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The Ritzville Public Library will be hosting a poetry workshop on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will be assisting in the workshop. Marshall will be the guest for the Friends of the Library annual meeting, which directly follows the workshop at 12 p.m....
Teams from across Eastern Washington are traveling to Ritzville on Saturday, Oct. 22, to participate in a flag football tournament. Jimmie Snider Field is split into three sections, and the tournament begins at 9 a.m. with the youngest participants. Two Lind-Ritzville teams in the kindergarten to first grade age bracket take the field at 9 a.m. to begin the event. On Field Two is Travis Glissen’s team versus Reardan and Gardner’s team is on Field Three against Wilbur. At 10 a.m., the kindergarten and first grade teams con...
Toddler Trick or Treat, organized by the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner. This year’s event is slated for Monday, Oct. 31, from 2-5 p.m. Participating businesses are asked to provide an appropriate treat for children aged five years and younger who are accompanied by an adult during the allotted time. Any business wishing to participate in the event is asked to contact the chamber no later than Monday, Oct. 24, at [email protected] or Karen Cady at 509-999-8941. Maps and a list of p...
The community is invited to attend a Ritzville Cub Scout Pack Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27, where Senator Mark Schoesler will speak about his role as a government leader. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, and refreshments will be served after the presentation....
The Adams County Fire Protection Districts in Lind and Ritzville have announced the burn ban has been lifted throughout the county as of Oct. 13. Residents are reminded permits must still be obtained to burn, and city residents must follow the ordinances. Adams County Fire Protection District No. 1 Scott Kembel said burning permits are available at Carpenter, McGuire and DeWulf, or Bob’s TV and Appliance in Ritzville. Ritzville Fire Chief Bill Banner reminds city residents all fires must be attended during the day, and a...
The Lind Town Council approved a pay request from Stantec Engineering Company at their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The meeting began with Mayor Jamie Schmunk introducing three new town employees. Kim Michaels has accepted the part-time position of Deputy Clerk and Blanche Richardson has accepted the part-time position of Clerk/Treasurer for the Town Hall Office. Their responsibilities will include billing, filing, customer service and assisting the Mayor, she added. Both employees have a type of military background as well...
FUTURE FIREFIGHTER. The Lind Fire Department visited each class at the Lind Elementary School for Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 14. The students were given the opportunity to try on the firefighter’s gear, like Addie Akins....
Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the answer is likely yes: NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one. But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure. A recent survey conducted by NFPA revealed that only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often they need to be replaced. That lack of awareness is a con...
The Influenza vaccine, recommended for everyone aged six months and older, is now available at Adams County Health Department clinics in Ritzville and Othello. The flu shot is safe and effective at preventing flu disease and illness. There is no live flu virus in flu shots so they cannot cause the flu. An annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect an individual or family from the flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses; doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related h...
Community members and students had the opportunity to listen to the success story of a former Ritzville resident, Tawna Wilsey on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Wilsey spoke to the (science, technology, engineering and math) STEM students, as well as Jason Aldrich’s science class about her career as an electrical engineer and artist. She encouraged students to pursue their dreams and work hard in school. She also spoke about the hardships she faced in the process of receiving her d...
SWEARING IN. Paulette Teske is now serving as the Adams County Clerk, following her swearing in ceremony in Superior Court on Oct. 3. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Every month two artists are recognized as Artist of the Month by The Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello. The selected artists are given the opportunity to place some of their artwork on display at the gallery for people to enjoy and purchase. The Old Hotel Art Gallery will be hosting their Annual Benefit Auction on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Othello Evergreen Implement Showroom. The theme of the auction is A Masquerade with costumes and masks being optional for the event. Tom...
LITTLE PUMPKIN. The Ralston Grange Fall Festival proved fun for all ages of participants, including Noah Glisson. One of the most popular youth activities of the afternoon at the Oct. 16 event was pumpkin painting. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
American novelist Jim Stovall is known for proclaiming, “Education is a lifelong journey whose destination expands as you travel.” Intercultural programs such as AFS (formerly the American Field Service) and Education First (EF) High School Exchange Year are proponents of Stovall’s mentality, making it possible for six foreign exchange students to expand their educational horizons at LRHS. Three of the six foreign exchange students, Pius Prosinecki, Miguel Sáez, and Mathilde Bach Knudesen, were introduced in a previo...
Last month before the first game of the season I was walking into Jimmie Snider Field and was talking with a member of the class of 1967 who was also a member of the last undefeated Ritzville High School football team. He happened to be a senior on that team. I said to him, “It was 50 years ago when that 1966 team went undefeated!” He said, “I know. I can’t believe that it has been 50 years, which makes me feel old” I said, “It’s not about the years it’s about that great team...
The Lady Tigercats had two successful outings and moved up in league standings with wins against Waitsburg and Prescott. The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus team has steadily improved throughout the season and are now focused on competing at the District Tournament. The LWK team first met with Prescott and earned a league win with scores of 25-13, 25-13, 25-9. The Lady Tigercats played a consistent and competitive match to earn the win, and the experience helped the athletes grow as a team, Head Coach Sandy Martin said. Prescott...
The Cool Threads 4-H Club had six members enter exhibits in the 4-H State Fair in Puyallup in September. Competing in the photography entries were TanAn Hollenback, Lucas Sitton, Melanie Spivey, LienHoa Hollenback and Wyatt Gordon. Sitton, LienHoa Hollenback and Spivey also competed in the Creative Kids contest. Sitton received second place champion in photography, LienHoa Hollenback received first place champion in recycled cans and Spivey claimed first place champion in bar cookie and photography. She also received third...
The Internal Revenue Service is at it again, this time targeting farmers, ranchers, and other businesses operated by families. It may not be politically-motivated targeting, but the IRS is now pushing a new rule that would revise the valuation of family-operated businesses, resulting in a higher tax burden when a family member passes away. In Congress, I proudly voted to repeal the onerous death tax because I have seen firsthand that it prevents hardworking Americans from passing on the fruits of their labor to the next...
Uncoupling state timber sales revenue from public school construction funding doesn’t make sense. It is akin to killing the goose laying the golden eggs. That idea came up during this year’s campaign for public lands commissioner. Democrat Hilary Franz, a Seattle environmental attorney, and Republican Steve McLaughlin, a retired Navy Commander, are the finalists. Franz stated her position in a candidate questionnaire, according to the business publication, Lens. She wrote the state mandate to use revenue from timber sal...
How is it that some of us forget so quickly? The House voted to pass a law in 1996 that would have made English the official language of our Great Country! Had the Senate voted to pass the law it would have saved billions of dollars and it would have eliminated numerous problems. This would have been especially true with immigration. Sixty-two senators voted yes but it needed a two thirds majority to pass. Both Washington Senators were against passing it. Patty Murray and Hillary Clinton were against passage. Neither party...
BRONCOS HOMECOMING. During the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos football game on Oct. 14, the teams recognized members of royalty from Lind-Ritzville, Sprague and Washtucna. Homecoming court members are (from left) Escort Kyle Gimmaka, Freshman Princess Diamond Spain, Escort Chandler Widman, Sophomore Aaliyah Yaeger, Escort Damien Rouleau, Junior Princess Alarah Pierce-Pulliam, Sprague King Tyler Eddington, Sprague Queen Emily Boutain, Washtucna King Derek McKeen, Washtucna...
The Lady Broncos celebrated Homecoming week with two local matches. The team had a rough start to the week with a loss during their home match against Liberty on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Despite the ending results, the Lady Broncos challenged Liberty to earn the win by remaining relentless throughout the entire match. Liberty claimed the win against the Lady Broncos with set scores of 25-13, 18-25, 25-23 and 25-9. Their reason for losing can be chalked up to a lack of consistent...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos celebrated a win to close out Homecoming week at the local schools. The Broncos hosted Mary Walker on Oct. 14 and shut out the Chargers with a 38-0 win. The Broncos set the tone for the game with a 55-yard touchdown run by Damien Rouleau on the first possession of the game. Pius Prosinecki hit the point after kick, and the Broncos led 7-0 with only seconds off the clock. The Chargers would be unable to respond to the Broncos touchdowns all...
DONATION. The Ritzville Volunteer Ambulance Association received a donation from CF Industries, represented by Dennis Schilling (middle) for the purchase of GPS equipment. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
TIGERCATS HOMECOMING. The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Homecoming court was recognized at the Lady Tigercats volleyball game against Davenport on Oct. 10. Members of the court are (from left) Kahlotus Princess Kiernan Hartwell and Prince Sean Roby, Kahlotus Queen Kristen Miller and King Clayton Hartwell, Washtucna Princess Jazzmyn Gordon and Prince Aaron Phelps, Washtucna Queen Kaylee Pavone and King Derek McKeen, LaCrosse Princess Jasmin Wats and Prince TJ Harder, and...