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LIND – Adams County commissioners have officially recognized the contributions of a local civic leader who passed away earlier this month at the age of 88. On March 15, commissioners passed Resolution No. R-015-2021 honoring former Commissioner William "Bill" Wills, who died March 2, 2021. Wills served as a county commissioner for three terms, from January 1989 through December 2000. He then served on the Lind Town Council from 2002-08. Wills served previously in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Radar Hill near O...
RITZVILLE – Booster Club volunteers painted the Bronco logo on the field for Friday's home game against Kettle Falls, Wednesday, Mar. 17. Volunteer Marsha Smith said this was the first time this season the field was painted. Painting with Smith were Marci Miller, Katelin Davidson, Mark Cameron, Tony Vostral and Cami Galbreath (pictured)....
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The city of Ritzville is projected to receive an estimated $360,000 as part of $2.66 billion set aside for Washington counties and municipalities in American Rescue Plan funding, Senator Patty Murray's office announced last week. Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, announced more than $2.6 billion in investments in K-12 and higher education in Washington state from the American Rescue Plan, as well as more than $635 million in relief to support quality, a...
RITZVILLE – County commissioners held a 15-minute public hearing Monday, Mar. 15, regarding vacation of a portion of streets and alleys within the original town of Ralston. County Engineer Scott Yaeger said notices had been posted at the locations 20 days prior to the public hearing. A notice of public hearing published Feb. 24 and Mar. 3 in the Journal included the written description of the streets and alleys to be vacated. A couple of local residents had questions answered during the public hearing. "I find the general c...
Getting to know the soils in the yard or garden can provide insights into what their physical and chemical makeup is in terms of texture, color and organic content, depth, water holding capacity, and structure. Figuring out and knowing soil types can help us determine what they are capable of growing or are best suited for, how they should be managed to remain sustainable, and what their limitations are to name a few properties. Identifying soil types is a first step to...
RITZVILLE – The Riggs family enjoyed a day in the sun Saturday, Mar. 13. Tossing a football, climbing the rope wall and seeing how high they could get on the swingsets at Ritzville Grade School were Jicaela Riggs, 13; Jeiyda Riggs, 10; Jaylen Riggs, 8; and Jasmine Riggs, 5. Helping the kids gain altitude were newlyweds Jay and Jessica Riggs of Ritzville. "It's nice to be out and not cramped up in the house," Jay Riggs said. "It's fun to be able to get out and enjoy this nice d...
RITZVILLE – Former owner of Lund Flying Services, Maynard Lund, 87, said this time of year was about his busiest as an aerial sprayer. He learned the business back in North Dakota, and came to the area to "help out" Wilf "Willie" Moore about 40 years ago. "Right now would be starting to be my busy time, spraying for weeds over the winter wheat," Lund said. "Soon as the winter wheat was over, then we'd start on the spring wheat." Lund chose not to follow in the footsteps of h...
RITZVILLE – The final event of this year's Distinguished Young Women program takes place Sunday, Mar. 28. Held at Ritzville Grade School, the public is not invited due to COVID -19 restrictions, but the event will be aired live, beginning at 2 p.m. Visit the Distinguished Young Women social media page and tune in to see the girls compete in poise (presence and composure), a physical fitness routine and answer an impromptu question at the microphone. The talent d...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Agricultural producers are encouraged to renew their existing Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Classic contract. Participants with active contracts from fiscal year 2017 can renew their contracts for an additional five years if they agree to adopt new, additional activities to achieve higher levels of conservation on their lands. Applications are due by March 31. Through CSP, agricultural producers and forest land owners can earn payments for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation a...
WASHTUCNA – Kids in Washtucna Elementary School are excited to start spring sports, and looking forward to doing a March Madness event. "Everybody's going to get to draw a team, and there's actually just about the right number for our students and our staff, because there are 68 teams," Principal Michael Amend said. The NCAA Division 1 men's basketball tournament is a single-elimination tournament of 68 teams competing in seven rounds for the national championship. "One of the things that we have found here, and I found in m...
RITZVILLE – Four young women are engaging in interviews for the Distinguished Young Women scholarship program as this paper goes to press Monday evening, Mar. 8. The final event in the program takes place Sunday, March 28, and will be aired live. Competing in the event and pictured left, from left, are Dakota Killian, Amelia Court, Sydney Kinch and Annika Holland....
Brady and Amber Moore of Ritzville announce the birth of their daughter Blayke Mary Moore, born January 20, 2021 at Deaconess Medical Center. At birth Blayke weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 21 inches long. Blayke joins older sisters Preslee, 13 and Dakota, 4. Her maternal grandparents are Mike and Laura O’Donnell of Blanding, Utah. Her maternal great grandmother is Glenalee Casper of Blanding, Utah. Paternal grandparents are Randy and Callie Moore of Ritzville, paternal g...
RITZVILLE – Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students competed in the 2021 Winter Conference, held online January 30 - Feb. 12. Advisor Steve Greenwalt said 25 students from Lind-Ritzville competed in various competitions, both team and individual events. There were 14 high schools competing, along with a middle school out of Cheney. Greenwalt said about 250 students registered, down from the over 400 that usually attend. "I think for this year, with what is going on, it is a really good turnout," Greenwalt said. "...
RITZVILLE – High school cheerleaders received awards earned during last year's sports seasons Thursday, Feb. 18. "Due to COVID, we were not able to have our awards banquet last spring, so I handed out the awards during their practice," Coach Connie Miller said. All the girls earned their varsity letter, and a few won additional awards. Laura Miller was awarded "Most Improved," Grace Saint John was awarded "Most Inspirational," Malea Canaday was selected for the "Rising S...
RITZVILLE – The Chamber of Commerce is planning events around St. Patrick's Day including an open house night for businesses and a scavenger hunt. "Our hope is the hunt will end with coupons to local businesses, and our Board members are working on that project now," Chamber Secretary Phyllis Wormsbecker said. "Our promotions committee consists of Nichole Thiel and Becky Main, and they will coordinate with Katelin Davidson of KD Consulting to complete promotion for the event." The Chamber is updating their Tourism Guide a...
PASCO — The Franklin County Canvassing Committee Workshop will be held tomorrow, February 17, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Election Center in Pasco at 116 N. 3rd Avenue. The web link for information about the meeting is: https://www.co.franklin.wa.us/pdf/canvassing-board-meeting-2-17-2021.pdf The committee is asking citizens of Franklin County to come in person to the meeting or sign in online to make their voices heard regarding elections in Franklin County. "We want FAIR and FREE elections and we want to be sure our elected o...
WASHTUCNA – A teleconference ceremony at Washtucna schools celebrated achievements among the student body Jan. 28. Seniors Josh Crouse, Keegan Wright and Kori Curtis were recognized for being accepted into college for next fall. Curtis will be attending Central Washington University in Ellensburg; Wright will be attending Clark College in Vancouver, Washington; and Crouse will be going to Wyoming Technical College in Laramie, Wyoming. “My favorite thing about this small gro...
SPOKANE — Students named to the honor roll at Spokane Community College include Samantha DeBois, Vaness Grimm, Claire Kessler of Ritzville; and Ronni Vowels of Othello. These students all had a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during fall quarter 2020....
Library goes to winter hours RITZVILLE – East Adams Library District began winter hours Jan. 4. The library, located at 302 W. Main Avenue, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. They will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. The library’s online resources are available at all times. The Grab and Go table will not be outside the library in the winter, but craft bags will still be available once a month. Snap Circuits and Makey Makey Kits are available for checkout to educator...
“I (Jesus) have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 For me, this month has been anything but peaceful. I have changed jobs, moved away five hours away from my family, and moved to Ritizville. While I would love to say I did it flawlessly, sadly, that is not true. At times I allowed the pressures of this world, the self-imposed pressure to be perfect, to cloud m...
Lind Grade School Santa Letters Mrs. Sanger’s 2nd Grade Class Dear Santa, A question I have for you is how old are you? I must say, my behavior this year was nice. Let me tell you about three nice things I have done. First, I made a friend. Second, I was nice in class. Finally, I got all my work done. Something I would like for Christmas is a nerf gun. Thank you very much for the RC car you gave me last year. I hope you have a great Christmas this year. Sincerely, Cory Lamar Jr Dear Santa. A question I have for you is why d...
I grew up in Texas. I loved the outdoors and the sun kept me tanned all year. I attended a Christian school during my elementary school years. As soon as possible after Thanksgiving, we would begin practicing for our yearly Christmas program, which always featured a live nativity scene. Every year I hoped that I would be chosen to play the role of Mary, but each year the role went to one of the girls with a light complexion, blue eyes, and long blonde hair. With my tanned...
“Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore romanticized Christmas in ways that have become iconic to our vision of Christmas, complete with visions of sugar plums that danced in the children’s dreams. It is a delightful poem many of us cherish. Yet, in the dark days of 2020, the fantasy of Moore’s vision fails to meet us in our deepest needs. How is your vision these days? 2020 has presented us with a great many challenge, for some of us more than others....
Ritzville Branch Christmas is my favorite time of year! It is the time we celebrate Jesus Christ’s birth! His birth is important to me today and always will be. It is a glorious time of celebration! Now, Is His birth important to you? I love to read the story of the Savior’s birth from the scriptures. I rejoice that the King of kings came to earth, was born in a manger under the most humbling circumstances, and lived a perfect life! When Jesus was born, the joy in heaven was so great that along with the angel, a mul...
From Luke 2:1-12 “In those days, a decree went out that all the world should be taxed. Everyone went to be taxed, each into his own city. Joseph also went up from Nazareth, into the city of David, called Bethlehem; (because he was of the lineage of David), to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And while they were there, she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room f...