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After several years absence the Lind Christmas Bazaar is returning and with it the opportunity for area residents to complete their holiday gift purchases through local vendors and craftsmen. Kindra Haase and Jamie Schmunk have been organizing the event for Saturday, Nov. 29, in the Lind Elementary School gymnasium from 5 p.m until 8 p.m. The bazaar will feature home baked goods, handcrafted items and independent sales representatives from the local area. Haase said they are trying to bring in as many handcrafted items as...
The annual Ritzville Christmas Kickoff weekend occurs on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, throughout the City of Ritzville. Events begin with Paws for Claus at the Ritzville Drug Company from 4-6 p.m. on Dec. 5. At 5:30 p.m. Friday, Mayor Linda Kadlec will have the honor of lighting the tree, followed by caroling at the tree around 5:45 p.m. The event includes holiday treats at the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce office. Local businesses are participating in a Shop Local campaign during the two-day event. The...
The 84th annual Ralston Grange Community Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7. This traditional event, open to all, has entertained families for five generations. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a potluck dinner, followed by the program. The program consists of entertainment provided by those attending with children recitations, musical, dance and instrumental numbers, or anything else participants would like to perform. A special visit from Santa Claus concludes the evening’s festivities and parents are asked t... Full story
The Adams Conservation District is hosting a direct seed breakfast meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 7-9 a.m. at Memories Diner in Ritzville. At the meeting, Ryan Kuster will discuss the latest innovations in spray technology. The meeting is sponsored by Ag Enterprises. To attend the event, call Adams CD at 659-1553, extension 1, by Dec. 4.... Full story
As the 2014-year winds to a close the Ritzville City Council adopted the Preliminary Budget for 2015 with one amendment to the budget on Nov. 18. In the budget the council approved a $5 increase to water rates, which was based on the increasing costs of the operation and maintenance in addition to the unknowns with the well project completion. The council also approved a five percent increase to sanitation fees with no increase to sewer rates. Additionally, golf fees were increased. Weekend, nine-hole fees were increased to... Full story
The Washington Department of Ecology is proposing the removal of the Washtucna Fertilizer Plant, located at 135 West North Street in Washtucna, from the Hazardous Sites list. The list contains contaminated sites throughout the state that have been evaluated and ranked. The Washtucna plant has received a level five ranking, which is the lowest classification on the scale. The rankings are used to indicate the greatest potential threat to human health and environment, according to a letter issued by Ecology. The property has...
MOVES. After Cort Ruzicka dodges a Cardinal defender, he prepares to slip past another during the Broncos’ quarterfinal game against Waitsburg-Prescott. The Broncos advanced to the semifinals with a 17-14 on Friday night. -Journal photo by Tyler L. Fryberger II...
Lind Third Grade This is how I make a turkey. The first thing I do is get a turkey from my uncle. Then I let it defrost all night. After, I get the guts out and boil them. Next I cook it for 350 degrees. Later I cook the stuffing in a pan. Last I cut up my turkey and put it on a plate then I put it on the table. My favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is my mom’s mash potatoes. I think my mom’s mash potatoes are really good. They taste like lollypops and if she cooks them in the oven the taste like chocolate. I can’t wait uni...
The Lady Bulldogs are in full swing with their basketball season. Varsity’s current record is 2-1 and Jr. Varsity’s record is 3-0. The Lady Bulldogs have two games this week with an away game at ACH on Monday and Davenport at home on Tuesday. Come show your school spirit by purchasing our new Bulldog apparel, which is now for sale. T-shirt prices are as follows: Small-XL is $12 and XXL-XXXL is $15....
In Remembrance of Richard Chamberlain, He was Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grand Father to our family. Richard (Dick) Clark Chamberlain was born March 1, 1931 to Fred and Effie (Clark) Chamberlain of Washougal and died Nov. 13. He was the youngest of five children. He grew up on the banks of the Columbia River where he enjoyed riding horses and hunting. On October 12, 1950 he joined the Navy where he served as a Gunner’s Mate on ships including: The USS Bonhomm E. Richard, The USS Butan, and the USS Arriscany. Duri... Full story
As I complete my final weeks in Congress, it is only natural to reflect on the past 20 years. It has truly been my honor and privilege to serve you and represent those who call Central Washington home in Congress. Whether it’s helping seniors with their Social Security benefits, ensuring that veterans are awarded the medals they earned but never received, or cutting through bureaucratic red tape to support local families and small businesses – the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives is something that I will... Full story
This year, we have four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas to shop, wrap and ship Christmas gifts for family and friends. It can be daunting of you’re not one of those uber-organized individuals who shops all year long and is finished by now. It’s fun to go into Spokane to soak in the holiday excitement and joyous atmosphere of the season, however that can become a bit stressful if the list is long, time is short, weather is bad, and roads are iffy. I’m thinking that this year, spending my money and time in Ritzv... Full story
For some, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and give thanks for the blessings we enjoy. For others, it’s a time to volunteer at soup kitchens to help the less fortunate. For still others, it’s simply a chance to eat a huge meal and watch football. In reality, most Americans have no idea how fortunate we are. With the exception of military families, too few of us have fought to protect the freedoms we have. Few people alive today experienced the depravation of the Great Depression. A full one-third of... Full story
Community service is something that can vary from simple and effective to laborious and life changing. It is something that Lind-Ritzville High School’s (LRHS) National Honor Society (NHS) knows well. With their scholastic achievement, integrity in school, and respect for their community, members of the NHS are a positive force throughout LRHS. Consequently, the Lind-Ritzville NHS is sponsoring the Inland Northwest Blood Center’s (INBC) upcoming blood drive on December 8. Several students plan on contributing, and the NHS...
Herbert Alfred Smith, 86, was born on Nov. 18, 1928 in Lind, and died on Nov. 19, in Spokane, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Herbert was a Spokane area resident for 60 years. He graduated from high school in Ritzville in 1948. Herbert later joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. After his service, Herbert was a farmer in Ritzville and Colbert, before retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Half Moon Grange. Herbert was the youngest of 12 c... Full story
Robert Alan Marble, 67, beloved husband and father died Nov. 17 after a valiant fight against cancer. Bob was a native Californian who fell in love with wheat farming. He was a chemist by trade and dreamt of becoming a farmer in retirement. Bob’s life reflected his Christian faith and love. Survived by wife, Jean, and three children: Katie (Craig) Costsona; Alan (Marie) Marble; Joni Marble. Two sisters; June McGukin and Paula (Frank) Pauls, a brother-in-law & wife, Jim and D...
STOPPED. Colin Sheffels brings down the Cardinal ball carrier close to the sidelines. The Broncos defense shut down the Cardinal rushing attempts, allowing just 60 yards in 25 attempts. -Journal photo by Tyler L. Fryberger II...
On Friday, Nov. 21, the LRS Broncos were able to triumph over the Waitsburg-Prescott Cardinals, 17-14, in a quarterfinals face-off. They secure their position in the semifinals where they will face the Okanogan Bulldogs. “You’re down to the last four teams and that’s an incredible achievement,” head coach Greg Whitmore said. “Not that we love disrupting Thanksgiving plans but it means we’ve had an amazing year.” The Broncos kicked off to the Cardinals on Friday to start the... Full story
Jacob and Danielle (Sackmann) Bolin of Ritzville announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Danielle, born Nov. 10 at Sacred Heart Medical Center. At birth Avery weighed 7 pounds 12.5 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Avery joins a brother, Jacob Jr, age 3. Maternal grandparents are Dennis and Connie Sackmann of Ritzville. Paternal Grandparents are Ron and Toni Bolin of Ritzville, and Jesse and Zana Parent of Ephrata. Maternal great-grandparents are Lenora Sackmann of...
YARD OF THE MONTH. Larry and Sherie Schafer are the Yard of the Month award winners for the month of November. The Shafers were selected by the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce Board. RACC Board Member Virginia Jones presented the Schafers with the award. -Photo courtesy of Jennifer Saunders...
Mary S. Woodbury, 73, of Spokane Valley, dies on Nov. 17 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Ritzville, Jan. 26, 1941 to the late Melvin & Tannis Hollenback. Mary graduated from Kahlotus High School in 1958. She was married to Jack Woodbury in 1967 and they lived together in the same home foe 47 years. She loved spending time at their lake cabin on Loon Lake and spent most summer weekends enjoying the warm sunshine and waves on the shore. The s’mores, hot dog... Full story
In May of this year Dr. Timothy Bryant transferred to East Adams Rural Hospital from Brewster after 12 years of family practice there. “It’s like going back 20 years, like when I was back in Glendale,” Bryant said. He transferred to Ritzville to be closer to grandchildren and family. He also said part of the reason to moving to Ritzville was for the small town feeling. “I love the people around here. Everybody’s been incredibly friendly,” he said. Since beginning practice in Ritzville, Bryant was able to finally get moved i...
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, The Journal office is closed to the public on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. The office reopens on Monday, Dec. 1, at 9 a.m....