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The eighth annual Safety, Health and Wellness Fair returns to Pioneer Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is hosted by Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2. The annual event underwent a name change this year to accommodate the expansion of the fair, which now includes multiple demonstrations on safety and proactive ways to stay healthy. All three local law enforcement departments have booths at the fair encouraging safety, and the fire department is joining the fair this year in wake of the...
The Ralston Grange is hosting an “End Of Summer” barbecue and potluck on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Ralston. The barbecue begins at 6 p.m. and those attending are asked to bring a salad or dessert to share. The Grange will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks and tableware. The public is invited to attend. Following the barbecue, Kylie Fullmer, director at the Ritzville Public Library, will present a program on genealogy, highlighting the resources available through the library to help people trace their ancestry. Fol... Full story
East Adams Rural Hospital and the Inland Northwest Blood Center are hosting a blood drive in Pioneer Plaza on Sept. 14, in coordination with the annual Health Fair. The blood drive volunteers are being coordinated by Kellie Ottmar and donation hours run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in downtown Ritzville. For more information, contact INBC recruiter Jennifer Tollefson at 509-280-8570....
Fall is here and with it comes the time to be vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza. Commonly referred to as “the flu,” Influenza is caused by a virus and is spread by coughing, sneezing and contact with nasal secretions. Anyone can get the flu, but rates of infection are highest among children. Flu vaccinations for adults are available at the Ritzville office of Adams County Health Department located at 108 West Main, starting Sept. 18. Regular clinic hours are every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., wit...
The Columbia Basin Development League has announced the 49th Annual Meeting and Conference is to be held on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event begins at 1 p.m. and takes place at the ATEC building at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake. The theme for this year’s conference is, “Where the Hell’s my Water?” Each year the League holds the conference to shed light on the importance and progress of the Columbia Basin Project. Since 1964, the League has supported the Columbia Basin Project and its future development. The league...
With a growing music program, Lind-Ritzville music instructor Jennifer York is searching for donations of used instruments. York said the program is in desperate need of alto saxophones and any other instruments community members are willing to donate to the school district. Tax deduction forms are available for those who require one for their donation....
Roger Krug resigned from his position Adams County Economic Development Analyst, effective Aug. 23. Krug submitted a letter of resignation to Adams County Public Works Director Todd O’Brien after his last day of work. Following receiving the resignation, O’Brien requested the Adams County Board of Commissioners and the Public Works Department have a discussion about the direction and future plans for the position of economic development analyst. The discussion surrounding the position will take place during the upcoming bud...
The annual Wheat Land Communities’ Fair livestock auction drew a large amount of buyers, while simultaneously breaking sale records by netting $116,299 for local exhibitors. The sale record breaks the one set last year by around $17,000. The Saturday afternoon auction on Aug. 31 featured over 50 exhibitors with a total of 91 animals being sold at the auction. The amount of total livestock sold was up slightly from the previous year, but overall comparable to the numbers r...
The Lady Tigercats hosted Rosalia in a home game played in LaCrosse on Sept. 10 and earned a win in the first game of the season. The non-league match took five games to decide, with the Tigercats eventually getting the upper hand on Rosalia with scores of 25-15; 25-21; 20-25; 21-25; 15-13. Leading the team at the net for the game was Gail Harder, who earned five kills during the game. Nicole Harder led the Lady Tigercats in digs with two, and Britte Harder controlled the net with three blocks. Lindsey Miller, the Lady...
Athletic Director Greg Whitmore encourages football fans to be patient this week during the home game with Warden. The asphalt surface for the new track is in place, but much work remains to be completed. The all-weather surface will not be installed until next week, but vehicles will no longer be allowed to drive on to the track so people can watch football games from their cars. Additionally, a significant amount of the sidelines were torn up during construction. Hydroseeding was expected this week so fans will not be...
The Broncos scored at will against Kittitas, drove the ball hard when faced with Reardan’s defense and generally dominated Colfax’s offense during Friday’s jamboree. The team looked strong in many ways. Head coach Greg Whitmore was pleased with the experience as well, and found plenty of things to work on and fine tune. “It was good. Our number one priority was to get out of there healthy and we did that,” Whitmore said. “We got some good film and there are a lot of things t... Full story
The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Tigercats hosted Wilbur-Creston on Friday night in Washtucna in the first non-league game of the season. The Tigercats suffered a 58-16 loss to WC, who went out on an early run against the LWK on Sept. 6. The Tigercats trailed the entire game after the Wildcats scored their first touchdown two minutes into the first quarter. The Tigercats struggled to prevent pass coverage down field; with six of the WC touchdowns being converted off of pass pla... Full story
The team of Bob Benzel, Bruce Benzel, John Perry and Tim Wellsandt won first place in the Sept. 8 Museum Fundraiser Tournament at the Ritzville Municipal Golf Course with a scramble score of 53. The tournament helped raise around $1,800 for the two local museums. The team of Dan Duff, Ron Grams, Rodney Kramer and Chris Boness received the second place finish with a score of 55. Placing third in the tournament is the Galbreath Farms team of Gary Galbreath, Marva Ulleland, Greg...
A report in the Ritzville Journal on July 25 explained the Washington Department of Ecology was going to fund 72 clean water projects with $152 million in loans and grants for the next fiscal year. State financial managers we are told calculate that the funding will create more than 700 local construction and design jobs supporting more than 1,600 jobs across the state. Does the government really create jobs as the state financial managers claim? Not a chance. {{mor}} Every dollar a government agent pays an individual to do...
Vote no on a new hospital. I talked to an expert that has over 30 years experience in hospital administration and he said all we need is an emergency room, lab and a heliport. Marty can take care of most people in his clinic and send the rest to Spokane. This will save millions of dollars. I almost died in that hospital 30 years ago from a racing heart problem and was there for five days before being sent to Spokane. Why couldn’t the board get better advice from a professional? Mark Kembel, Kirkland...
Some time ago, Osama bin Laden was killed by a group of Navy Seals, and it was reported that he was buried at sea. President Barack Obama proudly announced the well-planned attack and proudly reported that our war problems were basically over. Drones had been successful in killing some of his key followers. Pres. Obama suggested that those who hated the United States would be powerless without leadership. I believe that he has underestimated the hatred and determination of these people! Let’s stop and think. This is an enemy...
Photographers are faced with a very difficult situation these days. Especially if their pictures are what they rely on to cover their living expenses. Not to mention the extraordinary cost of their equipment. The advent of smart phones with reasonably advanced camera technology means everyone is now a photographer. Not necessarily a professional photographer just the same. For photojournalists, portrait photographers and wildlife and landscape photographic artists, that means we face a major shift in terms of how our work... Full story
Staff members at the Lind Schools are asking community members for donations of outdoor picnic tables, materials to build the tables or monetary donations. The picnic tables would be placed outside at the Lind-Ritzville Middle School to be utilized during nice weather for students to attend classes outdoors. The staff members are hoping for donations of three tables with benches. For more information, contact the LRMS school office at 677-3408....
The Ritzville Public Library is hosting a free program about long-term care insurance on Monday, Sept. 16, in the library basement. Gary Schmick from LTC Coverage in Spokane is going to be present to answer questions from 4-6 p.m. Schmick is focusing on providing answers for residents about the Medicare Open Enrollment period, and the new Affordable Care Act and Washington Health Plan Finder. Enrollment for both of the programs opens next month. For more information, contact the library at 659-1222. The Ritzville Library is... Full story
The Yard of the Month award winners for the month of September are Jason and Kelly Gilchrist, pictured with Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) president John Kragt. RACC board members vote on each month to determine a receipent for the award. The Gilchrist’s, who reside at the corner of Columbia and Ninth Avenue, were chosen because of the unique elements in their yard, including a water feature and a large rock in the front yard. -Journal photo by Katelin D...
Stanna Lee White died at the age of 76 on Sept. 1 at Life Care Center in Ritzville, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on July 25, 1937, to Agnes and Stanley Adamsin in Ketchikan, Alaska. She had two older siblings, Stuart and Peggy, and was soon joined by younger sister, Sandy. She spent her early childhood years in Ketchikan. When she was 10 years old, her mother Agnes moved with the girls from the cool and moist climate of K...
For Brynn Potts-Thorne, artistic talent and being able to adapt to new mediums has always come naturally. Today, Brynn is using her talents to create permanent, unique masterpieces for customers at Liquid Image, a tattoo and piercing parlor in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Brynn began her artistic career as a child, and though she always had a fascination with tattoos, it wasn’t until two years ago she began to try her hand as a tattoo artist. “I’ve liked tattoos since I was really li... Full story
John and Linda Faure of Ritzville are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Krista Faure to David Lehman, son of Steve and Carol Lehman of Nampa, Idaho. The future bride received her GED from Big Bend Community College in 2000 and is presently employed as the chef at Rose Garden Estates in Ritzville. The future groom graduated in 2000 from Arrowhead Christian Academy; received his CDL from U.S. Truck Driving School in 2005 and is... Full story