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Articles from the November 15, 2023 edition


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  • Welcome to My Kitchen

    Laura Estes|Updated Nov 14, 2023

    New friends and family have steered my culinary interests toward gluten and dairy free recipes. For health and wellbeing, some folks must avoid certain ingredients or ingredient properties. Until recently, those avoiding gluten had to make everything from scratch and scrutinize package labels to avoid accidentally ingesting hidden gluten. Dairy is a little easier to spot but sometimes hides in the trace ingredients. Preparing meals for several group events gave me opportunity...

  • Turkey Trot Winners

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    Akins Fresh Market Beverly Lomax Gigamedics Stevie Coon Ritzville Napa Bernie Reid Leffel, Otis & Warwick Kenny Katsel RDO Equipment (John Deere) Jordan Thompson Iverson’s Law Office Kathy Redburn Mi Jalisco Harriet Lynch Ritzville Ace Hardware Shauna Adams Ritzville Drug Karen Kagele Conoco Food Mart Nora McKenzig Certificates can be picked up at the business where your name was drawn. They are good through Nov. 30 at Akins Fresh Market in Ritzville...

  • Lind Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    LIND – Residents celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from Nov. 13-21 are: Anniversaries Nov. 14 – Leonard and Debbie Rausch Nov. 16 – Darryl and Dawn Lobe, and Steve and Sue Sckman Nov. 18 – Mitch and Debbie Starring Birthdays Nov. 14 – Franki Bren-Perry and Jeannie Parkins Nov. 16 – Matthew Davis and Nicole Smith Nov. 17 – Cory Wagner Nov. 18 – Deacon Haase Nov. 20 – Colby Greenwalt Nov. 21 – Karissa Labes...

  • Senior Menus

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    RITZVILLE – Here are the meals being offered by the H.E. Gritman Senior Center in Ritzville and the Lind Senior Center in Lind. H.E Gritman Senior Center The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is serving the following: • Wednesday, Nov. 15 - BBQ chicken, baked beans and vegetable. • Thursday, Nov. 16 - German sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Monday, Nov. 20 - Tater tot casserole, salad and roll. • Tuesday, Nov. 21 - BBQ pork sandwich, salad and vegetable. • Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Turkey, mashed potato, gravy, vege...

  • NOTICE OF MEETING FOR PURPOSE OF EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    NOTICE OF MEETING FOR PURPOSE OF EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GNEN that the assessment roll for the assessment of lands within the Quincy-Columbia Basin Inigation District for the year 2024 has been prepared and delivered to the Board of Directors and that said Board of Directors will meet at the office of the District at 1720 South Central Avenue, Quincy, Washington, or remotely via the Zoom address available on the District’s website (www.qcbid.org), on the 5111 day of December, 2023, at 9:00 o...

  • "FOR"/ "AGAINST" COMMITTEE NOTICE

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    “FOR”/ “AGAINST” COMMITTEE NOTICE Lind and Ritzville School Districts are seeking applications from local citizens interested in being appointed to a committee to write the for/against statements for the Adams County Local Voters’ Pamphlet related to each District’s upcoming Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy and Replacement Capital Levy for Educational Technology Improvements to be considered at the February 13, 2024 election. Those interested should send their name,address, phone number and which posit...

  • SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2173

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2173 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A NONEXCLUSIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE TO ADAMS COUNTY AND OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO. The ordinance shall be in full force and effective five (5) days after passage and publication as provided by law. Copies of the complete ordinance is available without cost online at www.cityofritzville/publicnotices or during regular business hours by calling City Hall at 659-1930. Julie Flyckt Clerk-Treasurer Published November...

  • NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE TO: The Citizens of the City of Ritzville YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT that the City Council of the City of Ritzville will be conducting a hearing for the City of Ritzville Final Budget and Fees for the Year 2024 on the 5th day of December, 2023 during their regular council meeting that begins at 7:00 pm. Anyone may appear at the meeting and make written and/ or oral comments or submit questions or suggestions to the members of the City Council for or against...

  • NOTICE OF PATERNAL INTEREST

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    NOTICE OF PATERNAL INTEREST AMENDED NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY STATE OF WASHINGTON SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ADAMS JUVENILE COURT No. 23-7-00024-01 In re the Dependency of: BROOKLYN MARTINEZ DOB: 09/15/15 TO: ANYONE CLAIMING A PATERNAL INTEREST A Dependency Petition was filed on May 31, 2023. A hearing will be held on this matter on January 2, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the Adams County Superior Court, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington 99169. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing...

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on the following ordinance on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in Room 202, Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington ORDINANCE NO. O-05-2023: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING FEE PROVISIONS OF ADAMS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 16.08.010 – APPLICATION AND FEES; CHAPTER 16.23.120 – SUBMISSION AND APPLICATION; AND, CHAPTER 18.04.280 – FEES...

  • SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2172

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2172 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE, WASHINGTON RELATING TO THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE WATER REVENUE BOND OF THE CITY IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,465,000. The ordinance shall be in full force and effective five (5) days after passage and publication as provided by law. Copies of the complete ordinance is available without cost online at www.cityofritzville/publicnotices or during regular business hours by calling City Hall at 659-1930. Julie Flyckt...

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Adams County Board of Equalization will hold hearings to review taxpayer petitions of Real Property Valuation Determinations for Assessment Year 2022 (taxes payable in 2023) on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Room 202 of the Adams County Courthouse, Ritzville, Washington Contact Clerk of the Board at (509) 659-3236 or e-mail: boeboardclerk@ co.adams.wa.us for special accommodations. This hearing will be recorded. DATED this 7th day of November,...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF LIND, WASHINGTON

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF LIND, WASHINGTON Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Lind Community Church – 114 E. 5th Street on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the final budget of 2024. A copy of the final budget may be obtained at Lind Town Hall, 116 ½ W. 2nd Street, Lind, WA 99341. Adoption of the 2024 Budget Ordinance will be during the regular Council Meeting following the Public Hearing. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate sp...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE The previously scheduled public hearing of the Adams County Board of Adjustment, set for November 28th, 2023 has been cancelled due to a change in the CUP. For any questions you may contact Adams County Building and Planning at 509- 488-9441. Published November 15 and 22, 2023...

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF WASHTUCNA, WASHINGTON

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF WASHTUCNA, WASHINGTON Notice is hereby given that the Town of Washtucna will have a Public Meeting for the Preliminary Budget for 2024. The meeting will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Washtucna Town Hall. Publish dates November 8, 2023, and November 15, 2023)...

  • NOTICE OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    NOTICE OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING ADAMS COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT will conduct a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on November 28th, 2023 at the Cedar St Complex conference room, located at 445 E Cedar St, Suite A, Othello, WA 99344. If this date changes it will be posted in the Ritzville Journal at least 10 days prior to the new date if changed. This hearing is in relation to the SEPA and CUP application for a new Cell Tower proposal to be located off of Lucy Road between Hwy 26 and Cunningham Rd. You may join in...

  • ADAMS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    ADAMS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE The regular meeting of the Adams County Planning Commission, set for November 23, 2023, has been cancelled due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Also, the regular Planning Commission meeting that would normally be held on the 28th of December has been changed to December 14th, 2023, in replacement of the scheduled workshop meeting. Planning Commission meetings are currently held on-line or in person. The Planning Commission meetings are located at 445 E. Cedar Blvd, Suite A, Othello,...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT NO. 23-4-00188-13 IN RE THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM DWAYNE HAMILTON, Deceased The personal representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that acting as the lead agency for the Town of Washtucna, Adams County did on November 1, 2023, make a Determination of Non-significance (DNS), for the following application. Description of proposal: Town of Washtucna Fiber to home Project. The project is a fiber to premise (FTTx) construction project on existing utility poles in the Town of Washtucna, WA. The aerial construction will be done according to the...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCING PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR ADOPTION OF THE ODESSA SUBAREA SPECIAL STUDY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND RECORD OF DECISION

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCING PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR ADOPTION OF THE ODESSA SUBAREA SPECIAL STUDY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND RECORD OF DECISION The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is adopting the 2012 Odessa Subarea Special Study Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) produced by the Bureau of Reclamation in cooperation with the State of Washington, represented by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The FEIS examined the potential to replace groundwater with...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE Notice is given that the Board of Directors of the Washtucna School District #109 has changed the start time of the regular meetings scheduled for 11/28/23, 12/12/23, 1/23/24 and 2/27/24 from 7pm to 6pm. Published November 8 and 15, 2023...

  • Congratulations at State Volleyball. Congratulations to Football for making the post-season

    Updated Nov 14, 2023

    Way to go! Ritzville Ace Hardware 108 W 1st Ave, Ritzville 509-659-0381 Congratulations! Les Schwab 1004 W 1st Ave, Ritzville 509-659-0760 Best of luck Napa Auto Parts 1205 W 1st Ave, Ritzville 509-659-1400 You are unstoppable! Leffel, Otis & Warwick PS 219 W Main Ave, Ritzville 509-659-0125 Go team! Ritzville Drug 209 W Main Ave, Ritzville 509-659-0250 You crushed it! Gigamedics 213 W Main Ave, Ritzville 509-659-0911 Congratulations! Ritzville Warehouse Co. 201 E. 1st Ave,...

  • Let the Firing begin

    Dale Anderson|Updated Nov 14, 2023

    There were a couple of interesting events that took place following Saturday’s college football games. On Sunday, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher was fired after a 51-10 shellacking of Mississippi State. And the Mississippi State coach also lost his job. Closer to home Boise State also let their coach go and he was a former BSU Bronco player First of all let’s just say that coaches are fired a lot and this far into the season usually means that the donors, fans and alumni are...

  • Eagles finish eighth in state 1B

    Jake Hull, The Journal|Updated Nov 14, 2023

    YAKIMA - The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles took eighth in the WIAA state 1B volleyball tournament Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Eagles had two games on Wednesday, followed by two more on Thursday. The Eagles entered the tournament as the No. 10 seed in a bracket of 20 teams, and exceeded expectations, capturing an eighth place trophy in this year's tournament. The Eagles opened state against No. 7-seeded Waterville-Mansfield. The Eagles fell, 3-1....

  • Broncos finish second in state

    Jake Hull|Updated Nov 14, 2023

    YAKIMA – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos had an impressive run in the WIAA 2B State Tournament. The Broncos finished second overall after a straight-set loss to the Manson Trojans. The state tournament was a two-day tournament that took place in Yakima on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 8 and 9. Set scores for the state championship game saw the Trojans comfortably take all three sets: 15-25, 15-25, 20-25. 21-25. The Trojans entered the tournament as the number two overall s...

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