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The Lind-Ritzville FFA Banquet is scheduled for May 31 at 5 p.m. The banquet returning to the Knuth Building on the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds again this year. The banquet features a dessert only meal, and junior high and sophomore students are asked to bring pies or cakes. Freshmen, juniors and seniors are asked to bring cookies, brownies or ice cream. The public is invited to attend and share in the recognition of the FFA members and their success. The program will include a presentation of awards and election o...
Students from Lind-Ritzville, Kahlotus, LaCrosse and Washtucna high schools are receiving their diplomas on Friday and Saturday. Kahlotus High School graduation is set for 7 p.m. on June 1 in Braddock Gymnasium. On Saturday, June 2, Washtucna High School graduation begins at 11 a.m. in the school gymnasium. Also at 11 a.m., LaCrosse High School seniors are making the big walk at Plowman Gymnasium. At 2 p.m. on June 2, seniors from Lind-Ritzville High School will begin their graduation ceremony in Gilson Gymnasium. Rounding...
The Annual Lind Grand Parade and Lind Kiddie Parade are scheduled for the morning of Saturday, June 9, in downtown Lind. The Kiddie Parade starts the day’s festivities at 10:45 a.m., and is sponsored by the Lind Lions Club. This year’s Kiddie Parade theme is Super Heroes versus Villains. The Lind Grand Parade, sponsored by the Lind Chamber of Commerce, begins at 11 a.m. This year’s grand marshals are Greg and Jamie Schmunk. For more information about the Kiddie Parade, contact Kindra Haase at 428-9496. To register for the G... Full story
In the article “Ritzville Council approves wayfinding sign proposal” printed in the May 17 edition of The Journal, it was inaccurately written the information background review would begin in June 2019 and the project would be completed in November 2019. The work for the plan is actually scheduled to begin in June 2018 with a final plan presentation scheduled in early November 2018.... Full story
During the May 22 meeting, the Lind Town Council authorized staff to begin the advertising process for hiring an engineering consultant. The selected engineering firm would help the Town in drafting an application for a stormwater improvement project. Mayor Paula Bell said before crews can begin the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) street improvement project for Sixth Street, the stormwater improvements need to be installed. She added the Town still has the FEMA grant funding. At the May 8 meeting, the Council...
The Adams County Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners discussed future recruitment for physicians, continuing write-offs and approved for East Adams Rural Healthcare to become a smoke-free campus during the May 24 meeting. EARH recently interviewed and offered a position to a doctor, which the physician ultimately declined to take a position in Idaho instead. Commissioner John Kragt voiced his concern about the ability to attract a physician who is interested in doing both clinic and ER work. Kragt said he believed... Full story
PEOPLE’S CHOICE. The Ritzville Fire Department received the People’s Choice Truck award for the antique fire truck the department entered into the show. During the show on Sunday, Volunteer Firefighter Andy Lefevre (left) took the opportunity to talk with visitors like Andy Robbins about the truck and other vehicles exhibited at the show. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
UNIQUE DECOR. Among the long line of unique vehicles, some owners took the opportunity to use different decor pieces to draw attention to their vehicles. At the May 27 car show, Ted Schlund of Ritzville added a skull to the grill of his 1953 Ford F100, as well as a skelton in the driver’s seat to bring additional character to the vehicle. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
CLASSIC CARS. The Classics on Main Car Show stretched from Division Street to Adams Street in downtown Ritzville on Sunday, May 27, providing visitors with two solid blocks of unique and classic vehicles. The annual event is coordinated by the Ritzville Classic Car Club, and the show moved to the downtown area three years ago to better accomodate the increasing amount of vehicles exhibited in the show. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
STAND OUTS. Among the sea of red and blue vehicles at the Classics on Main Car Show was a pop of yellow from a 1931 Plymouth PA Coupe. The car drew attention from all ages of visitors at the annual show, both for the color and the exposed motor, allowed a closer look at the interior workings of the vehicle. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
DRIVING IN STYLE. This 1936 Chevy pickup caught the attention of show attendees Sunday afternoon in downtown Ritzville with its stylish paintcolors. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
BROWSING. Among the crowd of visitors on Sunday, May 27, local resident Doug Hille took the opportunity to browse through the two blocks of classic vehicles. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
The Classics on Main Car Show coordinators awarded nine awards on Sunday, May 27. The People’s Choice Car award went to Ron Williams from Moses Lake for his 1956 Chevy Bel-Air. Bob and Judy Kent earned the People’s Choice Pickup award for their 1941 Chevy pickup. The Ritzville Fire Department was the recipient of the People’s Choice Truck for their antique fire truck. Orris and Teresa Janzen took home the People’s Choice Motorcycle award for their 1977 Harley Davidso...
CHAMPION STEER. Tara Tellefson exhibited the grand champion steer at the Sixth Annual Jackpot Show on Saturday. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The Sixth Annual Wheatland Jackpot Show attracted nearly 20 youth exhibitors to the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds on May 26 to show their prospect steers and heifers. Lind-Ritzville High School Senior Tara Tellefson had the grand champion steer at the show. Tellefson also earned the Champion Senior Showmanship and Overall Reserve Champion Showmanship awards. Cody Davis of Rathdrum, Idaho, exhibited the reserve champion steer. Following the champions in the steer c...
BEST IN SHOW. Surrounded by her artwork, Cheri Lisk holds the Boots N’ Brushes 2018 Best in Show award she received at the annual Art in the Park event on May 27....
The Ritzville City Park once again played host to an assortment of artists for the annual Art in the Park from May 25-27. During the three-day event, sponsored by Boots N’ Brushes Western Artists Association, residents and visitors had the opportunity to view and purchase a variety of artwork. Western Artists Association Chairman Jim Lisk said this year’s event featured artwork in a variety of mediums, ranging from metal sculptures and paintings to handmade jewelry and tie...
Officials from Avista Utilities, Strata Solar and elected officials came to the Town of Lind for the groundbreaking ceremony on May 24 for the Adams-Neilson Solar Farm. The groundbreaking officially began the construction phase for the project, which is located on the north side of Lind. The solar farm is the largest construction project for Adams County in the last 20 years. Completion of the project is scheduled for November, with the facility coming online in December to... Full story
The Ritzville VFW Post No. 11446 and American Legion Post No. 51 hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery on May 28 to honor those to have served their country. American Legion Post Commander Mark Shepherd coordinated the ceremony, with Steve Schofstoll providing the invocation and leading prayers at the event. During the ceremony, Shepherd (top left) retired the flag with assistance from Mark Cameron while those in attendance looked on. Also...
State FFA convention is a time for fun, and serious competition. This year the Lind-Ritzville chapter is taking a large group of contestants eager to compete. This year we have teams competing in Ag communications, Ag Sales, Ag Issues, Vet science, Food Science, Meats, Farm Business Management, Meats, Marketing, First-Year, and Spanish Creed. Our chapter Agronomy team made its appearance on stage to accept the first place award on Thursday night. The team consisted of Devin Schafer, Julia Klein, Abby Gering, Alibama Rushing...
We are all born with a genetic endowment, the biochemical blueprints of our DNA, that dictates who we are. However, this is not the end of the conversation of who we are meant to be. Rather, our environments constantly impact gene expression, meaning that factors like nutrition, societal patterns and lifestyle alter how our basic blueprints are translated into personality and behavior. This phenomena, known in biology as “epigenetics”, means that we are all products of our environments. It may seem silly to be thankful for...
It took me a while to really appreciate the alumni weekend. This was 113 for good old RHS and I think number six for the LRHS alumni. I recognize that some people could care less and do their best to ignore that this get together even exists! While a small group of alumni works very hard to make sure it never stops. Each 50-year get together that I attend is fun and gives me the opportunity to reacquaint myself with alums that I haven’t seen in as many as 50 years. I d... Full story
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague tennis season came to a close on May 19 at the Regional Tournament. The Broncos had five athletes qualify to compete at the tournament and battled for the chance to make it the State Championships. In the singles contest, Claire Kessler played two competitive sets against two Freeman athletes. Kessler lost the first match to Sarah Simmerman 0-6, 1-6 and battled in the second match against Kaitlyn Strahl, but it ultimately ended in a 4-6, 4-6 loss for the Bronco athlete. Head Coach Lorrie Swanger...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos concluded their season at the 2B State Softball Tournament on May 25 in Yakima. After a day of practice, the Lady Broncos opened up the State Tournament on Friday morning with a 12-2 loss to No. 1 seed Kittitas. Head Coach Todd O’Brien acknowledged Kittitas as a good ball club and knew LRS would be facing a tough challenge against the Lady Coyotes. After a scoreless first inning, Kittitias scored eight runs on seven hits in the second. The Lady Broncos scored one run in both the fourth a... Full story
The battle in Seattle over the city council’s imposition of a head tax on large companies is generating disparaging labels which local elected leaders likely will come to regret. As a mayor, the last things you want are “anti-business” or “job killer” red letters stamped on your city’s investment opportunity portfolio. A head tax is a “job killer” because it discourages companies from hiring full-time employees and encourages employers to replace people with computers and machines. According to the Puget Sound Business Journa... Full story