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An annual tradition, the Ralston Grange Christmas Party, will be held for the 84th time this coming Sunday, Dec. 7. Festivities are open to anyone who would like to attend from the surrounding communities. The evening begins with a potluck at 5 p.m. followed by the program. Those attending are asked to bring a potluck dish to share. The Grange provides beverages and table service. Anyone having a program number is asked to let Randy Roth know that evening. Recitations, musical or dance numbers, group singing or anything else...
Umpqua Bank has extended the application period for the giving tree. Completed request forms can be returned to Umpqua Bank until Dec. 8. Forms are number coded as they are returned and all requests are confidential. The program is limited to children, newborn to age 18, and seniors 65 years of age or older within the communities of Ritzville, Lind, Washtucna or Benge. To participate in the program individuals must complete registration forms for their family members. Qualifications are based upon guidelines of Washington...
Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher once said, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” Whether he was referring to the emotion of the performers or the members of the audience, music of all genres has a way of conveying passion that extends beyond words. With numerous research studies to support their cause, members of LRHS band find it easy to agree: there are many benefits to be gained from submerging yourself in music. In order to share their love of music and show family, fri...
The Lind Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of the holiday lights contest within the Town of Lind. Any Lind resident or business is welcome to enter into the contest. The lighting contest is set for the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 17, and judging begins at 6:30 p.m. All participants must have their homes or businesses decorated by the Dec. 17 deadline to be entered into the contest....
After the press deadline of The Journal, the Adams County Canvassing Board of Elections met for a recount of ballots from the Nov. 4 General Election. The Canvassing Board met for the purpose of conducting the recount of votes cast for the Ritzville District Court Judge position, as seven votes separated the two candidates for the office. At press time, incumbent Adalia Hille led opponent Carolyn Benzel. At the conclusion of the recount, the Canvassing Board certified the candidate elected to the District Court Judge...
The Lind-Ritzville, Washtucna and LaCrosse School Districts have announced upcoming holiday concerts at the schools. The holiday concerts begin in Washtucan, when the preschool through sixth grade students perform on Dec. 9. The concert begins at 6 p.m. in the Washtucna School gymnasium. On Dec. 11, the Ritzville Grade School and Lind-Ritzville High School students will perform in the Grade School gym. The preschool through fourth grade Winter Concert begins at 6 p.m., and the fifth grade and high school band concert begins...
Ninth District lawmaker credits his Adams County upbringing for his current leadership approach Adams County has produced two state senators since statehood; the second, Sen. Mark Schoesler, has now moved up to one of the highest leadership positions in all of state government, as Senate majority leader. “That’s pretty good for a kid from Ritzville,” said Schoesler, who was elected Monday to head the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus, making him Senate leader for the next two years, “but I didn’t get here all on my own. The... Full story
Adams County Public Works Director Todd O’Brien and Adams County Engineer Scott Yaeger presented the commissioners with the county’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for 2015-2020. Funding has been secured for five projects extending into the 2018 year. Starting in 2015 the project priorities are as follows: Priority One: The reconstruction of the McManamon Bridge. Total cost for the project is estimated at $2,112,000 with funding secured through the Bridge Replacement and Advisory Committee (BRAC) and thr...
Council members approved a four percent wage increase for public works employees at their Tuesday, Nov. 25, meeting. This also included a $.50 an hour pay increase for the public works supervisor, for his spray endorsement. Additionally the council approved a wage increase of the Clerk/Treasurer position to $13.50 an hour. Initially it was proposed to increase the wages to $15 per hour but after the motion failed council members debated on $14 before deciding on $13.50. Council member Karissa Labes made the motion to...
The Ritzville Food Pantry is running low on plastic shopping bags to carry distributions. Bags can be donated on Wednesdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 104 West Main Avenue....
On Nov. 27, around 50 community members and families gathered in front of the Ritz Theatre for the annual Turkey Trot. The morning’s event began with the presenting of awards. The Most Colorful Trotter award was given to Morgan and Natalie Wade of Ritzville who dressed as turkeys for the race. The Youngest Trotter was presented to Baxter Moore and the Silver Feather Award for the oldest trotter was given to Dave and Sally Powers. Howard Reimer received a bag of sunflower s...
CONTESTED CATCH. Receiver Matthew Leffel reels in a pass from Cort Ruzicka amid a swarm of Okanogan defenders during the Broncos’ semifinals showdown with the Bulldogs. The Broncos finish their season with a 12-1 record. -Journal photo by Tyler L. Fryberger II... Full story
The holidays are a hectic time for all, as families scramble to purchase the perfect gift for loved ones. This holiday season, residents are reminded to shop local for products before heading out of town to search for gift ideas. The Christmas Kick-off Weekend begins on Friday, Dec. 5, in Ritzville and many area businesses are teaming up to provide discounts for customers in an effort to support shopping local. Start Up Adams County is on ongoing project helping promote local...
Joan Gering, 85, died in Spokane December 1. A funeral service will be held Saturday December 6, at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ritzville. A full obituary will run next week. Danekas Funeral Home –Ritzville is entrusted with arrangements....
Donna K. Smith, 64, died November 30, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 24, 1949, in Ritzville, the daughter of Francis and Dorla Smith. Donna loved baking and making crafts. Her family especially loved the popcorn balls she made. Donna had an opportunity to work both in Russia and China, in which she found a love for collecting cultural décor. She had a passion for trap shooting and racing Go Karts as a young adult; and most recently found joy in riding her daughter’s razor on the property in Mo...
Like most sports enthusiasts I am fearful of the jinx. There are certain rituals players might do before each game like wearing a lucky pair of socks; a wrist band, sweat band whatever the case may be or never talking to the pitcher when he’s throwing a no-hitter. You can add never talk about the streak when your team is on one because you might jinx it. As Bronco fans we have been on an unbelievable high watching our favorite team win two state championships, three league c...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos and the LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Tigercats basketball teams start their regular seasons this weekend. The Broncos will host the Columbia-Burbank Coyotes at Gilson Gymnasium in Ritzville on Saturday, Dec. 6. Games begin at 1:30 p.m. with C-Squad. Junior Varsity play starts at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Varsity tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Broncos will also play at home on Tuesday, Dec. 9, against Medical Lake. Games begin at 3 p.m. C-Squad will play in Sprague at 5 p.m....
I have lived in Ritzville about 10 months. There are so many special things to enjoy in this small town. Thanksgiving morning I walked down the The Ritz Theater to see what the “Turkey Trot” was all about. I met a young couple that moved up from California two months ago. They were jumping right in to the small town activities. He wore a home made turkey hat, and his wife a row of home made feathers attached to her back. They won the “most colorful” prize. I’m glad I didn’t win the fresh pack of batteries for the oldest parti...
Jonathon Gruber recently created a stir with his comments about Obamacare and “the stupidity of the American voter.” Gruber, an MIT economist, was one of the architects of the President’s health reform law. Recently, videotape surfaced of Gruber’s appearances over the past several years in which he described how the drafters of Obamacare used deception and manipulation to get the bill passed. In one venue, Gruber noted that because taxes were a hard sell politically, “This bill was written in a tortured way to make sure [the...
Community members of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2, we appreciate your support for our facility. Voting yes to approve the Bond to renovate the Hospital and Clinic allows us to begin to modernize the building and put our facility in compliance with current State and Federal requirements. Modernization will also provide a strong basis for health care services into the future. A representative from NAC, our architect firm and I will be traveling to Olympia to ask for an extension on the May 1, 2015 date for fire... Full story
The Lady Bulldogs are in full swing with their basketball season. Varsity current record is 2-1 and Junior Varsity 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. Show your school spirit by purchasing our new Bulldog apparel, which is now for sale. T-shirt prices are as follows: Small-XL is $10.00 and XXL-XXXL is $13.00. Watch for them in the Bulldog Gymnasium. Our Robotics team is getting ready for their competition December 18th in Zillah and...
Douglas Robert Rehn, 54, lifetime resident of Lind, died unexpectedly November 23. He was born December 8, 1959, in Spokane, to Donald and Darlene Rehn. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Rehn and siblings, Donna (Craig) Klindworth of Connell, Debbie Melanson of Spokane, and David Rehn of Spokane, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents. Doug worked in the local agriculture industry in fertilizer, welding and as a mechanic. In 1993 he opened his own...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos football team finished its season on Saturday against the Okanogan Bulldogs, after a 38-game winning streak as one of the top four 2B teams in the state. They fell to the Bulldogs 34-0 in their semifinals game in Moses Lake Saturday Evening. Okanogan took an early lead in the contest, scoring with a seven-yard run after a Bulldog runningback broke free of the Bronco front line and put the Bulldogs in scoring range. The Bulldogs scored two mor...
Lind-Ritzville High School is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Monday, Dec. 8, at Gilson Gym. Inland Northwest has partnered with the school to coordinate the drive. Donation hours are from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information, contact INBC Recruiter Jennifer Tollefson at 509-280-8570....
Beau and Kristi Beckley of Pasco announce the arrival of their son Mason Thomas Beckley. He was born on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 8:15 a.m. at nine pounds and 12 ounces and 22 inches long. He joins two brothers; Benjamin, 8, and Ethan, 6, and a sister; Hayden, 17 months. Paternal grandparents are Tammy Beckley, Ritzville, and Doug Beckley of Mapleton, Oregon. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Diane Brown of Richland. Great-grandmother Dorothy Baggarly of Spokane...