Articles from the July 21, 2016 edition
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Skate park demonstration on July 27
The Town of Lind has been chosen by the American Ramp Company (ARC) to have an all-wheel pump track temporarily installed to demonstrate how to use the track properly. Anyone who owns a bike, skateboard, or scooter is welcome to... — Updated 7/21/2016
Lind Fire responds to structure fire
The Lind Fire Department had a busy afternoon on Saturday, July 16, when they responded to a structure fire. While battling the fire, the department then received a call for a fire on U.S. Route 395. The call came in shortly... — Updated 7/21/2016
Lind-Ritzville Schools complete lead testing
The Lind-Ritzville Cooperative School Districts elected to have lead water testing completed in all of the school buildings. All of the tests came back with positive results for the school districts. Former Superintendent Rob Roett... — Updated 7/21/2016
Lind Town Council approves Complete Street Program ordinance
The Lind Town Council held a meeting Tuesday, July 12, to discuss important issues regarding the progress on the Town’s maintenance. The main purpose of the meeting included the discussion of progress on the Storm Water Project a... — Updated 7/21/2016
Janzen honored for 30 years of service with Adams County Elections
Terry Janzen received recognition for her dedication to the Adams County community on Tuesday, July 12, in the Adams County Courthouse. Janzen received a certificate from Secretary... — Updated 7/21/2016
LRHS Honor Roll List
The students making the Honor Roll list from Lind-Ritzville High School for the final semester have been released. In the senior class, Honor Roll students are Samantha Asmussen, Abbigail Barnett, Dylan Becker, Caroline Eriksson,... — Updated 7/21/2016
Preparing for State Primary Election Day
Pericles, a politician of Ancient Greece, is credited with coining the word “democracy” in 430 B.C. Nate Barksdale explains on history.com, “It is probable that the Athenians were not the first group of people to adopt such... — Updated 7/21/2016
Focusing on rural and forest communities
I am a strong believer that the flurry of top-down rules from the federal government threatens job creation over the long run rather than empowering individuals or moving our economy forward. Last week, the House passed an importan... — Updated 7/21/2016
Bumper car therapy
Over the last 35 years our family has vacationed at the same place on the beach. While the buildings have been refurbished, the complex remains largely unchanged. However, our entertainment has changed a lot. We still swim, jump... — Updated 7/21/2016
Supporting the John Wayne Trail
My husband and I live in Wenatchee and have sped by Ritzville for years on I-90, but it was on several trips to explore the John Wayne Pioneer Trail south of Ritzville that we came to stop and appreciate your town. On our last visi... — Updated 7/21/2016
Nudging forward
You’ve probably heard the cliché “It’s like herding a bunch of cats”. That’s certainly something I relate to at the City. First, please don’t call City Hall and complain that I think everyone is a cat. This community... — Updated 7/21/2016
TIGERCATS
TIGERCATS. The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Tigercats tennis team recognized the athletes at the annual banquet. The award winners were (from left) Ethan Harshman, Clayton Hartwell,... — Updated 7/21/2016
HAVING FUN
HAVING FUN. An athlete from the Sloan-Leavitt team displays the enthusiasm of t-ball during a local game. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... — Updated 7/21/2016
SLUGGER
SLUGGER. Camden Shaver hits one into the outfield for the Ritzville Warehouse team during a Major League game in Ritzville. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... — Updated 7/21/2016
EYES SHUT
EYES SHUT. Even without a clean line of sight, Tyler Rhoades smacks a solid hit for the Sprague Minor League team during a game in Ritzville. -Journal photo by Katelin... — Updated 7/21/2016
OPPONENTS
OPPONENTS. Jerod Harder and Hayes Hennings have a friendly chat during a Minor League game. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... — Updated 7/21/2016
CHARLOTTE MURPHY
CHARLOTTE MURPHY sprints for first base for the Lind t-ball team, sponsored by Gavilon Grain. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... — Updated 7/21/2016
CELEBRATION
CELEBRATION. No one was more excited to make it to first base than Wyatt Gibler on the Ritzville Lumber t-ball team. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... — Updated 7/21/2016
EFFORT
EFFORT. Sprague t-ball player Aiden Tolman launches the ball to his teammate in an effort to earn an out for his team. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... — Updated 7/21/2016
PERFECT FORM
PERFECT FORM. Ryan Erdman practices his running form during his sprint to first base for the K-3 Ranch t-ball team. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... — Updated 7/21/2016
FOCUSED HIT
FOCUSED HIT. As the baseball sails perfectly into his hitting zone, Dylan Ray remains focused and slams a outfield hit for the Lind Minor League team. -Journal photo by Katelin... — Updated 7/21/2016
YOU’RE OUT!
YOU’RE OUT! Hayden Melcher rushes to second base to earn an out for the Washington Genetics team during the Major League game. -Journal photo by Katelin Davids... — Updated 7/21/2016
100 YEARS
100 YEARS. On Sunday, July 10, St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ritzville held a celebration to mark the centennial of its official founding. Past Bishop William Skylstad was the main... — Updated 7/21/2016
Liberty procures role as LRHS principal
A new yet familiar face will be walking the Lind-Ritzville High School hallways this upcoming school year. Ronanda Liberty has received the position of the new high school principal. Liberty has a son and a daughter both in high... — Updated 7/21/2016
Bowling alley reopens under new ownership in Ritzville
After losing one of the Ritzville community’s favorite pastimes when the doors of the local bowling alley closed, the facility has now reopened as Bob’s Big Bend Bowl. The... — Updated 7/21/2016