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The Annual Friends of the Library meeting is slated for Monday, Oct. 28, at 5 p.m. and is immediately followed by a performance by classical guitarist Peter Fletcher. The concert begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. Fletcher has been performing since the age of seven and has performed in venues throughout the world. For more information about Fletcher, visit http://peterfletcher.com....
Everyone is invited to join the potluck lunch at the H.E. Gritman Senior Center this Friday, Oct. 25, beginning at noon. Those in attendance are asked to bring a favorite dish and utensils. Entertainment will be provided. The Gritman Senior center is located at 118 West Main Avenue in Ritzville....
In celebration of the 100-year affiliation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) with the Boy Scouts of America, an event titled “A Century of Honor” is being held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the LDS church in Ritzville beginning at 5 p.m. The local Boy Scout troops are inviting all boys ages eight to 13, and their families, to join this unique event, which begins with a meal of hot dogs and chips. Following the meal is a presentation and a special satellite broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah, hig...
Jimmie Snider Field is set to be the site of a flag football tournament for over 300 youth football players on Saturday, Oct. 26. The tournament kicks off at 9 a.m. and is expected to conclude around 4 p.m. Around 70 children from the Lind and Ritzville communities are prepped to play in the season’s final games on Saturday. The athletes competing in the daylong event are students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Jimmie Snider Field is being divided into three playfields to host the event, allowing three games to be p...
Local 4-H leaders, participants and friends will gather in Lind on Saturday, Oct. 26, for the Adams County 4-H achievement program beginning at 1 p.m. to celebrate the success of the clubs throughout the year. The year-end program is being held at the grange hall located at 404 West First Street, and consists of pumpkin painting, leader and member recognition, and special awards. Refreshments will also be served. The event is sponsored by the Adams County 4-H Leaders Council, Friends of 4-H and WSU Extension. Hosts for the...
The Town of Lind has three council positions open for election, with two of the positions having two candidates on the election ballot. General Election ballots have been sent to Adams County residents, and Lind citizens can expect to see Rose Elkington and Karissa Labes vying for the Council Position No. 1, Calah Kulm and Kathy White for Council Position No. 2, and Tom Strohmaier as the sole candidate for Council Position No. 3. All of the positions are nonpartisan,...
It’s almost time for the annual Toddler Trick-or-Treat, organized by the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce. This year’s event is slated for Thursday, Oct. 31, from 2-5 p.m. Participating businesses have agreed to provide an appropriate treat for children aged five years and younger who are accompanied by an adult during the allotted time. Any business that wishes to participate in the event is asked to contact the chamber office no later than Monday, Oct. 28, at 659-1936 or by email at [email protected]. Maps and a lis...
Lind-Ritzville High School is hosting a Veteran’s Day assembly on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. in Gilson Gymnasium. The event is open to the public, and residents and veterans are encouraged to attend the assembly....
On Halloween night, ghosts, goblins, vampires and more roam the streets as local youth set out to collect treats from residents. Adams County Sheriff John Hunt is reminding adults and children alike to take precautions and stay safe during the nighttime event. Parents are reminded that children ages 12 and under should always be accompanied by an adult when trick-or-treating. Children over the age of 12 should agree upon a route with an adult before they leave the home. All children’s costumes should fit well, be flame r...
The local hospital district has been scrambling in October to respond and address a broad list of deficiencies identified by the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau. The deficiencies were cited by the agencies during a state hospital licensing survey of the facility on Sept. 24-26. The results of the survey stated the hospital failed to meet several Medicare Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation. The multi-page Statement of Deficiencies is complex and at...
Two special meetings will provide hospital commissioners with an opportunity to review and discuss the 2014 budget for Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2. Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. in the conference room to review the draft 2014 budget. According to a public notice announcement, commissioners will meet again on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. for discussion and approval of the 2014 budget....
During National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, Ritzville volunteer firefighters visited Ritzville Grade School to discuss fire safety with the second graders. Mark Cameron demonstrates to the class the full gear firefighters wear. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The annual Fire Prevention Day at Lind Elementary School is always a popular feature for local youth when they receive the opportunity to meet local firemen. Members of the Adams County Fire Protection District No. 2 and the Lind Volunteer Fire Department grabbed the attention of every student during the presentations on Oct. 10. Fire Chief Kevin Starring and department members, Mike Doyle and D.J. Williamson, visited each classroom to give the fire safety presentation, hand o...
Vera and William Markum received the October Yard of Month award, presented by Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce president John Kragt. The RACC board selected the Markum’s as the monthly award because of the unique landscape features of cylinder rocks throughout the yard. The Markums reside at 316 East Alder Street in Ritzville. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The AAUW, Page Turners and Ritzville Public Library have announced meeting dates for the month of November. The AAUW Book Club is meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. at The Ritz Roadhouse. The group is discussing “Caramelo” by Sandra Cisneros. The Page Turners Book Club is also meeting on Nov. 13 at 3:45 p.m. in the library basement. The group, for children between the ages of eight and 12, are reading “The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate” by Jacqueline Kelly. The Ritzville Public Library Book Club is reading “The Wo...
The Lady Tigercats faced two hard-hitting teams in the last week, falling in a match to Pomeroy followed by a marginal loss against Rosalia. The Lady Tigercats faced Pomeroy on Thursday and were defeated in three sets with scores of 25-11, 25-18 and 25-17. Head coach Sarah Mayer said the match was an overall improvement for the team, as the girls maintained solid communication on the court throughout the games. The team has been inconsistent with communication throughout the season, which has been attributed to some of the...
The LWK Tigercats continue to battle in hopes of earning the first win of the season, but faced defeat in Touchet last Friday. The Indians ran away with the win, defeating the Tigercats easily with a final score of 58-6. While the Tigercats have struggled to maintain close games, head coach Justin Ziebell said the team is constantly making improvements and the athletes never give up. The team continues to focus on the smaller victories in the game instead of the final score in order to improve for the next competition....
Sweeping St. George’s Tuesday night in the final regular season game of the year, the Lady Broncos secured a third place finish in the Northeast 2B volleyball standings. They also guaranteed themselves a spot in the NE 2B Volleyball Tournament. Only the top four teams in the league are guaranteed a trip to the tournament. As a result of the strong finish, Lady Broncos will not have to win-to-get-in through the early rounds of the tournament, which start on Thursday, Oct. 31. Instead they can practice and prepare for a S...
The Broncos continue to turn in stellar performances on the gridiron, gaining huge advantages on the scoreboard in the first half and then maintaining big leads with junior varsity players in Northeast 2B League play. Friday’s home contest with rival Davenport was a repeat of recent weeks. The Broncos scored 42 unanswered points in the first half, forced a running clock in the second half and then maintained their win with their reserves on the field. Davenport scored just o...
President Obama continued his war on guns recently by having his Secretary of State John Kerry sign the papers to potentially cement an agreement with the U.N. for worldwide gun control. Why in the world would we want anything to do with an organization where we have most countries who are not our friends or allies? The U.N. has been working for nearly 15 years to force its gun banning Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on the United States. Now, thanks to Obama, they are closer than ever. Even if we prevent two-thirds majority of the...
Amongst the sea of blue corduroy jackets at the 86th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo next week, eight local students representing the Lind-Ritzville FFA Chapter expect to stand out in their categories and gain national recognition. The two teams of high school students have earned the chance to compete at the national level by earning the state title in their contests last spring. With the state title under their belts, the students have received the opportunity to showcase their talents in Louisville, Ky. For the...
Keith Connell died at the age of 93 on Monday, Oct. 15, at his home in Benge. He was born nearby on Dec. 26, 1919, to Frank and Zona (Morgan) Connell and farmed his entire life in the area. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII in dangerous work involving unexploded bombs. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Zona; brother, Lloyd Connell; and a nephew, Mick Connell. He is survived by sister-in-law, Kay Connell of Ritzville; three nieces, J’Roi (Dave) Reynolds, M...
Patriotism is the spark needed to ignite the flames burning in the hearts of every American, the flames that are pulled together into one giant blaze when Americans focus on a common goal and work together. If you extinguish the spark of patriotism, then you suffocate the very essence of American pride that is the foundation for the entire country. That is why, starting Oct. 14 and extending to Nov. 1, the students of Lind-Ritzville Middle School will be expressing their love for America by participating in the Veterans of...
Lind, Ritzville and Benge students are the proud owners of new dictionaries, donated by the Ralston Grange No. 943 as part of the “Words for Thirds” program. The October distribution is an annual event for the Ralston Grange members who donated 15 dictionaries to Lind third grade students, 16 to Ritzville students and one to a student in Benge. This is the ninth year that the Ralston Grange has participated in the Words for Thirds program. The dictionaries are given to the...
We have entered that wacky wonderful time of the year when we try to figure out what we want to watch in the sports world. Many of you think baseball season finishes when the first pro football game starts but the fall classic, the World Series, starts this week and a lot of people are interested in watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox meet. Two storied franchises that have real fans. Hope you are fans of the color red because it will be prevalent in each home...