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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Official NewspaperThe City of Ritzville, WA is so-liciting the interest of qualified newspapers to serve as the City’s official newspaper. Bid Requirements: • Must meet minimum qualifica-tions defined by RCW 65.16.020 and Ritzville City Code Chapter 1.116. • Must provide a statement of circulation for Zip Code 99169 to include circulation numbers and “general circulation”. General circulation is further defined as “showing how the newspaper is devoted to the interests of a particular class of persons...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams Coun-ty Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the following matter on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, in Room 202 of the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington:To join meeting from your com-puter, tablet or smartphone:https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/159539765You can also dial in using your phone.(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)United...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTYNO. 22-4-00238-13In the Matter of the Estate of,GLADYS L. NAGAMITSU, deceased.The Personal Representative named below has been ap-pointed as Personal Repre-sentative 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 Personal Representative or the...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will conduct public hearings to receive verbal and written comments on the proposed 2023 Adams County Budget on the following dates:Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.andTuesday, December 13, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.Room 202, Adams County Courthouse210 W. Broadway, RitzvilleTo attend the hearing from your computer, tablet or smartphone.https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/159539765You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported...
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS ADAMS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS GASOLINE – DIE-SEL – OIL – GREASENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed bids will be re-ceived by the Adams County Board of Commissioners until 1:30 p.m. December 13, 2022, and subsequently opened for gasoline, diesel fuel, oil and grease for a period beginning January 1, 2023, or upon date of award until December 31, 2023, with four additional one-year renewal contract periods.Each bid shall be separately sealed in an envelope addressed to th...
Football is different than basketball when it comes to coaches changing jobs once a season ends In basketball, if your team is in the NCAA tournament, you most likely will not be leaving for your next job until after the team you presently coach iis eliminated. If your team has a good showing just to get there and it either pulls off an upset or nearly does so, then there is a good chance a press conference will take place to announce the hiring of the next coach. That’s h...
MOSES LAKE - Liberty Bell will make its first appearance in a state title football game after upending No. 1-ranked Odessa, 70-24, on Saturday, Nov. 26 on Lion's Field. Mountain Lion Coach Jeff Lidey credited the win to having a healthy team and focusing on the Tigers' key playmakers - quarterback Collin Martin and running back Gage Starkel. "They have a team for full talent, but those two boys have been carrying the team for a long time," Lidey said. Odessa Coach Larry Weber...
RITZVILLE — The winter sports season officially gets underway this week. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington boys got their first taste of hoops action Monday night at the Connell Jamboree. The Broncos were scheduled to get a trial run on the court against both the Eagles and the Quincy Jackrabbits. Results were not reported by press time. On Saturday, the boys will hit the home court, hosting both Shadle Park and Almira/Coulee-Hartline. Junior varsity begins at 3 p.m., with varsity at 6 p.m.. Meanwhile. the l...
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. 30 - Chicken fried steak, au gratin potatoes and vegetable. • Thursday, Dec. 1 - Spaghetti, ceaser salad and garlic rolls. • Monday, Dec. 5 - Freda chick casserole, brown butter broccoli and roll. • Tuesday, Dec. 6 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetable. • Wednesday, Dec. 7 - Mexican bea...
Connie Rae Rogel July 2, 1943 – Nov. 20, 2022 Connie Rae Rogel (Schuler) of Bonita Springs Fla, passed away peacefully on Nov. 20th, 2022, at the age of 79 years. She is survived by Steven R. Rogel (husband), Wendy A. Mueller (daughter), Horst Mueller (son-in-law), Zachary K. Mueller (grandson), Ryann R. Mueller (granddaughter), Julie C. Leonard (daughter), Jeffrey R. Leonard (son-in-law), Jakob J. Leonard (grandson), Jordan R. Leonard (granddaughter), and Randall S. Rogel (...
Melette Moore, 81, wife of Richard “ Dick” Moore, passed away on Nov. 24, 2022. A Remembrance Service and meal will be held Dec. 6, 2022 at the Kahlotus Grange, Highway 21, Kahlotus at 12:30 PM. Graveside blessing to follow at the Kahlotus Cemetery at 2:30 pm....
Phillip Lee Kent May 28, 1942 – Nov. 8, 2022 Phillip Lee Kent, age 80, of Spokane, Wash. passed away on Nov. 8, 2022 due to existing health issues. He was born in Napa, Calif., on May 28, 1942 to Rollo and Doris Kent. He is survived by his wife Carol of 55 years, his children Kenny (Pam) Starring of Spokane, Lori Aby of Bothell, Todd (Stephanie) Kent of Santa Cruz, Calif., and his four granddaughters, Kennady Starring, Emily Aby, Frances Kent and Hazel Kent. He is also s...
Myth: The mystique of “water belly”. Here’s one that is especially relevant for our youth producers and their animals for the fair. I think most cattle producers who have been around the business for a good while will agree that when you think you have about seen it all, eventually you will get a big surprise. Such is the case with “water belly.” First, let’s point out here that this is not a condition that you are likely to see in your cow herd and those animals on a strict...
Despite higher prices, inflation and safety concerns, more Christmas shoppers are browsing on-line but making in-store purchases. The National Retail Federation reported an estimated 166.3 million people visited stores from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year — an 8 million increase from last year. The good news extends to on-line sales. E-commerce retail revenues this year are projected to grow to $554 billion compared to $360 billion in 2019—the first year of...
Sheriff Dale Wagner accepted a handmade diamond painting of the Thin Blue Line flag last week. The gift was presented by Mary and Joe Stoddard. Mary Stoddard said the project took at least six hours to complete. Wagner plans to hang the flag in the lobby of the Adams County Sheriff's Office....
1 Years Ago Ritzville-Journal Times November 30, 1922 Veteran flagman concludes service for N.P. Railway John Sponcler, faithful guardian of the Adams St. crossing of the Northern Pacific, will conclude his service for the railway company on Thanksgiving Day, the last day of November. He has been working for the company 15 years, the last ten of it steadily as flagman at the crossing here. On account of his age, he is being retired. Despite his 78 years there are few men...
Sheriff’s Office RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Nov. 11-18: Nov. 18 Driver resting in car in the 1500 block of West First Avenue, Ritzville. Vehicle overturned in the 2600 block of West McManamon Road, Othello. Suspicious person in the 2600 block of West McManamon Road, Othello. Vehicle prowl in the 2200 block of State Highway 26, Othello. Suspicious person in the 2700 block of West McManamon Road, Othello. Store burglarized in the 700 block of West State Highw...
SPOKANE - The Washington Policy Center has named a new executive director for Eastern Washington. The former Congressional Western Caucus executive director, Sean O'Brien takes over the position Dec. 1. "I am humbled to join Washington Policy Center's team and thrilled to continue working on behalf of Eastern Washington," O'Brien said. "As the region faces both challenges and opportunities, WPC's work advocating for sound policy solutions is more important than ever. "My caree...
RITZVILLE — Acting on a writ of execution from Chelan County Superior Court, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office impounded three vehicles on Wednesday, Nov. 23. The vehicles were impounded as part of civil proceedings in that county, Sheriff Dale Wagner said. Details of that case were not available at press time due to the holiday. The court ordered the impounded of the vehicles under Revised Code of Washington 6.17, records show. “The Sheriff’s Office was commanded to collect a set amount of funds by the court,” he said. “If...
RITZVILLE - The Adams County Sheriff's Office is investigating the thefts of multiple traffic signs last week. Investigators received information that led them to a location in the 1800 block of East Franz Road. During execution of a search warrant there Nov. 23, deputies recovered several signs, records show. "Deputies recovered stolen road signs that belonged to the Public Works Departments of Adams County, Franklin County and Lincoln County," Sheriff Dale Wagner said....
RITZVILLE —The National Weather Service is predicting wintry weather to blanket much of Adams County this week. According to the weather agency, snow was expected to begin Tuesday night and continue through the week. On Wednesday, residents and motorists should expect 1-3 inches to fall in some areas of the county early in the day, meteorologists said, noting the area may experience “patchy, blowing snow from 10 a.m. until noon. Snow is expected to continue overnight with another half-inch in the forecast, the weather ser...