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Last year over 2,000 people did not have shelter during the winter in Spokane including children. Many of them were turned out of shelters due to lack of space. To help a group is collecting new and gently used sleeping bags, heavy blankets, pillows and pillow cases for those left out in the cold this winter. They will be delivered to the homeless community in Spokane on Nov. 1. Items can be donated at the Ritzville Grade School, the Top Hat Motel, Ace Hardware, Wilbur-Ellis or Scones Irrigation in Wilbur.... Full story
Area Farmers and Ranchers who are interested in learning about two of the Farm Service Agency’s new programs will have opportunities to do so in their local areas soon. In Ritzville the meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the American Legion Hall. Meetings are also scheduled for Connell and Harrington as well. The Connell meeting will be held on Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Community center at 211 East Elm Street. The Harrington meeting will be held the following day, Tuesday, Nov. 4...
During Halloween this year, several organizations offer different support for trick-or-treaters during the days activities. The Ritzville Grade School will hold its annual Fall Festival on Friday. It begins at 12:50 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. for Pre-K through Second grade students. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Third and Fifth grade students will participate. Toddler Trick-or-Treat, organized by the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce, begins at 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Children ages five and under may collect treats from area businesses...
The Lind Community Church will be holding a Soup Supper and Silent Auction at the church located at 114 E 5th in Lind. It will be held election night, Nov. 4, and serving from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will consist of four varieties of soup, coleslaw, rolls and pies. Prices are $8 for adults, ages 4-12 $5, and children three and under free....
The Lind-Ritzville FFA Chapter had three teams qualify to compete at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, this year. After finishing first in state in their respective contests, the students are currently in Kentucky preparing and beginning the national contests. The chapter has a long-standing history of being competitive in the Agronomy contest, with teams traveling from the local area for eight years to compete in nationals. This year, the team is hoping to earn their first national championship in...
The Lind-Ritzville High School and Middle School will be hosting assemblies on Thursday, Nov. 6, in honor of Veterans Day. The middle school assembly begins at 10 a.m., in the middle school gymnasium. The high school assembly will begin at 2 p.m. in Gilson Gymnasium. Community members are invited to attend either of the events.... Full story
The Ralston Grange will be hosting a “Veterans Appreciation Night” at their hall in Ralston on Wednesday, Nov. 12, for veterans along with their families and friends and community members. The evening will begin with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m., with turkey, ham and beverages provided by the Grange. A program honoring veterans, past and present, will follow the dinner. Veterans are invited to come and share some memorabilia from their experience in the service. Pictures, medals, short stories, artifacts would be welcome. The... Full story
The Ritzville Wonderland Float and the Distinguished Young Women of Ritzville have been traveling this summer representing our community at various area parades. The first parade we attended was the largest parade of the season, the Spokane Lilac Torchlight Parade. This was the first of two evening lighted parades. We were excited to come home with two awards from this parade. The Princess Award was the first place award in our division. The second award was a float lighting award. We are so proud of the Festivals...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Weather Service’s National Weather Service recognized Nancy Taylor of LaCrosse for over 40 years of service in the Cooperative Weather Observer Program with the agency’s Thomas Jefferson award. John Livingstone presented her with the award on Sept. 20; Livingstone is the meteorologist in charge of NOAA’s National Weather Service forecast office in Spokane. Taylor and her late husband Richard Taylor began taking COOP weather observations in 1974. Over the years they have recorded tempe...
Maintenance of existing and any new stormwater infrastructure was the number one priority for Stantec engineer Alan Gay and grant writer Meredith Noble during the second planning meeting of the Lind Stormwater Project. Gay presented community members with the recommended facilities to reduce the stormwater runoff that goes through town and into the Lind Coulee. He estimated that with the implementation of the entire plan the town could expect to collect 21-percent of stormwater run-off. The plan was broken down into seven...
TRAIN SIGNAL. During the dedication ceremony of the semaphore on Oct. 18, the signal was moved into the three positions to demonstrate how it was used for train traffic....
CURATOR L.R. Keith thanked countless donors, volunteers...
ZOO ANIMALS. Mae McRae proved to be the cutest lion at the Benge Halloween Carnival. The McRae family dressed up as zoo animals for the event. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
BENGE HALLOWEEN. The Benge Elementary School hosted the annual Halloween carnival on Friday, Oct. 24. Above, teacher Janet Morgan paints a hand design for Sienna Roberts. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Members and leaders of area 4-H groups gathered at the Washtucna Lions Den to recognize the achievements of their members and leaders during the year on Saturday, Oct. 11. The gathering began with leaders introducing their members, talking about the history of the club and describing the activities the club had participated in during the year. Representatives were present from the Birds of Play, Lind Learners, Saddle Warmers, Ritzville Homesteaders and Cool Threads 4-H clubs....
Carol Tesch will be the first one to tell you life is not always easy, having known firsthand the difficulties and struggles that can occur. But instead of letting negativity into her life, Tesch has stepped up to provide an outreach service to those in need through the Helping Hand Thrift Shop in Washtucna. The shop has been open for three months on Main Street, but Tesch’s dream to help others spans for years. Five years ago, Tesch joined with local families to provide an on...
DASHING DIVA. During the Kindergarten and first grade games, Zoey Galbreath dodges a Wilbur-Creston defender on her way to the end zone during the annual flag football tournament in Ritzville. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
There is no time like the present. While it is important to live in the moment and seize each day as it happens, it is equally important to plan ahead and think about the future. Without a guideline, goals, or even a guess of what you will be doing weeks, months, or a year from today, each moment will start to mean less and less. At Lind-Ritzville High School, the importance of having a future plan was emphasized from Monday, October 20th to Friday, October 25th during College and Career Week. College and Career Week brought... Full story
It’s been nearly two weeks ago when word came out of Seattle that the Seahawks had traded Percy Harvin to the New York Jets. I’m sure that you were just as surprised as I was. We had seen some really great plays made by Harvin in his limited action last year. This year he scored three TDs in a Monday night game against the Washington Redskins but each was nullified by penalties. During last February’s Super Bowl, Percy had a couple of big plays on jet sweeps and who will ever... Full story
A local yarn group has taken on a project to support troops who are returning to Fort Hood, Texas, after a deployment. The project is Blankets for Barracks Troops and is being spearheaded by Megan Palmer, the Family Readiness Group (FRG) leader. Palmer created a group on Facebook for the project called “Blankets for Barracks Troops.” Anyone may join the group on Facebook. According to Palmer, when it gets closer to time for the troops to come home the FRG sets up the room to welcome them ‘home.’ The goal is to have a blanket... Full story
While the merger of United Airlines and Continental left a gaping hole at the ticket counter at SeaTac International Airport, frequent fliers are noticing an expansion of Delta and Alaska check-in stations these days. That expansion could mean a great boost to Boeing and Washington’s economy in the future – if state lawmakers hold the line on taxes and regulatory costs. According to airport statistics, those two airlines now account for half the passengers flying through Seattle, and they are expanding. Alaska and Delta have... Full story
As a former Ritzville resident and fourth generation farmland owner, I wish to share my personal observations gleaned from annual return visits and from the many articles and commentary in the Journal. Having a B.S. degree in nursing along with extensive experience in the health care field, I’ve read with interest the controversy over the hospital issues. I’ve seen the struggles that other small communities have had and I will say that small community hospitals are a dying breed. The two most important essentials I see tha... Full story
From the news in recent months we have all become aware of the horrific atrocities that are being committed in Iraq by the Islamic terrorist organization known at the Islamic State. It’s difficult for a normal person to even comprehend the crimes against humanity which have not only been carried out but also video-taped and brazenly posted online, broadcasting the ghastly images for all the world to witness. Anyone who opposes those perpetrating this reign of terror are potential targets, but it is the Christian community i...
TEAMWORK. Quarterback Lance Williamson fakes a hand-off to Calvin Miller, before giving the ball to Deacon Haase during an afternoon game. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
LWK COURT. The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Tigercats Homecoming Court were honored Oct. 17. The court members are Logan Miller, Stephanie Kelly, Clayton Hartwell, Kristen Miller, Douglas McKeen, Gail Harder, Derek McKeen, Nicole Harder, Braden Miller, Jadyn Guske, Cole Evans and Jessica Guske. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...