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The Ralston Grange is sponsoring a cribbage tournament at the hall on Saturday, Jan. 31, beginning at noon. There is a $5 entrance fee to participate, and no experience is necessary. All of those participating will be taught how to play cribbage prior to the tournament. Attendees can bring their own cribbage board and snacks to share. The Grange is providing beverages and popcorn for those in attendance. Family friendly games and movies are also available for children. The event is open to the public and all are encouraged... Full story
On Jan. 30 Ritzville Grade School first through fifth grade students and Lind-Ritzville High School students will enjoy a live performance by Lovey James, a current American Idol contestant. James is a 16-year-old from Protland, Oregon. She will be performing in Ritzville at 12:30 p.m. for the elementary students and 1:30 p.m. for the high school students in the grade school gymnasium. James will be performing at 6 p.m. in Spokane on Jan. 30 as well. Her songs and message will teach about anti-bullying and believing in...
The Lind-Ritzville FFA members will be selling Little Caesar’s Pizza until Jan. 30. The profits from the sales will go toward sending members to the State FFA Convention in Pullman. The convention will be held May 14-16. The cost of each member to attend is approximately $250. The chapter only allows students who are competing to attend. Last year 60 students attended, and we expect to have around the same numbers this year. If you like pizza and would like to support our chapter, see an FFA member to place an o... Full story
Today’s computerized farming equipment and the ability to collect a range of detailed information has created a growing concern over that operational information. “Big Data” will be a big topic of discussion at next week’s Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum. A special panel session occurs Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. in the ballroom of the DoubleTree Hotel. Three panelists will each present their specific point of view regarding the collection of data on the farm. Their discussion will highlight the several aspe...
Senator Mark Schoesler is accepting applications from teenagers from the Ninth Legislative District who want to spend a week serving as Senate pages during the 2015 legislative session in Olympia. The session will end Sunday, April 26. “This is a great opportunity for students from our part of Washington to see the state Legislature in action and learn how laws are made,” Schoesler said. “It’ll be a busy but fun week, where they meet others their age, earn some money, and have an experience that they’ll always remember.... Full story
The Adams County Health Department wants residents to be aware that Queseria Bendita, LCC of Yakima is recalling all lots of Panela, Queso Fresco, Requeson, Cotija fresh soft cheese products and sour cream to include all best by dates because of a potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only...
Generous donations from local businesses and organizations will help the Ritzville Fire Department continue to upgrade its equipment. Fire Chief Jim Bostic reported a total of $7,500 has been received by the fire department from the donations and a grant from Burlington Northern Santa Fe, who also purchased new air tanks for the department. Businesses and organizations contributing include CF Industries, Big Bend Electric Co-op, the Hospital Foundation, Caring Neighbors and one business owner who requested to remain... Full story
With the unseasonal warmth and high amount of rainfall which closed many gravel roads in the county last weekend maintenance crews were working on erosion repair as well as wash boarding on gravel roads throughout the county reported Public Works Director Todd O’Brien. In addition to these projects O’Brien said maintenance crews would also be working on two bridge projects on the Dewald Road. County Engineer Scott Yaeger said on one bridge crews had replaced rotten girders and were working on re-decking the bridge. The second... Full story
Ritzville Gun Club, January 25, 50 shooters 24: Jason Heider, Scott Hennings, Scott Yaeger, Justin Simonson. 23: Ron Manke, Wes Frederick, Justin Benzel, William Green, Travis Dewald, Andrew Witt. 22: Jim Heider, Kyle Bauer, Marty Erdman. 21: Jason Witt, Dave Breazeale, Tyler Frederick, Jerry Schell, Brian Kramer, Garrett Frederick, Ryan Frederick, 20 and Under: Kierstin Witt, Rachel Schell, Ellyn Bachman, Michelle Hennings, Lori Witt, Kim Yaeger, Kari Frederick, Shontz Yaeger, Matthew Leffel, Harlee Hennings, Gage Bauer,...
Here we are trying to figure out what we will be eating during the Super Bowl game on Sunday and what have we been inundated with for the past week and a half? Deflate Gate!! You know the investigation concerning the missing air from nine New England Patriot footballs during the AFC championship game. I’m going to let you know right now, I am not a New England Patriot fan. Did the lack of air in the footballs give the Patriots a leg up on the Indianapolis Colts? I think the t...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos started last week’s games on Tuesday, Jan. 20, against the Connell Eagles. The Broncos jumped to an early lead, scoring 23 points in the first quarter to the Eagles’ 17. The Broncos’ scoring lagged in the second quarter and at the half they trailed by three points. The Broncos rallied and outscored their opponents in the second half to secure a 69-62 win over the Eagles. Dustan Arlt called the game a balanced effort. “Everyone individually and the team just played better,” Arlt explained. “W... Full story
After a heartbreaking loss to Reardan on Saturday, Jan. 17, the Lady Broncos rallied to take down two non-league opponents and one league rival last week. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Lady Broncos hosted the Connell High School Lady Eagles. After the four quarters the Lady Broncos took the win 66-52 in a game that head coach John Galbreath said went well for his team. “I think we shared the ball extremely well,” he explained. With three players scoring double digits for the Lady Broncos, and three more very near double dig... Full story
I lay my weary head upon the pillow and snuggled into the sofa, hoping for at least a few hours’ sleep. I chose the sofa instead of the guestroom because I was caring for my grandniece, Annie, while her mom and dad were in Spokane giving birth to the little sister who would enhance and change their lives. I wanted to be as close as possible to Annie. I was so tired (played golf that December day) that I felt sleep wouldn’t elude me for long. About the time I drew the blanket over me, I was seized with needle-like pain of dee...
With gas prices plummeting to less than $2 a gallon, some politicians think this is the ideal time to increase state and federal gas taxes. The theory is when gasoline is expensive, voters vehemently oppose higher gas taxes; but when the price drops, motorists don’t pay as much attention. They just fill up and drive off, thankful for the savings. The flaw in that theory is that gas prices will inevitably climb again. But a larger concern is that the debate over fuel taxes distracts us from the real question: what is the b...
In a growing society and a constantly evolving world, there are some skills that will always be useful. In Greece around 400BC, the idea of a catapult was designed and brought to life. Centuries later, engineers created new buildings, materials and everything in between. A hundred years from tomorrow engineers will always find employment as they are always in search of the newest advancement. With plenty of motivation, students at LRHS are taking interest in engineering. LRHS’s science, technology, engineering and math (...
The Adams County Soil Conservation District awarded three Washtucna students with awards for their essays about rotational grazing after selecting the students from an annual essay contest. The awards were presented to the sixth grade students during the annual meeting of the district on Jan. 28 in Ritzville. Students from across Adams County entered essays into the contest, with the three Washtucna students’ essays being selected from the group of 45. From the Washtucna S...
Milton David Wahl, died January 9 in Spokane. A celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Lilac Services for the Blind, 1212 N. Howard, Spokane WA 99201....
Ruth Leona (Lobe) Gillis, at 97 died on January 22, at the Life Care Center in Ritzville. Ruth was born on May 2nd, 1917 to John and Lydia Lobe of Odessa Washington. Ruth graduated from Washtucna High School in 1937. The following year she married Vernon E. Gillis in November. They had two children a son and daughter and celebrated fifty years of marriage. For nearly a century as a native of Washington Ruth lived in Pullman, Walla Walla, Okanagan, Spokane, Rosaila and...
WRAPPED UP. Bronco athlete Michael Wheeler and his opponent wrap up before Wheeler earned the pin on Tuesday night. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
MAT BATTLE. During the first round at the Broncos’ Mix and Match Tournament on Jan. 27, Bronco Josh Rosman fights for the upper hand against his Moses Lake competitor. Rosman won the battle before facing teammate Caeli Ulrich in the second round of competition at the tournament. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
The Lady Tigercats’ season is coming to a close as the team prepares for the final two league games. After a long and hard fought season, the Lady Tigercats are looking to add one more notch to the win category before the season concludes this weekend. The LWK team went on the road on Jan. 23 to face the Touchet Lady Indians and returned home with a 77-31 loss. The Lady Tigercats came out strong in the first quarter, limiting Touchet’s looks at the basket and putting up 13... Full story
With only two games left in the season, the LWK Tigercats are still battling for their first season win. The Tigercats conclude their season this weekend, playing St. John-Endicott on Friday, followed by Liberty Christian on Saturday. The Tigercats went on the road on Jan. 23 to face the Touchet Indians and returned home with a 55-20 loss. Early in the game, the Tigercats relied on their perimeter players to put up points and keep the team in the game. Two completed free...
PEO CELEBRATION. Seven members of Chapter AR- PEO, Ritzville traveled to Kennewick to celebrate Maxine Wilsey’s 50-year anniversary as a Chapter AR- PEO member. Maxine was a long-time teacher at Ritzville Grade School, moving to the Tri-Cities area a few years ago to be closer to family. PEO is a philanthropic educational organization devoted to educational opportunities for women. Attending the celebration are, left to right: Vicki Benzel, Kathy Yerxa, Maxine Wilsey, Sally P...
Maurice Wayne Meline, 80, son of Robert and Anna Meline, loving husband of Joyce, died on January 21. Maurice was born in Kearney, Nebraska on August 24, 1934. He spent his younger years on the farm in Kearney. He would later meet his future wife, Joyce, in the first grade. They were together throughout their school years. Maurice excelled in all sports in high school where he once out-scored a whole basketball team: 49-34! He was also the state champion in the high hurdles...
TAKE DOWN. Bronco Matt Vercoe takes down the Moses Lake opponent during the Broncos’ Mix and Match Tournament on Jan. 27. Vercoe was the only Bronco to earn a win in the first round of competition at the tournament. The LRS Broncos will host the D7/9 League Tournament on Feb. 6-7 at Gilson Gym. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...