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East Adams Rural Healthcare is hosting Business After Hours on Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Department at 114 East Main Avenue. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, door prizes andnetworking. It is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. For additional information contact the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce office at 659-1936 or [email protected]....
Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) has started a support group for grandparents and relatives raising children living in Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan counties. Residents are encouraged to join with others in seeking to provide a stable, nurturing environment for those raising children, who have come into their family due to a loss or absence of the parents. Future monthly meetings, dates, times and locations will be scheduled based upon preference of those attending. AACCW is hosting a...
In the recent meeting of the Ritzville City Council Milton Rowland of Foster Pepper, PLLC, presented in regards to the status of the Well No. 9 Pump Station. The Well No. 9 Pump Station project contract began on April 24, 2014, between the City of Ritzville and the contractor, Kirby-Hunt Construction. The two parties agreed upon a contract amount of $935,280.06 and for the project to be completed in September 2014. At the contractor’s request the date was extended to Oct. 23, 2014, in order for the electrical equipment to be...
In a recent statement Representative Joe Schmick said he will no longer attempt to close the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. This issue was first brought to light when a mere spelling error in the 2015 budget kept the 130-mile portion of the trail from being closed. The Tekoa Trail and Trestle Association coordinated public meetings with Schmick and fellow 9th District Representative Mary Dye to give a platform for landowners and supporters to voice their opinions. This was followed by 14 cities passing a resolution in support of...
The Ritzville Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 11446 hosted the winners of the annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay contest at the American Legion Hall on Jan. 24. The third through eighth grade students receiving awards during the Saturday ceremony were from Benge Elementary School, Ritzville Grade School and Lind-Ritzville Middle School. The winning essays in each grade category are as follows: Why is America My Favorite Country? By Brock Tracy Third Grade Have y...
BRONCOS POWER. Kenadie Hays strikes a pose during the first performance of junior cheerleaders in Gilson Gym on Jan. 23. Hays performed with fellow students from the kindergarten through second grade classes of the Lind-Ritzville and Sprague school districts during the Broncos game, while the third through fifth grade group performed during the Lady Broncos game on the same evening. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
CHEERLEADER POWER. The future of the Tigercat cheerleading squads took the courts at halftime of the home games last week. In Kahlotus, Katelyn Williams and Isabela Gaeta perform at halftime of the Lady Tigercats’ game against Touchet on Jan. 22. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The Ritzville City Council meeting on Jan. 19 provided various committee reports and allowed the council members to discuss current issues within the city. Public Works Director Larry Swift requested the council to approve the purchase of a trailer since the price dropped by $1,200. The trailer will help when hauling grass clippings and other debris collected at the cemetery and park. Two bids were made, the first from a company in Idaho whose price is $7,799. The second was from a company in Moses Lake, their bid is $7,795....
Division III 24: Travis McKay. 23: Wyatt Sitton. 22: Kent Korthuis, Brandon Miller. 20 and under: TJ Buechner, Sandi Swannack, Krystal Cordill, Lauren Cordill. Ritzville Gun Club Jan. 24 – 53 Shooters 25: Garrett Frederick. 24: Justin Benzel, Tyler Frederick. 23: Jim Heider, Ron Manke, Marty Erdman, Kierstin Witt. 22: Tim Wellsandt, Travis Dewald, Ben Geschke. 21: Lance Repp, Jason Witt, Scott Hennings, Adam Krause, Andy Robbins, Michelle Hennings, Steve Knoll. 20 and under: Grant Weber, Jim Weber, Travis Simonson, Brian K...
The Broncos wrestlers had a week off from tournaments to prepare for the tail end of their season, which includes their last league match. On Saturday, Jan. 23, the Broncos traveled to Kittitas for the Coyote Classic Wrestling Tournament. There were three wrestlers who took to the mat on that day: Matthias Ferderer, Tucker Guiles and Alex Whitman. Ferderer took on an Ellensburg wrestler in his first match of the day and he won by a score of 11-3. After this he moved on to take on a Cle Elum wrestler. Ferderer was ahead by...
A third gym? Really? What Ritzville needs is an auditorium with real seats and a stage, not pull out bleachers and folding chairs. Ritzville has produced one professional athlete to my knowledge. But Ritzville High School has produced artists of all disciplines over the years, writers, musicians, artists and performers. Isn’t it time to turn STEM into STEAM? I’ve heard all the arguments for athletics but the arts also promote self esteem, cooperation and team building. A strong arts program stresses critical thinking, cre...
Compliments to the drama students at the recent performance of “Mmmbeth.” They brought Shakespeare alive amidst witchery, idiocy and just plain old fashioned fun. I thoroughly enjoyed the play and am certain those thespians worked countless hours memorizing their lines. Just wondering, where was the Ritzville Journal? There’s more to education at LRS than sports (though I’m a huge fan of athletics). And where are photos of the pep band members? There are some very talented, dedicated musicians in the band. Students, whether...
In 2001, Boeing shocked state and local leaders announcing it was relocating its headquarters to Chicago. Suddenly, the company with its deep roots in our Puget Sound region was housed on the shores of Lake Michigan. That move coupled with Boeing’s worldwide search for sites to build its next generation of commercial airplanes prompted then Gov. Gary Locke (D) to form a competitiveness council. Its mission was to recommend ways to improve our state’s competitiveness primarily so Boeing’s production and jobs would remai...
Many students today associate school with grades before they associate school with learning. The idea that some students fight to raise a grade without first investing their time in learning seems contradictory, but the allure of grades to achievement based learners is a strong incentive to work harder in the classroom. Grades were invented not to help students learn, but instead in an attempt to quantify learning. The first instance of grading is credited to Yale University. Brian Palmer, an author on slate.com, explained,...
The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Lady Tigercats did not get a break last week as they competed in four games within five days. The fast-paced schedule left the team worn down for their last game of the week after playing three tough games. The LWK team started out their week against Garfield-Palouse in a nonleague game on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The two teams had faced each other days prior during a league game, and Head Coach Jeff Gates said both games were very similar. The Lady...
As the Broncos approach the final week of regular season games, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague team is ranked in the top four of the league, with two upcoming games to determine their placing. The Broncos are currently tied for the second seed spot with St. George’s, following a loss to the Dragons on Saturday. The Broncos faced off against Connell on the road on Jan. 19, before earning a win over Wilbur-Creston on Jan. 22. The LRS team hosted St. George’s on Jan. 23 in a bac...
DRIVING IN. Tommi Swannack makes a drive down the court in their league matchup versus St. George’s on Jan. 23 in Gilson Gym. Swannack put up four points during the game. -Journal photo by Rachel Plager...
The Lady Broncos have begun the last few league games of their season and are finishing set to finish with a good record heading into the playoffs. Their week held two nonleague wins and a tough league loss to the St. George’s Lady Dragons. Last Tuesday on Jan. 19, the team took to the court to face the Connell Lady Eagles. The game proved to be a close contest, but the Lady Broncos came out on top with a final score of 57-54. This game held two high scorers for the team. T...
Lind-Ritzville’s Drama club performed Alison Williams’ “Mmmbeth” at the Ritzville Grade School on Thursday, Jan. 21. This play served as Senior Kristen Shaw’s Senior Project and she was presented with flowers at the end of the show by Allison Nichols who helped to direct the play. “Mmmbeth” is a comedic remake of Shaekspeare’s famous “Macbeth”. Lily Curtis played Mmmbeth while Jessa Hoeft performed the role of Lady Mmmbeth. Kayla Chamberlain played Hecate (pictured on left)...
If you listened to President Obama’s final State of the Union speech earlier this month, you would think that the President was focused on reducing burdensome federal regulations that stymie private economic growth. In his address, the President said something I, along with many Americans, can agree with: “I believe a thriving private sector is the lifeblood of our economy. I think there are outdated regulations that need to be changed. There is red tape that needs to be cut.” During seven years in the White House, if only...
This weekend the Pheasants Forever organization is holding its 17th annual Pheasants Forever Banquet at the C.J. Newland American Legion hall. The evening begins with Happy Hour at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, with a barbecued beef roast and buffet dinner at 7 p.m. James Wahl, Ron Manke, Dale Stevenson and Tim Geschke are preparing the barbecued beef while Marie Borth and Classy Country Catering is providing the side dishes for the dinner. The live auction will begin at 8 p.m. and the members of Pheasants Forever have again...