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With a 25-game winning streak in their pocket, the LRS Broncos are packing for their second straight trip to the biggest game of the year for 2B teams – the WIAA 2B Gridiron Classic State Championship. The defending state champion Broncos are destined for a rematch with the Morton-White Pass Timberwolves. Last year’s championship clash was an edge-of-your-seat battle the Broncos won in dramatic style. In order to make the trip to state, the Broncos had to defeat the Adna Pir...
At the Tigercats’ fall sports awards banquet in Washtucna on Nov. 19, head coach Justin Ziebell presented five awards. LWK athletes receiving awards for achievement during the season are (l-r) Graham BeDell, Sportsmanship Award; Stephen Erickson, Most Improved; Joey Guske, Leadership Award; Madison Mabie, Team Sprirt; and Bo Rice, Most Tackles. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
With the rapidly approaching holiday season, the spirit of giving is rich in the air. Some organizations, like Second Harvest, are eager to spread joy to others. It is in Second Harvest’s nature to be kind; they generously gave back to the Lind and Ritzville communities this past week. Second Harvest’s “Homegrown Help” mobile food bank reached out to help Lind-Ritzville Middle School students and other locals on Nov. 26, as it does once every month. Second Harvest, in cooperation with Washington State University (WSU) extensi... Full story
Mike Sanchez died on Dec. 1 at home in the arms of his wife and daughter. Mike was born in Des Moines, New Mexico, to Joe and Agnes Sanchez on April 10, 1950. He had an amazing life and always lived life to the fullest. He made friends everywhere he went and had a way about him that made everyone he knew laugh. He was an amazing husband, father, papa, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a true cowboy at heart, working as a “caballero” most of his life at Schaakes Feed lot...
Lloyd R. Bourne died Saturday, Nov. 30, at the age of 76, following the victory of the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Bronco football team. His battle with cancer was brief, but his choice to embrace moments with family and friends during that battle was inspiring. He was born Nov. 3, 1937, in Orofino, Idaho, to Harry and Myrne (Hember) Bourne. He graduated from Sprague High School in 1955 and married Maureen Smith in 1957. This 56-year marriage was spent farming land known as Hearty...
Presale tickets are now available for the 2B Championship Football Game in the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Dec. 7. Individuals interested in avoiding lines and purchasing tickets prior to the game and stop by the Lind-Ritzville High School office during regular business hours to buy a ticket. Ticket prices for the state championship rematch between the LRS Broncos and Morton-White Pass are $15 for adults, $11 for students with an ASB card, and $11 for seniors over the age of 62. Children age five and under are... Full story
Clara Elizabeth Vehrs Jacobs Reames died on Nov. 22 at the age of 99. Clara, one of seven sisters and one brother, was born on Aug. 27, 1914, on the family farm in Ritzville, to Hans Vehrs and Maria Brockling Vehrs. Clara and her husband, Harry, raised their family on a small farm in Opportunity, Wash., where they were taught from an early age the discipline, joys and blessings of a farming way of life. Clara led a long, creative life, rich in varied...
When things are going great on the field of play, we as fans can be very complimentary about the coaching staff and the team. We’re excited about how well each and every kid plays. That, of course, is when the team plays well week in and week out. When there is a breakdown and the team loses a lead and things start to head south often times a fan will try to figure out who is to blame for this problem. It might be that the coaches are calling stupid plays or the tackling is a... Full story
President Obama does have a heart! He sneaked the ACA past the hard fighting republicans with the help of some almost unbelievable circumstances. He did this by taking affordable insurance away from the majority of Americans who had chosen their policies to fit their needs. He did this so that a small minority of people could have insurance. I have not heard one person utter the question about how many of these people are American citizens. Thus we come to the reason I think makes the case for believing he has a heart. He nee...
Concerning the sex offender case in the November 21 paper, some serious and misleading statements need to be cleared up. Having my picture and the things said about me are very disturbing and misleading. I am not guilty of molesting anyone. I was falsely charged by my alcoholic wife in Canada in 2010 with molesting her granddaughter. I am on Social Security and don’t have unlimited funds to hire a good attorney. The article said I fled Canada (not true). Immigration Canada was in the process of deporting me. I want the p...
The recent public meeting held by the East Adams Rural Hospital District No. 2 was well done. While there was clearly tension among the commissioners, they treated the public with respect. The commissioners gave those attending the meeting time to express themselves regarding the options presented by the hospital board. The hospital board presented three options: A for $6.4 million, B for $8.5 million and C for $12.6 million. The board intends to provide $4 million from their stash so the voters would be asked to fund $2.4, $... Full story
Have you noticed the Ritz Theater as of late? It looks really good and the volunteers need to be commended for their work and dedication. There is just 45,000 dollars to go to completely renovate the theater. If 45 people gave a thousand dollars that would finish it off or if 90 people gave 500 that would finish it off. Let’s see if we can’t give ourselves, and Eastern Adams County, a Christmas gift this year and finish off an icon of the area we all can enjoy for years to come and our children can enjoy as well. If you can...
Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler made national news when he quickly rejected President Obama’s call for insurers to extend individual health insurance policies cancelled because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Obamacare. While five million insurance policies have been cancelled to date, the Obama administration estimated that as many as 18 million of these policies will be cancelled because of the ACA. Here in Washington state, some 290,000 people have already received c...
Nov. 4, 7:51 p.m. – Ritzville complainant requested standby to ensure the peace on West Schoessler Road. Arrangements could not be made for the evening time and the complainant contacted the office in the morning hours of Nov. 5. Deputy Jeffrey Lane drove the male half to the residence where he collected his belongs and car without incidence. The male half was served a no contact order by the court and is aware he is not allowed on the property. Nov. 4, 2:08 p.m. – Spokane Valley complainant reported her wedding ring had bee...
Makenzie Swift and Andrew Thelen, of Portland, Ore., have announced their forthcoming marriage. Makenzie is the daughter of Lisa and Dale Swift of Spokane, and Andrew is the son of Tony and Jill Thelen of Billings, Mont. Makenzie is the granddaughter of Al and Nancy McBroom of Ritzville, and Betty Paddock of Newcastle, Oklahoma. Andrew is the grandson of Andrew Warren and Sharon Agar, and Jo Thelen. The couple has planned the wedding for March 22, 2014, in...