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The Missoula Children’s Theatre is coming to the Lind School District for a performance of the “Princess and the Pea”. Community members can attend the production on March 10 at the Lind-Ritzville Middle School. Show times are 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m....
In celebration of being established for 104 years, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free visitation of all state parks on Sunday, March 19, for the public to gather and celebrate the beauty and preservation of Washington’s vegetation and wildlife. March 19 is the third of 12 State Parks “free days” in 2017, when visitors are not required to display a Discover Pass to access the park for day use after the Discover Pass legislation provided State Parks with up to 12 “free days”. The normal co...
The Ritzville City Council approved Ordinance 2105 regarding regulations on marijuana production, processing and retail sales within the city limits. Clerk-Treasurer Kris Robbins first presented the ordinance to the Council on Feb. 7, where they held a public forum prior to the meeting to discuss possible changes to the document and approve a 60-day extension to the existing moratorium on marijuana sales and production. After reviewing recommendations made by City Attorney Mark DeWulf and the Ritzville Planning Commission,...
As the marijuana industry continues to expand after being legalized at the state level in 2012, the Adams County Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission continue discussions about establishing rules and regulations for the industry within the county limits. The Commissioners held a public forum in Ritzville on Tuesday, Feb. 21, to discuss a temporary six-month extension of the current marijuana moratorium. Commissioner John Marshall stated the current moratorium expired on Feb. 22 and the extension would allow the... Full story
The Adams County Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners discussed updates at the local facility regarding the recent construction and remodel during their meeting on Feb. 23. CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom reported he met with NAC, Leone and Keeble, and Apollo Solutions to discuss the final areas needing to be completed in regards to the construction. Bostrom said there were five pages of small item repairs at the facility. Bostrom updated the Commissioners regarding the roof, stating the company had sent employees out to...
The Ritzville Ministerial Association has announced the 2017 Lenten Soup Suppers schedule with a theme of “Preparing our Hearts”. The hosting churches will provide the meal beginning at 6 p.m. weekly and a worship service will directly follow the meal. The Ritzville Foursquare Church is hosting the first meal on Wednesday, March 8, at 6 p.m. The Menno Mennonite Church hosts on March 15 and the Zion Philadelphia will host on March 22. On March 29 the St. Agnes Catholic Church will host the meal and New Hope Center will hos... Full story
ARTISTIC CARS. The Ritzville Cub Scout members proudly displayed their colorful and well-produced cars prior to the start of the Pinewood Derby on Saturday. Along with the Cub Scouts, parents, family members and the Frontier Girls club members competed in the event. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
AWARD WINNERS. Along with the fastest cars in the competition, participants in the Pinewood Derby on Feb. 25 also received awards for the top cars in the competition. The awards distributed were (from left) Owen York, Judge’s Favorite; Tia Kubik, Funniest Car; Shane Kubik, Most Unusual Shape; Jon Stromberger, Best Paint Job; Trevor Redburn, Most Artistic; Carson Kubik, Most Patriotic; Calvin Miller, Best Workmanship; Jackson Nichols, Best Sports Theme; Hudsen Stokoe, J...
FASTEST CARS. Amongst the tough competition at the American Legion Hall on Saturday in Ritzville, three local Cub Scouts received the top honors for designing the fastest cars in the race. The winners (from left) are Karter Krause, third place; Damon Schilling, second place; and Wyatt Gibler, first place. The three boys had the opportunity to compete against the fastest cars from the family and Frontier Girls race off at the conclusion of the day, with the three Cub Scout...
ANTICIPATION. A large group of Cub Scout members, and their family and friends, lean to see which car won the race during the annual Pinewood Derby on Feb. 25 at the American Legion Hall in Ritzville. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
DISTINGUISHED. The annual Distinguished Young Woman of Ritzville program is slated for March 17, with six young ladies vying for the title. This year’s contestants are (from left) Alarah Pierce-Pulliam, Rachel Schell, Megan Buriak (front), Sierra Kiel, Tessa O’Brien and Morgan Lane. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the Ritzville Grade School gymnasium. Tickets are currently available for purchase from any of the contestants, or from Stacey Schoessler. -Journal photo by Kat... Full story
Two words are both equally underestimated and underused: thank you. In the Feb. 14 Special Election, the Ritzville School District bond passed with a 65 percent majority. Both students and staff are grateful for the opportunity to learn and teach in improved facilities. Clearly, a thank you is in order. Teacher Angalina Vallone said, “I greatly appreciate the investment that our community has made in our schools. I cannot express how excited I am to be a part of the school district at this time.” Of the benefits that stu...
Feb. 10, 7:19 p.m. – A traffic stop was made at 10th and Division for a vehicle displaying an improperly filled out trip permit. The driver was cited for no driver’s license and through investigation the registered owner of the vehicle Justin D. Whitney, 35, of Ritzville was issued a criminal citation or violation of trip permit usage/fail to completely fill out the trip permit. Feb. 11, 3:12 a.m. – A complainant on East Sixth Avenue reported kids playing in the snow near the house. The complainant did not want contact with...
Ritzville Gun Club, Jan. 29 – 51 Shooters 25: Ryan Frederick. 23: Jason Heider, Scott Yaeger, Wes Frederick, Justin Simonson, Justin Benzel, Scott Hennings, Brian Kramer. 22: William Green, Dale Swift, Lance Repp, Kiersten Witt. 21: Jason Witt, Travis Dewald, Markham Nichols, Justin Ziebell, Garrett Frederick, Michelle Hennings, Lori Witt. 20 and under: Jeff Yerbich, Dennis Faechner, Tim Wellsandt, Dave Breazeale, Travis Simonson, Walter Weber, Grant Weber, Kyle Bauer, Micheal Nichols, Mike Bauer, Mike Geschke, Chris G...
Remember the old saying: Hindsight is 20-20? If only Washington voters had followed Gov. Albert Rosellini’s tolling plan to build, maintain and replace our state’s major bridges, we would have replacement funds today. Now, lawmakers in Olympia are scrambling to find the billions needed for the new I-5 bridge connecting Vancouver and Portland. Predictably, tolling needs to be included in the funding scheme, but it is still a political hot button. Rosellini, the Seattle Democrat elected governor in 1956, staked his pol...
I would like to begin this letter by expressing my extreme gratitude to the residents of Ritzville and to all of those members of the community that decided to vote in the Feb. 14 election. Your decision to improve the school’s facilities and the learning environments within our schools is an investment that is indicative of a community who views its children as its most precious resource. I believe the impact of this decision on our students is invaluable. The gift that the community of Ritzville has given to our students c... Full story
None of you have a problem with me pitching a tent on your front lawns, do you? Since none of you seem to have a problem with illegal immigration (aliens); you couldn’t possibly object, right? Once I get my tent sent up; please be sure to leave your front door unlocked. After all, I will need to take a shower, do laundry; and, oh, be sure to stock your refrigerator. I will need something to eat. You don’t mind do you? When you go into to town, be sure and pick me up a bus pass and I’ll need you to pick me up some perso...
BRONCO WRESTLERS. Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos senior wrestlers Alex Whitman and Garrett Correll were honored for senior night before the Mix and Match Wrestling Tournament on Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Ritzville. Pictured from left are John Whitman, Alex Whitman, Sue Whitman, Tim Correll, Garrett Correll, Teresa Correll and Gemini Correll....
SENIOR NIGHT. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos recognized 11 athletes prior to the last home basketball game late in January. The athlete’s family members recognized at the event are (back row, from left) Gary and Sheila Martin, Jamie and Casey Kinney, Vicki and Kent Ziemer, Steve Jantz and Donna Koch, Kris and John Harder, Tim and Michelle Smith, Alvaro Garcia, Holly Bartz and John Bartz, and Jenny Shields. The Bronco athletes are (front row, from left) LeAnn Harlin, E... Full story
The Washtucna Lions Club will be hosting a bingo night on Saturday, March 4, at the Washtucna Lions Club Den. The game begins at 7 p.m. but participants are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a meal of soup and sandwiches before the event. Community members of all ages are welcome to attend the event and join in on the fun. If residents are unable to attend on March 4, the Washtucna Lions Club announced they would be hosting the event every other Saturday through April. The next bingo night is scheduled for 7 p.m. on... Full story
FFA WEEK. The Lind-Ritzville Middle School students ended National FFA Week by competing in multiple events at an assembly on Friday, Feb. 24. One contest included making a sales pitch to judges, explaining why a stuffed pig should be purchased, and (from left) Thomas Rosen, Grace Saint John, Nyleana Bailey and Brynne Nelson won the contest. In celebration of National FFA Week, the students participated in spirit days where they came to school dressed as cowboys, farmers, and... Full story
The Lind and Ritzville School Boards began a discussion on Feb. 27 regarding improving resources for students not only in the classroom, but also through partnering with local after school programs. The school boards listened to the needs presented by administration while listening to presenters through the meeting’s community connection agenda item. Superintendent Matt Ellis presented a timeline regarding construction projects within the Ritzville School District. The recently approved bond measure will help benefit s...
After today all legislative committees will take a break until mid-March. The Senate’s policy committees wrapped up work on Senate bills a week ago, and our two budget committees did the same. We will then have through March 8 to work in the Senate chamber (“on the floor,” as it’s called), debating and voting on bills that came forward from the Senate committees. Because I’m on the Ways and Means (budget) committee, which took action on dozens of bills this week, there unfortunately was less time for visitors. Still, I... Full story
Helen Joy (Brownfield) Thaut, long-time resident of Moses Lake and Spokane, died at the age of 91, on Feb. 7. The daughter of M. Foster and Della (Glover) Brownfield, Joy was born in Pullman in 1925, the youngest of six children. She was known by her middle name because, in her words and with a laugh, “Mother said if I was a good baby she would name me ‘Joy.’ Evidently I was a good baby.” Joy grew up on a farm and attended school in Chambers and Johnson, Washing... Full story