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Articles from the April 19, 2023 edition


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  • Spring Showcase

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    Aspiring farmers from Adams and Lincoln County had the opportunity to show off their livestock Saturday, April 15, during the annual Spring Showcase. This year's event took place at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Davenport....

  • Police ask for help in theft case

    The Journal|Updated Apr 18, 2023

    OTHELLO - Local police are investigating a theft of a welder, stolen from the back of a pickup early Sunday morning, April 16. Police said a Millermatic 252 welder was stolen out of the back of a pickup truck near the intersection of North 12th Avenue and East Cedar Street, police said. Police are asking residents and businesses to check any video camera footage recorded between 2-5 a.m. Sunday for any vehicles or suspicious activity. Anyone with information or video footage...

  • Pesticide commission name change signed into law

    The Journal|Updated Apr 18, 2023

    PASCO - A bill changing the name and membership of the Commission on Pesticide Registration sponsored by a local lawmaker has been signed into law. Senate Bill 5143, sponsored by Pasco Republican Sen. Nikki Torres, goes into effect July 23. It is her first bill to make it through the legislative process. "I'm pleased that my first piece of legislation to become law is about serving our agricultural community," the freshman senator said. "Washington has a robust agricultural...

  • Stephen "Steve" Mosbrucker

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    Stephen "Steve" Mosbrucker Sept. 2, 1943 – Apr. 5, 2023 Stephen "Steve" Mosbrucker, age 79, passed away on April 5, 2023. The Mosbrucker family sadly shares the passing of Steve Mosbrucker. Steve was born in Bowman, N.D., on Sept. 2, 1943, to Nick and Katherine (Eldringhoff) Mosbrucker. Steve and his five sisters were raised on the family farm near Bowman. In 1965, Steve married the love of his life, Patricia "Patti" Paslay and they spent 59 years creating memorable moments w...

  • Looking for block party locations

    The Journal|Updated Apr 18, 2023

    OTHELLO – The Police Department is looking for six locations to host annual barbecue block parties this summer. “This is a time to get together with your neighbors, eat delicious food and learn about the resources we have,” a department announcement said. “If you are interested in being a host for your block please shoot us an email or call the Police Department.” To submit your suggestion for a block party in the city, email [email protected] or [email protected] before May 15....

  • Track teams compete in Cheney

    Roger Harnack, The Journal|Updated Apr 18, 2023

    CHENEY – The boys and girls track teams from Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse came up short Saturday competing at the competitive Van Kuren Invite at Cheney High School. The St. John-Endicott girls team tied for 26th with the much larger schools of Priest River-LaManna and Othello with just 3 team points. The Bronco girls didn't score any team points. In boys competition, Lind-Ritzville finished tied with Selkirk with 3 points; the Eagles were 32nd overall...

  • Senior Menus

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    RITZVILLE – Here are the meals being offered by the H.E. Gritman Senior Center in Ritzville and the Lind Senior Center in Lind. H.E Gritman Senior Center The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is serving the following: • Wednesday, April 19 - Homemade tomato soup, tuna sandwich and vegetable sticks. • Thursday, April 20 - BBQ spareribs, au-gratin potatoes, vegetable and corn bread. • Monday, April 24 - Chicken strips tots, salad and corn bread. • Tuesday, April 25 - China burger casserole, fried rice and egg roll. • Wednesday,...

  • Patricia "Pat" Wood

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    Patricia “Pat” Wood Mar. 17, 1931 – Apr. 9, 2023 Patricia “Pat” Wood at 92 years young passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Spokane and joined her husband Eric “Bud” Wood with Jesus and the Angels. Pat was born on St Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1931 in Chelan, to Anna and Elmer Boyd. Pat married Bud in Omak on Sept. 12, 1948. From 1983 to 1993 Pat, alongside Bud, drove a million miles hauling livestock throughout the western states. Pat and Bud Wood raised 5 daughters in Omak: Peggy Skirko, Kathryn (Steve) Rappe’,...

  • Lind-Ritzville High School second trimester Honor Roll

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    Ayden Alfonso 3.480 Emily Balfe 4.000 Olivia Balfe 3.140 Caden Bates 3.800 Jessica Besel 3.680 Brody Boness 4.000 Jase Bowman 3.000 LeaCadia Bren 3.217 Hunter Cameron 3.925 Madisyn Cameron 3.540 Madelyn Carpenter 3.740 Savannah Carruth 3.400 Addy Colbert 4.000 Hannah Colbert 3.000 Danika Cox 4.000 Brix Curtis 3.020 Hunter Dinkins 3.860 Benton Earle 3.820 Blake Earle 3.880 Lilly Fannin 3.800 Beau Fode 3.800 Chase Galbreath 3.280 Saige Galbreath 4.000 Taylor Galbreath 4.000 Zoe Galbreath 4.000 Temple Gefre 4.000 Fredy...

  • Lind Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    The Journal LIND – The following local residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from April 16-25: Anniversary April 25 – Darrel and Bev Kulm Birthdays April 16 – Steve Sackmann and Chase Stein metz April 18 – Vernon Shepard April 19 – Dick Davis April 20 – Shannon Davis April 21 – Hadyn Suchland Reynolds and Mailey Morgan Ecker April 22 – Melissa Knodel April 23 – Oliver Greenwalt, Cassandra Branson, Dale Stevenson, Bradley Wills, Yumi Branson, Lance Williamson, Abbigale Reid and Sean Crown. April 24 – Tammy...

  • The good fan

    Dale Anderson|Updated Apr 18, 2023

    The basketball tournaments are over and we local fans should be happy that our teams played on for a while. Getting to playoff time is always fun. We get to brag about our team and watch them play in different venues against new opponents. The Broncos had a great year and their late season rally and defensive prowess was something to be proud of. I know a lot of fans love to watch the up and down the court pressing and fast breaks but late in the season that isn’t easy to d...

  • Christianson wins on the road

    Roger Harnack, The Journal|Updated Apr 18, 2023

    CHEWELAH – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague tennis team had a tough time against the Jenkins Cougars on the road. The local players returned home with a 1-5 record on the court Wednesday, April 12. The lone Bronco win was posted by Cameron Christianson. “Cameron Christianson played his first real match and did amazing,” Coach Chelsie Lavigueur said. He tied with Elijah Fazio in his first set, 6-6, then won the next two sets 10-8, 6-4 for the win. In other boys matches, Hunter Cameron lost to Blake Foser, 1-6, 5-7; and Jeffe...

  • Lakes ready for opening day

    The Journal|Updated Apr 18, 2023

    SPRAGUE – A nearby lake has been stocked in advance of opening day of lowland lake fishing season. According to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fishtrap Lake was planted twice last month with trout from the Spokane Hatchery. The state planted 8,000 rainbow trout weighing less than a half-pound each on March 22. Two days later, Fishtrap receive 500 rainbow weighing an average of 3 pounds. Last week’s announcement of the fish plantings comes just 10 days before the opening of the lowland lake fishing season statewide...

  • Girls win three, lose one

    Roger Harnack, The Journal|Updated Apr 18, 2023

    RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls fastpitch softball team notched three wins, but dropped one game, last week. On Saturday, April 15, the Bronco girls swept Davenport in a doubleheader, 21-3 and 19-8. And last Tuesday, April 11, the local girls split with Liberty (Spangle), wining the opener at 3-2, bot losing the nightcap 9-2. Individual stats were not reported for any of the games. On Tuesday, the local girls were scheduled to host the Jenkins Cougars from Chewelah. The newspaper went to press before gametime. T...

  • Local boys split with Lancers

    Roger Harnack, The Journal|Updated Apr 18, 2023

    RITZVILLE – The Broncos boys baseball team split with Liberty (Spangle) on the diamond Tuesday, April 11. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague lost the opening game, 7-4, then hit back in the nightcap to overwhelm the Lancers, 13-5. In the opening loss, Clae Holling had a double to lead the Lancers, and all batters. It was the only double of the game. For the Broncos, Zach Klein, and Ledger Kelly each had hits. Jacyce Kelly, Brody Boness and Chase Galbreath pitched for the Broncos. In the nightcap, Traye Redburn had three hits to l...

  • Town of Washtucna Ordinance No. 283

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    Town of Washtucna Ordinance No. 283 An Ordinance of the Town of Washtucna, Washington, updating the current bulk water rates sold to non-residents: Be it ordained by the Council of the Town of Washtucna, as follows: SECTION 1: PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to establish new rates for bulk water with the Town of Washtucna. SECTION 2: Rates Purchasers of bulk Town water will be charged $50.00 for the 1st 1000 gallons purchased in the month and $12.00 for each additional 1000 gallons in that month. SECTION 3: Revision...

  • CONCURRENT NOTICE NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    CONCURRENT NOTICE NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Notice: 04/19/2023 CDBG Contract #: 22-62210-022 Name of Grantee/Responsible Entity: Town of Lind Grantee/Responsible Entity Address: 116½ W. 2nd, PO Box F, Lind, WA 99341 Telephone #: (509) 677-3241 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities undertaken by the Responsible Entity (RE). REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about May 8, 2023 the above-named RE will...

  • ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF RITZVILLE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS General Notice The City of Ritzville (Owner) is requesting Bids for construction of the Water Distribution System Improvements Project. Bids for construction of the Project will be received by the Owner via online submission only, until 2:00 (PM), Thursday, May 11, 2023 local time. Bids will be opened and read aloud virtually via the following link: meet.google.com/sxs-hwqy-yfa You can also dial in using your phone: 916-750-3488 PIN: 403 731 542...

  • CITY OF RITZVILLE JOB OPENING NOTICE DEPUTY CLERK TREASURER I-UTILITY BILLING CLERK

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    CITY OF RITZVILLE JOB OPENING NOTICE DEPUTY CLERK TREASURER I-UTILITY BILLING CLERK Are you ready for a new challenge and enjoy customer service? Do you have data entry skills and excel at learning computer systems? Then this is the job for you! The City of Ritzville is hiring a full time Deputy Clerk Treasurer I-Utility Billing Clerk. This position is the lead on utility billing and performs a variety of routine administrative and accounting tasks including calculating, balancing, posting, and typing to complete...

  • NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF.ADAMS JUVENILE COURT No. 22-7-00023-01 In re the Dependency of: LADAINIAN MONTEJANO DOB: 03/28/20 STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: IVAN MONTEJANO A Dependency Petition was filed on November 8, 2022. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on June 6, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Adams County Superior Court, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington 99169. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent...

  • NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ADAMS JUVENILE COURT No. 22-7-00024-01 In re the Dependency of: LADONIVIAN MONTEJANO DOB: 09/12122 STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: IVAN MONTEJANO STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: ANYONE CLAIMING A PATERNAL INTEREST A Dependency Petition was filed on November 8, 2022. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on June 6, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Adams County Superior Court, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington 99169. You should be present at this...

  • NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ADAMS JUVENILE COURT 22-7-00022-01 In re the Dependency of: LAVEAH MONTEJANO DOB: 09/13/09 STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: IVAN MONTEJANO A Dependency Petition was filed on November 8, 2022. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on June 6, 2023 at 1:30pm in the Adams County Superior Court, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington 99169. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at East Adams Rural Hospital in the conference room downstairs and via Zoom. The information to call in is listed below. Dial in +1-253-215-8782 USA Toll Meeting number (access code): 814 1188 0418 Meeting password: 425338 John Kragt, Chair Board of Commissioners East Adams Rural Healthcare Posted Time: 9:00 a.m. Date:...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 23-4-00021-01 In the Matter of the Estate of: WILLIAM G. DONNELL, AKA BILL G. DONNELL Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 1...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Updated Apr 18, 2023

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS NO.23-4-00043-13 IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ALVIN THOMPSON, aka FLOYD A. THOMPSON, Deceased. The personal representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing...

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