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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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What an unbelievable, impressive experience awaits you when you visit the Living Legacy Wildlife Museum near the freeway. It is an incredible display of hundreds of animals from around the world that this community has the privilege of hosting. These animals are posed in a variety of positions to showcase their nature. Wait until word gets out to nearby communities; I’m certain lines will be forming. Marsha Smith, Ritzville...
I would like to make a formal acknowledgement of our Mayor of Lind, Jamie Schmunk, and thank her for all the wonderful things she has accomplished for our little town! I also fully support her in this election and ask all in our town to show their support by voting for her too! Jamie brought many grants to our town and worked hard to make the matching funds we have sometimes had to come up with the least amount of impact as possible. The wastewater funding was truly amazing to get such a high grant – rates never before s...
The U.S. and the Paris-based United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have had a long, contentious history over the organization’s controversial stances. The aim of UNESCO, to promote greater cross-cultural understanding, is well intentioned. In fact, the U.S. had a formative role in creating UNESCO as an organization meant to promote freedom and democratic values. But in practice, UNESCO has departed from that mission and acted as a platform for anti-Israel and anti-Western totalitarians. U...
Fall Fest at the Ralston Grange Hall will be Sunday, Oct. 22, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Children from all of the surrounding communities, ages 3 to 12, are invited to take part. There will be games with prizes, a cupcake-walk, craft making, a giant candy corn bean bag toss, coloring table, pumpkin painting, snacks, beverages and much more. There is no admission charge. Ralston is 10 miles south of Ritzville on Highway 261. Anyone having any questions can contact the Grange at 659-0893 or email ralstongrange@outl...
The $5.4 billion spent to expand the Panama Canal is paying off for East Coast and Gulf of Mexico seaports; however, it is putting more pressure on the Northwest to remain competitive. The enlarged waterway opened in June 2016 allowing much larger container ships and tankers to transit between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Ships carrying up to 14,800 containers can now bypass Washington ports. Shippers have a cost-effective alternative to reach Midwestern markets from southern and eastern states. Our traditional advantage...
The school year has begun and with it a new year of FFA. Our chapter has been very busy with the soils judging season. They have competed at several events, one in Garfield County on Oct. 4 and one on Oct. 12 in Spokane County. The next competition is on the 18th and our team is excited to go. The annual Ritzville Warehouse dinner is on Oct. 24 at the Ritzville Grade School gym. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. and we hope you come and enjoy our hospitality. The FFA is a great organization and on behalf of all members we would...
Thomas Leroy Meise, 82, of Moses Lake died on Friday, Oct. 13, in Spokane. Tom was born on the family farm near Benge on April 19, 1935, to Fred and Alvina Meise. He was the youngest of eight children. Tom attended school in Benge until fifth grade and then furthered his education at Washtucna School through his graduation in 1954. He married Nancy Little on Sept. 22, 1956. They spent the majority of their married life residing in Washtucna. Tom worked for the Benge Elevator...
The Lady Tigercats had two back-to-back days of competition during the previous week, resulting in two league victories for the team. After a postponement of the original match, the LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus team faced Prescott on Oct. 11. Head Coach Sandy Martin said, as predicted, it was a rough night for the team. The Lady Tigercats battled but Prescott pushed the match to five sets. The LWK team were able to maintain their composure and earned the win: 25-20, 28-26,...
Caring Neighbors, a nonprofit entity established by Big Bend Electric Cooperative, recently donated $1,800 to the Washtucna Public Development Authority. The money will be used for paint, trees, perennial plants, drip line hoses, building materials and art supplies in the Washtucna in Bloom Project. Big Bend Electric Co-op members have donated funds for Caring Neighbors....
CF INDUSTRIES, represented by Superintendent of CF Industries’ Ritzville Terminal Dennis Schilling (left), presented the Ritzville Fire Department with a $1,000 donation for the purchase of rescue equipment. The Ritzville Firefighters were represented by Chad Hoeft and Scott Kembel. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos volleyball team entered the home stretch of Northeast 2B South League play on Oct. 10, with a four-set loss against Liberty: 16-25, 25-15, 25-25, 25-20. The Lady Broncos bounced back from the loss on “Paint the Gym Pink and Teal” night on Oct. 12 with a four-set league win against Reardan: 25-22, 25-20, 30-32, 25-22. Head Coach Cari Galbreath said the Lady Broncos came out with strong offense against Liberty in the first set. Gal...
The long anticipated grand opening of the Lasting Legacy Wildlife Museum occurred on Saturday, where visitors had the opportunity to marvel and learn about wildlife from across the globe. The museum has been a work in progress for nearly a decade, and has been the dream of Dr. Donald Sebesta for most of his lifetime. The museum features dioramas of animals from different regions of the world, and provides an educational opportunity for visitors. Sebesta is available to...