Articles from the January 25, 2018 edition
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Gritman Center Annual Meeting
The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is hosting the Annual Meeting on Friday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. A potluck will begin immediately after the meeting. The senior center is located at 118 West Main Avenue in Ritzville.... — Updated 1/25/2018
Cribbage Tournament slated for Feb. 3 at the Ralston Grange
The Ralston Grange will be sponsoring their Fifth Annual Cribbage Tournament at the hall in Ralston on Saturday, Feb. 3. The event will start at 1 p.m. and it is open to all ages. There will be a $5 entry fee, which will go... — Updated 1/25/2018
There is a Solution meetings at TUMC
The Alcoholics Anonymous There is a Solution group has moved to the Trinity United Methodist Church (TUMC) in Ritzville on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m., starting on Jan. 23. Fresh, free coffee is provided at every meeting. For more... — Updated 1/25/2018
Hunter Education Class available
There are currently 12 seats remaining for the Hunter Education Traditional Classroom Course in Ritzville. The classroom meetings are scheduled from 5-8 p.m. daily on Jan. 29-Feb. 1. The classroom portion of the class is being... — Updated 1/25/2018
Dorothy Marie Austin
Dorothy Marie Austin, 93, of Umatilla died Monday, Jan. 15, at her home. She was born June 15, 1924, in Lind. At her request, no service will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Friends and family are... — Updated 1/25/2018
Mitigating the symptoms of senioritis
While apathy is a symptom of many diseases, laziness itself is not a diagnosable illness. Students suffering from senioritis would beg to differ. Senioritis is the supposed “disease” that afflicts high school seniors, whose symptom... — Updated 1/25/2018
Lind, Ritzville Gun Club Scores
Lind Gun Club, Jan. 7 24: Garrett Schlimmer, Peter Franz. 23: Dakota Kok, Shane Strohmaier, Terry Utecht. 22: Anna Franz, Curt Franz, Alan Schlimmer. 21: LeRoy Watson. 20 and under: Mike Gering, Debbie Kulm, Randy Kulm, Richard... — Updated 1/25/2018
Two Broncos wrestlers take fourth at Coyote Classic
Four Lind-Ritzville/Sprague wrestlers represented the Broncos at the Coyote Classic Tournament in Kittitas on Jan. 20. Tristan Regan, wrestling at 113 pounds, was one of two Bronco athletes to finish in fourth place in their... — Updated 1/25/2018
Government shutdown wasted time
As your representative in Congress, I take the responsibility to provide for the federal government’s operations very seriously. Continuing resolutions, or extensions of funding from previous fiscal years, are a terrible b... — Updated 1/25/2018
Legislative Commentary
Even though the pace of the “short” legislative sessions is always faster anyway, the Senate’s new Democrat majority seems to be in a particular rush to get certain bills through the process this year. With two notable excep... — Updated 1/25/2018
New Year’s Thoughts
The turn of a year is traditionally a time for individuals and institutions to look both back and foreword. For your District, 2017 was a year with good news and not-so-good news. The renovation work, requiring blocks of the... — Updated 1/25/2018
Current political climate
Changes, amendments, appeals, initiatives … in politics, the culture, media, society, our state/county/country/world. Voting is just the first step. Now we need to communicate directly (phone, town hall meetings, lobbying) or i... — Updated 1/25/2018
John Spellman, best leader for tough times
Too often, virtues and accomplishments of quiet leaders go unsung. Such is the case with John Spellman, former Washington governor and King County executive, who died on Jan. 16 at the age of 91. Now many friends, colleagues and... — Updated 1/25/2018
After two league wins, Broncos prep for final regular season games
With eight days between competitions, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos returned to the hardwood on Jan. 18 to host Wilbur-Creston before continuing on the falling day to face... — Updated 1/25/2018
Lady Broncos earn wins against Wilbur-Creston, Kettle Falls
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with back-to-back Northeast 2B League wins. On. Jan. 19, the Lady Broncos executed a 66-33... — Updated 1/25/2018
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION. Washtucna Social Studies teacher Michael Dorman holds the flag the school received from 4th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron. Dorman and fellow... — Updated 1/25/2018
School Boards provided with update on facilities, activities
The Lind and Ritzville School Boards heard from administrators and students on Jan. 22 about updates regarding facilities in the districts, as well as ongoing programs and activities within the schools. In regards to the modernizat... — Updated 1/25/2018
Bronco teams record consecutive wins: BROOKE KOCH
BROOKE KOCH attempts a shot from inside the paint in front of two Lady Wildcat defenders during the Lady Broncos’ game against Wilbur-Creston on Jan. 19. -Journal photo by Al S... — Updated 1/25/2018
Bronco teams record consecutive wins: BRONCOS BASKETBALL
BRONCOS BASKETBALL. Shontz Yaeger prepares to pass to a teammate during the Broncos’ game against Wilbur-Creston on Jan. 19. -Journal photo by Al Stover... — Updated 1/25/2018
Farmers for America showing Friday
“Farmers For America” is showing at The Ritz Theatre on Friday, Jan. 26. Special event tickets are $10, which covers the cost of admission and one beverage. Wine and beer will be available during the event. Show time is 7 p.m... — Updated 1/25/2018