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The Ralston Grange’s annual Community Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, at their hall in Ralston. This will be the 85th year that the Grange has sponsored this traditional community event, open to all. Last year’s party saw 115 people attending, with over 30 children, including six sets of twins, able to give their Christmas wish list to Santa in person. Throughout the evening, door prizes are awarded to those in attendance. Each child at the event receives a candy bag. The evening begins with a potluck at 5:30...
The Cheryl Tobin Community Food Drive began on Nov. 23 in Washtucna. The Washtucna Schools Associated Student Body officers sponsor the food drive and it runs until Dec. 16. All donations of canned or nonperishable goods can be delivered to the school at any time....
The local schools have winter concerts fast approaching and community members are welcome to attend any and all. The first of the concert series will be the Lind-Ritzville High School and Ritzville Grade School 5th grade band concert. This will be held Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and will be in the Ritzville Grade School gym. The Washtucna School District’s winter concert will be on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. The Ritzville Grade School Preschool through fourth grade band will have their concert on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m., t...
Eight graduate students from the University of Washington School of Public Health will be in Adams County from Dec. 7 through Dec. 8. These students are working on their Master’s degrees in public health practice. During their time here they will be working on an assignment at the Adams County Health Department as part of the county’s Community Health Improvement Plan. The student’s specific assignment will be to develop a clearinghouse of activities for teens in the county. This includes current activities as well as a listi...
The primary goal of high school is to equip students with the knowledge they need to thrive in whatever colleges or careers they choose to pursue after they graduate. Senior transitions highlights this goal. A semester long class offered to students in the senior class, senior transitions works to inform students in the details critical to their success as they transition to the future. Recently in senior transitions, students have been practicing the job interview process, studying how a desirable applicant looks, acts, and...
I’m sure you’ve heard those words before, “I can’t wait for the big game this weekend, or to see the next blockbuster movie about Star Wars or James Bond, or Minions. I can’t wait to go to the big concert in June or August or whenever!” I think I’ve said this before but we often can’t wait to tell everyone how great those events were. We are so excited about these things but it is after all just entertainment. There are a lot of other things that we can do that can make a...
American consumers and investors deserve certainty to plan ahead to make the best economic decisions for their families and their future. The U.S. Federal Reserve functions as the nation’s central bank and sets monetary policy that impacts every American and has enormous consequences for our economy. Since the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve has engaged in interventionist policies that have resulted in today’s sluggish recovery and public uncertainty regarding the Fed’s decision-making. The Dodd-Frank Act has o...
It seems that on Thanksgiving, following the annual carb-fest we call the Thanksgiving Feast, I lost my sanity for a short time. I think massive carbs overload might bring on a momentary deficiency of judgment at anytime, but particularly when the need for all that shopping looms large. How else can you explain Black Friday? We were sitting at the table, contemplating our agony. I remember that I looked at my wine glass and wondered how many hours it would be before I could make room for that last swallow of Merlot when...
The news is full of organized protests and street demonstrations demanding a $15 minimum wage. Several cities across the nation have passed or are considering big hikes in their minimum wage. SeaTac was the first in our state to pass the $15 minimum wage, followed by Seattle and the University of Washington. Washington, D.C. now has the nation’s highest “state” minimum wage at $10.50, followed closely by Washington state at $9.47. Supporters say a $15 minimum wage will improve the lives of low-wage workers and boost the e...
The Lind Town Council held their first Public Hearing in regards to the 2016 budget on Nov. 24, at 6:45 p.m. This meeting served as an opportunity for the public to voice their opinions in regards to specific proposed changes. This first item discussed was in regards to the election fee. This fee is charged per registered voter in each area as determined by the Washington State BARS Manual. In the past this fee was $0.75 per person and will now be increased to $3, which will encompass an estimated charge of $1,052.68 for the...
Due to the change in weather, the Ritz Theatre has changed the Sunday movie time to be a matinee showing at 3 p.m. every Sunday. The change in hours begins on Dec. 6 with the showing of “Jem and the Holograms....
Ron Kimble, 64, passed away on November 28. He was born in Spokane to Donald H. and Violet May Ahler Kimble on February 11, 1951. He was raised on a farm outside of Tekoa and later moved into the town of Tekoa. He graduated from Tekoa High School in 1969. He attended Eastern Washington State College for 1.5 years and majored in beer and bowling. He lived in Spokane selling vacuum cleaners. After realizing selling vacuum cleaners wasn’t his forte, he moved back to Tekoa and g...
The 2015 Turkey Trot was smaller in number due to the elements but strong in commitment with most heads and faces covered to brace the cold. The Trot, at 8:30 Thanksgiving morning, follows the three-mile circuit of the Ritzville Path. First in to pick up her Fastest Trotter award was Kylie Fullmer. Fullmer now holds a two-year speedy bird record. The Trotter from Afar award went to Stephany Steinberger. She traveled a thousand miles from Donnybrook, North Dakota to share in...
The Ralston Well House project reached completion at the end of November. The John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders Association along with the Ralston community and Washington State Parks have invested $7,000 and 550 plus hours of labor to this project. This site currently includes camping for 100 rigs, high lines, hitch rails, mounting blocks and a fire pit. This well house is determined to be circa 1909, Randy Roth and the Ralston Grange partnered with the trail riders a few...
After two years of working with the Othello detachment, Deputy Matt Roberson has transferred to the Ritzville detachment for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. After growing up in Adams County in the Marlin area, Roberson returned to the county after he completed his service with the Army. Roberson has a strong military background, which eventually led him to pursue a career in law enforcement. Roberson spent 17 years with the Army, mainly working as a mechanic and an engineer...
Ritzville businesses experienced a very successful Shop Local effort on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 and are now preparing for the Christmas Kickoff Weekend. The Christmas Kickoff Weekend begins on Friday, Dec. 4, in Ritzville. Local businesses have teamed up to provide specials and coupons for the weekend in order to promote shopping local. A list of the businesses and specific coupons available for this weekend can be found on Page 10. Ritzville’s very own Main S...