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The Ralston Grange will be sponsoring a bingo and silent auction fundraiser at their hall on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 5-8 p.m. Funds raised during the event will be used to support Ritzville and Lind students for an educational trip to Florida during Spring Break. Admission to the event is free, but there will be a cost of 50 cents per bingo card. The grand prize is half of the money from each game. There will be a chili and baked potato bar and beverages will be available to purchase for $5 per person. The silent auction is...
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ritzville Adams County Journal is operating under an earlier deadline for the Nov. 23 edition of the paper. The deadline for advertising and news submissions is Monday, Nov. 20, by 12 p.m. The newspaper will return to regular deadlines the following week. The Journal office will be closed to the public on Nov. 23-26. For more information, contact the office at 659-1020....
Walkers, joggers, strollers, all are welcome to make the brisk round of the Ritzville Path starting from in front of The Ritz Theatre at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23. The three-mile Ritzville Path circles from the Ritz Theatre, to the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds, along the Heinemann Forest above Emmanuel Haag baseball field and back onto Division Street along the Little League field. In its 30th year, the Turkey Trot began when three members of the Ritzville School District wellness committee began the event. The c...
Ritzville businesses and organizations who have applied for 110 Funds in 2018 may want to have Nov. 28 open on their calendars. The Ritzville City Council approved holding a special meeting on Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. to hear presentations from 110 fund applicants. Mayor Gary Cook said the 110 fund applications were distributed two weeks prior to the council meeting and were due on Nov. 15. Cook said the city will also apply for project funds on behalf of local organizations as asked, such as the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerc...
Lind residents filled the Community Church’s fellowship hall on Nov. 8 to learn about the Adams-Nielson Solar Project. Strata Solar, a family-owned solar energy company based out of North Carolina, is overseeing the development of the project located north of Lind by the water tanks and next to the cemetery. The estimated cost of the project is $30 million. During the meeting, representatives from Strata Solar provided information regarding the project’s development and construction phases, as well as answered questions from...
I’LL STAND. Third and fourth grade students from Ritzville Grade School performed the song “I’ll Stand,” during the Nov. 7 Veterans Day assembly at Lind-Ritzville High School. -Journal photo by Al Stover...
HONORING VETERANS. The Lind-Ritzville Middle School held their annual Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 7. Veteran Bill Wills said he was proud to a veteran of the United States and to have served his country. -Journal photo by Al Stover...
Local firefighters and emergency crews had a busy four days with responding to collisions and vehicle fires. On Nov. 10, Adams County Fire Protection District No. 1 and Ritzville EMTs responded to a vehicle rollover on westbound Interstate 90 at milepost 223, two miles east of Ritzville at 5:27 a.m. A vehicle driving in the eastbound lane rolled over into the westbound lanes. ACFPD No. 1 Chief Scott Kembel said the agency sent two trucks and five firefighters to the scene....
TURKEY BINGO. Warren Cogswell gracefully presents Olivia Robbins with her ticket for a free turkey after winning a community game of bingo on Saturday, Nov. 11. The annual Turkey Bingo event is hosted by the Ritzville Lions Club, and ran throughout the majority of the day on Saturday, with 160 turkeys awarded during the event. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
I’ve met a lot of people over the years through my job and through sports as a player, coach and fan. I do my best to remember the names of athletes and coaches. One never knows when they may cross paths and there is no better conversation starter than to say your name sounds familiar. I think I saw you play a few years back. It’s a quirky thing I do but I know it means something to a person when they are recognized for something they accomplished in high school sports. I kno...
Ninety-five percent of people have a tendency to procrastinate at times, while 20 percent of people are chronic procrastinators, a study from the University of Calgary reports. The ability to make efficient use of time is critical to not only success in high school, but in all avenues of life. Although several LRHS students find themselves within the procrastinating demographic, there is no time like the present for students to make efforts towards improved time management. For student Lacey Miller, the ability to use time...
Alley Cats – Sept. 6 Ritzville Hardware 4-3, The Strays 4-3, Rehn Grain 3-4, Napa 3-4. High scratch games: Stephanie Geschke 159, Courtney Geschke 149, Leslie Adams 149. High scratch series: Stephanie Geschke 445, Nancy McBroom 426, Terri Abney 408. Alley Cats – Sept. 13 Ritzville Hardware 11-3, Napa 10-4, The Strays 4-10, Rehn Grain 3-11. High scratch games: Terri Abney 191, Stephanie Geschke 189, Peggy Crossler 169. High scratch series: Stephanie Geschke 511, Terri Abney 473, Peggy Crossler 399. Alley Cats – Sept. 20 Ritzvi...
Much of the nation’s attention has rightly been focused on Congress’ current push for historic tax reform—the first major effort in more than 30 years. While pro-growth tax reform is a critical topic, I would like to share an update on recent legislative progress that is important for Central Washington but has not received as much focus. Just last week, Americans observed Veterans Day. I believe that the people’s representatives in Congress should honor veterans with our words as well as our actions. Every step we take to...
Twenty-five years ago, Business took a beating in Olympia. The swing to the left in the 1992 general election was swift and potent. It drove higher costs to employers and more government regulations. Warning: Today’s political winds are blowing in that same direction. In the 1992 election, Democrats across America scored big wins promising a new health care system and bigger government. Bill Clinton upset George H.W. Bush for president and Congressman Mike Lowry knocked off Republican Attorney General Ken Eikenberry for gover...
LADY BRONCOS. The Lady Broncos celebrated six seniors prior to the start of their final home match. The senior parents are (back row, from left) Colby and Aimee Schell, Matthew Pulliam, Kristy Pierce and Jeremy Reynolds, Jennifer and Jason Aldrich, Bren Curtis, Melinda and Jason Kiel, and Deborah and Todd O’Brien. Senior athletes are (front row, from left) Rachel Schell, Alarah Pierce-Pulliam, Emma Aldrich, Peyton Curtis, Sierra Kiel and Tessa O’Brien. -Journal photo by Kat...
LADY TIGERCATS. The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Lady Tigercats recognized three seniors and their parents prior to their final home match in Kahlotus. This event would serve as the final senior night for the LWK athletic cooperative. The senior athletes and their parents are (from left) Dave Miller, Jazzmyn Gordon, Jean Miller, Shawn Ayers, Hailey Ayers, Melanie Ayers, Sandi Miller, Kristen Miller and Dennis Miller. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Eva “Eve” Conrad Bachman, 90, wife of the late James “Jim” Bachman, died early Nov. 5 in Spokane, surrounded by her loving family. Eve was the oldest child of nine, born June 25, 1927, to Claude and Catherine Jamieson Conrad, in Wilbur. Achieving her milestone birthday of 90 years this past summer, Eve entered paradise and reunited with her loved ones who have gone before. Eve attended Holy Names Academy for all 12 years of her primary education. After high school, she wor...
BRONCOS CHEERLEADING AND FOOTBALL players were recognized with their parents during the last home football game of the season. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague senior parents are (back row, from left) Jeff and Brandy Lane, Aaron and Jodie Esser, Jeff and Jacqui Snider, Amy and Mike Phelps, Rebecca Hartwell, Aimee Guiles and Dave Benedict, Juana and Albano Ortiz, Camille and Rick Nelson, Scott and Tammy Gilder, Shawn Simonsen, Lisa Simonsen, Tim and Michelle Smith and Ben and Kiera...
DONATION FOR ZOEY. The Ritzville Eagles No. 2739, represented by Madam Auxiliary President Kassy Kinch (left), presented a $1,000 donation to the “Funds for Zoey’s Van” Umpqua Bank account, which was received by Umpqua Bank’s Nicole Stromberger. The fund has been established to help purchase a wheelchair accessible van for eight-year-old Zoey Fannin. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
A recent trade mission trip to Japan allowed Adams County and Grant County leaders with an opportunity to meet with business and trade organizations to discuss potential trade and development opportunities. Led by the Port of Moses Lake, Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler agreed to make the international journey to share ideas and also the value of Adams County. Schoesler said he had never attended a mission trip before because he could never see the potential benefit it...
Local residents are invited to attend the Lind Community Thanksgiving service and dinner on Sunday, Nov. 19. The service will begin at 4 p.m. at the Lind Community Church, located at 114 East Fifth Street. The meal will immediately follow. This will serve as a time to join with community members to celebrate blessings and share a delicious meal. The event is hosted by the Lind Community Church and the Lind Chamber of Commerce....