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California has become a manufacturing “job killer” bastion because of its shackling regulations, high taxes, and excessive permitting requirements. Its quagmire of government-mandate programs is accelerating an industrial exodus. In 2009, the Milken Institute reported California lost 79,000 manufacturing jobs in just six years (2003-2007) prior to the “Great Recession.” In contract, seven other competing states gained 62,000 workers. The report blames the state’s onerous regulations and high taxes for pushing business elsewhe...
My wife and I recently had the opportunity to work at the local Food Pantry here in Ritzville. Each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. a group of volunteers receives foodstuffs, stocks shelves, inventories, repackages and distributes those products to folks in town. All food is provided to the food bank by donation and is handed out free of charge. The products vary greatly from week to week, including produce that’s in season. There seems to be a “core” group of volunteers that show up consistently each week. They have exper...
SADDLE BRONC. The saddle bronc competition proved tough at the Ritzville Rodeo as the horses worked to knock off their cowboys during the Friday Ritzville Rodeo. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
RODEO QUEEN Peyton Curtis completes her run during the Grand Entry at the Ritzville Rodeo on Friday night. Curtis had a busy weekend showing horses at the fair, riding in the parade and at the rodeo. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
BREAKAWAY. The calves proved to have the advantage Friday, Sept. 2, in the breakaway contest, as riders fell short of roping the escaping calf during the Ritzville Rodeo. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
THE SKAGIT Rein Riders returned to Ritzville to put on two top-notch performances at the local rodeo. The riders decked out in pink on Friday night in support of Tough Enough to Wear Pink night. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
DONATION. Ritzville Rodeo President Chris Green and Rodeo Queen Peyton Curtis presented Ritzville EMTs Roni Kinney and Neva Malby with a $500 donation during the Sept. 3 rodeo performance. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
BAREBACK riding is always a crowd favorite at the Ritzville Rodeo, but Friday night’s performance included two horses taking their riders straight into the fence, one being the rider pictured above. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
DRILL TEAM. Julia Klein carries the flag for the Ritzville Rodeo Association Youth Drill Team during the group’s first performance on Friday, Sept. 2. The team has been training since June, and performed both nights of rodeo. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Hellen (Batt) Schell was born in Farmer, Washington on July 28, 1921, to Jacob and Molly Batt. She’s the last survivor of one sister, Joann Kiehn and two brothers, Reuben Batt and Clarence Batt. She graduated from Ritzville High School in 1940. She married Rudolph Schell in November of 1941. After working on farms, they moved to Bruce by Othello, Washington where Rudolph worked for Burlington Northern Railroad. They moved back to Ritzville in the 70’s to the family home, aft...
The Lady Broncos swept the floor with their competition during their three matches in the Bronco Invite volleyball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 10. The tournament began with a match against Odessa-Harrington. In the past, Odessa-Harrington has proved to be a strong competitor for the varsity team and Head Coach Cari Galbreath said she expected it to be a tough match. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague team proved their coach wrong by displaying great defense and powerful offensive at...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos returned to the gridiron on Sept. 9 to face Wilbur-Creston, after being shut out by Asotin the week prior. The young Broncos team bounced back from the early season loss to earn a 35-6 win over the Wildcats. Head Coach Greg Whitmore said the game proved to be a step forward for the Broncos, and showed the coaching staff the potential of the Broncos team. Whitmore said the athletes demonstrated they could meet the game time pace and also play...
The local Ritzville coffee stand Brew Happy Espresso is under the new ownership of April Roybal, who purchased the business from former owner Angela Miller last month. Roybal, who also owns Ritzville Chiropractic, is excited for the new business venture and continuing to serve high quality coffee and snacks at the coffee stand. The decision to purchase the shop stemmed from a longtime goal of owning a coffee stand with her daughter, but Roybal also purchased the business in...
A new friendly face is offering her hairdressing services in the downtown area. Andrea Jones has received the opportunity to have her own station at Kick’n It Up Beauty Salon located at 216 West Main Avenue. Currently residing in Washtucna, Jones said she adores small town communities. She is currently employed at Java Bloom part-time when she is not working in Ritzville. Jones grew up in Tonasket where she enjoyed the small town atmosphere and support. Jones explained g...
CALF ROPING. The Saturday night performance of the Ritzville Rodeo proved successful for the entrants in the calf roping competition, as they competed for the fastest time in the arena. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Hellen (Batt) Schell was born in Farmer, Washington on July 28, 1921, to Jacob and Molly Batt. She’s the last survivor of one sister, Joann Kiehn and two brothers, Reuben Batt and Clarence Batt. She graduated from Ritzville High School in 1940. She married Rudolph Schell in November of 1941. After working on farms, they moved to Bruce by Othello, Washington where Rudolph worked for Burlington Northern Railroad. They moved back to Ritzville in the 70’s to the family home, aft...
Local music legend Ed Dailey will lead worship at the Washtucna Community Church through music and stories at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, for his Wayfaring Stranger Tour. Dailey asks those attending to donate blankets, toiletries, hats, gloves, socks and other items for the homeless. The concert is free of charge and a potluck will follow the event....
David G Weber, 77, died Sept. 5, in Lind. He was born in Ritzville to Jacob and Margaret Weber on April 21, 1939. He attended Ritzville Schools, graduating in 1957. After graduation, he spent his whole life on the family farm in Ritzville, near Schrag. He traveled throughout the United States as a member of the International Flying Farmers. Dave served as a 10 year member of the Adams County Fair Board and belonged to the Adams County Cattleman’s Association and Immanuel L...
Ed Newman, club growth director with Toastmasters International, will highlight the next Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Memories Diner in downtown Ritzville. Newman will provide information on the organization that provides resources to become better speakers, confident leaders, conduct meetings and team building. Toastmasters International is focused on communication and leadership development. This includes leadership in families, teams and...