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The Pastime Bar and Grill in downtown Ritzville was burglarized early in the early morning of Nov. 7. Ritzville Police Chief Dave McCormick confirmed that Walker Banry, 20, of Ritzville, has been arrested in connection to the break in. Pastime owner Aimee Guiles told The Journal some alcohol had been stolen, but that at this time, she is unsure how much. Guiles says her alarm system at the bar sounded and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office’s dispatch service was notified. Rit...
In The Journal's Teacher Profile Series, we have met teachers who always wanted to teach. We also met teachers who needed to figure it out in college. Today, we meet Lind-Ritzville High School ag teacher Andy Williams, a teacher who wanted to be a teacher early on, only to change his mind in college. It wasn't until after college that he realized his first calling was his true calling. "I wanted to be a teacher early on," Williams said. "But I didn't love taking all the...
Terrance Dean Ste. Marie passed away October 31, 2019, in Spokane, WA, on the eve of 'All Saints' Day', after bravely battling cancer. Terry, TD, or Saint, was born, July 9, 1943, to Reaume & Alyce Ste. Marie, in Crookston, Minnesota. He grew up nearby the family flour mill in Plummer, Minnesota, alongside his sisters, Janyce (Ron Hayden) & Sharon (Jack Corbett), & his brother, Timothy (Joseph Meeks). At age thirteen, he moved to Seattle where Reaume worked for Boeing & Alyce...
Dear Friends, Legislators have to be careful about referring to elections in their official communications, like this commentary – but now that the general-election voting is over for this year I’ll make a few observations, starting with a big “thank you” to our nation’s veterans as the holiday to honor their service is at hand. By protecting our country they have protected our rights and freedoms, including the right to vote. -Initiative 976 – The hard-working taxpayers don’t get many opportunities to reduce their tax bil...
Students from the Lind Elementary School walked with their teachers down the street last Wednesday to the Lind-Ritzville Middle School to join students there for the middle school's Veterans Days Assembly. Students honored several veterans, including their own principal, Darrell Lembcke, and guest speaker Command Sgt. Maj. James Blackheart of the U.S. Army. Blackheart told stories of his life in the military, but stressed that he wasn't there to recruit anyone. "I was telling...
LRS senior volleyball players Eliza Galbreath (left) and Ellie Gering (right) pose with their Northeast 2B South Division All-Opponent Team awards. Galbreath finished fourth in voting in the division, while Gering finished fifth. Both Colfax and Liberty had three players each named to the All-Opponent Team, while Asotin and Reardan each had one player named to the team....
For any big soccer fan, especially those that live in the northwest, Sunday was a long time in the making. The Seattle Sounders FC was going to play Toronto FC for the MLS Cup or the championship of Major League Soccer in North America but for the first time in Seattle. This is the third time in four years that Toronto and Seattle would do battle for the Cup. To be honest, I didn’t watch the game because I forgot. I had every intention to watch some of it. The Seahawks w...
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague's Linnea Schafer ended her 2019 cross country season by finishing 29th at the state championship in Pasco on Saturday. 112 girls entered the race. Schafer finished in 21:21.80. LRS cross country coach Morgan Hunt said that Schafer's goal was to finish in under 21:00. Schafer was the lone LRS athlete, male or female, to qualify for state. This is her second time qualifying for state. Last year, she finished 37th in 22:00. Schafer, a junior, will have one...
There will be no state birth for the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague volleyball team. The Lady Broncos had the third seed in the double-elimination Northeast 2B Conference tournament, but were eliminated in straight sets by Mary Walker on Nov. 7. Taylor Galbreath had eight assists and five kills for LRS. Macey Gines had 26 assists to lead the Chargers to a 25-20, 25-20, 25-23 win. The Broncos were in the consolation bracket after losing to Chewelah the prior week. The top four teams qualified for state. Advancing to the final of the...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos football team saw its season come to an end on Nov. 8, falling 59-13 to the Colfax Bulldogs in the Northeast 2B crossover playoffs. The Broncos, representing the North Division's No. 4 seed, fell behind early to the Bulldogs and couldn't climb their way out of the early deficit. Colfax jumped out to a 27-0 lead after one quarter and led 39-0 before LRS got on the board in the second quarter after a 76-yard touchdown run by senior running...
Oct. 27 — A complainant received a third-party report of an assault that took place at the 300 block of 5th Street in Lind. Deputies checked the last known address in Lind and the subject hadn’t lived there in several years. The subject also had an address in Warden. Warden Police checked the residence for the subject with negative results. Oct. 28 — A complainant reported littering at the 100 block of S. Main Street in Washtucna. Deputies arrived on scene and established a suspect via surveillance. Contact was made with...
We in Rural America are blessed with the values native to strong, mostly agricultural communities—great respect for the land, community safety and health, good education, spiritual beliefs, and the faith in each other that a helping hand will be there when needed. Living and participating in such a community gives a sense of pride and well-being. Those same concepts define rural healthcare. As a Public Hospital District and Critical Access Hospital, we exist to serve our community. Those we care for are more than just our p...
We’ve just finished up our latest election cycle in Washington State. In the City of Ritzville’s mayor’s race, I received approximately 78% of the vote, returning me for a second term. I’m very humbled by your continued faith in me as a public servant. There are unfinished projects and future plans and I realize some will take priority over others. I suspect I could serve you for decades and there would always be something we couldn’t complete. My intent during the last four years was to make our city attractive to residents...
A packed gym stands during the presenting of the colors by the local Color Guard during the Lind-Ritzville High School Veterans Assembly on Nov. 6. The assembly recognized local area veterans in attendance, performances from the LRHS band and the Ritzville Grade School choir, and a slideshow highlighting local area veterans dating back to World War II....
Dan Blankenship checks to confirm a bingo during the Ritzville Lions Club's annual Turkey Bingo event on Nov. 9. All proceeds from the event go toward the Ritzville Lions Club Civic Improvement Fund....
Just before Veterans Day, the last known survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor died at age 98. With the passing of George Hursey of Massachusetts, it closed that chapter of World War II, the world’s most deadly conflict in which over 60 million people perished. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called Dec. 7, 1941, “the date which will live in infamy.” During the surprise attack, 350 Japanese aircraft descended on Pearl Harbor and nearby Hawaiian military installations...
I have never met a veteran who did not inspire me. From the hundreds of veterans who receive assistance from my office seeking lost medals or help with VA benefits to the veterans and their families I meet at community events and pinning ceremonies throughout Central Washington, each of them has a unique story. I have met men who served together and became family, traveling across the country every year for a reunion. I have met women who, after being told that they should stay home and become a housewife, packed up their bag...
Access. It takes just 6 letters to sum up the true reason for a public library to exist. And this isn’t just access to the most recent best seller or the latest action blockbuster, though those play their own integral part in the foundation of a library. What I’m talking about is access in both tangible and intangible ways. Access to knowledge, self-expression, a safe space, imagination, liberation, education, information and services, broadband and wifi, exposure to places, cultures, and ideas patrons might not oth...
East Adams Rural Healthcare held its inaugural community forum on Nov. 4 with the discussion centered around issues the hospital is currently facing, as well as steps that can be taken to try and ensure a stable future. The forum was led by EARH CEO Corey Fedie, who has been in the position since July. Fedie came to EARH after previously working at a critical access hospital in Colorado. Other people in attendance included Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 board members and EARH medical and human resources staff....
The Ritzville Festivals Association will be holding its annual Penny Auction this Saturday, Nov. 16. The auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion building. Lunch will be available, with a choice of soup or baked potato with dessert....
The city of Ritzville unveiled its preliminary budget for next year at its Nov. 5 city council meeting, which projects a fund increase of 34% from the 2019 total final budget due largely to state and federal funding that the city has received in the form of either grants or loans. Much of the increase comes via a 60% estimated increase in the city’s Water Fund, which is projected at $4.31 million in 2020, up from $1.73 million in 2019. Another notable increase in the preliminary budget for next year is in the Sewer Fund, up 6...
The community of Washtucna will be holding a Great Gatsby Community Prom this Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Washtucna Gym. The prom will feature performances from the Washtucna High School Jazz Band and Friends, recorded dance favorites and MediSin Hat, an eastern Washington-based rock and roll band. Tickets cost $10 at the door, $25 for families and $5 for students or seniors. All ages are welcome to attend from Washtucna and the surrounding communities. Photo packages will be available....
The Ralston Grange will honor veterans at a dinner and program at their hall in Ralston on Tuesday, November 19. The evening will begin with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. The Grange will provide ham, turkey and beverages. Those attending are asked to bring a potluck dish to share. The program will follow the dinner. Anyone who would like to take part in the program is welcome to share their musical talent, stories of family members who are or were in the service, or any other number they would like to share. The evening is open...
The Washtucna Lions Club will be holding their annual Turkey Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 23. A meal will be served at 5 p.m., with bingo play beginning at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Lions Club, at 240 SW Main St....
Incumbent Mayor Gary Cook saw his share of the vote grow after more ballots were counted late last week, according to the most recent update from the Adams County Auditor’s Office. Cook now leads with 81% of the vote, while challenger David Ahrens has 19% of the vote. A total of exactly 500 votes have been counted thus far....