Articles from the April 10, 2014 edition
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Relay planning meeting set for Monday, April 14
The Ritzville Relay For Life committee members are hosting a meeting on Monday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. at Best Western Plus Bronco Inn to discuss the 2014 Relay For Life event. The meeting is open to the public and any individual... — Updated 4/10/2014
Bingo benefit Saturday
The Super Bingo fundraiser to benefit The Ritz Theatre, sponsored by the Ralston Grange, begins on Saturday afternoon, April 12, at the grange hall. All proceeds go to The Ritz Theatre fund to help in the purchase of digital... — Updated 4/10/2014
Rep. Fagan hosting tele town hall April 14
Ninth District state Rep. Susan Fagan invites district constituents to join her for an hour-long telephone town hall Monday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m. To participate, residents dial toll-free 1-800-278-7161. Phone lines open shortly... — Updated 4/10/2014
Easter egg hunts begin this weekend
The Easter holiday festivities are kicked off with Easter egg hunts in the Ritzville, Lind, Ralston and Washtucna communities, beginning this week. The annual Ralston Grange Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Ralston Park on... — Updated 4/10/2014
Easter services provided by local churches
Many local churches are hosting special Easter church services in recognition of the holiday. The following list of services are those provided at the time of publication. Emanuel Lutheran Church The Emanuel Lutheran Church’s E... — Updated 4/10/2014
Lind Chamber to host a Town Hall meeting
The Lind Chamber of Commerce is inviting all Lind residents and citizens from the surrounding area to attend a Town Hall meeting on April 17. The meeting is being held in the Lind Senior Center and begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.... — Updated 4/10/2014
Expect healthcare survey takers to visit next week
Community members throughout Adams County have an opportunity to offer their opinions on health care and other health related issues by participating in a community health opinion... — Updated 4/10/2014
Big Bend Community College Job, Career Fair set for April 17
One of the biggest and best-attended job and career fairs in Eastern Washington will be held April 17 at Big Bend Community College. The 21st annual Job and Career Fair at BBCC features 64 exhibitors representing a diverse group... — Updated 4/10/2014
4th Annual Tail Waggin’ Walk, Run
The Fourth Annual Tail Waggin’ Dog Walk and Fun Run to support Adams County Pet Rescue (ACPR) is scheduled for Sunday, April 27. Check-in and registration for the event is from 1-2 p.m. at the Zion Philadelphia Church of Christ. I... — Updated 4/10/2014
Community Garden begins new season
After successfully completing the first season at the Lind Community Garden, directors and volunteers are preparing for the second year at the site. With the beginning of the second season, community members can expect to see some... — Updated 4/10/2014
Hometown Family welcomes nurse practitioner
Currently in her third year with the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with the University of Arizona, Ashley Jones has joined the staff of Hometown Family Medicine to... — Updated 4/10/2014
Hay Growers Association slates field day
Northeast Washington Hay Growers’ Association announces its spring field day on May 10 at Larry Kiewert’s Hawk Farm, a little over six miles north of Deer Park on Sherman Road. The annual field day is popular with area hay gro... — Updated 4/10/2014
Brett George Roberts
A memorial service for Brett George Roberts, son of Gary and Dena Freese Roberts will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the Zion Philadelphia United Church of Christ. A buffet luncheon will be held following the service... — Updated 4/10/2014
Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports
March 15, 9:09 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of hearing and feeling an explosion coming from East Sixth Street. It was determined to be a neighbor throwing a firecracker at the complainant’s dogs. The neighbor was advised not... — Updated 4/10/2014
A New Era...
If you are anything like me then you were cheering for the Virginia Cavaliers in the NCAA tournament. Former WSU Coach Tony Bennett brought this program along nicely in his five... — Updated 4/10/2014
All-state football players raising funds
Dylan Hartz, Ryan Whitmore and Tyler Frederick will play in the East-West All-Star Football game in Yakima. It is very rare for one school to send three players to the game. To do so, each player must raise $500 as their... — Updated 4/10/2014
Broncos, Indians split doubleheader
After dismantling Reardan, 14-2, in the first league battle of the season on Tuesday, the LRS Broncos fell in the twilight game of the doubleheader, 5-2. In the first game the Broncos had their way with Reardan, scoring four runs... — Updated 4/10/2014
Protecting American workers and their paychecks
Every day, I hear from hardworking people in Central Washington who are struggling to support their families and put food on the table. At a time when three-quarters of Americans are living from paycheck to paycheck, the Obama... — Updated 4/10/2014
RDDA, Rankin deserve high praise for theatre’s rebirth
If viewing a major motion picture is the goal, you can do that anywhere. If what you seek is to combine a bit of nostalgia with modern entertainment, then the venue you select must be carefully chosen. Ritzville has always had a di... — Updated 4/10/2014
Citizenship rules have changed
When President Obama granted amnesty to about 900,00 Latino immigrants (whose parents where illegals) I immediately thought of people I knew who followed the rules to become citizens. They were from Europe and they had gone... — Updated 4/10/2014
Former Lind students make vice president’s list
Samuel Rich and Thomas Schuler have been named to Big Bend Community College’s Vice President’s List for the 2014 winter term. The two students earned a spot on the list by completing 12 or more graded credits while mai... — Updated 4/10/2014
HONOR SOCIETY
The Lind-Ritzville High School National Honor Society hosted an induction ceremony on March 26. Students present at the induction ceremony are (from left) are Brian Campbell,... — Updated 4/10/2014
HONORS
The Lind-Ritzville Middle School students present to be inducted into National Honor Society are, back row: Mickayla Hall, Spencer Gering, Eliza Galbreath, Camden Smith, Brooke... — Updated 4/10/2014
Lady Broncos sweep Reardan
The Lady Broncos sent Reardan home Tuesday with a pair of Northeast 2B League loses and a clear message. The message? The Lady Broncos are building a successful fastpitch program... — Updated 4/10/2014
Borths come home to expand Flash’s Auto Body & Paint
The father and son duo of Brian and Ryan Borth have officially began expanding their business from Spokane to the Ritzville community. The Borths purchased the previous Herb’s A... — Updated 4/10/2014