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The H.E. Gritman Senior Center will be holding a “Bring a Veteran to Breakfast” event on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m and community members of all ages are invited to attend. The H.E. Gritman Senior Center hopes to make the event special to participants and serve as an opportunity to show appreciation to all veterans....
The St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ritzville will be handing out bundles of diapers on Nov. 12 for any families in need of diapers for their babies. This service will be provided at the church on the second Saturday of each month. Families are invited to stop by the church hall between 10 a.m. and noon to pick up the bundles of diapers. They will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. St. Agnes Catholic Church is located at 404 East Fifth Avenue in Ritzville....
Now through Nov. 30, Adams County eligible farmers can enroll in the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program to receive a $2,500 donation to direct to a local eligible nonprofit organization. The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, provides farmers the opportunity to make a difference in the local community and give back to a nonprofit of their choice. Since 2010, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program has given more than $22 million to nonprofits across rural America, inclu...
Many community members attend the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos’ home football games in order to support the local players and coaches. For every home football game, members of the Bronc Boosters and community volunteers donate their time to paint the field for the players’ and fans enjoyment. Members of the crew include Marci Miller, Lane Iltz, Cami Galbreath, Mark Cameron, Christinia Cameron, Julie Hartz and occasionally high students during their lunch break as well. In order to create the “LRS” on the end zones, the cre...
Lind-Ritzville High School senior Tessa Jantz has been selected to represent Washington wheat farmers and will serve as a Washington Wheat Ambassador for the upcoming year. Jantz of Ritzville and Nicholas Schultheis of Colton were selected after an initial written application process that also included submitting a short introductory video. Jantz and Schultheis will each be giving a speech at the upcoming Washington Association of Wheat Growers Annual Awards Banquet on Nov. 10 during the Tri-State Grain Growers Convention in... Full story
The Ritzville City Council continued the discussion of tenant and landlord responsibilities pertaining to utility bills during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 1. City Attorney Mark DeWulf informed the Council of a request he received from a local landlord to not put the landlord’s name on the bill and have it strictly be the tenant’s responsibility. To avoid the Council from intervening in the relationship between the tenant and landlord, the ordinance would require the utility bill be in the landlord’s name unless the landl...
Tuesday evening brought a stream of preliminary election results for voters across the nation with the announcement of Donald Trump as the next United States President. The voters of Adams County heavily favored the Republican candidate with 67.15 percent of voters casting a ballot for Trump. Locally, the Adams County Commissioner District 2 position remains too close to call. Incumbent Roger Hartwig had a slight advantage after the initial ballot count on Nov. 8, acquiring 52.34 percent of votes. Opponent Kenneth Johnson... Full story
BAGPIPES. Members of the Hot Punch Highlanders Rachel and Rhonda Noriega performed a bagpipe presentation during the Veterans Day assembly in Ritzville on Nov. 8. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
PRESENTING THE COLORS. Veterans and their families stand and honor the flag during the presentation of the colors by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter members during the Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 8 at Gilson Gym. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Mikki Kison then discussed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) portion of the Farm Bill. Kison encouraged Newhouse to support the program during the discussion of its budget due to the decrease in funds made in the previous bill. She informed Newhouse the program especially benefits the local schools by providing students with information on the importance of nutrition. Kris Robbins said as a mother, she has witnessed how the program in the... Full story
CARING NEIGHBORS, a nonprofit entity established by Big Bend Electric Co-op, recently donated $500 to the Washtucna High School FFA. The money will be used to help purchase dress clothing used during FFA competition. Big Bend Electric Co-op members have donated funds for Caring Neighbors. -Photo courtesy of Dale Anderson...
VETERANS DAY. The Lind-Ritzville High School Associated Student Body hosted a Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to recognize and thank veterans such as (from left) Justin Morris, Stanley Streeter and Dennis Greenwalt for their service in the armed forces. The assembly covered the history of the military and introduced local veterans to the crowd. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Over 15,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each year. In response to this towering statistic, Lind-Ritzville High School will be holding a Caps for Kids day on Friday, Nov. 18. During Caps for Kids day, students and faculty can donate three dollars to the Caps for Kids organization in exchange for the ability to wear their favorite hat in school all day. Dr. Stephen Heinrich, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon out of New Orleans founded Caps for Kids in 1993 as a nonprofit organization. Their objective...
It’s time to take a look at the happenings of last week just because. The World Series went seven games, which is appropriate since both teams have been waiting so long to win it all. After leading the series three games to one the Cleveland Indians were unable to close out the deal at Wrigley Field and then let the Chicago Cubs blow them out in game six. Game seven looked like another easy game for the Cubs but the Indians wouldn’t quit and came back to tie the game up lat... Full story
The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Lady Tigercats had one primary goal this season: compete at the District Tournament. The team had missed the opportunity to compete in post season play last year, and they were determined to make sure they did not have a repeat of last season. The Lady Tigercats qualified for the District Tournament and faced a day of tough competition on Nov. 5. The team first met St. John-Endicott and earned a three-set win against the Lady Eagles: 25-13, 25-20, 25-21. The Lady Tigercats had faced SJE the...
“The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten,” President Calvin Coolidge said it well almost one hundred years ago. Friday is Veterans Day, when we as a nation honor those who have answered the call to defend our way of life. We exercise and enjoy our freedoms every day, and we owe special recognition of every American man and woman who has served in uniform. On Nov. 11, Veterans Day ceremonies will take place across the country. Citizens will gather in assembly to pay tribute to the memory and ser... Full story
Washington is home to three resident pods of killer whales that spend the summer feeding in Puget Sound. This year, they seem to be having trouble finding food, and whale advocates blame the dams on the lower Snake River for causing a decrease in fish supply. As pressure mounts to tear out the dams, there will be a public hearing held in Spokane on Monday, Nov. 14, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Historic Davenport Hotel. Eastern Washingtonians have not had a chance to be heard on the issue. As multiple authorities, including... Full story
American elections traditionally have been cantankerous. Some early political feuds were so bitter they were settled with pistols in duels. The most famous of which occurred between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton in 1804. Hamilton was killed. Thankfully, dueling is outlawed because this presidential election has been so vicious that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump may have been tempted to consider one. The nastiness of 2016 has been malignant. It has voters wondering if our nation can be re-united and governed, or will...
The Lady Broncos ended their season with two District Tournament victories on Tuesday, Nov. 1, against Kettle Falls and Springdale and one match against Northwest Christian on Saturday, Nov. 5. During their first match they faced Kettle Falls and showcased their high skill level by winning in the first three sets with scores of 25-11, 25-10 and 25-17. The Lady Broncos displayed precise serving, which forced their opponents to maintain strong defense. Sierra Kiel, Lacey Miller...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos ended their season on a positive note, earning a 40-8 win against the Davenport Gorillas. The final season game did not have any weight in the playoffs, but instead allowed both teams with an opportunity to compete in 10 games this season. The Broncos hosted the Friday night game and Davenport jumped out to a quick lead by posting the first points to the board. With less than two minutes off the clock, the 44-yard touchdown run put the... Full story
Wren Malone Powers was born on Oct. 4 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho. She weighed eight pounds two ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. Her parents are Nathan and Mindy Powers of Boise, and she joins her six-year-old brother, Colton McClenny. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Sally Powers of Ritzville. Maternal grandparents are Rod and Vicki Malone of Eden, Idaho, and great-grandmother is Frankie Malone of Twin Falls, Idaho....
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which are tailored for smaller scale farms and urban producers. The program, called EZ Guarantee Loans, uses a simplified application process to help beginning, small, underserved, and family farmers and ranchers apply for loans of up to $100,000 from USDA-approved lenders to purchase farmland or finance agricultural operations. “Over the past seven years, we have been transforming our loan programs at U...
Walter Reimer was born on Feb. 18, 1920, near Hillsboro, Kansas, to Abraham and Katherine (Buller) Reimer. He died on Oct. 29. His mother died when he was four years old, and at the age of 12, his father died leaving him and his eight siblings to be raised by their stepmother, Margaret Schmidt. Walt was a member of the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church near Goessel, KS. He attended a one-room school through 8th grade, after which he helped on the family farm until he was drafted at the end of 1942 to serve in World War II. He...
The family favorite Turkey Bingo event returns to the C.J. Newland American Legion Memorial Hall on Saturday, Nov. 12, hosted by the Ritzville Lions Club. From 12-8 p.m., attendees have the chance to win a turkey or two, just in time for Thanksgiving. Aside from the 160 turkeys being awarded to bingo winners, individuals can also purchase raffle tickets to win cash prizes. Hamburgers, fresh pie and soft drinks are available for purchase from the kitchen. Raffle tickets can be purchased for one dollar from Ritzville Lions...