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OTHELLO – During a Nov. 13 City Council meeting, a life-long resident was promoted from school resource officer to the city's No. 2 position in the Police Department. Sgt. Aaron Garza was recognized during a pinning ceremony in which he was introduced as assist police chief. Garza grew up in Othello and was an Othello High School Class of 2000 graduate. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, then returned home to work in the police department, where he has b...
HARRINGTON—The School District’s music teacher resigned earlier this month, saying that he was taking a job with another school district. Seth Bergman’s resignation was accepted by the school board in a special meeting Thursday, Nov. 2. “Seth has applied for and has been offered a music position in a district outside of Lincoln County that he feels better fits his future goals,” a statement given to the School Board said. Bergman taught music to all grades, from preschoolers to high school seniors. He recently faced leg...
Aren’t you sick and tired of hearing Gov. Jay Inslee and his ilk routinely blame Columbia and Snake River dams for the decline in Puget Sound salmon and orca populations? Despite voluminous information to the contrary, Inslee, Sen. Patty Murray and other extremist environmental politicians continue to push a narrative on salmon decline that is patently false. There should be penalties for being so disingenuous. While there isn’t a penalty for false statements made to app...
As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, we must be grateful for what we have and focus on our needs rather than fixate on what we want and crave. Being thankful starts with an appreciation of why our families came to America in the first place---our freedoms and opportunities. Legendary singer-song writer Neil Diamond hit single; “America” was performed in 1981 to help welcome home 52 American hostages that Iranian militants held for 444 days at the U.S. Embassy in Teh...
EDWALL— The local fire station has a new fire engine in house at no cost to Fire District No. 4 thanks to the Federal Firefighter Property Program. The engine, named Engine 461, is a 1995 Pierce Arrow originally built for the Marine Corps. It was stationed at Barstow Marine Base in Southern California, according to a press release from District Chief Jim Adams. The Fire District obtained the engine from the Dept. of Natural Resources, which facilitates the Federal Firefighter Property program for the state, the press release...
RITZVILLE - City Councilman Dennis Chamberlain, Tree Board member Mike Schrag, and Public Works Director Dave Breazeale were on hand to oversee delivery of cement planters for 24 trees along the western end of First Avenue last week. Schrag said the trees-including maple and other varieties-will be planted in the spring. "We want to plant a variety of trees to help to ensure that diseases affecting one type won't spread to all of them," he said. Schrag said $60,000 will come...
RALSTON – The Ralston Grange Christmas Potluck and Party will take place in the grange hall Sunday, Dec. 3. The event begins at 5 p.m. at the grange hall on state Highway 261. “This traditional event has been a way for families to kick-off the holiday season for over 90 years,” Grange spokesman Randy Roth said. “Those attending are asked to provide a potluck dish or two to share; the Grange provides beverages, rolls and table service.” According to Roth, the event traditionally draws families from throughout eastern A...
RITZVILLE – A country music artist with Top 40 hits will perform Nov. 29 to help raise money for the Lind-Ritzville School District band program. Jason Michael Carroll with special guest Cole O'Brien will perform a fundraising concert at The Ritz Theater, 107 E. Main Ave. The Youngsville, N.C., singer was discovered in a 2004 talent contest and signed to Arista Nashville label in 206. He has had several Top 40 songs, including "Alyssa Lies," "Livin' Our Love Song" and "I C...
LIND – Residents celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from Nov. 22-28 are: Anniversaries Nov. 24 – Gary and Sharon Lobe Birthdays Nov. 22 – Scott Branson, Curtis Gering, Al Strohmaier, Karlee Kerr and Allison Ritz Nov. 23 – Kevin Branson and Dakota Dursteler Nov. 24 – Shelly Strohmaier and Sue Hill Nov. 25 – Kolton Knodel and Paisley Davis Nov. 28 – Cooper Rushing...
RITZVILLE – Here are the meals being offered by the H.E. Gritman Senior Center in Ritzville and the Lind Senior Center in Lind. H.E Gritman Senior Center The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is serving the following: • Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Turkey, mashed potato, gravy, vegetable and roll. • Thursday, Nov. 23 - CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING. • Monday, Nov. 27 - Chicken enchilada, rice and vegetable. • Tuesday, Nov. 28 - Hamburger casserole, vegetable and roll. • Wednesday, Nov. 29 - Spaghetti, salad and roll. – All meals are served wi...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on November 22, 2023, make a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application: Description of proposal: Rocky TX Tower Addition Project. Installation of an RCA tower addition project on privately owned property in Adams County. Proponent: Tom Maxwell dba RCA Telecom 233 South Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 303-596-8626 Site Location: The TX Protect would be located NW of Ritzville,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the following matter on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in Room 202 of the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington: To join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/159539765 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF WASHTUCNA, WASHINGTON Notice is hereby given that the Town of Washtucna will have a Public Meeting for Ordinance No. 284- 2024 Final Budget. The meeting will be on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Washtucna Town Hall. Teresa Correll Clerk/Treasurer Town of Washtucna 165 S. Main St Washtucna, WA 99371 509.646.3253 phone 509.646.1913 fax Published November 22 and 29, 2023...
“FOR”/ “AGAINST” COMMITTEE NOTICE Lind and Ritzville School Districts are seeking applications from local citizens interested in being appointed to a committee to write the for/against statements for the Adams County Local Voters’ Pamphlet related to each District’s upcoming Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy and Replacement Capital Levy for Educational Technology Improvements to be considered at the February 13, 2024 election. Those interested should send their name,address, phone number and which posit...
NOTICE OF VARIANCE DECISION Notice was given and a public hearing was held in front of the Planning Commission on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, as required by Ritzville Municipal Code, variance chapter 11.195 for a Greenwalt short plat variance application. The Planning Commission granted a variance to Curt Greenwalt at 1104 S Par Drive for the short plat’s lot 2 depth criteria to be less than the required 100 feet on the south side. This decision will become final ten (10) days after publication of notice on November 22, 2...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on November 22, 2023, make a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application. Description of proposal: Rocky RX Antenna Communication Project. Installation of an RCA communications tower facility on privately owned property in Adams County. Proponent: Tom Maxwell dba RCA Telecom 233 South Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 303-596-8626 Site Location: The RX Protect would be located SE...
NOTICE OF PATERNAL INTEREST AMENDED NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY STATE OF WASHINGTON SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ADAMS JUVENILE COURT No. 23-7-00024-01 In re the Dependency of: BROOKLYN MARTINEZ DOB: 09/15/15 TO: ANYONE CLAIMING A PATERNAL INTEREST A Dependency Petition was filed on May 31, 2023. A hearing will be held on this matter on January 2, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the Adams County Superior Court, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington 99169. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing...
NOTICE OF MEETING FOR PURPOSE OF EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GNEN that the assessment roll for the assessment of lands within the Quincy-Columbia Basin Inigation District for the year 2024 has been prepared and delivered to the Board of Directors and that said Board of Directors will meet at the office of the District at 1720 South Central Avenue, Quincy, Washington, or remotely via the Zoom address available on the District’s website (www.qcbid.org), on the 5111 day of December, 2023, at 9:00 o...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to receive comment on the following ordinance on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in Room 202, Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington ORDINANCE NO. O-05-2023: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING FEE PROVISIONS OF ADAMS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 16.08.010 – APPLICATION AND FEES; CHAPTER 16.23.120 – SUBMISSION AND APPLICATION; AND, CHAPTER 18.04.280 – FEES...
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE TO: The Citizens of the City of Ritzville YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT that the City Council of the City of Ritzville will be conducting a hearing for the City of Ritzville Final Budget and Fees for the Year 2024 on the 5th day of December, 2023 during their regular council meeting that begins at 7:00 pm. Anyone may appear at the meeting and make written and/ or oral comments or submit questions or suggestions to the members of the City Council for or against...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT NO. 23-4-00188-13 IN RE THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM DWAYNE HAMILTON, Deceased The personal representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
PUBLIC NOTICE The previously scheduled public hearing of the Adams County Board of Adjustment, set for November 28th, 2023 has been cancelled due to a change in the CUP. For any questions you may contact Adams County Building and Planning at 509- 488-9441. Published November 15 and 22, 2023...
Before I get into this week’s sports update, let me wish all of you faithful readers of this column a very Happy Thanksgiving. And may I remind you to not eat too much — but definitely enough — and enjoy family and friends on this holiday. There will be some pretty good games to watch, Be sure you enjoy them and don’t get wrapped up in the winning and losing. Let that part of the game bother the coaches and the players. As fans, we really don’t have a lot to do with the final...
RITZVILLE – Several Lind-Ritzville/Sprague football team members have received all-lead Northeast 2B accolades for the fall 2023 season. Running backs Brody Boness and Brock Kinch were selected to the All-League First Team Offense. Boness also made All-League First Team Defense as a linebacker. Offensive lineman Brock Tracy was selected to the All-League Second Team offensive line as well as the All-League Second Team defensive line. Kinch earned All-League Second Team D...
TYLER – A lost hunter was located Nov. 14, about eight hours after he became lost in the fog along the Columbia Plateau State Park Trail. The hunter – whose name, age and hometown the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has yet to release – called for help on his cell phone at about 5:20 p.m., records show. He was later located cold and tired, but otherwise uninjured, in the Ballinger Lake area, south and east of the South Mullinix-South Harmony Road intersection, records show. According to the report, the hunter called emergen...