in the shop to restore hot rods. One of his favorite adventures was to go hiking in the...
On Thursday, September 26, 2019, George O'Neal of Connell, Washington, peacefully passed away at age 90. George was born in Colby, Kansas on September 15, 1929 to Harley and Marguerite (Alcott) O'Neal. He was the youngest of 5 siblings. George graduated from Colby High School in 1947, and then attended Kansas State University for two years before entering the Marine Corps (USMC). While there he trained as a pilot becoming an instructor, traveling with his squadron to many...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos girls volleyball squad has had a busy eight days. Between Tuesday Sept. 24 and Tuesday Oct. 1, the Lady Broncos have played four matches. LRS swept Upper Columbia University at home on Sept. 24. They then got swept themselves at Colfax. The Lady Broncos bounced back with a 3-1 home-victory over Reardan, before getting swept again at Liberty on Oct. 1. The score of the Sept. 24 match against Upper Columbia was mentioned in last week’s issue of The Journal, but no other information was a...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos football team ended its early season non-league schedule on a down note, falling 34-13 to the Columbia (Burbank) Coyotes to drop to 1-3 (0-0 in league play) on the season. The Bronco defense limited the Coyotes to just 62 passing yards on 3-12 passing but gave up 261 rushing yards, including an 86-yard touchdown run early in the opening quarter. Offensively, Columbia outgained LRS 323-217, despite the Broncos running six more plays and...
Johnny "John" "Old Fart" Corbin 72, of Ritzville, Wash., passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Spokane, WA, with his family by his side. John was born in Moorewood, Oklahoma to Johnny Corbin and Dorthy Bucy on June 6, 1947. Siblings are Bobby, Johnny, Jimmy, Cecil, Billy, Betty, Louise, Linda, and Peggy. He leaves behind his wife Dona of 46 years and children: Michael (Colleen) of Anchorage, AK., Steven (Tammy) of Dutch Harbor, AK, Brian (Marsha) of Mineral, WA, Robert of...
Students of the month at Lind Elementary School were chosen for having strong citizenship characteristics. Back row (left to right): Olivia Blake, Bridger Douglas, Carlos Garcia, Maria Cruz Carmona, Jackson Phelps and Karter Krause. Front row: Freya Roth, Cole Davey, Rae Najera and Josephine Cooper....
Down here in the East Adams Library District research room we’ve been on a bit of a streak recently, winning grants left and right. We’re happy to toot our own horn because it means adding to our historical record by collecting oral histories, researching Adams County women and their work to secure the vote, and digitizing private family records for the public good. We recently completed an oral history project that will soon be up on our Adams County Community Archive online collection through the Washington Rural Her...
Assuming that reducing greenhouse gases are an ongoing challenge, we need government policies and the “political will” to turn our nation’s entreprehenuers and researchers lose to take risks and innovate. We must establish reasonable laws and regulations that also protect our environment and our citizens’ health and safety while providing jobs and affordable products—no easy task. Science Daily has published some promising research relating to carbon dioxide. Here are three...
In light of the proposal that just never seems to go away: introducing grizzly bears in the North Cascades, I invite all constituents of the 4th Congressional District to join me in expressing your opinion about how this will affect you and your family. Grizzly bears in the wild are not the cuddly creatures we see portrayed in movies or television. They are apex predators, weighing up to 850 pounds and standing up to 8 feet tall. To get an idea of the impact these powerful bears have on populated communities, all you have to...
The Mennonite Country Auction (MCA) will once again be raising money for relief efforts nationally and around the world conducted through the Mennonite Central Committee. This year marks the 42nd annual sale and auction. It will be held at the Menno Mennonite Church on October 5, 2019. The event has a little something for everyone. Early risers can enjoy breakfast from 7-9 a.m. Then, one can venture into the fellowship hall to check out the beautiful handmade and machined...
The 19th Annual Lind Community Yard Sale is set to take place next weekend, Oct. 11 and 12. The community yard sale will last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, regardless of weather. Items that are expected to be for sale include antiques, clothing, crafts, furniture, housewares, tools and collectibles, as well as items for children. The cost for a single family that wishes to be a part of the official community yard sale—which includes appearing on maps, a yard sale tips packet and in advertisements—is $15...
The Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) is now accepting applications for the Wheat Ambassador Program. The program offers leadership and advocacy opportunities within the wheat industry and is open to children of WAWG members who are entering their senior year of high school. Program information can be found at http://www.wawg.org/washington-wheat-ambassador-program/ The application deadline is Oct. 15. Two candidates will be selected to receive a $2,500 and a $2,000 scholarship from the Washington Wheat...
East Adams Rural Healthcare was one of just five critical access hospitals in the state to receive a Top Performer Award for Employee Safety by the Washington State Hospital Association, the hospital announced at its Sept. 25 board meeting. Dan Crisp, the laboratory manager at EARH and the EARH Safety Committee chairman, was on hand at the meeting to discuss the award, which came with a $2,500 reward for EARH’s safety program to spend as the hospital sees fit. Some of that money, Crisp said, will go toward the planned Skill a...
The Journal's teacher profile series has spoken to several teachers who came to east Adams County from a larger area in seek of a smaller community to call home. The opposite can be said for new Lind-Ritzville High School social studies teacher Bryce Court. "My last town didn't have any fast food restaurants," Court said smiling. Court grew up in Winthrop, Washington, which has a population of 394. He experienced larger cities in college before beginning his teaching career...